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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 -2023-01895 DESIGNATING THE HAYS -PATTEE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3611 MOUNT RUBIDOUX DRIVE , AS CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK #153.
WHEREAS, in Planning Case No. DP -2023-01895, an application to designate the Hays - Pattee Residence, located at 3611 Mount Rubidoux Drive , situated on the north side of Mount Rubidoux Drive, between Ladera Lane and Sixth Street, in the City of Riverside, California, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number s 207-023-010 and 207- 033-035, 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 November 19, 2025, the Cultural Heritage Board of the City of Riverside conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and recommended the approval of the designation of a City of Riverside City Historic Landmark for the Hays-Pattee 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 for 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 presented to the Cultural Heritage Board during the above-referenced public hearing and thereafter to the City Council, including written and oral 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 Hays-Pattee Residence, located at 3611 Mount Rubidoux Drive, situated on the north side of Mount Rubidoux Drive, between Ladera Lane and Sixth Street, in the City of Riverside, California, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 207 -023-010 and 207- 033-035, 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 Riverside Municipal Code Section
20.50.010(U) and based on the following facts and findings:
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FINDING: Criterion 2: Is identified with persons or events significant in local, state or national history;
FACTS: The Hays-Pattee Residence is closely associated with two individuals significant to the civic and social development of early Riverside —Howard Thomas “Tom” Hays and Captain Harry Gordon Pattee.
Howard Thomas Hays was a prominent early banker and civic leader who played a formative role in the establishment of Riverside’s financial institutions during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. As cashier of the Orange Growers Bank, Hays was among the city’s influential young professionals whose success reflected Riverside’s growing prosperity during the citrus boom. Beyond his banking career, Hays contributed to the community’s cultural and social life as president of the Rubidoux Club, founding president of the Riverside Lawn Tennis Club, and an active participant in the Loring Opera House. His involvement in real estate speculation, including the subdivision of Rubidoux Heights —later known as Banker’s Hill — demonstrated his role in shaping the city’s early residential growth. Although later embroiled in a well-publicized embezzlement scandal that became one of Riverside’s most notable early twentieth -century events, Hays’ influence on the city’s civic and social development remains historically significant.
Captain Harry G. Pattee and his wife, Lila Rose Lett Pattee, owned and resided in the home for more than six decades, a period that reflected both their social prominence and community leadership. Captain Pattee was a respected businessman, serving as president of the Riverside Country Club and Riverside Polo Club, and held directorships in several local companies, including the Royal Steam Laundry and the Indiana Avenue Orange Packing Company. His military service was equally distinguished—he was instrum ental in reorganizing and commanding Riverside’s National Guard unit (Company M, 160th Infantry) during World War I, for which he received the City’s ceremonial key from Mayor Porter upon the unit’s return from training.
The Pattees were deeply engaged in Riverside’s civic and philanthropic life, supporting organizations such as the Victoria Club, Casa Blanca Tennis Club, the Red Cross, and local charitable associations. Their residence frequently served as a venue for ci vic meetings, philanthropic gatherings, and social events that brought together many of Riverside’s early business and community leaders. Through its direct association with both Hays and Pattee, the property embodies significant aspects of Riverside’s ea rly financial, social, and civic history.
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 Hays-Pattee Residence embodies distinctive characteristics of the Arts and Crafts movement combined with elements of the Mission Revival style, representing a rare and well-integrated blend of two influential design traditions from the early twentieth
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century. Originally constructed in 1903, the first story reflects the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement through its horizontal wood clapboard siding, exposed rafter tails, low-pitched hipped and gabled rooflines, and the use of natural materials such as wood and stone. These elements express the movement’s emphasis on craftsmanship, simplicity, and harmony with the surrounding landscape.
In 1912, the addition of a second story transformed the appearance of the residence through the introduction of Mission Revival design features, including smooth stucco walls, red clay tile roofing, and arched window forms. The remodel unified the handcrafted qualities of the original Arts and Crafts design with the regionally popular Mission Revival aesthetic promoted throughout Riverside during the early 1900s, most notably by Frank Miller’s Mission Inn. The resulting composition reflects the transition in Southern California residential architecture from handcrafted naturalism to the refined romanticism of the Mission Revival style.
Character-defining features of the Hays-Pattee Residence include its broad hipped roof with intersecting front gable, full -width front porch supported by substantial stone columns, red clay tile roofing, stucco upper walls, wood clapboard lower walls, and symmetrical façade anchored by the original wood and glass entry door. The property’s stone retaining walls, stairway, and period lighting fixtures further contribute to its architectural integrity. The residence stands as one of Riverside’s most distincti ve examples of early twentieth -century residential design, illustrating the City’s architectural evolution during the Arts and Crafts era and its adaptation of Mission Revival forms.
FINDINGS: Criterion 4: Represents the work of a notable builder, designer, or architect, or important creative individual.
FACTS: The Hays-Pattee Residence represents the work of two notable architects—Franklin P.
Burnham and Garrett Van Pelt, Jr.—both of whom contributed significantly to the architectural development of Southern California.
Franklin P. Burnham was a nationally recognized architect best known for designing the Riverside County Courthouse, completed in 1903, as well as the Georgia State Capitol and numerous Carnegie Libraries across the country. The Hays -Pattee Residence, designed the same year as the courthouse, is one of only a few residences commissioned by Burnham in Riverside. The home reflects his ability to blend classical balance with the handcrafted detailing of the Arts & Crafts movement.
The 1912 second -story addition was designed by Garrett Van Pelt, Jr., an emerging architect who later became a partner in the prominent Pasadena firms of Marston & Van Pelt and Marston, Van Pelt & Maybury. Van Pelt went on to design several significant civic and residential buildings throughout Southern California. The Hays - Pattee Residence is among his earliest known projects and demonstrates his developing mastery of the Mission Revival style.
Together, the work of Burnham and Van Pelt illustrates a unique collaboration between
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two accomplished architects and reflects Riverside’s early twentieth -century architectural evolution. The residence retains a high level of integrity and stands as a distinguished example of their combined influence.
FINDINGS: Criterion 6: Reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive examples of park or community planning, or cultural landscape.
FACTS: The Hays -Pattee Residence reflects significant geographical patterns associated with the early residential development of the Mount Rubidoux area, historically known as Banker’s Hill. Subdivided in 1902 from the failed Rubidoux Hotel property, Banker’s Hill represented one of Riverside’s earliest hillside residential enclaves and attracted members of the city’s professional and civic elite.
Constructed in 1903, the Hays-Pattee Residence was among the first homes built in the subdivision and served as a model for subsequent development. Its prominent siting along the ridge of Little Mount Rubidoux and its formal, palm -lined driveway exemplify the elevated, estate- like character envisioned for the area. The later association with Captain Harry G. Pattee —who owned multiple parcels within Banker’s Hill—further underscores the family’s role in shaping the neighborhood’s growth and identity.
Through its early construction date, hillside location, and association with the individuals who helped establish the subdivision, the Hays -Pattee Residence reflects the City’s westward expansion during the early twentieth century and the creation of one of Riverside’s most distinctive residential neighborhoods.
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 Hays-Pattee Residence, located at 3611 Mount Rubidoux Drive, situated on the north side of Mount Rubidoux Drive, between Ladera Lane and Sixth Street, in the City of Riverside, California, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 207-023-010 and 207-033-035, as City Historic Landmark #153.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the proposed historic landmark designation is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 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.
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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 _______________, 2026.
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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 Riverside, California, hereby certify that 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 ________________, 2026, 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 _______________, 2026.
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DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk of the City of Riverside
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22, and the end of this line description;
THENCE Westerly in a straight line to the common corner of Lots 7, 8, and 10 in said Block BEGINNING at the common corner of Lots 6, 7, and 7 in said Block 22; lying Northerly of the following line:
ALSO TOGETHER WITH that portion of Lot 7 in said Block 22 of said Rubidoux Heights, BEGINNING;
THENCE Southerly, along the Easterly line of Rubidoux Drive, 326.5 feet to the POINT OF THENCE North 74º11' West, 239.3 feet to the Easterly line of Rubidoux Drive; distance of 260 feet;
THENCE Northerly, along the common line between Lots 8 and 17, of said Block 22, a 22:
THENCE South 19º East, 89 feet to the common corner of Lots 7, 8, 10, and 17 in said Block THENCE North 46º53' East, 90 feet;
THENCE North 46º36' East, 103.45 feet;
in said Block 22 of said Rubidoux Heights;
BEGINNING on the Easterly line of Rubidoux Drive, at the common corner of Lots 9 and 17, described as follows:
TOGETHER WITH that portion of Lot 17 in said Block 22, of said Rubidoux Heights, Records of Riverside County California;
Lot 8 in Block 22 of Rubidoux Heights, as shown by map on file in Book 4 Page 80 of Maps, Parcel 1
California, described as follows:
That certain real property located in the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of Address: 3611 Mt Rubidoux
APN: 207-023-010 & 207-033-035
Project: Historic Properties
Legal Description
EXHIBIT "A"
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BEGINNING at the most Southerly corner of said Lot 6;
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM from said Lot 6 that portion described as follows:
OF BEGINNING.
THENCE Easterly, along the Northerly line of said Rubidoux Drive, 71,55 feet to the POINT of said Lot 6;
the Northerly line of said Rubidoux Drive, 71.55 feet Westerly from the most Easterly corner THENCE Southerly, along the Easterly line of said private driveway, 205.05 feet to a point on a point on the Easterly line of a private driveway;
THENCE Westerly, and parallel with the Northerly line of said Rubidoux Drive, 55.75 feet to THENCE Northerly, along the Easterly line of said Lot 6, 204.78 feet; lying on the Northerly line of Rubidoux Drive;
BEGINNING at the Southeast corner of said Lot 6 in said Block 22, said Southeast corner ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM from said Lot 6, that portion described as follows:
BEGINNING;
THENCE Easterly, along said Northerly line of said Rubidoux Drive to the POINT OF Rubidoux Drive;
THENCE Southeasterly on the Westerly line of said Lot 5, to the Northerly line of said THENCE, at right angles, to said easterly line of said Lot 5, to the Westerly line of said Lot 5; THENCE Northwesterly along the Easterly line of said Lot 5, 298 feet; Drive, as shown by said Map;
BEGINNING at the Southeasterly corner of said Lot 5, on the Northerly line of Rubidoux EXCEPTING THEREFROM from said Lot 5, that portion described as follows:
of Maps, records of Riverside County, California:
Lots 5 and 6, of Block 22 of Rubidoux Heights, as shown by map on file in Book 4, Page 80 Parcel 2
Parcel Maps, records of Riverside County, California.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM Parcel 1 as shown by Parcel Map on file in Book 7, Page 48 of
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DateDouglas B. Webber, L.S. 9477
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conformance with the requirements of the Land Surveyors Act.
This description was prepared by me or under my direction in WEBBER
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LAND
333.63 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
THENCE South 17º 56'53" East, along the Southwesterly line of said Lot 6, a distance of said Lot 6;
THENCE North 41º 34' 16" West, a distance of 52.42 feet to the most Westerly corner of THENCE North 14º 18' 18" West, a distance of 286.22 feet; initial radial line bears North 17º 20' 30" West);
having a radius of 685.58 feet, through an angle of 00º 14' 08", an arc length of 2.82 feet (the THENCE Northeasterly on the Southeasterly line of said Lot 6, on a non-tangent curve,
SUBJECT: 3611 Mount Rubidoux DriveDRAWN BY: dbw DATE: 11/12/25SCALE: 1' = 80' SHEET 1 OF 1ATTACHED DOCUMENT. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION THEREIN.
THIS PLAT IS SOLELY AN AID IN LOCATING THE PARCEL(S) DESCRIBED IN THE .
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