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Third Lawsuit Filed in Fight to Save Historic Raymond Theatre

by Raymond Reporter Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004 at 1:07 PM
raymondreporter@earthlink.net

Friends of the Raymond Theatre and the Forecast Foundation file new lawsuit against City of Pasadena over proposed project to redevelop Pasadena's Historic Raymond Theatre.

Third Lawsuit Filed ...
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Pasadena, CA  -- On August 3, 2004, Friends of the Raymond Theatre and Forecast Foundation filed a new joint lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against the City of Pasadena and developers Buchanan/ Perkins/Symonds Limited Partnership. The new action marks the third lawsuit pertaining to the proposed mixed-use condominium project slated to redevelop Pasadena's Historic Raymond Theatre. The lawsuit alleges that the newly modified project currently being proposed is inconsistent with the project that was given approval by the City of Pasadena in 2002.

The Buchanan/Perkins/Symonds Limited Partnership applied for permits in 2000 to gut Pasadena's historic Raymond Theatre and convert it to a mixed-use housing project. All City decision-making bodies denied approval of the project until the City Council granted approval in 2002.  Immediately following that decision, Friends of the Raymond Theatre and Forecast Foundation filed separate lawsuits against the City of Pasadena. These lawsuits are now awaiting hearing by the appellate courts. 

The project resurfaced in February 2004 when the Buchanan/Perkins/Symonds Limited Partnership chose to gain permits to start construction before the appellate court decision was rendered. The project went before the Pasadena Design Commission twice: on March 15, and again on April 12, 2004.

The City of Pasadena Design Commission found the project to be radically modified from the original project City Council approved in 2002. The Design Commission requested the developers make changes so the project would remain consistent with original approvals.

Instead, the developers immediately appealed to City Council, where Design Review was approved and the project found consistent. 

In response, on August 3, 2004, Friends of the Raymond Theatre and the Forecast Foundation filed a third joint lawsuit against the City of Pasadena for violating the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and for approving a modified project that is inconsistent with the Citywide Design Principles in the General Plan, the Design Guidelines for the Central District Specific Plan for the purposes of Design Review in the Municipal Code, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

Friends of the Raymond Theatre and the Forecast Foundation also cite that the new, modified project is inconsistent with the guidelines originally set by the City Council for height, square footage, and parking. The modified project also breaches City Council's own guidelines set for this project under the Conditions of Approvals and Mitigation Monitoring Measures. 

The lawsuit also alleges that the Raymond Theatre project is moving forth without proper subdivision of the property, which is required by law.  The subdivision also directly contradicts the historic preservation easement held in the public trust by Pasadena Heritage which clearly states, "The property will not be subdivided." 

Acting on the public's behalf, Friends of the Raymond Theatre and Forecast Foundation have filed this new lawsuit in a continuing effort to ensure that due process is followed and that the historic preservation easement is enforced. 

Project History & Timeline:

The Raymond Theatre, also known as The Crown Theatre and Perkins Palace, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 83-year old venue has presented entertainment ranging from vaudeville shows to movies, and in recent years has been one of LA's top concert venues.

Artists such as Phil Collins, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Willie Nelson, Tina Turner and many others have performed at the theater.

A share of the Raymond Theatre property was sold by Marc Perkins in 1987 to Pasadena developers Gene and Marilyn Buchanan, with Symonds joining the Limited Partnership in 2004.

A 17-year battle by Friends of the Raymond Theatre has ensued, with Forecast Foundation joining the efforts over the past four years.  Friends of the Raymond Theatre has over 7,000 members worldwide and has stopped two prior attempts to redevelop this landmark venue in 1987 and 1994. From 1999 to present, Friends of the Raymond Theatre and Forecast Foundation continue individual and collective efforts pertaining to current development issues, protection and revitalization of the Raymond Theatre.
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Save "Perkin's Palace"

by altadena resident Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004 at 4:29 AM

"Perkin's Palace," as I knew it (before he sold out, as it appears) gave birth to Pasadena institutions such as Van Halen, and was home to many awesome and pleasantly violent punk rock concerts, from X, to Fear, the Ramones et. al. in the late 1970s and early 80s. Funny how this also coincided with old town's "ghetto" period, when Colorado was a burnt-out bastion of dive bars, porno parlors, and low-end department stores and thrift shops. Coffee shops like "The Back Door" in the alley off Raymond (now along the underground metro route) made it all the more "cool" and enticing.

I don't have too much against today's "Colorado/City Walk" but the condo/luxury hotel stuff needs to stop. With the metro, developers are trying ever harder to
exploit old town real estate. How about doing something for the residents and youth and making the Raymond a concert venue again? Let this so-called progressive city do something risky again for a change, instead of more corporateering and red-lining (you all don't want me to go into Pasadena's ugly past and underbelly).
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Friends of the Raymond Theatre Receives 2004 President's Award from California Preservatio

by Gina Zamparelli Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at 9:06 PM
RaymondTheatre@aol.com (818) 541-9522

N E W S R E L E A S E December 22, 2004 Contact: Gina Zamparelli President, Friends of the Raymond Theatre Phone: (818) 541-9522 Fax: (818) 541-9523 E-mail: RaymondTheatre@aol.com Website: www.raymondtheatre.com Friends of the Raymond Theatre Receives 2004 President's Award from California Preservation Foundation in Recognition of "Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Historic Preservation" Pasadena, CA - December 22, 2004 - The California Preservation Foundation has awarded Pasadena-based preservation organization Friends of the Raymond Theatre the 2004 "President's Award" for their 17-year effort to preserve Pasadena's Historic Raymond Theatre (aka Perkins Palace). The award is the highest award in the State of California presented in the field of historic preservation. Founded in 1987 by the Raymond Theatre's former manager and concert promoter Gina Zamparelli, Friends of the Raymond Theatre's mission is to ensure protection, preservation and revitalization of Pasadena's Historic Raymond Theatre. With more than 7,000 members worldwide, Friends of the Raymond Theatre is one of largest preservation organizations working to preserve a single historic structure in the state of California. Peyton Hall, President of The California Preservation Foundation, awarded Friends of the Raymond Theatre the "President's Award" at their 2004 annual award ceremony in San Francisco, CA. The California Preservation Foundation is the only organization that gives statewide recognition to organizations showing exemplary achievements the field of historic preservation. The California Preservation Foundation award was the third award granted in recent years to Friends of the Raymond Theatre. In 2002, Friends of the Raymond Theatre President Gina Zamparelli was awarded "Best Citizen of the Year" for her work to preserve the Raymond Theatre, and in 2003, Friends of the Raymond Theatre was awarded "Best Preservation Organization in the City of Pasadena" by the Pasadena Weekly's annual community awards. The Raymond Theatre is the oldest surviving theatre in Pasadena, California and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It opened its doors in 1921 and quickly became one of the West Coast's premiere theatres. It operated initially as Jensen's Raymond Theatre, presenting vaudeville programs and motion pictures, later becoming the Crown Theatre, showing movies and stage shows. In recent years, it was known as the concert venue Perkins Palace which presented some of the biggest names in entertainment such as Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, Fleetwood Mac, Willie Nelson and Tina Turner. In 1987, a local Pasadena developer purchased the Raymond Theatre as a redevelopment property. To date, the developer has not been amicable towards preserving the Raymond Theatre for live entertainment and continues to propose developments that would permanently alter the theatre. Friends of the Raymond Theatre recognizes the importance of preserving the Raymond Theatre because of its long history of being a self-sustaining profitable venue, its role as the last 2,000-seat venue in the San Gabriel Valley, its need in the community and its historical and cultural significance. Over the past 17 years, Friends of the Raymond Theatre have stopped two proposed developments (1987 and 1994) that would have led to the theatre's demise. Since 1999, they have opposed a current development proposal that would convert the Raymond Theatre into a mixed-use condominium project. Friends of the Raymond Theatre has not just advocated for preservation but have taken an active role in finding solutions. Over the past 17 years the group has provided the City of Pasadena, the developer and interested buyers with extensive business, financial, marketing, operational and demographic studies. They have secured a major concert promoter as a tenant, and have a management team and corporate sponsorship broker in place for a potential buyer. Friends of the Raymond theatre has brought over 30 buyers to the project and completed all due diligence on the property for permits, code work and restoration. Friends of the Raymond Theatre has engaged both celebrities and entertainment business professionals in the project. They also legally defend the theatre and have two lawsuits currently in the courts. The project is supported entirely by donations from the public and fundraising events. The current goal of Friends of the Raymond Theatre in 2005 is to see that the Raymond Theatre is sold to new ownership and revitalized, so that it may continue to serve as a historic and cultural resource to the City of Pasadena. ###
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Friends of the Raymond Theatre Receives 2004 President's Award from California Preservatio

by Gina Zamparelli Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at 9:06 PM
RaymondTheatre@aol.com (818) 541-9522

N E W S R E L E A S E December 22, 2004 Contact: Gina Zamparelli President, Friends of the Raymond Theatre Phone: (818) 541-9522 Fax: (818) 541-9523 E-mail: RaymondTheatre@aol.com Website: www.raymondtheatre.com Friends of the Raymond Theatre Receives 2004 President's Award from California Preservation Foundation in Recognition of "Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Historic Preservation" Pasadena, CA - December 22, 2004 - The California Preservation Foundation has awarded Pasadena-based preservation organization Friends of the Raymond Theatre the 2004 "President's Award" for their 17-year effort to preserve Pasadena's Historic Raymond Theatre (aka Perkins Palace). The award is the highest award in the State of California presented in the field of historic preservation. Founded in 1987 by the Raymond Theatre's former manager and concert promoter Gina Zamparelli, Friends of the Raymond Theatre's mission is to ensure protection, preservation and revitalization of Pasadena's Historic Raymond Theatre. With more than 7,000 members worldwide, Friends of the Raymond Theatre is one of largest preservation organizations working to preserve a single historic structure in the state of California. Peyton Hall, President of The California Preservation Foundation, awarded Friends of the Raymond Theatre the "President's Award" at their 2004 annual award ceremony in San Francisco, CA. The California Preservation Foundation is the only organization that gives statewide recognition to organizations showing exemplary achievements the field of historic preservation. The California Preservation Foundation award was the third award granted in recent years to Friends of the Raymond Theatre. In 2002, Friends of the Raymond Theatre President Gina Zamparelli was awarded "Best Citizen of the Year" for her work to preserve the Raymond Theatre, and in 2003, Friends of the Raymond Theatre was awarded "Best Preservation Organization in the City of Pasadena" by the Pasadena Weekly's annual community awards. The Raymond Theatre is the oldest surviving theatre in Pasadena, California and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It opened its doors in 1921 and quickly became one of the West Coast's premiere theatres. It operated initially as Jensen's Raymond Theatre, presenting vaudeville programs and motion pictures, later becoming the Crown Theatre, showing movies and stage shows. In recent years, it was known as the concert venue Perkins Palace which presented some of the biggest names in entertainment such as Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, Fleetwood Mac, Willie Nelson and Tina Turner. In 1987, a local Pasadena developer purchased the Raymond Theatre as a redevelopment property. To date, the developer has not been amicable towards preserving the Raymond Theatre for live entertainment and continues to propose developments that would permanently alter the theatre. Friends of the Raymond Theatre recognizes the importance of preserving the Raymond Theatre because of its long history of being a self-sustaining profitable venue, its role as the last 2,000-seat venue in the San Gabriel Valley, its need in the community and its historical and cultural significance. Over the past 17 years, Friends of the Raymond Theatre have stopped two proposed developments (1987 and 1994) that would have led to the theatre's demise. Since 1999, they have opposed a current development proposal that would convert the Raymond Theatre into a mixed-use condominium project. Friends of the Raymond Theatre has not just advocated for preservation but have taken an active role in finding solutions. Over the past 17 years the group has provided the City of Pasadena, the developer and interested buyers with extensive business, financial, marketing, operational and demographic studies. They have secured a major concert promoter as a tenant, and have a management team and corporate sponsorship broker in place for a potential buyer. Friends of the Raymond theatre has brought over 30 buyers to the project and completed all due diligence on the property for permits, code work and restoration. Friends of the Raymond Theatre has engaged both celebrities and entertainment business professionals in the project. They also legally defend the theatre and have two lawsuits currently in the courts. The project is supported entirely by donations from the public and fundraising events. The current goal of Friends of the Raymond Theatre in 2005 is to see that the Raymond Theatre is sold to new ownership and revitalized, so that it may continue to serve as a historic and cultural resource to the City of Pasadena. ###
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YES, PLEASE LET'S SAVE THE RAYMOND THEATRE (PERKINS PALACE)

by Karen Willcott Saturday, Mar. 05, 2005 at 9:35 PM
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I agree with "Altadena Resident" e-mail about the Raymond Theatre (Perkin's Place). The Raymond Theatre did have other acts other than punk, like Phil Collins, Fleetwood Mac, Tina Turner, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jimmy Buffett, Toto, Air Suplly, Hall and Oates and so many others. Has anyone notices HOW dull the San Gabriel Valley is, the Raymond is the last venue that could offer some top names acts to Pasadena and the WHOLE San Gabriel Valley area. STOP with the condo's already. This venue MUST be saved.
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