RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADOPTING
A DECLARATION OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE HARRY FITZGERALD BUILDING AT 489 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA WHEREAS, the City Council has found that the Harry Fitzgerald Building at 489 E. Colorado Boulevard meets Criterion C, as set forth in Section 17.62.040.D.2 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Harry Fitzgerald Building at 489 E. Colorado Boulevard is significant because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Georgian Revival and Neoclassical architectural styles and represents the work of local notable architectural firm Bennett & Haskell; 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, Michael Curry, property owner, submitted the application for 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 Harry Fitzgerald Building at 489 E. Colorado Boulevard is hereby adopted.
Adopted at themeeting of the City Council on theday of
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
., 2023 by the following vote:
MARK JOMSKY, CMC, City Clerk
1 Approved as to form:
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Theresa E. Fuentes
Assistant City Attorney
2 DECLARATION OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR:
489 E. COLORADO BLVD.
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 Harry Fitzgerald Building, as described in the City Council Agenda Report dated March 13, 2023, at certain real property described as:
THE WESTERLY 44 FEET OF LOT 20 OF S.D. BRYANT'S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST PORTION OF LOT 9, BLOCK "D" OF THE SAN PASQUAL TRACT, IN THE
CITY OF PASADENA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 12 PAGE 39 OF MISCELLANROUS RECORDS, 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 M. Gordo, Mayor
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