RESOLUTION NO. PC-2024-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE LANDMARKS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 156 HILLCREST DRIVE (HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL-112) 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 PRJ2024-00008: ZON-2024-0094 AND LRP-2024-0013
APPLICANT: FULLERTON HERITAGE
PROPERTY OWNER: MICHAEL AND VERONICA NORDSTROM
RECITALS
WHEREAS, an application was filed for Local Landmark Designation of property located at 156 Hillcrest Drive, described as:
Orange County Assessor's Parcel No. 029-043-03
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 historica 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:
1. In all respects as set forth in the Recitals of this Resolution.
2. 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 156 Hillcrest Drive 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 7 for the existing dwelling's significant architecture. The house is a fine example of a multi-story 1910's Craftsman bungalow, with Victorian elements. It has the distinction of one of the few extant dwellings designed and built by an early Fullerton contractor, William L. Campbell. Mr. Campbell was one Resolution No. PC-2024-36
three significant builders in Fullerton in the 1910's, along with John Alva Ellis and Edward G. Schenck. Only a miniscule number of homes designed and built by these contractors survive. The subject property's dwelling is the only surviving home identified as being built and designed by Campbell, a resident of Fullerton for forty years.
The overall architectural style of the subject property's dwelling is Craftsman, but Victorian and Colonial Revival elements are present as well. The exterior has several non- Craftsman elements - block pillars, expansive post bases, stuccoed walls instead of wood siding, arched glass windowpanes etc. - that result in a uniquely styled one-of-a-kind home. The home still reflects its original design, materials, and fine 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 rais he awareness of the value of historic resources in strengthening communities, conservin 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-2024-0094 and LRP-2024-0013, designating property at 156 Hillcrest Drive as Historical Landmark HL-112 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 156 Hillcrest Drive as a Local Landmark and Exhibit 3 - Historical Resources Map - National and Local.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON LANDMARKS COMMISSION ON NOVEMBER 13, 2024.
Peter Gambino, Chairman
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City of Fullerton
RESOLUTION CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF FULLERTON
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2024-36
1, Janet Ragland, Recording Clerk of the Landmarks Commission of the City of Fullerton, Califomia, 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-2024-36 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Landmarks Commission held on the 13th day of November 2024, by the following vote:
LANDMARKS COMMISSIONER AYES: Dino, Tutor, Cox, Mansuri, Gambino LANDMARKS COMMISSIONER NOES: None
LANDMARKS COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED: None
LANDMARKS COMMISSIONER ABSENT: None
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Janet Ragland, Recording Clerk