Historic Preservation Commission

Agenda

1. THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WELCOMES YOU TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – 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. Public participation during Fresno City Historic Preservation Commission meetings is always encouraged and can occur by attending a meeting in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. When called to speak during a meeting, you may approach the speaker podium upon the Chair's call for additional public comment. All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address the Commission pursuant to Rule No. 13 of the Historic Preservation Commission Bylaws of the City of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office). VIEWING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETINGS (non-participatory) – For your convenience, there are ways to view Historic Preservation Commission meetings live: 1. Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/ 2. Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 3. Participate Remotely via Zoom using the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cAUGlBe2SYygn3isiCuy4w a. The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting. Should any of these viewing methods listed above experience technical difficulties, the Commission meeting will continue uninterrupted. Commission meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all users participating via Zoom or in the Chambers. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
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3. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
4. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ
5. 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.
6. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES
7. III-A August 26, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
   Action Item
   Action: APPROVED Passed

   On motion of Commissioner Laval, seconded by Commissioner Halajian, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. IV. APPROVE AGENDA
   Action: APPROVED Passed

   On motion of Commissioner Halajian, seconded by Commissioner Laval,the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
10. CONTINUED MATTERS
11. COMMISSION ITEMS
12. VII-A Consideration of the Property Owner's Request to Recommend City Council Designation of the following Property to the Local Register of Historic Resources and Adoption of Findings Pursuant to FMC 12-1607 & FMC 12-1609. 1. 420 E Terrace Ave (Assessor Parcel Number: 443-313-07) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend to City Council designation of the following property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. · 420 E. Terrace Ave (Assessor Parcel Number: 443-313-07)
    Action Item
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Passed

    On motion of Commissioner Laval, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, that the above Action Item be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. The motion carried by the following vote:

13. VII-B Consultation regarding the replacement of the vinyl mural on the Bekins Building (HP#70), located at 301 Van Ness Ave.
    Action Item
    Action: INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
14. VII-C Monthly update on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building (HP #227 located at 5901 W. Shaw (APN 51004038).
    Discussion Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
15. VII-D Discussion of pending legislation (AB 2580) that would require analysis of the impact of historic designations on a city’s ability to meet its housing needs
    Discussion Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
16. VII-E UPDATE on Regular Monthly Topics: 1. Staff Updates 2. Architectural Subcommittee Updates 3. Plaque Design Subcommittee Update 4. Economic Incentive Subcommittee Update
    Action Item
17. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
18. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS
19. Members of the Commission
20. Staff
21. General Public
22. NEXT MEETING
23. ADJOURNMENT
24. 2024 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
25. SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING OCTOBER 28, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING DECEMBER 23, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING