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

2. Existing Landmark & Historic Districts

3. 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

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

5. District Vicinity Map
Las Encinas
Monte Vista Grove

6. Proposed District Boundaries

7. Example Contributing Buildings: California Ranch Style (16 Properties)

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

9. Example Non-contributing Buildings: Altered (9 Properties)

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

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

14. Properties on Madrillo Court
2735
2740
2745
2750

15. Proposed District Boundaries

16. 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

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