ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 8.8
TO: Mayor and Town Council August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 73-2026, designating the Elliott House located at 146 Diablo Road as a Danville Heritage Resource and approving a historic incentive package
BACKGROUND
The Town received a letter dated April 8, 2026, from Ryan Roskovensky representing the owner Four Root Capital LLC requesting that the Elliott House located at 146 Diablo Road be designated as a Danville Heritage Resource.
On May 11, 2026, the Town’ s Heritage Resource Commission adopted Heritage Resource Commission Resolution No. 2026- 01 recommending that the Town Council approve the heritage designation and historic incentive package.
Hiram & Matilda ( Tillie) Elliott
Heritage Designation 2 August 11, 2026
146 Diablo Road
DISCUSSION
Historic Significance
The existing structure on the site is currently included in the Town’ s Survey of Historic Resources. Properties previously placed on the survey have been formerly researched and found to be eligible for designation as a Danville Heritage Resource.
The Town’ s Historic Preservation Ordinance includes a list of criteria to consider in determining whether a resource is suitable for heritage designation. The Town and Heritage Resource Commission believes that the following historical facts related to the Elliott House make it eligible for designation:
1. The Elloitt House was constructed in 1909 by Jack Harrison, son in-law of John Hartz. The architecture features a traditional blend of styles including Fold Victorian, Craftsman, pyramidal roof, one story home, front dormer, half porch, and support column on the front elevation.
2. The house was constructed for Hiram Elliott, his wife Matilda, and son Duane who moved into the house on Thanksgiving Day, 1909. Matilda (Tillie Hartz) was the daughter of John Hartz. Hiram lived in the house for 34 years ( 1943) and Matilda lived in the home for 59 years (1968).
3. Hiram was the owner of Elliott’ s Bar, established in 1907.
4. The building is representative of a particular architectural style and reflects special elements of a distinct historical period, type, style or way of life important to the Town.
5. Minor alterations to the structure have been built over the years, including enclosure of half of the porch, a new larger picture window on the right side of the front elevation, and additional columns on the front porch area, but the overall structure retails its historic integrity.
Incentive Package
The Town’ s Historic Preservation Ordinance also establishes the basis for granting Danville Heritage Resources an incentive package related to historic designation. The recommended incentive package for the Elliott House includes:
1. Commitment by the Town to assist the developer in any efforts they undertake to obtain Federal and/ or State historic preservation grants and/ or aid; Heritage Designation 3 August 11, 2026
146 Diablo Road
2. Authorize the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, to enter into and execute a Mills Act Contract with the property owner, potentially providing for a reduction in property taxes associated with the historic building;
3. Authorizes application of the provisions of the Historic Building Code to work involving the historic building;
4. Provision of a Heritage Resource identification plaque for the building;
5. Waives all other Town-controlled fees ( except plan check fees where outside plan check consultant review services are utilized) associated with the issuance of building permits for the historic building; and
6. Inclusion of the site in all marketing plans and public information brochures developed and maintained by the Town of Danville to increase public awareness of the Town’ s Historic Preservation Program.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Heritage Designation 4 August 11, 2026
146 Diablo Road
RECOMMENDATION
Resolution No. 73-2026, designating the Elliott House located at 146 Diablo Road as a Danville Heritage Resource and approving a historic incentive package.
Prepared by:
David Crompton
Chief of Planning
Reviewed by:
Diane J. Friedmann
Development Services Director
Attachment: Resolution No. 73-2026
Exhibit 1 – Heritage Resource Commission Resolution No. 01-2026 RESOLUTION NO. 73-2026
DESIGNATING THE ELLIOTT HOUSE AS A DANVILLE HERITAGE
RESOURCE AND APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED HERITAGE
RESOURCE INCENTIVE PACKAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 146 DIABLO ROAD (APN: 200-212-012)
WHEREAS, the Elliott House, located at 146 Diablo Road is owned by Four Roots Capital LLC; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Roskovensky, on behalf of Four Roots Capital LLC, submitted a letter dated April 8, 2026, requesting the Elliott House be designated as a Danville Heritage Resource; and
WHEREAS, the property is also eligible to receive a Heritage Resource Incentive Package; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 32-72 of the Danville Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, requires the Heritage Resource Commission to review and make recommendations regarding a proposed Heritage Resource Designation and a Heritage Resource Incentive Package for consideration by the Town Council; and WHEREAS, on May 11, 2026, the Heritage Resource Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-01 recommending that the Town Council designate the Elliott House as a Danville Heritage Resource and recommending approval of a Heritage Resource Incentive Package for the property; and WHEREAS, Section 32-72 of the Danville Municipal Code establishes criteria for designation of a Heritage Resource; and
WHEREAS, the history of the Elliott House includes the following:
1. The Elloitt House was constructed in 1909 by Jack Harrison, son in-law of John Hartz. The architecture features a traditional blend of styles including Fold Victorian, Craftsman, pyramidal roof, one story home, front dormer, half porch, and support column on the front elevation.
2. The house was constructed for Hiram Elliott, his wife Matilda, and son Duane who moved into the house on Thanksgiving Day, 1909. Matilda Tillie Hartz) was the daughter of John Hartz. Hiram lived in the house for 34 years ( 1943) and Matilda lived in the home for 59 years ( 1968).
3. Hiram was the owner of Elliott’ s Bar, established in 1907.
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4. The building is representative of a particular architectural style and reflects special elements of a distinct historical period, type, style or way of life important to the Town.
5. Minor alterations to the structure have been built over the years, including enclosure of half of the porch, a new larger picture window on the right side of the front elevation, and additional columns on the front porch area, but the overall structure retails its historic integrity.
WHEREAS, the Elliott House is eligible to receive a Heritage Resource Incentive Package; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council designates the Elliott House located at 146 Diablo Road as a Town of Danville Heritage Resource and grants a Heritage Resource Incentive Package that includes the following:
1. Commitment by the Town to assist the developer in any efforts they undertake to obtain Federal and/ or State historic preservation grants and/ or aid;
2. Authorize the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, to enter into and execute a Mills Act Contract with the property owner, potentially providing for a reduction in property taxes associated with the historic building;
3. Authorizes application of the provisions of the Historic Building Code to work involving the historic building;
4. Provision of a Heritage Resource identification plaque for the building;
5. Waives all other Town-controlled fees ( except plan check fees where outside plan check consultant review services are utilized) associated with the issuance of building permits for the historic building; and
6. Inclusion of the site in all marketing plans and public information brochures developed and maintained by the Town of Danville to increase public awareness of the Town’ s Historic Preservation Program.
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APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK
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RECOMMENDING THE TOWN COUNCIL DESIGNATE THE ELLIOTT
HOUSE AS A DANVILLE HERITAGE RESOURCE AND APPROVE A
HERITAGE RESOURCE INCENTIVE PACKAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 146 DIABLO ROAD ( APN: 200- 212- 012) WHEREAS, Ryan & Lindsay Roskovensy are the owners of 146 Diablo Road, Danville; and
WHEREAS, the property owners have requested that the historic Elliott House located on the property be designated as a Danville Heritage Resource; and WHEREAS, the property is also eligible to receive a Heritage Resource Incentive Package; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 32- 72 of the Danville Municipal Code ( Historic Preservation) requires the Heritage Resource Commission review and recommend approval of a Heritage Resource Designation and a Heritage Resource Incentive Package for Town Council review; and WHEREAS, Section 32- 72 of the Danville Municipal Code establishes criteria for designation of a Heritage Resource; and
WHEREAS, the history of the Elliott House includes the following:
1. The Elliott House was constructed in 1909 by Jack Harrison, son in-law of John Hartz. The architecture features a traditional blend of styles including Fold Victorian, Craftsman, pyramidal roof, one story home, front dormer, half porch, and support column on the front elevation.
2. The house was constructed for Hiram Elliott, his wife Matilda, and son Duane who moves into the house on Thanksgiving Day, 1909. Matilda Tillie Hartz) was the daughter of John Hartz. Hiram lived in the house for 34 years ( 1943) and Matilda lived in the home for 59 years ( 1968).
3. Hiram was the owner of Elliott’ s Bar.
4. The building is representative of a particular architectural style and reflects special elements of a distinct historical period, type, style or way of life important to the Town.
Docusign Envelope ID: C3E22338- B7B3-85A5-80DE-BDB817176A7D EXHIBIT 1 TO RESOLUTION NO. 73-2026
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5. Minor alterations to the structure have been built over the years, including enclosure of half of the porch, a new larger picture window on the right side of the front elevation, and additional columns on the front porch area, but the overall structure retails its historic integrity.
WHEREAS, the Elliott House is eligible to receive a Heritage Resource Incentive Package; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Heritage Resource Commission recommends that the Danville Town Council designate the Elliott House located at 146 Diablo Road as a Town of Danville Heritage Resource and grant a Heritage Resource Incentive Package that includes the following:
1. Commitment by the Town to assist the developer in any efforts they undertake to obtain Federal and/ or State historic preservation grants and/ or aid;
2. Authorize the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, to enter into and execute a Mills Act Contract with the property owner, potentially providing for a reduction in property taxes associated with the historic building;
3. Authorizes application of the provisions of the Historic Building Code to work involving the historic building;
4. Provision of a Heritage Resource identification plaque for the building;
5. Waives all other Town- controlled fees ( except plan check fees where outside plan check consultant review services are utilized) associated with the issuance of building permits for the historic building; and
6. Inclusion of the site in all marketing plans and public information brochures developed and maintained by the Town of Danville to increase public awareness of the Town’ s Historic Preservation Program.
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APPROVED by the Danville Heritage Resource Commission at a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Halverson, Luckhardt, Luxton, Powers
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Halker, Warren
CHAIR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY CHIEF OF PLANNING
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