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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/12/19 Item 9 COUNCIL AGEl'<'DA STATEMENT t1 Item No.: ~f Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of request for designation: of 220 Elder A venue as Historic Site #70- the Ann C. Rutledge House. SUBMITTED BY: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista designating 220 Elder Avenue as a Historic site and placing 220 Elder Avenue, the Ann C. Rutledge House, on the City of Chula Vista List of Historic Sites in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 2.32.070(A). Director of Planning and BUildin~ ~ Interim City Manager JI (4/Sths Vote: Yes No--K.) REVIEWED BY: The property owner, Madelene Ross, has requested that her property at 220 Elder Avenue, the Ann C. Rutledge House, be considered for inclusion on the Chula Vista List of Historic Sites as a home of distinctive architecture. (Attachment 1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution finding that 220 Elder A venue meets the local criteria for designation of a site and therefore should designate 220 Elder Avenue, the Ann C. Rutledge House, as Historic site #70 on the City of Chula Vista List of Historic Sites. BOARDS/COMlWSSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Resource Conservation Commission, at their regular meeting on November 6, 2006, voted 6-0-0-1 (with Chairman Reid absent) to recommend that the City Council place 220 Elder Avenue, the Ann C. Rutledge House, on the City of Chula Vista List of Historic Sites as it is a home of distinctive architecture. (Attachment 2) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that this project is exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 1533, Class 31, Historical Resources Restoration and Rehabilitation. 1. DISCUSSION: Municipal Code Authority In accordance with Section 2.32.070 of the City Of Chula Vista Municipal Code, the RCC shall recommend to the City Council the designation of any site, which it has found to meet the local criteria as a historical site. The criteria is summarized below and further explained in Attachment 3. 9-1 Page 2, Item No.: q Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Historic Designation Criteria 1.) Associated with important past events. 2.) Associated with significant person(s). 3.) Distinctive architecture. 4.) Yields important historical or pre-historical information. Architectural Style This house is best identified as a stucco wall cladding Tudor. According to "A Field Guide to American Houses" (McAllister, 1984), a relatively small percentage of Tudor houses have this type of wall structure. This modest example is representative of Tudor's built before the widespread adoption of brick and stone veneering techniques. Common Features of Tudors include: . Steeply pitched roofs (usually side gabled) · Facades dominated by one or more prominent cross gables, usually steeply pitched . Decorative half-timbering . Tall, narrow windows · Massive Chimneys (commonly crowned by decorative chimney pots) Historical Context This home is located in one of the first developed neighborhoods in Chula Vista where several other historic homes are located. Several surrounding homes, including three Tudor style homes, have been designated as historic within the last few years. Features of the site This home was not included in the 1985 Historic Resources Inventory. However, it is very similar to 224 Fig A venue, The George Steese House (Historic Site #48), that was designated in 2001. Staff assumes that the same architect of the George Steese home built this home in 1929. It is a one-story multi-gabled Tudor style house, with a cross gable roof. The gabled front has exposed rafter ends and consists of a stone trimmed entry porch and a small aperture that mimicks the form of the entryway. The original wood casement windows are retained and are generally in single or triple pattern. Other features include a partial brick chimney crowned by four chimney pots and iron ornamentation. (Attachment 4) Significance This house, though constructed of more of a plaster material, is best described as a stucco wall cladding tudor house. This is a unique subtype of Tudor architecture that is most common on 9-2 Page 3, Item No.: Cj Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 modest examples of tudor homes. This structure retains the integrity of the original design and materials and is significant for the distinctive type of architecture. 2. CONCLUSION: To qualify for designation based upon distinctive architecture,' it must be determined that a home is a true representation of its architectural style and that the property is significant within its determined historic context. This charming Tudor home is located within an enclave of other historically significant properties. This home retains the integrity of material and design and embodies the distinctive characteristics of stucco wall cladding Tudor. Staff recommends that the City Council designate 220 Elder A venue as Site #70 on the Chula Vista Historic Sites List for being a home of distinctive architectural style, meeting Criteria #3, having distinguishing architectural characteristics. 3. DECISION MAKER CONFLICTS: Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no such holdings within 500 feet of the property which is the subject of this action. 4. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the inclusion of 220 Elder Avenue, the Ann C. Rutledge House, on the Chula Vista's List of Historic Sites. However, designation would qualify this property to participate in the Mills Act Program, which would result in a reduction of the tax assessed on this property. This reduction in property taxes results in a negligible annual fiscal impact to the City and other agencies which rely on property tax revenues. Attachments: 1.) Application for Designation 2.) Resource Conservation Commission minutes/November 6, 2006 3.) Local Historic Criteria 4.) Photos of the property 5.) Resolution J:\Planning\Lynnette\historic designation\Council Reports\220 Elder Agenda Statement.doc 9-3 CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING & BmLDING DEPARTNlENT OlY OF 276 Fourth Avenue CHUlA. VISTA Chula Vista, CA 91910 [I APPLICANT/OWNERINFORi~TION Applicant/Owner Name: M Clddc,!\G \<.OSS Applicant/Owner Address: 2'21:) Bde'( A.ve Phone 01C,- Y34-1154 Secondary Owner Name: Ch1 &(Dp\1<< Ross Owner Address: IJ.2o ruG" kve. Phone iJ i q - Cf ~4 - '2-lS2\- I N~~~~RA~~~ALISREQ{jIRED I SIGNATURE: " 'Oi,Llllme:. p" Ross SIGNAT1JRE: I OA rE: '0/ '];0 ! ~ OA TE: II PROPERTY INFORMATION II Property Address: '120 8dCY Ave... ^ Common name: k06S Historic name: Year Built: i CJl. q Approximate Property size (in feet) or approximate acreage A\7PI'Dx. \3Sb sF HvU':6 Ownership is: Private v' or Public sJ(ll3le -&unltv AP?'(t)!. IJCOO sF l,..6\ . . . _: J. { ~1l\1\1t \ p' ,-- L',,? Present Use: vnv<LTt (D~l(CL</VlC0 ~"';:,'lu;originaIUse: r1viLie. ',e-S\Glau:e.. -;ivv Architectural Style: 2,1Df'-l WO k. - v , Assessor's Parcel Number (Required): 50'0 0 i! 07 00 Zone: K i Historic Designation APPLICATION FORLvl II Case#: 110- ~l ~"6<< Date Submitted: 8.3l),;;2oot;., II II mSTORIC/LANDMARK INFORMATION Use the reverse side of this fonm or a separate piece of paper may be attached for questions 1-3. (1. 'it \ ~'rI,')< all""',,"'" \ 2. S\'1Ckt I I \ 3. " 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 site/landmark (I.e. speciai aesthetics; cultural. architectural, or engineering factors; and any dates, events, or persons associated with the site or structure). See attached established criteria for designation. Has the site or structure been altered in any way from its original design? Yes No (If yes, explain) Briefly describe the present physical condition of the property include a rating of poor, fair, good, or excellent. 9-4 .. I J JHr,' i / - I fJ~ "/-'- / ",...r'"' i,;.... I ..' -' '-; ',- () ). '- jr NRECORDING REQUESTED BY: New Century Title Company - San Diego Title OROER NO.: 3047401 ESCROW NO.: 27044540-DLH AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: Madelene B. Ross 220 Elder Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 A.P.N. 568-011-07 (SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE IS FOR RECORDER'S USE) GRANT DEED THE UNDERSIGNED GRANTOR(S) DECLARE(S) that documentary transfer tax is $.00 (County) $.00 (City) ( ) computed on full value of property conveyed, or ( ) computed on full value less liens or encumbrances remaining at time of sale ( X ) City of Chula Vista FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Christopher J. Ross and Madelene B. Ross, husband and wife hereby GRANT(S) to Madelene B. Ross, a married woman as her sole and separate property the following described real property In the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California: Lot 7 of Block 'A' of Smailes Park, in the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No. 2109, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, May 25,1928. DATED: January 21, 2005 STATE OF CAUFORNIA COUNTY OF On Christopher J. Ross before me Personally appeared Personally known to me (or praved to me on the ba$is of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s) or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and offidaJ seaL Signature (This area for official notary seal) (.;r"nl' n",,,,rl ()l:iR'l11-04 MAll TAX STATEM~iAS DIRiECTJ;:D A80VIE HISTORIC/LANDMARK INFORMATION We are applying for historic designation of our home at 220 Elder Avenue based on the architectural characteristics. The architectural style of our property is known as "Storybook" style. This style .first appeared in the early 1920's and was inspired by The Great War, the American soldiers first exposure to the European continent and the architecture of France and England. I have enclosed a copy of "A Storybook Primer" as a reference that defines features and characteristics of the Storybook Style. Attached are a few photos of our property that illustrate these defining characteristics. The property hasn't been altered in any way from its original design that we are aware of. The current physical condition of the property is fair. The double-hung windows need repair and restoration, the electrical wiring and plumbing are still original and need updating, the wood floors have been refinished in approximately 75% of the house. The post and pier foundation is sagging in some high traffic areas of the house and need repair. The fireplace has been inspected and deemed unsafe for use due to deterioration of the chimney lining. We are currently in the process of painting the exterior. There is a house of the same style in our neighborhood that has been designated historic, 224 Fig Ave. However, I do not know on what criteria that property qualified as historic. 9-6 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION November 6, 2006 Ken Lee Building Conference Room 430 'F' Street MEETING CALLED TO ORDER by Vice-Chair Jasek at 4:30 p.m. ROLL CALL/MOTION TO EXCUSE MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chair Stanley Jasek, Commissioners Eric Mosolgo, Georgie Stillman, Lynda Gilgun, Richie Macias, Jr. and Brett Davis (4:33 p.m.) MSC (Jasek/Mosolgo) to excuse Chair Doug Reid. Vote: (5-0-0-1) with Davis absent. STAFF PRESENT: Marisa Lundstedt, Environmental Projects Manager Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager Lynnette Tessitore-Lopez, Associate Planner Linda Bond, Recording Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Pamela Bensoussan, 616 Second Avenue Patrick & Judith Pidgeon, 20 Pepper Tree Road Rufino & Soledad Roque, 446 Third Avenue Christopher & Madeline Ross, 220 Elder Avenue Steven Ritter, 654 Del Mar Avenue David &Martina Doyer, 44 N. Second Avenue APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 21 and September 18, 2006 AUGust 21. 2006 MSC (Mosolgo/Gilgun) to approve the August 21, 2006 minutes as written. Vote: (4-0-1- 2) with Macias abstaining and Reid and Davis absent. September 18. 2006 MSC (Stillman/Gilgun) to approve the minutes of September 18, 2006 as presented. Vote: (4-0-1-2) with Jasek abstaining and Reid and Davis absent. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. DRAFT 9-7 fJ/,L .J:7 HIj..!CJ) m OJ / f'.- DRAFT Ree Minutes - 2 - November 6, 2006 NEW BUSINESS 1. Shade Tree Planting Program Grant Proposal Mr. Brendan Reed (Environmental Resource Manager) presented an overview of the proposal. The grant amount being requested is $212,875 for the planting of 1,275 15-gallon container shade trees in City right-of-ways and within park areas. The program will involve over 400 residents contributing approximately 1,400 volunteer hours. The grant proposal will go before the City Council on November 7, 2006. Commission Comments Commissioner Stillman requested that whoever plants the trees be sensitive of the City's view corridors. Commissioner Macias questioned how the volunteer labor cost was derived. Commissioner Mosolgo stated that shade trees along Olympic Parkway are needed. Commissioner Gilgun stated that anything that can be done to improve walkability is wonderful. Staff satisfactorily provided information and clarification to the Commissioners concerns. No action was required on this item, but the Commissioners wanted their comments included in the minutes. Therefore, the following motion was made. MSC (Stillman/Davis) to make all of the RCC comments a part of the minutes. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 2. Historic Designations: 20 Pepper Tree Road (Dr. Laurl W. Moffitt House) 416 Third Avenue (EI Primero Hotel) 220 Elder Avenue (Ann C. Rutledge House) 654 Del Mar Avenue (Hollaway Sumner House) Ms. Lynnette Tessitore-Lopez (Associate Planner) mentioned the qualifying criteria for historic designation before presenting each property requesting historic designation. MSC (Stillman/Jasek) to recommend historic designation of all four properties. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 3. Mills Act Contracts: 20 Pepper Tree Road (Dr. Laurl W. Moffitt House) 416 Third Avenue (EI Primero Hotel) 220 Elder Avenue (Ann C. Rutledge House) 654 Del Mar Avenue (Hollaway Sumner House) DRAFT 9-8 DRAFT RCC Minutes - 3 - November 6, 2006 44 North Second Avenue (Edward Gillette House) Historic Site #30 611 Second Avenue (Bronson .Carriage House) Historic Site #10a . Ms. Tessitore-Lopez described what the Mills Act Contract entails. She then presented 44 North Second Avenue and 611 Second Avenue, which had been designated historic sites years earlier. 20 Pepper Tree Road (Dr. Laur! W Moffitt House) Commissioner Stillman requested that the following be written into the contract for this particular house: . That, in time, the painted security screen doors be replaced with security doors that match the architecture of the house. . That, in time. the vinyl garage door be replaced with something more appropriate to the era (e.g., wood or Plexiglas). . That the Pepper trees be maintained. Ms. Pamela Bensoussan (616 Second Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910) offered her assistance to the homeowners regarding names of companies they could contact. Commissioner Gilgun inquired as to who monitors the homes to make sure they are maintained. MSC (Jasek/Davis) that the comments of Commissioner Stillman be added in the contract for 20 Pepper Tree Road. That the RCC recommend acceptance of staffs' recommendation for the Mills Act. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 416 Third Avenue (EI Primero Hotel! MSC (Jasek/Davis) that the RCC accept the recommendation of staff for 416 Third Avenue for a Mills Act application. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 220 Elder Avenue (Ann C. RutledGe House) MSC (Jasek/Gilgun) to concur with staffs' recommendation to accept 220 Elder Avenue into the Mills Act program. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 654 Del Mar Avenue (Hollawav Sumner House) Commissioner Stillman noted that the owners have already included replacement of the metal awnings in their contract. Commissioner Stillman felt that the awnings were distracting from the beauty of the home. The original awnings were probably not metal. MSC (Stillman/Mosolgo) that the RCC recommend that the house be accepted for the Mills Act. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent. DRAFT 9-9 DRAFT Ree Minutes - 4 - November 6, 2006 44 North Second Avenue (Edward Gillette House) MSC (Stillman/Macias) that the RCC recommend that t~e Edward Gillette House be accepted for the Mills Act. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 611 Second Avenue (Bronson Carriace House) MSC (Stillman/Davis) that the RCC recommend that the Bronson Carriage House be awarded the Mills Act. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent. ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS MANAGER COMMENTS: Ms, Marisa Lundstedt (Environ- menta/ Projects Manager) reminded those Commissioners who had not yet attended the Ethics Training for certification that the next training session would be held on Wednesday, November 8,2006, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. CHAIR COMMENTS: None, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Mosolgo requested a presentation before the RCC regarding water quality sampling for the Bay. ADJOURNMENT: Vice-Chair Jasek adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. to a regular meeting on Monday, November 20, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. in the Ken Lee Building Conference Room, 430 "F" Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Prepared by: Linda Bond Recording Secretary (J:\Planning\RCC\2006\RCC11 0606Mins) DRAFT 9-10 ~~f? ~ ~~"""'=-~ ---""- CIlY OF CHULA VISTA In order to qualify for designation a site must be found to meet at least one of the following criteria: 1.) 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(ILL': ill 0 -' , l {\ -, t/\,~ C/\ (\ '- . ,"".'[\/'11 -...j\i'" I ,1,. i ~,\'\fCfl.::C' ! - \ -- l f- ,{" ;,I\' 1,/'11'1" I' ~ C\.~.~ltLI..,\::;> ~ ,I.., I)I/V','I:..)'JI...: J' ' '\ VI.t'lJ..SC, "ll \" !;i-,-. iIJ' I ~,." ,-~." ~:~ ; ,,:~O: 7 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING 220 ELDER AVENUE AS A HISTORIC SITE AND PLACING 220 ELDER A VENUE, THE ANN C RUTLEDGE HOUSE, ON THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LIST OF HISTORIC SITES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.32.070(A). WHEREAS, 220 Elder Avenue (APN 568-011-07-00) is a Tudor constnrcted around 1929; and, WHEREAS, staff received communication from the property owner, Madelene Ross, requesting that her home, 220 Elder A venue, be designated as a historic site on the City ofChula Vista List of Historic Sites; and, WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Commission at their regular meeting on November 6, 2006 determined that 220 Elder Avenue meets one of the local criterion for designation because it is shown that it has distinguishing architectural characteristics as a unique Tudor style home; and WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Commission at their regular meeting on November 6,2006 voted 6-0-0-1 (with Chairman Reid absent) to recommend that the City Council place 220 Elder Avenue, the Ann C. Rutledge House, on the City ofChula Vista List of Historic Sites; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that this project is exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15331, Class 31, Historical Resources Restoration and Rehabilitation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, this 19th day of December 2006, that the City Council does hereby approve the designation of 220 Elder A venue, the Ann C. Rutledge House, as a Historic Site and determines that it is hereby placed on the City of Chula Vista List of Historic Sites as Historic Site # 70. Presented by: Approved as to form by: James D. Sandoval Director of Planning & Building l:\Atlomey\RESO\COMM DEV\120 Elder Avenue _12.i9-06 9-18