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January & February 2017 HRB Designations

The City of San Diego's Historical Resources Board had such a hefty January agenda that they started three hours ahead of schedule. The two designations that emerged from the deliberations represent the influence of Spanish architecture in San Diego.

5308 East Palisades Road in Kensington displays the Spanish Eclectic style and features a clay tile-covered gable roof with shallow eaves, multi-light wood casement windows, and a quoin-accented front entry door flanked by decorative wrought iron-covered faux windows. Designated under Criteria C and D, with a 1928 period of significance, this house embodies distinctive features of the style (Criteria C) and is a notable work of Master Architect Charles H. Salyers and Master Builder Lewis H. Dodge of the Dodge Construction Company.

4820 Biona Drive in Kensington was constructed during 1933 in the Spanish Colonial Revival style and designated under Criterion C as an excellent example. Architectural highlights include an asymmetrical façade with half-barrel red clay tiles covering the roof, clay venting, arched focal window and multi-light casement window, and iron grillwork and hardware.

In February, the HRB considered several informational items, such as the draft City Council policy for naming City assets, an update on the Preservation Fund, and an overview of the Historic Preservation Element for the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Plan.

Only one property was designated: a unique remodel of a nondescript ranch style house by Master Architect Sim Bruce Richards at 2744 Azalea Drive in Point Loma. The board appropriately termed the house a "new composition." It represents the Organic Geometric style and features orientation and siting that highlights nature in the rear canyon, along with floor-to-ceiling and clerestory windows, and organic materials. Through Richards's vision in 1964, it became a notable work of his style, designated under Criterion D.

Unfortunately, the HRB did not have enough votes (4-4) to designate 1831-33 National Avenue, a rare Italianate, 1880s duplex in Barrio Logan, despite the supportive staff report.

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