REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
December 18, 2023
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: LISHA CHEN, Historic Preservation Specialist
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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CONTINUED FROM November 27, 2023
Consideration of the removal of the Historic Dale Bros. Coffee Can Sign (HP#247), located on the Benham Ice Cream Company building (HP# 248) at APN 46620511 (including but not limited to 1420 H St.).
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) take one of the following actions:
1. ADOPT a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15331/Class 31 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
2. APPROVE: Request to donate the Sign to the Fresno County Historical Museum with the condition that the applicant develop a preservation plan including but not limited to the relocation of the resource, the restoration of the resource, and the ongoing preservation of the resource along with the written approval of the Fresno County Historical Museum for the placement of the resource.
Or:
2. DENY: Request to donate the Sign to the Fresno County Historical Museum.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On behalf of the property owner, Todd Wynkoop of McCormick Barstow LLP submitted a letter requesting that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the donation of the Dale Bros. Coffee Can Sign (HP#247), located at 1420-1432 H St. to the Fresno County Historical Museum.
BACKGROUND
H.P. #247
Dale Bros. Coffee Can Sign
(ca. 1937)
1420-1432 H Street
Fabricated metal sign
The Dale Brothers operated their coffee roastery at this location from about 1937 to 1973. At one time the sign revolved and was lit with green and white neon.
Project Proposal
On behalf of the property owner, Todd Wynkoop of McCormick Barstow LLP submitted a letter requesting that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the donation of the Dale Bros. Coffee Can Sign (HP#247), located at ...
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