City Council

16. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE HARRY FITZGERALD BUILDING AT 489 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD AS A LANDMARK Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Find that the Harry Fitzgerald Building at 489 E. Colorado Boulevard meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2.c because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Georgian Revival and Neoclassical architectural styles and represents the work of local notable architectural firm Bennett & Haskell, whose work is of significance to the City; (3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 489 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California; (4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 489 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and (5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On January 17, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Harry Fitzgerald Building at 489 E. Colorado Boulevard as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.