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Historic Preservation Commission

Every published summary we have tied to Historic Preservation Commission in Fresno, grouped into one page so readers can track its recurring decisions and debates over time.

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May 3, 2026

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Commission finds Fashion Fair anchor ineligible for historic listing; adopts CLG annual report

The Historic Preservation Commission met March 23, 2026. The commission voted 5–1 that the former Forever 21 anchor at 755 E. Shaw Ave (Fashion Fair Mall) is not eligible for listing on the Local, State, or National Registers. The Commission adopted the City of Fresno’s CLG 2024–2025 Annual Report, approved prior meeting minutes and the agenda, and directed staff to coordinate with Code Enforcement and the City Attorney regarding the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe after the property owner failed to respond about a demolition plan. Next meeting: April 27, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission approves renovations at 887 Fulton; continues eligibility review for 755 E Shaw Ave

The Historic Preservation Commission met February 23, 2026 (Chair James Sponsler presiding; Vice Chair Jason Hatwig and Commissioner Sarah Johnston absent). The Commission continued the eligibility hearing for 755 E Shaw Ave to March 23 to allow completion of the final historic resource evaluation; approved as amended Development Permit P25-03963 for renovations to the former Berkeley’s Department Store at 887 Fulton Street and referred revised plans to the Architecture Review Subcommittee; received an update on Kearney Mansion restoration work funded by ARPA; staff reported ongoing coordination on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe and plans to send Mills Act reminder letters in March. Next meeting: March 23, 2026. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

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