HomeMy WebLinkAbout051126-05.1RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
RECOMMENDING THE TOWN COUNCIL DESIGNATE THE ELLIOTT
HOUSE AS A DANVILLE HERITAGE RESOURCE AND APPROVE A
HERITAGE RESOURCE INCENTIVE PACKAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 146 DIABLO ROAD (APN: 200-212-012)
WHEREAS, Ryan & Lindsay Roskovensy are the owners of 146 Diablo Road,
Danville; and
WHEREAS, the property owners have requested that the historic Elliott House
located on the property be designated as a Danville Heritage Resource; and
WHEREAS, the property is also eligible to receive a Heritage Resource Incentive
Package; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 32-72 of the Danville Municipal Code (Historic
Preservation) requires the Heritage Resource Commission review and
recommend approval of a Heritage Resource Designation and a Heritage
Resource Incentive Package for Town Council review; and
WHEREAS, Section 32-72 of the Danville Municipal Code establishes criteria for
designation of a Heritage Resource; and
WHEREAS, the history of the Elliott House includes the following:
1.The Elliott House was constructed in 1909 by Jack Harrison, son in-law of
John Hartz. The architecture features a traditional blend of styles including
Fold Victorian, Craftsman, pyramidal roof, one story home, front dormer,
half porch, and support column on the front elevation.
2.The house was constructed for Hiram Elliott, his wife Matilda, and son
Duane who moves into the house on Thanksgiving Day, 1909. Matilda
(Tillie Hartz) was the daughter of John Hartz. Hiram lived in the house for
34 years (1943) and Matilda lived in the home for 59 years (1968).
3.Hiram was the owner of Elliott’s Bar.
4.The building is representative of a particular architectural style and reflects
special elements of a distinct historical period, type, style or way of life
important to the Town.
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5. Minor alterations to the structure have been built over the years, including
enclosure of half of the porch, a new larger picture window on the right side
of the front elevation, and additional columns on the front porch area, but the
overall structure retails its historic integrity.
WHEREAS, the Elliott House is eligible to receive a Heritage Resource Incentive
Package; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Heritage Resource Commission recommends that the
Danville Town Council designate the Elliott House located at 146 Diablo Road as
a Town of Danville Heritage Resource and grant a Heritage Resource 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;
2. Authorize 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. Provision of a Heritage Resource identification plaque for the building;
5. 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 the historic building; and
6. Inclusion of the site 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 regular
meeting on May 11, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
CHAIR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY CHIEF OF PLANNING