Proposed Thorndike-Madrillo Landmark District Public Hearing City Council Meeting April 24, 2017

Existing Landmark & Historic Districts

Landmark District Process Neighborhood Meeting (August 11, 2016) Submit Application with Preliminary Petition (August 26, 2016) Historic Preservation Commission Public Hearing and Workshop (November 1, 2016) No opposition received Planning Commission Public Hearing (February 22, 2017) 1 person spoke in opposition to Madrillo Court being included City Council Public Hearing City Council Adoption of Zone Change Ordinance/Zoning Map Change

Landmark District Description 37 Properties All Single-Family Residential Buildings Period of Significance: 1950 -1962 Represents context of architecture and development patterns identified in 2007 historic context report “Cultural Resources of the Recent Past”

District Vicinity Map Las Encinas Monte Vista Grove

Proposed District Boundaries

Example Contributing Buildings: California Ranch Style (16 Properties)

Example Contributing Buildings: Mid-Century Modern, Modern Ranch or Minimal Traditional Style (12 Properties)

Example Non-contributing Buildings: Altered (9 Properties)

Landmark District Evaluation Applicant: Abe Chorbajian with majority support of property owners in neighborhood (owners of 23 of 37 support; 62%). Verbal opposition has been received from two property owners on Madrillo Court requesting exclusion of that street from the district. Qualifies for Landmark District designation because: Represents architectural styles and development patterns recognized as significant in 2007 historic context report “Cultural Resources of the Recent Past” Mid-century Modern, California Ranch & Modern Ranch architectural styles 76% of properties (28 of 37) contribute to significance Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of the designation at November 1, 2016 meeting. Planning Commission recommended approval at February 22, 2017 meeting.

Zoning Map Amendment Findings Consistent with General Plan Guiding Principle 2: “Pasadena’s historic resources will be preserved. Citywide, new development will be in harmony with and enhance Pasadena’s unique character and sense of place. New construction that could affect the integrity of historic resources will be compatible with, and differentiated from, the existing resource.” Goal 8: “Preservation and enhancement of Pasadena’s cultural and historic buildings, landscapes, streets and districts as valued assets and important representations of its past and a source of community identity, and social, ecological and economic vitality.” Would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the City. District would preserve the historic character of the area and ensure that future change is managed in a way that is compatible with that character.

Possible Exclusion of Madrillo Court One property owner spoke at Planning Commission meeting requesting exclusion of Madrillo Court One additional property owner made the same request of staff prior to this meeting One property owner of eight on Madrillo Court signed petition in support of landmark district Planning Commission deferred consideration of this request to the City Council and directed staff to provide information to Council regarding eligibility of Thorndike Road by itself 29 properties 72% contributing 71% property owner support

Properties on Madrillo Court 2715 (non-contributing) 2720 2725 2730

Properties on Madrillo Court 2735 2740 2745 2750

Proposed District Boundaries

Recommendation & Effects Staff recommendation: Approve designation of Thorndike-Madrillo Landmark District Overlay Zone If majority of property owners on Madrillo Court oppose the designation, staff recommends that the street be excluded from the boundary Effects of historic designation: Future protection of exterior features visible from street from inappropriate alteration or demolition Eligible to apply for Historic Property Contract (Mills Act) Eligible to use State Historical Building Code Potential variances from current zoning requirements

Proposed Thorndike-Madrillo Landmark District Public Hearing City Council Meeting April 24, 2017