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Home My WebLink AboutRCC AGENDA PK 2001/10/15 . RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION INFORMATION MEMO TO: Resource Conservation Commission VIA: Marilyn Ponseggi, Environmental Review coordinator~ FROM: Lynnette Tessitore-Lopez ¿ffòt SUBJECT: Request for Designation of the George Steese House, 224 Fig Street BACKGROUND: On September 25,2001, staffreceived an application for historic designation from the property owner, Veronica Lugo. (Attachment I) 224 Fig Avenue is located between E Street and Davidson Street with Guava Avenue to the east and Elder Avenue to the west. (Attachment 2) The house is the primary residence of the current property owner. The owners respectfully request designation for the following reasons: . The home is a 1928 Tudor style home that has distinctive architectural features. . The house retains integrity of the original design and materials The house was identified in the Chula Vista Historic Resources Inventory, as the George Steese House, however the site was not included in the list of historic sites, RESOURCE CONERV ATION COMMISSION AUTHORITY: In accordance with Section 2.32.070 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, the decision as to whether a site should be included on the Historic Site list is made by the City Council, upon recommendation the RCC. Section 2.32.070 states: "The commission shall recommend to the city council the designation of any site which it has found to meet the criteria as a historical site. The commission shall also recommend if the historical site pennit process, as provided in Section 2.32,090, should be imposed on the site." CRITERIA FOR LISTING: . Bears a relationship to overall heritage on a local, state, or national basis. . Relates to a historic personage who played an important role historically, on a local, state, or national basis. However, the individual need not be known nationally, as long as it was someone who made a significant contribution on a - -, local basis. Ideally, This includes a site where the individual lived or where a noteworthy historical contribution or achievement took place. · May be a site where an important event took place. This would be an event symbolic of a phase of history that could reach the national level. The site of the signing of a historic document, for example, will satisfy this criterion. · The site should have distinguishing architectural characteristics that are identifiable. This includes structures of a particular architectural style recognizable today. · The site may be archaeologically significant in its association with pre·history of the area. A site demonstrating existence of an ancient community (indians indigenous to the area, for example) could satisfy this criterion, · Has integrity. This is where the site continues to have evidence of the original features. Enough of the original structure or the site is intact to be distinguishable as having historical value, DISCUSSION: Past History The City Of ChuIa Vista Historic Resources Inventory prepared in 1985 states that the home was built in 1929. (Attachment 3) The lot was purchased and developed by George and Irene Steese. The survey further indicates that the house retains integrity of design and materials and is a channing example of Tudor style in modern fonn. Tudor style homes are based on a variety of late Medieval English prototypes, ranging from thatched roofed folk cottages to grand manor homes, American- eclectic expressions emphasize the steeply pitched, front facing gables. Most Tudor houses have stucco masonry, masonry-veneered walls and sometimes have wooden wall cladding. Other identifying features are: · steeply pitched roofs, usually side-gabled · a facade dominated by one or more prominent cross gables usually steeply pitched · decorative half timbering · tall narrow windows, usually in multiple groups and with multi-pane glazing · massive chimneys commonly crowned by decorative chimney pots. Features of the Site According to the Historic Resources Inventory, the George Steese House is a one story house that features a high cross gable roof with three street facing gable ends, a double gable on the left and a single on the right. The central section of the house is recessed _._~~"._~"-- ""-'- - between the gabled sections and a small, walled entrance patio fills the space. A large exterior chimney stands at the front of the house near the entrance. The chimney has a stucco exterior to just above the eave level and then continues up with brick on the outside. Four chimney pots grace the top of this chimney. Other details of the home include vents in the gable ends, paired casement windows with wooden frames, and shutters on some windows. (Attachment 4) Conclusion: The house has several interesting features of the Tudor style that contribute to its architectural character. It is one of the few and possibly the only Tudor style in the City and appears to have evidence of its original features. Additional research found very little information on the primary owner, Mr. George Steese. Though it c¡¡n not be determined that the house is linked to a historic personage the house does appear to meet criteria #4 and #6. .~. -~.- "' , - -- , CITY OF CHÙLA VISTA PLANNING 8.: BUILDING DEPARTMENT Historic Designation OTY OF 276 Fourth Avenue CHUlA VISfA Chula Vista. CA 91910 APPLICATION FORM II APPLICANT/OWNER INFORMATION II~ L___~ Case #: Applicant/Owner Name: Veronica LUGO Date Submitted: q.,1 oj Applicant/Owner Address: 224 Fio Avenue, Chula Vista Phone: (619) 671-8089 Secondary Owner Name: NiA Owner Address: SrHT':Þ. as ,l.,bove Phone: V OWNER APPROVAL IS REQUIRED NAME: ERD~ ~ NAME: Ñ/A SIGNATURE: ~ " (' SIGNA TURE: DATE:-.:1J~ DATE: II PROPERTY INFORMATION II Property Address: 7.7.4 Fi º Þ,V2:1n2. Chnla Vista, California. 91910 Common name: Veron i ca Lnoo Honse Historic name: C;pnrgp M St.PPsP House Year Built 197.g Approximate Property size (in feet) or approximate acreage 6534 sa. ft. Ownership is: Private x or Public Present Use: rp~inpnti;:¡l Original Use: resi dEnt.i al Architectural Style: rrlHìnr Assessor's Parcel Number (Required): 568-012-08 Zone: R-l II HISTORICILANDMARK INFORMATION II Use the reverse side of this form or a separate piece of paper may be attached for questions 1-3, 1, Please describe, in detail, historical aspects of the site or structure as well as any other significant factors which may determine the property as a historic sitellandmark (Le. special aesthetics; cultural, architectural, or engineering factors; and any dates, events, or persons associated with the site or structure). See attached established criteria for designation. Please see attached. 2. Has the site or structure been altered in any way from its original design? Yes No X (If yes, explain) 3, Briefly describe the present physical condition of the property include a rating of poor, fair, good, or excellent. .'~ GOOD physical cor.dition lH/QcJ,mfhf I- I ,,p 3 ----~ -~_.._._----_._-_._--------_._-----_.__.....- ,- ,- Historic Designation Application Fonn 224 Fig Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Continuation Page I of2 COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY Lot 8 (eight) of Block 'B' ofSmailes Park Subdivision, according to Map No. 2109, filed in the office of the County Recorder ofChula Vista HISTORIC/LANDMARK INFORMATION L This house is a gorgeous example of the Tudor architectural style in modem fonn, One of the outstanding features of this house is its roof, It features a high cross gable roof with three street-facing gable ends: a double gable on the left and a single on the right The central section of the house is recessed between the gable sections and a small, walled entrance patio fills the space. A large exterior chimney is located at the front of the house, near the entrance, The chimney has a stucco exterior to just above the eave level and then continues up with brick on the outside, It is topped with four chimney pipes. Other details of the home include vents in the gable ends, paired casement windows with wooden frames and shutters on some windows, An additional feature of this home is two trees located in the front yard, a cedar tree and a jacaranda tree. Although the age of these trees is currently unknown, they appear to be of significant age. In addition to the beauty of these, neighbors as well as visitors to the area appreciate the shade these two provide. This home retains integrity of design and materials. It continues to have evidence of its original features. Furthennore, it has the potential to yield additional infonnation of importance to the history of Chula Vista. Preliminary research has revealed that on August 9, 1928 George M. Steese and his wife, Irene G. Steese, were granted Lot 8 of Block "B" of Smailes Park Subdivision in consideration of the sum often dollars, The grant deed stipulated that the residence to be constructed should not be worth less than $2500. Furthennore, prior to placing any building on said property complete plans of the buildings and landscaping had to befumished by the buyer to the seller for approval. On August 29,1928 purchase title was recorded at request of the Union Title Insurance Company. Water was connected to the lot on September 4, 1928. It is estimated that this house was constructed by 1929, In 1932, George M, Steese served in the United States Army. /l,t I.J 3 ----------------------- _0_- -, - Historic Designation Application Fonn 224 Fig Avenue, Chula Vista. CA 91910 Continuation Page 2 of2 HISTORIC/LANDMARK INFORMA nON L (cont'd) From 1960 to July 1997 Everett Massey and his wife Dolores Massey owned and lived in this home, Everett and Dolores Massey had two children, a son and daughter (Deborah), Dolores Massey died February 1997 of lung cancer; she spent her last days in this house. Everett Massey moved to Ohio in 1997. Sources: Historic Resources Inventory, dated 9/10/85 Personal conversation with Everett Massey, May 1997 G¡rO\nt Þet".-et R,3J! --, ~\ \ \ \ \ , \ \ , , CHULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT LCSR ~ "ERO"," LUGO PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT 224 FIG AVENUE .!:!:£posed Historical Site Designation ADDRESS: SCAlE: ALE NUMBER: NORTH No Scale h:lhomelplanningllocators 10109/01 _._._..~ .--....-..-.---.-----,+ __·...··M.__.....____....._ ~__·____··_'w__,_____,__~____ Stllte of C.Jiforni. - Th. R,,-,rc:n AQtncv Ser. No. OEPARTMENT OF P....RKS A ECREATlON HABS_ HAER' NR_ SHL _ Loc HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY UTM: A lft I ~Ç-O B S(..111}70 - C D IDENTIFICATION Everett Massey House - 1. Common n~me: 2. Historic name: George Steese_liouse 3. Street or rurll ~dress; 224 Fig Street City Chu1a vista Zip 92010 CountY San Diego 4. Parcel number: 568-012-08 5. Present Owner: Everett & Dolores Massey Addr...: 224 Fig Street CitY Chula Vista Zip 92010 Ownership is: Public X Privat. B. Present Use: residential Original use: residential DESCRIPTION 7a. Arch itectural style: Tudor 7b. Briefly describe the prasentphysics/ description of the site or stnJctU.... and describe ¡ny maior altBratiom from' original condition: ~ 'u Legal: Smailes, Blk B, Lot 8 This one story ouse features a high cross gable roof with three street-facing gable ends: a double gable on the left and a single on the right. The central section of the house is recessed between the gabled sections and a small, walled entrance patio fills the space. A large exterior chimney stands at the front of the house near the entrance. The chimney has a stucco exterior to just above the eave level and then continues up with brick on the outside. Four chimney pots grace the top of this chimney. Other details of the home include vents in the gable ends, paired casement windows with wooden frames. and shutters on some windows. .. . Atuch Photo(s) Here 8. ConstnlCtion dÆte: Estimated 1 9 2 9 FactUal 9. Archiœct unknown 10. Builder unknown 11. Approx. propertY size (in fwt) Fron_ 50 Deøth 133 or approx. acreage 12. Dote(sl of e..closed p/lotogrø. (s) '1985, Dt'ft 523 IR... CI7SJ "'"''''J'"¡JJ ,.....-..--"-.-.-- 13. Condition: Excellent _Goo' Jf- "!'air _ Detoriorated _ No 10.,1.', , existence _ , 14. Altentiom: none apparent 15. SUfToundngs: IChedt rnof'I th." one if necessary) Opon land _Scattered buildings _ Donsoiy built-up X Residential ~lndumiaI _ Cammerdal _ Other: - 16. Threats to s.it.: None known ~Priv.t. d!.velopment_ Zoning _ Vandalism _ Public Works proiect _ Other: 17, Is the structUre: On iu original site? X Moved7 Unknown? 18. Related features: trees SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briofly SUte historical ¡ndfot ardIitectu~1 importance (include dates, IYonu, and persons lIUOCiatlld wi1h tho sit..) On August 4, 1928, George M. Steese and his wife, Irene, bought this property. Water was connected to the lot on September 4th, and by 1929, this house had been constructed. In 1932, George Steese served in the United States Army. This house is a charming example of the Tudor style in modern form. The romantic Period Revival European styles were popular in the United States from about 1918 to 1940. The home appears to retain integrity of design and materials. 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