RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This Historic Property Preservation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “City”), and The Peterson Living Trust Dated August 15, 2003 , (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Owner”), owner of real property located at 1908 North Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, California , in the County of Orange and listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as t he “Mills Act”) to enter into contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties retain their historic character and integrity.
B. The Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 1908 North Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92706 and more particularly described in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto an d incorporated herein by reference, and hereinafter referred to as the “Historic Property”.
C. The Historic Property is officially designated on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
D. City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this Agreement which defines and limits the use and alteration of this Historic Property in order to enhance and maintain its value as a cultural and historical resource for Owner and for the community; to prevent inappropriate alterations to the Historic Property and to ensure that repairs, additions, new building, and other changes are appropriate; and to ensure that rehabilitation and maintenance are carried out in an exemplary manner.
Exhibit 1
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1908 North Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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E. Owner and City intend to carry out the purposes of California Government Code, Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division 1 of Title 5, Article 12, Section 50280 et seq., which will enable the Historic Property to qualify for an assessment of valuation as a restricted historical property pursuant to Article 1.9, Sec. 439 et seq., Chapter 3 Part 2 of Division 1 of the California Tax and Revenue Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Ana and the Owner of the Historic Property agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Terms of Agreement.
This Agreement shall be effective and commence on November 8 , 2023, 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 te rm 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 Agre ement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as provided herein.
c. Within 30 days from receipt of City’s notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a written protest of City’s decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal. d. If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character - defining features described in the “Historical Property Descript ion” attached hereto, marked as Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions, organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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b. All changes to the Historic Property shall comply with applicable City plans and regulations, and conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the State Department of Parks and Recreation, namely the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto, marked as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner shall continually main tain the Historic Property in the same or better condition.
c. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the public right -of-way shall be maintained, and Owner shall not be permitted to block the view corridor to the prop erty 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 b uilding 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 Resour ces Commission and such alterations are in keeping with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs, doors, walls, and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as cars, appliances, or furniture; and other unsightly by decoration, structure or vegetation which is unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or inappropriate location. e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. As part of the periodic inspection, Owner shall supply information in a format determined acceptable by the representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization information required to determine compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
f. Owner shall implement the rehabilitation and restoration work items as discus sed in detail in Exhibit D, “Proposed Structure Improvements. ” All work items shall be completed within the first ten years of the Mills Act Agreement. Proof of status and completion, as requested from time to time by the City of Santa Ana, will be require d in order to satisfy and maintain the Mills Act Agreement. Staff approval is required before items shall be amended or removed/replaced from the improvements list.
4. Furnishing of Information.
The Owner hereby agree s 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.
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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 ha s 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 Cou nty Auditor as set forth in Government Code Section 50286. This cancellation fee shall be a percentage (currently set at twelve and one -half (12 ½) percent by Government Code Section 50286) of the current fair market value of the property at the time of t he 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 Bu ilding Official more than sixty (60) percent of the original fabric of the structure must be replaced, this Agreement shall be canceled immediately because, in effect, the historic value of the structure will have been destroyed. No fee shall be imposed in the case of destruction by acts of God or natural disaster. c. If the Historic Property is acquired by eminent domain and the City Council determines that the acquisition frustrates the purpose of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be cancelled and no fee imposed, as specified in Government Code Section 50288.
6. Enforcement of Agreement.
a. In lieu of and/or in addition to any provisions to cancel the Agreement as referenced herein, City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach of, the terms of the Agreement. In the event of a default, under the provisions to cancel the Agreement by Owner, the City shall give written notice to Owner by registered or certified mail, and if such a violation is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Manager or designee within thirty (30) days thereafter, or if not corrected within such a reasonable time as may be required to cure the breach or default, or default cannot be cured within thirty (30) days (provided that acts to cure the breach or default may be commenced within thirty (30) days and shall thereafter be diligently pursued to completion by Owner), then City may, without further notice, declare a default under the terms of this Agreement and may bring any action necessary to specifically enf orce the obligations of Owner growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by Owner or apply for such relief as may be appropriate.
b. City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner if City does not enforce or cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided for in this Agreement or in City’s regulations governing historic properties are available to City to pursue in the eve nt that there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder.
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7. Binding effect of Agreement.
a. Owner hereby subjec ts the Historic Property, located at 1908 North Greenleaf Street, Assessor Parcel Number, 002-091-09, and more particularly described in Exhibit A, in the City of Santa Ana, to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions as set forth in this Agreement.
b. City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, conditions and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon Owner’s successors and assigns in title or interest to the Historic Property. Every contract, deed, or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering or conveying the Historic Property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered, and accepted subject to the tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument.
c. This property is listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Proper ties (Register) and is located in the Floral Park National Register Historic District . In any real property transaction, the owner of this property or the owner’s representative shall provide the buyer of this property with notice that the property is list ed on the City’s historic Register and is located within the Floral Park National Register Historic District.
8. No Compensation.
Owner shall not receive any payment from City in consideration of the obligation imposed under this Agreement, it being re cognized that the consideration for the execution of this Agreement is the substantial public benefit to be derived therefrom and the advantage that will accrue to Owner as a result of the effect upon the assessed value of the Property on the account of the restrictions on the use and preservation of the Property.
9. Notice.
Any notice required by the terms of this Agreement shall be sent to the address of the respective parties as specified below or at other addresses that may be later specified by the parties hereto.
City: City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
Owners: The Peterson Living Trust Dated August 15, 2003 Attn: Donald and Patrice Peterson
1908 North Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Santa Ana, CA 92706
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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 mem bers 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 deat h, and claims for property damage which may arise from the direct or indirect use or operations of the Owner or those of his or her contractor, subcontractor, agent, employee, or other person acting on his or her behalf which relates to the use, operation, and maintenance of the Historic Property. The Owner hereby agrees to and shall defend the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees with respect to any and all actions for damages caused by, or alleged to have been cau sed by, reason of the Owner's 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 City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property. d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, and restrictions containe d 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 he reunder, 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 construe d and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with venue in Orange County.
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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 recorde d in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Orange.
12. Amendments.
This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by a written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
13. Effective Date
This Agreement shall be effective on the day and year first written above in Section 1. {Signature page follows}
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Santa Ana, CA 92706
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ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
_________________________
KRISTINE RIDGE
________________________
JENNIFER L. HALL
Clerk of the Council City Manager
OWNERS
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
DONALD PETERSON
Trustee of The Peterson Living Trust Dated
August 15, 2003
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
PATRICE PETERSON
Trustee of The Peterson Living Trust Dated
August 15, 2003
APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ _____________________
BRANDON SALVATIERRA MINH THAI
Deputy City Attorney Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
1908 North Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 17 OF TRACT 813, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 25, PAGE(S) 3, OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 002-091-09
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5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Geddes-Charlton House
1908 North Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME Geddes-Charlton House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 1908 North Greenleaf Street
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1934 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key
HISTORIC DISTRICT Floral Park National Register Historic District NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C/3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S3 Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Tudor Revival
The Tudor Revival looked to medieval England for its inspiration. Signature features of the style include steeply pitched gables; decorative half-timbering; arched openings, often Tudor or Gothic in form; asymmetrical arrangements of building features; tall brick chimneys; and picturesque windows of leaded glass or diamond patterned lights. The more ambitious examples of the Tudor Revival were executed in brick or even stone; however, stucco over wood frame is quite common in the forgiving climate of southern California. The Tudor Revival was favored primarily for residential buildings, although small scale commercial buildings in the style also occur. Originating in the late 19th century, the Tudor Revival was associated with some Craftsman era building but was most popular during the 1920s and 1930s.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The Geddes-Charlton House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for embodiment of the distinguishing characteristics of a Tudor Revival style residential building. The recommended categorization is “Key” because it has a distinctive architectural style and quality reflective of the Tudor Revival style (Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, “How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources,” September 4, 2001.) 3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation.
Exhibit B
State of California The Resources Agency Primary #______________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #__________________________________________________ PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial______________________________________________ NRHP Status Code_____________________________________
Other Listings_____________________________________________________________________ Review Code________ Reviewer________________________ Date_______________ Page _1_ of _5_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Geddes-Charlton House P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5’ Quad: Orange Quadrangle California-Orange County 7.5-Minute Series Date: 2022 *c. Address 1908 North Greenleaf Street City: Santa Ana Zip: 92706 *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-091-09 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries) The Geddes-Charlton House is a one-story, single-family, Tudor Revival Style residence located on a modestly sized parcel in the Floral Park National Register Historic District (Figure 1). The asymmetrical residence features a L-shaped plan with a steeply-pitched cross-gable roof clad in wood shingles with shallow eaves and exposed rafters. An additional, steeply pitched front gable at the primary (east) façade projects east from the primary cross-gable, towards North Greenleaf Street (Figure 2). The exterior of the house is clad in smooth stucco with half-timbering at the gable end of the two front gables. The main entrance sits within a porch that is situated below a front gable, supported by two wooden support posts. The main entrance door, facing south, is composed of a wooden door with a rectangular panel detail and a wrought iron decorative grill and metal hardware (Figure 3).
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 5.)
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-Family Residence *P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other P5b. Photo: (view and date)
(Figure 1) Primary (East) elevation,
view west, June 2023
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P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources:
historic
1934/ City of Santa Ana Building
Permits
*P7. Owner and Address:
Patrice and Donald Peterson
1908 North Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Andrea Dumovich Heywood
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
September 7, 2023
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter “none”)
None
*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo
State of California The Resources Agency Primary #__________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______________________________________________
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
*Resource Name or #: Geddes-Charlton House
B1. Historic Name: Geddes-Charlton House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: Tudor Revival Style
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations):
February 1, 1934. Permit to construct a residence and attached garage. $5,000.
February 28, 1970. Permit to construct a swimming pool and spa.
November 26, 1986. Demolish detached garage and build a new two-car garage with office above.
April 4, 1988. Masonry fireplace.
October 10, 2000. Reroof with new wood shingle roof.
Unknown. Two vinyl windows added to rear dormer.
Unknown. Replacement of original rear door with a multi-light wood French sliding door. *B7. Moved? No Yes Unknown Date:__________ Original location:_______ _______ *B8. Related Features: Swimming pool, detached garage with office above at rear, rear shed, and large tree in front yard.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: 1934 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C/3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Geddes-Charlton House is architecturally significant as an intact example of a Tudor Revival style house in Santa Ana.
According to City building records, it was built in 1934 for approximately $5,000, for Dr. Mabel A. Geddes; however, the original architect and builder are unknown. Dr. Geddes only resided at the property for two years; she was known as a supervisor of health for Orange County schools, Board member of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Santa Ana, and a Chairperson of Orange County Nutrition Committee. In 1936, she moved out of the subject property and into the property two houses over, at 1916 Greenleaf Street. By 1937, the subject property was occupied by W. H. Charlton, until 1939 when City Directories list the property as vacant. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 5.)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References:
City of Santa Ana Building Permits
Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps
(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 5.)
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Leslie Heumann/Chattel Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: September 7, 2023
Sketch Map
(This space reserved for official comments.)
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State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
*Recorded by Andrea Dumovich Heywood *Date September 7, 2023 Continuation Update DPR 523L
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
*P3a. Description (continued):
Fenestration on the primary (east) façade includes a fixed wood window, below the eastern-most front gable, with a 20-light muntin pattern. Wood casements with an 8-light muntin pattern are on either side of the fixed window and are flanked by decorative wood shutters (Figure 4). Additional multi-light wood casement windows (some with and without shutters) are situated along the primary (east) façade. The north and south side façade window pattern is composed of a mix of single and double casement, multi-light wood windows, and double-hung wood windows (Figure 5). The rear (west) façade features three double casement multi-light wood windows and one double-hung wood window, along with a single pedestrian door and a replacement, multi-light, wood sliding door. The attic at the rear façade features a dormer with two non-original or replacement vinyl hung windows (Figure 6). All original windows throughout include a prominent wood window sill. Additional architectural features include two stucco-clad chimneys along the north façade, a single metal vent under the projecting front gable and two round vents under the primary front gable, and a metal mail slot adjacent to the primary entrance. The rear yard contains a two-story accessory building consisting of a detached garage with an office above; a smaller accessory shed building clad in wood siding with a shake roof, exposed rafters, a door, and two windows; and a rear pool. The two-story building’s primary (east) façade is designed with half timbering under the east-facing gable and shutters to match the main residence. It also includes vinyl casement windows under the primary east gable, and multi-light wood doors (Figure 7). The property is landscaped with a front lawn, stone pathway, small shrubs, medium and large-sized trees. *B10. Significance (continued):
In 1940, L. C. Cameron occupied the residence. In 1941, A. W. Robinson is listed as the only tenant. From at least 1945 to 1956, the Lautzenhiser family (initials O.V. and E.C.) lived at 1908 North Greenleaf Street. Later, J.L. Davis owned the property for at least ten years, from 1960-1970. City Directories from the 1970s were unavailable. In the 1980s, Steve Pivo resided at the property between 1980-1982, with Jeff Pivo listed in 1982. By 1985, Bill McKay is identified as a tenant and in 1986 records show no one living at the property. From 1987-1996, Dixie and Thomas Denman are the known property owners. By 1996, the Denmans sold 1908 North Greenleaf Street to the present-day owners, Don and Patrice Peterson. No additional information was uncovered regarding the past owners and tenants.
The Geddes-Charlton House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of orange, avocado, and walnut trees and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 1920. Developer and builder Allison Honer (1897-1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a major portion of northwest Santa Ana, arrived in Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, New York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353-356). “Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land.
And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana” (Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creek. “When built in the 1920s, the Floral Park homes were the most lavish and expensive in the area. They sold for about $45,000 each” (Orange County Register, September 15, 1981). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s and Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival.
The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the El Toro Marine Base during World War II, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped to create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue.
In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881-1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell’s own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In 1937, Roy Rodney Russell, joined his father’s firm and by 1945 it was renamed as Roy Russell and Son. In the early post World War II years, Floral Park continued its development as numerous, smaller, single-family houses were built. Continuing in the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revival in style. In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2023) Floral Park maintains its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The Geddes-Charlton House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact example of a Tudor Revival style home in Santa Ana. Located in Floral Park, the house cost $5,000 to build in 1934.
The recommended categorization is “Key” because it has a distinctive architectural style and quality reflective of the Tudor Revival style (Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). Character-defining features of the Tudor Revival style exhibited by the house include its wood shake roof; steeply pitched cross-gable roof form with a secondary gable that projects to the East towards North Greenleaf Street; minimal roof overhang with exposed rafters; half timbering at both front gable ends at the primary (east) façade; stucco siding; one stucco-clad chimney at the north side façade (a second chimney was added in 1988 and is therefore not considered a character-defining feature); main entrance door composed of a wooden door with a State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
*Recorded by Andrea Dumovich Heywood *Date September 7, 2023 Continuation Update DPR 523L
rectangular panel detail and a wrought iron decorative grill and metal hardware; a fixed wood window, below the eastern- most front gable at the primary facade, with a 20-light muntin pattern, and multi-light wood casement windows flanked by wood shutters; original fenestration throughout including single and double casement, multi-light wood windows, and double- hung wood windows; prominent wood window sill and wood shutters throughout; a single metal vent under the projecting front gable and two round vents under the primary front gable; a metal mail slot adjacent to the primary entrance; Hollywood driveway; and front yard lawn with landscaping including mature trees and shrubs. Because the detached garage is not original, it is considered compatible to the historic site but is not a character-defining feature. *B12. References (continued):
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McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
National Register Bulletin 16A. “How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC: National Register
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State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
*Recorded by Andrea Dumovich Heywood *Date September 7, 2023 Continuation Update DPR 523L
Additional Figures:
Figure 2. Front gable at the primary (east) façade projects east from the primary cross-gable, facing northwest.
Figure 3. The main entrance sits within a porch that is situated below a front gable, supported by two wooden
supportposts, facing north.
Figure 4. A primary (east) façade fixed wood window, with a 20-light muntin pattern. Wood casements with an 8-light muntin pattern are on either side of the fixed window and are flanked by decorative wood shutters, facing northwest.
Figure 5. The north (side) façade windows feature single and double casement, multi-light wood windows, and
double-hung wood windows, facing southwest.
Figure 6. Rear (west) façade with original double casement windows and replacement sliding door (meant to emulate a French door) and dormer windows, facing northeast.
Figure 7. Two-story accessory building (compatible but
not character defining to the historic site). Building
features a detached garage with an office above, facing southwest.
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Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier appearance shall be discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance shall be recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic, physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or structures.
7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material, an such design is compatible with
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size, scale, color, material and character of the property, neighborhood, or environment.
10. Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to structures shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations need to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the structure would be unimpaired. 2 0
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4 Proposed Structure Improvements (“Work Plan”)
1908 North Greenleaf Street
Item Year Improvement
1 2023 Change out two (2) vinyl bathroom windows upstairs at rear with double-hung wood windows to match existing windows 2 2024 Reroof to wood shake or fireproof wood shake
3 2028 Repaint wood (window frames and shutters) on main residence and garage
Exhibit D