HomeMy WebLinkAbout162-91RESOLUTION NO. 162-91
APPROVING A MILLS ACT CONTRACT WITH JACLYN LARSON
AND DONALD LARSON OWNERS OF THE "OSBORN HOUSE"
LOCATED AT 15 SERENA LANE (APN: 196-590-032)
WHEREAS, Jaclyn Larson and Donald Larson have requested approval of a Mills Act
Contract for their historic residence known as the "Osborn House" on a 7,023 square foot
parcel; and
WHERF~S, the subject site is located at 15 Serena Lane, and is identified as Assessor's
Parcel Number 196-590-032; and
WHEREAS, the Mills Act was established by the State of California as an incentive for
property owners to preserve historic properties by means of reducing property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville Town Council approved the Heritage Resource
designation and Incentive Package f~r the Ogborn House on September 7, 1989; and
WHEREAS, the approved Incentive Package included the owner's participation in a Mills
Act contract to reduce property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Danville Town Council approved a Mills Act Contract format on January
15, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. HR 91-3 of the Heritage Resource Commission recommended
that Town Council approve a Mills Act contract for the "Osborn House" on August 5, 1991;
and
WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted to Town Council recommending that the Mills
Act contract be approved; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council did hear and consider all reports, recommendations and
testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Danville approves the Mills Act
contract (Attachment A) and hereby finds that;
1. That the "Osborn House" was constructed approximately in 1870.
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That the "Osborn Ho,'-'," is representative of a particular ar~tectural style, namely
Greek Revival.
That the "Osborn House" is representative of the evolution of Danville.
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That the "Osborn House" is associated with persons who have made a meaningful
contribution to the community. The Boone family, original owners of the House,
were prominent landowners and active in community affairs in the late 1800's.
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That the "Osborn House" is further associated with the Osborn family who owned
the property for 62 years.
6. The "Osborn House" is a familiar visual feature of the neighborhood.
7. The proposed project is consistent with the Danville 2005 General Plan.
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Ordinance No. 89-8, (Historic Preservation) Section 8-5805 - Incentives, lists "a
reduction in property taxes" as an incentive to eligible property owner(s) to
encourage their participation in the Heritage Resource preservation program.
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The negligible fiscal impact resulting from a reduction of property taxes collected
by the Town is outweighed by the public benefit of preserving the "Osborn House";
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to
make amendments to the Mills Act contract with Jaclyn Larson and Donald Larson in the
form as lodged with the City Attorney, together with such changes as may hereafter
become necessary, provided such changes do not materially increase the obligations of
the Town thereunder.
CONDITION OF APPROVAL
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The applicant, and any future property owners of the subject property, shall
conform with all requirements set forth in the Mills Act contract (Attachment A).
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting held on September 3,
1991, by the following vote:
AYES: Greenberg, Lane, Ritchey, Shimansky
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Schlendorf
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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