REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
February 27, 2023
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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HEARING TO CONSIDER AND MAKE FINDINGS on application B23-01042 for the demolition of the carriage house at the Collins Home (HP#041) located at 1101 R St. (APN 46606607).
STAFF RECCOMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) take 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: Application B23-01042 for the demolition of the carriage house at HP#041 Collins Home located at 1101 R St. (APN 46606607) with conditions.
a. Removal contractor will protect the main structure from damage during demolition; and
b. Property owner will document the current exterior condition of the Collins Home to update the Historic Resource record; and
c. Any proposed future site work including but not limited to additional structures and fencing will be submitted to the Historic Preservation Specialist prior to the commencement of any related work.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The carriage house at 1107 R St was substantially damaged by fire in the fall of 2022. Beginning on November 4, 2022, the property owner was noticed by the City of Fresno that the unsafe conditions were required to be abated. Nicholas F Reyes, property owner, filed application B23-01042 on January 27, 2023. The scope of work is to demolish and remove the fire damaged carriage house and debris.
BACKGROUND
H.P. #41
Collins Home (1905)
1107 R Street
Stick, Eastlake Influence
This home was built for James D. Collins. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, was elected to the California Assembly in 1876, and elected Fresno County Sheriff in 1898. It is one of the finest surviving examples of early residential construction in downtown Fresno.
Project Proposal
Nicholas F Reyes, property own...
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