1 RESOLUTION NO. _____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, TO DESIGNATE THE RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1524 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE AS A HISTORIC
RESOURCE ON THE GLENDALE REGISTER OF HISTORIC
RESOURCES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A MILLS ACT HISTORICAL PROPERTY CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the owner of record of the residential property located at 1524 Ridgeview Drive (the “Property”) has consented to, and requests that the Property be designated as a historic resource on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.20.060 of the Glendale Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission, at a regularly scheduled meeting on April 16, 2026, unanimously recommended designation of the Property for listing on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources by a vote of 5-0; and WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a duly noticed public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.20.060 of the Glendale Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Glendale, pursuant to Sections
15.20.050 and 15.20.060, finds based on information in the record that the Property is eligible for listing on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources because it qualifies under Criterion 3 (embody the distinctive and exemplary characteristics of an architectural style, architectural type, period, or method of construction; or represent a notable work of a master designer, builder or architect whose genius influenced his or her profession; or possess high artistic values) in that it is an excellent example of mid-20th century Modern architectural design utilizing post-and-beam construction, designed by Bissell & Duquette, whose educational backgrounds and other known works indicate a high fluency with the Modern style prevalent in Southern California at the time; it includes many characteristic features of the architectural style, such as the use of large expanses of glass, wood posts, exposed beams, vertical tongue and groove siding and is especially noteworthy for its dramatic roof form and very deep eaves with decorative rafters, as well as its masterful fireplace design; its front addition is well designed and represents a thoughtful extension of Bissell & Duquette’s design and the overall property retains a high level of historic integrity in terms of its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, and feeling, as further described in the August 11, 2026 Staff Report regarding the Property; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Glendale further finds that because the Property qualifies for listing on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources, among other factors, that entering into a Mills Act contract with the Property owner is appropriate based on all of the information in the record. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals above are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. That the property located at 1524 Ridgeview Drive is to be designated as a historic resource in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to enter into a Mills Act historical property contract with the Property owner subject to the following condition:
1. Repair the wood deck and railing at the east yard.
Section 4. That the designation of the Property as a Historic Resource for listing on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources and entering into a Mills Act contract with the Property owner is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 CCR Sections 15331 (preservation of historic resources) and 15308 (actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment).
Adopted this _______ day of __________________________, 2026. ______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, SUZIE ABAJIAN, Ph.D., Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ______day of _________, 2026, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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City Clerk