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HomeMy WebLinkAbout305 N. Old Ranch Road'fes I,�I CERTIFICATE OF DEMOLITION COD RAN ARCADIA PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMAT ON (REQUIRED) : PROJECT ADDRESS c�Q� OId L(A,4 pod.4-tcco)-u cA DATE STRUCTURE BUILT/� (c(Ici ZONE CLASSIFICATION r2 (> APPLICANT(S) NAME 'n//''// 07Ike AA � MAILING ADDRESS/, 2b v �/istu✓wL /dt4- CITYSTATE r ZIP E-MAILADDRESS Z601"iTc S_ I -T TELEPHONE NO. Ff 7- 22-2 - 1 ZL PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME _ t L �" MAILING ADDRESS // 2/ tj ,jstet✓u1 /y1µ CITY A*CkfjvCt STATE ZIP 9(m E-MAIL ADDRESS Z✓Woct fK US-@ t ( (~ TELEPHONE NO. 7- 2LZ- t2 THE APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER HEREBY DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT ALL THE FORMATION SUBNIITTXq FOR THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. APPLI A BIT'S SIGNATURE DATE 2-P PROPERTY OWNER'S SIGNATURE DATE ACTION TAKEN CONDITIONALLY APPROVED 1. The subject structure(s) shall not be demoli ed until the City's Building Services Division has issued a building permit for a new on the property. 2.1No A--r-e 2S t lo -P yefytc-ked (,Yd -e( tyl•S C� Ql �c.11cM ❑ DENIED BY: K -D DATE: C `L/ l Z l EXPIRATION: / I L- , Z -2- THERE IS A TEN (10) CALENDAR DAY APPEAL PERIOD FOR THIS APPLICATION. APPEALS MUST BE SUBMITTT1 GTED I�� 12 1NiWRITING TOTHE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION WITH A $600.00 APPEAL FEE BY `� . 3� P.M. ON ) DATE FILED'ZI lUV 2 1 RECEIPT NO. (�� PAID PlCb RECEIVED BY COD -1- 2117 McKenna et al. History/Archaeology/Architectural History/Ethnography/Paleontology October 2, 2020 City of Arcadia Attn: Lisa Flores/Luis Torrico 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, California 91066 RE: 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia. Ms. Flores/Mr. Torrico: Jeanette A. McKenna, MA, HonDL Reg. Professional Archaeologist Owner and Principal Investigator McKenna et al. recently completed an architectural assessment of the property at 305 N. Old Ranch Road. The potential historic resource is NOT listed on the City's "Individ- ually Eligible Resources." McKenna et al. evaluated the improvements against the Na- tional Register of Historic Places (National Register), California Register of Historical Resources (California Register) eligibility criteria, and recently enacted City of Arcadia policies and guidelines. My evaluation resulted in a determination that this property does not maintain its archi- tectural integrity (0 of 7 elements) and has failed to meet any of the four main criteria for recognition as a Historic Landmark in the City of Arcadia. It 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 — federal, state, or local. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office in Whittier, CA. Sincerely, � a ;44 Jeanette A. McKenna, Principal FEB 10 2021 services 6008 Friends Avenue, Whittier, California 90601-3724 or 1941 E. Pkgasus Drive (562) 696-3852 (CA Office and FAX) (480) 664-068 (AZ Office a_g Email = ieanette.mckennaetal(o>amai " State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial Other Listings: Review Code: 6Z Reviewer: Jeanette A. McKenna Date: 10/2/2020 Page 1 of 92 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 3115 N. ula Kancn Koaa, Arcaaia, c.H viuui P3. Other Identifier: APN 5776-029-013 *P2. Location Not for Publication X Unrestricted *132a. County: Los Angeles P2b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Mount Wilson Date: 1988 T 1N; R 11W; SW % of NE % of Sec. 29; S.B.B.M. Plc. Address: 317 Old Ranch Road City: Arcadia Zip: 91007 Ptd. UTMs: (NAD 83) Zone: 11 402562 mE 3778853 mN (NAD 27) Zone: 11 402732 mE 3778656 mN Pte. Other Locational Data: (e.g.: parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) West side of Old Ranch Road; between Vaquero Road (south) and San Simeon Road (north). Corner lot. West and northwest of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Direct access is from Colorado Street (north); last residence on west side of the street — corner of Old Ranch road and Vaquero Road. *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) 1919-1945 Eclectic residential property set back from the street and exhibiting a long "U" shaped driveway and detached garage. See Continuation Sheets for additional 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.) PSa. Photo or Drawing (Photo Required for Buildings, Structures, and Objects.) P5b: Description of Photo: October 2, 2020 (W) *P6. Date of Construction/Age X Historic 11 Prehistoric ❑ Both *P7. Owner and Address: c/o Coldwell Banker Commercial 388 S. Lake Avenue Pasadena, California 91101 *P8. Recorded by: McKenna et al. Jeanette A. McKenna 6008 Friends Avenue Whittier, California 90601-3724 *P9. Date Recorded: Oct. 2, 2020 *P10. Survey Type: Architectural Eval. *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "None.") McKenna, Jeanette A. (2020) — Architectural Assessment of 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California. On file, McKenna et al., Whittier, California. *Attachments ❑ NONE ❑ Archaeological Record ❑ Rock Art Record X Location Map ❑ District Record ❑ Artifact Record ❑ Sketch Map X Continuation Sheets X BSO Record ❑ Linear Feature Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Photographic Record X Other (List): Photos DPR 523A (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI ff BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 92 *NRHP Status Code 6Z *Resource Name or ff (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Rancho Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 B1. Historic Name: Anita Baldwin Ranch Complex B2. Common Name: APN No. 5776-029-013 B3. Original Use: [Possible Milking House] B4. Present Use: Single Family Residential *135. Architectural Style: Eclectic Design (Egyptian/Mediterranean Revival Influences; suggested Greek Revival Influences) *B6. Construction History: (Construction Date, Alterations, and dates of Alterations) 1946-1949 construction. Permit file not available. (see Continuation Sheets) *B7. Moved? X No ❑ Yes ❑ Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: Detached Garage, "U" Shaped Driveway, landscaping; in -ground pool and patio 69a. Architect: None Listed 139b. Builder: Unknown (no 1919 Building Permit) *BSO. Significance: Theme: Residential Area: City of Arcadia Period of Significance: 1919-1983 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.) The property at 305 Old Rancho Road, Arcadia, is outside the boundaries of the historic core area of Arcadia and represents a property with an incomplete permit file. Assessor records list both 1919 and 1945 periods of construction, indicative of both post -WWI and post -WWII improvements. The prop- erty is within a tract defined in 1937, suggesting the property was within a larger property prior to subdivision. The relatively large lots along Old Ranch Road were designed to allow for the initial resi- dential development and also later additions, if desired, anticipating family growth or financial stabil- ity. Post -WWII residential improvements are often associated with these properties and reflect the population growth and middle- to upper -middle class working families and/or professionals posi- tioned to acquire and improve such properties. The establishment of Tract No. 11215 in 1937 antici- pated post -Depression Era improvements. (See Continuation Sheet for more details). Bll. Additional Resource Attributes: (List Attributes and Codes) NONE *1312. References: McKenna, Jeanette A.(2020) B13. Remarks: Property slated for redevelopment *B14. Evaluator: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date of Evaluation: Oct. 2, 2020 (This space reserved for official comments) J I IAT 6 LAQUERO DPR 5238 (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # LOCATION MAP Trinomial Page 3 of 92 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 *Map Name: USGS Mt. Wilson Quadrangle *Scale 1:24,000 *Date of Map 1994 DPR 5231 (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # SKETCH MAP Trinomial Page 4 of 92 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91UU7 Drawn by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA 90601 *Date Oct. 2, 2020 — — A T a • r BK aaagrs tr I ■ > J��o nine ° ® RAC r ® 3T � r1IaFHn „®S �� + 1 af0 •. „ II a M. d r No © ® ^ i e % 31 BK. Te rR ' i 2 42 O, 3© 5775 • r� ® 2 It G V, m DPR 523K (1/20) INDEX 5776 CITY OF ARCADIA ASSESSOR'S MAP COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. CALIF. ' Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # SKETCH MAP Trinomial Page 5 of 92 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 305 N. uia rancn Koaa, Hrcaaia,'-A yivi Drawn by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA 90601 *Date Oct. 2, 2020 S / M EON RD. 1�;20 (72 7-710777- 9627 /80 21700 ��" 1900a*�' 0 20 22 21 2G0 v 708.13 d B9 "3?' 30'E 75 97- 86.731 29, r. Lr� Qi 70760'�� /yti � -2g32 ._ o°% U 6 ti�2 O �0 a S. al -_� VAQUERO R RD,`,' DPR 523K (1/20) - Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Hill # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 6 of 92 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update DPR 523L (1/20) - Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 7 of 92 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 8 of 92 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. 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Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update } ^ f �SirinR11.7..JLLt:.:XR�i�7iiSy �v/ .�.��•it" U e 0 4� _1 -•.r 305 N. Old Ranch Rgad Q L ' O 1928 Quadrangle i DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 13 of 92 *Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Rancho Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2010 X Continuation Update . w # Aerial of 1938 } IV .7: 0 10 .00 r7 dw 'pu.n - a 0 r a r: 4 305 N. Old Ranch Rd. :4p 1 1 'i A DPR 523L (1/2020) * Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial D.an 1d of DO • -- — .,, .,,moigucu uy recoruer) 3V7 IV. lnU Kancn KOaa, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna, McKenna et al., Whittier, CA *Date Oct. 2, 2020 x Continuation Update 4 1, O ` • r. + ... Q ' '.............. i 17 - 305 Pid Rar`ch R 01 1947 auadrangle DPR 523L(1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial rage i� or UZ Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 910( Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update N0a f� f� � � � �f p/o Tract 11215 (1937) :�. Sheel Z •Xi 117W45 ' zip �y.r°" <•exer•rm .�, DRIVE or ,�a•iT 9 f _ .e,_/ea tl 9N.31 +`z-ia eel-a•ueu R"^y,xz I ;4 B6.// '� S e•�+air- �rP N � sa e. Ar`p o ro:'.-.vs 5PH /t. b1a /. _ .. e.wzs' .m' <.t4t4 h g gl 3 ti /iZ•On °. .Y'�' �.O hl o 885 13 Nm N O h 2 i 8.1 h 88 0 9 0 . 74 �xj Rh- .B •b' E. 9ro' SATlP ,°e. I N o pion 75e 8 10 qo 82 ,� sss: \i 3 w e •/035 E. � 1.4h /9750 h 80 W ^^W N 8 76 -� .. ',n K ry 79 Nh 78 2� E' Jl2TP Zro. 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This property is irregularly shaped: measuring 161.47+ feet along N. Old Ranch Road; 257.55 along Vaquero Road; 228.32 along its northern boundary and 160.45 along the western boundary. The original lot was smaller, with a western boundary of 147.36 feet and a southern boundary of 187.55 feet. The triangular parcel on the western side was added later and acquired from the adjacent parcel (APN -10). This addition appears to pre -date 1983. The Assessor notes the property as consisting of 37,360 square feet — over five times the size of a standard (modern) single family residential property. In this case, the residence is set back from Old Ranch Road, resulting in a large front yard and a much smaller rear yard. The Assessor also describes the improvements as con- sisting of 1919 and 1945 improvements, indicating the earlier improvements date to the Anita Baldwin ownership, while the later improvements post-date the filing of Tract Map 11215 (in 1937; Lot 18) and a period associated with James M. and Patricia Green. The current resi- dence is described as a five bedroom and five bath single family residence. Research confirmed this property was originally located with the core area of the Rancho Santa Anita, confirmed to Henry Dalton in ca. 1858; p/o Lot No. 37 within TIN, R1 1W, Section 29. 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 Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial rage v or UZ 'Resource Name or # (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update As illustrated in the summary presented above, the Rancho Santa Anita had many owners fol- lowing secularization — eight between 1945 and 1875. No significant improvements (with the exception of the Reid Adobe construction) were noted during these 30 years. Elias J. Baldwin, while still living in San Francisco, visited the property, improved the adobe, and made substan- tial plans for improving the rancho and making it a profitable investment. The "headquarters" for the rancho was established at the Reid Adobe — west of present-day Baldwin Avenue. Access was afforded from the south on "Baldwin Avenue" and, later, also from the north along "Ranch Road." Baldwin Avenue ended at the residential complex and not extended to the north until later. In 1883, "Ranch Road" was not illustrated on the schematic maps, only Baldwin Avenue. A circular drive was established around the "lake" and adobe, providing access to the scant community established northwest of the adobe. This "community" was the original residential and working core of the rancho and built -out by 1890, before the formal plans for the City development centered along Santa Anita Avenue. The Santa Fe Rail- road was established to the north (now in the vicinity of Colorado Street and the 210 Freeway). The Monrovia Branch of the San Gabriel Valley Railroad alignment was to the south (and north of Duarte/County Road). Citing ARG (2016:25-26): "In 1875, Baldwin happened upon Harris Newmark's Rancho Santa Anita prop- erty while in the area researching a potential mine investment. He fell in lovice with it immediately and purchased the property from Newmark for $200,000 ... It included the 8,000 acres of the rancho ... Later that same year, Baldwin pur- chased some 6,000 acres of Rancho San Francisquito, adjoining Rancho Santa Anita to the south ... eventually amassing nearly 50,000 acres of land within Los Angeles County. Baldwin established his center of operations at the Baldwin Ranch on Rancho Santa Anita, centered on the area of Arcadia now containing the Los Angeles County Arboretum. "Baldwin was too busy to personally manage development of his new ranch, en- trusting most of that to others, but happily paid long visits from his San Francisco base with his young third with Jennie and their daughter Anita. He added a new wooden wing and modern plumbing to the old Reid adobe, and saw the rapid rise of around 30 buildings, including barns, stables, storehouses, worker hous- ing (a boarding house as will as homes for employees with families), a school, and separate stables and a private training track for Baldwin's prized racehorses. DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial rag. 10 V �4 nesuurce rvame or n (assigned by recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update A workforce of at least 200 employees, which included Mexican American, Chi- nese American, European American, and Native American individuals, planted acres of orange groves, walnut trees and vineyards; built reservoirs; dug wells and irrigation systems; and erected miles of fenceline. By the 1890s, the ranch also included the Santa Anita Store, a blacksmith shop, a distillery for brandy and sherry, a citrus packing house, and separate "colonies" for Mexican and Chinese workers." Illustrated in a schematic plan of the ca. 1890 Baldwin Ranch complex, Wiegand-Cleminson (a local/private resident/farmer in the general area), it is evident the majority of the ranch complex was located along "Ranch Road" (later "Old Ranch Road"). In this graphic (see Page 11 of this document) the current property (305 N. Old ranch road) is located north of the "stable -hay barn" and south of "stable buck home." Based on the mapped locations, the stable/hay barn was located south of present-day Vaquero Road and the "stable buck home" is in the vicinity of present-day 351 N. Old ranch Road. Residential properties tended to be on the east side of the street. This community continued to flourish into the early 1900s, as did other locations in Sierra Madre, providing services and supplies through the Santa Anita Store. It remained an active area for the ranch, but less so for private citizens once plans for the City of Arcadia were initiated. With the incorporation of the City in 1903 (and the establishment of the Santa Anita Racetrack), much of the building and expansion centered to the east, with subdivision for housing, commercial building development, railroad traffic, and non -ranching activities east of Santa Anita Avenue. The Baldwin Ranch activities were primarily relegated to the area defined by Tract No. 949 (following the death of Elias J. Baldwin in 1909 and mapped in 1910; 1302+/- acres). This area was subdivided into three large properties: Lot 1 = 414.177 acres; Lot 5 = 305.393 acres; and Lot 6 = 583.759 acres. Lots 2, 3, and 4 were located to the north of the Santa Fe Railroad. Although subdivided (Tract No. 949), these acres were held by the heirs of Elias J. Baldwin and not yet subject to the early residential subdivisions. The eastern alignment of Lot 6 defined the future alignment of Baldwin Avenue and Old Ranch Road is within the northeastern portion of Lot 6. Two of Elias J. Baldwin's daughters, Clara and Anita, inherited the bulk of his estate. ARG (2016"80) states: DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial �b— �. ne>vurce rvame or s Iassignea Dy recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update "The last will and testament of Elias J. Baldwin was notarized November 4, 1908, and when its terms were made public, it was both applauded for its brevity and pronounced by attorneys "a masterpiece of legal handiwork" ... The clauses would be put to several well publicized tests over the course of the four years needed to reach final settlement of the estate, but in 1909, initial public interest was focused on the naming of the beneficiaries of the Baldwin will and on the estimated value of the harvest they would reap ... The widow [Lillie Bennett Baldwin] was left "an undivided one-third interest" in the Baldwin Annex (adjacent to the Baldwin Hotel site in San Francisco), an appraised inheritance of $160,000, while her husband's daughters Clara and Anita were bequeathed "all the rest, residue and remainder" of Lucky's real and personal property, said property "to be divided equally between them, share and share alike." What the two daughters were to share were assets, including some 33,000 remaining acres in Los Angeles County, with an appraised court valuation in 1910 of $10,929.801. The probate process took years and was finally settled in 1913, amounting to approximately $20,000,000. Of the two, Anita was more interested in the land and ranching activities, while also pursuing personal interests in music and the arts. She leased her sister's half for her own projects. Both built homes in Arcadia. Prior to building her permanent residence (Anoakia), Anita Baldwin lived for a short time at Baldwin's Queen Anne cottage at the ranch. However, once her residence was completed (1913), the adobe and cottage were abandoned. Anita began planning and coordinating changes on the ranch, including the removal of graves and vineyards in favor of more pastureland for the ranch stock and her horse breeding activities. By the mid -1910s the activities along Old Ranch Road were no longer representative of the earlier Baldwin period. Citing ARG again (2016:81-82)" "Ranch Santa Anita was organized as the Anoakia Stock and Breeding Farm by Anita Baldwin in the years immediately following the family estate settlement in 1913 (Anita leased Clara's half interest in the property), and here, too, Anita's interests were prominent. Animal lover and businesswoman both, Anita turned to stock raising at Santa Anita rather than the general farming which had char- acterized the E.J. Baldwin Ranch. Thoroughbred horses, Arabians, Percherons, jacks and jennets, hogs, Holstein cattle and dairy cows were bred, raised, shown and sold at Anoakia, and so, too were prize-winning dogs, the showing of which was one of Anita's favorites activities. In 1915, Anita had the orange groves and DPR 523L (1/20) ' Required Information State of California Primary p DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial >ncoVUlLe ndrne or a Iassignea oy recoraer) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update vineyards north of Huntington Drive rooted out to provider more land for pastur- age and grain feed, and she simultaneously had her father's old wooden ranch buildings torn down and replaced with what a writer of the day described as "modern structures of reinforced concrete, with ventilation, sanitary plumbing, conveniences of every kind; electrically lighted and steam heated in winter ... "The ranch was no longer a show place," said Anita, "We are conducting it on a purely business basis as a business proposition ... by 1923, Anita decided to retire from the stock business ... and within a year liquidation was complete. "Through the late 1920s and early 1930s, Anita retained a tenuous hold on her lands in the Arcadia area. Frequently the depression economy forced her to put the need for cash above her emotional commitment to the land, and she began to sell various parcels as home and business sites. On April 4, 1936, she sold out completely, transferring the remaining 1,300 acres of the Baldwin Ranch (ex- cepting her 19 -acre Anoakia homesite) to a real estate syndicate headed by Harry Chandler of the Los Angeles Times. Three years later, on October 25, 1939, Anita Baldwin died in her Anoakia home." In short, in 1910, the project area was part of Lot 6 of Tract No. 949 (583.769 acres) and part of the Elias J. Baldwin Estate. The estate was represented by H.A. Unruh (ranch manager), John A. Grennan, and R.C. O'Connor and the 1302+/- acres comprising Lots 1, 5, and 6 of Tract No. 949 were purchased in 1936 by Harry Chandler and Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. They immediately planned a subdivision, along with the Title Insurance and Trust Company, and mapped Tract No. 11215. The area became known as "Santa Anita Village" and/or "The Ran- cho" subdivisions. In ca. 1937, the real estate office was on Huntington Drive and the principals were identified as Charles J. Baker, R.C.S. Morrison -Scott, O. Nicholas Gabriel, and Frederick W. Williamson_ Without a building permit, McKenna et al. suggests the 1919 date of construction cited in the County Assessor data is a reference to a structure built by Anita Baldwin in support of her dairy business. This is likely because in 1919, the property was within the Baldwin Ranch property owned and operated by Anita Baldwin and there are references to her removing earlier struc- tures and building be structures (between 1915 and 1923). While there is no description of the building available, one photo (see McAdam and Snider 1981:88) illustrates an example of the structures, showing a single story structure on a concrete foundation, wood framing with con- crete cladding, and red tile roof and trim. The windows appear to be casement -style. The DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary q DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI k CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial -e - _----UC rvdma ur a tdssigneo oy recoraer) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update structure was rectangular and included flat walls and some screened areas. The 1928 USGS Quadrangle exhibits a single structure with this basic configuration in the area now associated with 305 N. Old Ranch Road. In contrast, the structure illustrated on 1947 Quadrangle has a different configuration and ap- pears to be set further west into the property. A second structure is present to the north (317 N. Old Ranch Road). This information supports a conclusion the original 1919 structure was demolished (no demolition permit) or incorporated into a larger structure completed prior to 1945, per Assessor records, as permits reference maintenance of an existing residence in 1945. Although Anita Baldwin ceased her ranching/farming/dairy activities in 1923, she retained the acreage associated with Tract No. 949 (Lots 1, 5, and 6) until it was sold to Harry Chandler and Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. in 1936. Any 1919 structure built by Anita Baldwin along Old Ranch Road would still have been present — assuming it was not demolished (there is no record of demolition), as illustrated on the 1928 USGS map. There is some data to suggest the structure was used as the headquarters for a riding club while still owned by Anita Baldwin. If occupied, there is a reference to "Smith" filing for a permit to build a shed for the riding club. Subsequent to the purchase by Chandler and Rancho Santa Anita, Inc., Tract No. 11215 was mapped and filed, allowing for the sale if individual lots. The existing structure at the corner of Old Ranch Road and Vaquero Road was incorporated into the Tract as Lot 18 (.741 acres). This property was later enlarged through the acquisition of a triangular piece to the west of the original lot. Once Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. too possession of the land, the property at 305 N. Old Ranch Road (by that specific reference) was occupied by Clifton B. Herd, the manager for the Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. holdings. This address served as the Real Estate Office for Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. until at least 1944. In 1944, John T. Faries, a local Realtor, assisted in the purchase of the property by James M. and Patricia M. Green. Patricia Green was the Office Manager for Faries real estate business. The Greens invested in the property with improvements in 1946 (building a garage and re- roofing the residence. In 1948, the Greens remodeled the residence and completed the sewer connection. No permits were issued to the Greens after 1948, but a directory listing has them at 305 N. Old Ranch Road in 1965 and divorce records list them as divorcing in 1983, suggest- ing they remained on the property until the divorce. With the divorce, the property is purchased by John T. Faries, who completed upgrades and remodeling before selling to Robert Fickas by 1987. DPR 523L(1/20) Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial -e -• — =...r.. « rvamn ur x tasslgneO Dy recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update Robert Fickas installed the swimming pool and spas in 1987, along with decking and the outdoor patio areas. In 1996, Fickas replaced the driveway and established the new approach to the property (the simple drive to the garage being enhanced by the large drive with access at two points - along Old Ranch Road and Vaquero Road). In 1997, Fickas completed the more sub- stantial improvements through: the installation of A/C units; vents; a major addition with three baths and one bedroom; and the conversion of one of the original bedrooms into a laundry room. Permits for this work listed the addition of 1,060 square feet of living space to the original 2,782 square foot residence, for a total area of 3,742 square feet (County Assessor records list only 3,618 square feet). Date Owner Directory Permits 1936 Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. with Title Insurance and Trust Com an 1937 Santa Anita Rancho "end of Santa Fe Ave' 1937-38 "Smith" Shed for Riding Club; 1939 Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. Clifton B. Herd, M r. Plumbin and Se tic Tank 1944 Patricia Green Office Secretary for John T. Faries 1946 James M. Green Build Garage; Re -roof Dwelling; Sign Boards 1948 James M. Green Remodel Dwelling and Sewer Connection 1948-50 James M. and Patricia M. Green 305 N. Old Ranch Road 1965 James M. and Patricia M. Green 305 N. Old Ranch Road 1983 John T. Faries Electrical, plumbing, kitchen remodel 1987 Robert Fickas Pool and Spa 1996 Robert Fickas Replace Driveway Ap- roach A/C Units, major addition 1997 Robert Fickas (3 baths, 1 bed, conver- sion of bed to laundry; 1060 s . ft. addition Additional notes on the permits cite: Robert Fickas • Add 3 baths • Add 1 bedroom • Convert bedroom to laundry, closet, and hall DPR 523L (1/20) ' Required Information State of California Primarytt DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial —d— -- _. -- -.dare ur a lassignea Dy recoraerl 31135 N. old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Uodate • Stucco siding to match existing • Wood framed windows (match and/or reuse existing) • Treated wood shake shingles • Shutters to match existing • Relocate existing fencing • HVAC and vents for additional remodel • Add electrical and plumbing fixtures to addition • Addition to be completed on south side of existing residence • Replace driveway approach (1996) • Install swimming pool and spa (1986) John Faries • Remodel kitchen; new front and rear porch; new wood fascia; shutters; gutters; and landscaping (1983) James and Patricia Green • Build garage; remodel dwelling; re -roof residence; sewer connection (1948) The Fickas family remained in this property until at lease 2002, based on available directories, and likely later. No death records were found for Robert or Catherine Fickas. One son, Scott A. Fickas (b. 1972) was identified. County Assessor data shows a recent sale in April of 2020, suggesting the Fickas family may have held the property until most recently. A current realty listing for this property identified the improvements as consisting of 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, and the following: • Family Room • Other Bedrooms • Guest House (maid's quarters) • Great Room • Living Room • Laundry Room • Master Bedroom • Kitchen Given this description, prior to the major alterations, the earlier residence would have included four bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath; no laundry room; no southern addition. The residence would have been a squared "Ll" shape with the two ells extending east from the main north/ DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial s= -, � neavurce wane or a lassignea oy recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update south expanse. The addition would be to the south side of the residence, rendering the original symmetrical plan into an irregular plan. The addition accounts for 1,060 square feet of living space, increasing the size of the residence by almost 50%. It is quite possible the original, pre - 1937 structure is incorporated into the current residence, but the later remodeling and renova- tions have obliterated any exterior identification of the early structure. The residence, as it is currently defined, is indicative of the post -1945 construction sequences and dominated by the post -1983 and post -1997 renovations. The earlier (pre -1945) improvements are not reflected in the current improvements. Current Conditions The existing improvements at 305 N. Old Ranch Road consist of the relatively large single family residence, detached garage, in -ground pool and spa, pool decking and patio(s); large driveway; and extensive landscaping. The rear yard is fenced (chain link), while the front yard is open and well maintained. The residence is currently unoccupied, having been purchased recently (April 2020) with potential plans for demolition and redevelopment. Single Family Residence The existing single family residence at 305 N. Old Ranch Road is a is a relatively large resi- dence consisting of five bedrooms, four full baths, one half bath, living room, kitchen, great room, etc. covering an area of between 3,618 square feet (Assessor) and 3,842 square feet (Realtor). This residence was originally designed as a smaller structure of approximately 2,700 square feet (ca. 1945) and an even smaller residence/structure prior to 1945. Regardless, the current residence, which is indicative of the Fickas family renovations and alterations between 1983 and 1997, consists of a one story residence on a raised concrete foundation. The plan is essentially an asymmetrical "U" shaped structure with an elongated expanse oriented north/south and on the west side of the structure and exhibiting two ell extending to the east — one on the south side of the structure and the other on the north side. As a result, there is a squared yard/porch areas leading to the main entry between the ells and recessed to the west- ern expanse. The wood framed structure is sided with stucco (likely resurfaced over original cement/concrete siding). The windows include early double hung sash windows with window "ears" — indicative of pre -WWII construction, some wood -framed casement windows, and some additional wood DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT Of PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial was= V �& nesuurce name or a Iasslgnea oy recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update framed sash windows without "ears" — indicative of post WWII construction. Records not the salvaging of some windows to be used in the southern addition. As such, it is likely the later window are associated with the 1948 renovations and incorporated in to the later 1997 addi- tions. There are French Doors on both the east and west elevations. The main entry on the east elevation also consists of French Doors, but these are replacement doors, while those on the west elevation are original to the structure. The rooflines associated with the residence exhibit steeply pitched, hipped -gable roof designs oriented with the various wings of the residence and all are covered with the same faux, modern slate shingles present on the garage. There are stucco covered chimneys on both the northern and southern ells (likely brick beneath) and there are modern air vents mounted near these chimneys. The pitch of the roof on the southern addition is not as steep as the older residential areas. The fascia boards were replaced in ca. 1983. The current design of the residence suggests the wide fascia boards were designed to suggest height to the structure and, correspondingly, the pitch of the roofs suggest height that is not necessarily consistent with the ceiling height within the structure. Overall, the residence is large, angular, and relatively non-descript. The walls are flat and there are no outstanding design elements. The windows are simple wood framed casement and sash styles with the sash windows reflecting early and late designs. The main entrance has been remodeled and the walls bounding the main entry and the adjacent area between the garage and residence have resulted in an interference in seeing the residence through the walls. The house is set back from the street and partially obscured by vegetation. It is on a small rise, again emphasizing height that is not consistent with the actual structure. This residence is not representative of the 1919 construction referenced by the County Assessor, but more indicative of the 1945, 1983, and 1997 periods of renovation, alteration, and additions. This residence is essentially a modern residence with some scant evidence of the earlier peri- ods of construction. The architectural integrity of the residence has been compromised by this renovations, alterations, and additions — many permitted, some not represented in the permit files. DPR 523L (1120) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial ' Idasignea oy recoraer) 3U5 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update Detached Garage The property lacked a garage prior to 1945. James and Catherine Green constructed the two car garage in 1945, placing it to the north of the residence and near the northern property boundary. This structure is a 448 square foot structure with approximately 400 square feet being attributed to the garage, itself, and the remaining 48 feet being associated with a small storage addition on the east elevation. The structure rests on a concrete pad and sill. The structure is frames in redwood and exhibits resurfaced stucco cladding. The bay door faces east (to Old Ranch Road) and is accessed via a long driveway from Old Ranch Road to the bay door. The original wooden bay door appears to be present and in relatively good condition. The north and west elevations are solid walls, while the south elevation exhibits a standard doorway providing a secondary point of access. This doorway is also associated with a covered walk between the residence and garage, con- necting the two with a garble roofed, open beam roof that provides both shade and protection from the elements while accessing the garage and/or residence. The garage exhibits a steeply sloped hipped roof design with a cupola at the peak, providing ventilation and decor indicative of the semi -rural designs of the 1940s. Although there are no permits for re -roofing the garage with modern faux slate materials, the wood shake roofing ref- erenced in the earlier permits (e.g. 1946). It is likely the garage was re -roofed when Fickas was completing the other major alterations. This roofing matches that of the causeway roof between the residence and garage and the residence, itself. The high pitch of the roofline is design element also indicative of the Egyptian/Greek design elements (i.e. pyramid shaped). This design is in contrast to the preferred earlier designs and is likely the result of the redesign completed in 1945 or later. In fact, it is more likely this roofline is the result of remodeling completed 1948, also by Green, and not representative of the original construction referenced to 1919. Overall, the design of the garage is quite basic, with the exception of the steep roofline. The materials are generic, as is the massing and general design. There are no truly outstanding design elements and the structure has been altered. The roofline changes, sides resurfaced, and driveway entrance repoured. The individual structure is not considered to retain it original architectural integrity and is not considered historically significant. DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial - - - -- -.--.,�imol.,�'l l tdobigneu ay recoraer) 3u5 N. old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update In -Ground Pool and Spa The in -ground pool and spa were established, along with their associated decking, by Robert Fickas in 1987. The pool and spa are connected and exhibit an irregular shape; concrete lining, and concrete decking. These improvements are located in the northwest corner of the property and, as modern additions to the property, are not considered to be historically significant. Front and Rear Porches and Patios The front and rear porches and patios were designed and installed in 1983 by the Fairies in anticipation of reselling the property. At this time, the improvements included a remodeling of the front and rear porches, but also included new wood fascia boards, additional shutters, and gutters. These alterations resulted in a architectural design generally defined as an eclectic version of the Egyptian or Greek Revival architecture, but also incorporating some of the original elements of the earlier ranch (small "r") style with casement and sash windows, French doors, and a wide one story design. The fencing and walls forming the closed patio and porch entry on the east elevation is also consistent with the Egyptian/Greek designs, along not as ornate. To the rear, the modern porch/patio areas was poured on the northern portion of the residence to encase the original concrete steps associated with the French doors. To the southern portion of the west elevation, these steps are still evidence. Landscaping around trees, the pool deck, and BBQ areas are all of modern design (ca. 1987). None of the porches, patios, or associated amenities completed between 1983 and 1987 are historically significant and are not representative of the original design of the property. Large Driveway Expanse In 1996, Robert Fickas replaced the driveway at 305 N. Old Ranch Road and added the new approach running between Vaquero Road and Old Ranch Road (curved "L""). The northern extent of the new driveway connected with the alignment of the original driveway (due east/west from Old Ranch Road to the 1945 two car garage). Overall, the driveway alignments were repoured in 1998 and are not historically significant. DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT ZF PARKS AND RECREATIONHri JJCONTINATION SHEET Trinomial Dann 70 ..i e� :n - •------- tu331gneu uy recoraer) sub N. old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update Landscaping Records show the property was re -landscaped in 1983. The Faries acquired the property, but never lived at the property. It was an investment and the improvements, including landscaping, were undertaken to prepare the property for resale, following the long-term occupation by James M. and Patricia M. Green (1945-1983). Although there are some mature trees that pre- date the 1983 landscaping, the existing landscaping is not indicative for the historic period land- scaping and is not historically significant. Surrounding Properties A review of the surrounding properties yielded various dates of construction, despite the ca. 1937 subdivision for the area (see table on following page). Of the 37 properties listed above, the property at 305 N. Old Ranch Road is the only property yielding a construction date preced- ing the mapping of Tract 11215. The remaining 36 yielded dates of: 1937-1939 10 (27.0%) 1940-1949 15 (40.5%) 1950-1963 4 (10.8%) Modern 7 (18.9%) As noted, the majority of the construction took place in the 1940s. More specifically, 11 of the properties were improved between 1940 and 1942, while the remaining 4 were constructed in 1947 and 1948. No significant improvements were completed during WWII. Even the later improvements at 307 N. Old Ranch Road were completed in 1945 —just at the end of WWII. The current improvements are not consistent with the identification of a historic district, as no one period of construction can account for the required concentration of contribution elements and the presence of very modern improvements interrupt the flow of the older improvements. EVALUATION and ASSESSMENT 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. DPR 523L (1/20) Required Information State of California DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary #f HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial - - •-----•-- n ra»wsueu uy recoroer) sup N. Uld Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update Street Address Dates Original Owner Supplemental 244 Va uero Road 1948-1952 P.L. Allen 240 Va uero Road 1952-1955 C.S. Williams 236 Va uero Road 230 Va uero Road 836 San Simeon Road 2004 1956 1938-1946 C.S. Williams 1952 Ste hen Velloze 2003 Ra mond F. Cris Frlu,in F Pnllnnn 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, DPR 523L (1120) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial - - -- -• �� �a ta» gncu uy recoraerf sw M via Kancn Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update 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 (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. Integrity Location: In general, the property associated with 305 N. Old Ranch Road is in the same location as the ca. pre -1938 location, but not the same location as the reported 1919 improvement. The lot lines for the property have been altered to include an addition to the west side of the property. The garage, pool, spa, decking, patios, etc. have been added and are in their original locations. The property does not reflect the historic locations. The changes to the prop- erty with respect to boundaries and elements that can be dated to pre -1975 (45 years of age) have shifted and, therefore, McKenna et al. has concluded the intent of the "Location" element HAS NOT BEEN MET. Design: The original improvements at 305 N. Old Ranch Road are no longer evident and the existing elements reflect renovated, altered, or additions to the early improvements dating to the 1920s to 1945. The garage exhibits much of the DPR 523L(1120) Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial as. _ U �4 nesuurce name ora (assigned oy recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update 1945 design, but the residence has been significantly altered. It is no longer representative of the pre -1945 construction, the 1945-1983 construction, and/or the ca. 1997 construction. These significant changes in massing, materials, and design have impacted the integrity with respect to "design" and McKenna et al. has concluded the extent of changes have impacted the integrity of the improvements and the minimal intent of the "design" element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET. Setting: As noted above, the area surrounding 305 N. Ranch Road was associated with the working community of employees associated with the Baldwin Ranch. This activity ended between 1909 and 1913, when Anita Baldwin shifted the activities of the ranch away from the basic ranch -related tasks and initiated activities more in keeping with her dairy activities. She demol- ished the early improvements and constructed new structures between 1915 and 1923. When she abandoned her dairy activities, the property was left unused except for some modest use as a riding club. After 1937, and under new management, the area was subdivided and individual lots were sold. Despite the extent of building, the southern extent of Old Ranch Road re- mained somewhat rural, as it was also adjacent to the pen space associated with the L.A. Arboretum. Today, the 300 block of N. Old Ranch Road reflects the pre -WWII improvements, post -WWII improvements, and some modern redeveloped lots. When first developed, the yards were open (few fences) and the area had a rural atmosphere — the Botanic Gardens area reflecting wide-open space. The area is now more densely developed with consistent with a suburban neighborhood, reflecting various architectural styles, prop- erty sizes, and ages of development. In discussions with one of the long- time neighbors, Ms. Payan (317 N. Old Ranch Road), she noted "how much the neighborhood has changed." Based on these many factors, McKenna et al. has concluded the intent of the "setting" element of integrity HAS NOT BEEN MET. Materials: The extent of alterations to the exterior of the residence and garage at 305 N. Old Ranch Road are significant. The cladding has been resurfaced; roof material has been replaced; there are additions and alterations to the roofline and fascia boards. Walls have been added to provide both privacy and a suggestion the residence is larger than it actually is. DPR 523L(1/20) ' Required Information State of California Primary Jt DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI JJ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial -e_...IUC ,ldme Ur « tdssignea oy recoraer) jus N. Uld Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update Brick and concrete have been added to patios, porches, and decks. Overall, the materials used in the early and more recent renovations, alterations, and/or additions to this property are not unique, exotic, or unusual. There are not individual design elements that are unique to the property. As such, McKenna et al. has concluded the intent of the "materials" element of integ- rity HAS NOT BEEN MET. Workmanship: No permits were available for the period prior to ca. 1938 and the single permit for 1938 did not address the residence or garage. The only permits addressing existing improvements post-date 1945 and reflect new construc- tion, interior and exterior alterations, renovations, and additions. Some of this work was done by the owners, themselves, but the major work was com- pleted by professionals (i.e. pool construction and room additions). Overall, the work completed by those noted reflected standard workmanship and basic construction design. There is/was no evidence of unique construction or workmanship and no evidence of the work of a master builder. In general, the improvements on the property are inconsistent with the requirements for recognition under the "workmanship" 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 pre -1949 period of development. While there is still a general feeling that the neighborhood is early (pre -1950), the neighborhood has been sig- nificantly altered through the establishment of curbing, lighting, and various periods of development. As noted earlier, Ms. Payan noted the changes in the area and how different it is from the years she was living on the street. 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, the property can be associated with the Baldwin Ranch and the later activities of Anita Baldwin. However, the specific area can only be associated with the area of working DPR S23L (1/20) * Required Information State of California Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial -, noovwte name or s iassignea Dy recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update stock and barns, not activities directly associated with the Baldwins. Later, the improvements post-dated the Baldwin ownership and are more indicative of the post -1937 subdivision and sale of properties as part of Tract No. 11215. None of the owners can be identified a persons meeting the mini- mum intent of the "Association" criteria. Likewise, no specific event can be associated with the property. There is no recognized architect; master craftsman or artisan; important (historically recognized) owner or occupant, etc. McKenna et al. could not find any data sufficient to meet these require- ments of this 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 none of the seven ele- ments of integrity can be applied to the improvements at 305 N. Old Ranch Road. As such, the property lacks the necessary integrity to be considered historically significant on the Fed- eral 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 305 N. Old Ranch 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 Racnho Santa Anita is not enough to quality and being within the core area of the Baldwin Ranch operations is not enough to qualify. A specific event must be identifiable. McKenna et al. found no correlation with any such event. Therefore, the property is not eligible for recognition under this crite- rion. DPR 523L (1120) * Required Information State of California Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial �snaauuFce rvdme Or a lassignea oy recorder) 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update 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 ipre-1975 improvements (residence and garage) have been described as an eclectic form of architecture with Egyptian and Greek Revival design elements, but not a true form of either. In addition, there are older elements that are indicative of an eclectic form of California Ranch architecture. As a mix of various types reflecting multiple period of renovation, alteration, and additions, no definitive architectural style can be assigned to these improvements. Thousands of eclectic residences are scattered throughout Arcadia and Southern California, as during the 1930s and 1940s, many improvements were completed by property owners or their representatives with little attention to defined norms. They built to meet their needs and individual preferences. This property is not representative of the first, last, or sole remaining example of eclectic architecture and, while somewhat individualistic, not unique. The improvements have not been associated with any specific architect, master craftsman, or master builder. Therefore, McKenna et al. has concluded the property is not eligible for recogni- tion 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 Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial g �eouurce rvame or x tasslgnea oy recoraerl 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 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 305 N. Old Ranch 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. McKenna et al. has concluded this property would not qualify for listing and has assigned this property a status code of "6Z." McKenna et al. considers the property clear of any significant cultural resources. Any future renova- tions, alterations, additions, demolition activities, and/or redevelopment of this prop- erty will not result in adverse environmental impacts. DPR 523L (1/20) * Required Information LDEPARTIVIENT of California Primary # OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # NTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Dann oc -S .1 *n________ .. .. - ----• raoo y eu uy recoroer� sw N. VIo Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 Recorded by: Jeanette A. McKenna *Date Oct. 2, 2020 X Continuation Update REFERENCES Ancestry 2019 Census, Directories, and Family Research Files. www.//ancestry.com. On file, McKenna et al., Whittier, California. Arcadia Historical Society 2019 General History. www.Harcadiahistorica[society.org/Histo[Y-Lives-Here-Mark- ers. On file, McKenna et al., Whittier, California Architectural Resources Group 2016 "City of Arcadia Citywide Historic Resources Survey Report." ARG, Pasa- dena, California. On file, McKenna et al., Whittier, California. City of Arcadia 2016 "Individually Eligible Properties." 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"1 c . $�`ix i\ \h �� �x' �� I � S\ A 'vi+ - r b p. 3 Kesioence at 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA (1919-1945; SW) Residence at 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA (1919-1945; SW) 40 �1 9R i�f � � �1 s-'` ��fs� °. K �;...,�. -�-�� .� ;,�. .� _�. unveway tnt ance to 317 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA (1996-1949; W) Mdmer at sii N. uio Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA (W) montage along 317 N, Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA (S) Remnaants of Rail Fence Line on Lawn of 317 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia, CA (S) — u-vo.,ul 1 u, it a wrdge, Jug N. ula Ranch Road, Arcadia CA (W) �x UCYGLIU I ui n ence, sw N. ua Ranch Road, Arcadia CA (SW) 1,t(' iS - . � �� .� ;e rr R �yj < d / ' y �� ✓#�yr 31 + ^ t u• � rr R �yj < d / ' y �� ✓#�yr 31 + ^ t 4k, wan armno Natio on Last Elevation, 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia CA (SSW) cast tievation, No them 61, 305 N. Old Ranch Road, Arcadia CA ( WSW) South and East Elevation of Northern Ell, 305 N. 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