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MILLS ACTAGREEMENT
2432 North Riverside Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This 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"), Pamela D.
Schneider (hereinafter referred to as "Owner"), owners of real property located at 2432 North
Riverside Drive, 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 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 2432 North
Riverside Drive, Santa Ana, CA, 92706 and more particularly described in
"Exhibit A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and hereinafter
referred to as the "Davis -Schneider".
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 carred out in an exemplary manner.
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E. The Owner and the City intend to carry out the purposes of California
Government Code, Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division I 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 22, 2017, 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 "Department of Parks and Recreation Primary Record"
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,
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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 C," and incorporated herein by this reference. Owners 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 Owners 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. Owners shall allow reasonable periodic examination, by prior appointment, of the
interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the County Assessor, the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, the State Board of Equalization, and the City of Santa Ana
as may be necessary to determine the Owner's compliance with the terms and provisions of this
Agreement.
4. Furnishing of Information.
The Owners hereby agree to furnish the City with any and all information requested
which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.
5. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owners have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or have allowed the property to
deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified Historic Property, or
if the City determines that the Owners 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
Owners 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 'h) 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, 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
Owners, the City shall give written notice to the Owners 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 Owners),
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 Owners
growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive
relief against any violation by the Owner or apply for such relief as may be appropriate.
b. The City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner if the City does not
enforce or cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise
provided for in this Agreement or in the City's regulations governing historic properties are
available to the City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by
the City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any
other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder.
7. Binding effect of Agreement.
a. The Owners hereby subject the Historic Property, located at 2432 North
Riverside Drive, Assessor Parcel Number, 002-064-13, and more particularly described in
"Exhibit A," in the City of Santa Ana, to the covenants reservations, and restrictions as set forth
in this Agreement.
b. The City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants,
reservations and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land
and shall pass to and be binding upon the Owner's successors and assigns in title or interest to
the Historic Property. Every contract, deed, or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering
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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.
Owners 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
Owners: Pamela D. Schneider
2432 North Riverside Drive
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 Owners agree 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 Owners hereby agree 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 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.
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.
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15. Signatures.
Clerk of the Council
Owner
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MILLS ACTAGREEMENT
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
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City Manager
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Pamela D. Schneider
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
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RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
CANDIDA NEAL
Acting Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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Exhibit A
IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE
WESTERLY 5 FEET OF LOT 11 AND ALL OF LOT 12 OF TRACT NO. 755, AS SHOWN
ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 22, PAGE 33 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN SAID COUNTY. FILED IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF ORANGE COUNTY.
Assessor's Parcel Number: 002-064-13
State of California—The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial_
NRHP Status
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer
Page 1 of 4 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder)
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ■Unrestricted *a. County Orange County
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad Date: September 6, 2017
*c. Address 2432 North Riverside Drive City Santa Ana Zip 92706
*e. Other Locational Data: APN 002-064-13; The Westerly 5 Feet of Lot 11 and all of Lot 12 of Tract No. 755. Except the
Westerly 10 Feet of Lot 12.
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.)
Located on the south side of North Riverside Drive, the building is a one- to two-story, single-family residence constructed in
the English Revival style. Generally rectangular in plan, the building appears to have originally had a steep -pitch cross gable
roof with a portion in the center that is relatively flat with dormers. An addition constructed in 1988 introduced a second story
side -gable roof form to the exising building near the center of the east elevation. The roof is characterized by boxed eaves,
and is clad in contemporary asphalt shingle roofing. The exterior is clad in stucco throughout, with half-timbering in the gable
ends, and brick quoining at the front entry and picture window. The entry door could not be observed at the time of evaluation
as it was open, and located behind a screen door. The majority of original windows appear to have been replaced, and now
mainly consist of four -over -four double -hung wood clad windows set in contemporary frames. A grouping of three multi -light
casement windows and a large pointed picture window at the north elevation appear to be original. A detached garage is
located at the southeast corner of the parcel, has a moderate -pitch front gable roof form, and is accessible via a poured
concrete driveway. There is also a swimming pool and spa to the south of the residence. The rectangular parcel is
landscaped with lawn, a poured concrete and brick pathway, raised brick patio at the entry, two cypress trees, and various
low vegetation at the front setback. The buildings and overall property are in good condition. [Despite the second story
addition and replacement wood windows, the building appears to retain sufficient integrity to convey its original design.]
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property
*P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure DObject ❑Site ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
East and north elevations, view
Southwest. August 2017
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: ■historic
1931/Original building permit
*P7. Owner and Address:
Pamela D. Schneider
2432 North Riverside Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Brian Matuk/Chattel, Inc., for the
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
September 8, 2017
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none")
California Department of Transportation, Broadway Overcrossing Historic Property Survey, March 1979.
*Attachments: ONone ❑Location Map []Sketch Map ■Continuation Sheet ■Building, Structure, and Object Record
DArchaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record
❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph Record D Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95)
Exhibit B
*Required information
State of California -The Resources Agency Primary#
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 4 *NRNP Status Code 2D. 5S3
rcesourue name or s: zgjz worm Kiversice unve
B1. Historic Name: Davis -Schneider House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: English Revival
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed 1931.
April 21, 1933. Rebuild fireplace chimney, $20.
July 2, 1976. Swimming pool and spa, $9,450.
July 6, 1976. Patio cover/open/lattice, $588.
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.)
*B7. Moved? ■No OYes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location:
*138. Related Features:
None.
B9a. Architect: Unknown
b. Builder: Unknown
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture, Imporant Persons Area Santa Ana
Period of Significance: 1931 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: 1, 4.b
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
The Davis -Schneider House was constructed in the English Revival style, and despite subsequent alterations and
replacement of some original materials, the building appears eligible for listing in the Santa Ana Register under local Criterion
1. Furthermore, although associated with a famous person, Samuel M. Davis did not live at the house during his tenure as
the Orange County District Attorney, and is likely more associated with the house at 1225 French Street in Santa Ana, which
he built in 1910, during his last year as the District Attorney. Mr. Davis was also a founding member of the Orange County
Historical Society. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schneider resided from 1998 to present. Mr. Schneider was a photographer and
videographer for the NASA space shuttle program.
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*B12. References:
`Alison Honer Dies at 84," The Santa Ana Journal, September
21, 1981. Sketch Map 2432 North Riverside Dr
Armor, Samuel. History of Orange County. 1921. Davis -Schneider House
"Builder of Honer Plaza Dies," Orange County Register,
September 15, 1981.
California State Library, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968. ��1 nu
(See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.)
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Brian Matuk/Chattel, Inc., for the City of Santa Ana
(This space reserved for official comments.)
*Date of Evaluation: September 8, 2017
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CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
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by Brian Matuk *Date September 8, 2017 ❑O Continuation ❑ Update
*B6. Construction History (continued):
February 23, 1988. Second story addition
August 21, 2000. Bay window addition at den; add darkroom at garage.
November 29, 2012. Change out rive windows, like -for -like.
*B10. Significance (continued):
This house was originally constructed in 1931, and was valued at approximately $4,300, according to the original building
permit. While there is no architect or contractor listed in the original buliding permit, Samuel M. Davis was listed as the
owner at the time of construction. Samuel was listed a lawyer during the period that he and his spouse Mabel K. Davis lived
in the house, but was perhaps more famous for his position as the Orange County District Attorney between 1907 and 1910.
The Davises resided in the house until Samuel's death in 1954. By 1956, the next occupant was Marion W. Pomeroy, an
electrician, who occupied the house with his wife Gertrude Pomeroy until some time after 1964, according to city directories.
The next recorded occupant is Hugh Conville, who moved into the house at some time before 1980.
2432 North Riverside Drive 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 Reqister 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 Reqister. September 15, 1981). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s
and 1930s and Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial
Revival. The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco styled
Old Santa Ana City Hall, the EI Toro Marine Base during World War 11, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in
the neighborhood he had helped to create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue.
In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881-1965), continued developing the groves of Floral
Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa
Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial
Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the early post World War 11 years, Floral Park continued its development as
numerous, smaller, single-family houses were built. Continuing in the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revival in style.
In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2014) Floral Park maintains
its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
2432 North Riverside Drive has been determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a
contributor to a North Broadway Park historic district that is bounded by Riverside Drive, Santa Clara Avenue, North
Broadway, and North Flower Street. Comprising the northern end of the Floral Park neighborhood, North Broadway Park
was subdivided in 1923. The Keeper of the National Register found that: "North Broadway Park 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 early historical development of the city of Santa Ana. "I Under
the regulations implementing the California Register of Historical Resources, 2432 North Riverside Drive has been listed in
the California Register. Despite the alterations and additions subsequent to its listing in the California Register, the property
also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the
distinguishing characteristics of the English Revival style. Topped by the steeply pitched cross gable roof that is a signature
of the style, the house also displays half timbering, brick quoining around some fenestration, and as well as multilight fixed
and double -hung windows and a distinct pointed picture window. The house also contributes to the historic character of the
Floral Park neighborhood through its age, style, scale, and historic association with important members of the local business
and social community. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" because it "is a good example of
period architecture" in its presentation of the English Revival style. All original exterior features of 2432 North Riverside
Drive House are considered to be character defining and should be preserved. These features include, but may not be
1 Determination of Eligibility, February 25, 1980.
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CaliforniaCalifornia—TheResourcesAgency Primary
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 4 of 4 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) 2432 North Riverside Drive
*Recorded by Brian Matuk *Date September 8, 2017 O Continuation ❑ Update
limited to: materials and finishes (stucco); roof configuration, materials, and treatment; massing and composition;
fenestration (doors and windows); and architectural detailing (half timbering, brick quoining).
(See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.)
*1310. Significance (continued):
Despite being owned by Samuel M. Davis, the house does not appear to rise to the level of significance under Criterion 4.b.
Although evidence shows that Davis was an important figure in Orange County, and served as the Orange County District
Attorney from 1907-1910, Davis is also associated with the house at 1225 French Street in Santa Ana, which he occupied
during this significant period of his career, and is better associated with this facet of his career. Additionally, Davis lived at a
house at 120 West 1 e Street (now demolished) between his tenure as District Attorney and association with the house at
2432 North Riverside Drive.
*1312. References (continued):
California Death Index, 1940-1997. (ancestrycom).
City of Santa Ana Building Permits.
"History of Floral Park." http://www.floral-park.com/page2.htmi
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.
Orange County Clerk-Recorded's Office, Orange County History, 'District Attorneys."http://www.ocarchives.com/history.
Pleasants, Mrs. J. E. History of Orange County. Los Angeles: J. R. Finnell & Sons Publishing Co., 1931. Vol.. 2, page 80
and Vol. 3, page 142.
Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1910-1980. (ancestrycom).
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library.
Talbert, Thomas (editor-in-chief). Historical Volume and Reference Works Including Biographical Sketches of Leading
Citizens Volume I. Whittier, Historical Publishers, 1963.
Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2432 North Riverside Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME
Davis -Schneider House
REF. NO.
ADDRESS
2432 North Riverside Drive
CITY
Santa Ana
ZIP 1
92706
ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT
1931
LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT
North Broadway Park Historic District
NEIGHBORHOOD
Floral Park
CALIF. REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
C/3
CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE
2D, 5S3
Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted
❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: English Revival
A simplification of the Tudor Revival, which reached its height of popularity during the 1920s and 1930s, the English
Revival drew upon the English country house for its inspiration. English Revival homes usually feature stucco walls and
gable roofs of steep but not exaggerated pitch. A characteristic roof treatment incorporates uneven rakes, with one side
of a gable extending a greater distance than the other, sometimes changing the angle of slope in the process. Arches
may be used for windows and doors, and, unlike their Tudor cousins, are rounded rather than pointed. Windows are
usually clustered in groups on the fagade and are often multi -paned casement in type. Almost exclusively a residential
style, English Revival buildings are nearly always asymmetrical in composition.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
As a contributor to the North Broadway Park Historic District, which has been determined eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places, 2432 North Riverside Drive has been listed in the California Register of Historical Resources.
The property also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its
exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the English Revival style. Additionally, the house has been
categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history' of the Floral Park neighborhood
and, and "is a good example of period architecture" (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
• California Register Criteria for Evaluation. (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance
Bulletin # 7, September 4, 2001.)
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 Historical Resource Status Code. (From California Office of Historic Preservation Technical Assistance
Bulletin #8, November 2004).
2D Contributor to a district determined eligible for NR by the Keeper. Listed in the CR.
5S3 Appears to be individually eligible for local designation through survey evaluation.
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
2432 North Riverside Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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
2432 North Riverside Drive
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.
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