RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE LANDMARKS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 WEST ELM AVENUE (HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL-110) A LOCAL
LANDMARK AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
GENERAL PLAN REVISION TO MAKE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE FULLERTON PLAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT, TABLE 6 -
CITY OF FULLERTON LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND EXHIBIT 3 - MAP OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES - NATIONAL AND LOCAL PRJ2023-00001: ZON-2022-0113 & LRP-2023-0001
APPLICANT: FULLERTON HERITAGE
PROPERTY OWNER: JOHN C. ESTRADA
RECITALS
WHEREAS, an application was filed for Local Landmark Designation of property located at 125 West Elm Avenue, described as:
Orange County Assessor's Parcel No. 032-273-18
WHEREAS, the Landmarks/Planning Commission of the City of Fullerton, California, in compliance with noticing requirements of Fullerton Municipal Code (FMC) Section 15.76.040, held a duly noticed public hearing on said application; and
WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 - Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation, which allows for the preservation and conservation of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FOUND AND DETERMINED AND RESOLVED by the Landmarks Commission of the City of Fullerton as follows:
In all respects as set forth in the Recitals of this Resolution.
The Landmarks Commission, pursuant to FMC Chapter 15.48, makes the following findings regarding the Landmark designation for the subject property:
a. Finding: The property located at 125 W. Elm Avenue is eligible for a Historical Landmark designation in accordance with the criteria identified in FMC Section 15.48.060.
Fact: The property meets eligibility Criterion 3, because of its association with a notable local contractor, Earl G. Snyder, an impressive and important builder in Fullerton's history.
Snyder constructed hundreds of homes in Fullerton. In the mid-1920s, he developed a Res. No. PC-2023-06
signature English cottage style of architecture that was unique to Fullerton. Snyder took ornate English Cottage and Storybook architectural elements popular in the early 1920s - turrets, thatched roofs, massive fireplaces, small diamond-paned windows, etc. - and simplified the style, designing charming, almost modern, cottages around the city.
Fact: The property meets eligibility Criterion 7 as the residence represents an excellent example of the English cottage style that was popular in Fullerton and the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. The front façade of the subject property's dwelling features two wings or sides, each with a steeply pitched gable roof, separated by a small arched landing or porch. The varied roofline also peaks above the recessed wooden front door providing protection from the rain. Air vents are positioned at the top of the gables.
Fenestration includes a picture window flanked by two four-lite double hung windows on porch; and one sk te dorise hung the west side; two matching sets of four-lite double hung windows in the center above the porch; and one six-lite double hung window on the east side that lights a breakfast nook.
The stuccoed exterior is painted a historically appropriate pale yellow with white trim. The home retains a high degree of historic integrity, especially in terms of design, materials, and workmanship.
b. Finding: Designation of this property as a Historical (Local) Landmark is consistent with the goals and policies contained in The Fullerton Plan.
Fact: The Historic Landmark Designation of this property supports The Fullerton Plan, Policy 4.2 Awareness of Historic Resources which supports programs and policies to raise the awareness of the value of historic resources in strengthening communities, conserving resources, fostering economic development, and enriching lives.
Fact: The Historic Landmark designation of the subject property supports The Fullerton Plan, Policy 4.4 Historic Character and Sense of Place which supports actions to reinforce the character and sense of place of established neighborhoods. c. Finding: Property owner consent for the Historical Landmark designation has been granted pursuant to FMC 15.48.050.
Fact: The property owner has given written consent for the filing of the application for landmark designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Landmarks Commission does hereby APPROVE ZON-2022-0113 and LRP-2023-0001, designating property at 125 W. Elm Avenue as Historical Landmark HL-110 and recommends the City Council amend The Fullerton Plan Historic Preservation Element Table 6 - City of Fullerton Local Register of Historical Resources to add the property addressed 125 W. Elm Avenue as a Local Landmark and Exhibit 3 - Historical Resources Map - National and Local.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON LANDMARKS COMMISSION ON MARCH 15, 2023.
Arif Mansuri, Chairman
2 City of Fullerton
RESOLUTION CERTIFICATION
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COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF FULLERTON )
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-06
1, Janet Ragland, Recording Clerk of the Landmarks Commission of the City of Fullerton, California, hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the Landmarks Commission of the City of Fullerton is five; and that the above and foregoing Resolution No. PC-2023-06 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Landmarks Commission held on the 15" day of March 2023, by the following vote:
LANDMARKS COMMISSIONER AYES: Mansuri, Cox, Dino, Gambino, Tutor LANDMARKS COMMISSIONER NOES: None
LANDMARKS COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED: None
LANDMARKS COMMISSIONER ABSENT: None
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Janet Ragland, Recording Clerk