REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
November 24, 2025
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, AICP, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: ASHLEY ATKINSON, AICP, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2025
Hearing to Consider and make findings on Building Application B25-11291 for a re-roof permit for:
1. Wild Home (HP #229) located at 567 E Clinton Ave (APN 44331422)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Wild Home located at 567 E Clinton Ave. in the Tower District is HP #229. Application B25-11291 seeks a permit to replace the wood roof shingles with a contemporary dimensional asphalt shingle. This project represents a substantial alteration to the resource and is subject to review by the Commission pursuant to FMC Section 12-1617.
RECOMMENDATION
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 (CEQA) guidelines; and
APPROVE: Application B25-11291 to replace the wood shingle roof at the Wild Home (HP #229) located at 567 E Clinton Ave (APN 44331422) with the following condition:
a. The replacement roof will use a compatible substitute material that conveys the same appearance of the original wood shingles.
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2. DENY: Application B25-11291 to replace the wood shingle roof at the Wild Home (HP #229) located at 567 E Clinton Ave (APN 44331422).
BACKGROUND
The Wild home, architecturally important as an outstanding example of the English Tudor style of architecture in Fresno, was built in 1929 for Mount K. and Doris Wild. Mr. Wild was one of the few attorneys in the San Joaquin Valley with a Doctor of Law degree, and founded Fresno's oldest continuing law firm, today known as Wild, Carter & Tipton. Both Mr. Wild and his wife were actively involved in Fresno civic organizations, including the presidency of the Fresno ...
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