HomeMy WebLinkAboutASRHRC20221613 - 4.2 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 4.2
TO: Chair and Heritage Resource Commission June 13, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-01, recommending the Town Council designate 178
E. Prospect Avenue as a Town-designated Heritage Resource and
granting a Historic Preservation Incentive Package.
DESCRIPTION
This public hearing is for the consideration of designating 178 E. Prospect Avenue as a
Town-designated Heritage Resource and granting a Historic Preservation Incentive
Package.
EVALUATION
Historic Significance
The Town Historic Preservation Ordinance states that a structure may be considered for
designation as a heritage resource if it has maintained its historic integrity, is over 50
years of age, and meets at least one additional criterion. This criteria includes, but is not
limited to, being representative of a particular architectural style or reflects special
elements of a distinct historical period, type, style, or way of life important to the Town,
and being the site of an historical event or is associated with persons or events that have
made a meaningful contribution to the community, region, state, or nation.
1. The building was originally built prior to 1922.
2. The building was originally located at the corner of Prospect Ave and Hartz Ave,
where the Veteran’s Hall is currently located.
3. The building was owned by Mr. Bispo, followed by Bob Monroe, James Fredrickson,
Nan Rand and Jim Roos, and Ed Godoshian respectively.
4. The building is representative of a particular architectural style and/or reflects
special elements of a distinct historical period, type, style, or way of life important
to the Town.
178 E Prospect Ave 2 June 13, 2022
Historic Preservation Incentive Package
The Town Historic Preservation Ordinance states that, “in order to more effectively and
equitably achieve the purposes of this section, the Town may offer incentives to the
owners of heritage resources and contributing properties in a historic district in order to
support the preservation, maintenance and appropriate restoration of those resources.
Preservation incentives shall be considered on a case-by-case basis and may include
economic assistance, and relaxation of otherwise applicable development standards or
use restrictions. The Heritage Resource Commission shall adopt by resolution a list of
potential preservation incentives.” A recommended list of historic preservation
incentives is contained within Heritage Resource Commission Resolution No. 2022-01
(see Attachment). The key components are comparable to the incentive packages
approved for other historic properties.
As part of the Historic Preservation Incentive Package, the recommended incentives for
this project include waiving all Town off-site parking in-lieu fees associated with the
creation of additional off-site parking demand related to the property owner’s planned
conversion of the ground floor area from retail use to restaurant use. Incentives also
contain the inclusion of 178 E. Prospect Avenue in all marketing plans and public
information brochures developed by the Town to increase public awareness of the
Historic Preservation programs and a Designated Heritage Resource plaque to be placed
on the building.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-01, designating 178 E Prospect Ave as a Town-designated
Heritage Resource and granting a Historic Preservation Incentive Package.
Prepared by:
Riley Anderson-Barrett
Project Planner
Attachment: Resolution No. 2022-01
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01
RECOMMENDING THE TOWN COUNCIL DESIGNATE 178 E. PROSPECT
AVENUE AS A TOWN-DESIGNATED HERITAGE RESOURCE AND
GRANT A HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCENTIVE PACKAGE
(APN: 208-010-024)
WHEREAS SONG C YUN is the owner of the subject property located at 178 E
Prospect Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the property owner is requesting that the historic structure located
at 178 E. Prospect Avenue be designated as a Heritage Resource; and
WHEREAS, the property owner is requesting approval of a Historic Preservation
Incentive Package; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 32-72 of the Danville Municipal Code (Historic
Preservation) requires the Heritage Resource Commission review and
recommend a Historic Preservation Incentive Package and Heritage Resource
designation for Town Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the history of 178 E. Prospect Avenue includes the following:
1. The building was originally built prior to 1922.
2. The building was originally located at the corner of Prospect Ave and Hartz
Avenue, where the Veteran’s Hall is currently located.
3. The building was owned by Mr. Bispo, followed by Bob Monroe, James
Fredrickson, Nan Rand and Jim Roos, and Ed Godoshian respectively.
4. The building is representative of a particular architectural style and/or
reflects special elements of a distinct historical period, type, style or way of
life important to the Town.
RESOLVED that the Heritage Resource Commission recommends that the
Danville Town Council designate 178 E. Prospect Avenue as a Heritage Resource
and grant a Historic Preservation Incentive Package that includes the following:
1. Commitment by the Town to assist the developer in any efforts they
undertake to obtain Federal and/or State historic preservation grants
and/or aid;
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2. Upon the Town Council’s approval of 178 E. Prospect Avenue as a Town
Designated Heritage Resource, 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 building;
3. Authorizes application of the provisions of the Historic Building Code to
work involving the historic building;
4. Upon the Town Council’s approval of 178 E. Prospect Avenue as a Town
Designated Heritage Resource, provides a Heritage Resource
identification plaque for the building;
5. Waive all Town off-site parking in-lieu fees associated with the creation of
additional off-site parking demand related to the property owner’s
planned conversion of the ground floor area from retail use to restaurant
use.
6. Waives all other Town-controlled fees (except plan check fees where
outside plan check consultant review services are utilized) associated with
the issuance of building permits for interior tenant improvements related
to conversion of the space to restaurant use; and
7. Inclusion of 178 E. Prospect Avenue in all marketing plans and public
information brochures developed and maintained by the Town of
Danville to increase public awareness of the Town’s Historic Preservation
Program.
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APPROVED by the Danville Heritage Resource Commission at a special meeting
on June 13, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney Chief of Planning