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MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
2038 North Ross Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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"), Kelly B. Peart and Joanne M. Knudsen -Peart, (hereinafter referred to as
"Owners"), owners of real property located at 2038 North Ross Street, 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 Owner 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 2038 North Ross
Street, 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.
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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 October 17, 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 Ownesr 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 "Department of Parks and Recreation Primary Record"
attached hereto, marked as Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials,
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design, scale, proportions, 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 of 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, marked 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 famish 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 ''/2) 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, 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 Owners,
the City shall give written notice to Owners by registered or certified mail, and if such a violation
is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Manager or 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 Owner), then 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 Owners growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or
federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by Owners or apply for such relief as may be
appropriate.
b. City does not waive any claim of default by the Owners if 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 City's regulations governing historic properties are
available to City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by
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 2038 North Ross
Street, Assessor Parcel Number, 002-112-22, and more particularly described in Exhibit A, in
the City of Santa Ana, to the covenants, conditions and restrictions as set forth in this
Agreement.
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
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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 tenants, 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 Owner 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: Kelly B. Peart and Joanne M. Knudsen -Peart
2038 North Ross Street
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 Owner or those of his or her contractor,
subcontractor, agent, employee, or other person acting on his 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, 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.
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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.
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2038 North Ross Street
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ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
MARIA D. HUIZAR RAUL GODINEZ I
Clerk of the Council City Manager
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
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LISA STORCK
Assistant City Attorney
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FOR APPROVAL:
MINH THAI
Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 25 OF TRACT 788 IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 23, PAGE 49 INCLUSIVE OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY.
Assessor's Parcel Number: 002-112-22
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ridley C. Smith House
2038 North Ross Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME
Ridley C. Smith House
REF. NO.
ADDRESS
2038 North Ross Street
CITY
Santa Ana
ZIP
92706
ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT
1927
LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key
HISTORIC DISTRICT
I N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD
Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
C/3
CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE
5S1
Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted
❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Neoclassical 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 facade often 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 Ridley C. Smith 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 Ridley C. Smith House include, but may not be
limited to: symmetrical facade, materials and finishes (wood siding and simple square columns); roof configuration,
materials, and treatment; massing and composition (full -facade entry porch); fenestration (multi -pane hung windows where
extant); and architectural detailing (Chinese Chippendale roof -line railings).
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 Fllstorical Resources," September 4, 2001.)
3: 1t 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.
5S1: Individual property that is listed or designated locally.
State of California —The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Page
Other Listings
Review Code
Primary
HRI #__
Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
or number (assigned by recorder)
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: TCA 1725 Date: March 3, 2015
*c. Address 2038 North Ross Street City: Santa Ana Zip: 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 002-112-22
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located in Floral Park on the west side of North Riverside Drive, the Ridley C. Smith House is a two-story single-family
residence constructed In the Neoclassical style at 2038 North Ross Street. The residence is symmetrical in composition, topped
with a side gable, medium -pitched asphalt shingle -clad roof with modest overhangs. The exterior is clad in wide wood clapboard
siding. The east elevation (fagade) is dominated by a full-fagade entry porch, with simple square columns and Chinese
Chippendale roof -line railings along the flat roof deck. Divided -light sidelights and decorative square pilasters flank the entry
door, which incorporates a pediment above. This elevation also contains symmetrical double -doors with divided -lights, along
with two symmetrical wood, six -over -six, double hung windows and a smaller three -over -three, double hung window. The
windows along the north and south elevations are multi -light hung and casement. The north elevation has a prominent brick
chimney. The south elevation features four three -over -three windows and two smaller windows. Building permits document an
interior remodel and addition to the first and second floors, to create a great room and to create balcony access from master
bedroom second floor. The property is landscaped with low vegetation, neatly trimmed hedges, and a walkway leading to the
front entry. A "Hollywood driveway" with a central strip of grass leads to a detached one-story garage, clad in wood clapboard
siding and located at the southwest corner of the property, built at the same time as the residence. Additions noted in the
building permit record are not visible from the public right-of-way. Other than the noted changes, the house appears intact and
is in good condition.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single -Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object DSite ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
East elevation, view west
April 2018
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: ■historic
1927/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permits
*P7. Owner and Address:
Kelly B. Peart and Joanne M.
Knudsen -Peart
2038 North Ross Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Pedro Gomez, City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
October 4, 2018
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter "none")
None
*Attachments: DNone ❑Location Map []Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record
DArchaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record
DArtifact Record ❑Photograph Record D Other (list)
DPR 523A (1195) *Required information
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code 5S1
'Resource Name or 9: Hidley C. Smith House
B1. Historic Name: Ridley C. Smith House
132. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence 64. Present Use: Single-family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Neoclassical
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): April 25, 1927. Constructed. $7,000.
November 7, 1934. Chimney. $46.
February 11, 1960. Interior alteration for Geo. Bradley. $2,500.
May 21, 1947. Add to resdience 12x15 by Geo. Bradley. $2000.
July 20, 1971. 2nd Story addition (bedroom and closet) for D. Dincock. $3,350.
December 12, 1988. Reroof.
July 11, 2007. Reroof front entry porch only. $900.
October 16, 2016. Addition to downstairs area to create great room, create a balcony access from master bedroom second
floor, relocate existing half bathroom on the first floor. $80,000.
January 23, 2017. Reroof original house & detatched garage. $5,000.
*B7. Moved? ■No OYes ❑Unknown Date: Original location:
*68. Related Features: None.
139a. Architect: Unknown
b. Builder: Unknown
*610. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1937 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C13
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
The Ridley C. Smith House is architecturally significant as a characteristic example of the Neoclassical style. This house was
originally constructed in 1927, and was valued at approximately $7,000, according to the original building permit. The first
recorded occupants are Ridley C. and Jessie M. Smith. Born in Texas, Ridley C. Smith attended grammar school in Santa Ana,
graduated from Santa Ana High School and graduated from the University of Southern California (1922) from the College of
Law. The same year he was admitted to The State Bar of California. In 1925, Ridley C. Smith returned to Santa Ana to manage
a large wholesale dairy products plant, which he managed for several years. In 1932, he returned to his law practice with offices
in the Bank of America Building and in 1935 he was elected to the School Board of Education of the Santa Ana High School
District.
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
1311. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*812. References:
City of Santa Ana Building Permits
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library
Sanborn Maps
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
813. Remarks:
*1314. Evaluator: Caroline Raftery, Chattel Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: October 4, 2018
(This space reserved for official comments.)
Sketch Map
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2038 North Ross Street
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*Date October 4, 20181K Continuation ❑ Update
Ridley C. Smith was an active member of the Santa Ana community, specifically as a member of the First Presbyterian Church,
President of the YM. C.A. Toast Masters Club, member of the Orange County Bar Association and as an Exalted Ruler of the
Santa Ana Elks Lodge, which meant he was amongst the highest members that governed the Elks Lodge. In 1942, the house
was sold to George E. and Elma M. Bradley. Mr. Bradley was originally from Waterloo, Iowa, and was also an attorney with
offices in the Spurgeon Building. He married Elma M. McBridge (maiden name) in 1934. Elmawas also an Exalted Ruler of the
Santa Ana Elks Lodge. The home was subsequently sold in 1970 to Desmund R. Pincock, who was the recorded owner up
until 1975.
The Ridley C. Smith is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth
Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of orange, avocado, and walnut trees 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 EI Toro Marine
Base during World War 11, 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 (2018) Floral Park maintains its identity as the
premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The Ridley C. Smith 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 Ridley C. Smith House include, but may not be limited to:
symmetrical facade, materials and finishes (wood siding and simple square columns); roof configuration, materials, and
treatment; massing and composition (full-fagade entry porch); fenestration (multi -pane hung windows where extant); and
architectural detailing (Chinese Chippendale roof -line railings).
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Year: 1930; Census Place: Santa Ana, Orange, California; Page: 6B; Enumeration District., 0080; FHL microfilm: 2339917
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