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A. Statement of Qualifications 3. Relevant / Related Experience CITY OF DANA POINT HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY UPDATE Dana Point, California In 2015, ARG was retained by the City of Dana Point to update its Historic Resources Inventory, a planning document that catalogues known historic and cultural resources in the City. When it was adopted in 1997, the Inventory was touted as a big leap forward in the City's historic preservation pursuits; however, it is based on methodology that is now considered out of date and did not account for resources that post-date World War 11, of which Dana Point has many. Located on the coast of South Orange County, Dana Point derives its name from Richard Henry Dana, a seaman and author who traveled to the area in 1835 and marveled at its natural beauty. In the 1920s, Sidney Woodruff, an early developer of Hollywood, subdivided this stretch of coast into a town following the construction of the. Pacific Coast Highway. Meanwhile, another town called Capistrano Beach was taking shape to the south of Dana Point and was developed by the Doheny family of Los Angeles oil fame. Both Dana Point and Capistrano Beach were marketed as picturesque, Mediterranean-themed enclaves replete with recreational amenities. The two communities jointly incorporated as the City of Dana Point in 1989. The City is notable for its man- made harbor, an engineering feat that was completed in the mid-1970s, and its role in the popularzadon of California surf culture. The City is home to the Hobie Surf Shop, which opened in the 1950s and is widely considered to be Southern California's first commercial surfing store. Updating the Historic Resources Inventory consisted of two main tasks: (1) preparation of a city-wide historic context statement, and (2) completion of a citywide historic resource survey. The historic context statement provides a concise narrative history of the City's development, distilling this history into a series of concise contexts and themes that are reflected in its built environment. The historic context statement offers clear, systematic guidance for the evaluation of historic resources within the City. Using the historic context statement as a guide, ARG surveyed all buildings, structures, sites, objects, and landscapes in the City that were built through 1975. The survey identified places of architectural, cultural, and social interest and evaluated each resource against federal, state, and local eligibility criteria- Emphasis was placed on properties that post-date World War II, as these resources had not before been evaluated. The historic resource survey was informed by a robust community outreach effort. At project commencement, ARG coordinated in -person meetings with the Dana Point Historical Society to solicit input from expert members of the local community, and continued to collaborate with its members for the duration of the project. Following the completion of the Historic Resources Inventory update, ARG has provided on -call historic preservation consulting services to the City of Dana Point. ARG continues to provide the City with a range of services, including historic property assessments and project review to ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. Client City of Dana Point, Community Development Department Client John Ciarri Senior Planner, City of Dana Point 949.248.3591 /jciampa@danapoint.org Project Duration Historic Resources Inventory Update & Context Statement: 2015 - 2016 Historic Preservation Consulting: On -going Architectural Resources Group I Environmental and Planning Services