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PLANNING DIVISION MASTER APPLICATION FORM
Project Address: 375 Anita Dr.
Project Name: Wall Landmark
Project Description: (Please describe demolitions, alterations and any new construction) Obtain landmark designation for an existing retaining wall along the property line at the street. No new construction or demolition. A portion of the wall was included in the landmark designation of the adjacent property at 353 Anita Dr. The wall has an approximate length of 200 feet on the 375 Anita Dr. Property. I wish to ensure the preservation of this beautiful neighborhood landmark.
Zoning Designation: _RS-6 HD-SR________ General Plan Designation: Low Density Residential_______________ Estimated Valuation (Cost of Project): _$ 0.0________________________
APPLICANT / OWNER INFORMATION
APPLICANT NAME: E.J. Remson 626-799-2445 375 Anita Dr. Pasadena 91105 [email protected]:
CONTACT PERSON: Same as applicant
PROPERTY OWNER NAME: Same as applicant:
TYPE OF PLANNING REVIEW AND APPROVALS REQUIRED (Mark clearly the type of approval(s) required):
HISTORIC DESIGNATION (MONUMENT, LANDMARK, TREE OR SIGN) ___NA______ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NA PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK OTHER: Note: Space for signature is on reverse side Master Application (without supplementals)5/27/20
▪ PLANNING DEPARTMENT // 175 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE T 626-744-4009 PLANNING DIVISION PASADENA, CA 91101 F 626-744-4785
INDEMNIFICATION
Applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officers, contractors, consultants, employees, and commission members (collectively, “City”) from any and all liability, loss, suits, claims, damages, costs, judgments and expenses (including attorney’s fees and costs of litigation), including any appeals thereto (collectively, “proceeding”) brought against the City with regard to any approvals issued in connection with the application(s) by the City, including any action taken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. If Applicant is required to defend the City in connection with such proceeding, the City shall have and retain the right to approve counsel to so defend the City; and all significant decisions concerning the manner in which the defense is conducted; and any and all settlements, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The City shall also have and retain the right to not participate in the defense, except that the City agrees to reasonably cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the proceeding. If the City’s Attorney’s Office participates in the defense, all City Attorney fees and costs shall be paid by Applicant. Further, Applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City from and for all costs and fees incurred in additional investigation or study of, or for supplementing, revising, or amending, any document if made necessary by said proceeding.
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that I am the applicant or designated agent named herein and that I am familiar with the rules and regulations with respect to preparing and filing this petition for discretionary action, and that the statements and answers contained herein and the information attached are in all respects true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT OR AGENT: ____
Date:_3/16/2025_
ATTACHMENT A
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DATE ACCEPTED:___________________________
DATE SUBMITTALS RECEIVED: ______________ _ RECEIVED BY (INITIALS): _____________________ FEES:
BASE FEE:: $ ___________________ 3% RECORDS FEE: $____________________ TOTAL: $____________________ HISTORIC ARCH. RESEARCH REQUIRED? YES NO
PUBLIC ART REVIEW REQUIRED? YES NO
TRANSPORTATION REVIEW REQUIRED? YES NO INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIRED? YES NO REVIEW AUTHORITY:
□ STAFF
□ HEARING OFFICER
□ PLANNING
COMMISSION/BZA □ DESIGN
COMMISSION
□ HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
□ CITY COUNCIL
TAXPAYER PROTECTION
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REQUIRED □ NOT
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CEQA REVIEW:
□ EXEMPTION
□ INITIAL STUDY
□ EIR
CEQA REVIEW
STATUS: □ PENDING
□ COMPLETED
Design & Historic
Preservation:
TYPE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REVIEW:
□ CATEGORY 1 (DESIGNATED)
□ CATEGORY 2 (ELIGIBLE)
LANDMARK/HISTORIC DISTRICT
NAME: ___________________________
TYPE OF DESIGN REVIEW:
□ CONCEPT
□ FINAL
□ CONSOLIDATED
□ PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION
PLANNING DIVISION MASTER APPLICATION FORM
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PASADENA PERMIT CENTER
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Supplemental Application for
HISTORIC DESIGNATION
Note: In addition to this application, a completed Planning Division Master Application Form is also required. Submit all materials via email or file transfer to [email protected].
PROPERTY PROPOSED FOR DESIGNATION
1. Name of Property: Rawlings - Remson Residence
2. Property Address: 375 Anita Dr.
3. Date of Original Construction: Home 1950, Wall ~ 1926
4. Original Owner: Unknown
5. Original Architect / Builder: NA
DESIGNATION CATEGORY
(CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX—SEE CRITERIA ON PAGES 2 & 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION):
HISTORIC MONUMENT
X LANDMARK
HISTORIC SIGN
LANDMARK TREE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY & HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Obtain landmark designation for an existing retaining wall along the property line at the street. No new construction or demolition. A portion of the wall (~230 feet) was included in the landmark designation of the adjacent property at 353 Anita Dr. The wall has an approximate length of 200 feet on the 375 Anita Dr. Property. I wish to ensure the preservation of this beautiful landmark.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON SIGNIFICANCE OF PROPERTY
Please see the attached information.
Revised 10/2022
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PASADENA PERMIT CENTER
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Supplemental Application for
HISTORIC DESIGNATION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Attach a copy of the most recently recorded legal description for the property (usually in the deed for the property or other documents when the property was purchased—also available from a title company).
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION
Check the box under the category checked on first page that corresponds to the criterion/criteria under which you are nominating the property, object, sign or tree for designation. Multiple boxes may be checked if applicable. Submitted description and supplemental information should provide an explanation of how the property meets the specified criterion/criteria.
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING AN HISTORIC MONUMENT
(May include significant public or semi-public interior spaces and features) A. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of the history of the region, state or nation.
B. It is associated with the lives of persons who are significant in the history of the region, state or nation.
C. It is exceptional in the embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of a historic resource property type, period, architectural style or method of construction, or is an exceptional representation of the work of an architect, designer, engineer, or builder whose work is significant to the region, state or nation, or that possesses high artistic values that are of regional, state-wide or national significance.
D. It has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history of the region, state or nation.
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING A LANDMARK
A. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of the history of the City.
B. It is associated with the lives of persons who are significant in the history of the City.
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C. It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, architectural style, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of an architect, designer, engineer, or builder whose work is of significance to the City or possesses artistic values of significance to the City.
D. It has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important locally in prehistory or history.
Revised 10/2022
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PASADENA PERMIT CENTER
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Supplemental Application for
HISTORIC DESIGNATION
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING A HISTORIC SIGN
A. It is exemplary of technology, craftsmanship or design of the period when it was constructed, uses historic sign materials and means of illumination, and is not significantly altered from its historic period. Historic sign materials shall include metal or wood facings, or paint directly on the façade of a building. Historic means of illumination shall include incandescent light fixtures or neon tubing on the exterior of the sign. If the sign has been altered, it must be restorable to its historic function and appearance.
B. It is integrated with the architecture of the building.
C. It demonstrates extraordinary aesthetic quality, creativity, or innovation.
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING A LANDMARK TREE
A. It is one of the largest or oldest trees of the species located in the City.
B. It has historical significance due to an association with a historic event, person, site, street, or structure.
C. It is a defining landmark or significant outstanding feature of a neighborhood.
DESIGNATION PROCESS (INFORMATION ONLY; NO ACTION REQUIRED) §17.62.050 Pasadena Municipal Code:
1. A preliminary evaluation by staff to determine if the nominated property meets the applicable criteria and is eligible for designation.
2. If staff determines that the nominated property is eligible for designation, the nomination is scheduled for a public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission. If not, the applicant may appeal the determination of ineligibility to the Historic Preservation Commission or it may be called for review by the Historic Preservation Commission or City Council.
3. If the Historic Preservation Commission finds that the nominated resource qualifies for designation, it forwards a recommendation on the designation to the City Council. 4. At a noticed public hearing, the Council then determines whether to approve or disapprove the application.
Revised 10/2022
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375 Anita Drive Wall – Proposed Landmark
North Wall Section (orange cone is at property line 375 left, 353 right)
Middle Wall Section
South Wall Section
From: RP Finds
To: Cisneros, Stephanie
Subject: Landmark designation for wall on Anita Drive.
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 10:52:47 AM
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Hello Stephanie,
I got your contact information from E.J Remson who’s wall you came out to look at and are planning on designating his wall as a local landmark. There are 3 houses on the street that have the same wall that was built. My one is at 333 Anita Drive, which is 2 doors down from EJ’s. I would also like to be a part of the designation if possible.
Please let me know if you need to come out and view it and I will make arrangements to be present.
Many thanks,
Ronny Levy.
From: Jake Szymanski
To: Cisneros, Stephanie
Subject: Re: Anita Dr Wall - Landmark Designation
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 3:24:47 PM
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Yes! I agree, and am excited for the designation!
did the last document I sent work for you for Mills Act scope of work? Thanks,
Jake
On Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM Cisneros, Stephanie <[email protected] > wrote:
Hi Jake,
Can you send me something in writing (via emai is fine) stating your agreement to including your portion of the wall as part of the landmark designation?
Thanks
Best,
Stephanie Cisneros
Design & Historic Preservation
Planning & Community Development Department
175 N Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
P | (626) 744-7219