Historic Preservation Commission

AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Municipal Services Building 633 E. Broadway, Room 105 Glendale, CA 91206 Meetings are broadcast live on Glendale TV, viewable on Spectrum Cable, channel 6, and AT&T U- verse, channel 99. Meetings are also streamed live in high definition (HD) on the city's webpage, glendaleca.gov/live, on YouTube.com/myglendale, and on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire devices using a free app called Screenweave and choosing “Glendale TV” from the menu. Meetings are also archived on the City Website for viewing anytime at glendaleca.gov/agendas. Call (818) 548-4013 for program schedules. For public comments and questions during the meeting, call (818) 937-8100. Public comments on a specific agenda item will be taken when that agenda item is discussed. If you have any question about matters on the agenda, or requests for assistance, please contact the CDD Planning Division staff at (818) 548-2140 during regular business hours. PLEASE TURN OFF CELLULAR PHONES WHILE INSIDE THE MEETING LOCATION In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, auxiliary hearing aids, sign language translation, and Braille transcripts are available upon request. Assisted listening devices are available same-day upon request. At least 48 hours (or two business days) notice is required for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. All documents related to open session items on this agenda that are received less than 72 hours prior to this meeting, and are public records, will be available for review in the Planning Division, Municipal Services Building, 633 E. Broadway, RM 103. Translation services are provided for meetings through the use of bilingual staff for speakers who wish to utilize the service as available. Speakers should state their request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (818) 548-2090, at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Please specify the language for which you require translation. The exclusive use of City provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to use their own interpreter or speak in their native language. AUGUST 17, 2023 AT 5:00 PM 1. ROLL CALL 2. REPORTS REGARDING POSTING OF AGENDA The Agenda for the August 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Glendale Historic Preservation Commission was Posted on August 14, 2023 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Historic Preservation Commission Minutes from June 15, 2023 1 4. ORAL COMMUNICATION Discussion is limited to items not a part of this agenda. Each speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Glendale Historic Preservation Commission may question or respond to the speaker but there will be no debate or decision. 5. BOARD/COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS 6. OLD BUSINESS a. ITEM: 1544 Ard Eevin Avenue: Review of Proposed Second-Story Addition and Related Alterations (continued from hearing of June 15, 2023) PDR-000329-2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1544 Ard Eevin Avenue: Review of proposed second-story addition and related alterations. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a minor addition to an existing building. It is also exempt as a Class 31 “Historic Restoration or Rehabilitation" pursuant to Section 15331 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the project, if approved by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), will remain a contributor to the South Cumberland Heights Historic District. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. ITEM: 2323 Blanchard Street: Glendale Register Nomination and Mills Act Application Case No. pending PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2323 Blanchard Street: Review of Glendale Register nomination and Mills Act application ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The project is exempt from CEQA as a Class 8 “Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment” exemption and a Class 31 “Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation” exemption pursuant to Sections 15308 and 15331 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it involves the designation and protection of a historic resource. b. ITEM: 1326 N. Maryland Avenue: Glendale Register Nomination and Mills Act Application Case No. pending PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2  1326 N. Maryland Avenue: Review of Glendale Register nomination and Mills Act application. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The project is exempt from CEQA as a Class 8 “Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment” exemption and a Class 31 “Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation” exemption pursuant to Sections 15308 and 15331 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it involves the designation and protection of a historic resource. 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATES a. Update on ordinance for streamlining the historic district designation process b. Update on Bellehurst historic district survey c. Glendale Preservation in Review: 2019-2022! 9. ADJOURNMENT 3