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Home My WebLink About03 Commendation and Tustin Historic Register Nomination00 0 . �D � PORT MEETING DATE: MAY 23, 2013 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ITEM #3 SUBJECT: COMMENDATION AND TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission approve the Commendation Program and Historic Registe and "1922" as the most appropriate historical respectively, pending concurrence from the Preservation Conservancy. BACKGROUNO AND DISCUSSION nomination of 133 North B Street to the City's r Plaque Program and select "Primrose House" name and date of construction of the property, Tustin Area Historical Society and /or Tustin The City's Commendation Program recognizes an Old Town property of outstanding merit as often as every calendar quarter. A decorative sign is displayed at the property, and the owner is provided with a City -paid plaque and recognized at a City Council meeting. Properties commended to date include 355 West Second Street, 320 West Third Street, 520 West Main Street, 160 South Pacific Street, 335 South C Street, 340 West Main Street, 200 South A Street, 310 South Pasadena Avenue, 705 West Main Street (or 350 South Myrtle Avenue), 525 West Main Street, and 410 Pacific Street. The most recent nomination was approved in May of 2010. In addition, owners of historic homes or commercial buildings in Tustin are eligible to participate in the City's plaque designation program, called the Tustin Historic Register. The purpose of the voluntary program is to recognize Tustin's historic properties, educate the public, increase public interest in historic properties, and promote community pride. The bronze plaques may be mounted or set on metal stakes Properties that are recognized through the City's Commendation Program are provided with a plaque that is paid for by the City of Tustin. The plaques display the construction date of the building, up to two lines of text, and are identified with the words "Tustin Historic Register." Nomination forms are obtained from the Community Development Department. Anyone, including the Commission, may nominate properties. Commended properties are automatically nominated to the City's Historic Register Program. 138 North B Street May 28, 2013 Page 2 138 North B Street Tustin resident Lucy Burch recently submitted the attached nomination for the residence at 138 North B Street. The owners, Kevin and Sarah McGee, purchased the property in 2011 and entered into a Mills Act contract with the City in December of 2011. The single story California bungalow was built circa 1922 and has a C rating in the City's 1990 Historical Survey and a 5D1 rating in the City's 2003 Historical Resources Survey. The property is located outside of the Tustin Cultural Resource District. According to information provided by the Tustin Area Historical Society, the home was occupied by many short-term residents until being purchased by the Primrose family in 1949. Should the Commission approve the commendation nomination, staff recommends that the nomination approval be forwarded to the Tustin Area Historical Society and Tustin Preservation Conservancy for their concurrence of the recommended historical property name and date. If there is concurrence with the Planning Commission's name and date selection, the plaque will be ordered without the need to return to the Commission, and the commendation will be presented to the property owners at a future City Council meeting. Scott Reekstin Principal Planner Attachment A — Nomination Form Attachment B — Photograph Attachment C — Survey Excerpt 7 T it T li L r S . li . ` Cemrnu -city Levelczi : -ient Departmert - 300 Centennial Way a Tusn, CA 92780 O -one - 7:4.573.340 a)1Fla 100 ,' C), Tali MAY 13 2013 s , r BVII D�N_6 OUR FUTURE HONORING OUR PAST Thank you for nominating a property to the City's plaque designation program. The purpose of the plaque designation program is to recognize Tustin's historic properties, c!ducate the public, increase public interest in historic properties, and promote corramurity pride. ,ail properties listed in -ne Tustin Historic Resources Survey are e.'igible for rYorn;r:at`on x the program. Owners of properties that are selected by the City's Planning Commission for the program are not obligated to purchase and /or display the plaque. Participation is completely voluntary. The Planning Commission will consider the nomination in approximately six weeks. 4a3om4naitec" Has'torr t r Derr a9 Historic Property Address 138 North B Street Historic Structure Name (if ar =y) Primrose House ( ?) Property Owner (if known) Nevin and Sarah McGee Specify your reasons for the nomination (e.g. age of structure, architectural details, place in d ustin's history, for - mer resident (s) were significant to T ustin's history, etc.) __ This traditional California Bungalow built prior or during 1922 is one of the BSO significant sites in our Tustin Tustin Historic Resources Survey. This property well deserves a commendation, and plaque for significant improvements to the structure of this historic home. Your Name Lucy Burch Your Residence or business Andress 810 West Third Street TUsVn CA 92780 Telephone dumber (714) 832 3379 E -mail Address artseapersonpyahoo.com S`gna':ure Office use Ors y eseNo. 2013 -e/ Date Received _6 - 13 1_3 Received By Listing in Historical Survey Historic Designation Local ❑State [I National ❑Non: Location ❑ Within District Outside District 5 -13- 3 `)ate a.- '4 1 ' Dear Pla i -ni g Co mmissi lY 19 Good day to you! I hope ope x.:11 is goi � well l for you with your enj&avors. Please con, s id:fir this Histo-,,nic ho- o-' ! ; e for T'he nu ew h, onmieowne-,,cs are just deligIlafful, an d eager to proudly display a plaque on,, thQi�, 1922 California ! uingailo , co, in sii d e rat io,i l� S i In cerr", I Y, - o-oy Lucy B�. -irc! *116 ,y" 133 north '0° Stt*eet ( #G on the map,' California Bunga!ov,,r Built prior'co or during 192:4 Long before this ranch was divided into parcels, it was a thriving avocado o- chard, witnessed by the 100 + - year -old larrb- l-'ass avocado tree in this backyard and those of others on the block. Unfortunately, the 'iistories of the famiJes who flocked to Tustin at this time are difficu't to trace, but we know that this house saw many short -term residents before the Primrose farni!y purchased it in 1949 and made it their permanent home. With no hallways to take up needed space, this is one of the cutes., most efficie It and open two- bedroom bungalow houses ever! W'th many hours of work and thought invested into the home, the young owners `lave managed to renew the anterior while remaining true to the origina; craftsmanship that ma'<es bungalows so special. Be sure to note the unexpected pack- and -A] bathroom, complete with the original Poor register, surely a b'.ess ng to hover over on a card w'nter morning, and don't miss the indoor /outdoor wood box flanking the fireplace, which can be I oaded from outdoors but conveniently accessed from the'iving room. The kitchen cabinetry is new but true to the home's bungalow roots, and the original double -hung windows over the sink are no longer stuck top -to- bottom by paint, instead rising smoothly to capture the afternoon breeze as they were intended to do. Quaintly endearing and especially fascinating is the sun porch added on at some point to the back of the house, 'added on' being the operative term! The builder made no pretense of disguising the home's original footprint in the process, as the room fulfilled a need at that time, and it still does. You'I; adore this smal "., perfect,y decorated bungalow home, which is a great tribute to an earlier population whose dreams far exceeded the con=ines of their cozy houses. Ur.6erviritten by Dr. James Meeks i= or :st Vei yday 10wers Pl, 1• rr it" r • r Page 1 of 1 B1. Historic Name: B2. Common Name: B3. Original Use: Residential B4. Present Use: Residential °'135. Architectural Style: California Bungalow 1136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) The building was built prior to or around 1922. 'NRHP Status Code: SDI 'Resource Name or # (250): 138 B Street (N) 'B7. Moved? X No ®Yes nUnknown Date: _ Original Location: "B8. Related Features: B9a. Architect: unknown b. Builder: unknown "1310. Significance: Theme: Residential Architecture Area: Santa Ana - Tustin, CA Period of Significance: 1870 -1945 Property 'Type: Residential Applicable Criteria: C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) This building is significant as an example California Bungalow architecture in Tustin. This building's character defining features include, but are not limited to • side facing gables and a front facing gable covering the entrance • symmetrically placed entry porch door, framed with wood molding and trim; a porch roof supported by columns • narrow, horizontal cladding • windows with sidelights framed in wood molding and trim • chimney located to the left side of the building B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (i-iP2 )—Single Family Property °B12. References: City of Tustin Historical Survey, thirtieth street architects, inc., June, 1990; First American Title Company records; Directories. B13. Remarks This building requires additional information and research to assess fully, its significance. 'B14. Evaluator: TBAW, C. Jordan R Date of Evaluation: Oct 2002 (This space reserved for official comments.) DPR 5238 (9005) (Sketch Ma with north arrow required.) lF1il.R i i'E ^ D b 14S 140 n 143 f is3 124 a;t i a I�� FIRST STREET *Required information