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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25G - 2033 NORTH FLOWER STREETREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2009 TITLE: HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2009-05 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2033 NORTH FLOWER STREET ,-n a CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 15t Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with William C. and Carmen E. McEwen, property owners, for the structure located at 2033 North Flower Street subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION ACTION Recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with William C. and Carmen E. McEwen, property owners, for the structure located at 2033 North Flower Street subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney at its October 1, 2009 meeting by a vote of 5:0 (Bustamante, Gartner, O'Callaghan absent). DISCUSSION After the public hearing on October 1, 2009, the Historic Resources Commission reviewed the proposed Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) and concluded that the resulting potential property tax savings would encourage the owner to reinvest the tax savings in the maintenance of their historic property, and would benefit both the owner and the community (Exhibit A). Additionally, the agreement prevents inappropriate alterations. 25G-1 HPP Agreement No. 2009-05 November 2, 2009 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the property tax revenue to the City by an estimated $58 to $289 annually, for a period of not less than ten years. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ~--~-~' Jay Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency I i Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agency HS:rb hs\historic info\mills act agreements\2033_N_Flower\hppa09-OS_2033_N_Flower.cc 25G-2 REQUEST FOR Historic Resources Commission Action li ~'iti,:~,t7iX?iil:.f;~~r~' ~iiS+Z?'i..'~I ~i ~a1f::e~~T~l~i OCTOBER 1, 2009 TITLE: HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2009-05 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2033 NORTH FLOWER STREET HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO Prepared by Hally Soboleske xecutive Director Planning Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with William C. and Carmen E. McEwen, property owners, for the structure located at 2033 North Flower Street subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION Request of Applicant The applicants, William C. and Carmen E. McEwen, request the approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2009-05 (Mills Act) between the property owner and the City of Santa Ana. Property Description The subject property includes a Minimal Traditional styled residence located at 2033 North Flower Street and is within the Floral Park Neighborhood. Surrounding land uses are all residential (Exhibit 1). Analysis of the Issues In March 1999, the City Council approved an ordinance authorizing Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as the Mills Act contracts, for eligible historic properties. The agreement provides monetary incentive to the property owner in the form of a property tax reduction in exchange to the owner's voluntary commitment to maintain the property in a good state of repair and to rehabilitate the property as necessary to maintain its character and appearance. Once recorded, the agreement triggers the use of a different valuation method in determining the property's assessed value, thereby resulting in potentially significant property tax savings for the owner. EXHIBIT A 25G-3 HPPA No. 2009-05 October 1, 2009 Page 2 One of the eligibility requirements for the Mills Act is that the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The subject property was placed on the local register as the Meyers-Tubbs House and was categorized as Contributive in October of 2009 by the Historic Resources Commission (Exhibit 2). Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Exhibit 3). Photos of the property are included with the agreement as well as a photo location map. The benefits of executing this agreement include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Reduced property tax to allow reinvestment for the long term preservation of the property. 2. Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation. 3. Provides an additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures. 4. Discourages inappropriate alterations to the historic property. 5. Provides an opportunity for visual improvement to the physical environment of the community. 6. Offers additional support and attention for historic districts and historic structures in the City. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under General Rule Section 15061(b)(3), and therefore, the recommended action is exempt from further review. A Notice of Exemption will be filed for this project. -' -- Ha ly boleske Associ to Planner HS: jm hs\historic info\mills act agreements\2033_N_Flower\hppa-09-05-2033 N Flower.hrc 25G-4 .T#~6 1.3~ 21,10 21+f(1 ?139 2125 1'#30 213 ?#,~5 2i~lp .?#?4 .21?$ r 21t8 d# W a ~: x a ~ J 1 L S K ~ *~ ~ 2928 I ! 9~f #9 y ~ 1409' i821 i~i~ ~i ~ 14i3 i 219 500' RADIUS HPPA-2009-05 2033 N. Flower Street PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY EXHIBIT 1 25G-5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MEYERS-TUBBS HOUSE 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Meyers-Tubbs House REF. NO. ADDRESS 2033 North Flower Street CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1935 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 2D2 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 astripped-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 afront-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: As a contributor to the North Broadway Park district, which has been determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, the Meyers-Tubbs House has been listed in the California Register of Historical Resources. The Meyers-Tubbs House also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the transitional period in residential architectural design occurring in the mid to late 1930s. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Santa Ana, and, as an example of the transitional period in the mid to late 1930s in the Floral Park neighborhood "is a good example of period architecture" (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: • California Reoister Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, "How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4, 2001.) 3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. • California Register Status Code: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, December 8, 2003.) 2D2: Contributor to a district determined eligible for the National Register by consensus through Section 106 process. Listed in the California Register. EXHIBIT 2 ~~~56 State of California -The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Primary #. HRI # Trinomial- NRHPStatus Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date rage ~ or 4 Kesource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Meyers-Tubbs House P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ^Not for Publication ^Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA1725 Date: *c. Address 2033 North Flower Street City Santa Ana Zip 92706 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 002-082-24 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) The Meyers-Tubbs exhibits many of the attributes that an: typical of the Minimal Traditional style of architecture. Its form is horizontal, rather narrow eaves, single storied, and is capped with asphalt shingles. It has a brick chimney to the north side of the building, and is sheathed in exposed brick. The front elevation is notable for the bay window with roofed top with eight lights on each side window and twelve lights in the center fixed window. Other fenestration includes single hung six over six windows. The front entry faces to the south, so the paneled entry door is not readily visible from the street. The front porch overhang is supported with a single 4x4 wood column . Mature landscaping adds to the home's appearance. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: ^Building ^Structure ^Object ^Site ^District ^Element of District ^Other P5b. Photo: (view and date) East facing elevation September 2009 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ^historic 1935/City of Santa Ana Building Permits *P7. Owner and Address: William c. and Carmen E. McEwen 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 *P8. Recorded by: Hally Soboleske 20 Civic Center Plazas Santa Ana, CA 92702 *P9. Date Recorded: September 14, 2009 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "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 Page 2 of 5 25G-7 State of California -The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 4 *CHR Status Code 2D2 61. B2. B3. *B5. *B6. resource name or ~: rneyers- I uDps House Historic Name: Meyers-Tubbs House Common Name: Same Original Use: Single-family Residence Architectural Style: Minimal Traditional 64. Present Use: Single-family Residence Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed 1935 November 26, 1935. Residence and garage - W.H. Meyers $5,500. March 28, 1941. Alterations to porch. $213.00. January 2, 1963. Water heater. July 23, 1970. Heater, compressor by L. Schmetzer. Electrical, one outlet and meter. June24, 1971. Water heater. May 14, 1976. Water heater for Tubbs. May 16, 1976. Released gas service. May 17, 1979. Gas service for Tuffs. *B7. Moved? ^No ^Yes ^Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: None. B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: J. Ogden Markel *B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1895-1965 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: CR: 2D2 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Myers-Tubbs House is architecturally significant as an intact example of Minimal Traditional style of architecture in Floral Park. According to the original building permit, the residence and garage were constructed as a speculative venture for J. Ogden Markel, notable local builder, for a cost of $5, 500. Mr. Markel was also a local councilman, and was well known in the community and region. The first occupant was W. H. Meyers. The home was next owned by Mabel Louise Tubbs. Her father, Volney Tubbs, served on the Boarrl of Directors of the Santiago Orange Association and was also chairman of the Board of Exemption during World War 1. Mabel was an avid photographer, and donated much of her work to the University of California, Irvine. The collection includes photographs of President Benjamin Harrison's whistle-stop tour through Santa Ana in 1891 and three Southern California coastal missions: San Juan Capistrano, San Luis Rey, and Santa Barbara. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *612. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New Yortc, WW Norton, 1998. Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana. An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) 613. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Hally Soboleske *Date of Evaluation: September 14, 2009 Sketc h Map N V 002-082-24 a 2033 N. Flower St. O e J _ ,,.,, .,,.a ~ r a y - - -O - - - -~"~-'~~'- - -- e ~~ M ~ ,. ~, > s O _----- r ~ ~ ~N_ - ... b __ _ . . 2_. ___ 6 ,0 $ , ~ p~ T Page 3 of 5 25G-8 State of California -The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 4 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Meyers-Tubbs House *Recorded by Hally Soboleske DPR 5238 (1195) *B10. Significance (continued): "Date September 14, 2009 ~ Continuation ^ Update *Required information Santa Ana was founded by William Spurgeon in 1869 as a speculative town site on part of the Spanish land grant known as Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. The civic and commercial core of the community was centered on the intersection of Main and Fourth Streets. Stimulated by the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad and incorporation as a city in 1886, and selection as the seat of the newly created County of Orange in 1889, the city grew outwards, with residential neighborhoods developing to the north, south, and east of the city center. Agricultural uses predominated in the outlying areas, with cultivated fields and orchards dotted with widely scattered farmhouses. The Meyers-Tubbs House is located in Floral Paris, 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 Pa-1c subdivision between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creek. "When built in the 1920s, the Floral Park homes were the most lavish and expensive in the area. They sold for about $45, 000 each" (Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s; Floral Paris showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival styles. The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco-styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the EI Toro Marine Base during World War ll, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue. In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881-1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Parts. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the early post-World War 11 years, Floral Park continued its development as numerous smaller, single-family houses were built. Continuing in the Floral Paris tradition, they were mostly revival in style. In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2007), Floral Park maintains ifs identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens. The Meyers-Tubbs House lies in the northern section of Floral Parts historically known as North Broadway Parts. Bounded by Riverside Drive, Santa Clara Avenue, North Broadway, and North Flower Street, North Broadway Park, subdivided in 1923, has been determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Keeper of the National Register found that "North Broadway Parts reflects the City Beautiful planning movement in Southern California during the early twentieth century. The vernacular adaptations of period revival styles, curvilinear street patterns, street furniture, and landscape combine to create a cohesive and pleasant middle class suburban neighborhood environment which is unique in the eariy historical development of the city of Santa Ana. "' The Meyers-Tubbs House also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Minimal Traditional architectural style. Typical features illustrated by the house include its rectilinear massing and confrguration; asphalt shingling, and chimney. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Santa Ana, and is a good example of period architecture. " Character-defining exterior features of the Meyers-Tubbs House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (exposed brick); roof configuration and detailing; original windows and doors where extant. (This space reserved for official comments.) ~ Determination of Eligibility, February 25, 1980. DPR 523E Page 4 of 5 25G-9 State of California -The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 4 of 4 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Meyers-Tubbs House "Recorded by Hally Sobo/eske *Date September 14, 2009 ~ Continuation ^ Update B12. References (continued): 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 Panic Service, US Dept. of the Interior, 1991. Office of Historic Preservation. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1995. Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1932-1954. Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. Alison Honer Dies at 84, "The Santa Ana Journal. September 21, 1981. "Builder of Honer Plaza Dies, "Orange Countv Register. September 15, 1981. `History of Floral Park." http:/tiwvw.floral-nark.com/page2.html. Page 5 of 5 DPR523L w~~_~ 0 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 RECORDING REQUESTED BY: City of Santa Ana AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City of Santa Ana Attn: City Clerk 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) Santa Ana, CA 92702 FREE RECORDING GOVERNMENT CODE §6103 HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT This agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this November 2, 2009 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 William C. and Carmen E. McEwen, (hereinafter referred to as "Owner"), owner of real property located at 2033 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, California, 92706 in the County of Orange and listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. RECITALS A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the "Mills Act") to enter into contracts with Owner of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties retain their historic character and integrity. B. The Owner possess fee title in and to that certain qualified real property together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 2033 North Flower 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. The City and the property Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this Agreement which defines and limits the use and alteration of this Historic Property in order to enhance and maintain its value as a cultural and historical resource for the Owner and for the community; to prevent inappropriate alterations to the Historic Property and to ensure that repairs, additions, new building, and other changes are appropriate; and to ensure that rehabilitation and maintenance are carried out in an exemplary manner. -1- 3r1 E~ 1 1 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 E. The Owner and the City intend to carry out the purposes of California Government Code, Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division 1 of Title 5, Article 12, Section 50280 et seq., which will enable the Historic Property to qualify for an assessment of valuation as a restricted historical property pursuant to Article 1.9, Sec. 439 et seq., Chapter 3 Part 2 of Division 1 of the California Tax and Revenue Code. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Ana and the Owner of the Historic Property agree as follows: 1. Effective Date and Terms of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective and commence on November 2, 2009, 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: -2- 25G-12 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 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, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions, organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City. b. All changes to the Historic Property shall comply with applicable City plans and regulations, and conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the State of Department of Parks and Recreation, namely the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto, marked as Exhibit B, and incorporated herein by this reference. The condition of the exterior of the property, as of the effective date of this Agreement, is documented in photographs attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Owner shall continually maintain the Historic Property in the same or better condition as documented in Exhibit C. c. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the public right-of--way shall be maintained, and 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 alternations are in keeping with the Secretary of Interior's Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs, doors, walls, and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as cars, appliances, or furniture; and other unsightly by decoration, structure or vegetation which is unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or inappropriate location. e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examination, by prior appointment, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, the State Board of Equalization, and the City of Santa Ana as may be necessary to determine the Owner' compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 4. Furnishing of Information. The Owner hereby agree to furnish the City with any and all information requested which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. -3- 25G-13 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 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 have allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified Historic Property, or if the City determines that the Owner 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 ''/2) percent by Government Code Section 50286) of the current fair market value of the property at the time of the cancellation, as determined by the county assessor, without regard to any restriction imposed pursuant to this Agreement. b. If the Historic 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 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, the City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach of, the terms of the Agreement. In the event of a default, under the provisions to cancel the Agreement by the Owner, the City shall give written notice to the Owner by registered or certified mail, and if such a violation is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager for Development Services or designee within thirty (30) days thereafter, or if not corrected within such a reasonable time as may be required to cure the breach or default, or default cannot be cured within thirty (30) days (provided that acts to cure the breach or default may be commenced within thirty (30) days and shall thereafter be diligently pursued to completion by the Owner), then the City may, without further notice, declare a default under the terms of this Agreement and may bring any action necessary to specifically enforce the obligations of the Owner growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by the Owner or apply for such relief as may be appropriate. b. The City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner if the City does not enforce or cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided for in this Agreement or in the City's regulations governing historic properties are available to the City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by -4- 25G-14 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 the City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder. 7. Binding effect of Agreement. a. The Owner hereby subject the Historic Property, located at 2033 North Flower Street, Assessor Parcel Number, 002-082-24, and more particularly described in Exhibit A, in the City of Santa Ana, to the covenants reservations, and restrictions as set forth in this Agreement. b. The City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, reservations and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon the Owner' successors and assigns in title or interest to the Historic Property. Every contract, deed, or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering or conveying the Historic Property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered, and accepted subject to the tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, restrictions and reservations are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument. 8. No Compensation. Owner shall not receive any payment from the City in consideration of the obligation imposed under this Agreement, it being recognized that the consideration for the execution of this Agreement is the substantial public benefit to be derived therefrom and the advantage that will accrue to the Owner as a result of the effect upon the assessed value of the property on the account of the restrictions on the use and preservation of the property. 9. Notice. Any notice required by the terms of this Agreement shall be sent to the address of the respective parties as specified below or at other addresses that may be later specified by the parties hereto. City: City of Santa Ana Attn: City Clerk 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) Santa Ana, CA 92702 Owner: William C. and Carmen E. McEwen 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 -5- 25G-15 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower 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, agenda, employee, or other person acting on his or her behalf which relates to the use, operation, and maintenance of the Historic Property. The Owner hereby agrees to and shall defend the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees with respect to any and all actions for damages caused by, or alleged to have been caused by, reason of the Owner' activities in connection with the Historic Property. c. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not the City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property. d. All of the Agreements, rights, covenants, reservations, and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever. e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding may recover all reasonable attorney's fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and other relief ordered by the court. f. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall not be effected thereby. g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. -6- 25G-16 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 11. Recordation. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Orange. 12. Notice of the Contract to Office of Historic Preservation. No later than six (6) months of entering into the contract, the owner or agent of an owner shall provide written notice of this Agreement to the Office of Historic Preservation. 13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by a written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto. 14. Effective Date This Agreement shall be effective on the day and year first written above. 15. Signatures. ATTEST: MARIA D. HUIZAR Clerk of the Council Owner Date: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: JOSEPH W. FLETCHER City Attorney By: Benjamin Kaufman Chief Assistant City Attorney By: CITY OF SANTA ANA DAVID N. REAM City Manager By: William C. McEwen Carmen E. McEwen -7- 25G-17 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 Exhibit A Lot 10, except the North 33 feet thereof, front and rear and all of Lot 9 and the North 2 feet, front and rear of Lot 8 of Tract 991, in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 32, Page 47 of Miscellaneous Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. Assessor's Parcel Number: 002-082-24 -g- 25G-18 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 Exhibit B Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows: 1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose. 2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when possible. 3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier appearance shall be discouraged. 4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment. These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance shall be recognized and respected. 5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity. 6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic, physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or structures. 7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials shall not be undertaken. 8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological resources affected by, or adjacent to any project. 9. Contemporary design for alternations and additions to existing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with -9- 25G-19 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 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. -10- 25G-20 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 2033 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 Exhibit C (photographs attached) -11- 25G-21 2033 NORTH FLOWER STREET PHOTO LOCATION MAP FLOWER STREET I I I I I 1 DRIVEWAY X1.0 ~ O I 1 I I I I I 155.89 NORTH -12- 25G-22