HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-1794 1052 Islay Street Recorded 10/01/2008RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City Clerk's Office
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
JULIE RODEWAI Ac
San Luis Obispo County— Clerk/Recorder 10/0112008
Recorded at the request of 4:34 PM
Public
DO C#: 2008049201 Titles: 1 Pages: 12
Fees 0.00
Taxes 0.00
Others 0.00
PAID $0.00
This document is recorded for the benefit of the City of San Luis Obispo, A Municipal
Corporation, and is exempt from fee per Government Code Sections 27383.
RESOLUTION NO. 10012 (2008 Series)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND MICHAEL
AND SHARON SINGLETON, OWNERS OF A DESIGNATED HISTORIC
RESOURCE AT 1052 ISLAY STREET, IN SAN LUIS OBISPO
RECEIVED
OCT 15 2008
SLO CITY CLERK
1V
• •
RESOLUTION NO. 10012 (2008 Series)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND MICHAEL AND
SHARON SINGLETON, OWNERS OF A DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCE AT 1052
ISLAY STREET, IN SAN LUIS OBISPO
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as "the Mills Act ") to enter into contracts with the
owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate use, maintenance, and
rehabilitation such that these historic properties retain their historic characteristics; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Resolution No. 9136 (2000 Series), establishing
the Mills Act Historic Property Tax Incentive Program as an on -going historic preservation program
to promote the preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic resources through financial
incentives; and.
WHEREAS, the owners possess fee title in and to that certain qualified real property,
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located on Assessor's Parcel Number
003 - 544016, located at 1052 Islay Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, also described as the
Kaufman House, (hereinafter referred to as the "historic property"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has designated this property as
an historic resource of the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to the policies in the City's Historic
Preservation Program Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City and owners, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
agreement to limit the use of the property to prevent inappropriate alterations and to ensure that
character- defining features are preserved and maintained in an exemplary manner, and repairs
and/or improvements are completed as necessary to carry out the purposes of California
Government Code, Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division 1 of Title 5, Article 12, Sec. 50280 et seq., and to
qualify for an assessment of valuation pursuant to Article 1.9, Sec. 439 et. seq. of the Revenue and
Taxation Code; and
WHEREAS, as provided by adopted procedures, the Cultural Heritage Committee held a
public hearing on July 28, 2008 to consider a request by Michael and Sharon Singleton, owners of
1052 Islay Street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the Cultural Heritage Committee's
recommendation, documentation for the property on file in the Community Development
Department, public testimony, the staff report, and the City's Historical Preservation Program
Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
R 10012
• •
Resolution No. 10012 (2008 Series)
Page 2 -
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings:
1. Conservation and Open Space Element program 3.6.2 indicates the City will participate in
financial assistance programs such as property tax reduction 'programs that encourage
maintenance and restoration of historic properties.
2. The Kaufman House, located at 1052 Islay Street, has been recognized as a historic asset in
the community by its designation as a Master List Historic Property. As such, maintaining
the structure will meet the. City's goals for historic preservation listed in policies 33.1
through 3.3.5 of the Conservation and Open Space Element.
SECTION 2. Historic Preservation Agreement approved. The City Council hereby approves
the attached historic preservation agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the owners.
SECTION 3. Mayor Authorized to Sign Agreement for City. The City Council hereby
authorizes the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo.
SECTION 4. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that the above
actions do not constitute a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental
Quality Act and are exempt from environmental review.
SECTION 5. Recordation of the Agreement. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties
execute and enter into said agreement, the City Clerk shall cause this agreement to be recorded in
the Office of the County Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo.
Upon motion of Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Mulholland, and on the
following vote:
AYES Council Members Carter, Mulholland and Settle, Vice Mayor Brown,
And Mayor Romero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
R 10012
Resolution No. 10012 (2008 Series)
Page 3
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2'd day of September 2008.
Mayor David F Romero
A=EST.
Audrey Hoop City Cferk
f
7.APPR AS TO FORM:
Jo
than Lowell, City Attorney
hief-3by CerlifY that th forrz,.goinc is z,.i
arid correct copy Of
4W6
7, toll
Wook 'Qr4o 4
or file in the Cffica of the City Clerk.
In wi'ness z 6,
-; a, S
iy han= orlici ea z—
Date
Audre
City CIE
R 10012
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
LUIS OBISPO AND THE OWNERS OF HISTORIC PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1052 ISLAY
STREET, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 11t1 day of ,.t_s -V , 2008, by and between
the City of San Luis Obispo, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City "), and Michael
and Sharon Singleton (hereinafter referred to as "Owners "), and collectively referred to as the "parties."
Section 1. Description of Preservation Measures. The owners, their heirs, or assigns hereby agree to
undertake and complete, at their expense, the preservation, maintenance, and improvements measures
described in "Exhibit A" attached hereto.
Section 2. Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This agreement shall be effective and commence
upon recordation and shall remain in effect for an initial term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year
upon the anniversary of the agreement's effective date, such initial term will automatically be extended
as provided in California Government Code Section 50280 through 50290 and in Section 3, below.
Section 3. Agreement. Renewal and Non - renewal.
a. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this agreement (hereinafter referred to as
"annual renewal date "), a year shall automatically be added to the initial term of this agreement
unless written notice of nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b. If the Owner or the City desires in any year not to renew the agreement, the Owner or the City
shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the agreement on the other party. Unless such notice
is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or
served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual renewal date, one (1)
year shall automatically be added to the term of the agreement as provided herein.
c. The Owner may make a written protest of the notice. The City may, at any time prior to the
annual renewal date, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal.
d. If either the City or the Owner serves notice to the other party of nonrenewal in any year, the
agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining.
Section 4. Standards and Conditions. During the term of this agreement, the historic property shall
be subject to the following conditions:
a. Owner agrees to preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property
and its character- defining features, including: the building's general architectural form, style,
materials, design, scale, proportions, organization of windows, doors, and other openings;
interior architectural elements that are integral to the building's historic character or significance;
exterior materials, coatings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch, and other aspects of the
appearance of the building's exterior, as described in Exhibit A, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director or his designee.
b. If the building's interior closely relates to the property's eligibility as a qualified historic
property, the Owner agrees to allow pre - arranged tours on a limited basis, to the approval of the
Community Development Director or his designee.
• •
c. All building changes shall comply with applicable City specific plans, City regulations and
guidelines, and conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the
California Department of Parks and Recreation, namely the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation and Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects.
Interior remodeling shall retain original, character - defining architectural features such as oak and
mahogany details, pillars and arches, special tile work, or architectural ornamentation to the
greatest extent possible.
d. The Community Development Director shall be notified by the Owner of changes to character -
defining exterior features.prior to their execution, such as major landscaping projects and tree
removals, exterior door or window replacement, repainting, remodeling, or other exterior
alterations requiring a building permit. The Owner agrees to secure all necessary City approvals
and/or permits prior to changing the building's use or commencing construction_ work.
e. Owner agrees that property tax savings resulting from this agreement shall be used for property
maintenance and improvements as described in Exhibit A.
f. The following are prohibited: demolition or partial demolition of the historic building or
accessory buildings; exterior alterations or additions not in keeping with the standards listed
above; dilapidated, deteriorating, or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs, doors, walls,
windows; outdoor storage of junk, trash, debris, appliances, or furniture visible from a public
way; or any device, decoration, structure, or vegetation which is unsightly due to lack of
maintenance or because such feature adversely affects, or is visually incompatible with, the
property's recognized historic character, significance, and design as determined by the
Community Development Director.
g. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examination, by prior appointment, of the interior and
exterior of the historic property by representatives of the County Assessor, the State Department
of Parks and Recreation, the State Board of Equalization, and the City as may be necessary to
determine the owners' compliance with the terms and provisions of this agreement.
Section 5. )Furnishing of Information. The Owner hereby agrees to furnish any and all information
requested by the City which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and
provisions of this agreement.
Section 6. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly- noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth in Government
Code Section 50285, may cancel this agreement if it determines that the Owner has breached any
of the conditions of this agreement or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that it
no longer meets the standards for a qualified historic property; or if the City determines that the
Owner has failed to preserve, maintain, or rehabilitate the property in the manner specified in
Section 4 of this agreement. If a contract is cancelled because of failure of the Owner to
preserve, maintain, and rehabilitate the historic property as specified above, the Owner shall pay
a cancellation fee to the State Controller as set forth in Government Code Section 50286, which
states that the fee shall be 12 'h% of the full value of the property at the time of cancellation
without regard to any restriction imposed with this agreement.
b. If the historic property is acquired by eminent domain and the City Council determines that the
acquisition frustrates the purpose of the agreement, the agreement shall be cancelled and no fee
imposed, as specified in Government Code Section 50288.
Section 7. Enforcement of Agreement.
a. In lieu of and/or in addition to any provisions to cancel the agreement as referenced herein, the
City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach of, the terms of the agreement. In the event
of a default, under the provisions to cancel the agreement by the Owner; the City shall give
written notice of violation to the Owner by registered or certified mail addressed to the address
stated in this agreement. If such a violation is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Community Development Director or designee within thirty (30) days thereafter; or if not
corrected within such a reasonable time as may be required to cure the breach or default of said
breach; or if the default cannot be cured within thirty (30) days (provided that acts to cure the
breach or default may be commenced within thirty (30) days and shall thereafter be diligently
pursued to completion by the Owner); then the City may, without further notice, declare a default
under the terms of this agreement and may bring any action necessary to specifically enforce the
obligations of the Owner growing out of the terms of this agreement, apply to any court, state or
federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by the owners or apply for such relief as may
be appropriate.
b. The City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner if the City does not enforce or cancel
this agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided for in
this agreement or in the City's regulations governing historic properties are available to the City
to pursue in the event that there is a breach or default under this agreement. No waiver by the
City of any breach or default under this agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other
subsequent breach thereof or default herein under.
c. By mutual agreement, City and Owner may enter into mediation or binding arbitration to resolve
disputes or grievances growing out of this contract.
Section 8. Binding Effect of Agreement. The Owner hereby subjects the historic property located at
1052 Islay Street, San Luis Obispo, California, to the covenants, reservations, and restrictions as set
forth in this agreement. The City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants,
reservations, and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and
shall pass to and be binding upon the Owner's successors and assigns in title or interest to the historic
property. Every contract, deed, or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering or conveying the
historic property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered, and
accepted subject to the covenants, reservations, and restrictions expressed in this agreement regardless
of whether such covenants, restrictions, and reservations are set forth in such contract, deed, or other
instrument.
Section 9. Notice. Any notice required by the terms of this agreement shall be sent to the address of the
respective parties as specified below or at other addresses that may be later specified by the parties
hereto.
To City: Community Development Director
City of San Luis Obispo
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
To Owners: Michael and Sharon Singleton
1052 Islay Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Section 10. General Provisions.
a. None of the terms, provisions, or conditions of this agreement shall be deemed to create a
partnership between the parties hereto and any of their heirs, successors, or assigns, nor shall
such terms, provisions, or conditions cause them to be considered joint ventures or members of
any joint enterprise.
b. The Owner agrees to hold the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and
employees harmless from liability for damage or from claims for damage for personal injuries,
including death, and claims for property damage which may arise from the direct or indirect use
or activities of the Owner, or from those of their contractor, subcontractor, agent, employee, or
other person acting on the Owner's behalf which relates to the use, operation, maintenance, or
improvement of the historic property. The Owner hereby agrees to and shall defend the City and
its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees with respect to any and all
claims or actions for damages caused by, or alleged to have been caused by, reason of the
Owner's activities in connection with the historic property, excepting however any such claims
or actions which are the result of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers,
agents, or employees.
c. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages suffered, or alleged
to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the operations referred to in
this agreement regardless of whether or not the City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans,
specifications, or other documents for the historic property.
d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, reservations, and restrictions contained in this
agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their heirs,
successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the
historic property, whether by operation of law or in any manner whatsoever:
e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or restrain a
violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to determine
the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding may recover
all reasonable attorney's fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and other relief
ordered by the court.
f. In the event that any of the provisions of this agreement are held to be unenforceable or invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive legislation, the validity and
enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall not be affected thereby.
g. This agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of
California.
Section 11. Amendments. This agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by a written
recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
Section 12. Recordation and Fees. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter
into this agreement, the City shall cause this agreement to be recorded in the office of the County
Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo. Participation in the program shall be at no cost to the
Owner-, however the City may charge reasonable and necessary fees to recover direct costs of executing,
recording, and administering the historical property contracts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Owners have executed this agreement on the day and
year written above.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Mayor David F. Romero
OWN//ER //S
�iL I ♦ � � /�I
Sharon Singleton
Date
Date
Date
STATE O CALIFORNIA )
ss. C (' Q
COUNTY O SAN LUIS OBISPO )
On this day of
and for said Stat personally appeared
the City of San L ' Obispo, a municipal
of California.
Witness my
TFP
L
Will..
f� Dili
,•
11:
existing
me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
known to me to be the mayor of
1 organized under the laws of the State
and official seal.
•
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)ss
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO )
•
On September 11, 2008, before me Audrey Hooper, City Clerk, personally appeared David F.
Romero, Mayor, CITY OF S LUIS OBISPO, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person whose namegis/ame subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that a /she/#ey executed the same in his/hefA
Aw authorized capacity*
and that by his/h it signature(&n the instrument the person( or the entity upon behalf of
which the person(�ted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
CitClerk
V.
it
CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE • 1
State of California
County of S&. L� s D b i's
t7
On 11 2-40 8' before me, L,�r ; e, L ✓S 011 A)61zcru LA__L ' ,
Date I Here Insert Name and itle of the Officer
,/fin /
personally appeared i' Y ) Ck&e St',- Le_- h E�rori 51
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to
be the person(s) whose name(s),Wa're subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that
)v62-she/they executed the same in jaislbeVtheir authorized
capacity(ies), and that by bist erltheir signature(s) on the
instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of
LAURIE 1. HANSON i which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
Camnlaslon # 1791185
t
Son LUIS Obkpo County
o I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
Corm FI9b142D12 of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is
true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
Place Notary Seal Above Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document
and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
Description of Attached Document
H. s+o,.;c- Title or Type of Document: Exh,-b,-4- A
Document Date: A, u.A to sl- l 20o p Number of Pages: 7 fneiu�t.' a� ��e�Q9inen�
n
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above:
Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer(s)
Signer's Name: I alt dlg&j
iy 'Individual
❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s):
❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General
_
❑ Attorney in Fact
•
❑ Trustee
❑ Guardian or Conservator
Top_of- tharob here
❑ Other:
Signer Is Representing: Se-1 fr_
Signer's Name; J k- 6-ro{l Jl'r a l ✓1
Individual
❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s):
❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General
❑ Attorney in Fact
0 Trustee Top of thumb here
❑ Guardian or Conservator
❑ Other:
Signer Is Representing:
0 2007 National Notary Association • 9350 De Soto Ave., P.O. Box 2402 • Chatsworth, CA 91313 -2402• www.Nationa]Notaryorg Item 715907 Reorder: Call Toll-Free 1 -800- 8766827-
EXHIBIT A
MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT MEASURES FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1052 ISLAY STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
1. Owner shall preserve, maintain, and repair the historic building, including its character- defining
architectural features in good condition, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director or
designee, pursuant to a Mills Act Preservation Contract with the City of San Luis Obispo for property
located at 1052 Islay Street. Character- defining features shall include, but are not limited to: roof,
eaves, dormers, trim, porches, walls and siding, architectural detailing, doors and windows, window
screens and shutters, balustrades and railings, foundations, and surface treatments.
2. Owner agrees to make the following improvements and/or repairs during the term of this contract
but in no case later than ten (10) years from the contract date. All changes or repairs shall be consistent
with the City's Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for the Treatment of Historic Properties:
1. Demolish and replace the 9' x 130' driveway with a new double aisle and gravel - filled
median concrete driveway (10' x 125') with tinted and historically scored concrete with brick
edging.
2. Replace portions of the sidewalk leading to the house with a tinted and historically scored
walkway with brick edging.
3. Replace fence to match historic character on shared property line with the Adriance Court
property.
4. Install irrigation system.
5. Install native and historically correct landscape materials in the front and side yards.
6. Install wood and lath fence in backyard.
7. Reconfigure backyard and parking area to increase root zone and water infiltration for
historic Avocado.
8. Construct a new brick on sand patio and wood overhead in backyard, to the satisfaction of
the Community Development Director.
9. Reconstruct wood screens using replica hardware for all windows.
10. Replace /rebuild balustrade railing around the front porch.
11. Restore and stabilize fireplace and chimney, to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
12. Continue a high level of maintenance to the house's exterior and grounds, as evidenced by
periodic repainting and repair of exterior materials and surfaces, high - quality landscape
maintenance, and repair or replacement of site features, such as fencing, walls, lighting, or
other historic site features.
��•� /
Sharon Singleton
l( "0
ate
Date
END OF DOCUMFAT