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MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1330 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
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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 Jeffrey Blied, A Married Man as his sole and separate property,
(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Owner"), owners of real property located at 1330 South
Broadway, Santa Ana, California, in the County of Orange and listed on the Santa Ana
Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (lmown as the "Mills Act') to enter into
contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate
use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties
retain their historic character and integrity.
B. The Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1330
South Broadway, Santa Ana, CA, 92707 and more particularly described in
Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and hereinafter
referred to as the "Historic Property".
C. The Historic Property is officially designated on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code,
D. City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this Agreement
which defines and limits the use and alteration of this Historic Property in order to
enhance and maintain its value as a cultural and historical resource for Owner and
for the community; to prevent inappropriate alterations to the Historic Property
and to ensure that repairs, additions, new building, and other changes are
appropriate; and to ensure that rehabilitation and maintenance are carried out in an
exemplary manner.
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E. Owner and City intend to carry out the purposes of California Government Code,
Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division 1 of Title 5, Article 12, Section 50280 et seq., which
will enable the Historic Property to qualify for an assessment of valuation as a
restricted historical property pursuant to Article 1.9, Sec. 439 et seq., Chapter 3
Part 2 of Division 1 of the California Tax and Revenue Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Ana and the Owner of the Historic Property
agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Terms of Agreement.
This Agreement shall be effective and commence on November 18, 2020, and shall
remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year, upon the anniversary of the
effective date of this Agreement, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in
California Government Code Sections 50280 through 50290 and in Section 2, below.
2. Renewal.
a. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, a year shall
automatically be added to the initial ten (10) year term of this Agreement unless written notice of
nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b. If the Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual
renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as provided
herein.
C. Within 30 days from receipt of City's notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a
written protest of City's decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual
renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal.
d. If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any
year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from
its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the IIistoric Property shall be subject to the following
conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall maintain the IIistoric Property in a good state of repair and shall
preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character -
defining features described in the "Historical Property Description" attached hereto, marked as
Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions,
organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and
other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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b. All changes to the Historic Property shall comply with applicable City plans and
regulations, and conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the
State Department of Parks and Recreation, namely the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards
and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto, marked
as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner shall continually maintain the
Historic Property in the same or better condition.
C. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the
public right-of-way shall be maintained, and Owner shall not be permitted to block the view
corridor to the property with any new structure, such as walls, fences or shrubbery, so as to
prevent the viewing of the historic landmark by the public.
d. The following are prohibited: demolition of the Historic Property or destruction of
character -defining features of the building or site; removal of trees and other major vegetation
unless removal is approved by a rehabilitation plan approved by the Historic Resources
Commission; paving of yard surface; exterior alterations or additions unless approved by the
Historic Resources Commission and such alterations are in keeping with the Secretary of
Interior's Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs,
doors, walls, and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as
cars, appliances, or furniture; and other unsightly by decoration, structure or vegetation which is
unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or inappropriate location.
C. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed
or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the
Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the
Owner's compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
4. Furnishing of Information.
The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested
which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terns and provisions of
this Agreement.
5. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to
deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified Historic Property, or
if the City determines that the Owner have failed to restore or rehabilitate the property in the
manner specified in Section 3 of this Agreement. If a contract is cancelled for these reasons, the
Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the County Auditor as set forth in Government Code
Section 50286. This cancellation fee shall be a percentage (currently set at twelve and one-half
(12 t/2) percent by Government Code Section 50286) of the current fair market value of the
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property at the time of the cancellation, as determined by the county assessor, without regard to
any restriction imposed pursuant to this Agreement.
b. If the Historic Property is destroyed by earthquake, fire, flood or other natural
disaster such that in the opinion of the City Building Official more than sixty (60) percent of the
original fabric of the structure must be replaced, this Agreement shall be canceled immediately
because, in effect, the historic value of the structure will have been destroyed. No fee shall be
imposed in the case of destruction by acts of God or natural disaster.
C. If the Historic Property is acquired by eminent domain and the City Council
determines that the acquisition frustrates the purpose of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be
cancelled and no fee imposed, as specified in Government Code Section 50288.
6. Enforcement of Agreement.
a. In lieu of and/or in addition to any provisions to cancel the Agreement as
referenced herein, City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach of, the terms of the
Agreement. In the event of a default, under the provisions to cancel the Agreement by Owner,
the City shall give written notice to Owner by registered or certified mail, and if such a violation
is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Manager or designee within thirty (30)
days thereafter, or if not corrected within such a reasonable time as may be required to cure the
breach or default, or default cannot be cured within thirty (30) days (provided that acts to cure
the breach or default may be commenced within thirty (30) days and shall thereafter be diligently
pursued to completion by Owner), then City may, without further notice, declare a default under
the terms of this Agreement and may bring any action necessary to specifically enforce the
obligations of Owner growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or
federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by Owner or apply for such relief as may be
appropriate.
b. City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner if City does not enforce or
cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided
for in this Agreement or in City's regulations governing historic properties are available to City
to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by City of any breach
or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach
thereof or default hereunder.
7. Binding effect of Agreement.
a. Owner hereby subjects the Historic Property, located at 1330 South Broadway,
Assessor Parcel Number, 013-162-18, and more particularly described in Exhibit A, in the City
of Santa Ana, to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions as set forth in this Agreement.
b. City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, conditions
and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall
pass to and be binding upon Owner's successors and assigns in title or interest to the Historic
Property. Every contract, deed, or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering or conveying
the Historic Property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed,
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delivered, and accepted subject to the tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this
Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such
contract, deed, or other instrument.
8. No Compensation.
Owner shall not receive any payment from City in consideration of the obligation
imposed under this Agreement, it being recognized that the consideration for the execution of
this Agreement is the substantial public benefit to be derived therefrom and the advantage that
will accrue to Owner as a result of the effect upon the assessed value of the Property on the
account of the restrictions on the use and preservation of the Property.
9. Notice.
Any notice required by the terms of this Agreement shall be sent to the address of the
respective parties as specified below or at other addresses that may be later specified by the
parties hereto.
City: City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
Owners: Jeffrey Blied
1330 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
10. General Provisions.
a. None of the terms, provisions, or conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed
to create a partnership between the parties hereto and any of their heirs, successors, or assigns,
nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause them to be considered joint ventures or
members of any joint enterprise.
b. The Owner agrees to and shall indemnify and hold the City and its elected and
appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability for damage or claims
for damage for personal injuries, including death, and claims for property damage which may
arise from the direct or indirect use or operations of the Owner or those of his or her contractor,
subcontractor, agent, employee, or other person acting on his or her behalf which relates to the
use, operation, and maintenance of the Historic Property. The Owner hereby agrees to and shall
defend the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees with
respect to any and all actions for damages caused by, or alleged to have been caused by, reason
of the Owner's activities in connection with the Historic Property.
C. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the
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operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied, or
approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained
in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their
heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of
the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever.
e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or
restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding
may recover all reasonable attorney's fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
f. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be effected thereby.
g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, with venue in Orange County.
11. Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the
City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the
County of Orange.
12. Amendments.
This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by a written recorded
instrument executed by the parties hereto.
13. Effective Date
This Agreement shall be effective on the day and year first written above in Section 1.
{Signature page follows)
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ATTEST:
DAISY GOMEZ�='
Clerk of the Council
OWNER
Date: < < 6
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By c
LISA STORCK
Assistant City Attorney
MILLS A CT A GREEMENT
1330 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
CITY OF SANTA ANA
KRISTINE RIDGE
City Manager
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
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MINH THAI
Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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State of California
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On December 7. 2020 before me Yesenia Cruz Notary Public
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personally appeared Kristine Rid who proved tome on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be
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I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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1330 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Real Property in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, State of California, described as
follows;
LOT 8, BLOCK 16 OF TRACT 352, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 15, PAGES 15
AND 16 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER
OF SAID COUNTY.
Assessor's Parcel Number: 013-162-18
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
WAHL HOUSE
1330 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
NAME
Wahl House
REF. NO.
ADDRESS
1330 South Broadway
CITY
Santa Ana
ZIP
1 92707
ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT
1930
LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT
N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD
Wilshire Square
NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION "
C
NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE
5S1
Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted
❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Revivals/ Other: English Revival
A simplification of the Tudor Revival, which reached its height of popularity during the 1920s and 1930s, the English Revival drew
upon the English country house for its inspiration. English Revival homes usually feature stucco walls and gable roofs of steep but
not exaggerated pitch. A characteristic sloped roof treatment incorporates uneven rakes, with one side of a gable extending a greater
distance than the other, sometimes changing the angle of slope in the process. Arches may be used for windows and doors, and,
unlike their Tudor cousins, are rounded rather than pointed. Windows are usually clustered in groups on the faQade and are often
multi -paned casement in type. Almost exclusively a residential style, English Revival buildings are nearly always asymmetrical in
composition. A "storybook" variant of the English Revival, characterized by a deliberately eclectic and picturesque quality often
focused on the roof treatment, found a particularly receptive audience in southern California.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The Wahl House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1, as a building with the
"distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period." Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive"
because it `contributes to the overall character and history" of Wilshire Square and "is a good example of period architecture" as an
example of the Storybook variant of the English Revival style (Municipal Code Section 30-2.2)."
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
• National Reeister Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of
Historic Preservation)
C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the
work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity
whose components may lack individual distinction.
National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic
Preservation)
5SI Is separately listed or designated under an existing local ordinance, or is eligible for such listing or designation.
Exhibit B
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
Page 1 of 4 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Wahl House
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: El Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad Tustin TCA 2555 Date:
*c. Address 1330 South Broadway City Santa Ana Zip 92707
*a. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number: 013-162-18, N TR 352 Block: 16 Lot: 8
*133a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.)
Abundant shrubbery, vines, and trees create a romantic cottage setting for this one-story, Storybook residence. The roof
treatment, incorporating front and side gables and a turret over an octagonal bay, is the focal point of the design. A
weathervane perched on the peak of the turret provides an additional element of whimsy. Stucco covers the exterior walls.
Fenestration includes a tripartite window with a Tudor -arched head that is centered below the front gable on the north section
of the fagade and a band of double hung sash windows in the bay below the turret on the south end of the fagade. The entry
is recessed within a south -facing arch that opens onto a small patio created by the projections of the front -gabled and
turreted wings. Other details, including a rear garage, are difficult to see due to the dense vegetation. Building permit
records suggest that the house is substantially unaltered.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property
*P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object []Site ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
East elevation
October2003
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: Ehistoric
19301 Source: City of Santa Ana
Building Permits
*P7. Owner and Address:
Marc La Font
1330 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
*P8. Recorded by:
Leslie J. Neumann
SAIC
35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204
Pasadena, CA 91105
*P9. Date Recorded:
November 3, 2003
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey
*P11. 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
OArchaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record
OArtifact Record []Photograph Record O Other (list)
DPR 523A (1195) *Required information
State of California— The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 4 *NRHP Status Code 5S1
Kesource Name or;;: wam mouse
B1. Historic Name: Wahl House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence
*135. Architectural Style: Storybook variant of the English Revival
*136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1930.
March 24, 1930. Residence and garage.
March 26, 1993. Replace sliding glass door with French doors.
December 2, 1994. Reroof house and garage without tear off. New composition roofing.
*67. Moved? ■No OYes ❑Unknown
*138. Related Features:
Garage.
B9a. Architect: Unknown
Date: Original Location:
b. Builder: R. R. Lutes
*610. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: circa 1920-1954 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
The Wahl House is architecturally significant as an unusually picturesque example of the Storybook variant of the English
Revival style, one of several variations on this theme in the Wilshire Square neighborhood. Sometimes labeled by their
builders as "artistic homes,"these houses often featured an eclectic blend of medieval English and Norman French traditions.
This seven -room house was built for Fred C. Wahl, a plumber with the Russell Plumbing Company, in 1930 for an estimated
cost of $6,000. Included in the 1989 Wilshire Square Home Tour, the interior of the house features original finishes,
hardware, lighting, and built-ins. The cottage garden has been pictured in Sunset magazine and other publications.
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and
*612. References:
City of Santa Ana Building Permits
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library
Sanborn Maps
(See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.)
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heumann
*Date of Evaluation: November 3, 2003
(This space reserved for official comments.)
DPR 523B (1195)
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CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 3 of 4 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Wahl House
'Recorded by LeSne J. Heumann, sac 'Date November 3, 2003 ® 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 1869, the city grew outwards, with residential neighborhoods
initially 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 Wahl House is located in Wilshire Square, a neighborhood located south of the city center and bounded by West
McFadden Avenue on the north, West Edinger Avenue on the south, South Main Street on the east, and South Flower
Street on the west. This area remained agricultural in use into the early twentieth century, the landscape dotted with walnut
and orange groves. The 1912 plat map of Santa Ana showed South Main Street and Fairview Avenue (now McFadden
Avenue) as the only streets in the area, with the majority of the property held by a few landowners: N. Palmer, H. K.
Hanson, O'Brien, and Lewis.
Development of Wilshire Square began circa 1923, when newspaper advertisements for newly subdivided lots costing
between $635.00 and $1, 875.00 boasted "five foot sidewalks, curbs, electricity, gas, sewer, city water and ornamental trees"
(Santa Ana Register, April 12, 1923). By 1923, all of Flower, Garnsey, Van Ness, Ross, and Borchard and portions of the
remaining streets had been laid out. Lathrop Junior High School, designed by architect Frederick Eley in 1921 (demolished
circa 1970), was constructed on the southwest corner of Fairview and Main and became an anchor of the neighborhood. In
1925, over 65 homes had been built in Wilshire Square, according to a count of addresses listed in the city directories. A
1927 map indicated that the area was zoned for single-family residences, except the east side of Sycamore, which was set
aside for "courts and apartments, " apparently as a buffer for the "neighborhood business" zone on South Main Street. By
1930, maps of the City showed that, with the exception of a gap between Borchard and Edinger Avenues on Birch,
Broadway, and Sycamore, all the streets in Wilshire Square were in place. Mapped by the Sanborn Company between
1931 and 1940, the neighborhood was substantially developed prior to the beginning of World War ll.
Built in three phases, Wilshire Square primarily showcases the revival architectural styles popular during the first phase,
circa 1923 to 1931, when 326 homes were built: variations of the Tudor Revival, the Spanish Colonial Revival, and the
Colonial Revival. A handful of Craftsman bungalows completed the picture. A second phase, from 1935 to 1942, marked
the recovery from the Great Depression and the war preparation years, and resulted in another 171 homes. The post World
War ll building boom added 91 homes, many in the newly popular California Ranch style. Enhanced by the canopies of
mature trees that line many of the streets, Wilshire Square developed as a middle class neighborhood of white and blue
collar workers. Homes were both owner and speculator built, and, regardless of style, are unified by their one-story height,
scale, common setbacks, and the placement of detached garages in the rear of each property. Retaining these qualities
today (2003), the neighborhood was recognized for excellence in urban design by the Orange County Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects in 1997.
The Wahl House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1, as a building with
the "distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period." The Storybook design, particularly the incorporation of
a turreted bay that suggests a tower, is a fine illustration of the taste for fantasy that characterized much of Southern
California architecture during the 1920s and 1930s. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" because
it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Wilshire Square and "is a good example of period architecture" as an
example of the Storybook variant of the English Revival style. Character defining exterior features of the Wahl House that
should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials and finishes (stucco); roof configuration and treatment
(gables and turret); massing and composition; original doors and windows; patio; chimney; architectural detailing; original
interior finishes and features; and garage.
DPR 523L
State of California —The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 4 of 4 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Wahl House
*Recorded by Leslie J. Neumann, SAIC *Date November3, 2003 0 Continuation ❑ Update
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DPR 523L
MILLS A CT A GREEMENT
1330 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and
its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic
material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time.
Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier
appearance shall be discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment. These
changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance
shall be recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which
characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, whenever
possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the
material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture, and other visual
qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be based
on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic, physical, or pictorial
evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the availability of different
architectural elements from the other buildings or structures.
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, an such design is compatible with size,
scale, color, material and character of the property, neighborhood, or environment.
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MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1330 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
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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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
State of California
County of ORANGE
On November 6, 2020 before me,
GINA L. EQUIHUA, a Notary Public
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared JEFFREY BLIED
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/ate
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her th it authorized capacity(4es), and that by his/her/thetr signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
61NA LIZME EQUIHUA
Notary Public - California
Orange County
Commission N 2249970
My Comm. Expires Jul 15, 2022 '