ATTACHMENT 1 DPR 523A AND B REPORTS

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1 ATTACHMENT 1 DPR 523A AND B REPORTS

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3 824 University Avenue, Berkeley, Alameda County

4 PRIMARY RECORD Page 1 of 10 Other Listings Review Code NRHP Status Code: 6Z Reviewer Date Resource Name: 824 University Avenue P1. Other Identifier: India Chaat & Sweets P2. Location Not for Publication Unrestricted: a. County: Alameda b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Oakland West, Calif. Date: 1993; T1S/R3W; San Antonio (V. and D. Peralta); M.D.B.L. c. Address: 824 University Avenue City Berkeley Zip d. UTM: Zone 10S; mE/ mN e. Other Locational Data: APN P3a. Description: This property is a single-story, square-shaped, 1,760-square-foot one-part block commercial building currently in use as a restaurant. It is a modest example of vernacular style architecture. The walls are partially clad in textured stucco and have a painted corrugated metal siding protruding roof eave/false front that installed horizontally and vertically at the main entrance and wraps around near the top of the building s four corners, giving the building a subtle Modern feel. All windows fenestration were removed and casements filled. The main entrance is located in the center of the north-facing façade and consists of a replacement glass door set in anodized aluminum door frame in a recessed doorway. Side entrances are located at the far right hand side of the east façade and at the far right hand side of the west façade. India Chaat & Sweets signage is located on the west, north, and east façades. The parcel to the west is used as a parking lot for restaurant guests. This building is in good condition. P3b. Resource Attributes: (HP6) 1-3 story commercial building P4. Resources Present: Building P5a. Photograph: P5b. Description of Photo: 824 University Avenue, west and north façades. View south, 12/13/14. P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: Historic Built 1925; City of Berkeley building Permit; Donogh File, Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. P7. Owner and Address: R & S 5th Street Apartments II, LLC 2025 Fourth Street Berkeley, California P8. Recorded by: Michael Hibma LSA Associates, Inc. 157 Park Place Point Richmond, California P9. Date recorded: December 30, P10. Survey Type: Intensive P11. Report Citation: Hibma, Michael, Cultural Resource Evaluation of 824 University Avenue and 810 University Avenue, Berkeley, Alameda County, California LSA Associates, Inc., Point Richmond, California. Attachments: Location Map Continuation Sheet(s) Building, Structure, and Object Record DPR 523A (1/95)

5 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 10 NRHP Status Code: 6Z Resource Name: 824 University Avenue B1. Historic Names: Home Plate Café, Pink s Hot Links, Balabosta Restaurant, Mekong Restaurant, Sisters Café, Capri Café, Guest House Restaurant B2. Common Name: India Chaat & Sweets B3. Original Use: Mixed use residential and commercial. B4. Present Use: Restaurant B5. Architectural Style: Vernacular B6. Construction History: This building was constructed in 1925, as indicated by information on file at the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) the City of Berkeley s Planning & Development Department.. A 1950 Sanborn Fire Insurance Company map of the building, Building permits, and archival research indicate that the building was extensively remodeled in 1940, roughly doubling in size to accommodate a restaurant, and remodeled again in 1959 and 1964 to increase dining and serving capacity. Other alterations described in permit records and a field survey include a relocated main entrance, with replacement main entrance door, removal of all original fenestration, alteration of the main façade, installation of various signage, demolition in 1959 of the apartment and the detached automobile garage built in 1925 and located along the parcel s rear, southern boundary. Other alterations include construction of a detached refrigeration unit and repairs to the building following a fire in 1982 and another in B7. Moved? No B8. Related Features: None B9. a. Architect: C.R. Madison b. Builder: Mason-McDuffie Company, Berkeley, California. B10. Significance: Theme: Commercial development, architecture Area: Berkeley, Alameda County Period of Significance: N/A Property Type: Commercial building Applicable Criteria: N/A This one-story, approximately 1,760-square-foot commercial building is situated at the northern boundary of an approximately 5,000-square-foot parcel in an urban setting. The building houses various small commercial businesses, including a general store, liquor store, and restaurants. The site is located in West Berkeley, an area characterized by industrial and commercial land uses, and interspersed with residential buildings. The building s designer was C.R. Madison, a licensed architect trained at U.C. Berkeley who worked for the building s builder, Berkeley-based Mason-McDuffie Company. The location was likely selected for its proximity to the intersection of major regional arterials. See continuation sheets. B11. Additional Resource Attributes: None B12. References: Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) n.d. Building permit and occupancy information. Donogh File, 824 University Avenue. On file at BAHA, Berkeley, California. Additional references on Continuation Sheet (page 6 of 10). B13. Remarks: None B14. Evaluator: Michael Hibma, M.A. RPH #603 LSA Associates, Inc. 157 Park Place, Point Richmond, California Date of Evaluation: December 30, University Avenue North (This space reserved for official comments.) DPR 523B (1/95)

6 Page 3 of 10 Resource Name: 824 University Avenue B10. Significance (continued) California Register Significance Criteria Criterion 1: Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California s history and cultural heritage; Research indicates that 824 University Avenue is associated with the commercial growth of West Berkeley in the early-to-mid-20 th century, an event that made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of the history of Berkeley and Alameda County, California. However, 824 University Avenue is one of thousands of buildings in Berkeley and Alameda County that are associated with this event, and no evidence was identified to elevate the building in associative stature; it does not possess specific, important associations with this context that distinguish it from the other buildings with similar design, construction history, and use. Criterion 2: Associated with the lives of persons important in our past; Research indicates that 824 University Avenue is not associated with the lives of persons important in our past. Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or The building at 824 University Avenue embodies the general architectural characteristics of the Vernacular commercial style, a pragmatic design represented in the existing building stock of Berkeley, Alameda County, and the East Bay. However, better examples of equal or greater expressiveness exist in greater concentrations in the older industrial areas of Oakland and West Berkeley. This building was designed for property owner Frank Diaz by C.R. Madison, a licensed and University of California, Berkeley-trained architect employed by Berkeley-based building contractor Mason-McDuffie Company, which, in turn, constructed the building. Background research did not indicate that Mr. Madison s work was recognized or noted as distinctive by the profession. Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. This criterion is usually used to evaluate the potential of archaeological deposits to contain information important in understanding the past lifeways of Berkeley s early historic-period and pre-contact inhabitants. Its application to architecture is less common in eligibility assessments due to the prevalence of multiple media that thoroughly document the form, materials, and design of a given building type. Consequently, information about vernacular design and construction techniques, as represented by 824 University Avenue, can be obtained from other widely available sources on this familiar architectural style. Additionally, due to alterations, further study of this building will not result in new information about construction techniques or its vernacular style and design. For these reasons, the building at 824 University Avenue will not yield information important to the history of the local area, California, or the nation. Landmark Preservation Ordinance Criteria The section below provides a discussion of the building s status per Section of the City of Berkeley Landmark Preservation Ordinance (LPO). 1. Architectural Merit: a) A property is the first, last, only, or most significant architectural property of its type in the region; This building is not the first, last, or most significant architectural property of its type in the region. Background research identified numerous small-scale Vernacular commercial buildings in Berkeley, Oakland, and Alameda County. b) A property is the prototype, or outstanding example, of a period, style, architectural movement, or construction, or is an example of the more notable works of the best surviving work in a region of an architect, designer, or master builder; or This building was designed for property owner Frank Diaz by C.R. Madison, a licensed and University of California, Berkeleytrained architect employed by Berkeley-based building contractor Mason-McDuffie Company, which, in turn, built constructed the building. Background research did not indicate that Mr. Madison s work was recognized or noted as distinctive by the profession.

7 Page 4 of 10 Resource Name: 824 University Avenue B10. Significance (continued) Landmark Preservation Ordinance Criteria (continued) c) A property is an architectural example worth preserving for the exceptional values it adds as part of the neighborhood fabric. Background archival research of 824 University Avenue indicates that it does not qualify under this criterion as an architectural example worth preserving for the exceptional values it adds as part of the neighborhood fabric. A recent field survey of the building indicates that subsequent alterations (relocated main entrance with a replacement door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of a prominent, false-front façade, an addition that doubled the building size, demolition of the original apartment and detached garage, and conversion from a general store to a restaurant) have compromised the architectural qualities it once had, and currently it currently more resembles an ordinary, mid-century commercial building, a common resource type in Berkeley, Alameda County, and the East Bay. Due to alterations, 824 University Avenue is no longer able to convey its significance under this criterion. 2. Cultural Value: A structure, site, or area associated with the movement or evolution of religious, cultural, governmental, social, and economic development of the City. This building is associated with the early-to-mid-20 th century commercial development of West Berkeley. However, a recent field survey of the building indicates that subsequent alterations to the building (relocated main entrance with a replacement door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of a prominent, false-front façade, an addition that doubled the building size, demolition of the original apartment and detached garage, and conversion from a general store to restaurant) have compromised the architectural qualities it once had. Due to alterations, 824 University Avenue is no longer able to convey its significance under this criterion. 3. Educational Value: A structure worth preserving for its usefulness as an educational force. Background research and field survey did not indicate that this building is worth preserving for its usefulness as an educational force. It is a typical example of mid-20 th century materials and construction techniques, both of which have been thoroughly documented through descriptive publications. 4. Historic Value: A structure that represents the preservation and enhancement of structures, sites, and areas that embody and express the history of Berkeley/Alameda County/California/United States. History may be social, cultural, economic, political, religious, or military. Background research and field survey indicated that, due to significant alterations, this building is no longer a representative example of Vernacular commercial architecture, a built environment resource type found in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, and the nation. This building played a minor role in the early-20 th century commercial development of West Berkeley. However, subsequent alterations to the building (listed above), have compromised its architectural qualities it once had, and currently it more resembles an ordinary mid-century commercial building, a common resource type in Berkeley and the East Bay. As such, it lacks sufficient historic value and integrity to qualify under this criterion. 5. Historic Property: Any property listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This building is not listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In considering applications for Structure of Merit designation, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) uses the following criteria: 1. General Criteria: A structure shall be judged on its architectural merit and/or cultural, educational, or historic interest or value. If a structure does not meet Landmark criteria, it may be designated a Structure of Merit if it is worthy of preservation as part of a neighborhood, a block or street frontage, or as part of a group of buildings that includes Landmarks. This building at 824 University Avenue is located near several Berkeley Landmark properties which include Spenger s Fish Grotto at 1915 Fourth Street (City Landmark #210), West Berkeley Children s Center Day Care at 2031 Sixth Street (City Landmark #18), the Southern Pacific Railroad Station at 700 University Avenue (City Landmark #237), and the Sisterna Historic District located between Fifth and Sixth streets southeast of the project site. The building at 824 University Avenue is Vernacular, a style with minimal decoration and maximum utility. Its general façade is very different from those found on the Landmark properties and the contributing elements to the Sisterna Historic District.

8 Page 5 of 10 Resource Name: 824 University Avenue B10. Significance (continued) Landmark Preservation Ordinance Criteria (continued) 2. Specific Criteria a) The age of the structure is contemporary with: (1) a Landmark within its neighborhood, block, street frontage, or group of buildings; or (2) a historic period or event of significance to Berkeley, or to the structure s neighborhood, block, street frontage, or group of buildings; The building at 824 University Avenue was built in The Landmark buildings in the area were constructed in Although contemporary in age with Landmark properties in the area, its style, façade treatment, and massing are considerably different than those aspects of the Landmark properties. b) The structure is comparable in size, scale, style, materials, or design with a Landmark structure within its neighborhood, block, street frontage, or group of buildings; The building at 824 University Avenue is not comparable in size, scale, style, materials, or design from the Landmark properties nearby. c) The structure is a good architectural design example; Due to subsequent alterations (relocated main entrance with a replacement door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of a prominent, false-front façade, an addition that doubled the building size, demolition of the original apartment and detached garage, and conversion from a general store to restaurant), this building is no longer a representative example of its original Vernacular architectural style, and currently it more resembles an ordinary mid-20 th -century commercial building, a common resource type in Berkeley, Alameda County, and the East Bay. d) The structure has historical significance to Berkeley and/or to the structure s neighborhood, block, street frontage, or group of buildings. Background research and field survey indicated that this Vernacular commercial building is associated with the early-to-mid 20 th century development of West Berkeley. However, a recent field survey of the building indicates that subsequent alterations to the building (listed above) have compromised the architectural qualities it once had. However, due to the alterations mentioned here and above, it no longer conveys significance under this criterion it may have once had. Integrity The building at 824 University Avenue has not been moved and retains integrity of location. The building at 824 University Avenue retains integrity of association with the development of commercial and industrial land use in West Berkeley, and Alameda County, California. The building at 824 University Avenue does not retain integrity of setting and feeling. This is reflected in the gradual transformation of the surrounding neighborhood beginning in the 1980s through today. This change has altered the once predominately industrial and light-commercial character of the area into one more reflective of a growing single and multi-family residential population near an intermodal station (Amtrak). This decades-long change resulted in more property allocated to serve residential needs, workers in supporting industries, and civic institutions. Many of the older factories and commercial buildings were demolished to accommodate increased residential or mixed-use construction in the area. The building at 824 University Avenue does not retain integrity of workmanship, design, or materials. This is due to alterations to the original function and historic fabric of the building as a result of substantial alterations to the building (e.g., relocated main entrance with a replacement door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of a prominent, false-front façade, an addition that doubled the building size, demolition of the original apartment and detached garage, and conversion from a general store to restaurant). Conclusion The building at 824 University Avenue is a single-story, Vernacular-styled, one-part block commercial building built in 1925 by Berkeley-based Mason-McDuffie Company. Based on background research and field survey, the building is not eligible for inclusion in the California Register under any significance criteria, nor does it otherwise appear eligible as a potential Berkeley City Landmark, a Structure of Merit, or part of a historic district. For these reasons, 824 University Avenue does not appear to qualify as a historical resource for the purposes of CEQA (CEQA Guidelines Section (a)(1-3)).

9 Page 6 of 10 Resource Name: 824 University Avenue B12. References (Continued) Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) (Continued) 2014 Berkeley Landmarks and Structures of Merit. Electronic document, accessed December 30, Berkeley, City of Building permit records. On file at City of Berkeley Department of Planning and Development, Berkeley, California The West Berkeley Plan Section 4: Physical Form. Electronic document, accessed December 30, City of Berkeley Designated Landmarks, Structures of Merit and Historical Districts. Electronic document, accessed December 30, Designated Landmarks. Electronic document _LPC/COB_LM_update_ pdf, accessed December 30, Dinkelspiel Cerny, Susan 2001 Berkeley Landmarks, An Illustrated Guide to Berkeley, California s Architectural Heritage. Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, Berkeley, California An Architectural Guidebook to San Francisco and the Bay Area. Gibbs-Smith Publisher, Santa Barbara, California. Sanborn Fire Insurance Company 1911 Fire Insurance Maps of Berkeley, Sheet 63, Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company, Pelham, New York Fire Insurance Maps of Berkeley, Sheet 45. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company, Pelham, New York Fire Insurance Maps of Berkeley, Sheet 45. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company, Pelham, New York. Wilson, Mark A A Living Legacy: Historic Architecture of the East Bay. Mark A. Wilson, Berkeley, California.

10 Page 7 of 10 Resource Name: 824 University Avenue P5a. Photograph (Continued) 824 University Avenue. West and south façades. View to the northeast. 12/13/ University Avenue. West façade. View to the east. 12/13/14.

11 Page 8 of 10 Resource Name: 824 University Avenue P5a. Photograph (Continued) Original building permit issued 4/17/25. Donogh File, on file at BAHA, Berkeley, California.

12 Page 9 of 10 Resource Name: 824 University Avenue P5a. Photograph (Continued) 824 University Avenue, North and east façades. View southwest. Donogh File, on file at BAHA, Berkeley, California. 824 University Avenue, East façade. View west. Donogh File, on file at BAHA, Berkeley, California.

13 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# LOCATION MAP Page 9 of 9 Resource Name: 824 University Avenue Map Name: USGS 7.5-minute Oakland West, Calif., and Richmond, Calif. Scale: 1:24,000 Date of Maps: 1980 DPR 523J (1/95)

14 810 University Avenue, Berkeley, Alameda County

15 PRIMARY RECORD Page 1 of 9 Other Listings Review Code NRHP Status Code: 6Z Reviewer Date Resource Name: 810 University Avenue P1. Other Identifier: University Veterinary Hospital P2. Location Unrestricted: a. County: Alameda b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Oakland West, Calif. Date: 1993; T1S/R3W; San Antonio (V. and D. Peralta); M.D.B.L. c. Address: 810 University Avenue City Berkeley Zip d. UTM: Zone 10S; mE/ mN e. Other Locational Data: APN P3a. Description: This property is a one-story, U-shaped veterinary hospital and office. The asymmetrical, wood-framed and cinder block building is a modest example of the Modern architectural style. It is covered with a flat roof with no overhanging eave. The walls are clad in textured stucco. Fenestration consists of dual-paned, fixed windows set in flush mounted casements. The entrance is at the far right side of the north, street-facing façade and consists of metal-framed, glass doors set in an metal doorframe. A detached University Veterinary Hospital vertical, ground-mounted blade sign is located near the middle of the north façade. Landscaping elements include ivy ground cover and shrubs. This building is in good condition. P3b. Resource Attributes: (HP6) 1-3 story commercial building P4. Resources Present: Building P5a. Photograph: P5b. Description of Photo: 810 University Avenue, north façade. View south. 12/13/14. P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: Historic Built 1958; City of Berkeley Building Permit, Donogh File, Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. P7. Owner and Address: Jasvir S. and Satpal K. Mattu 20 Oak Court Orinda, California P8. Recorded by: Michael Hibma LSA Associates, Inc. 157 Park Place Point Richmond, California P9. Date recorded: December 30, 2014 P10. Survey Type: Intensive P11. Report Citation: Hibma, Michael, Cultural Resource Evaluation of 824 University Avenue and 810 University Avenue, Berkeley, Alameda County, California. LSA Associates, Inc., Point Richmond, California. Attachments: Location Map Continuation Sheet(s) Building, Structure, and Object Record DPR 523A (1/95)

16 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 9 B1. Historic Name: Asphalt Institute - Pacific Coast Division Headquarters B2. Common Name: University Veterinary Hospital B3. Original Use: Industrial public relations/office space B4. Present Use: Animal medical clinic B5. Architectural Style: Modern NRHP Status Code: 6Z Resource Name: 810 University Avenue B6. Construction History: This building was constructed in 1958, as indicated by information on file at the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA), the City of Berkeley s Planning & Development Department. Based on information from other building permits, archival research, and a field survey, the building at 810 University Avenue was extensively remodeled in 1982 to office space for The Balabosta restaurant and again in 1984 to accommodate office and laboratory space for a veterinary hospital. Alterations associated with the conversion include a reconfigured main entrance with a new door, installation of a new detached signage, and removal of all the original fenestration. Other alterations include stucco wall cladding obscuring the original cinder block walls. B7. Moved? No B8. Related Features: None B9. a. Architect: Undetermined b. Builder: F.P. Lathrop Construction Company, Berkeley, California B10. Significance: Theme: Commercial development, architecture Area: Berkeley, Alameda County Period of Significance: N/A Property Type: Commercial building Applicable Criteria: N/A This one-story, approximately 3,000-square-foot commercial building is situated at the northern boundary of an approximately 6,700-square-foot parcel in an urban setting. The site is located in West Berkeley, an area characterized by industrial and commercial land uses, interspersed with residential buildings. The building originally was the former Pacific Coast Regional Headquarters of the Maryland-based Asphalt Institute. An article in the August 12, 1958, edition of the Berkeley Gazette noted the dedication of the building by the Asphalt Institute for the promotion of asphalt as a material for road, roofing, and other construction applications. The building s designer, though undetermined, and the builder was the Berkeley-based F.P. Lathrop Construction Company. The location was selected for its proximity to a transcontinental rail line, a freeway, and major arterials. See continuation sheets. B11. Additional Resource Attributes: None B12. References: Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) n.d. Building permit and occupancy information. Donogh File, 810 University Avenue. On file at BAHA, Berkeley, California. Additional references on Continuation Sheet (page 6 of 9). B13. Remarks: None B14. Evaluator: Michael Hibma, M.A. RPH #603 LSA Associates, Inc. 157 Park Place, Point Richmond, California Date of Evaluation: December 30, University Avenue (This space reserved for official comments.) North DPR 523B (1/95)

17 Page 3 of 9 Resource Name: 810 University Avenue B10. Significance (continued) California Register Significance Criteria Criterion 1: Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California s history and cultural heritage; Research indicates that 810 University Avenue is associated with the commercial growth of West Berkeley in the mid-20 th century, an event that made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of the history of Berkeley and Alameda County, California. However, 810 University Avenue is one of thousands of buildings in Berkeley and Alameda County that are associated with this event, and no evidence was identified to elevate the building in associative stature; it does not possess specific, important associations with this context that distinguish it from the other buildings with similar design, construction history, and use. Criterion 2: Associated with the lives of persons important in our past; Research indicates that 810 University Avenue is not associated with the lives of persons important in our past. Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or The building at 810 University Avenue embodies the general architectural characteristics of the Modern architectural style, a style represented in the existing building stock of Berkeley, Alameda County, and the East Bay (CRHR Criterion 3). However, better examples of equal or greater expressiveness exist in greater concentrations in the older industrial areas of Oakland and West Berkeley. This building s architect was not identified, but was likely an in-house designer with the Asphalt Institute, an industrial public relations firm who promoted the use of asphalt in modern construction processes. However, were the architect known, the building at 810 University Avenue no longer retains the integrity necessary to reflect the original design. Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. This criterion is usually used to evaluate the potential of archaeological deposits to contain information important in understanding past lifeways of Berkeley s early historic-period and pre-contact inhabitants. Its application to architecture is less common in eligibility assessments due to the prevalence of multiple media that thoroughly document the form, materials, and design of a given building type. Consequently, information about Modern architecture and design and construction techniques, as represented by 810 University Avenue, can be obtained from other widely available sources on this familiar architectural style. Additionally, due to alterations, further study of this building will not result in new information about construction techniques or its Modern style and design. For these reasons, the building at 810 University Avenue will not yield information important to the history of the local area, California, or the nation. Landmark Preservation Ordinance Criteria The section below provides a discussion of the building s status per Section of the City of Berkeley Landmark Preservation Ordinance (LPO). 1. Architectural Merit: a) A property is the first, last, only, or most significant architectural property of its type in the region; This building is not the first, last, or most significant architectural property of its type in the region. Background research identified numerous small-scale Modern-styled commercial buildings in Berkeley, Oakland, and Alameda County. b) A property is the prototype, or outstanding example, of a period, style, architectural movement, or construction, or is an example of the more notable works of the best surviving work in a region of an architect, designer, or master builder; or This building s architect was not identified. However, were the architect identified in the background materials reviewed, subsequent alterations to the building at 810 University Avenue have diminished its ability to convey its architectural qualities. It is not a prototype, or an outstanding example of Modern architecture, and therefore, it not the best surviving example a period, style, architectural movement, or construction.

18 Page 4 of 9 Resource Name: 810 University Avenue B10. Significance (continued) Landmark Preservation Ordinance Criteria (continued) c) A property is an architectural example worth preserving for the exceptional values it adds as part of the neighborhood fabric. Background archival research of 810 University Avenue indicates that it does not qualify under this criterion as an architectural example worth preserving for the exceptional values it adds as part of the neighborhood fabric. A recent field survey of the building indicates that subsequent alterations (relocated entrance with new main entrance door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of replacement windows in non-historical locations, and conversion from an office space to a small-animal veterinary hospital and clinic) have compromised the architectural qualities it once had, and currently it more resembles an ordinary mid-century commercial building, a common resource type in Berkeley and the East Bay. Due to alterations, 810 University Avenue is no longer able to convey its significance under this criterion. 2. Cultural Value: A structure, site, or area associated with the movement or evolution of religious, cultural, governmental, social, and economic development of the City. This building is associated with the post-war industrial development of West Berkeley. However, a recent field survey of the building indicates that subsequent alterations to the building (relocated entrance with new main entrance door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of replacement windows in non-historical locations, and conversion from an office space to a small-animal veterinary hospital and clinic) have compromised the architectural qualities it once had. Due to alterations, 810 University Avenue is no longer able to convey its significance under this criterion. 3. Educational Value: A structure worth preserving for its usefulness as an educational force. Background research and field survey did not indicate that this building is worth preserving for its usefulness as an educational force. It is a typical example of mid-20 th century materials and construction techniques, both of which have been thoroughly documented through descriptive publications. 4. Historic Value: A structure that represents the preservation and enhancement of structures, sites, and areas that embody and express the history of Berkeley/Alameda County/California/United States. History may be social, cultural, economic, political, religious, or military. Background research and field survey indicated that, due to significant alterations, this building is no longer a representative example of Modern architecture, a common built environment resource type found in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, and the nation. This building played a minor role in the post-war industrial development of West Berkeley. However, subsequent alterations to the building (relocated entrance with new main entrance door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of replacement windows in non-historical locations, and conversion from an office space to a small-animal veterinary hospital and clinic), have compromised its architectural qualities it once had, and currently it more resembles an ordinary midcentury commercial building, a common resource type in Berkeley and the East Bay. As such, it lacks sufficient historic value and integrity to qualify under this criterion. 5. Historic Property: Any property listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This building is not listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In considering applications for Structure of Merit designation, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) uses the following criteria: 1. General Criteria: A structure shall be judged on its architectural merit and/or cultural, educational, or historic interest or value. If a structure does not meet Landmark criteria, it may be designated a Structure of Merit if it is worthy of preservation as part of a neighborhood, a block or street frontage, or as part of a group of buildings that includes Landmarks. This building at 810 University Avenue is located near several Berkeley Landmark properties which include Spenger s Fish Grotto at 1915 Fourth Street (City Landmark #210), West Berkeley Children s Center Day Care at 2031 Sixth Street (City Landmark #18), the Southern Pacific Railroad Station at 700 University Avenue (City Landmark #237), and the Sisterna Historic District located between Fifth and Sixth streets southeast of the project site. However, the mixed commercial and residential nature of the Landmark properties as well as their ages and contexts are different than of 810 University Avenue. The building at 810 University Avenue is Modern, a style with minimal decoration. Its general façade is very different from those found on the Landmark properties and the contributing elements to the Sisterna Historic District.

19 Page 5 of 9 Resource Name: 810 University Avenue B10. Significance (continued) Landmark Preservation Ordinance Criteria (continued) 2. Specific Criteria a) The age of the structure is contemporary with: (1) a Landmark within its neighborhood, block, street frontage, or group of buildings; or (2) a historic period or event of significance to Berkeley, or to the structure s neighborhood, block, street frontage, or group of buildings; The building at 810 University Avenue was built in The Landmark buildings in the area were constructed in Its style, façade treatment, and massing are considerably different than those aspects of the Landmark properties. b) The structure is comparable in size, scale, style, materials, or design with a Landmark structure within its neighborhood, block, street frontage, or group of buildings; The building at 810 University Avenue is not comparable in size, scale, style, materials, or design from the Landmark properties nearby. It was designed nearly 30 years after the Landmark properties were built and was intended for a mixed commercial/industrial purpose, whereas the Landmark properties were, and remain, mostly commercial, residential, and institutional in nature. c) The structure is a good architectural design example; Due to subsequent alterations such as a relocated entrance with new main entrance door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of replacement windows in non-historical locations, and conversion from an office space to a small-animal veterinary hospital and clinic, this building is no longer a representative example of the Modern architectural style, and currently it more resembles an ordinary mid-century commercial building, a common resource type in Berkeley, Alameda County, and the East Bay. d) The structure has historical significance to Berkeley and/or to the structure s neighborhood, block, street frontage, or group of buildings. Background research and field survey indicated that this Modern building is associated with the post-war development of West Berkeley. However, a recent field survey of the building indicates that subsequent alterations to the building (relocated entrance with new main entrance door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of replacement windows in nonhistorical locations, and conversion from an office space to a small-animal veterinary hospital and clinic) have compromised the architectural qualities it once had. Therefore, due to the alterations mentioned here and above, it no longer conveys significance under this criterion. Integrity The building at 810 University Avenue has not been moved and retains integrity of location. The building at 810 University Avenue retains integrity of association with the post-world War II rise of commercial and industrial land use in West Berkeley, and Alameda County, California. The building at 810 University Avenue does not retain integrity of setting and feeling. This is due to the alteration of the building from office space to a small-animal veterinary hospital and clinic. The original offices, equipment, signage, and associated equipment located on the property from 1958 to 1982 when the Asphalt Institute left and the building was removed or altered due to conversion to restaurant office space. Two years later the University Veterinary Hospital relocated from Haste Street to 810 University Avenue (Berkeley Department of Planning and Development ). Other changes to setting and feeling are reflected in the gradual transformation of the surrounding neighborhood beginning in the 1980s through today. This change has altered the once predominately industrial and light-commercial character of the area into one more reflective of a growing single and multi-family residential population near an intermodal station (Amtrak). This decades-long change resulted in more property allocated to serve residential needs, workers in supporting industries, and civic institutions. Many of the older factories and commercial buildings were demolished to accommodate increased residential or mixed-use construction in the area. The building at 810 University Avenue does not retain integrity of workmanship, design, or materials. This is due to alterations to the original function and historic fabric of the building as a result of substantial alterations to the building (e.g., relocated entrance with new main entrance door, removal of all original fenestration and casements, installation of replacement windows in non-historical locations, and conversion from an office space to a small-animal veterinary hospital and clinic).

20 Page 6 of 9 Resource Name: 810 University Avenue B10. Significance (continued) Conclusion The building at 810 University Avenue is a single-story, Modern-styled commercial building built in 1958 by Berkeley-based F.P. Lathrop Construction Company. Based on background research and field survey, the building is not eligible for inclusion in the California Register under any significance criteria, nor does it otherwise appear eligible as a potential Berkeley City Landmark, a Structure of Merit, or part of a historic district. For these reasons, 810 University Avenue does not appear to qualify as a historical resource for the purposes of CEQA (CEQA Guidelines Section (a)(1-3)). B12. References (continued) Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) (continued) 2014 Berkeley Landmarks and Structures of Merit. Electronic document, accessed December 30, Berkeley, City of Building permit records. On file at City of Berkeley Department of Planning and Development, Berkeley, California The West Berkeley Plan Section 4: Physical Form. Electronic document, accessed December 30, City of Berkeley Designated Landmarks, Structures of Merit and Historical Districts. Electronic document, accessed December 30, Designated Landmarks. Electronic document _LPC/COB_LM_update_ pdf, accessed December 30, Berkeley Daily Gazette 1958 Headquarters for Asphalt Industry Here. Berkeley Daily Gazette, 12 August On file at BAHA, Berkeley, California. Dinkelspiel Cerny, Susan 2001 Berkeley Landmarks, An Illustrated Guide to Berkeley, California s Architectural Heritage. Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, Berkeley, California An Architectural Guidebook to San Francisco and the Bay Area. Gibbs-Smith Publisher, Santa Barbara, California. Sanborn Fire Insurance Company 1911 Fire Insurance Maps of Berkeley, Sheet 63, Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company, Pelham, New York Fire Insurance Maps of Berkeley, Sheet 45. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company, Pelham, New York Fire Insurance Maps of Berkeley, Sheet 45. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company, Pelham, New York. Wilson, Mark A A Living Legacy: Historic Architecture of the East Bay. Mark A. Wilson, Berkeley, California.

21 Page 7 of 9 Resource Name: 810 University Avenue P5a. Photograph (Continued) 810 University Avenue. North and east façades. View to the southwest from building across University Avenue. 12/13/ University Avenue. North façade. View to the east from University Avenue off-ramp shoulder. 12/13/14.

22 Page 8 of 9 Resource Name: 810 University Avenue P5a. Photograph (Continued) Berkeley Gazette, 12/8/50. Note rectangular design, original recessed central main entrance, original wall finishes, and original fenestration.

23 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# LOCATION MAP Page 9 of 9 Resource Name: 810 University Avenue Map Name: USGS 7.5-minute Oakland West, Calif., and Richmond, Calif. Scale: 1:24,000 Date of Maps: 1980 DPR 523J (1/95)