City of Fresno  
City Hall  
2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Monday, April 25, 2022  
6:00 PM  
Regular Meeting  
In Person and/or Electronic  
Room 2165N (Conference Room A)  
Historic Preservation Commission  
Chair - Jason Hatwig, LEED, AP, BD C  
Vice Chair - Robin Goldbeck  
Commissioners:  
Christopher Rocha, Paul Halajian, AIA; Don Simmons, PhD; M.A.; James Sponsler;  
Staff:  
Jennifer Clark, Director; Mary Raterman-Doidge, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Alicia C.  
Gonzales, Historic Preservation Specialist; Janice Monroe, M.A. II  
PUBLIC ADVISORY  
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND CITY HALL WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT  
A LIMITED CAPACITY.  
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WELCOMES YOU TO ROOM 2165A,  
LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO,  
CALIFORNIA 93721.  
The meeting can also be viewed live at 6:00 P.M. on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T  
channel 99.  
Chambers, located in City Hall Room 2165A, are open for public participation.  
Members of the public are encouraged to participate electronically because of  
reduced capacity of seating in the Chambers to allow for social distancing. Masks  
will be required for the vaccinated and unvaccinated.  
Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with the Americans with  
Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Commission  
meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, 559-621-7650 within 48 hours of the  
meeting.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
The following options are available for members of the public who want to attend  
and /or address the Historic Preservation Commission:  
a) eComments is a tool for citizens to use to make comments on agenda items. It will  
be closed at the start of the meeting and will be a part of the official record. The User  
Agreement and Procedures document for eComment can be accessed by the URL  
b) eComments will be a maximum of 450 words.  
OR  
2. You are invited to a Zoom webinar.  
a) If you would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting  
remotely from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device.  
b) Those addressing the Commission must state their name and address for the  
record.  
OR  
3. Join by Phone  
a) Dial:  
US: 1 669 900 9128  
Enter Webinar ID: 954 5784 9931  
b) Those addressing the Commission must state their name and address for the  
record.  
OR  
4. Email  
a) Attendees may also email comments to mike.sanchez@fresno.gov to be read  
during the meeting. Please include the agenda date and item number you wish to  
speak on in the subject line of your email (e.g., January 25, 2021 - Item A). And,  
please include your name and address for the record at the top of the body of your  
email.  
b) Emails are not to exceed 150 words.  
c) All comments received will be distributed to the Commission prior and during the  
meeting and will be a part of the official record.  
Any interested person may appear at the public hearing and present written  
testimony, or speak in favor or against the matters scheduled on the agenda.  
If you challenge these matters in court, you may be limited to raising only those  
issues you or someone else raised in oral or written testimony at or before the close  
of the hearing.  
The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent  
spreading COVID-19 virus.  
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
II. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ  
For each matter considered by the Commission, there will first be a staff  
presentation, followed by a presentation from the project applicant. The  
Commissioners will then have the opportunity to ask questions of Staff and  
Applicant before opening to Public. Testimony from supporters of the project will  
then be taken, followed by testimony from those in opposition. Staff may provide a  
summation, if necessary. The applicant will have the right to a final rebuttal  
presentation prior to closing the public hearing, followed by consideration of the  
item and action, if any, by the Commission.  
In accordance with section 13 of Article 2 of the Historic Preservation Commission  
Bylaws governing length of public debate, all public testimony from those in support  
and in opposition of the project will be limited to three minutes per person. All public  
testimony must be presented to the Commission at the podium (in person /  
electronically). Any testimony that references race, religion, ethnicity, economic  
status, national origin, or any other classification protected under state or federal  
law in a derogatory manner shall be deemed irrelevant and will not be considered by  
the Commission in making its determinations.  
If you challenge these matters in court, you may be limited to raising only those  
issues you or someone else raised in oral or written testimony or before the close of  
the hearing.  
III. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES  
March 28, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting  
Minutes  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
IV. APPROVE AGENDA  
V. CONSENT CALENDAR  
VI. CONTINUED MATTERS  
VII. COMMISSION ITEMS  
HEARING TO CONSIDER Application P22-01285 for  
revisions to the Casa Di Fortuna residential complex which  
include the preservation of original historic wall features of  
the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe building located at 5860 W  
Santa Ana Avenue (HP # 227) (APN 51054020).  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission  
(HPC) take the following actions:  
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL of revised exhibit Application  
P22-01285 for the revisions to the Casa Di Fortuna  
residential complex which include the preservation of original  
historic wall features of HP# 227 the Jose Garcia Brewer  
Adobe, subject to the following conditions of approval:  
a. Any proposed thematic interpretive material, memorabilia,  
artifacts, plaques, or historical displays associated with the  
historical walls will be reviewed by the Historic Preservation  
Specialist prior to its installation.  
b. Staff will be allowed to photograph before, during and  
upon completion of the project; and  
c. Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to  
the Historic Preservation Specialist prior to the  
commencement of any related work.  
.
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
CONTINUE TO MAY 23, 2022  
HEARING TO CONSIDER AND MAKE FINDINGS on  
applications B22-03490 for the removal, reroof and roof  
mounted solar installation to the Ed & Chrissie Riggins Home  
a Contributing Resource to the Wilson Island Historic District  
located at 655 E. Pine Avenue (APN 45111107).  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission  
(HPC) take the following actions:  
1. ADOPT a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to  
Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15303/Class 3 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act guidelines  
2. APPROVE: Application B22-0349 for the removal and  
reroof the Ed & Chrissie Riggins Home a Contributing  
Resource to the Wilson Island Historic District located at 655  
E. Pine Avenue (APN 45111107).  
3. APPROVE: Application B22-04126 for the installation of  
roof mounted solar to the Ed & Chrissie Riggins Home a  
Contributing Resource to the Wilson Island Historic District  
located at 655 E. Pine Avenue (APN 45111107), subject to  
the following conditions of approval:  
a. Applicant will revise to the scope of work and roof plan to  
ensure that no solar panels are installed on the primary roof  
which is visible from the public-right-of way on E. Pine Ave.  
b. Staff will be allowed to photograph before, during and  
upon completion of the project; and  
c. Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to  
the Historic Preservation Specialist prior to the  
commencement of any related work.  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
HEARING TO CONSIDER Application B22-02948 for the  
façade renovations to HP# 292 the Fresno Daily Expositor  
building located at 1031 Fulton St. (APN 46621304).  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission  
(HPC) take the following actions:  
1. ADOPT a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to  
Section 15331 (Historical Resource  
Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental  
Quality Act Guidelines.  
2. APPROVE: Application B22-02948 for the façade  
renovations to HP# 292 the Fresno Daily Expositor building  
located at 1031 Fulton St. (APN 46621304) subject to the  
following conditions of approval.  
a. Staff will be allowed to photograph before, during and  
upon completion of the project; and  
b. Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to  
the Historic Preservation Specialist prior to the  
commencement of any related work  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
STAFF UPDATE regarding re-roof application B22-03167 of  
the Gregory Home, a Porter Tract Historic District  
Contributing Resource (HD# 7), located at 1011 E. Yale Ave.  
(APN 44408416).  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
REVIEW AND COMMENT on the revisions to the design  
proposal and treatment for the Belmont Overcrossing for the  
California High Speed Rail (CHSR) pursuant to FMC Section  
12-1606 (5) and 12-1606 (5.1).  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission  
(HPC) take the following actions:  
1. Comment on revisions to the design proposal and  
treatment for the Belmont Overcrossing for the California  
High Speed Rail pursuant to FMC Section 12-1606 (5) and  
12-1606 (5.1).  
a. Historic Preservation and Public Works will be allowed to  
photograph before, during and upon completion of the  
project; and  
b. Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to  
the Historic Preservation Specialist prior to the  
commencement of any related work.  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
WORKSHOP on the reconstruction of the Abacus, previously  
located at Guarantee Savings & Loans (CitiBank) located  
4191 N Blackstone Avenue (APN 43409202).  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
STAFF UPDATE on Regular Monthly Topics:  
1. Current & Proposed Historic District Updates  
2. Demolition/Repair Updates  
3. Economic Incentives  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
STAFF UPDATE on Code Enforcement case# E19-09827,  
located at 319 N Calaveras St. (APN 45915208).  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
VIII. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT  
IX. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS  
IX. - A. Members of the Commission  
IX. - B. Staff  
IX. - C. General Public  
X. NEXT MEETING  
XI. ADJOURNMENT  
2022 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE  
JANUARY 24, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
FEBRUARY 28, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
MARCH 28, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
APRIL 25, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
MAY 23, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
JUNE 27, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
JULY 25, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
AUGUST 22, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
OCTOBER 24, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
NOVEMBER 28, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
DECEMBER 26, 2022- 6:00 P.M. MEETING