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Gladding told the commission that “trees hold heritage and culture as well,” and warned that a recently adopted amendment would “remove protections from nonnative trees.” He said the ordinance change includes “other weakenings” and that the second and final reading of the ordinance is scheduled for Oct. 1, and asked commissioners to review how native and nonnative trees are distributed in the city.

No further action was taken by the commission on this topic during the meeting; staff and commissioners did not schedule follow-up and no formal referral or study motion was made. The comment was recorded during the general public‑comment period.

Gladding’s remarks were the only public comment on general items at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting 9/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment, a resident told the Cultural Heritage Commission that a city tree-ordinance amendment would remove protections for nonnative trees and could affect cultural heritage; the speaker urged commissioners to take notice before the second reading on Oct. 1.","taxTitle","South Pasadena City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70853,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5977554,"Cultural Heritage Commission continues 1901 Oxley Street renovation after concerns over front balcony",1635,329000,1964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5833973-d47f45f69a4996262e09acf9489ab2bf&start=329&end=1964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5833973-d47f45f69a4996262e09acf9489ab2bf/thumbnail_329000.jpg","/articles/5977554/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Cultural-Heritage-Commission-continues-1901-Oxley-Street-renovation-after-concerns-over-front-balcony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977554-83ad572963d2867aab2e8aa897f5b423/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142148&Signature=Vu3ByVn6PEBvXInmYuwnhiLkAr6wpxcmH7wv8lx9A-Q6jqh9eJfdyHQclnEwYFXaOo9Ck9o1FhGkbWbiO6zo61PUJQ~3xZwWdJO3ay3cuv0JFDw8amZ3sKhM6reoDHepNzFIEGzveHHxvt3AxiF6SAaNGEGMqYWyZphbcME67fU3oJ1Gh7BbttGDNimXqZrs4l1pM~199QR-CqV5uW6alnv7Pec1LyEa0ofEy7bAgCRMuypfKtngnk2lgtwLl1QanOXdH4AvzTiSTDxcCcIDNjVgybyCkbOkSZ67xTFHKftBFbGENKAHtC2IQMtZPQK~-bAosY1--MG8heBBAOyCfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Pasadena Cultural Heritage Commission on Sept. 18 continued its review of a proposed renovation at 1901 Oxley Street after commissioners said a new front balcony and French doors would alter the primary facade of a contributor property in the eligible Southeast Mission Craftsman Historic District.

The project would convert attic space into a second habitable floor, add about 655 square feet of habitable area and a new shed dormer, and replace two north-facing double-hung windows with French doors and a small iron balcony. Staff said the work would increase the house’s total floor area to 1,939 square feet and recommended approval subject to conditions and CEQA categorical exemptions (staff cited Section 15301, Class 1, and Section 15331, Class 31).

Commissioners said they were broadly comfortable with the dormer located on the east (nonstreet) side but expressed concerns about changes to the north (front) elevation. Chair Lopez criticized the balcony and its railing, saying the “detailing on the railing is is not very nice. Is is not very craftsman style.” Several commissioners said the proposed French doors and balcony would be inconsistent with the simple double-hung window language on the facade and asked the applicant to consider alternatives.

Architect Tim Clark and project team members said the dormer would be visible primarily from Oxley and that the change in profile is to meet a 7-foot plate height for the upstairs living space. Clark told the commission that the balcony is a small “Romeo and Juliet” feature and defended the door opportunity for egress, noting existing windows do not meet current egress clear-opening requirements.

Commissioners and the applicant discussed code constraints and design options. The architect noted the team tightened the proposed baluster spacing to prevent a small dog from squeezing through; commissioners reminded the applicant that building-code minimum spacing is 4 inches and that the commission’s review focuses on compatibility with historic character, not code compliance.

After discussion the commission voted to continue the item so the applicant could revise the design. Commissioner Dink moved to continue; Commissioner Carbone seconded. The roll call vote was Dink — yes; Carbone — yes; Vice Chair Severson — yes; Chair Lopez — yes. Motion carries. The commission directed the applicant to return with revised detailing that either removes or materially revises the proposed north‑facing balcony, explores alternative egress/window configurations in the same window language where feasible, and provides simplified door/window detailing consistent with the house’s craftsman character.

The commission also noted a prior similar dormer project had been approved about 11 years earlier; the applicant referenced neighborhood precedents within a 300-foot radius but acknowledged the commission’s concern about altering the primary facade.

The applicant will return at a later meeting with revised drawings per the commission’s direction.","The South Pasadena Cultural Heritage Commission voted to continue its review of COA25-007, a proposed attic conversion and shed dormer at 1901 Oxley Street, directing the applicant to revise or remove a proposed front balcony and address egress and detailing issues.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident urges commission to consider cultural impacts of proposed tree ordinance amendment

Cultural Heritage Commission continues 1901 Oxley Street renovation after concerns over front balcony