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Home My WebLink About628 E. Pamela Road 6008 Friends Avenue, Whittier, California 90601-3724 or 1941 E. Pegasus Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85283 (562) 696-3852 (CA Office and FAX) (480) 664-0682 (AZ Office and FAX) Email = jeanette.mckennaetal@gmail.com McKenna et al. History/Archaeology/Architectural History/Ethnography/Paleontology Jeanette A. McKenna, MA, HonDL Reg. Professional Archaeologist March 330, 2021 Owner and Principal Investigator City of Arcadia Attn: Lisa Flores/Luis Torrico 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, California 91066 RE: 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia. Ms. Flores/Mr. Torrico: McKenna et al. recently completed an architectural assessment of the property at 628 E. Pamela 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 DPR 523A (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Primary # HRI # Trinomial Other Listings: Review Code: 6Z Reviewer: Jeanette A. McKenna Date: March 30, 2021 Page 1 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 P1. Other Identifier: APN 5780-011-009 *P2. Location Not for Publication X Unrestricted *P2a. County: Los Angeles P2b. USGS 7.5’ Quad: El Monte Date: 2108 T1N; R11W; SW¼ of SE¼ of Sec. 34 ; S.B.B.M. P2c. Address: 928 E. Pamela Road City: Arcadia Zip: 91006 P2d. UTMs: NAD 83 NAD 27 Zone: 11 Zone: 11 406173 mE 406253 mE 3776236 mN 3776039 mN P2e. Other Locational Data: (e.g.: parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) South side of E. Pamela Road; east of S. 6th Avenue; north of Camino Real; fourth lot east of S. 6th Avenue. *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Single family residence; Minimal Traditional residence with additions, alterations, and general maintenance; wood frames with stucco siding; on concrete slab; cross-gable rood design; upgrades to doors, windows, and interior renovations/remodeling. P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes.) HP-2 (SFR) *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: 3/28/21 (SE) *P6. Date of Construction/Age X Historic □ Prehistoric □ Both *P7. Owner and Address: Robert and Judy Ip 628 E. Pamela Road Arcadia, California 91006 *P8. Recorded by: McKenna et al. Jeanette A. McKenna 6008 Friends Avenue Whittier CA 90601-3724 *P9. Date Recorded: March 30, 2021 *P10. Survey Type: Archit. Assess. *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter “None.”) McKenna, Jeanette A. (2021) – An Architectural Assessment of the Improvements at 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California. 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 DPR 523B (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 53 *NRHP Status Code 6Z *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 B1. Historic Name: Robert L. Hymers Residence B2. Common Name: Robert Ip Residence B3. Original Use: Single Family Residential B4. Present Use: Single Family Residential *B5. Architectural Style: Eclectic Minimal Traditional *B6. Construction History: (Construction Date, Alterations, and dates of Alterations) Constructed in 1954 as a 2 bedroom and one bath residence with an attached garage; Manor renovation in 2003 with the addition of a third bedroom, second bathroom, enlargement of original bedrooms, and remodeling of the family room, living room, and kitchen. Approximately 403 sq. feet added to the residence (originally 1193 sq. feet and now 1596 sq. feet). *B7. Moved? X No □ Yes □ Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: Attached 2-car garage, driveway with additional parking; gated yard entry; cinderblock walls bounding rear yard. B9a. Architect: None Recorded B9b. Builder: Miller-Myers *B10. Significance: Theme: Post-WWII dev. Area: City of Arcadia, Los Angeles Co., CA Period of Significance: 1954-1966 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 there was an urgent need for affordable family housing. The southeastern portion of the City of Arcadia was still relatively rural in the late 1940s and into the 1950s, larger lots that were originally designed for light ranching/agricultur e were being subdivided for the construction of single family residences. In this case, a portion of Sanborn Block 246 (and part of Tract No. 808 – 1910) was subdivided as Tract No. 19384 (1953). Subsequently, in 1954 -1955, many of the identified 11 parcels were subjected to improvements. E. Pamela Road was designed as a cul-de-sac with relatively square properties (averaging 90 x 87 feet). These properties were sold for development and the basic improvements included 2 and 3 bedroom homes designed as Minimal Traditional and/or Contemporary California Ranch style structures. The area was very typical of the 1950s improvements throughout Southern California. B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List Attributes and Codes) NONE *B12. References: McKenna, Jeanette A. (2021) B13. Remarks: Property likely to be redeveloped. (Sketch map with North Arrow Required) *B14. Evaluator: Jeanette A. McKenna, Principal *Date of Evaluation: March 30, 2021 (This space reserved for official comments) DPR 523J (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION LOCATION MAP Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 3 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 *Map Name: USGS El Monte Quadrangle *Scale: 1:24,000 *Date of Map: 2018 DPR 523J (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION LOCATION MAP Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 4 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 *Map Name: USGS El Monte Quadrangle *Scale: 1:24,000 *Date of Map: 1994 DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 5 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date: March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 6 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date: March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 7 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91106 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date: March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 8 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date: March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 9 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Drawn by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, California *Date March 30, 2021 DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 10 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date: March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update Santa Anita Tract (1883) DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 11 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date: March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update Arcadia Acreage Tract (1906) DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 12 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date: March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update Tract No. 808 (1910) DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 13 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date: March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update Sanborn Map of 1932 DPR 523L (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 14 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date: March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update Tract No. 19384 (1953) DPR 523K (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SKETCH MAP Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 15 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Drawn by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier CA *Date March 30, 2021 DPR 523K (1/2021) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SKETCH MAP Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 16 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Drawn by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier CA *Date March 30, 2021 DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 17 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update The property at 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California, is cross-refer- enced by the L.A. Co. Assessor as APN 5780-011-009. This property is almost square (85.5 feet (east/west) by 88 feet (north/south). This lot just over 7800 square feet – an average single family residential property. The residence and attached garage are centrally located in the property, resulting in modest front and rear yards. The Assessor describes the improvements as consisting of three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,596 square feet of living space. The garage is a typical two-car garage attached to the west side of the residence. Despite the current description, the original residence on the property was a two bedroom and one bath structure with only 1,193 square feet of living space. The additional living space was added in 2003. Research confirmed this property was originally located with the southern portion of the historic Ranch Santa Anita and just west of the boundary with the Rancho San Francisquito. This property is also within Township 1 North; Range 11 West; and the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 34. Prior to the identification of the rancho, this area was under the general jurisdiction of the Mission San Gabriel de Arcangel. The Rancho Santa Anita was originally confirmed to Henry Dalton in ca. 1858; p/o Lot No. 37. McAdam and Snider 1981:17) present a chronology for the Rancho, listing the owners as: 1771-1834 Part of the Mission San Gabriel holdings (Spanish Period) 1834 Secularization of the Missions completed (Mexican Period) 1837 Hugo Reid (1810-1852) marries Bartholomea (Victoria) in California 1838 Rancho Huerta de Cuati granted to Victoria Reid (1808-1868) 1839 Hugo Reid petitions for Rancho Santa Anita (13,319 acres) 1840 Hugo Reid builds his adobe at rancho Santa Anita 1845 Pio Pico confirms grant to Hugo Reid 1847 Hugo Reid sells Rancho Santa Anita to Henry Dalton 1854 Henry Dalton sells to Joseph Rowe 1857 Joseph Rowe sells to “Dibblee and Corbitt” 1868 Dibblee and Corbitt sell 2000 acres to Leonard Rose 1868 Dibblee and Corbitt sell 11,319 acres to William Wolfskill 1869 Louis Wolfskill (William’s heir) sells 1740 acres to Alfred Chapman 1872 Louis Wolfskill sells 8000 acres to Harris Newmark (of Los Angeles) 1875 Harris Newmark sells to Elias Jackson Baldwin (1828-1909) 1909-1936 Rancho Santa Anita owned by E.J. Baldwin heirs (i.e., daughters) 1939 Anita Baldwin (1876-1939) dies in Arcadia DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 18 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update As noted, the Rancho Santa Anita had many owners following secularization – eight between 1945 and 1875. No significant improvements (with the exception of the Hugo Reid Adobe and the rancho headquarters) were noted during these 30 years. In 1875, Elias J. Baldwin, while still living in San Francisco, purchased the rancho and visited the property, improved the adobe, and began making substantial plans transforming the rancho into a profitable investment. In 1883 the Santa Anita Tract map was filed and the property now identified as 628 E. Pamela Road is associated with Lot 36 of this Tract. Lot 36 was mapped north of “Falling Leaf Avenue” (now Camino Real) and east of “East Avenue (now 6th Avenue). Being on the eastern extent of E. Pamela Road, this property was east of Lot 35and west of Lot 37. This general area was re-mapped in 1906 as the Arcadia Acreage Tract – subdivided by Clifton Axtel & Associated of Los Angeles. With redefined property boundaries, the current project area was identified as being with Block 121 – a square area measuring 895 feet on any side. Block 121 was redefined again in 1910 with the mapping of Tract No. 808. Here, Block 121 was subdivided into four smaller blocks (59, 60, 73, and 74). The current project area is within the boundaries of Block 59 (452 ft. by 440 ft.). Despite this relatively early subdivision, no significant improvements were noted for the area with the exception of some early agricultural or ranching activities. In 1953, Harold J. Miller and Gary Myers filed the subdivision map for Tract No. 19384. As the owners of the properties, they were also identified as the “developers” – meaning they were listed as the builder/contractors responsible for the initial construction within the tract. This construction took place primarily in 1954 and 1955 with development of individual lots as they were sold and prepared for construction. In general, the improvements within Tract No. 193 84 could be considered “tract homes” as they were preplanned, to some extent, and built by the subdivision owners. Some similarities among the improvements are indicative of this style of development. A review of the properties along E. Pamela Road yielded dates of construction and architectural styles (see next page). As presented, two properties fronting S. 6 th Avenue are modern re- placements. The third property on S. 6 th Avenue (outside the boundaries of Tract No. 19384) reflects some early, pre-WWII improvements. Along E. Pamela Road, all improvements are consistent with the 1954-1955 improvements with some later additions or alterations. DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 19 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update Address Dates Description Architectural Style 1503 S. 6th Avenue 1983 SFR Eclectic Tudor Revival 1505 S. 6th Avenue 1937-1954 MFR Minimal Traditional (+) 1508 S. 6th Avenue 1990 SFR Eclectic Modern 601 E. Pamela Road 1954-1957 SFR Minimal Traditional 611 E. Pamela Road 1955 SFR Contemporary California Ranch 619 E. Pamela Road 1954-1955 SFR Contemporary California Ranch 627 E. Pamela Road 1955 SFR Contemporary California Ranch 635 E. Pamela Road 1954 SFR Contemporary California Ranch 701 E. Pamela Road 1955 SFR Eclectic Minimal Traditional 700 E. Pamela Road 1955-1999 SFR Minimal Traditional 638 E. Pamela Road 1954-1956 SFR Eclectic Minimal Traditional (altered) 628 E. Pamela Road 1954-1966 SFR Eclectic Minimal Traditional (altered) 620 E. Pamela Road 1955 SFR Eclectic Contemporary Ranch 614 E. Pamela Road 1954-1969 SFR Contemporary Ranch with Additions Although the dates of construction suggest this area may be indicative of a 1950s historic dis- trict, McKenna et al. notes the extent of supplemental construction and/or alterations to these properties would negate the possibility as the individual properties would lack the required in- tegrity to be considered contributing elements to any potential district. A review of permit, directories, and other available documentation (NOTE: the County Asses- sor’s Archives in Los Angeles is currently closed to property-specific research) identified two owners of the property at 628 E. Pamela Road. The first owner was identified as Robert Leslie Hymers, Sr. (1910-1984), a native of Ontario, Canada, and his wife, Mina (1912 -1983), of Iowa. Research identified Robert L. Hymers as an immigrant from Canada who entered the United States via Idaho in 1920 and was living in Southern California by the mid -1910s (as a minor). No record for the marriage of Robert and Mina Hymers was found, but they were married by ca. 1953 and purchased the property at 928 E. Pamela Road by 1954. At the time, both were in the 50s. No record of children was found. The Hymers remained in the residence at 628 Pamela Road until 1983 -1984, corresponding with their respective deaths. During their tenure, the residence (with attached garage) included a five room house (living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a family roo m) described as a one story structure on a concrete foundation (slab); a brick chimney; cedar roof; wood and plaster DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 20 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update interior walls; and wood frame and stucco exterior. In 1977, the Hymers re-roofed the residence with cedar shingles. No other permits were issued to the Hymers. No data was found to confirm the owner(s) of the property between 1 984 and 2003. However, it is noted no permits were issued for this period. In 2003, the property was owned and occupied by Robert Ip. Based on permits, Robert Ip immediately initiated significant changes to the prop- erty improvements in 2003, including: • Construction of the cinderblock wall around the rear yard • Re-roofing the residence with composition shingles • Upgrading the A/C unit(s) and plumbing • Installing fire sprinklers • Resurfacing the north elevation of the residence • Adding 403 square feet of living space The significant addition in 2003 involved enlarging the residence to the east and south (on the eastern extent of the residence) resulting in the addition of a third bedroom, a second bathroom, the enlargement of the original bedrooms, and the remodeling of the living room, kitchen, and family room. These renovations required extending the roofline on the east elevation of the residence and along a portion of the south elevation. No permits have been issued since the completion of the 2003-2004 activities. The Ip family still occupies the property. CURRENT CONDITIONS A recent visit to the property at 628 E. Pamela Road confirmed the presence of a single struc- ture that includes the residential structure and attached two-car garage. Also present is a con- crete driveway and an addition parking pad to the west; a gated entry to the rear yard on the western side of the garage; and the front and rear yards. The existing residence is representative of the 2003 residence with the noted additions. The structure is, as previously described, a single story structure on a concrete pad; frame a nd stucco sided; and exhibiting entrances on the north and south elevations. The main entrance on the north elevation consists of a simple covered stoop and a modern panel door with a sunburst pane above. DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 21 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update The original windows, which would have been double hung sash (standard for the period) have all been replaced by modern vinyl sliders. On the north elevation, these windows are flanked by decorative shutters. The eaves are moderately wide and have gutters. There are no out- standing design elements. The east elevation of the residence is consistent with the 2003 expansion of the residence to the east. As such, this elevation is not original to the residence, but a modern replacement with corresponding vinyl windows. The west elevation of the structure is a flat expanse of stucco wall defining the western wall of the garage. The garage exhibits a modern, aluminum, roll -up bay door on the north elevation, replacing the original bay door (which would likely have been wood on spring hinges). The south elevation of the residence is dominated by the south elevation of the garage with a secondary entrance and a set of vinyl slider windows; the central portion of the residence con- sisting of the family room and kitchen areas; and the eastern extent of the residence repre- sented by the added 2003 bedroom expansion. A covered patio is located in the center of the elevation and accessed via a sliding glass door at the family room and a standard door at the kitchen area. A set of small modern slider windows is between the doorways and a larger set of vinyl sliders is on the west elevation of the bedroom addition. The rear patio is a simple concrete slab and additional expanses of concrete run along the south and west sides of the garage. The area along the east elevation is also paved in concrete (likely dating to ca. 2003). The rear yard is dominated by grass and a few fruit trees. There is some shrubbery along the base of the bedroom. The rear yard is maintained, but only modestly landscaped. The front yard is also dominated by grass and a few small trees. There are shrubs along the base of the residence, but no decorative plants. As in the case of the rear yard, the front yard is only modestly landscaped and designed for simple maintenance. Summary In summary, the improvements at 628 E. Pamela Road are indicative of the street that was developed in the mid-1950s. These improvements reflect a variety of architectural designs and many have been altered through additions or alterations. The residence at 628 E. Pamela Road DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 22 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update is described as an eclectic form of a Minimal Traditional residence - a fairly standard style of architecture for the post-WWII era when housing was in high demand. The “eclectic” reference is associated with the later (2003) alterations and additions to the residence that rendered it larger than a standard Minimal Traditional resid ence (two bed/one bath) and with the addition of modern replacement materials. EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT In April of 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. 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 to the Code, an evalua- tion or assessment of a property includes addressing the “in tegrity” of the resource, as defined by the seven criteria listed in the State and Federal guidelines (Location, 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 prehistory or history of the city or state. DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 23 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update 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, Materials, Workmanship, Feeling, and Association). Once “Integrity” is addressed, a resource (building, structure, object, or site) can be c onsidered for eligible for recognition if it meets one or more of the following Criteria: Integrity Location: In general, the property associated with 628 E. Pamela Road is in the same location as it was defined in 1953, following the subdivision and mapping of Tract No. 19384. The residence and garage are in the same location, de- spite the enlargement of the residence. Therefore, despite the additional living area (+ 403 sq. ft.), McKenna et al. has concluded the intent of the “Location” element HAS BEEN MET, albeit minimally. Design: The original improvements at 628 E. Pamela Road consisted of a residence of less than 1,200 square feet and included two bedrooms and one bath (along with the kitchen, living room, and family room). Following the original construction, the residence was enlarged by 403 square feet (33% +/- in- crease) and many of the original construction materials have been replaced. For example, the original cedar shake roofing has been replaced by compo- sition shingles; the original north elevation cladding has been replaced; all windows and doors have been replaced by modern versions; and there is a large addition to the east and south elevations. Overall, the design of the residence has been altered; the massing has changes; the roofline has been altered to accommodate the additions; and construction materials have been replaced. McKenna et al. has concluded the extent of alterations, additions, and material replacement have adversely impacted the original design of the improvements and, therefore, the intent of the “design” element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET. Setting: As previously noted above, 628 E. Pamela Road is located on a cul-de-sac that was defined in 1953 and dominated by residences constructed in 1954- 1955. There has been little redevelopment in the area, although many of the residences exhibit alterations and additions. With these changes, the mid- DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 24 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update 1950s neighborhood is still evident, but impacted by changes that are very noticeable as modern improvements. The area has been altered and no longer has the strong setting of the quiet 1950s improvements in an area of little development in the 1950s (outside the tract boundaries). The extent of changes in the area has adversely impacted the historic 1950s setting for the area and, therefore, McKenna et al. has concluded the intent of the “set- ting” element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET. Materials: As previously noted, there has been a significant replacement of original construction materials at 628 E. Pamela Road, including but not limited to: replacement of roofing; replacement of siding; replacement of windows and doors; and the addition of modern walls associated with the 2003 residential expansion. These replacements have impacted the integrity of the original improvements with respect to “materials” and, therefore, McKenna et al. has concluded the intent of the “material” element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET. Workmanship: The initial improvements at 628 E. Pamela Road were original completed in 1954. At this time the construction was standard for the area and the period and exhibited no associations with any significant architect, master builder, or artisan. The workmanship was basic and involved the use of materials easily available and affordable. Likewise, the 2003 improvements were completed in a manner consistent for the period and fail to exhibit any of the defining characteristics needed for compliance with the “workmanship” ele- ment of integrity. McKenna et al. has concluded, therefore, 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, the period of significance is 1954-1966. The entire street (cul-de-sac) dates to this period, but also exhibits considerable changes (alteration and additions) that have impacted the continuity of the streetscape. The extent of modern improvements (alterations and additions) has impacted the “feeling” of the once rural neighborhood. McKenna et al. has concluded the intent of the “feeling” element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET. DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 25 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update Association: “Association” refers to the potential for the property to be associated with events or persons important in history. In this case, the property can be associated with the Mission period, rancho period, and Elias J. Baldwin own- ership. However, the main association is with the 1953 subdivision of Tract No. 19384 by private owners who subdivided their holdings for private sales. These owners assisted in the development of the properties and sole com- pleted residences. No persons of note and no significant historical events have been directly associated with the property at 628 E. Pamela Road. McKenna et al. found no data sufficient to meet the basic requirements for recognition under the “association” element of integrity 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 can be applied to the improvements at 628 E. Pamela Road – Location. As such, the property lacks the necessary integrity to be considered historically significant on the Federal or State level and also fails to meet the requirement for integrity for listing as a local historical landmark. Final Assessment The final assessment or evaluation of a property involves addressing the four main criteria 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 statements represent the findings of McKenna et al., as determined by the compilation of data pertaining to the improvements at 628 E. Pamela Road. 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. Being with the Rancho Santa Anita is not enough to quality, nor is being with the boundary of any of the subsequent subdivisions. A specific historical event must be identi- DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 26 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update fiable. McKenna et al. found no correlation with any such event and, there- fore, 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 associate this property to any significant persons in the City of Arcadia or California history. As noted above, the association with the various owners of the rancho/ranch is not enough to qualify. The existing improvements could not be associated with any person meeting the minimum requirements for recognition. 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 at 628 E. Pamela Road have been described as an eclectic form of a Minimal Traditional architectural style. Even with the 2003 addition, this description still holds. In the case, neither the residence nor attached garage are indicative of a specific style, but eclectic, incorpo- rating elements of differing styles and mixing of modern construction ma- terials with the older materials. The construction is standard and not the work of a master builder, artisan, or designed by a noted architect. None of the improvements exhibit the high artistic values or any unique construc- tion required under this criterion. Overall, McKenna et al. considers the improvements standard for the period(s) and 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 DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 27 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date March 30, 2021 X Continuation Update governments. The property is considered clear of such resources and, therefore, the property is not eligible for recognition under this crite- rion. Summary McKenna et al. has concluded the improvements at 628 E. Pamela Road failed to maintain architectural “Integrity” (as defined in the policies and guidelines) and also failed 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 and is not eligible for listing. McKenna et al. has concluded this property would not qualify for listing and has as- signed this property a status code of “6Z.” McKenna et al. considers the property clear of any significant cultural resources. Any future renovations, alterations, additions, demolition activities, and/or redevelopment of this property will not result in adverse environmental impacts. DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 28 of 53 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 628 E. 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Wilson Quadrangle. https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview. On file, McKenna et al., Whittier, California. 2018 El Monte Quadrangle. https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview. On file, McKenna et al., Whittier, California. 2018 Mt. Wilson Quadrangle. https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview. On file, McKenna et al., Whittier, California. Overview of E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (W) Overview of E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (E) Residence at 638 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (1954-1955; SE) Residence at 700 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (1955-1999; ESE) Residence at 701 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (1955; NE) Residence at 635 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (1954; NE) Residence at 627 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (1955; NNW) Residence at 619 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (1954-1955; NNW) Residence at 611 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (1955; NW) Residence at 601 E. Pamela Road, Arcadia, CA (1954-1957; NW) Residence at 601 E. 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