HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01RESOLUTION 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: Ammann, Benvenuto, Halverson, Powers, Warren
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Graham, Holmes
Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney Chief of Planning
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