HomeMy WebLinkAbout137-91RESOLUTION NO. 137-91
APPROVING HERITAGE RESOURCE DESIGNATION AND A
HERITAGE RESOURCE INCENTIVE PACKAGE FOR THE EDDY HOUSE
LOCATED AT 302 SOUTH HARTZ AVENUE
(APN: 208-022-005)
WHERF~S, Doug Oftenhartz (owner and applicant) is proposing to preserve the existing
one story building located at 302 S. Hartz Avenue (APN: 208-022-005) and add a 3,000
+/- square foot, two-story addition at the rear of the site; and
WHEREAS, the proposal also includes the addition of an outdoor seating area, removal
of the existing lean-to porch located at the rear of the existing building, and movement
of the existing building west to Hartz Avenue and south toward the San Ramon Valley
Times building; and
WHERF~S, the applicant is requesting Heritage Resource Designation and approval of a
Heritage Resource Incentive Package; and
WHEREAS, two members of the Heritage Resource Commission and two members of the
Design Review Board met on three occasions to evaluate the proposed project
architecture; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 89-8 (Historic Preservation) of the Town of Danville establishes
standards for review for alterations to designated Heritage Resources; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Resource Commission staff report of April 17, 1991 supported
approval of an incentive package and designation of the building as a Heritage Resource;
and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Resource Commission at their public meeting on April 17, 1991,
adopted Resolution 91-1, recommending the Town Council approve the proposed project,
granting the Heritage Resource Designation and approving the Heritage Resource
Incentive Package; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a meeting on April 23, 1991 and
recommended that Town Council approve Development Plan request DP 91-11, Land Use
Permit LUP 91-9 and Variance request VAR 91-17; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council did hear and consider all reports, recommendations and
testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council makes the following findings in
support of the requested designation of the Eddy House as a Heritage Resource:
1. That the Eddy House was constructed in approximately 1894.
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That the Eddy House is representative of a particular architectural style,
namely, Victorian "Stick".
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That the Eddy House is representative of the evolution of downtown
Danville.
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That the Eddy House is associated with persons who have made a
meaningful contribution to the community as the Eddy family was one of
the original pioneering families in the San Ramon Valley area and owned
the subject House from 1903 - 1946.
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The Eddy House is a familiar visual feature in downtown Danville and is
located at a prominent corner (South Hartz Avenue and Church Street),
located at the approximate center of downtown Danville.
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That the applicant is requesting approval to relocate and restore the Eddy
House to provide for its continued use as a commercial structure.
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That the proposal to continue the commercial use of the House is consistent
with the Danville 2005 General Plan and conforms to the DBD; Downtown
Business District.
,
That the applicant will proceed diligently and expeditiously with the
relocation and restoration of the Eddy House; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council approves the following Historic
Incentive package for the property;
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Waiver of all parking in-lieu fees for 46 interior restaurant seats located at
the Eddy House restaurant/bakery, with the waiver set at the maximum
amount of $63,000.
o
Relaxation of development standards, including front and side yard setback
requirements.
.
Waiver of all Planning Division fees for the Development Plan, Land Use
Permit, Variance applications and environmental review fee with the waiver
set at the maximum amount of $2,100.
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Waiver of estimated Engineering Division fees, not to exceed a maximum of
$700.
5. Expedited processing of permit applications.
6. Application of the Historic Building Code to the Eddy House.
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Agree to consider possible waiver of any future beautification assessments,
subject to the approval of the Danville Town Council. If such a waiver is
applied, all designated Heritage Resources shall have the same
consideration.
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Agree to support in concept and authorize process request for participation
in a Mills Act Contract with the Town of Danville for the Eddy House. (Note:
there shall be no reduction in property taxes for the addition.)
.
Direction to include the site in a future brochure of historic structures and
sites in Danville.
10.
Authorization to prepare an identification plaque designating the Eddy
House as a Heritage Resource and to arrange an appropriate dedication
ceremony.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting on July 16, 1991, by the
following vote:
AYES: GREENBERG, LANE,
NOES: NONE
ABSTAINED: SCHLENDORF
ABSENT: NONE
RITCHEY, SHIMANSKY
MAYOR
aCdAPPROVF~D AS TO FORM:
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