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, CITY OF SAN BERIQRDINO
- REQUEST ~R COUNCIL ACTION
From: Al Boughey, Director
Sub. . Appeal of Del!loli tion Proposal
1~.Review (DPR) No. 90-02
De~: Planning and Building Services
Mayor and Common Council Meeting
September 21, 1992
Oau: September 10, 1992
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
December 18, 1989, the Mayor and Common Council approved the Urgency
Historic Structure Demolition Ordinance (MC-694) which established
the Historic Preservation Task Force, provided a review process for
demolition permit applications for buildings fifty years old and
older and provided an appeal process for decisions of the Historic
Preservation Task Force to the Planning Commission and on to the Mayor
and Common Council.
Recommended motion:
That the appeal be upheld, that the Mitigated Negative Declaration be
adopted and that the proposal to demolish the Platt Building be approved.
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Al Boughey
Contact person:
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Phone:
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Supporting data attached:
Staff Report
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CITY OF SAN BERNODINO - REQUEST FCR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
Appeal of Demolition Proposal Review (DPR)
No. 90-02
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of
September 21, 1992
REOUEST
The Economic Development Agency is requesting that the Mayor and
Common Council uphold the decision of the Historic Preservation.
Task Force to approve the proposal to demolish the Platt BUilding.
BACKGROUND
On June 18, 1992, the Historic Preservation Task Force adopted the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and approved the proposed demolition
of the Platt Building. That decision was appealed to the Planning
Commission on August 4, 1992 by Task Force members Dr. James
MUlvihill and Councilman Michael Maudsley.
Based on public comment in opposition to the project given during
the Public Meeting, the Planning Commission upheld the request for
appeal and denied the approval of the project.
On August 11, 1992, the Economic Development Agency submitted a
letter requesting that the Planning Commission's decision to uphold
the appeal and deny the approval of the project be appealed to the
Mayor and Common Council.
A chronology of the pr~ject beginning in January 1990 and
continuing through July 30, 1991 is contained in the July 30, 1992
Memorandum (see EXhibit 5, Attachment E). The chronology continues
in the June 12, 1992 Memorandum up to that date (see Exhibit 5).
The August 4, 1992 Memorandum to the Planning Commission (see
Attachment 1) and this Staff Report to the Mayor and Common Council
complete the chronology of the project to date.
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. The Mayor and Common Council may determine that the Platt
Building is not a significant resource of the City and uphold
the Appeal, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
approve the project.
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Mayor and Co~on Council Meeting of
September 21, 1992
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2. The Mayor and Common Council may determine that the Platt
Building is a significant resource of the City, deny Appeal
and deny the project.
3. The Mayor and Common Council may determine that the Platt
Building is a significant resource of the City and require
that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared to evaluate
any environmental impacts resulting from the loss of the
resource and to identify alternatives to the demolition
project and the feasibility of such alternatives.
RECOMMENDATrON
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the proposal to demolish
the Platt Building (DPR 90-02).
Prepared by: Deborah Woldruff, Associate Planner
for Al Boughey, Director of
Planning and Building Services Department
Attachment 1. Memorandum to the Planning Commission (August 4,
1992)
(Page 2 of the August 4, 1992 Memorandum contains a
detailed list of Exhibits)
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CITY OF SANQERNARDINO - QJlEMORANDUM
To Planning Commission
From
Al Boughey, Director
Planning & Building Svr
July 24, 1992
Subject DPR 90-02 (Appeal of Historic Preservation Date
Task Force approval of the Platt Building Demoliton)
Approved
Agenda Item No. 10
Date August 4, 1992
RBOOBST AND BACltGROUlID
On June 18, 1992, the Historic Preservation Task Force adopted the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and approved the proposed demolition
of the Platt Building under the authority of the Urgency Historic
structure Demolition Ordinance (MC-694). The Task Force made
findings that the building is not a significant historic resource
of the City and that, due to the building's mass and design flaws,
it cannot be relocated.
Dr. James Mulvihill, a member of the Historic Preservation Task
Force, is requesting that this decision be reconsidered through the
appeal process. The appeal request was received without
application by the Planning and Building Services Department on
June 25, 1992 (see Exbibit 2). On June 26, 1992, Councilman
Michael Maudsley, Chairman of the Task Force, requested that the
decision of the Task Force be appealed to the appropriate body as
per Dr. Mulvihill's memorandum (see EXhibit 1).
The concerns outlined in Dr. Mulvihill's memorandum were previously
addressed as per Attachment E., Attachment 2., pages 2P and 2Q.
This project (Demolition Proposal Review No. 90-02) was formally
submitted to the City on March 1, 1990 by the (then) Redevelopment
Agency. A chronology of the project beginning in January 1990 and
continuing through July 30, 1991 is contained in the July 30, 1991
Memorandum (see Exhibit 5, Attachment E). The chronology continues
in the June 12, 1992 Memorandum up to that date (see Exhibit 5).
Attached to this memorandum to the Planning Commission are all of
the documents that were used by the Historic Preservation Task
Force to make their decision to approve the demolition proposal.
COMMENTS RECEIVED
Since the project was submitted in 1990, comments have been
received from several persons. Many of these comments focus on the
issue of preserving the Platt Building in place and some offer
suggestions as to possible future uses for the building. Other
comments relate to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
process for this type of application. These comments indicate that
there is disagreement regarding the historical significance of the
building and staff's review of the project. All of the comments
are attached and addressed in the July 30, 1991 Memorandum and its
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Attachments - (Initial study, Attachment 1 and Letters and
Memorandums, Attachment 2, pages 2P and 2Q).
STAPP'S RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission uphold the decision
of the Historic Preservation Task Force and deny the appeal of
Demolition Proposal Review No. 90-02.
submitted,
BXHIBITS:
1. June 26, 1992 Memorandum - Appeal Request (Maudsley)
2. June 25, 1992 Memorandum - Appeal Request (Mulvihill)
3. Letters and Comments (Additional)
4. Urgency Historic structure Demolition Ordinance (MC-694)
5. June 12, 1992 Memorandum
Attachments:
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E.
september 6, 1991 Memorandum (Woldruff)
September 6, 1991 Memorandum (Steinhaus)
October 23, 1991 Memorandum
April 21, 1992 Summary of Rehab Studies
July 30, 1992 Memorandum
Attachments: 1. Initial Study
2. Let t e r san d
Memorandums
3. Rough Cost Estimates
For the Platt
Building (Memo)
4. Mitigation Measures
and
Reporting/Monitoring
Activities for
Demolition Proposal
Review No. 90-02
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Al Boughey, Director of Planning & Building Services
FROM: Council Office
SUBJECT: Appeal of Platt Building's Demolition Permit
DATE: June 25, 1992
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As per Dr. James Mulvihill's memorandum dated June 25, 1992,
I am requesting that the decision of the Historic Preservation Task
Force, in regards to demolition of the Platt Building, be appealed
to the Commission or the Council, whichever is appropriate.
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MICHAEL MAUDSLEY
Councilman, Fourth
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MEMORANDUM
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The Mayor & Common Council t\^~
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Dr. James L. Mulvihill, AICP
California State University, S n Bernardino
SUBJECT:
Appeal of the Platt Building's Demolition
Permit Approval Made by the Historic
Preservation Task Force.
CC:
Mr. Michael Maudsley, Councilmember; Mr.
Dennis Barlow, City Attorney's Office; Ms.
Debra woldruff, Planning & Building Services;
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DATE:
June 25, 1992
I request that the Mayor and Common Council reconsider
the approval of the demolition permit application on the
Platt Building made by the City's Historic Preservation Task
Force, Also, because for the first time in seven years I
will be taking a vacation the first three weeks of July, I
ask that consideration of this appeal be delayed until after
July 23rd. Regardless, all the issues I would cover at that
Council hearing are contained in this memorandum.
I have explained many of my reasons for desiring a
responsible study of alternati~es to demolition of the Platt
Building in a memorandum I wrote to Mr. John Montgomery
dated October IS, 1990.
The historic significance is one of several reasons for
studying demolition alternatives. Historic Significance of
the Platt Building is based on s~ong conclusions of two
separate consultants hired by the City. aat~eway &
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MEMO: Platt Building Demolition Permit Appeal
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Associates, of Mission Viejo, was hired by the Redevelopment
Agency to. ....determine. in accordance with published
guidelines, the potential eligibility of the Platt
Building. "for inclusion on the National Register of
Historic Places," (p. 1, Hatheway Report. June 1990). The
Report concludes:
The Platt Building ~ appear to qualify.. ,It is also
one of the last surviving examples of its period and
type in the City...The Platt Building does retain a
relatively high degree of architectural and/or design
integrity. "The design and decorative detail on the
exterior is also of particular interest...The cast of
art stone architectural/decorative detail on the facade
over the theatre marquee is both intact, and it is
relatively unique to the San Bernardino area. In
effect, the building does retain a high degree of
architectural integrity. and it adds significantly to
the overall design context and historical aesthetics of
downtown San Bernardino (emphasis added). (pp, 9-lO)
Another consultant, Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson,
AlA, Inc.. of San Diego, completed the ~Historic Resources
Reconnaissance Survey Report" for the City. This firm
identified 6500 structures over fifty years old in the City,
and from this list selected 165 that exemplified unique
historic qualities. This selective list incl~des: St.
Bernardine's Church. the Arrowhead Springs Hotel. the 1855
Mormon flume on North Mountain View Avenue, And the Platt
Building. Further, the Donaldson Report in citing potential
dangers, raises a warning regarding specifically the Platt
Building. "Development of the core of the City may have
potential negative impact on several of these
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MEMO: Platt Building Demolition Permit Appeal
.lune 25, 1992
buildings...The Platt Building is a good candidate for an
intensive study for its historic significance to the City,"
(Volume 1, pp. 14-15). ~hp~p ha~ hp~n "" ou@~~ion~ ~g;sp-d
ovpr thp h'Jildin~'~ si~nifi~an~p aman~ aualifi@d. nbiectiv~
~v~erts. After so much has been documented, and objective
opinions given, if the City's review process can not, or
will not, recognize the significance of the Platt Building,
then no structure in the City can be protected.
A final point on historic significance, in a meeting of
The Mayors Institute on City Design in Berkeley in 1990, a
panel selected the Platt Building to exemplify the
possibility of redevelopment and adaptive reuse. The need
then, and now, is for a study of reuse by a qualified firm.
The present circumstances exist because ~ firm qualified
the perform adaptive reuse and historic preservation has
been called upon to examine the Platt Building. Mr. Roderick
MacDonald, representing Rancon Commercial Development,
apparently is the only person to give the bUilding much
thought, however even he publicly' stated ~hat he has never
"tackled" a building as old as the Platt.
Regardless of the historic significance of the Platt
Building, questions arise over the potential dangers of
complete demolition and clearance of the block on which the
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these structures. Anticipatory clearance is reminiscent
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of redevelopment in the 1950's; a strategy that many large
cities have come to regret. In San Bernardino's case, the
Inland Empire Economic Council's Q1J:clrt:p-rl". Rconomir! R@nort:,
Fall 1991, cites, .....the Inland Empire office market
appears likely to remain in the doldrums...translates into a
lag of at least three years before deals again pencil," (p.
5). Bank loans are extremely tight, especially for office
construction, though less so with commercial. Thus, without
firm commitments from a developer, such clearance is a risky
venture, because vacant lots encourage further blight, Mr.
MacDonald was asked specifically what Rancon planned for the
site and block. He indicated that they had not reached the
point of having even conceptual drawings. The Common Co;mcil
should consider the consequences on the City's commercial
and office heart with an entire block cleared. Look how long
it has taken to attract someone to the site of the
California Hotel. Redevelopment in "stages" would be safer
course.
Finally, in the City's General Plan makes it clear that
its citizens desire that priority be placed on protecting
and enhancing, not demolishing, historic buildings:
Ohipt!tivfI! 3.5:
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino
to:
Protect and enhance historic, architectural, or
cultural resources in commercial and redevelopment
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areas in a manner that will encourage revitalization
and investment in these areas.
Policy 3.5.1:
Encourage the preservation, maintenance,
enhancement and reuse of existing buildings in
redevelopment and commercial areas. (City of San
Bernardino General Plan, p. 3-36)
The citizens of the City also expect the EDA to protect, not
destroy, historic buildings:
Policy 3.5,6:
Utilize the Redevelopment Agency as a vehicle for
preservation activity. The Agency is currently
empowered to acquire, hold, restore, and resell
buildings...
Policy 3.5,7:
Require that an environmental review be conducted
on demolition permit applications for buildings
designated or potentially eligible for designation as
historic structures, that the guidelines of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) be followed
in reviewing demolition requests for structures in the
above two categories and prohibit demolition without a
structural analysis of the structure's ability to be
rehabilitated...(City of San Bernardino General Plan,
p. 3-37)
Again, a study of the bUilding for preservation, even
integration into plans for the "Superblock," has not been
done by individuals qualified in reuse of such a building.
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Mr. Mike Maudsley, Chairman
HistoriclPreservation Task Force
300 North "0" Street (City Hall)
San Bernardino, CA 92418-0001
Biron R. Bauer
765 N. Mountain View Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92401
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Dear Mr. Chairman, Members of the Historic/Preservation Task Force:
I have just finished reviewing the August 23. 199t),.edition of.the Initial Study for the
Platt Building disposition. I have also reviewed the special study prepared by Hatheway
and Associates and other documents related to the Initial Study (I.S.) which is the basis for
decisions relating to the Platt Building. Thanks for the opportunity to review these
documents and the pertinent attachments.
The most important sections of the Initial Study (I.S.) which relate most closely to
this particular project are Cultural Resources and Archeological Significance. The LS.
summarily concluded that photographic documentation and constructive reuse of the
building ornamentation/decoration in a new context was the desired direction. This is an
interesting but simplistic conclusion to a complex situation, because the developer/city
desires to build a "Cornerstone Building Complex" on this block and this has prematurely
influenced the decision to demolish the Platt Building with a poorly substantiated Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
The significant deficiencies that have been found so far with this Initial Environmental
Study, an important legal decision-making tool, are:
I. The description of the Ultimate Project - phases or components of the project - has
not been considered in its entirety (~ 15063 (a) (I) C.E.Q.A.). The project, which
apparently began as a demolition permit request only, has progressed beyond the
point of simply removing an older building that could be in the way of possible future
beneficial redevelopment efforts to the extent of having a specific developer (i.e.
Rancon Oevp.) who has made a "Cornerstone Building Complex" proposal in
specific enough terms to clearly preclude productive use of the existing (vested) Platt
Building. In order to be factually correct and legally defensible. the ULTIMATE
PROJEer, the Cornerstone Building Complex must be fully described and stand on
its own merits in the Initial Study and probable focused EJ.R.
II. The Initial Study, although relatively unbiased in its body, has clearly come to the
wrong conclusion in Section #14 of the document. Mandatory Findings of
Significance. Item (a) of Section #14 asks, "Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment ... or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or pre-history?" The response to this section has
to be "Yes" or at least "Maybe." The entire Hatheway and Associates report
systematically sets forth the significance and value of the Platt Building structure in
architectural/engineering, historic, and cultural terms, and then the LS. conclusion
contradicts this evaluation. The Hathewa.y and Associates Report (and the earlier
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Donaldson report/short-list inventory) clearly establishes that the Platt
Building/Theater in the 1920's-1940's was an important center for
Vaudeville/Musical Comedy entertainment in Southern California-the same
personalities who were guests at the California Hotel. San Bernardino was a wide-
open entertainment center for servicemen in both World Wars and had a better variety
of theater stage shows (some on the seamy side) than any other inland city. This
cultural heritage should not just be written off, but is worth saving and bragging
about.
Item (b) of Section #14 asks, "Does the project have the potential to achieve short-
term goals to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals?" The answer to this
query has to be "Yes". Although a "Cornerstone Building Complex" could provide a
trendy focus for the downtown center, and could conceivably be fully occupied in
three to five years, under the prevailing economic hard times, there are no assurances
this will happen. With the current vacancy factor present in Inland Empire office
space of close to thirty percent, it is more likely that existing business enterprises
would relocate to the most glamorous facilities in the "Cornerstone Building
Complex" and vacate other spaces in the Commercenter-robbing Peter to pay Paul.
The prospect of sacrificing a one-of-a-kind historic landmark for a long-shot
economic gamble clearly fits the category of short-term vs. long-term goals. It would
be another matter entirely, if. for example, the West Coast Regional Headquarters for
the Allstate Insurance Company were under contract to move into the "Cornerstone
Building Complex" when completed.
Item (c) of Section #14 asks, "Does the project have impacts which are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?" The answer to this question also has to be
"Yes". because "cumulatively considerable" here means that the incremental effects of
this demolition project are indeed significant when viewed in connection with the
effects of other past, present, and probable future demolition projects. In the past
few years, there has been a devastating loss of historic structures in favor of potential
new development: i.e. the California Hotel, Hanford Foundry, Carnegie Library, etc.
There are also numerous vacant lots existing downtown where the touted
development did not take place. This proposed demolition of an historic structure,
one of few remaining, cannot be takelllightly. The priority or value of the historic
resource increases in direct proportion to its u Uil)" $cQrcity.
III. The third deficiency of the Initial Study is essentially the same as II. The conclusion
that a Mitigated Negative Declaration is appropriate or applicable to the project is
unsupported by the facts contained within the subject initial study. This conclusion is
more indicative of the eagerness of the administration to proceed with what is hoped
to be a "fix-all" for the downtown center and the willingness of the responsible
agencies to accommodate this interest. Therefore. if this is truly the desired
rationale-to support the predetermined decision that the Platt Building must go-
then additional work as indicated needs to be done to the Initial Study and a Focused
Environmental Impact Report prepared to make the project legally defensible.
In the last analysis. what will have to be done procedurally is that the referenced
Initial Study sections will have to be factually reworked by staff, a Focused E.I.R.
prepared, and a STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS prepared in
cooperation with Mr. Empeiio's office. This STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSI~ERATIONS will have to be adopted and circulated, setting forth the project
alternattves as they are viewed by the administration and the trade-offs which weigh the
costs and benefits of the total new project with the potential sacrifice of the historic Platt
Building.
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Probably the best showcase example of the current administration's skill in promoting
and directing the city's development interest would be to show that the Piatt Building can
be revitalized and be creatively readapted and re-used. Information from a variety of
reliable sources indicates that this is appropriate, that the Piatt Building is a "keeper". No
really serious attempts have been made to consider the building as:
. A close-in back-up rehearsal hall for the California Theater. which would allow
additional productions to be scheduled and reduce' wear and tear on the facilities.
. Possible Inland Headquarters for a revamped Inland Symphony Civic Light
OperalInland Master Chorale organization.
. A major church organization for the Central City.
. Adaptive re-use as a Central City GymIHomeless Center (possibly run jointly by the
Frazee Center/Salvation Army/Catholic Family Services).
In summation. then, the existing August 1990 Initial Study should be extensively
revised for use in any valid decision-making process. Economically, it is usually very
difficult to turn around older historic structures which have been neglected and/or partially
refurbished. San Bernardino has a long line of would-be developers who damage
previously functional historical buildings and then go on the rocks financially. This can no
longer be allowed to happen, as we are running out of these treasures from the past. The
healthiest course of action to turn the Platt Building around is to have it designated as an
Historical Landmark and put on the State Register, as recommended by the Hatheway and
Associates Report. That will be the beginning of numerous benefits. financial grants. and
code relaxing to make the project more nearly do-able.
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resident and Urban/Regional Planner
cc: ~. Deborah Woldruff, Assoc. Planner
Mayor Bob Holcomb
Mr. Henry Empeilo, Jr., Deputy City Attorney
Ms. Esther Estrada, City Council person
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Mrs. VaJ.arie Ross,
Senior Planner tor the City ot
San 3ernardino.
City 3all
300 ~rth RD- Street
San 3ernardino. Calit. 92418
Dear !-Irs. Ross,
Reterring to our recent Telephoneconversation I have
taken your suggestilon to write Mr. Mike Maudsley the Counc:il.man tor
the 40th Ward and Chairman tor the ?reject - Platt Bullding-
As you noticed I hesitated to do it. but as IIIOre as
thought about it as IIIOre I telt that ]OU were right With your
adVise. I sincerely hope that sOlllething w1ll. be done on RE" Street.
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AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDI~IO
ADDING CHAPTER 15.37 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE;
ESTABLISInNG POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF BUILOI~IG
PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS OR
: STRUC'l'CRES AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION TASK
FORCE.
The Mayor and COllllllon council of the City of San Bernar-
dino do ordain as follows:
SEC':'ION 1. Chapter 15.37 is added to ':he San Bernardino
Municipal Code to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.37
INTERIM URGENCY HISTORIC STRUCTURE DEMOLITION ORDINANCE
15.37.010
Findinas and Purcose.
The Mayor and
Common Council find and declare:
A. The City of San Bernardino General Plan adopted on
June 2, 1989 includes an Historical and Archaeo-
logical Resources Element which provides a basis
for historic preservation in the City of San
Bernardino.
B. An Historic Preservation Ordinance is required to
be completed within 18 months of adoption. This
ordinance will include a section on demolitions.
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The city has a
procedure for rev~ of
building
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permit applications for demolition. However, there
is no review procedure for such applications which
deal with structures or buildings that are poten-
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D. several buildings of historical value have already
been demolished.
These ,include the Municipal
Auditorium, Mtlers Hotel, Carnegie Lillrary and
Atwood
Adobe and many others which were
an
irreplaceable part of our heritage.
. E. It is, therefore, necessary to establish an interim
procedure to review building permit applications
for demolition of potentiallY historic structures
constructed prior to
1941.
The review shall
determine significance of a building or structure
and whether demolition is appropriate.
without
such a review of building per:it applications for
demolition, other historic buildings or structures
may be destroyed without any determination of
significance or documentation.
F. By imposing the requirements of the Interi::: urgency
Historic structure Demoliti~n Ordinance, t~e city
will have a procedure for reviewing building permit
applications for demolition while the Historic
preservation Program is being completed.
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This ordinance imposes standards on an urgency
basis and is necesary to protect against a current
and immediate threat to the public'S health, safety
and welfare for the reasons stated above. The
demolition of potentially historic buildi~gs or
structures under the City's current zoning
ordinances, would result in a threat to public
health, safety, or welfare.
15.32.020 Effective Date. This ordinance
become effective upon the date of adoption.
shall
15.32.030 Definitions. For the purpose of carrying
out the ineent of this chapter, the words, phrases and terms
sat fo~-n herein shall be deemed to have the meaning
ascribed to them in this chapter.
Building -
Means any structure having a roof and
walls built and maintained for the
support, shelter or enclosure of persons,
animal~, chattels or property of any
kind.
Demolition -
To cause to be destroyed any building or
structures so that it is no longer
standing.
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Means anythinq constructed or built, any'
edifice or buildinq of any kind, or any
piece of work artificially built up or
composed of parts joined toqether in some
definite manner, which requires location
an the qround or is attached to somechinq
havinq a location on ~~e.qround.
Task Force -
The Historic Preservation Task Force, a
temporary committee appointed by
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Mayor to oversee the Historic Preserva-
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applications for demolition.
15.37.035 Historic Preservation Task Force
This
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buildinqs or structures constructed prior to ~94~ and other
duties as established by the Mayor and Common Council. This
Task Force shall
exist until a Historic Preservation
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Demolition Prohibited
No building or
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The demolition
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In such instances, an applicant may be
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The following outlines the
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An application for Building Permit for Demolition
shall be submitted to the Depart:nent cf Building
and safety and referred to the planning Department
and shall include the year built, as closely as
determined, a clear color photoqraph (minimum size
3 1/2" X 5"), and any documentation on the history
of the house.
The
Plann~'g Depart:nent shall
preservation Report using
prepare an Historic
available documentation of the history of the
building or structure, to be presented to the Task
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A State Historic Res~~es Inventory shall
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The application will be reviewed for completeness
by the Building and Safety Depart~ent and shall be
referred to the planning Depa~ent to be scheduled
for review by the Environmental Review Committee
and the Task Force within 30 days. of application.
The applicant shall be notified in writing 10 days
prior to the review.
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Building Permit for Demolition and the Historic
Preservation Report. The review shall include the
determination of significance of the building or
structure based upon the criteria set forth in
Section 15.37.070 of this ordinance as well as
alternatives to demolition.
Alternatives
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include rehabilitation, relocation and reuse.
The Task Force shall make two findings based upon
the criteria established in this ordinance in order
to deny any Building Permit Application for Demo-
lition. The mandatory findings are:
(a) The building or structure meets anyone of the
criteria listed in Section 15.37.070 of this
ordinance.
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(a), the Building Permit Application for Demolition
may be issued if all other legal requirements are
complied with. If the building or structure meets
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stay the issuance of a Building Permit Application
for Demolition for 90 days. During this time the
Task Force must determine significance of the
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demolition.
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the 90 day stay of issuance.
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appeal
is submitted to thePlanninq Department within ten
(10) days of the Task Force action.
Decisions of
the Planninq Commission may be appealed to the
Mayor and Council by submittinq a written appeal to
the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the Planninq
Commission action.
It no timely appeal is sub-
mitted, the action ot the Task Force or the
?lanninq Commission is final.
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criteria ~or Oetermination ot Historical
Sianiticance.
1. The buildinq or structure has character, interest
or value as a part ot the heritaqe ot the City of
San Bernardino.
2. The location ot the buildinq or structure is the
site ot a signiticant historic event.
3. The buildinq or structure is identified with a
person or persons or qroups who siqnificantly
contributed to the C"~lture and development ot the
City ot San Bernardino.
4. The buildinq or structure exemplities a particular
architectural style or way ot lite important to the
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8. The buildinq or structure is related to landmarks
or historic districts and its preservation is
essential to the inteqrity of the landmark or
historic district.
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istics of the buildinq or structure represent an
established and familiar feature of a neiqhborhood.
J.O. The buildinq, structure or site has the potential
to yield historical or archaeoloqical information.
15.37.080 Documentation.
If an historically signifi-
cant ~uildinq or str~cture cannot be saved =orany reason, a
complete written and photo documentation of archival quality
of the buildinq or structure shall be done by the applicant
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sentence, clause or phrase or any portion of this ordinan~e
is for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional,
such decision shall not
affect the va~idity of the
remaininq portions of the ordinance. The Mayor and Common
Council, hereby, declare that it would have adopted this
ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence,
c~ause or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that
phrase, or any portion thereof wou~d be subseg'..l.en~ly
dec~ared invalid or unconstitutional.
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Any person, firm 'or corporation,
whether as principal,
aqent, employee, or othe~~ise,
violatinq or causinq the violation of any of the provisions
of this Chapter is quilty of a misdemeanor, which upon
conviction thereof is punishable in accordance wi~h the
provisions of Section 1.12.010 of this Code in addition to
any other civil or administrative remedies.
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Application for Demolition to the Planning and BUilding
Department, the applicant shall pay a ~iling ~ee in accord-
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modi~ications to that resolution. The applicant also shall
pay a ~ee for an Initial Study as required by the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance
with Resolution No. 88-305 or any subsequent modifications
to that resolution."
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AN URGFNCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADDING ~ 15.37 TO THE SAN BER:~INO MUNICIPAL CODE;
ESTABLISH}!(G POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 'l-6ii REVIEW OF BUILDING
PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS OR
STRUCTURES AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION TASK
FORCE.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foreqoinq ordinance was duly
adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino at a
regular
December
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1989, by the followinq
meetinq thereof, held on the
18th day of
vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Maudsley,
NA:lS:
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller
Council Member Flores
ABSENT:
None
<#4?/74/U~~/
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City Clerk
The foreqoinq ordinance is hereby approved and becomes
effective this /?Ii.. day of fl""/.J'.lh/?_
Approved as to for.z
and leqal content:
James P. Penman
City At~orney
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Exhibit "5"
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C:In OF 8U BBRDIm:I1IO
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TO: The Historic Preservation Task Force (HPTF)
PROII: Deborah Woldruff, Associate Planner
SUBJBCT: Platt Buildinq Demolition Proposal (DPR 90-02)
OATB: June 12, 1992
COP:IBS: Lorraine Velarde, Mayor's Office, Shauna Clark, City
Administrator, Henry Empeno, City Attorney's Office,
Timothy C. steinhaus, EDA Administrator, Kenneth J.
Henderson, Development Department, John Hoeqer,
Development Department, James Sharp, Development
Department, Sue Morales, Development Department, Al
Bouqhey, Planninq and Buildinq Services and Valerie C.
Ross, Planninq Division
UQUBST AND I.OCAT:IOII
This city initiated proposal is to demQlish the Platt Buildinq, a
four story office buildinq and theater located at 491 West 5th
Street, on the southeast corner of West 5th Street and North "E"
Street. (Assessor Parcel Number 134-141-07)
BACltG::OUllD
A chroncloqy (January 1990 throuqh July 1991) of this project is
contained in the Backqround section of the July 30, 1991 Memorandum
to the Historic Preservation Task Force. (See Attachment E)
On August 2, 1991, Planninq staff presented the project to the Task
Force. Followinq staff's presentation, the Development Department
presented information relatinq to their research on the adaptive
reuse of the buildinq. The Development Department felt that
adaptive reuse is not feasible due to the functional obsolescence
of the buildinq's design and inadequate parkinq. A discussion
ensued durinq which the Task Force voiced their concerns reqardinq
the restoration of the buildinq, redevelopment of the site and the
block, impacts to the aesthetics of the downtown, historical
significance of the Platt Buildinq and staff's recommendation. The
project was continued to the September 6, 1991 meetinq so that all
five Task Force members could attend and participate in the
discussion.
At the September 6, 1991 meetinq, the discussion of the Platt
Buildinq continued. The Economic Development Aqency (EDA) was
asked if Rancon, the developer interested in redevelopinq the
entire block, would consider includinq the Platt Buildinq in its
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RE: Platt Building Demolition Proposal (DPR 90-02)
June 12, 1992
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plans. Anne Harris indicated that Rancon might consider this but
that they would probably wish to look at feasibility before making
any commitments. The Task Force continued the project for thirty
days during which time the EDA was directed to contact Rancon and
request that consideration be given to including the building in
their project. At the end of the thirty day period, the EDA was to
bring back Rancon's response and additional information on the
total costs for restoration and demolition.
On October 23, 1991, the EDA stated that Rancon was still
considering the inclusion of the building in their redevelopment
plans for the block. Rather than create another vacant lot, Rancon
indicated that they considered using the qround floor of the
building for low cost lease space for commercial tenants. This
would be an interim use until development on the lot occurs (in
accordance with project phasing).
The EDA was directed to come back to the Task Force with
information that would help to implement Rancon's concept of the
building's interim use:
the (physical) condition of the Platt Building
what the City would need to do
what prospective tenants wculd need to do
Mr. Gil Lara, a local businessman, gave public comment on the
project. He felt that a time :'imit should be put on the
redevelopment of the building/block - do something or take it down.
Further discussion related to the potential for redevelopment of
the building.
The Task Force stated that the EDA would need to prepare a report
for the next meeting.
On April 22, 1992, Mr. Rod MacDonald of Rancon spoke to the Task
Force and outlined the reasons why the adaptive reuse (including
the interim use previously discussed) is not a feasible alternative
for the Platt Building. The building layout is functionally
obsolete because it does not lend itself to lease space division
making marketing difficult. Bringing the building into compliance
with Code would cost at least $500,000 and it should be noted that
this figure does not consider compliance with Title 24 (energy) or
ADA (handicapped access).
Mr. MacDonald stated that saving the building facade would not be
cost effective due to seismic considerations. Be also stated that
in architectural desiqn terms, the facade is not unique and
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RE: Platt Buildinq Demolition Proposal (DPR 90-02)
June 12, 1992
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exhibits little articulation. In closinq, he suqqested that design
elements from the Platt Buildinq and the downtown be incorporated
into a design proqram for the downtown.
The Task Force asked Henry Empeno what their course of action
should be and he stated that the Task Force could adopt the
Mitiqated Neqative Declaration and approve the Demolition Permit.
He also outlined a number of options related to those actions.
Planninq staff recommended that the Task Force continue the item so
that a response could be prepared. The next meetinq was
tentatively scheduled for June 10, 1992. (The meetinq was
rescheduled for June 18, 1992.)
Please note that information resultinq from (and subsequent to) the
Task Force meetinqs outlined in this section is available in
Attachments A throuqh D.
ABALYSl:S
The analysis contained in the July 30, 1991 Memorandum (Attachment
E) is based upon the project which proposes to demolish the Platt
Buildinq. To date, no other development application has been
submitted to the City. For this reason, the analysis looks at tlle
potential impacts related to the demolition of the buildinq and
future development of the site. The most intense use permitted in
the CR-2, Commercial Reqional district is used for consideration
because future development is not proposed as part of the project.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
an Initial Study was prepared for the project and reviewed by the
City's Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on October 25, 1990.
At that time, the ERC recommended to the Historic Preservation Task
Force that a Mitiqated Neqative Declaration be adopted for the
project. (See Attachment 1 to Attachment E)
The Urqency Historic Structure Demolition Ordinance (MC-694) qives
the Task Force the authority to look at alternatives to demolition.
However, the alternatives to demolition should not be used as a
basis for project approval or as a determinant of the buildinq's
historical significance.
It should be noted that an evaluation of project alternatives is
not required by CEQA except as part of an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR). In relation to this project, an EIR is not required
unless it is determined that the project has the potential to
eliminate an important example of a major period of California
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RE: Platt Buildinq Demolition Proposal (DPR 90-02)
June 12, 1992
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history. This determination was not made in the Initial study in
the Mandatory Findinqs of Siqnificance. However, the Task Force
may determine that the Platt Buildinq is a siqnificant historical
resource of the City and require that an EIR be prepared.
In liqht of concerns voiced by the Task Force, Staff has
reevaluated the Initial Study and the June 30, 1991 Memorandum. As
a result, staff has not chanqed its recommendation for the project.
OPTIOll8
Based upon the project impacts, the Task Force may choose one of
the followinq options:
1. Require that a Neqative Declaration be prepared which
indicates that the project will not result in any siqnificant
impacts;
2. Adopt the Mitiqated Neqative Declaration which indicates that
the siqnificant impacts of the project can be mitiqated to
below a level of siqnificance; or,
3. Require that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared which
indicates that the project will result in siqnificant impacts
that cannot be mitiqated to below a level of siqnificance.
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RE: Platt Building Demolition Proposal (OPR 90-02)
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Based upon the provisions of MC-694, Section 15.37.060 (4), staff
recommends that the Historic Preservation Task Force adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with Section 21080.1
of CEQA and approve Demolition Permit (OPR 90-02) and the
Mitigation Measures and Reporting/Monitoring Activities.
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Attachments:
A.
B.
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D.
E.
September 6, 1991 Memorandum (Woldruff)
September 6, 1991 Memorandum (Steinhaus)
october 23, 1991 Memorandum (Parker)
April 21, 1992 Summary of Rehab Studies
July 30, 1992 Memorandum
Attachments: 1. Initial Study
2. Letters and Memorandums
3. Rough Cost Estimates For
The Platt Building
(Memorandum)
4. Mitigation Measures and
Reporting/Monitoring
Activities for OPR 90-02
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SUBJBCT:
Demolition Proposal Review (DPR) No. 90-02
(Continued) - A proposal to demolish the Platt
Building, a four story office building and movie
theater built in 1925 and located at 491 West 5th
street (APN 134-141-07)
DATB:
September 6, 1991
COPIBS:
Historic Preservation Task Force: Esther Estrada,
Council Offices: Shauna Clark, City Administrator:
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant, Mayor's
Office: Henry Empeno, Deputy City Attorney: Timothy
C. Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development
Agency: Kenneth J. Henderson, Executive Director,
Development Department: John Wood, Senior Project
Manager: Valerie C. Ross, Senior Planner
On August 2, 1991, Demolition Proposal Review (DPR) No. 90-02 for
the Platt Building was reviewed by the Historic Preservation Task
Force. During the discussion, the Task Force expressed concerns
regarding specific issues, as follows:
Building Restoration -
What efforts have been made regarding
marketing, restoration and
rehabilitation of the building and
determining the feasibility of
preservation and adaptive reuse?
Redevelopment
Are there plans to redevelop the site
and/or the block?
Aesthetics
There is a concern that demolition
of the Platt Building will impact the
aesthetics of the downtown by adding
to the number of vacant parcels.
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(DPR) No. 90-02
Based u?on the information contained
in the Memorandum to the Task Force
(dated July 30, 1990), staff
recommends that the Task Force
approve DPR 90-02. The Historic
Resource Evaluation Report (Hatheway)
and the City's Historic Resource
Reconnaissance Survey (Donaldson)
indicate that the buildinq is
potentially significant to the City's
developmental history. Because of
these opposing views, the Task Force
members would like further discussion
to address this issue.
At the request of those Task Force members present, OPR 90-02 was
continued until all five members could be present to participate
in the discussion and action.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BCOdOIIIC DBVELOPIIBlIr .lGDCY
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TO: MID MAUDSLEY, CouncillDan
Fourth Ward
FlOM: ~IMO'!HY C. STEIRBAUS
~ ~Administrator
SUBJECT: PU:rT BUILDDG
DATE:
September 6, 1991
COPIES: Councilwolll8J1 Norine Miller; thelllla Press, Cultural and International
Affairs, Mayor's Office; PeDDY Holcomb; Dr. John Mulvihill, Ca1 Stste
University at San Bernardino; File
Per your request, my ataff researched our files on the Platt Bui1din& for
information on estimates of the costs of demolition and ssbestos remediation.
the attched copy of a memorandum dated December 13, 1989, from Roger Hardgrave
to Mayor Holcomb, indicates estimates of $150,000 for demolition and from
$150,000 to $200,000 for containing and disposin& of asbestos.
Please let me know if any additional information is required.
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ROGER G. HARDGRAVE, Director of Public Works/
City Engineer
Preliminary Estimate of Cost Platt Buildinq
at Southeast Corner of Pifth Street and -E-
Street
SUBJECT:
DATE:
COPIES:
December 13, 1989
File No. 6.50, Reading Pile
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The Platt Building is an approximate 7,800 square foot, four-
story building constructed in the 1920 's. The structure was
constructed of poured concrete.
Our preliminary estimate of cost for demolition of this building
is $150,000. In addition, there will be a cost of $150,000 to
$200,000 for containing and disposing of the asbestos in the
insulation, wiring, floor tile, roofing, concrete, etc.
Since this structure is over 50 years old, there may be some
historical interest.
Please advise if you would like any further information.
ROGER G. HARDGRAVE
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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DBVELOPImBr DBPA.o<:uuun:
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TO: Historic Preservation Task Force
FROM: STAFFORD W. PARKER
Deputy Director
SUBJECT: PROGRAJm lOR STORAGE AIm/OR RBLOCArIO.
OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES
DATE: October 23, 1991
COPIES: Deborah Woldruff, Associate Planner; Project Manager Sharp; File
Periodically the Historic Preservation Task Force has discussed the strategy
of storing and/or relocating historical structures. The issue was raised
again at the meeting of September 6, 1991. While not directed, staff has
initiated a review of such a strategy that would entail temporarily
warehousing historical structures on a designated parcel of land or relocating
them. Based on our findings we have determined there are both advantages and
disadvantages to this approach and we have referenced them as follows:
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1. Relocating or warehousing the structure at a designated parcel
will .free up. the parcel of land they were on initially for
development.
2. Theoretically, maintenance and securi ty would be more
convenient due to the fact that all the structures will be in
one place.
II . DisadVlDlt....es
1. The prospect of vandalism will be increased due to the
warehousing of mBDY structures on a cODllllon parcel. This could
be mitigated by the location of the parcel, but land in areas
normally not plagued by vandals would normally be unavailable
or too expensive.
2. Due to an anticipated level of vandalism - maintenance cost
would increase.
3. Rehabilitation cost to the subsequent owner would soar because
of increased vandalism causing damage to the building. The
Agency, obviOUSly, would make minimum repairs to the structures
prior to the,passage of title.
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4. Security measures and cost would both, out of necessity,
increase. It is rather common for structures to be broken into
and boarded up several tilles. There is no uni t that appears to
be van..a1 proof. Even those boarded to FHA standards, the
highest in the industry, are broken into - it just takes
vandals a little longer.
5. Often moving can cOlllpromise the structural stability of a unit
depending on the unit.
6. In cases where the specific location is of more historical note
and iIlportance than the unit, it is inappropriate to move the
structure from its original site. That comment does not apply
to cases where the historical iIlportance of a structure relates
to its arChitectural design whiCh will remain in tact no matter
where the unit is relocated.
7. TeDlporary storage 'of units normally increases rehabilitation
costs and also lessens the preference and priority of restoring
the structure on-site.
8. Federal environmental requireDIents are triggered by moving
structures, i.e., State of California Environmental Quality Act
and Federal National Environmental Protection Act. The
adherence to these quidelines is IlUCh more difficult, costly
and tille conalllling when the structure is relocated.
9. In the event a structure is vandalized to the degree it becomes
economically infeasible to rehabilitate, the Department would
face an extra ezpenae of having to df!lllolish the structure.
Although this is a potential that already exists due to the
fact that the Departllent owns the property, its probability is
increased by IIIOVing the structure.
It is our conclusion that the strategy of moving historical structures to a
common location is theoretically good but operationally and financially, it
will not work.
Regardless, staff believes there are substantive steps the Task Force
take that would facilitate the restoration of historical structures.
include but are not lillited to the following:
could
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A. Identify and designate historical districts. These districts ,could
be marketed, urging the to: benefits to developers, and the homes or
area surrounding theDI could be rehabilitated. This increases the
marketability of the area and property values. On a comprehensive
basis the city could be requested to direct the construction of
infrastructure gas lights, etc., to camplf!lllent period design in suCh
areas.
B. Identify intill lots within the designated historical districts.
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C. Work with residents in the district to help set a theme for the area
or neighborhood and solicit their participation, i.e., assessment
districts, voluntary improvements to their property, landscaping,
etc.
D. Classify the architecture for marketing, clustering units and the
individual that will retain the character and integrity of the
neighborhoods.
E. Identify sources of funding for historical preservation.
F. Sell historical structures by auction, give them away, or create a
pool of developers who have an exclusive development agreement
within these designated historical areas. The developers would have
right of first refusal in the event they did not want to work with a
particular structure.
G. Sell the idea of a historical district to the public to get public
support. This should only be done when there is the ability to
implement the program, i.e., operationally, administratively,
financially and from a policy basis.
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Historical Preservation is difficult. It's implementation deserves the
best implementation plan we can devise. Staff believes a comprehensive
strategy or approach to historical preservation should be developed for
the operation, administration and finanCing of the program. It is
recommended the task force consider the above comments and prOVide
further staff direction.
STAFFO W. P&Vr1rV, Deputy Director
Deve pment Deparaaent
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SUMMARY OF REHABILITATION STUDIES
April 21, 1992
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Residential conversion to produce forty one 500 square foot single bedroom units, .
converting a portion of theater into open interior courtyard.
Construct rooms in existing office and in theater area around courtyard retail left on
street.
S1.5 to 2.0 million plus cost of asbestos remediation (200,000) and cost of
Earthquake upgrade (SI5O,OOO) and cost to renovate ground floor ($250,000). Total
approx $2.1 to 2.6 or say $2.5 million.
Renovation of theiter and lobby (w/restaurant)
Based upon other theater renovation proposals, and adjusting for size, indicated cost
would be on the order of S1.5 to 2.0 million to renovate the theater as a 450 seat
house with restaurant and bar in the retail space in front of the lobby.
Despite higher income levels, far more potential user groups, and a higher education
level - ~ted operating subsidies were $666,000 for the first three years and
remllinM above S2OO,OOO per year in year three. Income included performanc:e
space rentals, ..:h...u. space rentals, reimbursements for SllIff services to renting
groups, and concession fees. Fee structure ranged from S3SO for small non-profits
to S8S0 for c:ommercial users.
Rehearsal space is impacted by columns which interfere with lIIO\-emeI1ts. The stage
area is very restricted due to lack of depth and very poor wing space, limiting all
forms of scenic events as well as those where movement up and down stage is
important (dance, musical comedy, etc.) .
Renovation costs of Fifth Street retail and office would be SSl5,OOO for elevator,
new plumbing and bathrooms, new electrical, new HV AC, asbestos remediation, and
seismic retrofit. Additioaal teDant improvements would be required of teDants.
Office space is poorly laid out in two long corridor-like arms with columns inside
the office areas. Flocn are less than 4,000 SF on Fifth Street side. Windows need
safety restraints to avoid falls when opened.
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Partial renovation of street level (Rancon study).
'- Rancon will give a verbal report.
Costs will exceed SSOO,OOO even for partial rehab wbich leaves theater area and
office f100rs in existing condition. No fire sprinklers in vacant portions of the
building and ~ left in UIIOCCUpied portions. Much of the building's unsafe
electrica1 wiring would remain.
Subsidized rents would be needed to attract t......ntc but would have. to be restricted
to businesses DeW to downtown to avoid competing with existing space. Community
groups who desire space but cannot afford rent would also require operating
subsidies.
COMPARISON BETWEEN SCENARIOS:
Complete ResidenvlJI Partial
Rehab Conversion Rehab Demolition
Cost $2.S million $2.0 SSOO+ S3S0
million thousand thousand
Advantages Restores Re1ains Temporary Prepares
building. exterior. retention. for devel-
lDcreases Provides Low initial opment of
performing low-end cost. area.
space. housing. Provides Reduces
lDcreases space for liability.
office. community
lDcreases groups.
retail.
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Theater much rent sub- demolished.
requires greater sidies for
operating dIan new. community
subsidies. groups.
Low demand Carnes
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office. exposure.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
The Historic pre~rvation Task Force
Deborah WOldr~, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
Demolition Proposal Review IDPR) No. 90-02
DATE:
July 30, 1991
COPIES:
John Wood, Senior Project Manager, Development
Services, Al Boughey, Director, Planning and
Building Services. Larry E. Reed, Assistant
Director, Planning and Building Services and
Valerie C. Ross, Senior Planner, Planning and
Building Services
REQUEST AIm LOCATION
This City initiated proposal is to demolish the Platt Building, a
four story office building and theat"er located at 491 West 5th
Street. on the southeast corner of West 5th Street and North "E-
Street.
SITE. BUILDING AIm AREA CHARACTERISTICS
Building And Site Characteristics
The bUilding site is rectangular and consists of approximately
16,900 square feet of land on one parcel (Assessor's Parcel Number
134-141-07) and contains one structure, the Platt Building. (See
Exhibit B of the Initial Study)
The Platt BUilding consists of approximately 46,000 square feet of
space. The office portion of the bUilding contains four floors
which total approximately 35,780 square feet of space. The
entrance for the office portion is located on West 5th Street. The
theater portion of the building is divided into two major areas -
the theater and its lobby with concession counter. The theater
area is nearly four stories tall from floor to vaulted ceiling but
has only two floors - the ground floor and the balcony, which total
9,500 square feet of space. In recent years, the balcony area was
closed off and has been used since as a separate, smaller theater.
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The theater lobby and concession counter are located on the ground
floor and contain approximately 720 square feet of space. The
street entrance for the movie theater, known as the Crest Theater.
is located on North "E" Street. (A complete architectural
description of the bUilding is available on pages 4 and 5 of
Exhibit A of the Initial Study. Photographs of the bUilding are
included in Appendix B of Exhibit A.)
Area Characteristics
The Platt BUilding is located in downtown San Bernardino, an area
exhibiting past decay and current redevelopment efforts. The land
use designation for the site and for the area immediately north,
south, east and west is CR-2, Commercial Regional (Downtown).
Southwest of the site is designated CR-1, Commercial Regional
(Central City Mall) and northwest of the site is designated PF.
Public Facility. (See Attachment 1, Exhibit C)
The eXisting land uses to the north and across West 5th Street
include a vacant office bUilding and governmental offices.
Immediately east of the Platt BUilding is a public parking lot with
commercial service uses and some vacant commercial spaces located
just beyond. South of the site is a public parking lot, commercial
uses (with vacant commercial spaces), more publiC parking and the
City's Police Department and the Police Department vehicle lot.
West and across North "E" Street is vacant land, public parking,
general retail uses and profeSSional offices. Northwest of the
site and across both West 5th Street and North "E" Street is vacant
land with the publiC library just beyond.
REVIEWING AUTHORITY
On December 18, 1989, the Mayor and Common Council adopted the
Urgency Historic Structure Demolition Ordinance (MC-694). This
ordinance requires that applications for Demolition Permits for
pre-1941 bUildings and structures be reviewed for potential
environmental impacts and historical significance. In addition,
MC-694 enabled the City to create and appoint the Historic
Preservation Task Force with duties that include overseeing the
development of the Historic Preservation Program and reViewing
applications for demolition of pre-1941 bUildings and structures.
In accordance with MC-694, these applications are reviewed by the
City's Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to identify potential
environmental impacts and then, by the Historic Preservation Task
Force to determine potential historical significance.
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEOA) STATUS
This application for Demolition Permit for the Platt Building is
subject to CEQA (Chapter 2.6., Section 21080) because of potential
historical and cultural significance to the City's developmental
history. At its regularly scheduled meeting of October 25, 1990,
the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) proposed a Mitigated
Negative Declaration. The public review period for the Initial
Study (Attachment 1) and the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration began on November 1, 1990 and ended on November 21,
1990. No comments were received during this review period.
BACKGROUND
In early January 1990, the Development Department (formerly RDA)
asked Planning to do a preliminary study of the Platt Building to
determine its historic significance. Because of the recent
adoption of MC-694, Planning made recommendations concerning
demolition and a course of action appropriate to meet the
provisions of the ordinance.
On January 12, 1990, the Planning Division prepared a memo for the
Development Department which briefly described the bUilding and its
exterior condition, outlined the previous owner's redevelopment
efforts since 1983 and stated that the bUilding may have historical
significance. The memo also recommended that the property owner or
applicant submit an application for Demolition Permit to begin the
process and that the Development Department contact a qualified
consultant to evaluate the building's historical significance.
On March 1, 1990, the Development Department submitted a letter to
Planning requesting that staff begin processing an application for
a Demolition Permit for the Platt Building.
On April 8, 1990, the Development Department submitted a letter to
Planning which stated that the City intended acquisition of the
Platt BUilding.
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On April 16, 1990, the Development Department contracted with
Hatheway & Associates to prepare a Historical Resource Evaluation
Report on the Platt BUilding. The consultant's report was
submitted to the City in June 1990 (Exhibit A of the Initial
Study) .
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In late April 1990, the City and the property owner, Arthur Greqory
discontinued the neqotiations for the purchase of the Platt
BUildinq. Planninq staff was directed to discontinue processinq
the application for Demolition Permit.
On Auqust 20, 1990, staff was directed to work on the application
as neqotiations between the City and the property owner had been
resumed. Staff completed the Initial Study on Auqust 23, 1990.
On September 6, 1990, the Initial Study was
ERC and continued until September 20,
information pertinent to the review of
Historic Places submittal requirements.
presented to the City's
1990 pendinq further
National Reqister of
On September 19, 1990, the ERC received a letter from Councilman
Michael Maudsley, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Task Force.
Councilman Maudsley requested that the ERC continue the item until
October 11, 1990 so that the Historic Preservation Task Force, the
ERC and other interested persons could tour the Platt BUildinq on
September 26, 1990. The purpose of the tour was to aid the two
committees in makinq their recommendations and decisions,
respectively.
On October 10, 1990, the Community Development Commission approved
the City's acquisition of the Platt Buildinq.
On October 11, 1990, the Initial Study was reviewed by the ERC.
James Mulvihill, PhD., addressed the ERC statinq his concerns
reqardinq the need for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Dr.
Mulvihill was requested to submit his comments in writinq to the
ERC so that they could study them further (see Attachment 2). At
that same meetinq, the Development Department submitted a letter to
the ERC requestinq a continuance so that their staff could compile
and submit information pertinent to the ERC's recommendations to
the Task Force. The request was qranted and the item was continued
until October 25, 1990.
In the interim, staff received and reviewed the information
compiled by the Development Department and determined that it did
not address environmental concerns. Subsequently, the information
was not presented to the ERC (see Attachment 3). Dennis Barlow,
Senior Assistant City Attorney, representinq the Development
Department submitted a memorandum to the ERC in which he addressed
Dr. Mulvihill's comments (see Attachment 2).
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On October 25, 1990, the ERC discussed Dr. Mulvihill's concerns and
Mr. Barlow's responses. The ERC determined that the project would
create ~nvironmental impacts but that they could be mitigated to a
level of insignificance. The ERC recommended that the Historic
Preservation Task Force adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration as
outlined in the Initial Study. The Notice of Preparation for the
(mitigated) Negative Declaration was published on November 1, 1990.
On November 20, 1990, the Development Department requested that the
demolition permit application for the Platt BUilding (DPR 90-02) be
put on hold for ninety days or longer.
On July 24, 1991, the Development Department requested that staff
re-activate the application for DPR 90-02.
COMMENTS RECEIVED
Planning received written comments from Biron R. Bauer, San
Bernardino resident, dated September 28, 1990, James Mulvihill,
Ph.D., dated October 15, 1990, Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City
Attorney, dated October 19, 1990 and Sean O'Malley, San Bernardino
resident, dated November 28, 1990. (See Attachment 2)
ANALYSIS
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The Mandatory Findings of Significance found in the City's
checklist (Question No. 14.a.) and in Section 15065(a) of CEQA
address the potential for eliminating important examples of the
major periods of California history. The Platt BUilding did not
play a major role in the history of California and its ties to
local history are weak, at best. The building was not a major
center of commerce in the City, it is not tied to the City's
historical role as a transportation hub central to a major
transportation corridor, it did not exist during the rancho period
of San Bernardino's history and, there is no historical evidence
linking the bUilding to the area's citrus industry. The Platt
BUilding was used primarily as a professional office bUilding and
movie theater and as such, was the location for services anCillary
to the major economic activities.
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Focus of the Historical Resources Evaluation Report
The historical resources evaluation report, prepared for the
Development Department by Hatheway & Associates is included in the
Initial Study as Exhibit A. The report is entitled Determination
of Eliaibilitv ReDort For The Platt Buildina and as the title
implies it focuses on the building's potem:ial eligibility for
inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. For his
evaluation, the consultant used the federal guidelines contained in
36 CFR 60.4 (Exhibit A, pages 1 and 2). The consultant concludes
that the building meets Criteria C of the :ederal gUidelines, as
follows:
"The quality of Significance in American
history, architecture, archaeology, and
cul ture is present in districts, si tes,
buildings, structures, and objects that
possess integrity of location, design,
setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and
association, and that embody the
distinctive characteristics of a type, period
or method of construction. . ."
As stated, the report focuses on the potential significance of the
bUilding at the national level and does not address its potential
Significance to the developmental history of the City. The
consul tant states that the Platt Building appears to qualify as
eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in
relation to Criterion C of the federal gUidelines (Exhibit A, page
9). The issue, however, is not the determination of eligibility of
the bUilding for listing in the National Register. Rather, it is
the determination of whether or not the Platt Building is a
resource significant to local history.
Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey
The Platt BUilding is listed in the survey on a (modified) DPR 523
Form. This indicates that the bUilding was identified as a
potential historic resource that should be further evaluated for
consideration in local planning. The demolition proposal, through
the demolition permit process, is prOViding further evaluation and
consideration of the bUilding.
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General Plan: Clarification and Consistency
The Platt BUilding is referenced in two places in the Historical
and Archaeological Resources Element of the General Plan. The
building is listed in Table 16, Potentially Significant Historic
Structures. The text in Table 16 briefly describes facts
concerning the history of the bUilding. Its inclusion in Table 16
indicates that the bUilding may potentially be significant as one
of the City's older bUildings. The Platt BUilding also is pictured
in Figure 14, Historic Landmarks: D. However, the text in Figure
14 does not contain any reference to the bUilding or explanation
regarding its inclusion in Figure 14. It should be noted that in
his report (Attachment 1, Exhibit A), Mr. Hatheway does not
indicate that the bUilding is designated as a historic landmark on
any listing at the local, county or state level.
The Historical and Archaeological Resources Element sets geals,
defines objectives and sets policy for the City's Historic
Preservation Program development and subsequent implementation.
For historic resources that have proven historical significance to
the City's developmental history, the following objective applies:
-Protect and enhance historic, architectural,
or cultural resources in commercial and
redevelopment areas in a manner that will
encourage revitalization in these areas.-
(General Plan Objective 3.5)
Correspondingly, it is the policy of the City to:
-Encourage the preservation, maintenance,
enhancement and reuse of eXisting bUildings in
redevelopment and commercial areas. -
(General Plan POlicy 3.5.1)
The Historic Preservation Task Force has not yet determined that
the Platt BUilding is a resource significant to the City's
developmental history and until this determination is made, the
preceding passages do not apply. Staff has not identified any data
to determine conclusively that the bUilding is a significant
historical resource.
During the ERC's review of the Initial Study, t;,e question of
appropriate adaptive reuse came up several times in the context of
various discussions. The fOllowing passage from the General Plan
was cited.
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"It is the policy of the City to:
Encouraqe appropriate adaptive reuse of
historic resources in order to prevent misuse,
disrepair and demolition, takinq care to
protect surroundine neiqhborhoods from
disruptive intrusions." (General Plan Policy
3.2.7)
Staff discussed the issue of adaptive reuse with the ERC and it was
determined not to be an environmental concern. The Urqency
Historic Structure Demolition Ordinance (MC-694) requires that
al ternatives to demolition, which include adaptive reuse, be
addressed at the Historic Preservation Task Force level of review.
To address the issue of adaptive reuse (at least regarding
threshold costs) the Development Department prepared a rouqh
estimate (see Attachment 3). The Development Department pointed
out that the study does not include the estimated costs for several
essential rehabilitation and restoration elements such as
retrofittinq the floors to the exterior walls because it was beyond
their expertise to do. Even so, the basic estimated cost for
repair ine the buildinq ranees from $1,"500,000 - $2,000,000. The
unknown costs of the elements missinq from the study could raise
that figure considerably.
It should be noted that rehabilitation efforts by the property
owner and the Development Department were continuous durine the
past ten years. Throuqh an OWner Participation Aqreement, the
property owner and the Development Department worked to repair the
bUildinq and locate prospective tenants. Those efforts proved
fruitless and the buildinq remained vacant and in a state of
dilapidation and disrepair.
Urgency Historic Structure Demolition Ordinance (MC-694)
In accordance with the provisions of the ordinance, the Platt
Buildinq was evaluated using the Criteria for Determination of
Historical Siqnificance (MC-694, Section 15.37.070), as follows:
1. The bUilding or structure has character, interest
or value as a part of the heritaqe of the City; or,
2. The location of the bUilding or structure is the
site of a siqnificant historic event; or,
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The building or structure is
person or persons or qroups
contributed to the culture and
City of San Bernardino; or,
identified with a
who sionificantly
development of the
4. The building or structure exemplifies a particular
architectural style or way of life important to the
City; or,
5. The bUilding or structure exemplifies the best
remaining architectural type in a neighborhood; or,
6. The building or structure is identified as the work
of a person whose work has influenced the heritage
of the City, the state or the United States; or,
7. The building or structure reflects outstanding
attention to architectural design, detail,
materials of craftsmanship; or,
8.
The building or structure is
or historic districts and
essential to the integrity
historic district; or,
related to landmarks
its preservation is
of the landmark or
9.
The unique location
characteristics of the
represent an established
neighborhood; or,
or sinqular physical
building or structure
and familiar feature of a
10. The building, structure or site has the potential
to Yield historical or archaeological information.
The Platt BUilding does not meet Criteria 1 because it did not play
a major role in any of the City's historic themes. Likewise, the
bUilding does not meet Criterion 2 and 3 because its location is
not the site of an historic event and the building is not
identified with a person(s) who significantly contributed to the
cuI ture and development of the City. The building does not
exemplify 1920s commercial architecture or an important way of life
(Criteria 4). Neither does the bUilding meet Criteria 5 since it
does not exemplify the best remaining architectural type. (See the
discussion of CEQA, this section) Similarly, Criterion 6 through
8 do not apply.
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Criteria 9 does apply inasmuch as the Platt Building is an
established and familiar feature in the downtown and natives of San
Bernardino may have nostalgic memories of times spent in the Crest
Theater.
The consultant who prepared the historical resources evaluation
report did extensive archival research and found no indication that
the bUilding might have the potential to Yield historical or
archaeological information. As such, Criteria 10 does not apply.
In order to delay the issuance of a Demolition Permit, the Historic
Preservation Task Force must make two mandatory findings. The
first finding is that the bUilding must meet anyone of the ten
criteria. The bUilding does meet Criteria 9. The second finding
is that the bUilding can be relocated. Given the fact that the
building has serious structural flaws, successful relocation to
another site is doubtful. In the historical resources evaluation
report (Exhibit A. page 11), the consultant states, .Clearly, the
Platt BUilding is not a candidate for moving.. If either of the
mandatory findings cannot be met, MC-694 states that a Demolition
Permit may be issued.
CONCLUSIONS
The General P Ian encourages the preservation, enhancement and
adaptive reuse of bUildings and structures found to be significant
to the developmental history of the City. However, the Platt
BUilding has not been determined to be a siqnificant historic
resource of the City. Lacking this determination, the General Plan
objectives and policies cited do not apply.
The restoration and rehabilitation of the Platt BUilding for some
type of adaptive reuse would be a costly undertaking. Given the
recent history of the bUilding regarding redevelopment efforts,
there are no guarantees that reuse would prove successful.
FINDINGS
The singular physical characteristics (size and mass) of the Platt
BUilding and its theater facilities represent an established and
familiar feature in the downtown.
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Due to physical constraints relating to size and structural design
flaws, the Platt BUilding cannot be relocated. .
The plil.tt BUilding does not represent a significant historical
resource of the City.
RECQMMElmATION
Based upon the provisions of MC-694, Section 15.37.060, Item 4.,
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Task Force adopt
the Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with Section
21080.1 of CEQA and approve Demolition Proposal Review (DPR) No.
90-02 and the Mitigation Measures and Reporting/Monitoring
Activities.
Respectfully submitted,
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Attachments:
1 - Initial Study
2 - Letters and Memorandums
3 - Rough Cost Estimates For The Platt Buildi~g
(Memo)
4 - Mitigation Measures and Reporting/Monitoring
Activities for Demolition Proposal Review No.
90-02
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Proiect DescriDtion: A proposal to demolish the Platt BUildinq. a
four story office bUildinq and movie theater.
Proiect Location: This project is located at 491 West 5th Street
on the southeast corner of West 5th Street and North "E" Street.
Date: Auqust 23, 1990
ADDlicantls) Name and Address:
Redevelopment Aqency
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
ProDertv Ownerls) Name and Address:
The Platt BUildinq Partnership
and Town Square Inc.
c/o Arthur Greqory
P.O. Box 830
Redlands, CA 92373
Initial Study PreDared by:
Deborah Woldruff
Associate Planner
City of San Bernardino
Department of Plannin9 and Buildin9 Services
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report is provided by the City of San Bernardino as
an Initial Study for Demolition Proposal Review No. 90-2.
Section 2. 0 provides a descr iptlon of the pro ject and
site characteristics.
As stated in Section
Environmental Quality Act
Initial Study are to:
15063 of the California
quidelines. the purposes of an
1. Provide the Lead Agency with information to use as
the basis for deciding whether to prepare an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or a Negative
Declaration;
2. Enable an applicant or Lead Agency to modify a
project, mitigating adverse impacts before an EIR
is prepared. thereby enabling the project to
qualify for Negative Declaration;
3. Assist the preparation of an EIR, if one is
required, by:
(A) Focusing the EIR on the effects determined to
be significant,
(B) Identify the effects determined not to be
significant, and
(C) Explaining the reasons for determining that
potentiallY significant effects would not be
significant.
4. Facilitate environmental assessment early in the
design of a project;
5.
Provide documentation of the factual basis
finding in a Negative Declaration that a
will not have a significant effect
environment;
for the
project
on the
6. Eliminate unnecessary EIRs;
7. Determine whether a previously prepared EIR could
be used with the project.
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant's request is to demolish the Platt
BUilding, a four story office bUilding and movie theater
located at 491 West 5th Street on the southeast corner of
West 5th Street and North "E" Street. (See Exhibit Cl
2.1 Project Site Characteristics
The project site is rectangular and is approximately
16.900 gross square feet in size (Assessor Parcel No.
134-141-071. It is comprised of one, developed parcel of
flat land and contains one structure which abuts the lot
line on all four sides. (See Exhibit Bl
The Platt Building consists of approximately 46,000
square feet. The office portion of the bUilding contains
four floors which total 35,780 square feet of space. The
entrance for the office portion is located on 5th Street.
The theater portion is divided into two major areas - the
theater and its lobby. The theater area is nearly four-
stories tall but has only two stories, the ground floor
and a balcony, which total 9500 square feet of space.
The theater lobby is located on the ground floor on "E"
Street and totals 720 square feet of space. (Refer to
building floor plan in Appendix B. of Exhibit AI.
The site is designated CR-2, Commercial Regional on the
General Plan Land Use Plan map which permits a diversity
of regional-serving uses in the downtown area. In
addition, the site is located in the Central City North
Redevelopment Project Area.
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
3.1 Environmental Setting
The project site is located in an area of high
liquefaction susceptibility and potential ground
subsidence. The site also is in the Urban Archaeological
District.
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1. E8rth Resourcea WiD the pIIIIlOSlIIl8SUft in:
a. Earth movement (cut lUIdIor fiI) a/ 10,000 cubic
yards or more?
b. Development IIIldJor grading on a slope greater
.than 15% natural grade?
c. Development within the A1quist-f'riolo Special
Studies Zane?
d. Modification of any unique gllOlogic or physical
fNlure?
e. Soil erosion on or 011 the project site?
l ModiflClllion of a channel, creek or river?
g. Development within an __ subject to landslides,
mudslides, Iiquefaclion or olIw sinilar hazards?
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inpacl on NCh 1aOun:e is ..1ativeIy small, but where
lhe lIIfect of the lIllal oflhaee impacts on the
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3.2.1
Environmental Impacts
Earth Resources
La.
The Platt BUilding has a small, subsurface basement that
will require excavation and fill following demolition.
The amount of fill material required could exceed 10,000
cubic yards. Prior to issuance of any permits, the City
will need to know the origin of the fill material, its
composition I sol1 type and characteristics), and the
proposed method of compaction.
Mitioation: The applicant shall submit to the City's
Public Works Department for review and approval
information describing the origin of all fill material to
be used on the site, its composition Isoil type and
character istics), and the proposed meth,od of compaction.
The applicant shall secure a grading permit through the
City's Public Works Department and grading operations
shall be in accordance with San Bernardino Municipal Code
ISBMC), Chapter 15.04.210 and all applicable department
policies.
1.g.
The project site is not located in an Alquist-Priolo
Special Studies Zone but is located in an area
susceptible to high liquifaction and potential ground
subsidence.
Mitigation: No mitigation is necessary regarding the
proposed demolition.
3.2.2
Air Resources
2.a.
Removal of the four-story bUilding on a temporary basis,
may create dust and release other airborne particulates
during demolition activitie..
Asbe.to. building material. are present in the bUilding
and could constitute a serious health hazard.
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. Mltioation: Prior to issuance of a demolition permit for
the Platt Building. the applicant shall complete asbestos
removal operations in accordance with Air Quality
Management District IAQMD) Rule 1403 - Asbestos Emissions
from Demolition/Renovation Activities. The Building and
Safety Division shall ensure that demolition activities
are consistent with conditions established by the AQMD.
3.2.3
Water Resources
3.a. .d.
Removal of the building from the parcel will expose the
underlying soil. Exposure of the soil may increase
absorption rates. change drainage patterns and the amount
of surface runoff. In addition, increased absorption
rates may in turn increase the quantity of ground waters
present, The resulting impacts would be minimal given
the parcel's small size and flat topoqraphY. Such
impacts also would be temporary since future development
on the site likely will require the construction of
impermeable surfaces.
Mltioation: No mitiqation is necessary reqarding the
proposed demolition.
3.2.4
Noise
4,a. .b.
At this time. the Platt Buildinq is unoccupied and has no
effect on the noise levels in the downtown area.
However, noise levels on site and in the vicinity could
increase significantly during asbestos removal. buildino
demolition and qrading activities.
Mitioation: Durino asbestos removal, buildinq demolition
and grading activities. the applicant shall employ
feasible and practical techniques to minimize the noise
impacts on adjacent uses. The hours of these activities
shall be limited to between 7.00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.,
Mondays throuqh Saturdays.
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3.2,5
Land Use
5.e,
The General Plan land use designation on the site is CR-
2, Commercial Regional which permits a diversity of
regional-serving uses, Demolition of the Platt Building
will not effect the land use designation. However.
clearing the site will increase opportunities for the
establishment of other kinds of land use activities as
permitted in the CR-2 district. Future development
proposals will be reviewed for General Plan consistency
and compliance with City ordinances upon submittal.
MitiGation: No mitigation is necessary regarding the
proposed demolition.
3.2.6
Man-Made Hazards
6.a. ,b.
Removal of asbestos from the building will involve three
potentially hazardous activities - the removal. transport
and disposal of the asbestos material. Each of these
activities could result in asbestos fiber emissions.
MitiGation: Same as Section 3.2.1, Air Resources, 2.a.
6.c.
The Platt BUilding is one of the larger buildings in the
downtown area and its very size tends to maqnify the
hazards inherent in demolition activities. Larger
buildinGS often take lonGer to demolish safely. In
addition, the building has a subsurface basement and
excavation activities will be necessary. Excavation
activities also will increase the time needed for
demolition.
The buildinG abuts the lot line on all four sides and at
the public riGht-of-way on the west and north boundaries.
As such, demolition activities on the west and north
sides will encroach onto the sidewalks and possibly
beyond the curbs onto both 5th and -E- Streets.
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3.2.9
Cultural Resources
9.a. ,b.
The Platt BUilding was built over fifty (SOl years ago
and as such, the bUilding must be evaluated for
historical significance as part of the review for a
demolition proposal. This evaluation is in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQAI and
the City's Urgency Historic Structure Demolition
Ordinance (MC-694 I. The applicant has submitted an
Historical Resources Evaluation Report prepared by
Hatheway" Associates, a consultant firm experienced in
Historic Preservation (Exhibit AI.
As a result of field study and archival research,
Hatheway " Associates make the following observations
regarding the Platt BUilding:
- The structure is unique in that it was deSigned
by San Bernardino architects Howard E. Jones and
John P. McNeill and constructed by local
contractors.
- The building played a significant role in the
history and growth of business and commerce in San
Bernardino.
- The Platt Building, along with the California
Hotel. anchored a major corner of the historic
business district in the downtown.
- The bUilding is an excellent example of (1920s)
commercial architecture and is one of the last
remaining such examples of its period and type in
the City.
Mr. Hatheway concludes that the Platt BUilding does
appear eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places in accordance with Criterion C. (This
conclusion is based on the published federal guidelines
contained in 36 CFR 60.4. A copy of these guidelines is
found on page 1, Exhibit A.).
In Section VI., Recommendations, Mr. Hatheway discusses
the four basic forms of attigation for impacts reSUlting
from the demolition of a potentially historic structure.
His recommendations regarding mitigation are found on
pages 11 and 12 of Exhibit A.
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Hitlqatlon: The applicant shall prepare a complete photo
recordation of the Platt Building. Four complete sets of
the recordation shall be maintained by the following
entities: the Department of Planninq and Building
Services; the FeldheymLibrarYl the City's Historical and
Pioneer Society; and, the State Office of Historic
Preservation. (Refer to Exhibit A., pages 11 and 12 of
the Hatheway 8< Associates Study, for an explanation of
photo recordation). In addition, the applicant shall
salvage and adaptively reuse the architectural materials
and features of the building that are of a period or of
historic interest. (See Note, below) Storage of salvage
items shall be the responsibility of the applicant. Said
mitigation shall be completed prior to issuance of any
permits.
Note: Photo recordation and salvaqe of architectural
materials and features are highly specialized fields of
Historical Preservation and such activities require the
advice and assistance of a qualified consultant.
3.2.10
Mandatory Findings of Significance (Section 15065)
14.a.
The Platt Building does appear to be significant to the
Ci ty' s development history and is one of the last
remaining examples of its period and type. However, the
bUilding does not represent an important example of a
major period of California history. While on-site
preservation would be the preferred alternative to
demolition, the buildinq' s history during the past decade
indicates that this may not be feasible.
The Platt Buildinq has remained largely unoccupied for
over ten years with the exception of the theater and the
small concession space tenants. In January 1983, the
bUilding owners entered into an OWner Participation
Agreement (OPA) with the City's Redevelopment Agency and
attempted to renovate the bUilding. However, the
bUildinq is structurally substandard and requires
retrofittinq to tie the floors to the outer walls. The
owners beqan the retrofitting and renovation activities
but due to financial constraints, the work has never been
completed. Other shortcomings related to the buildinq
include inadequate parkinq and a qenerally rundown
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In accordance with the OPA, the owners tried but could
not secure tenants for the commercial office portion of
the building. In May 1989, the theater tenants vacated
their space and the owners of the small concession will
be vacating their space shortly.
Indications are that if the building were restored and
retrofitted in accordance with applicable state and
federal guidelines, there would still exist the problems
of securing tenants and providing adequate parking. Mr.
Hatheway states that barring on-site preservation of the
building, the most logical alternative mitigation appears
to be recordation and/or a combination of recordation and
salvage of the materials and features of the bUilding
that are of a period or historic interest, (Exhibit A.,
page 12). .
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On ~he baaia of ~hia ini~ial a~udy,
O The propoaed projec~ COULD NOT have a si9nifican~ effec~ on ~he
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nvironmen~, al~hou9h ~here will no~ be a si9nifican~ effect in
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been added ~o the projec~. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be
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DETERNINATION OF ELIGIBILITY REPORT
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THE PLATT BUILDING
Prepared by: Hatheway & Associates
23301-A La Glorieta
Hission Viejo, California 92691
(714) 458-1245
Principal Author: Rorer G. Hatheway
Prepared for:
Redevelopment Arency
City of San Bernardino
300 N. "D" Street, Fourth Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92418
JUNE 1990
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I.. INTRODUCTION.. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1
Guidelines For A..e...ent............................. 1
II.. METHODOLOGY...... .. ............ ........................ .. .. ...... ...... .... .. .. .. ........ .. ........ 3
Field Study...................................................................................... 3
Archi val Research.......................................................................... 3
III. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION.............................. 4
IV. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND/STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE........ 6
V.. CONCLUSIONS.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9
Criterion A: Significant Events
Criterion B: Significant Persons
Criterion C: Distinctive Characteristics
Criterion D: Potential To Yield Information
VI.. RECOMMENDATIONS................................... .............................. .............. 11
VII. SELECT REFERENCES...................................... 13
APPENDIX A: DPR 523 INVENTORY FORM (PHOTOGRAPHS)
APPENDIX B:
LIST OF FIGURES
A.) LOCATION/VICINITY HAP
B.) SANBORN FIRE INSURANCE HAP (1909 UPDATED TO 1934)
C.) SITE PLAN
D.) FIRST FLOOR GENERAL PLAN
E.) UPPER FLOOR GENERAL PLAN
F.) TYPICAL OFFICE FLOOR PLAN (ORIGINAL CONDITIONS)
G.) TYPICAL OFFICE FLOOR PLAN (EXISTING CONDITIONS)
H.) FACADE RENDERING (ORIGINAL APPEARANCE)
APPENDIX C:
LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS
1. ) Overall View of -E- Street Facade
2.) Detail -E- Street Facade Theatre/Decorative Detail
3. ) Overall View of 5th Street Pacade
". ) Detail 5th Street Facade Office Entl'7
5.) '!'7pical Upper Floor Office Area
6. ) T7Pical Elevator Lobb7 Area Upper Floor.
7. ) Overall View to South Alo... -B- Street
APPENDIX D:
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6. ) Typical Elevator Lobby Area Upper Ploors
7. ) Overall View to South A.loD8 -I:- Street
APPENDIX D:
HISTORICAL DATA:
NEWSPAPERS
CITY DIRECTORIES (San Bernardino and Los Angeles)
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
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I.
INTRODUCTION
PurDoae
The following study was conducted to determine, in accordance
with published federal gUidelines, the potential eligibility of
the Platt Building, City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino
County, California, for inclusion on the National Register of
Historic Places. In addition, state guidelines regarding
determinations of significance for cultural resources were
applied throughout the investigation. Prior to any evaluation of
Significance, the property was field checked (photographed and
described) to determine degree of architectural integrity. It was
also the subject of an archival research effort to determine the
date of initial construction, builder, historical association(s)
etc., and to place the structure within a regional and local
historical context.
This report presents the results of the' field and archival
investigations, and evaluates the significance of the property in
relation to appropriate guidelines.
Guidelines ~ AsseBBmen~
The assessment of National Register eligibility is primarily
based on federal guidelines contained in 36 CFR 60.4.
Specifically:
The quality of significance in American history,
architecture, archaeology, and culture is present in
districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that
possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials,
workmanship, feeling and association, and:
(a) that are associated with events that have made a
significant contribution to the broad patterns of our
history; or,
(b) that are associated with the lives of persons
significant in our past; or,
(c) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type,
period or method of construction; or,
(d) that have yielded or may be likely to yield, information
important in prehistory or history.
Proper application of these guidelines generally provides
sufficient information for the transfer and subsequent
application of survey results to almost any environmental
docWlent.
In addition, the following "characterization" elements have
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also been incorporated into the decision-making process.
Intelrrit.v
Under National Register eligibility criteria, a potentially
eligible property must possess integrity of location, design,
workaanship, setting materials, feeling and association.
~ ~ 2! Construction
Age is considered under the period of construction element of
National Register Criterion (e). In general, structures less than
50 years old are not considered to be eligible.
Aest.het.ics
This variable is related to high artistic value element of
National Register Criterion (c). Specifically, while some forms
reflect engineering more than design considerations, many are
more successful than others in integrating structural components
into a coherent whole.
Hist.orical Associat.ions
This variable measures a structures significance in relation
to both specific historical information and a broader contextual
whole.
Survivin. Nu~bers
This variable, a measure of rarity, is considered under the
type. period, or method of construction element of National
Register Criterion (c). This also applies to unusual or unique
examples of significant structural types.
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HETBODOLOGY
Field StudY'
The field study consisted of the on-site inspection of the
subject property. Hr. Art Gregory, owner of the property, and
several city staff members, accompanied Hr. Hatheway during the
field inspection on Hay 30, 1990. During this inspection the
condition of the structure was evaluated, and the integrity of
design, workmanship and setting appraised. Significant
structural/architectural features were photographed, and these
are incorporated into Appendix C of this report.
Archival Research
The archival study included a limited research program
investigating the subject property and documenting it in relation
to a broader historical context. Library and archival research
was conducted at:
(1) San Bernardino City Library
(2) San Bernardino County Library
(3) City of Los Angeles Public Library
(4) City of San Bernardino, Planning Department
(5) Private Collection/Library, Roger G. Hatheway
Research was augmented by consultation of:
(1) National Register of Historic Places listing
(2) California Historic Landmarks listing
(3) Sanborn Fire Insurance Haps
(4) ~ Southwest Builder ADA Contractor
(5) City and County Directories, San Bernardino and Los
Angeles
The following persons were contacted who provided access to
information used in the evaluation of the property.
(1) Art Gregory, owner, Platt Building.
(2) Deborah Woldruff, City of San Bernardino, Planning
Department.
(3) Gary B. Wagoner, City of San Bernardino, Redevelopment
Agency.
(4) Charles Bruckart, retired, Redlands Security Company.
Based upon the results of the field and archival studies, it
was possible to make a clear recommendation regarding the
potential National Register eligibility of the subject property.
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III. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION
The Platt BUilding (491 5th Street) is located at the
southeast corner of the intersection of Fifth and E Streets, in
the City of San Bernardino. The property consists of
approximately 16,900 square feet of level land, with a frontage
of 100 feet of E Street, and a frontage of 169 feet on 5th
Street. The four story structure is actually comprised of two
separate units, a theatre with balcony. and an entirely separate
office facility, The theatre portion consists of a ground floor
area of about 9500 square feet, with a lobby of 720 square feet.
The remaining ground floor area is occupied by office and
commercial space, with office areas on the second. third, and
fourth floors. A manually operated seven passenger elevator
services the office area, and it is located in a small lobby off
of 5th Street.
The two separate use components (theatre and
office/commercial) of the building make for a slightly
interesting, if somewhat confusing, design plan. In effect, the
building has two main entrances. The theatre entrance is off of
"E" Street (photo 1), and the office entrance is off of 5th
Street (Photo 3). The design and decorative detail of the
bUilding is concentrated on "E" Street. providing the somewhat
false impression that the main entrance for the entire facility
is on this elevation (Photo 2). This is underscored by the fact
that the design of the office entrance is highly understated
(Photo 4).
The E Street or west elevation consists of an offset theatre
entrance and marquee, with decorative window surrounds placed
directly above in the third, fourth story, and attic/cornice
levels. This art stone decoration is surprisingly flamboyant,
and it is entirely unaltered. The street level commercial
frontage has been partially altered by infill and/or a newer
(1940s) portico. A bracketed art stone cornice girds the
building at roof level.
The north elevation consists of a rusticated base with
showcase windows, three stories of simple flat sash windows, and
a decorative art cornice at the roofline. The elevator lobby
entrance is understated, consisting of a simple rusticated art
stone surround and the words "Platt Building" inscribed over the
double-door entry. The facade of this building has been altered
by new entry doors, and the addition of the previously mentioned
portico which wraps around the northwest corner of the building.
The interior of the theatre has been altered by the enclosure
o! the balcony area, and the creation of a second theatre. Much
of the original decorative detail has been painted over, but it
is otherwise intact. The aain theatre area is substantially
unaltered, and the original seats .remain in-place (also in
balcony). The presence of the original s.ats is a highly unusual
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feature, as seats are generally found to
theatres of this age. It should also be
a theatre ~ a playhouse, with complete
stage area.
have been replaced in ..
noted that this is both
a complete and intact
The office areas have recently been gutted, including the
removal of all non-structural interior walls (Photo 5). The
hallway molding have been saved for future reuse. This work was
carried out as part of earthquake safety compliance regulations.
The elevator lobby areas are substantially intact. They are
quite modest in design and detailing (Photo 6). The commercial
spaces have also been altered over time, but several contain some
original decorative detail (barber shop, etc.). In addition,
some of the windows appear to contain original gold-leaf
lettering.
In summary, the building represents a substantially intact
example of 1920s commercial architecture. It is a relatively
rare example of its period and type in San Bernardino. And,
when initially completed, this building was. one of the most
splendid office blocks in the city. It relates well to its
environment (Photo 7), and serves as a reminder of San
Bernardino's historical and architectural heritage in an area
that has otherwise been substantially redeveloped.
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IV. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND/STATENENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Platt Building, 491 5th Street, San Bernardino, was built
by and for Frank C. Platt. Construction was begun late in 1924,
and the structure was completed in 1925. The architects of the
building were Howard E. Jones and John P. McNeill.
An article appearing in the San Bernardino ~, on September
9, 1924 (See Appendix D), notes that tbe George Herz Company was
selected as the building contractor. This was apparently the
only local (San Bernardino) firm to submit a bid for the general
contract. They appear to have selected primarily for their low-
bid estimate, which was from $20,000 to $48,000 lower than that
of firms submitting bids from Riverside and Los Angeles. The
successful bidders for all of the work including the general
contract, electrical, heating, and painting were, in fact, local
San Bernardino firms.
The cost for the construction of the bUilding was estimated
at a total of $196,000, exclusive of furnishings and fittings for
the theatre. A contact had already been entered into with the
West Coast Theatre Company, whicb was responsible for tbe
completion of the theatre portion of the structure. It was
estimated costs for the finisbing of tbe theatre would bring the
total to 303,000 which, including valuations for the lot itself
($125,000), brought the total for completion of the Platt
Building to a sum of $428,000.
This represented a aajor investaent in 1920s dollars, and the
construction of this bUilding aust be regarded as something of a
landmark event in San Bernardino. The Platt Building was built
on the opposite corner from the California Hotel (now
demolished), and the two structures would serve as "anchors" in
downtown San Bernardino area for nearly 50 years. It was also
with some pride, according to the 1924 lYn article, that all of
the work was carried out by local firms.
Little is known of Frank C. Platt, apart from the fact that
he planned and built the structure. In 1926, Frank C. and Ida G
Platt are listed as residents of the City of Pasadena. Platt
was, however, owner of the Frank C. Platt Investment Company, and
the Platt Mortgage-Loan Company. with offices in the Platt
Building.
Lawrence T. Platt (son of Frank C. Platt) was apparently a
co-owner of the Investment Company, and he and his wife Carolyn,
lived at 2105 Genevieve. in San Bernardino. Lawrence was also
directly involved in the construction of the Platt BUilding,
serVing as spokesman for the fira during interviews conducted for
the 1924 ~ article.
The Platt Mortgage-Loan Company specialized, as noted in an
advertisement appearing in the 1928 San Bernardino ~
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Directorv; in real estate loans, insurance, and general
financing. The firm was managed by Elvin D. Lockhard, and is
noted as being capitalized at $500,000.
By 1928, the Frank C. Platt Investment Company had opened a
branch office at 2177 Sierra Way, San Bernardino, with the main
office remaining in the Platt Building. Frank and Lawrence are
also still listed as the principal real estate officers of the
firm.
By 1930, Frank is listed as living in Los Angeles. Lawrence
is now listed in association with the Frank C. Platt Investment
Company and California Garage. In effect, the Platt family seems
to have diversified its holdings to include a garage. This also
included the Platt Studios, photographers, with offices in the
Platt Building. Platt Studios was operated by G. E. Hinman and
C. L. Peck.
The Platt Building was acquired, according to Charles
Bruckart, in 1932, by Arthur and Francis Gregory. Mr. Bruckart
notes that the building was part of a deal involving the sale of
the Marigold Farms to C. C. Chapman of Fullerton. The Gregory
family actually acquired several buildings (including the Platt
and a nearby garage) as part of the sale of the Marigold ranch.
The title was later transferred to the Redlands Security Company
(owned by the Gregory family), and it remains under this
ownership today.
In effect, at some point between 1930 and 1932, the Platt
family apparently experienced aevere financial reversals. The
1933-1934 San Bernardino &1t% Directorv does not list the Frank
C. Platt Investment Company, and, although the Platt Mortgage-
Loan Company is still listed, it was then managed by F. L.
Whitlock. Lawrence Platt is also no longer listed as living in
the San Bernardino area. In 1936, the &1t% Directorv no longer
carries a listing f9r the Platt Mortgage-Loan Company.
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According to Art Gregory, owner of the building and principal
of the Redlands Security Company, the Platt Building was
originally occupied by business professionals. This chiefly
included doctors and attorneys. One interesting historical fact
about the building, is that Lyndon Johnson, future President of
the United States. ran the elevator in the building shortly after
it opened in 1925 (See articles Appendix D). Johnson, then age
17, apparently came to San Bernardino with a group of four others
boys. Johnson, who lived in a boarding house at the time, first
ran the elevator. and then took a job as a clerk in the law
offices of Thomas L. Martin. A plaque (now stolen) was placed
into the lobby of the bUilding, noting that this was place that
~ohnson began his study of law.
In summary, the Platt Building was built by real estate
developer and financier Frank C. Platt. Platt, a resident of
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Pasadena in ~he 1920s, also ran several o~her business and
comaercial en~erprises in ~he San Bernardino wi~h his son,
Lawrence T. Pla~~. The s~ruc~ure was buil~ en~irely by local
con~rac~ors, and was designed by San Bernardino architects Howard
E. Jones and John P. HcNeill. The bUilding is significant for
the role i~ played in the his~ory and growth of business and
commerce in San Bernardino. I~ was occupied by business
professionals for over 50 years, and i~ "anchored" (along wi~h
the California Hotel) a major corner of the historic business
distric~ in downtown San Bernardino. The bUilding is also an
excellent example of commercial architecture, and is one of the
last remaining examples of it's period and type in the city.
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CONCLUSIONS
As a result of field and archival investigations conducted as
part of the present study, it is concluded that the Platt
BUilding, located at the southeast corner of Fifth and E Streets
(491 Fifth Street), ~ appear eligible for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places in accordance with Criterion
C. This conclusion is based published federal guidelines
contained in 36 CPR 60.4. Specifically:
Criterion ~ Si<<nificant Events
The property does ~ appear eligible for listing in relation
to this criterion. No events of state or nationwide importance
are known to have taken place at, or in association with the
structure.
Criterion ~ Si~nifi~ant Persons
No persons of nationwide, or state significance are known to
have had a long-term association with the Platt Building.
President Lyndon Johnson is known to have run an elevator in the
building, and he is thought to have begun his study of law in the
bUilding. However, this association was extremely short-lived,
and the building cannot be said to have played a major role in
Johnson's life. For example, when interviewed about the building
during a 1964 visit to San Bernardino, Johnson could apparently
recall little about his work there (Appendix D).
Criterion ~ Distinctive Characteristics
The Platt Building ~ appear to qualify as eligible for
listing in relation to this criterion. Specifically, the
structure iA in excess of 50 years old. Construction began on the
building in the fall of 1924, and it was completed in 1925. It
iA also one of the last surviving examples of its period and type
in the City of San Bernardino. Growth, development, and
redevelopment in the downtown the downtown area has removed many
potential landmark structures, or altered them to a degree that
they can no longer be considered as eligible to the National
Register. The Platt BUilding ~ retain a relatively high
degree of architectural and/or desi,n integrity. It has been
altered very little on the exterior (primarily street level
frontage near the corner of 5th and E). And, althou,h the office
spaces have been recently gutted, the theatre retains the
majority of it's original furnishings and decorative detail
(inClUding all original seating). The deSign and decorative
detail on the exterior iA also of particular interest, as many of
the storefront windows retain early ,old-leaf lettering. The
cast or art stone architectural/decorative detail on the facade
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over the theatre marquee is both intact, and it is relatively
unique to the San Bernardino area. In effect, the building ~
retain a high degree of architectural in~egrity, and it adds
significantly to the overall design context and historical
aesthetics of downtown San Bernardino. It is, in fact, numbered
among a very small handful of historic commercial properties
which remain in the downtown area. The building ~ have
significant local historical associations. It was entirely
designed and built by local San Bernardino architectural and
builder/contractor firms, and it served as a focal point for
local business professionals for over fifty years. And finally,
despite the fact that Johnson ran an elevator in the building
does not appear to qualify it as eligible for listing under
Criterion A, it iA the only building in San Bernardino with clear
"Presidential" ties. This ~ appear to add to the unique
historical qualities of the building at the local level
Criterion ~ Potential 12 Yield Information
The building itself does ~ appear to be eligible for
listing in accordance with this criterion. The construction
methods and materials used in the building do not appear to be
unusual or unique, and there is little likelihood that study of
them would add significantly to our understanding of the data
base, or yield new and important information. Archaeological
investigations were not, however, conducted as part of the
present study. It is suggested that this potential should best
be addressed at a future point in time, once a decision has been
made whether to restore or demolish the structure.
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VI. RECOHNENDATIONS
There are four basic forms of mitigation with regards to
historical/architectural properties, as detailed in the Manual of
Mitigation Measures (MOMM), and as prepared by the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation. These are:
1.) Avoidance of impacts and preservation on site.
2.) Moving the structure to another site.
3.) Architectural salvage.
4.) Recordation prior to demolition.
Interestingly, items #2 and 13, generally require
photographic mitigation/recordation prior to moving or salvage.
The idea here is that the moving and/or salvage of features
destroys many of the original qualities of the structure which
served to make it significant in the first place, and that the
recordation of the structure preserves these qualities in
perpetuity.
Obviously, the key or decision making factors are the
reasoned determination of the following questions:
1.) Is the building a likely candidate for preservation and
adaptive reuse?
2.) Can the structure physically be aoved without destroying the
architectural integrity of the original?
3.) Does an alternate and compatible location exist?
4.) Does the structure exhibit any unusual design features and/or
decorative detailing which appear unique, and are these
various elements candidates for salvage.
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Clearly, the Platt Building is D2t a candidate for moving.
This only leaves open the options of preservation/reuse, salvage,
and/or photo aitigation.
If the decision making process (on the part of the owner,
city, etc.) determines that the Platt Building should be
preserved, then it is further suggested that an application be
prepared to list the structure in the National Register. In
addition, it is suggested that the restoration plans should a180
be prepared in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's
Guidelines. This will, in turn, allow for the use of
Preservation tax credits, ..king the project a potentially much
aore attractive economic venture.
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Finally, the most logical mitigation alternative (barring
preservation on-site) would appear to be recordation of the
structure prior to demolition and/or a combination of recordation
and salvage of the materials and features of the bUilding that
are of a period or historic interest.
If photo recordation is selected as ~he most appropriate form
of mitigation. then it is suggested that this documentation be
carried out in general accordance with Historic American
Buildings Survey (HABS) guidelines.
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VII.
SELECT REFERENCES
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Brown, J., Boyd, J.
1922 Historv Rt iAn Bernardino and Riverside Counties. The
Western Historical Association.
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Public Library, vertical files, and various city directories
for the period extending from 1926 to 1935.
~ 2f ~ Bernardino
Planning Department file on the Platt BUilding.
a.n Bernardino ~ ADA Count v Directories
Home Telephone and Telegraph Co: 1919
Los Angeles Directory Co: 1926
San Bernardino Directory Co: 1928
San Bernardino Directory Co: 1930
San Bernardino Directory Co: 1933-34
~ Bernardino ~
Various articles and clippings in Vertical File, at Feldhym
Library, City of San Bernardino.
Sanborn ~ Insurance HA2a
1909 updated to 1934, on file, California Room, San
Bernardino Public Library.
NOTE: A number of additional sources at both the Los Angeles and
San Bernardino Public Libraries were consulted, without success,
in an effort to gather additional information regarding Frank C.
Platt.
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APPENDIX A:
DPR 523 INVENTORY FORM
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2. Historic name:
Platt Building
Platt Building
491 5th Street
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name:
3. Street or rurel address:
San Bernardino
CitY
Zip
924!8
County
San Bernardino
4. Pareal number:
So Present Owner:
Redlands Security Co.
5 1/2 E. State Street.
Address:
City Redl ands
Zip 92737 Ownership is: Public
Private
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B. Present Use: Vacant (one hot dog stan~iginal use: Off i ce/Thea trelCommerc i a 1
DESCRIPTION
7.. Atchitectura'style: Commercial (Spansih Colonial Detail ing)
7b. Sri.Dy dncribe the presentphysiul."".arance 01 the site or structure and describe any mojor ;llIeratin... '''"f1 ill
original condition:
The Platt Building (491 5th Street) is located at the
southeast corner of the intersection of Fifth and E Streets, in
the City of San Bernardino. The property consists of
approximately 16,900 square feet of level land, with a frontage
of 100 feet of E Street, and a frontage of 169 feet on 5th
Street. The four .tory structure i. actually comprised of two
.eparate units, a theatre with balcony, and an entirely separate
office facility. The theatre portion consists of a ground floor
area of about 9500 square feet, with a lobby of 720 square feet.
The remaining ground floor area i. occupied by office and
commercial .pace, with office areas on the second, third, and
AttadI Photo EnveI_ Hen
B. Construction date: 1 924
Estimaled Factual
(SEE PHOTOGRAPHS APPENOIX C)
9. Archilect Howard Jones
John McNeill
10. Builder GeOrQe Herz Co.
11. ",-ox. pror'erty sill! lin ''''''I
Fran.. 169 Oe,Ith 100
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12. Datels' 01 encI_ pholographls)
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Excel....t _Good L.. Fair _ Deta.I....c.d _ No longer in e.illenee _
Minimal: Street level frontaQe. office areas
. 13. Condition:
14. Aluratlons:
15. Surroundngs: ICIMclc ..;.... than one If _ryl Open land _ Scanered buildings -=- Denselv built-up _
Residential _Industrial _Commercial..L.. Other:
15. Threats to site: Noneknown_Privated~t.L Zoning_ Vandalism _
Public WOrkl Project L Other:
1& Related futu...:
17. II the structu..: On Its origina' sltel X
None
Movedl
Unknownl
SIGNIFICANCE
19. BrieflV state historical and/or architectu..' importance !include dates, even II. and persons associaled with the sileJ
The Platt Building, 491 5th Street, San Bernardino, was built
by and for Frank C. Platt. Construction was begun late in 1924,
and the structure was completed in 1925. The architects of the
bUilding were Howard E. Jones and John P. McNeill.
An article appearing in the San Bernardino ~~n, on September
9, 1924 (See Appendix D). notes that the George Herz Company was
selected as the building contractor. This was apparently the
only local (San Bernardino) firm to submit a bid for the general
contract. They appear to have selected primarily for their low-
bid estimate, which was from $20,000 to $48,000 l~wer than that
of firms SUbmitting bids from Riverside and Los Angeles. The
Locational sketch _Idr_ and label site ....
sunounding streets. roads. and prominenllarwlmarksl:
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20. Main theme of the hlswric resource: (If more than one is
chacIced. number in Older of im_1
Architecture 'I' Arts. Lai.... l(
E_icllndustrial_E.pJomion~
eo..llInent Military
Religion SociallEducation
21. Sou.- lUst books. documents. -...,s. -"' i.."", .i_
and their datal.
(SEE MAPS APPENDIX B)
See Bibliography this report.
22. Date fonn pr...ed June 1990
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fourth floors. A manually operated seven passenger elevator
services the ~ffice area, and it is located in a small lobby off
of 5th Street.
Tho two separate use components (theatre and
office/commercial) of the building make for a slightly
interesting, if somewhat confusing, design plan. In effect, the
building has two main entrances. The theatre entrance is off of
-e- Street (photo 1), and the office entrance is off of 5th
Street (Photo 3). The design and decorative detail of the
building is concentrated on -e- Street, providing the somewhat
false impression that the main entrance for the entire facility
is on this elevation (Photo 2). This is underscored by the fact
that the design of the office entrance is highly understated
(Photo 4).
The E Street or west elevation consists of an offset theatre
entrance and marquee, with decorative window surrounds placed
directly above in the third, fourth story, and attic/cornice
levels. This art stone decoration is surprisingly flamboyant,
and it is entirely unaltered. The street level commercial
frontage has been partially altered by infi11 and/or a newer
(1940s) portico. A bracketed art stone cornice girds the
building at roof level.
The north elevation consists of a rusticated base with
showcase windows, three stories of simple flat sash windows, and
a decorative art cornice at the roofline. The elevator lObby
entrance is understated, consisting of a simple ~usticated art
stone surround and the words -Platt Building- inscribed over the
double-door entry. The facade of this building has been altered
by new entry doors, and the addition of the previously mentioned
portico which wraps. around the northwest corner of the building.
The interior of the theatre has been altered by the enclosure
of the balcony area, and the creation of a second theatre. Much
of the original decorative detail has been painted over, but it
is otherwise intact. The main theatre area is SUbstantially
unaltered, and the original seats remain in-place (also in
balcony). The presence of the original seats is a highly unusual
feature, as seats are generally found to have been replaced in
theatres of this age. It should also be noted that this is both
a theatre AD2 a playhouse, with complete a complete and intact
stage area.
The office areas have recently been gutted, inclUding the
removal of all non-structural interior wall. (Photo 5). The
hallway molding have been saved for future reuse. This work was
carried out as part of earthquake safety compliance regulations.
The elevator lobby areas are substantially intact. They are
quite modest in design and detailing (Photo 6). The commercial
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space. have also been altered over time, but several contain som.
original decorative detail (barber shop, etc.). In addition,
.ome of the windows appear to contain original gold-leaf
lettering.
In summary, the building repre.ent. a sUbstantially intact
example of 1920s commercial architecture. It i. a relatively
rare example of its period and type in San Bernardino. And,
when initially completed, this building was one of the mo.t
splendid office blocks in the city. It relates well to its
environment (Photo 7), and serves as a reminder of San
Bernardino's historical and architectural heritage in an area
that has otherwise been sUbstantially redeveloped.
SECTION 19 (STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE) CONTD.
successful bidders for all of the work including the general
contract, electrical, heating, and painting. were, in fact, local
San Bernardino firms.
The cost for the construction of the building was estimated
at a total of $198,000, exclusive of furnishings and fittings for
the theatre. A contact had already been entered into with the
West Coast Theatre Company, which was re.ponsible for the
completion of the theatre portion of the structure. It was
estimated costs for the finishing of the theatre would bring the
total to 303,000 which, including valuations for the lot itself
($125,000), brought the total for completion of the Platt
Building to a sum of $428,000.
This represented a major investment in 1920s dollars, and the
construction of this building must be regarded as something of a
landmark event in San Bernardino. The Platt BUilding was built
on the opposite corner from the California Hotel (now
demolished), and the two structure. would serve as "anchor." in
downtown San Bernardino area for nearly 50 years. It was also
with some pride, according to the 1924 lYn article, that all of
the work was carried out by local firms.
Little is known of Frank C. Platt, apart from the fact that
he planned and built the structure. In 1926, Frank C. and Ida G
Platt are listed as residents of the City of Pasadena. Platt
was, however, owner of the Frank C. Platt Investment Company, and
the Platt Mortgage-Loan Company, with offices in the Platt
Building.
Lawrence T. Platt (son of Frank C. Platt) was apparently a
co-owner of the Inve.tment Company, and he and his wife Carolyn,
lived at 2105 Genevieve, in San Bernardino. Lawrence was also
directly involved in the construction of the Platt Building,
.erving as spokesman for the finmduring interviews conducted for
the 1924 ~ article.
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The Platt Mortgage-Loan Company specialized, as noted in an
advertisement appearing in the 1928 San Bernardino ~
Directorv, in real estate loans, insurance, and general
financing. The firm was managed by Elvin O. Lockhard, .nd is
noted as being capitalized at $500,000.
By 1928, the Frank C. Platt Investment Company had opened a
branch office at 2177 Sierra Way, San Bernardino, with the main
office remaining in the Platt Building. Frank and Lawrence are
also still listed as the principal real estate officers of the
firm.
By 1930, Frank is listed as living in Los Angeles. Lawrence
is now listed in association with the Frank C. Platt Investment
Company and California Garage. In effect, the Platt family seems
to have diversified its holdings to include a garage. This also
included the Platt Studios, photographers, with offices in the
Platt Building. Platt Studios was operated by G. E. Hinman and
C. L. Peck.
The Platt Building was aCQuired, according to Charles
Bruckart, in 1932, by Arthur and Francis Gregory. Mr. Bruckart
notes that the building was part of a deal involving the sale of
the Marigold Farms to C. C. Chapman of Fullerton. The Gregory
family actually aCQuired several buildings (including the Platt
and a nearby garage) as part of the sale of the MarigOld ranch.
The title was later transferred to the Redlands Security Company
(owned by the Gregory family), and it remains under this
ownerShip tOday.
In effect, at scme point between 1930 and 1932, the Platt
family apparently experienced severe financial reversals. The
1933-1934 San Bernardino ~ Directorv does not list the Frank
C. Platt Investment Company, and, although the Platt Mortgage-
Loan Company is still listed, it was then managed by F. L.
Whitlock. Lawrence. Platt is also no longer listed as living in
the San Bernardino area. In 1938, the ~ Directorv no longer
carries a listing for the Platt Mortgage-Loan Company.
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According to Art Gregory, owner of the building and principal
of the Redlands Security Company, the Platt Building was
originally occupied by business professionals. This chiefly
included doctors and attorneys. One interesting historical fact
about the building, is that Lyndon JOhnson, future President of
the United States, ran the elevator in the building shortly after
it opened in 1925 (See articles Appendix 0). Johnson, then age
17, apparently came to San Bernardino with a group of four others
boys. Johnson, who lived in a boarding house at the time, first
ran the elevator, and then took a Job as a clerk in the law
offices of Thomas L. Martin. A plaQue (now stolen) was placed
into the lObby of the building, noting that this was place that
Johnson began his stUdy of law.
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In summary, the Platt BUilding was built by real estate
developer and financier Frank C. Platt. Platt, a resident of
Pasadena in the 1920s, also ran several other business and
commercial enterprises .in the San Bernardino with his 80n,
Lawrence T. Platt. The structure was built entirely by local
contractors, and was designed by San Bernardino architects Howard
E. Jones and John P. McNeill. The building is significant for
the role it played in the history and growth of business and
commerce in San Bernardino. It was occupied by business
professionals for over 50 years, and it -anChored- (along with
the California Hotel) a major corner of the historic business
district in downtown San Bernardino. The building is also an
excellent example of commercial architecture, and is one of the
last remaining examples of it's periOd and type in the city.
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APPENDIX B:
LIST OF FIGURES
A.) LOCATION/VICINITY MAP
B.) SANBORN FIRE INSURANCE MAP (1909 UPDATED TO 1934)
C.) SITE PLAN
D.) FIRST FLOOR GENERAL PLAN
E.) UPPER FLOOR GENERAL PLAN
F.) TYPICAL OFFICE FLOOR PLAN (ORIGINAL CONDITIONS)
G.) TYPICAL OFFICE FLOOR PLAN (EXISTING CONDITIONS)
H.) FACADE RENDERING (ORIGINAL APPEARANCE)
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LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS
1.} Overall View of "E" Street Facade
2.) Detail "E" Street Facade Theatre/Decorative Detail
3.) Overall View of 5th Street Facade
4.) Detail 5th Street Facade Office Entry
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APPENDIX D:
HISTORICAL DATA
NEWSPAPERS
CITY DIRECTORIES (San Bernardino and Los Angeles)
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 12, 1990
Larry E. Reed, Director of Planninq a. BUildinq
Services Department
TO.
FROM:
Deborah WOldruff, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Platt Buildinq Historic Siqnificance and
BaCkqrOUnd~
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Introduction
The Platt Buildinq, an office buildinq located at 491 West 5th
Street, was built by developer Frank Platt in 1924. The buildinq
is listed in the Historical and Archaeoloqical Resources Element
of the General Plan in Table '16, Potentially Siqnificant Historic
Structures. Table '16 lists pre-1941 structures which were part
of a qeneral reconnais~ance survey conducted durinq the update of
the City's General Plan: The survey was not comprehensive of the
City and as reqard the individual structures included in the
survey, it can not be considered complete. However, the buildinq'.
inclusion in the survey does indicate potential historical
siqnificance and public interest in the structure.
Physical CondItion
The exterior of the bUildinq has a rundown appearance and is in
considerable disrepair. The phYSical condition of the buildinq's
interior is unknown since no one from the Planninq a. Buildinq
Services Department or the Redevelopment Aqency (RDA) has been
inside in recent years. In terms of physical condition, it can be
assumed that the buildinq's interior is reflective of its exterior.
Backaround - RedeveloDment Efforts
In January 1983, Arthur Greqory, the property owner, entered into
an OWner PartiCipation Aqreement (OPA) with the City's RDA. Under
the term. of the aqreement, the RDA was to demo a buildinq adjacent
to the Platt BUildinq and construct a parkinq lot on the site. The
Platt BUildinq does not have adequate parkinq and the newly
constructed parkinq lot was to be lea.ed to Hr. Greqory. For
reason. not pertinant to this memorandum, the RDA was unable to
fulfill its OPA obUqation. The property owner's OPA
re.ponsibilities included renovation and retrofittinq (in phases)
of the buildinq and upqrade of the property.
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INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
PLATT BUILDING - HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE AND BACKGROUND
JANUARY 12, 1990
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Backaround - Redeve10Dment Efforts (Continued)
Durinq the last several years the property owner has been unable
to secure tenants for the bUildinq and several of his commercial
tenants have moved. Consequently, he has been unable to finance
the required renovations and meet the terms of the OPA. The OPA
was first amended in 1986 and a second amendment was authorized by
the RDA Commission in 1988. The second amendment was never siqned
by the property owner or the RDA. On June 14, 1989, the RDA
Commission declared the property owner in default of the OPA and
all subsequent amendments. To date. very little ha~ been done to
renovate or retrofit the bUildinq.
Demolition - Considerations and Recommendationl
If the property owner submits application for demolition, the
project and application are subject. to th. provisions of the
Urqency Historic Structure Demolition Ordinance (MC-694l. The
demolition application would require an Initial Study and review
by the City's ERC. The application, environmental documents and
Historic Preservation Report would then be reviewed by the Historic
Preservation Task Force. In accordance with MC-694. the Task Force
would consider the appropriateness of demolition and possible
alternatives such as rehabilitation. relocation and reuse.
At this time, the Planninq Section does not have the resources or
expertise to evaluate the bUildinq to determine its historic
siqnificance. It appears, however, that the bUildinq has
sufficient historic siqnificance to warrant further study by a
Historic Preservation specialist. Therefore, if demolition of the
Platt BUi1dinq is actively pursued, Staff recommends that the City
hire a Historic Preservation specialist to fUlly evaluate the
historic significance of the bUildinq.
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8. platt Building.: Southeast comer of Fifth and "E" Streets (see
Plate 6*)
Built in 1924 by developer Frank Platt as a downtown office building.
As a young law student, future president Lyndon Johosoo ran the
elevator in 1925.
9. San Bernardino County Courthouse, Arrowhead Avenue at Court Street
Built at the site of the Ko1'1llOD Council. House which served as the
first courthouse, this courthouse was constructed in 1926-27 to
replace the earlier stone courthouse. This was also the site of the
city's earliest house, the Luge adobe, and of the KorlllOD Stockade.
10. Santa Fe Rialto and Rite Route Station, viaduct Park, Third and Kount
Vernon
Built in 1893, this train statioo has been IIIOYed frCltll its original
locatioo just east of "E" Street. This station was the first stop
out of the ..in San Bernardino statioo 00 the eastern loop of the
Santa Fe Rite Route track.
11. Women' s clubhouse, 580 West sixth Street
The San Bernardino WaaeIl's Club was established in 1892, and erected
this building 10 1906.
12. Woolworth Buildincr, Southwest corner of Fourth and "E" Streets (see
Plate 6*)
Built in 1936, this Art Deco structure is sheathed 10 orange and
browD terra cotta. It is all ellCellent eDIIIPle of the Kodeme depart-
ment store of this era.
13. Amasa - Lvaan Rich House, 783 Kountain View
Built by HalIIi1too Wallace in the late 1870s, this two-story wood
frame residence is believed to be Lyman Rich's original residence in
San Bernardino.
Additional structures which could potentially qualify as significant
historic resources but which have not yet been researched include the
foUowin;:
14. Arrowhead BaPtist Cburch, 631 North "0" Street
15. Colliver House, 950 West "D" Street
*Source: Steele's Historic Photo Collectioo.
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Prepared for the City of San ~rDardino Historical. and Pioneer Society b1.
Arda llaens:el., Jul:r l.985.
(These.a:e aU visibl.e eYidence. No mere sitee are incl.uded.)
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!lOUSES
Adobe fz1 Ht. View Buil.t ca. ).858. See Tour Book.
One of two surviTing houses of ado~e construction, discontinued after the
l.a62 !l.ood. ?ossibl.y b~l.t 121 Pioneer Fa~uns. Bought ~y pioneer Coxes
in l.867, and occupied by th~m over 50 :rears.
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Hartin Adobe 1.20 i. 5th Bui1.t betw. 1857 & :861. Part of Seccombe State Park.
0\ wnd. bcught 1857 by MOlles 8r Emma Martin. iiOlllestead declared 1861. Martin
~ ~l1\ a Uuon .J:IlLn in ,redo::inantl,. Confederate San Uno. ICnoWD as orator. Mormon.
,5\r;,.,.l Personal. and !inancial. troubles in f'amil,.. Adobe sold 1890' s. aented by
1"'tl' pioneer Al:le& It Do:rle faali.ll.es. . .
"Ral'Chs Eouse 1298 w. Mill Built 188:5.
John c. ?~l.~hs Sr. earl,. brick cason, farmer, city marshall, & sheriff in-
't"ol.ved in hunt for .:illle .30", !. the ~eath Valle1 Scott1.aUair in Win;ate :-af
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Colliver ?ouse 950 N. D st.
Dr. J. T. Colliver a proc1nent turn_or_the-centur:r physician.
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Eerita~e Eouse SW corner 8th. D. Built l8~1.
See ~u~~S~y V.4. p.2; V.5, p.~4; 1.5. p.59.
B~lt by Superior Juar.e George Otis or Badlands, and sold on co=~letion to
his associate, Judge John 1:.. CaapbeU. wter owned b1 z::ez::bers.of pioneer
H~ZlTaine aDd Ames r~~i'ies, and Kil.es !ami1;r. louse given to City or 5.3.
Iliat. 8r non. Soc. 121 Santa Fe SaTine-:l and Loan in 1975.
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COMMERCIAL BUILDIlCGS
Berita~e 3uildin~ 440 Court st. Built 1928-29.
Designed for the Pioneer Title Co. of' San 3e~dino b1 architect De ~itt
.~tch~, it is a r.o~dexanple o! the restoration of a historic structure
for ~odern co~ercial use.
Andreson ;uildinll: :520 0:. E .St. ~t 1927. SBr Ogo
Stan~ins on a corner 10t bought by John Andreson Sr. in 1870. the present
b~ding auc~eed8 the earl.1er brick Andresen 3rewery. . It was bu~t by
JOhn.,.\ndreson Jr. and his brother ~\ill1am~ with Rowar1l ::. Jones as the
architect. It !or:sa the lm anchor of Inulld Center Mul.
Garn~r 3l1)ck 362 W. Il St. Bui1t ~877-?8 b,. R. F. Garner.
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_ uccupied by early YMCA. AD" Judr,e A. n. 3oren; later 121 furniture 51-ores, a
dance atud10, Labor ~enple. a01 Scouts. 't"ar10ua 0!!1ces, and U.S.Selective
SerYicea. Jle" front aDd uterior remodeliDS i1l 1931.
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Brothera Aerean andrhilip Harris opened. a dry goods .tore on 3rd St.
between D and ~ in 1905: 3nd were soon joined by another brother, Arthur.
After expansion and a eove to another location on 3rd St., the co~pany .
finally built this building, deai~ned by Howard E. Jones, that later be-
caae the S~.anchor o! the I=land Center Mall. .
Platt ~uildin~ S~.comer 5th ~ E. Built 1924.
Bui~t by developer Frank Platt. As a young law atudents future President
Lyndon Johdson ran the elevator. in 1925. .Dedicated to him is a plaque in
the entry by Cyria (:-irs. :landall) !!enderson, well-known sculptresa.
l'UBLIc- BUILDDiGS
Home of Ilei~hborlT Service 839 II. I~t. Vernon Built 1926. SBr 088
Community Center.built by ~re~byterian and.other Christian organizations for
.social service particularly to !!lacks and Chicanos of the neighborhood~
A'Ilartlllents 999 H. Jolt. View. lIuilt. by 1908.
Presently divided into reaidential arartaents, the building was a private
I" hospital in 1908, and the County Dete!1tio~ 1!0Cle in 1916-17.
Rialto & E St. Kite ?ooute Station Viaduct Park, 3rd .. JoIt~ Vernon. Built 1893.
Moved tromoric:inal location, just east of E St., the first atop out of_
main San lIdno. station on the eastern loop of Santa Fe r.ite Rte. tracr, an
important excursion and co~erci&l turn-of-the-centur1 line.
Patton Kite 'Route Station Highland .Ave. nr. Victoria. Built 1893
Origiual ua:e "ASylum", the stop at the then new' State Hos}d.ta1 on Santa.
Fe . loop line.
C.ourt House . Arrowhead Ave. at Court. Built .1926-27.5ee ODISSEI,V'-1,p.54;v.5,p.U
Bullt at the .site of the Mormon COllJlcil Honse which served trOll 1853 ais the .
firat court house, thia buildiug replaced an earlier stone building at Court
and E. ~hia was also the site of the city's earliest hous., SA adobe built
by the Lugos betore 1842, aud ot the Hormon StOCkade, built for protection
aga1ns~ threatened Indian raids.
Stur~s Aud1tori~ S~ corner 8th and E. Built 1925 (1). SBr 100
See U~l~S~~ V. 3, p.43.
~~e Junior High School, dedicated late in 1924, was naCled for David B. Stur;el
a teacher and principal in San Bernardino High School, and tomer owuer of
. p~!vat. academy and business college. ~e auditorium waS cOlIpleted soon
afterward.
Cultural Center & Fire Eall ~d corner 11th & ESt. 3uilt 19'0's.
AD early project or the "-,ora Project Ad:inistration. The' bulldin~ has
..rved aa a cultural center. It ia no lon~r used.. a fire staticn, but
DON.hou.e. . neighborhood police center.
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Th1. bui14ing, on tbe .o~thea.t corner
of 5th an4 E Street., San Bernar4ino, ia tbe
one in vucb Lyn40n B. Jobnaon, later Pre.i4ent
of the Unite4 state., ran the eleTator for a
.hort time, tben became a pa..enger in it a.
clerk in tbe office of Att7. Thom.. L. }lartin.
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Building in Son Bernordlno when this pictu.. was to..," in November, 1925.
Johnson Had His Ups !
.and Downs in.Californiai
Texas Youth, Future President, in 1925.26
Ran Elevator in San Bema.rdino Building
Tau MII'I7 lost Lyndon tor MYeraJ mant1ls he b0-
B. J~ to CaJlfomia 38 came a clerk for one ol1he .
,..ra atIIL attorn.,. In !be four-story
Pres\dmt JoImstm. then a olflce huildin..
taU ..-.... Tau 110)" of 17: But tile fulUn Praideftt..
-;, . roots ...... In Texa.a and In
taoIc a job u elnator ope... the laU of 1926 he returned
tor In the Platt Bundlnlt to his hnme sllle to enroUat
8hortI,. after It npent'd in. Southwest SlIte Teachers
GOWIltown San "..marti..." Iconeae at Sa" \1:.....-
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b"Cc.-(.~ 1~lIqo I '(I(J ~~- OVj~e'r
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~:-{ My -= for tIie ~ iii * :;':~i~;-.'
;.~ B. JnIm- lived In SaD BernardIno. iii 1925 .1
,IIIiIe. he ran the elevatDr In tbe Platt ~'"itl.. Dioved 1
i!-4 yesterday wIleD Mrs. Vema Copple, 1118&
~ Ave.. RIalto, tumIsbed me With a pbo~
~h of Mrs.. Martha ChalIIe', baudIoc hliuR, 37& '
F. Street.
'DIe IKiase .. IIllIYOd fram bauder, I.1JIdaB JobaI.a., ..
.!be IIle ,an ... -. u. "I dcII't _10 .....-~
,.. I line beeD 1mIIIe 10 L,....w. 11 a& 11I,. laid
...,......... !Is ..-c~ IIrs. CappIe. ."..
VerlImd Gnaar7. . bauder were
It die QIalIJe bame wbo rr. IlI8lI1 boInIen It IIIJ IIICIIbeI-
queaIIy .. Jom-, 1btD. JD.Iaw'. bailie. SallIe IIaylIll
IIaIlJ Taas ,..alII. a& die aaI1..... ar... adIIn
. place. said It _ IIIOVed 10 Jaaaer aad a fesr dropped Ia
die out IOCtIIIlI 111. tbe cilJ, for..-Is aaI1 --.1'1.
prabablr 011 4lb ar 5lb Stnec. I do ncaIl _ III. !be
MIl. Copple _ a uap. JUIIlI. particularly Ira M,-
ler-llHaw Ia die CIaIIIe tam- en, !be _ ear -......,.
IIy Ia 1125 aad I1ged a&!be bat DOt Mr. JaIuIsa"
F Street lIlIdrm. LIIIe!be ..,.., _ a NIideat III.
CIaiIIe -. VIclDr atIlI SellI. 3115 N. J: st., San IlemaI'-
Ibe CIIIIIIlt .....-'- !be. cIIDo. recda ....... _
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0taiIIe bcmtIIq ...... JoIm-
-. be laid. I1ged Ia III up.
stairs fraat bedroa ill !be
QWIIe bailie. .
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Two slate boards will c:ome
to San BemardIIlo II e It t
IlIOIIIh to 'riew. lint hand.
the warIt they direct 1tI the
c:anserYalian of IlaIUre r.-
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_T........ ..... -. nor. is 110 l'ICOrd at wllat lIlIppetIed
Sa BftIIanllDo looked lII1IlIty pad !;. III lL
III Ibe p"gli"g youlll lrom Teus. It The boardiD&' II-. owna....ftnI
... lIIC - llarly 3O,lICIO ilIIIaIIilUtl - r... AIllert c. ad M:utIIa CWIIe. laIIIIsDa
bat It waslrilDdly. .. Ita" III a ll/IIlIIn ".. r-:"
So lie stayed on. wIIiIe IIis friends VerIud Eo Gncarr, wbo IIIpt III ..
lravelecl lIlInII III Tellac:llapi. H. took baclI: ~ --.. Ja.. u
a - lit I uWe two-lllIrY boarding I Iaaky Tau )'IIlIl/I wbo III at Ibe..
/JoaIe OIl F StneL He may 111ft ~ /' same tab.. willi Idm. GI'epI7 ratI tbe
dbbes aJld sblllg IwII ill I reslaaram. JIlfy SIloI llIpslr SIIap oa ~ Slnet
PllaibI)' lie wasllecI can lor I pnp. ; 1Iar'0. . 0 ;
TIll namI Is Dot c:Iear on - at . Ira UOJd M,.., a.stnetar (. I ,....
IbeIe poIots. . at IlIe time, aIID IW2IIId JaImI& Bat'
'ftat Is defIIIite Is \bat he ru a Mn. Veru Copple. a daqbter.lD-Iaw
tInatar lor I moolll or two ill \be wbo IIftd Ia 1lIe' CIalIII ...... at Ibe
PIaU B1dIdIDc on lie IODlIIeaIt corDer Ilme, dIdo't roo-w 11Im at aIL 0
at IlII ad. E _IS. He ilia became M,.., lIOW _, .,. J~ ... I.
a cIIlt III a Ittllnley's ollll:e Ia. lIIe qaiet )'IIatII wbo dIdD't IIIab IIIlICII or"
same balJdi'lf . , a bnprealoa. . _. ..i
MoIlodr SlISpOCted llIat I IIIIIIre Pnsi. I
deal at tile UDited States ... waltiDC "We caDId 11Im IIIe taD. Tesaa ~..
-- IIIem. L-dOD BUMs JoIIIIsoa. I&ld MyuL MS. was paIIte. aad lie
--- ,- 5 dldD't AY llIlIdLM
... aly 11 011. tllat lint Visit III a J""'--- "~'t _ ..... ....M ...........
Be._.tlao. WIleD lie retDnIed lor a so- _ ___ ._ _ .._ _
aaI time. I Presidetlt seeki"l r. elevalor loq. lie _ lleCalIlI a cIIlt
IIectIoa. lie ... 51. lit Ibe oIfIce 01 atItInIe1 '1'IIomu-t..
Earl E. Buie. sun.Tel..,.m cvllllllllist, MartIa. ad .... I paaetICIr. nlber
IemIed 0/ Jolmsoos's 1125 stay io \be IIIu a IIeYaIor optrallIl'. .
CIt7. ad wrote a II1III\ber 0/ coIUIIIDS Mn. lIay 'nptaa. tbe acreIar7 wIlD
abaIIt It. III 1110 he telepboned Jobaoa. _ _ "0 ~ ...... probably nwII oat Jom..'. cbect.
tIa nnmmg lor vice pnsidal lD dIda't rwo-.... 11Im. BlIt IIn. Ada
Wulllll;toa. D.C. LBr, BOfJ1'din9l0UH R1<o1dler. JIanIII's Iep1 ~-T' aid
!'DIIawiIIK. u Bille reconIed lIlem. .. :... lIIta IIIInI JIanIII Mapat at
- 01 j__'s Impreaioa 0/ .1IiI ... JOlllllllllltayed .U18 I' St. . L1Ddoa."
)'IIIIIII/a1.witto San llemmIillO: 111 :925 : "B. IpOb III 1fIIctI0001l!1)'.M _
""I eertalnIy remember San 8erQr. . ; recalled. "tIuIt I tUIICII L)'IIdOD ...
diDo. I mMcI tllere witb 1011I' atIIer . a nIative.. ..
..,. from 011I' ~ W. IwI ,- ""I do _ber -1IIlDC." Ire added. J-.....-- told Bale ..._. .... .._~ 10IIIt
......... 0Ill' _, aDd boupt a top. ""I WIIIl ::p lD Ibe Suta ,. 411* III -- ..... _ _
r;;- Model T Ford lor as lit wlIicb Ilaz'. CIIIrIeI F. D-. Ibe JP..,..h1I". 110......._ olllil viIIt. ..
ID IIlIIte 011I' trip ID Call/0rtIia. We -- m. .....L4-tfal ...--.. taIt ~ San~ ~ lr :: ~ ~
C\:c. IIlIIte oar lortmII oat Ia lbe I :: :: c: '=-~.: :::; :::r.~ ~~rm..~ ~ ~.
"AI I rec:aI1 It, we JlUIId IIIrIlIIp me pnsIdetIt or... . '""I lbt I nor Ja.. _ from a. family. at
81._ .. I llIOlIJbt :lie oraap ptIYa AW. . . ~ OIl _ Ilda ... . IIIIk
aad Ibe ..._,Me wve lIeutlfIII. ADd '"I _ber IIlat r-. ~ID wbo /oqIIt ~ Wo"""",,: at
..... wit uriged III San 1IemutIIao. I was PIItl D. Swilll.M ~ aid. "Y- 'YorktowL Oa Ibe otlIIr__ a IIper
I dIcIded IlIII wu lbe IOwa lor me. C__ 0/ tllday (ra DIll, Harry I 01 11II r- Ilec:iIralIoa .at ...
n -- SIIdl a IIIce towa, aJld Ibe : s. SIIIppsrd. one 0111I)' deanst frt~ I peadeoce. ; . .. .. _._>,... .'J!!!".
.,........ frttIIdJ)'. I I/IIlt IaIlrs III me abaat SallIIemardino I Hlllltber aad cr-'hf"'"r bIIIII--r-.
. ""I 11ft 11II put)', ad W!tII IS ht Ill)' , aDd miva '!" pad - Ie. I have IllIbe r- '.'_'" 111I fatIIIr..... ~
JIIIcat Itm:t oat aa III)' OWIL I jast , crt YOIII' tlIWtL. . 'hod u . _ wbo "'talUcl ..
CIII't nmember \be lint IIIIDc I did . After lIE 01' - ~)'IIIIlIC IItIt JlUIId -lIIIIIlIaIra,.. eIsI.":
IIllbl way 0/ *arIl there. n COIIId haft J.... became III .......,. Ud ..1>.....4 . WIIa J-.-. . ... IIonI. U ~
... .lIIIt I II1mI hull III ODe 01 YOIII' III .J.... CIl)', fa. ~ JnItIIIt pud/alller. SamIisl ZI1y JlIIIDm; IE.~
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JaII...~ Ibe elefttor III Ibe PIaU patcIl_J. _ aD ~Ibe IIIU' my bed. I .. _,....:- ......,,:~~'~>.. ...
J- :-. 1-*11II - If lbI. ....dIIIII't I ...... lbe 1IatIIaa If .... ..... '-d:L"!"~:'_.
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, IIaw aiIIItd a little 1IIIbU. 1
. Be II'lIcluated lrvIII JoIIIIson CIl)' IIIP
Scboal u pnsidetIt of IIiI cIuI at ....
ud COIlIIty d,tuotilll cIwnpIaII. Be wu
* ,. lbree iIIcbIS taIL Be wu 1S
JUrI old. ADd foou-.
s- atlIr be wu 011 his WI1 .....
Be 11III his fr\ellds kept their IIIIIcII
ID a act. wIIicII tbe1 baried aeb ZIbl.
. '!lIe1 pitcbed their tIIIt 011 IIIp 01 lIIe.
: board to protect lL
WlIIII lie RlIIIllId to Tau JoImsOII
! worIIId an a rtlIII PDI for II a day.
.,' Be -med IdI war 111I to tncIlIl"
. operaIIIr at IlIlI a ~ beIon IdI
IIICllIIer IDcIIIced 11Im to _ to scbDaL
. TIIere were !1ft JoIIIIsaa dIIJdnL 'TIll
family __ !wi a lot of .,. bat
:;1t"fl4 II'lIcluated IrllIlI coIIljp. Eacb
. cbiJd belped a ~ _ to
pi tIIrouIh-
Aller earniJIC IIiI badlelor of II:lmce
depee. JoIIIIson taII&IIt speeck aad
IIIItar1 at SUI ~. IIIP SdIaaI
.. B__. Ta. Be caacIIed tile debat-
. .IDC IeIm. wIIicII _ tile 1111 am
! cIIIIIIpioIIIblp. AIId lie IIeIped IIIdIard
I XlebIrJ wiD tile ~ ..1_..1" Ia
tile SU AIItIIIIIa ana.
Tbat eaded JoIIIIsaa'l lIIC:IIIIII _.
Be _ to W......,.... a Killlerl'1.
1ICnWy0 nen. ID 11M, lie JDIt ud
manied CncIIa AlIa TIJItlt'. ... If.
~taJy ... ., "Lady 1IInI".
. J*-. SIIa wu wlIIl biIII willa lie
..........., to SU IIenIIlIIIDo II 11M .. .
IdI L 'ul II! ow... 'hal ~T'P
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:... JdIa. 'MI1.1111t place a'~ II
till . PIalt Il1dIdbIc aIIIIIPldI' tile.
elnatar! Aller all, 1ft eiWIIIa.1aaft
IIId flItIn ". AlJeiIII u. operalDlI.
'tlIraucJI hiS colamll. BuIe bepa _
IDC 'or lIllnali_ - prIIenbl, SIIIIII
-. JlesponR WU ~.llk.. ud
sev.u InIIIdred allan ..... relied. TIle
lI"'iiIrs of tile !'Iatt B1IiIdlDc "" COlI-
tar:ed. aad AId tIIe1 WOUI4 lie deII&hted
to JaY!! lIIe plaque. .
But :!IiI wu all !1OClIOD )'UI'. ud
JobIIan .u IOUIIII to retaill tile joII
UIat !wi beeJI tIIr1ISt upatI Idm WitII
tile UlUlinatiOll 01 P..oich.4t Jobll F.
1WDed)". CIIarlII F. BrucDrt, pIIInI
_pi' lor tile __ of tile IIuI1dIIIC.
re!ased to permit tile plaque to lie placed
1IIIIl1 aftir :lie NO\'. 2 e1ecl101l. .
"We'" ... BepabliC&llS. ~ 1Ia..
Repabncaa _... -lie Aid. - .
WIlen J.- came to _ tit.Oct.
ZI .. tile ....nql"1p tnII. lie ... sIIDn
tile pIaqae - =. a :uu- oaaIde
till Platt BaIIdiJII. BIIt lie &lilt to nm
tile old elevator apiII. atlIr a Ia,.
01 -.rI, 40 JUIS.
"Gaiue up," tile Pluidat Ibouted.
WIlb 111m "'Onl Lad1 IIIrd. ,........-
11II W. IM1 aad ]In. II. RObertI.
tile Well Operator to ItICCIIII bIm at
rile _uoII.
"TIle _ old place. - lbe Pnlldlllt
IIid 1aItI1. IoalaDC UlIIIIIcI at tile old
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0DicIe. 28._ remdeatl of Sa.
IIInIanliDo waited lIIIIiI Ju- IIDiIllOd
r..mc tile ei...abIr - lbeII IiIteMd
to a fIPt1:Ic campaIp apeecIL 'TIll
CIlIIld ;.........." IlJaL ... IaI.Ir lIIat
JAr WI eIIcIed 18 tile II-. 01 ;ae.
pnRIIIativeL AIIl a pat III&lI)' SIcnt
SlnlCIlIIIeII. AIId a fDnaer _ _,
1IaDaId :!tapa. ... IIid lie IIbd
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IIIr Ida _ I llan7 GaldwaW. .
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IIenIuIlIDa. 31It 2l'~ lie WI\.-. _
pIaqae .. "'....,IM JI _. BaQ4.
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SAN BERNARDINO - AlmClll euct1y 20 yeas before farmer
PreIIdlllt Gerald Ford came to toWII to campalp for Presldlllt
....11I, the former oath vaUey Days holt h'....., wu III toWD to
do a UUle campo'I"'''' .'
Rea,III, thlll a relatively receat COIIftrt to the RepubUcul
Party, wu at the CaUtOl1lla Hote1I1l SUlIlen1ard1Do that day III
19M to _p for the Goldwaler.MIIIer presldllltlal tIc:tet.
R eapn's YisIt WUD'l euct1y alallh polllt of bIs early days
oa the campalp tnlI, for a far IIIfIre prestipnIs visitor
wu III SUlIlen1ard1Do the AIDe day to woo YOterS for
. bIs OWII pres!dllltlal bid. To mate matters worse for
Reaau. the other YIsItor bad once worked. It oaJy 1Irtet1y, III SUI
IIenIardIDo 10 be _'Ill a way a bDmetoWD feDowo
TIle other vIsItoi. It you ba_'l.aIready tlpred It out, _
Presldlllt Lyndoa B. Jolwoa. wbo bad beaD pnsIdeDt IIIIce the
N_ber 1lIlI3 death 01 JoO F. r_"edyo .
Crowds jammed the .,. UWDd the old PIaU II1IJId1Dc at
FIfth IDd E _ oa Oct. 211, 1884. to _ LBJ ud x.dy Bird YisIt
the bui1d1Dc wbere Jolwoa. at 17. worted brtetIy U lIII elevator
operatoro
Reaflllll appeared to accept the broababa for the presideDt
wttb reasoaably Iood bumor.
HearIDI the crowd rtIIr wbeD LBJ appeared. Reaflllll qaipped
to a repone, '1_ apected sacb a tnmeDdous crowd to ~
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Later, 0IltIlde the boteI. Reacu' asked a tIIlIII seIIIDI Jollllsoa
campalp buttau It they .... "tIw IdIId tbal cIIaqe to Gold_
ter after the elec:tlatl. - .
JobDsoll spoke trom a platform erected by city crews oa the
Platt !l>.n"'",'ssouth_ comer. TbeT.. bllnl presldflDt pi"'"
eel to "keep the peace lIII4 keep AIIIerIca RrOIII- - .
"We ClIIIDOt make a fonlp poIIqo, _ _ keep the peace
by bluff. by tbreall uid u1t1mattIDII. - the presldlllt said.
As the day t1InIed to duskllll4 the city UPIl twlDJdetl oa.
JoIIIIsoa told the ptbertQ.o -AI your _."o:1er.JD.
cblef J tell you tbal today the UIIIted States Is the strotll-
. est lIII4l11libtlelt aatIoD oa eutb. .
Act:ordIDi to a reponer's _t 01 lleaflllll's local visit, the
Republicu IlO1IP _ rldIDI up III a local basID_ bulldlq's
elevator about the _ tIIIIe LBJ _ 1Il'l'ltetl to "try Ills baDd- at
bIs old elevator job. j . ... . : , :
Also, wbIIe JobDIilD -1lJI""-'.. Reacu _ predlc:tlq the
ftoaocrat's def. -tIDe the aatlolllJ polls bad -deUberately 1eDt
th-1v8s to the n....-n.tlc: campalp. - .
, '1 _ COD9lDced tbal.tbey an ID DO way IDdk:atlYe 01 tba.
feellDp of the ma~ 01 the 'IOten," Reacu aid. .
. JIft days later, CIII New. 3,.1884. LJIIlIaa BaIDeI JobDMD _
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Biron R. Bauer
765 N. Mountain View Avenue
San Bernardino, CA
92401-1135
Honorable Mayor Bob Holcomb, et.al.
City Hall
300 North no" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
RE: Retention and re-use of Platt Building
Dear Mayor Bobr
I am just one more of those voices out there in San Bernardino
who would like to offer a slightly different view point of what
could be done about the Platt Building. I realize that in ~e
Democratic form of City Government the power to make the final
determination on what will become of this historic building is
not just in one persons able hands; you as mayor do wield a great
deal of influence. This is why I am writing this letter to you.
I hope you will take note and consider the possibilities.
I've lived here on Mountain View Avenue for twenty (20)
years, and by most measures of time, I'm a relative newcomer.
However, in these few short years, I have noted a significant
change in "downtown" San Bernardino, some of it good.
Unfortunately, downtown San Bernardino (S.B.) bas lost a great
deal of its charm, identity, and vitality partly because of
earlier strategic decisions to create a new Central City Mall and
the Hospitality Lane and Carnegie Drive satellita
commercial/financial centers which have succeeded, but at the
expense of the downtown center. Former "E" Street merchants who
survived on the main street, went under in the new commercial
centers, because of higher and hidden costs. Now central San
Bernardino functions mainly as a government administrative center
for State, City and County Offices and related daytime services.
Because of my brief and late residency in S.B., I have
missed a lot of the buildings in S.B. which old-timers have
commented on as being a colorful and significant part of the
history of the City - the Antlers Hotelr the Old Hospital, the
Carneqie Library, the old Elks Club, the old City Hall the Fox
Theater (in its heyday) etc. At one time, I am told, S.B. was an
entertainment center for the Inland Empire with many theatres and
movie houses. In the short time I have been here, though, I have
seen the widespread demolition of such S.B. landmarks as the
Municipal AUditorium, the california Hotel, the Central Fire
station/Justice Center, Sturgis Jr. Hiqh, the Central Buildinq,
the Y.W.C.A., part of the Fox Blli1dinq, the Clark Adobe and the
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September 28, 1990
Retention and re-use of Platt Building-
Adobe House at Secombe state Park. A lot of nicer older
residential structures have needlessly "bitten the dust", too.
So not a whole lot remains of old central San Bernardino: The
california Theater, Harris', the Andreasen Building-, the County
Courthouse, 1/2 of the Fox Building-, the main Post Office, the
Woolworth Building-, the Historic and Pioneer Society Houser the
Miles House and the PLATT BOILDING.
Most S.B. residents would still identify the Central city as
radiating- out from, "E" and Fifth streets. Because of unfortunate
circumstances, the historic California Hotel is g-oner leaving-
behind a weed and trash-strewn empty lot as a momento. This lot
certainly doesn't look better than the building- it replaced. The
vacant lot at 4th and "E" Streets (N.W. corner) doesn't look any
better. The refurbished Penny's Building- mfnors the ornate
front of the Platt Building for its face - it has no face of its
own. Whatever goes on this corner if the Platt Building is
dismantled, will be multiplied by two (2), (be it structure or
trash lot) because the mirror front will reflect our good taste.
What then, is the value of the Platt Building? In a word-
Identitv.
Without the Platt Building, the City Center will have a less
clearly defined identity. Fifth and "E" Street will be de-
emphasized as just another non-descript corner in town. There
could be yet another uglYr uncared for empty lot, which will
expose to view even more of the unsightly rears of the remaining
older buildings to the south of the Platt Building location. The
balance of positive to neqative spaces and structural volUllles
will be upset at the corner. The downtown skyline will be
lowered as well. Without the cosmetically attractive building
fronts of the Platt Building, the City Center begins to look even
more like a "toothless old hag".
It has apparently been economically expedient to demolish
most of old S.B., but much of what has replaced it does not have
that much more lasting merit. The "outside" owners and investors
of real estate in downtown San Bernardino really don't care much
about our City, except as a playground for generating short-term
profits spent out of the area. This is sad, because much of what
has ben ~ Bernardino (and not just Urban America) is being lost
in favor of crass economics. When the developer/investor bought
the Platt Building, he was excited by the prospect. He is now
experiencing problems, has lost interest in the building and wants
ggt. So what if he destroys a siqnificant part of San Bernardino
history in the process?
It is said that the Platt Building is structurally not up-
to-date. So why is it still relatively intact eighty (80) years
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after it was built. Was its builder a total fool? .'H2 building
in San Bernardino is earthquake-proof. Few of the newest buildings
are .earthquake-resistent to any significant extent (none will
withstand an 8 quake). The Vanir Building probably doesn't have
the required fire sprinkler system installed, yet. The exterior
glass from the city Hall Building will hurt and maim many in the
event of a major tremor, as it comes off and falls to the ground.
The new County Building will probably settle into the mud in the
event of a major earthquake. The Platt Building would probably
not fare much worse than these newer "technologically advanced"
structures. Newer structural and construction standards always
make what has gone before obsolete, but not necessarily worthless.
So why do other cultures/societies retain and reverence their
older buildings in this country and in Europe?
They retain them for their CUltural- and Historical
significance and as a lesson in the various architectural orders
and traditions. And they also retain them as tourist attractions
and for their economic contribution. If economic wherewithal is
the onlv criteria for evaluating the net worth of a structure,
all of San Bernardino's buildings will eventually fall prey to
the wrecking ball. Priorities need to be establishedr vesterdav!
The Platt Building is one remaining landmark which should be
retained:
1) To improve the appearance of 5th and "E" Streets.
2) As a good example of "vertical zoning" including shops,
offices and a real theater.
3) As an example of the architectural excellence of old
San Bernardino.
Bsln: the .Platt Building is and should be used right now for
many types of low-occupancy uses like storage (as the Fox
Theater) or mini-storage units for many of the elderly down-town
=etirees, without ma;or structural changes.
:I:n order for the building to be saved and to be economically
viable, great flexibility needs to be exercised and compromises
made. The concern and commitment to save it, however, needs to
be made first. Then a rational review committee needs to work out
which of the many structural refinements that theoretically could
be applied, should be applied. This is all contingent on proposed
occupancy type, of course.
:I:t is my sincere feeling that this particular building is a
.worthy. and should be retained, at least until something better
is committed to that space besides another parking lot. The owner
shouldn't be allowed to evade his responsibilitYr just because his
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easy economic return is in jeopardy. The concept of stewardshia-
caring for whatever it is we have - needs to be applied here.
Please forgive the general and largely opinionated content of
this letter, but you see, some people do care about what where
they live looks like. Maybe we cannot cure all the city concerns
related to gangs, clrugs, crime and civil disobedience/poverty,
but possibly we can retain some of the time-honored symbols of a
kinder, slower-paced American community where life was (is?) aoed.
Thank you, respectfully submitted
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Biron R. Bauer
:C: ):ity Council
v'Historic , Preservation Task Force
City Administrator
Community Development Department
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Mr. John Montgomery, AICP
Chairman, Environmental Re~.e ~ittee
Dr. James Mulvihill, AICP ,
Associate Professor, cal S ' e, San Bernardino
FROM:
SUBJECT:
EIR Requirement for Platt Building Demolition
Proposal
CC:
Mr. Michael Maudsley, Councilman; Mro Henry
Empeno, Dpty City Attorney; Kenneth J. Hender-
son, Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency.
DATE:
October 15, 1990
At the request of the Environmental Review Committee at
its meeting on August 11, 1990, I. am providing in written
form my basic concerns regarding the future status of the
Platt Building, and the bases for my conclusion that a
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required in this case.
I understand that you will duplicate this memo and
distribute it to the ERC, so they can review it before the
next meeting on October 25th.
My conclusion that an EIR is mandatory in this case is
drawn from three areas:
1) the automatic requirement of CEQA for an EIR when a
project will have a significant impact on the
environment,
2) the requirements of the San Bernardino city general
plan, and
3) the requirements of California Community
Redevelopment Law.
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Regarding the first general area of concern; the
Legislature has emphasized that:
All local agencies shall prepare, or cause to be
prepared by contract, and certify the completion of an
Environmental Impact Report on any project they intend
to carry out or approve which may have a significant
effect on the environment...(Pub Res Code 21151)
A "local agency" is defined as, fl. ..any public agency other
than a state agency, board, or commission. For the purposes
of this division, a redevelopment agency and a local agency
formation commission are local agencies." (Pub Res Code
21062). Let me emphasize that the Code states "may have"
significant effect, so an EIR must be completed even in
cases where it has not been clearly shown that a project
will have a significant effect. In the case of the
demolition of the Platt Building a significant effect 1A
clearly shown 0
"A 'significant effect' on the environment means a
substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in
the environment." (Pub.Res.Code 21068). "'Environment' means
the physical conditions which exist within the area which
will be affected by a proposed project, including land, air,
water, minerals, flora, fauna, noise, obiects of historic or
ael!:thetic l!:ianificAnce(emphasis added)." (Pub Res Code
21060.5). The historic significance of the Platt Building is
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confirmed by ~U~ RDA's own historic consultants, Hatheway &
Assvciates, in their evaluation of the building,
"Determination of Eligibility Report for the t-l.citt
Building," dated June 1990. The consultant concludes:
The Platt Building ~ appear to
qualify...Specifically, the structure ~ in excess of
50 years old. Construction began on the building in the
fall of 1924. It ~ also one of the last surviving
examples of its period and type in the City of San
Bernardino...The platt Building ~ retain a
relatively high degree of architectural and/or design
integrity. It has been altered very little on the
exterior...The design and decorative detail on the
exterior ~ also of particular interest...The cast or
art stone architectural/decorative detail on the facade
over the theatre marquee is both intact, and it is
relatively unique to the San Bernardino area. In
@ff~ct. thp buildino does retain a hioh d~or~@ of
ar~h;t~ctural int@oritv. and it adds sionificantlv tc
th~ oveT~11 dpsion cont@xt and historical A@sth@tics of
downtown San B~rnardino(emphasis added).(pp. 9-10)
It is important to note that the Platt Building is
specifically identified as an "Historic Landmark" on page 3-
28 of San Bernardino's general plan.
The Legislature's intent is to make an EIR a common,
not an extraordinary, procedure in cases where a significant
impact is shown. An EIR is an "informational document" and
that:
...[t]he purpose of an Environmental Impact Report is
to provide public agencies and thp ouhlic in a~n~ral
with detailed information about the effect which a
proposed project is likely to have on the environment;
to list ways in which the Significant effects of such a
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project might be minimized; and to indicatp
altprnatives to such a Droiect. (emphasis added).(pub
Res Code 21061)
"An EIR is an environmental 'alarm bell' whose purpose
it is to alert the pUblic and its responsible officials
to environmental changes before they have reached
ecological points of no return." (Laurel Heiahts
rmDTovp-m~n~ ~sso~iBtion nf ~~n FrBn~i~~o. Tn~ v Thp
R@a@nt~ of th@ Univ~r~itv of California, (1989) 47
Cal.3d 376; 253 CalRptr 426, at p. 430).
Thus, an EIR is meant to increase the public's knowledge of
the project and its environmental impacts, so that it can
make an informed judgement. An EIR also facilitates the
communication between various involved government agencies.
EIRs should be prepared as early in the planning
process as possible to enable environmental considerations
to influence the project:
". ..the later the environmental review process begins,
the more bureaucratic and financial momentum there is
behind a proposed project, thus providing a strong
incentive to ignore environmental concerns that could
be dealt with more easily at an early stage of the
project... (Laurel Heiahts ImDrovement J>.l':sociation of
San Fran~lR~o_ in~. v. Th~ R@opnts of th~ Univpr~itv of
CAlifornia, (1989) 47 Ca1.3d 376; 253CalRptr 426, at
p. 433.
Alternatively, prejudicial abuse of discretion by the
decision-making body can be shown if: 1) that body failed to
prepare an adequate EIR as required by statute, or 2) that
its findings were not supported by substantial evidence.
(Citiz@ns of Gol@ta Val1@v v. ~oard of Sun@rvisors of th@
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MEMO: Platt Building, October 15, 1990
Countv of Santa Barbara, (1988) 197 caloApp.3d 1167; 243
CalRptr 339, at p. 344).
While the presence of serious public controversy
concerning a project's adverse environmental impact alone
indicates that the preparation of an EIR is desirable:
...if it may be fairly argued that the impacts are
significant, the absence of public controversy will not
justify the decision to issue a negative declaration.
(Citv of ~ntioch v. Citv Council of th@ Citv of
Pittsburah, 187 CaloApp.3d 1325; 232 CalRptr 507, at p.
511.
In addition to describing mitigation measures, the
Legislature requires an EIR to describe a range of
alternatives to the project
including n2 project.
(Pub.Res.Code 21100(d); CEQA Guidelines 15126(d)). These
alternatives must be discussed, "...even if these
alternatives would impede to some degree the attainment of
the project objectives, or would be more costly." (CEQA
Guidelines 15126(d)3). An EIR must contain a discussion of
feasible alternatives, as well as mitigation measures:
"o..public agencies should not accrov@ projects as
proposed if there are feasible alternatives or feasible
mitigation measures available which would substantially
lessen the significant environmental effects of such
projects (emphasis added)..." (Pub Res Code 21002).
"Indeed, the use of the word "or" in section 21002
supports the view that alternatives ana mitigation
measures must be discussed in an EIR because, if an
agency is to assess thoroughly whether environmental
effects can be alleviated by either mitigation or
alternatives, the EIP. must discuss both." (Laur@l
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MEMO: Platt BUilding, October 15, 1990
Hp-jaht~ Imnrov~m~nt ~ssociatjon of San Fran~isco. Inc
v. Th~ R~a~nts of th@ Univ@rsitv of California, (1989)
47 Cal.3d 376; 253 calRptr 426, at p. 437)
And this discussion of alternatives must be thorough:
without meaningful analysis of alternatives in the EIR,
neither the courts nor the public can fulfill their
proper roles in the CEQA process.... To facilitate
CEQA's informational role, the EIR must contain facts
and analysis, not just the agency's bare conclusions or
opinions'...An EIR must include detail sufficient to
enable those who did not participate in its preparation
to understand and to consider meaningfully the issues
raised by the proposed project...Those alternatives and
the reasons they were rejected, however, must be
discussed in the EIR in sufficient detail to enable
meaningful participation and criticism by the public.
(Laur@l H@iahts Imnrov@m@nt Association of San
Fr~ncisco. Inc. V. Th@ Rpopnts of thp Univ~rsitv nf
California, (1989) 47 Cal.3d 376; 253 CalRptr 426, at
p.439)
Even if effective in alleviating adverse environmental
impacts, Simply applying mitigation measures is no an excuse
for not evaluating alternatives:
Imposition of conditions to partially ameliorate
adverse environmental impacts of the proposed project
does not excuse failure to evaluate the alternative
scaled-down alternative. Inasmuch as there was no
substantial evidence to support respondent.s finding
that the alternative design was economically
infeasible, further consideration at the administrative
level isrequired.(Citiz@ns of Gol@ta Vallev v. Eoard
~f Sun@rvisors of thp Countv of santa ~arhara, (1988)
197 Cal.App.3d 1167; 243 CalRptr 339, at pp. 348-349).
The agency should not be allowed to hide behind its own
failure to gather relevant data...CEQA places the
burden of environmental investigation on the government
rather than the public... (Rohert T. Sundstrom v. County
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MEMO: Platt BUilding, October 15, 1990
of M~ndocino, (1988) 202 Cal.App.3d 296; 248 CalRptr
352, pp. 361-362)
Regarding the second general area of concern listed at
the beginning of this memorandum, it is clear that the
citizens of the city of San Bernardino desire that priority
be placed on protecting and enhancing, nQt demolishing,
historic buildings:
Ob;~ctiv~ 3.5:
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino
to:
Protect and enhance historic, architectural, or
cultural resources in commercial and redeveloDm~nt
areas in a manner that will encourage revitalization
and investment in these areas (emphasis added).
pOlicy 3.5.1:
Encourage the preservation, maintenance,
enhancement and reuse of existing buildings in
redevelopment and commercial areas (emphasis
added). (City of San Bernardino General Plan, p. 3-36).
It is also clear that the citizens of the City expect the
RDA to protect, not destroy, historic buildings:
Policy 3.506:
Utilize the Redevelopment Agency as a vehicle for
preservation activity. The Agency is currently
empowered to acquire, hold, restore, and resell
buildings. . .
policy 3.5.7:
Require that an environmental review be conducted
on demolition permit applications for buildings
designated or potentially eligible for designation as
historic structures, that the guidelines of the
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) be followed
in reviewing demolition requests for structures in the
above two categories and nrohibit demolition without a
structural analysis of the structure's ability to be
rehabilitated and/or relocated (emphasis added)...(City
of San Bernardino General Plan, p. 3-37).
The Legislature makes it clear that a city's general plan is
its "constitution" for development. Given the extensive
number of public meetings held by the Citizens Advisory
Committee, the City Planning Commission and the Common
council, it must be concluded that the City's general plan,
more closely than any other source, reflects the will of its
citizens.
That the city must comply with its own general plan is
supported by the Legislature's declaration:
...decisions involving the future growth of the state,
most of which are made at the local level, should be
guided by an effective planning process, including the
local general plan... (Gov.Code, 65030.1).
The Legislature did not limit this policy to decisions
regarding proposed private developments; it encompasses
All decisions involving the future growth of the state,
which necessarily includes decisions by a city to
proceed with public works projects. All such decisions
are to be gUided by an effective planning process that
includes the local general plan. (Fri,;>nds of "~,, Street
v. Citv of Havward, (1980) 106 Cal.App.3d 988; 165
CalRptr 514, at p. 520.
Should a city make decisions that do not conform with its
general plan:
City approval of propos~d subdivisionr construction of
public improvements, and private sale of subdivided
lots may be enjoined for lack of consistency of
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subdivision map with the general plan...ln action
brought by citizen's group challenging city's proposed
street improvement project, citizen's group was
entitled to award of attorney fees pursuant to the
substantial benefit rule... (Fri!;!nds of "B" Str!;!@t v.
City of Havward, (1980) 106 Cal.App.3d 988; 165 CalRptr
514, at p. 515).
The third area of concern listed at the begiOl.';';tg of
this memorandum refers to Community Redevelopment Law,
specifically the role oi RDAs. First, before a community
undertakes redevelopment it is required to have an adequate
general plan adopted and in place. (Health & Saf Code
33302). Next, the redevelopment plan must conform to the
general plan insofar as the plan applies to the project
area. (Health & Saf Code 33331). Thus, RDAs are expected to
comply with their local general plan.
The alternative of affordable elderly housing should be
closely examined, combined with the potential preservation
and reuse of the Platt Building. Community Redevelopment Law
suggests affordable housing be given top priority:
[The Legislature] declares that there continues to
exist throughout the state a seriously inadequate
supply of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for
persons and families of low income. This condition is
contrary to the public interest and threatens the
health, safety, welfare, comfort and security of people
of this state. (Health & Saf Code 33250)
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Decent housing and suitable living environment has been
given highest priority by the state legislature. (Gov Code
65580) .
CONCLUSION
A complete study of alternatives to this demolition
proposal has not been performed. These studies, required in
an ErR, need to be carried-out so that public decision-
makers, and the public, can make responsible decisions
regarding the circumstances of this issueo Once this studies
are completed my opinion may change, but presently, given my
experience in planning and what I have seen and understand
about the area, I conclude that affordable elderly housing
should have a higher priority than other potential uses for
this site. I base this conclusion on the three year waiting
list at Sto Bernardine's high-rise across the street from
the Platt Building, the availability of social services for
the elderly, public transit, shopping facilities, a major
public library within a short distance of the site, and the
priority given to affordable housing by the Legislature. In
addition, viable downtowns need people living there.
The alternate of demolishing the building for a parking
lot is a short-sighted one. parking lots tend to create, not
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cure, blight. It has also been suggested that an. office or
commercial complex could be placed at the site. There
appears to be a substantial office vacancy rate in the City
and surrounding region. An additional office tower is being
proposed for Court street. Additional office space does not
appear justifiable. Similar conclusions can be drawn
regarding commercial uses. Rather than expending public
dollars encouraging more commercial space, I feel a better
investment could be made improving current commercial uses.
Even if the Platt Building had no historic
significance, it is well-constructed and meets current
earthquake standards. After speaking with persons with
background in structural rehabilitation and reuse, it
appears possible, and at reasonable costs, to rehabilitate
the Platt BUilding for apartments. But the fact remains that
the Platt Building does have historic significance for this
City; that fact alone is a substantial argument for not
demolishing it.
In is in the public interest and welfare that an EIR be
required on the Platt Building demolition proposal.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
San Bernardino Environmental Review Committee
FROM:
Dennis A. Barlow, Sr. Asst. City Attorney
RE:
October 19, 1990
Platt Building
DATE:
On behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, I have reviewed the
Memorandum from Dr. James Mulvihill to Mr. John Montgomery dated
October 15, 1990. I have a great deal of respect for Dr.
MUlvihill and appreciate his extensive service to the City of San
Bernardino. I also believe that the material he has presented to
the Committee will prove of great worth in future considerations
of this type.
However I must disagree with his conclusion that an
Environmental Impact Report is required in this instance. The
"Determination of Eligibility Report for the Platt Building,"
dated June 1990, by Hatheway & Associates to which he refers
notes four separate criteria which qualify a structure for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places. First of
all even if the building does, in fact, qualify for the National
Register, such an event does not mean that it is an historical
structure for CEQA purposes. Secondly, the Platt Building only
appears to qualify under the third, "Distinctive
Characteristics." The report notes the possibility of an
application to list the structure in the National Register.
Certainly the act of making such an application is no guarantee
that it will be accepted. Even the report itself notes that
alternative mitigation options include photo recordation of the
building before demolition. It must be conceded that the
building has not at this point been designated as an historical
structure and it is problematic whether it ever would be.
Even so, the possible historical nature has been noted on
the initial study and yet a Negative Declaration has been
recommended. Just because a building is old doesn't mean that it
has historical significance. The Platt Building is just not a
very distinctive or unique building.
Historical issues aside, Dr. Mulvihill has expressed a
desire that the property be used for Senior Citizen Housing, a
laudable goal. In fact plans are in the works for such housing
less than a block away from this site with additional such
housing anticipated to be constructed near the San Bernardino
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Community Hospital. Certainly as Dr. MUlvihill notes such
housing is needed in this City and it is anticipated that the
above projects will at least take partial steps to fulfill that
need. But more importantly funds for such important projects, as
they are for many government actions today, are limited. Even if
it were determined that Senior Citizen Housing was the best use
for this site it would be an economically better decision to
construct a building from the ground up rather than go through
the difficult and expensive process of refurbishing and
rehabilitating a 65 year old structure. The result would also be
a more efficient, cleaner and safer building.
But as it applies to the environmental issue at hand, the
desired use of the property by Dr. MUlvihill or any other
individual is not relevant. The issue is whether an
Environmental Impact Report should be required for the
demolition, not what ultimate use should be made of the site.
Mr. Mulvihill also implies that public controversy requires
the preparation of an EIR. Even if the minimal discussion we
have seen would qualify as "public controversy", the statute is
clear that absent substantial evidence in the record of an
adverse environmental effect, no EIR need be prepared even in the
face of significant publiC controversy.
"The existence of pUblic controversy over the
environmental effects of a project shall not
require preparation of an environmental
impact report if there is no substantial
evidence before the agency that the proj ect
may have a significant effect on the
environment." (Public Resources Code Section
21082.2)
It should be clearly understood that "some" evidence is not
the same as "substantial" evidence.
In conclusion, it is clear that an Environmental Impact
Report is not required as Dr. MUlvihill suggests. In addition
the ultimate use of the property, though interesting for
discussion, is not relevant to the issue facing the Committee.
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November 28, 1990
CouncilmAn Michael Maudsley
City Hall
300 North O. Street
Council Chambers
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Dear Councilman Maudsley:
This letter concerns the futu~e of the Platt BUilding of San
Bernardino, California, and other sites within the City's realm of
historic significance. Its intent is to justify the importance of
historic planning within the fL.amework of a city's General Plan,
through tho recognition of the l.remondous opportunities and
potential it can create.
Here in Southern California, historic planning has established
itself uS a provcn and Succe~sful redevelopment strategy. Adapting
these stratcgies towards the preservation of the Platt BUildingr
while recognizing their potential risks, can improve the
environmental and economic vitality of our downtown.
The Gucces~eG of historic planning are all around us. Portland,
RedlandSr San Oiegor and Pasadena represent only a few of such
succcssful implementatiollll. By developing a quilt-work of urban
desiqn, incorporating both the old and the newr they have created a
sense of place and destination through the preservation of their
own unique heritage. But their approach has transcended the
preservation of mere building facades.
The reasons ror historic preservation are many. Older struc~ures
arc more likell' to be located Clollcr 0:. direC:ly adj~cent to the
street, t:hutl crec1tinq a greater Sell:!e ot enclosure and II friendlier
pedestrian environmenL. This buJlding to street relationship is
crJtical in creating real pedestrian scale. Additionally, the
articulate c1ttention to deLail preSent in our older structures is
often difficult to match with todayrs high labor and material
costs. Their treaaures can rarely be replicllted. The
architecturaJ. diversity ensured through preservation also adds
interest and character to our downtown environments. The economic
benefits cnjoyed by the rejuvenated downtowns of Portland,
Redlands, San Oiegor and P~slldena have been realized through the
recognition of these factors, and a .long-term commitment to
crcating quality environments Cur its people.
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Elsinore's charm has been uhallen.,ed I:>y the pressures
of development and the opportunities it creates. In
order to preserve, enhance, 1I11d develop their unique
heritagcr Lake Elsinore chose Lo rewrite their General
Plan outlinin., these .,oals and its means for
implementation.
b. On the othcrhand, DarSLOw recognized its internal
inabiJity to SUpport subslantial commercial activity
based on ita avera.,e per-ClIpita income.
Therefore, it identified a~ a resource the freeway _
full of travelers with pOLelltial expendable income.
Thus, their tourism strategy is to bring in passers-by
with a balanced plan of an old alld new cOlMlercial
center within easy reach o! the freeway corridor.
Barstow recognized its importance as a "gateway"
center to another destination - the desert playground.
SimilarJYr San Bernardino acts as a gateway to the
National Forest and its related resort~ and
communities, and must caplLc:llize on this opportunity.
6. Develop a 'Civic Amenity SLla~e~y' for the City of San
Bernardino:
The Redovelopmcnt Agency for the City of ~aSadena has
invested its dollars on "civic infrastructure" (Cultural
centers, museums, arL galleries, e~c) to directly implove
the quality of life llnd environn:c:r.t in downtown. It. has
Chollen not to invest di'.ectly in business ventures and
developments with tax dollars, but fund civic amenities
through pt.iva~e investmenL. It:; Success has been
aStounding.
Pasadena's st.rategy has created re61 long-term value in
downtown, wi~hout the risks associated with the
uncertai.nties of commoruialr residential, and office
development.
The potential risks of historic preServation deserve attention.
Liability issues concerning fire and on-Site injury is a potential
danger. Alsor in California, seismic retrofit can be a potentially
costly endeavor.
Howeverr immediately securing the site through fencing and other
appropriate measures can les~on liability riSkS on the short-term.
Additionally, the pres~rva~ion of a bUiJding'S architectural
integrity Can provide long-Lerm economic Denefits that may out-
weigh Short-term costs.
San Bernardino seems to be at a crOSS-road of opportunity. A solid
income tax base is undoubtedly illlpOrtantr and a "blank slate" may
be more attractive to a developer than a "re-do". Are we baiting
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1 recognize the difficult1es involved wi~h historic preservation.
Adaptive re-use is perhaps tile most difficult of all re-development
answer~. Howeverr its .eturns can be the most rewarding.
I have attempt.ad to outline some constructive suggestions that may
improve the survival;li1.i.Ly of the Platt Building:
1. For:llulate a market sludy that would determine economically
feasible uses in a downtown historic setting.
2. Invite public pllrticipation 1'1 the formulation ot an
Historic Preservation Strategy through a workshop
program. The participat.ion of the San Bernardino IIistor1c
Society, the Chamber of Commercer tile local chapter or the
Mainstreel Association, and .1ocClI universities and schools
would be encouragod.
3. rssue a Request for Propo~al that. would stUdy the
following elements ...nd ouLll".. II course of Clction:
a. The history of downtown San Bernardino, and the
relative importQnce of LIl.. Platt Building,
b. The existing situation as a vacant and Potentially
bl2toric building within a downtown settLng,
c. I'levelop downtown rev:.::ali ;,..,t1,,:; goals r.elat ive to
hi"~oric preservation,
d. Outline developer and agency r.esp"nsibili~ie:l that
would cn:;ure the :;uccesstul eumpletion of SUCh a
project.
4. Establish the historic pre~ervation of the Platt Building
as a p~ioritYr thereby increaSing its chances for
appropria~e funding'. Id..ntify available state and 1:ederal
fundlngo
5. Adopl the concept of 'Tourism Planning' within the
framework of the existing General Plan:
California possel! the largesL in-state tourism in the
nation. Exhaullting the potent-iClI of this tremendous
market is critica.1.
Identify Her..:itage Tourism as ll. viabJ c planning str.ategy.
Presently, much interest has b..en generllted by city
agencies ident.:ifying tourism all the key element of their
economic vitality. FOr. example:
a. l.ake Ehinore has identified Heritage 'J'ourism as the
key to their future economi.c heall.h. Long known as a
resort dc:;tination due to the1z. therapeutic minet.al
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the hook for Q po~enti.l developer who won't show up? Should we
tear down Q building without a plll.Il - eUrn1nating the only scenario
for re-development that could possibly incorporate our cityrs
heritage? Should we add yet another vaC.:lnt parcel and vi15Ual
eyesore to our downtown?
I grew up in San Bernardino, .::and I 15pen~ good 22 years llere. She's
lucky to pOS15ellll such a rich alld :storied past. But let's preserve
it with something more than a dusty volume lost in the COrners of
our libraries. The remembrance of our past can create a vision for
the future. The Platt Building gives us this opportunity. Let's
malte it happen.
Sean O'Malley
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MITIGATION MEASURES AIm REPORTING/MONITORING ACTIVITIES FOR
DEMOLITION PROPOSAL REVIEW (DPR) NO. 90-02
Prior to issuance of a Demolition Permit to the Platt BUilding, the
applicant shall furnish the City Planning and Building Services
Department with a checklist chart to use in tracking the mitigation
monitoring and reporting activities. The chart shall list each
mitigation measure, monitoring or reporting action and be ruled
into columns that are designed to record responsible agency, dates
of completion, inspector or other certifying person and the person
recording the information.
3.2.1
EARTH RESOURCES
1. a. MITIGATION MEASURES
Excavation and fill of the Platt Building's basement may
result in the use of material that exceeds 10,000 cubic
yards. Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant
shall submit information to the Public Works Department
describing the origin of all fill materials to be used on
site, its composition (soil type/character) and the
proposed method of compaction.
REPORTING/MONITORING ACTION
No reporting/monitoring actions are needed as the
mitigation measures are standard requirements of the
Ci ty, administered by the Public Works Department and the
Planning and Building Services Department.
3.2.2
AIR RESOURCES
2.a. MITIGATION MEASURES
Demolition of the Platt BUilding on a temporary basis,
may create dust and release other airborne particulates
during demolition activities. The bUilding contains
asbestos materials which could constitute a serious
health hazard. As part of demolition activities, the
applicant shall complete asbestos removal operations in
accordance with the Air Quality Management District
(AQHDI Rule 1403 Asbestos Emissions From
Demolition/Renovation Activities. The BUilding Safety
Division shall ensure that demolition actions are
consistent with conditions established by the South Coast
Air Quality Management District (SCAQMDI.
REPORTING/MONITORING ACTION
No reporting/monitoring actions are needed as the
mitigation measures described are standard reqUirements
of the SCAQHD and the City, administered by the SCAQHD
and the BUilding Safety Division 0
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Activities for DPR 90-02
July 31, 1991
3.2.4
NOISE
4.a.,b. MITIGATION MEASURES
Demolition activities could result in
levels on site and in the vicinity.
activities, including asbestos removal,
to between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.,
Saturdays.
increased noise
All demo 11 tion
shall be limited
Mondays through
REPORTING/MONITORING ACTION
No reporting/monitoring actions are needed as mitigation
measures described are standard requirements of the City,
administered by the Planning and BUilding Services
Department and the Police Department.
3.2.6
MAR-MADE HAZARDS
6.a. MITIGATION MEASURES
(1) Removal of asbestos from the Platt Building will involve
three potentially hazardous activities - the removal,
transport and disposal of the asbestos materials. Each
of these activities could result in asbestos fiber
emissions. Mitigation shall be the same as described in
Item 2.a.
REPORTING/MONITORING ACTION
Refer to Item 2.a.
6.c. MITIGATION MEASURES
(2) The Platt Building is a large bUilding that abuts the lot
line on all four sides and at the public right-of-way on
the west and north boundaries. As such, demo1 i tion
actions on the west and north sides will temporarily
encroach onto the sidewalks and possibly beyond the curbs
onto both 5th and "E" Streets. The applicant shall
obtain an encroachment permit from the Public Services
Department. In addition, the applicant shall submit a
Safety Plan to the Public Services Department, the
Planning and Building Services Department and Public
Works Department for their review and approval.
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REPORTIBG/MOBITORIRG ACTIOB
No reporting/monitoring actions are needed as the
mitigation measures described are standard requirements
of the City, administered by the Public Services
Department, the Public Works Department and Planning and
BUilding Services Department.
3.2.7
TRANSPORTATIOB/CIRCULATIOB
7.f. MITIGATIOR MEASURES
Demolition activities will result in encroachment into
the public right-of-way thereby affecting at a minimum
pedestrian circulation and street parkingo Mitigation
shall be the same as described for Item 6.c.(2).
REPORTIBG/MORITORIBG ACTIOB
Refer to Item 6.c.(21.
3.2.8
AESTHETICS
8.b. MITIGATIOR MEASURES
The Platt Building is large and imposing with attractive
architectural features which include decorative art stone
window surrounds and a decorative cornice. Due to its
size, bulk and presence, the building is something of a
landmark in the downtown area and its demolition will
alter the City's skyline. FOllowing demolition, the City
shall review any development proposals for the site to
ensure that building elevations will enhance the downtown
consistent with the goals, objectives and policies in the
General Plan and in accordance with the development
standards and design gUidelines in the Development Code.
REPORTIRG/MORITORIBG ACTIOB
No reporting/monitoring actions are needed as the
mitigation measures described are standard requirements
of the City, administered by the Planning and Building
Services Department.
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3.2.9 CULTURAL RESOURCES
9.a.,b. MITIGAtION MEASURES
The Platt BUilding was built over fifty (50) years ago
and as such, the building has been evaluated for
historical significance as part of the review for a
demolition proposal. The applicant shall prepare a
complete photo recordation of the Platt BUilding in
general accordance with the Historic American BUildings
Survey (HABS) gUidelines. Four complete sets of the
recordation shall be submitted to the Planning and
BUilding Services Department. The four sets of photo
recordation shall be distributed and maintained by the
following entities: the Planning and Building Services
Department: the Feldheym Library: the City's Historical
and Pioneer Society: and, the State Office of Historic
Preservation. (Refer to Exhibit A., pages 11 and 12 of
the Hatheway & Associates Historic Resource Evaluation
Report, for an explanation of photo recordation).
In addition, the applicant shall salvage and adaptively
reuse the architectural materials and features of the
bUilding that are of a period or of historic interest.
REPORTING/MONITORING ACTION
The applicant shall obtain the services of a qualified
historic preservation consultant to perform and complete
the photo recordation. The required number of copies (4)
of the photo recordation shall be submitted to the
Planning and Building Services Department prior to
issuance of any permits.
The applicant shall obtain the services of a qualified
histor ic preservation consul tant to be present during
asbestos removal and demolition to monitor these
activities. The consultant shall advise the applicant
and the demolition contractor regarding the salvage of
architectural materials and features. Storage and
methods of adaptive reuse of the salvaged materials shall
be the responSibility of the applicant. Within one month
of the date of demolition completion, the applicant shall
submit the checklist chart with a catalog or inventory of
salvaged materials and the method and location of
storage. Every six months thereafter, the Applicant
shall submit an update to the checklist chart indicating
which salvaged materials have been adaptively reused
during that period and the date of reuse for each item.
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CITY OF
San Bernardino
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
AL BOUGHEY,AICP
DIRECTOR
July 24, 1992
Dr. James Mulvihill
P.o. Box 2632
Blue Jay, CA 92317
RE: Appeal of the Platt BUilding Demolition Proposal Review
No. 90-02
Dear Dr. MUlvihill:
Please be advised that the above project is scheduled on the
Planning Commission agenda for August 4, 1992. The meeting will be
held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, First Floor City
Hall, 300 North liD" Street, San Bernardino. If you have any
questions regarding the attached staff report, please contact me at
(714) 384-5057.
Sincerely,
C'L/1v~1 /jJ~'U<(1f-
~~ah Woldruff
Associate Planner
cc: Councilman Michael Maudsley
Jim Sharp, Development Department
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