Portion of Transcript of June 10, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing My name is Stephanie Howard, Placentia resident, and I'm here representing my family's home on the double parcel located at 600 West Union and 651 North Golden.
We have been approached twice by a representative, and both times have declined to move forward with a historical designation. For the record, we oppose the historical designation and want to be excluded from the preservation zone. 100 years ago, my great-grandparents, Elton and Adeline McCoy, were the original purchasers of this home, and this is where my family's contribution to Fullerton's history begins.
They started a tractor and tire store in downtown Fullerton in 1930, many of you know today as McCoy Mills Ford, or Fullerton Ford. The legacy of both the home and the dealership then passed to my grandparents, Bill and June Miller.
Currently to my parents, Jim and April Miller, and this is the first home I have ever known and will be the fourth generation to live there.
As you can imagine, over the past 100 years, this is not the original home that was built in 1926. Looking at the original real estate ad I handed you, there is no longer a tennis court or croquet grounds, a swimming pool was added, the front porch and entry have been changed dramatically.
The large bay window that housed the sunroom is no more. The massive fountain on the corner is only a memory. Every original window/door has been remodeled, removed, resized. No shutters, no original light fixtures, no original electrical or plumbing fixtures, no decorative arches above the windows, and no wrought iron below.
The backyard wall has been moved, a second story added above the garage, the back steps have been rebuilt, the kitchen has been pushed out to the south and the west, the garage and its second story that stood detached are now connected due to a remodel, which swallowed a portion of the backyard to the south. The rose garden was removed to accommodate a semicircle driveway. The pool house has been renovated multiple times. The majority of the roof tiles have been replaced and no longer exist. While the character of the home remains, it is not the same home that was built in the 20s. I appreciate the history behind the homes in Golden Hill, and I support individual homes opting in on their own accord. This is not just about the City of Fullerton's history to me. 600 West Union is a representation of the history of my family in Fullerton, and the contribution to the City.
We have been active in many aspects of Fullerton's culture and will continue to be. The most important part of Fullerton culture is the families who have contributed through business, charity, rotary clubs, nonprofits, churches, neighborhoods, schools and colleges. I believe all these factors are more important to the community than any building.
Thank you.