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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AGENDA REPORT ITEM # 2 MEETING DATE: JULY 9, 2019 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: WORKSHOP — HISTORIC PRESERVATION The purpose of this workshop is to highlight the City's programs to protect and revitalize historic structures, sites, and features within Tustin and to provide the Commission with an update on the status of the City's historic preservation programs and the Commission's efforts to date. This workshop is also intended to satisfy the mandatory introductory training requirement for new Commissioners and the annual refresher course for more seasoned Commissioners as required by City Council Resolution 18-78 (Attachment A). The topics to be covered in this workshop include: • Tustin's history and historic preservation efforts in Tustin; • Cultural Resources Overlay District; • Historical Resources Surveys; • Certificate of Appropriateness process; • Residential Design Guidelines; • Commercial Design Guidelines; • Overview of Downtown Commercial Core Plan; • Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program; • The Commendation Program; • Tustin Pioneers Recognition Program; and • Mills Act Program. Scott Reekstin Elaine Dove, AICP, RLA Principal Planner Senior Planner Attachment A: Resolution 18-78 Attachment B: PowerPoint Presentation Slides ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. 18-78 RESOLUTION NO. 18-78 f A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTING AS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR PURSUANT TO TUSTIN CITY CODE 9252c AND ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM DEFINING THE COMMISSION ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. That on June "20, 1988, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1001 establishing the City's Cultural Resources Overlay District and the City's Cultural Resources Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Historic Resources Committee as adopted by City Council Resolution 3991). The Historic Resources Committee was formed with five (5) members charged with acting solely in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters affecting the establishment of the Cultural Resources District, designation of Cultural Resources, and liaison between residents, property owners and the City Council. B. That on July 31, 1991, the City of Tustin became a California Certified Local Government (CLG) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1996, as amended in 1980. C. That on May 1, 2007, City Council adopted Ordinance 1332, which consolidated the responsibilities of the Historic Resources Committee to the Planning Commission in an effort to minimize impacts on City resources. D. That on April 3, 2018, the City Council received public input from the Tustin Preservation Conservancy requesting the Historic Resources Committee be reinstated as a separate committee. E. That on July 17, 2018, and October 8, 2018, City Council affirmed the: Planning Commission as the advisory body on historic and cultural matters and directed staff to define the roles, responsibilities and work program for the Planning Commission. F. That on November 6, 2018, the City Council considered the Planning Commission as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Program attached hereto as Exhibit"A". Resolution 18-78 Page 1 of 2 11, The City Council hereby affirms the City of Tustin's Planning Commission shall continue to act as the advisory body on historic and cultural matters and adopts the Program attached hereto as Exhibit A. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting on the 6t' day of November 2018. 9' ja�4,�, EL YN MUR Y, Mayor ATTEST: ERI A N, YA DA, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS CITY OF TUSTIN ERICA N. YASUDA, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 18-78 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 61 day of November, 2018, by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Murray Gomez Bernstein, Puckett, Clark (5) COUNCILMEMBER NOES: (0) COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: 0 COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: (0) L., A�gd/,-,L ERICA N. YA.SAJDA, City Clerk Exhibit A: Planning Commission Acting as Historic Resources Committee Program Resolution 18-78 Page 2of2 EXHIBIT"A"' PLANNING COMMISSION AS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR PURPOSE , Tustin has played a vital-role in the history of Orange County and has retained a rich and unique cultural%heritage. It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the recognition, preservation, protection and use of culturally significant structures, natural features, sites pnd neighborhoods within the City of Tustin is required in the interest of health, safety, prosperity, social and cultural enrichment and general welfare of City residents. The City Council designated the Planning Commission as the advisory body to the+City Council on all matters relating to historic and cultural resources, including without limitation: • Matters affecting the establishment of a Cultural Resources District • Designation of Cultural Resources, and • As a liaison between residents, property owners, and the City Council within a Cultural Resources District. RESPONSIBILITIESITYPICAL DUTIES In its capacity as an advisory body on matters relating to historic and cultural resources, the Commission shall: Protect the historic integrity of the City of Tustin for the citizens of the community, visitors, investors, and property owners. • Promote the economic, cultural, historical, and educational well-being of the community. Promote pride in the historic accomplishments within the City of Tustin. • Provide mechanism(s)for identifying and preserving the historic and architectural . resources of the City of Tustin that represent elements of the City's cultural, soclal,. economic, political, and architectural history. Educate the citizens of Tustin about the benefits of preservation of historic structures, areas, sites, neighborhoods, and other historic resources correcting existing and preventing further urban blight. • Establish a preservation plan which includes all historic districts, structures, areas, sites, and other historic resources which are listed or are eligible for listing in the National, State or City Register of Historic Places. • Engage in other historical or cultural activities as requested by the City Council. Resolution 18-78 Exhibit Page 1 of 3 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING The Commission shall receive: • New Commissioners receive one (1) mandatory introductory training related to Tustin area historical resources including Old Town and other resources located throughout the City. • One (1) annual refresher course for more seasoned Commissioners. • In addition to the above, a minimum of the equivalent of one (1), six (6)-hour day of training per year. Educational events may include trainings conducted by City Staff and/or collaborations with groups similar to the California Preservation Foundation, the Tustin Historical Society and Tustin Preservation Conservancy. Training programs may include live workshops, conferences, live and pre-recorded webinars, and E-Teaming modules. The following list are approved educational training providers: • National Park Service (https://www.nps.gov/tps/education/online-trainin-g.htm) • State of California, Office of Historic Preservation (http://ohp.oarks.ca.gov/?i)aqe id=1054) In addition to upcoming training events, the OHP website also contains links to previous training modules regarding a host of topics including historical resources, Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), historical surveys, economic incentives, ordinances, etc. (http://ohp.parks.c"ovl?pa a id=23125). • California Preservation Foundation (htt s://california reservation.or ) • National Alliance for Preservation Commissions (https://napcommissions.org/camp/) • Urban Land Institute (ULI) (https://amehcas.uli.org) • American Planners Association (With membership in APA, Commissioners would receive bimonthly Commissioner magazine and full access to the APA website and Knowledge Center) ( https://www.planning.orq/join/commissioners/) • National Trust for Historic Preservation (https://savingolaces.org/) • National Preservation Institute (https://www.npi.org ) • Tustin Historical Society (http:/ltustinhistory.com/index.html) • Tustin Preservation Conservancy (http://www,tustinconservancy.org/) • Other, by approval of the Director of Community Development Resolution 18-78 Exhibit Page 2 of 3 WORK PROGRAM Annually, the Commission shall establish a Work Program. The Work Program shall establish goals and objectives for the program year. The Commission shall solicit input consistent with its purpose and responsibilities. ANNUAL REPORT The Commission shall transmit an Annual Report to the City Council. Subject to City Council concurrence, the Annual Report shall include a statement of goals, objectives, accomplishments and efforts to further the cultural, historical, and educational well-being of the community. Resolution 18-78 Exhibit Page 3 of 3 1 ATTACHMENT B POWERPOINT PRESENTATION SLIDES 6/26/2019 Historic Praservatiar� �'Ir.�nr+ng�.+�I151'1�i3Sit"�47'J`"nrk5h'ts?�' .lune I1„2�Yt� F` • Tustin eslabGshed by Calumbus Tustin as p real f estate venture. ff I • 1868-C.Tustin and Nelson Y�t Stafford purchased 1300 �+ acres of Rancho 5pntiaga de Sanfa Ana. • 1868- 1872 C.Tustin sold laic and offered free lots to those willing to build a + 1877-Santa Anp became southern terminus tar Southern Pacific Railroad. • 1883-C.Tustin died a disappointed man. • 1890s-Agriculture boomed inn TusTin. • 1927-Tustin incorporated. • 1950s and 1960s--Tustin's growth accelerated. 1 • Historic - • :• • • r • Tustin"s historic preservation prcacdram berdan in the late 19$05. • New,incompatible development was proposed in Old Town,arsd residenls were opposed. •The City Cauncil adopted an ordinance in t9$& to prated the City's hisigrie resources. • The ordinance established the Culiural Resources Advisory Committee,the Culturai Resources C7verlay District,and the Ceriiticate of Appropriateness prgcess. a CLG Program encourages preservation. 1'ust?n recQc�n¢ed t1y Siatc nt CQlitQlnia as a CLG in 14Y i C1 G 9enetrts—Ttlsiin has received six CLG grants. CCG�'equirerrsents -ltcal ornisuuace ..F.Sa�nrain survey ct histuit:Po'=p7,v r.c:s *Gammfifee that meets of ieasl Baur tmea Per year .State-approved t*alninp Provide oppdrt�nrries for pssGflc parllcipalicnrn histarEc fxeserva}ion .Annvai Gepari = In 2007, Ciry Cnuneil assigned historic preservation duties io the Planning Comrrlissign. (.')Yerlay District f'urpuse:IC�sPtesguuard the hentac}e Qt t91B City thratr�h proserGcellon E3our1ttt7ri silrlilar 10 City's. _ Ufl(tinQll�7lnCQPpQPQTIQtl boUndanes , EnhOncgs proPe ly values. � � r ��,, l�f ecQnoml�uene�rts.nncl compatlbdlty • Contains over 13rJ historic �. �'� structures --• • r�verlay on C6ly's Zonincd tvAap 6/26/2019 Cultural Resources Overl• Historic Surveys Historic firslsurveycpmplefedinE9FC7 c�itd updated in 2003. 275 historic buildings 50+years old have been docun7enfed. Includes resourceswilhin the - '�+ arsfrxct and smaller groupings Provides a phata.ConslruClion date.archlecfuralstyle and hisfoi'scal significance 6/26/2019 Pages from • • Certificates of Appropriateness • Ensures compaiibitity with historic district • Applies to Overlay District only • Triggered by a building permit • Fpr exterior improvements only I�at required for ordinary minor repairs and mainienonce when no change is mads to design, materials,or appearance • Considers materials,scale,architsciural style,size, height,placemen#,and use 6/26/2019 Certificates ofAppropriateness • No separate application is required • Phoiggraphs of existing structure and samples at new materials ore requested • Process is concurcent with design review and/or plan review and permit issuance • Reviewed administratively,wish appeals to Planning Carrirnissian and City Cquncii Minor C of A issued "over the counter'" • No fee for a Certificate of Appropr'sateness Residential Design Guidelines Revivalcity orTuMbs Greek •+�YY r atl1�. 6/26/2019 Victorian - Stick 5'. Victorian - Queen Anne Victorian - Italianate 6 6/26/2019 Colonial Re, . rf-,rr-, rI Ri,«;,,-Ii-,,,1 7 6/26/2019 Spanish Colonial Revival i RevivcGl - Monterey Revival- Tudor 8 1 • Residential Design Guidelines • A[iopted in 1494 and updated in 2012 ANIML • Highlights fhe mpst Cpmmon historic architectural styles in Tustin • Illustrates examples of appropriate Types pf modifications to various architectural sfyfes • Liscusses appropriate details,materials,and calors based an architectural style Residential Provides guidelines far: Freservatian/Rehab iiitation Additions and flew Accessory Buildings New Infill Development Landscaping w includes an appendix: Giossary Technical""How to" lnformatian design Professionals and Contractors I�a�ne Repair Checklist City Approval Process Summary Secretory of the Interior's Stpndards for the Treatment of�listaric Properties Helpful Soaks and Reports 6/26/2019 H i. Commercial Design Guidelines 10 6/26/2019 Commercial Design ,; Can�merc�l t7esfon C d.,l nys'""� r�:�v�nd Western �'resetvaFna and k�. . c,AdC�^tx'e Reuse x,' ;$uf6dingndd�t'rons '.: ^Eeriv Mnfil!l7erefoFmen! �, Incpr'Paratmg 5'usf�inn�iyR� r Polk?ng •,!;tnd=caping acrd 3t,e 51re°�Envir:;rrmerlt False • • Commercial Y 6/26/2019 Victorian Commercial 4 W Spar) sly Colonial Rev!w,al Y -R K' T! 2•*1 '� LAar L y� Fy I t t } f- 12 1 • Commercial Design Guidelines • Supporting Information in I f Appendix Sections Glossary oi6grrns Materials crud Color C>7arts Low impost Qewelopmeni Slee�y 51ep City Approvat Process C�rriifieate©t Appraprigieness/Desicdn Pevdewflow Chert 5,,siin"s Historic Re9isler Plnyuo Designalrnn Pra�ran� federalTax¢*tcentivesfor Nort-Residential®uildirags " SEcrefary of the inierinr"s Standards Landscape Pianling Ct,arl Help9rri Books.Websites,and Codes Mop of Siyniiicarjf Npn-Residential Old Town Bzriidings • CDG will serve as cpmplementary D o�^?N.�o��v iv dacumenf to the Pian c��;E 5?ECIFkC fllxid • CDG may be expanGeG ,« to reflect the Plan's concepts&strategies. _-�-:- -)owntown Commercial • • 6/26/2019 HistoTusfin gister Plaque 1 5 . 14 ff�'FfiS'7 r:71i tC W4�'".. •Tustin Historic Register � Implemen#ed in 2fl00 f2ecognizes Tustin'5 Historic properties �, Educates the public Incret�5es public interest it historic properties ° Promotes community pr�c�a • Properties listed an NistoriGai Resources Surveys are eligible. • Anyone may nominate an eligible property. • Properly owner porficipotion is valunt�ary. 6/26/2019 RegisterTustin Historic a• • Displays construcfio� P, -jr�Fims Added date + ivlax.2 lines of text • N4nunted an building ar sfokes • Praperty Qwners are responsible for cost, ln5tallatian,and maintenance. Nominations forwarded to Hisioricaf Socieiy and Preservation Canservancy. + Historical Society and Preservation Conservancy review historicol name and date of construction. • Punning Commission reviews nominations. - Register • 1 d8 N.8 Street[`Nilson �`� , House, 1923) #�+� •, �_� • 17Q N.A Street ? {Callaham 1923) `• t:� 15 * 255 South A 5freet {Bnuehard Nouse, 1923) � _.tom 6/26/2019 ProgramCommendation • Old Town residential praperty recagnitian 16 program • One commendation per calendar quarter • Sign displayed at property • Ci1y-paid piaque and Council recogr7ition `,a�LKE7,��` .,. [lEL ft1C?:BU1Ll�iti' CIRCA Z r�� 1 �I � Sys ,nLD T01F`N TLIST'1N, Nislutic.Budtliv�:Plxt�ee \cnt-E9uttittrlluildingi'layuc 6/26/2019 Properties Recently Commended • 434 EI Camino Real{First Doctor's Office 1885) fin • 195 EI Camino Real (DeP Rio Buildintr 2Q14i Ills ' Pioneers o • Mills Act Program I �` 17 6/26/2019 Background •Tustin lvli0ls Act Pragretrri 18 Mills Act is State legislation Adopted in 197 Property#ax relief fbr historic buildings Program implemented in Tustin in 1997 Promotes historic preServCrfion * Properties on Historical Resources Surveys with A,B,C, or equivalent rating are eligib8e. •Tustin program is for residential properties. • ©caner-occupied and income properties 7 y ed pin, • Agreement between owner and City • Ahinimum 10-year term • Contract extended each year • lViainfain and preserve far 10 years minimum • Correct all existing Code violations • Property must remain visible • Schedule for repair and rehabilitation 6/26/2019 Provisions • fulfills Act properties may be sold without JML penalty. • Property kax relief is transferred to new owr7er when property is so3d. - Changes to properties,such as room additions, are allowed. • Cancellation pena4fiy is i 25 a at fair market value. • Na penalty if property is damaged or destroyed by an act of God. • C]emolition is prohibited. fox Relief • C]etermined fay County Assessor � • About 50-75 0 less + May vary each year ��`" • Newer add'stians subject to regular tax method �"'' �"`" • Some properties da not benefit significantly .rte,.;. < Confact Community pevelppment Department • Schedule property inspection Submit too lieatian and$500 fee City Council approves cOntraCts Contract recorded Submit photographic portfplip Annual report submitted fo Gity 19 6/26/2019 Tustin Mills Act Properties rsra rn. 141Y Ir1Y 11?3 Cltu Ir}p Cwa 119 Ing In 5R�fua�A`ww `.��'Ing 710laele fel¢d.x Na{I.��;aa 4ppC 'Nf wra urk sY..e ',� Ir:s fi w.^<seA W..r CYea 4faE aY wrw rx-a sm« «�crm Ana Yaa w4r+ua.wry 'I irl. ssaa�oa..w�n.v.um 1>.wmHistoric Yr.... ... 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