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Glendale
Recommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on recordOther

1437 Hillside Drive (Velarde House)

Description

Advisory review of the property owners' nomination to list 1437 Hillside Drive in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources and enter into a Mills Act contract.

Impact summary

Recognizes an important work by architect Charles W. Wong and ties tax benefits to preservation conditions including decking, lighting, and roof cap protection.

Applicant

Name
John Barker and Graziana Testa
Address
1437 Hillside Drive, Glendale, CASee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Other

Recommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on record5–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.

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