1. Application for Landmark Designation 305-339 S
Application for Landmark Designation S. Orange Grove Boulevard Applicant/Owner: Pasadena Orange Grove Homeowners Association
City Council January 23, 2017

2. S. Orange Grove Blvd.

3. Vicinity Map

4. 305-339 S. Orange Grove Blvd. Built in 1958
Historical Name: The Orange Grove
Garden apartment complex in the Modern Ranch style
Architect: J.G. Resh
Nomination submitted by current owners
Alterations: glass enclosures of balconies, replacement aluminum windows, brown composition shingle roof, tiles at first floor landings
On November 17, 2016, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the apartment complex at S. Orange Grove Boulevard and forwarded a recommendation of approval to City Council.

5. Contributing Features
Character-defining features:
Multiple sprawling L-shaped buildings arranged around landscaped courtyards
Low-pitched hip roof w/ vented gables, boxed eaves
Wood board-&-batten panels, projecting wood grids, rock veneer accents
Recessed porches, wide rock veneer chimneys
Rectilinear pathways, rock veneer planters, perforated block walls
Ornamental iron work porch posts and gates
Asymmetric projecting roof at pool area
Ornamental entry door escutcheons, hanging lighting

6. View from Orange Grove Blvd, Arbor Street

7. Garage, Pool

8. Pathway, Gate

9. Details

10. Eligibility Criteria Criterion C met:
Locally significant example of a garden apartment complex with Modern Ranch architecture
Retains its most significant character defining features, retains integrity, and alterations are compatible

11. Recommendation Exempt from CEQA, Class 8 Significant Under Criterion C
City Council approve S. Orange Grove Boulevard as a landmark

12. Questions?
Application for Landmark Designation S. Orange Grove Boulevard Applicant/Owner: Pasadena Orange Grove Homeowners Association
City Council January 23, 2017