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Historic Landmarks Commission accepts Phase 1 reports, finds multiple properties not eligible for landmarking
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Summary
Commission voted to accept Phase 1 historic-resources reports and the findings that 316 Northridge Rd, 1568 Franceschi Rd, 1527 Santa Rosa Ave and 101 Mesa Lane are not eligible for local, state or national listing; each action passed by roll-call vote.
The Historic Landmarks Commission accepted several Phase 1 historic-resources reports at its March 25 meeting and agreed with consultants’ conclusions that the properties reviewed are not eligible for designation at the local, state or national level.
Post Hazeltine Associates presented the Phase 1 report for 316 Northridge Road (a 1963 California ranch–style residence) and recommended it is not eligible for landmarking because it does not meet the city's significance criteria; Commissioner Dorton moved to accept the report and the commission voted unanimously to do so.
Long Historic Preservation Services presented a Phase 1 report for 1568 Franceschi Road (a 1965 contemporary-style residence) concluding the property lacks the level of integrity and distinguishing features needed for designation. Commissioners discussed architectural quality and consistency and voted to accept the consultant’s findings.
Post Hazeltine Associates presented a Phase 1 report for 1527 Santa Rosa Avenue (1947 American Colonial Revival–style elements) and concluded later alterations and additions have eroded the property's ability to convey its original architecture; the commission accepted the report and conclusion of ineligibility.
South Environmental presented research for 101 Mesa Lane (a cluster of vernacular cottages and camp-related buildings dating to the early 20th century) and described the property's layered history — including use as a girls' camp in the 1920s and later ownership by Mike Love of the Beach Boys — but recommended that extensive alterations and loss of architectural integrity make it ineligible. The consultant, Sarah Quarter, noted the site’s association with notable people but said evidence did not support designation because the physical integrity to convey that history is not present.
Each Phase 1 report was accepted by motion and roll-call vote; no Phase 2 historic-structure reports were ordered for the properties presented at this meeting. The commission also ratified a short consent item (2117 State Street) that received final approval consistent with prior project design.
