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Landmark Designation Application: 1000 Cordova Street (Whispering Waters)

This application seeks landmark designation for the 4-level Mid-Century Modern condominium building located at 1000 Cordova Street. The building, built in 1961, exhibits distinctive features such as post-and-beam construction, flat roof with overhanging eaves, and unadorned wall surfaces. The application has unanimous support from the Whispering Waters Association Board and written support from 70% of condominium owners. The Historic Preservation Commission has recommended approval.

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Landmark Designation Application: 1000 Cordova Street (Whispering Waters)

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  1. Application for Landmark Designation 1000 Cordova Street (Whispering Waters)Applicant/Owner: Nancy Holt representing the Whispering Waters Association Board City Council MeetingNovember 5, 2018

  2. 1000 Cordova Street

  3. Vicinity Map Cordova Street South Lake Avenue South Wilson Avenue South Catalina Avenue Shoppers Lane South Mentor Avenue

  4. 1000 Cordova Street • Built in 1961 • 4-level Mid-Century Modern Style Condominium Building • Nomination submitted by Nancy Holt with unanimous support of the Whispering Waters Association Board and written support of 70% (21 of 30) of condominium owners (Code does not require property owner support for individual landmark designations) • Property Size: 25,994 square feet • Building Size: 37,384 square feet • On August 21, 2018, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the landmark nomination of the building at 1000 Cordova Street and forwarded a recommendation of approval to City Council.

  5. Character-Defining Features • Simple geometric forms • Expressed post-and-beam construction, in wood or steel • Flat roof with wide overhanging eaves and cantilevered canopies • Unadorned wall surfaces • Exterior panels of wood, stucco, brick or stone • Flush-mounted metal frame full-height and clerestory windows • Exterior staircases, decks, patios and balconies • Little or no exterior decorative detailing

  6. North Elevation, West Portion

  7. North Elevation, East Portion

  8. Historical Advertisement

  9. North Elevation, Entry Details

  10. North Elevation, Entry Details

  11. North Elevation, Former Water Feature

  12. East and West Elevations East Elevation West Elevation

  13. South Elevation West Portion Typical Entry East Portion

  14. Eligibility Criteria • Criterion C met: • Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a locally significant property type, architectural style and period and represents the work of a builder whose work is of significance to the City • Exhibits character-defining features of Mid-Century Modern multiple family residential Garden Apartment Building • Significant work of builder/developer Lionel V. Mayell

  15. Staff Recommendation Exempt from CEQA, Class 8 Find that the condominium building at 1000 Cordova Street is significant under Criterion C Recommend that the City Council approve the designation of the property as a landmark

  16. Application for Landmark Designation 1000 Cordova Street (Whispering Waters)Applicant/Owner: Nancy Holt representing the Whispering Waters Association Board City Council MeetingNovember 5, 2018

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