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Review Code: 6Z Reviewer: Jeanette A. McKenna Date: August 3, 2019
Page 1 of 70 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007
P1. Other Identifier: APN 5782-006-005
*P2. Location Not for Publication X Unrestricted
*P2a. County: Los Angeles
P2b. USGS 7.5’ Quad: Mt. Wilson Date: 1988 T 1 N ; R 11 W ; NE ¼ of SE ¼ of Sec. 33 ; S.B.B.M.
P2c. Address: 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue City: Arcadia Zip: 91007
P2d. UTMs: NAD 83 Zone: 11 404656 mE 3776736 mN
P2e. Other Locational Data: (e.g.: parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) South side of Magna
Vista Avenue; south of Duarte Road; west of Santa Anita Avenue; east of El Monte Avenue. Magna
Vista Avenue does not extend to El monte Avenue, but ends near the El Monte Avenue alignment.
Property is located approximately mid-block. NAD 27 UTMs = 404736E/3776539N
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and
boundaries.) Single story, Minimal Traditional residence wit associated garage, driveway, and in -ground
pool. See Continuation Sheet for details.
P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes.) HP-2 (Single Family Residential
*P4. Resources Present: □ Building □ Structure □ Object X Site
□ District □ Element of District □ Others (Isolate, etc.)
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*P6. Date of Construction/Age
X Historic □ Prehistoric □ Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
Esther Tieu
64 W. Magna Vista Avenue
Arcadia, California 91007
*P8. Recorded by: McKenna et al.
Jeanette A. McKenna
6008 Friends Avenue
Whittier CA 90601-3724
*P9. Date Recorded: August 3, 2019
*P10. Survey Type: Archit. Assessment
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter “None.”) McKenna, Jeanette A. (2019) – An
Architectural Assessment of the Improvements at 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue, Arcadia, Los Angeles
County, California 91007. On file, McKenna et al., Whittier, California.
*Attachments □ NONE X Location Map □ Sketch Map X Continuation Sheets X BSO Record
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*Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007
B1. Historic Name: Albert and Minerva Gilkerson Residence
B2. Common Name: APN 5782-006-005
B3. Original Use: Single Family Residential B4. Present Use: Single Family Residential
*B5. Architectural Style: Minimal Traditional
*B6. Construction History: (Construction Date, Alterations, and dates of Alterations) Built for the Gilkersons in 1947 by
P.L. McNutt. Permit history shows original construction of residence and garage with garage located on
northeastern corner of residence. In 1956, the den was enlarged and a second bathroom added. By
1959, the Gilkersons relocated the garage, installed an in-ground pool, and erected a cover over the
rear patio. The patio was screened in 1963 and in 1973, the Gilkersons re-roofed the residence and gar-
age. No permits were issued after 1973.
*B7. Moved? □ No X Yes □ Unknown Date: 1959 Original Location: Garage moved from
NE of residence to SE corner of lot
*B8. Related Features: Covered and enclosed rear porch; in-ground swimming pool; landscaping; elongated
driveway on east side of property.
B9a. Architect: Unknown B9b. Builder: P.L. McNutt
*B10. Significance: Theme: Residential Area: City of Arcadia
Period of Significance: Post-WWII Property Type: SFR Applicable Criteria: NONE
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope.
Also address integrity.) Following WWII, the population growth in Southern California exceeded estimates
and the need for reasonably priced single family residential properties became a priority. Arcadia pro-
vided the necessary properties and local working environments conducive to accommodating the fam-
ilies moving into the area. Good sized lots were developed in accordance to the owner’s financial abil-
ities and personal preferences. In many cases, simple residences were constructed and, when circum-
stances permitted, the properties were further improved. In the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s,
populations tended to remain on their properties, providing stability to the families, rather than mov-
ing around and needing to reestablish themselves. Arcadia became one of these more stable commu-
nities in Southern California.
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List Attributes and Codes) NONE
*B12. References: McKenna, Jeanette A. (2019)
B13. Remarks: Property slated for redevelopment (Sketch map with North Arrow Required)
*B14. Evaluator: Jeanette A. McKenna, Principal
*Date of Evaluation: August 3, 2019
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The property at 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue, Arcadia, California, is a single family residential prop-
erty cross-referenced by the Los Angeles County Assessor as APN 5782 -006-005. The Assessor
also identifies the property as originally being Lot 3 of Tract No. 13856 (ca. 1946). Tract No.
13856 was initially within the historic Rancho Santa Anita and Township 1 North, Range 11 West,
Section 33. With the subdivision of the Rancho by Elias Baldwin and his heirs, this property
became part of the Santa Anita Colony of 1891 and, more specifically, Lot 5 of the Colony (12
acres).
Lot 5, along with Lot 3, became Tract No. 174 within the City of Arcadia (1908). Despite being an
early subdivision, this property (west of Santa Anita Avenue and within city Block 324) was not
included in the historic Sanborn Fire insurance Maps and was not developed early. When subdi-
vided as part of Tract No. 174, the alignment of Magna Vista Avenue was identified as Verano
Avenue, but this street was not fully realized. Tract Map 9484 was filed in 1928, identifying the
area originally referenced as Lot 5 of the Santa Anita Colony (northern half) as Lot 1, consisting
of 9.43 acres. It was not until 1946, when Tract No. 13856 was filed, that the curren t property
was defined. At this time, the property, identified as Lot 30, measured 62.50 feet (east/west) by
170 feet (north/south) and was located on the south side of Magna Vista Avenue and approxi-
mately mid-block – with eight lots to the west and seven n(+) to the east.
Improvements on the 10,625 square foot property date to 1947, with additional improvements
dating to 1950. The residence is described by the Assessor as a two bedroom, two bath residence
of 1,433 square feet.
A review of surrounding properties indicated the roadway way improved between 1957 and 1954,
with some more recent redevelopments. The properties yielded various dates of construction.
Listed below, the dates showed of 11 of the 37 properties listed (30%) are redeveloped with mod-
ern, large, single family residential improvements. One property was improved in 1965. The
remaining 25 properties, including 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue, were improved between 1947 and
1951, indicating the original neighborhood was representative of a pos t-WWII that was built-out
by ca. 1951. The area was subjected to some changes (additions to existing dwellings), but
remained fairly stable until 1996, when redevelopments began. Six of the modern redevelop-
ments post-date 2000 and are represented by large, multi-story improvements, including the prop-
erty due east of the current subject property. With the modern developments scattered along the
extent of Magna Vista Avenue, the potential for a historic district is lessened, considerably.
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North Side South Side
7 Magna Vista Avenue 1951-1958 1127 Santa Anita Avenue 1965
15 Magna Vista Avenue 1949-1951 16 Magna Vista Avenue 1951-1954
17 Magna Vista Avenue 2004 20 Magna Vista Avenue 1951-1955
21 Magna Vista Avenue 2008 22 Magna Vista Avenue 1998
27 Magna Vista Avenue 1998 28 Magna Vista Avenue 1947-1954
31 Magna Vista Avenue 1947 32 Magna Vista Avenue Underconst.
37 Magna Vista Avenue 1947-1957 38 Magna Vista Avenue 2000
41 Magna Vista Avenue 1948-1950 44 Magna Vista Avenue 1948-1954
45 Magna Vista Avenue 1948-1954 50 Magna Vista Avenue 1948-1949
51 Magna Vista Avenue 1948-1952 54 Magna Vista Avenue 1947
55 Magna Vista Avenue 1948-1957 60 Magna Vista Avenue 2008-2009
61 Magna Vista Avenue 1948-1951 64 Magna Vista Avenue 1947-1950
65 Magna Vista Avenue 1947-1950 68 Magna Vista Avenue 1948
69 Magna Vista Avenue 1949-1973 74 Magna Vista Avenue 1949-1951
75 Magna Vista Avenue 1948-1952 78 Magna Vista Avenue 1947
79 Magna Vista Avenue 1949-1963 84 Magna Vista Avenue 1947
85 Magna Vista Avenue 1996 100 Magna Vista Avenue 1998
101 Magna Vista Avenue 1948-1954 106 Magna Vista Avenue 2000
107 Magna Vista Avenue 1949-1956
When mapped, Tract No. 13856 was owned by Kathryn M. Willott, Bernice E. Remington, Mildred
L. Marchand, Earl L. Miller, and Clara S. Miller. Immediately after filing their subdivision map, lots
were sold for development. Individual property owners arranged for the development of their lots,
opting for architectural designs and massing consistent with their individual means. In the case
of Lot 30 (not Parcel -005), the property was sold to Albert and Mary Minerva Gilkerson. The
Gilkersons hired P.L. McNutt to build their residence, completed in 1947, and, based on aerial
photographs, consisted of a residence essentially designed in a rectangular shape with the garage
attached to the northeast corner of the residence. The residence was originally designed as a
two bedroom and one bath residence, with the second bedroom being used as a den.
In 1956, the Gilkersons enlarged the “den” and added a second bath, resulting in the current
description of a two bedroom, two bath residence. In 1959, the Gilkersons relocated the garage
from the northeastern corner of the residence to a location deeper in the lot (on the eastern side
of the lot), had an in-ground pool constructed, and covered the rear (detached) patio located north
of the pool. With these improvements, the majority of the property was built-out and there was
little open space (unimproved) to the rear of the property.
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Shortly thereafter, in 1963, the rear patio was enclosed (screened) by the Gilkersons and in 1973,
the residence and garage were re-roofed. No permits have been issued since 1973.
Albert William Gilkerson (1913-1988) and Mary Minerva (nee Warner) Gilkerson (1917-1988),
relocated to Hemet, Riverside County, California, sometime after 1973 and both died in 1988. No
records were found to indicate the Gilkersons had children. It is highly likely that the 1973 re-
roofing of the residence at 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue was in preparation of the sale of the prop-
erty. In 1973, Albert would have been 60 and Mary Minerva would have been 56. At the time of
their deaths, Albert was 75 and Mary Minerva was 71. The lived on Magna Vista Avenue between
1948 and ca. 1973 (+), a minimum of 25 years.
At the time of this investigation, McKenna et al. confirmed the residential improvements at 64 W.
Magna Vista Avenue were consistent with the post-WWII single family residential improvements.
Although married in 1941, Albert W. Gilkerson spent time in the military during WWII and the
couple were living in the Hollywood area after the war and before completing the residence in
Arcadia. Each was working at white collar jobs and had a comfortable income.
The residence at 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue is roughly “L” shaped, with an ell on the northeastern
corner of the residence and a small covered porch along the north elevation. The main entrance
is located on the porch, facing west, and associated with the west elevation of the ell. The resi-
dence is a wood framed structure on a raised foundation and exhibits a hipped roof design. The
walls are clad in stucco. The shingles on the roof are modern replacements. The north elevation
(facing Magna Vista Avenue) also exhibits a short (two step) stoop that leads to the main entrance
and the associated porch is an elongated concrete expanse under the roof line extension. The
roof is supported by simple squared posts and a load bearing cross beam.
Examination of the windows confirmed they are wood framed with standard sills. However, the
re-surfacing of the structure has resulted in a loss of relief surrounding the windows and the win-
dows, themselves, have been replaced by modern vinyl window. The original windows were likely
double hung sash windows and/or fixed panes. The set of windows on the north elevation of the
ell exhibit decorative shutters. Otherwise, the wall is flat and nondescript.
The front door appears to be original to the residence, exhibiting a solid panel below and diamond
shaped panes above. A modern screen door is also present. The roof above the porch is a solid
expanse of shiplap wood planks, well maintained and painted. Rain gutters run along the fascia
boards.
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The east elevation of the residence is an elongated and flat expanse that exhibits a secondary
entrance near the northern portion of the elevation, along with a set of replacement windows. The
stoop at this entrance is a two -step concrete step. The corner of the residence exhibits shallow
eaves with short, exposed rafters and fascia boards. A short, red brick planter extends from t he
north elevation to the east elevation, along the driveway. The planter is interrupted by the en-
trance, but continues to the south, almost to the red brick chimney. More modern replacement
windows are located between the door and chimney and the flat, stucco siding is consistent with
the north elevation, impacting the relief around the windows and door.
The red brick chimney is located near the southern extent of the east elevation and is wide at the
base, tapering to a tall stack that rises well above the roof line. The location the chimney suggests
the living room was located to the rear of the residence.
Wrapping to the south elevation, the wall is essentially flat, with a very minor extension to the
south in the center of the structure. The modern A/C unit is mounted above this extension. Oth-
erwise, the south elevation is dominated by a large set of sliding glass doors and an associated
three-step stoop, leading to a concrete expanse adjacent to the driveway. Floor vents are evi-
dence, attesting to the rise in the foundation. The two windows on this elevation are modern. A
small window is located west of the sliding glass doors and is indicative of a bathroom window.
On the southwestern corner of the south elevation is a set of modern replaceme nt windows and
a matching set located on the southwestern corner of the west elevation. The entire south eleva-
tion is stucco sided and the crawl space is located on this side of the structure.
The remainder of the west elevation is dominated by an expa nse of flat stucco and a series of
replacement windows (four more sets) Two sets of windows flank the exterior, aluminum water
heater closet, indicating the location of one of the two bathrooms. The two other windows are
nearer the northern extent of the elevation. McKenna et al. suggests the western side of the
residence is associated with the bedrooms. A red brick planter is also located along the western
side of the residence, providing some relief from the flat stucco wall.
Given the history of the residence, McKenna et al. has concluded the original residence was al-
most “T” shaped, with the southeastern portion of the residence originally being recessed (albeit
slightly). In 1956, the Gilkersons enlarged the “den” (southeastern corner) and added t he red
brick chimney and original rear sliding glass door system. With this addition (the bath being an
interior alteration), the residence became almost square. When the garage was moved from the
northeastern corner of the residence, the roof line was a ltered to accommodate the change.
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Many of these early alterations were completed with permits, although the permits did not include
diagrams. Between 1959 and 1973, no significant alterations were completed with permits and
there is no evidence of any other pre-1973 alterations.
Subsequent to the Gilkerson ownership/occupation, the residence was subjected to alterations
not supported by permits. The current roof appears to be a replacement of the 1973 roof. In
addition, all of the original windows were replaced without permits and there is evidence the stucco
cladding was resurfaced without permits. Otherwise, the residence reflects the massing and foot-
print indicative of the Gilkerson improvements.
The garage is larger than a standard two-car garage. When originally built, it was a standard 20
foot by 20 foot garage, but is now a rectangular structure of approximately 20 feet by 30 feet
(oriented north/south). The original design would have exhibited a hipped roof line, but with the
[unpermitted] enlargement, the roof line is now the hipped -gable design. The structure rests on
a concrete pad, exhibits redwood framing, stucco siding, and the hipped -gable roof design cov-
ered with modern shingles. The stucco siding is consistent with that of the residence and appears
to be representative of resurfacing. Both the east and south walls are flat and exhibit no windows
or doors. The west elevation exhibits a secondary entrance and a set of modern vinyl windows.
Each is located in the southern third of the structure, indicating neither was not part of the original
structure.
The bay door is located on the north elevation and consists of aluminum and wood with a spring
action. The original door would have been solid wood . The aluminum is a modern material re-
placement set into the original wood framing. To the south of the garage is a small, plywood tool
shed/work shed that has been added to the property and is considered a “temporary” structure.
A clothes line is mounted near this structure.
The in-ground pool was constructed in 1959 and is contoured to accommodate the yard area. It
is a concrete pool with a concrete deck. At the time of this investigation, the pool was filled but
not filtered (green water), but otherwise intact and useable. North of the pool is the rear, covered
patio. This patio was originally designed to complement the pool and included a cinder block wall
separating the patio from the pool. With the completion of the pool, the patio was covered with a
shed roof (24 feet by 25 feet) and a BBQ and chimney were constructed in the southwestern
corner of the patio. Subsequently, in 1963, this patio was screened. The screening included the
construction of three short, red brick walls (north, east and west sides), while maintaining the
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cinder block on the south side. A door was placed on the east side of the enclosed patio and
vegetation was planted on the south side, along the cinderblock wall.
Overall, the garage, enclosed patio area, and/or pool are not considered significant elements of
this residential complex. They exhibit no unique materials, designs, or associations with noted
architects, contractors, or artisans. Both the garage and patio exhibit signific ant alterations.
EVALUATION
On April 9, 2019, the City of Arcadia adopted Ordinance No. 2359: An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Arcadia, California, Amending Various Sections of Article IX, Chapter 1 of
the Arcadia Municipal Code (“The Development Code”), with an Exemption under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to Implement a Historic Preservation Ordinance.” This Ordi-
nance was the result of numerous meetings, studies, and public comment.
City Of Arcadia Zoning Code, Section 9103.17 addresses Historic Preservation. Summarizing
the document, for consideration as a Historic Landmark (resource) in the City of Arcadia, property
improvements must be 45 years of age or older. In addition, the improvements must ma intain
their integrity, as defined by the seven criteria listed in the State and Federal guidelines (Location,
Design, Setting, Materials, Workmanship, Feeling, and Association). A resources (building, struc-
ture, object, or site) will be eligible for recognition if it meets one or more of the following Criteria:
1. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of Arcadia’s or California’s history;
2. It is associated with the lives of persons important to local or California history;
3. It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of
construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values;
4. It has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or
history of the city or state.
In addition to the basic Ordinance, the improvements must also maintain their integrity, as defined
by the seven criteria listed in the State and Federal guidelines (Location, Design, Setting, Materi-
als, Workmanship, Feeling, and Association). Once “Integrity” is addressed, a resource (building,
structure, object, or site) can be considered for eligible for recognition if it meets one or more of
the following Criteria:
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Integrity
Location: The improvements at 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue remain, for the most
part, in their original locations. The garage was relocated within the
property. The residence was slightly enlarged, as was the garage,
changing the massing and footprint of the structures. The initial im-
provements date to 1947, rendering them 72 years of age and old
enough for consideration as historically significant. The property reflects
the some of the original building location(s), but the relocation of the
garage has impacted the integrity of the property and McKenna et al.
has concluded the the intent of this element of integrity HAS NOT
been met.
Design: The original design of the residence, garage, and property have been
altered. These alterations were completed, for the most part, without
permits. They include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Re-surfacing of the entire residence and garage (stucco);
Re-roofing of the residence and garage (1973 and since);
Replacement of all windows with modern vinyl materials;
Replacement of the original sliding glass door (rear);
Construction of planters and the pouring of a new driveway;
Enlargement of the residence and construction of a new chimney;
Enlargement of the garage and addition of a rear door and window;
Replacement of the garage bay door;
Enclosing the rear patio and construction a large BBQ.
Re-landscaping of the rear yard (including pouring concrete)
The footprint of the residence and garage have changed, and the per-
mitted and unpermitted alterations have resulted in a loss of architectural
integrity with respect to the original design. The intent of this integrity
element HAS NOT been net.
Setting: Magna Vista Avenue was originally identified as Verano Ave nue, but
never realized. Development were initiated after WWII and the area was
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built-out by the early 1950s. The original area was quite indicative of a
later 1940s-early 1950s neighborhood, but after 1996, redevelopments
impacted the area, resulting in a loss of over 30% of the original im-
provements. The original setting has been significantly impacted by the
influx of large, two story, modern, single family residential improvements
that dwarf the original residences. The “neighborhood” has been ad-
versely impacted by these redevelopments, resulting in a loss of the
original “setting” indicative of the post-WWII developments. As such,
the intent of this integrity element HAS NOT been met.
Materials: As noted above, there have been significant changes to the materials
associated with this property, including the replacement of the roofing
materials, replacement of windows, some doors; resurfacing, etc. Over-
all, the extent of exterior alterations/maintenance has compromised the
integrity of the original use of materials and/or surfaces. As such,
McKenna et al. has concluded the intent of this element HAS NOT
been met.
Workmanship: No evidence was found to suggest the workmanship applied to this prop-
erty was other than standard. There is no known architect; no noted
craftsman or contractor; no unique or exotic materials used; and no out-
standing design elements. The intent of this integrity element HAS
NOT been met.
Feeling: “Feeling” is subjective. Nonetheless, when entering a neighborhood, the
feeling that you are in an area representative of the period of significance
(e.g. Post-WWII population growth and population boom of the 1940s to
1950s) should stand out. In this case, that “feeling” has been signifi-
cantly compromised by the extent of redevelopments (one of every three
lots). McKenna et al. has concluded the area fails to maintain a “feeling”
of the 1940s to 1950s improvements and, therefore, the intent of this
element of integrity HAS NOT been met.
Association: McKenna et al. research could not associate the improvements at 64 W.
Magna Vista Avenue with any significant historical event. It has been
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associated primarily by a single, working class family (Gilkersons) for
over 25 years (1948-1973+). This family does not meet the intent of the
“association” element. Therefore, the intent of this element of integ-
rity HAS NOT been met.
Overall, the review of “Integrity” found the property at 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue has failed to
meet any of the seven elements of “Integrity.” Failing to meet a minimum requirements of integrity,
McKenna et al. has concluded the property fails to meet any standard for retaining “Integrity” and,
therefore, does not qualify for consideration as a national, state, or local historically significant
resource.
Final Assessment
Despite the lack of integrity for the property, McKenna et al. completed the assessment of the
property with respect to the standard CEQA criteria, as well as the criteria of the City of Arcadia.
The follow conclusions were found:
1. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of Arcadia’s or California’s history;
No evidence was found that associated this property with any significant events
in Arcadia or California history. Therefore, the property is not eligible for recog-
nition under this criterion.
2. It is associated with the lives of persons important to local or California history;
No evidence was found to suggest to connect this property to any significant per-
sons in Arcadia or California history. Therefore, the property is not eligible for
recognition under this criterion.
3. It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or m ethod of
construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values;
The improvements at 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue have been impacted through
additions, alteration, and general maintenance. In the case of the residence, the
surface has been redone, the roof has been replaced, doors and windows have
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been replaced, and a chimney was added. A small addition also altered the foot-
print of the residence and the relocation of the garage altered the original plan of
the improvements. A pool was added and an enclosed patio was developed over
time. Early improvements were done with permits, but those post-dating 1973
were done without permits. None of the improvements have not been associated
with any known architect, craftsman, or contractor. Further, no exotic or unique
materials were used and there are no outstanding design elements. Taking all
changes and conditions into consideration, McKenna et al. has concluded the
property is not eligible for recognition under this criterion.
4. It has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory
or history of the city or state.
No evidence has been found to suggest this property has a potential to yield sig-
nificant scientific information to Arcadia, the state, or the federal governments.
The property is highly disturbed and, despite this disturbance, no evidence of bur-
ied resources was identified. The property is considered clear of such resources
and, therefore, the property is not eligible for recognition under this criterion.
Summary
McKenna et al. has concluded the improvements at 64 W. Magna Vista Avenue lack “Integrity”
(as defined in the policies and guidelines) and fail to meet any of the four major criteria for con-
sideration as a historical resource eligible for listing on any of the local, state, or federal registers.
McKenna et al. and assigned this property a status code of “6Z” and considers the prop-
erty clear of any significant cultural resources . The property is not currently listed on the
City’s listing of individually recognized properties and McKenna et al. has concluded this
property would not qualify for listing. Any proposed alterations or redevelopment of this
property will not result in an adverse environmental impact, as defined in the federal, state,
and local policies and guidelines.
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