To: PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION
From: JOHN CIAMPA, SENIOR PLANNER
TITLE
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A PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING A REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION OF THE BUILDING AND PROPERTY AT 521 GARNET STREET AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4, TITLE 10 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
APPLICANT: DIANE L. CLITES LIVING TRUST, DIANE L. CLITES TRUSTEE
ADDRESS: 521 GARNET STREET
APPLICATION NO: LM-2026-0777
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open public hearing and administer oath;
2. Take testimony from staff, applicant, and interested parties;
3. Close public hearing and deliberate; and
4. Adopt a resolution by title only approving the request subject to the findings and
conditions contained therein:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 521 GARNET STREET PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 4, TITLE 10 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting that the Public Amenities Commission grant local landmark designation for the property at 521 Garnet Street. The Los Angele County Tax Assessor records indicate that the residence was likely constructed in 1908. The earliest recorded City building permit was not issued until 1928. The residence is identified on the Historic Resources Survey as a "C" rated structure. As such, this property serves as a meaningful contributor to the block and potential future expansion of the Garnet Street Historic District.
BACKGROUND
Description of Nominated Property
The nominated property consists of a 600 square foot one-story single-family residence with a non-original detached shed at the rear of the property. The property is located on the north side of Garnet Street between South Francisca Avenue and South Guadalupe Avenue. The rectangular-shaped parcel is approximately 2,400 square feet in size (30 feet in width and 80 feet in depth). The property is zoned R-3, Low-Den...
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