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McKenna et al.
History/Archaeology/Architectural History/Ethnography/Paleontology
Jeanette A. McKenna, MA, HonDL
Reg. Professional Archaeologist
January 18, 2020 Owner and Principal Investigator
City of Arcadia
Attn: Lisa Flores/Luis Torrico
240 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, California 91066
RE: 316 W. Sharon Road, Arcadia.
Ms. Flores/Mr. Torrico:
McKenna et al. recently completed an architectural assessment of the property at 316
W. Sharon Road. The potential historic resource is NOT listed on the City’s “Individually
Eligible Resources.” McKenna et al. evaluated the improvements against the National
Register of Historic Places (National Register), California Register of Historical Re-
sources (California Register) eligibility criteria, and recently enacted City of Arcadia poli-
cies and guidelines.
My evaluation resulted in a determination that this property is not eligible for listing as
an “individually eligible resource” and, therefore, assigned the designated code of 6Z
(see attached forms). The property is not significant and not eligible for listing on any
listing of historically significant resources.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office in Whittier, CA.
Sincerely,
Jeanette A. McKenna
Jeanette A. McKenna, Principal
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Page 1 of 72 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 316 W. Sharon Road, Arcadia, CA 91007
P1. Other Identifier: APN 5785-007-015
*P2. Location Not for Publication X Unrestricted
*P2a. County: Los Angeles
P2b. USGS 7.5’ Quad: El Monte Date: 1994 T 1S ; R 11W; NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Sec. 4 ; S.B.B.M.
P2c. Address: 316 W. Sharon Road City: Arcadia Zip: 91007
P2d. UTMs: NAD 83 Zone: 11 403883 mE 3775865 mN
P2e. Other Locational Data: (e.g.: parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate)
South side of W. Sharon Road; nine lots east of Holly Avenue; W. Sharon Road is north of Longden
Avenue; south of Camino Real; west of El Monte Avenue and East of Holly Avenue.
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size,
setting, and boundaries.)
See Continuation Sheet.
P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes.) HP-2 (Single Family Residence)
*P4. Resources Present: □ Building □ Structure □ Object X Site
□ District □ Element of District □ Others (Isolate, etc.)
P5a. Photo or Drawing (Photo Required for Buildings, Structures, and Objects.)
P5b: Description of Photo:
South Elevation (S); 1/18/2020
*P6. Date of Construction/Age
X Historic □ Prehistoric □ Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
Lee Shum Severson (Thomas Li)
P.O Box 660866
Arcadia, California 91066
*P8. Recorded by: McKenna et al.
Jeanette McKenna
6008 Friends Avenue
Whittier, California 90601
*P9. Date Recorded: Jan. 18, 2020
*P10. Survey Type: Archit. Assess.
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter “None.”) McKenna, Jeanette A. (2020) – An
Architectural Assessment of the Residential Property at 316 W. Sharon Road, Arcadia, Los Angeles,
County, California 91007. On file, McKenna et al., Whittier, California.
*Attachments □ NONE X Location Map X Sketch Map X Continuation Sheet X BSO Record
□ Archaeological Record □ District Record □ Linear Feature Record □ Milling Station Record
□ Rock Art Record □ Artifact Record □ Photographic Record X Other (List): Photos
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*Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 316 W. Sharon Road, Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California
B1. Historic Name: O.M. Knutson Builders Residential Construction
B2. Common Name: APN 5785-007-015
B3. Original Use: Residential B4. Present Use: Residential
*B5. Architectural Style: Eclectic Minimal Traditional (with Colonial Revival Influences)
*B6. Construction History: (Construction Date, Alterations, and dates of Alterations)
Assessor cites construction date of 1964, but permits note a construction date of 1960 , with the
construction of a nine room residence and attached garage; the residence and garage have been re -
roofed at least twice; a pool was added in 1971; a family room in 1987; and an exterior remodeling in
1996 and 1999. See Continuation Sheets for additional details.
*B7. Moved? X No □ Yes □ Unknown Date: Original Location:
*B8. Related Features: Attached garage; in-ground pool; landscaping; driveway; block walls.
B9a. Architect: Unknown B9b. Builder: Lewis K. Hof
*B10. Significance: Theme: Residential Area: City of Arcadia, Los Angeles County
Period of Significance: Post-WWII Property Type: Residential Applicable Criteria: NONE
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic
scope. Also address integrity.)
This property is indicative of relatively early improvements outside the core area of the City of Arcadia
– subdivided in 1936 and subjected to lot line adjustments and the establishment of Sharon Road in
1963. Surrounding residences reflect all post-WWII improvements, the earliest being 1961. The
majority of the properties on Sharon Road were improved in ca. 1963-1964, resulting in a
neighborhood 54-56 years of age. The development periods are currently representative of the
population growth and need for affordable housing in the LA suburbs, especially areas in the San
Gabriel Valley. In this case, larger lots originally designated in 1936 were subdivided for more
affordable residential construction. Arcadia developed as a middle-class community for working class
families and later provided housing for more affluent homeowners.
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List Attributes and Codes) None
*B12. References: McKenna (2020)
B13. Remarks: Proposed for demolition. (Sketch map with North Arrow Required)
*B14. Evaluator: Jeanette A. McKenna
*Date of Evaluation: January 18, 2020
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*Map Name: USGS El Monte Quadrangle *Scale 1:24,000 *Date of Map 1994
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Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Jan. 18, 2020 X Continuation Update
The property located at 316 W. Sharon Road, Arcadia, Los Angeles County, is cross-referenced
as Assessor Parcel No. 5785-007-015 and is located on the south side of W. Sharon Road, west
of El Monte Avenue and east of Holly Avenue. The improvements associated with this property
are described as dating to 1964 and consisting of a nine room residence with an attached gar-
age. More specifically, the residence has, according to the County Assessor, five bedrooms,
three baths, and 3,030 square feet of living space. There is a detached an in-ground swimming
pool (ca. 1971) and permits identifying significant exterior renovations and landscaping in 1996
and 1999.
This property is well to the west of Santa Anita Avenue, was outside the historic core area of the
City of Arcadia. When originally developed (ca. 1938), it was not included in historic Sanborn
Fire Insurance maps. Nonetheless, a review of historic aerial photographs confirmed the con-
figuration of the residence and attached garage.
As mapped, this property is within the historic Rancho Santa Anita and just north of the Rancho
San Francisquito. Later, having been purchased by Elias J. Baldwin, the property was within
Lot 1 (248+ acres) of historic Tract Map 951, mapped in 1910. This large area was not subdi-
vided until the 1930s, with the establishment of Tract Map No. 10928 (ca. 1936) by the Farmers
& Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles and Tract Map No. 10985 (ca. 1936) by the Title
Insurance and Trust Company.
Despite this mapping, the area remained unimproved and was remapped as Tract Map No.
24140 (ca. 1963) by the Ron Art Corporation and the O.M. Knutsen Building Company, Inc.,
resulting in the establishment of Sharon Road and the defining of the property now identified as
316 W. Sharon Road.
When originally defined, this property was numbered as Parcel No. 13. It has since been rede-
fined as Parcel No. 15. This property approximately 100 feet wide and 150 feet deep (15,000
square feet); essentially twice the size of a modern single -family residential property and the
property boundaries have not changed since ca. 1963 .
A review of properties surrounding 316 W. Sharon Road showed the majority of the lots were
improved in ca. 1963 and 1964 – (17 of 28), but also showed some later improvements. Seven
properties listed improvements between 1965 and 1989. Three properties listed modern dates
of 2013-2019. The last property, fronting Holly Avenue, yielded a date of 1961, rendering it the
earliest improvement for this particular area.
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North Side of W. Sharon Road South Side of W. Sharon Road
Address Dates Addresses Dates
379 W. Sharon Road 1972-1976 1740 Holly Avenue 1961
369 W. Sharon Road 1964 370 W. Sharon Road 1963
365 W. Sharon Road 1965-1989 360 W. Sharon Road 1963-1968
355 W. Sharon Road 1964 354 W. Sharon Road 1963
345 W. Sharon Road 1964 348 W. Sharon Road 1967
339 W. Sharon Road 2016 340 W. Sharon Road 1965-1969
335 W. Sharon Road 1968-1969 330 W. Sharon Road 1963
325 W. Sharon Road 2013 324 W. Sharon Road 1963-1968
315 W. Sharon Road 1963 316 W. Sharon Road 1964
311 W. Sharon Road 1963 310 W. Sharon Road 1963-2019
301 W. Sharon Road 1963 300 W. Sharon Road 1964
275 W. Sharon Road 1963 274 W. Sharon Road 1965-1967
269 W. Sharon Road 1964 272 W. Sharon Road 1963
261 W. Sharon Road 1963 260 W. Sharon Road 1968
The improvements at 316 W. Sharon Road are in a small cluster of structural improvements
dating to ca. 1963-1964 and credited to the Ron Art Corporation (John Corby, Architect/Engi-
neer). When originally designed, this residence was describes as a 2,400 square foot residence
of wood frame and stucco cladding (9 rooms). It had two stories (in part), when built in 1964.
As noted, the County Assessor lists the improvements on this property as dating to 19 64. Per-
mits showed the construction followed the filing of Tract Map No. 24140 and the owners of the
tract are responsible for the original construction, completed in 1964. The earliest identified
occupant/owner of this residential property (following initial development) was Robert Hearn
who, in 1971, added an in-ground pool to the property. In 1973, Hearn re-roofed the residence
and garage with cedar shingles.
By 1994, the property was owned by Yee S. Severson, who also re-roofed the residence and
garage (with composition shingles). Between 1996 and 1999, H elen Koo is listed as the owner
and she was responsible for replacing at least 14 of the original windows, landscaping the prop-
erty, adding the columns/pillars to the north elevation, and upgrading the electrical and plumbing
– including new fixtures. By 2010, the Yee Shum Severson Trust is listed as the owner (again)
and he is credited with upgrading the electrical system and adding the solar energy system.
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The original construction permit for this residential improvement identified the residence as a
2,400 square foot residence. The County Assessor now lists the residence as a 3,030 square
foot residence. The additional 630 square feet of residential space appears to be associated
with the two-story ell on the eastern side of the structure. McKenna et al. suggests (there are
no permits) the additional square footage is the result of a north -elevation extension of the ell,
adding approximately 300 square feet to each floor (10 x 30). This addition would have included
the extension of the roof over the north elevation and supported by the large Greek columns
added to the north elevation in 1996 (Helen Koo).
With the 1996 addition, roofline extension, landscaping and window replacement, the property
improvements were completed, with the exception of interior alterations and improvements (e.g.
electrical, plumbing, heating, and fixture replacement). Since ca. 1996, there have been no
major alterations to the property.
The existing improvements consists of the residential structure with an attached garage, drive-
way, swimming pool, and landscaping. The residence is a combination of a one story section
flanked to the west by the garage and to the east by the two story residential section. The entire
structure is wood framed with both stucco and brick cladding. The stucco finish dominated the
structure, while the brick façade is limited to the north elevation to the west of the main entrance
and the east elevation of the garage (both visible from the street). T he view of the brick near
the front door confirmed this brick is a façade and not designed or meant to be a bearing wall.
This structure rests, in part, on a concrete slab, while the central part of the residence is on a
slightly raised foundation designed to maintain much of the natural slope of the property (sloping
to the south), as to result in a raised patio on the south elevation and a drop down to the pool
level in the rear yard.
The roof line is a cross-gable design with the central portion oriented east/west; the garage roof
oriented north/south, and the two story ell oriented north/south. The aerial view of the property
indicates the north elevation of the ell extends further north than the adjoining property improve-
ments (altering the set back) and the garage roof has also been extended (and supported by
columns) while not necessarily altering the original size of the garage.
The main entrance on the north elevation consists of a double -wide door design (modern re-
placement doors) under a covered porch roof extension supported by a single Greek column
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(added in 1996). Prior to the extension of the roofline, the front porch was smaller and did not
involve any support columns. The front stoop/porch is constructed of red brick.
To the west of the main entrance, the north elevation exhibits two sets of modern, vinyl replace-
ment windows (sliders), likely replacing double hung sash and/or casement windows). To the
east of the main entry is the west elevation of the ell with a single, flush, modern vinyl slider
window with simple framing. The second story of the ell exhibits two smaller, modern, vinyl slider
windows with no framing.
The north elevation of the ell exhibits symmetrical first and second story windows (2 sets per
floor) with a hanging exterior light mounded in the center of the elevation. The windows are tall,
modern, vinyl sliders with ten panes per panel. Four tall Greek columns support the roof over-
hang and exhibits oversized bases (not consistent with true Greek columns). The oversized
bases appear to allow for the necessary height. The roof above the columns is peaked and the
triangular façade is decorated by a small circular design and wood trim also suggesting Greek
design elements.
The east elevation of the ell is a large, two-story expanse of stucco with two small, modern, vinyl
windows on the first floor and four similar windows on the second floor. These windows are
framed with simple trim. The roof overhang on the east elevation is relatively wide and consists
of exposed rafters and a simple fascia board. Also noted on the east elevation are utility boxes,
vents, and exterior lighting. The gated entry to the rear yard is also located along the east
elevation, with approximately 2/3rds of the elevation being north of the gate. The set back on
the eat side is relatively wide, permitting access for maintenance of the pool and rear yard. This
side of the residence is covered in concrete with some inlaid brickwork.
The south elevation is quite busy. The south elevation of the ell is dominated by a covered patio
with a usable balcony above. The entire elevation is stucco clad, but the roof is flush with the
wall (no overhang or eave). Beneath the balcony, the co vered patio is a red brick surface with
access from the main residence via a set of French doors (five vertical panes each) flanked by
fixed, tall, windows of ten panes each, resulting in a wide expanse of glass.
The second floor exhibits the wooden balcony supported by two, large Greek Columns similar
to those on the north elevation. The presence of these columns suggest the balcony (covered
porch) was added in ca. 1996, along with the other alterations to the property. The balcony is
accessed via two doors (single wide with ten panes each) and a centralized windows between
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the doors. The balcony is accentuated by an iron railing (3 feet high) running the three open
sides.
To the west of the two-story ell, the south elevation continues along the same line, but as a one -
story structure. This portion of the residence is dominated by the presence of a large, open -air
patio raised above the yard elevation and bounded by a poure d plaster ballester with a central
stoop dropping to the pool deck. This entire patio is constructed of red brick. The extent of the
elevation associated with the open patio is dominated by the presence of a series of four, large,
fixed windows (ten panes each) flanking a central set of French doors (also ten panes each.
These windows and doors appear to be original to the residence (wood framed, not vinyl). This
wide expanse of glass provides and panorama view of the rear yard. Above the windows/doors
is a wide eave with exposed rafters and a simple fascia board.
To the west of the open patio, a two step stoop drops down to the level of the garage pad and
the residential wall turns into a west elevation before joining the garage. Here, the west elevation
is a flat stucco wall with no windows or doors. A water heater cabinet is mounted at the corner
– abutting the garage wall, and the A/C units are mounted just south of the water heater.
The south elevation of the garage is also an expanse of stucco, with the garage resting on a
concrete pad. A small, vinyl slider window is present near the water heater and a utility door is
present to the west, providing access to what appears to be a utility room (service porch). This
door is exhibits a solid pane above a wooden (solid) lower half (with a vent) and covered in a
screen door with fifteen mesh panes.
To the west of the utility entrance is a solid door that provides a secondary entry to the garage.
This door is located near the western edge of the garage and accessed via a concrete walkway
that continues to the east and west. The roof overhang on this portion of the building is similar
to that on the rest of the south elevation and also exhibits the same simple fascia board.
The west elevation of the garage is a large, flat expanse of stucco with a single window near the
northern extent (and outside the gated entry on this side of the property). This window is rela-
tively large and consisted of a set of modern, vinyl, slider windows with four panes per panel. A
portion of the windows is obscured by vegetation and there is no framing. The wide eaves
continue along this elevation. Wrapping around to the north elevation of the garage, the roofline
has been extended to accommodate the addition of the c a. 1996 Greek columns and a design
above the door matching that of the eastern ell.
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The actual size of the original garage does not appear to have been altered, but the overhang
of the extended roof has resulted in the bay door appearing recessed. The original door, which
would have been wooden, has been replaced by a modern, aluminum, r oll-up door. Permits do
not list the bay door replacement, but it was likely completed in 1996, when the windows were
replaced.
The original roofing material consisted of wood shake shingles (cedar) that when replaced by
cedar shingles in 1973 and with composition shingles in 1994.
Overall, since the original construction, this residence and garage have been subjected to sig-
nificant alterations and additions. The north elevation has been extended and the Greek col-
umns added. Likewise, the front porch has been enlarged. All of the original windows have
been replaced by modern vinyl windows. The front door has been replaced, but the majority of
the rear doors appear original. A rear patio and balcony have been added to the south elevation,
along with the large, open patio. The door to the balcony were added when the balcony was
constructed (ca. 1996), as were the ballasters on the report patio. The roof has been replaced
at least twice and there is some evidence the stucco siding was resurfaced (also likely in 1996).
The in-ground pool was added to the property in 1971 and the associated decking would date
to the same period. However, in 1996, the landscaping in the front and rear yard was rede-
signed, including fountains, benches, planters, and veg etation. The landscaping is currently
maintains, but not elaborate. A small, modern, prefabricated shed has been added to the rear
yard, in the vicinity of the pool pump/filter equipment.
Evaluation of the Property
In April, 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 Cal-
ifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to implement a Historic Preservation Ordinance.”
This Ordinance was the result of numerous meetings, studies, and public comment.
The City of Arcadia Zoning Code, Section 9103.17 addresses Historic Preservation. Summa-
rizing the document, for consideration as a Historic Landmark (resource) in the City of Arcadia,
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property improvements must be 45 years of age or older. In addition to the Code, an evalua-
tion or assessment of a property includes addressing the “integrity” of the resource, as defined
by the seven criteria listed in the State and Federal guidelines (Lo cation, Design, Setting,
Materials, Workmanship, Feeling, and Association). Subsequent to the “integrity” evaluation,
a resource (building, structure, object, or site) is determined to 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 prehis-
tory or history of the city or state.
Integrity
Location: In general, the property associated with 316 W. Sharon Road is in the same
location as originally delineated in 1963. The lot lines have not been altered
and the size of the property remains as original defined. The improvements
within the property have been altered, but mor relocated. Therefore, the
intent of the “location” element of integrity HAS BEEN MET.
Design: The original improvements at 316 W. Sharon Road were designed as a fairly
basic eclectic home with elements of a California Ranch style of architecture,
but with some additional elements (e.g. second story ell). When originally
designed, the walls were relatively flat, exhibited few design elements, and
was not an outstanding residential design. Since the original construction,
the residence has been subjected to significant alterations that include over
600 square feet of additional living space, the replacement of windows and
doors, re-roofing, extension of the roof lines (primarily to the north), and
some evidence the structure was resurfaced (stucco refinished).
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The addition of the large, Greek columns has significantly altered the visual
presence of the residence and the columns appear completely out of place
with the massing of the residence and the surrounding properties.
While the residence is exhibits elements or the original design, the altera-
tions have adversely impacted the structure and it no longer reflects the orig-
inal, more simplistic design. McKenna et al. has concluded the intent of this
“design” element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET.
Setting: As noted above, the area surrounding 316 W. Sharon Raod reflects a variety
of architectural designs, multiple periods of construction, and the intermittent
appearance of modern redevelopments. Most of the improvements still re-
flect the original period of construction, but essentially all of the properties
have been subjected to some degree of alteration and multiple dates of con-
struction (per the County Assessor). While not all properties have been for-
mally evaluated, it appears the general area has been impacted to a point
where the potential for a district is highly unlikely and the setting has been
sufficiently impacts to reach a determination the intent of the “setting” ele-
ment of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET.
Materials: The extent of renovations, alterations, and additions to this property have
adversely impacted the integrity of the materials. The roof material has been
replaced, the cladding has been replaced; a balcony was added, as have
the multiple Greek columns – designed to imply a federalist period. Windows
and doors have been replaced. Overall, McKenna et al. has concluded the
intent of the “materials” element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET, as there
has been too much replacement.
Workmanship: Based on permits, the original construction was completed by O.M. Knutsen,
one of the two partners in the development. No specific architect was iden-
tified, but permit suggest the improvements were designed by John Corby.
The improvements reflect relatively simple, standard work with standard ma-
terials, and nothing outstanding or unique. The work is not consistent with
the “work of a master” or “craftsman.” In general, the improvements are not
consistent with the intent of the requirements for recognition under the “work-
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manship” element of integrity and, therefore, McKenna et al. has concluded
the intent of the “workmanship” element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET.
Feeling: “Feeling” is a subjective element of integrity. It has been interpreted as re-
quiring an individual to “feel” the same way entering an area as persons
would have felt during the “period of significance” which, in this case, would
be the ca. 1963-1964 period of development. While there is still a general
feeling that the neighborhood is an early area of development (1960s), the
alterations to the various properties and the presence of the modern im-
provements (redevelopment) have impacted the area and adversely im-
pacted the continuity of the area. Therefore, McKenna et al. has concluded
the intent of the “feeling” element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET.
Association: “Association” refers to the potential for the property to be associated with
events or persons important in history. In this case, whether or not the pro-
perty can be associated with a significant historic event; recognized archi-
tect; recognized craftsman or artisan; important (historically recognized)
owner or occupant, etc. McKenna et al. could not find any data to meet these
requirements and, therefore, has concluded the intent of the “association”
element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET.
In assessing “Integrity” of this property, McKenna et al. determined only one of the seven
elements of integrity applied to the improvements at 316 W. Sharon Road (Location). As
such, and failing to carry the majority of the integrity elements, McKenna et al. has concluded
this property lacks the integrity needed to be considered for recognition as a potentially sig-
nificant historical resource.
Final Assessment
The final assessment and/or evaluation of a property involves addressing the four main crite-
ria defined (questions) designed by, in part, the Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento,
as related to the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended, and as adopted by the
City of Arcadia. The follow statement represents the findings of McKenna et al., as deter-
mined by the compilation of data pertaining to the improvements at 316 W. Sharon Road.
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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 the City of Arcadia or California history. Therefore, the property
is not eligible for recognition 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 associate this property to any signif-
icant persons in the City of 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
method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses
high artistic values;
The improvements (residence and attached garage) have been are de-
scribed as an eclectic form of a modern California Ranch style of ar-
chitecture with significant modern alterations. It is not the first, last, or
sole remaining example of this style of architecture in Arcadia, but, is rep-
resentative of the many 1960s residences that have been significantly al-
tered via additions, alterations, replacement of original materials, and/or
the loss of other design elements – resulting in adverse impacts to the in-
tegrity of the improvements and their potential historical significance. The
improvements have not been linked to an architect of renown, master
craftsman, or the work of a master builder. 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 significant scientific information to Arcadia, the state, or the federal
governments. The property is considered clear of such resources and,
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therefore, the property is not eligible for recognition under this crite-
rion.
Summary
McKenna et al. has concluded the improvements at 316 W. Sharon Road fail to maintain
architectural “Integrity” (as defined in the policies and guidelines) and also fails to meet any
of the four major criteria for consideration as a historical resource eligible for listing in any of
the local, state, or federal registers. The property is not currently listed on the City’s list of
individually recognized properties. McKenna et al. and assigned this property a status
code of “6Z” and considers the property clear of any significant cultural resources.
McKenna et al. has concluded this property would not qualify for listing. Any future
renovations, alterations, additions, demolition activities, and/or redevelopment of this
property will not result in adverse environmental impacts.
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Ancestry
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Residence at 310-312 Sharon Road, Arcadia (1963-2019; SSE)
Residence at 300 Sharon Road, Acradia (1964; SSE)
Residence at 274 Sharon Road, Acradia (1965-1967; S)
Residence at 272 Sharon Road, Acradia (1963; SSE)
Residence at 269 Sharon Road, Acradia (1964; NNE)
Residence at 275 Sharon Road, Acradia (1963; NNW)
Residence at 301 Sharon Road, Acradia (1963; N)
Residence at 311 Sharon Road, Acradia (1963; N)
Residence at 315 Sharon Road, Acradia (1963; NW)
Residence at 325 Sharon Road, Acradia (2013; NNW)
Residence at 335 Sharon Road, Acradia (1968-1969; NNW)
Residence at 339 Sharon Road, Acradia (2016; NW)
Residence at 345 Sharon Road, Acradia (1964; NW)
Residence at 348 Sharon Road, Acradia (1967; S)
Residence at 340 Sharon Road, Acradia (1965-1969; S)
Residence at 330 Sharon Road, Acradia (1963; S)
Residence at 324 Sharon Road, Acradia (1963-1968; S)
Residence at 316 Sharon Road, Acradia (1964; SE)
Driveway Entrance to 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
Main Entrance, North Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
North Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SW)
Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (WSW)
Window Detail, North Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (WSW)
Main Entrance and Stoop, North Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
Frontage of North Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (W)
Wnidow Detail, North Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (WSW)
Fountain and Window on North Elevaiton, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SW)
North Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SE)
Eastern ELL of 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (ESE)
North Elevation of Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SE)
Roofline of Garage, North Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSE)
West Elevation of Eastern Ell, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSE)
North Elevation of Eastern Ell, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (ESE)
North Elevation of Eastern Ell, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSE)
Window and Roofline Detail, North Elevation of Eastern Ell, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSW)
Window Detail, North Elevation of Eastern Ell, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSW)
Column and Corner of North Elevation of Eastern Ell, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SE)
East Elevation of Eastern Ell, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSW)
Entrance to Rear Yard, Eastern Property Boundary, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
Window Detail, East Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (WSW)
East Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSW)
East Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSW)
Water Heater on East Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NW)
Eave on East Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NNW)
Utility Boxes, East Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (W)
Gatred Entry on East Side of Residence, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (N)
Eastern Boundary, Rear Yard, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
Rear Yard, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SW)
Rear Patio on Southeastern Corner of Residence,316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (W)
Planter in Eastern Property Boundary, Rear Yard, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSE)
Rear Patio on South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NNW)
South Elevation of Eastern Ell, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NNW)
South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (N)
South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NW)
Southern Property Boundary, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (W)
Rear Yard, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NW)
Door Detail on Rear Patio, South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NE)
South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (WNW)
Open Patio on South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (W)
Door Detail on South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (WNW)
Eave Detail on South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (W)
Patio and Pool in Rear Yard, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
Patio and Rear Yard Landscaping, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SE)
Patio and Rear Yard Landscaping, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SW)
Secondary Entry in Rear Yard, South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (nW)
Overview of Rear Patio on South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (E)
Rear Patio and South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (E)
Recess on South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NE)
Secondary Entry on South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (N)
Window Detail and Water Heater Closet, South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NE)
REar Door to Garage, South Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (WNW)
Pool Filter, etc., Western Property Boundary, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
Gated Entry on Western Property Boundary, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (N)
Overview of South and West Elevations (Rear of Garage), 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (E)
Gas Meter on West Elevation, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SE)
Gated Entry on West Side of Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
Brick Walkway on West Side of Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (N)
Window Detail, West Elevation of Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (ENE)
Gated Entry to West of Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
Eave Detail, West Elevation of Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
North Elevation of Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (E)
North Elevation of Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (E)
Overview on North Side of Residence, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (E)
Front Yard from Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NE)
Driveway from Garage, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (NNE)
North Elevation from Driveway, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (ESE)
North Elevation from Street, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (S)
North Elevation from Street, 316 Sharon Road, Arcadia (SSW)