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City of City Council Report
Santa Monica
City Council Meeting: October 11, 2011
Agenda Item:JA
To: Mayor and City Council
From: David Martin, Director, Planning & Community Development
Subject: New Mills Act Contracts at 1063 26th Street, 2504 3m Street, 1501 -1515 4"
Street and 2616 -2618 3`d Street.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute Historic Property Preservation Agreements
(Mills Act Contracts) between the City of Santa Monica and the property owners of four
designated City Landmarks at 1063 26th Street, 2504 3rd Street, 1501 -1515 4th Street
and 2616 -2618 3rd Street.
Executive Summary
The Mills Act is a state law that enables local governments to enter into contracts with
owners of qualified historic properties to authorize a property tax reduction. The Mills
Act is one of the few financial incentives available to owners of historic properties, and
is an important tool for implementing the City's Historic Preservation Element goals: to
promote the designation and long -term preservation of historic resources through the
provision of incentives and technical assistance.
The City requires Mills Act Contract applicants to provide a report prepared by a
qualified architect describing the condition of the structure and its restoration and
maintenance needs in order to ensure the resource's historic integrity and structural
stability. The recommendations in the architect's report are reflected in the proposed 10-
year restoration /maintenance plan which becomes an attachment to the Mills Act
Contract entered into between the City of Santa Monica and the property owners. Staff
verifies the information contained in the report and may identify additional. restoration
and maintenance items as necessary.
Execution of the four pending Mills Act Contracts will result in reduced property tax
revenue to the City estimated at $12,164 total for the 2011 -2012 fiscal year and a
similar amount annually thereafter.
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Background
In 1991, as part of a comprehensive revision to the City's Landmarks Ordinance, the
City Council authorized designated Structures of Merit, Landmarks, and contributing
structures located in designated Historic Districts to be considered qualified historic
properties eligible for historic property contracts submitted pursuant to the provisions of
California Government Code Sections 50280 - 50290. As a result, property owners of
such designated historic properties may file a Mills Act Contract application.
Once approved, a Mills Act contract requires the County Tax Assessor's office to
determine the value of the historic property based upon its current net operating
income, rather than upon the traditional assessed valuation method resulting, in most
cases, in a property tax reduction. For residential or commercial structures that are
rented, the net operating income is determined based on actual rents received. For
residential and commercial structures that are owner - occupied, the net operating
income is determined by the income the property would produce if rented. In exchange
for a property tax reduction, the owner agrees to protect, maintain and, if necessary,
restore the historic property.
Under the traditional method of determining property taxes, properties are reassessed
when sold. However, since Mills Act contracts run with the property, subsequent owners
may realize greater tax benefits, as the assessed property value typically increases
when the property is sold, resulting in an even greater difference between the property
taxes under the assessed valuation method versus the property tax calculation
permitted by the Mills Act contract. This can be a significant marketing feature for the
property in terms of future sales and is considered an important historic preservation
incentive because the property will be maintained. Similarly, the obligations and
property tax reduction benefits associated with the Mills Act contract are also binding
upon successive property owners during the contract term.
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The initial Mills Act contract term is a minimum 10 -year period. Each year on the
anniversary of the effective date of the agreement, also known as the renewal date, a
year is automatically added to the initial 10 -year term of the agreement. This effectively
makes the term of the contract at least 10 years, but possibly indefinite unless the
owner or City submits a notice of non - renewal. A notice of non - renewal could be
initiated by the City if the property owner is not fulfilling the obligations (i.e. scheduled
improvements or maintenance) specified within their contract with the City. If such a
notice of non - renewal were submitted, the contract would remain in effect for the
balance of the term remaining, either from its original date of execution if within the
initial 10 -year term, or from the date of the last one -year renewal of the agreement.
Alternatively, the owner may petition the City to initiate an immediate cancellation, which
would result in payment of a penalty equal to 12.5% of the property's assessed current
fair market value, as determined by the County Assessor as though the property were
free of the contractual restriction. The City may also cancel the contract in the event of a
breach of contract conditions, whereby the property owner would be subject to pay the
same 12.5% penalty.
The terms of the contract also state that the agreement may be amended, in whole or in
part, if both the owner and the City agree to execute a recorded document to
memorialize the contract amendment.
Discussion
Santa Monica Mills Act Contracts
In addition to the certified architect's report, financial data is also required as part of the
Mills Act Contract application in order to calculate an estimate of the potential tax
reduction and provide guidance to the Landmarks Commission and Council in making a
decision on Contract requests. The County Assessor will make a final determination of
the taxes due when the approved Contract is submitted and recorded, and will continue
to conduct property tax assessments on an annual basis.
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Los Angeles County Assessor's Office data showed that for the 2010 -2011 tax year,
property value assessments for the 50 Santa Monica historic properties with executed
Mills Acts contracts have been reduced between 11% and 82 %, with the average
reduction being 52 %, when compared to their "Proposition 13" values. From these Mills
Act contract property value assessments, correspondingly lower taxes have been levied
on these properties. Each year, the County Assessor reassesses taxes due for
properties with Mills Act Contracts.
Staff estimates that the four new contracts will result in respective property tax
reductions between 61% -79% with an average reduction of 69 %.
Property owners are required to obtain all applicable entitlements such as a Certificate
of Appropriateness, and all associated building permits, for work proposed in the 10-
year restoration /maintenance plan. Furthermore, all work proposed in the 10 -year
restoration /maintenance plan must comply with "The Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving,
Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings' (Weeks & Grimmer,
1995).
Property owners are also required to submit a report to the City on a biennial basis to
demonstrate compliance with contract terms. In February 2011, staff initiated its latest
contract monitoring effort for 48 of the 50 existing contracts (the remaining two were
recent contracts approved in 2010), and to date, continues to work with the property
owners to ensure that contractual terms and obligations are being fulfilled and the
properties are appropriately maintained.
Analysis
There are four new applications for consideration in 2011:
• a culturally significant variant of the American Four - Square style at 1063 26th
Street (former Bertolt Brecht residence),
• a two -story Craftsman style single - family residence at 2504 3rd Street (Charles
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W. Brown house) in the Ocean Park neighborhood;
• the Builders Exchange Building, a commercial building designed with
Churriguresque -style detail at 1501 -1515 4th Street in downtown; and,
• a two -story Craftsman /Colonial Revival style multi - family residence located at
2616 -2618 3rd Street, a contributing building in the 3rd Street Neighborhood
Historic District.
In addition to the specific restoration and repair obligations listed below for the individual
property, each Mills Act Contract would include a standard requirement for ordinary
maintenance and upkeep throughout the Contract's term for work such as roof,
plumbing, and electrical systems maintenance.
106326 th Street
A Mills Act Contract application was filed on August 11, 2011 for the two -story, building
designed in a unique variant of the American Four - Square style. The subject property is
located on the east side of 26th Street, opposite California Avenue. The residence,
which was constructed around 1921, is situated on a parcel that is unusually large for
the neighborhood. The existing single - family residence was designated a City
Landmark on March 14, 2011 primarily based on its cultural significance as the former
residence of German -born playwright Bertolt Brecht between 1942 and 1947.
As part of the Mills Act application, an architect's report was prepared by architect
Gabriel L. Sandoval, of DUB Studios, Inc. The report assesses the condition of the
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primary residence and identifies repair, restoration /rehabilitation and maintenance
needs (Attachment A) along with a general schedule for completion of work.
As discussed more fully in Attachment A, the exterior of the residence and some of the
more prominent features appear to be in good condition and repair. The foundation of
the residence is the exception and has been identified as an item of critical concern.
The existing structure is constructed on a sub - standard foundation system of bricks and
stone, and in some areas is not bolted to the residence. A full inventory of proposed
work items is included in the 10 -year maintenance /rehabilitation plan, the work items
that address the treatment of the exterior and enhancement and /or stabilization of the
building's structural integrity would be an attachment to the Mills Act Contract.
Proposed Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan
Examples of significant work proposed during the contract terms include the following:
• Replace existing roof
• Repair /replace corroded downspouts
• Repair /replace damaged wood siding
• Repair /repoint chimney
• Replace and underpin existing foundation and replace damaged floor framing
• Replace concrete flatwork and improve on -site drainage
• Upgrade electrical and HVAC systems
Attachment A also contains the estimated financial analysis for the property at 1063 26th
Street.
2504 3'd Street
A Mills Act Contract application was filed on August 15, 2011 for the one and one -half
story Craftsman /Colonial Revival style single - family residence located at 2504 3`d
Street. This residence, known as the Charles Warren Brown house, was designated a
City Landmark on July 10, 2006. The subject building is located in the Ocean Park
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neighborhood on the southeast corner of 3rd and Mills Streets. Originally constructed in
1910, the building retains a high level of physical and historic integrity.
As part of the Mills Act application, an architect's report was prepared by architect Mike
Salazar. The report assesses the condition of the primary residence and identifies
repair, restoration /rehabilitation and maintenance needs (Attachment B) along with a
general schedule for completion of work. As discussed more fully in the attachment, the
exterior of the residence is noted as being in good condition and generally requires only
exterior repair work, mainly due to weathering conditions. The rear porch and stair rails
are noted as being deteriorated and need replacement in the short term.
Proposed Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan
Examples of significant work proposed during the contract terms include the following:
• Replace wood shingle siding on west and south elevations
• Repair /replace wood horizontal siding and add insulation on north and east
elevations
• Repaint exterior of house
• Repair or replace non - historic railings at rear porch and stairs
• Additional seismic bracing in basement, cripple walls and uplift brackets
• New electrical service
• Partial re- plumbing of house
Attachment B also contains the financial analysis estimate for the property at 2504 3rd
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Street.
1501 -1515 4m Street
A Mills Act Contract application, was filed on August 15, 2011 for the two and three -story
commercial Builders Exchange building located on the corner of 4th Street and
Broadway in downtown. The building, with its elaborate and character defining
Churriguerresque style decoration, was designated a City Landmark in June 2009.
Originally constructed in 1927, the building underwent significant seismic repair and
fagade restoration after the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
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As part of the Mills Act application, an architect's report was prepared by architect
William Dale Brantley of aARts Architects. The report assesses the condition of the
commercial building and identifies repair, restorationlrehabilitation and maintenance
needs (Attachment C) along with a general schedule for completion of work. As
discussed more fully in the attachment, the exterior of the Builders Exchange building is
in very good condition and generally only requires on -going inspection and
maintenance. No significant rehabilitation tasks are proposed.
Proposed Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan
Examples of significant work proposed during the contract terms include the following:
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• Total building exterior repainting
• Storefront and tile refurbishment
• Repaint filigree and building ornamentation
Attachment C also contains the financial analysis estimate for the property at 1501 -1515
4th Street.
2616 -2618 3`d Street
A Mills Act Contract application was filed on August 15, 2011 for the two -story
Craftsman /Colonial Revival style multi - family residence located within the 3`d Street
Neighborhood Historic District at 2616 -2618 3`d Street. The building is noted as being a
contributing structure within the District.
The subject building is located on the west side of 3`d Street, between Beach and Hill
Streets in the Ocean Park neighborhood. Originally constructed in 1909/1910 as a
single - family, the building was converted to three separate residential units around
1919. The residence retains a high level of physical integrity and its distinctive roofline
and dormers are extant.
As part of the Mills Act application, an architect's report was prepared by architect
Richard E. Barron. The report assesses the condition of the building and identifies
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repair, restoration /rehabilitation and maintenance needs (Attachment D) along with a
general schedule for completion of work. As discussed more fully in Attachment D, the
exterior of the residence is in good condition and repainting was identified as the most
substantial maintenance task to be undertaken.. Significant rehabilitation /restoration
projects anticipated during the initial contract period would be the replacement of the
exterior doors and certain aluminum windows with more architecturally and historically
compatible elements. Also, the fireplace chimney on the north elevation, which was lost
in the Northridge earthquake, is proposed to be rebuilt.
Proposed Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan
Examples of significant work proposed during the contract terms include the following:
• Termite abatement/Fumigation
• Repaint entire building exterior
• Rebuild former fireplace chimney
• Repair roof at front dormers
• Replace exterior doors and windows
• Reroof
• Rehabilitate rear garage
Attachment D also contains the financial analysis estimate for the property at 2616 -2618
3`d Street.
Commission Action
The Landmarks Commission reviewed the Mills Act Contract requests at its September
12, 2011 meeting and directed staff to forward recommendations to the Council in
support of all new applications.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
In general, each of these contracts provides a subsidy to the property owner in
exchange for maintaining an historic resource that is considered valuable to the City.
Execution of these Mills Act Contracts would result in reduced annual property tax
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revenue to the City estimated at $1,579 for 1063 26th Street, $9,512 for 1501 -1515 4th
Street and $1,072 for 2616 -2618 3rd Street, for a total of $12,284 for the 2011/2012
fiscal year. The contract for 2504 3rd Street is expected to be cost neutral for the City
based upon the length of current ownership and established procedures for determining
assessments for Mills Act properties. The combined value of this subsidy for these
specific properties within the initial contract period of ten years is approximately
$127,262 ($16,520 for 1063 26th Street, $99,517 for 1501 -1515 4th Street and $11,215
for 2616 -2618 3`d Street.). However, if in the future the property at 2504 3`d Street were
to be sold, revenues due to the City would be further reduced as a result.
The amount of revenue loss is not significant in terms of total property tax revenues
collected from all properties in the City. A summary financial analysis table is included
as Attachment E.
Prepared by: Scott Albright, AICP, Senior Planner
Approved:
avid Martin
Director, Planning and Community
Development
Forwarded to Council:
Rod Gould
City Manager
Attachments:
A. 106326 th Street: Draft Mills Act Resolution and Contract, Architect's Report and
Financial Analysis
B. 2504 3rd Street: Draft Mills Act Resolution and Contract, Architect's Report and
Financial Analysis
C. 1501-15154 Ih Street: Draft Mills Act Resolution and Contract, Architect's Report
and Financial Analysis
D. 2616 -2618 3rd Street: Draft Mills Act Resolution and Contract, Architect's Report
and Financial Analysis
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E. Summary Financial Analysis Table
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ATTACHMENT A
106326 th Street:
Draft Mills Act Resolution, Draft Mills Act Contract, Architect's Report and
Financial Analysis
Partial attachments are not available in electronic format. Entire document is available
for review at the City Clerk's office and the Libraries.
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Recording Requested By:
City of Santa Monica
When Recorded Mail To:
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: City Attorney
No Recording Fee Required
Government Code Section 27383
Contract No. _ (CCS)
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered in to this 25th day of October, 2011 by and
between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the
"City ") and David Golubchik (hereinafter referred to as the "Owner ").
RECITALS:
A. California Government Code Section 50280, et seq. authorizes cities to enter
into contracts with the owners of qualified historical property, as defined in Government
Code Section 90280.1, to provide for the use, maintenance and restoration of such
historical property so to retain its characteristics as property of historical significance;
B. Owner possesses fee title to certain real property, together with associated
structures and improvements thereon, located at 1063 26th Street, Santa Monica, California,
(hereinafter such property shall be referred to as the "Historic Property "). A legal description
of the Historic Property is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein
by this reference;
C. On March 14, 2011, the Landmarks Commission of the City of Santa Monica
designated the Historic Property as a historic landmark pursuant to the terms and provisions
of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.36; and,
D. On October 25, 2011 the City Council of the City of Santa Monica
approved Resolution Number authorizing the execution of this Agreement between
the City of Santa Monica and the property owner of 1063 26th Street; and
E. City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
Agreement both to protect and preserve the characteristics of historical significance of the
Historic Property and to qualify the Historic Property for an assessment of valuation
pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 3, of Part 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue
and Taxation Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Owner, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions set forth herein, do hereby agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective
and commence on January 1, 2012 and shall remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years
thereafter. Each year upon the anniversary of the effective date, such initial term will
automatically be extended as provided in paragraph 2, below.
2. Renewal. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this
Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "renewal date "), a year shall automatically be
added to the initial term of this Agreement unless notice of nonrenewal is mailed as
provided herein. If either Owner or City desires in any year not to renew the Agreement,
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party
in advance of the annual renewal date of the Agreement. Unless such notice is served by
Owner to City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by City to
Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual renewal date, one (1) year shall
automatically be added to the term of the Agreement. Upon receipt by the Owner of a
notice of nonrenewal, Owner may make a written protest of the notice of nonrenewal. At
any time prior to the renewal date, the City may withdraw its notice to Owner of nonrenewal.
If either City or Owner serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any year, the Agreement
shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from its original
execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards for Historical Propert y. During the term of this Agreement, the
Historic Property shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall preserve and maintain the Historic Property in accordance
with the minimum standards and conditions for maintenance, use and preservation attached
hereto as Exhibit "B ", and incorporated herein by this reference.
b. Owner shall make improvements to the Historic Property in
accordance with the schedule of home improvements, drafted by the applicant and
approved by the City Council, attached as Exhibit "C ", and incorporated herein by this
reference.
C. In any restoration or rehabilitation of the property required by
subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 3, the Owner shall restore and rehabilitate the
property according to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the
State Department of Parks and Recreation, the United States Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation, the State Historical Building Code, and the City of Santa
Monica to the extent applicable.
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d. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examinations, by prior
appointment, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the
County Assessor, State Department of Parks and Recreation, State Board of Equalization,
and City, as may be necessary to determine owner's compliance with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement.
e. Before undertaking the property maintenance required by subsection
(a) of this Section 3 and the home improvements required by subsection (b) of this Section
3, Owner shall obtain all necessary building and planning permits to the extent required by
local law, including but not limited to, a Certificate of Appropriateness
4. Provision of Information of Compliance. Owner hereby agrees to furnish City
with any and all information requested by the City which may be necessary or advisable to
determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement on an annual basis.
5. Cancellation. City, following a duly noticed public hearing as set forth in
California Government Code Section 50285, may cancel this Agreement if it determines that
Owner breached any of the conditions of this Agreement (including the obligation to restore
or rehabilitate the property in the manner specified in subparagraph 3 (c) of this
Agreement), or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets
the standards for a qualified historic property set forth in Government Code Section
50280.1. In the event of cancellation, Owner may be subject to payment of cancellation
fees set forth in California Government Code Section 50286.
6. Notice to Office of Historic Preservation. Within six (6) months of execution of
this Agreement, the City shall send written notice of this Agreement, including a copy
hereof, to the State Office of Historic Preservation.
7. Enforcement of Agreement. In addition to the remedy provided in the
cancellation provision of this Agreement, City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach
of, the terms of this Agreement.
The City does not waive any claim of Owner default if City does not enforce or
cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise
provided for in this Agreement or in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 9.36 and 9.40
are available to the City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No
waiver by City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a
waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
8. Burden to Run With Propert y. The covenants and conditions herein
contained shall apply to and bind the heirs, successors and assigns of all the parties hereto
and shall run with and burden the subject property for the benefit of the surrounding
landowners and the City of Santa Monica. Owner shall expressly make the conditions and
covenants contained in this Agreement a part of any deed or other instrument conveying
any interest in the property.
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9. Notice. Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall
be provided at the address of the parties as specified below or at any other address as may
be later specified by the parties.
To City: City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street, Room 212
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Attention: Department of Planning and Community
Development
To Owner: David Golubchik
106326 th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
10. No Joint Venture. None of the terms, provisions or conditions of this
Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto and any of
their heirs, successors or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause
them to be considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise.
11. Hold Harmless. As between the City and the Owner, the Owner is deemed to
assume responsibility and liability for, and the Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the
City and its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, servants or employees
from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, charge or expense, whether direct or
indirect, to which the City or its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
servants or employees may be put or subjected, by reason of any damage, loss or injury of
any kind or nature whatever to persons or property caused by or resulting from or in
connection with any negligent act or action, or any neglect, omission or failure to act when
under a duty to act, on the part of the Owner or any of its officers, agents, servants,
employees or subcontractors in this or their performance hereunder.
12. Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In the event of any controversy, claim or dispute
between the parties hereto, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or breach thereof,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party reasonable expenses,
attorneys' fees and costs.
13. Severability. In the event any limitation, condition, restriction, covenant or
provision contained in this Agreement is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable by any
court or competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Agreement shall, nevertheless
be and remain in full force and effect.
14. Applicable Law. All questions pertaining to the validity and interpretation of
this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of California applicable to
contracts made to and to be performed within the state.
15. Recordation. Within 20 days of execution, the parties shall cause this
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Agreement to be recorded in the official records of the County of Los Angeles.
16. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by
a written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
17. Sale or Conversion of Property. In the event of sale or conversion of the
Historic Property, the Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (C. C. & R.'s) for the Historic
Property, if required, shall incorporate by reference all obligations and duties of the parties
created by this Agreement.
18. Prohibition Against Discrimination. Owner agrees not to discriminate or
impose any restrictions on the sale, lease, or occupancy of the Subject Property on the
basis of sex, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual preference, pregnancy,
marital status, family composition, or the potential or actual occupancy of minor children.
Owner further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that no such person is
discriminated against for any of the aforementioned reasons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Owner have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
A Municipal Corporation,
By:
ROD GOULD
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OWNER:
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE DAVID GOLUBCHIK
City Attorney
ATTEST:
MARIA STEWART
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
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personally appeared
me,
who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 1063 2street
Number of Pages: 5, plus Exhibits A. B, and C
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On before me,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 1063 26t Street
Number of Pages: 5 plus Exhibits A, B, and C
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
On before me .
personally appeared Rod Gould, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within instrument
and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 1063 26 S et
Number of Pages: 5, plus Exhibits A, B, and C
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
In the City of Santa Monica, County of Los Angeles, State of
California:
Lot 27 and the southerly 20 feet of Lot 28 in Block 8 of Tract No. 27, in
the City of Santa Monica, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
as per Map recorded in Book 12, Page 188 of Maps, in the Office of
the County Recorder of said County.
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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As required by Landmarks Ordinance Section 9.36.190, all designated landmarks and
structures located within a historic district shall be maintained in good repair and preserved
against deterioration through the prompt repair of any of the following:
1. Facades which may fall and injure members of the public or property
2. Deteriorated or inadequate foundation, defective or deteriorated flooring or
floor supports, deteriorated walls or other vertical structural supports.
3. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports or other horizontal
members which age, split or buckle due to defective material or deterioration.
4. Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations
or floors, including broken windows or doors.
5. Defective or insufficient weather protection for exterior wall covering,
including lack of paint or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective
covering.
6. Any fault or defect in the building which renders it not properly watertight or
structurally unsafe.
In addition, the following maintenance measures are also required for the subject property:
1. Maintain all electrical and plumbing systems in safe, working order; repair and
replace as necessary.
* *The property owner is required to obtain all necessary building permits and
planning permits such as a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work specified
herein. **
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
PROPOSED HOME IMPROVEMENTS
The following projects shall be completed by the property owner of 1063 26`h Street over the
initial ten (10) year term of the contract.
Item
Year
Task
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2012
Maintenance Tasks
1
Annual
Inspect roof, flashing, gutter and downspout inspection
2
2021
Repaint exterior of house
3
Annual
Exterior door and window repair /maintenance
4
2015 -2016
Replace any damaged /deteriorated wood siding
5
2013 -2014
Chimney inspection and cleanings
6
Annual
Crawlspace ventilation upkeep /inspection
7
2021
Repair /replace site drainage
8
2016
Repaint interior of house
9
Annual
Periodic inspection of plumbing, mechanical and electrical
10
2012
Installation of carbon monoxide alarms
11
Bi- Annual
Mechanical ductwork leak testing and inspection
* *The property owner is required to obtain all necessary building permits and
planning permits such as a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work specified
herein.**
11
Rehabilitation /Restoration Tasks
12
2012
Replace existing roof
13
2012 -2013
Repair /replace (lashings
14
2012 -2013
Replace corroded downspouts
15
Annual
Repair any wood sill /trim at doors /windows
16
2012 -2013
Repair / Repoint existing masonry joints at chimney
17
2011 -2012
Repair /Replace and underpin existing foundation and damaged
18
2011 -2012
floor framing members
19
2012 -2013
Replace concrete flatwork and improve on -site drainage
20
2012 -2013
Replace galvanized piping with copper
21r
2012
Upgrade electrical system
22
2012
Upgrade HVAC system
* *The property owner is required to obtain all necessary building permits and
planning permits such as a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work specified
herein.**
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August 3, 2011
Architectural Report of Existing Historic House located at:
1063 261h Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Scope of Report:
The intent of this report is to generally describe the conditions of both the existing residence and the
site.
General Description:
The house was built around 1921 (one of the oldest in the area) and is a variant of the American Four -
Square architectural style. The house sits on a larger- than -usual lot for the neighborhood, which
again allows the house and site to stand apart from the others along the busy 26th street thoroughfare.
The influential German playwright Bertold Brecht lived in the house from 1942 to 1947, where he
wrote several works that debuted in the Los Angeles area in the 1940s. Due to the historic and
cultural nature of the house and property, the City of Santa Monica Landmarks Commission
designated the house and property as a 'City Landmark' on January 10, 2011.
The house sits on a large 160'x 75' (approx.) roughly flat lot, with some steep sloping near the 26th
Street sidewalk/street. Vehicle access is from a single curb -cut on 26th Street, as well as from the
alley behind the property. The front, and north side, of the existing house are open and visible from
the public way with a chain -link fence at the end of a concrete driveway, which screens the back yard.
There is a small wood fence along front property line with no gate, which makes the front of the house
easily accessible from the sidewalk. The property has a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and plantings
with no clear order or design. There are some existing fruit trees in the side and rear yards, with an
abandoned raised garden area on the north side yard. There are several concrete pads and concrete
walks throughout the property, all of which are in disrepair and cracked. There is an existing
garage /guest building on the site that is significantly dilapidated and seemingly not built to any
applicable codes or standards.
The main house structural system is a matter of concern as the entire foundation is sub - standard and
is in need of replacement and /or underpinning. Also, the roof framing has been severely stained from
water intrusion and will most likely require replacement. Concealed wall framing (studs) have not
been uncovered and thus not reviewed at this time. There have been a few additions to the rear of
the house since initial construction in the 1920s. These additions include an exterior deck and the
enclosing of the back porch into a laundry/utility room. The deck addition is sound, however the
laundry room addition is completely substandard as to structure, finishes and ventilation, including
stair access from the backyard. The interior of the house is standard drywall /plaster throughout with
somewhat dated fixtures and casework. No special historical or unique aspects exist inside the
house.
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Exterior Finishes & Systems:
Roofing: The existing shingle roofing has reached the end of its useful life. Existing shingles
are deteriorated, curled and there is more than one layer of shingles on the house.
- Recommendation: Replace existing roofing (to match) with new shingle roofing system in
the next six - months to a year.
- Maintenance: Upon replacement, the roofing shall be inspected on a yearly basis by a
roofing professional for possible leaks, damage, etc. Repair & replace shingles as
determined by roofing professional at the time of those inspections.
Flashing: Some metal flashing is missing over the front sun room (connection to main house).
- Recommendation: Add missing flashing(s), and replace deteriorated flashing(s) in the next
six- months to a year.
- Maintenance: Flashings shall be inspected every year by a roofing /flashing professional for
possible leaks, damage, etc. Repair or replace any damaged sub - standard flashing
assemblies as determined by roofing /flashing professional. Flashings shall be repainted
as necessary to maintain serviceability.
3. Gutters & Downspouts: Some metal gutters and downspouts are beginning to corrode and
will need replacement in the future.
- Recommendation: replace corroded downspouts and gutters in the next year to two years.
- Maintenance: Gutters and downspouts should be visually inspected during their intended
use (while raining) to see if connections, slopes, outlets, etc. are performing as intended.
A sheet metal /gutter professional should inspect the system and components once a year
and make necessary repairs & replacements (to match). Seasonal cleaning of debris from
open gutters is also recommended.
4. Wood Siding: The existing wood siding (painted) has held up considering the age of the
house. Only some areas of the wood siding require attention.
- Recommendation: replace or repair any necessary siding pieces /elements in the next five
years. Review siding in five to ten years for possible replacement of all exterior siding.
Note: If siding remains intact and in serviceable condition, consideration should be to leave
it in place due to its original and historical significance to the house overall.
- Maintenance: Visually inspect the exterior wood siding yearly (especially at connections,
corners, and details) to ensure siding remains securely attached and that protective
coating (paint) remain continuous and intact. Apply new paint over entire house in the next
10 to 20 years, removal of previous coatings is recommended at the time of new paint.
5. Doors & Windows: There are two main types of windows (metal & wood) throughout the
exterior of the house with metal predominantly upstairs and wood downstairs. Doors to the
house at the exterior are primarily of wood construction. Some trims and casings need
attention as some of the paint has worn off and wood may begin to deteriorate.
- Recommendation: Repair -in -place any exposed or deteriorated wood materials, and
repaint to protect these areas.
- Maintenance: Visually inspect the doors and windows yearly to ensure no exposed wood
parts and that finishes (paint) are maintaining their protection of wood elements.
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6. Decks, Balconies, & Stairs: Existing decks balconies and stairs are made from wood and are
currently in serviceable condition. Some of the rails do not meet current building code
standards.
- Recommendation: As these items are clearly not historic, it should be Owner's discretion
as to their removal, if so desired. Should they be kept in place, additional elements should
be added to maintain guardrail and handrail safety requirements per applicable building
codes.
- Maintenance: Should Owner decide to keep these elements, they should be painted on a
two -year period, or re- stained /re- sealed on a one -year basis based on their current
finish /coating.
7. Chimney: The existing red -brick chimney remains a clear visual element to the overall feel
and look of the house, and though it is decades -old construction, it appears to be able to
maintain its use and stability. A metal brace between the house and chimney currently exists.
Some of the masonry joints are in need of attention.
- Recommendation: Have the chimney inspected by a both a structural engineer and a
chimney sweep /cleaner in the next six - months to a year. Specifically, the structural
engineer should review the existing brace and provide additional recommendations as to
the structural (earthquake) stability of the chimney. Current masonry joints should be filled
/ addressed by a qualified mason in the next one to two- years.
- Maintenance: chimney shall be inspected every two years by a chimney sweep /inspector
and report to Owner any necessary maintenance items. Chimney structure should be
reviewed by a professional engineer after any major earthquake or tremor. Masonry joints
should be repaired /filled as needed.
8. Foundation & Crawlspace: The existing structure sits on a sub - standard foundation system
of bricks and stone, and in some areas exhibit cracks indicating structural movement. The
house is not currently bolted to the (sub- standard) foundation. The crawlspace itself has damp
soil in some areas, which could lead to mold and deterioration issues for wood framing
members. Some floor framing members exhibit signs of water damage and deterioration.
There are some wood -to -earth connections, which is typically not allowed in current building
codes, and some of these piers have shifted from vertical.
- Recommendation: Actual replacement or at least under - pinning of the existing foundation
is recommended. New concrete foundations and footings should be installed and correct
attachment of super - structure should occur through to these new foundation systems. It is
recommended that a structural engineer be retained to advise on and implement this new
foundation system. Any damaged floor joists (including any mold- bearing joists) and
posts /column /piers be replaced with new (up to code) structural members and systems.
Additional crawlspace vents should be added to ensure proper ventilation and air
movement required by applicable building codes, These structural and air related items
should be done in the next six - months to a year. These items may be done as part of any
proposed remodel or renovation project.
- Maintenance: Once upgrades and replacements are made, bi- monthly review of the
ventilation system(s) should be made to ensure no new moisture situations arise under the
house until it's determined that they are performing satisfactorily.
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9. Garage & Guest Building: This building appears to be been constructed very poorly with
some alterations made throughout the life of the building: The existing roof has reached the
end of its useful life. There are structural beam deflections and deteriorations in the attic
space. The garage floor has a significant crack indicating structural movement or settlement.
The garage door is in disrepair and may be succumbing to termites or other pests. Rotted
wood is evident along some portions of the exterior siding near grade. Also, safety issues
such as no occupancy- separation wall between garage and guest quarters need to be
addressed.
- Recommendation: Generally this out - building is sub - standard in many ways and would
require significant expense to upgrade and /or repair. It would be perhaps more cost
effective to remove and replace this structure than to retrofit. Since this building does not
appear to be part of the original house design /construction and maintains no historical
significance, it should be removed and replaced with new construction. If there is to be a
new garage / guest building designed as part of a remodel /addition to the main house, this
building should be removed as part of that work.
- Maintenance: Building as is would require significant maintenance work and schedule
beyond reasonable expectations. However, once new building is constructed, typical
building up -keep and inspections should be done periodically to ensure building
components and materials and performing as designed.
10. Grounds: The grounds consist of lawn, flatwork and landscaped areas. Most of the flatwork
(concrete) areas, including the primary driveway from 16th Street, appear to be cracked or
have shifted structurally, either being raised or tilted in some manner. The entry steps and
path to sidewalk appear to be in serviceable condition. Some areas of the relatively flat site
appear to pond and need attention in regards to drainage. Overall landscape and planted
areas remain in workable condition as -is.
- Recommendations: Existing driveway and backyard flatwork that is cracked or damaged
should be replaced in the next 5 to 10 years. New drainage devices and site drainage
systems should be installed in the next one to two - years.
- Maintenance: Existing site and grounds should be reviewed immediately after a rainfall to
ensure site drainage (sheet and collected flows) systems are functioning properly, and that
water is directed away from main building and any site structures. Any new site drainage
devices and systems should be reviewed during & after a rainfall to ensure proper function.
Replace any defective system devices in the next 5 to 10 years.
Interior Finishes & Systems:
Wall, Floor & Ceiling Finishes: In general the finishes and materials in the interior spaces
are usable and are in fair condition. No severe cracks or damage are noticeable from the
interior of the house. However, in the existing Laundry room there are some leak stains on the
ceiling that need to be addressed. Existing fixtures and casework, though functioning, are
dated and will come to a useful end in the next 5 to 10 years.
Recommendation: replace the ceiling finish systems in the Laundry room, and address the
leak issue in ceiling /roof above in the next year. Replace plumbing fixtures and casework
in the next 5 to 10 years.
Maintenance: Inspect interiors once a year for signs of any leak, mold, damage, etc. and
make necessary repairs. Repaint interior of house in the next 5 years.
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2. Doors & Windows: The downstairs 'historic' (operable) windows seem to all be painted shut
and some of the doors are in need of adjustment/re- hanging.
- Recommendation: Adjust / Alter wood windows downstairs to become operable, taking
special care to avoid damage to frame /sash and breaking of older glazing.
- Maintenance: Double -hung windows should be waxed /oiled yearly and all doors should be
inspected yearly and adjusted (hinges, latches, etc) for proper operation.
3. Fireplace: The existing gas fireplace and brick hearth /surround remains intact and is in usable
condition. There appears to be no damper, though not required for this type of fireplace
operation. Some of the masonry joints have become worn and deteriorated.
- Recommendation: Add damper (for weatherproofing concerns) to existing fireplace in the
next one to two years. Masonry joints should be tended to by qualified. mason.
- Maintenance: Mason or Chimney Inspector should review condition of internal flue and
report to Owner need for repairs or replacement; inspection should be in the next year.
Routine cleaning and inspection of fireplace should be done by qualified chimney /fireplace
inspector /cleaner every two years.
Plumbing System:
Water Supply: It appears that the main water line is of galvanized piping, this is sub - standard
and is most likely near the end of its useful life. No pressure regulatoris noticeable from the
front of the house and needs addressing. Also, there is no pressure relief valve.
- Recommendation: Replace existing galvanized water supply piping in the next 2 to 3
years. Install pressure regulator and pressure relief valve in the next year.
- Maintenance: once installed, maintain periodic visual inspection
2. Water Lines /Pipes: The water piping throughout the building appear to be made of galvanized
piping, with some new copper piping near kitchen. There are several areas where leaks are
apparent as well as many areas where corrosion is readily visible.
- Recommendation: replace all galvanized piping with new piping in the next year to two
years.
- Maintenance: once replaced, maintain periodic visual inspection
3. Gas System: There is no seismic gas shut -off valve.
- Recommendation: add shut -off valve in the next year.
- Maintenance: once installed, maintain periodic visual inspection
4. Water Heater: There is an existing gas water heater in the utility /laundry room area. The unit is
in working order though older, and does not have a drain pan /drain underneath or the proper
venting apparatus.
- Recommendation: replace water heater in two to five- years. Provide proper venting at
time of replacement. Add sheet metal pan under current water heater and drain to
adjacent exterior.
- Maintenance: have qualified plumbing professional inspect water heater in the next year.
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Electrical System:
1. Panels & Service: The main panel is an older fuse type box. Other electrical sub - panels glass
fuse type. This is an older system and presents a safety concern.
- Recommendation: replace existing out -dated main panel and sub - panels in the next year.
- Maintenance: once installed, maintain periodic visual inspection
2. Grounding: No grounding system or components are apparent.
- Recommendation: Install grounding system at time of main /sub -panel upgrade.
- Maintenance: once installed, maintain periodic visual inspection
3. Wiring: The existing wiring consists of mostly cloth covered wiring and some of the wiring is
NOT in conduit and is known as 'knob and tube' wiring. This is an outdated wiring system and
cannot be grounded. Also, there are some wiring connections that are NOT made with
junction boxes, which is a safety /fire hazard.
- Recommendation: Replace 'knob and tube' and sub - standard wiring conditions throughout
in the next year, or at time of main panel replacement.
- Maintenance: once installed, maintain periodic visual inspection
4. Outlets: Many outlets are not grounded. Some outlets have reverse polarity, and there are no
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets where required by code.
- Recommendation: Replace all non - grounded outlets and repair all reverse polarity outlets
at time of wire replacement (see above). Add GFCI outlets after wiring retrofit.
- Maintenance: once installed, maintain periodic visual inspection
5. Smoke Alarms: Existing smoke alarms are chirping, indicating weak or expired battery. There
are no carbon monoxide alarms.
- Recommendation: Add batteries to existing smoke alarms and provide new alarms where
required by code. Provide carbon monoxide alarms in the next one to two - years.
- Maintenance: Batteries on alarms should be replaced yearly, and units themselves should
be tested every six - months.
Heating & Cooling System:
1. Heating System: There is an existing gas- fired, forced -air heating system in the laundry room
area. This unit is exposed in the room and takes some air from the outside as return -air. This
unit appears to have out -lived its intended lifespan, though still functioning. Also, return -air
filters are in need of replacement.
- Recommendation: replace existing heating unit with new in the next one to two years.
Replace return -air filters with new filters.
- Maintenance: Once replaced, have new unit inspected and serviced within two years by
qualified technician. Continue to replace air filters are suggested by manufacturer.
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2. Ductwork: The insulation currently on the ductwork is the type of material that is often found to
contain asbestos.
- Recommendation: Duct insulation should be examined by a qualified technician familiar
with asbestos products. If determined to have asbestos, ductwork insulation should be
removed. Ductwork itself needs to be tested for leakage and performance by a qualified
HVAC contractor in the next year. Repair or replacement of ductwork shall be as
suggested by HVAC contractor.
- Maintenance: periodic visual inspection of ductwork shall continue to occur. Every two to
five years ductwork should be tested for leakage.
End of Report.
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ESTIMATE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR MILLS ACT CONTRACT **
1063 26th Street
REVENUES Current
1) Est. Monthly Rental Income $3,500 l(estimate only * *)
2) Annual Rental Income $42,000
ANNUALEXPENSES $5
Gen. Expenses: 25% SFD, Others 30% $10,500
Vacancy loss 3% $1,260
8) Total Expenses $11,760
NET OPERATING INCOME (NOI) $30,240
(Line 2 Minus 8)
CAPITALIZATION RATE
9) Interest Component
6.75%
10) Historic Property Risk
4%
(2 %, or 4% for SFD)
11) Property Tax Component
1%
12) Amortization Component
0.5%
13) Capitalization Rate
12%
(Sum Line 9 - 12)
Current Tax
14)
Mills Act Assessment
$246,857
(NOII Line 13)
15)
Tax Under Mills Act
$2,555
(Line 14 X.01035146)
16)
Current Tax
$12,421':
17)
Tax Savings
(Line 16 - Line 15)
$9,866
18)
Annual Costs to City
(Line 17 X 16 %)
$1,579
* *This worksheet provides only an estimate analysis.
The County of Los Angeles Office of the Assessor is responsible
for calculating official Mills Act property tax assessments each year.
ATTACHMENT B
2504 3`d Street:
Draft Mills Act Resolution, Draft Mills Act Contract, Architect's Report and
Financial Analysis
Partial attachments are not available in electronic format. Entire document is available
for review at the City Clerk's office and the Libraries.
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Recording Requested By: Contract No
City of Santa Monica
When Recorded Mail To:
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: City Attorney
No Recording Fee Required
Government Code Section 27383
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
(CCS)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered in to this 25`h day of October, 2011 by and
between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the
"City ") and Louis F. D'Elia IV Trust (hereinafter referred to as the "Owner ").
RECITALS:
A. California Government Code Section 50280, et seq. authorizes cities to enter
into contracts with the owners of qualified historical property, as defined in Government
Code Section 90280.1, to provide for the use, maintenance and restoration of such
historical property so to retain its characteristics as property of historical significance;
B. Owner possesses fee title to certain real property, together with associated
structures and improvements thereon, located at 2504 3`d Street, Santa Monica, California,
(hereinafter such property shall be referred to as the "Historic Property "). A legal description
of the Historic Property is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein
by this reference;
C. On July 10, 2006, the Landmarks Commission of the City of Santa Monica
designated the Historic Property as a historic landmark pursuant to the terms and provisions
of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.36; and,
D. On October 25, 2011 the City Council of the City of Santa Monica
approved Resolution Number authorizing the execution of this Agreement between
the City of Santa Monica and the property owner of 2504 3`d Street; and
E. City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
Agreement both to protect and preserve the characteristics of historical significance of the
Historic Property and to qualify the Historic Property for an assessment of valuation
pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 3, of Part 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue
and Taxation Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Owner, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions set forth herein, do hereby agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective
and commence on January 1, 2012 and shall remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years
thereafter. Each year upon the anniversary of the effective date, such initial term will
automatically be extended as provided in paragraph 2, below.
2. Renewal. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this
Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "renewal date "), a year shall automatically be
added to the initial term of this Agreement unless notice of nonrenewal is mailed as
provided herein. If either Owner or City desires in any year not to renew the Agreement,
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party
in advance of the annual renewal date of the Agreement. Unless such notice is served by
Owner to City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by City to
Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual renewal date, one (1) year shall
automatically be added to the term of the Agreement. Upon receipt by the Owner of a
notice of nonrenewal, Owner may make a written protest of the notice of nonrenewal. At
any time prior to the renewal date, the City may withdraw its notice to Owner of nonrenewal.
If either City or Owner serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any year, the Agreement
shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from its original
execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards for Historical Property. During the term of this Agreement, the
Historic Property shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall preserve and maintain the Historic Property in accordance
with the minimum standards and conditions for maintenance, use and preservation attached
hereto as Exhibit "B ", and incorporated herein by this reference.
b. Owner shall make improvements to the Historic Property in
accordance with the schedule of home improvements, drafted by the applicant and
approved by the City Council, attached as Exhibit "C ", and incorporated herein by this
reference.
C. In any restoration or rehabilitation of the property required by
subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 3, the Owner shall restore and rehabilitate the
property according to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the
State Department of Parks and Recreation, the United States Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation, the State Historical Building Code, and the City of Santa
Monica to the extent applicable.
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d. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examinations, by prior
appointment, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the
County Assessor, State Department of Parks and Recreation, State Board of Equalization,
and City, as may be necessary to determine owner's compliance with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement.
e. Before undertaking the property maintenance required by subsection
(a) of this Section 3 and the home improvements required by subsection (b) of this Section
3, Owner shall obtain all necessary building and planning permits to the extent required by
local law, including but not limited to, a Certificate of Appropriateness
4. Provision of Information of Compliance. Owner hereby agrees to furnish City
with any and all information requested by the City which may be necessary or advisable to
determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement on an annual basis.
5. Cancellation. City, following a duly noticed public hearing as set forth in
California Government Code Section 50285, may cancel this Agreement if it determines that
Owner breached any of the conditions of this Agreement (including the obligation to restore
or rehabilitate the property in the manner specified in subparagraph 3 (c) of this
Agreement), or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets
the standards for a. qualified historic property set forth in Government Code Section
50280.1. In the event of cancellation, Owner may be subject to payment of cancellation
fees set forth in California Government Code Section 50286.
6. Notice to Office of Historic Preservation. Within six (6) months of execution of
this Agreement, the City shall send written notice of this Agreement, including a copy
hereof, to the State Office of Historic Preservation.
7. Enforcement of Agreement. In addition to the remedy provided in the
cancellation provision of this Agreement, City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach
of, the terms of this Agreement.
The City does not waive any claim of Owner default if City does not enforce or
cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise
provided for in this Agreement or in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 9.36 and 9.40
are available to the City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No
waiver by City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a
waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
8. Burden to Run With Property. The covenants and conditions herein
contained shall apply to and bind the heirs, successors and assigns of all the parties hereto
and shall run with and burden the subject property for the benefit of the surrounding
landowners and the City of Santa Monica. Owner shall expressly make the conditions and
covenants contained in this Agreement a part of any deed or other instrument conveying
any interest in the property.
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9. Notice. Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall
be provided at the address of the parties as specified below or at any other address as may
be later specified by the parties.
To City: City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street, Room 212
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Attention: Department of Planning and Community
Development
To Owner: Louis F. D'Elia IV Trust
Louis F. D'Elia
2504 3`d Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
10. No Joint Venture. None of the terms, provisions or conditions of this
Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto and any of
their heirs, successors or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause
them to be considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise.
11. Hold Harmless. As between the City and the Owner, the Owner is deemed to
assume responsibility and liability for, and the Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the
City and its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, servants or employees
from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, charge or expense, whether direct or
indirect, to which the City or its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
servants or employees may be put or subjected, by reason of any damage, loss or injury of
any kind or nature whatever to persons or property caused by or resulting from or in
connection with any negligent act or action, or any neglect, omission or failure to act when
under a duty to act, on the part of the Owner or any of its officers, agents, servants,
employees or subcontractors in this or their performance hereunder.
12. Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In the event of any controversy, claim or dispute
between the parties hereto, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or breach thereof,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party reasonable expenses,
attorneys' fees and costs.
13. Severability. In the event any limitation, condition, restriction, covenant or
provision contained in this Agreement is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable by any
court or competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Agreement shall, nevertheless
be and remain in full force and effect.
14. Applicable Law. All questions pertaining to the validity and interpretation of
this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of California applicable to
contracts made to and to be performed within the state.
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15. Recordation. Within 20 days of execution, the parties shall cause this
Agreement to be recorded in the official records of the County of Los Angeles.
16. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by
a written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
17. Sale or Conversion of Property. In the event of sale or conversion of the
Historic Property, the Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (C. C. & R.'s) for the Historic
Property, if required, shall incorporate by reference all obligations and duties of the parties
created by this Agreement.
18. Prohibition Against Discrimination. Owner agrees not to discriminate or
impose any restrictions on the sale, lease, or occupancy of the Subject Property on the
basis of sex, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual preference, pregnancy,
marital status, family composition, or the potential or actual occupancy of minor children.
Owner further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that no such person is
discriminated against for any of the aforementioned reasons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Owner have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
A Municipal Corporation,
By:
ROD GOULD
City Manager
OWNER:
By:
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE LOUIS F. D'ELIA IV TRUST
LOUIS F. D'ELIA
City Attorney
ATTEST:
MARIA STEWART
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On before me,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 2504 3` Street
Number of Pages: 5 plus Exhibits A, B, and C
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
On
personally appeared
me,
who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 2504 3rd Street
Number of Pages: 5, plus Exhibits A. B, and C
VA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
On ! before me,
personally appeared Rod Gould, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within instrument
and acknowledged to me that he/she /they executed the same in his/her /their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 2504 3` Street
Number of Pages: 5, plus Exhibits A, B, and C
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
In the City of Santa Monica, County of Los Angeles, State of
California:
LOT 1 BLOCK M OF VAWTER'S OCEAN VIEW TRACT, IN THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA, IN'THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 9,
PAGES 1 AND 2 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS IN THE OFFICE
OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, EXCEPT THE
SOUTHWESTERLY 45 FEET OF SAID LOT.
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
As required by Landmarks Ordinance Section 9.36.190, all designated landmarks and
structures located within a historic district shall be maintained in good repair and preserved
against deterioration through the prompt repair of any of the following:
1. Facades which may fall and injure members of the public or property
2. Deteriorated or inadequate foundation, defective or deteriorated flooring or
floor supports, deteriorated walls or other vertical structural supports.
3. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports or other horizontal
members which age, split or buckle due to defective material or deterioration.
4. Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations
or floors, including broken windows or doors.
5. Defective or insufficient weather protection for exterior wall covering,
including lack of paint or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective
covering.
6. Any fault or defect in the building which renders it not properly watertight or
structurally unsafe.
In addition, the following maintenance measures are also required for the subject property:
1. Maintain all electrical and plumbing systems in safe, working order; repair and
replace as necessary.
* *The property owner is required to obtain all necessary building permits and
planning permits such as a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work specified
herein. **
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
PROPOSED HOME IMPROVEMENTS
The following projects shall be completed by the property owner of 2504 3rd Street over the
initial ten (10) year term of the contract.
Item Year
1 2013 -2015
2 2012 -2014
3 2012 -2014
4 2014 -2016
5 2017 -2021
6 2014 -2016
7 2012 -2013
8 2012 -2013
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2012 -2013
10
2017 -2021
11
2012 -2013
12 2012
13
2012
14
2017 -2021
15
2012
16
2012 -2014
17 2014 -2017
18 2012 -2014
Task
Maintenance Tasks
Reinsulate attic
Repaint exterior of house
Repair /patch driveway
Upgrade electrical system
Partial replumb of house
Seismic bracing in basement, cripple walls
Repair /replace non - historic railings at rear porch
Repair wrought iron fencing /gate
Replace wood fence
Repair wood stair posts
Replace two rear doors and screen door
Rehabilitation /Restoration Tasks
Repair /replace south facing window sashes
Repair wood screens
Repair /replace front porch wood
Repair /replace damaged rafter tails
Replace wood shingle siding on west/south elevations
Repair /Replace wood shingles north /east elevations
Repair attic vent
* *The property owner is required to obtain all necessary building permits and
planning permits such as a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work specified
herein.**
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Mike Salazar, ARCHITECT C20563 January 29, 2011
2504 3rd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
2504 3rd Street: Mill Act - Architectural Report
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Of PROPERTY
This house at 2504 3rd Street was constructed in 1910 in the Craftsman tradition of the owner - builder
who was Charles Warren Brown (also attributed as the architect), active in civic affairs and a City Council
member. Based on the bungalow form, this Craftsman houses features strongly delineated porch
columns, exposed purlins and rafters, distinct gable motif and a combination of cladding.
2504 3rd Street shows the fine workmanship and attention to detail characteristic of Craftsman builders
and demonstrates many important features of the style. At the same time, the house has its own
individual character, achieved by the "application of the Craftsman spirit" - a disposition to shape
buildings in a direct, simple, yet inherently artistic manner.
The structure is a long- established and familiar visual feature of its neighborhood, a potential Landmark -
district, and makes a distinct contribution as an important architectural feature that serves as an
excellent example of an intact Craftsman bungalow. Its substantial styling and integrity make it a
valuable index to the idiom. This property has not experienced substantial alterations since it was built
and subsequently designated as a local Landmark. As such, it is easily recognizable and offers an
important contrast to the surrounding infill and other remaining Craftsman -style examples which have
been more substantially altered.
The house is sited at the corner of 3rd and Mills Streets, facing 3rd Street (east elevation) at the high
end of a downward - sloping parcel that was subdivided to its current 50' wide frontage by 85' deep lot
size, sometime in the late 1920s- 1930s. The existing curb cut on Mills Street (north elevation) beyond
the rear of the house that provides access to the basement level and to a rear yard /asphalt paved area
for parking of up to 5 vehicles. This rear yard area is completely enclosed on Mills Street and at the west
property line by a 6- foot -high c. 1995 wrought iron fence with tarpolin screening, on the west property
line by a 6- foot -high chain -;ink fence with tarpolin screening, and on the south with an 8- foot -high
sectional wood fence with lattice above. The rear (west) elevation of the house is secondary in design
and importance, with few details.
The frontage yards (3rd Street & Mills Street elevations) of the house contain mostly new landscaping
with an original concrete bulkhead wall along Mills Street and two perpendicular to house to retain
earth. Recent additions are c. 1991 design- appropriate arroyo -stone pillars at strategic points, flanked by
mostly newer water -wise succulent and drought tolerant painting, as well as two Pepper trees planted
in 1991. There is a gated landscaped patio with original walkway at Mills Street, with a relocated vintage
Bachelder fountain over new pond.
The rear yard has minimal planting at inside of the wood fence and the chain -link fence. The south
elevation mimics the Mills Street design and also retains original bulkhead walls perpendicular to
elevation, retaining earth to transition from ground floor at front to basement level in rear, with c.1991
concrete infill /steps.
This house is a Santa Monica City Landmark, is a contributor to the potential neighborhood Landmark
District and is eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
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2504 3rd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
2504 3rd Street; Mill Act - Architectural Report
CHARACTER- DEFINING FEATURES
A focal point of the Craftsman design of 2504 3rd Street is the "slide gable roof," steep enough to fully
encompass the upper floor on the street -side of this visually one - and -a -half story residence that is
actually two full floors with a full basement, as the house sits on a rear - sloping parcel. Slightly bellcast,
the roof has exposed rafter tails and extended eaves, accented by a pair of gabled dormers at the 3rd
Street (front) elevation. The northern dormer pair of doors, encompassed by the substantial roof form,
opens to a second -floor balcony with shingled bulkhead walls at sides and front stick railing. The
southern dormer opens to a window box and extends in elevation the ground floor front wall,
Square rafter beams extend beyond the roof fascia with chamferred tails, and enclosed rafter corbel
brackets. Toward the rear, at both side elevations the roof visually retains a consistant slope bythe use
of a roof skirt detail continuing the front roof slope, while a "shed- type" roof extends over most of the
rear (west) elevation between the eyebrows, perforated by an oversized opposing dormer /gable form.
Split cedar shingles cover the upper level elevations, while redwood clapboard siding covers the first
floor, divided by a contiuous decorative banding as the upper level shingles "skirt" above the banding.
All of the exterior is finished in paint.
Equally characteristic of the Craftsman design is the front porch, appearing to be 'recessed' beneath the
gable roof, but actually extended across most of the facade into the limited frontyard setback that
characterizes the west side of 3rd Street. Square, grouped columns visually create a typical paired -
column look at the porch. However, actually three columns exist turning the two porch corners and one
pair exist only in the center grouping at the porch). Grouped columns with a shared rafter -tail "capital"
and rest on thickly capped clapboard bullkheads of alternating height, define the porch area, with a tall
pair of sliding, single pane windows at the Mills side of the porch to minimize wind impact (and
maximizing porch enjoyment in all weather conditions). The porch ceiling is original stained tongue -and-
grove narrow planks, with the original porch lantern. The floor is the original wide -slat douglas fir, also
stained. The original front door of oak veneer contains a high single square lite of original beveled glass,
the original brass door hardware also remains.
In a somewhat uncharacteristically Craftsman nod to modernism of the time are two oversized ground
floor windows - at the living room overlooking the front porch, and at the dining room overlooking the
garden. The dining room window configuration is a tripartite "Chicago- style" window configuration at
the front elevation, and a pair of contemporary (but period- appropriate) stained glass windows shield
the south dining room view from the adjacent apartment structure. Double -hung sash windows are
throughout the house. Many windows contain the original "wavy" glass, and some have replacement
vintage "wavy" glass. All opening exterior windows have original wood -frame screens.
An understated chimney near the northeast corner of the house replicates the original chimney, lost in
the 1994 Northridge earthquake. It is "faced" with the original bricks. The original brick intoerio
chimney remains, albeit the bricks have been sandblasted, removing grout from thejoints.
The interior displays characteristic stained wood wainscotting topped with a plate rail in living room and
dining room. Both rooms also have original boxed beams in ceiling. The dining room contains a large
wood built -in breakfront cabinet with leaded mirror above the wood counter with upper glass doors
and original glass knobs.
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Mike Salazar, ARCHITECT C20563
2504 3rd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
2504 3rd Street: Mill Act - Architectural Report
January 29, 2011
The two upstairs bedrooms retain their original light fixtures (central ceiling and wall sconces). Most
other light, while added over the years, is vintage and period appropriate or are period reproductions.
Wood floors throughout the main floor are thin -plank oak, and the original douglas fir sub -floor is
exposed and stained in the kitchen /back porch. Stair treads and risers are also oak. The upstairs floors
are original maple planks.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
The house is in generally excellent condition. However, upon closer examination there is considerable
paint and patch wear on the west elevation facing the constant sun and wind from the ocean, as well as
minor wear on the south elevation. Many of the milled -cedar shingles have begun to weather and
slightly cup and may need to be replaced, mostly at the west and south elevations. A few have begun to
loosen and have fallen out. Many shingles in these two elevations can be retained as replacement
shingles as required for all of the elevations.
The original clapboard siding that encloses the main floor and lower level appear to be in excellent
condition, except in a few locations on the west elevation, requiring some repair or replalcement. All of
the exterior paint of the house is showing signs of fatigue, and the west and south elevations may
require immediate attention, as the wood screens, window sills and exterior trim at most openings
facing the ocean show considerable paint wear.
Several of the original window sash muntin at the west elevation show signs of moisture damage, and
have deteriorated and may need part - replacement or whole replacement in the near future. All double -
hung windows continue to operate (albeit some quite noisily) on the original cord /pulley weights within
the frames, and some 'tuning up' may be necessary in the future as well.
Brick finish is excellen on the replacement chimney, and concrete footing all appear undamaged.
The existing downspouts and gutters all appear to be functioning well and intact. However, at the high
point on the west elevation, some repair or replacement of a small sections may be necessary in the
near future.
The rear porch railing and stair railings are deteriorating due to mositure /exposure and will need to be
replaced right away.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Replace or repair damaged ends of rafters from dryrot.
- Repair all damaged wood screens
- Within the next 2 -5 years, replace exterior shingles at west & south elevations and repair or replace a
small amount of clapboard siding.
- Install insulation within wall cavities at this time, as no wall insulation exists today.
- Replace all railing at (non- original) rear porch and stairs.
- Paint house.
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Mike Salazar, ARCHITECT C20563
2504 3rd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
2504 3rd Street: Mill Act - Architectural Report
Repair attic vent.
Repair rain gutters as needed.-
INTERIOR FINISHES
January 29, 2011
Most of the interior remains in relative original condition. Extensive stained douglas fir wood trim/
casing & doors throughout the house, wood wainscotting throughout the ground floor and original
ceiling box beams in the living and dining rooms all retain a high level of original finish, showing only
minor wear at some raised edges or corners. Original stucco finish walls appear to be relatively intact
and free of blemishes and cracks.
The wood staircase and railing appear in very good condition, with only minor deterioration at newall
post caps. All wood finishes remain in excellent condition, with only minor touch -up needed at some
corners and raised edges. The wood flooring - oak at ground floor, maple at second floor - appear in
fair /good condition, with some repairs required.
The fireplace has been sandblasted, during the reconstruction. The kitchen has been improved on
throughout the life of the house, including electrical and minor plumbing upgrades, most recently in
the 1990s and is in overall good condition. The original back porch remains utilitarian, although a small
bathroom was added sometime in the 1970s. This bathroom, and the bathroom upstairs are in good
working order but still utilize the original plumbing.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Repair or replace window sash muntins as needed.
- Fill, repair or replace small sections of damaged wood floor.
- Repair and refinish stair post caps.
- Touch -up wood trim in some areas as needed.
ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND HEATING SYSTEMS
The original electrical wiring is knob and tube and remains throughout the house, although some areas
(basement, kitchen, bathrooms) do have modern circuit breakers, albeit from various eras. The knob
and tube electrical is intact and working well. There is a.modern circuit breaker panel for the house and
is in fair /good condition.
The existing plumbing largely remains (except newer at added ground floor bathroom and basement
feeder lines). The main line out to City sewer is in good condition and is regualry inspected. The
plumbing shows evidence of reworking, and is in fair /good condition, with generally good water
pressure. However, a recently installed large on- demand water heater fails to deliver hot water in a
timely manner to most of the house.
The original gravity heater in the basement has been upgraded over the years with an electric
thermostat, and is in good working order. There is no air conditioning system in the house.
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Mike Salazar, ARCHITECT C20563
2504 3rd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
2504 3rd Street: Mill Act - Architectural Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Remove original knob and tube electrical line and replace with new electrical.
- Consolidate and /or eliminate surface conduit /boxes on exterior of house.
- Install additional on- demand water heater to provide hot water throughout house.
- Clean existing gravity heater vents and burners as needed.
January 29, 2011
LANDSCAPING /GROUNDS .
While no original landscaping reamins, the current planting scheme form 1989 is presently being
replace in most areas with drought resistant /water wise plants. However, existing sprinkler system
remains in working order, but is not used often. Due to the close proximity of the house to the streets
(on two sides), the landscaping creates a necessary buffer from the sidewalk
The primary focus of the yard is to 3rd Street and Mills Street. Two pepper trees are well maintained in
the front and side yard. The rear yard consists mostly of asphalt paving, and shows signs of wear
(cracks, deterioration of edge). There is a small garden entrance at Mills Street, with a contemporary
fountain with Bachelder tile water spout.
The rear yard is enclosed with wrought iron fencing that shows signs of deterioration and loss of paint.
The tarpolin covering this fencing (inside) is showing signs of deterioration as well. The wood fencing on
south elevation also shows separation at top plate from fence rails, and general wood deterioration.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Existing wrought iron fence at Mills Street requires maintenance and painting. Screen material may
need to be replaced or replace with more appropriate design wood slats.
- Existing wood fence requires extensive repair or possible replacement (south property line).
- Repair asphalt driveway /parking area or replace with pervious material to promote containment of
run -off and reduction ofhardscape.
- Replace gate motor with sensor - activated safety motor.
- Rework motion sensor /security lighting system to better reflect character of house and neighborhood
when electric work is performed.
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ESTIMATE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR MILLS ACT CONTRACT*
2504 3rd Street
REVENUES Current
1) Est. Monthly Rental Income $3,500 (estimate only )
2) Annual Rental Income $42,000
ANNUALEXPENSES
Gen. Expenses: 25% SFD, Others 30% $10,500
Vacancyloss 3% $1,260
8) Total Expenses $11,760
NET OPERATING INCOME (NOI) $30,240
(Line 2 Minus 8)
CAPITALIZATION RATE
9) Interest Component
6.75%
10) Historic Property Risk
4%
(2 %, or 4% for SFD)
11) Property Tax Component
1%
12) Amortization Component
0.5%
13) Capitalization Rate
12%
(Sum Line 9 - 12)
Current Tax
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Mills Act Assessment
$246,857
(NOI/ Line 13)
15)
Tax Under Mills Act
$2,555
(Line 14 X .01035146)
16)
Current Tax
$1,217
17)
Tax Savings
(Line 16 - Line 15)
($1,339)
18)
Annual Costs to City
(Line 17 X 16 %)
($214)
* *This worksheet provides only an estimate analysis.
The County of Los Angeles Office of the Assessor is responsible
for calculating official Mills Act property tax assessments each year.
ATTACHMENT C
1501-15154 Ih Street:
Draft Mills Act Resolution, Draft Mills Act Contract, Architect's Report and
Financial Analysis
Partial attachments are not available in electronic format. Entire document is available
for review at the City Clerk's office and the Libraries.
fib ".
Recording Requested By:
City of Santa Monica
When Recorded Mail To:
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: City Attorney
No Recording Fee Required
Government Code Section 27383
Contract No. (CCS)
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered in to this 25th day of October, 2011 by and
between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the
"City ") and Cordelia B. Grischow Trust (hereinafter referred to as the "Owner ").
RECITALS:
A. California Government Code Section 50280, et seq. authorizes cities to enter
into contracts with the owners of qualified historical property, as defined in Government
Code Section 90280.1, to provide for the use, maintenance and restoration of such
historical property so to retain its characteristics as property of historical significance;
B. Owner possesses fee title to certain real property, together with associated
structures and improvements thereon, located at 1501 -1515 4th Street, Santa Monica,
California, (hereinafter such property shall be referred to as the "Historic Property "). A legal
description of the Historic Property is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and is
incorporated herein by this reference;
C. On June 8, 2009, the Landmarks Commission of the City of Santa Monica
designated the Historic Property as a historic landmark pursuant to the terms and provisions
of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.36; and,
D. On October 25, 2011 the City Council of the City of Santa Monica
approved Resolution Number authorizing the execution of this Agreement between
the City of Santa Monica and the property owner of 1501 -1515 4th Street; and
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E. City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
Agreement both to protect and preserve the characteristics of historical significance of the
Historic Property and to qualify the Historic Property for an assessment of valuation
pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 3, of Part 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue
and Taxation Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Owner, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions set forth herein, do hereby agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective
and commence on January 1, 2012 and shall remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years
thereafter. Each year upon the anniversary of the effective date, such initial term will
automatically be extended as provided in paragraph 2, below.
2. Renewal. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this
Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "renewal date "), a year shall automatically be
added to the initial term of this Agreement unless notice of nonrenewal is mailed as
provided herein. If either Owner or City desires in any year not to renew the Agreement,
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party
in advance of the annual renewal date of the Agreement. Unless such notice is served by
Owner to City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by City to
Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual renewal date, one (1) year shall
automatically be added to the term of the Agreement. Upon receipt by the Owner of a
notice of nonrenewal, Owner may make a written protest of the notice of nonrenewal. At
any time prior to the renewal date, the City may withdraw its notice to Owner of nonrenewal.
If either City or Owner serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any year, the Agreement
shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from its original
execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards for Historical Property. During the term of this Agreement, the
Historic Property shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall preserve and maintain the Historic Property in accordance
with the minimum standards and conditions for maintenance, use and preservation attached
hereto as Exhibit "B ", and incorporated herein by this reference.
b. Owner shall make improvements to the Historic Property in
accordance with the schedule of home improvements, drafted by the applicant and
approved by the City Council, attached as Exhibit "C ", and incorporated herein by this
reference.
C. In any restoration or rehabilitation of the property required by
subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 3, the Owner shall restore and rehabilitate the
property according to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the
State Department of Parks and Recreation, the United States Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation, the State Historical Building Code, and the City of Santa
Monica to the extent applicable.
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d. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examinations, by prior
appointment, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the
County Assessor, State Department of Parks and Recreation, State Board of Equalization,
and City, as may be necessary to determine owner's compliance with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement.
e. Before undertaking the property maintenance required by subsection
(a) of this Section 3 and the home improvements required by subsection (b) of this Section
3, Owner shall obtain all necessary building and planning permits to the extent required by
local law, including but not limited to, a Certificate of Appropriateness
4. Provision of Information of Compliance. Owner hereby agrees to furnish City
with any and all information requested by the City which may be necessary or advisable to
determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement on an annual basis.
5. Cancellation. City, following a duly noticed public hearing as set forth in
California Government Code Section 50285, may cancel this Agreement if it determines that
Owner breached any of the conditions of this Agreement (including the obligation to restore
or rehabilitate the property in the manner specified in subparagraph 3 (c) of this
Agreement), or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets
the standards for a qualified historic property set forth in Government Code Section
50280.1. In the event of cancellation, Owner may be subject to payment of cancellation
fees set forth in California Government Code Section 50286.
6. Notice to Office of Historic Preservation. Within six (6) months of execution of
this Agreement, the City shall send written notice of this Agreement, including a copy
hereof, to the State Office of Historic Preservation.
7. Enforcement of Agreement. In addition to the remedy provided in the
cancellation provision of this Agreement, City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach
of, the terms of this Agreement.
The City does not waive any claim of Owner default if City does not enforce or
cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise
provided for in this Agreement or in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 9.36 and 9.40
are available to the City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No
waiver by City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a
waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
8. Burden to Run With Property. The covenants and conditions herein
contained shall apply to and bind the heirs, successors and assigns of all the parties hereto
and shall run with and burden the subject property for the benefit of the surrounding
landowners and the City of Santa Monica. Owner shall expressly make the conditions and
covenants contained in this Agreement a part of any deed or other instrument conveying
any interest in the property.
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9. Notice. Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall
be provided at the address of the parties as specified below or at any other address as may
be later specified by the parties.
To City: City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street, Room 212
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Attention: Department of Planning and Community
Development
To Owner: Cordelia B. Grischow Trust
Jerome P. Fleischman, Trustee
15054 th Street, Suite 219
Santa Monica, CA 90401
10. No Joint Venture. None of the terms, provisions or conditions of this
Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto and any of
their heirs, successors or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause
them to be considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise.
11. Hold Harmless. As between the City and the Owner, the Owner is deemed to
assume responsibility and liability for, and the Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the
City and its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, servants or employees
from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, charge or expense, whether direct or
indirect, to which the City or its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
servants or employees may be put or subjected, by reason of any damage, loss or injury of
any kind or nature whatever to persons or property caused by or resulting from or in
connection with any negligent act or action, or any neglect, omission or failure to act when
under a duty to act, on the part of the Owner or any of its officers, agents, servants,
employees or subcontractors in this or their performance hereunder.
12. Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In the event of any controversy, claim or dispute
between the parties hereto, arising out of or, relating to this Agreement or breach thereof,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party reasonable expenses,
attorneys' fees and costs.
13. Severability. In the event any limitation, condition, restriction, covenant or
provision contained in this Agreement is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable by any
court or competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Agreement shall, nevertheless
be and remain in full force and effect.
14. Applicable Law. All questions pertaining to the validity and interpretation of
this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of California applicable to
contracts made to and to be performed within the state.
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15. Recordation. Within 20 days of execution, the parties shall cause this
Agreement to be recorded in the official records of the County of Los Angeles.
16. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by
a written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
17. Sale or Conversion of Propert v. In the event of sale or conversion of the
Historic Property, the Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (C. C. & R.'s) for the Historic
Property, if required, shall incorporate by reference all obligations and duties of the parties
created by this Agreement.
18. Prohibition Against Discrimination. Owner agrees not to discriminate or
impose any restrictions on the sale, lease, or occupancy of the Subject Property on the
basis of sex, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual preference, pregnancy,
marital status, family composition, or the potential or actual occupancy of minor children.
Owner further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that no such person is
discriminated against for any of the aforementioned reasons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Owner have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
ATTEST:
MARIA STEWART
City Clerk
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
A Municipal Corporation,
By:
ROD GOULD
City Manager
OWNER:
By:
JEROME P. FLEISCHMAN
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On before me,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct:
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 1501 -1515 4'n Street
Number of Pages: 5 plus Exhibits A, B, and C
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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personally appeared
ss.
before me,
who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 1501-15154... Street
Number of Pages: 5, plus Exhibits A, B, and C
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
Ce ,
before me,
personally appeared Rod Gould, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within instrument
and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 1501 -1515 4,n Street
Number of Pages: 5, plus Exhibits A, B, and C
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
In the City of Santa Monica, County. of Los Angeles, State of
California:
TOWN OF SANTA MONICA LOT V AND LOT COMMENCING AT
MOST WEST CORNER OF LOT X, BLOCK 195 THEN NORTH 45
DEGREES 15 MINUTES EAST, 60.52 FEET THEN SOUTH 44
DEGREES 31 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST, 46.56 FEET THEN
SOUTH 45 DEGREES 15 MINUTES WEST, 0.77 FEET THEN
SOUTH 44 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST TO
SOUTHEAST OMITTED PORTION IN ASSESSORS MAP BOOK,
AND LOT W, BLOCK 195.
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EXHIBIT "B"
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
As required.by Landmarks Ordinance Section 9.36.190, all designated landmarks and
structures located within a historic district shall be maintained in good repair and preserved
against deterioration through the prompt repair of any of the following:
1. Facades which may fall and injure members of the public or property
2. Deteriorated or inadequate foundation, defective or deteriorated flooring or
floor supports, deteriorated walls or other vertical structural supports.
3. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and ' roof supports or other horizontal
members which age, split or buckle due to defective material or deterioration.
4. Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations
or floors, including broken windows or doors.
5. Defective or insufficient weather protection for exterior wall covering,
including lack of paint or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective
covering.
6. Any fault or defect in the building which renders it not properly watertight or
structurally unsafe.
In addition, the following maintenance measures are also required for the subject property:
1. Maintain all electrical and plumbing systems in safe, working order; repair and
replace as necessary.
* *The property owner is required to obtain all necessary building permits and
planning permits such as a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work specified
herein.**
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
PROPOSED HOME IMPROVEMENTS
The following projects shall be completed by the property owner of 1501 -1515 4th Street
Street over the initial ten (10) year term of the contract.
Item
Year
Task
Maintenance Tasks
1
2011 -2021
Upper level window washing
2
2011 -2021
Repair/replace canvas awning as needed
3
2011 -2021
Repaint fiberglass filigree and building ornamentation as needed
4
2011 -2021
Refurbish storefronts and tiles when needed
5
2011 -2021
Repaint building exterior/touch-up as needed
6
2011 -2021
Inspect/repair roof as required
7
2011 -2021
Inspect/clean roof scuppers and drains
* *The property owner is required to obtain all necessary building permits and
planning permits such as a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work specified
herein.**
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4217 Admiralty Way #311, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 310 578 -8222
The Bay Builder's Exchange
1503 to 1515 4th Street
APN 4291 - 025 -032
Santa Monica, California
Architectural Report of Existing Historic Landmark Identifying the Status &
Condition of Character - defining Features of.the Building & Site
Prepared by:
aARts Architects
William Dale Brantley, Architect
California Architectural License C 08660
July 2011
Architect's Report
Mills Act Application for 1503 —1515 4�' Street, Santa Monica, CA
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTION
The subject property, the Bay Builder's Exchange Building, is located on the
southeast corner of 411, Street and Broadway. The two- and three -story brick
masonry commercial building is located in Santa Monica's Central Business
District. The property is approximately 110 feet by 150 feet. The Bay Builder's
Exchange Building has an L- shaped footprint and occupies roughly half of Lot X
and the entire Lot W.
The property has been identified several times in the city's ongoing survey of
potential historic properties and recommended eligible for the National Register
as a contributor to the "Third Street District" with an NRHP status code of 5'/D5.
As a result of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, there was substantial damage to
the entire building that affected the integrity, and the status code changed from
5 " /5D to 5B1. The 1994 City of Santa Monica Historic Resources Update noted
the building was undergoing repairs to the structure, terra cotta, and stucco
finish.
After the seismic repairs and fagade restoration were completed in 1995, the
building remained an eligible local landmark and a contributor to the Central
Business District, and was so designated on June 8, 2009.
Constructed in 1927, the commercial Bay Builder's Exchange Building is designed
in the Churriguerresque style. The L- shaped building is comprised of a three -story
corner wing at the intersection of Broadway and 4th Street, and a two -story wing
fronting 4th Street. The Bay Builder's Exchange was constructed with brick
masonry, veneered with stucco and embellished with decorative art stone. The
building has a flat roof and the principal facades have tapered mission tiles
along the raised parapet. The north and west elevations retain the original eight -
light metal casement windows topped by four -light transoms. The window bays
are divided by upwardly - projecting pilasters with stylized capitals that terminate
below the roofline; and decorative Churrigueresque style cast stone spandrels
are located between the pilasters, above and below the window openings, and
on the parapet. The Street level storefronts are framed by decorative cast -iron
grillework which were recreated during the post Northridge earthquake
restoration. The original storefront windows have been replaced with plate glass,
but the cast -iron storefronts have been retained and "in- kind" window
replacements are compatible in design with the overall architectural character
of the building and retain the black -tiled storefront base. The rear (east)
elevation has a loading dock with a roll -up door and two windows enclosed with
brick on the rear faqade.
The primary (west) elevation of the two -story wing facing 4th Street has casement
windows above with a square decorative art stone spandrel flanked by pilasters
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that terminate below the roof line. The main entrance is recessed beneath a
highly ornamented stone cast arch that features putt! and carp in the design in
addition to continuing the vegetal motifs employed in the decorative panels.
The three -story corner wing has paired casement windows on the second and
third floors of the north elevation and single casement windows on the west
elevation. A decorative Churrigueresque style cast stone frieze runs around the
top of the three -story corner building.
CONSTRUCTION HISTORY AND ALTERATIONS
There are several building permits recorded with the City of Santa Monica for the
Bay Builder's Exchange. On June 16, 1927 the contractor, Albert M Eaton, filed
for a building permit (BPNo. 154) to construct a two- and three -story building for
the addresses of 402 -4 -6 Broadway and 1503 -5 -7 -9 4th Street. Originally, the 60
foot by 100 foot building was planned to cost $40,000 to erect. Five months later,
on November 8, 1927, another new building permit (BPNo. 637) to construct a
two -story 50 foot x 149 foot building for the addresses 1511 -13 -15 4th Street. Both
building permits listed Arthur P. Creel as the owner and Eugene Durfee as the
architect. After the buildings were constructed, the subsequent building permits
on file involve interior modifications, including in the '50's at 1515 4th Street the
lessee, Rand Corporation, installed partitions, stairs between the two floors, and
closed off the top stairway from the rest of the second floor.
The Bay Builder's Exchange underwent seismic rehabilitation following the 1994
Northridge earthquake (BPNo. EOR1424). Repairs included reconstruction of
the northwest corner and roof parapet, seismic retrofit throughout, infill of wall
cracks, and repair of art stone, and were completed in September 1995.
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Bay Builder's Exchange Building is an excellent example of the Spanish
Colonial Revival style, specifically the Churrigueresque style, as interpreted for
commercial buildings of the period in Santa Monica. The beginnings of this style
date to 1915 when it was introduced at the Panama - California Exposition in San
Diego. The period revival styles grew in popularity just after World War I. The
most common style in the southwest was the Spanish Colonial Revival.
Architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue's comprehensive set of Spanish Colonial
Revival structures for the Panama - California Exposition catalyzed a region -wide
building trend whose Spanish and Moorish influences incorporated and even
supplanted the previously popular Mission Revival style. The style helped
perpetuate powerful myths about California's origins tied to New Spain.
Decorative elements that were appropriated from indigenous American cultures
(Native American, Mayan, Aztec) were sometimes incorporated into these
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eclectic designs to infuse exoticism, along with a certain brand of perceived
cultural authenticity.
The Spanish Colonial Revival style and its variants were widely used throughout
southern California for both commercial and residential properties. The unique
features of this style are ornate low- relief carvings highlighting arches, columns,
window surrounds, cornices, and parapets. Other features that characterize the
style include stuccoed exterior walls; low pitched, multi -level the roofs; arched
shaped window and door openings; iron railings and window grilles. The
facades of large buildings often are enriched with curvilinear and decorated
parapets, cornice window heads, and symbolic bell tower. Distinctive, more
elaborate signatory elements, such as low- relief carvings, corbelled balconies,
decorative vents, chimney tops, and /or towers, are characteristics of the
Churrigueresque style.
Several notable Churrigueresque -style buildings were constructed in Santa
Monica including the Bay Builder's Exchange, the Mayfair Theatre (212 -216 Santa
Monica Blvd.), 1530 Wilshire Blvd., and 310 -312 Wilshire Blvd,
The 4th Street commercial district developed during the 1920's and was an
expression of the popular architecture of the era including Art Deco and
Churrigueresque. A number of these commercial buildings located in the 1400
and 1500 blocks of 4th Street are an expression of the eclectic mix of commercial
architecture popular in the 1920's and the commercial development pattern of
Santa Monica. The Bay Builder's Exchange was constructed towards the end of
the City's building boom and was intended to be a one -stop center for the
construction industry, occupying the upper floors, with retail at street level. Early
tenants included notable constructors, designers and architects; also cartoonist
Elzie Seeger who created the "Popeye" characters in his third -story studio.
Directly below, Ray E. Schafer's Music Salon occupied the prominent corner,
where the Santa Monica Evening Outlook stated the new music salon "forms a
lavish setting for fine musical instruments, piano, radios and Brunswich
phonographs. It will be one of the finest music shops in southern California."
The Great Depression halted the building boom and the '30's shows a shift of
occupants from construction to other business.
The architect of the Bay Builder's Exchange, Morien Eugene Durfee, was a
significant Southern California architect during the 1920's, after relocating from
the Pacific Northwest in 1914. He also designed the Santa Monica landmark
Georgian Hotel (Windemere Hotel), 1415 Ocean Avenue, and the Central Tower
Building at 14244th Street. He was highly skilled in the regional interpretation of
the popular styles of the period, including Art Deco, and Spanish Colonial Revival
Churrigueresque, as demonstrated in the detailing in the Bay Builder's Exchange
Building.
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CHARACTER DEFINING FEATURES
The Bay Builder's Exchange is an outstanding example of the Churrigueresque
style and has high integrity, The subject property displays the distinguishing
features of the style in its architectural design and composition: stuccoed walls,
red clay the roof highlights, and arched shaped window and door openings. The
building features elaborate signatory elements such as stylized pilaster, low- relief
cast stone decorative spandrels, and ornamental iron work characteristic of the
Churrigueresque style, In sum, the subject property is an excellent representative
example of a regional interpretation of the Spanish Colonial Revival style as
applied to a commercial building.
It is a distinctive local example of the Churrigueresque architectural style, and is
one of a few existing Churrigueresque buildings in Santa Monica; a
representative of a style in the city that is no longer prevalent. As it stands today,
the Bay Builder's Exchange Building has high integrity for a late 1920's three and
two story masonry commercial building, exhibiting excellent quality
Churrigueresque ornamentation including the decorative cast stone spandrels,
arched entry and cornice, decorative grillework, as well as cast iron storefronts.
CURRENT STATUS AND PROPOSED MAINTENANCE
After thorough repairs, seismic retrofit, and restoration to its original 1927
appearance of the exterior and interior of the Bay Builder's Exchange, following
the damage caused by the 1994 Northridge earthquake, the building has been
well maintained and maintenanced since.
The following maintenance program is substantially continuing the program
established after restoration. Continuing this program as outlined, with of course
careful attention to any unforeseen issues that may arise in the meantime, should
keep this historic structure in excellent condition for many more years.
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Bay Builders Exchange Building, circa 2010, northwest elevation, looking southeast
Bay Builder's Exchange Building, circa 1927, northwest elevation, looking southeast.
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Bay Builder's Exchange, circa 2010, north elevation, looking south
Bay Builder's Exchange Building, Ray Schafer's Shop, circa 1927, northwest corner
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Primary entrance, west elevation on 4th Street, looking east
Detail, west elevation, looking east
Primary entrance detail, west elevation, above
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Primary west two story elevation, circa 2010, facing 4th street, looking east
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South elevation (side yard), East elevation (alley) looking northwest
looking northeast
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ESTIMATE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR MILLS ACT CONTRACT"
1501 -1515 4th Street
REVENUES
1) Est. Monthly Rental Income
2) Annual Rental Income
Current
$43,414 (estimate only * *)
$520,968
ANNUALEXPENSES
Gen. Expenses: 25% SFD, Others 30% $156,290
Vacancy loss 3% $15,629
8) Total Expenses $171,919
NET OPERATING INCOME (NOI) $349,049
(Line 2 Minus 8)
9)
Interest Component
6.75%
10)
Historic Property Risk
4%
15)
(2 %, or 4% for SFD)
$29,495
11)
Property Tax Component
I%
12)
Amortization Component
0.5%
13)
Capitalization Rate
12%
(Sum Line 9 - 12)
$59,451
14)
Mills Act Assessment
$2,849,376
(NOI/ Line 13)
15)
Tax Under Mills Act
$29,495
(Line 14 X.01035146)
16)
Current Tax
$88,946
17)
Tax Savings
(Line 16 - Line 15)
$59,451
18)
Annual Costs to City
(Line 17 X 16 %)
$9,512
"This worksheet provides only an estimate analysis.
The County of Los Angeles Office of the Assessor is responsible
for calculating official Mills Act property tax assessments each year.
ATTACHMENT D
2616-26183 d Street:
Draft Mills Act Resolution, Draft Mills Act Contract, Architect's Report and
Financial Analysis
Partial attachments are not available in electronic format. Entire document is available
for review at the City Clerk's office and the Libraries.
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Recording Requested By:
City of Santa Monica
When Recorded Mail To:
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: City Attorney
No Recording Fee Required
Government Code Section 27383
Contract No. (CCS)
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered in to this 25`h day of October, 2011 by and
between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the
"City ") and Alessandra Montagna Revocable Living Trust (hereinafter referred to as the
"Owner ").
RECITALS:
A. California Government Code Section 50280, et seq. authorizes cities to enter
into contracts with the owners of qualified historical property, as defined in Government
Code Section 90280.1, to provide for the use, maintenance and restoration of such
historical property so to retain its characteristics as property of historical significance;
B. Owner possesses fee title to certain real property, together with associated
structures and improvements thereon, located at 2616 -2618 3rd Street, Santa Monica,
California, (hereinafter such property shall be referred to as the "Historic Property "). A legal
description of the Historic Property is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and is
incorporated herein by this reference;
C. On July 24, 1990, the Landmarks Commission of the City of Santa Monica
designated the Historic Property as a Contributing Structure to the Third Street
Neighborhood Historic District pursuant to the terms and provisions of Santa Monica
Municipal Code Chapter 9.36; and,
D. On October 25, 2011 the City Council of the City of Santa Monica
approved Resolution Number authorizing the execution of this Agreement between
the City of Santa Monica and the property owner of 2616 -2618 3`d Street; and
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E. City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
Agreement both to protect and preserve the characteristics of historical significance of the
Historic Property and to qualify the Historic Property for an assessment of valuation
pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 3, of Part 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue
and Taxation Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Owner, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions set forth herein, do hereby agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective
and commence on January 1, 2012 and shall remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years
thereafter. Each year upon the anniversary of the effective date, such initial term will
automatically be extended as provided in paragraph 2, below.
2. Renewal. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this
Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "renewal date "), a year shall automatically be
added to the initial term of this Agreement unless notice of nonrenewal is mailed as
provided herein. If either Owner or City desires in any year not to renew the Agreement,
Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party
in advance of the annual renewal date of the Agreement. Unless such notice is served by
Owner to City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by City to
Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual renewal date, one (1) year shall
automatically be added to the term of the Agreement. Upon receipt by the Owner of a
notice of nonrenewal, Owner may make a written protest of the notice of nonrenewal. At
any time prior to the renewal date, the City may withdraw its notice to Owner of nonrenewal.
If either City or Owner serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any year, the Agreement
shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from its original
execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards for Historical Property. During the term of this Agreement, the
Historic Property shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall preserve and maintain the Historic Property in accordance
with the minimum standards and conditions for maintenance, use and preservation attached
hereto as Exhibit "B ", and incorporated herein by this reference.
b. Owner shall make improvements to the Historic Property in
accordance with the schedule of home improvements, drafted by the applicant and
approved by the City Council, attached as Exhibit "C ", and incorporated herein by this
reference.
C. In any restoration or rehabilitation of the property required by
subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 3, the Owner shall restore and rehabilitate the
property according to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the
State Department of Parks and Recreation, the United States Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation, the State Historical Building Code, and the City of Santa
Monica to the extent applicable.
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d. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examinations, by prior
appointment, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the
County Assessor, State Department of Parks and Recreation, State Board of Equalization,
and City, as may be necessary to determine owner's compliance with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement.
e. Before undertaking the property maintenance required by subsection
(a) of this Section 3 and the home improvements required by subsection.(b) of this Section
3, Owner shall obtain all necessary building and planning permits to the extent required by
local law, including but not limited to, a Certificate of Appropriateness
4. Provision of Information of Compliance. Owner hereby agrees to furnish City
with any and all information requested by the City which may be necessary or advisable to
determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement on an annual basis.
5. Cancellation. City, following a duly noticed public hearing as set forth in
California Government Code Section 50285, may cancel this Agreement if it determines that
Owner breached any of the conditions of this Agreement (including the obligation to restore
or rehabilitate the property in the manner specified in subparagraph 3 (c) of this
Agreement), or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets
the standards for a qualified historic property set forth in Government Code Section
50280.1. In the event of cancellation, Owner may be subject to payment of cancellation
fees set forth in California Government Code Section 50286.
6. Notice to Office of Historic Preservation. Within six (6) months of execution of
this Agreement, the City shall send written notice of this Agreement, including a copy
hereof, to the State Office of Historic Preservation.
7. Enforcement of Agreement. In addition to the remedy provided in the
cancellation provision of this Agreement, City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach
of, the terms of this Agreement.
The City does not waive any claim of Owner default if City does not enforce or
cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise
provided for in this Agreement or in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 9.36 and 9.40
are available to the City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No
waiver by City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a
waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
8. Burden to Run With Property. The covenants and conditions herein
contained shall apply to and bind the heirs, successors and assigns of all the parties hereto
and shall run with and burden the subject property for the benefit of the surrounding
landowners and the City of Santa Monica. Owner shall expressly make the conditions and
covenants contained in this Agreement a part of any deed or other instrument conveying
any interest in the property.
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9. Notice. Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall
be provided at the address of the parties as specified below or at any other address as may
be later specified by the parties.
To City: City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street, Room 212
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Attention: Department of Planning and Community
Development
To Owner: Alessandra Montagna Revocable Living Trust
Alessandra Montagna, Trustee
2618 3'd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
10. No Joint Venture. None of the terms, provisions or conditions of this
Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto and any of
their heirs, successors or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause
them to be considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise.
11. Hold Harmless. As between the City and the Owner, the Owner is deemed to
assume responsibility and liability for, and the Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the
City and its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, servants or employees
from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, charge or expense, whether direct or
indirect, to which the City or its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
servants or employees may be put or subjected, by reason of any damage, loss or injury of
any kind or nature whatever to persons or property caused by or resulting from or in
connection with any negligent act or action, or any neglect, omission or failure to act when
under a duty to act, on the part of the Owner or any of its officers, agents, servants,
employees or subcontractors in this or their performance hereunder.
12. Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In the event of any controversy, claim or dispute
between the parties hereto, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or breach thereof,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party reasonable expenses,
attorneys' fees and costs.
13. Severability. In the event any limitation, condition, restriction, covenant or
provision contained in this Agreement is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable by any
court or competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Agreement shall, nevertheless
be and remain in full force and effect.
14. Applicable Law. All questions pertaining to the validity and interpretation of
this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of California applicable to
contracts made to and to be performed within the state.
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15. Recordation. Within 20 days of execution, the parties shall cause this
Agreement to be recorded in the official records of the County of Los Angeles.
16. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by
a written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
17. Sale or Conversion of Property. In the event of sale or conversion of the
Historic Property, the Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (C. C. & R.'s) for the Historic
Property, if required, shall incorporate by reference all obligations and duties of the parties
created by this Agreement.
18. Prohibition Against Discrimination. Owner agrees not to discriminate or
impose any restrictions on the sale, lease, or occupancy of the Subject Property on the
basis of sex, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual preference, pregnancy,
marital status, family composition, or the potential or actual occupancy of minor children.
Owner further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that no such person is
discriminated against for any of the aforementioned reasons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Owner have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
A Municipal Corporation,
By:
ROD GOULD
City Manager
OWNER:
By:
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE ALESSANDRA MONTAGNA
City Attorney
ATTEST:
MARIA STEWART
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
On before me,
personally appeared
who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her /their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
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Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 2616 -2618 3` Street
Number of Pages: 5, plus Exhibits A, B, and C
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On
personally appeared
ss.
before me,
who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 2616 -2618 V Street
Number of Pages: 5, plus Exhibits A, B, and C
7
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
On before me,
personally appeared Rod Gould, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within instrument
and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
entity upon behalf on which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under Penalty of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
SEAL
Description of Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for said State
Title: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Property location: 2616 -2 Street
Number of Pages: 5, plus Exhibits A, B, and C
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EXHIBIT "A"
gXCUIR AD�Y4IC1Ii915*10
In the City of Santa Monica, County of Los Angeles, State of
California:
Lot 4, Block "N" of Vawter's Ocean View Tract in the City of Santa
Monica, County of Los Angeles, State of California as per map
recorded in Book 9, Pages 1 and 2 of Miscellaneous Records, in the
Office of the County Recorder of said County.
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
N I W L 67 �9 _\ 01W _\ A r i P►1 9 7_ 1
As required by Landmarks Ordinance Section 9.36.190, all designated landmarks and
structures located within a historic district shall be maintained in good repair and preserved
against deterioration through the prompt repair of any of the following:
1. Facades which may fall and injure members of the public or property
2. Deteriorated or inadequate foundation, defective or deteriorated flooring or
floor supports, deteriorated walls or other vertical structural supports.
3. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports or other horizontal
members which age, split or buckle due to defective material or deterioration.
4. Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations
or floors, including broken windows or doors.
5. Defective or insufficient weather protection for exterior wall covering,
including lack of paint or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective
covering.
6. Any fault or defect in the building which renders it not properly watertight or
structurally unsafe.
In addition, the following maintenance measures are also required for the subject property:
1. Maintain all electrical and plumbing systems in safe, working order; repair and
replace as necessary.
* *The property owner is required to obtain all necessary building permits and
planning permits such as a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work specified
herein.**
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EXHIBIT "C"
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
PROPOSED HOME IMPROVEMENTS
The following projects shall be completed by the property owner of 2616 -2618 3rd Street
over the initial ten (10) year term of the contract.
Item
Year
Task
1
2012
Repair of Porch attic unit
2
2012
Termite Abatement
3
2012
Repaint exterior of house
4
2012
Rehabilitate "garden level" unit interior
5
2012
Replace exterior doors
6
2013
Repair/replace side stair, deck and lower refuge deck area
7
2015
Replace /upgrade heating unit
8
2016
Rebuild fireplace chimney and firebox
9
2017
Repair /replace existing wood and aluminum slider windows with
wood windows
10
2017
Repair concrete flatwork
11
2018
Redo landscaping
12
2019
Repair /rehabilitate existing garage
13
2019
Upgrade electricals stem
14
2021
Replace roof
"The property owner is required to obtain all necessary building permits and
planning permits such as a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work specified
herein.**
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Architectural/Historic Report on Georgia Post Hill Resident
2616 -18 Third Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Scope of Report:
The intent of this report is to generally the condition of the exis
Historical Description:
The Georgia Post Hill Residence is a contributing structure for the Third
Street Neighborhood Historic District
Built in 1909 -10, by an unknown contractor, the house was possibly started
as a spec house for local real estate investor George M. Sharp. Sharp then
sold the property to Georgia Post Hill who it appears completed the house.
Hill was the first person to live in the house and it has been named after her
for that reason. Originally built as a single family house, the residence was
converted to three flats around the time that she sold it to Harvey L.
McConnell in 1919. The flats consist of the main floor, and attic unit,
accessed by an exterior staircase at the front of the structure and a basement
unit, known as the "Garden Flat" as it is accessed through the rear garden on
the rearward sloped lot. The garden flat presently serves as the owner's
home.
The triplex was sold to Abraham and Minnie Tuchin on July 8, 1948 and
then transferred to George Bernstein on August 29, 1952. On May 20, 1965
it was acquired by William H. Temkin, Jr. and Ronald A. Yates.
Temkin and Yates filed an application to demolish the building on April 9,
1979. That permit was not issued and the again applied to demolish the
triplex and replace it with a 4 -unit condominium project on November 21,
1989. The Third Street Neighborhood Historic District was established in
1991, listing the Georgia Post Hill Residence as a contributing structure.
The subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the project determined it
would result in an irreversible negative impact to the district and the
application was denied.
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Georgia Post Hill Residence Report, continued:
The owners then applied to make changes, including enlarging upstairs
dormers. That was also denied and they finally settled with remodeling the
interior of the attic unit, redoing a front balcony and replacing the front stairs
with a more appropriate looking design.
On April 10, 2000, the property was sold to Alessandra Montagna, the
current owner. It was subsequently placed into a trust and a new grand deed
was recorded on June 28, 2011 to correct the legal description.
There are some discrepancies on the historic documents that have been
previously fled on the structure. The original data for the historic district
refers to it as the "George M. Sharp House ". As noted earlier the house was
a spec project for Mr. Sharp, who lived elsewhere in Santa Monica. Georgia
Post Hill was the first owner to actually live in the house and the only one to
be there when it was a single family dwelling.
A Historic Resources Inventory form that was created for the property
appears to have a number of errors. The exterior description is definitely for
the subject house but it states that a second dwelling was located to the rear.
Only an original single wall construction garage is to the rear of the house.
It also appears that the significance statement may be that for another house:
"This property contributes to the historic character of the Third Street
Neighborhood Historic District and is potentially notable on an individual
basis for its historical associations. In 1967 and 1968, according to the
historic district application, it was `the center for the draft resistance
movement in Southern California. Many of the political activist of the day,
including Bill Garraway, David Harris, Tom Hayden, Timothy Leary and
others visited the house and planned strategy there. Draft resisters used it as
a sanctuary.' Its later notoriety notwithstanding, the house had an innocuous
beginning. Building permit records indicate that it was built for A.
Lawrence (perhaps the Amanda Lawrence who was associated with 2625
3`d) in 1909. The five room dwelling cost an estimated $1,350."
A quick check of the original district application revealed nothing of the
previous paragraph especially for the description of the subject house. The
original cost of the house, based on county assessor's records, was $2,150.00
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Georgia Post Hill Residence Report, continued:
and the assessed value shows an increase in 1920, which is believed to be
the time that it was converted to flats. The earliest permit found at the city
was one issued on August 28, 1938 for a roof repair. The original permit
was not on file, but the record for the district shows that it was built be A.
Wilmot. This may have been obtained through the Builder and Contractor.
Architectural description:
The house sits on a 50' X 130' lot which gently sloped downward from
street level to the rear of the property. This slope allows easy access to the
"garden flat" unit in the basement.
A driveway leads along the Southeast side of the lot to a one -story frame
two -car garage situated toward the rear of the lot. The word "Hill" is cast in
the concrete at the head if the driveway on the left side of the entry. The
numbers "1910" are cast on the right of the entry. These casting refer to the
home's first owner- occupant, Georgia Post Hill, and that it was probably
completed in the year 1910. The garage walls are the single wall "board n
Batten" construction with a flat roof sloping to the rear. The rear wall is
covered with corrugated steel. The present roof is also corrugated steel, but
there is visible damage from weathering on the interior indicating this
covering (as well as that on the rear wall) are later alterations. The original
roof was most likely rolled composition. The garage appears to be an
original structure, concurrent with the house, but will need a new roof and
general repairs to its structure. It is not presently on a foundation or slab and
the mudsills have begun to sink below the slab which was poured on the
interior of the structure. A new slab that extends to the exterior edge of the
structure or a perimeter foundation will be required to correct this situation.
A rectangular pergola is also located in the rear yard. Supported by six
fluted Doric columns, this pergola is probably a later addition to the property
and may have been constructed with some used building parts, such as the
columns. It will require general maintenance, painting and cosmetic repairs
The main house has elements of both Craftsman and Colonial Revival styles.
The main cable of the house is front to rear with a smaller forward gable
featuring an enclosed pediment emanating from the center of the main gable.
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Georgia Post Hill Residence Report, continued:
A secondary transverse gable forms the roof of two large dormers on the
North and South sides of the house. A tall brick chimney had previously
been located on the North fagade, just front of the transverse gable, but it
was lost in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The current owner desires to
rebuild the chimney using modern materials and brick facing. The original
mantle still exists within the main flat. Records also indicate a second red
brick chimney was located in ridge of the main gable. No remnant of that
chimney remains and it was probably removed when the attic unit was
remodeled and the roof was redone in the early 1990s.
The house is covered with wide clapboard siding with the exception of the
front pediment, which has irregular rectangular shingles. The open eaves
have plain bargeboards on the gable ends and flush eaves. (The roof has
been reworked to eliminate any traces of the former chimney). The smaller
interlocking front gable has a vertical slatted attic vent at its center and a
small roof slope at the pediment base. The roof consists of composition
shingles. The dormers have enclosed box eaves on their sides.
Windows are mostly casements with some double hung on the side facades.
However there are also a number of replacement windows of both louver
and three aluminum single hung windows in the rear gable pediment. The
rear fagade has a square sun room type addition which is used as the utility
room for the main flat and an open balcony to the left. There is also a
balcony for the attic unit to the South side of the front fagade with a tall
lattice style railing, which is a later alteration. The front porch covering is
supported by two simple square wooden posts with an extending cross beam
at the front and flat 2" X 4" eaves covered by a simple flat wooden board
roof topped with rolled composition which also appears to be an alteration
over the pergola -style porch. The concrete porch itself is an original
feature. The other major front fagade change is the addition of a staircase to
the right of the main entry to serve the attic unit.
The door to the main flat is presently what appears to be multi paneled a
"Home Depot" type design with a half moon arched window near the top.
That flat is also served by a second door enclosed behind a tall lattice fence
and stairs located in a bay on the South fagade. This door appears to have
replaced a window in the bay. The lattice covering and a second "Home
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Georgia Post Hill Residence Report, continued:
Depot" style door were added sometime after the house was photo
documented in 1991. The attic flat is entered at the top of the front stairs
through a plain wooden door. The garden flat is entered at the rear of the
house through a single multi -light full muntined door. Earlier records
indicate that the original front door was more like the one to the garden flat.
The main flat at 2618A 3rd Street is the most intact of the interiors with dark
hardwood floors original baseboards, coved crown moldings and matching
interior door and window framing. One dining room doorway has a later
"classical" type frame. The entry long hall appears also to be an alteration.
Scars on the exterior wall indicate that the front door has been relocated
approximately six feet to the North of its original location. The kitchen has
been remodeled and the bathrooms appear to retain at least some of there
original features. The mantle is sealed off as the chimney has been removed.
The garden flat at 2618B 3rd Street is located in the basement of the home
with a small patio to the left of the rear entry, which comes in through the
kitchen. The patio is reached also by a set of French doors from the living
room. An interior staircase that once went to the main flat has been closed
off for years. The original design of the interior includes hardwood floors, a
pocket door between the living and dining room and some built -in cabinetry.
The detailing is consistent with that in the main flat, indicating that the
basement may have been part of the living area when the house was a single
family residence prior to 1920. This also indicates that the entrance door to
the garden flat, which may be the only remaining original exterior door, was
the rear entrance to the house before the alterations.
The attic flat at 2616 3rd Street is the most altered having been remodeled in
the early 1990s. There is no remaining trim and the white interior walls
have more of the appearance of a late 20d' Century apartment with
completely remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The cathedral ceilings follow
the roofline of the house, with modern track lighting. A wooden stair railing
where the entry- steps up into the living area may be a remaining early
feature. All of the interior doors have been replaced with six panel modern
units. All floors in the attic flat are carpeted.
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Georgia Post Hill Residence Report, continued:
Recommendations:
The most noticeable alteration on the fagade is the addition is the staircase to
the attic flat. The removal of that feature would do a lot to restore the
original look to the fagade. However, its removal would also remove access
to that unit. A new staircase would need to be constructed at a les visible
location. The general slope of the lot would mean that a new staircase
would require a substantial number of additional steps. It would also mean
some reconfiguration of the attic flat to relocate the entrance. Another
possibility would be to install an interior staircase coming up from within
the front flat, using the entrance to that unit as the entry for both or installing
a new entrance, possibly where the original front door was. That would also
mean some reconfiguration of the upper flat as well as some loss of square
footage in the main flat. Neither of these scenarios would seem feasible or
practical. The house was recently repainted, giving the staircase a dark blue
color, rather than the white that it previously had, making it blend a bit better
with the structure. The banister was also replaced at some point in recent
years giving it a more classical and less "tacked on" look. These two
changes help to soften the impact of the staircase on the fagade. This is
probably the best that can be done short of eliminating the attic flat.
More practical changes include the replacement of the inappropriate exterior
doors with historic units. Earlier documentation notes that the original front
door had a large glass expanse in the center. A photo from 1991 also shows
a wooden framed screen over the door. The replacement of that screen
would have neither a positive or negative impact on a restored doorway, as
those screens were appropriate for the period of significance, but were not
always used. The door to the attic unit should also be replaced with a more
historically appropriate one.
All inappropriate aluminum and jalousie windows should also be replaced
with more historically accurate sashes or casements. The rear attic unit
windows were documented in 1991 as wood double hung units. The
remaining windows should be replaced with what was most likely the
original design, using the extant three muntined original casements as
examples where the original windows were casement. Fortunately the
original frames appear to have survived over the years.
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Georgia Post Hill Residence Report, continued:
The chimney that was formerly along the North fagade should also be
replaced as it was an important original feature of the house. The original
chimney was made of brick, whereas a replacement could be made of a
lightweight modern unit and clad in half brick facing to mimic the original
design. The original chimney matched the height of the main gable and a
replacement would need to do the same. A small sliding window had been
added to the garden flat bathroom after the chimney was removed. A new
chimney will re -cover this area causing the loss of that newer window. Two
double hung windows flanked the original chimney at the main level. They
are still there. It is possible that a new window could be installed to the side
of the chimney at the garden level.
The garage will need to be raised and placed on either a perimeter
foundation or a new slab that extends under the mudsills. The board and
batten walls will require general repairs and rehabilitation and the roof
should be redone in rolled composition, which would have been the historic
covering. At least one of the roof boards will have to be replaced. That and
any others should be replaced in kind as the underside of the roof is visible
from within the garage. In addition, some of the driveway concrete is
cracked. Care should be taken to match the original 101 year old concrete
and square scoring. It is also important to preserve the stamped "HILL" and
"1910" in the concrete as that documents an important part of the history of
the house.
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ESTIMATE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR MILLS ACT CONTRACT **
2616 -2618 3rd Street
REVENUES Current
1) Est. Monthly Rental Income $5,800 (estimate only ")
2) Annual Rental Income $69,600
ANNUALEXPENSES
Gen. Expenses: 25% SFD, Others 30% $17,400
Vacancy loss 3% $2,088
8) Total Expenses $19,488
NET OPERATING INCOME (NOI) $50,112
(Line 2 Minus 8)
9) Interest Component
6.75%
10) Historic Property Risk
4%
(2 %, or 4% for SFD)
11) Property Tax Component
1%
12) Amortization Component
0.5%
13) Capitalization Rate
12%
(Sum Line 9 - 12)
Current Tax
WIVOW
14)
Mills Act Assessment
$409,078
(NOI/ Line 13)
15)
Tax Under Mills Act
$4,235
(Line 14 X.01035146)
16)
Current Tax
$10,933
17)
Tax Savings
(Line 16 - Line 15)
$6,698
18)
Annual Costs to City
(Line 17 X 16 %)
$1,072
* *This worksheet provides only an estimate analysis.
The County of Los Angeles Office of the Assessor is responsible
for calculating official Mills Act property tax assessments each year.
Fi1areTd :I14I:I I I a 4
Summary Financial Analysis Table
Electronic version of attachment is not available for review. Document is available for
review at the City Clerk's Office and the Libraries.
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Attachment E
2011 -- SUMMARY OF ESTIMATE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR MILLS ACT CONTRACTS'
Property
Address
Est. Assessed
Value (MILLS
ACT)
Current Tax
(Prop. 13)
Est Tax
(MILLS ACT)
Est. Mills Act
Tax as a % of
Current Tax
Est. Reduction in
Property Tax
City Revenue
(Prop. 13)
City Revenue
(MILLS ACT)
City Revenue
Reduction
106326th Street
$246,857
$246,857
$2,849,376
$409,078
$12,421
$1,217
$88,946
$10,933
$2,555
20.6%
210.1%
33.2%
38.7%
$9,866
$1,987
$195
$14,231
$1,749
$409
$409
$4,719
$678
($1,579)
$214
($9,512)
($1,072)
25043rd Street
$2,555
- $1,339
1501 - 15154th Street
$29,495
$59,451
2616 -2618 3rd Street
$4,235
$6,698
Reference Resolution Nos.
10616 (CCS) through
10619 (CCS); and
Contract Nos. 9486 (CCS)
through 9489 (CCS).