DEPARTMENT: Office of Historic Preservation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Shanon Shea Miller
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 1
SUBJECT:
Resolution to initiate landmark designation for 1206 W Agarita
SUMMARY:
This resolution requests direction from City Council to move forward with historic landmark designation for the property at 1206 W Agarita. On November 4, 2020, the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) agreed with the finding of historic significance and supported the designation of the property as a local landmark.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On August 31, 2020, a demolition application was submitted to the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) by Juan Pina on behalf of the property owner of the structure at 1206 W Agarita, located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood conservation district (NCD-5) of District 1. On September 29, 2020, the Beacon Hill Area Neighborhood Association, represented by President Cynthia Spielman, submitted a Request for Review of Historic Significance. The property owner withdrew the demolition application on October 8, 2020. The Demolition & Designation Committee (DDC) held a virtual site visit on October 27, 2020. The request for a finding of historic significance was heard by the HDRC on November 4, 2020.
1206 W Agarita is a single-story, front-gabled Craftsman residence built in 1921 for the Tassos Family. Sale Smart Homes Inc currently owns the property. The structure meets criteria 3, 5, and 13, meeting the eligibility requirements for local landmark designation outlined in the UDC.
On November 4, 2020, the HDRC agreed with the finding of historic significance, recommended approval, and requested a resolution from the City Council to initiate the designation process. The property owner does not support designation.
ISSUE:
1206 W Agarita meets the criteria and is eligible for landmark designation. If Council approves a resolution to proceed with landmark designation, OHP would apply for a change in zoning to inc...
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