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HomeMy WebLinkAbout059-06 RESOLUTION NO. 59-2006 APPROVING HERITAGE RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF THE HISTORIC McDONALD'S DRUG STORE AND GRANTING HISTORIC PRESERV A TION INCENTIVES FOR 345 AND 349 HARTZ AVENUE (APN: 199-350-013) WHEREAS, Blue Sun Corporation is the owner of the subject property located at 345 and 349 Hartz Ave; and WHEREAS, the property owner is concurrently requesting Heritage Resource designation for the subject property and approval of historic preservation incentives associated with this designation; and WHEREAS, Chapter 32-72 of the Danville Municipal Code (Historic Preservation) requires the Heritage Resource Commission review and recommend Heritage Resource designation and preservation incentives for Town Council approval; and WHEREAS, on April 25, 2006, the Planning Commission and Heritage Resource Commission jointly approved a Development Plan and. Variance that includes the construction of a two story 3,759 + / - square foot addition with a visual orientation toward Railroad Avenue; and WHEREAS, on April 25, 2006, the Heritage Resource Commission adopted Resolutions No. 2006-04 and No. 2006-05 recommending the Town Council approve Heritage Resource designation and historic preservation incentives for 345 and 349 Hartz A venue; and WHEREAS, the history of the building is as follows: 1. C. Randolf Hook, a local commercial builder, built the 3,592 + / - sq. ft. building in 1922 for $10,000. 2. The two story brick building architectural style is Spanish Eclectic Revival. 3. In 1922, there was a drugstore and ice cream parlor on the first floor with an apartment upstairs where the McDonald family lived. 4. The historic name for the site is McDonald's Drug Store. 5. Exterior modifications have been made to the brick fa<;ade and north (side) elevation of the building. 6. The property was placed on the Town's Survey of Historically Significant Resources on October 8, 2001. WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the Town Council approve the request; and WHEREAS, the Town Council did hear and consider all reports, recommendations, and testimony in writing and presented at the hearing; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED the Danville Town Council approves Heritage Resource Designation of the historic McDonald's Drug Store and grants the following historic preservation incentives for 345 and 349 Hartz Avenue, based on the following findings and Historic Preservation Ordinance criteria: Designation: 1. The existing structure was built on the site in 1922 and is over fifty years old. 2. The structure has retained its historic integrity and has been well maintained. Although the building has had modifications made over time, much of the original historic architectural detailing and materials have been retained and the changes are reversible. 3. Criteria a: The building's Spanish Eclectic Revival style of architecture is representative of the time period in which it was built and is the only historic commercial building of this style still remaining in Danville. 4. Criteria band c: It represents an important use to the community that was once common but is now rare since there are few businesses in downtown commercial districts where the owner resides upstairs. 5. Criteria d: C. Randolf Hook was a notable local e,:ommercial builder who built the building in 1922. 6. Criteria g: The structure is one of the few historic brick buildings still remaining in downtown Danville. The second story brick fa<;ade is original and contains fine brick detailing and craftsmanship. The north elevation arches (which were added for building stabilization) are also unique in design and appearance. 7. Criteria hand i: The structure is located on the main street in the heart of old town Danville and has become an established visual feature of the community. PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 59-2006 Historic preservation incentives: 1. Expands the range of allowable uses that may occupy the second floor of both the historic structure and the new addition to include residential uses; 2. Waives the parking in-lieu fees for six parking spaces (fee Waiver equaling approximately $21,000) for the new ground floor retail space; 3. Defers or waives payment of the parking in-lieu fees for an additional eight parking spaces (fee waiver equaling approximately $56,000) for the new second floor office space, depending on land uses of the historic building. Typically, the parking in-lieu fees are due prior to final Planning Division sign-off of the building permit. If the ground floor tenant space in the historic building converts to a retail land use prior to tenant occupancy of the addition, the parking in-lieu fees for the additional eight parking spaces would be waived, subject to Conditions of Approval D.l, D.2 and D.3 for DP 2005-24 per Heritage Resource Commission Resolution 2006-03. At the discretion of the Town, payment of the parking in-lieu fees may be deferred after tenant occupancy of the addition, if it is satisfactorily documented that the owners anticipate a new retail land use for the historic building. If the land use changes to retail for the historic building at anytime after the owner has already paid the parking in-lieu fees, the paid fees will be refunded to the owner; 4. Commits the Town to assist the property owner in any efforts they undertake to obtain Federal and/ or State historic preservation grants and aid; 5. Authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, to enter into and execute a Mills Act Contract with the property owner, potentially providing for a reduction in property taxes associated with the historic structure; 6. Waives Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) fees fee waiver equaling approximately $16,915); 7. Authorizes application of the provisions of the Historic Building Code to the historic structure; 8. Waives all Planning application fees (equaling approximately $4,054); 9. Waives building inspection fees (plan check fees are not waived) and waives child care and stormwater fees and Engineering and Planning Division plan check and inspection fees associated with the new building addition (fee waiver equaling approximately $5,852); 10. Provides a Heritage Resource identification plaque for the site; and 11. Includes the site in all marketing plans and public information brochures developed to increase the public's awareness of the Town's Historic Preservation Program. PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 59-2006 APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on May 16, 2006, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Stepper, None None None Shimansky, Andersen, Arnerich, Doyle MA~~~ / 1t:I::rB ~~ CITY ATTORNEY PAGE 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 59-2006