1 FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION
OF THE LANDMARKS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN THE MATTER OF
THE DESIGNATION OF A LANDMARK
DENIAL OF A MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING 20ENT-0119 LOCATED AT 305 SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
AS A CITY LANDMARK
SECTION I. On April 27, 2020, the property owner, H. Joseph Soleiman representing Mid Century SV LP, filed a nomination for the multi-family residential building located on the subject property for the property to be considered for designation as a City Landmark.
The Landmarks Commission, having held a Public Hearing on October 12, 2020 hereby finds that the subject building located at 305 San Vicente Boulevard does not meet one or more the of the criteria for designation as a City Landmark as enumerated in SMMC
9.56.100 based on the following findings:
Landmark Designation Criteria:
(1) It exemplifies, symbolizes, or manifests elements of the cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history of the City.
The subject property is a multi-family building in the Mid-Century Modern style of relatively simple design and construction. While there may be some interesting aspects and details of this particular structure, the buildings of this style, type and construction are ubiquitous in multifamily neighborhoods in Santa Monica and throughout the Southern California region. Further, the property is a non-contributor to the San Vicente Courtyard Apartment Historic District as it is outside its period of significance and therefore does not exemplify the architectural history of the City as does the contributing properties or the District as a whole. Therefore, the property does not appear to exemplify the cultural, social, economic, political or early architectural development history of this particular area of the North of Montana neighborhood.
(2) It has aesthetic or artistic interest or value, or other noteworthy interest or value.
The subject building at 305 San Vicente Boulevard is a modest example of the MidCentury Modern style as expressed in a multi-family residential structure that is simple in its overall design and includes common features style and era. The building does not possess particular noteworthy concepts of design, or of aesthetic or artistic interest or value. Therefore, the subject property does not appear to satisfy this criterion.
(3) It is identified with historic personages or with important events in local, state or national history.
No evidence was provided to suggest that any of the prior owners or occupants of the 6-B
2 property were persons of significance or made significant contributions to important events in local, state, or national history. Accordingly, the subject property does not appear to satisfy this criterion.
(4) It embodies distinguishing architectural characteristics valuable to a study of a period, style, method of construction, or the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship, or is a unique or rare example of an architectural design, detail or historical type valuable to such a study.
The subject building is a typical example of a Mid-Century Modern design expressed in a multi-family structure. Additionally, the building is not a unique or rare example of an architectural design, detail, or historical type, and it does not embody distinguishing characteristics valuable to study. Therefore, the subject residence does not appear to satisfy this criterion.
(5) It is a significant or a representative example of the work or product of a notable builder, designer or architect.
The subject building is a typical example of a Mid-Century Modern design expressed in a multi-family structure. Additionally, the building is not a unique or rare example of an architectural design, detail, or historical type, and it does not embody distinguishing characteristics valuable to study. Therefore, the subject residence does not appear to satisfy this criterion.
(6) It has a unique location, a singular physical characteristic, or is an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the City.
The subject building is a non-contributor to the San Vicente Courtyard Apartment Historic District, sitting in the middle of the block at 305 San Vicente Boulevard. It does not have a unique location or singular physical characteristic and is not an established or familiar visual feature of the neighborhood. Therefore, the subject property does not appear to satisfy this criterion.
SECTION II. I hereby certify that the above Findings and Determination accurately reflect the final determination of the Landmarks Commission of the City of Santa Monica on October 12, 2020 as determined by the following vote:
AYES: Brand, Breisch, Green, Sloan, Summers, Chair Pro Tem Rosenbaum, Chair Genser
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NAYES: None
Each and all of the findings and determinations are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the 3 decision. All summaries of information contained herein or in the findings are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.
NOTICE
If this is a final decision not subject to further appeal under the Landmark and Historic District Ordinance of the City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter
9.56, the time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, which provision has been adopted by the City pursuant to Municipal Code Section 1.16.010.
Respectfully Submitted
January 11, 2021
Roger Genser, Chairperson
Attest:
Stephanie Reich,
Landmarks Commission Secretary