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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date: 12/19/2006
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of request for designatiqn of 654 Del Mar Avenue as
Historic Site #72- the Hollaway Sumner House.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista designating
654 Del Mar A venue as a Historic site and placing 654 Del Mar
Avenue, the Hollaway Sumner House, on the City of Chula Vista List of
Historic Sites in accordance with the Municipal Code Section
2.32.070(A).
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Planning an/ilding ~
REVIEWED BY: Interim City Manager (JI (4/5ths Vote: Yes No __~J
The property owners, Steven Ritter and Salvador Dominquez, have requested that their
property at 654 Del Mar Avenue, the Hollaway Sumner 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 654 Del Mar A venue
meets the local criteria for designation of a site and therefore should designate 654 Del Mar
Avenue, the Hollaway Sumner House, as Historic site #72 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 654 Del Mar
Avenue, the Hollaway Sumner House, for inclusion on the 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 dls~!lnrion of any site, which it has found to meet
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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
Craftsman style of architecture originated in California and was inspired by the work of two,
Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene. The Greene Brothers were led to design
and build these intricately detailed buildings by their interest in the English Arts and Crafts
movement, their interest in oriental wooden architecture, and their training in the manual arts.
Craftsman style homes were the dominant style for "smaller" houses built throughout the
country during the early 1900's.
Features include:
. Low-pitched roof, gabled (occasionally hipped)
. Wide eaves with exposed roof rafters
. Decorative braces or beams
. Porch with square columns
. Built in cabinets, shelves, and seating
Historical Context
This home is located in the 600 block of Del Mar A venue where an enclave of prominent
people in Chula Vista history such as bankers, lawyers, doctors, Chula Vista mayors, and
prominent businessmen eventually built homes. It was one of the first developed and most
prominent neighborhoods in Chula Vista. Several homes along this street are listed on the
Chula Vista List of Historic Sites.
Features of the site
The 1985 Historic Resources Inventory describes this home as a large, almost symmetrical
two-story craftsman. (Attachment 4) It features a low, front facing gable roof with exposed
rafter ends and visible support beam-ends. The entrance is centered and has a gabled hood
with a vent and large braces. The entrance is flanked on each side by a set of three windows.
On the second floor, a set of three windows appears above each set on the ground floor and
there is a pair of double hung windows placed above the entrance. Other details include wide
clapboard siding, an unusually large triangular vent in the front gable, and a circular drive
leading to a brick walk and front stoop. A one-story extension of the house projects out to the
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right of this charming home. All of the street facing windows are sheltered by awnings.
(Attachment 5)
Significance
This home is most significant for it's architecture. It is a good example of a 1920's craftsman
style home. It is a bit unique in that it is a bit more formal in design than most craftsman style
homes.
2. CONCLUSION:
To qualify for designation based upon distinctive architecture, it must be determined that a
home is a true representation of its architectural sty Ie and that the property is significant within
its determined historic context. This unique two-story craftsman is located on a historically
prominent street in Chula Vista. The home retains the integrity of material and design and
embodies the distinctive characteristics of craftsman architecture and therefore staff
recommends that this home be considered for inclusion on the Chula Vista List of Historic
Sites ( Historic Site #72) for distinctive architecture.
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 654 Del Mar Avenue, the Hollaway
Sumner 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 Corrunission minutes/November 6, 2006
3.) Local Historic Criteria
4.) Historic Resources Inventory
5.) Photos of the property
J:\Planning\Lynnette\historic designation\Council Reports\654 Del Mar Avenue Agenda Statement. doc
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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CHUlA VISTA Chula Vista, CA 91910
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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 (i.e. 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.
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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 (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
Auqust 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.
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RCC Minutes
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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 concems.
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)
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RCC Minutes
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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. 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, Ghula Vista, GA 91910) offered her
assistance to the homeowners regarding names of companies they could contact.
Commissioner Giigun 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 G. Rutledqe 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 RCG recommend that the house be accepted for
the Mills Act. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Reid absent.
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RCC Minutes
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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-
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
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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.
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HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name:
Rose Damelio House
Hollaway Sumner House
2. Historic name:
654 Del Mar Avenue
3. Street or rural address;
City
Chula Vista
Zip
92010
County
San Diego
4. Parcel number:
573-250-27
5.
Present Owner:
Rose T. Damelio
Address:
654 Del Mar Avenue
City Chula Vista
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Private
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6. P,esent Use: res identia 1
Original use: residential
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Craftsman
7b. Briefly describe the present physical descriprion of the site or structure and d~cribe any major alterations from its
original condition:
Legal: CV Sub,QS 139, Lot 11, N 75' of E 330'
This large, almost symmetrical, two story house features a low,
front facing gable roof with exposed rafter ends and visible support
beam ends. The entrance is centered and has a gabled hood with
a vent and large braces. The entrance is flanked on each side by
a set of three windows. On the second floor, a set of three windows
appears above each set on the ground floor and a pair of double
hung windows is placed above the entrance. Other details include
wide clapboard siding, an unusually large triangular vent in the
front gable, and a circular drive leading to a brick walk and
front stoop. A porte cochere extends out to the right of this
charming home. Street-facing windows are sheltered by metal awnings.
8.
Construction date:
Estimated 1923 Factual
9. Architect
unknown
10. Builder
unknown
11. Approx. property sizl! (in f~t}
Frontage Depth
or approx. acreage 0 . SOAr:
12. Date(s) of enclosed phorograoh{s)
1985
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13. Condition: Excellent ~Good _ Fair _ Deteriorated _ No longer in existence
14. Alterations: metal awnings, gutters and downspouts
15_ Surroundin<p: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land _Scattered buildings _ Densely buiit-up ~
Residential ~Industriaj _Commercial_Other:
16. Threan to site: None known ~Private de'lelop~ent_ Zoning _ VandaJism
PubJ ic Work.s project _ Other:
17. Is; the structUre: On its original site?
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Moved?
Unknown (
18. Related features: circular drive, garage
SIGNIFICANCE
, 9. Briefly sta'te historical and/or an::hitectur<11 importance lindude dates. events. and persons associated with the site.)
Hollaway Sumner and his wife, Alice, purchased this property around
1922 and by 1923, this home had been constructed. JUlia, the
widow of C.W. Sumner also lived at this address. "Holly" Sumner,
who apparently was an automobile dealer, and his wife lived here
until at least 1935. This large house is a good example of the
Craftsman style of the 1920s and a bit more formal in design than
most. Despite minor alterations, the home appears to retain integrity
of design and materials.
Locationa' sketch map (draw and labej site and
surrounding streets:, road$. and prominent landmarks):
ANORTH
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20. Main theme of the histOric resource: (If more than onl! is
checked. number in order of importanca.)
Arch itecture)( Arts & Leisure
Eo::onomic/lndustriaJ _Explor.nion/S4tttlement
Government Military
Rp.lig.on Social/Education
21. Source:s {Lin book..s. documents. surveys, penonaf interviews
and me;r d.atesl.
Water records
City directories
CV Tax Assessment Rolls
22 Date form prepared 9-9-1985
By (Nme) K Wpbster
Organization Citv of Chula Vista
Addr..., P.o. Box 1087
CitY rhlllr:< Vic.;ri1 Zip 92012
Phone: h q 1 - S 1 0 1
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING 654 DEL MAR
AVENUE AS A HISTORIC SITE AND PLACING 654
DEL MAR A VENUE, THE HOLLA WAY SUMNER
HOUSE, ON THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LIST OF
HISTORIC SITES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.32.070(A).
WHEREAS, 654 Del Mar Avenue (APN 573-250-27-00) is a Craftsman style
home constructed around 1923; and,
WHEREAS, staff received communication from the property owners, Steven
Ritter and Salvador Dominguez, requesting that their home, 654 Del Mar Avenue, 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 654 Del Mar Avenue 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 654 Del Mar Avenue, the Hollaway Sumner 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, this 19th day of December 2006, that
the City Council does hereby approve the designation of 654 Del Mar Avenue, the
Hollaway Sumner House, as a Historic Site and determines that it is hereby placed on the
City ofChula Vista List of Historic Sites as Historic Site # 72.
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
James D. Sandoval
Director of Planning & Building
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