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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8596RESOLUTION NO. 8596 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF REDLANDS HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES WHEREAS, on January 28, 1986, the City of Redlands City Council first adopted an official Historic Design Manual to provide guidance for historic preservation projects; and WHEREAS, Section 2.62.190 of the Redlands Municipal Code requires that adopted historic design guidelines shall apply to all landmarks, historic properties, historic and/or scenic districts (Ord. 1954, 1986); and WHEREAS, the City of Redlands General Plan 2035 (Section 2.2, Cultural Resources) contains numerous Policies and Actions that address the protection, preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historic properties and historic districts in Redlands; and WHEREAS, as part of the City's continuing effort towards historic preservation and recognition of the City's historic heritage, the City of Redlands retained a qualified architectural firm with expertise in historic architecture (Architectural Resources Group) to develop a comprehensive update to the City's previous Historic Design Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the Historic Architectural Design Guidelines are customized to provide information relevant to the City of Redlands and are intended to serve as a helpful reference for local property owners, development, staff, and decision -makers in planning, approving, and implementing preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration projects for historic buildings and properties; and WHEREAS, the Historic Architectural Design Guidelines will serve as an educational resource intended to inform and guide property owners and applicants in the preservation, repair, and reuse of their properties to ensure that improvements made maintain the historic property's historic integrity and character; and WHEREAS, the Historic Architectural Design Guidelines will be utilized by City staff and the Historic & Scenic Preservation Commission in the review and analysis of Certificate of Appropriateness applications as a method to review a project's consistency with recommend practices and historic preservation guidance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Division maintains the City's list of designated historic resources, historic landmarks, and historic or scenic districts (with designation or formation subject to City Council approval), to which properties are added or amended from time to time; and WHEREAS, on September 3, 2020, the Historic & Scenic Preservation Commission held a public meeting and considered the staff report, oral report, the testimony and the written evidence provided by the City, the consultant, and by members of the public; and 1 1:\Resolutions\Res 8500-8599\8596 Approving and Adopting Historic Architectural Design Guidelines.docx-ms WHEREAS, on September 3, 2020, the City's Historic & Scenic Preservation Commission reviewed the proposed Historic Architectural Design Guidelines and unanimously recommended approval to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on February 1, 2024, the Historic & Scenic Preservation Commission held a public meeting and considered the staff report, oral report, the testimony and the written evidence provided by the City, the consultant, and by members of the public; and WHEREAS, on February 1, 2024, the City's Historic & Scenic Preservation Commission reviewed the revised draft Historic Architectural Design Guidelines and unanimously recommended approval to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on July 16, 2024, the City Council of the City of Redlands held a public meeting and considered the staff report, oral report, the testimony and the written evidence provided by City staff and by members of the public; and WHEREAS, the proposal is exempt from. environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as there is no possibility of significant environmental effects as a result of adopting the Historic Architectural Design Guidelines. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, as there is no possibility of environmental effects resulting from the adoption of the Historic Architectural Design Guidelines document. Section 2. The proposed Historic Architectural Design Guidelines will be consistent with and will implement numerous Policies and Actions contained in the 2035 General Plan concerning historic and cultural resources (including but not limited to: Principles 2-P.8, 2-P.12, 2-P.13, 2- P.14, and 2-P.15; and Actions 2-A.26, 2-A.27, 2-A.28, 2-A.30, 2-A.31, 2-A.32, and 2-A.39 through 2-A.51). Section 3. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Historic Architectural Design Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit "A." Section 4. The Development Services Director is hereby authorized and directed to amend or update Appendix D, entitled "City of Redlands List of Historic Resources," (including but not limited to the addition of newly designated historic properties, historic landmarks, historic or scenic districts, or National Register listings) without further action or approval by the City Council. Such future additions or amendments are hereby incorporated by reference and shall automatically become an official part of the adopted Historic Architectural Design Guidelines. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. C\Resotutions\Res 8500-8599\8596 Approving and Adopting Historic Arebitechurd Design Guidelines.docx-ins ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of September, 2024. ddie Tejeda, Mayor ATTEST: v. r�Donaldson, IAesoiutionslRes 8500-859M596 Approving and Adopting Historic Architectural Design Guidelines.docx-ms I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3' day of September, 2024. AYES: Councilmembers Barich, Davis, Guzman -Lowery, Saucedo; Mayor Tejeda NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED:None JqCauWe Donaldson, City Clerk 4 I:IRcsolutionsacs 8500-8599\8596 Approving and Adopting Historic Architectural Design Guidelines.docx-ms EXHIBIT A Historic Architectural Design Guidelines [ Attached ] [:\Resolutions\Res 8500-8599\8596 Approving and Adopting Historic Arohitectund Design Guidelines.docx-ms The final draft document is also available at the City's historic preservation webpage (click button for "Documents and Resources"): https://www.citvofredLands.org/post/historic-preservation.