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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-43 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2440 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-42 PLACING
SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE KEY CATEGORY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana
hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
A. On April 26, 2018, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-43) and
categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2017-
42) of the Gregg House located at 2440 North Riverside Drive, Santa Ana.
B. The Gregg House has distinctive architectural features of the Neoclassical
style and was built in 1937 by V.J. Anderson.
C. The Gregg House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties under Criterion 1, for its representation of the
distinguishing characteristics of the Neoclassical style; and Criterion 4, for
its contribution to the Floral Park neighborhood. Additionally, the house
has been categorized as “Key” because it "has a distinctive architectural
style and quality" embodying the massing, materials, and detailing of
Neoclassical design; and for its “association with a significant period in the
history of the city,” namely the development of Floral Park as the premier
residential district of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in
Santa Ana [Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2(2)]. Character
defining features of the Gregg House include, but may not be limited to:
materials and finishes (wood siding and columns); roof configuration,
materials, and treatment; massing and composition; fenestration (original
multi-light windows, where extant); and architectural detailing.
D. The legal owners of this property are Douglas J. Myers and Joanne
Larens.
E. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
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F. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the Key
category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(2) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31,
as these actions are designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical Exemption
No. 2018-40 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after
conducting the public hearing hereby approves:
A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-43 to place the
Gregg House located at 2440 North Riverside Drive, Santa Ana, 92706 on
the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-42 placing the Gregg House
located at 2440 North Riverside Drive, Santa Ana, 92706 within the Key
category.
These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said
hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff report and exhibits attached
thereto; the report entitled "Historical Property Description” and the public testimony, all of
which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property
Description" is on file with the Planning Division, and is hereby approved and adopted, and
together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources
Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of
Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to
file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder’s Office after the adoption
of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029.
ADOPTED this _____ day of _____________, 2018.
__________________________
Alberta Christy
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:________________________
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commission members____________________________________
NOES: Commission members___________________________________
ABSTAIN: Commission members___________________________________
NOT PRESENT: Commission members___________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2018-___ to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on ______________, 2018.
Date: ________________ ____________________________________
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN Address Legal Description Owner Names
002-06-411 2440 North Riverside Drive THE WEST 15 FEET LOT 13 AND
ALL OF 14, EXCEPT THE WEST 10
FEET THEREOF, OF TRACT NO.
755 IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP
RECORDED IN BOOK 22 PAGE(S)
33 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS IN
THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF ORANGE
COUNTY.
Douglas J. Myers
and Joanne
Larens
Exhibit A
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This Historic Property Preservation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into
by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized
and existing under the Constitution and laws of the of the State of California (hereinafter referred
to as “City”) and Douglas J. Myers and Joanne Larens (hereinafter referred to as “Owners”),
owners of real property located at 2440 North Riverside Drive, Santa Ana, California, in the
County of Orange and listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the “Mills Act”) to enter into
contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate
use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties
retain their historic character and integrity.
B. The Owners possess fee title in and to that certain qualified real property together
with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 2440 North
Riverside Drive, Santa Ana, CA, 92706, and more particularly described in
Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and hereinafter
referred to as the “Historic Property.”
C. The Historic Property is officially designated on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code.
D. The City and the property Owners, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter
into this Agreement which defines and limits the use and alteration of this
Historic Property in order to enhance and maintain its value as a cultural and
historical resource for the Owners and for the community; to prevent
inappropriate alterations to the Historic Property and to ensure that repairs,
additions, new building, and other changes are appropriate; and to ensure that
rehabilitation and maintenance are carried out in an exemplary manner.
Exhibit 3
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E. The Owners and the City intend to carry out the purposes of California
Government Code, Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division 1 of Title 5, Article 12, Section
50280 et seq., which will enable the Historic Property to qualify for an assessment
of valuation as a restricted historical property pursuant to Article 1.9, Sec. 439 et
seq., Chapter 3 Part 2 of Division 1 of the California Tax and Revenue Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Ana and the Owners of the Historic Property
agree as follows:
1.Effective Date and Terms of Agreement.
This Agreement shall be effective and commence on May 16, 2018, and shall remain in
effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year, upon the anniversary of the effective
date of this Agreement, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in California
Government Code Sections 50280 through 50290 and in Section 2, below.
2.Renewal.
a.Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, a year shall
automatically be added to the initial ten (10) year term of this Agreement unless written notice of
nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b.If the Owners or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the
Owners or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owners to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the
annual renewal date, or served by the City to the Owners at least sixty (60) days prior to the
annual renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as
provided herein.
c.Within 30 days from receipt of City’s notice of nonrenewal, the Owners may file
a written protest of City’s decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual
renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owners of nonrenewal.
d.If either the Owners or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any
year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from
its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3.Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following
conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a.Owners shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall
preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character-
defining features described in the “Historical Property Description” attached hereto, marked as
Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions,
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organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and
other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
b. All changes to the Historic Property shall comply with applicable City plans and
regulations, and conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the
State Department of Parks and Recreation, namely the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto as
Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owners shall continually maintain the
Historic Property in the same or better condition.
c. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the
public right-of-way shall be maintained, and Owners shall not be permitted to block the view
corridor to the property with any new structure, such as walls, fences or shrubbery, so as to
prevent the viewing of the historic landmark by the public.
d. The following are prohibited: demolition of the Historic Property or destruction
of character-defining features of the building or site; removal of trees and other major vegetation
unless removal is approved by a rehabilitation plan approved by the Historic Resources
Commission, paving of yard surface; exterior alterations or additions unless approved by the
Historic Resources Commission and such alterations are in keeping with the Secretary of
Interior’s Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs,
doors, walls, and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as
cars, appliances, or furniture; and other unsightly by decoration, structure or vegetation which is
unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or inappropriate location.
e. Owners shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as
needed or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of
the Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the
Owners’ compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
4. Furnishing of Information.
The Owners hereby agree to furnish the City with any and all information requested
which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
5. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owners have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or have allowed the property to
deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified Historic Property, or
if the City determines that the Owners have failed to restore or rehabilitate the property in the
manner specified in Section 3 of this Agreement. If a contract is cancelled for these reasons, the
Owners shall pay a cancellation fee to the County Auditor as set forth in Government Code
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Section 50286. This cancellation fee shall be a percentage (currently set at twelve and one-half
(12 ½) percent by Government Code Section 50286) of the current fair market value of the
property at the time of the cancellation, as determined by the county assessor, without regard to
any restriction imposed pursuant to this Agreement.
b. If the Historic Property is destroyed by earthquake, fire, flood or other natural
disaster such that in the opinion of the City Building Official more than sixty (60) percent of the
original fabric of the structure must be replaced, this Agreement shall be canceled immediately
because, in effect, the historic value of the structure will have been destroyed. No fee shall be
imposed in the case of destruction by acts of God or natural disaster.
c. If the Historic Property is acquired by eminent domain and the City Council
determines that the acquisition frustrates the purpose of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be
cancelled and no fee imposed, as specified in Government Code Section 50288.
6. Enforcement of Agreement.
a. In lieu of and/or in addition to any provisions to cancel the Agreement as
referenced herein, the City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach of, the terms of the
Agreement. In the event of a default, under the provisions to cancel the Agreement by the
Owners, the City shall give written notice to the Owners by registered or certified mail, and if
such a violation is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Manager or his/her
designee within thirty (30) days thereafter, or if not corrected within such a reasonable time as
may be required to cure the breach or default, or default cannot be cured within thirty (30) days
(provided that acts to cure the breach or default may be commenced within thirty (30) days and
shall thereafter be diligently pursued to completion by the Owners), then the City may, without
further notice, declare a default under the terms of this Agreement and may bring any action
necessary to specifically enforce the obligations of the Owners growing out of the terms of this
Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by the
Owners or apply for such relief as may be appropriate.
b. The City does not waive any claim of default by the Owners if the City does not
enforce or cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise
provided for in this Agreement or in the City’s regulations governing historic properties are
available to the City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by
the City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any
other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder.
7. Binding effect of Agreement.
a. The Owners hereby subject the Historic Property, located at 2440 North
Riverside Drive, Assessor Parcel Number, 002-064-11, and more particularly described in
Exhibit A, in the City of Santa Ana, to the covenants, reservations, and restrictions as set forth in
this Agreement.
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b. The City and Owners hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants,
reservations and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land
and shall pass to and be binding upon the Owners’ successors and assigns in title or interest to
the Historic Property. Every contract, deed, or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering
or conveying the Historic Property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have
been executed, delivered, and accepted subject to the covenants, restrictions, and reservations
expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, restrictions and reservations
are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument.
8. No Compensation.
Owners shall not receive any payment from the City in consideration of the obligation
imposed under this Agreement, it being recognized that the consideration for the execution of
this Agreement is the substantial public benefit to be derived therefrom and the advantage that
will accrue to the Owners as a result of the effect upon the assessed value of the property on the
account of the restrictions on the use and preservation of the property.
9. Notice.
Any notice required by the terms of this Agreement shall be sent to the address of the
respective parties as specified below or at other addresses that may be later specified by the
parties hereto.
City: City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
Owners: Douglas J. Myers and Joanne Larens
2440 North Riverside Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
10. General Provisions.
a. None of the terms, provisions, or conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed
to create a partnership between the parties hereto and any of their heirs, successors, or assigns,
nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause them to be considered joint ventures or
members of any joint enterprise.
b. The Owners agree to and shall indemnify and hold the City and its elected and
appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability for damage or claims
for damage for personal injuries, including death, and claims for property damage which may
arise from the direct or indirect use or operations of the Owners or those of his and/or her
contractor, subcontractor, agenda, employee, or other person acting on his and/or her behalf
which relates to the use, operation, and maintenance of the Historic Property. The Owners
hereby agree to and shall defend the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents,
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and employees with respect to any and all actions for damages caused by, or alleged to have been
caused by, reason of the Owners’ activities in connection with the Historic Property.
c. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the
operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not the City prepared, supplied,
or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
d. All of the Agreements, rights, covenants, reservations, and restrictions
contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties
herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or
portion of the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever.
e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or
restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding
may recover all reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
f. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be effected thereby.
g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California.
11. Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the
City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the
County of Orange.
12. Amendments.
This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by a written recorded
instrument executed by the parties hereto.
13. Effective Date
This Agreement shall be effective on the day and year first written above in Section 1.
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ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
________________________ _________________________
MARIA D. HUIZAR RAUL GODINEZ II
Clerk of the Council City Manager
OWNERS:
Date: ______________________ By:_________________________
Douglas J. Myers
Date: ______________________ By:_________________________
Joanne Larens
APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ _____________________
LISA STORCK CANDIDA NEAL
Assistant City Attorney Acting Director
Planning and Building Agency
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EXHIBIT A
THE WEST 15 FEET LOT 13 AND ALL OF 14, EXCEPT THE WEST 10 FEET THEREOF,
OF TRACT NO. 755 IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 22 PAGE(S) 33 OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF ORANGE
COUNTY. FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF ORANGE
COUNTY.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 002-064-11
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Gregg House
2440 North Riverside Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME Gregg House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 2440 North Riverside Drive
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1937 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C/3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S3
Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE:
A renewed interest in classical models of architecture began at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. The
planners of the exposition insisted on classical-themed architecture, and the photographs from the Exposition became
models for architects across the country. Drawing primarily from Roman and Greek classical architectural motifs,
neoclassical architecture emphasizes symmetry, porches with classical support columns, and the use of classical
detailing including lintels, pediments, colonnades, arches, and vaults. Neoclassical design also borrowed elements from
earlier American styles including Georgian, Federal, and Greek revival. Neoclassical residential architecture experienced
two waves of popularity, one from 1900 to 1920, and another from around 1925-1950s. Neoclassical buildings typically
have a front façade dominated by a full-height entry porch supported by two-story classical columns. Facades typically
exhibit symmetry and balance. Other common features include elaborated doorways that incorporated Federal, Greek
Revival, or Georgian elements; centered entrances; detailed cornices; rectangular, double-hung windows; roof-line
balustrades (McAlester 434-446).
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The Gregg House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its
representation of the distinguishing characteristics of the Neoclassical style. Additionally, the house has been categorized
as “Key” because it "has a distinctive architectural style and quality" representing the Neoclassical style in Santa Ana
(Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). Character defining features of the Gregg House include, but may not be
limited to: materials and finishes (wood siding and columns); roof configuration, materials, and treatment ; massing and
composition; fenestration (multi-pane hung windows where extant); and architectural detailing. (Municipal Code, Section
30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
•California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance
Series # 7, “How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources,” September 4, 2001.)
3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or
represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
•It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the
work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation.
EXHIBIT B
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State of California The Resources Agency Primary #______________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #__________________________________________________
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial______________________________________________
NRHP Status Code_____________________________________
Other Listings_____________________________________________________________________
Review Code________ Reviewer________________________ Date_______________
Page _1_ of _3_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Gregg House
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5’ Quad: Date:
*c. Address 2440 North Riverside Drive City: Santa Ana Zip: 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-064-11
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located in Floral Park on the south side of North Riverside Drive, the Gregg House is a two-story single-family residence
constructed in the Neoclassical style. It is symmetrical in composition, topped with a side gable, medium-pitched roof with
modest overhangs. The exterior of the structure is clad in wide wood clapboard siding. Projecting from the center bay of the
three-bay façade, the full-height front-gabled entry-porch supported by colossal paired fluted doric columns, is the focal point
of the design. Divided-light sidelights adorn the entry door which has a fan light transom above.. A fixed window occupies the
central bay above the entrance, under the portico. The windows on the primary elevation are wood, six-over-six, double hung,
with the windows on the secondary elevations being a combination of multi and single light hung and casements. The east
elevation is distinguished by an attached, red brick chimney and by small, arched vents in the gable face. A one-story, flat-
roofed addition has been made to the south elevation. No other alterations are visible. The property is landscaped with low
vegetation, neatly trimmed hedges, and a water feature positioned at the walkway leading to the entry. A concrete driveway
leads to a detached two-story garage located at the southeast corner of the property.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
North elevation, view south
March 2018
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1937/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permits
*P7. Owner and Address:
Douglas J. Myers and Joanne Larens
2440 North Riverside Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Ricardo Soto, Associate Planner
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
April 26, 2018
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter “none”)
None
*Attachments: None Location
Map Sketch Map Continuation
Sheet Building, Structure, and
Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo
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State of California The Resources Agency Primary #__________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______________________________________________
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code_5S3_________________________
*Resource Name or #: Gregg House B1. Historic Name: Gregg House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Neoclassical
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): August 7, 1937. Constructed. $7,950.
August 7, 1937. Constructed. $7,950.
February 5, 1945. Washroom 10 x 10 by G. Gregg, owner. $150.
February 8, 1945. Fix. by United Plmb. Co. $500.
April 2, 1945. 2 circ., 19 add. outlets by Grimes.
June 26, 1950. Range for Mrs. Stephens by Gilbert & S
January 17, 1961 Addition to Residence (3 rooms by Homer Moses - owner). $4,000.
March 6, 2015. Reroof.
*B7. Moved? No Yes Unknown Date:__________ Original location:_______ _______
*B8. Related Features: None.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1937 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C/3
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
The Gregg is architecturally significant as a characteristic example of the Neoclassical style. This house was originally
constructed in 1937, and was valued at approximately $7,950 according to the original building permit. The first recorded
occupants are George D. Gregg and Kathryn Gregg. Mr. Gregg was a local rep for the LA Examiner, a major Los Angeles
Daily Newspaper in the 1960's. In 1952, the house was sold to a Benjamin F. Stephens and Virginia M. Stephens; Mr.
Stephens was a rancher in the area. The home was sold to Homer Moses in 1962 who worked in pianos sales and repairs in
the late 1940's.
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*B12. References:
City of Santa Ana Building Permits
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library
Sanborn Maps
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Olivia White/Chattel, Inc
*Date of Evaluation: March 27, 2018
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
Sketch Map
(This space reserved for official comments.)
Gregg House
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*Recorded by Ricardo Soto *Date April 26, 2018, 2017 Continuation Update
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*B10. Significance (continued):
Santa Ana was founded by William Spurgeon in 1869 as a speculative town site on part of the Spanish land grant known as
Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. The civic and commercial core of the community was centered around the intersection of
Main and Fourth Streets. Stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad and incorporation as a city in 1886, and selection
as the seat of the newly created County of Orange in 1889, the city grew outwards, with residential neighborhoods
developing to the north, south, and east of the city center. Agricultural uses predominated in the outlying areas, with
cultivated fields and orchards dotted with widely scattered farmhouses.
The Gregg House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West
Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. This neighborhood is northwest of downtown Santa
Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of oranges,
avocados, and walnuts and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 1920. Developer and builder Allison
Honer (1897-1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a major portion of northwest Santa Ana, arrived in Santa Ana
from Beaver Falls, New York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353-356). “Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer
purchased a parcel of land. And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana” (Orange County Register,
September 15, 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision between Seventeenth Street and Santiago
Creek. “When built in the 1920s, the Floral Park homes were the most lavish and expensive in the area. They sold for about
$45,000 each” (Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was
celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s and Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish
Colonial, and Colonial Revival.
The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco styled Old Santa
Ana City Hall, the El Toro Marine Base during World War II, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the
neighborhood he had helped to create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue. In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy
Roscoe Russell (1881-1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park. An early Russell project was his 1928
subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand
and displayed various revival styles, including Russell’s own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the
early post World War II years, Floral Park continued its development as numerous, smaller, single-family houses were built.
Continuing in the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revival in style. In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses
completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2003) Floral Park maintains its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa
Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The Gregg House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its representation
of the distinguishing characteristics of the Neoclassical style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Key” because
it "has a distinctive architectural style and quality" representing the Neoclassical style in Santa Ana (Santa Ana Municipal
Code, Section 30-2.2). Character defining features of the Gregg House include, but may not be limited to: materials and
finishes (wood siding and columns); roof configuration, materials, and treatment ; massing and composition; fenestration
(multi-pane hung windows where extant); and architectural detailing.
*B12. References (continued):
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994.
McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
National Register Bulletin 16A. “How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC: National
Register Branch, National Park Service, US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Office of Historic Preservation. “Instructions for Recording Historical Resources.” Sacramento: March 1995.
Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969.
Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1920-1979.
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MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
2440 North Riverside Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site
and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any
historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when
possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own
time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier
appearance shall be discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this
significance shall be recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which
characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced,
whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material
should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture,
and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features
should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic,
physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the
availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or
structures.
7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not
be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with
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MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
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Santa Ana, CA 92706
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size, scale, color, material and character of the property, neighborhood, or
environment.
10.Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to structures shall be done in such
a manner that if such additions or alterations need to be removed in the future, the
essential form and integrity of the structure would be unimpaired.
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