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 webpage, glendaleca.gov/live, on YouTube.com/myglendale, and on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, iOS and Android devices using a free app called Cablecast 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 City Clerk at (818) 548-2090 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. The City Clerk’ office should be notified 72 hours (three business days) or as soon as practicable 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 Office of the City Clerk, 613 E. Broadway, RM 110, Glendale, CA 91206. 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 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or as soon as practicable. 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. OCTOBER 19, 2023 AT 5:00 PM 1. ROLL CALL 2. REPORTS REGARDING POSTING OF AGENDA The Agenda for the October 19, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Glendale Historic Preservation Commission was Posted on October 16, 2023 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1  a. Approval of Historic Preservation Commission Minutes from August 17, 2023 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: 1326 N. Maryland Avenue: Glendale Register Nomination and MIlls Act Application [Note - Continued from Historic Preservation Commission meeting of August 17, 2023] PMILLS PROJECT DESCRIPTION 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. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. ITEM: 1730 Grandview Avenue: Review of Proposed Two-Story Addition [Note – this item will be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission on November 16, 2023] PDR-001056-2023 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1730 Grandview Avenue: Review of proposed two-story, 1029 s.f. addition at the rear of the existing 1638 s.f. single-family house. The property was designed in the Minimal Traditional style, built in 1936, and is a contributor to the North Cumberland Heights Historic District. 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, will remain a contributor to the North Cumberland Heights Historic District. 2  b. ITEM: 1705 Rancho Avenue: Design Review of Proposed Additions PDR-002063-2023 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1705 Rancho Avenue: Review of work proposed at the existing two-story, 3,221 s.f residence designed in the Tudor Revival style, including a 715 s.f. addition at the north facade, construction of a new roof dormer at the west facade, and the removal of a non- original patio cover at the east facade. The house was once owned by actress Bette Davis and is identified as a potential historic resource. 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 allow the property will remain eligible for the Glendale Register of Historic Resources. 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATES 9. ADJOURNMENT 3