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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 PC REPORT HISTORIC REGISTER PLAQUE 450 W 3RD STREET I AGENDA REPORT ITEM #8 MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2022 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER PLAQUE NOMINATION WILSON HOUSE - 450 WEST THIRD STREET APPLICANT / PROPERTY OWNER Shannon, Paula and Charles McCance 455 Pacific Street Tustin, CA 92780 RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 450 West Third Street to the City's Historic Register Plaque Program and select "Wilson House - 1924" as the most appropriate historical name and 1924 as the date of construction of the property. 44 m 450 West Third Street Year 2022 450 W. Third St. November 8, 2022 Page 2 CONSISTENCY WITH HCRA ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM Per the 2022 Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Work Program, the nomination of two (2) historic plaques were stated as a goal. This application satisfies one (1) out of the two (2) plaque nominations stated in the 2022 Annual Work Program. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION 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 Plaque Program. 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 plaques display the construction date of the building, up to two (2) lines of text, and the words "Tustin Historic Register." The bronze plaques may be mounted on the residence or set on metal stakes. The program guidelines require nominations to be provided to the Tustin Preservation Conservancy and , the Tustin Area Historical Society to identify the proper name and date of construction. For residences, the historical property name has recognized the most prominent owner or occupant of the residence or, when no prominent owner or occupant can be identified, or when the surname could be associated with more than r ; one (1) prominent resident, naming the building after the owner/occupant with the longest tenure in the building is an option. This criterion distinguishes the residence from other residences in Old Town Tustin, Example Plaque Display: The current property owners, Shannon, Paula and Tustin Garage Building Camino Real/6 Streeett SEI Street Charles McCance are nominating their property at 450 West Third Street for inclusion on the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program. The inclusion of the building in the City's Historic Register Plaque Program recognizes the building as a significant example of the Craftsman architectural style within the City's Cultural Resources District. This property is also significant because of its association with early Tustin residents and was constructed in 1924. The structure has a 513 rating in the 2021 Historical Resources Survey (Attachment B) which indicates that the structure is a contributor to a fully documented district that is designated or eligible for designation as a local historic district, overlay zone, or preservation area under an existing ordinance or procedure. For the subject property, "Wilson House - 1924", is an appropriate name based on the longest tenured owner of the structure. Records obtained from the Orange County Assessor's Office indicate that Charles and Clara Wilson purchased the property on 450 West Third Street November 8, 2022 Page 3 January 8, 1924 from Alice M. Hubbard and Clara Macomber, and that the Wilson's resided in the home until at least 1969. As forty-five (45) year residents, the Wilson's had the longest tenure and were the second owners of the property between the period of 1924 to 1969. The Tustin Preservation Conservancy and Tustin Area Historical Society have both reviewed and agreed with this recommendation for the name and year built for this historical plaque. The property is comprised of two (2) lots and was sold for $5,000.00 in 1924, an expensive house for the time, possibly due to the wide walnut molding used around the ceiling in each room. Mr. Wilson was a water well contractor who worked in Tustin for the Irvine Company. He was recognized in 1945 when he brought in the deepest known water well using one (1) continuous string of sixteen (16) inch stovepipe casing. The well, which was located on the Borchard Ranch on Ritchey Street in Santa Ana, was a record 1,475 feet deep. According to the 2021 Survey, this building is significant as an example of the Craftsman architectural style, which was prolific in the early 1920s within the City of Tustin. The structure has the following character defining features which include, but are not limited to the following: • Craftsman architectural style with front facing porch roof with dentil trim, returns, and double louvered vents accenting gable faces • Narrow wood clapboard siding covering the exterior • Exterior single, paired and double hung windows with decorative wood trim • Projecting concrete partial-width porch with wood and brick columns Asymmetrical Fagade; Clipped Gable Roof Projecting partial width as porch Clapboard siding r, Decorative Dentil Molding Wood Double hung windows Wood and brick columns 450 West Third Street November 8, 2022 Page 4 CONCLUSION Based on the naming criteria designated by the Planning Commission, staff recommends that the Planning Commission, in their capacity as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisors, approve the plaque designation with the name `Wilson House - 1924", due to the longest tenure of the property. Azo� a4 Clary . Salman Justi4dL. Willkom Assistant Planner Community Development Director -A A-&4, Qf Erica H. Demkowicz Senior Planner, AICP Attachments: Attachment A— Property Photographs Attachment B — 2021 Historical Resources Survey DPR Form ATTACHMENT A PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHS x y ti II� Hi • . 9 r - �Y X # �e .... � . _. . ter ATTACHMENT B 2021 HISTORICAL RESOURCES SURVEY DPR FORM State of California---The Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial# NRHP Status Code 5B Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date *Resource Name or#(Assigned by recorder)450 W 3rd Street P1.Other Identifier:Element of City of Tustin Cultural Resources District *P2.Location: r Not for Publication rJ Unrestricted *a.CountyOrange and(P2c, Pte,and P2b or Ptd.Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b.USGS 7.5'Quad Date T ;R 1/4 of 1/4 of Sec B.M. c.Address 450 W 3rd Street City Tustin Zip 92780 d. UTM:(Give more than one for large and/or linear resources)Zone mE/ mN e.Other Locational Data:(e.g., parcel#,directions to resource,elevation,etc.,as appropriate) APN 40136308 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design,materials,condition,alterations,size,setting and boundaries) Evaluation:Individually significant; District contributor Doorway 1:Flush Property Type: Residential-Single-family Door 1:Single;Wood; Partially glazed, Blind sidelights Primary Architectural Style: Craftsman Porch/Stoop 2:Stoop;Wood;Steps, Entry railings, Light fixtures Number of Stories:1 Door 2:Single;Wood; Partially glazed Plan/Primary Facade:Irregular;Asymmetrical Window 1:Tripartite; Fixed, Double-hung;Wood; Decorative surround Construction/Foundation:Wood-frame;Concrete -all Cladding:Wood clapboard, Brick Window 2:Single, Paired; Double-hung;Wood;Decorative surround- Roof Type/Material:Jerkinhead, Composition shingle all Setting:Set back, Corner Roof Features:Dentil molding, Eaves-closed, Eave returns Hardscape:Walkway-Concrete;Driveway-Asphalt Porch/Stoop 1:Partial-width porch-projecting;Concrete,Wood, Brick; Columns, Steps, Piers Landscape: Lawn *P3b. Resource Attributes:(List attributes and codes) HP2. Single family property *P4.Resources Present: fJ Building r Structure r Object i—Site F-District fJ Element of District r Other: *P5a. Photograph or Drawing(Photograph required for buildings,structures,or objects) P5b. Description of Photo:(view,date, accession#)View south, 10/20/2020 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ,o Historic Prehistoric Both 1924(Deed via Tustin Preservation Conservancy 2017) *P7.Owner and Address: Not Recorded *P8. Recorded by:(Name,affiliation,and address)Mary Ringhoff, Rosa Lisa Fry, Emglyn Najera,Architectural Resources Group,360 E. 2nd Street, Suite 225 Los Angeles,CA 90012 *P9. Date Recorded: 10/20/2020 *P10.Survey Type:(Describe) W Intensive r Reconnaissance *P11. Report Citation:(Cite survey report and other sources or enter"none".)ARG. "City of Tustin Citywide Historic Resources Survey Update Report"(prepared for the City of Tustin, 2021). *Attachments: r None r Location Map W Sketch Map fJ Continuation Sheet fJ Building,Structure&Object Record F-Archaeological Record I—District Record r Linear Feature Record r Milling Station Record Rock Art Record F-Artifact Record r Photographic Record r Other(List) D P R 523A(1/95) * Required Information State of California---The Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI BUILDING, STRUCTURE AND OBJECT RECORD *NRHP Status Code 5B B1. Historic Name: B2. Common Name: B3.Original Use: Residential B4. Present Use: Residential *135.Architectural Style Craftsman *136.Construction History:(Construction date,alteration,and date of alterations) Other Alterations-Door replaced-primary, Roof material replaced(compatible), Sidelights painted or boarded up, Pergola added at rear, Detached garage added *137.Moved? I•J No r Yes r Unknown Date: Original Location: *138. Related Features:Garage-detached B9a.Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown c.Owner:Charles and Clara Wilson "1310.Significance: Theme Residential Development, 1914-1945 Area Tustin Period of Significance: 1924 Property Type: Residential Applicable Criteria: A/1/1 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period,and geographic scope.Also address integrity.) Context:Tustin Becomes a City, 1914-1945 Theme: Residential Development, 1914-1945 Property Type: Residential The property appears eligible for listing as a City of Tustin Cultural Resource as an embodiment of significant patterns of residential development in Tustin during its transitional development period from 1914 to 1945. Constructed in 1924, it is an excellent example of an intact 1920s residence in this part of the city and retains sufficient integrity to convey its association with historic patterns of residential development. B11. Additional Resource Attributes:(List attributes and codes) "1312. References: (See Continuation Sheet 3) (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) B13. Remarks: "1314. Evaluator:Mary Ringhoff, Rosa Lisa Fry,Architectural Resources Group, 360 E.2nd Street,Suite 225 Los Angeles, CA 90012 W 3rd Street *Date of Evaluation: 10/20/2020 (This space reserved for official comments.) R o I V) D m' cn y � m W Main Street DPR 5238(1/95) * Required Information State of California---The Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI CONTINUATION SHEET "Resource Name or#(Assigned by recorder)450 W 3rd Street Recorded By: ARG Date: 10/20/2020 o Continuation Update "B12. References(continued from page 2): Architectural Resources Group, Inc.City of Tustin Citywide Historic Resources Survey Update Report. Prepared for the City of Tustin,2021. First American Title Co. Property Information.Accessed February 2021, https://www.myfirstam.com/Security/Login? Return U rl=%2 FPolygon%2 FMapSearch. Los Angeles Times,various dates. McAlester,Virginia Savage.A Field Guide to American Houses. New York:Alfred A. Knopf,2015. Orange County Department of Public Works.OC Survey: Historical Aerial Imagery.Accessed February 2021,https://ocs.ocpublicworks.com/service- areas/oc-su rvey/products/historical-aerial-imagery. TBA West, Inc.and Carol Jordan. `Tustin Historical Resources Survey"Part 1 (DPR Forms)and Park 2(Survey Report). Prepared for City of Tustin, 2003. Thirtieth Street Architects, Inc. "City of Tustin Historical Resources Survey Report"and DPR Forms. Prepared for City of Tustin, 1990. Tustin News,various dates. Tustin Preservation Conservancy."List of Homes Turning 100 Years Old(Final Revision,2017)."Unpublished list reporting deed research.On file at City of Tustin Community Development Department. DPR 523L(1/95) * Required Information 450 3RD STREET (W) i 1 .004- See i m 0 4„ '�n k. ''��• ICY 41 a�Yim ti See following pages for property information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 1 of 2 *NRHP Status Code:3S *Resource Name or#(18)450 3rd Street(W) B1. Historic Name:Wilson House B2. Common Name: B3. Original Use: Residential B4. Present Use: Residential *B5. Architectural Style:Colonial Revival *B6. Construction History: (Construction date,alterations,and date of alterations) Charles Wilson and his wife,Clara,acquired this property in 1924 and built this building that year. A new garage was built in 1991. *B7. Moved? XNo ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: B9a. Architect:Unknown b.Builder:Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme:Residential Architecture Area Tustin,CA Period of Significance: 1870-1945 Property Type: Residential Applicable Criteria:A,B,C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme,period,and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) This home is significant because of its Colonial Revival style.An eclectic Colonial Revival example with Tudor hipped peaks on both the side facing gables and the front facing porch roof, the building has character defining features such as dentil trim, returns, double louvered vents accenting the gable faces,narrow clapboard siding covering the exterior and tapered wood columns In addition, it is important because of its association for early Tustin residents. Charles and Clara Wilson built the house for $5,000, an expensive home for the times,possibly because of the wide raved walnut molding used around the ceilings in each room. Wilson was a water well contractor who worked in Tustin for the Irvine Company. Charles Wilson was recognized in 1945 when he brought in the deepest known water well using one,continuous string of 16-inch stovepipe casing. The well was a record 1475 feet deep. con't. B11. Additional Resource Attributes:(HP2)—Single Family Property *B12. References: City of Tustin Historical Survey, thirtieth street architects, Inc., June, 1990; First American Title Company; Interview with Dorothy Wilson Chittendon ca 1989. B13. Remarks: (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) 256 20 *B14. Evaluator:TBAW,C.Jordan 14ft SWAT *Date of Evaluation:Oct 2002 (This space reserved for official comments.) 311 111AM *TN= DPR 5238(1/95) *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trmomial Page 2 of 2 *Resource Name or#(Assigned by recorder)(18)450 31d St W rded by: TBA West"C. ordan,S.Jones Date: November 2002 v Continuation lul Update The building's character defining features include,but are not limited to: • Tutor hipped peak on both the side facing gables and the front facing porch roof with dentil trim,returns,and double louvered vents accenting the gable faces • narrow clapboard siding covering the exterior • porch supported by tapered wood columns,resting on piers built of two colors of grey brick • wide front door,accented with a row of narrow diagonally placed beveled glass windows,flanked by multi-paned sidelights • plate glass windows,flanked by narrow double hung sidelights,located on each side of the front door A matching window set can be seen under the double gable on the west fagade • pair of double hung windows occupying the space near the east end of the front facade and matching those used throughout the rest of the house DPR 523L *Required information CrTa OF 14 u i STS HISTORICAL SURVEY ADDRESS: 450 3RD ST(W.) ` DATE: - . 1924 r -s STYLE: COLONIAL REVIVAL.-MS SOURCE: RATING: ,. ..._... _T 'rte T B ALTERATIONS: F HISTORICAL DISTRICT: YES COIVIMIi;NT: . *• r,, DESCRIPTION: �• . A Tudor-style roof, with a hippedpeak on both the side-facing gables and the front-facing porch roof, crowns the Colonial Revival bungalow at 450 Third Street. Dentil trim,returns,and double louvered vents accent the gable faces. Narrow clapboard siding covers the exterior. 'The porch is supported by tapered wood columns, resting on piers built of two colors of grey brick. The wide front door, accented with a row of narrow diagonally-placed beveled glass windows, is flanked by multi paned sidelights. Plate glass windows, flanked by narrow double-hung sidelights,are Iocated on each side of the front door. A matching window set can be seen under the.double gable on the west facade. A pair of double-hung windows,which occupy the space near the east end of the front facade, match those used throughout the rest of the house. SIGNIFICANCE: Charles and Clara Wilson acquired this property -2lots - in 1924 from Alice Hubbard and owned it until 1969..Wilson built the house for $5,000, an expensive: house for those days,possibly because of the wide carved walnut molding used around the ceilings in each room. Wilson was a water-well contractor,working in Tustin and for the Irvine Company, He received recognition in 1945 when he brought in the deepest known water well using one unbroken strung of 16-inch stovepipe casing. The well, located on the Borchard ranch on Ritchey St., Santa Ana,was 1475 feet deep.There are few Tudor Revival homes in Tustin. This one is a good example of that style and representative of the size and general shape being built by the average resident of Tustin during the 1920`s.