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Claremont commission approves relocation and site plan for historic Scripps house

Claremont Architectural and Preservation Commission · April 29, 2026
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Summary

The Claremont Architectural and Preservation Commission unanimously approved a site plan to relocate a historic house (the “240 House”) from 240 East 11th Street to 130 East Foothill Boulevard for adaptive reuse as Scripps College student housing, granting staff authority to process a minor exception for setbacks and requiring standard plan-check adjustments.

The Claremont Architectural and Preservation Commission voted unanimously to approve Architectural Site Plan Review 26A04, allowing the relocation of a historic residence known as the “240 House” from 240 East 11th Street to a vacant lot at 130 East Foothill Boulevard and the construction of a detached three‑car garage.

Planner (staff) told the commission the project meets Institutional‑Educational zone development standards except for two setbacks adjacent to residential zones; the proposal includes a 20‑foot front setback and a 21‑foot side setback where the Claremont Municipal Code…

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