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Sampson and Altadena Apartments local landmark designation

Designation of two buildings on one lot as a local landmark site, recommended by the Historic Landmark Commission and Planning Commission. The Council adopted Ordinance 60 of 2025 on Oct. 7, 2025.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Zone change
Location
276 East 300 South and 310 South 300 East
Applicant
Sampson-Altadena Condominiums Homeowner Association

Every hearing and vote

  1. September 9, 2025 · City Council

    Consent agenda

    Approved · 6-0

    The Council approved the consent agenda 6-0. It set Oct. 7 hearings on a partial street vacation at 1100 West and 400 South, the HOME-ARP plan amendment and the Liberty Heights alley vacation, and Oct. 21 hearings on the residential buffer and utility installation exemption text amendments. It also set a hearing for local landmark designation of the Sampson and Altadena Apartments (276 East 300 South and 310 South 300 East), and appointed the applicant, Denise Begue, Pablo Cruz-Ayalo and Nicholas Pedersen to the Arts Council and reappointed Aaron Wiley to the Parks, Natural Lands, Trails, and Urban Forestry Advisory Board, all for terms to Sept. 9, 2028.

    Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan. Vote: 6-0

  2. September 16, 2025 · City Council work session

    Local landmark designation for the Sampson and Altadena Apartments (briefing)

    Discussed

    Planners said the two buildings on one lot are on the National Register and that the Historic Landmark Commission and Planning Commission both recommended local designation. A representative of the owners' association said all 17 owners and residents endorsed the application. Council Member Mano supported looking at zoning incentives and the process for applying to the local register.

    • Petitioner: Sampson-Altadena Condominiums Homeowner Association
    • Petition: PLNHLC2025-00357
    • Council District 4

  3. October 7, 2025 · City Council

    Local landmark designation for the Sampson and Altadena Apartments

    Approved · 6-0

    Four speakers supported the designation, citing the buildings' history and immigrant roots, current owners' preservation efforts, and stronger protection than the national designation. Council Member Mano noted the mixed-use zoning consolidation, which combines 26 commercial and mixed-use districts into six new zones, takes effect the next day. The Council adopted Ordinance 60 of 2025 designating the two buildings as local landmark sites.

    • Petition: PLNHLC2025-00357
    • Council District 4

    Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Lopez Chavez. Vote: 6-0