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Item # 16
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
September 6, 2022
TOPIC: Approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreements
AGENDA TITLE:
Historic Property Preservation Agreements
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with
the below-referenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s)
Historic Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Joey Fermann and
Rachel LaVigne 2020-21 1010 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
7:0:0:2
(Rush and Hardy
Absent)
Janna Middel 2022-10 1811 Greenleaf
Street
8:0:0:1
(Hardy Absent)
Anthony and Patricia
Castillo 2022-11 1916 Greenleaf
Street
7:1:0:1
(Carpenter Dissenting
and Hardy Absent)
DISCUSSION
On July 7, 2022, the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) recommended that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to execute the above referenced Mills Act agreements
with the identified property owners for historic structure(s) in the City, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. This action allows
for the approval of a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract), which
provides a property tax reduction whereby property owners agree to reinvest the tax
savings towards the maintenance of the historic property. Additionally, the agreement
prevents inappropriate alterations to the protected historic structure(s).
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed projects are
exempt from further review. The following Categorical Exemptions will be filed for this
project:
•ER No. 2022-43 (1811 Greenleaf Street)
•ER No. 2022-44 (1916 Greenleaf Street)
•ER No. 2022-46 (1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue)
FISCAL IMPACT
The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the Property Tax revenue
account 01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $3,234 annually noted below, for a
period of no less than ten years.
HPPA No.Address Estimate Exhibit No.
2020-21 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue $1,027.95 1-2
2022-10 1811 Greenleaf Street $646.80 3-4
2022-11 1916 Greenleaf Street $1,559.25 5-6
Total for All Properties:$3,234
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Mills Act Agreement – 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
2. HRC Staff Report – 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
3. Mills Act Agreement – 1811 Greenleaf Street
4. HRC Staff Report – 1811 Greenleaf Street
5. Mills Act Agreement – 1916 Greenleaf Street
6. HRC Staff Report– 1916 Greenleaf Street
Submitted By: Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency
Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
_________________________________________________________________________
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This Historic Property Preservation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into
by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized
and existing under the Constitution and laws of the of the State of California (hereinafter referred
to as “City”), and Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne, husband and wife as joint tenants,
(hereinafter collectively referred to as “Owner”), owner of real property located at 1010 W.
Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, California, in the County of Orange and listed on the Santa
Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A.The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the “Mills Act”) to enter into
contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate
use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties
retain their historic character and integrity.
B.The Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1010 W.
Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92706 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.
Exhibit 1
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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 September 7, 2022, and shall
remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year, upon the anniversary of the
effective date of this Agreement, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in
California Government Code Sections 50280 through 50290 and in Section 2, below.
2.Renewal.
a.Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, a year shall
automatically be added to the initial ten (10) year term of this Agreement unless written notice of
nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b.If the Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual
renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as provided
herein.
c.Within 30 days from receipt of City’s notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a
written protest of City’s decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual
renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal.
d.If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any
year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from
its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3.Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following
conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a.Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall
preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character-
defining features described in the “Historical Property Description” attached hereto, marked as
Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions,
organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and
other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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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.
e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed
or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the
Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the
Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
4. Furnishing of Information.
The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested
which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
5. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to
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 ½) 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 1010 W. Santa Clara
Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number, 001-181-07, 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
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the Historic Property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed,
delivered, and accepted subject to the tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this
Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such
contract, deed, or other instrument.
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: Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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.
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c. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the
operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied, or
approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained in
this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their
heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of
the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever.
e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or
restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding
may recover all reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
f. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be effected thereby.
g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, with venue in Orange County.
11. Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the
City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the
County of Orange.
12. Amendments.
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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CITY OF SANTA ANA
_________________________
KRISTINE RIDGE
City Manager
B y:__________________
JOEY FERMANN
B y:__________________
RACHEL LAVIGNE
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
________________________
Clerk of the Council
OWNER
Date: ___________________
Date: ___________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ _____________________
JOHN M. FUNK MINH THAI
Chief Assistant City Attorney Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
LOT 7 OF TRACT NO. 2099, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 56, PAGE 42
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 001-181-07
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mason-Heike House
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME Mason-Heike House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 1010 W . Santa Clara Avenue
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1955 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD West Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C/3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S3
Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Ranch House
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 W est’s
vernacular housing traditions by combining the form and massing of the traditional ranch house with a modernist’s concern
for informality, expressed in materials and plan, and indoor-outdoor integration.
While the style includes several variants, a basic set of character-defining features applies to most examples. In form and
massing, the style evokes a sprawling ranch that developed over time, with a central block extended by wings of varying
roof heights. Generally L-shaped or U-shaped in plan, the Ranch House typically has a one-story profile with strong
horizontal emphasis expressed through a low pitched or flat roof with wide overhanging eaves. Asymmetrical in design, the
Ranch House is often sheathed in and accented with rustic materials such as board-and-batten siding, high brick
foundations, art stone, and wood shake roofs. Indoor-outdoor integration is achieved through the use of recessed or
extended porches, set low to the ground, and the generous use of large picture, ribbon, or corner windows. Window detailing
can include wood frames, decorative shutters, and diamond-patterned muntins. Ornamentation includes rusticated
elements, such as carved porch supports and exposed rafters, uneven rakes and flared eaves, and faux dove cotes and
bird houses.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The Mason-Heike House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as relatively
intact example of a Ranch style tract house in Santa Ana. The recommended categorization is “Key” because it contributes
to the overall character and history of West Floral Park and is a representative example of Ranch style 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 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 _3_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Mason-Heike House
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5’ Quad: TCA 1725 Date: March 3, 2015
*c. Address 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue City: Santa Ana Zip: 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 001-181-07
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located in West Floral Park, the Mason-Heike House is a one-story single-family residence on a large parcel, sited with a deep
setback and constructed in a Ranch House style. A detached garage is located towards the south end of the rear elevation of
the residence. Asymmetrical in design, the house exhibits a strong horizontal emphasis expressed through a moderately-
pitched, cross-gabled roof with a prominent front-facing gable. The exterior of the house is clad in a combination of exterior
materials including stucco, brick, wood overlap, and distinctive board and batten siding. The entry porch is characterized by a
partial width front porch whose roof is supported by slender, paired posts. The entry also features an X-paneled and partially
glazed front door adjacent to a prominent, single-hung, multi-light window. Occupying most of the façade east of the entry is a
series of wood, multi-light windows, centered within a wood overlap projection that wraps around the east elevation. Wood
multi-light windows also appear on the west and south elevations. A centralized, interior brick chimney rises above the roofline.
Alterations to the house include the removal of two windows along the east elevation. Other than the relatively minor noted
changes, the house appears intact and is in good condition. The property is landscaped with a lawn, low vegetation and a long
driveway leading towards the rear, detached garage.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
North elevation, view south
March 2021
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1955/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permits
*P7. Owner and Address:
Joey Ferman and Rachel LaVigne
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
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:
July 7, 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter “none”)
None
*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo
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 #: Mason-Heike House
B1. Historic Name: Mason-Heike House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Ranch House
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): January 19, 1955. Constructed. $17,000.
February 16, 2018. Remove wood shake and apply comp. shingles to SFD and det. garage/replace sheathing and eaves.
$10,000.
March 9, 2022. Legalize the removal and fill in of (2) windows in the kitchen and install a header to replace the bearing wall
between the kitchen and living room. $8,000
*B7. Moved?No Yes Unknown Date:__________Original location:_______ _______
*B8. Related Features: Detached Garage.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Chad Turner Construction Co.
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1955 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)
The Mason-Heike House is architecturally significant as a simple but relatively intact example of a Ranch style tract house in
Santa Ana. According to City building records, it was built in 1955 by Chad Turner Construction Co. for approximately $17,000.
The house was first sold in 1956 to Robert E. and Marjorie Mason who lived on the property until 1963. Robert Mason owned
R.E. Mason Realty at 1017 N. Main Street (alternatively 1206 N. Main Street). Robert and Marjorie Mason sold the property to
Homer W. and Ruth Ellen Packard who resided on the property until 1967. Homer and Ruth first resided at 2014 Woodland
Place in Santa Ana before purchasing 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue. Ralph E. and Gwendolyn Susan Webster purchased the
property in 1967 and resided on the property until 1975. According to City directories, the property was sold to Ronald H. and
Patricia Heike in 1975 who resided at the property until 2020. Ron was a fish salesman and a member of Citizens for a Better
Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Society of Neighbors.
(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: Leslie Heumann/Chattel Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: July 7, 2020
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
Sketch Map
(This space reserved for official comments.)
Mason-Heike House
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
N
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
Page 3_ of 3_ Resource Name: Mason-Heike House
*Recorded by Pedro Gomez *Date July 7, 2022 Continuation Update
DPR 523L
*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.
Since the second half of the twentieth century, the neighborhood in which the Mason-Heike House is located has been known
as West Floral Park. Bounded by Santiago Creek on the north, West Seventeenth Street on the south, North Flower Street on
the east and North Bristol Street on the west, this residential area largely developed after 1947. Prior to that time, the area was
primarily agricultural, and other than Flower Street, which was improved with houses during the 1920s and 1930s, contained
only a handful of residences on Baker and Bristol Streets, the City Water Works pumping plant at 2315 North Bristol Street,
and the Animal Shelter and City/County Pound at 2321 North Bristol Street. Between 1947 and 1950, around two dozen homes
were constructed on Baker, Olive, Towner, and Westwood Streets. Construction boomed throughout the neighborhood during
the 1950s, with the California Ranch emerging as the favored residential style.
The Mason-Heike House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as relatively
intact example of a Ranch style tract house in Santa Ana. The recommended categorization is “Key” because it contributes to
the overall character and history of West Floral Park and is a representative example of Ranch style architecture. (Santa Ana
Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). Character-defining features of the Mason-Heike House include, but may not be limited to:
horizontal massing and composition; combination of exterior materials including stucco, brick, wood overlap, and distinctive
board and batten siding; X-paneled and partially glazed front door; and multi-light windows.
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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
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Branch, National Park Service, US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Office of Historic Preservation. “Instructions for Recording Historical Resources.” Sacramento: March 1995.
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MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
1.Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2.The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site
and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any
historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when
possible.
3.All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own
time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier
appearance shall be discouraged.
4.Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this
significance shall be recognized and respected.
5.Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which
characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6.Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced,
whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material
should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture,
and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features
should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic,
physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the
availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or
structures.
7.The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be undertaken.
8.Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9.Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not
be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with
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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.
Planning and Building Agency
Item # 1
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Historic Resources Commission Staff Report
July 7, 2022
Topic: HRCA No. 2020-16, HRC 2020-12, HPPA No. 2020-21 – Mason-Heike House
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2020-
16 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2020-12 (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 Joey Fermann and Rachel
LaVigne, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Exhibit 2).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne are requesting approval to designate an existing
residence located at 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue to the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties, as well as approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City
of Santa Ana.
DISCUSSION
Project Location and Site Description
The subject property is located on the south side of Santa Clara Avenue in the West
Floral Park neighborhood. The site contains a 1,709-square-foot, Ranch style residence
and detached garage on a 7,600-square-foot residential lot (Exhibit 3).
Analysis of the Issues
Historical Listing
In March 1999, the City Council approved Ordinance No. NS-2363 establishing the
Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
The Historic Resources Commission may, by resolution and at a noticed public hearing,
designate as a historical property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site
Exhibit 2
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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 structure is 67 years old and is a good example
of period architecture. No known code violations exist on record for this property.
The Mason-Heike House is architecturally significant as a simple but relatively intact
example of a Ranch style tract house in Santa Ana. According to City building records, it
was built in 1955 by Chad Turner Construction Co. for approximately $17,000. The
house was first sold in 1956 to Robert E. and Marjorie Mason who lived on the property
until 1963. Robert Mason owned R.E. Mason Realty at 1017 N. Main Street
(alternatively 1206 N. Main Street). Robert and Marjorie Mason sold the property to
Homer W. and Ruth Ellen Packard who resided on the property until 1967. Homer and
Ruth first resided at 2014 Woodland Place in Santa Ana before purchasing 1010 W.
Santa Clara Avenue. Ralph E. and Gwendolyn Susan Webster purchased the property
in 1967 and resided on the property until 1975. According to City directories, the
property was sold to Ronald H. and Patricia Heike in 1975 who resided at the property
until 2020.
The house is a one-story single-family residence on a large parcel, sited with a deep
setback and constructed in a Ranch House style. A detached garage is located towards
the south end of the rear elevation of the residence. Asymmetrical in design, the house
exhibits a strong horizontal emphasis expressed through a moderately pitched, cross-
gabled roof with a prominent front-facing gable. The exterior of the house is clad in a
combination of exterior materials including stucco, brick, wood overlap, and distinctive
board and batten siding. The entry porch is characterized by a partial width front porch
whose roof is supported by slender, paired posts. The entry also features an X-paneled
and partially glazed front door adjacent to a prominent, single-hung, multi-light window.
Occupying most of the façade east of the entry is a series of wood, multi-light windows,
centered within a wood overlap projection that wraps around the east elevation. Wood
multi-light windows also appear on the west and south elevations. A centralized, interior
brick chimney rises above the roofline. Alterations to the house include the removal of
two windows along the east elevation. Other than the relatively minor noted changes,
the house appears intact and is in good condition. The property is landscaped with a
lawn, low vegetation and a long driveway leading towards the rear, detached garage.
Character-defining features of the Mason-Heike House include, but may not be limited
to: horizontal massing and composition; combination of exterior materials including
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stucco, brick, wood overlap, and distinctive board and batten siding; X-paneled and
partially glazed front door; and multi-light windows.
The Mason-Heike House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties under Criterion 1 as relatively intact example of a Ranch style tract house in
Santa Ana. The recommended categorization is “Contributive” because it contributes to
the overall character and history of West Floral Park and is a representative example of
Ranch style architecture.
Mills Act Agreement
Ordinance No. NS-2382 authorized the Historic Resources Commission to execute
Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act
agreements for eligible properties (Exhibit 2). 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 incentives to the property owner in the form of a property
tax reduction in exchange for the owner’s voluntary commitment to maintain the
property in a good state of repair as necessary to maintain its character and
appearance. Once recorded, the agreement 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 West Floral Park Neighborhood Association. 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, has been received from
any members of the public.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines,
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15331 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) as these actions
are designed to preserve historic resources. Based on this analysis, a Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022-46 will be filed for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the Property Tax revenue
account 01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $1,027.95 annually, for a period of
not less than ten years.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Resolution
2. Mills Act Agreement
3. 500-Foot Radius Map
Submitted By:
Pedro Gomez, AICP, Senior Planner
Approved By:
Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Planning and Building
Agency
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2020-16 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1010 W. SANTA CLARA AVENUE, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2020-12 PLACING
SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CONTRIBUTIVE
CATEGORY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana
hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows:
A. On July 7, 2022, 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. 2020-16) and
categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2020-
12) of the Mason-Heike House located at 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue,
Santa Ana.
B. The Mason-Heike House has distinctive architectural features of the
Ranch style and was built in 1955.
C. The Mason-Heike House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as a relatively intact example of a
Ranch style tract house in Santa Ana. The recommended categorization is
“Contributive” because it contributes to the overall character and history of
West Floral Park and is a representative example of Ranch style
architecture. Character-defining features of the Mason-Heike House
include, but may not be limited to: horizontal massing and composition;
combination of exterior materials including stucco, brick, wood overlap,
and distinctive board and batten siding; X-paneled and partially glazed
front door; and multi-light windows.
D. The legal owners of the property are Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne.
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 standards for placement on the City of
Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code.
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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 CEQA Guidelines Section
15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historical resources.
Categorical Exemption No. ER-2022-46 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. 2020-16 to place the
Mason-Heike House located at 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana,
92706 on the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2020-12 placing the Mason-Heike
House located at 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, 92706 within
the Contributive category, as conditioned in Exhibit B, attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
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 7th day of July, 2022.
__________________________
Tim Rush
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:________________________
John M. Funk
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commission members____________________________________
NOES: Commission members___________________________________
ABSTAIN: Commission members___________________________________
NOT PRESENT: Commission members___________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Historic Resources Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and
certify the attached Resolution No. 2022-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by
Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on July 7, 2022.
Date: ________________ ____________________________________
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN Address Legal Description Owner Names
001-181-07 1010 W. Santa Clara
Avenue
THE LAND REFERRED TO
HEREIN BELOW IS
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND IS
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 7 OF TRACT NO. 2099,
IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
PER MAP RECORDED IN
BOOK 56, PAGE 42
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN
THE OFFICE OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY
RECORDER.
Joey Fermann
and Rachel
LaVigne
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EXHIBIT B
Conditions of Approval for Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2020-16 and Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2020-12
The Applicant must comply with each condition listed below prior to exercising
the rights conferred by the Historic Resource Commission’s approval and the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-6 of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The Applicant must remain in compliance with
all condition(s) listed below:
The applicant shall install a bronze plaque as per a template on file with
the Planning Division honoring and recognizing the structure at 1010 W.
Santa Clara Avenue, historically known as the Mason-Heike House. The
plaque shall include the historic name, address, year built, and local
historic register designation. The final dimensions, location, text and
description on the plaque shall be reviewed and approved by Planning
Division staff.
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
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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 Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne, husband and wife as joint tenants,
(hereinafter collectively referred to as “Owner”), owner of real property located at 1010 W.
Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, California, in the County of Orange and listed on the Santa
Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the “Mills Act”) to enter into
contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate
use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties
retain their historic character and integrity.
B. The Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1010 W.
Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92706 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 August 17, 2022, and shall remain
in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year, upon the anniversary of the effective
date of this Agreement, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in California
Government Code Sections 50280 through 50290 and in Section 2, below.
2. Renewal.
a. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, a year shall
automatically be added to the initial ten (10) year term of this Agreement unless written notice of
nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b. If the Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual
renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as provided
herein.
c. Within 30 days from receipt of City’s notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a
written protest of City’s decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual
renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal.
d. If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any
year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from
its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following
conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall
preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character-
defining features described in the “Historical Property Description” attached hereto, marked as
Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions,
organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and
other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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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.
e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed
or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the
Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the
Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
4. Furnishing of Information.
The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested
which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
5. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to
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 ½) 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 1010 W. Santa Clara
Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number, 001-181-07, 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
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Property. Every contract, deed, or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering or conveying
the Historic Property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed,
delivered, and accepted subject to the tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this
Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such
contract, deed, or other instrument.
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: Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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.
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c. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the
operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied, or
approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained in
this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their
heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of
the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever.
e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or
restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding
may recover all reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
f. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be effected thereby.
g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, with venue in Orange County.
11. Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the
City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the
County of Orange.
12. Amendments.
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}
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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ATTEST:CITY OF SANTA ANA
________________________ _________________________
DAISY GOMEZ KRISTINE RIDGE
Clerk of the Council City Manager
OWNER
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
JOEY FERMANN
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
RACHEL LAVIGNE
APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ _____________________
JOHN M. FUNK MINH THAI
Chief Assistant City Attorney Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
LOT 7 OF TRACT NO. 2099, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 56, PAGE 42
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 001-181-07
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mason-Heike House
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME Mason-Heike House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1955 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD West Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C/3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S3
Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Ranch House
Widely published in Sunset and House Beautiful magazines, the Ranch House dominated post-World War II residential
expansion and represented the most popular house form in the United States from the 1950s through 1970s. The Ranch
House originated in the 1930’s designs of Southern California architect Cliff May, who sought to reinvent the West’s
vernacular housing traditions by combining the form and massing of the traditional ranch house with a modernist’s
concern for informality, expressed in materials and plan, and indoor-outdoor integration.
While the style includes several variants, a basic set of character-defining features applies to most examples. In form and
massing, the style evokes a sprawling ranch that developed over time, with a central block extended by wings of varying
roof heights. Generally L-shaped or U-shaped in plan, the Ranch House typically has a one-story profile with strong
horizontal emphasis expressed through a low pitched or flat roof with wide overhanging eaves. Asymmetrical in design,
the Ranch House is often sheathed in and accented with rustic materials such as board-and-batten siding, high brick
foundations, art stone, and wood shake roofs. Indoor-outdoor integration is achieved through the use of recessed or
extended porches, set low to the ground, and the generous use of large picture, ribbon, or corner windows. Window
detailing can include wood frames, decorative shutters, and diamond-patterned muntins. Ornamentation includes
rusticated elements, such as carved porch supports and exposed rafters, uneven rakes and flared eaves, and faux dove
cotes and bird houses.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The Mason-Heike House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as
relatively intact example of a Ranch style tract house in Santa Ana. The recommended categorization is “Contributive”
because it contributes to the overall character and history of West Floral Park and is a representative example of Ranch
style 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.
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 _3_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Mason-Heike House
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5’ Quad: TCA 1725 Date: March 3, 2015
*c. Address 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue City: Santa Ana Zip: 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 001-181-07
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located in West Floral Park, the Mason-Heike House is a one-story single-family residence on a large parcel, sited with a deep
setback and constructed in a Ranch House style. A detached garage is located towards the south end of the rear elevation of
the residence. Asymmetrical in design, the house exhibits a strong horizontal emphasis expressed through a moderately-
pitched, cross-gabled roof with a prominent front-facing gable. The exterior of the house is clad in a combination of exterior
materials including stucco, brick, wood overlap, and distinctive board and batten siding. The entry porch is characterized by a
partial width front porch whose roof is supported by slender, paired posts. The entry also features an X-paneled and partially
glazed front door adjacent to a prominent, single-hung, multi-light window. Occupying most of the façade east of the entry is a
series of wood, multi-light windows, centered within a wood overlap projection that wraps around the east elevation. Wood
multi-light windows also appear on the west and south elevations. A centralized, interior brick chimney rises above the roofline.
Alterations to the house include the removal of two windows along the east elevation. Other than the relatively minor noted
changes, the house appears intact and is in good condition. The property is landscaped with a lawn, low vegetation and a long
driveway leading towards the rear, detached garage.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes)HP2. Single-Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
North elevation, view south
March 2021
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1955/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permits
*P7. Owner and Address:
Joey Ferman and Rachel LaVigne
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
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:
July 7, 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter “none”)
None
*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo
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 #: Mason-Heike House
B1. Historic Name: Mason-Heike House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Ranch House
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): January 19, 1955. Constructed. $17,000.
February 16, 2018. Remove wood shake and apply comp. shingles to SFD and det. garage/replace sheathing and eaves.
$10,000.
March 9, 2022. Legalize the removal and fill in of (2) windows in the kitchen and install a header to replace the bearing wall
between the kitchen and living room. $8,000
*B7. Moved?No Yes Unknown Date:__________Original location:_______ _______
*B8. Related Features: Detached Garage.
B9a. Architect:Unknown b. Builder: Chad Turner Construction Co.
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1955 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)
The Mason-Heike House is architecturally significant as a simple but relatively intact example of a Ranch style tract house in
Santa Ana. According to City building records, it was built in 1955 by Chad Turner Construction Co. for approximately $17,000.
The house was first sold in 1956 to Robert E. and Marjorie Mason who lived on the property until 1963. Robert Mason owned
R.E. Mason Realty at 1017 N. Main Street (alternatively 1206 N. Main Street). Robert and Marjorie Mason sold the property to
Homer W. and Ruth Ellen Packard who resided on the property until 1967. Homer and Ruth first resided at 2014 Woodland
Place in Santa Ana before purchasing 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue. Ralph E. and Gwendolyn Susan Webster purchased the
property in 1967 and resided on the property until 1975. According to City directories, the property was sold to Ronald H. and
Patricia Heike in 1975 who resided at the property until 2020. Ron was a fish salesman and a member of Citizens for a Better
Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Society of Neighbors.
(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: Leslie Heumann/Chattel Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: July 7, 2020
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
Sketch Map
(This space reserved for official comments.)
Mason-Heike House
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
N
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
Page 3_ of 3_Resource Name: Mason-Heike House
*Recorded by Pedro Gomez *Date July 7, 2022 Continuation Update
DPR 523L
*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.
Since the second half of the twentieth century, the neighborhood in which the Mason-Heike House is located has been known
as West Floral Park. Bounded by Santiago Creek on the north, West Seventeenth Street on the south, North Flower Street on
the east and North Bristol Street on the west, this residential area largely developed after 1947. Prior to that time, the area was
primarily agricultural, and other than Flower Street, which was improved with houses during the 1920s and 1930s, contained
only a handful of residences on Baker and Bristol Streets, the City Water Works pumping plant at 2315 North Bristol Street,
and the Animal Shelter and City/County Pound at 2321 North Bristol Street. Between 1947 and 1950, around two dozen homes
were constructed on Baker, Olive, Towner, and Westwood Streets. Construction boomed throughout the neighborhood during
the 1950s, with the California Ranch emerging as the favored residential style.
The Mason-Heike House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as relatively
intact example of a Ranch style tract house in Santa Ana. The recommended categorization is “Contributive” because it
contributes to the overall character and history of West Floral Park and is a representative example of Ranch style architecture.
(Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). Character-defining features of the Mason-Heike House include, but may not be
limited to: horizontal massing and composition; combination of exterior materials including stucco, brick, wood overlap, and
distinctive board and batten siding; X-paneled and partially glazed front door; and multi-light windows.
*B12. References (continued):
Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
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
Newspapers.com (Santa Ana 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, 1950-1990.
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site
and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any
historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when
possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own
time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier
appearance shall be discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this
significance shall be recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which
characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced,
whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material
should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture,
and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features
should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic,
physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the
availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or
structures.
7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not
be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with
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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.
HRC 2020-12/ HRCA 2020-16/ HPPA 2020-21
1010 W. SANTA CLARA AVENUE
MASON-HEIKE HOUSE
500’ RADIUS
P L A N N I N G AND B U I L D I N G A G E N C Y
SITE
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
_________________________________________________________________________
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This Historic Property Preservation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into
by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized
and existing under the Constitution and laws of the of the State of California (hereinafter referred
to as “City”), and Janna H. Middel, Trustee of the Janna H. Middel Living Trust, dated
8/28/2000, (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Owner”), owner of real property located at
1811 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, California, in the County of Orange and listed on the Santa
Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A.The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the “Mills Act”) to enter into
contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate
use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties
retain their historic character and integrity.
B.The Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1811
Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92706 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.
Exhibit 3
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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 September 7, 2022, 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 non renewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual
renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as provided
herein.
c.Within 30 days from receipt of City’s notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a
written protest of City’s decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual
renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal.
d.If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any
year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from
its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3.Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following
conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a.Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall
preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character-
defining features described in the “Historical Property Description” attached hereto, marked as
Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions,
organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and
other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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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.
e.Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed
or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the
Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the
Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
4.Furnishing of Information.
The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested
which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
5.Cancellation.
a.The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to
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 ½) 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 1811 Greenleaf Street,
Assessor Parcel Number, 002-104-26, 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 Propert y 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: Janna H. Middel
1811 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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.
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c.This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the
operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied, or
approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
d.All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained in
this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their
heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of
the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever.
e.In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or
restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding
may recover all reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
f.In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be effected thereby.
g.This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, with venue in Orange County.
11.Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the
City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the
County of Orange.
12.Amendments.
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: CITY OF SANTA ANA
_________________________
KRISTINE RIDGE
________________________
Clerk of the Council
City Manager
OWNER
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
JANNA H. MIDDEL
TRUSTEE OF THE JANNA H. MIDDEL
LIVING TRUST, DATED 8/28/2000
APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ _____________________
JOHN M. FUNK MINH THAI
Chief Assistant City Attorney Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 1 OF BLOCK B OF TRACT NO. 256, IN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP
RECORDED IN BOOK 14, PAGE 23 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED LINE:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SOUTH 77.40 FEET
FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY 26.22 FEET
PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 1.90 FEET
PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST 23.78 FEET
PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE
OF SAID LOT SOUTH 79.30 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 002-104-26
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
H.C. Flint House
1811 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME H.C. Flint House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 1811 Greenleaf Street
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1941 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 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 H.C. Flint House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact
example of the Minimal Traditional style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive”
because it “contributes to the overall character and history” of Floral Park and is a representative example of Minimal
Traditional architecture (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
•California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance
Series # 7, “How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources,” September 4, 2001.)
3: It 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 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 _3_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) H.C. Flint House P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5’ Quad Anaheim Quadrangle 2022 Date: April 7, 2022
*c. Address 1811 Greenleaf Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-104-26
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
The H.C. Flint House is a single-story residence designed in the Minimal Traditional style. The building has a mostly
rectangular footprint and is clad horizontal wood siding. The house features a low-pitched, hip-roof covered in composition
shingles, with a projecting wing along the primary (west) elevation. Focal points of this façade are a prominent bay window
and the entry, facing north from a projecting wing at the south end of the façade. It consists of a non-original, wood slab, front
door and flanking sidelights and is topped by a shallow metal awning similar to the roof of the bay window. Primary façade
windows include double-hung, casement, and fixed wood-framed, multi-light windows with wood trim detail. The rear (south)
elevation contains additional double-hung, wood-framed, multi-light windows while several double-hung wood-framed
windows are located throughout the north and east elevations. A secondary pedestrian door is placed along the north
elevation, which consists of a simple, half-light design, and a prominent exterior brick chimney is located along the south
elevation. Alterations to the house include a small bathroom addition towards the rear (east) elevation. A short driveway leads
from Greenleaf towards a detached garage clad in horizontal siding with hipped roof design. Other than the relatively minor
noted changes, the house appears intact and is in good condition. The property is landscaped with low vegetation and
shrubs.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-Family Residence; HP4. Ancillary building
*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
April, 2022
Front (west) elevation, facing east
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1941/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permit
*P7. Owner and Address:
Janna H. Middel
1811 Greenleaf Street
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:
July 7, 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter “none”)
None
*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo
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 #: H.C. Flint House B1. Historic Name: H.C. Flint House
B2. Common Name: None
B3. Original Use: Single-Family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-Family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Minimal Traditional
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): June 28, 1941. Constructed. $3,200.
November 15, 1954. Floor furnace for Vernon Andrew by Louise Schmetzer. $165.
January 22, 1991. Reroof residence and detached garage. $4,500.
October 11, 2021. Reroof w/t.o.- remove and apply comp shingles to SFD and detached garage. $15,000.
December 21, 2021. Bathroom addition. $3,800.
*B7. Moved?No Yes Unknown Date:________ Original Location:_____________________________
*B8. Related Features: Detached garage.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: H.C. Flint
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1941 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)
The H.C. Flint House is significant as an intact example of the Minimal Traditional style in Santa Ana. According to City permit
records, it was built in 1941 by H.C. Flint for $3,200. H.C. Flint resided on the property until 1950 before selling the home to
R.L. Templeton Jr., who briefly occupied the property. Little information is available regarding occupancy of the residence
from 1951-1965. Sometime during the mid-1960s Lee Dill bought the property and resided there until mid-1970, when the
property was sold to Stephen L. Nickey, who lived there until the current property owner purchased the property.
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*B12. References:
City of Santa Ana Building Permits
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library
Sanborn Maps
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Leslie Heumann, Chattel, Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: July 7, 2022
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
Sketch Map
(This space reserved for official comments.)
H.C. Flint House
1811 Greenleaf Street
N
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
Page 3_ of 3_ Resource Name: H.C. Flint House
*Recorded by Pedro Gomez *Date July 7, 2022 Continuation Update
DPR 523L
*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.
The H.C. Flint 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 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 El Toro Marine Base during World War II, 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 II 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 (2022) Floral Park maintains its
identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The H.C. Flint House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact
example of the Minimal Traditional style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive”
because it “contributes to the overall character and history” of Floral Park and is a representative example of Minimal
Traditional architecture (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). Character-defining features of the H.C. Flint House include, but
may not be limited to: its deliberate minimization of period architectural detailing; massing and composition, consisting of a
hip-roofed body and projecting wing; horizontal siding; wood frame windows; and bay window.
*B12. References (continued):
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994.
McAlester, Virginia and 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)
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1811 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site
and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any
historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when
possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own
time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier
appearance shall be discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this
significance shall be recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which
characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced,
whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material
should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture,
and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features
should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic,
physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the
availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or
structures.
7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not
be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with
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1811 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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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.
Planning and Building Agency
Item # 2
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Historic Resources Commission Staff Report
July 7, 2022
Topic: HRCA No. 2022-8, HRC 2022-7, HPPA No. 2022-10 – H.C. Flint House
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2022-8
and Historic Register Categorization No. 2022-7 (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 Janna Middel, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Janna Middel is requesting approval to designate an existing residence located at 1811
Greenleaf 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.
DISCUSSION
Project Location and Site Description
The subject property is located on the east side of Greenleaf Street in the Floral Park
neighborhood. The site contains a 1,225-square-foot, Minimal Traditional style
residence and detached garage on a 3,550-square-foot residential lot (Exhibit 3).
Analysis of the Issues
Historical Listing
In March 1999, the City Council approved Ordinance No. NS-2363 establishing the
Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
The Historic Resources Commission may, by resolution and at a noticed public hearing,
designate as a historical property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site
having importance to the history or 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
Exhibit 4
HRCA No. 2022-8, HRC 2022-7, HPPA No. 2022-10 – H.C. Flint House
July 7, 2022
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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 structure is 81 years old and is a good example
of period architecture. No known code violations exist on record for this property.
The H.C. Flint House is significant as an intact example of the Minimal Traditional style
in Santa Ana. According to City permit records, it was built in 1941 by H.C. Flint for
$3,200. H.C. Flint resided on the property until 1950 before selling the home to R.L.
Templeton Jr., who briefly occupied the property. Little information is available regarding
occupancy of the residence from 1951-1965. Sometime during the mid-1960s Lee Dill
bought the property and resided there until mid-1970, when the property was sold to
Stephen L. Nickey, who lived there until the current property owner purchased the
property.
The H.C. Flint House is a single-story residence designed in the Minimal Traditional
style. The building has a mostly rectangular footprint and is clad horizontal wood siding.
The house features a low-pitched, hip-roof covered in composition shingles, with a
projecting wing along the primary (west) elevation. Focal points of this façade are a
prominent bay window and the entry, facing north from a projecting wing at the south
end of the façade. It consists of a non-original, wood slab, front door and flanking
sidelights and is topped by a shallow metal awning similar to the roof of the bay window.
Primary façade windows include double-hung, casement, and fixed wood-framed, multi-
light windows with wood trim detail. The rear (south) elevation contains additional
double-hung, wood-framed, multi-light windows while several double-hung wood-framed
windows are located throughout the north and east elevations. A secondary pedestrian
door is placed along the north elevation, which consists of a simple, half-light design,
and a prominent exterior brick chimney is located along the south elevation. Alterations
to the house include a small bathroom addition towards the rear (east) elevation. A
short driveway leads from Greenleaf towards a detached garage clad in horizontal
siding with hipped roof design. Other than the relatively minor noted changes, the house
appears intact and is in good condition. The property is landscaped with low vegetation
and shrubs. Character-defining features of the H.C. Flint House include, but may not be
limited to: its deliberate minimization of period architectural detailing; massing and
composition, consisting of a hip-roofed body and projecting wing; horizontal siding;
wood frame windows; and bay window.
The H.C. Flint House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties
under Criterion 1 as an intact example of the Minimal Traditional style in Santa Ana.
Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive” because it “contributes to
HRCA No. 2022-8, HRC 2022-7, HPPA No. 2022-10 – H.C. Flint House
July 7, 2022
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the overall character and history” of Floral Park and is a representative example of
Minimal Traditional architecture.
Mills Act Agreement
Ordinance No. NS-2382 authorized the Historic Resources Commission to execute
Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act
agreements for eligible properties (Exhibit 2). 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 incentives to the property owner in the form of a property
tax reduction in exchange for the owner’s voluntary commitment to maintain the
property in a good state of repair as necessary to maintain its character and
appearance. Once recorded, the agreement 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. 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, has been received from
any members of the public.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines,
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15331 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) as these actions
are designed to preserve historic resources. Based on this analysis, a Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022-43 will be filed for this project.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the Property Tax revenue
account 01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $646.80 annually, for a period of
not less than ten years.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Resolution
2. Mills Act Agreement
3. 500-Foot Radius Map
Submitted By:
Pedro Gomez, AICP, Senior Planner
Approved By:
Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Planning and Building
Agency
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
Resolution No. 2022-XXX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2022-8 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1811 GREENLEAF STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2022-7 PLACING
SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CONTRIBUTIVE
CATEGORY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana
hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows:
A. On July 7, 2022, 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. 2022-8) and
categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2022-
7) of the H.C. Flint House located at 1811 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana.
B. The H.C. Flint House has distinctive architectural features of the Minimal
Traditional style and was built in 1941.
C. The H.C. Flint House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intac t example of the Minimal
Traditional style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been
categorized as “Contributive” because it “contributes to the overall
character and history” of Floral Park and is a representative example of
Minimal Traditional architecture. Character-defining features of the H.C.
Flint House include, but may not be limited to: its deliberate minimization
of period architectural detailing; massing and composition, consisting of a
hip-roofed body and projecting wing; horizontal siding; wood frame
windows; and bay window.
D. The legal owner of the property is Janna Middel.
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 standards for placement on the City of
Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code.
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
Resolution No. 2022-XXX
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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 CEQA Guidelines Section
15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historical resources.
Categorical Exemption No. ER-2022-43 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. 2022-8 to place the H.C.
Flint House located at 1811 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, 92706 on the
historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2022-7 placing the H.C. Flint House
located at 1811 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, 92706 within the
Contributive category, as conditioned in Exhibit B, attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
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 7th day of July, 2022.
__________________________
Tim Rush
Chairperson
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
Resolution No. 2022-XXX
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:________________________
John M. Funk
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commission members____________________________________
NOES: Commission members___________________________________
ABSTAIN: Commission members___________________________________
NOT PRESENT: Commission members___________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Historic Resources Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and
certify the attached Resolution No. 2022-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by
Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on July 7, 2022.
Date: ________________ ____________________________________
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
Resolution No. 2022-XXX
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN Address Legal Description Owner Names
002-104-26 1811 Greenleaf Street THE LAND REFERRED TO
HEREIN BELOW IS
SITUATED IN THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND IS
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 1 OF
BLOCK B OF TRACT NO. 256,
IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
SHOWN ON A MAP
RECORDED IN BOOK 14,
PAGE 23 OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS,
RECORDS OF ORANGE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
LINE:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON
THE WEST LINE OF SAID
LOT 1, SOUTH 77.40 FEET
FROM THE NORTHWEST
CORNER THEREOF; THENCE
EASTERLY 26.22 FEET
PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH
LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE
SOUTH 1.90 FEET PARALLEL
WITH THE WEST LINE OF
SAID LOT; THENCE EAST
23.78 FEET PARALLEL WITH
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
LOT TO A POINT ON THE
EAST LINE OF SAID LOT
SOUTH 79.30 FEET FROM
THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID LOT.
Janna H. Middel,
Trustee of the
Janna H. Middel
Living Trust,
dated 8/28/2000
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
Resolution No. 2022-XXX
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EXHIBIT B
Conditions of Approval for Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2022-8 and Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2022-7
The Applicant must comply with each condition listed below prior to exercising
the rights conferred by the Historic Resource Commission’s approval and the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-6 of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The Applicant must remain in compliance with
all condition(s) listed below:
The applicant shall install a bronze plaque as per a template on file with
the Planning Division honoring and recognizing the structure at 1811
Greenleaf Street, historically known as the H.C. Flint House. The plaque
shall include the historic name, address, year built, and local historic
register designation. The final dimensions, location, text and description
on the plaque shall be reviewed and approved by Planning Division staff.
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
_________________________________________________________________________
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This Historic Property Preservation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into
by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized
and existing under the Constitution and laws of the of the State of California (hereinafter referred
to as “City”), and Janna H. Middel, Trustee of the Janna H. Middel Living Trust, dated
8/28/2000, (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Owner”), owner of real property located at
1811 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, California, in the County of Orange and listed on the Santa
Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the “Mills Act”) to enter into
contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate
use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties
retain their historic character and integrity.
B. The Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1811
Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92706 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 August 17, 2022, and shall remain
in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year, upon the anniversary of the effective
date of this Agreement, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in California
Government Code Sections 50280 through 50290 and in Section 2, below.
2. Renewal.
a. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, a year shall
automatically be added to the initial ten (10) year term of this Agreement unless written notice of
nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b. If the Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual
renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as provided
herein.
c. Within 30 days from receipt of City’s notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a
written protest of City’s decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual
renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal.
d. If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any
year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from
its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following
conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall
preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character-
defining features described in the “Historical Property Description” attached hereto, marked as
Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions,
organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and
other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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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.
e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed
or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the
Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the
Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
4. Furnishing of Information.
The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested
which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
5. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to
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 ½) 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 1811 Greenleaf Street,
Assessor Parcel Number, 002-104-26, 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
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the Historic Property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed,
delivered, and accepted subject to the tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this
Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such
contract, deed, or other instrument.
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: Janna H. Middel
1811 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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.
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c. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the
operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied, or
approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained in
this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their
heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of
the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever.
e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or
restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding
may recover all reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
f. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be effected thereby.
g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, with venue in Orange County.
11. Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the
City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the
County of Orange.
12. Amendments.
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:CITY OF SANTA ANA
________________________ _________________________
DAISY GOMEZ KRISTINE RIDGE
Clerk of the Council City Manager
OWNER
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
JANNA H. MIDDEL
TRUSTEE OF THE JANNA H. MIDDEL
LIVING TRUST, DATED 8/28/2000
APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ _____________________
JOHN M. FUNK MINH THAI
Chief Assistant City Attorney Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 1 OF BLOCK B OF TRACT NO. 256, IN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP
RECORDED IN BOOK 14, PAGE 23 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED LINE:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SOUTH 77.40 FEET
FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY 26.22 FEET
PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 1.90 FEET
PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST 23.78 FEET
PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE
OF SAID LOT SOUTH 79.30 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 002-104-26
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
H.C. Flint House
1811 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME H.C. Flint House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 1811 Greenleaf Street
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1941 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 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 H.C. Flint House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact
example of the Minimal Traditional style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive”
because it “contributes to the overall character and history” of Floral Park and is a representative example of Minimal
Traditional architecture (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance
Series # 7, “How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources,” September 4, 2001.)
3:It 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
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 _3_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) H.C. Flint House
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5’ Quad Anaheim Quadrangle 2022 Date: April 7, 2022
*c. Address 1811 Greenleaf Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-104-26
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
The H.C. Flint House is a single-story residence designed in the Minimal Traditional style. The building has a mostly
rectangular footprint and is clad horizontal wood siding. The house features a low-pitched, hip-roof covered in composition
shingles, with a projecting wing along the primary (west) elevation. Focal points of this façade are a prominent bay window
and the entry, facing north from a projecting wing at the south end of the façade. It consists of a non-original, wood slab, front
door and flanking sidelights and is topped by a shallow metal awning similar to the roof of the bay window. Primary façade
windows include double-hung, casement, and fixed wood-framed, multi-light windows with wood trim detail. The rear (south)
elevation contains additional double-hung, wood-framed, multi-light windows while several double-hung wood-framed
windows are located throughout the north and east elevations. A secondary pedestrian door is placed along the north
elevation, which consists of a simple, half-light design, and a prominent exterior brick chimney is located along the south
elevation. Alterations to the house include a small bathroom addition towards the rear (east) elevation. A short driveway leads
from Greenleaf towards a detached garage clad in horizontal siding with hipped roof design. Other than the relatively minor
noted changes, the house appears intact and is in good condition. The property is landscaped with low vegetation and
shrubs.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes)HP2. Single-Family Residence; HP4. Ancillary building
*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
April, 2022
Front (west) elevation, facing east
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1941/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permit
*P7. Owner and Address:
Janna H. Middel
1811 Greenleaf Street
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:
July 7, 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter “none”)
None
*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo
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 #: H.C. Flint House
B1. Historic Name: H.C. Flint House
B2. Common Name: None
B3. Original Use: Single-Family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-Family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Minimal Traditional
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): June 28, 1941. Constructed. $3,200.
November 15, 1954. Floor furnace for Vernon Andrew by Louise Schmetzer. $165.
January 22, 1991. Reroof residence and detached garage. $4,500.
October 11, 2021. Reroof w/t.o.- remove and apply comp shingles to SFD and detached garage. $15,000.
December 21, 2021. Bathroom addition. $3,800.
*B7. Moved?No Yes Unknown Date:________Original Location:_____________________________
*B8. Related Features: Detached garage.
B9a. Architect:Unknown b. Builder: H.C. Flint
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1941 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)
The H.C. Flint House is significant as an intact example of the Minimal Traditional style in Santa Ana. According to City permit
records, it was built in 1941 by H.C. Flint for $3,200. H.C. Flint resided on the property until 1950 before selling the home to
R.L. Templeton Jr., who briefly occupied the property. Little information is available regarding occupancy of the residence
from 1951-1965. Sometime during the mid-1960s Lee Dill bought the property and resided there until mid-1970, when the
property was sold to Stephen L. Nickey, who lived there until the current property owner purchased the property.
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*B12. References:
City of Santa Ana Building Permits
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library
Sanborn Maps
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Leslie Heumann, Chattel, Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: July 7, 2022
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
Sketch Map
(This space reserved for official comments.)
H.C. Flint House
1811 Greenleaf Street
N
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
Page 3_ of 3_Resource Name: H.C. Flint House
*Recorded by Pedro Gomez *Date July 7, 2022 Continuation Update
DPR 523L
*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.
The H.C. Flint 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 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 El Toro Marine Base during World War II, 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 II 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 (2022) Floral Park maintains its
identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The H.C. Flint House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact
example of the Minimal Traditional style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive”
because it “contributes to the overall character and history” of Floral Park and is a representative example of Minimal
Traditional architecture (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). Character-defining features of the H.C. Flint House include, but
may not be limited to: its deliberate minimization of period architectural detailing; massing and composition, consisting of a
hip-roofed body and projecting wing; horizontal siding; wood frame windows; and bay window.
*B12. References (continued):
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana, An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994.
McAlester, Virginia and 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)
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1811 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site
and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any
historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when
possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own
time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier
appearance shall be discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this
significance shall be recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which
characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced,
whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material
should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture,
and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features
should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic,
physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the
availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or
structures.
7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not
be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1811 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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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.
HRC 2022-7/ HRCA 2022-8/ HPPA 2022-10
1811 GREENLEAF STREET
H.C. FLINT HOUSE
500’ RADIUS
P L A N N I N G AND B U I L D I N G A G E N C Y
SITE
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
_________________________________________________________________________
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This Historic Property Preservation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into
by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized
and existing under the Constitution and laws of the of the State of California (hereinafter referred
to as “City”), and Anthony and Patricia Castillo, Husband and Wife as Community
Property Survivorship, (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Owner”), owner of real property
located at 1916 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, California, in the County of Orange and listed on
the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A.The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the “Mills Act”) to enter into
contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate
use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties
retain their historic character and integrity.
B.The Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1916
Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92706 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.
Exhibit 5
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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 September 7, 2022, and shall
remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year, upon the anniversary of the
effective date of this Agreement, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in
California Government Code Sections 50280 through 50290 and in Section 2, below.
2.Renewal.
a.Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, a year shall
automatically be added to the initial ten (10) year term of this Agreement unless written notice of
nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b.If the Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual
renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as provided
herein.
c.Within 30 days from receipt of City’s notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a
written protest of City’s decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual
renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal.
d.If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any
year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from
its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3.Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following
conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a.Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall
preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character-
defining features described in the “Historical Property Description” attached hereto, marked as
Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions,
organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and
other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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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.
e.Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed
or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the
Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the
Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
4.Furnishing of Information.
The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested
which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
5. Cancellation.
a.The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to
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 ½) 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 1916 Greenleaf Street,
Assessor Parcel Number, 002-091-07, 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: Anthony and Patricia Castillo
1916 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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.
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c.This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the
operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied, or
approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
d.All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained in
this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their
heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of
the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever.
e.In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or
restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding
may recover all reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
f.In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be effected thereby.
g.This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, with venue in Orange County.
11.Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the
City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the
County of Orange.
12.Amendments.
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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CITY OF SANTA ANA
_________________________
KRISTINE RIDGE
City Manager
B y:__________________
ANTHONY CASTILLO
B y:__________________
PATRICIA CASTILLO
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
________________________
Clerk of the Council
OWNER
Date: ___________________
Date: ___________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ _____________________
JOHN M. FUNK MINH THAI
Chief Assistant City Attorney Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 15 OF TRACT 813, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 25, PAGE(S) OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 002-091-07
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House
1916 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 1916 Greenleaf Street
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1936 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S3
Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Monterey Revival
The Monterey is a free interpretation of the Anglo-influenced Spanish Colonial houses of northern California. These
blended Spanish adobe construction with pitched-roof, massed-plan English shapes brought to California from New
England. However, the key identifying feature of the Monterey – was derived from house forms built in the southeastern
United States, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. The 1834 Larking House in Monterey, California, is generally identified
as the first of this distinctive form of early pitched-roof Spanish Colonial houses. Thomas Oliver Larkin, the owner-
designer of it, had traveled in South Carolina and Bermuda, where similar houses were found. California architect Roland
E.Coate, Sr., played a crucial role in reviving the style. Between 1929 and 1932 he wrote about the early Monterey
homes, designed at least two homes in the Monterey, and won a prestigious Better Homes in American Awards for an
elegant Santa Barbara example. His efforts helped bring the style to the attention of both professionals and the public.
Some early examples from 1925 to 1940 have Spanish detailing, while those from the 1940s and 1950s generally include
only English Colonial details. A third, less common, variation was sometimes called Creole French; these had decorative
iron balconies inspired by the upper-level balconies found in the Vieux Carré in New Orleans. Though scattered examples
of Monterey houses occur throughout the country in suburbs built during the second quarter of the 20th Century, they are
perhaps most common in California and Texas. (McAlester, pp. 539-540).
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as
an example of the Monterey Revival style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive”
because it contributes to the overall character and history of Floral Park and is a representative example of Monterey
Revival architecture (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
•California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance
Series # 7, “How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources,” September 4, 2001.)
3: It 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: Individual property that is listed or designated locally.
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 _3_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5’ Quad TCA 1725 Date: March 3, 2015
*c. Address 1916 Greenleaf Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-091-07
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located in Floral Park, this is a two-story single-family residence constructed in a Monterey Revival style. Asymmetrical in
design, the house exhibits a hipped roof body with a hipped roof wing projecting in the north third of the (east) façade.
Shallow eaves characterize the second floor along the front (east) and side (south) elevations; exposed rafter tails are mostly
hidden by non-original gutters. The roof is covered in contemporary asphalt shingle roofing, and the exterior walls are clad in
a combination of brick and stucco exterior siding. The south two-thirds of the (east) façade features a prominent partial width
balcony cantilevered beneath the shelter of the main roof on extended beams, with wood posts and wrought iron railing
enclosing the balcony. Exposed rafters punctuate the balcony roof. The front entry is defined by an open veranda below the
balcony with a set of multi-light casement windows and a flat-headed entry door topped by three-light transom. The hipped
roof wing projection along the east façade has a decorative scalloped trim molding separating the first and second floor, and
multi-light casement windows flanked by wood shutters on the first and second floor. The partial width balcony features a set
of french doors and two fixed windows, each flanked by a single wood shutter. Along the north, south, and west elevations,
the building incorporates a series of double-hung wood windows and multi-light casement windows. The west (rear) elevation
features a second story balcony while an exterior brick chimney is attached to the side (north) elevation and rises above the
roof ridgeline. The property is landscaped with a mature tree, a lawn, and low vegetation at the front setback. The driveway
leads to a one-story, stucco-clad, one-car garage, built at the same time as the residence. The house appears intact and is in
good condition.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
East elevation, view west
April 2022
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1936/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permits
*P7. Owner and Address:
Trish Castillo
1916 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Pedro Gomez
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
July 7, 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter “none”)
None
*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo
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 #: Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House B1. Historic Name: Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-Family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-Family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Monterey Revival
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed March 5, 1936. $7,500.
August 10, 1942. Addition to garage by owner. $50.
May 11, 1992. Reroof without tear-off. $1,840.
April 8, 2008. Reroof w/t.o.- remove and apply comp shingles to SFD and detached garage. $6,360.
*B7. Moved? No Yes Unknown Date:__________ Original location:_______ _______
*B8. Related Features: Detached Garage.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Jasper Farney
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1936 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)
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House is architecturally significant as an intact and characteristic example of the Monterey Revival
architectural style in Santa Ana. Substantially intact, the property was built in 1936 by Jasper Farney, partner in the prominent
Santa Ana construction and development company of Honer, Herzig, and Farney. The home was built for Dr. Mabel A.
Geddes and her husband William Geddes, who resided on the property with their three sons, David, John, and Francis. Dr.
Mabel A. Geddes was a supervisor of health for Orange County schools, Board member of the Young Women’s Christian
Association (YWCA) of Santa Ana, and a Chairperson of Orange County Nutrition Committee. David Geddes went on to
become a doctor and was a leading Orange County psychiatrist for 50 years, and responsible for founding the Rush Center
for psychiatric care at St. Joseph Medical Center in Orange. Dr. Mabel A. Geddes and her family resided on the property until
mid- to late-1970s. According to City directories, the property was occupied by Robert Bruce and Alice Sinclair. City
directories show that they resided on the property until 2010 before the property was transferred or bought by Kimberly
Sinclair. Kimberly Sinclair remained at the property until the current owner’s purchased the property.
(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: Leslie Heumann/Chattel, Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: July7, 2022
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
Sketch Map
(This space reserved for official comments.)
Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House
1916 Greenleaf Street
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
Page 3_ of 3_ Resource Name: Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House
*Recorded by Pedro Gomez *Date July 7, 2022 Continuation Update
DPR 523L
*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.
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes 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 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 El Toro Marine Base during World War II, 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 II 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 (2022) Floral Park maintains
its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as
an example of the Monterey Revival style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive”
because it contributes to the overall character and history of Floral Park and is a representative example of Monterey
Revival architecture. Character defining features of the Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House that should be preserved include, but
may not be limited to, massing and composition, consisting of a hipped roof body with a hipped roof wing projecting in the
north third of the (east) facade; partial width balcony cantilevered beneath the shelter of the main roof on extended beams
from the south two-thirds of the façade; wood posts and wrought iron railing enclosing the balcony; open veranda below the
balcony; combination of brick and stucco exterior siding; flat-headed entry topped by three-light transom; and casement
windows and french doors.
*B12. References (continued):
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Hess, Alan. Ranch House. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 2004
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.
“Alison Honer Dies at 84,” The Santa Ana Journal, September 21, 1981.
“Builder of Honer Plaza Dies,” Orange County Register, September 15, 1981.
“History of Floral Park.” http://www.floral-park.com/page2.html.
Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1940-1979.
Talbert, Thomas B. (editor). The Historical Volume and Reference Works: Orange County. Whittier, CA: Historical
Publishers, 1963.
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
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Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site
and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any
historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when
possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own
time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier
appearance shall be discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this
significance shall be recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which
characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced,
whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material
should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture,
and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features
should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic,
physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the
availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or
structures.
7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not
be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with
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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.
Planning and Building Agency
Item # 3
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Historic Resources Commission Staff Report
July 7, 2022
Topic: HRCA No. 2022-12, HRC 2022-8, HPPA No. 2022-11 – Dr. Mabel A. Geddes
House
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2022-12 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2022-8 (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 Anthony and Patricia
Castillo, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Anthony and Patricia Castillo are requesting approval to designate an existing residence
located at 1916 Greenleaf 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.
DISCUSSION
Project Location and Site Description
The subject property is located on the west side of Greenleaf Street in the Floral Park
neighborhood. The site contains a 2,527-square-foot, Monterrey Revival style residence
and detached garage on a 7,600-square-foot residential lot (Exhibit 3).
Analysis of the Issues
Historical Listing
In March 1999, the City Council approved Ordinance No. NS-2363 establishing the
Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
The Historic Resources Commission may, by resolution and at a noticed public hearing,
designate as a historical property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site
Exhibit 6
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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 structure is 86 years old and is a good example
of period architecture. No known code violations exist on record for this property.
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House is architecturally significant as an intact and
characteristic example of the Monterey Revival architectural style in Santa Ana. The
property was built in 1936 by Jasper Farney, partner in the prominent Santa Ana
construction and development company of Honer, Herzig, and Farney. The home was
built for Dr. Mabel A. Geddes and her husband William Geddes, who resided on the
property with their three sons, David, John, and Francis. Dr. Mabel A. Geddes was a
supervisor of health for Orange County schools, Board member of the Young Women’s
Christian Association (YWCA) of Santa Ana, and a Chairperson of Orange County
Nutrition Committee. David Geddes went on to become a doctor and was a leading
Orange County psychiatrist for 50 years, and responsible for founding the Rush Center
for psychiatric care at St. Joseph Medical Center in Orange. Dr. Mabel A. Geddes and
her family resided on the property until mid- to late-1970s. According to City directories,
the property was occupied by Robert Bruce and Alice Sinclair. City directories show that
they resided on the property until 2010 before the property was transferred or bought by
Kimberly Sinclair. Kimberly Sinclair remained at the property until the current owner’s
purchased the property.
The Dr. Mable A. Geddes House is a two-story single-family residence constructed in a
Monterey Revival style. Asymmetrical in design, the house exhibits a hipped roof body
with a hipped roof wing projecting in the north third of the (east) façade. Shallow eaves
characterize the second floor along the front (east) and side (south) elevations; exposed
rafter tails are mostly hidden by non-original gutters. The roof is covered in
contemporary asphalt shingle roofing, and the exterior walls are clad in a combination of
brick and stucco exterior siding. The south two-thirds of the (east) façade features a
prominent partial width balcony cantilevered beneath the shelter of the main roof on
extended beams, with wood posts and wrought iron railing enclosing the balcony.
Exposed rafters punctuate the balcony roof. The front entry is defined by an open
veranda below the balcony with a set of multi-light casement windows and a flat-headed
entry door topped by three-light transom. The hipped roof wing projection along the east
façade has a decorative scalloped trim molding separating the first and second floor,
and multi-light casement windows flanked by wood shutters on the first and second
floor. The partial width balcony features a set of French doors and two fixed windows,
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each flanked by a single wood shutter. Along the north, south, and west elevations, the
building incorporates a series of double-hung wood windows and multi-light casement
windows. The west (rear) elevation features a second story balcony while an exterior
brick chimney is attached to the side (north) elevation and rises above the roof ridgeline.
The property is landscaped with a mature tree, a lawn, and low vegetation at the front
setback. The driveway leads to a one-story, stucco-clad, one-car garage, built at the
same time as the residence. The house appears intact and has been maintained in
good condition. Character defining features of the Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House that
should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, massing and composition,
consisting of a hipped roof body with a hipped roof wing projecting in the north third of
the (east) facade; partial width balcony cantilevered beneath the shelter of the main roof
on extended beams from the south two-thirds of the façade; wood posts and wrought
iron railing enclosing the balcony; open veranda below the balcony; combination of brick
and stucco exterior siding; flat-headed entry topped by three-light transom; and
casement windows and French doors.
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties under Criterion 1 as an example of the Monterey Revival style in Santa Ana.
Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive” because it contributes to
the overall character and history of Floral Park and is a representative example of
Monterey Revival architecture.
Mills Act Agreement
Ordinance No. NS-2382 authorized the Historic Resources Commission to execute
Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act
agreements for eligible properties (Exhibit 2). 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 incentives to the property owner in the form of a property
tax reduction in exchange for the owner’s voluntary commitment to maintain the
property in a good state of repair as necessary to maintain its character and
appearance. Once recorded, the agreement 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
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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. 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, has been received from
any members of the public.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines,
the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15331 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) as these actions
are designed to preserve historic resources. Based on this analysis, a Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022-44 will be filed for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the Property Tax revenue
account 01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $1,559.25 annually, for a period of
not less than ten years.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Resolution
2. Mills Act Agreement
3. 500-Foot Radius Map
Submitted By:
Pedro Gomez, AICP, Senior Planner
Approved By:
Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Planning and Building
Agency
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Resolution No. 2022-XXX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2022-12 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1916 GREENLEAF STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2022-8 PLACING
SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CONTRIBUTIVE
CATEGORY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana
hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows:
A. On July 7, 2022, 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. 2022-12) and
categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2022-
8) of the Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House located at 1916 Greenleaf Street,
Santa Ana.
B. The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House has distinctive architectural features of
the Monterey Revival style and was built in 1936.
C. The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana
Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an example of the
Monterey Revival style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been
categorized as “Contributive” because it contributes to the overall
character and history of Floral Park and is a representative example of
Monterey Revival architecture. Character defining features of the Dr.
Mabel A. Geddes House that should be preserved include, but may not be
limited to, massing and composition, consisting of a hipped roof body with
a hipped roof wing projecting in the north third of the (east) facade; partial
width balcony cantilevered beneath the shelter of the main roof on
extended beams from the south two -thirds of the façade; wood posts and
wrought iron railing enclosing the balcony; open veranda below the
balcony; combination of brick and stucco exterior siding; flat-headed entry
topped by three-light transom; and casement windows and french doors.
D. The legal owners of the property are Anthony and Patricia Castillo.
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.
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F. The subject property meets the 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
Contributive category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(3) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Q uality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historical resources.
Categorical Exemption No. ER-2022-44 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. 2022-12 to place the Dr.
Mabel A. Geddes House located at 1916 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana,
92706 on the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2022-8 placing the Dr. Mabel A.
Geddes House located at 1916 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, 92706 within
the Contributive category, as conditioned in Exhibit B, attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
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 7th day of July, 2022.
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Tim Rush
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:________________________
John M. Funk
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commission members____________________________________
NOES: Commission members___________________________________
ABSTAIN: Commission members___________________________________
NOT PRESENT: Commission members___________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Historic Resources Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and
certify the attached Resolution No. 2022-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by
Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on July 7, 2022.
Date: ________________ ____________________________________
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN Address Legal Description Owner Names
002-091-07 1916 Greenleaf Street THE LAND REFERRED TO
HEREIN BELOW IS
SITUATED IN THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND IS
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 15 OF TRACT 813, IN
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
PER MAP RECORDED IN
BOOK 25, PAGE(S) OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN
THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF
SAID COUNTY.
Anthony and
Patricia Castillo
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EXHIBIT B
Conditions of Approval for Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2022-12 and Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2022-8
The Applicant must comply with each condition listed below prior to exercising
the rights conferred by the Historic Resource Commission’s approval and the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-6 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all
condition(s) listed below:
The applicant shall install a bronze plaque as per a template on file with
the Planning Division honoring and recognizing the structure at 1916
Greenleaf Street, historically known as the Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House.
The plaque shall include the historic name, address, year built, and local
historic register designation. The final dimensions, location, text and
description on the plaque shall be reviewed and approved by Planning
Division staff.
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
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Santa Ana, CA 92706
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
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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 Anthony and Patricia Castillo, Husband and Wife as Community
Property Survivorship, (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Owner”), owner of real property
located at 1916 Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, California, in the County of Orange and listed on
the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the “Mills Act”) to enter into
contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate
use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties
retain their historic character and integrity.
B. The Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1916
Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92706 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 August 17, 2022, and shall remain
in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year, upon the anniversary of the effective
date of this Agreement, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in California
Government Code Sections 50280 through 50290 and in Section 2, below.
2. Renewal.
a. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, a year shall
automatically be added to the initial ten (10) year term of this Agreement unless written notice of
nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b. If the Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual
renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual
renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as provided
herein.
c. Within 30 days from receipt of City’s notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a
written protest of City’s decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual
renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal.
d. If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any
year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from
its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following
conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall
preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character-
defining features described in the “Historical Property Description” attached hereto, marked as
Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions,
organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and
other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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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.
e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed
or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the
Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the
Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
4. Furnishing of Information.
The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested
which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
5. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to
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 ½) 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 1916 Greenleaf Street,
Assessor Parcel Number, 002-091-07, 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
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the Historic Property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed,
delivered, and accepted subject to the tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this
Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such
contract, deed, or other instrument.
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: Anthony and Patricia Castillo
1916 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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.
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c. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the
operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied, or
approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained in
this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their
heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of
the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever.
e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or
restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding
may recover all reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
f. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be effected thereby.
g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, with venue in Orange County.
11. Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the
City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the
County of Orange.
12. Amendments.
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:CITY OF SANTA ANA
________________________ _________________________
DAISY GOMEZ KRISTINE RIDGE
Clerk of the Council City Manager
OWNER
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
ANTHONY CASTILLO
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
PATRICIA CASTILLO
APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ _____________________
JOHN M. FUNK MINH THAI
Chief Assistant City Attorney Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 15 OF TRACT 813, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 25, PAGE(S) OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 002-091-07
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House
1916 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 1916 Greenleaf Street
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1936 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S3
Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Monterey Revival
The Monterey is a free interpretation of the Anglo-influenced Spanish Colonial houses of northern California. These
blended Spanish adobe construction with pitched-roof, massed-plan English shapes brought to California from New
England. However, the key identifying feature of the Monterey – was derived from house forms built in the southeastern
United States, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. The 1834 Larking House in Monterey, California, is generally identified
as the first of this distinctive form of early pitched-roof Spanish Colonial houses. Thomas Oliver Larkin, the owner-
designer of it, had traveled in South Carolina and Bermuda, where similar houses were found. California architect Roland
E. Coate, Sr., played a crucial role in reviving the style. Between 1929 and 1932 he wrote about the early Monterey
homes, designed at least two homes in the Monterey, and won a prestigious Better Homes in American Awards for an
elegant Santa Barbara example. His efforts helped bring the style to the attention of both professionals and the public.
Some early examples from 1925 to 1940 have Spanish detailing, while those from the 1940s and 1950s generally include
only English Colonial details. A third, less common, variation was sometimes called Creole French; these had decorative
iron balconies inspired by the upper-level balconies found in the Vieux Carré in New Orleans. Though scattered examples
of Monterey houses occur throughout the country in suburbs built during the second quarter of the 20th Century, they are
perhaps most common in California and Texas. (McAlester, pp. 539-540).
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as
an example of the Monterey Revival style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive”
because it contributes to the overall character and history of Floral Park and is a representative example of Monterey
Revival architecture (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance
Series # 7, “How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources,” September 4, 2001.)
3:It 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:Individual property that is listed or designated locally.
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 _3_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5’ Quad TCA 1725 Date: March 3, 2015
*c. Address 1916 Greenleaf Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-091-07
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located in Floral Park, this is a two-story single-family residence constructed in a Monterey Revival style. Asymmetrical in
design, the house exhibits a hipped roof body with a hipped roof wing projecting in the north third of the (east) façade.
Shallow eaves characterize the second floor along the front (east) and side (south) elevations; exposed rafter tails are mostly
hidden by non-original gutters. The roof is covered in contemporary asphalt shingle roofing, and the exterior walls are clad in
a combination of brick and stucco exterior siding. The south two-thirds of the (east) façade features a prominent partial width
balcony cantilevered beneath the shelter of the main roof on extended beams, with wood posts and wrought iron railing
enclosing the balcony. Exposed rafters punctuate the balcony roof. The front entry is defined by an open veranda below the
balcony with a set of multi-light casement windows and a flat-headed entry door topped by three-light transom. The hipped
roof wing projection along the east façade has a decorative scalloped trim molding separating the first and second floor, and
multi-light casement windows flanked by wood shutters on the first and second floor. The partial width balcony features a set
of french doors and two fixed windows, each flanked by a single wood shutter. Along the north, south, and west elevations,
the building incorporates a series of double-hung wood windows and multi-light casement windows. The west (rear) elevation
features a second story balcony while an exterior brick chimney is attached to the side (north) elevation and rises above the
roof ridgeline. The property is landscaped with a mature tree, a lawn, and low vegetation at the front setback. The driveway
leads to a one-story, stucco-clad, one-car garage, built at the same time as the residence. The house appears intact and is in
good condition.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes)HP2. Single-Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
East elevation, view west
April 2022
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1936/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permits
*P7. Owner and Address:
Trish Castillo
1916 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Pedro Gomez
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
July 7, 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter “none”)
None
*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo
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 #: Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House
B1. Historic Name: Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-Family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-Family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Monterey Revival
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed March 5, 1936. $7,500.
August 10, 1942. Addition to garage by owner. $50.
May 11, 1992. Reroof without tear-off. $1,840.
April 8, 2008. Reroof w/t.o.- remove and apply comp shingles to SFD and detached garage. $6,360.
*B7. Moved?No Yes Unknown Date:__________Original location:_______ _______
*B8. Related Features: Detached Garage.
B9a. Architect:Unknown b. Builder: Jasper Farney
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1936 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)
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House is architecturally significant as an intact and characteristic example of the Monterey Revival
architectural style in Santa Ana. Substantially intact, the property was built in 1936 by Jasper Farney, partner in the prominent
Santa Ana construction and development company of Honer, Herzig, and Farney. The home was built for Dr. Mabel A.
Geddes and her husband William Geddes, who resided on the property with their three sons, David, John, and Francis. Dr.
Mabel A. Geddes was a supervisor of health for Orange County schools, Board member of the Young Women’s Christian
Association (YWCA) of Santa Ana, and a Chairperson of Orange County Nutrition Committee. David Geddes went on to
become a doctor and was a leading Orange County psychiatrist for 50 years, and responsible for founding the Rush Center
for psychiatric care at St. Joseph Medical Center in Orange. Dr. Mabel A. Geddes and her family resided on the property until
mid- to late-1970s. According to City directories, the property was occupied by Robert Bruce and Alice Sinclair. City
directories show that they resided on the property until 2010 before the property was transferred or bought by Kimberly
Sinclair. Kimberly Sinclair remained at the property until the current owner’s purchased the property.
(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: Leslie Heumann/Chattel, Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: July7, 2022
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
Sketch Map
(This space reserved for official comments.)
Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House
1916 Greenleaf Street
N
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
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*Recorded by Pedro Gomez *Date July 7, 2022 Continuation Update
DPR 523L
*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.
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes 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 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 El Toro Marine Base during World War II, 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 II 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 (2022) Floral Park maintains
its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as
an example of the Monterey Revival style in Santa Ana. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Contributive”
because it contributes to the overall character and history of Floral Park and is a representative example of Monterey
Revival architecture. Character defining features of the Dr. Mabel A. Geddes House that should be preserved include, but
may not be limited to, massing and composition, consisting of a hipped roof body with a hipped roof wing projecting in the
north third of the (east) facade; partial width balcony cantilevered beneath the shelter of the main roof on extended beams
from the south two-thirds of the façade; wood posts and wrought iron railing enclosing the balcony; open veranda below the
balcony; combination of brick and stucco exterior siding; flat-headed entry topped by three-light transom; and casement
windows and french doors.
*B12. References (continued):
Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998.
Hess, Alan. Ranch House. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 2004
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.
“Alison Honer Dies at 84,” The Santa Ana Journal, September 21, 1981.
“Builder of Honer Plaza Dies,” Orange County Register, September 15, 1981.
“History of Floral Park.” http://www.floral-park.com/page2.html.
Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1940-1979.
Talbert, Thomas B. (editor). The Historical Volume and Reference Works: Orange County. Whittier, CA: Historical
Publishers, 1963.
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Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site
and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any
historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when
possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own
time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier
appearance shall be discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this
significance shall be recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which
characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced,
whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material
should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture,
and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features
should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic,
physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the
availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or
structures.
7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not
be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with
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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.
HRC 2022-8/ HRCA 2022-12/ HPPA 2022-11
1916 GREENLEAF STREET
DR. MABEL A. GEDDES HOUSE
500’ RADIUS
P L A N N I N G AND B U I L D I N G A G E N C Y
SITE