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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-2022-01109 DESIGNATING THE WALTER VERLY HOUSE LOCATED AT 6268 PALM AVENUE, AS CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK #147.
WHEREAS, in Planning Case No. DP-2022-01109, an application to designate the Walter Verly House, located at 6268 Palm Avenue , on the southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Gardena Drive, in t he City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Ass essor’s Parcel Number 225-032-001, as more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto incorporated herein by reference, w as found to be eligible for listing as a City Landmark; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2023, the Cultural Heritage Board of t he City of Riverside conducted a dul y noticed public hearing on said application and recommended the approval of the designation of a City of Riverside City Historic Landmark for the Walter Verly House 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 Walter Verly House, located at 6268 Palm Avenue, on the southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Gardena Drive, in t he City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Assessor’s Parcel Number 225-032-001, 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 meth od of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
FACTS: The Airplane Bungalow St yle of arch itecture is fairly uncommon in Riverside, with only approximately seven known exa mples throughout t he City. The Walter Verly House embodies the character -defining features of the style, including: a two -story structure with Asian archite ctural influences and an emphasis on horizontal lines; a “pop-up” second story set back from the first floor; low-pitched gable roofs with wide eaves and gable end outlookers; a combination of stucco and wood shingle exterior cladding; fixed, casement, and double-hung wood-framed windows with trim; and an open porch with square posts atop battered piers.
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 Walter Verly House, located at 6268 Palm Avenue, on the southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Gardena Drive, in the City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Assessor’s Parcel Number 225-032-001, as City Historic Landmark #147.
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.
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
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28 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:
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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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