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HomeMy Public PortalAboutHistoric Preservation Survey Presentation handoutsJuly 6, 2012 701 LAS TUNAS DRIVE . TEMPLE CITY • CALIFORNIA 91780-2249 • (626) 285 - 2171 Rafik and Michelle Tadros Family Trust 24069 Highcrest Dr Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Dear Rafik and Michelle Tadros Family Trust Congratulations. The purposes of this letter are first, to inform you that your property in Temple City has been identified as one of a unique group of properties with historic features, as described in a recently completed historic resources survey of the community, and second, to invite you to a public workshop meeting concerning this survey. This meeting, which is discussed further below, will be held on July 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Temple City Historical Society Hall (5954 Kauffman Avenue). As a first step in the City's effort to sustain the community's historic character, the City contracted with the consulting firm, Historic Resources Group to conduct a comprehensive survey of the community to identify and document existing historic and cultural resources. The draft Historic Resources Survey Report was recently completed and is available at City Hall (in the Community Development Department) and on the City's website at httr)://www.teMDlecity.us/HistoricPreservation.asD. The draft report includes narrative on the methods used to conduct the survey, a brief summary of the community's history as a whole, a discussion of the survey results with respect to the properties with historic attributes that were identified, and a "Property Data Table" with information on each of the 96 properties identified. The report also includes the consultants' recommendations for possible future actions by the City to preserve historic and cultural resources which contribute individually and cumulatively to the desirable character of the community. However, it is important to note that the immediate purpose of the survey is to provide information only. Inclusion of your property on the Property Data Table in the survey report in no way changes or affects the legal status of your property or the regulations that apply to it. At the public workshop on July 26, 2012, consultants from Historic Resources Group will make a presentation on the historical resources survey report in general, and why certain properties are included in the Property Data Table in particular. This will be an opportunity for public comment on the survey, and for owners of properties included in the Property Data Table to ask questions and make comments. At the meeting, the consultants will also discuss their recommendations to the City on considering policies to better plan for the preservation of important cultural elements of Temple City. Historic Resources Survey Letter Page 2 of 2 In order to inform the community as a whole about the historical resources survey and its significance, the latest issue of the Temple City CONNECT magazine (distributed recently to all residents) includes an informative article entitled "Building on the Past: Historic Preservation Creates a Foundation for the Future." A copy of this article is attached to this letter for your information. If you have questions or would like further information about any of the above, please come to the community workshop on July 261h. Please feel free to contact me and other Community Development Department Staff via phone or email as listed below. Sincerely, Steven M. Masura Director of Community Development City of Temple City I Community Development Department Office: 626-285-2171 ex: 2306 Email:smasura@templecity.us Enclosure: "Building on the Past: Historic Preservation Creates a Foundation for the Future" rl, o 0/1 pas, THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY. A. istoric preservation should be pushed forward. And I would push it fast, because everyday we're losing something," insists a passionate preservationist Manuel Valenzuela. No sooner had the former Temple City Planning Commissioner, lifelong resident and self -professed "historic preservation nerd" heard news of the recent completion of the City's Historic Resources Survey, than he unleashed his imagination with ways the 96 newly identified potential landmarks [night be preserved. And though duly impressed by the extensive list of documented properties, Valenzuela could not help but be wistfulfor resources already gone. "We've already lost wine great history," he laments. "We lost Winchell's—I think people would have been really fascinated to find out,'Wow! There is a Winchell's all the way out in New Zealand, and the first one started right here in Temple City!" _4&kmy.7(istory "Through the years," reads a staff submission to a December 2009 City Manager's Report, "this small building has been a bakery and before that, it was a donut shop. Aesthetically speaking, the building will be dramatically improved with a new parapet root, new stucco, windows and doors." The record indicated that building permits had been issued for tenant improvements and an addition to an existing commercial building at the northeast corner of Las Tunas Drive and Hart Avenue. The "donut shop" described was, of course, the original Winchell's Donut House, opened in 1948. "That started opening up some discussion— 'We've lost the first one in the world to alterations," remembers Valenzuela, who was on the Planning Commission at the time. "Actually the building was kind of altered to begin with—I don't know if it would have actually qualified as a historic landmark— but still, it started to breed some awareness with the Council and staff, like, 'Hey, were losing some historic resources here!"' Another source of motivation, as Councilmember Tom Chavez recalls, was the City's preparation for its 50" Anniversary celebration. "There was a lot of reflection going on at that time about what the City had done in the last 50 years. I remember the Council took a trip to the Workman and Temple Homestead Museum in the City of Industry [to learn about founder Walter Temple's family]. That kind of stoked the fires a bit and got everyone interested not only in our past history, but also how we could preserve that history for future generations." Chavez—who acts as the City liaison to the local Historical Societ)— raised the issue to City Manager Jose Pulido, who suggested gathering seed money to support further action. In 2010, the City applied for and received a $10,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to assist in completing the community's first-ever Historic Resources Survey. Work commenced in February 2011 under a $45,000 agreement with consultant Historic Resources Group (HRG) to undertake a systematic evaluation of potential Oreseroafiaes .%ifdded Among HRG's recommendations is for the City to explore the option of adopting a historic preservation ordinance. While proponents like Valenzuela are eager to see measures implemented to start protecting local historic resources, the City is advancing cautiously. Of the 96 potential landmarks listed in the draft survey report, the vast majority are in the hands of private owners who may have genuine concerns about their properties being designated as historic sites. In fact, the financial interests of property owners frequently outweigh a desire for preservation—sometimes turning the process into an issue that divides communities. But these conflicts can be avoided, according to Fowler, who explains, "Local historic preservation ordinances vary widely in terms of what they may require of property owners, [Buildings and architectural style reflect the roots of the community. Everyone has a sense of community and place, and many are interested in seeing a little bit more about what Temple City's about and how it developed. Without at least some mechanisms to try and preserve some of it, stuff just is going to go away." COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR STEVE MASURA landmarks, based on criteria established by the California Register of Historical Resources. After more than a year of data collection and synthesis, HRG submitted a draft report in May, which included a Historic Resources Survey presenting potential landmarks and recommendations for further action. "This survey project is a first step in the City of Temple City officially identifying its historic properties for future preservation," explains HRG's Senior Preservation Planner Kai Fowler. "Every community has a unique history, and one of the best ways to understand that unique history is through its built environment." Agreeing, Community Development Director Steve Masum notes, "Buildings and architectural style reflect the roots of the community. Everyone has a sense of community and place, and many are interested in seeing a little bit more about what Temple City's about and how it developed. Without at least some mechanisms to try and preserve some of it, stuff just is going to go away." as well as the kinds of financial and other incentives they may offer." Although some may react negatively to what is sometimes viewed as a public encroachment on private property rights, Temple City resident Bryan Brandes—who happens to be the current Chairperson of the State Historical Resources Commission— sees the value of government involvement in historic preservation. "I'm not in favor of very strict ordinances or regulations, but I think it's important for a framework to be set up in a government body so as to have a neutral foram:' And on the premise that preserving heritage is a public good, many agencies offer various incentives, financial and otherwise, to encourage and facilitate the rehabilitation and maintenance of historic properties. Non-profit organizations (e.g. The Gerry Foundation) provide conservation grants, while state and federal governments offer tax breaks. In California, the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program is a contractual agreement between property owners and Temple City Connect i 13 municipalities, through which owners receive a property tax reduction that is to be used toward preservation. The challenge, according to Valenzuela, is lack of awareness about what preservation really is. He believes that, were there more public education, widespread community support would ensue. "Many people think that historic preservation means taking away the rights of the propeny vwuc,s ,ad that it equals'I-can't-touch-my-building- whatsoever,"' he says. "But people will find that, in reality, you can make improvements, and the [California Historical] Building Code becomes a lot simpler to help update your building and save money. You may even get a property tax reduction for preserving your building." An outreach effort, he suggests, should be focused on dispelling misconceptions about e..,....".Iu_ "., .,SII as publicizing its benefits both for property owners and local economies. Fowler agrees that education is a key component to any successful program. "Often, there are common perceptions about what local designation means fL. a r...,r.,r�r ..,,...r, or the extent of regulatory control that comes with being a local landmark," she says. _WMc/ —Werllaye 'there is growing consensus that integrating designated landmarks into future development plans is a viable economic model. A Brookings Institution report explicitly asks, "Does preservation pay?" Drawing from economic impact analyses conducted across a wide range of communities nationwide, researchers concluded, "'the ans....... 44., y.....,.ib,, is a resounding'yes." Data indicates a much greater likelihood for historic preservation to enhance, rather than suppress, property values. "'there's a market for historic properties and people will pay a lot of money for those," concurs Paul Deibel, Community Development Project Manager. In addition to benefiting individual properties, historic preservation efforts can revitalize local economies by spurring activity in industries like heritage tourism and rehabilitation construction. "Historic 1 eat, ®u JUST LIKE ERAS IN FA HION HISTORICAL PERIODS ARE ALSO . ASSOCIATED WITH DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES. LOOK AROUND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND SEE IF YOU CAN IDENTIFY DEFINING FEATURES OF THESE ICONIC DESIGNS. 14: Summer2012 preservation can be a highly effective economic development tool for a local community in revitalizing neighborhoods, attracting investment, generating tax revenue, and supporting small business," suggests Fowler. Many cities—think of those with districts carrying the "Old Town' prefix— are using historic resources to define both a sense of place and community character. Pasadena, Riverside and Orange have all made historic restoration a very powerful economic development strategy. A i-_ Temple City has been how traffic tends to pass through, without ever stopping in, the community. "Publicizing historic resources is of interest to people on a larger scale, so it might generate visitors to come experience Temple City's village ambiance.' lris is particularly true of downtown, which is identified as a potential conservation area," says Deibel. He also notes that Temple City is lucky to still have characteristics that contemporary developments like The Grove or'Ihe Americana attempt to mimic. r� Ismart��ali}ornia �� lr 6�.olnnio[ 19105 AND 1`920S 1910STUR000H 19305 - ✓.prmeo„ Associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement. Larger styles are Craftsman; smaller, California Bungalows. L/enmafs Low-pitched gabled roof Exposed rafters, beams visible inside Wood exterior wall cladding vlr, rfian Popularized following the 1915 Panama -California Exposition in San Diego. i r y L/emeafr Red tile roofs Stucco exterior cladding Arched windows or door openings .Siueel.4 nrories "I don't remember much, but the main thing I do recall about visiting Temple City was Cool's Candies," josette Temple reminisces. "And you know, a kid in a candy shop—that's dangerous!" 'Though born and raised in La Puente, where she continues to reside, the 75 -year-old granddaughter of Temple City founder Walter Temple always maintained a connection with her family's namesake town. Even though Cool's is no longer—the store closed in 1986 after 45 years in business—Ms. Temple still comes around, these days as a member of the Temple City Historical Society. Although historic preservation is primarily centered on maintaining a building's architectural style and physical characteristics, Ms. Temple reminds us that intangible histoly and material place are often profoundly linked. "It's not just preserving a building and that's it. It also turns into an oral history," says Valenzuela, noting that structures are imbued with the values and intentions of their original �yi(or a�eono� builders and tenants. "There's a vibe that was created because of different ideas, different tastes in architecture and different personalities that all contributed to making them what they are today." The values of the community transcend the buildings themselves, observes historian Paul Spitzzeri, who as the Assistant Director of the Workman and Temple Homestead Museum has studied the Workman and Temple families for 25 years. "Walter Temple wanted to create an environment for middle-class people to feel like they were living in the country," explains Spitzzeri, who suggests Temple City continues to be attractive for that very same reason. "I think an ordinance would remind people of why the town was founded in the first place and of the continuity of values." In the draft survey report, 96 noteworthy documented, seven of which appear eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The buildings span six decades, from 1907 to 1965, with the mix in potential frenci S2&i 4 1920S,EARLY1930S POST WORLD WAR nsPimfioa nsPirafion Based on Medieval English Draws from simple farmhouses building traditions. of rural France. .J,ey C�/rntenfs .7 e�E7entenfs Steeply -pitched gabled roof Tall, narrow windows Stucco or brick wall cladding May include round towers Half-timbering Steeply -pitched roof Although some may react negatively to what is sometimes viewed as a public encroachment on private property rights, Temple City resident Bryan Brandes—who 1io11'rJ'k:do .0 be the current Chairperson of the State Historical Resources Commission—sees the value of government involvement in historic preservation. landmarks encompassing residential, commercial and institutional uses—even public infrastructure. Through varying architectural styles, the story of Temple City's development is told, from the original townsite to the post—,% .,...,, 1-1. SU,¢arrtlule �d� �rrGuy-iL/ _ LATE1930S MID -2071 CENTURY nsPrrafion nsPiraiion Aerodynamic elements are an homage Simple materials and to contemporary advancements in the construction reflect the post-war airplane industry, demand to build homes efficiently and at a moderate price. .X C/ ntets Smooth wall surfaces - !/ l^-(rmrnG Curved corners Flat roof with canopies Flat canopy over entrances Simple geometric forms Unadorned wall surfaces Temple City Connect15 temple city feature. " rt. ,0res"en rvatio / I: / ®/ t t t The draft historic resources survey makes several recommendations outlining how the City might launch a preservation program: Create an Inventory of Historic Resources, which can be periodically updated. Draft and adopt a Historic Preservation Ordinance establishing criteria for landmark designation, financial incentives for private property owners and provisions for economic hardships. Adopt a Historic Preservation Element for the City's General Plan, identifying strategic goals and objectives for historic preservation. Prepare a Design Review Process for historic preservation, establishing a separate set df design guidelines for identified historic properties. �= Encourage the use of financial incentives to make it economically advantageous for private property owners to voluntarily apply for landmark designation, utilizing local, state and federal funding sources. Develop a Historic Resources Database available to local residents and scholars. To review a list of identified historic resources and learn more about the above recommendations, access the full survey report available on the City's website, www.templecity.us. Unitecl4y story "I've always thought it was important, not only for cities but for people in general, to understand where they came from and what they're all about," says Chavez, adding, "It helps us determine where we want to go in the future."'this sentiment, it can be argued, commands even more weight in our fast. paced, highly mobile society. "Because people are so mobile these days, residents may not always be aware of the history of the place they live," suggests Fowler. In this sense, the City's Historic Resources Survey allows the community to see, touch and interact with the history of their neighborhoods via brick -and -mortar artifacts handed down from the past. Regarding building a community in an increasingly diverse society, Valeuzuela believes that drawing on a common place -based history could bring Temple City residents closer together. "I think a lot of people—regardless of age, gender or culture—really do appreciate history, so it could be something that unites everyone." The completion of the Historic Resources Survey sets the stage for a potentially ambitious commitment to historic preservation in Temple City. However, as Deibel notes, further action will be guided and informed by public input and involvement. If residents and community leaders are dedicated to preservation, some of the cited properties can ultimately be designated as local landmarks through a formal process that world be established by the City Council. But whether or not the City pursues a historic preservation ordinance, a valuable use for the Historic Resources Survey is the ability to digitize the data and incorporate it into the City's land management database system. "fliat way, when somebody with a historic resource comes to the counter to improve their property, it turns into a teachable moment where we can let them know that it may not be in their best interest to stucco over the wood exterior wall cladding of a Craftsman bungalow, or remove the masonry porch piers often part of that distinct architectural style," explains Deibel. If there happens to be community consensus for a greater preservation effort, the next step could be to draft and adopt a historic preservation ordinance through which specific criteria for landmark designation can be established and financial incentives provided. "A local ordinance is the single most effective tool for protecting historic resources. However, ideally an ordinance is just one part of a comprehensive program designed to protect a community's historic properties," says Fowler. Other tools may include design guidelines educating property owners on how to preserve the architectural styles of historic structures, as well as integrating preservation as an element in the City's General plan. e99acyl to Me fulure Looking ahead, Chavez notes the pressure to take some sort of action, and soon. "History keeps going and time doesn't stop, so the longer we wait, the more we will have to lose," he reflects. "We had the Winchell's going first—what's next? 11s sad when things just disappear." As the City opens discussion on the possibility of establishing a preservation program, Chavez stresses the need for public involvement. "We haven't reached the point of knowing how an ordinance might play out—we still have a long way to go—but we would treat this issue like we do all others," he explains. "The City would be receptive to community concerns, we'd weigh the plusses and minuses and make sure we preserve our history while recognizing the rights of individual owners to reach some type of compromise." ��?Ri�:3c�`r7i�iCI>^-G1-1� f���i���1 , �iE96l�I�?Aihl�Aft6.Pka7`ak��1,$#�i��Fr�X��f��lkt�dh�lLb. �4H�F®'hiiLb�. �afil�9h��, fits'k`�` � ���fNff$A,7ti;3h�tLbf�9J��Po9i�. �'�1��1aaT�—�1��� 4��f��i13�34��J1, LLb���a'L�„ �gg�/sA—a�ih�X�ifbf���g4��hc ^aft(#1 fi,;£1�1t 143 1p�^� t t A7 fLe1f§9h f .WMEIMRS, IBB4411MVIAMINFIE121 Tl ��A9 . g 7 ffiFh6ep 6h� 16 ! Summer=2 PRESENTATION City of Temple City Historic Resources Survey & Recommendations July 26, 2012 HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP MEETING AGENDA 1. Introduction City of Temple City Steven Masura, Community Development Director Paul Deibel, Community Development Project Manager 2. Historic Resources Survey & Recommendations Historic Resources Group Christy Johnson McAvoy, Founding Principal Kari Fowler, Senior Preservation Planner 3. Comments & Questions BACKGROUND • City currently has no historic preservation mechanisms in place • Historic resources survey is a necessary first step toward the development of a comprehensive preservation program • City applied for a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation • City commissioned a citywide historic resources survey — To identify potential historic resources — To evaluate for listing at the local, state or national level — For consideration of historic resources in the local planning process — For possible future designation HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP SURVEYAREA Citywide survey — City boundaries — 4.01 square mil — Over 10,000 pa HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 2 Htsrotttc COHTZXT Citym-de histoc ` Wit �- . veloC Con tekt Stat n efie °nme history of t �rgan12e nt Ute deVelOPfie t themesa prOPerty h Pes �chitectural styles Hlsr01P(c R£s0 uRC£S ORO UP Ft£Lvk'OBtC L)etailed Pro Focus on Pro et7y b1''Pro List Of older pporties coos OlderIr Feld Surae pn�a ucted from he es comAiled prior to 197p Y n bui/dint, on the he fight -Of- �tstoncal soC1ety Par Tempe Phorrryp�Y. 7974 h/S7pR/0 R£SOUR�ES GROUA EVALUATION • Types of resources — Individual properties — Historic districts — Conservation areas • Eligibility for listing — Local (Landmarks & Points of Interest) — California Register of Historical Resources — National Register of Historic Places CAtom6b x' N• m P, n aM Mw Charming Hn.caww�N•y— rV THE TOWN em- M ffi M-0 • Designation criteria (CR criteria) Los Angeles Times advertisement 1923. — Association with important events — Association with important persons — Embodies the distinctive character of a type, style, or period of construction HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP DOCUMENTATION • Property Data Table — Digital spreadsheet — Baseline property information — Field data — Historic evaluation — Searchable and sortable — Compatible with City's internal database/mapping systems • Photograph — Digital color field photo — Compatible with City's internal database/mapping systems Dedication of P.E. Depot, 1924. Temple City Park, n.d. 3 HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 7 SURVEYRESULTS Identified Historic Resources • Landmarks (96) Points of Interest (4) • Historic districts (0) Conservation areas (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP LANDMARKS City of Tempiecity Potential Historic Resources 11011111 vo ma ro"ienu n i Residential • 63 single-family residences • Includes 15 residences that pre -date the Town of Temple • Craftsman, Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival • Good examples of early residential development in Temple City 5758 Kauffman Avenue, 1928. 5802 Kauffman Avenue, 1927. 5802 Camellia Avenue, 1932. 8 HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 9 LANDMARKS Commercial • 17 commercial building and signs • Good example of early commercial architecture • Good example of auto -related commercial development • Good example of an architectural style • Good example of mid-century neon signage Wonder Cleaners, 1946. HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP LANDMARKS 16 Fitzlohn Jewelers, a. 1955. Professional Pharmacy, 1955. Ye Loy Chinese Food sign, 1946. Institutional • 15 institutional buildings • Includes schools, churches, civic buildings & municipal infrastructure • Good example of early institutional development • Good example of an architectural style • First of its type in Temple City Women's Club of Temple City, 1941. Civic Center (L.A. County City Hall (L.A. County Library), 1952. Building), 1956. 10 GROUP 11 LANpXtRKs institutional Continued St. LOke C'wcch 4 S ho% -1-949,-1-949,y Escnl ,.Son School, C. 1940. �NANAL&CACLFpRNIA II REpLstER the calif, naa Re/s° ar 7pr° gister eligible for Nati perces also °nal Register appear eligible f" the STOg7e� 0 eu/evo dp1930. sano A ,nue use 63SSook 7ffsroejcREspURCeS GROUe (.A. COun S1otion 1 56h &, Temp/e Temp/e C 19,99 4'ChpstiOn Church, 953.11emon Avenue 1910 Z3 u POINTS OF INTEREST • 4 corner buildings at Las Tunas Dr. & Temple City BI. • Represent some of the earliest and most important development in Temple City today. • Substantially altered such that they no longer retain sufficient integrity to convey their significance. • Of exceptional importance and therefore worthy of commemoration. Temple National Bank, 1925. Cosh Market 1924. HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP HISTORIC DISTRICT NNW Venberg Block, 1925. • A historic district is a significant concentration of buildings with a shared historic association. • A historic district must be geographically definable and distinguishable from the areas around it. • No historic districts were identified due to: — Incremental pattern of development over many decades — Demolition of many early buildings — Alterations to many of the early buildings that remain iq GROUP is CpNSERVgplpNaRfA . original Subdivid Temple townsite June 19234 by Walter Bounded P. Temple it baid.6 A eri u I Avenue vitas ,Svenue • /(souh�e (east), and L'oech I Baldiviv� s eludes co venue • Possesses a mrnercial and residential character unifying or distinchve HISTORICRESOURCj SOROOP CONSFRVaTrpNgRRA . Retains man grid Uniforms � riginal Pla lots nni • e b ks tial , o sues ng lands Co lands One Concrete -StotY s ngle to side�,alk Is sfreet s (street Pe mmere�al , Park�,ays sm�ly residences trees). e f blade Con orientationory store e streetlights, rout 'S' 17 POTENTIAL HISTORIC RESOURCES HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP WHAT DOES THE SURVEY MEAN? • The survey is a necessary first step in the development of a comprehensive local preservation program. • The survey is a useful planning tool. • Properties identified in the survey are considered historic resources for the purposes of CEQA. • The survey can serve as a basis for the consideration of further measures by the City to preserve its historic resources. 18 HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 19 City of Temple City a Potential Historic Resources l Cityeoundary - - ' r ! � Potential Landmark Potemial Point of lmemst Potemial Conurvatbn Area � IP s� t_ HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP WHAT DOES THE SURVEY MEAN? • The survey is a necessary first step in the development of a comprehensive local preservation program. • The survey is a useful planning tool. • Properties identified in the survey are considered historic resources for the purposes of CEQA. • The survey can serve as a basis for the consideration of further measures by the City to preserve its historic resources. 18 HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 19 BENEFITS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION • Historic preservation creates jobs. • Historic preservation can attract and retain small businesses. • Historic preservation provides access to financial incentives. • Historic districts and conservation areas can stabilize or increase property values. • Historic public buildings save public dollars. • Historic resources attract visitors to a community. • Rehabilitating existing buildings is better for the environment than new construction. HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS Next Steps • Adopt an inventory of historic resources • Adopt a local historic preservation ordinance • Encourage the use of financial incentives • Develop design guidelines for historic resources Future Actions • Incorporate preservation goals & objectives into the General Plan • Review existing design review process • Develop an online historic resources database • Pursue Certified Local Government status 20 GROUP 21 NEXT STEPS Adopt an Inventory of Historic Resources — Historic resources survey should be officially adopted by City Council. — Adoption would make the survey list the City's first official inventory of historic resources. — City should develop a program for periodic updates of the inventory. — Adoption would include a public participation process. HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP NEXT STEPS Adopt a Local Historic Preservation Ordinance — A preservation ordinance is the primary tool used to protect historic resources. — Ordinances are tailored to address the particular needs and resources of the community. — City's existing General Plan and Municipal Code should be reviewed and revised as needed for consistency with overall preservation goals & objectives. — Adoption would include a public participation process. 22 23 NEXTSTEPS Encourage the Use of Financial Incentives • Government incentives — Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program — Community Development Block Grants — Mills Act — State bond programs • Preservation easements • Fee and parking waivers • Enhanced property values HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCE • Each local preservation ordinance should be tailored to the needs of the individual community. • An effective local preservation ordinance should include the following 9 provisions: I. Purpose 2. Enabling Authority 3. Establishment of a Historic Preservation Commission 4. Procedures and Criteria for Designation of Historic Resources 5. Procedures and Criteria for Actions Subject to Review 6. Consideration of Economic Effects 7. Appeals 8. Enforcement 9. Definitions and Severability 26 GROUP 25 LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCE 1. Purpose • Ordinance should contain a clear and succinct purpose statement. • Ordinance should indicate why the community wishes to preserve its historic resources. Ordinance should state what the community wishes to accomplish by regulating compatible new construction in historic areas. HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCE 2. Enabling Authority Ordinance should identify the legal authority by which it is able to regulate historic resources. 26 HISTORIC RESOURCES GRO UP 27 LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCE 3. Establishment of a Historic Preservation Commission • Ordinance should identify the local entity charged with administering and enforcing the ordinance. • Preservation commission can be a separate entity, or the Planning Commission may act in the capacity of a preservation commission. • Ordinance should outline whether certain professional qualifications are required of commission members. • Ordinance should identify what types of activities fall under the preservation commission's jurisdiction. • Ordinance should state whether the preservation commission is a decision-making body, or merely advisory to another body, such as the Planning Commission or the City Council. • Preservation commission should be charged with promoting the local preservation program, and providing informational materials to the public regarding the benefits of the program. HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCE 4. Procedures & Criteria for Designation of Historic Resources • Criteria should be consistent with those used by the California Register. • Ordinance should provide for the designation of an individual property as a Landmark or as a Point of Interest. Ordinance should provide for the designation of a geographically - definable grouping of properties as a Historic District or a Conservation Area. • Ordinance should not use age as the sole factor in determining historic significance. • Ordinance should recognize the potential for regulating non -historic properties that are adjacent to or within the historic setting of a historic resource. Ordinance should have a procedure for notifying the property owner of a proposed designation and provide an opportunity for a hearing. 28 GROUP �9 LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCE 5. Procedures & Criteria for Actions Subject to Review • Ordinance should clearly define what types of buildings, structures or other features are regulated under the ordinance. • Ordinance should clearly define what actions are subject to review. • Ordinance should differentiate between alterations and demolition. • Ordinance should clearly define whether the ordinance regulates both interiors and exteriors, or exteriors only. • Ordinance should identify minor alterations that are exempt from review or can be approved by Planning staff (painting, landscaping, walls and fences, etc.). • Ordinance should differentiate between district contributors and non - contributors. • Ordinance should state whether demolition of a historic resource can be prohibited or merely delayed. HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCE 6. Consideration of Economic Effects • Mills Act property tax relief • Reduction of parking requirements • Broad range of allowable uses • Assistance programs to obtain private financing for rehabilitation • Reduction in fees for necessary permits • Expedited processing of permit applications • Use of the California Historic Building Code • Procedure for consideration of extreme hardship — Do regulations severely limit the economic return on the property? — Do regulations make the property economically unviable? — Is the existing use of the property not profitable? — Is the renovation or adaptive reuse of the property infeasible? 30 HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 31 °GLPRBSQRVgTION ORptNgNCE `9ppea/s Ordinance Under should i • Ordnance mould dent fy t a process for appealing de clsions he bod y to Which appeals are a made de. HISTORIC RESO URCES ORO UA LOCAL PgFSERVgTtpN pRpINgNC 32 FnForcement e Ordinance Ordinance should outline remedies for • resources t sh°u1d enforce noncom Fn force ° prevent d rce °ngoin P6ance with not SOS Ment provisi emO"tipn b g maintenance the tangent as to ns should be y neglect requirements 6ecOme un reasonable enpu f historic Or or burled Some.on e ns,IOlati but HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUA 33 LOCAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCE 9. Definitions • Ordinance should include a thorough and carefully conceived set of definitions for essential terms. • Definitions should clearly establish the scope of regulation under the ordinance. HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP DESIGN GUIDELINES Intent of design guidelines • Maintain and enhance the character of the existing built environment • Provide clear guidance for maintenance & rehabilitation • Provide clear guidance for compatible new construction • Encourage interest in the cultural, social and architectural history of the community Design guidelines for historic resources • Should be based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards Alterations should be appropriate based on stylistic character -defining features • New construction should be compatible with existing resources 34 35 DESIGN GUIDELINES Temple City has a design review process • Citywide design review • Apply to "new and remodeled construction" • Are "advisory rather than mandatory' • Downtown Specific Plan • Do not explicitly address history resources HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP DESIGN GUIDELINES Historic resources survey identifies common architectural styles in Temple City and their character -defining features. MyofTempieciry Hismric Resources Survey IC RESOURCES GROUP CiryofTemple Ciry �1 Hisroric Resources Survey 36 37 DESIGN GUIDELINES Sample design guidelines - residential HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP DESIGN GUIDELINES Sample design guidelines - commercial 38 39 MORE INFORMATION National Park Service h ttp://wWW w go v/history National Trust for Historic Preservation www.preserrvatronnatron. org State Office of Historic Preservation hap .//ohpparkscago1, Los Angele Conservancy http://WWw laconservancy. org HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP THE END 40 41