Ex 6 - HRC Staff Report - 424 S. Broadway — Santa Ana City Council, October 1, 2024

Planning and Building Agency
Item # c
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Historic Resources Commission Staff Report
July 15, 2024 – Special Meeting
Topic: HPPA No. 2024-06 – The Coselman-Motley House (424 South Broadway)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with Kevin Kajikawa and Jonathan Melendez for the property located at 424 South Broadway, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Exhibit 1).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Kevin Kajikawa and Jonathan Melendez are requesting approval to execute a Mills Act Agreement with the City of Santa Ana at an existing residence located at 424 South Broadway that is currently listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.

DISCUSSION
Project Location and Site Description
The subject property, known as the Coselman-Motley House, consists of an existing one- and-a-half story Craftsman bungalow style residence that is approximately 2,561 square feet in size on a 7,066-square-foot residential lot (Exhibit 2). The Coselman-Motley House was added to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (“Register”) in 2004, categorized as “Key.”
Analysis of the Issues
Ordinance No. NS-2382 authorized the Historic Resources Commission to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act agreements, for eligible properties. The property is listed on the Register and categorized as Key, making it eligible for a Mills Act Agreement. The agreement provides monetary incentives to the property owner in the form of a property tax reduction in exchange for the owner’s voluntary commitment to maintain the property in a good state of repair as necessary to maintain its character and appearance. Once recorded, the agreement

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generates a different valuation method in determining the property’s assessed value, resulting in tax savings for the owner. Aside from the tax savings, the benefits include:
•Long term preservation of the property and visual improvement to the neighborhood •Allows for a mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation •Provides additional incentive for potential buyers to purchase historic structures •Discourages inappropriate alterations to the property
In 2004, the Historic Resources Commission placed the Coselman-Motley House on the Register and within the “Key” category for its distinctive architectural style and quality as an example of Craftsman styling. Character-defining exterior features of the Cooper House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (clapboard) and materials (art stone); roof configuration and detailing; massing and symmetry; windows and doors; porch configuration and detailing; and architectural details (such as the bargeboards, finials and pendants, purlins, transoms, and porch supports).

In 2024, a residential alteration application was approved by the Planning staff for the following modifications addressing a notice of violation: rebuild front entrance and south entrance porch steps in wood material, and rebuild six (6) new concrete piers to match existing with four (4) at the primary entrance and two (2) at the south side entrance. The application also included a new side yard fence at the north and south property lines. All exterior modifications were consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. It was noted during the 2024 site visit that all aforementioned items were implemented to staff’s satisfaction at the subject property.

Additional future improvements proposed by the homeowners during the initial ten years of the Mills Act Agreement include exterior painting, repair all original windows to be fully functional, install front yard fence, landscape improvements, front door replacement with period-appropriate style, rain gutter installation, siding and foundation repairs, seismic retrofit, electrical and plumbing upgrades, reroof, and termite work. Specifically, some windows are currently in poor condition and will be repaired with new window pull ropes and window panes, as well as exterior wood rot repair and weatherproofing, to become fully functional. Staff will ensure that the proposed work will be done sensitively and will maintain the property’s character-defining features as part of the Mills Act Agreement for this property.

As part of the Mills Act approval process, staff will work with the applicant to ensure that a bronze plaque is installed honoring and recognizing the structure. The plaque will include the historic name, address, year built, and local historic register designation.

Lastly, the site will be subject to general maintenance and upkeep requirements including, but not limited to, replacement or restoration of damaged character-defining features, landscaping upkeep, painting, etc. These improvements will be subject to review and approval by staff. Upon consideration of the application, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Preservation Agreement.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15331 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2024-18, will be filed for this project.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the Property Tax revenue account 01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $1,005.08 annually, for a period of not less than ten years.

EXHIBIT(S)
1 - Mills Act Agreement
2 - 500’ Radius Map
3 - Site Photos – 424 South Broadway
4 - Action Minutes HRC (424 South Broadway)
Submitted By:

Andrea Heywood, Associate Planner
Approved By:

Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Planning and Building Agency

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: City Clerk’s Office

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 Kevin Kajikawa, a single man and Jonathan Melendez, a married man as his sole and separate property, as joint tenants , (hereinafter collectively ref erred to as “Owner”), owner of real property located at 424 South Broadway , 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 owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properti es retain their historic character and integrity.

B. The Owner possess es fee title in and to that certain qualified real property together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 424 South Broadway , Santa Ana, CA, 92701 and more partic ularly described in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and hereinafter referred to as the “Historic Property.”
C. The Historic Property is officially designated on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.

D. 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.

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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 Proper ty 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 September 18, 2024, 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 A greement, 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 pr ior 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 Description” 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, mas s, 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 o f 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 h erein by this reference. Owner 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 Owner shall n ot 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 alteratio ns 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; stora ge 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. f. Owner shall implement the rehabilitation and restoration work items as discussed in detail in Exhibit D, “ Proposed Structure Improvements ” and the City Council Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA No. 2024-06) staff report dated July 15, 2024. All work items shall be completed within the first ten y ears of the Mills Act Agreement . Proof of completion, as requested by the City of Santa Ana, will be required in order to satisfy and maintain the Mills Act Agreement. Staff approval is required before items are 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.

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

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Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or ha s allowed the property to deteriorate to the point t hat 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 the se reasons, the Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the County Auditor as set forth in Government Code Section 50286. This cancellation fee shall be a percentage (currently set at twelve and one -half (12 ½) percent by Government Code Section 50286) of t he current fair market value of the property at the time of the cancellation, as determined by the county assessor, without regard to any restriction imposed pursuant to this Agreement.
b. If the Historic Property is destroyed by earthquake, fire, flood or o ther 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 s tructure 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 o f 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 sp ecifically 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 thirt y (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 Agr eement and may bring any action necessary to specifically enforce 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 ma y 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 h istoric properties are available to City to pursue in the event 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 subjects the Historic Property, located at 424 South Broadway , Assessor Parcel Number, 398-292-17, 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 O wner’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 execut ed, 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 li sted in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Register). 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 listed on the City’s historic Register.

8. No Compensation.

Owner shall not receive any payment from 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 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 b y 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: City Clerk’s Office

Owners: Kevin Kajikawa and Jonathan Melendez
424 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701

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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 betwe en the parties hereto and any of their heirs, successors, or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause them to be considered joint ventures or members of any joint enterprise.

b. The Owner agrees to and shall indemnify and hold the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability for damage or claims for damage for personal injuries, including death, and claims for property damage which may arise from the direct or indirect use or opera tions 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 th e 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.

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 contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties he rein, 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 par ties 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 fee s 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 preem ptive 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, with venue in Orange County.

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.

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12. Amendments.

This Agr eement 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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ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA

________________________ _________________________
JENNIFER L. HALL ALVARO NUÑEZ
City Clerk Acting City Manager

OWNERS

Date: ______________________ By:_________________________

KEVIN KAJIKAWA

Date: ______________________ By:_________________________

JONATHAN MELENDEZ

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

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EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOT FOUR (4) IN BLO CK “A”, OF HENINGER’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 5, PAGES 5 AND 6, OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 398-282-17

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9 SITE
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424 SOUTH BROADWAY

COSELMAN-MOTLEY HOUSE

P L A N N I N G AND B U I L D I N G A G E N C Y
500’ RADIUS
EXHIBIT 2
HPPA-2024-06
The Coselman-Motley House
424 South Broadway

SITE PHOTOS
EXHIBIT 3

ACTION MINUTES OF THE

HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
May 6, 2004
CALLED TO ORDER 4: 39 P. M.

City Hall Ross Annex
First Floor Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:

Paul Giles, Chairman
Phillip Schaefer, Vice Chairman
Carlos Bustamante
Philip Chinn
Rita Corpin
James Gartner
Rose Anne Kings
Tom Lutz
Blair O' Callaghan
STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Planning Manager
Kylee Otto, Deputy City Attorney
Hally Soboleske, Assistant Planner ll
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary

CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 2004.

B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:

Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the April 1, 2004 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on March 29, 2004 at 8: 28 a. m.

Motion:

Approve the staff recommendations on the Consent Calendar.

MOTION: O' Callaghan SECOND: Schaefer
AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O' Callaghan, Schaefer ( 9)
NOES: None ( 0)
ABSENT: None ( 0)
ABSTAIN: None ( 0)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR"`
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BUSINESS CALENDAR

BUSINESS CALENDAR
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE ( REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) None noted
D.

HISTORIC SURVEYS Ily
Hally Soboleske presented an overview of the conferenoe highlighting the features of the surveys and indicated that Santa Ana ranked high in comparison to other cities. Noted the need within our system to run queries/reports using access data base format.

Commission discussion ensued with inquiries about film scouting in Santa Ana. Staff indicated the City of Santa Ana's Register of Historic Property documentation has been sent to the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) for statewide cataloging.

A suggestion was made that information regarding the Orange County Film Commission should be included with homeowner's packets.

ITEM E TAKEN OUT OF ORDER ( moved to Council Chambers)
E. AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS Paul Giles/Hally Soboleske)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to recognize outstanding achievement in the areas of Restoration, Rehabilitation, Merit, and Historic Infill Design.

RECOMMENDATION:

Announce the Outstanding Historic Preservation Projects.

Award recipients:

Restoration: Old City Hall, 217 North Main Street
DGWB Ventures, LLC and Nestor/ Gaffney Architects
Award of Merit: " Rediscovering Historic Downtown Santa Ana" brochure Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society
Project Leaders: Guy Ball, Tim Rush, and Catherine Cate

WORK STUDY SESSION
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Paul Giles)
Commission agreed that Landmark and Key properties should be protected and designated.

Owners opposing the designation may appeal to the City Council. Owners of properties eligible as Contributive should be well informed and then come to Commission with reasons for opposition. Commission policy would allow reconsideration of designation of these types of properties if owners object to listing; the owners must provide substantive objections and/or evidence of non- eligibility.

G. RECESS TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 5: 11 PM
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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
May 6, 2004
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ROLL CALL 5: 15 P. M.

Same members present

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

PROCEDURAL RULES

ITEM E TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
E.

I Giles/Hally Soboleske)
Hally Soboleske presented an overview of the award- recipient projects. Chairman Giles made award presentations. He announced the May 8 Walking Tour in Santa Ana.

Award recipients:

Public present: Joann Ramirez, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society commemorated the recipients and announced the " Protecting America's Treasures" noon tour, also noted Commissioner Chinn will be tour guide at the Waffle House.

Chairman Giles closed the public hearing.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
0 1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NOS. 2004-02, - 03 AND 2004-05 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2004-02, - 03, AND 2004-05 jConfinued by Hisforic Resources Commission: February 5, 2004 to May 6, 2004) Melanie McCann)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
214 East Santa Clara Avenue 3/3 McGowan House Landmark
1905 North Valencia Street ( 5/ 5) F. B. Elliot House Key

RECOMMENDATION

1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2004- 02, -03 and 2004-05.

2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2004-02, - 03, and 2004-05.

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Melanie McCann presented the staff report and addressed Commission questions.

Melanie McCann presented the staff report and addressed Commission questions.

Chairman Giles opened the public hearing
No public comments made.

Chairman Giles closed the public hearing.

Commission discussion ensued regarding inclusion of tree descriptions.

Motion to:

1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2004-02, - 03 and 2004-05.

2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2004-02, - 03, and 2004-05.

3. Receive F. B. Elliot House owner's letter addressed in February 2004 stating objection to listing on the Historical register ( Exhibit 1). Staff indicated the owner was informed about May 2004 hearing and they did not respond.

MOTION: Kings SECOND: Corpin
AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O' Callaghan, Schaefer ( g)
NOES: None ( 0)
ABSENT: None ( 0)
ABSTAIN: None ( 0}

2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NOS. 2004-31 THROUGH 2004- 35 AND 2004-37 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2004-31 THROUGH 2004-35 AND 2004-37 ( Lynnette Perry)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2004-31 through 2004-35 and 2004-37.

2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2004-31 through 2004-35 and 2004-37.

Lynnette Perry presented staff report and addressed Commission questions. Ms. Perry noted that two properties structure names were duplicated. Recommendation was made to change name on existing houses for 410 South Broadway ( Spencer House ( 2)) and 624 South Birch Street ( A. Armstrong House).

Commission discussion continued regarding exterior alterations and Mills Act.

Chairman Giles opened the public hearing.

Public present: Gary Bittner spoke in support of resolution approval.

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Chairman Giles closed the public hearing.

Chairman Giles closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Kings recommended that the presence of permitted exterior alterations to historic properties be included in the DPR form for consideration of classification prior to recordation.
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Motion to:

7. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2004-37 through 2004-35 and 2004-37.

2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2004-37 through 2004-35 and 2004-37.

3. Accept staff recommendation to rename the Spencer House to Spencer House ( 2) and the Armstrong House to A. Armstrong House.

MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Lutz
AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin Gartner, Gilles, Kings, Lutz, O' Callaghan, Schaefer ( g)
NOES: None ( 0)
ABSENT: None ( 0)
ABSTAIN: None ( 0)

3. Public Comments ( items not on the agenda)
None noted

STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
ii 4. Staff Comments
Hally Soboleske noted that the first order for a Bronze Marker was placed, installation at the Waffle House scheduled for June 2004. She mentioned the forthcoming Work Study session for Commission Objectives. Also, the Preservation Plan was reviewed on April 27, 2004, will keep the Commission apprised of outreach effort. Ms. Soboleske commented on the link to DPR links to website; will create links on the register as they now exist.

5. Historic Resources Commission Comments
Commissioner Chinn -
Inquired if any more templates are underway. Staff indicated there are items for the June agenda.

Requested update on Historic Rehab Loan Program's first applicant. Staff indicated loan was approved and contractor selection was underway.

Inquired as to what historical mitigation will be presented at Planning Commission on May 10, 2004 for One Broadway. Staff indicated a draft development agreement will be presented to the Planning Commission then to the City Council on May 17, 2004.

Attended San Francisco Preservation Conference, noted that a 40' height limit for structures was established.

Announced that on May 13 the Orange County Historical Society Museum will review City of Orange's process for establishing preservation laws.

Commissioner Bustamante left at 6: 01 pm
Commissioner Corpin
Inquired about progress at First and Main for Original Mike's. Staff provided an update.

Thanked Leslie Heumann for photographs and staff for the staff reports on historical properties.

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Commissioner Kings
Commented on Chinn's observation of San Francisco's building height limit and noted that owners may be allowed to sell air rights.

Commented on issues at Template Review: would like to see landscape and mature trees addressed within citywide design guidelines.

Thanked Lynnette Perry, and noted that she will be moving to Counter.

Thanked staff for Code Enforcement report, suggested that staff/ resources verify that buildings are maintained.

Vice Chairman Schaefer
Requested an opportunity to discuss the possibility of adding West Floral Park as a historically significant area at the next meeting.

Thanked staff for including the telephone log.

Mentioned that Floral Park Home Tour was a huge success; excellent way to highlight historic homes in Santa Ana.

Commissioner O' Callaghan
Congratulated homeowners at Floral Park for a job well done.

Mentioned Walking Tour.

Commissioner Lutz
Mentioned a news article related to the desirability of front porches in Mission Viejo.

Commented that the City of Santa Ana's architecture continually recognizes the desirable attributes of front porches.

Noted that Walter Cha is interested in starting a new hostel business.

Noted that the Home Depot on Edinger was storing large equipment at the front of the building.

Commissioner Gartner
Commented on Home Depot in Santa Ana looks better than most.

Commented that he is looking forward to working with senior planners at the Planning Counter.

Planning Manager provided an overview of the new staff organizational change at the public counter designed to improve customer service, consistency of staff determinations and quality of information provided to the community.

Chairman Giles
Requested adding Oral History program to our goals and objectives for next year.

Requested update on landscape at First & Main.

Would like to see historic documentation/DPR forms accessible on the website.

Inquired about Maharajah House roof; has contractor been selected.

6. Excuse of Absences
Adjournment
By consensus ( 9: 0) voted to adjourn at 6: 26 p. m.

Martha Ramirez
Recording Secretary
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 6 May 6, 2004

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

COSELMAN-MOTLEY HOUSE
424 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701

NAME Coselman-Motley House REF. NO.

ADDRESS 424 South Broadway
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92701 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1911 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Heninger Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S1

Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted

Prehistoric Historic Both

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
: Bungalow/Craftsman

Closely related to the English Arts and Crafts Movement, American Craftsman architecture was popularized by The Craftsman magazine and architects such as Charles and Henry Greene of Pasadena. It drew from the wood building traditions of Japan and Switzerland as well as the medieval themes favored by the Arts and Crafts philosophers. Craftsman architecture stressed honesty of form, materials, and workmanship, eschewing applied decoration in favor of the straightforward expression of structure. A new appreciation of nature was evident in horizontal lines that reached out to embrace the landscape and the incorporation of capacious porches into building plans. Primarily a residential style, Craftsman architecture can be identified by low pitched gable and hipped roofs with exposed rafters and beams in deep overhangs; wood lap or shingle siding and an occasional use of stucco; extensive use of stone or brick as a secondary material; horizontal emphasis apparent in roof lines, headers, and battered porch supports; and broadly proportioned wood framed windows, often clustered in bands. Craftsman homes were built from circa 1902 until the early 1920s.

SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:

EXPLANATION OF CODES:

x 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.

California Register Status Code: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, December 8, 2003.) 5S1: Individual property that is listed or designated locally.

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 _3_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Coselman-Motley House

P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5’ Quad Tustin TCA 2555 Date:
* c. Address 424 South Broadway City Santa Ana Zip 92701 * e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number: 398-292-17; HENINGERS ADD BLOCK: A LOT: 4

*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.)

This one and a half story Craftsman bungalow presents a symmetrical façade to the street. A side gable roof, whose front (east) rake is longer than the rear, caps the dwelling and is accented by a centered, front-gabled dormer. Arrow-tipped bargeboards, exposed rafters, carved beams, and pendants topped by finials constitute the roof and dormer detailing. The dormer contains a large, tripartite window with a diamond-paned central transom, set below a lattice-work vent and a band of purlins. Narrow clapboard sheathes the house. Spanning the lower story façade, the recessed porch is divided into three bays by tapered posts resting on art stone pedestals. A jig-sawn railing connects the pedestals and encloses the porch space. The entry, flanked by sidelights, occupies the narrower central bay, while large tripartite windows with elaborate leaded glass transoms are located in the side bays. A one-story, shed-roofed projection is recessed on the south elevation and contains a secondary entry. With the exception of a non-original but compatible picket fence that surrounds the property, the house appears unaltered from the street.

*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property

*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other

P5b. Photo: (view and date)
East elevation
March 2004

*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1911/Source: Les, 1979.

*P7. Owner and Address:

Ruth L. Motley
424 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701

*P8. Recorded by:

Leslie J. Heumann
SAIC
35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204
Pasadena, CA 91105

*P9. Date Recorded:

March 22, 2004

*P10. Survey Type:

Intensive Survey Update

*P11. Report Citation:
(Cite survey report and other sources, or enter “none”) Les, Kathleen. “200, 300, 400, 500 South Broadway.” Historic Resources Inventory, September 1979.

*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

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*Resource Name or #: Coselman-Motley House
B1. Historic Name: Coselman-Motley House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: Bungalow/Craftsman
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1911.

October 22, 1926. Alterations.

September 14, 1929. Alterations.

October 21, 1943. Reroof.

*B7. Moved? No Yes Unknown Date: __________ Original Location:_____________________________ *B8. Related Features:

None.

B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown

*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1880-1946 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: B,C; CR: 2,3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also ad dress integrity)

The Coselman-Motley House is architecturally significant as a fine example of Craftsman styling that retains a very high degree of integrity. According to previous research, it was constructed in 1911 and originally owned by Erastus and Mary Coselman, who came to Santa Ana from Kansas to retire. The second owner, Dr. E. G. Motley, had acquired the house by 1926, when he applied for a permit to make alterations with an estimated value of $200. A surgeon, Dr. Motley had an office in the Spurgeon Building. His son, a fire captain with the City of Santa Ana, inherited the house in 1975, and the family is still in residence today (2004).

(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.)

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 3.)

B13. Remarks:

*B14. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heumann

*Date of Evaluation: March 22, 2004

DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information

Sketch Map

(This space reserved for official comments.)
Coselman House
424 South Broadway
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________

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*Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann, SAIC *Date March 22, 2004 _ Continuation Update DPR 523L

*B10. Significance (continued):

The Coselman-Motley House is located in Heninger Park, a residential neighborhood that developed south of the original city core, primarily between 1910 and 1930. Generally bounded by West First Street on the north, West McFadden Avenue (originally Fairview Avenue) on the south, South Sycamore Street on the east, and South Flower Street on the west, the neighborhood had a few homes, mostly located in the northern half, when the area was partially mapped in 1895 by the Sanborn Company. Most of the land was agricultural in use. The City utilized the southwest corner of West First and South Garnsey (then called Palm) for the municipal water works, and the City stables were located on the northwest corner of Palm and West Walnut.

Brothers H. B. and Martin Heninger were responsible for developing and platting the tract following their purchase of thirty- four acres of what was known as the Palmer Tract in 1907. The Heningers planted trees, put in sidewalks and curbs, and paved the streets on what had been a barley field. Later they bought additional tracts of ten and eighteen acres which they also platted and improved. These properties were known as Heninger Additions Numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4. In 1921, Orange County historian Samuel Armor described the Heninger tracts as “… the finest residence section of the city, built up with fine homes…,” adding, “ Mr. [Martin] Heninger and his brother have erected 150 houses on the property” (Armor, p. 1777). The major landmark of the neighborhood was Santa Ana Polytechnic High School, which occupied a campus that stretched from West Walnut to West Camille between South Ross and South Parton Streets.

The majority of homes in the area showcase the Craftsman and Colonial Revival styles, and, to a lesser extent, the other revival styles of the 1920s. Homes range in size from one to two stories and are unified by common setbacks, the repetition of gabled rooflines and front porches, the use of similar materials, and on some blocks, by the canopy of street trees.

Portions of South Birch Street and South Broadway, in particular, present intact Craftsman streetscapes. After replacement of some of the earlier homes with high density apartments in the 1970s and 1980s, the City of Santa Ana recognized the integrity of the Heninger Park neighborhood in 1986, by creating a Specific Development (SD) zoning district intended to preserve its historic character, the second such SD in the City. (French Park was the first.)

The Coselman-Motley House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1, as a beautifully detailed and highly intact bungalow with the distinguishing characteristics of the Craftsman style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Key” because it “has a distinctive architectural style and quality” as an example of Craftsman styling. The roof detailing, porch treatment, and generous use of leaded glass are among the elements that make this home noteworthy. Character-defining exterior features of the Coselman-Motley House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (clapboard) and materials (art stone); roof configuration and detailing; massing and symmetry; windows and doors; porch configuration and detailing; and architectural details (such as the bargeboards, finials and pendants, purlins, transoms, and porch supports).

*B12. References (continued):

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.

Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969.

Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1901-1935.

Armor, Samuel. History of Orange County. Los Angeles: History Record Company, 1921.

Personal Communication, Mrs. Ruth Motley to Lynette Perry, March 24, 2004.

MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
424 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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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

MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
424 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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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 2
3 5
6 Exhibit D: Proposed Structure Improvements (“Work Plan”) 424 South Broadway
Item Year Improvement
1 2024 Exterior paint; traditional Craftsman colors
2 2024 Repair all original windows to be fully functional as needed through the following:
replace worn/broken window pull ropes, replace broken window panes, repair exterior wood rot, and weatherproof windows.
3 2024 New front yard landscaping and walkways in era-appropriate style 4 2024 Install rain gutters in appropriate style/material 5 2024 Install yard drainage to move rain away from foundation 6 2025 Repair siding
7 2026 Repair cracks in foundation
8 2026 Seismic retrofit of foundation, brace and bolt
9 2027 Update electrical systems throughout
10 2027 Update plumbing system throughout
11 2028 Reroof with synthetic cedar shakes in keeping with traditional Craftsman style 12 2032 Termite tenting as preventative maintenance
13 2033 Sister existing original foundation walls (with a new wall that is located on the interior of the building adjacent to the original exterior wall) to preserve the building’s structural integrity.

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