ASM affiliates architectural historian Shannon Davis presented the Fair Oaks North–South ITS project review to the Cultural Heritage Commission on Dec. 18, saying the work—funded through Caltrans—includes traffic signal upgrades, curb‑ramp and crosswalk improvements, some bulb‑outs, landscaping and a fiber‑optic line running to the Garfield Water Distribution Facility.

Davis told the commission the team prepared the suite of Caltrans reports, including an overarching historic‑property survey and supporting archaeological and historic resources appendices. The presentation said the area of potential effects is broad and includes multiple intersections; the team identified 10 individually eligible properties and contributing resources in five historic districts within that area, but concluded there is a very low likelihood of adverse effects either during construction or after completion.

Davis said the project’s primary aims are ADA accessibility (regrading ramps) and pedestrian safety; several commissioners asked whether existing bulb‑outs would change significantly and whether illustrative sheets are finalized. Davis said some plans are at about 90% completion, that detailed plans and renderings for every bulb‑out are not yet prepared, and that the team is working with Caltrans on the final plan set.

After questions the commission approved a motion to 'review and file' the Caltrans reports, with staff noting the council selected the bulb‑out designs on Oct. 1. No members of the public provided remote or in‑chamber comment on the item.

Davis was joined on the phone by Madeline Gonzalez, who assisted on the project. Staff and the consultant noted that because the work is adjacent to but not within historic resources, mitigation was not required based on the current assessments, though final plans will continue to be refined in coordination with Caltrans and the city.