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Commission clears facade review for warehouse at 1844 S. Cherry with material conditions
Summary
The commission approved moving a facade renovation permit forward for 1844 South Cherry (building permit B2503423) while requiring additional subcommittee review of canopy drawings, window sash salvage/selection, and corrugated panel profile before final exterior components are ordered.
The Fresno Historic Preservation Commission approved the facade-related portion of building permit B2503423 for the Rosenberg Brothers packing warehouse at 1844 South Cherry Avenue but required further design review of three material elements.
Staff recommended approval of the permit application for interior upgrades and specified exterior work limited to the warehouse building. Ashley Atkinson described the proposed scope: interior HVAC, circulation and storage unit upgrades, replacement of first-floor exterior storage units, removal of corrugated metal panels over original window openings with new stud-wall assembly and metal panels, replacement of doors and roll-up doors, limited new glazing at the front entrance, and a full repaint (white, gray, red accent).
Garrett Wellman, representing the applicant, and a contractor representative (Arco Murray) explained the construction approach, including phased abatement for asbestos in glazing mastic and coordinating shop/turnkey drawings for canopy replacement. The applicant said the corrugated metal panels currently covering many window openings likely date from the 1970s and that some original steel sash framing remains beneath in varying condition.
Commissioners raised three material concerns and asked for additional detail before final exterior pieces are ordered: (1) turnkey/shop drawings and an elevation showing the proposed canopy replacement (staff noted the canopy is concrete and will be removed and replaced); (2) whether original steel-sash windows could be salvaged, abated, and reused in the 13 new storefront/opening locations proposed on the elevations; and (3) confirmation that any new corrugated metal paneling will match the existing corrugated profile where used. The applicant agreed to provide the drawings and to explore salvaging sash windows where feasible.
The commission’s motion—crafted by Vice Chair Hatwig—approved proceeding with permit processing so interior work and other non-exterior items could move forward, while the architectural review subcommittee would review and approve final canopy drawings, sash window decisions, and corrugated panel profiles prior to final exterior ordering. The motion passed by voice vote.
Staff noted the exterior permit work will not alter the building envelope and concluded the proposed exterior changes are consistent with the department’s assessment that the work is not detrimentally altering the resource’s historic character, subject to the requested material-level review.
