City Council

15. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 731 EAST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AS A\nLANDMARK\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:\n(1) Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEAQ Guidelines\npertaining to Actions by Regulatory\nAgencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project\nfrom others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;\n(2) Find that the former drive-in market building at 731 East Washington Boulevard meets\nCriterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2.c\nbecause it is a rare, intact example of an\nearly automobile-related drive-in market that was converted into an auto servicing garage early in\nits history. It is additionally significant as a distinctive example of the Art Deco architectural style,\ndesigned by prolific local architect\nGlenn Elwood Smith, whose work is of significance to the City;\n(3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 731 East\nWashington Boulevard, Pasadena, California;\n(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 731 East\nWashington Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and\n(5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.\nRecommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On January 17, 2023, the Historic\nPreservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the former\ndrive-in market building at 731\nEast Washington Boulevard as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.