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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JUNE 19, 2018
TITLE:
APPROVAL OF VARIOUS HISTORIC
PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENTS
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,2; 5,3)
CI Y MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
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❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 151 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 Property
Address/House
Vote by HRC
Preservation
Agmt. No.
Santo Puzzo Jr. & Carol H.
2017-54
1110 W. Sixteenth Street
6:0 (Nguyen &
Frank
Tardif absent)
Eric W. Wittman
2017-56
1615 N. Freeman Lane
6:0 (Nguyen &
Tardif absent)
Randy J. Hamilton & Maria G.
2017-58
1815 N. Heliotrope Drive
6:0 (Nguyen &
Hamilton
Tardif absent)
Mark Phillip Delgado & Marilyn
2017-67
2377 N. Flower Street
5:0 (Nguyen &
Bemaudo Delgado
Tardif absent;
Murashie
abstained
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION ACTION
On May 24, 2018, 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.
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Historic Property Preservation Agreements
June 19, 2018
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DISCUSSION
This action allows for the approval of a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act
Contract) which provides a potential property tax reduction whereby property owners agree to
reinvest the tax savings towards the maintenance of the historic property (Exhibit A).
Additionally, the agreement prevents inappropriate alterations to the historic structures (Exhibits
B1 -B4).
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability,
Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #2 (expand opportunities for conservation and
environmental sustainability) and Objective #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 account
01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $3,392.28 annually noted below, for a period of not
less than ten years.
$PFforAll
Address
Estimate
Exhibit No.
2011110
West Sixteenth Street
$420.62
B1
2011615
North Freeman Lane
$652.28
B2
2011815
North Heliotro a Drive
$1,562.85
B3
2012377
North Flower Street
$756.53
B4
Total Properties:
$3,392.28
Minh Thai
Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez (25A
Executive Director
Finance and Management Services Agency
Exhibits: A. Mills Act Agreement Template
B1 -B4. Historic Resources Commission Staff Reports
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MILLS ACT AGREEMEAT
/Address/
Santa Ana, CA 9270
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
FREE RECOl2DIN�r Pl7RSUANT f0 GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This Historic Property Preservation Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into
by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized
and existing under the Constitution and laws of the of the State of California (hereinafter referred
to as "City"), and Mantel , (hereinafter referred to as "Owner"), owners of
real property located at [Addressi, Santa Ana, California, in the County of Orange and listed on
the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California
Govenunent 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 possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at
IAddressl, Santa Ana, CA, 9270X and more particularly described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and hereinafter referred to
as the "Historic Property".
C. The Historic Property is officially designated on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code.
D. The City and the property 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.
E. The ONmer and the City intend to carry out the purposes of California
Govermnent 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
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MILLSACTAGREEMENT
/Address/
Santa Ana, CA 9370
of valuation as a restricted historical property pursuant to Article 1.9, Sec. 439 et
seq., Chapter 3 Part 2 of Division 1 of the California Tax and Revenue Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Ana and the Owner of the Historic Property
agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Terms of Agreement.
for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year, upon the anniversary of the effective date of
this Agreement, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in California
Government Code Sections 50280 through 50290 and in Section 2, below.
2. Renewal.
a. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, a year shall
automatically be added to the initial ten (10) year term of this Agreement unless written notice of
nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b. If the Owner or the City desires) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual
renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the terns of the Agreement as provided
herein.
C. Within 30 days from receipt of City's notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a
written protest of City's decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual
renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal.
d. If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any
year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from
its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following
conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall
preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character -
defining features described in the "Department of Parks and Recreation Primary Record"
attached hereto as Exhibit C, 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
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/Address/
Saida Ana, CA 9270
State Department of Parks and Recreation, namely the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards
and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto as
Exhibit B, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner shall continually maintain the
Historic Property in the same or better condition.
C. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the
public right-of-way shall be maintained, and Owner shall not be permitted to block the view
corridor to the property with any new structure, such as walls, fences or shrubbery, so as to
prevent -the -viewing -of -the -historic -landmark -by -the -public.
d. The following are prohibited: demolition of the Historic Property or destruction of
character -defining features of the building or site; removal of trees and other major vegetation
unless removal is approved by a rehabilitation plan approved by the Historic Resources
Commission, paving of yard surface; exterior alterations or additions unless approved by the
Historic Resources Commission and such alterations are in keeping with the Secretary of
Interior's Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs,
doors, walls, and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as
cars, appliances, or furniture; and other unsightly by decoration, structure or vegetation which is
unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or inappropriate location.
e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic 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.
5. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owners have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or have allowed the property to
deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified Historic Property, or
if the City determines that the 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
Section 50286. This cancellation fee shall be a percentage (currently set at twelve and one-half
(12 %) 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.
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MILLS ACT ACHEEMENT
/Address/
Sala Ana, CA 9170
b. If the Historic Property is destroyed by earthquake, fire, flood or other natural
disaster such that in the opinion of the City Building Official more than sixty (60) percent of the
original fabric of the structure must be replaced, this Agreement shall be canceled immediately
because, in effect, the historic value of the structure will have been destroyed. No fee shall be
imposed in the case of destruction by acts of God or natural disaster.
C. If the Historic Property is acquired by eminent domain and the City Council
determines that the acquisition frustrates the purpose of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be
cancelled_and_no_feeimposed,_as-specifiedinS,oS�emment Code Section 59 88,
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
Owner, 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 cure the breach or default may be commenced within thirty (30) days and shall thereafter be
diligently pursued to completion by the Owner), then the City may, without further notice,
declare a default under the terms of this Agreement and may bring any action necessary to
specifically enforce the obligations of the Owner 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
the City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any
other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder.
7. Binding effect of Agreement.
a. The Owners hereby subject the Historic Property, located at [Addressl, Assessor
Parcel Number [Number], 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 running 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
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(Address)
Santa Ana, CA 9270
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
account of the restrictions on the use and preservation of the property.
9. Notice.
Any notice required by the terms of this Agreement shall be sent to the address of the
respective parties as specified below or at other addresses that may be later specified by the
parties hereto.
City: City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
Owner: [Name(s)]
[Address]
Santa Arta, 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 indemnify and hold the City and its elected and
appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability for damage or claims
for damage for personal injuries, including death, and claims for property damage which may
arise from the direct or indirect use or operations of the Owner or those of his or her contractor,
subcontractor, 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.
C. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the
operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not the City prepared, supplied,
or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
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M/LLSACTAGREEMENT
/Address/
SnuM Ana, CA 9270
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 patties
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 patty 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_r_eco_v_er all_reasQnable attorney's fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
f. ht the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be effected thereby.
g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California.
11. Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the
City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the
County of Orange.
12. Notice of the Contract to Office of Historic Preservation.
No later than six (6) months of entering into the contract, the owner or agent of an owner
shall provide written notice of this Agreement to the 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 patties hereto.
14. Effective Date
This Agreement shall be effective on the day and year first written above in Section 1.
{Signature Page Follows}
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ATTEST:
M/LLSACTAGREEMENT
/Address)
Santa Ana, CA 9270
CITY OF SANTA ANA
-MARTA D.HUIZAR UL- ODTNEZI
Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By:
LISA S' ORCK
Assistant City Attorney
OWNER:
Date:
City Manager
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
MINH THAI
Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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Date: By:
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MILLSACTAGREEMENT
/Address/
Santa Ann, CA 9170
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Assessor's Parcel Number:
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MILLSACTACREEMENT
(Address)
Santa Ana, CA 9170
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:
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 tate 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.
The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not
be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural or cultural material, and such design is compatible with
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MILLSACTAGREEMENT
/Addressf
Santa 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.
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(Address)
Saa1a Alta, CA 9270
EXHIBIT C
Department of Parks and Recreation Primary Record for Property
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REQUEST FOR
Historic Resources Commission Action
MAY 24, 2018
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING — HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-50,
HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION
NO. 2017-49, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-54
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1110 WEST
SIXTEENTH STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,2;
5,3}
Prepared by
Ivan Flores
Executive Director . .
RECOMMENDED ACTION
SECRETARY
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
Planning .Manager
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-50 and
Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-49 (Exhibit 1).
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Santo Puzzo Jr. and Carol H. Frank, subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
Request of Applicant
Santo Puzzo Jr. and Carol H. Frank are requesting approval to designate an existing
residence located at 1110 West Sixteenth 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.
This item was continued from the April 26, 2018 Historic Resource Commission meeting for
new information to be added to the Historic Description template.
Proiect Location and Site Description
The subject property is located on the south side of Sixteenth Street west of North Towner Street
in the Washington Square neighborhood. The subject property consists of a 1,281 square foot,
Ranch style residence and detached garage on a 6,878 square foot residential lot (Exhibit 3).
Analysis of the Issues
Historical Listing
In August 1998, the City Council approved Ordinance No. NS -2363 establishing the Historic
Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
EXHIBIT B1
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HPPA No. 2017-54
May 24, 2018
Page 2
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 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 as the property is 64 years old. No known code violations exist on record
for this property.
The property, recognized as the Frank House, has distinctive architectural features of the Ranch
style, and was built in 1954 by George M. Holstein & Sons, and designed by Cliff May and Chris
Choate. Cliff May was a prominent designer and architect best known for pioneering the
California Ranch House. Character defining features of the Frank House that should be
preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials and finishes (vertical wood siding); roof
configuration, materials, and treatment (wood shake shingles and brick chimney); massing
and composition; fenestration (multi -light single hung windows); and architectural detailing
(dormers, wood shutters). It is recommended that the house be designated to the Santa Ana
Register of Historical Properties, based on Criterion 1 and 2, and categorized as "Key" because it
"contributes to the overall character and history" of the Washington Square neighborhood and "is
a distinctive example of period architecture," representing the Ranch style in Santa Ana (Santa
Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2).
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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:
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HPPA No. 2017-54
May 24, 2018
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• Long term preservation of the property and visual improvement to the neighborhood
• Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation
• Provides additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures
• Discourages inappropriate alterations to the property
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 Washington Square Neighborhood and the president of
this neighborhood association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In
addition, 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. ER -2018-32 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).
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Ivan Flores �
Planning Technician
Exhibits: 1 — Resolution
2 — Mills Act Agreement
3 — 500' Radius Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-50 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1110 WEST SIXTEENTH STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-49 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 May 24, 2018 the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-50) and
categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2017-
49) of the Frank House located at 1110 West Sixteenth Street, Santa Ana.
B. The Frank House has distinctive architectural features of the Ranch style,
and was built in 1954 by George M. Holstein & Sons.
C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties and is eligible for categorization as "Key". The Frank 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, and under Criterion 2 for being the work of a notable
designer and architect. Additionally, the house has been categorized as
"Key" because it "contributes to the overall character and history' of the
Washington Square neighborhood and "is a unique example of period
architecture," representing the Ranch style in Santa Ana (Santa Ana
Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). Character -defining features of the Frank
House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to:
materials and finishes (vertical wood siding); roof configuration, materials,
and treatment (wood shake shingles and brick chimney); massing and
composition; fenestration (multi -light single hung windows); and
architectural detailing (dormers, wood shutters).
D. Santo Puzzo Jr. and Carol H. Frank are the legal owners of this property
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E. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
F. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the Key
category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(2) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31
as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption
No. ER -2018-32 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after
conducting the public hearing hereby approves:
A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-50 to place the
Frank House located at 1110 West Sixteenth Street, Santa Ana, 92706 on
the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-49 placing the Frank House
located at 1110 West Sixteenth Street, Santa Ana, 92706 within the Key
category.
These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said
hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff report and exhibits attached
thereto; the report entitled "Historical Property Description" and the public testimony, all of
which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property
Description" is on file with the Planning Division, and is hereby approved and adopted, and
together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources
Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of
Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to
file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption
of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029.
ADOPTED this day of 2018.
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Alberta Christy
Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commission members
NOES: Commission
ABSTAIN: Commission members
NOT PRESENT: Commission
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2018-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
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Exhibit A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN
Address
Legal Description
Owner Names
405-312-20
1110 West Sixteenth
LOT 10 OF TRACT NO. 1448,
Santo Puzzo Jr.
Street
AS SHOWN ON A MAP
and Carol H.
THEREOF RECORDED IN
Frank
BOOK 46, PAGE 1 OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS,
RECORDS OF ORANGE
COUNTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Frank House
1110 West Sixteenth Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME
Frank House
REF. NO.
ADDRESS
1110 West Sixteenth Street
CITY
Santa Ana
ZIP
1 92706
ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT
1954
LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key
HISTORIC DISTRICT
I N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD
Washington Square
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
3
CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE
SS3
Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted
❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Ranch
Widely published in Sunset and House Beautiful magazines, the Ranch style 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-pattemed 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 Frank 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, and under Criterion 2 for being the work of a notable designer and architect.
Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" because it it "contributes to the overall character and history" of the Washington
Square neighborhood and "is a unique example of period architecture," representing the Ranch style in Santa Ana (Santa Ana
Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
• California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7
"How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4, 2001.)
3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents
the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
• It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a
master, or possesses high artistic values.
5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation
EXHIBIT B1
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AZsnfState of California—The Resources Agency Primary
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page 1 of 3 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Frank House
P1. Other Identifier:
`P2. Location: El Not for Publication ■Unrestricted •a. County Orange County
`b. USGS 7.5' Quad N/A Date: N/A
'c. Address 1110 West Sixteenth Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706
'e. Other Locational Data: Assessors Parcel Number 405-312-20
•P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located in Washington Square, the Frank House is a one-story single-family residence constructed in the Ranch style
with a detached two -car garage, connected by a wood fence and entry gate. L-shaped in design; the house has a low-
pitched roof with slightly overhanging eaves, and exposed rafters. The exterior of the building and detached garage is clad
in vertical wood siding and the primary elevation faces Sixteenth Street. The porch entry is characterized by a double door
each with four fixed lights that mirror the adjacent four single -light casement and fixed windows. The entryway and
windows are framed by triangular windows located below the roof gable. A brick chimney rises below the ridge line west of
the main entry. The building contains multiple oversized windows similar to those on the primary elevation.
•123b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single -Family Residence
'P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure []Object []Site ❑District ❑Element of District []Other
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P5b. Photo: (view and date)
Primary Elevation, view South
March 15, 2018
'P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: ■historic
1954
•P7. Owner and Address:
Santo Puzzo Jr. and Carol H. Frank
1110 West Sixteenth Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
•P8. Recorded by:
Ivan Flores
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
•P9. Date Recorded:
May 24, 2018
•P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
'P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
'Attachments: ONone ❑Location Map []Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record
OArchaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record OMilling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record
OArtifact Record ❑Photograph Record O Other (list)
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*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 5S3
'Resource Name or #: 1 -rank House
B1. Historic Name: Frank House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single -Family Residence B4. Present Use: Single -Family Residence
*135. Architectural Style: Ranch
*136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and dale of alterations): Constructed February 17,1954
September 8, 1987 Reroof
November 17, 1989 6 ft. block wall fence
September 25, 1990 6 /t. block wall fence
*68. Moved? ENo UYes OUnknown Date: Original Location:
*B8.Related Features: None.
139a. Designer/Architect: Cliff May/Chris Choate
b. Builder: George M. Holstein & Sons
*810. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: 1955
Property Type: Single -Family Residence Applicable Criteria: 5S3
(Discuss importance in terms of histodcal or architectural content as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
The Frank House is architecturally significant as a characteristic example of the Ranch style. This house was originally
constructed in 1954, and was valued at approximately $9,000, according to the original building permit. The building permit
indicates that George M. Holstein Ill was the builder of the residence. Holstein was a prominent builder in Southern
California. He is also known for building several homes in Beverly Hills for motion picture stars. As an ardent sportsman, Mr.
Holstein was a key figure in the creation of the Balboa Bay Club, the Rancho San Joqauin Golf Course, and the Newport
Beach Tennis Club. The first owner of the home was John Constantine Frank who resided there with his wife, Madge L
Frank, until his death. Mr. Frank was a chemical engineer by trade, and was also a partner for the business Thlnline, a
furniture manufacturer. His wife, Madge I. Frank, was listed as the owner in 2000 according to subsequent research. Mrs.
Frank was an artist with two pieces of art residing in the Bowers Musuem of Art permanent collection. The current owner
Carol H. Frank, is the daugther of the prior owners Mr. and Mrs. Frank, has resided in the house since 1978. She was also
the first female non -clerical employee at Interstate Electronics.
Cliff May was a prominent designer and architect, and Southern California native who was best known for pioneering the
California Ranch House. After World War 11, he was widely featured in Sunset Magazine for his California Ranch House and
developed several tract homes in West Los Angeles. Mr. May was also responsible for the development of several tracts in
Orange County: most notably in Anaheim, Tustin, and Garden Grove. In 1955, more than eight out of ten tract homes in the
United States were designed with Cliff May as the the leading designer. George M. Holstein 111 was the primary builder of Cliff
May homes in Orange County. The Frank House is the one of the remaining ten homes within Tract 1448 constructed in
1952 - all by designer Cliff May and architect Chris Choate.
(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
(This space reserved for official comments.)
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B13. Remarks:
*1314. Evaluator: Caroline Raftery, Chattel Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: May 24, 2018
DPR 5238 (1195)
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'Recorded by Ivan Flores `Date March 21, 2018 El Continuation ❑ Update
'B10. Significance (continued):
Santa Ana was founded by William Spurgeon in 1869 as a speculative town site on part of the Spanish land grant known as
Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. The civic and commercial core of the community was centered around the intersection of
Main and Fourth Streets. Stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad and incorporation as a city in 1886, and
selection as the seat of the newly created County of Orange in 1889, the city grew outwards, with residential neighborhoods
developing to the north, south, and east of the city center. Agricultural uses predominated in the outlying areas, with
cultivated fields and orchards dotted with widely scattered farmhouses.
1110 West Sixteenth Street is located on the northeastern edge of Washington Square, a neighborhood northwest of
downtown Santa Ana bounded by North Bristol Street, North Flower Street, Civic Center Drive, and West Washington
Avenue. Most of this area was owned by the family of Jacob Ross, who had purchased portions of the Rancho Santiago de
Santa Ana in 1868 and 1869. Walnuts and other crops were grown in the area during the late nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries, with a few farmhouses, most notably the Ross -McNeal House at 1020 North Baker Street, dotting the landscape.
By 1905, Baker and Towner were the only streets in the neighborhood, which extended from Hickey (now Civic Center) only
as far as Washington and which contained only about a dozen homes. The status quo had not changed much by 1915,
when a brick yard was located at the northern terminus of Olive Street at Hickey. In 1925, the beginning of the development
that would convert this largely agricultural area into a middle class neighborhood of single-family homes over the next 25
years had begun. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, the Tudor Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival homes were the
standard, with American Colonial Revival saltboxes and ranch style homes favored in the years before and after World War
ll. During the 1930s, many of the homes were built by local contractor Emmett Rogers, who sold lots and built homes
according to standard plans, which individual property owners could customize to their tastes I Washington Square: A
Neighborhood of Pride," Washington Square Neighborhood Association). With the return of servicemen following the war
and the accompanying demand for homes in Southern California, the development of Washington Square was all but
completed.
The Frank 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, and under Criterion 2 for being the work of a notable
designer and architect. Character defining features of the Frank House include, but are not limited to: materials and finishes
(vertical wood siding); roof configuration, materials, and treatment (overhanging eaves, exposed rafters); massing and
composition; and fenestration (triangular windows, single -light and fixed windows).Additionally, the house has been
categorized as'Key"because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of the Washington Square neighborhood
and 'tis a unique example of period architecture,"representing the Ranch style in Santa Ana (Santa Ana Municipal Code,
Section 30-2.2).
'812. References (continued):
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994.
McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
National Register Bulletin 16A. 'How to Complete the National Register Registration Form." Washington DC. National
Register Branch, National Park Service, US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Office of Historic Preservation. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources. " Sacramento: March 1995.
Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969.
Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1905-2017.
Ancestry.com
Newspapers.com (Santa Ana Register, Los Angeles Times)
Historic Maps, Santa Ana History Room, 1912, 1923, 1932, and 1955.
Armor, Samuel. History of Orange County. 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 Genealogical Society Quarterly,
December 1993, pages 4-7.
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REQUEST FOR
Historic Resources Commission Action
to • -• •• I:Vti '• •'
MAY 24, 2018
TITLE:
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PUBLIC HEARING — HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-52,
HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION
NO. 2017-51, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-56
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1615 NORTH
FREEMAN STREET
(STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,2; 5,3)
Prepared by Manuel J. Escamilla
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
Executive Director Planning MaTager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-52 and
Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-51 (Exhibit 1).
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Eric W. Wittman, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
Request of Applicant
Eric W. Wittman is requesting approval to designate an existing residence located at 1615 North
Freeman 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.
Project Location and Site Description
The subject property consists of a 1,760 square foot, Ranch style residence and detached garage on a
6,276 square foot residential lot (Exhibit 3).
Analysis of the Issues
Historical Listing
In August 1998, 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
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
EXHIBIT B2
25A-27
HRCA No. 2017-52, HRC No. 2017-51
HPPA No. 2017-56
May 24, 2018
Page 2
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 as the property is 67 years old. No known code violations exist on record for this property.
The property, recognized as the Boyle House, has distinctive architectural features of the Ranch style,
and was built in 1951 by J. H. Russell. Character defining features of the Boyle House that should be
preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials and finishes (stucco, brick, and wood
cladding); roof configuration and eave detailing; massing (single -story); fenestration (multi -light
wood windows); porch; and architectural details. It is recommended that the house be designated to
the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties for its exemplification of the distinguishing
characteristics of the Ranch style. Additionally, it is recommended that the house be categorized as
"Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of the Washington Square
neighborhood, and, as an intact example of Ranch style in the Washington Square neighborhood, "is a
good example of period archtecture" (Exhibit 3).
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 alterations to the property
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 Washington Square Neighborhood and the president of this
neighborhood association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, the
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HRCA No. 2017-52,
HPPA No. 2017-56
May 24, 2018
Page 3
HRC No. 2017-51
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 a
historic resource. Categorical Exemption No. 2018-57 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).
Exhibits: 1. Resolution
2. Mills Act Agreement
3. 500' Radius Map
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RESOLUTION NO.2018-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-52 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1615 N. FREEMAN STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-51 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 May 24, 2018 the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-52) and
categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2017-
51) of the Boyle House located at 1615 N. Freeman Street, Santa Ana.
B. The Boyle House has distinctive architectural features of the Ranch style,
and was built in 1951 by J. H. Russell.
C. This Boyle House qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties for its exemplification of the distinguishing
characteristics of the Ranch style. Additionally, it qualifies for
categorization as "Contributive" because it 'contributes to the overall
character and history" of the Washington Square neighborhood and "is a
good examle of period architecture." Character defining features of the
Boyle House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to:
materials and finishes (stucco, accent brick work, and wood cladding); roof
configuration and eave detailing; massing (single -story); fenestration
(multi -light fixed and double -hung wood windows); porch; and architectural
details.
D. The legal owner of the property is Eric W. Wittman.
E. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
F. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
EXHIBIT 1
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G. 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
(Categorical Exemption No. ER -2018-57), as these actions are designed to preserve
historic resources.
Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after
conducting the public hearing hereby approves:
A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-52 to place the
Boyle House located at 1615 North Freeman Street, Santa Ana, 92706 on
the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-51 placing the Boyle House
located at 1615 North Freeman Street, Santa Ana, 92706 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 with the Planning Division, and is hereby approved and adopted, and
together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources
Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of
Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to
file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption
of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029.
ADOPTED this day of 2018.
Alberta Christy
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commission mem
10to] :. u u M79T, I
ABSTAIN: Commission mem
NOT PRESENT: Commission members
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2018-xx to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on 2018.
Date:
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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Exhibit A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN
Address
Legal Description
Owner Names
405-313-03
1615 North Freeman
LOT 14 OF TRACT NO. 1228,
Eric W. Wittman
Street
IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
PER MAP RECORDED IN
BOOK 38, PAGE(S) 42, OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN
THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF
SAID COUNTY.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Boyle House
1615 North Freeman Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME
Boyle House
REF. NO.
ADDRESS
1615 North Freeman Street
CITY
Santa Ana
ZIP
1 92706
ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT
1951
LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT
I N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD
Washington Square
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
3
CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE
5S3
Location: ❑ Not for Publication M Unrestricted
❑ Prehistoric M Historic ❑ Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: 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
dovecotes and bird houses.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The Boyle 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 "contributes to the overall character and history" of the Washington Square neighborhood and,
as an intact example of Ranch style architecture in the Washington Square neighborhood, "is a good example of period
architecture" (Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
• California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance
Series # 7, "How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4, 2001.)
3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or
represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
• It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the
work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation
EXHIBIT B1
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State of California—The Resources Agency
Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD
Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Other Listings
Review Code
Reviewer Date
or number (assigned by recorder)
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: May 24, 2018
*c. Address 1615 N. Freeman Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 405-313-03
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
The Boyle House is a one-story single-family residential building constructed in 1951 in the Ranch style. The building has
a cross -gable roof with a moderate pitch that extends over the driveway to the south, creating a parte cochere. Exterior
features along front elevation include a generally stucco -clad exterior with vertical flush wood cladding with dog ears and
triangular faux dovecotes in the gable ends and a horizontal lapped wood siding -clad water table, and exposed rafter tails
with minimal eave overhang. Additionally, a brick chimney, a canted bay with brick water table, and a partial width front
porch are also visible on the primary elevation. Fenestration includes two double hung bay windows on both sides of a
larger central fixed window set within the canted bay, as welt as a large multi -light fixed window situated behind the porch.
The porch and porte cochere are supported by simple square wood posts atop brick piers. A detached garage at the rear
of the property has been converted into a workshop. The house appears intact to its 1951 date of construction, and is in
good condition.
*133b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single -Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object []Site ❑District OElementof District ❑Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
Front Elevation February 2018
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: ■historic
1951
*P7. Owner and Address:
Eric W. Wittman
1615 N. Freeman Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Manuel J. Escamilla
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
May 24, 2018
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey
*Pit. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter "none")
None
*Attachments: ONone []Location Map OSketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record
[]Archaeological Record ❑District Record OLinear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record DRock Art Record
[]Artifact Record []Photograph Record D Other (list)
DPR 523A(1/95) *Required information
EXHIBIT B2
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State of California—The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 3 *NRNP Status Code 5S3
*Resource Name or #: Boyle House
131. Historic Name: Boyle House
82. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single -Family Residence B4. Present Use: Single -Family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Ranch
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed 1951
Constructed in 1951.
October 3, 1960. Swimming pool addition.
February 10, 1989. Legalized garage Workshop conversion.
April 13, 2009. Filled in pool.
*B7. MovedTNNo OYes []Unknown Date: Original
Location:
*B8. Related Features: None.
89a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: J. H. Russell
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1951
Property Type: Single -Family Residence Applicable Criteria: 0
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, pedod, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
The Boyle House is significant as a representative example of a Ranch style residential building house from the middle
decades of the twentieth century in Santa Ana. The address first appears in the 1954 Santa Ana Directory with W. Lyle Boyle
listed as the owner, and Mrs. Geraldine Boyle also living at the residence. Mr. Boyle was a civil engineer. Mr. Boyle filed for
a pool permit in 1960. The 1962 directory indicates that Geraldine Boyle had become the head of household, suggesting that
Mr. Boyle passed between 1960-1962. In 2006 the home was sold to Raymond and Maria Braun.
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*B12. References:
City of Santa Ana Building Permits
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library
Sanborn Maps
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Brian Matuk/Chattel, Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: May 24, 2018
(This space reserved for official comments.)
DPR 5238 (1195)
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*1310. Significance (continued):
Santa Ana was founded by William Spurgeon in 1869 as a speculative town site on part of the Spanish land grant known as
Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. 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 Boyle House is located in Washington Square, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West
Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Civic Center Drive, and Bristol Street. Most of this area was owned by the family of
Jacob Ross, who had purchased portions of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana in 1868 and 1869. Walnuts and other crops
were grown in the area during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with a few farmhouses, most notably the
Ross -McNeal House at 1020 North Baker Street, dotting the landscape. By 1905, Baker and Towner were the only streets in
the neighborhood, which extended from Hickey (now Civic Center) only as far as Washington and which contained only
about a dozen homes. The status quo had not changed much by 1915, when a brick yard was located at the northern
terminus of Olive Street at Hickey. In 1925, the beginning of the development that would convert this largely agricultural area
into a middle class neighborhood of single-family homes over the next 25 years had begun. In the late 1920s and early
1930s, the Tudor Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival homes were the standard, with American Colonial Revival saltboxes
and ranch style homes favored in the years before and after World War ll. During the 1930s, many of the homes were built
by local contractor Emmett Rogers; who sold lots and built homes according to standard plans, which individual property
owners could customize to their tastes ("Washington Square: A Neighborhood of Pride," Washington Square Neighborhood
Association). With the return of servicemen following the war and the accompanying demand for homes in southern
California, the development of Washington Square was all but completed.
The Boyle House qualities for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as a representative example of the
characteristics of the Ranch style including the cross -gable roof with a moderate pitch, vertical flush wood cladding in the
gable ends (some with dog ears), shallow eaves with exposed rafter tails, single -story form, multi -light fixed and double -
hung windows, as well as accent brickwork at the canted bay and piers supporting the porch and porte cochere. Character -
defining exterior features of the Boyle House include, but may not be limited to: wood cladding,, roof configuration; massing;
windows; porch; and architectural details such as exposed rafter tails and triangular faux dovecotes, and accent brickwork.
*1312. References (continued):
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994.
McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
National Register Bulletin 16A. How to Complete the National Register Registration Form." Washington DC: National
Register Branch, National Park Service, US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Office of Historic Preservation. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995.
Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969.
Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1905-2017.
Ancesttycom
Newspapers.com (Santa Ana Register)
Historic Maps, Santa Ana History Room, 1912, 1923, 1932, and 1955.
Armor, Samuel. History of Orange County. Los Angeles: History Record Company, 1921, page 989.
Rischard, Maureen McClintock. "People Behind Places: Enderle Center." Orange County Genealogical Society Quarterly,
December 1993, pages 4-7.
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REQUEST FOR
Historic Resources Commission Action
FASTORIC RESOURCES CON&ISSIONMEErNG DATE
MAY 24, 2018
TITLE:
0 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION SECRETARY
PUBLIC HEARING — HISTORIC RESOURCE;
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-54,
HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION
NO. 2017-53, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-58
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1815 NORTH
HELIOTROPE DRIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2;
5,3)
Prepared by Pedro Gomez
71�9� -)
Executive Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
Planning Ma ager
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-54 and
Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-53 (Exhibit 1).
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Randy J. and Maria G. Hamilton, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
Request of Applicant
Randy J. and Maria G. Hamilton are requesting approval to designate an existing residence
located at 1815 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.
Prosect Location and Site Description
The subject property is located on the southeast corner of North Heliotrope Drive and West
Nineteenth Street in the Floral Park neighborhood. The site consists of a 3,606 -square -foot, Art
Moderne style residence and detached garage on a 10,500 -square -foot residential lot (Exhibit 3).
Analysis of the Issues
Historical Listing
In August 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 B3
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HRCA No. 2017-54, HRC No. 2017-53
HPPA No. 2017-58
May 24, 2018
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, as the property is 81 years old and is a good example of period architecture.
The property, recognized as the Amling House, is located within the Floral Park neighborhood
boundaries and has distinctive architectural features of the Art Modeme style. The residence was
built in 1937 by Allison C. Honer, a notable developer and prominent local builder credited as the
subdivider and builder of a major portion of northwest Santa Ana. The Allison Honer Construction
Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco style Old Santa Ana
City Hall, the EI Toro Marine Base during World War II, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza.
The first known residents of the Amling House were Ernst C. Amling and Lydia S. Amling. Mr.
Amling owned and operated a wholesale flower nursery business called Amling Bros., which was
relocated from Chicago to Santa Ana in 1921. He operated his greenhouses from a 10.5 -acre
property located on West Fifth Street, while his brother, Paul F. Amling, operated a similar group
of greenhouses near Chicago, Illinois. Roses grown in Santa Ana were shipped to all parts of
California, Mexico, Texas, Arizona and Utah. Along with Tom Wright, Ernst Amling is recognized
as one of many pioneers and founding members of the organization that would ultimately be
known as "The Original Los Angeles Flower Market," which was founded in 1919 as the
"American Florists' Exchange."
The Amling House's massing suggests a simple cubic form, reflective of the emerging
International Style of architecture, with projections at the first and second stories. Asymmetrical
in design, the Amling House exhibits a low -pitch hipped roof, with a single gable -on -hip, and little
to no eave overhangs. Horizontality is emphasized by the second story horizontal scoring in the
smooth stucco finish wall, along the north and west elevations. In addition, the first and second
story are delineated by decorative horizontal stringcourses, running along the north and west
elevations. The first -story exterior exhibits a white smooth stucco finish, with minimal
architectural detailing, including scalloped fascia, curved walls that flank the recessed entry, and
a radial entry overhang. The property is landscaped with several young trees, lawn, low
vegetation, simple front walkway, a hedge separating the property from the parcel to south, and
a contemporary fountain installed in 2008. Character -defining features of the Amling house that
should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials and finishes (smooth stucco);
low -pitch hipped roof; cubic form and massing with projections; horizontal scoring and
stringcourse; curved walls at entry; radial entry overhang, and speedline-sash double -hung wood
windows.
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HRCA No. 2017-54, HRC No. 2017-53
HPPA No. 2017-58
May 24, 2018
Page 3
The Amling House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under
Criterion 1, for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Art Modeme style;
and Criterion 4, for its association with developer and local builder Allison C. Honer. Additionally,
the house has been categorized as "Key" for its °distinctive architectural style and quality,"
embodying the massing, materials, and detailing of Art Modeme design; for its "association with
a significant period in the history of the city," namely the development of Floral Park as the
premier residential district of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Santa Ana; and
"association with a significant person," Allison C. Honer.
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 alterations to the property
The property has no identified unauthorized modifications. 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 Association boundaries. The
president of this neighborhood association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public
hearing. In addition, 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.
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HRCA No. 2017-54, HRC No. 2017-53
HPPA No. 2017-58
May 24, 2018
Page 4
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. ER -2018-55 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).
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Exhibits 1. - Resolution
2. - Mills Act Agreement
3. - 500' Radius Map
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RESOLUTION NO.2018-xxx
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-54 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1815 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-53 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 May 24 , 2018, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-54) and
categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2017-
53) of the Amling House located at 1815 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa
Ana.
B. The Amling House has distinctive architectural features of the Art Moderne
style, and was built in 1937 by Allison C. Honer.
C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties and is eligible for categorization as "Key' for its "distinctive
architectural style and quality," embodying the massing, materials, and
detailing of Art Moderne design; for its "association with a significant
period in the history of the city', namely the development of Floral Park as
the premier residential district of the late nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries in Santa Ana; and "association with a significant person", Allison
C. Honer. Character defining features of the Amling House that should be
preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials and finishes
(smooth stucco); low -pitch hipped roof; cubic form and massing with
projections; horizontal scoring and stringcourse; curved walls at entry;
radial entry overhang, and speedline-sash double -hung wood windows.
D. The legal owners of the property are Randy J. Hamilton and Maria G.
Hamilton.
E. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
EXHIBIT 1
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F. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the Key
category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(2) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31,
as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption
No. ER -2018-55 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after
conducting the public hearing hereby approves:
A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-54 to place the
Amling House located at 1815 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, 92706
on the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-53 placing the Amling House
located at 1815 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, 92706 within the Key
category.
These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said
hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff report and exhibits attached
thereto; the report entitled "Historical Property Description" and the public testimony, all of
which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property
Description" is on file with the Planning Division, and is hereby approved and adopted, and
together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources
Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of
Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to
file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption
of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029.
ADOPTED this 24th day of May 2018.
Alberta Christy, Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
0
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commission
NOES: Commission members
ABSTAIN: Commission members
NOT PRESENT: Commission m
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2018-xxx to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on May 24, 2018.
Date:
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Amling House
1815 North Heliotrope Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME
Amling House
REF. NO.
ADDRESS
1815 North Heliotrope Drive
CITY
Santa Ana
ZIP
1 92706
ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT
1937
LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key
HISTORIC DISTRICT
N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD
Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
1, 3
CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE
5S3
Location: ❑ Not for Publication X Unrestricted
❑ Prehistoric X Historic ❑ Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Moderne
The Moderne style encompassed the Modernistic, Streamline Moderne, and Art Modeme variants. An evolution of the Art
Moderne style, the Streamline Moderne flourished during the 1930s and lingered through the decade following World War
II in a simplified version. In contrast to the verticality of earlier Art Moderne designs, the Streamline Moderne and Art
Moderne substyles emphasized the horizontal, through bands of windows, use of decorative raised or incised horizontal
lines, railings, flat canopies with banded fascia, and narrow coping at the roofline. Other characteristics include smooth
wall surfaces, usually of stucco; metal detailing; glass block or metal multi -light casement windows; rounded corners,
porthole windows, and asymmetry. Incorporation of aerodynamic, transportation related imagery, especially nautical, is a
signature of the style. In common with the Streamline Moderne, Art Moderne buildings also tended to be horizontal in
emphasis, but tended to be more clean -lined and rectilinear in their massing and detailing than their streamlined
counterparts. Art Moderne designs can be recognized by their flat roofs, smooth stucco exteriors, and use of metal
casement windows that often meet at the corners of the building.
The Amling House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1, for its
exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Art Moderne variant of the Moderne style; and Criterion 4, for its
assocation with Allison C. Honer. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" for its "distinctive architectural
style and quality," embodying the massing, materials, and detailing of Art Moderne design; and "association with a
significant person", Allison C. Honer (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.)
1: Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or
regional history or the cultural heritage of California or the United States.
3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or
represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
• It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the
work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation.
EXHIBIT B1
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State of California—The Resources Agency
Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD
Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Other Listings
Review Code
Reviewer Date
or number (assigned by recorder)
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: ❑Nat for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: March 3, 2015
*c. Address 1815 North Heliotrope Drive City Santa Ana Zip 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 002-092-11
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located on a comer property in Floral Park, the Amling House is a two-story single-family residence, representative of the Art
Moderne variant of the Moderne style. The massing of the structure suggests a simple cubic form, which reflects the
influence of the emerging International Style of architecture, with projections at the first and second stories. Asymmetrical in
design, the Amling House exhibits a low -pitch hipped roof, with a single gable -on -hip, and little to no eave overhangs.
Horizontality is emphasized by the second story horizontal scoring in the smooth stucco finish wall, along the north and west
elevations. In addition, the first and second story are delineated by decorative horizontal stringcourses, running along the
north and west elevations. The first -story exterior exhibits a white smooth stucco finish, with minimal architectural detailing,
including scalloped fascia, curved walls that (lank the recessed entry, and a radial entry overhang. The house incorporates a
series of speedline-sash double -hung wood windows of varying sizes along each elevation. A prominent chimney is centered
along the north elevation and finished in a smooth white stucco, exhibiting similar horizontal scoring as the general exterior of
the house. The property is landscaped with several young trees, a lawn, low vegetation and simple walkway at the front
setback, with a hedge separating the property from the property to the south, and a contemporary fountain installed by 2008.
The driveway is located along the north elevation and leads to a detached, one-story, hipped roof, three -car garage, built at
the same time as the Amling House. Overall, the Amling House displays strong horizontal emphasis, and minimal, yet
distinct, ornamentation that embodies the Art Moderne style.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single -Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object OSite ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
West elevation, view east
April 2018
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: uhistoric
1937/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permits
*P7. Owner and Address:
Randy J. and Maria G. Hamilton
1815 North Heliotrope Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Pedro Gomez, City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
May 24, 2018
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter "none")
None
*Attachments: ❑None ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record
❑Archaeological Record ODistrict Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ORock Art Record
OArtifact Record ❑Photograph Record O Other (Its &HIBIT B2
DPR 523A(1195)
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*Required information
State of California—The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 3 *NRNP Status Code 5S3
B1.
B2.
B3.
*B5.
*136.
*Resource Name or #: Amling House
Historic Name: Amling House
Common Name: Same
Original Use: Single -Family Residence
Architectural Style: Art Moderne
B4. Present Use: Single -Family Residence
Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed 1937
April 24, 1985. Enclosure Patio.
May 11, 1987. Reroof House.
May 12, 1987. Remodel Kitchen.
March 24, 1989. Open Patio Cover.
April 2, 2008. Construct 6 -foot high block wall.
July 3, 2008. In -ground pool and spa.
*B7. Moved? ENo OYes f]Unknown Date: Original location:
*B8. Related Features: None.
139a. Architect: Unknown
b. Builder: Allison C. Honer
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1937 Property Type: Single -Family Residence Applicable Criteria: A/1, C/3
(Discuss importance in terns of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
The Amling House is architecturally significant for its highly characteristic Art Moderne style and significanct for its association
with notable developer and prominent local builder, Allison C. Honer (1897-1981). Credited as the subdivider and builder of a
major portion of northwest Santa Ana, Honer arrived in Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, New York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353-
356). The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco style Old
Santa Ana City Hall, the EI Toro Marine Base during World War ll, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the
neighborhood he had helped to create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue.
According to city directories, the first known residents of the Amling House were Ernst C. Amling and Lydia S. Amling. Mr.
Amling was born on August 19, 1888, in Maywood Illinois, while Mrs. Amling (previously Hinz) was born on March 12, 1890,
in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Along with his brothers, Ernst C. Amling owned and operated a wholesale flower nursery business
called Amling Bros., which was relocated from Chicago to Santa Ana in 1921.
(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:
*1314. Evaluator: Brian Matuk/Chattel, Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: May 24, 2018
(This space reserved for official comments.)
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*B10. Significance (continued):
Ernst C. Amling operated his greenhouses from a 10.5 -acre property located on West Fifth Street, while his brother, Paul F.
Amling, operated a similar group of greenhouses near Chicago. The Amling Bros. refused all retail business and only sold to
wholesale dealers. The Amling roses grown in Santa Ana were shipped to all parts of California, Mexico, Texas, Arizona and
Utah. Along with Tom Wright, Ernst C. Amling is recognized as one of the many pioneers and founding members of the
organization that would ultimately be known as "The Original Los Angeles Flower Market" which was founded in 1919 as the
'American Florists' Exchange". The group officially incorporated themselves as 'The Los Angeles Flower Market" in 1921. In
1933, Ernst C. Amling and his brother, Albert J. Amling, were the first Californians to apply for a rose patent. They were
granted a patent for their Red -Talisman Rose. Mr. Amling was passed away on August 27, 1957, four years after retiring.
Mrs. Amling remained in the Amling House until her passing in 1985.
The Amling 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 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 sty/es was celebrated in the 1920s and
1930s and Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival.
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 (2018) Floral Park maintains its
identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The Amling House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1, for its
exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Art Moderne style; and Criterion 4, for its association with developer
and local builder Allison C. Honer. Additionally, the house has been categorized as Key"for its "distinctive architectural style
and quality," embodying the massing, materials, and detailing of Art Moderne design; for its "association with a significant
period in the history of the city" namely the development of Floral Park as the premier residential district of the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Santa Ana; and 'association with a significant person" Allison C. Honer.
Character defining features of the Amling House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials and
finishes (smooth stucco); low -pitch hipped roof, cubic form and massing with projections; horizontal scoring and stringcourse;
curved walls at entry; radial entry overhang, and speedline-sash double -hung wood windows.
*B12. References (continued):
"Alison Honer Dies at 84,"The Santa Ana Journal September 21, 1981.
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Hess, Alan. Ranch House. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 2004
"History of Floral Park." http://www.floral-park.com/page2.htm/.
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
Office of Historic Preservation. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995.
Register Branch, National Park Service, US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Ridgway, P., 8 Works, J. (2008). Sending Flowers to America: Stories of The Los Angeles Flower Market and the People
Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1947-1962.
Who Built an American Floral Industry. Peggi Ridgway.
Whitten, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969.
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REQUEST FOR .
Historic Resources Commission Action
HS 111CRESDURCESCOMMISSIONIV E GDATE
MAY 24, 2018
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING — HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-65,
HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION
NO. 2017-64, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-67
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2377 NORTH
FLOWER STREET (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,2; 5,3)
Prepared by Ricardo Soto
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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Executive Director Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-65 and
Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-64 (Exhibit 1).
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Mark Phillip Delgado and Marilyn Bemaudo
Delgado, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Exhibit 2)
Request of Applicant
Mark Phillip Delgado and Marilyn Bernaudo Delgado are requesting approval to designate an
existing residence located at 2377 North Flower 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.
Prosect Location and Site Description
The subject property is located on the east side of North Flower Street and consists of a one-story,
1,684 -square -foot single-family residence with an attached garage constructed in the Minimal
Traditional style on a 7,200 -square -foot residential lot (Exhibit 3).
Analysis of the Issues
Historical Listino
In August 1998, the City Council approved Ordinance No. NS -2363 establishing the Historic
Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic
EXHIBIT B4
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HRCA No. 2017-65, HRC No. 2017-64
HPPA No. 2017-67
May 24, 2018
Page 2
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 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 as the property is 81 years old. No known code violations exist on record for this
property.
The property, recognized as the A. & M. Wagner House, has distinctive architectural features of
the Minimal Traditional style, and was built in 1937 by Wesley Famey. Character defining
features of the A. & M. Wagner House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited
to: materials and finishes (stucco and wood cladding); massing (one-story, asymmetrical); roof
configuration and eave detailing; fenestration (multi -light hung wood windows); brick chimney;
modest porch and architectural detailing. It is recommended that the house be designated to the
Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties for its exemplification of the distinguishing
characteristics of the Minimal Traditional style. Additionally, it is recommended that the house be
categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of the
Floral Park neighborhood, and, as an intact example of Minimal Traditional style in the Floral Pak
neighborhood, "is a good example of period architecture" (Exhibit 3).
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. 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:
• Longterm preservation of the property and visual improvement to the neighborhood
• Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation
• Provides additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures
• Discourages inappropriate alterations to the property
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HRCA No. 2017-65, HRC No. 2017-64
HPPA No. 2017-67
May 24, 2018
Page 3
The property has no identified unauthorized modifications and is preserved in near its original
condition. 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 Association boundaries. The
president of this neighborhood association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public
hearing. In addition, 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 Comoliance
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are
exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to
preserve a historic resource. Categorical Exemption No. 2017-159 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).
Ricr6rdo Soto
Associate Planner
Exhibits: 1. Resolution
2. Mills Act Agreement
3.500' Radius Map
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RESOLUTION NO.2018-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-65 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2377 NORTH FLOWER STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-64 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 May 24, 2018 the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-65) and
categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2017-
64) of the property located at 2377 North Flower Street, Santa Ana.
B. The A. & M. Wagner House has distinctive architectural features of the
Minimal Traditional style, and was built in 1937 by Wesley Farney.
C. The A. & M. Wagner House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register
of Historical Properties for its exemplification of the distinguishing
characteristics of the Minimal Traditional style. Additionally, it qualifies for
categorization as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall
character and history' of the Floral Park neighborhood and "is a good
example of period architecture." Character defining features of the A. & M.
Wagner House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited
to: materials and finishes (stucco and wood cladding); massing (one-story,
asymmetrical); roof configuration and eave detailing; fenestration (multi -
light hung wood windows); brick chimney; modest porch and architectural
detailing.
D. The legal owners of this property are Mark Phillip Delgado and Marilyn
Bernaudo Delgado.
E. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
F. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
EXHIBIT 1
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G. 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 exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as
these actions are designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical Exemption No.
2017-159 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after
conducting the public hearing hereby approves:
A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-65 to place the
house located at 2377 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, 92706 on the
historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-64 to place the house located at
2377 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, 92706 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 with the Planning Division, and is hereby approved and adopted, and
together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for approval of
placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The
Historic Resources Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this
resolution in the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to
file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption
of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029.
ADOPTED this day of 2018.
Alberta Christy
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commission mem
NOES: Commission mem
ABSTAIN: Commission
NOT PRESENT: Commission members
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2018-xx to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on 2018.
Date:
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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A. & M. Wagner House
2377 North Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME
A. & M. Wagner House
REF. NO.
ADDRESS
2377 North Flower Street
CITY
Santa Ana
ZIP
1 92706
ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT
1937
LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: N/A
HISTORIC DISTRICT
I N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD
I Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
C/3
CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE
5S3
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.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The A. & M. Wagner House 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 style. Additionally, the house has been
categorized as "Contributive" because it "contribute to the overall character and history" of the Floral Park neighborhood
and, as an intact example of Minimal Traditional style in the Floral Park neighborhood, "is a good example of period
architecture" (Santa Ana 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.)
C/3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or
represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
• It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work
of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation.
EXHIBIT B1
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State of California—The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Other Listings
Review Code
Page 1 of 4 Resource name(s) or number F
Primary
HRI #
Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Date
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad Date:
*c. Address 2377 North Flower Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 002-072-11
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located on the east side of North Flower Street, the property at 2377 North Flower Street is constructed in the Minimal
Traditional style of architecture. The building is a one story, single-family residence with an asymmetrical composition, and a
cross -gabled intermediate pitched roof. The roof has little to no eaves along the gables and minimal eaves along the rafter
ends. The roof is clad in contemporary asphalt shingle roofing. The primary, west, elevation is dominated by a front -gabled
wing with symmetrical fenestration. A brick chimney is located at the north elevation near the front of the residence and is
slightly taller than the top of the front facing gable. The exterior of the building is clad in stucco, with horizontal siding at the
front gable, with decorative scallops abutting the stucco. The primary elevation features several wood, two -over -two
speedline sash hung windows. The primary entry faces a south-west direction and is set back from the front -gabled wing and
is sheltered by a small porch. A poured concrete driveway on the southern portion of the property leads to an attached
garage located at the southeast corner of the parcel. The property is landscaped with a lawn, low vegetation, and a mature
pine tree.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single -Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object []Site ❑District ❑Element of District []Other
P5a. Photo
*P11. Report Citation: None.
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
West elevation, view northeast
December 28, 2017
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: ■historic
1937/Cityof Santa Ana Building
Permit card
*P7. Owner and Address:
Mark Phillip Delgado and
Marilyn Bernaudo Delgado
2377 North Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Ricardo Soto, Associate Planner
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
May 24, 2018
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*Attachments: []None []Location Map []Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record
❑Archaeological Record []District Record 0Linear Feature Record []Milling Station Record []Rock ArtRecord
[]Artifact Record []Photograph Record 0 Other (list)
EXHIBIT B2
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DPR 523A (1195) *Required information
State of California—The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 4 *NRHP Status Code 5S3
*Resource Name or#: A. & M. Wagner House
131. Historic Name: A. & M. Wagner House
132. Common Name: Same
133. Original Use: Single -Family Residence 134. Present Use: Single -Family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Other. Minimal Traditional
*136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations):
Constructed August 24, 1937. $5,500.
July 20, 1943. Add. to garage by Bright Bros. & Love for J. 0. Gullage, owner. $200.
March 4, 1946. Fix, for S. Shulman by W.M. Runge. $80.
November 10, 1965. W/H by Earl's Plbg.
December 5, 1973. Repair dry rot damage to rear wall & bath floor for G. Randal by Ronald E. Lawson. $1,000.
December 7, 1973. 1 underground conduit repair by Grimes Elect.
December 26, 1973. 2 fixt., 1 alt. or repair of drainage -vent piping by Alpha Omega Plbg.
November 16, 1988. Reroof w/o tear off.
*137. Moved? ENo DYes OUnknown Date: Original Location:
*B6. Related Features:
None.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: WesleyFarney
*1310. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1937
Property Type: Single -Family Residence Applicable Criteria: C/3
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
This house was originally constructed in 1937, and was valued at approximately $5,500, according to the original building
permit. At the time of its construction, the listed property owner and builder was Wesley Famey,a contractor, inventor, and
member of the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Farney's notable construction works in Santa Ana include the
Second Baptist church on Second Street and the residence of notable Santa Ana businessman Dale Deckert, located at 1019
North Towner Street.
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
1311. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*812. References:
City of Santa Ana Building Permits
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library
Sanborn Maps
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Leslie Heumann
*Date of Evaluation: December 28, 2017
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*Required infonnation
While Mr. Farney was listed as owner and builder of the residence, no evidence supports him ever living at the site. The first
recorded residents of the home, according to the 1940 city directory, are Arthur S. and Mabel J. Wagner. Mr. and Mrs.
Wagner were members of the Ebell Club, and held numerous bridge games and modern literature readings at the home.
The next recorded occupant according to the 1950 city directory is Henry C. Houston. W.F. Burroughs is the next recorded
occupant according to the 1962 city directory. According to the grant deed, Barbara K. Bruce squired the property in late
1962 and, according to oral history provided by the applicant, resided at the proprty for ten years. Then, according to the
1979 city directory, Jorge Montalto occupied the residence.
Santa Ana was founded by William Spurgeon in 1869 as a speculative town site on part of the Spanish land grant known as
Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. The civic and commercial core of the community was centered around the intersection of
Main and Fourth Streets. Stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad and incorporation as a city in 1886, and
selection as the seat of the newly created County of Orange in 1889, the city grew outwards, with residential neighborhoods
developing to the north, south, and east of the city center. Agricultural uses predominated in the outlying areas, with
cultivated fields and orchards dotted with widely scattered farmhouses.
The A.& M. Wagner House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West
Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. This neighborhood is northwest of downtown
Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of oranges,
avocados, and walnuts and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 1920. Developer and builder
Allison Honer (1897-1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a major portion of northwest Santa Ana, arrived in
Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, New York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353-356). "Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr.
Honer purchased a parcel of land. And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana" (Orange County
Register, September 15, 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision between Seventeenth Street and
Santiago Creek. 'When built in the 1920s, the Floral Park homes were the most lavish and expensive in the area. They sold
for about $45,000 each"(Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic
styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s and Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman,
Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival. The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable
projects as the 1935 Art Deco styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the EI Toro Marine Base during World War ll, and the 1960
Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped to create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue.
In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881-1965), continued developing the groves of Floral
Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa
Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial
Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the early post World War 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 (2003) Floral Park maintains
its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The A. & M. Wagner House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its
representation of the distinguishing characteristics of the Minimal Traditional style. Additionally, the house has been
categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history' of the Floral Park neighborhood,
and, as a modest intact example of the Minimal Traditional style in the Floral Park neighborhood, "is a good example of
period architecture. " Character denting features of the A.& M. Wagner House that should be preserved include, but may not
be limited to: materials and finishes (stucco and wood cladding); massing (one-story, asymmetrical); roof configuration and
eave detailing; fenestration (multi -light hung wood windows); brick chimney; modest porch and architectural detailing.
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