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Home My WebLink About2006/12/19 Item 10 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item No.: rO Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of request for designation of 20 Pepper Tree Road as Historic Site #71- the Dr. Laud W. Moffitt House. SUBMITTED BY: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista designating 20 Pepper Tree Road as a Historic site and placing 20 Pepper Tree Road, the Dr. Laud W. Moffitt 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 an~ildin~ Interim City Manager JI (4/5ths Vote: Yes _ No~) REVIEWED BY: The property owners, Patrick and Judith Pidgeon, have requested that their property at 20 Pepper Tree Road, the Dr. Laud W. Moffitt 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 20 Pepper Tree Road meets the local criteria for designation of a site and therefore should designate 20 Pepper Tree Road, the Dr. Laud W. Moffitt House, as Historic site #71 on the City of Chula Vista List of Historic Sites. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 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 20 Pepper Tree Road, the Dr. Laud W. Moffitt House, for inclusion on the Chula Vista List of Historic Sites as it is a home of distinctive architecture. The RCC also recommended that the Mills Act Agreement for this property list that the existing garage door and security doors be replaced with doors that are more historically appropriate with Cliff May ranch style home and that the existing pepper trees be maintained and not be removed. The property owners agreed and have included both on their Mills Act Agreement. (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. 10-1 Page 2, Item No.: I b Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 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. Historic Designation Criteria 1.) Associated with important past events. 2.) Associated with significant persons. 3.) Distinctive architecture. 4.) Yields important historical or pre-historical information. Architectural Style The Ranch style is a common type of architecture found throughout the United States. The Ranch architecture evolved from other twentieth century styles and reflect a relaxed Western lifestyle. The architecture is typically uncomplicated and typically are constructed using natural materials. Ranch style homes are inspired by the architecture of Cliff May. In the early 1930's Cliff May was designing homes that were built for comfort, enjoyment and relaxation with wide open spaces with the goal of bringing the outdoors in. Common Features of Ranch Style Architecture include: . Long,Horizontal Asymmetrical Facades . Hipped or gabled roof . Logical, open floor plan . Minimal Ornamentation . Attached garages Historical Context This home is located within Pepper Tree Estates, which was once a part of the Hazel Goes Cook Estate. Hazel Goes Cook was a prominent landowner and rancher that owned many acres of lemon orchards from Pepper Tree Estates to what is now First Avenue. These orchards contributed to the agricultural success of Chula Vista and provided employment for a large number of Chula Vistans. 10-2 Page 3, Item No.: 10 Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Features of the site This custom designed ranch home though unassuming from the outside, is a classic example of a ranch style home that blends the outdoors into the interior ambiance and captures the "garden in every room" principle of architecture inspired by Cliff May. It has a low pitch, cross hipped, roof with original wood shake shingles. A cupola roof vent sits on the east wing of the house and two chimney-pot like features cap the chimney. The u-shaped floor plan creates specific living spaces with interior rooms that open up to the outdoors. Each of the interior rooms has either large view windows or doors that open out to outdoor patios. The outdoors are further integrated into the design of this home through the floor to ceiling cedarwood walls that are found in three of the bedrooms, the family room, kitchen and dinette area. The home also has original wood crown molding and built-in cabinetry throughout the house. The exterior walls are constructed of redwood and plaster. The majority of the front exterior is faced with board on board redwood combined with accent trim of rough concrete brick. The entryway is recessed and is trimmed with rough concrete brick and a flagstone floor that extends throughout the interior entry and front hallway. The numerous windows throughout the home are all original crank style. The front landscaping incorporates pepper trees that Hazel Goes Cook planted which complements and accentuates the ranch style architecture of this home. (Attachment 3) Significance This home is most significant for it's architecture. It is a good example of a Post WWII 1950's Ranch Style home. Though the Ranch style is very common throughout North America, this home is a model that embodies the essence and character of the hallmark Ranch home. 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 classic ranch style home embraces the spirit of a true Cliff May California Ranch home. It is unique for it's design and layout and for the interior elements that erase the lines between the indoors and outdoors. Therefore, staff recommends that this home be considered for inclusion on the Chula Vista List of Historic Sites (Historic Site #71) for it's distinctive architectural style with special consideration for preservation of the distinctive features of the interior of the home. 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 the1~Qj3ct of this action. Page 4, Item No.: 10 Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 4. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the inclusion of 20 Pepper Tree Road, the Dr. Laurl W. Moffitt 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:\PlaIUling\Lynnette\historic designation\Collncil Reports\20 Pepper Tree Road Agenda Statement. doc 10-4 ~!~ -f!- -...:=- CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT 276 Fourth Avenue ChuIa Vista, CA 91910 Historic Designation APPLICATION FORM ellY Of CHUlA VISfA II Staff Use II APPLICANT/OWNER INFORMATION Applicant/Owner Name: ?ATRI~J< 'F. -?/Or;.Eo^J Applicant/Owner Address: :r tJD"r~ A, 1>/D(;E. 0 /'oJ Phone: ,,/q -Jf~~-b:J.;J' Secondary Owner Name: Owner Address: 010 'PE..fPL/2 TR.~ rCD Phone: 1../9 -/f:;J:J-?t.27.. h Case#: ~~61 D"I.. SlIhmittoo' i..1. ;J/)O ---, OWNER APPROVAL IS REQUIRED NAME: SIGNATURE: DATE: , NAME: ! SIGNATURE: , DATE: II II PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Address: aD 'PE pPL/C. rPG&. J?OA n CI-I Vi-A vi s1""A ~A q / '1/ tJ Common name: Historic name: Year Built: j 951 Approximate Property size (in feet) or approximate acreage Ownership is: Private)( or Public Present Use: "Rt; 5 I DE. JJC 13.- Original Use: Architectural Style: C'ALlt=='oR^l'~ /(ANu1_ Assessor's Parcel Number (Required): 51'1 C) 10 II 00 .J:':f I1l! rl" lo,l~ A ttJ'l: 0100/ Zone: ~5i..D Zone: q I ~ /0 II II mSTORIC/LANDMARK INFORMATION 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 site/landmark (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. 2. Has the site or structure been altered in any way from its original design? Yes No X (If yes, explain) 3. 10-5 fI--!/Qc;)l1)et7f / I. This property was originally part of the C9Qk:g~tat~in the Peppe! Ire.l;a!l:)a east of G Street off Hilltop Drive. The house is a custom designed home and is an excellent example of California Ranch architecture. It was constructed for Dr. Laurl Moffitt and his wife Bernice; Dr. Moffitt was a physician in the South Bay for over twenty years. He and his family lived in the house until 1983 when the present owners purchased it. The house has distinguishing architectural characteristics and integrity. The house - with an attached double car garage - has the long, low look characteristic of California Ranch architecture with deep eaves and a pitched wood shake roof. The floor plan is u-shaped with the wings set at 600 to the face. It features an atmosphere of informality utilizing specific living zones with interior rooms open to light and views. The exterior walls utilize redwood, plaster, and rough concrete block trim. The majority of the front exterior is faced with board on board redwood combined with accent trim of rough concrete brick. The entry is recessed in a covered porch that is trimmed in rough concrete brick with a flagstone floor that extends into the entry hall. Behind a transverse passageway, the living and formal dining rooms open to one another and stretch across the in the center as a buffer; the floor plan follows the Ranch style by having the bedrooms on one side of the house and the kitchen and active living areas on the other. Each of the interior rooms has either large view windows or doors opening out to patios. The master bedroom, living room, formal dining room, and family room each have French doors opening out to the large rear patio. The formal dining and family rooms open on to a covered porch overlooking the large rear patio. The interior walls are original lath and plaster or solid wood. The original crown molding remains throughout the house. In the family room, kitchen, and dinette area the walls and cabinets are the original knotty cedar. This same wood is found in three of the bedrooms. Ceramic tile is in all of the bathrooms. There is extensive original built-in cabinetry throughout the house. (The original blueprints for the house are available.) In landscaping the front of the property, special attention was given to incorporate the pepper trees Mrs. Cook had planted along the street together with a design and materials to accentuate the Ranch style architecture. I have included an article, which describes the characteristics of the Ranch style architecture. 10-6 ---- rR-RJ\ TIT! F COrmNY 10- .. 42 "':..3" :2\3-). c1 I ~' E~~~ OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAN OIEGO COUNTY, CA. RECORDING REOUESTED BY J TE,~P.A TmE COj~PAltY. 1983 j UN 24- AM 8:00 AND WHEN RECORDED, MAIL THIS DEED AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN BELOW, MAIL TAX STATEMENTS TO: ~AME r--- I I Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Pidgeon I I,ODRESS 20 Pepper Tree Road Chula Vista, Calif. ;ITY & iTATE :IP L 92010 --.J I VERA L LYLE ~OUNTY RECORDER RF MG UF I TXPD SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR REC USE ~ III BANKOF AMERICA Escrow No. p Tille Order No. 232-12441 832145-V Grant Deed Code Area and A.P.N. 1001-574-010-11 The undersigned declares that the documentary transfer tax is $ 253.00 lCl. computed on the full value of property conveyed. [] computed on the full value less the value of liens or encumbrances remaining at the time of sale. o unincorporated area: l:iJ City of Chula Vista FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, LAURL W. MOFFITT, a widower and LAURL W. MOFFITT, Trusteed the Estate of Bernice C. Moffitt, Deceased hereby GRANT!s) to PATRICK F. PIDGEON and JUDITH A. PIDGEON husband and wire as Joint Tenants the following described real property in the County of San Diego City of Chula Vista, , State of California: All that portion of the Northwest Quarter of Quarter Section 112 of Rancho de la Nacion, in the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No. 166 by MORRILL, filed in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northwesterly line of Quarter Section 112, distant thereon 230.00 feet from the Northwesterly corner thereof, said point being the Northeast corner or land conveyed to Marvin L. Warner and Wife, by Deed recorded in Book 2639, Page 94 of Official Records; thence South 19008'16" East along the Easterly line of said Warner's land 170 feet to the South- easterly corner thereof; thence North 70014'40T! East 130 feet; thence North 19008'10" West, 170 feet to the Northerly line of said Quarter Section 112; thence along said Northerly line South 70014'40" West, 130 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Dated JUDe 8, 1983 4~ v~"' w 1Jz~jltJ La \J r 1 ....;. ~lo f fit t /./ S i.;:- E C)~ C ';l..IF'JHr,ji~\ ss COVN Tl' Of :';'''4~ ~,,~u On (...-~ "l v tho "nrio::orc::i,-,norl .., "I,..",..,..... 0 / <J 8 .:f 10-7 before me. ~~//h-~~ Laud II. Moffit, Trulltee rn. ? /. /J. ~ A- -A/Jj", ,~~. ,I_.I;~;~ ~_... .__ __:-' r"_ __ ------,,;.. COUNTY OF San Diego .. r---' On ~ ;T, /<7 S 3 before me v ' the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Laurl W. Moffitt as an individual and Laurl W. Moffitt as Trustee known to me to be the person_whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same.' WITNESS my hand and official seal. ~z-} ~o. 42_~ signature of notary . ~~~J:~R:~~~::;~2~~~'" II \:<,'~~-.i.~^r "AN r'.IL~'l f'.....':r.:"y ~I '~' My co"'mm.~,;:;~~':~..::-',,:'~;~' 18, ::1::'.: J:=::: ~~--..;;~,,--"~-- MAil TAX STATEMENTS TO PARTY SHOWN ON FOllOWING liNE; iF NO PARTY SHOWN, MAil AS DIRECTED ABOVE Name Address City State Zip lL26>-:.,g1 10-8 , I ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF QUARTER SECTION 112 OF RANCHO DE LA NACION, IN THE CITY OF CHlJLA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 166 BY MORRILL, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF QU)l:"TER SECTION Il2, DISTANT THEREON 230.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER THEREOF, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAND CONVEYED TO MARVIN L. WARNER AND WIFE, BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 2639, PAGE 94 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE SOUTH 19' OB' 16" EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID WARNER'S LAND 170 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 70' 14' 40" K",ST 130 FEET; THENCE NORTH 19' 08' 10" WEST, 170 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION Il2, THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE SOUTH 70' 14' 40" WEST, 130 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. .",SSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 574-0ICI-Il 10-9 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 CALUMOTION 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 (JaseklMosolgo) 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 Auqust21.2006 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 10-10 f/t!achrfl.frd- 2 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 properly 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 10-11 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 (Or. Laurl 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 Ree 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. Rutledae 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 10-12 DRAFT Ree Minutes - 4- November 6, 2006 44 North Second Avenue (Edward Gillette House) MSC (Stillman/Macias) that the RCC recommend that the Edward Gillette House be accepted for the Mills Act. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent. 611 Second Avenue (Bronson Carriaae 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- mental 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 10-13 ~V?- ~ ~""6:~-= - - - - CllY Of CHULA VISTA In order to qualify for designation a site must be found to meet at least one of the following criteria: 1.) Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history at the local, state or national level; or 2.) That are associated with the lives of significant persons in the past; or 3.) That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or 4.) That have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory. 10-14 Af/-qdrfJe/)! 3 10-15 ~/)f D~vJ em H ["lever! r1-. Rf/-c;ch {f}€n-f l 10-16 liiou€ 8ev~~ ,~. ;3oqrcl Oil ~~rd. :?dw~d 10-17 {!,LlPO 14- ~O/V~ Ch/ffllJej fo~. ~ 10-18 uJ eS/0'14 . S'houJs O?I/d~ f~';'~ -oJ- C/""9I)^ tV ,/>dEUJ <S' {))cJ-{! s;c& ~C{t?C/.)'('~/J ( "- '~ c:" C'" " \ 'C '" <: ::( RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING 20 PEPPER TREE ROAD AS A HISTORIC SITE AND PLACING 20 PEPPER TREE ROAD, THE DR. LAURL W. MOFFITT HOUSE, ON THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LIST OF HISTORIC SITES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.32.070(A). WHEREAS, 20 Pepper Tree Road (APN 574-010- 11-00) is a Ranch Style home constructed around 1954; and, WHEREAS, staff received communication from the property owners, Patrick and Judith Pidgeon, requesting that their home, 20 Pepper Tree Road, be designated as a historic site on the City of Chula Vista List of Historic Sites; and, WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Commission at their regular meeting on November 6, 2006 determined that 20 Pepper Tree Road meets one of the local criterion for designation because it is shown that it has distinguishing architectural characteristics as a Ranch 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 20 Pepper Tree Road, the Dr. Laurl W. Moffitt House, on the City of Chula 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; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this 19th day of December 2006, that the City Council does hereby approve the designation of 20 Pepper Tree Road, the Dr. Laurl W. Moffitt House, as a Historic Site and determines that it is hereby placed on the City ofChula Vista List of Historic Sites as Historic Site # 71. Presented by: Approved as to form by: James D. Sandoval Director of Planning & Building J:\Allorllcy\RESOICOMM DEV\20 Pepper Trc!: Rouu_12-i 'J-()(, 10-21