Tag: Fullerton Planning Commission

Proposed Hunt Library Local Landmark Designation on City Council Agenda Nov. 20

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On the Fullerton City Council agenda, Tuesday, November 20 is the proposed designation of the Hunt Branch Library as a Fullerton Local Landmark. As noted in the staff report:

“The Planning Commission reviewed the application at a noticed public hearing held on October 24, 2018. Following a presentation from staff, remarks by Fullerton Heritage as the project applicant and public comments, the six members of the Planning Commission present (Pendergraft absent) unanimously recommended approval for designation of the property as a Local Historical Landmark.”

Readers are encouraged the attend the meeting, to be held at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, to urge the council to follow the Planning Commission’s recommendation to designate the property as a Local Landmark.

The applications by Fullerton Heritage for both Local Landmark status and inclusion on the National Registry of Historic Places can be found on this site at this link: https://savethehunt.com/fullerton-heritages-local-landmark-and-national-register-applications/

Hunt Library Before Landmarks Commission Wednesday, October 24

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The Hunt Branch Library is on the agenda of the Planning Commission, who also act as Fullerton’s Landmarks Commission Wednesday evening, October 24 at City Hall. The meeting will take place in the City Council chambers, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, beginning at 7:00 p.m. It is the third item on the Commission’s agenda.

Local preservationist group Fullerton Heritage, have written an extraordinarily complete application found at this link on this website:

https://wordpress.com/post/savethehunt.com/229

For reference, the Fullerton Municipal Code is cited in the staff report for the item. It reads, in part:

“15.48.060.  Criteria for designation.

   A.   In considering a request for a “Historical Landmark” designation, the following criteria shall be used in determining eligibility:
      1.   Character, interest or value as part of the heritage of the city.
      2.   Location as a site of a historic event.
      3.   Identification with a person or persons or groups who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the city.
      4.   Exemplification of a particular architectural style or way of life important to the city.
      5.   Exemplification of the best remaining architectural types in an area.
      6.   Identification as the work of a person or persons whose work has influenced the heritage of the city, the state of California or the United States.
      7.   Embodiment of elements of outstanding attention to architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship.
      8.   Relationship to other landmarks, where the preservation of one has a bearing on the preservation of another.
      9.   A unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood.
      10.   Integrity as a natural environment that strongly contributes to the well being of the people of the city.
   B.   In considering a request for a “Landmark District” designation, support of the designation should be demonstrated by a substantial majority of the property owners within the boundary of the proposed district. 
(Ord. 2982, 2001).“
The Hunt Branch Library, designed by a world famous architect who had a profound impact on the development of California in the last century, commissioned by an industrialist/philanthropist whose business was a significant employer in our city for over half a century, is a strong candidate for Landmark status. Please be sure to attend the meeting to support protection for this irreplaceable and unique structure Wednesday  night.