REPORT TO THE CITY OF VISALIA PLANNING COMMISSION
HEARING DATE: July 11, 2022
PROJECT PLANNER: Cristobal Carrillo, Associate Planner
Phone: (559) 713-4443
E-mail: [email protected]
SUBJECT: Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02: A request by the City of Visalia to amend the Local Register of Historic Structures, reclassifying 100 structures as follows:
• Reclassifying 32 structures to “Exceptional”, located at 407 NE 1st Ave (APN: 094-085-003), 108 W Center Ave (APN: 094-335-010), 303 N Church St/120 E Oak Ave (APN: 094-281-005), 520 N Church St (APN: 094 -262- 001), 608 N Church St (APN: 094 -093-014), 436 S Church St (APN: 097 - 062-001), 437 S Church St (APN: 097 -061-006), 501 S Court St ( APN: 097- 033-002), 727 S Court St (APN: 097 -024-012), 820 S Court St (APN: 097 - 014-003), 617 N Encina St (APN: 094 -012-018), 301 N Fairway St (APN:
093-322-011), 403 N Floral St (APN: 094 -341-005), 513 S Garden St (APN:
097-065-004), 1300 W Goshen Ave (APN : 093-073-018), 208 W Grove Ave (APN: 094-023-012), 300 W Grove Ave (APN: 094 -024-013), 401 W Grove Ave (APN: 093 -164-004), 719 N Highland St (APN: 093 -162-008), 727 N Highland St (APN: 093 -162-007), 807 N Highland St (APN: 093 -153-012), 119 S Locust St (APN: 094-326-010), 515 S Locust St (APN: 097-032-004), 307 W Murray Ave (APN: 094 -342-003), 112 E Oak Ave (APN: 094 -281- 009), 201 W Oak Ave (APN: 094 -336-004), 200/202 W Oak Ave (APN: 094 - 333-005), 425 W Race Ave (APN: 093 -165-001), 319 W School Ave (APN: 0 94-332-009), 615 N Will is St (APN: 093 -166-010), 700 N Willis St (APN: 093-164-007), and 722 N Willis St (APN: 093-164-001). • Reclassifying 41 structures to “Focus”, located at 210 W Center Ave (APN:
094-336-006), 910 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -224-004), 914 W Center Ave (APN: 093-224-003), 915/917 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -225-001), 1007 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -226-004), 1013 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -226-002), 1105 W Center Ave (APN: 093-227-014), 1110 W Center Ave (APN: 093 - 222-003), 1115 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -227-002), 1300 W Center Av e (APN: 093-264-021), 406 N Church St (APN: 094 -272-009), 421 N Church St (APN: 094 -271-002), 515 S Church St (APN: 097 -066-005), 609 S Church St (APN: 097 -071-002), 825 S Church St/114 E Tulare Ave (APN:
097-087-008), 410 N Court St (APN: 094-271-006), 500 & 506 N Court St (APN: 094-261-010), 711 N Court St (APN: 094 -015-014), 632 N Encina St (APN: 094-013-005), 309 N Garden St (APN: 094 -282-003), 415 N Garden St (APN: 094 -272-004), 427 S Garden St (APN: 097 -052-003), 408 W Goshen Ave (APN: 094-352-006), 410-412 W Goshen Ave (APN: 094 -352- 007), 411 W Goshen Ave (APN: 094 -351-002), 810 N Highland St (APN:
093-154-016), 505 W Kaweah Ave (APN: 096 -143-001), 600 W Kaweah Ave (APN: 096-133-006), 815 W Kaweah Ave (APN: 096 -151-003), 904 W Main St (APN: 093-225-007), 1102 W Main St (APN: 093 -227-013), 310 W Murray Ave (APN: 094 -353-009), 614 W Myrtle Ave (APN: 096 -153-009), 709 W Noble Ave (APN: 096-134-003), 715 W Noble Ave (APN: 096 -134- 001), 735 W Oak Ave (APN: 093 -187-002), 406 W School A ve (APN: 094- 341-006), 507 W School Ave (APN: 093 -184-003), 701 N Willis St (APN:
093-163-013), 714 N Willis St (APN: 093 -164-008), and 720 N Willis St (APN: 093-164-009).
• Reclassifying 9 structures to “Background”, located at 621 S Church St (APN: 097-071-006), 710 S Church St (APN: 097 -076-012), 506 S Court St (APN: 097 -034-007), 507 S Court St (APN: 097 -033-003), 720 S Court St (APN: 097-025-006), 829 N Floral St (APN: 094 -024-014), 601 W Kaweah Ave/605 S Willis St (APN: 096 -153-005), 605 W Kaweah Ave ( APN: 09 6- 153-004), and 624 S Locust St (APN: 097-036-007).
• Removing 18 structures from the Local Register of Historic Structures, located at 411 NE 1st Ave (APN: 094-085-002), 200 NW 1st Ave (APN: 094- 022-019), 431 S Bridge St (APN: 097 -053-011), 508 S Chu rch St (APN:
097-065-015), 611 S Church St (APN: 097 -071-003), 622 S Church St (APN: 097-072-012), 708 S Church St (APN: 097 -076-013), 715 S Church St (APN: 097 -077-004), 807 S Court St (APN: 097 -024-014), 209 N Encina St (APN: 094 -337-007), 520 N Encina S t (APN: 094-354-019), 816 W Kaweah Ave (APN: 096 -135-009), 209 N Locust St (APN: 094 -336-005), 520 W Mineral King Ave (APN: 093 -204-018), 800 W Mineral King Ave (APN: 093-201-012), 208 N West St (APN: 094 -338-012), 705 N Willis St (APN: 093 -163-012), and 501, 503 & 509 W Willow Ave (APN: 096-204- 020).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2022-31, recommending that the City Council approve adoption of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-
02. This recommendat ion is based on the information contained in the staff report, compatibility with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and Historic Preservation Element of the Visalia General Plan.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move to recommend that the City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02, based on the findings and conditions in Resolution No. 2022-31.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Background
In 1979 Visalia Municipal Code Chapte r 17.56 (Historic Preservation District Ordinance) was adopted to protect and preserve t he City’s dist inct collection of unique and historically significant structures. The Ordinance created the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) to oversee building and zoning actio ns related to histor ically significant sites and structures within two areas of jurisdiction: the Historic District and th e Local Register of Historic Structures ( see Exhibit “A”). The proposal before the Committee recommends changes to the designations applied to some of the properties listed on the Local Register of Historic Structures.
The Local Register consists of individual properties which have been identified as containing historically significant and unique structures (see Exhib it “B”). These properties can be located anywhere within City L imits, in or outside the bounds of the Historic District. The Local Register currently contains 386 properties , primarily clustere d in and around the downtown Visalia core . Structures on the Local Register are given one of three classifications, based on factors such a s his torical importance, uniqueness of architect ure, and quality of construction. The classifications are defined as follows:
• Exceptional: Properties with preeminent historical significance, considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. • Focus: Properties having significant value, of good to excellent quality, considered for local recognition and protection.
• Background: Properties that may not be historically significa nt or unique in their construction, but which contribute positively to the “visual fabric” of the City of Visalia.
The Historic Preservation District Ordinance tasks the HPAC with identifying structures to be added to the Local Register . This includes recomm ending appropriate classifications based on characteristics of a structure and maint aining/updating the list as onsite conditions change. Local Register recommendations provided by the HPAC must be evaluated by the Visalia Planning Commission , which then provides a recommendat ion to the Visalia City Council for ultimate consideration. The City Council h as final authority over the application of a Local Register designation.
Project Description
Section 17.56.050.C.6 of the Visalia Municipal Code requires the HPAC to “…review the local register annually, make recommendations f or the addition or deletion of structures or sit es, and submit said recommendations to the planning commission and city council for certification.” The last comprehensive review of the Local Register was conducted in 2013, resulting in the addition of the Home Builders Addition subdivision and individual properties to the Historic District and Local Register, respectively. The Local Register of Historic Structures Update is a city -initiated request to conduct a comprehensive review of the Local Register, recommending reclassification of 82 properties and removal of 18 properties currently listed on the Local Register. A full list ing of the sites proposed for rec lassification or removal is included in Exhibit “C”.
The Local Register update is being u ndertaken to ensure that all Local Regis ter buildings, in particular those located outside the bounds of the Historic District, are as signed an appropriate classification that allows the structures to benefit from all the protections provided by the Historic Preservation District Ordinance.
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Review
HPAC review of the proposal was completed at a special called meeting held May 26, 2022.
At that meeting, the Committee recommended approval of the Local Register Update to the Visalia Planning Commission on the basis that the proposal is consis tent with the Zoning Ordinance and the Historic Preser vation Element of the Visalia General Plan , and t hat the proposal will not be injurious to the character or overall uniformity of the Histo ric District and Local Register of Historic Structures. The app roval letter from the HPAC is included as Exhibit “D”.
The Planning Commission must consider the recomm endation of the HPAC and provide a recommendation to the Visalia City Council for consideration. Final authority to approve the proposal resides with the City Council.
PROJECT EVALUATION
General Plan Consistency
The proposed zoning text amendments are con sistent with the following objectives and policies of the Visalia General Plan Historic Preservation Element:
Historic Preservation Element Objective H-O-1 – Assure the recognition of the City’s history through the preservation of historic sites, structure s and featuring zoning overlay designation and discretionary review procedures for the Historic District.
Historic Preservation Element Policy H-P-7 – Continue to use the Historic Preservation Ordinance development review process to protect structures listed on the Local Register of Historic Structures or located within the Historic District.
Historic Preservation Element Policy H-P-9 – Periodically survey historic resources and nominate historically and/or a rchitecturally significant sites, structures, and neighborhoods to the Local Register of Historic Structures and/or Historic District, State of California Invento ry of Historic Resources, National Regis ter of Historic Places to ensure they are protected.
Historic Preservation Element Policy H-P-10 – Regularly review the Local Register of Historic Structures to ensure that properties are appropriately listed.
Onsite surveys conducted and reclassifications proposed as part of this project serve to ensure that sites are appropriately listed and protected.
Surveys of Local Register Properties
Upon initiation of the Local Register update in early 2021, the HPAC, staff, and community volunteers embarked on the process of visiting all 368 properties on the Local R egister and conducting surveys of each site. Surveys involved photographing each Local Re gister structure, documenting existing condit ions, cross-referencing observations with previous surveys and noting any physical changes, and occasionally speaking to property owners and members of t he public . Once su rveys where completed, a classification recommendation would be provided for consideration by the HPAC. Public notices were sent to all owners and occupants of Local Register sites informing them that surveys of their properties would occur.
Site visits we re conducted solely from the public right of way . Survey activities were completed in late 2021.
Evaluations of Local Register Surveys
The Committee conducted evaluations of the Local Register survey materials during regularly scheduled public meetings between November 2021 to April 2022. Evaluations consisted of Committee reviews of the survey materials, photographs, and consideration of the information and recommendations provided by the surveyor . Classification designations would then be assigned via a v ote by the Committee, whi ch would be noted by staff. O n occasion, the Committee would request additional background information from staff to make a det ermination. This often consist ed of researching previous deci sions by the HPAC and Building Permit activity.
Classification determinations were reached by the HPAC using several criteria. This included:
• Whether the structure contained physical attributes that were considered unique at the time of construction, or which had gained significance with the passing of time. • Whether the structure had been altered in such a way as to enhance or de grade its physical attributes.
• Whether persons or events of historical significance on a local, state, or national level were known to be affiliated with a structure.
• Whether the structure had lost historical significance due to lack of maintenance. • Whether the structure had been subject to demolition or relocation.
Recommended Local Register Reclassifications and Removals There are a total o f 368 properties currently listed on the Local Regi ster: 34 “Exceptional”, 151 “Focus”, and 190 “Background”. Changes are recommended for 100 of the 368 properties on the L ocal Regis ter. The recommendations break down into four general categories:
• Structures upgraded to “Exceptional”;
• Structures upgraded or downgraded to “Focus”;
• Structures downgraded to “Background”; and
• Structures removed from the Local Register.
82 of the 100 identified sites are proposed for re classification, while the remaining 18 are proposed for removal. All other 268 properties listed on the Local Register are recommended to retain their existing classification. No action by the HPAC, Planning Commission, or City Council is required for the 268 properties.
If the recommended changes to the Local Register are approved by the City Council , it will result in a total of 350 properties liste d on the Local Register : 65 “Exceptional”, 151 “Focus”, and 134 “Background”. Each category is discussed below , with a full listing of the affected structures included in Exhibit “C”.
Sites Upgraded to “Exceptional”
There are a total of 32 properties recommended by the H PAC to be upgraded from t heir existing classifications to “Exceptional”. Properties under this category were generally upgraded due to the presence of signi ficant architectural elements that had either been restored or had been excellently maintained. In s ome instance s, an “Exceptional” classification was applied where a st ructure gained uniqueness and additional significance through the passage of time . Association with persons of significan ce was also a factor in certain designations. 27 of the 32 sites were upgraded from a “Focus” classification, and five upgraded from “Background”. Examples of those upgraded from “Focus” to “Exceptional” include the St. Ma ry’s Catholic Church Doherty C enter building located at 520 N . Church Street (a former convent) and the Crotty Mansion at 617 N. Encina Street. Both structures gained signi ficance over time due to excellent maintenance, the addition of features in keeping with the existing architecture, and association with persons /organizations of local historical interest.
For the five “Background” sites, the structures where significantly restored by new owners, or contained architectural elements that had become rare w ith the passage of time . Examples included the Victorian wood construction of the Bianco Law Firm building at 303 N. Church Street and the a dobe exterior of the Iglesia de Jesuscristo Ministry building at 112 E. Oak Avenue.
Sites Changed to “Focus”
There are a total of 41 properties recommended by the HPAC to be changed f rom t heir existing classifications to “Focus”. Of these, 40 properties are recommended to be upgraded from “Background” to “Focus”. The remaining site , a residence located at 614 W. Myrtle Avenue, is proposed for downgrade from “Exceptional” to “Focus”. Though the structure is acknowledged as being a good example of Bungalow style architecture, it is recommended to be downgra ded due to significant alteration of the façade with aluminum siding material, which resulted in a loss of historic authenticity.
The 40 properties recommended for upgrade are generally in good to excellent condition and contain significant architectural elements and original details that are uncommon throughout the City. Examples include the Bungalow residence at 1102 W. Main Street, which contains a unique brick exterior , and the Vernacular residence at 410 -412 W. Goshen Avenue , w hich contains unique duplex construction for its period of construction. Through these upgrades, the HPAC acknowledges the efforts of property owners and occupants to maintain and/or restore the historic structures under their care.
Sites Downgraded to “Background”
There are a total of nine properties recommended by the HPAC to be downgraded from their existing classifications to “Background”. In all instances, the struct ures identified are proposed for do wngrading from “Focus” to “Background”. HPAC reviews determined that while the structures may contain historic architectural elements, the loss of original detail over time from severe alteration or lack of regular m aintenance resulted in a loss of historical significance. Examples of this include the Vernacular residence at 507 S. Court Street, which was downgraded due to significant alteration to the façade, including removal of an original porch feature and addition of a deck. The Craftsman Bungalow resi dence at 829 N. Flora l Street was downgraded due to replacement of original siding and loss of origi nal window treatments.
Other struct ures, while adequately ma intained, where downgraded due to the loss of significance in comparison to changing times. This was the case for the triplex located a t 605 W. Kaweah Avenue which, while historic, does not presently contain any unique architectural elements that w ould be considered of “significant val ue”. Rather than remove the b uilding entirely from the Local R egister, it is recommended that a “Background” classification be applied so the building w ill have the potential to acquire significance over time through the application of Local Register design requirements on new exterior alteration proposals.
Sites Removed from the Local Register
There are a total of 18 properties recommended for removal from the Local Register. 15 of the 18 properties are recommended for removal from the Local Register due to the original historic structure no longer being located on th e property. This is due to demolition, destruction due to fire, or relocation to a different site for which a Local Register de signation has not been app lied. It should be noted that for the structures that were relocated, it has been determined by the Cit y Attorney that the Local Register designation does not follow the building to the new property. Des ignations are site specific and remain on a property until removed by the City Council. The HPAC has recorded the existing locations of the relocated structures for possible re-addition to the Local Register in the future.
The remaining three properties on the list are proposed for removal due to either a lack of architecturally significant features, or the substantial loss of significant features due to alterations conducted over time. All 18 properties recommended for removal from the Local Register are listed below:
Public Outreach
The HPAC co nducted a public ou treach meeting on March 30, 2022, to answer qu estions and s olicit comment on the changes proposed to the Local Register . A subsequent public hearing was held on May 26, 2022, by the HPAC. For both meetings, public n otices were sent to inform members of the public of the proposed changes to the Local Register. While many calls were received with questions regarding the project, only one member of the public expressed concerns over the re designation of a property. In that instance, it was requested that the classification of the residence at 727 S. Court Street remain “Focus” instead of being upgraded to “Exceptional” as recommended by the HPAC. The change was requested due to the change out of side yard windows not in keeping with the architecture of the residence. It was determined by the HPAC that due to the location of the work, and lack of visual evidence submitted, its recommendation for the residence would stand.
For the July 11, 2022, Planning Commission public hearing, a public notice was published in the Visalia Times-Delta as well as mailed to all owners and occupants of properties listed on the Local Register. At present, no public comment has been received for the proposal.
Environmental Review
The requested action is considered exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) Per Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Notice of Exemption has been prepared for the project because Section 15061 (b) (3) stat es that the project is exempte d from CEQA if the activity is covered by the common-sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have th e potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that ther e is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
The prop osed reclassification and removal of sites listed on the Local Register of Historic Structures will not have a significant effect on the environment.
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
1. That the proposal is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, the Historic Preservation Element, and the Visalia General Plan, as described in the following Historic Preservation Element objectives and policies:
Historic Preservation Element Objective H-O-1 – Assure the recognition of the City’s history through the preservation of historic s ites, structures and featuring zoning overlay desi gnation and discretionary review procedu res for the Historic District.
Historic Preservati on Element Policy H-P-7 – Continue to use the Historic Preservation Ordinance development review process to protect structures listed on the Local Register of Historic Structures or located within the Hist oric District.
Historic Preservation Element Policy H-P-9 – Periodically survey historic resources and nominate historically and/ or architecturally significant sites, structures, and neighborhoods to the Local Register of Historic Structures and/or Historic District, State of California Invento ry of Histor ic Resources, National Register of Historic Places to ensure they are protected.
Historic Preservation Element Policy H-P-10 – Regularly review the Local Register of Historic Structures to ensure that properties are appropriately listed.
2. That the proposal will not be injuriou s to the character or overall uniformity of the Historic District and Local Register of Historic Structures.
3. That the project is exempt from further review under the California Environ mental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption).
APPEAL INFORMATION
The Planning Commission’s recommendation on the project is advisory only and is automatically referred to the Visalia City Council for final action.
Attachments:
• Related Plans and Policies - Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 17.56 (Historic Preservation District)
• Resolution No. 2022-31
• Exhibit “A” – Historic District and Local Register of Historic Structures Map • Exhibit “B” – Local Register of Historic Structures
• Exhibit “C” – Local Register of Historic Structures – Proposed Reclassifications and Removals.
• Exhibit “D” – Historic Preservation Advisory Committee No. 2022-11, May 26, 2022, Approval Letter
RELATED PLANS AND POLICIES
Chapter 17.56
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
Sections:
17.56.010 Purposes and intent.
17.56.020 Components of the chapter.
17.56.030 Definitions.
17.56.040 Regulation of structures.
17.56.050 Creation of historic preservation advisory committee.
17.56.060 Appeal.
17.56.070 Demolition or moving of historic structures.
17.56.080 Ordinary maintenance and repair.
17.56.090 Exceptions to Visalia Municipal Code requirements.
17.56.100 Building design compatibility criteria.
17.56.110 Local register structures.
17.56.120 Role of building official.
17.56.130 Separability.
17.56.010 Purposes and intent.
A. There is created a historic district, the boundaries of which are shown on the two maps entitled, "Historic District Overlay," which accompany the ordinance codified in this chapter and which are on file in the office of the city clerk, on the 19th day of November, 1979 and dated 19th day of November, 1979. Said maps are adopted and made a part of this chapter.
B. This chapter is enacted to preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city, and to express the commitment of the city to assure that the city's cultural heritage, as reflected in its historic structures, sites, and features is not destroyed, through:
1. The protection and preservation of historic structures;
2. The preservation and maintenance of historic residential areas as cohesive neighborhood units;
3. The enhancement of property values in the older areas of the city;
4. The assurance that the community's cultural heritage, as reflected in the environment, is not lost;
5. The encouragement of the development of vacant and incompatibly developed properties in accordance with the character of the historic district;
6. The involvement of residents of the older areas in planning their own neighborhoods. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7700)
17.56.020 Components of the chapter.
This chapter shall include:
1. The ordinance, which specifies the historic district overlay designation, design evaluation criteria, and the formation, powers and duties of a historic preservation advisory committee;
2. Creation of a local register of historic structures, sites and features that may be modified from time to time by resolution of the city council.
3. Two maps that designate the historic district overlay. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7701)
17.56.030 Definitions.
A. All definitions, general and specific, set forth in Section 17.04.030 shall be applicable to this chapter.
B. Definitions.
"Construction" means any building activity requiring the issuance of a building permit, except for any activity that does not affect the exterior appearance of the structure. "Enlargement" means construction that results in the expansion of the gross floor area of a structure.
"Historic structure" means a structure listed on the Local Register. "Local register" means the listing of local historic structures, sites and features adopted by the city council and maintained by the historic preservation advisory committee, and incorporated herein by reference. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001:
prior code § 7702)
17.56.040 Regulation of structures.
No structure shall be constructed, altered or enlarged that is located in the historic district or that is listed as an "exceptional" or "focus" structure on the local register and is located outside the historic district, unless such a permit is issued pursuant to the terms of this chapter. No structure listed on the local register shall be moved or demolished unless a permit is issued pursuant to the terms of this chapter. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001- 13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7703)
17.56.050 Creation of historic preservation advisory committee.
In order to execute the purposes declared in this chapter, there is created a historic preservation advisory committee.
A. Committee Membership.
1. The historic preservation advisory committee shall consist of seven members appointed by the city council to serve without compensation. All committee members shall be residents of the city at the time of their appointment and will lose their position if they move outside the city limits during their term of office. Members shall be appointed on the basis of:
a. Relevant professional or business qualifications;
b. Ownership of property within the historic district; c. Practical experience in restoration or preservation; d. Exceptional civic interest.
e. Terms of office shall be for two years.
2. Vacancies that may occur on the committee shall be filled by appointment of a new member of the city council for the duration of the unexpired term of office. The Council has the option of appointing up to two Historic Preservation Advisory Committee alternates.
Should a mid-term vacancy occur, an alternate may automatically fill the unexpired term. The council shall also have the power to remove any member from the committee by an affirmative vote of three council members.
3. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
B. Procedures for the Review of Applications. The operating procedures of the historic preservation advisory committee shall be prescribed from time to time by resolution of the city council, for the purpose of carrying into effect the standards and specifications of this chapter. The committee may adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations governing the conduct of its meetings, as long as said rules do not violate the procedures established by the city council or the terms of this chapter.
C. Duties and Responsibilities. The historic preservation advisory committee shall review applications only as specified in this chapter, consistent with the rules and regulations adopted from time to time by resolution of the city council (as referred to in Section
17.56.050(B)). Applications shall be approved or disapproved based solely on the considerations set forth in this chapter. It is the intent of this chapter that the historic preservation advisory committee shall encourage applicants to make alterations and repairs to structures in the spirit of the architectural style of the structure. The duties and responsibilities of the historic preservation advisory committee shall include the following:
1. It shall be the duty of the historic preservation advisory committee to review all proposed zoning actions (zone changes, conditional use permits, special zoning exceptions, planned unit developments and variances) within the historic district. The committee may recommend approval, conditional approval, modification or disapproval of an application based upon the expected impact of the proposed zoning action on the historic or architectural significance of the affected structure(s), neighborhood, or the entire historic district. The committee's recommendation shall be forwarded to the planning commission for its consideration.
2. It shall be the duty of the historic preservation advisory committee to review all applications for site plan review permits within the historic district for compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Items that shall be subject to review by the committee include but are not limited to vehicular access, location and screening of parking, setbacks, location of service use areas, walls and landscaping. The committee may recommend approval, conditional approval, disapproval or resubmittal of the site plan review permit application.
The committee's recommendation shall be forwarded to the site plan review committee for its consideration.
3. It shall be the duty of the historic preservation advisory committee to review all applications for the construction or exterior alteration or enlargement of structures within the historic district or for structures located outside the historic district and listed as "exceptional" or "focus" structures on the local register. The committee shall have the power to approve, modify or disapprove such applications before a building permit can be issued, subject to the provisions of Sections 17.56.100 and 17.56.110.
4. It shall be the duty of the historic preservation advisory committee to review all applications for sign permits within the historic district or for properties located outside the historic district and listed as "exceptional" or "focus" on the local register. The committee may recommend approval, conditional approval or denial of the sign permit application based upon the proposed design and/or materials, but not upon the proposed size or location. The application shall then be presented to the proper issuing authority for sign permits, pursuant to Chapter 17.48. Sign permits shall be issued only in compliance with the recommendation of the committee. Approval by the committee in no way implies approval by the issuing authority for sign permits, whose approval must also be secured pursuant to Chapter 17.48.
5. It shall be the duty of the historic preservation advisory committee to review all applications for the moving or demolition of structures listed on the local register. The committee shall have the power to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove such applications, subject to the provisions of Section 17.56.130.
6. It shall be the duty of the historic preservation advisory committee to compile and update the historic survey and inventory, and to nominate properties to the local register and the National Register of Historic Places. In selecting properties for nomination to the local register, the board shall consider:
a. Architectural significance and style;
b. Historic significance, including age of structure, original owners, and events related to the structure, site or original owners.
The committee shall review the local register annually, make recommendations for the addition or deletion of structures or sites, and submit said recommendations to the planning commission and city council for certification.
7. Permits may be issued for air conditioners, electrical work and plumbing work that is visible from a public right-of-way when the chief building official determines that the work insignificantly affects the exterior of a structure, or that reasonable alternatives as to location or screening have been employed. The building official may forward to the historic preservation advisory committee applications for permits for this type of work when it appears that the appearance of a structure may be significantly altered. This subsection shall not apply to the following types of permit applications:
1. Reroofing with like materials;
2. Residing with like materials;
3. Swimming pools;
4. Masonry repairs with like materials;
5. Chimney repair with like materials. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2008-11 § 1, 2008:
Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7704)
17.56.060 Appeal.
Any person or persons jointly or severally aggrieved by a decision of the historic preservation advisory committee may make an appeal in writing therefrom to the city council within ten days of said action. The city council, after proceeding in the manner as provided therein and with the same power and authority there invested in passing upon appeals before it under the provisions of law and this chapter and in the exercise thereof, may reverse, affirm or modify or affirm as modified the action of the historic preservation advisory committee.
Appeals of a decision of the site plan review committee shall be filed with the planning commission in the manner prescribed in Section 17.28.050. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7705)
17.56.070 Demolition or moving of historic structures.
A. The demolition of structures listed on the local register, and the moving of local register structures from their sites, shall be discouraged. The historic preservation advisory committee shall review all applications for demolition or moving permits for structures on the local register and for any structures within the historic district boundaries.
B. After due consideration, the committee shall exercise one of the options listed below:
1. The committee may approve the demolition permit if it finds that the structure is a hazard to public health or safety, as determined by the building official or his designee, in consultation with the historic preservation advisory committee.
2. The committee may decide that up to a six-month moratorium be placed upon the processing of the demolition or moving permit, in order to allow time for the applicant and the committee to find alternative uses for the structure and to seek alternative solutions to the demolition or moving of the structure. If no alternatives are found, after the six-month moratorium has expired, the committee must approve the application.
3. In the case of local register structures that have been classified as "exceptional," the committee may deny an application for demolition, after the six-month moratorium has expired. Denial of a demolition permit by the committee is subject to appeal to the city council pursuant to Section 17.56.060.
4. The committee may approve the application.
C. When an application is acted upon, the committee shall notify the building official of the approval, conditional approval or denial. Upon receipt of said notification, the building official shall process the application accordingly. If, after six months from the date of filing of the application, the building official has not received such notification, a permit may be issued. Approval of a permit application by the committee in no way implies approval by the building official, whose approval must also be secured. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001- 13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7706)
17.56.080 Ordinary maintenance and repair.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of any structure within the historic district; provided such work involves no change that requires issuance of a building permit. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration or demolition of any feature that, in the view of the proper authority acting lawfully, is required for the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7708)
17.56.090 Exceptions to Visalia Municipal Code requirements.
Due to the peculiar conditions of design and construction in historic neighborhoods where structures were sometimes built close to lot lines, and where ownership patterns have changed over the years, it is sometimes in the public interest to retain the historic appearance of a neighborhood by making an exception to normal setback, parking, landscaping, fencing and screening requirements of the Visalia Municipal Code, where such an exception does not interfere with the public health or safety. Within the historic district, where it is deemed that such an exception is warranted and will not adversely affect neighboring properties, the historic preservation advisory committee may initiate and/or recommend to the planning commission that such exception to Visalia Municipal Code requirements be made. (Ord. 2017- 01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7709)
17.56.100 Building design compatibility criteria.
This section contains criteria for reviewing all applications for new construction and sign permits within the historic district, and for any rehabilitation, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, or enlargement affecting the exterior appearance of any structure within the historic district that is not listed on the local register, which requires the issuance of a building permit. Each application shall be considered in terms of its compatibility or complementariness with a majority of structures in the immediately surrounding area. In reviewing an application, the historic preservation advisory committee shall consider the following general design standards and principles:
A. Height and Scale. New buildings should be constructed to a height within a reasonable average height of existing adjacent buildings.
B. Spacing of Buildings on Street. A rhythm of recurrent building masses to separations should be retained.
C. Relationship of Materials and Textures. Choice of building materials and texture (smooth and rough) should enhance the desired neighborhood qualities such as compatibility, similarity and continuity.
D. Relationship of Architectural Details and Roof Shapes. Choice of architectural details and roof shape should insure compatible appearance with surrounding structures.
E. Walls of Continuity. Physical ingredients such as brick walls, wrought iron fences, and evergreen landscape masses should be used to form continuous cohesive walls of enclosure along the street.
F. Landscaping. Landscaping should reflect the predominant quality and quantity of landscaping within the surrounding area. The concern here is more with mass and continuity.
G. Directional Expression of Front Elevations. Structural shape, placement of openings, and architectural details should be used to give a compatible appearance with adjacent structures that may be horizontal, vertical or nondirectional in nature. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7710)
17.56.110 Local register structures.
This section contains criteria for reviewing all applications for building permits for exterior rehabilitation, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, or enlargement of any local register structure within the historic district, or any "exceptional" or "focus" local register structure outside the historic district, and for any interior modification that requires the issuance of a building permit for a publicly owned and publicly accessible local register structure. In reviewing an application, the historic preservation advisory committee shall consider the following general standards and principles:
A. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property that requires minimal alteration of the building structure, or site and its environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
B. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure, or site and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when possible.
C. All buildings, structures and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time.
Alterations that have no historic basis and that seek to create an earlier appearance shall be discouraged.
D. Changes, which may have taken place in the course of time, are evidence of the history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment. These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance shall be recognized and respected.
E. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship, which characterize a building, structure or site, shall be treated with sensitivity.
F. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, wherever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historical, physical or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the availability of different architectural elements from other buildings or structures.
G. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible.
Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials shall not be undertaken, without prior approval of the historic preservation advisory committee.
H. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archaeological resources affected by, or adjacent to any acquisition, protection, stabilization, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration or reconstruction project. (Ord. 2710 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7711)
17.56.120 Role of building official.
A. The building official shall refuse to issue all building or sign permits based upon an application disapproved by the historic preservation advisory committee, unless such application is later approved by the city council. The building official may approve any application approved or conditionally approved by the committee at such time as any conditions specified in such conditional approval are clearly indicated by the applicant on the plans presented to the building official for approval. If an appeal to the city council is filed within ten days from the date of committee approval of an application, no permit shall be issued until the outcome of said appeal is finally determined by the city council.
B. After a building permit has been issued, the building official or his/her designee shall from time to time inspect the construction, alteration or enlargement approved by the committee and shall take such action as is necessary to assure compliance with the approved plans. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7712)
17.56.130 Separability.
The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of the court shall not impair any of the remaining provisions. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7707)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VISALIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO . 2022-02, A
REQUEST BY THE CITY OF VISALIA TO AMEND THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES, RECLASSIFYING 100 STRUCTURES AS FOLLOWS:
• RECLASSIFYING 32 STRUCTURES TO “EXCEPTIONAL”, LOCATED AT 407 NE 1ST AVE (APN: 094 -085-003), 108 W CENTER AVE (APN: 094 -335-010), 303 N CHURCH ST/120 E OAK AVE (APN: 094-281-005), 520 N CHURCH ST (APN: 094- 262-001), 608 N CHURCH ST (APN: 094-093-014), 436 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097- 062-001), 437 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-061-006), 501 S COURT ST (APN: 097 - 033-002), 727 S COURT ST (APN: 097 -024-012), 820 S COURT ST (APN: 097 - 014-003), 617 N ENCINA ST (APN: 094-012-018), 301 N FAIRWAY ST (APN: 093- 322-011), 403 N FLORAL ST (APN: 094-341-005), 513 S GARDEN ST (APN: 097- 065-004), 1300 W GOSHEN AVE (APN: 093-073-018), 208 W GROVE AVE (APN:
094-023-012), 300 W GROVE AVE (APN: 094 -024-013), 401 W GROVE AVE (APN: 093-164-004), 719 N HIGHLAND ST (APN: 093-162-008), 727 N HIGHLAND ST (APN: 093 -162-007), 807 N HIGHLAND ST (APN: 093 -153-012), 119 S LOCUST ST (APN: 094-326-010), 515 S LOCUST ST (APN: 097-032-004), 307 W MURRAY AVE (APN: 094-342-003), 112 E OAK AVE (APN: 094 -281-009), 201 W OAK AVE (APN: 094-336-004), 200/202 W OAK AVE (APN: 094-333-005), 425 W RACE AVE (APN: 093 -165-001), 319 W SCHOOL AVE (APN: 094 -332-009), 615 N WILLIS ST (APN: 093-166-010), 700 N WILLIS ST (APN: 093-164-007), AND 722 N WILLIS ST (APN: 093-164-001).
• RECLASSIFYING 41 STRUCTURES TO “FOCUS”, LOCATED AT 210 W CENTER AVE (APN: 094 -336-006), 910 W CENTER AVE (APN: 093 -224-004), 914 W CENTER AVE (APN: 093-224-003), 915/917 W CENTER AVE (APN: 093-225-001), 1007 W CENTER AVE (APN: 093-226-004), 1013 W CENTER AVE (APN: 093-226- 002), 1105 W CENTER AVE (APN: 0 93-227-014), 1110 W CENTER AVE (APN:
093-222-003), 1115 W CENTER AVE (APN: 093-227-002), 1300 W CENTER AVE (APN: 093-264-021), 406 N CHURCH ST (APN: 094-272-009), 421 N CHURCH ST (APN: 094-271-002), 515 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-066-005), 609 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-071-002), 825 S CHURCH ST/114 E TULARE AVE (APN: 097-087-008), 410 N COURT ST (APN: 094 -271-006), 500 & 506 N COURT ST (APN: 094 -261- 010), 711 N COURT ST (APN: 094 -015-014), 632 N ENCINA ST (APN: 094 -013- 005), 309 N GARDEN ST (APN: 094-282-003), 415 N GARDEN ST (APN: 094-272- 004), 427 S GARDEN ST (APN: 097 -052-003), 408 W GOSHEN AVE (APN: 094 - 352-006), 410-412 W GOSHEN AVE (APN: 094 -352-007), 411 W GOSHEN AVE (APN: 094-351-002), 810 N HIGHLAND ST (APN: 093-154-016), 505 W KAWEAH AVE ( APN: 096 -143-001), 600 W KAWEAH AVE (APN: 096 -133-006), 815 W KAWEAH AVE (APN: 096-151-003), 904 W MAIN ST (APN: 093-225-007), 1102 W MAIN ST (APN: 093-227-013), 310 W MURRAY AVE (APN: 094 -353-009), 614 W MYRTLE AVE (APN: 096-153-009), 709 W NOBLE AVE (APN: 096-134-003), 715 W NOBLE AVE (APN: 096-134-001), 735 W OAK AVE (APN: 093-187-002), 406 W SCHOOL AVE (APN: 094 -341-006), 507 W SCHOOL AVE (APN: 093 -184-003), 701 N WILLIS ST (APN: 093-163-013), 714 N WILLIS ST (APN: 093-164-008), AND 720 N WILLIS ST (APN: 093-164-009).
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• RECLASSIFYING 9 STRUCTURES TO “BACKGROUND”, LOCATED AT 621 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-071-006), 710 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-076-012), 506 S COURT ST (APN: 097 -034-007), 507 S COURT ST (APN: 097 -033-003), 720 S COURT ST (APN: 097 -025-006), 829 N FL ORAL ST (APN: 0 94-024-014), 601 W KAWEAH AVE/605 S WILLIS ST (APN: 096-153-005), 605 W KAWEAH AVE (APN:
096-153-004), AND 624 S LOCUST ST (APN: 097-036-007).
• REMOVING 18 STRUCTURES FROM THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES, LOCATED AT 411 NE 1ST AVE (APN: 094-085-002), 200 NW 1ST AVE (APN: 094-022-019), 431 S BRIDGE ST (APN: 097-053-011), 508 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-065-015), 611 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-071-003), 622 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-072-012), 708 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-076-013), 715 S CHURCH ST (APN: 097-077-004), 807 S COURT ST (APN: 097-024-014), 209 N ENCINA ST (APN: 094-337-007), 520 N ENCINA ST (APN: 094-354-019), 816 W KAWEAH AVE (APN: 096-135-009), 209 N LOCUST ST (APN: 094 -336-005), 520 W MINERAL KING AVE (APN: 093-204-018), 800 W MINERAL KING AVE (APN: 093-201-012), 208 N WEST ST (APN: 094-338-012), 705 N WILLIS ST (APN: 093-163-012), AND 501, 503 & 509 W WILLOW AVE (APN: 096-204-020).
WHEREAS, Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 is A request by the City of Visalia to amend the Local Register of Historic Structures, reclassifying 100 structures as follows:
• Reclassifying 32 structures to “Exceptional”, located at 407 NE 1st Ave (APN:
094-085-003), 108 W Center Ave (APN: 094 -335-010), 303 N Church St/120 E Oak Ave (APN: 094 -281-005), 520 N Church S t (APN: 094 -262-001), 608 N Church St (APN: 094 -093-014), 436 S Church St (APN: 097 -062-001), 437 S Church St (APN: 097-061-006), 501 S Court St (APN: 097-033-002), 727 S Court St (APN: 097 -024-012), 820 S Court St (APN: 097 -014-003), 617 N Encina St (APN: 094-012-018), 301 N Fairway St (APN: 093 -322-011), 40 3 N Floral St (APN: 094-341-005), 513 S Garden St (APN: 097 -065-004), 1300 W Goshen Ave (APN: 093-073-018), 208 W Grove Ave (APN: 094-023-012), 300 W Grove Ave (APN: 094 -024-013), 401 W Grove Ave (APN: 093-164-004), 719 N Highland St (APN: 093-162-008), 727 N Highland St (APN: 093-162-007), 807 N Highland St (APN: 093 -153-012), 119 S Locust St (APN: 094 -326-010), 515 S Locust St (APN: 097 -032-004), 307 W Murray Ave (APN: 094 -342-003), 112 E Oak Ave (APN: 094-281-009), 201 W Oak Ave (APN: 094-336-004), 200/202 W Oak Ave (APN: 094 -333-005), 425 W Race Ave (APN: 093 -165-001), 319 W School Ave (APN: 094 -332-009), 615 N Willis St (APN: 093 -166-010), 700 N Willis St (APN: 093-164-007), and 722 N Willis St (APN: 093-164-001). • Reclassifying 41 structures to “Focus”, located at 210 W Center Ave (APN: 094- 336-006), 910 W Center Ave (APN: 093-224-004), 914 W Center Ave (APN: 093- 224-003), 915/917 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -225-001), 1007 W Center Ave (APN: 093-226-004), 1013 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -226-002), 1105 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -227-014), 1110 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -222-003), 1115 W Center Ave (APN: 093-227-002), 1300 W Center Ave (APN: 093 -264-021), 406 N Church St (APN: 094-272-009), 421 N Church St (APN: 094-271-002), 515 S Church St (APN: 097 -066-005), 609 S Chu rch St (APN: 097 -071-002), 825 S Church St/114 E Tulare Ave (APN: 097 -087-008), 410 N Court St (APN: 094 - 271-006), 500 & 506 N Court St (APN: 094-261-010), 711 N Court St (APN: 094- 015-014), 632 N Encina St (APN: 094 -013-005), 309 N Garden St (APN: 094 - RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
282-003), 415 N Garden St (APN: 094 -272-004), 427 S Garden St (APN: 097 - 052-003), 408 W Goshen Ave (APN: 094 -352-006), 410 -412 W Goshen Ave (APN: 094-352-007), 411 W Goshen Ave (APN: 094 -351-002), 810 N Highland St (APN: 093 -154-016), 505 W Kaweah Ave (APN: 0 96-143-001), 600 W Kaweah Ave (APN: 096-133-006), 815 W Kaweah Ave (APN: 096-151-003), 904 W Main St (APN: 093 -225-007), 1102 W Main St (APN: 093 -227-013), 310 W Murray Ave (APN: 094-353-009), 614 W Myrtle Ave (APN: 096-153-009), 709 W Noble Ave (APN: 096-134-003), 715 W Noble Ave (APN: 096-134-001), 735 W Oak Ave (APN: 093 -187-002), 406 W School Ave (APN: 094 -341-006), 507 W School Ave (APN: 093 -184-003), 701 N Willis St (APN: 093 -163-013), 714 N Willis St (APN: 093-164-008), and 720 N Willis St (APN: 093-164-009). • Reclassifying 9 structures to “Background”, located at 621 S Church St (APN:
097-071-006), 710 S Church St (APN: 097-076-012), 506 S Court St (APN: 097- 034-007), 507 S Court St (APN: 097 -033-003), 720 S Court St (APN: 097 -025- 006), 829 N Flora l St (APN: 094 -024-014), 601 W Kaweah Ave/605 S Willis St (APN: 096-153-005), 605 W Kaweah Ave (APN: 096-153-004), and 624 S Locust St (APN: 097-036-007).
• Removing 18 structures from the Local Register of H istoric Structures, located at 411 NE 1st Ave (A PN: 094-085-002), 200 NW 1st Ave (APN: 094 -022-019), 431 S Bridge St (APN: 097-053-011), 508 S Church St (APN: 097-065-015), 611 S Church St (APN: 097-071-003), 622 S Church St (APN: 097 -072-012), 708 S Church St (APN: 097 -076-013), 715 S Church St (APN: 0 97-077-004), 807 S Court St (APN: 097 -024-014), 209 N Encina St (APN: 094 -337-007), 520 N Encina St (APN: 094-354-019), 816 W Kaweah Ave (APN: 096-135-009), 209 N Locust St (APN: 094 -336-005), 520 W Mineral K ing Ave (APN: 093 -204-018), 800 W Mineral King A ve (APN: 093 -201-012), 208 N West St (APN: 094 -338- 012), 705 N Willis St (APN: 093 -163-012), and 501, 503 & 509 W Willow Ave (APN: 096-204-020). The reclassifications and removals are specified in Exhibit “C” of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption); and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Advis ory Committee of the City of Visalia, after duly published notice, held a public hearing before said Committee on May 26, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee of the City of Visalia considered the Zoning Text Amendment in accordance with Section 17.56.050.B of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Visalia, and based on evidence contained in the staff report and testimony presented at the public hearing, recommended approval of the Zoning Text Amendment to the Visalia Planning Commission, via approval of HPAC No. 2022-12; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia, after duly publi shed notice, held a public hearing before said Commission on July 11, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia cons idered the Zone Text Amendment in accordance with Section 17.44.070 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
of Visalia and on the evidence contained in the staff report and testimony presented at the public hearing.
NOW, THEREF ORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Pl anning Commission recommends that the City Council concur that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15 061(b)(3) (common sense exemption).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Vis alia recommends approval to the City Council of the proposed Zone Text Amendment based on the following specific findings and evidence presented:
1. That the proposed development is consis tent with the Zoning Ordi nance, the Historic Preservation Element, and the Visalia General Plan, as described in the following Historic Preservation Element objectives and policies:
Historic Preservation Element Objective H-O-1 – Assure the recognition of the City’s history through the preservation of historic sites, structures and featuring zoning overlay desi gnation and discretionary review procedures for the Historic District.
Historic Preservation Element Policy H-P-7 – Continue to use the Historic Preservation Ordinance development review process to protect structures lis ted on the Local Register of Historic Structures or located within the Historic District.
Historic Preservation Element Policy H-P-9 – Periodically survey historic resources and nominate historically and/or architecturally significant sites, structures, and neighborhoods to the Local Register of Historic Structures and/or Historic District, State of California Inventory of Historic Resources, National Register of Historic Places to ensure they are protected.
Historic Preservation Element Policy H-P-10 – Regularly review the Local Register of Historic Structures to ensure that properties are appropriately listed.
2. That the proposal will not be injurious to the character or overall uniformity of the Historic District and Local Register of Historic Structures.
3. That the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that t he Planning Commission of the City of Visalia recommends approval to the City Council of the Zone Text Amendment described herein in Attachment “A”, i n accordance with the terms of this resolution and under the provisions of Section 17.44.070 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Visalia.
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Number Dir. Street APN Style Classification Recommendation Justification 407 NE 1st Ave 094-
085-003
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Associated with prominent local person – Richard and Fleta Lipscomb. • Rare use of brick materials on residence.
• Unique and excellent example of the architectural style. • Impressive original detail, including presence of highly ornate front porch.
• Structure relatively well maintained.
108
W
Center
Ave
094-
335-010
Utilitarian
Commercial Background Exceptional
• Renovation of building removed a mid-century style alteration and restored the original façade of the structure.
• Ornate brick dentil design saved because of the restoration.
Sites Upgraded to “Exceptional”
Attachment “A”
Local Register of Historic Structures
Proposed Reclassifications and Removals
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303 N
Church
St
094-
281-005
Vernacular /
Italianate Background/Focus Exceptional
• Structure built in the 1800’s.
• Structure was used as a hotel and was known as the Pacific House. • Excellent example of Italianate architecture.
• Structure contains rare Victorian wood construction on a commercial building.
• Addition of awnings further increase the historic appeal of the structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
120
E
Oak Ave
520
N
Church
St
094-
262-001
Spanish
Eclectic Focus Exceptional
• Structure was formerly the location of Fr. Dade’s Academy of the Nativity. Also, formerly the location of St. Mary’s Convent. • Per a plaque onsite, it is “the first Catholic church in the lower valley, August 1861”.
• Excellent example of Spanish Eclectic architecture.
• Structure contains significant architectural elements, including an ornate entryway.
• Structure is well maintained.
608
N
Church
St
094-
093-014 Mission Focus Exceptional
• Site of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
• Excellent example of Mission architecture.
• Structure contains significant architectural elements, including the three-story bell tower, large stained glass entryway window, • Structure is well maintained.
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436 S Church
St
097-
062-001
Dutch
Colonial
Revival
Focus Exceptional
• Rare architectural construction. Likely only structure of its kind within the City of Visalia.
• Structure contains unique double-pitched gambrel (“barn”) roofs and flaring eaves.
437 S Church
St
097-
061-006
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent and unique example of Craftsman/Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains a large amount of architecturally significant elements, including a low-pitched gabled roof, exposed roof rafters, a porch with thick square columns, an exterior stone chimney, and numerous windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
• Addition of wood fencing does not detrimentally affect the overall historic aesthetic of the site.
501 S Court St 097-
033-002 Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains a large amount of architecturally significant elements, including a gable roof with dormer windows, a large covered front porch with stone columns, exposed roof rafters, and numerous windows.
• Structure is well maintained.
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727 S Court St 097-
024-012
Period
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Period Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including steeply pitched roofs, asymmetrical design, and numerous windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
820 S Court St 097-
014-003 Bungalow Background Exceptional
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure has largely maintained its original appearance, save for the addition of solar panels to the roof. However, should the panels ever be removed, the structure would appear much as it did when first constructed.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including dormer windows, large gable roof, porch with square columns, and windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
617 N Encina St 094-
012-018 Queen Anne Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with prominent local person – Stevens Family, owners of Stevens and Co. Department Store, Ernest Crotty. • Excellent example of Queen Anne style architecture.
• Structure has been significantly altered from original appearance.
However, the alterations themselves have gained historic significance with the passing of time.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a turret tower, decorative rounded exterior shingles, a cupola on the roof, numerous windows, and elaborate brick and wrought iron fencing. • Structure and grounds are excellently maintained.
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301 N Fairway
St
093-
322-011
Spanish
Eclectic Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Spanish Eclectic style architecture. The structure is one of the largest of its style in the City of Visalia. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including tile roofing and smooth adobe like exteriors.
• Structure and grounds are excellently maintained.
403 N Floral St 094-
341-005
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Structure built in 1908.
• Structure associated with prominent local person – The Combs Family, one of the early families of the City of Visalia.
• Largely unchanged from original appearance.
• Excellent example Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant original elements, including clinker bricks in the porch columns and perimeter walls, exterior shingle siding, ornate entryway, numerous windows with muntins, and bracketed roof eaves.
• Structure and grounds are excellently maintained.
513 S Garden
St
097-
065-004
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure largely unchanged from original appearance. • Structure contains architecturally significant and unique elements, including asymmetrical design, rounded porch columns, balustrades, dormer windows, wood shingle exteriors, double hung windows, and a flared hip roof.
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1300 W Goshen
Ave
093-
073-018
Victorian
Gothic Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Victorian Gothic style architecture. • Unique architectural style, likely the only one of its kind in the City of Visalia.
• Located within the grounds of the Visalia Cemetery, an important cultural and historic site. Used as a chapel for services held at the cemetery.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including cast stone exterior walls, high pitched roofs, pointed arches over entryways, windows, and vents, and stained-glass windows.
• Structure and grounds are excellently maintained.
208 W Grove
Ave
094-
023-012
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with a prominent local person – W.R. Spaulding. • Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure was originally employed as a carriage house for the Spaulding House residence, located at 631 N. Encina Street. Possibly one of the few carriage houses remaining in the City of Visalia. • Structure remains largely unchanged from original construction. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including three garage doors with paneled windows, hip roof, and windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
300 W Grove
Ave
094-
024-013
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with a prominent local person – John Coffee Hays (with the Southern California Edison Company), and Chas.
Whitmore (owner of the Visalia Times Delta).
• Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous windows, bracketed front porch, multi-pitched roofs, and wood siding.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
401 W Grove
Ave
093-
164-004
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Built in 1908.
• Structure associated with a prominent local person – G.L. Hyde. • Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including ornate entry way, unique side porch, numerous windows, clapboard siding, and exposed rafter tails.
• Structure is well maintained.
719 N Highland
St
093-
162-008
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous windows with unique diamond shaped muntins, large front porch and gable roof, and shingle siding (not original material, but preserves historical appearance).
• Structure is well maintained.
727 N Highland
St
093-
162-007
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a stone chimney, unique gable roof, unique façade arrangement, windows with muntins, and wood siding.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
807 N Highland
St
093-
153-012 Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant original detail, including several dormer windows, large front porch with square shaped columns adorned with stone, exposed rafter tails, and wood siding. • Structure is well maintained.
119 S Locust St 094-
326-010 Greek Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Greek Revival style architecture. Likely one of the few buildings of this type in the City of Visalia.
• Structure contains architecturally significant detail, including rounded windows throughout, pilasters, unique seal feature at the top of the parapet roof.
• Structure is well maintained.
515 S Locust St 097-
032-004
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure remains largely unchanged.
• Structure contains architecturally significant and unique elements, including brick exterior walls, dormer windows, large entry porch, multi pitched roofs, and a unique façade arrangement.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
307 W Murray
Ave
094-
342-003 Eastlake Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Eastlake style architecture
• Structure is largely unchanged from original appearance. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a unique asymmetrical façade arrangement, numerous windows, large front porch with “eyebrows”, multi-pitched roofs, and modulated wood shingle siding.
• Structure is well maintained.
112 E Oak Ave 094-
281-009
Pueblo
Revival Background Exceptional
• Excellent example of Pueblo Revival style architecture. Likely only structure of its kind in the City of Visalia
• Structure contains architecturally significant and unique elements, including uncommon adobe brick construction, entryway with arched openings.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
201 W Oak Ave 094-
336-004
Georgia
Colonial
Revival
Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Georgia Colonial Revival style architecture.
Likely only structure of its kind in the City of Visalia. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, entryway with prominent columns, large steeple, brick exterior, and large windows. • Structure is well maintained.
200 / 202 W Oak Ave 094-
333-005
Mission
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with important cultural/community use – Tulare County Library.
• Excellent example of Mission Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant uncommon elements, including tile roofing, numerous windows with muntins, and a unique façade arrangement.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
425 W Race
Ave
093-
165-001 Bungalow Background Exceptional
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including numerous windows, a unique façade arrangement, large front porch, and tile roofing.
• Structure is well maintained.
319 W School
Ave
094-
332-009
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a unique façade arrangement, wood shingle siding, dormer windows, prominent roof eaves, asymmetrical porch/entryway with rounded columns,
• Structure largely unchanged from original appearance. • Structure is well maintained.
615 N Willis St 093-
166-010 Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous windows with muntins, large and bracketed front porch, multi-pitched roofs, and wood siding.
• Structure noted as having previously received an HPAC Preservation Award.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
700 N Willis St 093-
164-007 Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with an important original use, as one of the oldest multifamily buildings in the City of Visalia.
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous original double hung sash windows, large entryway, “U- shaped” construction.
• Structure is well maintained.
722 N Willis St 093-
164-001
Period
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Period Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a unique façade arrangement, uncommon entry room with a flat roof, windows with muntins, and a small dormer window, • Structure noted as having previously received an HPAC Preservation Award.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
Number Dir. Street APN Style Classification Recommendation Justification 210
W
Center
Ave
094-
336-006 Commercial Background Focus
• Structure previously housed an important original use. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including brick architecture.
• Exterior alterations have occurred, loss of some original detail.
910
W
Center
Ave
093-
224-004 Vernacular Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a porch with a unique gable and lattice work. • Some exterior alterations have occurred, including new windows.
914
W
Center
Ave
093-
224-003 Vernacular Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a unique porch and gable treatment.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including placement of brick to entryway. However, work is somewhat compatible.
Sites Changed to “Focus”
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
915/917
W
Center
Ave
093-
225-001
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Structure is an uncommon Craftsman style duplex.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a large porch with gable roofs and exposed beams.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including the addition of ADA ramps and new windows.
• Structure is well maintained.
1007
W
Center
Ave
093-
226-004 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including uncommon fenestration.
• Brick exposed on porch columns.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including loss of original brick chimney, original door and windows.
• Structure is well maintained.
1013
W
Center
Ave
093-
226-002
Airplane
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Airplane Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a large porch, wood siding, and original windows.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including to the original double doors.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
1105
W
Center
Ave
093-
227-014 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Enclosed portion of the porch has been removed. Unclear if enclosed room was original to the structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
1110
W
Center
Ave
093-
222-003
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including unique brick work, uncommon chimney, and uncommon front gable roof with flattened pitch.
• Structure is well maintained.
1115
W
Center
Ave
093-
227-002 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a large front porch with thick columns.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including loss of original windows and doors.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
1300
W
Center
Ave
093-
264-021
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including roofs with flattened pitches.
• Structure is well maintained.
406
N
Church
St
094-
272-009
Colonial
Revival Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including an uncommon architectural arrangement, porch with uncommon, raised roof feature, and wood siding.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including loss of porch railings.
• Structure is well maintained.
421
N
Church
St
094-
271-002
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Structure associated with prominent local person – Nathaniel Bradley, Bradley Family.
• Great example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including front porch with exposed trusses and exposed rafter tails.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including the addition of security bars to windows, brick trim around front porch. • Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
515 S Church
St
097-
066-005
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a porch with exposed rafters, exposed trusses, wood siding, and dormer windows.
609 S Church
St
097-
071-002
Colonial
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including wood siding, entryway feature, and dormer window with flared eaves. • Structure is well maintained.
825 S Church
St
097-
087-008
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, unique porch columns, wood siding, and unique gable features.
• Contains Accessory Dwelling unit in the rear of the property. • Structure is well maintained.
114 E Tulare
Ave
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
410 N Court St 094-
271-006 Bungalow Background Focus
• Structure associated with prominent local person – The Bradley Family.
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Contains historic architectural elements, including multipaned windows and a stucco chimney.
• Structure is well maintained.
500 & 506 N Court St 094-
261-010
Bungalow/Pra
irie Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow/Prairie style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a large porch, numerous windows with muntins, and prairie style roofs.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including addition of metal bars to porch.
711 N Court St 094-
015-014 Commercial Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant and unique elements, including brick architecture.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including window change outs and addition of awnings.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
632 N Encina St 094-
013-005
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous windows, wood siding, multiple pitched roofs, multiple entryways.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including change out of original windows, addition of fencing.
• Structure is well maintained.
309 N Garden
St
094-
282-003 Vernacular Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including brick architecture.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including addition of awning that complement the structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
415 N Garden
St
094-
272-004
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a porch with brick columns, wood shingle siding, numerous windows with muntins, and large gable roofs.
• Exterior alterations currently underway, largely in keeping with historic nature of structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
427 S Garden
St
097-
052-003 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Built in 1924.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including multiple gable roofs, wood siding.
• Work conducted to restore structure to original appearance. • Structure is well maintained.
408 W Goshen
Ave
094-
352-006
Colonial
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including dormer vents, wood siding, asymmetrical front porch with rounded columns.
• Exterior repairs have improved appearance and restored features. • Structure is well maintained.
410-412 W Goshen
Ave
094-
352-007 Vernacular Background Focus
• Great example of Vernacular style architecture.
• Uncommon duplex for type of structure.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including wood construction, multiple front porches, dormer feature, multiple roof features.
• Exterior alterations have improved appearance and restored features. • Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
411 W Goshen
Ave
094-
351-002 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including exposed rafter tails and dormer windows.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including loss of original windows.
810 N Highland
St
093-
154-016
Mission
Revival /
Regency
Background Focus
• Great example of Mission Revival/Regency style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including rounded front porch with rounded columns, tile roofing, unique roof line.
• Structure is well maintained.
505 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
143-001 Eastlake Background Focus
• Great example of Eastlake style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including ornate exteriors, bay window, unique facade.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including the addition of a garage that is compatible with the main structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
600 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
133-006 Bungalow Background Focus
• Added in 2013 to the Local Register with addition of the Homebuilders Addition subdivision to the Historic District.
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including an original trellis feature.
• Structure is well maintained.
815 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
151-003 Vernacular Background Focus
• Great example of Vernacular/Mission Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, tile roofing, arched vents and windows, a central “bell tower feature, • Some exterior alterations have occurred.
• Structure is well maintained.
904 W Main St 093-
225-007
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including clinker brick porch columns, exposed rafter tails, unique gable feature, intersecting roof lines.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
1102 W Main St 093-
227-013 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including brick architecture, dormer feature, intersecting roof lines.
• Structure is well maintained.
310 W Murray
Ave
094-
353-009 Queen Anne Background Focus
• Great example of Queen Anne style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including windows with muntins, gable roofs with shingle siding, and an asymmetrical façade,
• Structure is well maintained.
614 W Myrtle
Ave
096-
153-009 Bungalow Exceptional Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including slanted roof features, rounded porch columns, siding, exterior brick treatments.
• Exterior alterations have occurred resulting in a loss of significance. In particular, the original siding was replaced with aluminum material not in keeping with the original structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
709 W Noble
Ave
096-
134-003
Airplane
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Airplane Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a porch with thick columns, gable vent feature, original prairie windows. • Structure is well maintained.
715 W Noble
Ave
096-
134-001 Vernacular Background Focus
• Great example of Vernacular style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a front porch with tapered columns, a chimney with inset detail, bay/prairie windows.
• Structure is well maintained.
735 W Oak Ave 093-
187-002
Airplane
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Airplane Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a prominent porch with unique gable feature, and original windows with muntins.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including covering of brick porch columns with stucco.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
406 W School
Ave
094-
341-006 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, a unique front porch with rounded and square columns.
• Structure lightly rehabilitated to improve historic appearance. • Structure is well maintained.
507 W School
Ave
093-
184-003 Vernacular Background Focus
• Great example of Vernacular style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements wood siding, entry way, and gable roof with shingle siding.
• Some loss of original details (small dormer window), but otherwise intact.
• Structure is well maintained.
701 N Willis St 093-
163-013 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a porch with brick columns, brick and siding exterior, and roofs with flattened pitches.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
714 N Willis St 093-
164-008
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a high- pitched roof, asymmetrical design, and original wood windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
720 N Willis St 093-
164-009
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a small portico.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including change of double hung windows to single hung.
• Structure is well maintained.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
Number Dir. Street APN Style Classification Recommendation Justification 621 S Church
St
097-
071-006 Vernacular Focus Background
• Significant loss of original detail, in particular to windows and the front porch.
• Addition of faux historical elements to structure.
710 S Church
St
097-
076-012 Vernacular Focus Background
• Loss of original detail to front porch, including loss of exposed rafters. • Structure has fallen in disrepair due to lack of maintenance.
506 S Court St 097-
034-007 Eastlake Focus Background
• Loss of original detail, in particular to windows, removal of original landing.
Sites Downgraded to “Background”
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
507 S Court St 097-
033-003 Vernacular Focus Background
• Significant loss of original detail, including removal of front porch, loss of original door and front windows.
• Addition of features not architecturally compatible with original structure, including stair railings and a wood deck.
720 S Court St 097-
025-006
Airplane
Bungalow Focus Background
• Significant loss of original detail, including replacement of original shingle siding with vinyl horizontal siding, loss of original gable vents, and loss of 2nd floor exposed rafter tails.
829 N Floral St 094-
024-014
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Background
• Loss of original detail, in particular replacement of original windows and damage to exterior shingle siding.
• Addition of plywood fencing along northern property boundary detrimental to historic aesthetic of site and neighborhood. • Structure has fallen in disrepair due to lack of maintenance.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
601 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
153-005 Bungalow Background/Focus Background
• Structure is a fair example of Bungalow architecture but retains no distinguishing architectural elements warranting “Focus” classification. • Duplex construction.
605 S Willis St
605 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
153-004 Bungalow Focus Background
• Placed on the Local Register in 2013 when the Homebuilders Addition subdivision was added to the Historic District.
• Structure is a g ood example of the Bungalow architecture and contributes to the historic aesthetic of the surrounding neighborhood. • Structure contains no distinguishing architectural elements warranting a “Focus” classification.
624 S Locust St 097-
036-007 Vernacular Focus Background
• Significant loss of original detail to the front exterior due to fire damage and rehabilitation not in keeping with original structure. • Changes include addition of vinyl windows, a new porch banister railing, metal screen door, and loss of original porch brackets.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
Number Dir. Street APN Style Classification Recommendation Justification 411 NE 1st Ave 094-085-
002
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• Per older survey documents, the original historically designated structure is no longer on the property.
• The existing structure is different from the one previously documented. It is unclear whether the original structure was demolished or relocated.
200 NW 1st Ave 094-022-
019
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was demolished.
431 S Bridge St 097-053-
011
Colonial
Revival
Background Remove from Local
Register.
• The original historically designated structure was demolished. • A new office building was constructed onsite in 1987.
Sites Removed from the Local Register
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
508 S Church St 097-065-
015
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was demolished. • A new residence was constructed onsite in 2008.
611 S Church St 097-071-
003
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was demolished. • A new triplex was constructed onsite in approximately 2004.
622 S Church St 097-072-
012
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The structure was damaged due to fire in 1996. Damaged portions of the structure where subsequently demolished.
• The structure was repaired and converted into a duplex in 1997. • Repairs significantly altered the appearance of the building, removing almost all architecturally significant features.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
708 S Church St 097-076-
013
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was demolished.
715 S Church St 097-077-
004
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• Structure significantly altered from original appearance (date work conducted unknown).
• Original batten board siding removed, windows altered, and a non-original porch feature added.
807 S Court St 097-024-
014
Italianate Focus Remove from Local
Register
• Structure destroyed by fire in 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
209 N Encina St 094-337-
007
Bungalow Background Remove from Local
Register
• Original structure demolished in 2021.
520 N Encina St 094-354-
019
Eastlake Background Remove from Local
Register
• Determined by HPAC that structure does not contain significant features of historical or architectural value to warrant Local Register designation. • Noted that alterations had also occurred to the original windows and garage door.
• Original surveys note that structure built in 1969, making the building no more than 53 years of age.
816 W Kaweah
Ave
096-135-
009
Revival Background Remove from Local
Register
• The structure was completely altered from its original appearance in 2008 as a result of a remodel of the residence.
• The existing front façade, while historically compatible with the surrounding area, bears no resemblance to the original structure.
• Reconsideration for placement back on the Local Register will be made at a future date once the structure is of age to warrant Local Register designation.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
209 N Locust St 094-336-
005
Eastlake Focus Remove from Local
Register
• Residence relocated to 1103 W. Center Avenue. Date unknown. • Local Register designations to do not follow structures when they are relocated, as they are site specific.
• Consideration will be given to placing the relocated structure back on the Local Register in the future.
520 W Mineral
King
093-204-
018
Mission
Revival
Focus Remove from Local
Register
• Structure relocated to 732 W. Oak Avenue in 2003.
• Local Register designations to do not follow structures when they are relocated, as they are site specific.
• Consideration will be given to placing the relocated structure back on the Local Register in the future.
800 W Mineral
King
093-201-
012
Cluster
Cottage
Focus Remove from Local
Register
• Structures were relocated to the southwest corner of N. Giddings Street and W. Center Avenue (105, 119 N. Giddings Street/1301 W. Center Street) in approximately 1990.
• Local Register designations to do not follow structures when they are relocated, as they are site specific.
• Consideration will be given to placing the relocated structure back on the Local Register in the future.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31
208 N West St 094-338-
012
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original structure was demolished in 2008.
705 N Willis St 093-163-
012
Bungalow Focus Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was damaged by fire and subsequently demolished in 2002.
• A new residence was constructed onsite in 2007.
501, 503 & 509 W Willow
Ave
096-204-
020
Airplane
Bungalow,
Mission
Revival/Sp-
anish
Eclectic,
Bungalow
Background,
Background,
Background
Remove all from
Local Register
• 501 W. Willow Avenue – Residence relocated to 606 N. Bridge Street. Date unknown.
• 503 W. Willow Avenue – Residence relocated to 614 N. Bridge Street. Date unknown.
• 509 W. Willow Avenue – Residence relocated. Date and location unknown. • Local Register designations to do not follow structures when they are relocated, as they are site specific.
• Consideration will be given to placing the relocated structures back on the Local Register in the future.
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Hwy 198
W Myrtle Ave
W Murray Ave
W Kaweah Ave
W Center Ave
W Mineral King Ave
W Tulare Ave
S Giddings St
N Court St
N Floral St
E Main St
N Bridge St
S Mooney Blvd
N Santa Fe St
N Locust St
S Bridge StS Locust St
W Burrel Ave
N Encina St
S Conyer St
E Race Ave
N Garden St
W Laurel Ave
S Church St
W Grove Ave
E Noble Ave
S Sowell St
S Watson St
E Tulare Ave
S Encina St
E Center Ave
E School Ave
E Murray Ave
W Beverly Dr
N Church St
S Garden St
E Oak Ave
E Acequia Ave
N Jacob St
W Acequia Ave
NE 1st Ave
S Divisadero St
W Goshen Ave
N Tipton St
S Santa Fe St
W School Ave
W Race Ave
N Park St
NW 1st Ave
N Leslie St
W Meadow Ave
S Oak Park St
Alley
E Mineral King Ave
NE 2nd Ave
N Turner St
W College Ave
NW 2nd Ave
Pearl St
N Fairway St
N Johnson St
W Main St
W Green Acres Dr
S West St
E Cypress Ave
N West St
N Rinaldi St
N Willis St
S Willis St
Granite St
E Laurel Ave
N Mooney Blvd
E Myrtle AveS Jacob St
S Court St
W Noble Ave
N Giddings St
N Conyer St
E Douglas Ave
E Kaweah Ave
S Liberty St
W Pershing Ave
W Sunset Dr
N Midland St
W Hyde Ave
S Dollner St
S Central St
N Highland St
W Club Dr
S Johnson St
NE 3rd Ave
N Hall St
NW 3rd Ave
W Sady Ave
E Grove Ave
W Westcott Ave
S Stevenson St
N Todd St
S Elm St
S Floral St
W Switzer Ave
S Tipton St
Ash St
S Shady St
W Linden Ave
S Bonnie St
S Clark St
N Stevenson St
W Olive Ave
Pine St
W Sierra Ave
E Sequoia Ave
W Manor Dr
Grape St
W Oak Ave
N Dudley St
N Divisadero St
S Martin St
W Sanders Ave
N Liberty St
E Willow Ave
S Edwards Ct
Private St
W Willow Ave
N Highland St
Alley
W Laurel Ave
Alley
Alley
S Tipton St
Alley
Alley
Alley
N Conyer St
Alley
E Cypress Ave
Alley
Alley
S Stevenson St
Alley
S Court St
W Goshen Ave
Alley
W Mineral King Ave
N Dudley St
S Conyer St
Alley
W Grove Ave
Alley
N Divisadero St
S Central St
S Church St
N Liberty St
W Oak Ave
E Myrtle Ave
Alley
S Bridge St
S Willis St
N Willis St
S Johnson St
E Laurel Ave
N Turner St
N Stevenson St
Alley
Alley
Alley
E Myrtle Ave
W School Ave
N Divisadero St
W Oak Ave
W Laurel Ave
N West St
S Martin St
N Rinaldi St
W Myrtle Ave
W School Ave
W Tulare Ave
N Conyer St
N Hall St
Alley
Alley
E Sequoia Ave
S Locust St
S Clark St
N Stevenson StAlley
Alley
W Noble Ave
Alley
Alley
Alley
Alley
W Kaweah Ave
Alley
Alley
N Hall St
Alley
Alley
Alley
Alley
S Dollner St
Alley
Alley
Alley
Alley
Alley
N Giddings St
N Jacob St
E Douglas Ave
N Stevenson St
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ADDRESS DIR STREET STYLE CLASSIFICATION
407 NE 1st Ave Colonial Revival Focus
411 NE 1st Ave Vernacular Background
200 NW 1st Ave Vernacular Background
220 NW 1st Ave Queen Anne Focus
309 NW 1st Ave Vernacular Background
316 NW 1st Ave Vernacular Background
318 NW 1st Ave Vernacular Background
211 NW 2nd Bungalow Background
312 NW 2nd Vernacular Background
315 NW 2nd Vernacular Background
111 W Acequia Ave Art Deco Exceptional
820 W Acequia Ave Airplane Bungalow Focus
106 S Bridge St Commercial Background
430 S Bridge St Vernacular Background
431 S Bridge St Colonial Revival Background
433 S Bridge St Vernacular Background
436 S Bridge St Vernacular Background
446 S Bridge St Vernacular Background
448 S Bridge St Bungalow Background
500 S Bridge St Bungalow Background
308 E Center Ave Commercial Background
401 E Center Ave Victorian Utilitarian Exceptional
417 E Center Ave Victorian Utilitarian Exceptional
104 W Center Ave Utilitarian Commercial Background
210 W Center Ave Commercial Background
902 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
904 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
910 W Center Ave Vernacular Background
911 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
913 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
914 W Center Ave Vernacular Background
915 W Center Ave Craftsman Bungalow Background
1007 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
1011 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
1013 W Center Ave Airplane Bungalow Background
1100 W Center Ave Vernacular Background
1101 W Center Ave Vernacular Background
1105 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
1110 W Center Ave Period Revival Background
City of Visalia
Local Register of Historic Structures
Last update: June 11, 2013
1115 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
1116 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
1300 W Center Ave Period Revival Background
1304 W Center Ave Bungalow Background
1307 W Center Ave Colonial Revival Focus
113 N Church St See 128 E Main St.
309 N Church St Vernacular Background
319 N Church St Colonial Revival Focus
400 N Church St Bungalow Focus
406 N Church St Colonial Revival Background
414 N Church St Vernacular Background
421 N Church St Craftsman Bungalow Background
520 N Church St Spanish Eclectic Focus
535 N Church St Prairie Style Focus
601 N Church St Vernacular Focus
605 N Church St Vernacular Focus
608 N Church St Mission Focus
609 N Church St Vernacular Focus
615 N Church St Vernacular Focus
617 N Church St Vernacular Focus
121 S Church St Victorian Utilitarian Exceptional
431 S Church St Bungalow Background
436 S Church St Dutch Colonial Revival Focus
437 S Church St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
444 S Church St Vernacular Focus
449 S Church St Queen Anne Exceptional
507 S Church St Stick Background
508 S Church St Vernacular Background
511 S Church St Eastlake Focus
512 S Church St Vernacular Background
515 S Church St Craftsman Bungalow Background
600 S Church St Vernacular Background
601 S Church St Bungalow Background
609 S Church St Colonial Revival Background
611 S Church St Vernacular Background
616 S Church St Vernacular Background
621 S Church St Vernacular Focus
622 S Church St Vernacular Background
626 S Church St Vernacular Background
628 S Church St Vernacular Background
707 S Church St Vernacular Background
708 S Church St Vernacular Background
710 S Church St Vernacular Focus
711 S Church St Bungalow Background
715 S Church St Vernacular Background
721 S Church St Bungalow Background
726 S Church St Vernacular Background
728 S Church St Vernacular Background
810 S Church St Bungalow Background
821 S Church St Bungalow Background
825 S Church St Bungalow Background
602 S Conyer St Background
210 N Court St Art Deco Exceptional
320 N Court St Mission Revival Focus
410 N Court St Bungalhigh Background
420 N Court St Colonial Revival Exceptional
506 N Court St Bungalhigh Background
521 N Court St Vernacular Background
524 N Court St Colonial Revival / Vernacular Background 525 N Court St Queen Anne Exceptional
603 N Court St Craftsman Bungalow Exceptional
711 N Court St Commercial Background
500 S Court St Queen Anne Exceptional
501 S Court St Bungalow Focus
506 S Court St Eastlake Focus
507 S Court St Vernacular Focus
512 S Court St Cluster Cottage Focus
608 S Court St English Tudor Background
612 S Court St Bungalow Background
614 S Court St Eastlake Exceptional
615 S Court St Bungalow Background
618 S Court St Eastlake Background
620 S Court St Bungalow Background
700 S Court St Queen Anne Focus
702 S Court St Colonial Revival Focus
705 S Court St Colonial Revival Exceptional
717 S Court St Colonial Revival Focus
719 S Court St Airplane Bungalow Focus
720 S Court St Airplane Bungalow Focus
726 S Court St Victorian Gothic Focus
727 S Court St Period Revival Focus
802 S Court St Bungalow Background
805 S Court St Bungalow Background
807 S Court St Italianate Focus
812 S Court St Bungalow Background
813 S Court St Mission Revival Background
815 S Court St Bungalow Background
816 S Court St Bungalow Background
817 S Court St Mission Revival Focus
820 S Court St Bungalow Background
822 S Court St Bungalow Background
905 S Court St Bungalow Background
910 S Court St Italianate Focus
915 S Court St Bungalow Background
919 S Court St Bungalow Background
921 S Court St Airplane Bungalow Background
944 S Court St Colonial Revival Focus
209 N Encina St Bungalow Background
307 N Encina St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
500 N Encina St Prairie Craftsman Bungalow Focus
508 N Encina St Vernacular Background
513 N Encina St Eastlake Exceptional
520 N Encina St Eastlake Background
524 N Encina St Vernacular Background
529 N Encina St Vernacular Background
537 N Encina St Vernacular Focus
601 N Encina St Vernacular Exceptional
609 N Encina St Italianate Exceptional
610 N Encina St Bungalow Focus
616 N Encina St Vernacular Background
617 N Encina St Queen Anne Focus
623 N Encina St Eastlake Focus
627 N Encina St Colonial Revival Focus
630 N Encina St Period Revival Background
631 N Encina St Colonial Revival Exceptional
632 N Encina St Period Revival Background
707 S Encina St Cluster Cottage Background
709 S Encina St Cluster Cottage Background
301 N Fairway St Spanish Eclectic Focus
403 N Floral St Colonial Revival Focus
613 N Floral St Eastlake Focus
703 N Floral St Vernacular Background
723 N Floral St Vernacular Background
733 N Floral St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
829 N Floral St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
225 N Garden St Spanish Eclectic Commercial Background
309 N Garden St Vernacular Background
407 N Garden St Eastlake Focus
411 N Garden St Vernacular Background
415 N Garden St Craftsman Bungalow Background
500 N Garden St Moderne Focus
700 N Garden St Queen Anne Background
426 S Garden St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
427 S Garden St Bungalow Background
429 S Garden St Vernacular Background
431 S Garden St Bungalow Focus
432 S Garden St Vernacular Background
435 S Garden St Vernacular Background
449 S Garden St Vernacular Background
513 S Garden St Colonial Revival Focus
515 S Garden St Vernacular Background
533 S Garden St Vernacular Background
603 S Garden St Vernacular Background
702 S Garden St Colonial Revival Background
709 S Garden St Period Revival Background
801 S Garden St Bungalow Background
803 S Garden St Bungalow Background
805 S Garden St Bungalow Background
807 S Garden St Bungalow Background
408 W Goshen Ave Colonial Revival Background
410 W Goshen Ave Vernacular Background
411 W Goshen Ave Bungalow Background
415 W Goshen Ave Colonial Revival Focus
506 W Goshen Ave Colonial Revival Focus
511 W Goshen Ave Eastlake Focus
601 W Goshen Ave Vernacular Focus
612 W Goshen Ave Vernacular Background
619 W Goshen Ave Vernacular Background
721 W Goshen Ave Vernacular Background
722 W Goshen Ave Vernacular Focus
731 W Goshen Ave Vernacular Focus
1300 W Goshen Ave Victorian Gothic Focus
208 W Grove Ave Colonial Revival Focus
218 W Grove Ave Vernacular Focus
300 W Grove Ave Colonial Revival Focus
401 W Grove Ave Colonial Revival Focus
411 W Grove Ave Shingle Style / Bungalow Focus
500 W Grove Ave Craftsman Bungalow Focus
504 W Grove Ave Dutch Colonial / Period Background
508 W Grove Ave Craftsman Bungalow Focus
701 N Highland St Bungalow Background
714 N Highland St Bungalhigh Focus
719 N Highland St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
727 N Highland St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
733 N Highland St Period Revival Focus
739 N Highland St Period Revival Focus
745 N Highland St Period Revival Background
807 N Highland St Bungalow Focus
810 N Highland St Mission Revival / Regency Background
826 N Highland St Mission Revival Background
721 N Jacob St Vernacular Background
505 W Kaweah Ave Eastlake Background
511 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Background
512 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Focus
515 & 517 W Kaweah Ave Mission Focus
516 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Background
526 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Background
527 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Focus
535 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Focus
600 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Background
605 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Focus
609 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Focus
610 & 612 W Kaweah Ave Revival Focus
614 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Focus
620 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Background
700 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow
713 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Focus
715 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Focus
809 W Kaweah Ave Bungalow Exceptional
815 W Kaweah Ave Vernacular Background
816 W Kaweah Ave Revival Background
209 N Locust St Eastlake Focus
301 N Locust St Mission Revival Focus
417 N Locust St Period Revival Exceptional
509 N Locust St Queen Anne Focus
515 N Locust St Queen Anne Focus
518 N Locust St Stick Focus
519 N Locust St Vernacular Focus
523 N Locust St Stick Focus
533 N Locust St Vernacular Focus
535 N Locust St Vernacular Focus
539 N Locust St Queen Anne Focus
119 S Locust St Greek Revival Focus
438 S Locust St Bungalow Focus
504 S Locust St Period Revival Focus
515 S Locust St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
618 S Locust St Period Revival Background
624 S Locust St Vernacular Focus
714 S Locust St Period Revival Focus
905 S Locust St Mission Revival Background
912 S Locust St Mission Revival Background
128 E Main St Greek Revival Exceptional
410 E Main St Utilitarian Commercial Background
306 W Main St Spanish Colonial Revival Exceptional
708 W Main St Cluster Cottage Focus
809 W Main St Bungalow Focus
900 W Main St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
904 W Main St Craftsman Bungalow Background
918 W Main St Bungalow Background
1000 W Main St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
1001 W Main St Spanish Eclectic Focus
1002 W Main St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
1004 W Main St Airplane Bungalow Focus
1006 W Main St Craftsman Bungalow Background
1010 W Main St Craftsman Bungalow Background
1011 W Main St Beaux Arts / Mission & Art Exceptional
1102 W Main St Bungalow Background
1120 W Main St Mission Revival Focus
1220 W Main St Mission Revival Focus
1300 W Main St Mission Revival Exceptional
128 W Mineral King Art Deco Exceptional
800 W Mineral King Cluster Cottage Focus
604 S Mooney Art Moderne Exceptional
307 W Murray Ave Eastlake Focus
310 W Murray Ave Queen Anne Background
311 W Murray Ave Queen Anne Focus
319 W Murray Ave Vernacular Background
516 W Myrtle Ave Bungalow Background
520 W Myrtle Ave Period/Tutor Revival Focus
534 W Myrtle Ave Period Revival Exceptional
535 W Myrtle Ave Period/Tutor Revival Focus
600 W Myrtle Ave Bungalow Focus
606 W Myrtle Ave Bungalow Focus
611 W Myrtle Ave Bungalow Background
612 W Myrtle Ave Bungalow Background
614 W Myrtle Ave Bungalow Exceptional
615 W Myrtle Ave Period/Tutor Revival Exceptional
700 W Myrtle Ave Vernacular Background
707 W Myrtle Ave Bungalow Focus
708 W Myrtle Ave Focus
801 W Myrtle Ave Period Revival Exceptional
805 W Myrtle Ave Period Revival Exceptional
809 W Myrtle Ave Focus
523 W Noble Ave Bungalow Focus
615 W Noble Ave Focus
701 W Noble Ave Bungalow Background
705 W Noble Ave Mission Revival Background
709 W Noble Ave Airplane Bungalow Background
715 W Noble Ave Vernacular Background
112 E Oak Ave Pueblo Revival Background
120 E Oak Ave Italianate Focus
204 E Oak Ave Greek Revival Exceptional
207 E Oak Ave Mission Revival Exceptional
214 E Oak Ave Vernacular Exceptional
242 E Oak Ave Vernacular Focus
215 W Oak Ave Georgia Colonial Revival Focus
308 W Oak Ave Vernacular Focus
312 W Oak Ave Colonial Revival Focus
510 W Oak Ave Craftsman Bungalow Focus
735 W Oak Ave Airplane Bungalow Background
814 W Oak Ave Airplane Bungalow Background
501 S Oak Park St Mission Revival Background
218 W Olive Vernacular Background
410 E Race Ave Vernacular / Utilitarian Focus
420 E Race Ave Vernacular / Utilitarian Focus
315 W Race Ave Craftsman Bungalow Focus
415 W Race Ave Period Revival Focus
417 W Race Ave Bungalow Background
425 W Race Ave Bungalow Background
432 W Race Ave Cluster Cottage Background
501 S Santa Fe St Queen Anne Background
120 W School Ave Colonial Revival Background
307 W School Ave Cluster Cottage Focus
318 W School Ave Eastlake Focus
319 W School Ave Colonial Revival Focus
406 W School Ave Bungalow Background
507 W School Ave Vernacular Background
301 N Stevenson St Vernacular Focus
825 N Stevenson St Period Revival Background
1015 N Stevenson St Gothic Focus
520 S Stevenson St Bungalow
101 W Tulare Ave Classic Revival Exceptional
509 S Watson St Bungalow Focus
635 & 637 S Watson St Bungalow Focus
701 S Watson St Bungalow Exceptional
208 N West St Vernacular Background
218 N West St Bungalow Background
505 N West St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
820 N West St Vernacular Background
933 N West St Bungalow Background
937 N West St Vernacular Background
1019 N West St Eastlake Focus
600 N Willis St Mission Revival Background
615 N Willis St Bungalow Focus
700 N Willis St Bungalow Focus
701 N Willis St Bungalow Background
705 N Willis St Bungalow Focus
711 N Willis St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
714 N Willis St Period Revival Background
715 N Willis St Craftsman Bungalow Focus
719 N Willis St Bungalow Focus
720 N Willis St Period Revival Background
722 N Willis St Period Revival Focus
725 N Willis St Bungalow Focus
731 N Willis St Bungalow Focus
737 N Willis St Bungalow Focus
810 N Willis St Vernacular Background
605 W Willis St
501 W Willow Ave Airplane Bungalow Background
Number Dir. Street APN Style Classification Recommendation Justification 407 NE 1st Ave 094-
085-003
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Associated with prominent local person – Richard and Fleta Lipscomb. • Rare use of brick materials on residence.
• Unique and excellent example of the architectural style. • Impressive original detail, including presence of highly ornate front porch.
• Structure relatively well maintained.
108
W
Center
Ave
094-
335-010
Utilitarian
Commercial Background Exceptional
• Renovation of building removed a mid-century style alteration and restored the original façade of the structure.
• Ornate brick dentil design saved because of the restoration.
Sites Upgraded to “Exceptional”
EXHIBIT "C"
Local Register of Historic Structures
Proposed Reclassifications and Removals
303 N
Church
St
094-
281-005
Vernacular /
Italianate Background/Focus Exceptional
• Structure built in the 1800’s.
• Structure was used as a hotel and was known as the Pacific House. • Excellent example of Italianate architecture.
• Structure contains rare Victorian wood construction on a commercial building.
• Addition of awnings further increase the historic appeal of the structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
120
E
Oak Ave
520
N
Church
St
094-
262-001
Spanish
Eclectic Focus Exceptional
• Structure was formerly the location of Fr. Dade’s Academy of the Nativity. Also, formerly the location of St. Mary’s Convent. • Per a plaque onsite, it is “the first Catholic church in the lower valley, August 1861”.
• Excellent example of Spanish Eclectic architecture.
• Structure contains significant architectural elements, including an ornate entryway.
• Structure is well maintained.
608
N
Church
St
094-
093-014 Mission Focus Exceptional
• Site of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
• Excellent example of Mission architecture.
• Structure contains significant architectural elements, including the three-story bell tower, large stained glass entryway window, • Structure is well maintained.
436 S Church
St
097-
062-001
Dutch
Colonial
Revival
Focus Exceptional
• Rare architectural construction. Likely only structure of its kind within the City of Visalia.
• Structure contains unique double-pitched gambrel (“barn”) roofs and flaring eaves.
437 S Church
St
097-
061-006
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent and unique example of Craftsman/Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains a large amount of architecturally significant elements, including a low-pitched gabled roof, exposed roof rafters, a porch with thick square columns, an exterior stone chimney, and numerous windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
• Addition of wood fencing does not detrimentally affect the overall historic aesthetic of the site.
501 S Court St 097-
033-002 Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains a large amount of architecturally significant elements, including a gable roof with dormer windows, a large covered front porch with stone columns, exposed roof rafters, and numerous windows.
• Structure is well maintained.
727 S Court St 097-
024-012
Period
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Period Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including steeply pitched roofs, asymmetrical design, and numerous windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
820 S Court St 097-
014-003 Bungalow Background Exceptional
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure has largely maintained its original appearance, save for the addition of solar panels to the roof. However, should the panels ever be removed, the structure would appear much as it did when first constructed.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including dormer windows, large gable roof, porch with square columns, and windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
617 N Encina St 094-
012-018 Queen Anne Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with prominent local person – Stevens Family, owners of Stevens and Co. Department Store, Ernest Crotty. • Excellent example of Queen Anne style architecture.
• Structure has been significantly altered from original appearance.
However, the alterations themselves have gained historic significance with the passing of time.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a turret tower, decorative rounded exterior shingles, a cupola on the roof, numerous windows, and elaborate brick and wrought iron fencing. • Structure and grounds are excellently maintained.
301 N Fairway
St
093-
322-011
Spanish
Eclectic Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Spanish Eclectic style architecture. The structure is one of the largest of its style in the City of Visalia. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including tile roofing and smooth adobe like exteriors.
• Structure and grounds are excellently maintained.
403 N Floral St 094-
341-005
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Structure built in 1908.
• Structure associated with prominent local person – The Combs Family, one of the early families of the City of Visalia.
• Largely unchanged from original appearance.
• Excellent example Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant original elements, including clinker bricks in the porch columns and perimeter walls, exterior shingle siding, ornate entryway, numerous windows with muntins, and bracketed roof eaves.
• Structure and grounds are excellently maintained.
513 S Garden
St
097-
065-004
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure largely unchanged from original appearance. • Structure contains architecturally significant and unique elements, including asymmetrical design, rounded porch columns, balustrades, dormer windows, wood shingle exteriors, double hung windows, and a flared hip roof.
1300 W Goshen
Ave
093-
073-018
Victorian
Gothic Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Victorian Gothic style architecture. • Unique architectural style, likely the only one of its kind in the City of Visalia.
• Located within the grounds of the Visalia Cemetery, an important cultural and historic site. Used as a chapel for services held at the cemetery.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including cast stone exterior walls, high pitched roofs, pointed arches over entryways, windows, and vents, and stained-glass windows.
• Structure and grounds are excellently maintained.
208 W Grove
Ave
094-
023-012
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with a prominent local person – W.R. Spaulding. • Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure was originally employed as a carriage house for the Spaulding House residence, located at 631 N. Encina Street. Possibly one of the few carriage houses remaining in the City of Visalia. • Structure remains largely unchanged from original construction. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including three garage doors with paneled windows, hip roof, and windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
300 W Grove
Ave
094-
024-013
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with a prominent local person – John Coffee Hays (with the Southern California Edison Company), and Chas.
Whitmore (owner of the Visalia Times Delta).
• Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous windows, bracketed front porch, multi-pitched roofs, and wood siding.
• Structure is well maintained.
401 W Grove
Ave
093-
164-004
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Built in 1908.
• Structure associated with a prominent local person – G.L. Hyde. • Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including ornate entry way, unique side porch, numerous windows, clapboard siding, and exposed rafter tails.
• Structure is well maintained.
719 N Highland
St
093-
162-008
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous windows with unique diamond shaped muntins, large front porch and gable roof, and shingle siding (not original material, but preserves historical appearance).
• Structure is well maintained.
727 N Highland
St
093-
162-007
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a stone chimney, unique gable roof, unique façade arrangement, windows with muntins, and wood siding.
• Structure is well maintained.
807 N Highland
St
093-
153-012 Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant original detail, including several dormer windows, large front porch with square shaped columns adorned with stone, exposed rafter tails, and wood siding. • Structure is well maintained.
119 S Locust St 094-
326-010 Greek Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Greek Revival style architecture. Likely one of the few buildings of this type in the City of Visalia.
• Structure contains architecturally significant detail, including rounded windows throughout, pilasters, unique seal feature at the top of the parapet roof.
• Structure is well maintained.
515 S Locust St 097-
032-004
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure remains largely unchanged.
• Structure contains architecturally significant and unique elements, including brick exterior walls, dormer windows, large entry porch, multi pitched roofs, and a unique façade arrangement.
• Structure is well maintained.
307 W Murray
Ave
094-
342-003 Eastlake Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Eastlake style architecture
• Structure is largely unchanged from original appearance. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a unique asymmetrical façade arrangement, numerous windows, large front porch with “eyebrows”, multi-pitched roofs, and modulated wood shingle siding.
• Structure is well maintained.
112 E Oak Ave 094-
281-009
Pueblo
Revival Background Exceptional
• Excellent example of Pueblo Revival style architecture. Likely only structure of its kind in the City of Visalia
• Structure contains architecturally significant and unique elements, including uncommon adobe brick construction, entryway with arched openings.
201 W Oak Ave 094-
336-004
Georgia
Colonial
Revival
Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Georgia Colonial Revival style architecture.
Likely only structure of its kind in the City of Visalia. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, entryway with prominent columns, large steeple, brick exterior, and large windows. • Structure is well maintained.
200 / 202 W Oak Ave 094-
333-005
Mission
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with important cultural/community use – Tulare County Library.
• Excellent example of Mission Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant uncommon elements, including tile roofing, numerous windows with muntins, and a unique façade arrangement.
• Structure is well maintained.
425 W Race
Ave
093-
165-001 Bungalow Background Exceptional
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including numerous windows, a unique façade arrangement, large front porch, and tile roofing.
• Structure is well maintained.
319 W School
Ave
094-
332-009
Colonial
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a unique façade arrangement, wood shingle siding, dormer windows, prominent roof eaves, asymmetrical porch/entryway with rounded columns,
• Structure largely unchanged from original appearance. • Structure is well maintained.
615 N Willis St 093-
166-010 Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous windows with muntins, large and bracketed front porch, multi-pitched roofs, and wood siding.
• Structure noted as having previously received an HPAC Preservation Award.
• Structure is well maintained.
700 N Willis St 093-
164-007 Bungalow Focus Exceptional
• Structure associated with an important original use, as one of the oldest multifamily buildings in the City of Visalia.
• Excellent example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous original double hung sash windows, large entryway, “U- shaped” construction.
• Structure is well maintained.
722 N Willis St 093-
164-001
Period
Revival Focus Exceptional
• Excellent example of Period Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a unique façade arrangement, uncommon entry room with a flat roof, windows with muntins, and a small dormer window, • Structure noted as having previously received an HPAC Preservation Award.
• Structure is well maintained.
Number Dir. Street APN Style Classification Recommendation Justification 210
W
Center
Ave
094-
336-006 Commercial Background Focus
• Structure previously housed an important original use. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including brick architecture.
• Exterior alterations have occurred, loss of some original detail.
910
W
Center
Ave
093-
224-004 Vernacular Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a porch with a unique gable and lattice work. • Some exterior alterations have occurred, including new windows.
914
W
Center
Ave
093-
224-003 Vernacular Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a unique porch and gable treatment.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including placement of brick to entryway. However, work is somewhat compatible.
Sites Changed to “Focus”
915/917
W
Center
Ave
093-
225-001
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Structure is an uncommon Craftsman style duplex.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a large porch with gable roofs and exposed beams.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including the addition of ADA ramps and new windows.
• Structure is well maintained.
1007
W
Center
Ave
093-
226-004 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including uncommon fenestration.
• Brick exposed on porch columns.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including loss of original brick chimney, original door and windows.
• Structure is well maintained.
1013
W
Center
Ave
093-
226-002
Airplane
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Airplane Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a large porch, wood siding, and original windows.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including to the original double doors.
• Structure is well maintained.
1105
W
Center
Ave
093-
227-014 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Enclosed portion of the porch has been removed. Unclear if enclosed room was original to the structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
1110
W
Center
Ave
093-
222-003
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including unique brick work, uncommon chimney, and uncommon front gable roof with flattened pitch.
• Structure is well maintained.
1115
W
Center
Ave
093-
227-002 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a large front porch with thick columns.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including loss of original windows and doors.
• Structure is well maintained.
1300
W
Center
Ave
093-
264-021
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including roofs with flattened pitches.
• Structure is well maintained.
406
N
Church
St
094-
272-009
Colonial
Revival Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including an uncommon architectural arrangement, porch with uncommon, raised roof feature, and wood siding.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including loss of porch railings.
• Structure is well maintained.
421
N
Church
St
094-
271-002
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Structure associated with prominent local person – Nathaniel Bradley, Bradley Family.
• Great example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including front porch with exposed trusses and exposed rafter tails.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including the addition of security bars to windows, brick trim around front porch. • Structure is well maintained.
515 S Church
St
097-
066-005
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a porch with exposed rafters, exposed trusses, wood siding, and dormer windows.
609 S Church
St
097-
071-002
Colonial
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including wood siding, entryway feature, and dormer window with flared eaves. • Structure is well maintained.
825 S Church
St
097-
087-008
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, unique porch columns, wood siding, and unique gable features.
• Contains Accessory Dwelling unit in the rear of the property. • Structure is well maintained.
114 E Tulare
Ave
410 N Court St 094-
271-006 Bungalow Background Focus
• Structure associated with prominent local person – The Bradley Family.
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Contains historic architectural elements, including multipaned windows and a stucco chimney.
• Structure is well maintained.
500 & 506 N Court St 094-
261-010
Bungalow/Pra
irie Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow/Prairie style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a large porch, numerous windows with muntins, and prairie style roofs.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including addition of metal bars to porch.
711 N Court St 094-
015-014 Commercial Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant and unique elements, including brick architecture.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including window change outs and addition of awnings.
• Structure is well maintained.
632 N Encina St 094-
013-005
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including numerous windows, wood siding, multiple pitched roofs, multiple entryways.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including change out of original windows, addition of fencing.
• Structure is well maintained.
309 N Garden
St
094-
282-003 Vernacular Background Focus
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including brick architecture.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including addition of awning that complement the structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
415 N Garden
St
094-
272-004
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a porch with brick columns, wood shingle siding, numerous windows with muntins, and large gable roofs.
• Exterior alterations currently underway, largely in keeping with historic nature of structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
427 S Garden
St
097-
052-003 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Built in 1924.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including multiple gable roofs, wood siding.
• Work conducted to restore structure to original appearance. • Structure is well maintained.
408 W Goshen
Ave
094-
352-006
Colonial
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Colonial Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including dormer vents, wood siding, asymmetrical front porch with rounded columns.
• Exterior repairs have improved appearance and restored features. • Structure is well maintained.
410-412 W Goshen
Ave
094-
352-007 Vernacular Background Focus
• Great example of Vernacular style architecture.
• Uncommon duplex for type of structure.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including wood construction, multiple front porches, dormer feature, multiple roof features.
• Exterior alterations have improved appearance and restored features. • Structure is well maintained.
411 W Goshen
Ave
094-
351-002 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including exposed rafter tails and dormer windows.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including loss of original windows.
810 N Highland
St
093-
154-016
Mission
Revival /
Regency
Background Focus
• Great example of Mission Revival/Regency style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including rounded front porch with rounded columns, tile roofing, unique roof line.
• Structure is well maintained.
505 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
143-001 Eastlake Background Focus
• Great example of Eastlake style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including ornate exteriors, bay window, unique facade.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including the addition of a garage that is compatible with the main structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
600 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
133-006 Bungalow Background Focus
• Added in 2013 to the Local Register with addition of the Homebuilders Addition subdivision to the Historic District.
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including an original trellis feature.
• Structure is well maintained.
815 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
151-003 Vernacular Background Focus
• Great example of Vernacular/Mission Revival style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, tile roofing, arched vents and windows, a central “bell tower feature, • Some exterior alterations have occurred.
• Structure is well maintained.
904 W Main St 093-
225-007
Craftsman
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including clinker brick porch columns, exposed rafter tails, unique gable feature, intersecting roof lines.
• Structure is well maintained.
1102 W Main St 093-
227-013 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including brick architecture, dormer feature, intersecting roof lines.
• Structure is well maintained.
310 W Murray
Ave
094-
353-009 Queen Anne Background Focus
• Great example of Queen Anne style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including windows with muntins, gable roofs with shingle siding, and an asymmetrical façade,
• Structure is well maintained.
614 W Myrtle
Ave
096-
153-009 Bungalow Exceptional Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including slanted roof features, rounded porch columns, siding, exterior brick treatments.
• Exterior alterations have occurred resulting in a loss of significance. In particular, the original siding was replaced with aluminum material not in keeping with the original structure.
• Structure is well maintained.
709 W Noble
Ave
096-
134-003
Airplane
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Airplane Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a porch with thick columns, gable vent feature, original prairie windows. • Structure is well maintained.
715 W Noble
Ave
096-
134-001 Vernacular Background Focus
• Great example of Vernacular style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a front porch with tapered columns, a chimney with inset detail, bay/prairie windows.
• Structure is well maintained.
735 W Oak Ave 093-
187-002
Airplane
Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Airplane Bungalow style architecture. • Structure contains architecturally significant and uncommon elements, including a prominent porch with unique gable feature, and original windows with muntins.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including covering of brick porch columns with stucco.
• Structure is well maintained.
406 W School
Ave
094-
341-006 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, a unique front porch with rounded and square columns.
• Structure lightly rehabilitated to improve historic appearance. • Structure is well maintained.
507 W School
Ave
093-
184-003 Vernacular Background Focus
• Great example of Vernacular style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements wood siding, entry way, and gable roof with shingle siding.
• Some loss of original details (small dormer window), but otherwise intact.
• Structure is well maintained.
701 N Willis St 093-
163-013 Bungalow Background Focus
• Great example of Bungalow style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a porch with brick columns, brick and siding exterior, and roofs with flattened pitches.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred.
• Structure is well maintained.
714 N Willis St 093-
164-008
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a high- pitched roof, asymmetrical design, and original wood windows with muntins.
• Structure is well maintained.
720 N Willis St 093-
164-009
Period
Revival Background Focus
• Great example of Period Revival style architecture.
• Structure contains architecturally significant elements, including a small portico.
• Some exterior alterations have occurred, including change of double hung windows to single hung.
• Structure is well maintained.
Number Dir. Street APN Style Classification Recommendation Justification 621 S Church
St
097-
071-006 Vernacular Focus Background
• Significant loss of original detail, in particular to windows and the front porch.
• Addition of faux historical elements to structure.
710 S Church
St
097-
076-012 Vernacular Focus Background
• Loss of original detail to front porch, including loss of exposed rafters. • Structure has fallen in disrepair due to lack of maintenance.
506 S Court St 097-
034-007 Eastlake Focus Background
• Loss of original detail, in particular to windows, removal of original landing.
Sites Downgraded to “Background”
507 S Court St 097-
033-003 Vernacular Focus Background
• Significant loss of original detail, including removal of front porch, loss of original door and front windows.
• Addition of features not architecturally compatible with original structure, including stair railings and a wood deck.
720 S Court St 097-
025-006
Airplane
Bungalow Focus Background
• Significant loss of original detail, including replacement of original shingle siding with vinyl horizontal siding, loss of original gable vents, and loss of 2nd floor exposed rafter tails.
829 N Floral St 094-
024-014
Craftsman
Bungalow Focus Background
• Loss of original detail, in particular replacement of original windows and damage to exterior shingle siding.
• Addition of plywood fencing along northern property boundary detrimental to historic aesthetic of site and neighborhood. • Structure has fallen in disrepair due to lack of maintenance.
601 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
153-005 Bungalow Background/Focus Background
• Structure is a fair example of Bungalow architecture but retains no distinguishing architectural elements warranting “Focus” classification. • Duplex construction.
605 S Willis St
605 W Kaweah
Ave
096-
153-004 Bungalow Focus Background
• Placed on the Local Register in 2013 when the Homebuilders Addition subdivision was added to the Historic District.
• Structure is a g ood example of the Bungalow architecture and contributes to the historic aesthetic of the surrounding neighborhood. • Structure contains no distinguishing architectural elements warranting a “Focus” classification.
624 S Locust St 097-
036-007 Vernacular Focus Background
• Significant loss of original detail to the front exterior due to fire damage and rehabilitation not in keeping with original structure. • Changes include addition of vinyl windows, a new porch banister railing, metal screen door, and loss of original porch brackets.
Number Dir. Street APN Style Classification Recommendation Justification 411 NE 1st Ave 094-085-
002
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• Per older survey documents, the original historically designated structure is no longer on the property.
• The existing structure is different from the one previously documented. It is unclear whether the original structure was demolished or relocated.
200 NW 1st Ave 094-022-
019
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was demolished.
431 S Bridge St 097-053-
011
Colonial
Revival
Background Remove from Local
Register.
• The original historically designated structure was demolished. • A new office building was constructed onsite in 1987.
Sites Removed from the Local Register
508 S Church St 097-065-
015
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was demolished. • A new residence was constructed onsite in 2008.
611 S Church St 097-071-
003
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was demolished. • A new triplex was constructed onsite in approximately 2004.
622 S Church St 097-072-
012
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The structure was damaged due to fire in 1996. Damaged portions of the structure where subsequently demolished.
• The structure was repaired and converted into a duplex in 1997. • Repairs significantly altered the appearance of the building, removing almost all architecturally significant features.
708 S Church St 097-076-
013
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was demolished.
715 S Church St 097-077-
004
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• Structure significantly altered from original appearance (date work conducted unknown).
• Original batten board siding removed, windows altered, and a non-original porch feature added.
807 S Court St 097-024-
014
Italianate Focus Remove from Local
Register
• Structure destroyed by fire in 2021.
209 N Encina St 094-337-
007
Bungalow Background Remove from Local
Register
• Original structure demolished in 2021.
520 N Encina St 094-354-
019
Eastlake Background Remove from Local
Register
• Determined by HPAC that structure does not contain significant features of historical or architectural value to warrant Local Register designation. • Noted that alterations had also occurred to the original windows and garage door.
• Original surveys note that structure built in 1969, making the building no more than 53 years of age.
816 W Kaweah
Ave
096-135-
009
Revival Background Remove from Local
Register
• The structure was completely altered from its original appearance in 2008 as a result of a remodel of the residence.
• The existing front façade, while historically compatible with the surrounding area, bears no resemblance to the original structure.
• Reconsideration for placement back on the Local Register will be made at a future date once the structure is of age to warrant Local Register designation.
209 N Locust St 094-336-
005
Eastlake Focus Remove from Local
Register
• Residence relocated to 1103 W. Center Avenue. Date unknown. • Local Register designations to do not follow structures when they are relocated, as they are site specific.
• Consideration will be given to placing the relocated structure back on the Local Register in the future.
520 W Mineral
King
093-204-
018
Mission
Revival
Focus Remove from Local
Register
• Structure relocated to 732 W. Oak Avenue in 2003.
• Local Register designations to do not follow structures when they are relocated, as they are site specific.
• Consideration will be given to placing the relocated structure back on the Local Register in the future.
800 W Mineral
King
093-201-
012
Cluster
Cottage
Focus Remove from Local
Register
• Structures were relocated to the southwest corner of N. Giddings Street and W. Center Avenue (105, 119 N. Giddings Street/1301 W. Center Street) in approximately 1990.
• Local Register designations to do not follow structures when they are relocated, as they are site specific.
• Consideration will be given to placing the relocated structure back on the Local Register in the future.
208 N West St 094-338-
012
Vernacular Background Remove from Local
Register
• The original structure was demolished in 2008.
705 N Willis St 093-163-
012
Bungalow Focus Remove from Local
Register
• The original historically designated structure was damaged by fire and subsequently demolished in 2002.
• A new residence was constructed onsite in 2007.
501, 503 & 509 W Willow
Ave
096-204-
020
Airplane
Bungalow,
Mission
Revival/Sp-
anish
Eclectic,
Bungalow
Background,
Background,
Background
Remove all from
Local Register
• 501 W. Willow Avenue – Residence relocated to 606 N. Bridge Street. Date unknown.
• 503 W. Willow Avenue – Residence relocated to 614 N. Bridge Street. Date unknown.
• 509 W. Willow Avenue – Residence relocated. Date and location unknown. • Local Register designations to do not follow structures when they are relocated, as they are site specific.
• Consideration will be given to placing the relocated structures back on the Local Register in the future.
May 27, 2022
City of Visalia
315 E. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
RE: Historic Preservation Advisory Committee No. 2022-12 (Local Register of Historic Structures Update)
On May 26, 2022, the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) reviewed your request to update the Local Register of Historic Structures. The HPAC recommended approval of the request to the Visalia Planning Commission b ased upon the following findings and conditions:
Findings:
1. That the proposal is consistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance and the Historic Preservation Element of the Visalia General Plan.
2. That the proposal will not be injurious to the character or overall uniformity of the Historic District and Local Register of Historic Structures.
The Historic Preservati on Advisory Committee ’s recommendation on Historic Preservation Advisory Committee No. 2022 -12 is advisory only and is automatically referred to the Visalia Planning Commission , which shall provide a recommendation to the Visalia City Council. The City Council has final authority over the project.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (559) 713 -4443 or e -mail [email protected]
Regards,
Cristobal Carrillo,
Associate Planner
City of Visalia Planning Division
315 E. Acequia Ave., Visalia, CA 93291 Tel: (559) 713-4359; Fax: (559) 713-4814