RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADOPTING A DECLARATION OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE BUILDING AT 731 EAST
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that the former drive-in market building at 731 East Washington Boulevard meets criterion C, as set forth in Section 17.62.040.D.2 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the former drive-in market building at 731 East Washington Boulevard is significant because it is a rare, intact example of an early automobile- related drive-in market that was converted into an auto shop early in its history. It is additionally significant as a distinctive example of the Art Deco architectural style, designed by prolific local architect Glenn Elwood Smith, whose work is of significance to the City; and
WHEREAS, the application for Landmark designation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308; and
WHEREAS, Greg Crawford, on behalf of 731 East Washington Blvd, LLC, the owner of the property, submitted the application for landmark designation; and WHEREAS, the City Council may designate a landmark and evidence such approval by adopting a declaration executed by the Mayor pursuant to Subsection
17.62.050 (C) of the Pasadena Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The attached declaration of landmark designation for the former drive-in market building at 731 East Washington Boulevard is hereby adopted.
Adopted at themeeting of the City Council on the _ day of AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_, 2023 by the following vote:
MARK JOMSKY, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Theresa E. Fuentes
Assistant City Attorney
DECLARATION OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR:
731 EAST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.62.050 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, the City Council of the City of Pasadena by this declaration hereby designates as a landmark the former drive-in market at 731 East Washington Boulevard, as described in the City Council Agenda Report dated March 13, 2023, at certain real property described as:
LOT 6, TRACT 6546, IN THE CITY OF PASADENA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 71, PAGE 76 OF
MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY Under Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.090, all work affecting designated landmarks, except ordinary maintenance and repair, such as but not limited to new construction and additions, exterior alterations, relocation, and demolition, is subject to review by the City of Pasadena.
DATED:
ATTEST:CITY OF PASADENA
A municipal corporation
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk
By:
Victor Gordo, Mayor