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

FresnoFeb 23, 20262 min read

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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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Agenda approved (no changes announced).
Continued VII-A (755 E Shaw Ave eligibility for Local Register) to March 23, 2026 to allow completion and review of the final historic resource evaluation report (unanimous among members present).
Approved as amended Development Permit P25-03963 for the former Berkeley’s Department Store at 887 Fulton Street (887 Fulton St), and referred revised plans to the Architecture Review Subcommittee for design refinements (motion carried by present quorum).
Received and filed report on Kearney Mansion restoration projects using approximately $500,000 in ARPA funding (informational update).
Staff to continue coordination regarding Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe with owner, architect, and engineer and to send Mills Act reminder letters to designated property owners in March (staff action/update).

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Historic Preservation Commission

Feb 23, 2026, 12:00 AMIn Person and/or Electronic City Hall, Room 2165scheduled

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THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WELCOMES YOU TO CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 2165, LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Any interested person may appear at the public hearing and present written testimony or speak in favor or against the matters scheduled on the agenda. Public participation during Fresno City Historic Preservation Commission meetings is always encouraged and can occur by attending a meeting in City Hall Conference Room 2165, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. When called to speak during a meeting, you may approach the speaker podium upon the Chair's call for additional public comment. All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address the Commission pursuant to Rule No. 13 of the Historic Preservation Commission Bylaws of the City of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office). VIEWING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETINGS (non-participatory) – For your convenience, there are ways to view Historic Preservation Commission meetings live: 1. Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/ 2. Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 3. Participate Remotely via Zoom using the following link: https://fresno.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_BHr_6TJZR72DixRQkVVhog a. The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting. Should any of these viewing methods listed above experience technical difficulties, the Commission meeting will continue uninterrupted. Commission meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all users participating via Zoom or in the Chambers. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PROCEDURES
For each matter considered by the Commission, there will first be a staff presentation, followed by a presentation from the project applicant. The Commissioners will then have the opportunity to ask questions of Staff and Applicant before opening to Public. Testimony from supporters of the project will then be taken, followed by testimony from those in opposition. Staff may provide a summation, if necessary. The applicant will have the right to a final rebuttal presentation prior to closing the public hearing, followed by consideration of the item and action, if any, by the Commission. In accordance with section 13 of Article 2 of the Historic Preservation Commission Bylaws governing length of public debate, all public testimony from those in support and in opposition of the project will be limited to three minutes per person. All public testimony must be presented to the Commission at the podium (in person / electronically). Any testimony that references race, religion, ethnicity, economic status, national origin, or any other classification protected under state or federal law in a derogatory manner shall be deemed irrelevant and will not be considered by the Commission in making its determinations. If you challenge these matters in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in oral or written testimony or before the close of the hearing.
APPROVE MEETING MINUTES
APPROVE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTINUED MATTERS
COMMISSION ITEMS
Hearing to consider eligibility for listing on the Local Register of Historic Resources, the property located at 755 E Shaw Ave (Assessor Parcel Number: 427-030-37)
Hearing to consider Development Permit Application P25-03963, which proposes interior and exterior renovations to the former Berkeley’s Department Store at 887 Fulton Street (Assessor Parcel Number: 468-282-21T).
Report from the Fresno City & County Historical Society on Kearney Mansion Upgrades
Update on Regular Monthly Topics: 1. Staff Updates 2. Subcommittee Updates
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
UNSCHEDULED ITEMS
Members of the Commission
Staff
General Public
NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
2026 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING (Rm 2165) MARCH 23, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING APRIL 27, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING MAY 18, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING (Rm 2165) JUNE 22, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING JULY 27, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING AUGUST 24, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING OCTOBER 26, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING (Rm 2165) NOVEMBER 23, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING (Rm 2165) DECEMBER 28, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. MEETING

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