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Home My WebLink About25D - AGMT - HISTORIC PROPERTIESREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 TITLE: HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3) l CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the below - referenced property owners for the identified structures, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Property Owner(s) Historic Address /House Recommended Property Approval Date/ Preservation Vote by HRC A mt. No, David C. & Gloria J. Crockett 2015 -05 2118 North Greenleaf Street 7/23115 Pritchard House 8:0 Phil Calhoun & Ron Stock on 2015 -06 322 West Third Street 7/23/15 behalf of Beta Holdings, LLC Minter House 8:0 Mostafa & Behar Klahori Matin 2015 -08 1006 North French Street 7/23/15 Morris House 8:0 Christopher & Kelly Reinberger 2015 -09 2043 North Victoria Drive 7/23/15 _ Arens Mouse 8:0 Gregory & Nicole Amweg 2015 -10 326 West Nineteenth Street 7/23/15 Rosenme er House 8:0 Ricardo Rivas 2015 -11 1112 North French Street 7/23/15 Alexander House 8:0 Adam C. & Sandra E. Loughlin, 2015 12 2332 North Heliotrope Drive 7123/15 Trustees for Loughlin Family Trust Honer House) 8:0 Judi Bailey, Trustee for Judi 2015 -13 2126 North Heliotrope Drive 7/23/15 Bailey Trust (Bolton House) 7:0:1 (Murashie abstained 25D -1 Mills Act Agreements September 1, 2015 Page 2 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION ACTION On July 23, 2015, the Historic Resources Commission recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the identified property owners for the historic structures, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION This action allows for the approval of a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) which provides a potential property tax reduction allowing the property owner to reinvest the tax savings into the maintenance of the historic property (Exhibit A). Additionally, the agreement prevents inappropriate alterations to the historic structures (Exhibits B1 -B8). STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). FISCAL IMPACT The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the property tax revenue to the City by an estimated amounts annually noted below, for a period of not less than ten years. HPPA No. 2015 -05 $102.99 to $514.97 HPPA No. 2015 -06 $209.69 to $1048.43 2118 North Greenleaf St. Exhibit B1 322 West Third Street Exhibit B2 HPPA No. 2015 -08 $38.99 to $194.99 HPPA No. 2015 -09 $267.29 to $1336.43 1006 North French Street Exhibit B3 2043 North Victoria Drive Exhibit B4 HPPA No. 2015 -10 $86.20 to $431.02 HPPA No. 2015 -11 _ $143.64 to $718.18 326 West Nineteenth St. (Exhibit B5) 1112 North French St. (Exhibit B6) HPPA No. 2015 -12 $140.00 to $700.14 HPPA No. 2015 -13 $82.18 to $410.93 2332 North Heliotrope Dr. Exhibit 87 2126 North Heliotrope Dr. Exhibit APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Hassan HaghaWy, ICP Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Executive Director Planning & Building Agency Finance & Management Services Agency HS:rb hslhistoric info \mills act agreements \Mills Act Agmts 9- 1 -15.cc Exhibit: A. Mills Act Agreement Template B1 -B8. Historic Resources Commission Staff Reports 25D -2 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT Address Santa Ana, CA 9270 RECORDING REQUESTED BY: City of Santa Ana AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City of Santa Ana Attn: City Clerk 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -30) Santa Ana, CA 92702 FREE RECORDING GOVERNMENT CODE §6103 HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT This Historic Property Preservation Agreement ( "Agreement") is made and entered into this September 1, 2015 by and between the City of Santa Ana of California (hereinafter referred to as "City "), __ Property Owner (s) David Christopher and Gloria Lynn Jetter Crockett (hereinafter referred to as "Owner "), owner of real property located at Address , Santa Ana, California, 9270 in the County of Orange and listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. RECITALS A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the "Mills Act ") to enter into contracts with Owner of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties retain their historic character and integrity. B. The Owner possess fee title in and to that certain qualified real property at Address ' Santa Ana, California, 9270_ and more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and hereinafter referred to as the "Historic Property". C. The Historic Property is officially designated on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. D. The City and the Historic Property 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 the 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. EXHIBIT A -I- 25D-3 MILLSACTAGREEMENT Address Santa Ana, CA 9170 E. The Owner and the City intend to carry out the purposes of California Government Code, Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division 1 of Title 5, Article 12, Section 50280 et seq., which will enable the Historic Property to qualify for an assessment of valuation as a restricted historical property pursuant to Article 1.9, Sec. 439 et seq., Chapter 3 Part 2 of Division I 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 Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective and commence on September 1, 2015 (Effective Date), and shall remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter (Term). 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 nomenewal 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 nines (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) daLs 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 nomenewal. d. If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nomenewal 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: -'- 25D-4 MILLSACTAGREEMENT Address Santa Ana, CA 9270 a. Owner shall maintain theHistoric Property in a good state of repair and shall preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character - defining features, 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. b. All changes to the Historic Property shall comply with applicable City plans and regulations, and conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the State of Department of Parks and Recreation, namely the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto, marked as Exhibit B, and incorporated herein by this reference. The condition of the exterior of the Historic Property, as of the effective date of this Agreement, is documented in photographs attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference. Owners shall continually maintain the Historic Property in the same or better condition as documented in Exhibit C. C. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the public right -of -way shall be maintained, and Owners shall not be permitted to block the view corridor to the Historic Property with arty new structure, such as walls, fences or shrubbery, so as to prevent the viewing of the Historic Property 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 alternations are in keeping with the Secretary of Interior's Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs, doors, walls, and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as cars, appliances, or furniture; and other unsightly by decoration, structure or vegetation which is unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or inappropriate location. e. Owners shall allow reasonable periodic examination, by prior appointment, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, the State Board of Equalization, and the City of Santa Ana as may be necessary to determine the Owner's compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 4. Furnishing of Information. The Owners hereby agree to furnish the City with any and all information requested which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. �3� 25D -5 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT Address Santa Ana, CA 9270_ 5. Cancellation. a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the Owners have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or have allowed the Historic 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 has 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 Sect/ion 50286. This cancellation fee shall be apercentage (currently set at twelve and one- half (12 '?FY) 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 Properly is destroyed by earthquake, fire, flood or other natural disaster such that in the opinion of the City Building Official more than sixty percent (60 %) of the original fabric of the structure must be replaced, this Agreement shall be canceled 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, force majeure, or natural disaster. C. If the Historic Property is acquired by eminent domain and the City Council determines that the acquisition frustrates the purpose of this Agreement, this Agreement: shall be cancelled and no fee imposed, as specified in Government Code Section 50288. 6. Enforcement of Agreement. a. In lieu of and /or in addition to any provisions to cancel the Agreement as referenced herein, the City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach of the terms of the Agreement. In the event of a default, under the provisions to cancel the Agreement by the Owners, the City shall give written notice to the 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 care the breach or default may be commenced within thirty (30) days and shall thereafter be diligently pursued to completion by the Owners), then the City may, without farther notice, declare a default under the terms of this Agreement and may bring any action necessary to specifically enforce the obligations of the Owners growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by the Owner or apply for such relief as may be appropriate. b. The City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner if the City does not enforce or cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided for in this Agreement or in the City's regulations governing historic properties are available to the City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by -a- 25D-6 MILLS ACTAGREEMENT Arldress Santa Ana, CA 9270 the City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder. 7. Binding effect of Agreement. a. The Owner hereby subject the Historic Property located at Address Santa Ana, California, 9270_, Assessor Parcel Number, at A.P. No. , and more particularly described in Exhibit A, in the City of Santa Ana, to the covenants reservations, and restrictions as set forth in this Agreement. b. The City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, reservations and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants twming with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon the 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, restrictions and reservations are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument. 8. No Compensation. Owner shall not receive any payment from the City in consideration of the obligation imposed under this Agreement, it being recognized that the consideration for the execution of this Agreement is the substantial public benefit to be derived therefrom and the advantage that will accrue to the Owner as a result of the effect upon the assessed value of the property on the account of the restrictions on the use and preservation of the Historic 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 Attn: City Clerk 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -30) Santa Ana, CA 92702 Owners: Property Owner(s) Address Santa Ana, California, 9270_ -5- 25D-7 MILLS ACTAGREEMENT Address Santa Ana, CA 9270 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 inderm2ify 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, agenda, 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. e. This hold harmless provision applies to all darmages and claims for damages suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not the City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property. d. All of the Agreements, rights, covenants, reservations, and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever. e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding may recover all reasonable attorney's fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and other relief ordered by the court. f. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall not be effected thereby. g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with venue in Orange County. -6- 25D-8 MILLSACTAGREEMENT Address Santa Ana, CA 9270 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. Notice of the Contract to Office of Historic Preservation. No later than six (6) months of entering into this Agreement, the Owner or agent of Owner shall provide written notice of this Agreement to the State Office of Historic Preservation. 13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by a written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto. 14. Effective Date This Agreement shall be effective on the day and year first written above. -7- 25D-9 MILLS ACTAGREEMENT Address Santa Ana, CA 1270 In witness whereof, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: MARIA D. HUIZAR Clerk of the Council OWNER Date: CITY OF SANTA ANA DAVID CAVAZOS City Manager Property Owner(s) Property Owner(s) APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA CARVALHO City Attorney Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney -8- 25D-10 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT Address Santa Ana, CA 9170 Exhibit A Legal Description filed in the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County. Assessor's Parcel Number: A.P. Number -9- 25D-11 MILLSACTACREEMENT Address Santa Ana, CA 9270_ Exhibit B 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 alternations and additions to existing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with -to- 25D-12 MILLSACTAGREEMENT Address Saida Ana, CA 9270 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. -ll- 25D-13 MILLS ACTACREEMENT Address Senta Ana, CA 9270_ Exhibit C (photographs attached) Photograph of'Property Front elevation -12- 25D -14 REQUEST FOR a: Histonc Resources Commission Action \ uA MWORIY fS.46:J MEETING DATE: JULY 23, 2015 TITLE- HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2015-05 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2118 NORTH GREENLEAF STREET (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,2; 5,31 Prepared by Hally Soboleske APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO DISCUSSION .,� The applicants, David Christopher and Gloria Lynn Jetter Crockett, are requesting the approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2015 -05 (Mills Act) between the property owners and the City of Santa Ana. Property Description The subject property consists of a 1,690 square foot single -story Ranch style residence located on a 7,250 square foot lot at 2118 North Greenleaf Street. The site is within the Single Family Residential (R1) zoning district. Surrounding land uses are all residential (Exhibit 1). Analysis of the Issues In March 1999, the City Council approved an ordinance authorizing Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act contracts, for eligible historic properties. The agreement provides monetary incentive 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 and to rehabilitate the property as necessary to maintain its character and appearance, Once recorded, the agreement triggers the use of a different valuation method in determining the property's assessed value, thereby resulting in potentially significant property tax savings for the owner. EXHIBIT B1 25D -15 25D -16 HPPA No. 2015 -05 July 23, 2015 Page 2 One of the eligibility requirements for the Mills Act is that the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The subject property was placed on the local register as the Pritchard House and categorized as Contributive in April 2015 by the Historic Resources Commission (Exhibit 2). Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Exhibit 3), Photos of the property are Included with the agreement as well as a photo location map.. The benefits of executing this agreement include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Reduced property tax to allow reinvestment for the long term preservation of the property. 2. Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation. 3. Provides an additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures 4. Discourages inappropriate alterations to the historic property, 5. Provides an opportunity for visual improvement to the physical environment of the community, 6. Offers additional support and attention for historic districts and historic structures in the City. Strateaic Plan Alianment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Susta'inabillty, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainabilty) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the proposed project is not subject to CEQA. Therefore, no further action is required. Hai y Sob eske Associate Planner HS:jm hslhlsto0c Inblmllls act agreementM2118_N C7reenlenf.lire Attachments; Exhibit 1- 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 - Mills Act Agreement 25D -17 25D -18 500' RADIUS HPPA - 2015 -05 2118 North Greenleaf Street Pritchard House PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY I .9 T 25D -19 25D -20 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PRITCHARD HOUSE 2118 North Greenleaf Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 NAME Pritchard House REF. NO, ADDRESS 2118 North Greenleaf St. CITY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92705 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1937 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD I Floral Park CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5s1 Location: E] Not for Publication 0 Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Ranch Widely published in Sunset and House Beautiful magazines, the Ranch House dominated post -World War 11 residential expansion and represented the most popular house form in the United States from the 1950s through 1970s, The Ranch House originated in the 1930's designs of Southern California architect Cliff May, who sought to reinvent the west's vernacular housing traditions by combining the form and massing of the traditional ranch house with a modernist's concern for informality, expressed in materials and plan, and indoor- outdoor Integration. While the style includes several variants, a basic set of character- defining features applies to most examples. In form and massing, the style evokes a sprawling ranch that developed over time, with a central block extended by wings of varying roof heights. Generally L- shaped or U- shaped in plan the Ranch House typically has a one -story profile with strong horizontal emphasis expressed through a low pitched or flat roof with wide overhanging eaves. Asymmetrical in design, the Ranch House is often sheathed in and accented with rustic materials such as board- and - batten siding, high brick foundations, art stone, and wood shake roofs, Indoor- outdoor integration is achieved through the use of recessed or extended porches, set low to the ground, and the generous use of large picture, ribbon, or corner windows. Window detailing can include wood frames, decorative shutters, and diamond - patterned muntins. Ornamentation includes rusticated elements, such as carved porch supports and exposed rafters, uneven rakes and flared eaves, and faux dove cotes and bird houses. SUMMARY /CONCLUSION: The Pritchard House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for Its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Ranch style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" because it "is a good example of period architecture. "(Municipal Code, Section 30 -2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: • California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, "How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4, 2001.) 3: It ernbodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. California Register Status Code: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, December 8, 2003.) 5S1: Individual property that is listed or designated locally. EpX�HI�BIIT2 L 5 R1af Mf 1 25D -22 State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial_ NRHP Status Code Other Listings Review Code Reviewer rce name(s) or P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: O Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: *c. Address 2118 North Greenleaf City Santa Ana Zip 92706 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 002. 081 -13 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) The Pritchard House is designed in an early Ranch style of architecture. It is "L" shaped in plan and is capped with asphalt shingles and has exposed rafter tails. The house is clad in smooth stucco and a bit of wood. The left side of the structure includes a recessed entry with a small covered, concrete porch supported by simple 4" x 4" wood posts. The windows are original wood single hung with horizontal two -over -two configuration with lambstongue features. The front facing cross gable has wooden venting at the gable apex. All front facing windows are flanked by decorative wooden shutters. The tripartite front picture window is also flanked by wood shutters. A red brick chimney extends from the front facing bay. *113b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single- family Property *134. Resources Present: ■Building ©Structure L70bject ❑Site ❑District 0 Element of District ❑Other P51J. Photo: (view and date) East facing elevation 2014 *P6. Date Constructed /Age and Sources: ■historic 1937 *P7. Owner and Address: David & Gloria Crockett 2118 N. Greenleaf St. Santa Ana, CA 92706 *P8. Recorded by: Hally Soboleske 20 Civic Center Plaza M -20 Santa Ana, CA 92702 *Pg. Data Recorded: April 2, 2015 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *Pt 1_ Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none') None *Attachments: L None MLocation Map ❑Sketch Map ®Continuation Shoot ®Building, Structure, and Object Record ClArchaeological Record ❑District Record t:7Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Ad Record ©Artifact Record ❑Photograph Record 0 Other (list) DPR 523A (1195) Page 2 of 4 2501-23 *Required information 25D -24 SH,B. Nall of California —The Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code 5S3 mesource wame or fF; rmmnaru nouse B1. Historic Name: Pritchard House B2. Common Name: Same B3: Original Use; Single- family Residence B4. Present Use: Single- family Residence *65, Architectural: Style: Ranch *B6. Construction History; (Construction date, alterations, and date of alteratlons)i Constructed 1937 *67: Moved ? ■No ❑Yes OUnknown Dater Original Location: *B8. Related Features: None. B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Jasper Famey *616. Significance; Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1901.1954 Property Type: Single- family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR; B,C; CR :2,3 (Discuss importance In terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address Integrity) The Pritchard House was constructed by builder Jasper Famey for the first owners, Charles and Madeline Pritchard. The Pritchards were a prominent family in the area with Mr. Pritchard being the Executive Vice President of the Santa Ana Building and Loan. Mr. Pritchard was also very active in the Exchange Club which worked to better the community. The Pritchards had two children, Virginia and Donald, and entertained regularly. The Pritchards lived In the home until 1943 when it was purchased by Millard and Helen Pearson. The Pritchards stayed In Santa Ana, and moved to Birch Street. Mr. Pearson was City Treasurer, (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *612. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4) 613. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator. Hally Soboleske *.Date of Evaluation: March 2015 DPR 5236 (1195) *B10. Significance (continued): Page 3 of 4 25D -25 Sketch Map — 2118 N. Greenleaf St. 00'L- b31 -13 rsrrnrer r ti}pG c?G Of.7 Qaar S }OOU 4'1 l�{,+i.C�r„} N0. d19 *Required information 'L; ti}pG c?G Of.7 Qaar S }OOU 4'1 l�{,+i.C�r„} N0. d19 25D -26 SH.B. Nall of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial by Hally Soboleske *Date April 2, 2015 91 Continuation Q Update Santa Ana was founded by William Spurgeon in 1669 as a speculative town site on part of the Spanish land grant known as Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. The civic and commercial core of the community was centered around the intersection of Main and Fourth Streets. Stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fo Railroad and incorporation as a city in 1886, and selection as the seat of the newly created County of Orange in 1889, the city grow outwards, with residential neighborhoods developing to the north, south, and east of the city center. Agricultural uses predominated in the outlying areas, with cultivated fields and orchards dotted with widely scattered farmhouses. The Pritchard House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of oranges, avocados and walnuts, and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 1920. Developer and builder Allison Honer (1897 - 1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a major portion of northwest Santa Ana, arrived in Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, New York In 1922 (Talbert, pages 353 -356), "Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land. And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana" (Orange Count' Re iq star, September 15, 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creek. "When built in the 1920s, the Floral Park homes were the most lavish and expensive in the area. They sold for about $45,000 each" (Orange County Register, September 15,1981). Revival architecture in a wide vanety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s; Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival styles, The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Ad Deco - styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the El Toro Marine Base during World War II, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue. In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881- 1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the early post-World War 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, in the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2007), Floral Park maintains its Identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens. The Pritchard I- louse qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana. Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the early Ranch style Additionally, the house has been categorized as 'Contributive" because it Is a "good example of period architecture ". (Municipal Code, Section 30 -2.2). Character defining features include of the Pritchard House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, exterior materials, wood windows and fenestration patterns, chimney and roof configuration. *1312. References (continued): Harris, Cyril M. American Archlteoturw. An illustrated Eric volopedia. 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. Whitten, Marcus, American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. Armor, Samuel, History of Orange Count . Los Angeles: History Record Company, 1921, page 989. Park Santiago Neighborhood Association. "The Gingerbread Lande Holiday Home Tour; 1999." Brochure. Rischard, Maureen McClintock. "People Behind Places: Enderle Center." Orange County Genecloeical Society Quarterly, December 1993, pages 4 -7. Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1905 -1930. Historic Maps, Santa Ana History Room, 1912, 1923, 1932, and 1955. Ancestry.com Newspapers.com Page 4 of 4 DPR 523L PRI (This space reserved for official comments,) 25D -28 �4 REQUEST FOR J a 00MY11ISSION SI IIT I ICI 101E JULY 23, 2015 TITLE HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2015 -06 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 WEST THIRD STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5,3) Prepared by _tally Soboleske APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO Ex utive Director Acting Plann4ktansger RECOMMENDED ACTION Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Phil Calhoun and Ron Stock as members of Beta Holdings, LLC, property owners, for the structure located at 322 West Third Street, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Request of Applicant The applicants, Phil Calhoun and Ron Stock as members of Beta Holdings, LLC, are requesting the approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2015 -06 (Mills Act) between the property owners and the City of Santa Ana. Property Description The subject property consists of a two -story, 3,483 square foot Italianate style structure and a detached two -story decorative water tower located at 322 West Third Street. The structure has been used as an office since 1982. The 13,565 square foot site is within the Transit Zoning Code (SD -84) zoning district. Surrounding land uses are commercial to the north, residential on the south, and commercial to the east with residential uses on the upper floors to the east, and Birch Park to the west (Exhibit 1). Analysis of the Issues In March 1999, the City Council approved an ordinance authorizing Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act contracts, for eligible historic properties. The agreement provides monetary incentive 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 and to rehabilitate the property as necessary to maintain its character and appearance. Once recorded, the agreement triggers the use of a different valuation method in determining the property's assessed value, thereby resulting in potentially significant property tax savings for the owner. EXHIBIT B2 r o ., HPPA No. 2015 -06 July 23, 2015 Page 2 One of the eligibility requirements for the Mills Act is that the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The subject property was placed on the local register as the Minter House and categorized as Landmark in November of 2000 by the Historic Resources Commission (Exhibit 2). Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Exhibit 3). Photos of the property are included with the agreement as well as a photo location map. The benefits of executing this agreement include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Reduced property tax to allow reinvestment for the long term preservation of the property 2. Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation. 1 Provides an additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures. 4. Discourages inappropriate alterations to the historic property. 5. Provides an opportunity for visual improvement to the physical environment of the community. 6. Offers additional support and attention for historic districts and historic structures in the City. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No, 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the proposed project is not subject to CEQA. Therefore, no further action is required. Haliy So leske Associate Planner HS:jm hslhistorlc InVmllls act agreemenlsftpa -20 IG -G Minter House.hre Attachments: Exhibit 1- 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 - Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 - Mills Act Agreement 25D -30 1 -1 HPPA- 2015'06 322 West Third Street Minter House PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY EXHIBIT 1 25D -31 NAME Minter House REF. NO. 180 ADDRESS 322 West Third Sheet CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1877 LOCAL REGIS'T'ER CATEGORY: Landmark. MSTORIC DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD NATIONAL ItEGISTGR. C1ttTERIA FOR EVALUATION E, C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE is Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted USGS 75" Quad Date: T— R ®'' /J of 'A of Sec _ B.M. ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Italianate DESCRIPTION /BACKGROUND RELATED'T'O PERIOD ARCHITECTURE: The architectural style terminology is adapted from the National Register Bulletin 16A, The I tali anate style is one of the Late Victorian sty les that flourished in California between 1860 - -1890. The style emphasizes the vertical lines, both in the building volume and in the use ofe101191ted doors and windows. Budidings are highly symmetrical and balanced in appearance and accompanied by a pleasant touch of the picturesque. Wide overhanging eaves often with decorative brackets and hipped roofs, usually cap these buildings. Other significant features include balustrade balconies, corner quoins, rectangular windows with hood moldings, and frequent use angular bays. Porches are almost universally present and are relatively restrained in elaboration and are of single story in height. The most common type of porch support is a square column with the corners beveled. Page 1 of 4 10-05-00 ranmgadesNninlm' EXHIBIT n 2501-32 CONSTRUCTION HISTORY: (Construction data, alterations, and date of alterations) Main Residence: Reroof Residence Judy 21, 1927 Alterations July 26, 1933 Reroof June 25, 1943 Convert residence to offices and historic restoration February 9, 1982 Reroof September 11, 1992 Garage: Addition to garage January, 1923 Chimney Repair June 8, 1933 Demolish garage April t3. 1982 RELATED FEATURES: (Other important features such as barns, sheds, fences, prominent or unusual trees, or landscape) Water Tower DESCRIPTION: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, settings, and boundaries.) The two story Minter house was built by Henry C. Berry in 1877. This house originally faced Third Sheet but was turned around to face Birch Street in 1900 so that the front window could face Birch Park. The house is an "L"-shape plan and an elongated, vertical volume, R has a gabled roof with gable ends treated in a classical manner, common to the Greek Revival architectural influences of the tine. 'file detail around the gables includes a modified Greco -Roman cornice containing crown and bed molds, a fascia, derails and frieze. Wood quoins covering the ship lap siding on the building are placed on the corners. Long narrow double hung, foil], paned windows (except the casement windows oil the northwest portion of the house) with hood moldings adorn the home. Two angular bays, one facing Birch St and the other facing Third St extend off the fagade at the first level. 'The northeast corner of the house by all appearances was added on subsequent to the original construction, probably in 1933. The side door and small bay windows on the north have colored glass details often used in later architectural styles, further supporting the concept that the northeast corner on the house is a later addition. Over the main entrance Racing Bitch Street is a neo- classic architrave supported by side brackets. The brackets are ofthe kind which were popular during and after the Civil War. The roof ofthe side porch facing Third Street is supported on wood Columns. The porch rail is of wood supported by turned bnlust'et's. The house is built on a brick Foundation with substantial ooncrete stabilization in the cellar. The defining features which give this building its hallanate style, include the emphasis on vertical volumes and details, such as elongated windows and doors with hood moldings, and the low- pitched roofs, with wide overhanging eaves which are detailed with a Greco -Roman cornice. The tune of angular bays at the first level, the balustraded balconies, its areaded porch and the use of ship lap siding and corner quoins, further define the Italianate style. The water tower cast of the house is of the same shiplap siding as the house and is of a height comparable to the house. The water tank is two stories with an exterior stairway leading to the top floor. The First Floor includes a small unused studio -type apartment with inoperative tub and sink. HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS: George W. Minter arrived in Santa Ana In 1874 and involved himself in many profitable ventures. As a younger man, Ile was a successful walnut grower and in his later yens concerned himself will) real estate, banking and civic offices. On October 9, 1879 he married Elizabeth Berry. George Minter resided at this house for 47 years. During the early part of his residence he was employed as the Deputy Assessor of Los Angeles County, prior to the creation of Orange County in 1882 He was it primary leader in promoting the separation of Grange County from Los Angeles County. In addition, lie started the First street oar I ine in the county, and was active in many real estate ventures. As an active civic leader in 1910, he served on the Santa Ana Park Commission which raised funds for the completion of the original Town Park (presently Birch Park). Elizabeth's older sister Louisa was married to Albert W. Birch who died in 1872. In 1897, his children, Emma and Otis Birch donated the land across the street from the Mints' House to the City of Santa Ana per the creation of Birch Park, in honor of their rather. Page 2 of'4 LL1nr2C�emegni9ee:minier ur -c; -nn 25D -33 RESOURCE ATTRIBUTES: (List attributes and codes from Appendix 4 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation,) HP2 Single Family Property 0 Building MOVED? ®lvfo ® Structure ❑ Object ❑ Yes ❑ Unknown ❑ Site ❑ District ❑ Element of District Date: Original Location: ❑ Other STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, geographic scope, and integrity.) The Minter House is characteristic of homes built by the wealthier Santa Ana families in the 1870's. This two story building is a fine example of Santa Ana Architecture during the early development of the City in 1870's, The Minter house survives as an architectural and historical reminder of one of Santa Ana's leading commercial pioneers. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: The Minter house is significant both for its unique architecture and for its historical significance as the long term home for one of Santa Ana's early pioneer families and businessman. Architecturally, the Minter house is one of the few last remaining Italianate style homes is Santa Ana and nearby communities. It comes extremely close to being of the pure Italianate style as coil] nonly manifested in Southern California in the in id I800's and is an excellent period example. The features that give this building its unique architecture include the emphasis on vertical volumes and details, such as elongated windows and doors with hood moldings, and [foe low - pitched roofs, with wide overhanging eaves which are detailed with a Greco -Roman eomiee. The use of ship lap siding and corner quoins, the angular bays at the First level, the detailing at the balustrade ofthe balconies further the unique quality of this building. The accompanying water tower is one of only it few such remaining water towers in the City. Historically it is significant because it remains as one of the last houses of an early Santa Ana pioneer family. This building is listed individually on the National Register of Historic Properties, OWNER AND ADDRESS: Eugen Charles Andres Trust Santa Ana, CA 92701.5226 Page 3 or 4 LIA I RC�muegarick�ninlcr IMD -0U 25D -34 RECORDED BY: (Name, affiliation, and address) of Santa Ana. Plannine Division 20 Civic Center Plaza M -20, Santa Ana, CA 92702 DATE RECORDED: November 9, 2000 SURVEY TYPE: (Intensive, reconnaissance, or other) Reconnaissance REPORT CITATION: (Cite survey report and other sources) National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form REFERENCES: E V ALUA'I'OR: _ Santa Ana Historic Register Application Form (List documents, date of publication, and page numbers, May also include oral interviews.) National Register Bulletin I6A _Santa Ana Architectural Style Guide, Text by Kathleen Les, Drawings by Diann Marsh _City of Santa Ana Building Division Records EXPLANATION OF CODES: DATE OF EVALUATION: National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (Prom Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) B: that are associated with the lives of persons significant to 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) IS: Separately listed in the National Register. LLIi- IRC7cntagorioalenintvr 10.05.00 Page 4 o f 4 25D -35 25D -36 REQUEST FOR Historic Resources Commission Action r +3 HI.SrOPJCRESCRJRCES S ME nNGDAiE: JULY 23, 2015 TITLE - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2015 -08 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1006 NORTH FRENCH STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,2; 5,3) Prepared by Halms Sobolesks APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO Executiv` irector Acting (lannin Manager [7; m `i5I`LTi(:I i7 i:f�T �Cs1Ti Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Mostafa and Bahar Klahori Matin, property owners, for the structure located at 1006 North French Street, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Reauest of Applicant The applicants, Mostafa and Bahar Klahori Matin, are requesting the approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2015 -08 (Mills Act) between the property owners and the City of Santa Ana. P ro p e_rty_ D e s c ri pt i o n The subject property consists of a 3,124 square foot, one -story Craftsman style residence located at 1006 North French Street. The site is within the French Park (SD -19) zoning district. Surrounding land uses are residential to the north, east and west, and multi - family residential to the south (Exhibit 1). The lot is 6,683 square feet in size. Analysis of the Issues In March 1999, the City Council approved an ordinance authorizing Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act contracts, for eligible historic properties. The agreement provides monetary incentive 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 and to rehabilitate the property as necessary to maintain its character and appearance. Once recorded, the agreement triggers the use of a different valuation method in determining the property's assessed value, thereby resulting in potentially significant property tax savings for the owner. EXHIBIT 63 25D -37 HPPA No. 2015 -08 July 23, 2015 Page 2 One of the eligibility requirements for the Mills Act is that the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The subject property was placed on the local register as the Morris House and categorized as Key in March of 2002 by the Historic Resources Commission (Exhibit 2). Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Exhibit 3). Photos of the property are included with the agreement as well as a photo location map. The benefits of executing this agreement include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Reduced property tax to allow reinvestment for the long term preservation of the property 2. Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation. 3. Provides an additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures. 4. Discourages inappropriate alterations to the historic property. 5. Provides an opportunity for visual improvement to the physical environment of the community 5. Offer's additional support and attention for historic districts and historic structures in the City. Strateaic Plan Allanment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). CEQ Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the proposed project is not subject to CEQA. Therefore, no further action is required. Ha ly S leske Associate Planner HS:jm hsNstorlc InUmills act agreementsftpa- 2015 -8 1000NFrench.hrc Attachments: Exhibit 1- 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 - Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 - Mills Act Agreement 25D -38 HPPA- 2015 -08 1006 North French Street Morris House PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY EXHIBIT 1 25D -39 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MORRIS DOUSE 1006 North Creneh Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME Morris House ItEF. NO. ADDRESS 1006 North French Street CPPY Santa Ana ZIP 1 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEARBUILT 1922 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT I French Park NEIGHBORHOOD French Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVAuixriON C NATIONAL REGISTER 5TAT'U5 CC7:DL' l.D Location: ❑ Not for Publication N Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric N Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURA %.STYLE: Bungalow /Craftsman Closely related to the English Arts and Crafts Movement, American Bungalow /Craftsman architecture was popularized by The Craftsman magazine and architects such as Charles and Hemy Greene of Pasadena. It drew from the wood building traditions of Japan and Switzerland as well as the medieval themes favored by the Arts and Crafts philosophers. Craftsman architecture stressed honesty of form, materials, and workmanship, eschewing applied decoration in favor of the straightforward expression of structure. A new appreciation of nature was evident in horizontal lines that reached out to embrace the landscape and the incorporation of capacious porches into building plans, Primarily a residential style, Craftsman architecture can be identified by low pitched gable and hipped roofs with exposed rafters and beams in deep overhangs; wood lap or shingle siding and an occasional use of stucco; extensive use of stone or brick as a secondary material; horizontal emphasis apparent in roof lines, headers, and battered porch supports; and broadly proportioned wood framed windows, often clustered in hands. Craftsman homes were built from circa 1902 until the early 1920s. SUMMARY /CONCLUSION: The Morris House was listed in the National Register orl-listoric 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 nlso qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property wider Criterion I as representative of the distinguishing characteristics of the late Craftsman style. Additionally, the Morris House has been categorized as "Key" for its "distinctive architectural style and quality" for its unusual interpretation of the Craftsman style (Municipal Code, Section 30.2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: National Register Criteria for Evaluation; (Front 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) I D: Contributor to a listed district. WN)islorioAUen,plsluslPrench N 1006 FS ltisoRls Haase) VIVO EXHIBIT 2 Pane 1 of 25D -40 State of California --The Resources Agency Primary DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #_ PRIMARY RECORD Trinomi Other L Review P7i NRHP Status P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ONot for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: *c. Address 1006 North French Street City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 398 - 027 -16 Block: NA Lot: NA *133a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) A complex clipped gable roof distinguishes this rambling, one -story Craftsman bungalow. Low pitch, overhanging eaves, and exposed beams and rafter tails characterize the root Narrow clapboard covers the house and gable faces. The front, east elevation Is notable for the prominent covered porch spanning two- thirds of the fagade. Two pairs of paneled posts resting on a raised concrete porch floor support the porch roof. A row of dentiis decorates the porch beam. The main gable, with horizontal lath venting at its peak, extends over and closely hugs the porch root A metal security door covers the entrance, which is flanked with multipane sidelights. Trios of narrow, aight- light, double -hung windows are located north and south of the entrance, On the south elevation, a brick chimney projects through the gable peak and is flanked by small, square windows set high on the wall. This elevation also contains a second porch, recessed beneath a shed roof. A detached, three unit apartment building was erected at the rear of the property in 1957. Other than the metal security door, the bungalow exhibits a high degree of integrity. *P31b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single- family Property *P4. Resources Present: SBuilding ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District OOther P5b. Photo: (view and date) South and east elevations January 2002 *P6. Date Constructed /Age and Sources: ■historic 1922 /National Register nomination, 1998 *P7. Owner and Address: *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Neumann, Peter C. Moruzzi SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: March 6, 2002 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none ") Les, Kathleen. "Historic Resources Inventory French Park District, " September 1979. Marsh, Diann. "French Pan( Historic District." National Register Nomination Form, February 1998. *Attachments: ONone OLocation Map OSketch Map eContinuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record OArchaeological Record ODistrict Record OLinear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ORock Art Record OArtifact Record 11 photograph Record O Other (list) DPR 623A (1195) *Required Information Page 2 of 4 25D -41 State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #_ T_ BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code ID 'Resource Name or rt: morns mouse 61. Historic Name: Morris House 82, Common Name: Same B3, Original Use: Single - family Residence B4. Present Use: Single - family Residence *B6, Architectural Style: Bungalow /Craftsman *86, Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and data of alterations): Constructed in 1922, December, 1921, Greenhouse. October ii, 1933. Rapoirchimney December 16,1949, Reroof. April 11, 1967. Three unit apadarent (9 rooms) [in rear of property]. June 19, 1967, Plastering. June 14, 1999. Reroof with tear off of comp, install new comp. *87. Moved? IIINo ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *88. Related Features: 1398. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *B10. 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 Morris House, a Craftsman bungalow made distinctive by its roof treatment, is architecturally significant as one of the more unusual examples of the type in Santa Ana. It is also important as a contributor to the French Park Historic District According to previous research, the house was constructed in 1922 for Frank end Nancy Morris. They were the proprietors of Morris the Florist shop at 630 North Main Street. From 1933 until 1940, Franklin P. Hickey and wife Mary resided in the house. Mr, Hickey was a salesman for the Standard Oil Company in Santa Ana (Marsh, 1998). (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) 611. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3) B13. Remarks: *814. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heumenn *Date of Evaluation: March 6, 2002 (This space reserved for official comments.) Sketch Map t SPW IFON 4 (-V E .y I^r_� x xi a T.. 5 Morris House 1006 North French Street V 0- wh 0 DPR 5238 (1195) Page 3 of 4 'Required information 25D -42 State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial by Leslie J. Neumann, Peter C. Moruzzi, SAIC *Date March 6, 2002 ® Continuation ❑ Update *B8. Construction History (continued): January 24, 1995. Construct retaining wall under apartment building to restore foundation, replace concrete footing at front porch, remove unpermltted bathroom and laundry room from garage and return to garage use, minor repairs to stairs. Repair doors and steps into cellar; replace damaged siding and trim, repair porches and balconies, repair roofrafter tails, make all windows operative, remove unperrnitted enclosure of porch, *B10. Significance (continued): Santa Ana was founded by William Spurgeon in 1869 as a speculative town site on part of the Spanish land grant known as Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. 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 Southem 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 Pads Santa Ana continued to grow, stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1866. 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 tray -tined 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 eady 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 hornes 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 Morris 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 a representative example of the distinguishing characteristics of the late Craftsman style Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" for its distinctive architectural style and quality. Characteristic Craftsman features include asymmetrical massing, gabled roof configuration, exposed beam -ends and rafter tails, and porch treatment. Character- defining exterior features of the Morris House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials (wood) and finishes (siding); roof configuration end detailing; massing; porch layout; end -wall chimney, and architectural details such as beam ends and rafter tells. *B12. References (continued): Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Now York, WW Norton, 1996 Marsh, Diann, Santa Ana An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994. McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. Now 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. WhiKen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. Armor, Samuel. History, ofOraoge County, 1921, Guinn, Jaynes Miller. Historical and Biographical Record of Southern California. 1902. Historical Landmarks Inventory Form, November 18, 1976 (Santa Ana History Room). 'Preserving the Past in French Park." The Register February 12, 1983. DPR 5231 Page 4 of 4 25D -43 25D -44 REQUEST FOR JULY c 2015 \ \Y 1 ry l tsiaw . TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015 -08, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2015 -08, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO, 2015 -09 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2043 NORTH VICTORIA DRIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,2; 5,3} Prepared by Hally Soboleske APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO Executive Director Acting 0annit,91manager �40014 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No, 2015 -08 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2015 -08. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Christopher and Kelly Reinberger, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Reguest of Applicant Christopher and Kelly Reinberger is requesting approval to designate an existing residence located at 2043 North Victoria Drive to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as well as approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Project Location and Site Description The subject property consists of a 3,178 square foot, two -story Colonial Revival (French Regency Variant) style residence and detached garage on a 17,895 square foot residential lot located on Victoria Drive between Santa Clara Avenue and Nineteenth Street (Exhibit 1). Analysis of the Issues Historical Listing In March 1999, the City Council approved Ordinance No. NS -2363 establishing the Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission may, by resolution and at a noticed public hearing, designate as a historical property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site having importance to the history or 25D -45 HRCAIHRC No. 2015 -08 HPPA No. 2015 -09 July 23, 2015 Page 2 architecture of the city in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). This project entails applying the selection criteria established in Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) to determine if this structure is eligible for historic designation to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The first criterion for selection requires that the structures be 50 or more years old. The structure identified meets the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Staff analysis indicates the property meets eligible criteria for consideration of a historic designation. No known code violations exist on record for this property. The property, also recognized as the Arens House, has distinctive architectural features of the Colonial Revival style (French Regency Variant style) and was built in 1949. The first owners were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Arens. Mr. Arens was a salesman for the Julian and Kokenge Company which sold Footsaver shoes for men and women. The home was later sold to Mr. Keith Golden. Character defining features of the Arens House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (stucco, stone, and wood siding); cross gabled roof configuration and detailing; casement windows; and architectural details such as diamond patterned windows and sidelights, dormers, and fenestration pattern (Exhibit 2). It is recommended to be designated to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized as "Key" because of its rare and distinctive architectural style and quality. Mills Act Aclreement 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 (Exhibit 3). To be eligible for the Mills Act, the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission Application and Historic Register Categorization actions proposed for this site authorize the listing of the property on the local register. The agreement provides monetary incentive 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 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 alternations to the property 25D -46 HRCA /HRC No. 2015 -08 HPPA No. 2015 -09 July 23, 2015 Page 3 Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement, Public Notification The subject site is located within the Floral Park Neighborhood. The president of this neighborhood association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, a Floral Park Neighborhood representative was contacted to ensure that they were notified of the project and to see if there were any areas of concern. No areas of concern were identified by the neighborhood association, nor was there a request that the applicant present the project to a meeting of their members. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site, At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption No. 2015 -62 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods) Rally S leske Associate Planner HS:jm WHIstaric W02063_N Viclorla1071615 HRC\hrca -15-08 hWPn15.09.hrc Attachments: Exhibit 1 - 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 - department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 - Milts Act Agreement 25D -47 Health, Livability, conservation and opportunities and PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY FORWO EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ARENS HOUSE 2043 North Victoria Drive Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Arens House REF, NO. ADDRESS 2043 North Victoria Drive i CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1949 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT I N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S1 Location: ❑ Not for Publication Z Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Colonial Revival (French Regency Variant) 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, Popular in the 1930s, the Regency Variant of the Colonial Revival style draws on English rather than American precedents. The Regency Variant often displays a simplified entry and door surround, framed within a metal entry porch with a canopy roof. Simpler in its ornamental program than the Colonial Revival, the Regency Variant also incorporates features such as ornamental segmented pediments, octagonal windows and metal balconettes formed of simple geometric patterns. (McAlester, 320 -326; 331 -332). SUMMARYICONCLUSION: The Arens House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Colonial Revival style (French Regency Variant), Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Santa Ana, and, as an intact, rare, and distinctive example of the combination of the Colonial Revival style (French Regency Variant) in the Floral Park neighborhood, "is a good example of period architecture" (Municipal Code, Section 30 -2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: . California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, "Flow to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4, 2001.) 3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. . California Register Status Code: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, December 8, 2003.) 5S1: Individual property that is listed or designated locally. EXHIBIT 2 2 54 U 9 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI PRIMARY RECORD Trlr NRHP Status Code_. Other Listings__ Review Code Reviewer 1 of 4 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Locatlow ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA1725 Date: *c. Address 2043 North Victoria Drive City Santa Ana Zip 92706 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 399 - 111 -13 *153a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Topped with asphalt shingles and sheathed in smooth stucco, this two -story residence is a Colonial Revival style of architecture in the French Regency variant. The fegade is crisscrossed with downspouts painted to match. This front facing bay is pierced by the six - paneled front door opening flanked by two sidelights with diamond patterned muntins. The porch overhang includes a single drop light. Porch flooring is stone and concrete. This bay is also adorned with a front facing bay window that includes fixed windows with diamond patterned muntins. The bow portion of the window is covered with stone veneer and includes two seat walls at each corner. The bow window is capped with a copper roof The upper story of the front facing bay has two centered casement windows with a rectangular enclosed pediment above that transform into hipped dormers at their apex. These pediment/dormer combinations are the distinctive features of the French Regency style. The side gabled portion of the fagade contains a very consistent fenestration pattern, consistent with the Colonial Revival style. The lower floor contains two elongated windows In a 3 x 6 pattern and topped with lintel trim. The pair of windows is bordered with two non - original heavy metal and glass lanterns on each side. The second story windows are mirror images of those on the front facing bay. Highly Intact, the residence is in excellent repair and is enhanced through mature landscaping on a large 17, 695 square foot lot. *133b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single - family Property W. Resources Present: ■Building OStructure 004Ject ❑Site CIDlstrict ❑Element of District 00ther *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none ") None. P51a. Photo: (view and date) West facing elevation June 2015 *P5. Date Constructed /Age and Sources: ■historic 1949ICity of Santa Ana Building Permits *P7. Owner and Address: Christopher & Kelly Reinberger 2043 n. Victoria Drive Santa Ana, CA 92706 *P8. Recorded by: H. Soboleske 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92702 *P9. Date Recorded: July 16, 2015 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *Attachments: ONone ❑Location Map C7Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record L District Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record OArdfact Record El Photograph Record 0 Other (list) DPR 523A (1/95) Page 2 of 5 25D -50 *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # _. _ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #_._ BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 4 *CHR Status Code 5S1 "Resource Name or 9: Arens House B1. Historic Name: Arens House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single- family Residence B4. Present Use: Single - family Residence *135. Architectural Style: Colonial Revival (French Regency Variant) *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed 1949 June 6, 1949. 8 room residence and garage. For Leslie G. Arens by J. 0. Cooper`, $20,000. March 22, 1954. Add room on second floor of residence. September 20, 1954. Addition to residence, April 15, 1976. Swimming pool far Golden by California Pools, $4, 500. April 16, 1976, Kitchen remodel. March 2, 1977. New heating and WC. *137. Moved? ■No OYes ❑Unknown Date: Original *B$. Related Features: Mena. B9a, Architect: Unknown b. Builder: J. 0. Cooper *610. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1895 -1965 Property Type: Single - family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: Q CR: 3 (Discuss importance In terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address Integrity) The Arens House Is architecturally significant for its transitional styling, combining aspects of the Colonial Revival with a French Regency Variant. According to the original building permit, the house was constructed for owners Eleanor and Leslie G. Arens by contractor J. 0. Cooper of Corona. A native of Illinois, Leslie Arens mover/ to Santa Ana with his wife in by way of Culver City in 1951. They were frequent travelers as Arens was a salesman for Footsaver Shoes manufactured by Julian and Kokenge out of Columbus, Ohio. Footsaver Shoes were very popular from the 1920's through the 1960's and the company worked hard to standardize women's styles of shoes to four basic styles to make the manufacturing process easier and more economical, Arens was very successful and retired in 1952 at the age of 72. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *B12. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.) B13. Remarks: *B14, Evaluator: Haily Soboleske *Date of Evaluation: July 16, 2015 (This space reserved for official comments.) 2043 N. Victoria Drive Sketch Map 399- 111 -13 &RM1011AY `'— srenv's �� cac s ,vo m' Ii 5 b IB i` IB IP h� I6 Rf LAr DPR 5238 (1195) Page 3 of 5 *Required information 25D -51 Iq ID MCI` PR/YF a DPR 5238 (1195) Page 3 of 5 *Required information 25D -51 State of California —The Resources Agency Primary #. DEPARTMENT of PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial by *810, Significance (continued): or if tAssignea uy recoreer) Arens Mouse *Date duly 18, 2015 ® Continuation ❑ Update 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 do Santa Ana. The civic and commercial core of the community was centered around the intersection of Main and Fourth Streets. Stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad and Incorporation as a city in 1886, and selection as the seat of the newly created County of Orange in 1889, the city grew outwards, with residential neighborhoods developing to the north, south, and east of the city center. Agricultural uses predominated in the outlying areas, with cultivated fields and orchards dotted with widely scattered farmhouses, The Arens House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of oranges, avocados and walnuts, and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 1920. Developer and builder Allison Honer (1897 - 1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a major portion of northwest Santa Ana, arrived in Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, New York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353 -356). "Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land. And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana" (Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creak. "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 Countv Register, September 15, 1981). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 19306; Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival styles. The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 An Deco-styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the El Toro Marine Base during World War 11, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped crania, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue. In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Ray Roscoe Russell (1881 - 1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the early post -World War i/ years, Floral Parlc continued its development as numerous smaller, single - family houses were built. Continuing In the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revival In style. In the 1950s, low, horizontal Rench Style houses completed the growth of Floral Pan(, Today (2007), Floral Park maintains its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens. The Arens House qualifies for listing In the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 3 because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Colonial Revival style (French Regency Variant). Typical features of the Colonial Revival (French Regency Revival) elements, including the building massing, a consistent fenestration pattern, the use of dormers and a bay window, and covered front porch. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" because it possesses "distinctive architectural style and quality." Charactor- defining exterior features of the Arens House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (stucco, stone, and wood siding); cross gabled roof configuration and detailing; casement windows, and architectural details such as diamond patterned windows and sidelights, dormers, and fenestration pattern. OPR 523L Page 4 of 6 25D -52 State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET by B12. References (continued): Primary # _ HRI If Trinomial or # (Assigned by recorder) Arens House "Date July 16, 2015 C Continuation ❑ Update 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. Pleasants, Mrs. J. E. History of Orange County, California volume 2. Los Angeles: J. R. Finnell & Sons, 1931, pp. 364 -365. Whiffen, Marcus, American Architecture Since 1780, Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. Alison Honer Dies at 84," The Santa Ana Journal, September 21, 1981. "Builder of Honer Plaza Dies," Orono County Ra faster. September 15, 1981. "History of Floral Park" litto,Lww 1oraLyaar1f.comloage2html. Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1937 -1978. Page 5 of 5 DPR $231. 25D -53 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 07/23/15 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -XX A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015 -08 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2043 NORTH VICTORIA DRIVE, SANTA ANA, ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2015 -08 PLACING SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE KEY CATEGORY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1, The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On July 23, 2015, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -08) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2015- 08) of the Arens House, located at 2043 North Victoria Drive, Santa Ana. B. The Arens House has distinctive architectural features of the Colonial Revival with a French Regency Variant. The home was built in 1949 for Eleanor and Leslie G. Arens by contractor J.O. Cooper. Mr. Arens was a salesman for Footsaver Shoes, a very popular brand from the 1920s through the 1960s. C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and is eligible for categorization as Key because it possesses "distinctive architectural style and quality ". D. Character - defining features of the Arens House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes, cross gabled roof configuration and detailing. E. The legal owners of the subject property are Christopher and Kelly Reinberger. F. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Resolution No, 2015 -XX 25D -54 Page 1 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 Id. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the Key category pursuant to Section 30- 2.2(2) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption No. 2015 -62 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Aria after conducting the public hearing hereby approves: A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -08 to place the Arens House, located at 2043 North Victoria Drive, Santa Ana, on the historical register, and B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2015 -08 placing the Arens House, located at 2043 North Victoria Drive, Santa Ana, within the Key category. These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the staff report and exhibits attached thereto; the report entitled "Historical Property Description;" and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference, Section 4. For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property Description," is on file in the Planning and Building Agency, and is hereby approved and adopted, and together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029. ADOPTED this day of 2015. Resolution No. 2015 -XX 25D -55 Page 2 of EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 Alberta Christy Vice Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Commission members NOES: Commission ABSTAIN: Commission members NOT PRESENT: Commission CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, KAREN GERARDO, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2015 -XX to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2015 -XX 25D -56 Page 3 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 LEGAL DESCRIPTION APN Address Owner Names Legal Description 399 - 111 -13 2043 North Victoria Drive Christopher & Kelly Reinberger A TR 181 BLK B COLES NORTH SANTA ANA TR Exhibit A Resolution No. 2015 -XX Page 4 of 4 25D -57 25D -58 PUBLIC HEARING – HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015 -04, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2015 -04, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2015 -10 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326 WEST NINTEENTH STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,2; 5,3} Prepared by Hally Soboleske _ COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended El Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO s Exe tive Di for Acting PI ning M ager — - ., i 1 z 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015-04 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2015 -04. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Gregory and Nicole Amweg, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Request of Applicant Gregory and Nicole Amweg are requesting approval to designate an existing residence located at 326 West Nineteenth Street to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as well as approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Prolect Location and Site Description The subject property consists of a 1,340 square foot, single -story Craftsman Bungalow style residence without a garage on a 6,250 square foot residential lot located on Nineteenth Street between Victoria Drive and Broadway (Exhibit 1). Analysis of the Issues Historical Listing In March 1999, the City Council approved Ordinance No. NS -2363 establishing the Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, The Historic Resources Commission may, by resolution and at a noticed public hearing, designate as a historical property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site having importance to the history or EXHIBIT B5 2501-59 HRCAIHRC No. 2015 -04 HPPA No. 2015 -10 July 23, 2015 Page 2 architecture of the city in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). This project entails applying the selection criteria established in Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) to determine if this structure is eligible for historic designation to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The first criterion for selection requires that the structures be 50 or more years old. The structure identified meets the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Staff analysis indicates the property meets eligible criteria for consideration of a historic designation. No known code violations exist on record for this property. The property, known as the Rosenmeyer House, has the architectural features of the Craftsman Bungalow style and was built in 1910. The first owners were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosenmeyer, a retired couple originally from Ohio. The family owned this home for 26 years. Character defining features of the Rosenmeyer House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (wood siding and trim), original windows where extant, front porch configuration, and vergeboards (Exhibit 2). It is recommended to be designated to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized as "Contributive" as a "good example of period architecture." Mills Act Agreement 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 (Exhibit 3). To be eligible for the Mills Act, the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission Application and Historic Register Categorization actions proposed for this site authorize the listing of the property on the local register. The agreement provides monetary incentive 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 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 alternations to the property 25D -60 HRCA /HRC No. 2015 -04 HPPA No. 2015 -10 July 23, 2015 Page 3 Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement. Public Notification The subject site is located within the Floral Park Neighborhood. The president of this neighborhood association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, a Floral Park Neighborhood representative was contacted to ensure that they were notified of the project and to see if there were any areas of concern. No areas of concern were identified by the neighborhood association, nor was there a request that the applicant present the project to a meeting of their members, The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption No. 2015 -63 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). Hally Sccyy leske Associa4e Planner HS:jm hsHsloft InfotM W_191 V1615 HRClhrca -15-04 hppa15 -10.hr Attachments: Exhibit 1 - 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 - Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 - Mills Act Agreement 25D -61 ag � e .. : a r' 500' RADIUS • F 1 .� '" NO. 2015-10 1091001MINAl PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY EXHIBIT 1 25D -62 th , u� lZYAl ag � e .. : a r' 500' RADIUS • F 1 .� '" NO. 2015-10 1091001MINAl PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY EXHIBIT 1 25D -62 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ROSENMEYER HOUSE 326 East Nineteenth Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Rosenmeyer House REF. NO. ADDRESS 326 E. 19" Street CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1910 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD I Floral Park CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S1 Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Craftsman Bungalow Closely related to the English Arts and Crafts Movement, American Bungalow /Craftsman architecture was popularized by The Craftsman magazine and architects such as Charles and Henry Greene of Pasadena. It drew from the wood building traditions of Japan and Switzerland as well as the medieval themes favored by the Arts and Crafts philosophers. Craftsman architecture stressed honesty of form, materials, and workmanship, eschewing applied decoration in favor of the straightforward expression of structure. A new appreciation of nature was evident in horizontal lines that reached out to embrace the landscape and the incorporation of capacious porches into building plans, Primarily a residential style, Craftsman architecture can be identified by low pitched gable and hipped roofs with exposed rafters and beams in deep overhangs; wood lap or shingle siding and an occasional use of stucco; extensive use of stone or brick as a secondary material; horizontal emphasis apparent in roof lines, headers, and battered porch supports; and broadly proportioned wood framed windows, often clustered in bands. Craftsman homes were built from circa 1902 until the early 1920s (McAlester, 453 -463). SUMMARY /CONCLUSION: The Rosenberg House is substantially intact and was one of the original farmhouses in this area. The Rosenmeyer House is designed in the Craftsman Bungalow style of architecture, and has been categorized as "contributive" because it "is a good example of period architecture" in the Floral Park neighborhood, EXPLANATION OF CODES: + California Reaister Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, "How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4, 2001.) 5: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. • California Register Status Code: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, December 8, 2003) 5S1: Individual property that is listed or designated locally. EXHIBIT 2 Page 1 of 5 25D -63 State of California —The Resources Agency Primary DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #_,., PRIMARY RECORD Trinomi NRHP Status Other Listings Review Code _ or number (assigned by recorder) P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA1725 Date: *c. Address 326 West Nineteenth Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 002- 152 -08 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) The Roserimeyer House is designed in the Craftsman style, is roofed with asphalt shingles and clad in clapboard siding. it is rectangular in plan. Both front facing gables have special decorative treatment such as wood shingling, dentils, and vergeboards, and are closed with fascia boards. The remainder of the house has exposed rafter tails The rearmost is a dutch gable that extends over the front and side wraparound porch. Two brick clad steps lead to the raised front porch and the skirt is covered with matching clapboard siding. Porch supports are 6 "x6" squared posts with simple square capitals and bases. The balusters on the porch's rail are broad with narrow spacing inbetween. The rail itself is short at approximately 2' in height. The windows are single hung with a narrow top outer sash. The front door appears to be original with 3x3 muntins on the top half of the door, and a solid lower portion that is decorated with rustic Ws In the shape of an "X ". The front yard Is surrounded by a wooden picket fence, and landscape is modest, but well cared for. There is no garage on the property. *133b, Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single - family Property W. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ❑Element of District 00ther P5a. Photo + ° - r - � K;� - .� s t r *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or eater "none') None. P51d. Photo: (view and date) North facing elevation June 2015 *P6. Date Constructed /Age and Sources: ■historic 1910 /City of Santa Ana Building Permits E City Directories *P7. Owner and Address: C,regory and Nicole Amwag 326 N. 19" Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 *P8. Recorded by: H. Soboleske 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92702 *P9. Date Recorded: July 23, 2015 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *Attachments: ❑None ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet sBuilding, Structure, and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record 0Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph Record ❑ Other (list) DPR 523A (1195) Page 2 of 5 25D -64 *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 4 *CHR Status Code 5S1 xrtesource Name ar ix: nosenmeyer House B1. Historic Name: Rosenmeyer House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single - family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: Craftsman B4. Present Use: Single - family Residence *66. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Constructed 1910 1910. 1911. April 6, 1933. January 14, 1947. September 3, 1975. August 28, 1978. September 21, 1971 5 room bungalow for Rosenmeyer by F.F. Skelly. $1,300 1 % story barn to the rear of the property. Rebuild brick flue. One fixture for W. Wortendyke. Water heater forC.A, Smith. Demo garage for Feinberg. I. Service porch to code for Florence Feinberg. *B7. Moved? ONO OYes OUnknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: None. 89a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: F. F. Skelly '"610. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1895 -1965 Property Type: Single - family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: C; CR 3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, pariod, and geographic scope. Also address Integrity) The Rosenmeyer House is a good example of Craftsman bungalow architecture. The house was constructed in 1910 for Henry and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Rosenmeyer at a time when this area was not within the legal city limits, but was considered rural Santa An until 1912. This was to be their retirement home. Originally from Ohio, Henry and Lizzie met and married in Indiana in 1907. The Rosenmeyers were active in the community and hold many events at their home. In 1911, they had a barn built towards the back of their property. Henry passed away in the home in 1922, and services were held at Smith and Tuthill Funeral Parlor. Elizabeth passed away a decade later. Both are buried at Fairhaven Cemetery. The house changed ownership several times after the Rosenmeyers were gone. Ranchers (James and Lydia Kile) lived in the home from 1938 to 1940 as witnessed by their newspaper ad dated January 11, 1940: '40 R,I.R.hens and putlets. 12 Cross Red pullets ". By 1947, the house was owned by Walter and Mary Wortendyke. Walter worked his way tip the ranks to be a California Highway Patrol officer who was well liked in the community. The Wortendykes remained in the home until 1952. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) 811. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) Sketch Map_ - 326 W. Nineteenth Street *812. References: 002 - 152 -08 City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps A s 6- (See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.) �u 813. Remarks: O C9 ai' t 0 - *B14. Evaluator: Hilly Soboleske O 0 *Date of Evaluation: Jul 23, 2015 - —` L w tp Page 3 of 5 25D -65 State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI If CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 4 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Rosenmeyer House *Recorded by H. Soboleske *Date July 23, 2015 O Continuation ❑ Update DPR 5238 (1195) *Required information *B10. Significance (continued): Santa Aria was founded by William Spurgeon in 1869 as a speculative town site on pen of the Spanish land grant known as Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. The civic and commercial core of the community was centered around the Intersection of Main and Fourth Streets. Stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad and incorporation as a city in 1886, and selection as the seat of the newly created County of Orange in 1889, the city grew outwards, with residential neighborhoods developing to the north, south, and east of the city center. Agricultural uses predominated in the outlying areas, with cultivated fields and orchards dotted with widely scattered farmhouses. The Rosenmeyer House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. 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 (Talbott, pages 353.356). "Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honor purchased a parcel of land And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana" (Orancde Countv 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" (Grange County Register, September 15, 1981). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated In the 1920s and 1930s; Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival styles. The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco- styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the El Toro Marine Base during World War 11, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza, Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped create, at 615 West Santa Clare Avenue. In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881- 1966), continued developing the groves of Floral Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the early post -World War it years, Floral Park continuer/ its development as numerous smaller, single - family houses were built. Continuing in the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revival in style. In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2007), Floral Park maintains Its Identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens. The Rosonmeyer House qualities for listing In the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 3 because it possesses the characteristics of the Craftsman Bungalow style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" because it "Is a good example of period archttecture'l Character - defining exterior features of the Rosenmeyer House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and flnishes (wood siding and trim); original windows where extant, bargeboards, massing and wrap around porch. DPR 523L (This space reserved for official comments.) Page 4 of 5 25D -66 State of California —The Resources Agency Primary If DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial by 612, References (continued): *Date July 23, 2015 © Continuation ❑ Update Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyctopedla, 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, Pleasents, Mrs. J. E. History of Orange County California, volume 2. Los Angeles: J. R, Finnell & Sons, 1931, pp. 364 -365. Whiffen, Marcus, American Architechue Since 1780, Cambridge: MITPress, 1969. "Alison Honer Dies at 84, "The Santa Ana Journal, September 21, 1981. "Builder of Honer Plaza Dies, "Orange County Reatster, September 15, 1981. "History of Floral Park." fdt :f www.ftoral- oark.com/ a e2.h mt. Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1937 -1978. Page 5 of DPR 523L 25D-67 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 07/23/15 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -XX A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015 -04 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326 WEST NINETEENTH STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2015 -04 PLACING SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CONTRIBUTIVE CATEGORY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On July 23, 2015, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -04) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2015- 04) of the Rosenmeyer House, located at 326 West Nineteenth Street, Santa Ana. B. The Rosenmeyer House has distinctive architectural features of the Craftsman bungalow style with accents such as clapboard siding, wood shingling, and front/side wraparound parch, and was built in 1910 for Henry and Elizabeth Rosenmeyer by F.F. Skelly, C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and is eligible for categorization as Contributive because it is considered "a good example of period architecture." D. Character- defining features of the Rosenmeyer House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials and finishes (wood siding and trim), original windows where extant, bargeboards, massing and wraparound porch. E. The legal owners of the subject property are Gregory and Nicole Amweg. F. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. Resolution No. 2015 -XX 25D_68 Pagel of EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, H. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the Contributive category pursuant to Section 30- 2.2(3) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption No. 2015 -63 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves: A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -04 to place the Rosenmeyer House, located at 326 West Nineteenth Street, Santa Ana, on the historical register, and B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2015 -04 placing the Rosenmeyer House, located at 326 West Nineteenth Street, Santa Ana, within the Contributive category. These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the staff report and exhibits attached thereto; the report entitled "Historical Property Description;" and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 4. For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property Description," is on file in the Planning and Building Agency, and is hereby approved and adopted, and together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029, ADOPTED this day of 2015. Resolution No. 2015 -XX 25D -69 Page 2 of EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 Alberta Christy Vice Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Commission members NOES: Commission ABSTAIN: Commission NOT PRESENT: Commission CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, KAREN GERARDO, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2015 -XX to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on _ Date: Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2015 -XX 25D-70 Page 3 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 LEGAL DESCRIPTION APN Address Owner Names Legal Description 002 - 152 -08 326 West Nineteenth Street Gregory and Nicole Amweg A TR 294 BLK O LOT 7 Exhibit A Resolution No. 2015 -XX Page 4 of 4 2501-71 25D -72 REQUEST Y JULY 23, 2015 TITLE: HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2015 -11 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1112 NORTH FRENCH STREET (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS, 5, 2; 5, 3) Prepared by Mly Soboleske — ._....._ Execu ive Director - -- APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO -- Acting Plann'GNWager -- Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Ricardo Rivas, property owner, for the structure located at 1112 North French Street, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION Request of Applicant The applicant, Ricardo Rivas, is requesting the approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2015 -11 (Mills Act) between the property owner and the City of Santa Ana. Property Description The subject property consists of a 1,136 square foot, one -story Italianate and Colonial Revival style residence located at 1112 North French Street. The site is within the French Park (SD -19) zoning district. Surrounding land uses are residential to the north, south and east, and professional office to the west (Exhibit 1). The lot is 6,250 square feet in size. Analysis of the Issues In March 1999, the City Council approved an ordinance authorizing Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act contracts, for eligible historic properties. The agreement provides monetary incentive 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 and to rehabilitate the property as necessary to maintain its character and appearance. Once recorded, the agreement triggers the use of a different valuation method in determining the property's assessed value, thereby resulting in potentially significant property tax savings for the owner. 2501-73 HPPA No. 2015 -11 July 23, 2015 Page 2 One of the eligibility requirements for the Mills Act is that the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The subject property was placed on the local register as the James Alexander House and categorized as Key in May of 2002 by the Historic Resources Commission (Exhibit 2). Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Exhibit 3). Photos of the property are included with the agreement as well as a photo location map. The benefits of executing this agreement include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Reduced property tax to allow reinvestment for the longterm preservation of the property. 2. Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation. 3. Provides an additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures. 4. Discourages inappropriate alterations to the historic property. 5. Provides an opportunity for visual improvement to the physical environment of the community. 6. Offers additional support and attention for historic districts and historic structures in the City. Strategic Plan Alianment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the proposed project is not subject to CEQA. Therefore, no further action is required. Hally S oleske Associate Planner HS:jm Whlsloric Infolmllls act agreamentslhppa- 2015-11 1112_N_French.hrc Attachments: Exhibit 1- 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 - Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 - Mills Act Agreement 25D -74 ih 17 Fe 25 A w" ,1 G4 ' 22 u� "2d 25j a }i 65. 6, 67 a s s '} 28 30 Y 2 rc _ i iJ b sn I �7 73 y 55 t r 49 A 52 79 r � t 87' w , r T ..ffi t y JL ii v i {r p 500' RADIUS HPPA- 2015 -11 1112 North French Street James Alexander House PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY EXHIBIT 1 25D -75 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY JAMES ALEXANDER HOUSE 1112 North French Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 NAME James Alexander House ADDRESS 1112 North French Street CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92701 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT Circa 1887 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HIS'T'ORIC DISTRICT French Park NEIGHBORHOOD I French Park NATIONAL REGISTER CR TL'RIA. FOR FWALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE ID Location: ❑ NutforPublication 0 Unrestricted 0 Prehistoric M Historic 7 Both ARCHITECTURAL, STYLE: Italianate (Late Victorian), Colonial Revival Tile hablu ate (Late Victorian) style is chiefly identified by its window treatment: tall, relatively narrow, double -hung sash, with flat, arched, or flaftened arch treads often emphasized by hood moldings. Other typical features include low hipped or flat roofs, bracketed cornices, and, particularly in residential examples, a square tower or cupola. In commercial usages, a raised pediment hearing the name or date of the building is not uncommon. A variety of siding materials are used, usually with stringcourses between stories, and sometimes with wall planes framed by quoins. Used for both residential and commercial buildings from the mid nineteenth century through the 1890s, the Italianate style was adapted to "Main Street" commercial buildings and simplified, becoming the "commercial vernacular" oftltc era (Whiffen, 99). 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 pant. 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 i'ocal 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 Cite 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). S UNIMARY /CONCLUSION: The James Alexander 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 qualities for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1, as representative of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural period, the late nineteenth century. Furthermore, it also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 4b, for its association with James and Thomas .1effersot Alexander. Additionally, the Junes Alexander House has been categorized as "Key" for its "distinctive architectural style and quality" as an example of the blending of the vernacular Italianate (Late Victorian) and Colonial Revival styles (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). cm`.6ismiicUcmpialcs�l °ranch N 1112 ES Omm Ak.,n,dur 11 ... mO EXHIBIT 'Ifl V02 Page 1 of 5 25D -76 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 crafty whose components may lack individual distinction. National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 1D: Contributor to a listed district. cnSLismricVertiplaCCS�rrenc6 N 1112 GS ( /tunas A',ex;mJerl loom) 4177(02 Page 2 of 5 25D -77 State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #,__ PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial—__ NRHP Status Code Other Listings_. Review Code___ Roviewer_ Date Page 1 of 3 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) James Alexander House P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: []Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: *c. Address 9112 North French Street City Santa Ana Zip 92701 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 398 - 027 -22 No& NA Lot: 4 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and Its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) One of the older houses in French Park, the James Alexander House is an Italianate Victorian cottage with a more recent Colonial Revival porch attached in front. The one -story house has a double - hipped roof, offset slightly to the north, pierced by an interior brick chimney. Carved brackets, indicative of the Italianate style, decorate the cornices. The original elevations towards the rear are clad in wide shiplap while the newer front parch wails and closed railing feature clapboard siding. Round wooden posts support a pent, L- shaped porch roof A shallow gable resembling a pediment highlights the porch entrance. The south side of the porch has been enclosed with wood - framed, multi -pene windows. A one -light transom tops a narrow entrance door. A new wooden picket fence atop a raised curb borders the property at the sidewalk. The house is substantially intact from the date of the porch modiFleation. A triplex with garages was constructed later (1949) at the rear of the property. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single- family Property *P4, Resources Present: ■Building OStructure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ■Element of District ❑Other P5b. Photo: (view and date) South and east elevations January 2002 *P5. Date Constructed /Age and Sources: ■historic circe 18871 Source: Marsh, 1998 *P7. Owner and Address: *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Heumann, Peter C. Moruzzi SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: March 20, 2002 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation; (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none ") Les, Kathleen. "Historic Resources inventory French Park District," September 1979. Marsh, Diann. "French Park Historic District." National Register Nomination Form, February 1998. *Attachments: ONone ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map eContinuation Sheet IlBuilding, Structure, and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record OArtifact Record ❑Photograph Record O Other (list) DPR 523A (1/95) Page 3 of 5 25D -78 *Required information 3 z ry: I n� Y z i Al I ilia P5b. Photo: (view and date) South and east elevations January 2002 *P5. Date Constructed /Age and Sources: ■historic circe 18871 Source: Marsh, 1998 *P7. Owner and Address: *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Heumann, Peter C. Moruzzi SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: March 20, 2002 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation; (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none ") Les, Kathleen. "Historic Resources inventory French Park District," September 1979. Marsh, Diann. "French Park Historic District." National Register Nomination Form, February 1998. *Attachments: ONone ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map eContinuation Sheet IlBuilding, Structure, and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record OArtifact Record ❑Photograph Record O Other (list) DPR 523A (1/95) Page 3 of 5 25D -78 *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 Kesource Name or v: James Alexander House B1. Historic Name: Jalnos Alaxander House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Originai Use: Single - family Residence Bd. Present Use: Single - family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: italianate (Late Victorian); Colonial Revival *B6. Construction History: (constriction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed circa 1887. Undated. Reroof. June 12, 1991. Rapairporch 6'x 14'. Septamber 4, 1991. Residing Iowerportion of residence (to match existing), *B7. Moved? ■No ❑Yes OUnknown Date: Original Location: *68. Related Features: B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *B10. 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 James Alexander House is a characteristic example of a Late Victorian cottage modified to reflect changing stylistic trends, in this case through the addition of a Colonial Revival front porch. It is also important as a contributor to the French Park Historic District. Previous research indicates that Thomas Jefferson Alexander and his wife Mary built the house upon their arrival to Santa Ana in 1887. During that year Mr. Alexander was appointed Postmaster of Santa Ana by President McKinley, a position he held for several years. Alexander was employed by the postal service for most of his working life, having been a railway postal clerk prior to settling In Santa Ana. Son James Alexander and wife Laura resided in the home for a number of years after the senior Atexanders moved to a larger house next door. James was Assistant Postmaster for over thirty years, beginning In 1899. William and Ball& Baker became the new owners in the 1920s. IMlilem Balser was Secretary/Manager of box maker Orange County Manufacturing Company (Marsh, 1998). (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) _ *B12. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B13. Remarks: *814. Evaluator: Leslie J. Herrmann *Date of Evaluation: March 26, 2002 (This space reserved for official comments.) Sketch Map tV eer C)l©Ga tr tJ CJ Q, C) i4, C7 Q11r( 'J I (al '*tJnC C1IC Ali 6fMfNGH y-. r -r £(A£r James Alexander House 1112 North French Street DPR 523B (1195) Page 4 of 5 *Required information 25D -79 State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET by Leslie J. Heumann, Peter C. Moruzzi, SAIL *810. Significance (continued): Primary It HRI #....-- -_.__. Trinomial or # (Assigned by recorder) Jaynes Alexander House *Date March 20, 2002 ® Continuation ❑ Update 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 do 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 cityis 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 it?e 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 -tined 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 James Alexander 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 qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 1, as representative of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural period, the late nineteenth century. Furthermore, It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property under Criterion 4b for its association with James and Thomas Jefferson Alexander. Additionally, the house has beer? categorized as "Key' for its distinctive architectural style end quality and for its association with a significant person, civil servant James Alexander and his father Thomas Jefferson Alexander. in a stylistic blend, characteristic Italianate features such as narrow, double -hung windows are disguised by the prominent addition of a Colonial Revival front porch. However the hipped roof configuration, bracketed cornices, and shiplap siding point to the Italienate. Characteristic Colonial Revival features include parch columns and the stylized pediment over the porch entrance. Character- defining exterior features of the James Alexender House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials (wood) and finishes (siding); roof configuration and detailing; massing; porch; interior chimney, and architectural details such as the carved brackets. *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 tee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New Yori<: 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. Armor, Samuel. History of Orange County. 1921, Guinn, James Miller Historical and Biogranhical Record ofS'pnfhem California. 1902, Historical Landmarks Inventory Form, November 18, 1976 (Santa Ana History Room), 'Preserving the Past in French Pan<." The Register. February 12, 1983. DPR 523E Page 5 of 5 25D -80 REQUEST FOR JULY 23, 2015 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015 -07, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2015 -07, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2015 -12 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2332 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,2; 5,3} Prepared by Hally Soboleske APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO r' ZExec) Ave Director f cting P nning M nager v Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -07 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2015 -07. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Adam and Sandra Loughlin, as executors of the Loughlin Family Trust, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Reauest of Anolicant Adam and Sandra Loughlin, as executors of the Loughlin Family Trust, are requesting approval to designate an existing residence located at 2332 North Heliotrope Drive to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as well as approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Project Location and Site Description The subject property consists of a 1,480 square foot, single -story Minimal Traditional style residence and detached garage on a 6,655 square foot residential lot located on Heliotrope Drive between Santa Clara Avenue and North Park Street (Exhibit 1), Analysis of the Issues Historical Listing In March 1999, the City Council approved Ordinance No. NS -2363 establishing the Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission may, by resolution and at a noticed public hearing, designate as a historical EXHIBIT B7 2501-81 HRCA/HRC No. 2015 -07 HPPA No. 2015 -12 July 23, 2015 Page 2 property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site having importance to the history or architecture of the city in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). This project entails applying the selection criteria established in Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) to determine if this structure is eligible for historic designation to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The first criterion for selection requires that the structures be 50 or more years old. The structure identified meets the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Staff analysis indicates the property meets eligible criteria for consideration of a historic designation. No known code violations exist on record for this property. The property, also recognized as the Jellis House, has distinctive architectural features of the Minimal Traditional style and was built in 1939. The first owners were Mr. and Mrs. David Jellis. Mr. Jellis was a foreman for the Southern California Edison Company. They lived in the home until 1961 when it was sold to Lillian Swale. Character defining features of the Jellis House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (stucco and brick), square hip roof configuration and detailing, four -over- four wood single hung windows, and red brick chimney (Exhibit 2). It is recommended to be designated to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized as "Contributive" as a "good example of period architecture." Mills Act Agreement 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 (Exhibit 3). To be eligible for the Mills Act, the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission Application and Historic Register Categorization actions proposed for this site authorize the listing of the property on the local register. The agreement provides monetary incentive 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 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 alternations to the property 2501-82 HRCA /HRC No. 2015 -07 HPPA No. 2015 -12 July 23, 2015 Page 3 Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement. Public Notification The subject site is located within the Floral Park Neighborhood. The president of this neighborhood association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, a Floral Park Neighborhood representative was contacted to ensure that they were notified of the project and to see if there were any areas of concern. No areas of concern were identified by the neighborhood association, nor was there a request that the applicant present the project to a meeting of their members. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption No. 2015 -71 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). Hally Sobdieske Associate Planner HS;jm hskKstorlc MU150723 hres•hrc '15-7hppe12.hrc Attachments: Exhibit 1 - 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 - Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 - Mills Act Agreement 25D -83 500' RADIUS HRCA /HRC NO. 2015 -07 HPPA NO. 2015 -12 2332 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE JELLIS HOUSE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY l � µd �i Y s t �� e j t i r• 1�. t Ma a T 500' RADIUS HRCA /HRC NO. 2015 -07 HPPA NO. 2015 -12 2332 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE JELLIS HOUSE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY l � EXECUTIVE SUMMARY JEWS HOUSE 2332 North Heliotrope Drive Santa Ana, CA 92703 NAME Jells House REF, NO ADDRESS 2332 North Heliotrope Drive CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92703 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1939 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park CALIFORNIA REGISTE=R CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 5 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 1 581 Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Minimal Traditional During the Great Depression through the Immediate postwar years, the Minimal Traditional home rose in popularity as the preferred style for middle -class housing in the United States. This basic house type fulfilled both aesthetic and social needs: in terms of aesthetics, the form represented a stripped -down version of the historic - eclectic styles popular in the 1920s, in particular the Tudor and English Revival styles. In social terms, the Minimal Traditional home satisfied requirements in square footage and plan by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which launched a campaign In this period to expand home ownership. The Minimal Traditional home served as the prototype used by the FHA in Its efforts to codify and manufacture "a standard, low -cost, minimum house that the majority of American wage earners could afford" (Greg Hise, Magnetic Los Angeles, p. 57). Minimal Traditional homes are typically rectangular in plan and one -story in height, often with a front - gabled wing and prominent attached chimney. In contrast with the English and Tudor Revival styles the one -story version mimics, the Minimal Traditional home is capped with a low or intermediate pitch roof with a hipped or side gable. Sheathing materials include stucco, brick, or wood, often accompanied by stone veneer accents. Fenestration generally consists of multi -light casement, double -hung, and picture windows with wood frames. The eaves and rakes of the Minimal Traditional home are typically shallow (in a departure from the later Ranch House style, which they often resemble). Although they have little applied ornament, many Minimal Traditional homes often display decorative wood shutters and porch -roof supports. SUMMARYICONCLUSION: The Jellis House qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties in the Minimal Traditional style of architecture. It is substantially intact, and is categorized as "contributive" because it "is a good example of period architecture" in the Floral Park neighborhood. (Municipal Code, Section 30 -2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: . California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, "How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4, 2001.) 5: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. • California Register Status Code: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, December 8, 2003.) 5S1: Individual property that is listed or designated locally. EXHIBIT 2 Pa e 1 of 5 2501-85 State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Primary HRI ft- Trinomial NRHP Status Code_ Review Code Reviewer Pacts 1 of 4 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Date P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: []Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA1725 Date: *c. Address 2332 North Heliotropd Drive City Santa Ana Zip 92706 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 002- 082 -24 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and Its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) The Jellis House exhibits many of the attributes that are typical of the Minimal Traditional style of architecture. Its form is horizontal, rvery shallow eaves, single storied, and is capped with asphalt shingles. The structure has a square hip gabled roofline in the front portion of the house, and a standard gable in the rear portion, It has a assymetrical red brick chimney on the east (front) facing fagade. Windows are four- over -four single hung with a lambstongue feature. Two windows are side by side on the southern portion of the fagade, and a single window is on the opposite side of the front door. The two step concrent entry is covered with brick. Porch supports are wrought iron with a simple flat top. The front door is six - paneled in Colonial fashion. The landscape is mature and lush, and the detached garage has the same square hip gabled roof plan. *133b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single - family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building OStructure ❑Object MSite rlDistrict ❑Element of District ClOther Intensive survey update P5b. Photo: (view and date) East facing elevation June 2015 *P6. Date Constructed /Age and Sources: ■historic 1939 /City of Santa Ana Building Permits *P7. Owner and Address: Adam and Sandra Loughlin Loughlin Family Trust 2332 North Heliotrope Drive Santa Ana, CA 92706 *P6. Recorded by: Hally Soboleske 20 Civic Center Plazas Santa Ana, CA 92702 *Pg. Date Recorded: July 23, 2015 *P1g. Survey Type: *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") *Attachments: ONone ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet aBuilding, Structure, and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record ODistrict Record ❑Linear Feature Record 0Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record OArtifact Record [-]Photograph Record © Other (list) DPR 523A (1195) Page 2 of 5 25D -86 *Required Information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 4 *CHR Status Code 5D2 revsvuroe ivarne or M: ✓ears mouse B1. Historic Name: Jells House B2, Common Name: Same 63, Original Use: Single - family Residence B4. Present Use: Single - family Residence *65, Architectural Style: Minimal Traditional *B5. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations); Constructed 1939 June 14, 1939. 6 room residence and garage. $6,000 July 3, 1961. Addition to residence for L. Swale. September 30, 1980. 324 sf for A Kornisch, February 14, 1991. Add master bedroom, $23, 250. *137. Moved? ■No EJYes ❑Unknown *88. Related Features: None, B9a. Architect: Unknown Date: Original b. Builder: Allison Honer *619, Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1895 -1965 Property Type: Single - family Residence Applicable Criteria: CR: 5D2 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Jellis House is architecturally significant as an intact example of Minimal Traditional style of architecture in Floral Park. It was constructed by Allison Hone, a prolific builder in Santa Ana. Tho first owners were David and Ruth J®bls, Mr. Jails was an electrician for Southern California Electric which later became Southern California Edison. They were both born in South Dakota, and came to Calfiornia after marrying. While they waitied for this home to be finished, they resided at 1209 West Highland. By 1954, David had become foreman and was making $2,400 a year. They lived in the home until 1961 when it was sold to Lillian K. Swale, a bookkeeper for Hambly Lighting. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *812. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, An Illustrated History, Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) B'13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Hally Soboleske *Date of Evaluation: July 23, 2015 DPR 523E (1193) (This space reserved for official comments.) *1316. Significance (continued): Page 3 of 5 25D -87 Now York, WW Norton, 1998. Skekch Map 002. 072 -04 j ?o 2332 N. Heliotrope Dr. , 0 _ .n 0 A 0 O (�D 0 U "Required information ... n U Q Ci '. , ()C)' n -- � G_ I� State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRl # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial. of 4 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Jellts House by Hally Soboleske 'Date July 23, 2015 0 Continuation ❑ Update Santa Ana was founded by William Spurgeon in 1869 as a speculative town site on part of the Spanish land grant known as Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. The civic and commercial core of the community was centered on the Intersection of Main and Fourth Streets. Stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad and incorporation as a city in 1886, and selection as the seat of the newly created County of Orange in 1889, the city grew outwards, with residential neighborhoods developing to the north, south, and east of the city center. Agricultural uses predominated in the outlying areas, with cultivated fields and orchards dotted with widely scattered farmhouses. The Jellis House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway 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, anivod in Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, Now York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353 -356). "Before nightfall on the day of his snivel, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land, And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana "(Oranae County Reaista , September 15, 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Crook. "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" (Oran e County Reaister, September-16, 1961). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s; Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival styles. The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 An Deco - styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the EI Toro Marine Base during World War it, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped create, at 616 West Santa Clara Avenue. In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881 - 1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the early post -World War Il years, Floral Park continued its development as numerous smaller, single - family houses were built. Continuing in the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revival in style. In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2007), Floral Park maintains its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens. The Jellis House also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Minimal Traditional architectural style. Typical features illustrated by the house include its rectilinear massing and configuration,, asphalt shingling, and chimney. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Santa Ana, and 'is a good example of period architecture." Character - defining exterior features of the Jellis House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, rnateriels and finishes (stucco and brick), roof configuration and detailing, front facing chimney, and original windows and doors where extant. Page 4 of 6 DPR 523L 25D -88 State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Of 4 by Hally Soboloske "Date July 23, 2015 ® Continuation ❑ Update B12. References (continued): McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field wide 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 DepL of the Interior, 1991. Office of Historic Preservation. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995, Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1932 -1954. Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. "Alison Honer Dies at 84," The Santa Ana Journal September 21, 1981. "Builder of Honer Plaza Dies, "Orange County Register September 15, 1981. "History of Floral Park." hltDhWww .Floral- Dark.corn/oarie2.h 1. DPR 523L Page 5 of 5 25D -89 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 07123/15 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -XX A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015 -07 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2332 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE, SANTA ANA, ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2015 -07 PLACING SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CONTRIBUTIVE CATEGORY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1, The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A, On July 23, 2015, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -07) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2015- 07) of the Jellis House, located at 2332 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana. B. The Jellis House has distinctive architectural features of the Minimal Traditional style. The home was built in 1939 and was built by prolific builder Allison Honer for David and Ruth Jellis. Mr. Jellis was an electrician and later became foreman for Southern California Electric, which later became Southern California Edison. C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and is eligible for categorization as Contributive because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Santa Ana and is "a good example of period architecture ". D. Character- defining features of the Jellis House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (stucco and brick), roof configuration and detailing, front facing chimney, and original windows and doors where extant. E. The legal owners of the subject property are Adam and Sandra Loughlin. F. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. Resolution No. 2015 -XX 2501-90 Page 1 of EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, H. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the Contributive category pursuant to Section 30- 2.2(3) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption No. 2015 -71 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves: A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -07 to place the Jellis House, located at 2332 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, on the historical register, and B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2015 -07 placing the Jellis House, located at 2332 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, within the Contributive category. These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the staff report and exhibits attached thereto; the report entitled "Historical Property Description ;" and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 4. For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property Description," is on file in the Planning and Building Agency, and is hereby approved and adopted, and together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorders Office after the adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029, ADOPTED this day of 2015. Resolution No. 2015 -XX 25D -91 Page 2 of d. EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 Alberta Christy Vice Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Commission members NOES: Commission members ABSTAIN: Commission NOT PRESENT: Commission members CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, KAREN GERARDO, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2015 -XX to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No, 2015 -XX 25D -92 Page 3 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 LEGAL DESCRIPTION APN Address Owner Names Legal Description 002 - 072 -04 2332 North Heliotrope Adam C N TR 1035 BLK B LOT 17 Drive Loughlin and TR 1035 LOT 17 BLK B N Sandra E. 55 Loughlin Exhibit A Resolution No. 2015 -XX Page 4 of 4 25D -93 25D -94 JULY 23, 2015 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015 -06, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2015 -06, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO, 2015.13 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2126 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,2; 5,31 Prepared by _ Ha11y Soboleske E ecutive Director •_ r r APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO Acting Planni M ger 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -06 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2015 -06. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the Judi Bailey, as executor of the Judi Bailey Trust, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Request of Applicant Judi Bailey is requesting approval to designate an existing residence located at 2126 North Heliotrope Drive to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as well as approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Project Location and Site Description The subject property consists of a 2,611 square foot, single -story Ranch -style residence and detached garage on a 15,640 square foot residential lot located on Heliotrope Drive between Santa Clara Avenue and Nineteenth Street (Exhibit 1), na ysis o e sues __ Historical Listing In March 1999, the City Council approved Ordinance No. NS -2363 establishing the Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission may, by resolution and at a noticed public hearing, designate as a historical property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site having importance to the history or 25D -95 HRCA /HRC No. 2015 -06 HPPA No. 2015 -13 July 23, 2015 Page 2 architecture of the city in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). This project entails applying the selection criteria established in Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) to determine if this structure is eligible for historic designation to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The first criterion for selection requires that the structures be 50 or more years old. The structure identified meets the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Staff analysis indicates the property meets eligible criteria for consideration of a historic designation. No known code violations exist on record for this property. The property, also recognized as the Bolton House, has distinctive architectural features of the Ranch style of architecture and was built in 1953. The first owners were Mr. and Mrs. Oral L. Balton. Mr. Bolton began his working life as a farmer, but moved on to real estate, and then as an owner of a prolific oil well. His entrepreneurial nature and successful business sense was known throughout the region. The house has remained in the family to this day. Character defining features of the Bolton House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (stucco and wood roofing); cross gabled roof configuration and open rafter tails; oversized picture windows; and architectural details such as the brick chimney and porte - cochere (Exhibit 2), It is recommended to be designated to the Santa Ana. Register of Historical Properties and categorized as "Key" for its distinctive architectural style and quality, and for its association with Oral Bolton. Mills Act Agreement 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 (Exhibit 3). To be eligible for the Mills Act, the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission Application and Historic Register Categorization actions proposed for this site authorize the listing of the property on the local register. The agreement provides monetary incentive 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 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 alternations to the property 25D -96 HRCA /HRC No. 2015 -06 HPPA No. 2015 -13 July 23, 2015 Page 3 Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement. Public Notification The subject site is located within the Floral Park Neighborhood. The president of this neighborhood association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, a Floral Park Neighborhood representative was contacted to ensure that they were notified of the project and to see if there were any areas of concern. No areas of concern were identified by the neighborhood association, nor was there a request that the applicant present the project to a meeting of their members. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption No. 2015 -64 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). Associate HS:jm WHIsloric InfoM 26 N_Hallotrope1071915 hrdirca -15,08 hppa15,11hre Attachments: Exhibit 1 - 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 - Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 - Mills Act Agreement 25D -97 NO. 2015-06 H-15 A • 1 BOLTON HOUSE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY 5D 98 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BOLTON HOUSE 2126 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Bolton House REF. NO. ADDRESS 2126 North Heliotrope Drive CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1953 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE SSi Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric Z Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLES Ranch Widely published in Sunset and House Beautiful magazines, the Ranch House dominated post -World War II residential expansion and represented the most popular house form in the United States from the 1950s through 1970s, The Ranch House originated in the 1930's designs of Southern California architect Cliff May, who sought to reinvent the west's vernacular housing traditions by combining the form and massing of the traditional ranch house with a modernist's concern for informality, expressed in materials and plan, and indoor- outdoor integration. While the style includes several variants, a basic set of character - defining features applies to most examples. In form and massing, the style evokes a sprawling ranch that developed over time, with a central block extended by wings of varying roof heights. Generally L- shaped or U- shaped in plan, the Ranch House typically has a one -story profile with strong horizontal emphasis expressed through a low pitched or flat roof with wide overhanging eaves. Asymmetrical in design, the Ranch House is often sheathed in and accented with rustic materials such as board- and - batten siding, high brick foundations, art stone, and wood shake roofs. Indoor- outdoor integration is achieved through the use of recessed or extended porches, set low to the ground, and the generous use of large picture, ribbon, or corner windows. Window detailing can include wood frames, decorative shutters, and diamond - patterned muntins. Ornamentation includes rusticated elements, such as carved porch supports and exposed rafters, uneven rakes and flared eaves, and faux dove cotes and bird houses. SUMMARY /CONCLUSION: The Bolton House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Ranch style of architecture Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Santa Ana, and, as an intact and distinctive example of the Ranch style in the Floral Park neighborhood, (Municipal Code, Section 30 -2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: . California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, "How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4, 2001.) 3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. • California Register Status Code: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, December 8, 2003.) 551: Individual property that is listed or designated locally. EXHIBIT 2 Page 1 of 5 25D -99 State of California —The Resources Agency Per DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI PRIMARY RECORD Trir NRHP Status Code_ _. Other Listings__ —..._ _. Review Code—.-_., Reviewer "_ Date or number (assigned by recorder) Bolton Pi. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA1725 Date: *c. Address 2126 North Heliotrope Drive City Santa Ana Zip 92706 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number *133a. Description: (Describe resource and Its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations size, setting, and boundaries.) The Bolton House is a very distinctive and quintessential example of the Ranch style of architecture. It is capped by wooden shingles, and its massing is long and horizontal with a full length front porch. A large porte cochere is attached to the house to the south, exposing the detached two -car garage to the rear of the property. The structure has deep eaves and exposed rafter tails, and is clad in stucco. The front facade is pierced by three very large picture windows, the two windows to the left of the front entry are tripartite with sliders an either side of oversized fixed windows. The large window to the right of the front entry are nearly floor to ceiling and the fixed portion is straddled by windows with a transom and tower sliders. The front porch is supported by original decorative wrought iron posts. Two brick veneer clad steps lead to the front entry which includes a broad front door with sidelights. A wide oversized brick chimney peeks over the north part of the house towards the rear. The Bolton House is in excellent and Intact condition and is nicely landscaped. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure OObject OSite ODistrict OElement of District ❑Other P5a. Photo *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter 'none ") None. P5b. Photo: (view and date) East facing elevation June 2015 *P6. Date Constructed /Age and Sources: ■historic 1953 /City of Santa Ana Building Permits *137. Owner and Address: Judi Battey 2043 n. Victoria Drive Santa Ana, CA 92706 *PB. Recorded by: H. Soboleske 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92702 *P9. Date Recorded: July 16, 2015 Intensive Survey *Attachments: []None Olocation Map []Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record OArchaeological Record ODistrict Record OLinear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record OArtifact Record OPhotograph Record O Other (list) DPR 523A (1195) Page 2 of 5 2501-100 *Required Information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 4 *CHR Status Code 5S3 nesource rvame or :t: csorron mouse B1. Historic Name: Bolton House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single- family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: Ranch B4. Present Use: Single- family Residence *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed 1953 May 5, 1953. 8 room residence and garage by Leonard V. Sousa valued at $32,000. June 12, 1953. 2 circuits, 10 outlets for garage. September 24, 1963. New water heater. *B?. Moved? ■No Oyes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location *B8. Related Features: None. 69a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Leonard V. Bouas *B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1895 -1965 Property Type: Single - family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: C, CR., 3 (Discuss Importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Bolton House is architecturally significant for its Ranch style and horizontal massing, The home was constructed for Oral Leslie and Opal Bolton. Oral was born in Custer County, Nebraska on July 2, 1891, and married Opal Humphries on June 2, 1916 when she was Just 19 years old. They married at 1424 West Third Street in Santa Ana, California by Rev. Paul Wright of the local First Christian Church. After the wedding, the bride and groom drove back to Nebraska with the bride's parents. They had a child, Henrietta In 1918. In 1920, Oral listed his occupation as farmer, an occupation that ultimately brought the couple to California where they owned orange groves. In 1921, they sold six arses of orange groves for $12,500 (with terms) and moved into 618 North Parton Street. Oral becme involved in real estate with an office at 110 West Fifth Sheet (later moving to Fourth Street). By 1927, the couple were well established in the community, participating in local elections, and Oral won a silver cup at a Realtors golf tournament held at the Santa Ana Country Club. He also became a board member for Frances Willard Junior High School. The membership led to the couple participating in a beach party given by Ole Hanson which was attended by many of Orange County Society including the Bowers family and the Kellogg family. In 1933, an investment In an oil well located in Huntington Beach on Fourteenth Street between Walnut and Ocean, finally paid off, The wail came In with 2,500 barrels and 2 million cubic feet of gas In one day on December 23". While waiting for their new home to be built on Heliotrope Drive, the Bottons rented a house at 1806 Westwood. The couple remained in the home the rest of their lives. Sketch Map Oral passed away on June 5, 1980, and Opal in 1981. Both are 2126 N. Heliotrope Drive burled at Fairhaven Cemetery. 1 002. 082.39 (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *B12. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (Sae Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.) 813. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Haliy Soboleske *Date of Evaluation: July 16, 2015 DPR 528B (1195) Page 3 of 5 25D -101 r _ _ _ I '- -i *Required Information State of California— The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial *Recorded by H. Sobolaske "13.10. Significance (continued): or # (Assigned by recorder) Bolton House "Date July 16, 2015 ® Continuation ❑ Update 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 its Santa Ana. The civic and commercial core of the community was centered around the intersection of Main and Fourth Streets. Stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad and incorporation as a city in 1886, and selection as the seat of the newly created County of Orange in 1889, the city grew outwards, with residential neighborhoods developing to the north, south, and east of the city center. Agricultural uses predominated in the outlying areas, with cultivated fields and orchards dotted with widely scattered farmhouses. The Bolton House is located In Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Sheet, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of oranges, avocados and walnuts, and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 1920. Developer and builder Allison Honer (1897- 1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a major portion of northwest Santa Ana, arrived In Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, New York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353 -356). 'Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land. And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana" (Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creek. 'When built in the 1920s, the Floral Park homes were the most lavish and expensive in the area. They sold for about $45,000 each "(Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). Revival architecture In a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s; Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival styles. The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco-styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the El Toro Marine Base during World War 11, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue. In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881- 1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park, An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. in the early post -World War 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. In the 1960s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Perk. Today (2007), Floral Park maintains its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens, The Bolton House qualities for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 3 because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Ranch style. Typical features of the Ranch style of architecture Include the building's wide horizontal massing, large picture windows designed to bring the outdoors "Into" the living space, and nature materials used in cladding, Additionally; the house has been categorized as "Key" because it possesses "distinctive architectural style and quality." Character - defining extorter features of the Bolton House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (stucco and wood roofing); cross gabled roof configuration and open rafter falls; oversized picture windows, and architectural details such as the brick chimney and porte- cochere. APR 523L Page 4 of 5 25D -102 State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET *Recorded by B12. References (continued): Primary HRI # Trinomial or # (Assigned by recorder) Bolton House "Date July 16, 2015 ® Continuation 0 Update Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New Yerk 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. Pleasants, Mrs. J. E. History of Cranes County California, volume 2. Los Angeles: J. R. Finnell & Sons, 1931, pp. 364 -365. Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 178U. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. 'Alison Honer Dies at 84, "The Santa Ana Journal, September 21, 1981. "Builder of Honer Plaza Dies, "Orange County Register, September 15, 1981. 'History of Floral Park." httn:lAyww .floral- cark.com /oage2.html. Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1937 -1976. Page 5 of 5 DPR 523L 2501-103 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 07/23/15 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -XX A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015 -06 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2126 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE, SANTA ANA, ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2015 -06 PLACING SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE KEY CATEGORY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On July 23, 2015, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -06) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2015- 06) of the Bolton House, located at 2126 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana. B. The Bolton House has distinctive architectural features of the Ranch style with horizontal massing, full length porch, and ports cochere, and was built in 1953 for Oral Leslie and Opal Bolton. Oral was a realtor and was well established in the community, participated in local elections and won a silver cup at a Realtors' golf tournament at the Santa Arta Country Club. C. This home qualifies for Iisting on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and is eligible for categorization as Key because it possesses "distinctive architectural style and quality ". D. Character- defining features of the Bolton House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (stucco and wood roofing), cross gabled roof configuration and open rafter tails, oversized picture windows, brick chimney and porte- cochere. E. The legal owners of the subject property is Judi Bailey, trustee of the Judi Bailey Trust. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. Resolution No. 2015 -XX 25D -104 Page 1 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. H. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the Key category pursuant to Section 30- 2.2(2) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption No. 2015 -64 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves: A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2015 -06 to place the Bolton House, located at 2126 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, on the historical register, and B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2015 -06 placing the Bolton House, located at 2126 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, within the Key category. These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the staff report and exhibits attached thereto; the report entitled "Historical Property Description ;" and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 4. For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property Description," is on file in the Planning and Building Agency, and is hereby approved and adopted, and together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029. ADOPTED this day of 2015. Resolution No. 2015 -XX 25D -105 Page 2 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 Alberta Christy Vice Chairperson APPROVER AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney Bv: Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Commission members NOES: Commission mem ABSTAIN: Commission NOT PRESENT: Commission membe CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, KAREN GERARDO, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2015 -XX to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No, 2015 -XX 25D -106 Page 3 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 LEGAL DESCRIPTION APN Address Owner Names Legal Description 002 - 082 -39 2126 North Heliotrope Drive Judi Bailey N TR 1035 BLK A LOT 31 TR 1035 LOT 31 BLK A(LOT Exhibit A Resolution No. 2015 -XX Page 4 of 4 2501-107 25D -108