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Home My WebLink About017-03RESOLUTION NO. 17-2003 PLACING THE HISTORIC ELLIOTT HOUSE LOCATED AT 146 DIABLO ROAD ON THE TOWN'S SURVEY OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES (APN: 200-212-012) WHEREAS, the Cabral and Elliott Trusts are the owners of record for the subject property located at 146 Diablo Road; and WHEREAS, the Danville Heritage Resource Commission recommended placement of 146 Diablo Road on the Town's Survey of Historically Significant Resources at a publicly noticed meeting on April 8, 2002; and WHEREAS, Chapter 32-72 of the Danville Municipal Code (Historic Preservation) establishes standards for review of heritage resources; and WHEREAS, the history of the building is as follows: The site is shown as two lots in the Harrison's Addition subdivision plat map of Danville, lots 1 and 11, of Block C. The map was recorded by Ralph Harrison on October 19, 1908. Today the existing building site is located on one lot. The existing structure is the first structure to be built on the site in 1909 by Jack Harrison (son-in-law to John Hartz) for Hiram Elliott and wife Matilda (Tillie Hartz - John Hartz's daughter). Their son Duane Elliott, was born in a house across the street and it was reported that the family moved into the house on Thanksgiving Day 1909. The existing 1,461 square foot one-story structure on the site is a traditional blend of architectural styles from Craftsman Bungalow (1905-1940) to Folk Victorian (1870- 1910), reflected in the pyramidal roof, front dormer, bay w'mdow and original single support porch column on the right side of the porch. 4. The historic name for the building on the site is the Elliott House. Hiram Elliot was a jockey and started running the original Elliott's bar on Front Street with his brother-in-law, Charles Gust. He lived in this house for 34 years until 1943 with wife Matilda who lived in the house for 59 years until 1968. Duane Elliott, grew up and lived in Danville his whole life, except for when he was in the military. When he returned home after WWII, he bought two houses on E. Prospect Avenue. He lived in 148 E. Prospect Avenue (now demolished) and rented out 154 E. Prospect. The porch has been enclosed and two additional columns added on either side of the front door with a single picture window to the right of the door. The dormer window has been removed and a rear bath added in 1968. The original front yard has been reduced in size to make way for what is now known as Diablo Road (formerly Diablo Street, west of the creek). WHEREAS, the Cabral and Elliott Trusts have been notified of this meeting; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Council places 146 Diablo Road on the Town's Survey of Historically Significant Resources based on the following findings and Historic Preservation Ordinance, Sections 32-72.3 and 32-72.4 Criteria: The existing structure is the first structure to be built on the site in 1909 and is 93 years old. The structure has had some modifications over time, but the changes are reversible. In general, the structure has been well maintained and still retains its historic integrity. Criteria a: The building's modest one story blended Folk Victorian/Bungalow architectural style is representative of the time period in which it was built and is one of only a couple houses in this style of architecture still remaining in Danville. Criteria b and c: Retail businesses located in these type of residential-styled buildings are uncommon today, but they represent the evolution of the community over time. The structure's proximity to the original downtown commercial core in Danville illustrates how the downtown business district has grown since the early 1900s and how this residential area has since been converted to commercial use. Criteria c and e: The existing structure is the first structure to be built on the site in 1909 by Jack Harrison (son-in-law to John Hartz) for Hiram Elliott and wife Matilda (Tillie Hartz - John Hartz's daughter). He lived in this house for 34 years until 1943 and wife Matilda lived in the house for 59 years until 1968. Hiram Elliot started the original Elliott's bar on Front Street with his brother-in- law, Charles Gust. In 1911, businesses along Hartz Avenue began to thrive and Elliott's bar was moved to Hartz Avenue and continues to be an established social gathering place for the community. Criteria g: The structure is an attractive blend of both Folk Victorian architectural details including the pyramidal roof, clapboard wood lap siding and bay windows and Bungalow architectural details including the porch, wide roof eaves, casement windows and a dormer that follows the line of the roof. PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-2003 Criteria h: The location of this attractive Folk Victorian/Bungalow house along a prominent entry street in downtown Danville has become an established visual feature of the community that emulates the unique quaint small town atmosphere of the town. Criteria i: The site is shown as two lots in the Harrison's Addition subdivision plat map of Danville, lots 1 and 11, of Block C which was recorded by Ralph Harrison on October 19, 1908. This early subdivision of land into smaller lots made it possible to build modest homes on smaller lots for working class families. APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on March 4, 2003, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Shimansky, Arnerich, Doyle, Greenberg, Stepper MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY ATTEST: CITY CLERK PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-2003