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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-2022-01794 DESIGNATING THE PAUL A. L EWIS RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3881 LORING DRIVE, AS CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK #148.
WHEREAS, in Planning Case No . DP-2022-01794, an application to designate the Paul A.
Lewis Residence, located at 3881 Loring Drive , on the west side of Loring Drive between Ninth Street and the terminus of Loring Drive , in the City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Ass essor’s Parcel Number 187-041-001, as more particularly described and depicted in Exhibit “A” attached hereto incorporated herein by reference, was found to be eligible for listing as a City Landmark; and WHEREAS, on April 19, 2023, the Cultural He ritage 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 Paul A. Lewis Residence described above; and
WHEREAS, this process is exempt 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 hear ing 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 Paul A. Lewis Residence, located at 3881 Loring Drive, on the west side of Loring Drive between Ninth Street and the terminus of Loring Drive , in t he City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Assessor’s Parcel Number 187-041-001, as more particularly described and depicted 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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FINDINGS: Criterion 2: Is identified with persons or events significant in local, state or national history.
FACTS: The Lewis Residence is strongly associate with Paul A. Lewis, a prominent local and regional business man, w ho had the residence commission and lived in it until his death . Lewis served as president of Alfred M. Lewis Inc. and the Orange Empire Stores co -op association from 1939 until is death in 1963. The Orange Empire Stores association was made up of independent local grocers that used collective buying to purchase goods a lower wholesale costs in effort to compete against the growing trend of larger corporate grocery chains during the mid- 20th Century. During his tenure the service area of the association exp anded from mainly Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino, Los Angele s, and San Diego Counties to include areas as far north as Fresno and as far east as New Mexico, including over 1,700 independent retail grocers. The Alfred M. Lewis corporation was the primary wholesaler and distributor for the Orange Empire stores, during this time. Based on his contributions to the grocery industry, Lewis is identified as a person of significance in the local and regional history. The residence is associated with Lewis as his final place of residence and as he often conducted business while at the residence.
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 Lewis Residence embodies the character -defining features of the Mid-Century Modern Style of architecture, including: simple rectangular massing; a rolled asphalt -topped flat roof with wide open overhangs; solid wa lls with clerestory windows ; floor to ceiling glass walls; and stacked stone accents on both the exterior and the interior fireplace.
FINDINGS: Criterion 4: Represents the work of a notable builder, designer, or architect, or important creative individual.
FACTS: The Lewis Residence was designed and built by prominent local builder Harry Marsh , who designed and constructed many of the higher -end residences in Riverside during the mid -20
th century. Marsh’s name was
synonymous with quality craftsmanship. In addition to custom residences, Marsh is known for the construction of several prominent churches and commercial buildings including, but not limited to, the Medical Square on Brockton Avenue and the 1965 sanctuary building of Magnolia Avenue Presbyterian, which burned down in 2018. / /
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3750 UNIVERSITY AVENUE,
SUITE 250
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
(951) 826-5567
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 Paul A. Lewis Residence, located at 3881 Loring Drive, on the west side of Loring Drive between Ninth Street and the terminus of Loring Drive , in t he City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Assessor’s Parcel Number 187- 041-001, as City Historic Landmark #148.
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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3750 UNIVERSITY AVENUE,
SUITE 250
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(951) 826-5567
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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