City Council

14.\nAPPROVE THE DESIGNATION OF THE HERNLY HOUSE AT 1475 SCENIC DRIVE AS A LANDMARK (Planning Dept.)\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:\n(1)\nFind that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to\nSection 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA\nGuidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from\nothers in the exempt class, and therefore,\nthere are no unusual circumstances;\n(2)\nFind that the Hernly House at 1475 Scenic Drive meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section\n17.62.040.D.2.c because it embodies\nthe distinctive characteristics of a locally significant property type, architectural style and period and represents the work of an architect whose work\nis of significance to the City.\nIt is a locally significant example of a Mid-Century Modern style single-family development designed by locally significant architect Lawrence Test;\n(3)\nAdopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1475 Scenic Drive, Pasadena, California;\n(4)\nAuthorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1475 Scenic Drive, Pasadena, California; and\n(5)\nDirect the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.\nRecommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On September 2, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that\nthe City Council approve the\ndesignation of the Hernly House at 1475 Scenic Drive as a landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.