REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
June 26, 2023
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
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CONTINUED FROM APRIL 24, 2023
HEARING TO CONSIDER Building Permit B22-18975 regarding Rehabilitation and addition of multi-family units to the Frank J Craycroft Home (HP #182), located at 6545 N Palm Avenue (APN 40776212).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) take the following actions:
1. A Section 15331/Class 31 Categorical Exemption was completed for this project on July 1, 2022.
2. APPROVE CONSISTENT WITH P21-05668: Building Permit Application B22-18975 (and associated record B23-07317) for HP#182 the Frank J. Craycroft Home; 6545 N. Palm Ave. [b. 1927] (APN 40776212).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Building Permit Application No. B22-18975 (and associated record B23-07317) was filed by Stephanie Reed of Paul Halajian Architects to build new 2 story apartment building (back building) 15,488 SQ with laundry facilities and loft area. Rehabilitation of the (E) Historic Craycroft House and addition of (6) multi-family loft apartments.
On July 1, 2022, P21-05568 was approved with conditions. Historic Preservation Conditions are as follows:
Pursuant of Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) Section 12-1617 (b) "The Director of the Development Department may approve, in the name of the Commission, non-substantial alterations to the Historic Resource based on the application presented." Application P21-05568 for a Development Permit pertains to HP# 182 Frank J. Craycroft Home an individually listed Historic Resource. Application P21-05568 proposes a zone clearance for the parcel, with current zoning O/UGM/CZ (Office/Urban Growth Management Conditions of Zoning). The scope of the entire project is a three phased project; phase one proposes the rehabilitation of Historic Resource HP #182. Phase 1 will need to be submitted under a separate permit which will require review and app...
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