RESOLUTION NO. 2022-07- PR-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN EXEMPTION DECLARATION AND
GRANTING THE REQUEST FOR A LANDMARK
DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415
MIRAMAR DRIVE
WHEREAS, an application was filed by the property owner to request Landmark Designation for the property located at 415 Miramar Drive, pursuant to Chapter 4, Title 10 of the Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of the public hearing was given according to the requirements of law; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2022, the Preservation Commission of the City of Redondo Beach held a public hearing to consider the application, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The building meets the minimum eligibility requirement for landmark designation by being at least 50 years old in that evidence indicates that the building was constructed around 1928 and is approximately 94 years old.
SECTION 2. The building embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, and is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship in that the building is a representative example of the Spanish Colonial style of architecture which was popular in California suburbs during the 1920s and 1930s. Small Spanish- style homes are one of the more prevalent historic architectural styles in Redondo Beach.
SECTION 3. This property reflects special elements of the City's cultural, social, and economic history. The residential structure was constructed on the property in 1928 during a time when Redondo Beach was a thriving resort with a growing residential community for working men and their families. This structure served as a home for working and middle-class families who served the community. This property is representative of the early period of growth and development in Redondo Beach.
SECTION 4. Because this property is amongst other contiguous small Spanish homes on Miramar Drive, it may also serve as a contributing member of a future historic RESOLUTION NO. 2022-07-PR-03
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district. The property to the east at 417 Miramar Drive is already locally designated and another neighbor has also shown interest in designation.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Article 2, Chapter 3, Title 10, of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, the proposed project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA), and an exemption declaration to this effect has been prepared and filed.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Based upon the findings contained herein, the Preservation Commission hereby approves the designation of the building and property at 415 Miramar Drive as a local historic landmark. This property is subject to the Secretary of Interior's Standards for rehabilitation and ongoing maintenance.
SECTION 2. This historic landmark designation makes the property eligible for a Mills Act Contract which will be subsequently prepared and forwarded to the City Council for review and approval.
FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Preservation Commission forward a copy of this resolution to the City Council, all appropriate City departments, and any other interested governmental and civic agencies.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 2022.
Edward ' aldwell, Chair
Prese ation Commission
The foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the Preservation Commission of the City of Redondo Beach at a regular meeting held on July 6th, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Caldwell, McNearney, Aziz, Jackson, and Matsuno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Galassi and Taner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney's Office
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