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Home My WebLink About09 PC REPORT HISTORIC REGISTER PLAQUE 225 S A STREET AGENDA REPORT ITEM #9 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 HARBOTTLE HOUSE- 225 SOUTH A STREET APPLICANT / PROPERTY OWNER Howson Fong 225 South A Street Tustin, CA 92780 RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 225 South A Street to the City's Historic Register Plaque Program and select "Harbottle House - 1913" as the most appropriate historical name and date of construction of the property. 1 - ry5 m. -:z., ., ., tea.Y': .:,,: .. . " .,.. ...__ -•-` 225 South A Street Year 2022 225 South A Street 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 II. the Tustin Area Historical Society to identify the proper name and date of construction. For residences, the historical property name has recognized the most dd 91 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 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 owner, Howson Fong, is nominating Tustin Garage Building on EI the property at 225 South A Street for inclusion on the Camino Real/611 Street 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 California Craftsman Bungalow 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 1913. The structure has a 5B 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. 225 South A Street November 8, 2022 Page 3 For the subject property, "Harbottle House - 1913" is an appropriate name based on the longest tenure in the building, Records obtained from the Orange County Assessor's Office indicate that the Harbottle Family had a long association with the property which dates back to 1939. John and Florence Harbottle originally purchased the property on September 13, 1939, and the family was associated with the property until it was sold in 1983. The Tustin Preservation Conservancy and Tustin Area Historical Society have reviewed and agreed with this recommendation for the name and year for this historical plaque. According to the 2021 survey, this building is a significant example of the Craftsman architectural style, which was prolific in the early 1920's, in the City of Tustin. The property is an embodiment of the earliest patterns of residential development in Tustin. It was the first house to be built on its side of the street on the 200 block of A Street; and is a rare and remaining example of an intact early twentieth (201h) century Craftsman Bungalow home. The home retains sufficient integrity that conveys its association with early historical patterns of residential development from as early as 1870-1913. This property is also significant, because of its association with important people in Tustin's history. Early owners included pioneer George Freeman, who arrived in Tustin in 1874 and George Hubbard, a civil engineer, and Fred McClain real estate developer, of Santa Ana. Many homes built in Tustin during 1920s are of the Craftsman Bungalow style. The character defining features of this residential building include, but are not limited to the following: • Craftsman architectural style with front facing gabled roof, with single beam ends, and exposed rafter tails and lattice work venting • Original, restored narrow clapboard siding • Large double hung window with narrow double hung sidelights and a single double hung window at the front fapade • Red brick chimney located to the east of the open porch, surrounded by small windows 225 South A Street November 8, 2022 Page 4 p Red brick chimney IIII Wood clapboard siding Exposed Rafter Tail • Wood double-hung windows CONCLUSION Based on the naming criteria designated by the Planning Commission, staff recommends the Planning Commission, in their capacity as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor, approve the plaque designation with the name "Harbottle House - 1913", due to the longest tenure of the property. M _A. Salman Jus . WI Ikom Assistant Planner Co munity Development Director r Erica H. Demkowicz Senior Planner, AICP Attachments: Attachment A— Property Photographs Attachment B —2021 Historical Resources Survey DPR Form ATTACHMENT A PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHS ti ! vim. bid•.��r.,� 'pp,'4• � �� II 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)225 S A 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 225 S A 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 40156211 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design,materials,condition,alterations,size,setting and boundaries) Evaluation:Individually significant;District contributor Chimney 2:Brick-interior Property Type: Residential-Single-family Porch/Stoop 1:Partial-width porch-projecting;Wood; Entry railings, Primary Architectural Style: Craftsman Steps Number of Stories:1 Doorway 1:Recessed; Decorative surround Plan/Primary Facade:Rectangular;Asymmetrical Door 1:Single; Material unknown;Paneled, Partially glazed Construction/Foundation:Wood-frame;Concrete Window 1:Tripartite; Double-hung;Wood; Decorative surround-all Cladding:Wood clapboard,Wood shingles Window 2:Single, Paired; Double-hung;Wood;Decorative surround- Details:String course all Roof Type/Material:Gable-front, Composition shingle Window 3:Bay-squared;Casement, Sliding; Material unknown Roof Features:Bargeboards, Brackets, Eaves-open, Exposed rafter Setting:Set back tails,Vent Hardscape:Driveway-Concrete Chimney 1:Brick-exterior Landscape: Lawn, Mature vegetation *P3b. Resource Attributes:(List attributes and codes) HP2. Single family property *P4.Resources Present: fJ Building i—Structure i—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 east, 10/20/2020 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: rJ Historic r Prehistoric i—Both 1913(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) fJ 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 fJ Sketch Map W Continuation Sheet fJ Building,Structure&Object Record r Archaeological Record 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) Windows Replaced-Some, Secondary facade, Incompatible; Other Alterations-Door replaced-primary,Gate added/replaced, Roof material replaced(compatible), Porch replaced(presumably in-kind) *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:John and Rosa Poh *1310.Significance: Theme Early Residential Development, 1870-1913 Area Tustin Period of Significance: 1913 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:Establishment and Early Development of Tustin City, 1870-1913 Theme: Early Residential Development, 1870-1913 Property Type: Residential The property appears eligible for listing as a City of Tustin Cultural Resource as an embodiment of the earliest patterns of residential development in Tustin, prior to the development of regional highway systems.Constructed in 1913, it is a rare, remaining example of an intact early 20th century 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 2nd street *Date of Evaluation: 10/20/2020 N (This space reserved for official comments.) �t 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)225 S A 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 Url=%2FPolygon%2FMapSearch. 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/h istorical-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 225 A STREET (S) 0 a , r k� a See following pages for property information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HR1# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Pagel of 1 *NRHP Status Code:5B1 *Resource Name or#(45):225 A Street(S) Bl. Historic Name: B2. Common Name: B3. Original Use:Residential B4. Present Use:Residential *B5. Architectural Style:Craftsman Bungalow *B6. Construction History: (Construction date,alterations,and date of alterations) Built in 1916,this house was the first to be built on its side of the street on the 200 block of A Street. *B7. Moved? X No ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: 119a. Architect:unknown b.Builder:unknown *1310. Significance: Theme:Residential Architecture,Early Ranching&Agriculture Area: Santa Ana-Tustin,CA Period of Significance: 1870-1899 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.) The building is significant as an example of the early beginnings of the Bungalow vernacular styles in Tustin and its association with persons important to Tustin's history. Early owners included pioneer George Freeman, who arrived in Tustin in 1874; George Hubbard, a civil engineer;Lucy Etta Walker,a nurse;and real estate developer Fred McClain of Santa Ana. This bungalow exhibits both Craftsman and California bungalow characteristics. tt contributes to the historic streetscape of A Street and is one of a row of 4 bungalows of which are of a compatible size and shape. The building's character defining features include,but are not limited to: • a prominent front-facing gabled roof,with single beam ends,exposed rafter tails,and lattice work venting • original,restored narrow clapboard siding • a full front porch,though enclosed with an entrance changed to the north side • a large double-hung window, flaked by narrow double-hung sidelights and a single double-hung window occupy the front fagade • a red brick chimney located to the east of the wrought-iron-bordered open porch,flanked by small windows Bl1. Additional Resource Attributes:(HP2)--Single Family Property *1112. References:City of Tustin Historical Survey,thirtieth street architects, (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) inc.,June 1990;Jordan,Carol H,Tustin:A City of Trees,Heritage'_Media Corp., SECOND STREET 1996; M cm or B13. Remarks20 4 to 1K 2=2 1 rar *1314. Evaluator:TBAW,C.Jordan L1fA 2,V .~ *Date of Evaluation:Oct 2002 �'e Ir aao TUSM 1 SCHOOL (This space reserved for official comments.) THIRD STREET DUDIM a 30 i1 SW Y ': 40,1 DPR 5238(1/95) *Required information MY OF TUSTIN HUSTORUCAL SURVEY ADDRESS: 225 A ST(S) DATE: 191s STYLE: CALIFORNIABUNGALOW SOURCE: RATING: T ALTERATIONS: M HISTORICAL. DISTRICT; YES COMMENT: - DESCRIPTION: A prominent front-facing gabled roof, accented with single beam ends, exposed rafter tails,and lattice work venting, caps the single-storied bungalow at 225. Asbestos shingles now cover the original narrow clapboard siding. The full front porch has been enclosed and this entrance changed to the north side. A large double-bung window, flanked by narrow double-hung sidelights, and a single double-hung window occupy the front facade. A red brick chimney is located to th east of the wrought-iron-bordered open porch, and is flanked by small windows. An addition at the back. northeast corner, features rows of multi-paned. windows. A two-car garage.built in the 19501's is located in the near yard.. This bungalow is one of four in a row built during Tustin's Craftsman period. Since this property was surveyed, the owners have removed the asbestos siding and are restoring the original clapboard siding. SIGNIFICANCE:. 1n 1916, when John and Rosa Poh built this single-story bungalow, it was the first house on this side of the street in this block, Jahn wasa teamster. Earlier owners of the property included pioneer,George Freeman, who arrived in Tustin in 1874; George Hubbard, a civil engineer;Lucy Etta Walker, a nurse; and real estate developer,.Fred McClain of Santa Ana. John and Rosa lived in the house for 7 years before they got a divorce in 1923. Rosa kept this house as a rental for several years. She married Alvin Bauer, a barber, in 1926 and moved to 317 E.First Street in Santa Ana. By 1934 they had divorced and she was living alone at 615 1:. First Street in that city. Rosa rented the house out until she sold it to the Harbottle family in.1939. John Harbottle was a retired attorney and his wife,Florence, was the principal at the Silverado School. Their daughter, Marguerite, lived berg for several years,and was a teacher with the Orange County School District, They had previously lived in Orange. The house contributes to the historic strectscape of A Street and is one of a row of 4 bungalows which are of a compatible size and shape.