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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION UNDER PLANNING CASE NUMBER DP-2022-00914 DESIGNATING THE POWELL-WHEELER RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3860 EL HIJO STREET, AS CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK #146.
WHEREAS, in Planning Case No . DP-2022-00914, an application to designate the Powell- Wheeler Residence, located at 3860 El Hijo Street , on the west side of El Hijo Street between Arlington and Magnolia Avenues , in the City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Ass essor’s Parcel Number 227-283-031, as more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto incorporated herein by reference, was found to be eligible for listing as a City Landmark; and WHEREAS, on November 16, 2022, the Cultural Heritage Board of t he City of Riverside conducted a duly noti ced public hearing on said application and recommended the approval of the designation of a City of Riverside City Historic Landmark for the Powell-Wheeler Residence described above; and
WHEREAS, this process is e xempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)( 3) and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines as set forth in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this application have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Riverside, California that based on substantial evidence present ed to the Cultural Heritage B oard during the above-referenced public hearing and thereaft er to the City Council, including written and ora l staff reports, together with public testimony pursuant to the provisions of Title 20 of the Riverside Municipal Code pertaining to the designation of a Historic Landmark, the City Council hereby finds that the Powell-Wheeler Residence, located at 3860 El Hijo Street, on the west side of El Hijo Street between Arlington and Ma gnolia Avenues, in t he City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Assessor’s Parcel Number 227-283-031, as more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, a Historic Landmark eligible for designation under criteria set forth in the R iverside Municipal Code Section 20.50.010(U) and based on the following facts and findings:
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28 FINDINGS: Criterion 3: Embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
FACTS: The Monterey Revival Style of a rchitecture is fairly uncommon in R iverside, with only approximately fifteen examples throughout the City. The Powell-Wheeler Residence embodies the character -defining features of the s tyle, including: simple, two-story rectangular massing; smooth s tucco cladding; a moderately pitched gable roofs topped with red tiles; a cantilevered second floor balcon y enclosed with wood railings and covered by the main roof of the residence ; d ouble-hung and double- casement windows , some with divided lights ; a c overed entry within a projecting porch; and louvered shutters accenting the glass doors on the façade.
FINDINGS: Criterion 4: Represents the work of a nota ble builder, designer, or architect, or important creative individual.
FACTS: The Powell-Wheeler Residence was designed by prominent local designer Henry L.A. Jekel, who is recognized for his work in the Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture. This residence is a rare example of Jekel’s work in the Monterey Revival Style. Jekel is credited with the design of over 40 homes and 15 businesses during the 41 years he worked as a designer and engineer. He is recognized as being one of three designers who were largely responsible for the prominent residences built in Riverside in the 1920s . The other two designers were architects G. St anley Wilson and Robert Spurgeon Jr.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Title 20 of the Riverside Municipal Code, the City Council hereby approves the above -referenced application and designates the Powell- Wheeler Residence, located at 3860 El Hijo Street, on the west side of El Hi jo S treet between Arlington and Ma gnolia Avenues , in t he City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Assessor’s Parcel Number 227-283-031, as City Historic Landmark #146.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the proposed historic landmark designation is exempt from the provisions of the C alifornia Environmental Qual ity Act pursuant to Sect ions 15061(b)(3) and 15308 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (Title 14, California Code of Regulations, commencing with Section 15000 as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment , and said action is intended to preserve the historic character of the building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk of the City of Riverside shall cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California.
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28 ADOPTED by the City Council this ____ day of _______________, 2023.
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PATRICIA LOCK DAWSON
Mayor of the City of Riverside
Attest:
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DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk of the City of Riverside
I, Donesia Gause, City Clerk of the City of Ri verside, California, hereby certify t hat the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said City at its meeting held on the _____ day of ________________, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Riverside, California, this ______ day of _______________, 2023.
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Donesia Gause
City Clerk of the City of Riverside
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