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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Historic Property Preservation Agreements for Various PropertiesPlanning and Building Agency www.santa-ana.org/pb Item # 12 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report September 16, 2025 TOPIC: Approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreements AGENDA TITLE Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 305 E. Washington Avenue and 1617 E. Fourth Street RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the below -referenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX and A-2025-XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption (s)/Environmental Review No. 2025-29 and 2025-50 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Property Owner(s) Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. Address/House Vote by HRC Daniel Phan Nguyen, 2 (Commissioners Trustee to The 305 E. 2025-02 305 E. Washington R inc incon and Padilla Washington Ave Avenue absent) Grantor Trust Vincent F. Sarmiento 4:0:1:2 (Commissioners and Eva Casas- Rincon and Padilla Sarmiento, Husband 2025-05 1617 E. Fourth Street absent and and Wife as Joint Commissioner Tenants Escamilla abstaining) GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes DISCUSSION On July 9, 2025, the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Mills Act agreements listed in Table 1, above, with the identified property owners for historic structure(s) in the City, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. This action allows for the approval of a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) Approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreements September 16, 2025 Page 2 which provides a property tax reduction whereby property owners agree to reinvest the tax savings towards the maintenance of the historic property. Additionally, the agreement prevents inappropriate alterations to the protected historic structure(s). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed projects are exempt from further review. The following Categorical Exemptions will be filed for this project: • ER No. 2025-29 (305 E. Washington Avenue) • ER No. 2025-50 (1617 E. Fourth Street) FISCAL IMPACT The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the Property Tax revenue account 01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $2,407.81 annually noted below, for a period of not less than ten years. HPPA No. Address Estimate Exhibit No. 2025-02 305 E. Washington Avenue $862.24 1-2 2025-04 1617 E. Fourth Street $1,545.57 3-4 Total for All Properties: $2,407.81 EXHIBITS 1. Mills Act Agreement — 305 E. Washington Avenue 2. HRC Staff Report — 305 E. Washington Avenue 3. Mills Act Agreement — 1617 E. Fourth Street 4. HRC Staff Report — 1617 E. Fourth Street Submitted By: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) Santa Ana, CA 92702 Attn: City Clerk's Office FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 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 Daniel Phan Nguyen, Trustee to The 305 E. Washington Ave Grantor Trust, (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Owner"), owner of real property located at 305 East Washington Avenue, 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 Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 305 East Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, California, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 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. City and Owner, 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 Owner 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. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 E. Owner and 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 Owner of the Historic Property agree as follows: 1. Effective Date and Terms of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective and commence on September 17, 2025, 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 Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party. Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner 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 Owner 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 Owner of nonrenewal. d. If either the Owner 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. Owner 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, 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. -2- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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, marked as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner 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 Owner 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. Owner 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 Owner's compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. f. Owner shall implement the rehabilitation and restoration work items as discussed in detail in Exhibit D, "Proposed Structure and Site Improvements" and the City Council Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA No. 2025-02) staff report dated September 16, 2025. All work items shall be completed within the first ten years of the Mills Act Agreement. Proof of completion, as requested by the City of Santa Ana, will be required in order to satisfy and maintain the Mills Act Agreement. Staff approval is required before items are amended or removed/replaced from the improvements list. 4. Furnishing of Information. The Owner hereby agrees 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 Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to -3- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified Historic Property, or if the City determines that the Owner 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 Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the County Auditor as set forth in Government Code Section 50286. This cancellation fee shall be a percentage (currently set at twelve and one-half (121/2) 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 Owner, the City shall give written notice to Owner 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 Owner growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by Owner or apply for such relief as may be appropriate. b. City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner 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. Owner hereby subjects the Historic Property, located at 305 East Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, California, Assessor Parcel Number, 398-134-11, and more particularly -4- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 described in Exhibit A, in the City of Santa Ana, to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions as set forth in this Agreement. b. City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, conditions and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon Owner's 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 tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument. C. This property is listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Register). In any real property transaction, the owner of this property or the owner's representative shall provide the buyer of this property with notice that the property is listed on the City's historic Register. 8. No Compensation. Owner shall not receive any payment from 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 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: City Clerk's Office Owners: Daniel Phan Nguyen, Trustee to The 305 E. Washington Ave Grantor Trust 305 E Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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 -5- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause them to be considered joint ventures or members of any joint enterprise. b. The Owner agrees 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 Owner hereby agrees 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 Owner's 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 City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property. d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, 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, with venue in Orange County. 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. -6- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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. {Signature page follows} -7- ATTEST: JENNIFER L. HALL City Clerk OWNER Date: 08/20/2025 APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA CARVALHO City Attorney By: B ON SALVATIERRA Deputy City Attorney MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 CITY OF SANTA ANA ALVARO NUNEZ City Manager DANIEL PHAN NGUYEN TRUSTEE TO THE 305 E. WASHINGTON AVE GRANTOR TRUST RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: LI PEZESH OUR Executive Director Planning and Building Agency -8- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 109.45 OF LOT 1 AND THE SOUTH 109.45 FEET OF THE WEST 10 FEET OF LOT 2 OF THE SPURGEON STREET TRACT, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 6 PAGE (S) 23 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Assessor's Parcel Number: 398-134-11 Exhibit B EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WILSON HOUSE 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Wilson House REF. NO. ADDRESS 305 East Washington Avenue CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1921 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT French Park NEIGHBORHOOD I French Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 1D Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Colonial Revival The most universal of all American domestic building styles, the Colonial Revival has been popular since the 1876 Centennial celebration in Philadelphia stimulated a patriotic interest in the American architectural past. Whether drawing upon Georgian, Federal, or Dutch Colonial prototypes, Colonial Revival buildings feature rectangular building plans and designs which are usually symmetrical, or at least highly regular and balanced, in composition. Roofs are commonly side -gabled, hipped, or gambreled, sometimes accented with dormers. Porches, one or two stories in height, are often included, mostly as central focal points, and frequently incorporate classical elements such as columns, pilasters, and entablatures. Doorways are adorned with classical surrounds and pediments; sidelights, transoms, and fanlights are not uncommon. Windows are typically double -hung sash, with multiple lights in the upper sash. French doors and Palladian windows are also utilized. Depending on location, Colonial Revival buildings have wood, brick, or stucco exteriors (McAlester, 320-326). SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: The Wilson House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. Under the regulations implementing the California Register of Historical Resources, the building is also listed in the California Register. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 as representative of the distinguishing characteristics of the Colonial Revival style. Additionally, the Wilson House has been categorized as "Key" for its "distinctive architectural style and quality," as a representative example of the Colonial Revival style of the early 1920s (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: • National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 11): Contributor to a listed district. Exhibit B State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Listings Review Code Primary #. HRI # Trinomial_ NRHP Status Reviewer Page 1 of 3 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Wilson House Date P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: *c. Address 305 East Washington Avenue City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: 398-134-11 SPURGEON ST TR LOT 1 S 109.45 FT THEREOF (LOT 2 W FT S 109.45 FT THEREOF) *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) This two-story Colonial Revival house features a clipped, side -gabled roof with cornice returns and a plain frieze. A similarly styled offset front porch is attached to the eastern two-thirds of the primary (south) elevation. Exteriors are sheathed in narrow clapboard with a belt course dividing the two floors. Tripartite windows consisting of fixed center panes flanked by double -hung sash are located east and west of the central entrance. Other windows vary between double -hung sash and casements, arranged in singles or pairs, and are divided by vertical and horizontal muntins in the Craftsman manner. Tuscan columns resting on a concrete porch floor support the projecting front -gabled porch roof. Concrete steps with non -original wrought iron railings lead to the porch entrance where a screen door has been placed in front of a wood door with three center lights. A painted exterior brick chimney pierces the roof edge on the west elevation. Secondary elevations contain smaller, double -hung windows. In 1947 an addition was constructed, perhaps at the rear. Other than the railings, the house appears original and in good condition. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5b. Photo: (view and date) South and west elevations June 2002 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 1921/ Source: City of Santa Ana Building Permits. *P7. Owner and Address: Ray E. Cook 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Heumann, Peter C. Moruzzi SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: July 8, 2002 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") Marsh, Diann. "French Park Historic District." National Register Nomination Form, February 1998. *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 (1195) *Required information 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 1D *Resource Name or #: Wilson House B1. Historic Name: Wilson House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *135. Architectural Style: Colonial Revival *136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): December, 1921. Residence. May 18, 1933. Rebuild chimney. August 11, 1947. Addition to residence 3'6"x 9'. *137. Moved? ■No ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *138. Related Features: None. 139a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *1310. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1880-1946 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Wilson House is significant as a representative example of a Colonial Revival house from the early 1920s in Santa Ana. li is also important as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. According to previous research, the original owners were Roscoe and Grace Wilson, who also developed houses at 1227 and 1229 North French Street at around the same time. The Wilsons resided in this house until at least 1947. Mr. Wilson was president of the Santa Ana Preserving Company on Fruit Street before founding The Wilson Company, a manufacturer of perfumes and toiletries also located on Fruit Street. He continued with The Wilson Company into the 1940s (Marsh, 1998). (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *1312. 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: *1314. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heumann *Date of Evaluation: July 8, 2002 (This space reserved for official comments.) Sketch Map Wilson House 305 East Washington Avenue s 666gg�` 1 wed - . - y o • a "0�. , . og.® x DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Wilson House *Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann, Peter C. Moruzzi, SAIC "Date July 8, 2002 0 Continuation ❑ Update *1310. 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. In 1877, Spurgeon, along with James McFadden and James Fruit, formed the Western Development Company with the intention of bringing the Southern Pacific Railroad from its then terminus in Anaheim into Santa Ana. Thinking to capitalize on commercial growth around the railroad, the partners purchased 160 acres adjacent to the eastern city boundary at French Street. Although they were successful in luring the Southern Pacific to a new depot on Fruit Street in Santa Ana in 1878, the expected commercial development of "Santa Ana East" never materialized. Early growth and development of the town continued to be centered further west around Fourth and Main Streets, with the result that the legacy of Santa Ana East is an angled street plan whose intersection with the original city is marked by a small, triangular parcel, developed in the 1890s as Flatiron Park, now known as French Park. Santa Ana continued to grow, stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1886. Following its incorporation as a city in 1886, Santa Ana was recognized as one of the leading communities in the area in 1889 when it became the seat of the newly created County of Orange. Beginning in the 1880s and continuing well into the twentieth century, the area around the park began to be developed with many of the finest homes in Santa Ana. Examples of Victorian era, turn of the century, and Craftsman homes were built along the tree -lined streets. By the 1920s, most streets in the neighborhood were fully developed, although a few revival styled single family homes and duplexes were built during the 1920s, and a handful of apartments constructed in the 1930s. From the nineteenth century onwards, residents were a "Who's Who" of early Santa Ana, and included bankers, attorneys, doctors, businessmen, ranchers, teachers and others active in the civic and social life of the city. Once known as the "Nob Hill" of Santa Ana, French Park declined in the 1940s and 1950s as some homes were converted into rooming houses and others were allowed to deteriorate. In the 1960s and 1970s some houses were demolished and the properties redeveloped with multi -family housing. However, a grass roots preservation effort begun in the late 1970s led to the establishment of a local historic district in 1984 and the listing of the neighborhood in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The Wilson House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. It is therefore listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and is located within the boundaries of the locally designated historic district. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 as an intact and representative example of a Colonial Revival residence from the early 1920s. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" for its distinctive architectural style and quality. Characteristic Colonial Revival features include the clipped, side -gabled roof (also known as a jerkinhead roof), boxed cornices, broad front -gabled porch with Tuscan supports, and exterior brick chimney. Character -defining exterior features of the Wilson House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (clapboard); roof configuration; massing; windows; porch; and architectural details such as boxed cornices and Tuscan columns. *1312. 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. DPR 523L MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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, and such design is compatible with - 1 - MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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. -2- Exhibit D: Proposed Structure and Site Improvements ("Work Plan") 305 East Washington Avenue Item Year Improvement 1 2025 Repair chipped wood at interior porch roof 2 2026 Repair or replace side yard fence. If replacement fence is proposed, new fence shall be compatible in design and materials and meet municipal code for maximum allowed height, as approved by Planning staff. 3 2027 Repair cracked pavement in front walkway, porch foundation, porch steps, and porch. In -kind replacement if portions are deteriorated beyond repair. 4 2027 Repair existing wood siding throughout residence as needed 5 2027 Wood window and wood trim maintenance and in -kind repair as needed 6 2028 Repaint exterior with color palette compatible with the Colonial Revival style 7 2029 Repair the building foundation's cracked concrete 8 2030 Replace exterior security lights and cameras to better match the historic property 9 2031 Replace metal hand rails and guardrails at rear exterior staircase/raised deck with material and design to better match historic property, subject to Planning Division staff review and approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WILSON HOUSE 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Wilson House REF. NO. ADDRESS 305 East Washington Avenue CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1921 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT French Park NEIGHBORHOOD French Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 1D Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Colonial Revival The most universal of all American domestic building styles, the Colonial Revival has been popular since the 1876 Centennial celebration in Philadelphia stimulated a patriotic interest in the American architectural past. Whether drawing upon Georgian, Federal, or Dutch Colonial prototypes, Colonial Revival buildings feature rectangular building plans and designs which are usually symmetrical, or at least highly regular and balanced, in composition. Roofs are commonly side -gabled, hipped, or gambreled, sometimes accented with dormers. Porches, one or two stories in height, are often included, mostly as central focal points, and frequently incorporate classical elements such as columns, pilasters, and entablatures. Doorways are adorned with classical surrounds and pediments; sidelights, transoms, and fanlights are not uncommon. Windows are typically double -hung sash, with multiple lights in the upper sash. French doors and Palladian windows are also utilized. Depending on location, Colonial Revival buildings have wood, brick, or stucco exteriors (McAlester, 320-326). SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: The Wilson House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. Under the regulations implementing the California Register of Historical Resources, the building is also listed in the California Register. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 as representative of the distinguishing characteristics of the Colonial Revival style. Additionally, the Wilson House has been categorized as "Key" for its "distinctive architectural style and quality," as a representative example of the Colonial Revival style of the early 1920s (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: • National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 11): Contributor to a listed district. State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Listings Review Code Primary #. HRI # Trinomial_ NRHP Status Reviewer Page 1 of 3 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Wilson House Date P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: *c. Address 305 East Washington Avenue City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: 398-134-11 SPURGEON ST TR LOT 1 S 109.45 FT THEREOF (LOT 2 W FT S 109.45 FT THEREOF) *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) This two-story Colonial Revival house features a clipped, side -gabled roof with cornice returns and a plain frieze. A similarly styled offset front porch is attached to the eastern two-thirds of the primary (south) elevation. Exteriors are sheathed in narrow clapboard with a belt course dividing the two floors. Tripartite windows consisting of fixed center panes flanked by double -hung sash are located east and west of the central entrance. Other windows vary between double -hung sash and casements, arranged in singles or pairs, and are divided by vertical and horizontal muntins in the Craftsman manner. Tuscan columns resting on a concrete porch floor support the projecting front -gabled porch roof. Concrete steps with non -original wrought iron railings lead to the porch entrance where a screen door has been placed in front of a wood door with three center lights. A painted exterior brick chimney pierces the roof edge on the west elevation. Secondary elevations contain smaller, double -hung windows. In 1947 an addition was constructed, perhaps at the rear. Other than the railings, the house appears original and in good condition. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5b. Photo: (view and date) South and west elevations June 2002 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 19211 Source: City of Santa Ana Building Permits. *P7. Owner and Address: Ray E. Cook 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Heumann, Peter C. Moruzzi SA/C 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: July 8, 2002 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") Marsh, Diann. "French Park Historic District." National Register Nomination Form, February 1998. *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 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 1D *Resource Name or #: Wilson House B1. Historic Name: Wilson House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *135. Architectural Style: Colonial Revival *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): December, 1921. Residence. May 18, 1933. Rebuild chimney. August 11, 1947. Addition to residence 3'6"x 9'. *137. Moved? ■No ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *138. Related Features: None. B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *1310. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1880-1946 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Wilson House is significant as a representative example of a Colonial Revival house from the early 1920s in Santa Ana. It is also important as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. According to previous research, the original owners were Roscoe and Grace Wilson, who also developed houses at 1227 and 1229 North French Street at around the same time. The Wilsons resided in this house until at least 1947. Mr. Wilson was president of the Santa Ana Preserving Company on Fruit Street before founding The Wilson Company, a manufacturer of perfumes and toiletries also located on Fruit Street. He continued with The Wilson Company into the 1940s (Marsh, 1998). (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *1312. 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: *1314. Evaluator: Leslie J. Neumann *Date of Evaluation: July 8, 2002 (This space reserved for official comments.) Sketch Map Wilson House 305 East Washington Avenue DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Wilson House *Recorded by Leslie J. Neumann, Peter C. Moruzzi, SAIC "Date July 8, 2002 ❑x Continuation ❑ Update *610. 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. In 1877, Spurgeon, along with James McFadden and James Fruit, formed the Western Development Company with the intention of bringing the Southern Pacific Railroad from its then terminus in Anaheim into Santa Ana. Thinking to capitalize on commercial growth around the railroad, the partners purchased 160 acres adjacent to the eastern city boundary at French Street. Although they were successful in luring the Southern Pacific to a new depot on Fruit Street in Santa Ana in 1878, the expected commercial development of "Santa Ana East" never materialized. Early growth and development of the town continued to be centered further west around Fourth and Main Streets, with the result that the legacy of Santa Ana East is an angled street plan whose intersection with the original city is marked by a small, triangular parcel, developed in the 1890s as Flatiron Park, now known as French Park. Santa Ana continued to grow, stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1886. Following its incorporation as a city in 1886, Santa Ana was recognized as one of the leading communities in the area in 1889 when it became the seat of the newly created County of Orange. Beginning in the 1880s and continuing well into the twentieth century, the area around the park began to be developed with many of the finest homes in Santa Ana. Examples of Victorian era, turn of the century, and Craftsman homes were built along the tree -lined streets. By the 1920s, most streets in the neighborhood were fully developed, although a few revival styled single family homes and duplexes were built during the 1920s, and a handful of apartments constructed in the 1930s. From the nineteenth century onwards, residents were a "Who's Who" of early Santa Ana, and included bankers, attorneys, doctors, businessmen, ranchers, teachers and others active in the civic and social life of the city. Once known as the "Nob Hill" of Santa Ana, French Park declined in the 1940s and 1950s as some homes were converted into rooming houses and others were allowed to deteriorate. In the 1960s and 1970s some houses were demolished and the properties redeveloped with multi -family housing. However, a grass roots preservation effort begun in the late 1970s led to the establishment of a local historic district in 1984 and the listing of the neighborhood in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The Wilson House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. It is therefore listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and is located within the boundaries of the locally designated historic district. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 as an intact and representative example of a Colonial Revival residence from the early 1920s. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" for its distinctive architectural style and quality. Characteristic Colonial Revival features include the clipped, side -gabled roof (also known as a `jerkinhead roof), boxed cornices, broad front -gabled porch with Tuscan supports, and exterior brick chimney. Character -defining exterior features of the Wilson House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (clapboard); roof configuration; massing; windows; porch; and architectural details such as boxed cornices and Tuscan columns. *1312. 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. DPR 523L MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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, and such design is compatible with - 1 - MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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. -2- Exhibit D: Proposed Structure and Site Improvements ("Work Plan") 305 East Washington Avenue Item Year Improvement 1 2025 Repair chipped wood at interior porch roof 2 2026 Repair or replace side yard fence. If replacement fence is proposed, new fence shall be compatible in design and materials and meet municipal code for maximum allowed height, as approved by Planning staff. 3 2027 Repair cracked pavement in front walkway, porch foundation, porch steps, and porch. In -kind replacement if portions are deteriorated beyond repair. 4 2027 Repair existing wood siding throughout residence as needed 5 2027 Wood window and wood trim maintenance and in -kind repair as needed 6 2028 Repaint exterior with color palette compatible with the Colonial Revival style 7 2029 Repair the building foundation's cracked concrete 8 2030 Replace exterior security lights and cameras to better match the historic property 9 2031 Replace metal hand rails and guardrails at rear exterior staircase/raised deck with material and design to better match historic property, subject to Planning Division staff review and approval. Planning and Building Agency Item # 12 "oRr City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Historic Resources Commission Staff Report July 9, 2025 Topic: HPPA No. 2025-02 — The Wilson House (305 E. Washington Avenue) RECOMMENDED ACTION Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with Daniel Phan Nguyen, Trustee to The 305 E. Washington Ave Grantor Trust, for the property located at 305 E. Washington Avenue, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Exhibit 1). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Daniel Phan Nguyen is requesting approval to execute a Mills Act Agreement with the City of Santa Ana at an existing residence located at 305 E. Washington Avenue that is currently listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and is categorized as Key. DISCUSSION Project Location and Site Description The subject property, known as the Wilson House, consists of an existing two-story Colonial Revival style residence that is approximately 2,117 square feet in size on a 6,431-square- foot residential lot. The Wilson House was added to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties ("Register") in 2002 and categorized as "Key." Analysis of the Issues Ordinance No. NS-2382 authorized the Historic Resources Commission to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act agreements, for eligible properties. The property is listed on the Register and categorized as Key, making it eligible for a Mills Act Agreement. The agreement provides monetary incentives to the property owner in the form of a property tax reduction in exchange for the owner's voluntary commitment to maintain the property in a good state of repair as necessary to maintain its character and appearance. Once recorded, the agreement HPPA No. 2025-02 — The Wilson House (305 E. Washington Avenue) July 9, 2025 Page 2 generates a different valuation method in determining the property's assessed value, resulting in tax savings for the owner. Aside from the tax savings, the benefits include: • Long term preservation of the property and visual improvement to the neighborhood • Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation • Provides additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures • Discourages inappropriate alterations to the property In 2002, the Historic Resources Commission placed the Wilson House on the Register and within the "Key" category for its distinctive architectural style and quality as an intact and representative example of a Colonial Revival residence from the early 1920s. Character -defining exterior features of the Wilson House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (clapboard); roof configuration; massing; windows; porch; and architectural details such as boxed cornices and Tuscan columns. In 1933, a permit was issued to rebuild the chimney. In 1947, a permit was issued for a 3-foot-6-inch by 9-foot addition. During the 2025 site visit, staff noted the existing chimney and what could have been the 1947 addition at the rear, both of which are consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. In 2010, a permit was finaled for a composition shingle reroof and was noted during the 2025 staff site visit. Additionally, during the 2025 site visit, staff noted cracked paving at the front walkway, porch foundation, porch steps, porch floor, and building foundation. Staff will work with the property owner to address these concerns as part of the rehabilitation and restoration requirements during the duration of the Mills Act Agreement for this property. Additional future improvements proposed by staff and agreed to by the homeowner during the initial ten years of the Mills Act Agreement include interior porch roof repair, repair or replace side yard fence, wood siding and wood window maintenance and repair, exterior repainting with period -appropriate color palette, security lighting replacement with compatible style lighting, replace metal handrail and guardrails at property's rear with compatibly designed replacements, and general on -going maintenance. Staff will ensure that the proposed work will be performed sensitively and will maintain the property's character -defining features as part of the Mills Act Agreement for this property. As part of the Mills Act approval process, staff will work with the applicant to ensure that a bronze plaque is installed honoring and recognizing the structure. The plaque will include the historic name, address, year built, and local historic register designation. Lastly, the site will be subject to general maintenance and upkeep requirements including, but not limited to, replacement or restoration of damaged character -defining features, landscaping upkeep, painting, etc. These improvements will be subject to review and approval by staff. Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement. HPPA No. 2025-02 — The Wilson House (305 E. Washington Avenue) July 9, 2025 Page 3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15331 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 31 — Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2025-29, will be filed for this project. FISCAL IMPACT The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the Property Tax revenue account 01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $862.24 annually, for a period of not less than ten years. EXHIBITS 1. Mills Act Agreement 2. Vicinity Map — 305 E. Washington Avenue 3. Site Photos — 305 E. Washington Avenue 4. Action Minutes HRC (305 E. Washington Avenue) Submitted By: James Williams, Contract Planner Approved By: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) Santa Ana, CA 92702 Attn: City Clerk's Office FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 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 Daniel Phan Nguyen, Trustee to The 305 E. Washington Ave Grantor Trust, (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Owner"), owner of real property located at 305 East Washington Avenue, 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 Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 305 East Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, California, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 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. City and Owner, 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 Owner 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. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 E. Owner and 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 Owner of the Historic Property agree as follows: 1. Effective Date and Terms of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective and commence on September 17, 2025, 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 Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party. Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner 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 Owner 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 Owner of nonrenewal. d. If either the Owner 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. Owner 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, 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. -2- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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, marked as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner 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 Owner 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. Owner 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 Owner's compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. f. Owner shall implement the rehabilitation and restoration work items as discussed in detail in Exhibit D, "Proposed Structure and Site Improvements" and the City Council Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA No. 2025-02) staff report dated September 16, 2025. All work items shall be completed within the first ten years of the Mills Act Agreement. Proof of completion, as requested by the City of Santa Ana, will be required in order to satisfy and maintain the Mills Act Agreement. Staff approval is required before items are amended or removed/replaced from the improvements list. 4. Furnishing of Information. The Owner hereby agrees 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 Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to -3- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified Historic Property, or if the City determines that the Owner 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 Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the County Auditor as set forth in Government Code Section 50286. This cancellation fee shall be a percentage (currently set at twelve and one-half (121/2) 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 Owner, the City shall give written notice to Owner 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 Owner growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by Owner or apply for such relief as may be appropriate. b. City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner 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. Owner hereby subjects the Historic Property, located at 305 East Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, California, Assessor Parcel Number, 398-134-11, and more particularly -4- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 described in Exhibit A, in the City of Santa Ana, to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions as set forth in this Agreement. b. City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, conditions and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon Owner's 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 tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument. C. This property is listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Register). In any real property transaction, the owner of this property or the owner's representative shall provide the buyer of this property with notice that the property is listed on the City's historic Register. 8. No Compensation. Owner shall not receive any payment from 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 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: City Clerk's Office Owners: Daniel Phan Nguyen, Trustee to The 305 E. Washington Ave Grantor Trust 305 E Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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 -5- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause them to be considered joint ventures or members of any joint enterprise. b. The Owner agrees 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 Owner hereby agrees 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 Owner's 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 City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property. d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, 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, with venue in Orange County. 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. -6- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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. {Signature page follows} -7- ATTEST: JENNIFER L. HALL City Clerk OWNER Date: 08/20/2025 APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA CARVALHO City Attorney By: B ON SALVATIERRA Deputy City Attorney MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 CITY OF SANTA ANA ALVARO NUNEZ City Manager DANIEL PHAN NGUYEN TRUSTEE TO THE 305 E. WASHINGTON AVE GRANTOR TRUST RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: LI PEZESH OUR Executive Director Planning and Building Agency -8- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 109.45 OF LOT 1 AND THE SOUTH 109.45 FEET OF THE WEST 10 FEET OF LOT 2 OF THE SPURGEON STREET TRACT, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 6 PAGE (S) 23 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Assessor's Parcel Number: 398-134-11 Exhibit B EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WILSON HOUSE 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Wilson House REF. NO. ADDRESS 305 East Washington Avenue CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1921 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT French Park NEIGHBORHOOD I French Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 1D Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Colonial Revival The most universal of all American domestic building styles, the Colonial Revival has been popular since the 1876 Centennial celebration in Philadelphia stimulated a patriotic interest in the American architectural past. Whether drawing upon Georgian, Federal, or Dutch Colonial prototypes, Colonial Revival buildings feature rectangular building plans and designs which are usually symmetrical, or at least highly regular and balanced, in composition. Roofs are commonly side -gabled, hipped, or gambreled, sometimes accented with dormers. Porches, one or two stories in height, are often included, mostly as central focal points, and frequently incorporate classical elements such as columns, pilasters, and entablatures. Doorways are adorned with classical surrounds and pediments; sidelights, transoms, and fanlights are not uncommon. Windows are typically double -hung sash, with multiple lights in the upper sash. French doors and Palladian windows are also utilized. Depending on location, Colonial Revival buildings have wood, brick, or stucco exteriors (McAlester, 320-326). SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: The Wilson House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. Under the regulations implementing the California Register of Historical Resources, the building is also listed in the California Register. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 as representative of the distinguishing characteristics of the Colonial Revival style. Additionally, the Wilson House has been categorized as "Key" for its "distinctive architectural style and quality," as a representative example of the Colonial Revival style of the early 1920s (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: • National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 11): Contributor to a listed district. Exhibit B State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Listings Review Code Primary #. HRI # Trinomial_ NRHP Status Reviewer Page 1 of 3 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Wilson House Date P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: *c. Address 305 East Washington Avenue City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: 398-134-11 SPURGEON ST TR LOT 1 S 109.45 FT THEREOF (LOT 2 W FT S 109.45 FT THEREOF) *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) This two-story Colonial Revival house features a clipped, side -gabled roof with cornice returns and a plain frieze. A similarly styled offset front porch is attached to the eastern two-thirds of the primary (south) elevation. Exteriors are sheathed in narrow clapboard with a belt course dividing the two floors. Tripartite windows consisting of fixed center panes flanked by double -hung sash are located east and west of the central entrance. Other windows vary between double -hung sash and casements, arranged in singles or pairs, and are divided by vertical and horizontal muntins in the Craftsman manner. Tuscan columns resting on a concrete porch floor support the projecting front -gabled porch roof. Concrete steps with non -original wrought iron railings lead to the porch entrance where a screen door has been placed in front of a wood door with three center lights. A painted exterior brick chimney pierces the roof edge on the west elevation. Secondary elevations contain smaller, double -hung windows. In 1947 an addition was constructed, perhaps at the rear. Other than the railings, the house appears original and in good condition. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5b. Photo: (view and date) South and west elevations June 2002 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 1921/ Source: City of Santa Ana Building Permits. *P7. Owner and Address: Ray E. Cook 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Heumann, Peter C. Moruzzi SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: July 8, 2002 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") Marsh, Diann. "French Park Historic District." National Register Nomination Form, February 1998. *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 (1195) *Required information 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 1D *Resource Name or #: Wilson House B1. Historic Name: Wilson House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *135. Architectural Style: Colonial Revival *136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): December, 1921. Residence. May 18, 1933. Rebuild chimney. August 11, 1947. Addition to residence 3'6"x 9'. *137. Moved? ■No ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *138. Related Features: None. 139a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *1310. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1880-1946 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Wilson House is significant as a representative example of a Colonial Revival house from the early 1920s in Santa Ana. li is also important as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. According to previous research, the original owners were Roscoe and Grace Wilson, who also developed houses at 1227 and 1229 North French Street at around the same time. The Wilsons resided in this house until at least 1947. Mr. Wilson was president of the Santa Ana Preserving Company on Fruit Street before founding The Wilson Company, a manufacturer of perfumes and toiletries also located on Fruit Street. He continued with The Wilson Company into the 1940s (Marsh, 1998). (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *1312. 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: *1314. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heumann *Date of Evaluation: July 8, 2002 (This space reserved for official comments.) Sketch Map Wilson House 305 East Washington Avenue s 666gg�` 1 wed - . - y o • a "0�. , . og.® x DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Wilson House *Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann, Peter C. Moruzzi, SAIC "Date July 8, 2002 0 Continuation ❑ Update *1310. 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. In 1877, Spurgeon, along with James McFadden and James Fruit, formed the Western Development Company with the intention of bringing the Southern Pacific Railroad from its then terminus in Anaheim into Santa Ana. Thinking to capitalize on commercial growth around the railroad, the partners purchased 160 acres adjacent to the eastern city boundary at French Street. Although they were successful in luring the Southern Pacific to a new depot on Fruit Street in Santa Ana in 1878, the expected commercial development of "Santa Ana East" never materialized. Early growth and development of the town continued to be centered further west around Fourth and Main Streets, with the result that the legacy of Santa Ana East is an angled street plan whose intersection with the original city is marked by a small, triangular parcel, developed in the 1890s as Flatiron Park, now known as French Park. Santa Ana continued to grow, stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1886. Following its incorporation as a city in 1886, Santa Ana was recognized as one of the leading communities in the area in 1889 when it became the seat of the newly created County of Orange. Beginning in the 1880s and continuing well into the twentieth century, the area around the park began to be developed with many of the finest homes in Santa Ana. Examples of Victorian era, turn of the century, and Craftsman homes were built along the tree -lined streets. By the 1920s, most streets in the neighborhood were fully developed, although a few revival styled single family homes and duplexes were built during the 1920s, and a handful of apartments constructed in the 1930s. From the nineteenth century onwards, residents were a "Who's Who" of early Santa Ana, and included bankers, attorneys, doctors, businessmen, ranchers, teachers and others active in the civic and social life of the city. Once known as the "Nob Hill" of Santa Ana, French Park declined in the 1940s and 1950s as some homes were converted into rooming houses and others were allowed to deteriorate. In the 1960s and 1970s some houses were demolished and the properties redeveloped with multi -family housing. However, a grass roots preservation effort begun in the late 1970s led to the establishment of a local historic district in 1984 and the listing of the neighborhood in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The Wilson House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. It is therefore listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and is located within the boundaries of the locally designated historic district. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 as an intact and representative example of a Colonial Revival residence from the early 1920s. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" for its distinctive architectural style and quality. Characteristic Colonial Revival features include the clipped, side -gabled roof (also known as a jerkinhead roof), boxed cornices, broad front -gabled porch with Tuscan supports, and exterior brick chimney. Character -defining exterior features of the Wilson House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (clapboard); roof configuration; massing; windows; porch; and architectural details such as boxed cornices and Tuscan columns. *1312. 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. DPR 523L MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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, and such design is compatible with - 1 - MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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. -2- Exhibit D: Proposed Structure and Site Improvements ("Work Plan") 305 East Washington Avenue Item Year Improvement 1 2025 Repair chipped wood at interior porch roof 2 2026 Repair or replace side yard fence. If replacement fence is proposed, new fence shall be compatible in design and materials and meet municipal code for maximum allowed height, as approved by Planning staff. 3 2027 Repair cracked pavement in front walkway, porch foundation, porch steps, and porch. In -kind replacement if portions are deteriorated beyond repair. 4 2027 Repair existing wood siding throughout residence as needed 5 2027 Wood window and wood trim maintenance and in -kind repair as needed 6 2028 Repaint exterior with color palette compatible with the Colonial Revival style 7 2029 Repair the building foundation's cracked concrete 8 2030 Replace exterior security lights and cameras to better match the historic property 9 2031 Replace metal hand rails and guardrails at rear exterior staircase/raised deck with material and design to better match historic property, subject to Planning Division staff review and approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WILSON HOUSE 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Wilson House REF. NO. ADDRESS 305 East Washington Avenue CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1921 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT French Park NEIGHBORHOOD French Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 1D Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Colonial Revival The most universal of all American domestic building styles, the Colonial Revival has been popular since the 1876 Centennial celebration in Philadelphia stimulated a patriotic interest in the American architectural past. Whether drawing upon Georgian, Federal, or Dutch Colonial prototypes, Colonial Revival buildings feature rectangular building plans and designs which are usually symmetrical, or at least highly regular and balanced, in composition. Roofs are commonly side -gabled, hipped, or gambreled, sometimes accented with dormers. Porches, one or two stories in height, are often included, mostly as central focal points, and frequently incorporate classical elements such as columns, pilasters, and entablatures. Doorways are adorned with classical surrounds and pediments; sidelights, transoms, and fanlights are not uncommon. Windows are typically double -hung sash, with multiple lights in the upper sash. French doors and Palladian windows are also utilized. Depending on location, Colonial Revival buildings have wood, brick, or stucco exteriors (McAlester, 320-326). SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: The Wilson House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. Under the regulations implementing the California Register of Historical Resources, the building is also listed in the California Register. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 as representative of the distinguishing characteristics of the Colonial Revival style. Additionally, the Wilson House has been categorized as "Key" for its "distinctive architectural style and quality," as a representative example of the Colonial Revival style of the early 1920s (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: • National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 11): Contributor to a listed district. State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Listings Review Code Primary #. HRI # Trinomial_ NRHP Status Reviewer Page 1 of 3 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Wilson House Date P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: *c. Address 305 East Washington Avenue City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: 398-134-11 SPURGEON ST TR LOT 1 S 109.45 FT THEREOF (LOT 2 W FT S 109.45 FT THEREOF) *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) This two-story Colonial Revival house features a clipped, side -gabled roof with cornice returns and a plain frieze. A similarly styled offset front porch is attached to the eastern two-thirds of the primary (south) elevation. Exteriors are sheathed in narrow clapboard with a belt course dividing the two floors. Tripartite windows consisting of fixed center panes flanked by double -hung sash are located east and west of the central entrance. Other windows vary between double -hung sash and casements, arranged in singles or pairs, and are divided by vertical and horizontal muntins in the Craftsman manner. Tuscan columns resting on a concrete porch floor support the projecting front -gabled porch roof. Concrete steps with non -original wrought iron railings lead to the porch entrance where a screen door has been placed in front of a wood door with three center lights. A painted exterior brick chimney pierces the roof edge on the west elevation. Secondary elevations contain smaller, double -hung windows. In 1947 an addition was constructed, perhaps at the rear. Other than the railings, the house appears original and in good condition. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5b. Photo: (view and date) South and west elevations June 2002 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 19211 Source: City of Santa Ana Building Permits. *P7. Owner and Address: Ray E. Cook 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Heumann, Peter C. Moruzzi SA/C 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: July 8, 2002 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") Marsh, Diann. "French Park Historic District." National Register Nomination Form, February 1998. *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 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 1D *Resource Name or #: Wilson House B1. Historic Name: Wilson House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *135. Architectural Style: Colonial Revival *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): December, 1921. Residence. May 18, 1933. Rebuild chimney. August 11, 1947. Addition to residence 3'6"x 9'. *137. Moved? ■No ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *138. Related Features: None. B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *1310. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1880-1946 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Wilson House is significant as a representative example of a Colonial Revival house from the early 1920s in Santa Ana. It is also important as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. According to previous research, the original owners were Roscoe and Grace Wilson, who also developed houses at 1227 and 1229 North French Street at around the same time. The Wilsons resided in this house until at least 1947. Mr. Wilson was president of the Santa Ana Preserving Company on Fruit Street before founding The Wilson Company, a manufacturer of perfumes and toiletries also located on Fruit Street. He continued with The Wilson Company into the 1940s (Marsh, 1998). (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *1312. 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: *1314. Evaluator: Leslie J. Neumann *Date of Evaluation: July 8, 2002 (This space reserved for official comments.) Sketch Map Wilson House 305 East Washington Avenue DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Wilson House *Recorded by Leslie J. Neumann, Peter C. Moruzzi, SAIC "Date July 8, 2002 ❑x Continuation ❑ Update *610. 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. In 1877, Spurgeon, along with James McFadden and James Fruit, formed the Western Development Company with the intention of bringing the Southern Pacific Railroad from its then terminus in Anaheim into Santa Ana. Thinking to capitalize on commercial growth around the railroad, the partners purchased 160 acres adjacent to the eastern city boundary at French Street. Although they were successful in luring the Southern Pacific to a new depot on Fruit Street in Santa Ana in 1878, the expected commercial development of "Santa Ana East" never materialized. Early growth and development of the town continued to be centered further west around Fourth and Main Streets, with the result that the legacy of Santa Ana East is an angled street plan whose intersection with the original city is marked by a small, triangular parcel, developed in the 1890s as Flatiron Park, now known as French Park. Santa Ana continued to grow, stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1886. Following its incorporation as a city in 1886, Santa Ana was recognized as one of the leading communities in the area in 1889 when it became the seat of the newly created County of Orange. Beginning in the 1880s and continuing well into the twentieth century, the area around the park began to be developed with many of the finest homes in Santa Ana. Examples of Victorian era, turn of the century, and Craftsman homes were built along the tree -lined streets. By the 1920s, most streets in the neighborhood were fully developed, although a few revival styled single family homes and duplexes were built during the 1920s, and a handful of apartments constructed in the 1930s. From the nineteenth century onwards, residents were a "Who's Who" of early Santa Ana, and included bankers, attorneys, doctors, businessmen, ranchers, teachers and others active in the civic and social life of the city. Once known as the "Nob Hill" of Santa Ana, French Park declined in the 1940s and 1950s as some homes were converted into rooming houses and others were allowed to deteriorate. In the 1960s and 1970s some houses were demolished and the properties redeveloped with multi -family housing. However, a grass roots preservation effort begun in the late 1970s led to the establishment of a local historic district in 1984 and the listing of the neighborhood in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The Wilson House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. It is therefore listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and is located within the boundaries of the locally designated historic district. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 as an intact and representative example of a Colonial Revival residence from the early 1920s. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" for its distinctive architectural style and quality. Characteristic Colonial Revival features include the clipped, side -gabled roof (also known as a `jerkinhead roof), boxed cornices, broad front -gabled porch with Tuscan supports, and exterior brick chimney. Character -defining exterior features of the Wilson House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (clapboard); roof configuration; massing; windows; porch; and architectural details such as boxed cornices and Tuscan columns. *1312. 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. DPR 523L MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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, and such design is compatible with - 1 - MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 305 East Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 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. -2- Exhibit D: Proposed Structure and Site Improvements ("Work Plan") 305 East Washington Avenue Item Year Improvement 1 2025 Repair chipped wood at interior porch roof 2 2026 Repair or replace side yard fence. If replacement fence is proposed, new fence shall be compatible in design and materials and meet municipal code for maximum allowed height, as approved by Planning staff. 3 2027 Repair cracked pavement in front walkway, porch foundation, porch steps, and porch. In -kind replacement if portions are deteriorated beyond repair. 4 2027 Repair existing wood siding throughout residence as needed 5 2027 Wood window and wood trim maintenance and in -kind repair as needed 6 2028 Repaint exterior with color palette compatible with the Colonial Revival style 7 2029 Repair the building foundation's cracked concrete 8 2030 Replace exterior security lights and cameras to better match the historic property 9 2031 Replace metal hand rails and guardrails at rear exterior staircase/raised deck with material and design to better match historic property, subject to Planning Division staff review and approval. i 1a,�s t 315 OR A 132r1. kip mm A 4 1314 1316 r [6 [O O r�r tv N ry 1209 � : � � v '•v I � -� Pa �'y..._37 feet�-� HPPA 2025-02 305 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE WILSON HOUSE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY 500' RADIUS HPPA-2025-02 The Wilson House — 305 East Washington Avenue SITE PHOTOS EXHIBIT 3 ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANSI OCTOBER 3, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALLED TO ORDER: 4:40 P.M_ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Rose Anne Garcia Kings, Chair Paul Giles, Vice Chairman Carlos Bustamante Rita Corpin Blair O'Callaghan Robert Richardson Phillip Schaefer COMMISSIONERS Absent: Philip Chinn James Gartner STAFF PRESENT: Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner Kylee Odette, Deputy City Attorney Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items: MOTION: Giles SECOND: Bustamante AYES: Bustamante, Corpin, , Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Gartner ABSTENTION: Richardson (1) A. MINUTES Approve minutes: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 5, 2002. B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The September 5, 2002 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on August 29, 2002 at 1 1:00 a.m. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2002-85 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to modify various sections of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to definitions, removal of a structure from the Historic Register, historic districts, Historic Resources Commission approvals, and demolition policy. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: May 24, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Continue to December 5, 2002. Motion to continue to December 5, 2002. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Schaeffer AYES: Bustamante, Corpin, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Gartner (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) 2. HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2002-48 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2002-130 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure located at 1110 North Spurgeon Street (Pease House) as a Landmark property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: September 20, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September20, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2002-48. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2002-130. Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. No written communications had been received and there were no speakers on the matter. Madam Chairman Kings closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2002-48. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2002- 94, and 2002-130. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 October 3, 2002 3 MOTION: Giles SECOND: Corpin AYES: Bustamante, Corpin, Giles, Kings; O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Gartner (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NOS. 2002-49 THROUGH 2002-52 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2002-132 THROUGH 2002-135. Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED 1N THE REGISTER: September 20, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 20, 2002 MII Mll it 220 East Washington Avenue Cameron House Key 1206 North Spurgeon Street 132 305 East Washington Avenue 133 Wiison House -House Key 323 East Washington Avenue 134 Opp -Huff Key 327 East Washington Avenue 135 Haley House Key RECOMMENDATION: 9. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2002-49 through 2002-52. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-132 through 2002-135. Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. No written communications had been received and there were no speakers on the matter. Madam Chairman Kings closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2002-49 through 2002-52. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-132 through 2002-135. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Schaeffer AYES: Bustamante, Corpin, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Gartner (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 October 3, 2002 '71 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NOS. 2002-47 AND 2002-53, AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2002-129 AND 2002-131. Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED 1N THE REGISTER: September 20, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 20, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2002-47 and 2002-53. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-129 and 2002-131. Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. No written communications had been received and there were no speakers on the matter. Madam Chairman Kings closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2002-47 and 2002-53. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-129 and 2002-131. MOTION: Giles SECOND: O'Callaghan AYES: Bustamante, Corpin, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Gartner (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) IPUBLIC COMMENTS 5. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) None HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 October 3, 2002 STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 6. Comments from Staff Ms. DeRosa • Noted that the Environmental impact Report for the Sav-On project located at 102, 116-120 N. Main Street and 115 N. Sycamore Street will be on the October 28, 2002 Planning Commission agenda. • Advised that Santa Ana had been awarded grant funding for a regional workshop for historical preservation training. The training is scheduled for February 18, 2003, She also thanked Lynnette Perry and Hally Cappiello for their work in submitting the grant application. • Noted that Community Development Agency staff will provide an update on Downtown projects at the November 7, 2002 meeting. • Announced that the Design and Development Standards should be available in draft next month. 7. Comments from Historic Resources Commission Commissioner Schaeffer • Noted that the VA Housing building at Santa Clara and Main Street was being demolished and asked what would be built on the site. Staff will investigate. Commissioner Richardson • Noted that the home located at 1617and 1617 '/z E. Fourth Street had suffered fire damage and requested staff to contact the owner and advise of available rehabilitation assistance. He noted that the home was a Frederick Eley home and hoped that after it had been rehabilitated it could be placed on the Historic Register. Commissioner Giles • Requested an update on the status of boarding up the windows at the YMCA. Ms. DeRosa advised that it had been done. Community Development Agency staff will be requested to include an update on the building in their project update next month. • Requested an update on the One Broadway Plaza Project and was advised that it had not been submitted into site plan review. • Noted that there is a collection of vintage clothing on display in Orange and that the owner had expressed a desire for a museum for display in Santa Ana. He requested that staff research for potential sites. • Noted that the Episcopal Church at Civic Center and Bush will host a concert an Sunday, October 6, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Bustamante Congratulated staff on the grant that Santa Ana had received. Madam Chair Kings • Requested that congratulations be passed on to staff for the grant_ • Requested a study session to discuss the Design and Development Standards as soon as they are available. • Noted that the number of structures being placed and categorized on the Register had decreased and advised that the focus would shift to identify landmark and key structures in all neighborhoods for placement on the Register. Requested that significant political events such as the Presidential meetings at the Bowers and Masonic Temple be added to the templates. 8. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Richardson and seconded by Commissioner Bustamante to excuse the absence of Commissioners Gartner and Chinn and approved unanimously by a vote of 7:0. 9. Ad"ournment — 5:I S p.m. LaWfa John Recording Secretary HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 October 3, 2002 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) Santa Ana, CA 92702 Attn: City Cleric's Office FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 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 Vincent F. Sarmiento and Eva Casas-Sarmiento, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Owner"), owner of real property located at 1617 E. Fourth 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 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 Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1617 E. Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 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. City and Owner, 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 Owner 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. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 E. Owner and 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 Owner of the Historic Property agree as follows: 1. Effective Date and Terms of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective and commence on September 17, 2025, 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 Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party. Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner 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 Owner 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 Owner of nonrenewal. d. If either the Owner 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. Owner 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, 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. -2- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 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, marked as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner 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 Owner shall not be permitted to block the view corridor to the property with any now 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 Iocation. e. Owner 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 Owner's compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. £ Owner shall implement the rehabilitation and restoration work items as discussed in detail in Exhibit D, "Proposed Structure and Site Improvements" and the City Council Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA No. 2025-05) staff report dated September lb, 2025. All work items shall be completed within the first ten years of the Mills Act Agreement. Proof of completion, as requested by the City of Santa Ana, will be required in order to satisfy and maintain the Mills Act Agreement. Staff approval is required before items are amended or removed/replaced from the improvements list. 4. Furnishing of Information. The Owner hereby agrees 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 -3- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 Ernst Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has 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 Owner 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 Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the County Auditor as set forth in Government Code 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 Owner, the City shall give written notice to Owner 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 Owner growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by Owner or apply for such relief as may be appropriate. b. City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner 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. -4- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 7. Binding effect of Agreement. a. Owner hereby subjects the Historic Property, located at 1617 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California, Assessor Parcel Number, 398-401-24, 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. City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, conditions and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon Owner's 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 tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument. C. This property is listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Register). In any real property transaction, the owner of this property or the owner's representative shall provide the buyer of this property with notice that the property is listed on the City's historic Register. S. No Compensation. Owner shall not receive any payment from 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 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: City Cleric's Office Owners: Vincent F. Sarmiento and Eva Casas-Sarmiento, Husband and Wife as .point Tenants 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 -5- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 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 Owner agrees 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 Owner hereby agrees 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 Owner's 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 City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property. d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, 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 Properly, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever. C. 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, with venue in Orange County. 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. -6- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 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. {Signature page follows} -7- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA JENNIFER L, HALL ALVARO NUNEZ City Clerk City Manager A'i'L►i`LDUR Date: A, -I all TNCENT F. SAkmIFNTb Date: < r -3 A5� EVA CASA -SA NTO APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: SONIA CARVALHO City Attorney BY: Bk�INbON SALVATIERRA ALI PEZESHK#POUR Deputy City Attorney Executive Director Planning and Building Agency -9- EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCELI: MILLS ACT .AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 THE EAST 35 FEET OF LOTS 2 AND 13, THE WEST 65 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 12 OF S. H, FINLEY HOME TRACT, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 4, PAGE 93 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 144 FEET. PARCEL 2: THE EAST 5 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 12, THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOTS 4 AND 11 OF THE S. H. FINLEY HOME TRACT, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 4, PAGE 93 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 144 FEET. Assessor's Parcel Number: 398-40I-24 -9- Exhibit B EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BORCHARD HOUSE 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Borchard House REF. NO. ADDRESS 1617 East Fourth Street CITY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1924 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Landmark HISTORIC DISTRICT NIA NEIGHBORHOOD I Saddleback View NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION B, C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 3S Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival The Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival style, as its name implies, encompasses two major subcategories. The Mission Revival vocabulary, popular between 1890 and 1920, drew its inspiration from the missions of the Southwest. Identifying features include curved parapets (or espadana); red tiled roofs and coping; low-pitched roofs, often with overhanging eaves; porch roofs supported by large, square piers; arches; and wall surfaces commonly covered in smooth stucco. The Spanish Colonial Revival flourished between 1915 and 1940, reaching its apex during the 1920s and 1930s. The movement received. widespread attention after the Panama - California Exposition in San Diego in 1915, where lavish interpretations of Spanish and Mexican prototypes were showcased. Easily recognizable hallmarks of the Spanish Colonial Revival are low-pitched roofs, usually with little or no overhangs and red tile roof coverings, flat roofs surrounded by tiled parapets; and stuccoed walls. The Spanish vocabulary also includes arches; asymmetry; balconies and patios; window grilles; and decorative elements of wood, wrought iron, tile, or stone. SUMMARYICONCLUSION: The Borchard House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 4 as the work of Frederick Elcy, a notable architect whose style influenced the City's architectural development. Additionally, the Borchard House has been categorized as "Landmark" for its "unique architectural significance" as a highly intact and finely detailed example of Eley's interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a large residential commission (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) B: that are associated with lives of persons significant in our past. C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity . whose components may lack individual distinction. • National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 3S: Appears eligible for separate listing. State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Listings_ Review Code_ Paae 1 of 3 Resource name(s) or nu Primary HRI # Trinomial NRHP Status Reviewer r (assianed by recorder) Date P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 2555 Date: *c. Address 1617 East Fourth Street City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 398-401-24; FINLEY HOME TR LOT 2 POR OF LOT AND LOT 3 AND POR OF LOTS 4, 11,12, & 13. *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Deeply set back from the north side of East Fourth Street, this is a two-story residence in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Rectangular in plan, the stucco -covered building is capped by a tiled hip roof. A pair of belt courses circles the building, giving the lower story added prominence by its greater height. The fagade consists of five bays, the central three of which form a nearly symmetrical composition around a central entry. Four steps, flanked by pedestals carrying lampposts, lead up to an arched opening defined by archivolts and a keystone. The walls of the barrel-vaulted vestibule are finished to resemble dressed masonry. A wrought iron grille containing the letter `B" embellishes the round -headed oak door. Shading the entry, a second story ironwork balcony sits on the keystone and two corbels. Three arched French doors, separated by spiraled columns, open onto the balcony. The arched theme continues on the lower story east bay, where three pairs of French doors are adorned with balconets. Most other openings are one -over -one double -hung sash in type, arranged in widely spaced pairs. The westernmost bay contains a porte cochere, through whose segmental arched opening a one-story garage and guest house, stucco -sided and tile -roofed, can be glimpsed. A curved driveway leads to the porte cochere. On the east, a (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3J *133b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5b. Photo: (view and date) South elevation November 2002 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 19241 Source: Building Permit *P7. Owners and Address: Vincent F. Sarmiento, Eva Casas- Sarmiento and Irma Sarmiento 224 East Third Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Neumann SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: January 2, 2003 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") Les, Kathleen. "Historic Resources Inventory 1617 E. Fourth Street," December 1979. *Attachments: ❑None ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet NBuilding, 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 (1195) `Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRICTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code 3S *Resource Name or #: Borchard House 131. Historic Name: Borchard House B2. Common Name: Borchard-Dixon-Bassett House 133. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Offices *135. Architectural Style: Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival *136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1924. September 3, 1924. Residence and garage. (Note: no other building permits were found.) *137. Moved? NNo ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: *E38. Related Features: Original Locati Garage/guest house, original concrete driveway, pergola, mature trees and landscaping including palms, entry light standards. 139a. Architect: Frederick Eley b. Builder: Unknown *1310. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1880-1946 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: B, C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Borchard House is architecturally significant for its elegant and highly intact design by renowned Santa Ana architect Frederick Eley. It is also notable for its historic association with three prominent Santa Ana families. According to the building permit, the house was constructed in 1924 at a cost of $30,000, a substantial sum of money at the time. Leo and Marie Borchard, a prosperous ranching and Investment family, were the original owners. Leo Borchard was the eldest of a family of five brothers and sisters whose father, Casper, was a successful farmer in Ventura County. Leo Borchard came to the Santa Ana vicinity in 1900, and with his brother Frank became a major landholder, farming over 2, 000 acres, the majority of which was in the Santa Ana area. The Borchards were well-known not only for their acreage, but also for their innovative and early use of tractors in farming, for their widespread road -building and drainage work, and for the raising of Norman-Percheron horses and mules. During the Depression, the Borchards sold the estate to Dr. and Mrs. Winfield E. Dixon. Dr. Dixon (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *812. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library (1977 Cultural Heritage Committee research & 1985 Historical Landmarks Inventory Form) Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B13. Remarks: *1314. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heumann (This space reserved for official comments.) *Date of Evaluation: January 2, 2003 Sketch Map Borchard House an 1617 East Fourth Street s, �'JSU• r M f 64 b 60 iy, d3 ry CS — t. a 9 � DPR 623B (1196) *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # C`(iNTiNUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Borchard House *Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann *Date January 2, 2003 ® Continuation ❑ Update *P3a. Description (continued): one-story wing is topped by a balcony. The front lawn is accented by a pair of palm trees and other mature plantings. In the rear, a portion of an original pergola stands at the northeast corner of the property. Although the house has been converted into offices, it appears to be unchanged on the exterior. *B10. Significance (continued): practiced from his home and also served on the City Council in 1942-1943. In 1955, the residence was purchased by G. Willard and Hazel Bassett, who utilized the property as a home and music school. Willard Bassett was also the director of music at the United Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana. Mr. Bassett a respected voice instructor and soloist, died in 1973, after which Mrs. Bassett, also a soloist, and her son Ralph continued to occupy the property and teach music (Les, 1979). By 1992, the house had been converted into offices for Continental Dental Plan. The Borchard House is located on East Fourth Street several blocks east of downtown. This area, on the outskirts of town at the time the house was constructed, offered generously sized lots well suited to the substantial massing of this 4,600 square foot ten -room residence. Showcasing Frederick Eley's mature style, the house was constructed concurrently with the Santa Ana Ebell and YMCA Clubhouses, also exercises in Spanish -Mediterranean design. Eley, born and educated in England, arrived in southern Califomia in 1907 after spending a few years in Canada. He settled in Santa Ana and opened an office in 1911, quickly establishing a reputation for residential and school design throughout Orange County. Other key commissions included churches and government buildings. From 1911 until he left Santa Ana in 1937, but particularly from the mid Teens through the mid Twenties, Eley was Santa Ana's foremost architect. The Borchard House offered an opportunity to design a home on a generous budget, and the gracefully designed exterior, incorporating elements culled from the Italian Renaissance Revival, and lavishly appointed interior featuring a generous use of wood, is a particularly notable survivor of Eley's distinguished career. Other interior highlights included a living room fireplace, tiled from hearth to ceiling, decorative ceiling treatments, elaborate crown moldings, leaded glass pocket doors, and a built-in sideboard. Equally impressive, the grounds incorporated formal gardens whose highlights included a pergola and a rose garden containing some 200 specimens. The Borchard House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 2 as the work of a notable architect whose style influenced the City's architectural development. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its unique architectural quality as a highly intact and finely detailed example of Eley's interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a large residential commission. All original exterior features of the Borchard House are considered character -defining and should be preserved, including, but not limited to: materials and finishes; roof configuration, materials, and detailing; massing; entry configuration and detailing; porte cochere; windows, doors, and balconies; architectural details such as columns; corbels, archivolt, and wrought ironwork,- garage/guest house; and original landscape features such as the pergola, driveway, palm trees and other mature trees. *812. 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. Once of Historic Preservation. `Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995. Richardson, Robert. Oran_4e C_ounty's Pioneer Architect: Frederick Eley, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, 2002. Whitton, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. Pleasants, Mrs. J. E. History of Orango County. Biographical. Volume M. Los Angeles, J. R. Finnell & Sons, 1931. Santa Ana City Directory, 1926, 1930. DPR 523L MILLSACT AGREEMENT 1617 Ernst Fourth Street Santa Anna, CA 92701 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, and such design is compatible with -1- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Anna, CA 92701 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. -2- Exhibit D: Proposed Structure and Site Improvements ("Work Plan") 1617 East Fourth Street Item Year Improvement 1 2025 Repaint metal gate to side yard, located east of the residence. 2 2026 Repair and resurface cracked front steps and porch floor with flaked quartz aggregate surface and repair cracks in grout of porch floor tile. Staff approval of materials is required. 3 2027 Repair cracked concrete walkways and other similar surfaces throughout the property; replace concrete with material of matching appearance and texture, as necessary. 4 2027 Assess fascia and rain gutters on primary and secondary buildings and repaint, repair, or replace in -kind, as necessary. 5 2027 Assess cracked stucco on exterior walls; repair as necessary. 6 2028 Replace galvanized steel water heater enclosure located at the rear of the secondary building, with a compatible, stucco -clad enclosure that is designed to match the materials and visual character of the building. The enclosure should meet all code requirements from the Planning and Building Agency, including but not limited to, California building code requirements. 7 2028 Repaint exterior walls of primary and secondary buildings in historically appropriate color to address existing peeling, blistering, cracking, and discoloration. 8 2030 Assess windows on primary and secondary buildings and repaint, repair, or replace in -kind, as necessary. Window repair and replacement is subject to staff approval. 9 2031 Repair cracked surface of front porch alcove walls. Planning and Building Agency Item # 12 "oRr City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Historic Resources Commission Staff Report July 9, 2025 Topic: HPPA No. 2025-05 — The Borchard House (1617 E. Fourth Street) RECOMMENDED ACTION Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with Vincent F. Sarmiento and Eva Casas-Sarmiento, for the property located at 1617 E. Fourth Street, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Exhibit 1). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Vincent F. Sarmiento and Eva Casas-Sarmiento are requesting approval to execute a Mills Act Agreement with the City of Santa Ana at an existing residence located at 1617 E. Fourth Street that is currently listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and is categorized as Landmark. DISCUSSION Project Location and Site Description The subject property, known as the Borchard House, consists of an existing two-story Spanish Colonial Revival -style residence and secondary building that are a combined 4,606 square feet in size located on a 26,500-square-foot residential lot. The Borchard House was added to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties ("Register") in 2004 and categorized as "Landmark," as recorded in Historical Resources Commission meeting minutes dated March 4, 2004 and pertaining to Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-02 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-02 (Exhibit 4). Analysis of the Issues Ordinance No. NS-2382 authorized the Historic Resources Commission to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act agreements, for eligible properties. The property is listed on the Register and categorized as Key, making it eligible for a Mills Act Agreement. The agreement provides monetary incentives to the property owner in the form of a property tax reduction in exchange for HPPA No. 2025-05 — The Borchard House (1617 E. Fourth Street) July 9, 2025 Page 2 the owner's voluntary commitment to maintain the property in a good state of repair as necessary to maintain its character and appearance. Once recorded, the agreement generates a different valuation method in determining the property's assessed value, resulting in tax savings for the owner. Aside from the tax savings, the benefits include: • Long term preservation of the property and visual improvement to the neighborhood • Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation • Provides additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures • Discourages inappropriate alterations to the property In 2004, the Historic Resources Commission placed the Borchard House on the Register and within the "Landmark" category as the work of renowned Santa Ana Architect Frederick Eley and for its unique architectural quality as a highly intact and finely detailed example of Eley's interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a large residential commission. All original exterior features of the Borchard House are character - defining and should be preserved including, but not be limited to: materials and finishes; roof configuration, materials, and detailing; massing; entry configuration and detailing; porte cochere; windows, doors, and balconies; architectural details such as columns; corbels, archivolt, and wrought ironwork; garage/guest house; and original landscape features such as the pergola, driveway, palm trees and other mature trees. In 2004, building permits were issued for the repair of fire -damaged rafters, joists, and tiles. No other exterior alterations were documented in City building permits or observed during the site inspection conducted in 2025. Additionally, during the 2025 site visit, Planning Division staff noted cracked paving at the front and rear walkways, porch steps, porch floor, porch alcove walls, and stucco siding at several locations. In addition, peeling, cracked, blistered, and/or discolored paint was observed in several locations, including the exterior walls, fascia, and window frames and sashes of the primary and secondary buildings were observed. Finally, Planning Division staff noted the water heater at the rear of the secondary building was not situated in a permanent enclosure. Planning Division staff will work with the property owner to address these items as part of the rehabilitation and restoration requirements during the duration of the Mills Act Agreement for this property. Additional future improvements proposed by Planning Division staff and agreed to by the homeowner during the initial ten years of the Mills Act Agreement include repair of porch steps, floor, and walls; repair, repainting, and/or replacement of rain gutters, fascia, and windows; repair of cracks in concrete walkways and similar paved surfaces; repair and repainting of exterior wall stucco; and construction of a permanent, stucco -clad enclosure for the water heater located at the rear of the secondary building. Staff will ensure that the proposed work will be performed sensitively and will maintain the property's character -defining features as part of the Mills Act Agreement for this property. HPPA No. 2025-05 — The Borchard House (1617 E. Fourth Street) July 9, 2025 Page 3 As part of the Mills Act approval process, staff will work with the applicant to ensure that a bronze plaque is installed honoring and recognizing the structure. The plaque will include the historic name, address, year built, and local historic register designation. Lastly, the site will be subject to general maintenance and upkeep requirements including, but not limited to, replacement or restoration of damaged character -defining features, landscaping upkeep, painting, etc. These improvements will be subject to review and approval by staff. Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15331 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 31 — Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2025-50, will be filed for this project. FISCAL IMPACT The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the Property Tax revenue account 01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $1,545.57 annually, for a period of not less than ten years. EXHIBITS 1. Mills Act Agreement 2. Vicinity Map — 1617 E. Fourth Street 3. Site Photos — 1617 E. Fourth Street 4. Action Minutes HRC (1617 E. Fourth Street) Submitted By: James Williams, Contract Planner Approved By: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) Santa Ana, CA 92702 Attn: City Cleric's Office FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 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 Vincent F. Sarmiento and Eva Casas-Sarmiento, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Owner"), owner of real property located at 1617 E. Fourth 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 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 Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1617 E. Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 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. City and Owner, 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 Owner 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. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 E. Owner and 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 Owner of the Historic Property agree as follows: 1. Effective Date and Terms of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective and commence on September 17, 2025, 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 Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party. Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner 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 Owner 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 Owner of nonrenewal. d. If either the Owner 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. Owner 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, 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. -2- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 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, marked as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner 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 Owner shall not be permitted to block the view corridor to the property with any now 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 Iocation. e. Owner 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 Owner's compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. £ Owner shall implement the rehabilitation and restoration work items as discussed in detail in Exhibit D, "Proposed Structure and Site Improvements" and the City Council Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA No. 2025-05) staff report dated September lb, 2025. All work items shall be completed within the first ten years of the Mills Act Agreement. Proof of completion, as requested by the City of Santa Ana, will be required in order to satisfy and maintain the Mills Act Agreement. Staff approval is required before items are amended or removed/replaced from the improvements list. 4. Furnishing of Information. The Owner hereby agrees 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 -3- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 Ernst Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has 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 Owner 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 Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the County Auditor as set forth in Government Code 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 Owner, the City shall give written notice to Owner 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 Owner growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by Owner or apply for such relief as may be appropriate. b. City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner 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. -4- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 7. Binding effect of Agreement. a. Owner hereby subjects the Historic Property, located at 1617 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California, Assessor Parcel Number, 398-401-24, 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. City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, conditions and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon Owner's 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 tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument. C. This property is listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Register). In any real property transaction, the owner of this property or the owner's representative shall provide the buyer of this property with notice that the property is listed on the City's historic Register. S. No Compensation. Owner shall not receive any payment from 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 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: City Cleric's Office Owners: Vincent F. Sarmiento and Eva Casas-Sarmiento, Husband and Wife as .point Tenants 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 -5- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 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 Owner agrees 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 Owner hereby agrees 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 Owner's 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 City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property. d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, 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 Properly, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever. C. 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, with venue in Orange County. 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. -6- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 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. {Signature page follows} -7- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA JENNIFER L, HALL ALVARO NUNEZ City Clerk City Manager A'i'L►i`LDUR Date: A, -I all TNCENT F. SAkmIFNTb Date: < r -3 A5� EVA CASA -SA NTO APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: SONIA CARVALHO City Attorney BY: Bk�INbON SALVATIERRA ALI PEZESHK#POUR Deputy City Attorney Executive Director Planning and Building Agency -9- EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCELI: MILLS ACT .AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 THE EAST 35 FEET OF LOTS 2 AND 13, THE WEST 65 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 12 OF S. H, FINLEY HOME TRACT, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 4, PAGE 93 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 144 FEET. PARCEL 2: THE EAST 5 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 12, THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOTS 4 AND 11 OF THE S. H. FINLEY HOME TRACT, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 4, PAGE 93 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 144 FEET. Assessor's Parcel Number: 398-40I-24 -9- Exhibit B EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BORCHARD HOUSE 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Borchard House REF. NO. ADDRESS 1617 East Fourth Street CITY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1924 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Landmark HISTORIC DISTRICT NIA NEIGHBORHOOD I Saddleback View NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION B, C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 3S Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival The Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival style, as its name implies, encompasses two major subcategories. The Mission Revival vocabulary, popular between 1890 and 1920, drew its inspiration from the missions of the Southwest. Identifying features include curved parapets (or espadana); red tiled roofs and coping; low-pitched roofs, often with overhanging eaves; porch roofs supported by large, square piers; arches; and wall surfaces commonly covered in smooth stucco. The Spanish Colonial Revival flourished between 1915 and 1940, reaching its apex during the 1920s and 1930s. The movement received. widespread attention after the Panama - California Exposition in San Diego in 1915, where lavish interpretations of Spanish and Mexican prototypes were showcased. Easily recognizable hallmarks of the Spanish Colonial Revival are low-pitched roofs, usually with little or no overhangs and red tile roof coverings, flat roofs surrounded by tiled parapets; and stuccoed walls. The Spanish vocabulary also includes arches; asymmetry; balconies and patios; window grilles; and decorative elements of wood, wrought iron, tile, or stone. SUMMARYICONCLUSION: The Borchard House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 4 as the work of Frederick Elcy, a notable architect whose style influenced the City's architectural development. Additionally, the Borchard House has been categorized as "Landmark" for its "unique architectural significance" as a highly intact and finely detailed example of Eley's interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a large residential commission (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) B: that are associated with lives of persons significant in our past. C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity . whose components may lack individual distinction. • National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 3S: Appears eligible for separate listing. State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Listings_ Review Code_ Paae 1 of 3 Resource name(s) or nu Primary HRI # Trinomial NRHP Status Reviewer r (assianed by recorder) Date P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 2555 Date: *c. Address 1617 East Fourth Street City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 398-401-24; FINLEY HOME TR LOT 2 POR OF LOT AND LOT 3 AND POR OF LOTS 4, 11,12, & 13. *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Deeply set back from the north side of East Fourth Street, this is a two-story residence in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Rectangular in plan, the stucco -covered building is capped by a tiled hip roof. A pair of belt courses circles the building, giving the lower story added prominence by its greater height. The fagade consists of five bays, the central three of which form a nearly symmetrical composition around a central entry. Four steps, flanked by pedestals carrying lampposts, lead up to an arched opening defined by archivolts and a keystone. The walls of the barrel-vaulted vestibule are finished to resemble dressed masonry. A wrought iron grille containing the letter `B" embellishes the round -headed oak door. Shading the entry, a second story ironwork balcony sits on the keystone and two corbels. Three arched French doors, separated by spiraled columns, open onto the balcony. The arched theme continues on the lower story east bay, where three pairs of French doors are adorned with balconets. Most other openings are one -over -one double -hung sash in type, arranged in widely spaced pairs. The westernmost bay contains a porte cochere, through whose segmental arched opening a one-story garage and guest house, stucco -sided and tile -roofed, can be glimpsed. A curved driveway leads to the porte cochere. On the east, a (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3J *133b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5b. Photo: (view and date) South elevation November 2002 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 19241 Source: Building Permit *P7. Owners and Address: Vincent F. Sarmiento, Eva Casas- Sarmiento and Irma Sarmiento 224 East Third Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Neumann SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: January 2, 2003 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") Les, Kathleen. "Historic Resources Inventory 1617 E. Fourth Street," December 1979. *Attachments: ❑None ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet NBuilding, 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 (1195) `Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRICTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code 3S *Resource Name or #: Borchard House 131. Historic Name: Borchard House B2. Common Name: Borchard-Dixon-Bassett House 133. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Offices *135. Architectural Style: Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival *136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1924. September 3, 1924. Residence and garage. (Note: no other building permits were found.) *137. Moved? NNo ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: *E38. Related Features: Original Locati Garage/guest house, original concrete driveway, pergola, mature trees and landscaping including palms, entry light standards. 139a. Architect: Frederick Eley b. Builder: Unknown *1310. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1880-1946 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: B, C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Borchard House is architecturally significant for its elegant and highly intact design by renowned Santa Ana architect Frederick Eley. It is also notable for its historic association with three prominent Santa Ana families. According to the building permit, the house was constructed in 1924 at a cost of $30,000, a substantial sum of money at the time. Leo and Marie Borchard, a prosperous ranching and Investment family, were the original owners. Leo Borchard was the eldest of a family of five brothers and sisters whose father, Casper, was a successful farmer in Ventura County. Leo Borchard came to the Santa Ana vicinity in 1900, and with his brother Frank became a major landholder, farming over 2, 000 acres, the majority of which was in the Santa Ana area. The Borchards were well-known not only for their acreage, but also for their innovative and early use of tractors in farming, for their widespread road -building and drainage work, and for the raising of Norman-Percheron horses and mules. During the Depression, the Borchards sold the estate to Dr. and Mrs. Winfield E. Dixon. Dr. Dixon (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *812. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library (1977 Cultural Heritage Committee research & 1985 Historical Landmarks Inventory Form) Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B13. Remarks: *1314. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heumann (This space reserved for official comments.) *Date of Evaluation: January 2, 2003 Sketch Map Borchard House an 1617 East Fourth Street s, �'JSU• r M f 64 b 60 iy, d3 ry CS — t. a 9 � DPR 623B (1196) *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # C`(iNTiNUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Borchard House *Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann *Date January 2, 2003 ® Continuation ❑ Update *P3a. Description (continued): one-story wing is topped by a balcony. The front lawn is accented by a pair of palm trees and other mature plantings. In the rear, a portion of an original pergola stands at the northeast corner of the property. Although the house has been converted into offices, it appears to be unchanged on the exterior. *B10. Significance (continued): practiced from his home and also served on the City Council in 1942-1943. In 1955, the residence was purchased by G. Willard and Hazel Bassett, who utilized the property as a home and music school. Willard Bassett was also the director of music at the United Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana. Mr. Bassett a respected voice instructor and soloist, died in 1973, after which Mrs. Bassett, also a soloist, and her son Ralph continued to occupy the property and teach music (Les, 1979). By 1992, the house had been converted into offices for Continental Dental Plan. The Borchard House is located on East Fourth Street several blocks east of downtown. This area, on the outskirts of town at the time the house was constructed, offered generously sized lots well suited to the substantial massing of this 4,600 square foot ten -room residence. Showcasing Frederick Eley's mature style, the house was constructed concurrently with the Santa Ana Ebell and YMCA Clubhouses, also exercises in Spanish -Mediterranean design. Eley, born and educated in England, arrived in southern Califomia in 1907 after spending a few years in Canada. He settled in Santa Ana and opened an office in 1911, quickly establishing a reputation for residential and school design throughout Orange County. Other key commissions included churches and government buildings. From 1911 until he left Santa Ana in 1937, but particularly from the mid Teens through the mid Twenties, Eley was Santa Ana's foremost architect. The Borchard House offered an opportunity to design a home on a generous budget, and the gracefully designed exterior, incorporating elements culled from the Italian Renaissance Revival, and lavishly appointed interior featuring a generous use of wood, is a particularly notable survivor of Eley's distinguished career. Other interior highlights included a living room fireplace, tiled from hearth to ceiling, decorative ceiling treatments, elaborate crown moldings, leaded glass pocket doors, and a built-in sideboard. Equally impressive, the grounds incorporated formal gardens whose highlights included a pergola and a rose garden containing some 200 specimens. The Borchard House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 2 as the work of a notable architect whose style influenced the City's architectural development. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its unique architectural quality as a highly intact and finely detailed example of Eley's interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a large residential commission. All original exterior features of the Borchard House are considered character -defining and should be preserved, including, but not limited to: materials and finishes; roof configuration, materials, and detailing; massing; entry configuration and detailing; porte cochere; windows, doors, and balconies; architectural details such as columns; corbels, archivolt, and wrought ironwork,- garage/guest house; and original landscape features such as the pergola, driveway, palm trees and other mature trees. *812. 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. Once of Historic Preservation. `Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995. Richardson, Robert. Oran_4e C_ounty's Pioneer Architect: Frederick Eley, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, 2002. Whitton, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. Pleasants, Mrs. J. E. History of Orango County. Biographical. Volume M. Los Angeles, J. R. Finnell & Sons, 1931. Santa Ana City Directory, 1926, 1930. DPR 523L MILLSACT AGREEMENT 1617 Ernst Fourth Street Santa Anna, CA 92701 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, and such design is compatible with -1- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Anna, CA 92701 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. -2- Exhibit D: Proposed Structure and Site Improvements ("Work Plan") 1617 East Fourth Street Item Year Improvement 1 2025 Repaint metal gate to side yard, located east of the residence. 2 2026 Repair and resurface cracked front steps and porch floor with flaked quartz aggregate surface and repair cracks in grout of porch floor tile. Staff approval of materials is required. 3 2027 Repair cracked concrete walkways and other similar surfaces throughout the property; replace concrete with material of matching appearance and texture, as necessary. 4 2027 Assess fascia and rain gutters on primary and secondary buildings and repaint, repair, or replace in -kind, as necessary. 5 2027 Assess cracked stucco on exterior walls; repair as necessary. 6 2028 Replace galvanized steel water heater enclosure located at the rear of the secondary building, with a compatible, stucco -clad enclosure that is designed to match the materials and visual character of the building. The enclosure should meet all code requirements from the Planning and Building Agency, including but not limited to, California building code requirements. 7 2028 Repaint exterior walls of primary and secondary buildings in historically appropriate color to address existing peeling, blistering, cracking, and discoloration. 8 2030 Assess windows on primary and secondary buildings and repaint, repair, or replace in -kind, as necessary. Window repair and replacement is subject to staff approval. 9 2031 Repair cracked surface of front porch alcove walls. m 'Iff Sol WIN, - milli H PPA-2025-05 The Borchard House — 1617 E. Fourth Street SITE PHOTOS EXHIBIT 3 "C' M n orlS 3gl0 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2003-02 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO.2003-02 (Melanie McCann) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize a structure at 1617 East Fourth Street (Borchard House) as Landmark on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-02. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-02. Melanie McCann, Associate Planner presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner's comments: Commissioner Kings inquired if repairs on the roof were reviewed by staff and permits pulled. Staff indicated permits were in compliance. Chairman Giles opened the public hearing. The owner, Vincent Sarmiento is going forward with roof repairs, restoring property to its original state and is supportive of the categorization listing. Commissioner Lutz inquired if zoning changed; owner indicated the property is zoned as Professional. Commissioner Chinn congratulated the owner for his decision. Motion to: Approve HRCA No. 2003-02 and HRC No. 2003-02. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Kings AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: O'Callaghan (1) REQUEST FOR Historic Resources Coma NSTORiC RESOURCES `MARCH 4, 2004 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - HIST COMMISSION APPLICATIC HISTORIC REGISTER CAT 2003-02 TO PLACE AND STRUCTURE AT 1617 EAS Prepared by Melanie G . I ion Action pcation Isr MEETING DATE: IC RESOURCES NO. 2003-02 AND ORIZATION NO. TEGORIZE THE FOURTH STREET HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO -,4e-Z, Deputy City Ma ger Planning Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 003-02. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-02. ISCUSSION The Historic Resourc'ies Commission first considered the placement and categorization of', this subject property in February of 2003. At the request of Mrs. Phyl is Henderson, the property owner at the time, the Historic Resources Commission continued action on the item for one year to allow time to res9lve an insurance claim associated with fire damage affecting a portion of the structure. Request of Applicant The City of Santa An requests that the structure located at 1617 East Fourth Street (Exhib't 1) be placed and categorized as Landmark on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Analysis of the Iss The structure ident`fied meets the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the Sant Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The first benchmark for selection requires that structures be 50 or more years old. Based on Lhe results of research, it is recommended that the ptructure be placed in the Landmark category pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30-2.2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The code criterion for Landmar designation is as follows: CIA 'J HRCA No. 2003-02 RC No. 2003--02 arch 4, 2004 Page 2 a. The building, landmark or district is on the National Register or appears to be eligible to be placed on the register; or b. The building, landmark or district is on the State Register or appears to be eligible to be placed on the register; or C. The building, landmark or district has a historic/cultural significance to the City of Santa Ana; or d. The building, landmark or 'district has a unique architectural significance. The property included in this request is the Borchard House at 1617 East Fourth Street. The rchard House, built in 1924, qualifies for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion C. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as an intact and fin ly detailed example of renowned architect Fredrick .ley's interpretation of a Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a arge residential commission. Additionally, the house is eligible to be categorized as Landmark for its unique architectural significance illustrated by its stucco covered buildings and the hipped roof, entry way of four steps flanked by pedestals carrying lampposts, arched entry opening defined by archivolts and keystone, second floor ironwork balcony, a pair of belt courses circling the stucco -covered building, and a porte cochere leading to a one story garage and guest house. Based on findings con of the Santa Ana Mur Resources Commission correspondence log is CEQA Compliance -istent with the criteria established in Chapter 30 icipal Code, it is recommended that the Historic approve the actions as noted. A case planner attached for your review (Exhibit 2). In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action �is exempt from further review. Categorical Exemptions will be filed for this project. Melanie G. McCann, associate Planner MGM: ATM mgm\Historic\MarHRC2004\hrca03- AICP -02.hrc ---N �-� 0 / 1 Maya 4eRosa Senior Planner EXECUTIVE SUMMAIK%L JL I BORCHARD HOUSE 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Borchard House REF. NO. ADDRESS 1617 East Fourth Street CITY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1924 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Landmark HISTORIC DISTRICT NIA NEIGHBORHOOD Saddleback View NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION I B, C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 3S Location: ❑ Not for Publication ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: The Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival s vocabulary, popular between 1890 and l curved parapets (or espadana); red tiled large, square piers; arches; and wall surf 1915 and 1940, reaching its apex during California Exposition in San Diego in I! ----)gnizable hallmarks of the Spanish C erings, flat roofs surrounded by tiled ___ponies and patios; window grilles; an SUMMARYICONCLUSION: ® Unrestricted Colonial Revival yle, as its name implies, encompasses two major subcategories. The Mission Revival )20, drew its inspiration from the missions of the Southwest. Identifying features include -oofs and coping; low-pitched roofs, often with overhanging eaves; porch roofs supported by ices commonly covered in smooth stucco. The Spanish Colonial Revival flourished between the 1920s and 1930s. The movement received widespread attention after the Panama- 15, where lavish interpretations of Spanish and Mexican prototypes were. showcased. Easily >lonial Revival are low-pitched roofs, usually with little or no overhangs and red tile roof parapets; and stuccoed walls. The Spanish vocabulary also includes arches; asymmetry; l decorative elements of wood, wrought iron, tile, or stone. The Borchard House qualifies for listinglin the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 4 as the work of Frederick Eley, a notable architect whose style influenced the City's architectural development. Additionally, the Borchard House has been categorized as "Landmark" for its "unique architectural significance" as a highly intact and finely detailed example of Eley's interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a large residential commission (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) B: that are associated rth lives of persons significant in our past. C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components �I y lack individual distinction. 7 National Register Status Code: (Fr�m Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 38: Appears eligible fob separate listing. EXHIBIT 1 Page 1 of 4 State of California ---The Resourc gency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # PRIMARY RECORD I Trinomial NRHP Status Code Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date Page 1 of 3 Resource names) or number (assigned by recorder) Borchard House P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 2555 Date: *c. Address 1617 East Fourth Street City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 398-401-24; FINLEY HOME TR LOT 2 POR OF LOT AND LOT 3 AND POR OF LOTS 4, 11,12, & 13. *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Deeply set back from the north side of Fast Fourth Street, this is a two-story residence in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Rectangular in plan, the stucco -covered building is capped by a tiled hip roof. A pair of belt courses circles the building, giving the lower story added Rrominence by its greater height. The fagade consists of five bays, the central three of which form a nearly symmetrical composition around a central entry. Four steps, flanked by pedestals carrying lampposts, lead up to an arched opening detined1by archivolts and a keystone. The walls of the barrel-vaulted vestibule are finished to resemble dressed masonry. A wrought iron grille containing the letter "B" embellishes the round -headed oak door, Shading the entry, a second story ironwork balcony sits on the keystone and two corbels. Three arched French doors, separated by spiraled columns, open onto the balcony. The arched theme continues on the lower story east bay, where three pairs of French doors are adorned with balconets. Most other openings are one -over -one double -hung sash in type, arranged in widely spaced pairs. The westernmost bay Contains a porte cochere, through whose segmental arched opening a one-story garage and guest house, stucco -sided an � tile -roofed, can be glimpsed. A curved driveway leads to the porte cochere. On the east a (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attLutes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property W. Resources Present: nBuilding ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District sElement of District ❑Other P5a. Photo I P5b. Photo: (view and date) South elevation November 2002. *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 19241 Source: Building Permit *P7. Owner and Address: Phyllis Henderson 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 *P6. Recorded by: Leslie J. Heumann SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: January 2, 2003 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update 4 *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") Les, Kathleen. "Historic Resources Inventory 1617 E. Fourth Street," December 1979. *Attachments: ❑None ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map aContinuation 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 (1195) 1 Page 2 of 4 *Required information i State of California —The Resol DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND BUILDING, STRUCT Page 2 of 3 _ _ _ _gency Primary # ECREATION HRI# RE, AND OBJECT RECORD *Resource Name or #: Borchard House 131. Historic Name: Borchard House B2. Common Name: Borchard-Dixon-Bassett House B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Offices *B5. Architectural Style: Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1924. September 3, 1924. Residence and garage. (Note: no other building permits were found.) *B7. Moved? ■No ❑Yes i Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: Garage/guest house, 139a. Architect: Frederick Eley *B10. Significance: Theme F Period of Significance: (Discuss importance in terms of hl The Borchard House is archil Frederick Eley. It is also note permit the house was constr, Borchard, a prosperous rancl five brothers and sisters who. - Ana vicinity in 1900, and with was in the Santa Ana area. I use of tractors in farming, for horses and mules. During th, concrete driveway, pergola, mature trees and landscaping including palms, entry light standards. b. Builder: Unknown otial Architecture Area Santa Ana 1880-1946 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: B, C I or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) cturally significant for its elegant and highly intact design by renowned Santa Ana architect �Ie for its historic association with three prominent Santa Ana families. According to the building ;fed in 1924 at a cost of $30, 000, a substantial sum of money at the time. Leo and Marie rig and investment family, were the original owners. Leo Borchard was the eldest of a family of a father, Casper, was a successful farmer in Ventura County. Leo Borchard came to the Santa lis brother Frank became a major landholder, farming over 2, 000 acres, the majority of which ie Borchards were well-known not only for their acreage, but also for their innovative and early ieir widespread road -building and drainage work, and for the raising of Norman-Percheron Depression, the Borchards sold the estate to Dr. and Mrs. Winfield E. Dixon. Dr. Dixon (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attribl *11312. References: City of Santa Ana Building Santa Ana History Room ( (1977 Cultural Heritage Cc Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of ' 613. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Leslie J_ Heumann (List attributes and codes) , Santa Ana Public Library research & 1985 Historical Landmarks Inventory Form) (This space reserved for official comments.) *Date of Evaluation: January 2, Sketch Map Borchard House 1617 East Fourth Street Isa � '• t r Z o C � Y .I r 6S a p W �+ e S d, t I WRIGHT N 1 V DPR 623B (1195) 1 Page 3 of 4 *Required information State of California —The Resou'rc.. —gency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION i CONTINUATION SHEET Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Borchard House *Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann, *Date January 2, 2003 El Continuation ❑ Update *P3a. Description (continued): one-story wing is topped by a balcony. The front lawn is accented by a pair of palm trees and other mature plantings. In the rear, a portion of an original pergola stands at the northeast corner of the property. Although the house has been converted into offices, it appears to be unchanged on the exterior. *1310. Significance (continued): practiced from his home and also served on the City Council in 1942-1943. in 1955, the residence was purchased by G. Willard and Hazel Bassett, who utilized the property as a home and music school. Willard Bassett was also the director of music at the United Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana. Mr. Bassett, a respected voice instructor and soloist died in 1973, after which Mrs. Bassett, also a soloist, and her son Ralph continued to occupy the property and teach music (Les, 1979). By 1992, the house had been converted into offices for Continental Dental Plan. The Borchard House is located on East Fourth Street, several blocks east of downtown. This area, on the outskirts of town at the time the house was constructed, offered generously sized lots well suited to the substantial massing of this 4,600 square foot, ten -room residence. Showcasing Frederick Eley's mature style, the house was constructed concurrently with the Santa Ana Ebell and YMCA Clubhouses, also exercises in Spanish -Mediterranean design. Eley, born and educated in England, arrived in southern California in 1907 after spending a few years in Canada. He settled in Santa Ana and opened an office in 1911, quickly establishing a reputation for residential and school design throughout Orange County. Other key commissions included churches and government buildings. From 1911 until he left Santa Ana in 1937, but particularly from the mid Teens through the mid Twenties, Eley was Santa Ana's foremost architect. The Borchard House offered an opportunity to design a home on a generous budget) and the gracefully designed exterior, incorporating elements culled from the Italian Renaissance Revival, and lavishly appointed interior featuring a generous use of wood, is a particularly notable survivor of Eley's distinguished career. Other interior highlights included a living room fireplace, tiled from hearth to ceiling, decorative ceiling treatments, elaborate crown moldings, leaded glass pocket doors, and a built-in sideboard. Equally impressive, the grounds incorporated formal gardens whose highlights included a pergola and a rose garden containing some 200 specimens. The Borchard House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 2 as the work of a notable architect whose style influenced the City's architectural development. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its unique architectural quality as a highly intact and finely detailed example of Eley's interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a large residential commission. All original exterior features of the Borchard House are considered character -defining and should be preserved, including, but not limited to: materials and finishes; roof configuration, materials, and detailing; massing; entry configuration and detailing; porte cochere; windows, doors, and balconies; architectural details such as columns; corbels, archivolt, and wrought ironwork, garage/guest house; and original landscape features such as the pergola, driveway, palm trees and other mature trees. *1312. 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. Richardson, Robert. Orange County's Pioneer Architect: Frederick Elev. Santa Ana, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, 2002. Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. Pleasants, Mrs. J. E. Histor rLbf Orange County. Biographical. Volume IIi. Los Angeles, J. R. Finnell & Sons, 1931. Santa Ana City Directory, 192,6, 1930, APR 523E I Page 4 of 4 HRC Case Planner Log Sheet RC Public Hearing March 4, 2004 Address Courtesy Letter Phone Call* Follow Up Ltr (if no ph #) Phone Call Notice Card Info Letter 1617 West Fourth St>;eet NA NA NA 2/11/04 2/20/04 2/20/04 i * Occurs one week following courtesy letter EXHIBIT 2 MGMlhistoric/March 2004/logSheetBorch C-11 III PROCEDURAL RULES ��k PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NOS. 2003-03 THROUGH 2003-06 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2002-03 THROUGH 2002-06 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: January 24, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 24, 2003 ADDRESS STRUCTURE NAME RECOMMENDED CATEGORY 1617 East Fourth Street 02 Borchard House Landmark 706 East Walnut Street 03 Hawkins House Landmark 1810 Greenleaf Street 04 Greenwald House Landmark 1816 Heliotrope Drive 05 Hillis House Landmark 1904 Heliotrope Drive 06 Elliott House Landmark RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-02 through 2003-06. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-02 through 2003-06. Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Giles opened the public hearing. Robert and Phyllis Henderson, owners of the Borchard House located at 1617 East Fourth Street, spoke in opposition to categorization and placement on the Register. They noted that the structure had been damaged recently in a fire and their insurance company had advised them that they would not be able to obtain insurance coverage that included replacement value if the house is designated as historic. They also stated that placement on the Register would have an adverse economic impact as they would not be able to sell the house for full value. Bonnie Cassazza, owners of the Greenwald House located at 1810 Greenleaf, spoke in opposition of placement on the Register at this time and requested a six-month continuation to allow them to learn about implications associated with placement. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 EEBRUARY 6, 2003 George Herlihy, owner of the Hillis House located at 1816 Heliotrope Drive, spoke in support of placement on the Register. Chair Giles closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kings thanked the property owners for the work they had done to date. She noted that she was supportive of a 6-month extension for the Greenwald House and a one-year extension for the Borchard House. Motion to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-03, 2003-05 and 2003-06. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003- 03, 2003-05 and 2003-06. 3. Continue Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-02 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-02 for one year. 4. Continue Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-04 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-04 for six months. MOTION: Kings SECOND: Schaefer Commissioner O'Callaghan noted that residents in Floral Park may be surprised about historic designations and asked if neighborhood outreach had been done. Ms. DeRosa advised that an outreach effort was scheduled. Commissioner Richardson noted that a six-month continuance was excessive for the Greenwald House and that the matter be given a 60-day continuance. He also requested that staff assist the owners of the Borchard House with obtaining information concerning insurance. Motion Amended to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-03, 2003-05 and 2003-06. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003- 03, 2003-05 and 2003-06. 3. Continue Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-02 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-02 for one year. 4. Continue Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-04 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-04 until April 3, 2003. MOTION, Kings -~— � SECOND: Schaefer AYES: Busty Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, ~ante,- `�� �;,orpin �;ies, NOES: chaet— �8) ABSENT: None i ABSTENTION: Gartner 1) Nnr,- /n. REQUEST FOR Historic Resources Comm' -Aion Action 7 ucation Isr HISTORIC RESOURCES OOMISSION NEETWG DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2003 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING,- HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NOS. 2003-02 THROUGH 2O03--06; AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2`003-02 THROUGH 2O03- 06 TO PLACE AND CATEGORIZE THE STRUCTURES ON THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES Prepared by Melanie G. cCann Deputy'City Manager HISTOR C RESOURCES COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED U As Recommended ❑ As. Amended ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Application Nos. 2003-02 through 2003-06. Resources Commission 2. Adopt a resolut on approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-02 through 2003-06. DISCUSSION Request of Applicant The City of Santa Ana requests that the structures at the following addresses be placed and categorized as Landmark on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. • 1617 East FourthIStreet, Borchard House (Exhibit 1) • 706 East Walnut Street, Hawkins House (Exhibit 2) • 1810 North Greenleaf Street, Greenwald House (Exhibit 3) • 1816 North Heliotrope Drive, Hillis House (Exhibit 4) 0 1904 North Heliojtrope Drive, Elliott House (Exhibit 5) It I 3RCA Nos. 2003-02 though 2003-06 iRC Nos. 2003--02 through 2113-01 February 6, 2003 Page 2 psis of the Issue The structures identified meet the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the San�a Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained ir Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The first benchmark for selection requires that structures be 50 or more years old. Based on the results of research, it is recommended that the structure be placed in the Landmark category pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30-2.2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The code criteria for Landmar designation is as follows: a. The building, landmark or district is on the National Register or appears to be eligible to be placed on the register; or b. The building, landmark or district is on the State Register or appears to be eligible to be placed on the register; or C. The building, landmark or district has a historic/cultural significancIe to the City of Santa Ana; or d. The building, landmark or district has a unique architectural significance . The properties included in this request are as follows: • 1617 East Fourth Street, Borchard House. The Borchard House, built in 1924, qualif'�es for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion C. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property as an intact and finely detailed examlle of renowned architect Fredrick Eley's interpretation of a Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a large residential commission. Additionally, the house is eligible to be categorized as Landmark for its unique architectural significance as is illustrated by its stucco covered buildings and the hipped roof, entry way of four steps flanked by pedestals carrying lampposts, arched entry opening defined by archivolts and keystone, second floor ironwork balcony, a pair of belt courses circling the st cco-covered building, and a porte cochere leading to a one story g1larage and guest house. IRCA Nos. 2003-02 though 2003-06 iRC Nos. 2003-02 through 2003-06 February 6, 2003 Page 3 ® 706 East Walnut Street, Hawkins House. The Hawkins House, built in circa 1890, qu lifies for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion C. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property for its intact and notable display of the distinguishing characteristics of a modestly sized yet fully detailed Queen Anne (Late Victorian) residence from the late ninete nth century. Additionally, the house is eligible to be categor zed as Landmark for its unique architectural significance as illustrated by its shiplap siding trimmed with corner boards, double -hung sash windows, a hipped and flat roof embellished with patterned shingles, ornamental brackets and pendants, and ornate entrance porch with turned posts and denticulate ball -and -spindle frieze. 1810 North Gree'leaf Street, Greenwald House. The Greenwald House, built in 1888, qualifies for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A and C. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property for its intact display 'f the characteristics of a Stick/Eastlake style of nineteenth century. The farmhouse is also an example of a business (agriculture) tY}at was once common but in now rare. Additionally, the structure I eligible to be categorized as Landmark for its unique architectural significance illustrated by its box -like massing, sheathing in medium shiplap trimmed with end boards, decoratively bracketed eaves, tall and narrow pairs on windows, and a two story sgjared bay topped by a gable embellished with stick work and a trellis pattern. • 1816 North Heliotrope Drive, Hillis House. The Hillis House, built in 1930, qualifies for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion C. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Regis er of Historical Property for its intact display of the distinguishing characteristics of a Spanish Colonial Revival. Additionally, tie house is eligible to be categorized as Landmark for its unique architectural significance as illustrated by its asymmetrical ma sing and stucco exterior, red clay tiles on the shallowly overlanging roofs, tapering chimney attached to the fagade, wooden 3alcony on the second story, and main entrance with elaborately paneled wood door set with an arch way flaked by chamfered pilasters. HRCA Nos. 2003-02 HRC Nos. 2003-02 February 6, 2003 Page 4 though 2003-06 hrough 2003-06 • 1904 North Hel built in 1931, Historic Places in the Santa A display of th Renaissance (La - Additionally, t for its unique shaped building predominant use railed balconie story wing with Based on findings cot of the Santa Ana Mu Resources Commission "EQA Compliance In accordance with recommended action Exemptions will be fi otrope Drive, Elliott House. The Elliot House, qualifies for listing in the National Register of under Criterion C. It also qualifies for listing La Register of Historical Property for its intact distinguishing characteristics of an Italian e Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Revivals) style. e house is eligible to be categorized as Landmark rchitectural significance as illustrated by its "T" plan, stucco covering topped by hipped tiled roofs, of arches in the porch entry and windows, iron - and monumental round -headed opening on the one- nuntins arranged in a radiating pattern. isistent with the criteria established in Chapter 30 nicipal Code, it is recommended that the Historic approve the actions as noted. the California Environmental Quality Act, the is exempt from further review. Categorical led for these projects. Melanie G. McCann, MCP Associate Planner MGM:JM mgm\Historic\FebHRC2003\landmark020 03.hrc Maya DeOLsa Senior ;Planner r EXECUTIVE SUMMAI: BORCHARD HOUSE 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Borchard House REF. NO. ADDRESS 1617 East Fourth 3trect CITY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1924 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Landmark HISTORIC DISTRICT NIA NEIGHBORHOOD I Saddleback View NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA F04 EVALUATION I B, C [NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 3S Location: ❑ Not for Publication ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: The Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival vocabulary, popular between 1890 and curved parapets (or esparlana); red tile+ large, square piers; arches; and wall sui 1915 and 1940, reaching its apex durin "`lifornia Exposition in San Diego in ognizable hallmarks of the Spanish 1 werings, fiat roofs surrounded by tile, balconies and patios; window grilles; a SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: ® Unrestricted Both Colonial Revival tyle, as its name implies, encompasses two major subcategories. The Mission Revival 920, drew its inspiration from the missions of the Southwest. Identifying features include roofs and coping; low-pitched roofs, often with overhanging eaves; porch roofs supported by aces commonly covered in smooth stucco. The Spanish Colonial Revival flourished between the 1920s and 1930s. The movement received widespread attention after the Panama- )15, where lavish interpretations of Spanish and Mexican prototypes were showcased. Easily olonial Revival are low-pitched roofs, usually with little or no overhangs and red tile roof parapets; and stuccoed walls. The Spanish vocabulary also includes arches; asymmetry; d decorative elements of wood, wrought iron, tile, or stone. The Borchard House qualifies for Iistin in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 4 as the work of Frederick Eley, a notable architect whose style in uenced the City's architectural development. Additionally, the Borchard House has been categorized as "Landmark" for its "unique architectural significance" as a highly intact and finely detailed example of Eley's interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to a large residential commission (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). `' 3S Appears elig►ble-f r separate listing ' m EXHIBIT 1 Page 1 of 4 rage ? or Li Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Borchard House P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: []Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 25�55 Date: *c. Address 1617 East Fourth Street City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 398-401-24; FINLEY HOME TR LOT 2 POR OF LOT AND LOT 3 AND POR OF LOTS 4, 11,12, & 13. *133a. Description: (Describe resoufce and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Deeply set back from the north side of East Fourth Street, this is a two-story residence in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Rectangular in plan, the stucco -covered building is capped by a tiled hip roof. A pair of belt courses circles the building, giving the lower story added prominence by its greater height. The lagade consists of five bays, the central three of which form a nearly symmetrical composition around a central entry. Four steps, flanked by pedestals carrying lampposts, lead up to an arched opening defined1by archivolts and a keystone. The walls of the barrel-vaulted vestibule are finished to resemble dressed masonry. A wrought iron grille containing the letter'B" embellishes the round -headed oak door. Shading the entry, a second story ironwork balcony sits on the keystone and two corbels. Three arched French doors, separated by spiraled columns, open onto the balcony. The arched theme continues on the lower story east bay, where three pairs of French doors are adorned with balconets. Most other openings are one -over -one double -hung sash in type, arranged in widely spaced pairs. The westernmost bay �ontains a Porte cochere, through whose segmental arched opening a one-story garage and guest house, stucco -sided anV' tile -roofed, can be glimpsed. A curved driveway leads to the porte cochere. On the east, a (See Continuation Sheet 3 of!3.) *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attiributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5a. Photo P5b. Photo: (view and date) South elevation Not 4November2002 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 1924/Source: Building Permit *P7. Owner and Address: t i Phyllis Henderson 1617 East Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 t� *138. Recorded by: Leslie J. Neumann SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 20.4 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: January 2, 2003 ,Y� key. �.������� P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update 'tom • � .� � � �� r�� �r� �'�,�-� ��,,, P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") Les, Kathleen. Historic Resources inventory 1617 E. Fourth Street," December 1979. *Attachments: ❑None ❑Location f ap ❑Sketch Map wContinuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record ClArchaeological Record ❑District Record 131-inear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Flock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph Record ❑ Other (list) DPR 523A (M5) Page 2 of 4 *Required information Page 2 of 3 1 *NRHP Status Code 3S B1. Historic Name: Borchard H B2. Common Name: Borchard- B3. Original Use: Single-family *135. Architectural Style: Missh *B6. Construction History: (Cc September 3, 1924. Residi (Note: no other building pe, *B7. Moved? ■No ❑Yes *1138. Related Features: Garage/guest house, original B9a. Architect: Frederick Fley *1310. Significance: Theme f Period of Significance: (Discuss importance in terms of hi The Borchard House is archii Frederick Eley. It is also note permit, the house was constri Borchard, a prosperous rancl five brothers and sisters who. - Ana vicinity in 1900, and with was in the Santa Ana area. I use of tractors in farming, for horses and mules. During thi (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 811. Additional Resource Attribi *612. References: City of Santa Ana Building Santa Ana History Room (1977 Cultural Heritage Q Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 813. Remarks: *1314. Evaluator: Leslie J. *Resource Name or #: Borchard House House B4. Present Use: Offices Colonial Revival ;tion date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1924. and garage. were found.) Unknown Date: Original Location: driveway, pergola, mature trees and landscaping including palms, entry light standards. b. Builder: Unknown ntial Architecture Area Santa Ana 1880-1946 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: B, C or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) cturally significant for its elegant and highly intact design by renowned Santa Ana architect Ple for its historic association with three prominent Santa Ana families. According to the building ;ted in 1924 at a cost of $30,000, a substantial sum of money at the time. Leo and Marie ng and investment family, were the original owners. Leo Borchard was the eldest of a family of ? father, Casper, was a successful farmer in Ventura County. Leo Borchard came to the Santa Ws brother Frank became a major landholder, farming over 2, 000 acres, the majority of which le Borchards were well-known not only for their acreage, but also for their innovative and early 7eir widespread road -building and drainage work, and for the raising of Norman-Percheron Depression, the Borchards sold the estate to Dr. and Mrs. Winfield E. Dixon. Dr. Dixon (List attributes and codes) , Santa Ana Public Library research & 1985 Historical Landmarks Inventory Form) (This space reserved for official comments.) *Date of Evaluation: January2, Sketch Map Borchard House 1617 East Fourth Street reosa•� � I � [ .se . io l§ y, ' w1 ® v 3A g ® e ® - - - - - - - 1. $, dr +sas +err + ' S r l WRIGHT f I J a f DPR 523B (i/95) Page 3 of 4 *Required information Page 3 of 3 f Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Borchard House 'Recorded by Leslie J. Neumann I "Date January 2, 2003 0 Continuation ❑ Update *P3a. Description (continued): one-story wing is topped by a balcony. The front lawn is accented by a pair of palm trees and other mature plantings. In the rear, a portion of an o ginal pergola stands at the northeast comer of the property. Although the house has been converted into offices, it opears to be unchanged on the exterior. *1310. Significance (continued): practiced from his home and also served on the City Council in 1942-1943. In 1955, the residence was purchased by G. Willard and Hazel Bassett, who utilized the property as a home and music school. Willard Bassett was also the director of music at the United Presbyt nan Church in Santa Ana. Mr. Bassett a respected voice instructor and soloist, died in 1973, after which Mrs. Bassett, alsb a soloist, and her son Ralph continued to occupy the property and teach music (Les, 1979). By 1992 the house had been c. nverted into offices for Continental Dental Plan. The Borchard House is located on East Fourth Street, several blocks east of downtown. This area, on the outskirts of town at the time the house was consitructed, offered generously sized lots well suited to the substantial massing of this 4,600 square foot, ten -room residence. Skowcasing Frederick Eley's mature style, the house was constructed concurrently with the Santa Ana Ebell and YMCA Clubh 9 uses, also exercises in Spanish -Mediterranean design. Eley, bom and educated in England, arrived in southem Cafifornid in 1907 after spending a few years in Canada. He settled in Santa Ana and opened an office in 1911, quickly establishing a eputadon for residential and school design throughout Orange County. Other key commissions included churches and Bove ment buildings. From 1911 until he left Santa Ana in 1937, but particularly from the mid Teens through the mid Twenties, Eley was Santa Ana's foremost architect The Borchard House offered an opportunity to design a home on a generous budget and the gracefully designed exterior, incorporating elements culled from the Italian Renaissance Revival, and lavishly appoin ed interior featuring a generous use of wood, is a particularly notable survivor of Eley's distinguished career. Other Wedor highlights included a living room fireplace, tiled from hearth to ceiling, decorative ceiling treatments, elaborate crown moldings, leaded glass packet doors, and a built-in sideboard. Equally impressive, the grounds incorporated formal gardens whose highlights included a pergola and a rose garden containing some 200 specimens. The Borchard House qualific notable architect whose styli as "Landmark" for its unique Spanish Colonial Revival sty are considered character -de configuration, materials, ana balconies; architectural deta. landscape features such as *B12. References (continued): Harris, Cyril M. American A� Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana. A McAlester, Virginia and Lee. National Register Bulletin 16 Register Branch, National P, Office of Historic Preservatic Richardson, Robert. Oranat Society, 2002. Whiffen, Marcus.. American Pleasants, Mrs. J. E. Histor Santa Ana City Directory, 14 s for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 2 as the work of a influenced the City's architectural development. Additionally, the house has been categorized architectural quality as a highly intact and finely detailed example of Eley's interpretation of the 'e applied to a large residential commission. All original exterior features of the Borchard House fining and should be preserved, including, but not limited to: materials and finishes; roof detailing; massing, entry configuration and detailing; porte cochere; windows, doors, and Is such as columns; corbels, archivolt, and wrought ironwork, garage/guest house; and original he pergola, driveway, palm trees and other mature trees. tecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998. lustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994. Meld Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. How to Complete the National Register Registration Form." Washington DC. National Service, US Deptof the Interior, 1991. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995. eunty's Pioneer Architect: Frederick Eley. Santa Ana, Santa Ana Historical Preservation 1930. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. raphical. Volume Ill. Los Angeles, J. R. Finnell & Sons, 1931. DPR 523L I Page 4 of 4 EXECUTIVE HAWKINS HOUSE 706 East Walnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Hawkins House REF. NO. ADDRESS 706 East Walnut Street i CITY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT Circa 1890 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Landmark HISTORIC DISTRICT I NIA NEIGHBORHOOD I Eastside NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOI EVALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE F5S1 Location: ❑ Not for Publication ❑ Prehistoric E Historic ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: The Queen Anne (Late Victorian) style last twenty years of the nineteenth cent features include the front -facing gable z wall surfaces through the use of appliec and commercial examples often incorpc '•'.�dieval models, with the addition of c lifornia and in the southern states (11 SUMMARYICONCLUSION: ® Unrestricted Both Anne (Late Victorian) also known as the Queen Anne Revival) dominated residential architectural design during the ry in the West, and was nearly as influential on early commercial buildings. Identifying )of; ornate decoration of wood or metal along the eave and in the gable end; avoidance of flat ornamentation of wood or metal; and classical columns or pilasters. Multi -storied residential rated bay windows, sometimes topped with towers. The style borrowed heavily from late her regional interpretations. Some of the most well -developed examples can be found in cAlester, 263-268). The Hawkins House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 for its intact exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of a modestly sized yet fully detailed Queen Anne (Late Victorian) residence from the late nineteenth century. Addi zonally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its "unique architectural significance" as an example of a Queen Anne (Late Victorian) cottage (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXHIBIT 2 Page I of 5 Page V of 4 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Hawkins House P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publicatio ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TSA 2555 Date: *c. Address 706 East Walnut Street City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 404-071-06; BENEDICTS SUB, W G BLK A LOT 6. *P3a. Description: (Describe resou(ce and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) This one and a half story cott ge is a remarkably intact example of the Queen Anne (Late Victorian) style. 'V-shaped in plan, the building is capped b a medium -pitched, cross -gabled roof detailed with a plain frieze beneath closed eaves. Shiplap siding, trimmed with 6omer boards, sheathes the exterior. Above a plain belt course that merges with the frieze, patterned shingles face the gabble ends. A pair of narrow, one -over -one, double -hung sash windows is centered below the front gable, interrupting the belt course. The east and west -facing gables are similarly treated, but with single windows. At the first floor, the front wing t#es the form of a cant bay framed by ornamental brackets and pendants. Another pair of windows faces front with sin !e windows in the angled walls of the bay. Windows on the side elevations are also arranged singly or in pairs, some shad'9d with awnings. Occupying the space between the front (north) and side (west) wings, the attached entrance porch features tumed posts, a denticulated ball -and -spindle frieze, and a hipped and flat roof embellished with patterned shingles. Pangled doors face north and west. The concrete steps, foundation, and entry path appear new. Landscaping consists of a fro t lawn and bushes. Other than the noted alterations, the house appears original and in good condition. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building []Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ❑Element of District []Other P5a. Photo I P5b. Photo: (view and date) A 4 �EX, North and west elevations �` MM 'M a��,"K'+ August2002 a *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic Circa 1890 } ^. *P7. Owner and Address: Petra Flores i 525 East Camile Santa Ana, CA 92701 x I *PB. Recorded by: Leslie J. Neumann, Peter C. Moruzzi SA1C 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 ;° Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: September 11, 2002 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey e, pon and other sources, or enter "none") None. *Attachments: ❑None ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record ❑Distr ct Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph Oecord ❑ Other (list) DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information Page 2 of 5 Page 2 of 4 'NRHP Status Code 5S1 'Resource Name or #: Hawkins House 131. Historic Name: Hawkins House 132. Common Name: Unknown i B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *135. Architectural Style: Queen Anne (Late Victorian) *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed circa 1890. Note. There were no building )permits found. *137. Moved? ■No ❑YesUnknown Date: Original Location: *138. Related Features: None. 139a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance. 187q 1931 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C (Discuss importance in terms of historicor architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) ) I The Hawkins House is architelcturally significant as a highly characteristic example of the Queen Anne (Late Victorian) style. On the basis of its style, the house has been dated to circa 1890. According to the Santa Ana City Directory, in 19010. G. Hawkins and his wife owned the house. No previous records relating to ownership were found In 1905, B. L. Smith, a brakeman with the Santa Fe Railroad, and his wife M. E. (no full name was provided) resided at this address. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) 811. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *912. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanbom Maps (See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.) B13. Remarks: *814. Evaluator: Leslie J. *Date of Evaluation: September 1 j1, 2002 (This space reserved for official comments.) Sketch -Map Hawkins House 706 East Walnut Street I_ STR£cr al r a A � KaccErti 3 vie o .o O •0 I rl I vA DPR 523B (1195) Page 3 of 5 *Required information Page 3 of 4 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Hawkins House *Recorded by Leslie J. Neumann, Peter C. Moruzzi, SA1C *Date September 11, 2002 i7 Continuation ❑ Update *B10. Significance (continued). Located southeast of downtown Santa Ana, the Eastside neighborhood is bounded by First Street on the north, McFadden Avenue on the south, Standard Avenue on the east and Main Street on the west. Situated south of the tract purchased by William Spurgeon in 1869 aqd recorded as original town of Santa Ana in 1870, the neighborhood's beginnings date to the same period. In 1868, Nelson O. Stafford and Columbus Tustin, both from Petaluma, California, purchased 1359 acres of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana south of what would become First Street The following year, the two men split the property, with Mr. Tustin obtaining 703 acres of the eastern portion upon which he founded the town of Tustin in 1870. Stafford's westem acreage, thereafter called the Stafford Tract, lay south of First Street, east of Main Street,, and north of McFadden Street, the area rjow known as Eastside. After selling a portion of this property, Nelson Stafford settled on his land in 1873, building a largB house for his young wife and their children. Stafford died in 1878, and his widow, Amanda, opened the house to boarders, one of whom was Robert James Blee, formerly of Pennsylvania. In 1880, Blee bought 36 acres of land at the comer of First and Main Streets from Mrs. Stafford, including the Stafford residence. Blee married Amanda Stafford in 1862. Monroe David Halladay was janotherpioneer who made a significant contribution to the development of the Eastside neighborhood. Halladay came from Michigan to Santa Ana in 1876 for health reasons and purchased 20 acres from Nelson Stafford. Halladay built his first home in 1877 on East First Street surveying and selling a few lots of his property but never platting it In 1887, Chestnut, Pine, and Walnut Streets were laid out on his land, then, in 1888, Halladay sold ten acres of the property. On his remaining ten acres he grew raisins, walnuts, and apples. Also in 1888, Halladay built and occupied the magnificent Stick/Eastlake (Late Victorian) house that still stands on the southwest corner of East Chestnut and Halladay Streets. An 1887 map of Santa Ana, drawn a year after Santa Ana's incorporation as a city, documents the early growth of the neighborhood, with house -sized lots lining both sides of Cypress Street and the west side of Orange Avenue between First and Chestnut Streets as well Walnut, Pine, and Chestnut Streets between Maple and Hickory Streets. The remainder of the Eastside area was divided into large parcels owned by Blee, Halladay, his elder brother, banker Daniel Halladay, and others. Maps drawn in 1898, and 1913 reveal that the neighborhood had expanded to south, with additional subdivisions along Cypress and Orange latted during this period. As a result of this pattern of development, the north western section of the neighborhood was improved with homes in the Victorian era Queen Anne and Eastlake styles. Colonial Revival tum-of- the-century residences and later Craftsman bungalows followed in the southwest portion of the neighborhood. The southeastern section of the neighborhood was the last portion to be subdivided and was initially developed in the 1920s, with the Craftsman, ColoniallI Revival, Tudor Revival, and Spanish Colonial Revival styles predominating. Post World War 11 construction consumed the remaining unimproved land. Despite unsympathetic infill, dating primarily to the last quarter of the twentieth century, and inappropriate alterations, the Eastside neighborhood retains numerous intact examples of residences from the significant period of its development which occurred between 1873, when Stafford built his house (no longer extant), and 1931, when construction tapered off as a result of the Great Depression. The Hawkins House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 for its intact exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of a modestly sized yet fully detailed Queen Anne (Late Victorian) residence from the late nineteenth century. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its unique architectural significance as an example of a Queen Anne (Late Victorian) cottage. The avoidance of smooth surfaces through use of multiple siding patterns, incorporation of a cant bay, and the utilization of decorative woodwork in the porch and bracketing of the bay are all hallmarks of the Queen Anne style. All original exterior features of the Hawkins House are considered character defining and should be preserved, including, but not limited to. sheathing (shiplap and shingles); roof configuration; massing; windows ws and doors; and architectural details such as comer brackets, pendants, turned posts, and frieze details. DPR 523L ! Page 4 of 5 Page 4 of 4- `Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann, *B12. References (continued): Harris, Cyril M. American Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, McAlester, Virginia and Lee National Register Bulletin 1 Register Branch, National f Office of Historic Preservati Whiffen, Marcus. Americar Armor, Samuel, editor. His W.P.A. Research Project A Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Hawkins House C. Moruzzi, SAIC *Date September 11, 2002 t] Continuation ❑ Update :hitecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998. i Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994. 4 Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. t. "How to Complete the National Register Registration Form." Washington DC: National rk Service, US Dept of the Interior, 1991. i. Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995. trchifecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. !y of Orange County. California. Los Angeles: Historic Record Company, 1911. 05, Orange CountyCaiifomia Biographies. Santa Ana: Board of Education, 1937. Santa Ana City Directory, 1901. Orange County Directory, 1�05. DPR 523L I 'Page 5 of 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMAh GREENWALD HOUSE 1810 North Greenleaf Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Greenwald House REF. NO. ADDRESS 1810 North Greenleaf Street i CITY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT Circa I888 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Landmark HISTORIC DISTRICT NIA NEIGHBORHOOD I Floral Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR, EVALUATION A, C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS COME 3S Location: ❑ Not for Publication 1 ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic I❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: A style first described by architectural I the wooden architecture of nineteenth c roofs, bracketed eaves, and most charac most popular during the third quarter o: or was incorporated into the structure o 't quarter of the nineteenth century, v English designer and arbiter of taste ._..:luded turned wood columns and spit Stick/Eastlake characteristics were usu� (Whiffen, 109-126). SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: istorian Vincent Scully in the -mid twentieth century, the Stick Style refers to an evolution of ;ntury architect Andrew Jackson Downing. Characterized by tall proportions, steeply pitched eristicalIy, exposed framing in the form of vertical or diagonal "stickwork," the style was the nineteenth century. The stickwork typically overlaid the siding, adorned the gable ends, porches and balconies. The rectilinear quality of the Stick Style was often combined, in the th "Eastlake ornamentation." Derived from the furniture designs of Charles Locke Eastlake, vho disavowed all connection with the architecture bearing his name, such ornamentation Iles, knobs, sawn brackets, and curvilinear perforations. In southern California, Ily associated with the predominant Queen Anne style of the late nineteenth century. The Greenwald House qualifies for list'ng in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion I for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the, Stick/Eastlake style of the nineteenth century. It also qualifies for the Register under Criterion 7, as a building that was connected with business or use that was once common, but is now rare, specifically, agriculture. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its historical/cultural significance to the City of Santa Ana as a rare surviving example of a farmhouse in the Stick/Eastlake style. (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). ANATION OFCODES. � F 1 J Hstoric.P,reservatron) ., ; A . :;s associafed,wiff C , that ern laody .the''d work d a' master„, Vlhose component =-.• :National Register:Stafus Code:..,(FL Preservation) 3Sr Appears eligible f EXHIBIT 3 Page I of 4 i Page I of 3 Resot P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publicat *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TSA t *c. Address 1810 North G, *e. Other Locational Data: *P3a. Description: (Describe This two-story Stick/Eastlake hipped roof with decoratively boards. A two-story squared with stick work applied in a tri both levels of the projecting t door is the sole feature of the west elevation, a one-story & only apparent recent alteratic at the front of the double lot trees dating from its period a; *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list *P4. Resources Present: ■Bt P5a. Photo �! r *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey None. name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Greenwald House ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County Date: eat Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706 essor's Parcel Number 002-092-21; TR 748 LOT 5 AND LOT 6. and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and bounda(es.) ,esidence stands out from its neighbors as the original farmhouse on the street Capped by a Bracketed eaves, the box -like building is sheathed in medium shiplap and trimmed with end Say topped by a gable projects from the north end of the fagade. The gable end is embellished ills pattern. Pairs of very tall and narrow, one -over -one, double -hung sash windows occupy iy, with a course of saw tooth molding accenting the tops of the first floor openings. A paneled central bay of the fagade. Paired windows also define the south bay on both levels. On the nroom, topped by a balcony, appears to have been an addition, perhaps dating to 1921. The i to the building is the removal of the porch that formerly shaded the entry. Formal landscaping spears to have also been recently renovated, however, the property may also retain several fruit a producing ranch. The home is in excellent condition. 3utes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property ig ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5b. Photo: (view and date) East elevation i - December 2002 7.1 - *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: rhistoric Circa 1888 and other sources, or enter "none' *P7. Owner and Address: Casazza Ralph & B L Trust 1970 Old Tustin e, Santa Ana, CA 92705 *P8. Recorded by; Leslie J. Heumann SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: January 2, 2003 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *Attachments: []None ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record ❑Distrct Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph Becord ❑ Other (list) DPR 523A (1195) Page 2-of 4' *Required information Page 2 of 3 B1. Historic Name: Greenwald h B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family F *1135. Architectural Style: Stick/E *B6. Construction History: (Con: September 1921. Addition tc April 26, 1937. Repair resid6 November 23, 1937 Reroof. February 26, 1988. Reroof to *B7. Moved? ■No ❑Yes *B8. Related Features: Mature fruit trees. B9a. Architect: Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme F Period of Significance: (Discuss importance in terms of hi The Greenwald House is arc) the late nineteenth century at Floral Park neighborhood in F 1888. For most of its existen and oranges on their26-acre west side of present day Grei American "Greenwald"aroun Sometime between 1920 anc subdivision of the area. After (See Continuation Sheet 3 of B11. Additional Resource Attribt *11312. References: City of Santa Ana Building Santa Ana History Room C Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of B13. Remarks: *11314. Evaluator: Leslie J. *NRHP Status Code 3S *Resource Name or #: Greenwald House B4. Present Use: Single-family residence truction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed circa 1888. residence. tear off. nknown Date: Original Location: b. Builder: Unknown ntial Architecture Area Santa Ana 1886-1953 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: A, C or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) lecturally significant as a substantially intact example of the Stick/Eastlake style popular during 1 historically significant as one of the few surviving farmhouses in Santa Ana in general and the articular. Based on the style of the house, it is estimated that the building was constructed circa e, the house was owned by Herbert and Ida Greenwald, who raised apples, apricots, walnuts, anch. A 1913 map of the area indicated that that the Gruen wald property occupied all of the nloaf Street north of Seventeenth Street. Apparently, the family changed their name to the more World War 1, listings in the city directories in 1912 and in 1920 confirm this timetable. 1926, the address of the property changed from 1720 to 1810, probably coinciding with `rerhusband's death, Ida Greenwald continued to live in the house until at least 1979. (List attributes and codes) Santa Ana Public Library (This space reserved for official comments.) *Date of Evaluation: January2, Sketch Map Greenwald House 1810 North Greenleaf Street Oil 19TH STREET 4 tt HOV [/\j V � a �w DPR 523B (1/95) Page 3 of 4 *Required information Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Greenwald House *Recorded by LeslieJ. Heumann *Date January2, 2003 ❑x Continuation ❑ Update *B10. Significance (continued): The Greenwald House is lo4ated in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by East 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,b�ild ages 353-356). Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land And that month, he began ingcustom homes in Santa Ana" (Orange County Register. September 15, 1981). The parts! chosen became the Floralrk 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, 19 1). 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 Construc ion Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the El Toro arine Base during World War ll, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helpe� to create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue. In the late 1920s and 1930sl another builder, Roy Roscoe Russel! (1881-1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park An early Russell projeict 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 at2009 Vi toria Drive. In the early post World War 11 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. 1n the 1950s, low, horizonta 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 Greenwald House qua, exemplification of the distin regard are the vertical emp, the gable end It also quail was once common, but is n its historicaYcultural signific considered character-defini configuration and detailing; original landscape features *B12. References (continued): Harris, Cyril M. American A Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, McAlester, Virginia and Lee National Register Bulletin h Register Branch, National F Office of Historic Preservati Whiffen, Marcus. American Alison Honer Dies at 84," 1 Builder of Honer Plaza Die. "Century -Old SA House Fill, History of Floral Park." httl Talbert, Thomas (editor-in-c Volume I. Whittier, Historic, Santa Ana City Directories, s for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 for its shing characteristics of the Stick(Eastlake style of the nineteenth century. Notable in this ;is of the building, the bracketed eaves, squared, two-story bay, and the stick work ornament in for the Register under Criterion 7, as a building that was connected with business or use that rare, specifically, agriculture. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for ;e to the City of Santa Ana. All original exterior features of the Greenwald House are and should be preserved, including, but not limited to: materials and finishes; roof issing; windows and doors; bays, architectural details such as brackets and stick work; and ch as fruit trees. chitecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998. n Illustrated History Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. A. "How to Complete the National Register Registration Form." Washington DC: National irk Service, US DepL of the Interior, 1991. n. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995. Architecture Since 1760. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. ie Santa Ana Joumal, September21, 1981. ," Orange County Reg ig ster. September 15, 1981. d With Memories," The Register, August 5, 1979. rlef). Historical Volume and Reference Works Including Biological Sketches of Leading Citizens. I Publishers, 1963. i912, 1920, 1926, 1930, 1931. DPR 523E page 4 of 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMAI., HILLIS HOUSE 1816 North Heliotrope Drive Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Hillis House REF. NO. ADDRESS 1816 North Heliotrope Drive CITY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1930 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Landmark HISTORIC DISTRICT NIA NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOA EVALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 3S Location: ❑ Not for Publication ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: The Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival vocabulary, popular between 1890 and curved parapets (or espadana); red tiles large, square piers; arches; and wall suu 1915 and 1940, reaching its apex durin lifornia Exposition in San Diego in .ognizable hallmarks of the Spanish cuverings, flat roofs surrounded by tile balconies and patios; window grilles; a SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: ® Unrestricted Both Colonial Revival tyle, as its name implies, encompasses two major subcategories. The Mission Revival 920, drew its inspiration from the missions of the Southwest. Identifying features include roofs and coping; low-pitched roofs, often with overhanging eaves; porch roofs supported by aces commonly covered in smooth stucco. The Spanish Colonial Revival flourished between the 1920s and 1930s. The movement received widespread attention after the Panama- �15, where lavish interpretations of Spanish and Mexican prototypes were showcased. Easily olonial Revival are low-pitched roofs, usually with little or no overhangs and red tile roof parapets; and stuccoed walls. The Spanish vocabulary also includes arches; asymmetry; I decorative elements of wood, wrought iron, tile, or stone. The Hillis House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion I for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Sp nish Colonial Revival. The house also contributes to the historic character of Floral Park through its age, style, scale, and historic association with an important member of the local business community. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landm rk" for its "unique architectural significance" as an intact and substantial interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). • NattonalRep = Pieservaian) Appears ehgtbie~f r separate hshng' _ : F EXHIBIT 4 Page ] of 4 Page 1 of 3 Resou P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: []Not for Publicati *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 0 *c. Address 1816 North H6 *e. Other Locational Data: Primary# °� Trinomial <- j [VRHP Status Cotle Trigs name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Hillis House RUnrestricted *a. County Orange County Date: ape Drive City Santa Ana Zip 92706 ;essoes Parcel Number 002-094-01; TR 748 LOT 35, LOT 24 N 1/2 THEREOF. *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Located on the southwest corner of Heliotrope Drive and Nineteenth Street, this is a generously scaled home in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. The asymmetrically massed house consists of a two-story, side -gabled, west (rear) wing and a one- . story, front -gabled, east wing. Red clay tiles clad the shallowly overhanging roofs. Stucco covers the exteriors. Windows are primarily flat -headed, three -light, double casements, some with generous reveals, others with none. Notable features of the design include a tapered chimney attached to the fagade, a wooden balcony at the northeast corner of the two-story wing, and a cantilevered second story overhang accented by wooden corbels on the north elevation. Decorative features include an inset tile panel on the chimney face and wooden shutters that adorn some windows. The main entry is located beneath the balcony and consists of an elaborately paneled wood door set within an archway flanked by chamfered pilasters. Another entry, also arched, loads to a Iformer courtyard space, now enclosed, south of the chimney. Lush, Mediterranean plantings enhance the property, which )also contains a one-story garage/guest house in the rear. An impressive deodar cedar tree shades the Heliotrope Drive setback. Other than the courtyard enclosure, the home is unaltered and is in excellent condition. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Bui P5a. Photo *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey None. ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District NElement of District ❑Other and other sources, or enter "none') P5b. Photo: (view and date) North and east elevations Docember2002 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 1930/Source: Building Permit *P7. Owner and Address: Herlihy Trust 1816 North Heliotrope Drive Santa Ana, CA 92706 *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Heumann SA1C 35 S. Raymond Ave. ## 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: January 2, 2003 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *Attachments: []None ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record ❑Distr�ecord t Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rack Art Record ❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph ❑ Other (list) DPR 523A (1195) *Required information Page 2 of 4 Page 2 of 3 B1. Historic Name: Hillis House 132. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family *1135. Architectural Style: Missic *B6. Construction History: (Coi February 28, 1930. Resider August 28, 1933. Addition. September 13, 2000. Consi *1137. Moved? ■No []Yes *B8. Related Features: Garage, deodar cedar tree. B9a. Architect: Unknown Prrmary # '•` F HRI#`= s ... *NRHP Status Code 3S *Resource Name or #: Hillis House B4. Present Use: Single-family residence panish Colonial Revival action date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1930. and garage. t lath house. known Date: Original Location: b. Builder: Ball and Honer *11310. Significance: Theme Residntial Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: cit T 1888-1953 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C (Discuss importance in terms of historic) I or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Hillis House is architecturally significant as a characteristic example of the comfortably sized and fashionably detailed revival styled homes that were built in Floral Park during the 1920s and 1930s. This Spanish styled home was apparently built on speculation by developers Pall and Honer, using in-house designers. The 1930 cost of construction for the eight -room house was $10,000, a large sum at the time. By 1931, Cloyd C. Hillis, his wife Carrie S. Hillis, and Jack C. Hillis, a student, had taken possession. Cloyd, Hillis was the manager of the Orange County Fruit Exchange. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of B11. Additional Resource Attribute *812. References: City of Santa Ana Building PE Santa Ana History Room Coll Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of B13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heuma *Date of Evaluation: January2, "e : (List attributes and codes) Santa Ana Public Library (This space reserved jor official comments.) Sketch Map Hillis House 1816 North Heliotrope Drive i 19 TH. 41 • Y agg DPR 523E (1/95) Page 3 of 4 "Required information Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Hillis House ;Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann I "Date January2, 2003 © Continuation ❑ Update *B10. Significance (continued): The Hillis House is located ir) Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by East Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of oranges, avocados, and walnuts and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 192a 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). 1efore nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land. And that month, he began building custom hcimes in Santa Ana" (Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision b tween 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). Revh al architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s and Floral Park showcased exarr�pies of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival. The Allison Honer Construction Compan went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the Ei Toro Marine Bas 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 1926 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes ere quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Vic oria Drive. In the early post World War 11 years, Floral Park continued its development as numerous, smaller, single -fa fly 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 neigh, orhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens. The Hillis House qualifies fo the distinguishing characters use of stucco and tile, and h contributes to the historic ch member of the local busines architectural significance as features of the Hillis House materials and finishes; roof i architectural details such as original landscape features *1312. References (continued):_, Harris, Cyril M. American A� Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, McAlester, Virginia and Lee. National Register Bulletin 16 Register Branch, National F Office of Historic Preservatk Whitten, Marcus. American 'Alison Honer Dies at 64,' T "Builder of Honer Plaza Dies "History of Flora! Park." http Talbert, Thomas (editor-in-ci Volume I. Whittier, Historice Santa Ana City Directory, 16 listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of tics of the Spanish Colonial Revival. Notable in this regard are the asymmetrical massing, the 9 incorporation of arches, a balcony, and a corbelled overhang into the design. The house also iracter of Floral Park through its age, style, scale, and historic association with an important community. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark"forits unique in intact and substantial interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style. All original exterior re considered character -defining and should be preserved, including, but not limited to: mliguration, materials, and detailing; massing; windows and doors; balcony; chimney, - ;orbels, arches, wing wall, tile panel, pierced stucco grille, wrought ironwork, garage; and uch as the deodar cedar tree. ;hitecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998. T illustrated History Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994. 4 Field Guide to American Houses. New York. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. 4. "How to Complete the National Register Registration Form." Washington DC. National rk Service, US Dept of the interior, 1991. i. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995. architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. e Santa Ana Joumal, September21, 1981. " Orange County Register. September 15, 1981. ief). Historical Volume and Reference Works lncludina Biological Sketches of Leading Citizens. Publishers, 1963. 31. DPR 523L Page 4 of 4 EXECUTIVE 11 ELLIOTT HOUSE 1904 North Heliotrope Drive Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Elliott House REF. NO. ADDRESS 1904 North Helio ope Drive CITY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1931 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Landmark HISTORIC DISTRICT NIA NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FO EVALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 3S Location: ❑ Not for Publication ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Italian The late nineteenth and twentieth cents popular from the late nineteenth centur popularized by American architects Mi vocabulary of the style also influenced of the style generally include masonry - ^.',�alanccd, often symmetrical appearai ches are incorporated into the major SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: ® Unrestricted Both (Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Revivals) y revival of the Italian Renaissance style, also known as the Italian Renaissance Revival, was until the 1930s. It was inspired by the designs of the palazzi of northern Italy and :im, Mead, and White. Utilized on public buildings and commercial buildings, the ie appearance of ornate homes. Characteristic features associated with the residential usage stucco exteriors; hipped tile roofs; pilasters, columns, quoins, and other classical details; and e. Lower stories are generally emphasized through their proportions and fenestration. � of the designs, often referring to Palladian precedents. The Elliott House qualifies for listing ink the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Italian Renaissance (Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Revivals) style. The house also contributes to the historic character of oral Park through its age, style, scale, and historic association with a member of the local professional community. Additionally, a house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its unique architectural significance as an intact and graceful interpretation of the Italian Renaissance (Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Revivals) style. (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). eparatelltst�ng EXHIBIT 5 Page 1 of 4 Page 1 of 3 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Elliott House P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location. ❑Not for Publicatiop OUnrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 0054 Date: *c. Address 1904 North Heliotrope Drive City Santa Ana Zip 92706 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 002-093-05; TR 748 LOT 36, SEC 1 T 5 R 10 LOT 53 X 155 FT. *133a. Description: (Describe resou[ce and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Located on a double lot at th northwest corner of Heliotrope Drive and Nineteenth Street, this is a generously scaled home in the Italian Renaissance Re vival style. The `T" shaped building consists of a larger, two-story rear (west) wing and a smaller, one-story front wing, both of which are covered with stucco and topped by hipped tile roofs. Oriented towards Heliotrope Drive, the fagade i nearly symmetrical in composition. The predominant motif of the design of the house is the arch, used for openings on al three sides of the one-story wing, for a recessed, three -bay, arcaded entry porch at the southeast comer of the two-s ory wing, for a second arcade at the northeast corner, and for lower story windows on the south elevation. Detailing includes ast stone impost moldings and column capitals. The windows are primarily paired, multi -paned casements and French doors The monumental round -headed openings on the one-story wing feature muntins arranged in a radiating pattern. Iron -railed j alconies are centered on the south elevation upper story and recessed above the northeast arcade. Columns provide support for the arcades and divide the balconies into bays. A balconet is centered above the entry (See Continuation Sheet 3 of13.) *P31I Resource Attributes: (list a ributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property , *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5a Photo P5b. Photo: (view and date) South and east elevations W"&_ � -. ti'�! M-F , « o ?°' . December 2002 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ■historic 1931/Source: Building Permit *P7. Owner and Address: Clark S. & Patricia L. Paddock 1904 North Heliotrope Drive Santa Ana, CA 92706 *P8. Recorded II Leslie J. Neumann SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: January 2, 2003 *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 ❑Distr�Cecord t Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph ❑ Other (list) DPR 523A (1/95) Page 2 of 4 *Required information Page 2 of 3 B1. Historic Name: Elliott House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family F *B5. Architectural Style: Italian) *B6. Construction History: (Con; September2, 1931. Resider August 17, 1944, Addition to April 15, 1957. Swimming pc January 30, 2001. Reroof, re February 28, 2001. Remode, *137. Moved? ■No Dyes *B8. Related Features: Garage, palm trees, B9a. Architect: Unknown *Bit}. Significance: Theme f Period of Significance: (Discuss importance in terms of hl The Elliott House is architec revival styled homes that we for Dr. Arthur C. Elliott by de room house was $20,000, a although the initial resident i Dr. Elliott maintained an offii 1940s. (See Continuation Sheet 3 1311. Additional Resource Attribr *812. References: City of Santa Ana Building Santa Ana History Room C Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 813. Remarks: *1314. Evaluator: Leslie J. *NRHP Status Code 3S *Resource Name or #: Elliott House Bence 134. Present Use: Single-family residence raissance (Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Revivals) ;tion date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1931. and garage. ridence. 15 x 22. rsing existing tile. kitchen. Date: Original Location: b. Builder: Ball and Honer rrtial Architecture Area Santa Ana 1888-1953 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) rally significant as a characteristic example of the comfortably sized and fashionably detailed built in Floral Park during the 1920s and 1930s. This Italian Renaissance styled home was built dopers Ball and Honer, using in-house designers. The 1931 cost of construction for the ten- gnificant sum at the time. The Ellfotts retained possession of the property until at least 1975, the house, according to the 1933 city directory, was Mrs. Marie Turley (no occupation given). in Anaheim in the late 1930s and early 1940s; he apparently moved into this house in the mid (List attributes and codes) Santa Ana Public Library (This space reserved'ifor official comments.) Sketch Map Elliott House 1904 North Heliotrope Drive w ----- - - T b r � w rtar o �rp. y a rs rr�! *Date of Evaluation: January2, DPR 523E (1/95) 1 Page 3 of 4 *Required information Page 3 of 3 Resource Dame or # (Assigned by recorder) Elliott House *Recorded by Leslie J. Neumann *Date January2, 2003 © Continuation ❑ Update *P3a. Description (continued): arcade. A classical balustrade, punctuated by um -topped pedestals, defines a terrace that wraps both street elevations. Curved concrete paths, scored to resemble flagstones, lead from both streets to the terrace. Palm trees stud the front lawn. In the rear, a one-story guest wing that may be an addition is attached to a hipped roof garage. No other alterations were noted to this highly intact aiad well -maintained residence. *B10. Significance (continued): The Elliott House is locatedn Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by East Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, iverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of oranges, avocados, and walnuts and widely scattered ranch houses characterize this area before 1920. Developer and builder Allison Honer (1897-1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a malor portion of northwest Santa Ana, arrived in Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, New York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353-356). 1efore nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land. And that month, he began building custom hq! mes 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). Revi a! architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s and Floral Park showcased exaples 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 Nall, the Et Toro Marina Base during World War i!, 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 (1861-1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park. An early Russell prof ct was his 1926 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 Vi �toria Drive. In the early post World War 1l years, Flora! Park continued its development as numerous, smaller, single-f mily houses -were built Continuing in the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revival in style. In the 1950s, low, horizonta ! Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2003) Floral Park maintains its identity as the premier neighiborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens. The Elliott House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the distinguishing charac I nstics of the Italian Renaissance (Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Revivals) style. Notable in this regard are th� symmetrical massing, hipped roof configuration, lower story emphasis through greater height, the use of stucco and tile, this incorporation of arches, and the classical detailing of columns and impost moldings. The house also contributes to 17historic character of Floral Park through its age, style, scale, and historic association with a member of the local professional community. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its unique architectural significance as an intact and graceful interpretation of the Italian Renaissance (Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Revivals) style. All original exterior features of the Elliott House are considered character -defining and should be preserved, including, but no� limited to: materials and finishes, roof configuration, materials, and detailing; massing, windows and doors; terrace, balconies and arcades; chimney; architectural details such as arches, columns, capitals, impost moldings, wing wall, garage, and original landscape features such as the palm trees and concrete paths. *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 LeeJ A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. National Register Bulletin 16, . "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 Preservati n. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995. Whiffen, Marcus. American JArchitecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. Alison Honer Dies at 84," The Santa Ana Journal, September 21, 1981. Builder of Honer Plaza Die Orange County Register September 15, 1981. History of Floral Park." httX Vlwww.floralpark.com/page2.html Talbert, Thomas (editor-in-c ief). Historical Volume and Reference Works Including Biological Sketches of Leading Citizens, Volume 1. Whittier, Historici I Publishers, 1963. Santa Ana City Directory, R 132, 1933, 1939, 1941, 1947. DPR 523L I Page 4 of 4