City of Fresno  
City Hall  
2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Monday, February 27, 2023  
6:00 PM  
Regular Meeting  
In person and/or Electronic  
Room 2165N (Conference Room A)  
Historic Preservation Commission  
Chair - Jason Hatwig, LEED, AP, BD  
Vice Chair - James Sponsler  
Commissioner - Christopher Rocha  
Commissioner - Paul Halajian, AIA  
Commissioner - Don Simmons, PhD. M.A.  
Commissioner - Julie Federico M.A.  
Commissioners - Elizabeth Laval  
Staff:  
Jennifer Clark, Director; Janice Monroe, M.A. II  
Myrna Rivas, Administrative Clerk  
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.  
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 General Planning Department, 559-621-8277 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:  
1. 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  
2. Join by Phone  
a) Dial:  
US: 1 669 900 9128  
Enter Webinar ID: 999 5534 5236  
b) Those addressing the Commission must state their name and address for the  
record.  
OR  
3. Email  
a) Attendees may also email comments to Historic.Preservation@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, 2023 - 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.  
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  
January 23, 2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting  
Minutes  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
IV. APPROVE AGENDA  
V. CONSENT CALENDAR  
VI. CONTINUED MATTERS  
VII. COMMISSION ITEMS  
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.  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
REVIEW & COMMENT for the potential addition of an Accessory  
Dwelling Unit at the McGee-Macias Home (HP#236) located at 115 N  
Calaveras St.  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
WORKSHOP on the Historical Significance of the Edison Social Club  
and the founding of the National Farm Workers Association at property  
of interest related Cesar Chavez located at 1405 E California Ave.  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
UPDATE on Regular Monthly Topics:  
1. Staff Updates  
2. Architectural Subcommittee Updates  
3. Economic Incentive Subcommittee Update  
4. Plaque Design Subcommittee Update  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
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  
2023 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE  
JANUARY 23, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
FEBRUARY 27, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
MARCH 27, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
APRIL 24, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
MAY 23, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
JUNE 26, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
JULY 24, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
AUGUST 28, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
OCTOBER 23, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
NOVEMBER 27, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING  
DECEMBER 18, 2023- 6:00 P.M. MEETING