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Home My WebLink AboutV-7 - Application for listing of the property @ 700 E Bay Avenue and 701 Edgewater in the Register of Historical Property @ Balboa SaloonAgenda Item No: 7 January 6, 199$— CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATE: November 4, 1997 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Planning Department SUBJECT: Application for Listing of the Property at 700 E. Bay Avenue and 701 Edgewater in the City's Register of Historical Property Recommendation: 1. Review application for listing of the Balboa Saloon building in the City's Register of Historical Property; and • 2. Recommend to the City Council the classification of the property as a Local Historic Site (Class 3) Overview: The owners of the Balboa Saloon at 700 E. Bay Avenue and 701 Edgewater have submitted a request to have their property placed in the City of Newport Beach Register of Historical Property. Pursuant to City Council Policy K -2 (attached), this application must be reviewed by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission, and the Newport Beach Historical Society for recommendation to the City Council. City Council Policy K -2 permits that a property may be ,placed in the Register of Historical Property if it is designated as having any one of the criteria for architectural or historical significance set forth in City Council Policy K -2. The historical designation also makes the property eligible to use the State Historical Building Code. The State Historical Building Code supplants the Uniform Building Code and permits the use of alternative construction techniques and materials to preserve historical structures. The State Historical Building Code is particularly useful in dealing with requirements for • plumbing, electrical, structural, seismic, fire, safety, energy conservation, and disabled access. The State Historical Building Code allows equivalent methods of construction or Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Pace 2 repair so as not to destroy any historical features but does not relieve the property owner of meeting necessary building requirements. Analysis: The subject property currently houses the Balboa Saloon. The application cites that the brick structure was built in 1926, and its original use was a marine hardware store• which operated the first marine railway in Orange County used to haul boats out of the water for painting and repair. The railway once ran along Washington Street from the waterfront to Bay Avenue but does not exist today. Since the marine hardware store closed in 1934, the property'has provided several uses catering to the waterfront environment in downtown Balboa. The property has served as.a bath house, and during World War II, the premises were donated to the U.S.O. After World War II, the bay side of the building became .a restaurant called "Pizza Pete ", which still exists today. The inland side of the property has been the "Balboa Saloon" for the last 20 years. The building looks essentially the same outside as it did when the owner's father purchased it before World War II. Historical Significance: The applicant suggests that the Balboa Saloon property is linked to the nautical industry historic theme of Newport Beach due to its operation of the first • marine railway in Orange County. In addition, the property may also be linked to the social history of the City of Newport Beach due to its involvement in bayfront activities and entertainment within the downtown Balboa Fun Zone/Pavilion area. Per City Council Policy K -2, the Balboa Saloon property may potentially qualify for historical designation under the following standard of historical significance: • 4', t1 Criterion 1 -b -i. Sites and structures connected with events significant in the economic, cultural, political, social, or civic history of the City of Newport Beach, the County of Orange, the State of California, or the United States of America. Architectural Significance: The applicant suggests that the brick design of the building is significant to the 1926 time period in which it was built. The walls are unique in that they are built 3.5 to 4 bricks thick as opposed to the brick veneer that is typical today. Per City Council Policy K -2, the Balboa Saloon may potentially qualify for historical designation under the following standard of architectural significance: Criterion I -a -i. Structures or areas that embody distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction, or of architectural development with the City. Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Pa ,ae 3 Conclusion: The historical designation of a property can help to enhance the public image of an area, which in turn may contribute to its economic revitalization. The recognition of a property as historically or architecturally significant may also contribute to a sense of neighborhood pride among local residents. The analysis suggests that the history of the Balboa Saloon property is connected with the nautical heritage of Newport Beach as well as social activities significant to the history of the City of Newport Beach, and the brick structure itself is representative of an architectural period and method of building significant to the architectural history of the City of Newport Beach. Staff recommends that the Commission recommend approval of this request by the City Council. Alicia,Harrison Planning Intern Attachments: • I. City Council Policy K -2 2. Historical Designation Application 3. History of Property, written by Owner • v K -2 PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHTTECTURAL'SIGNIFICANCE The City Council may designate as historical property any building or part thereof, object; structure, monument, or collection thereof having importance to the history or architecture of the City of Newport Beach in accordance with the criteria set forth below. The City Clerk shall maintain a register which shall be known as the City of Newport Beach Register of Historical Properly. The City Council may at any time repeal, revise or modify any such designation upon reconsideration of the historical or architectural importance of the places therein described. 1. Criteria for Selection (a) Property may be designated as historical property if it meets any of the following standards of architectural significance: (i) Structures or areas that embody distinguishing characteristics • of an architectural style, period, or method of construction, or of architectural development with the City. (ii) Notable works of a master builder, designer, or architect whose style influenced the City's architectural development; or structures showing the evolution of a architect's style. (iii) Rare structures displaying a building type, design, or indigenous building form. (iv) Structures which embody special architectural and design features. (v) Outstanding examples of structures displaying original architectural integrity, structurally or stylistically, or both (vi) Unique structures or places that act as focal or pivotal, points important as a key to the character or visual quality of an area. (b) Property may be designated as historical property if it meets any of • the following standards of historical significance. 0 • K -2 (i) Sites and structures connected with events significant in the economic, cultural, political, social, or civic history of the City of Newport Beach, the County of'Orange, the State of California, or the United States of America. (ii) Structures or areas identified with the lives of historical personages of the City of Newport Beach, the County of Orange, the State of California, or the United States of America. (iii) Sites and groups of structures representing historical development patterns, including, but not limited to, urbanization patterns, railroads, agricultural settlements, and canals. 2. Classification Historical property shall be categorized in relation to their significance and condition in the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property under the following hierarchical classification system: • Class 1. Major Historic Landmark.' andmark ' A building, structure, object, site, or natural feature of major historical significance. The property exemplifies historic /architectural themes of local and statewide importance and serves as a significant part of the heritage of Newport Beach Class 2. Historic Landmark A building, structure, object; site, or natural feature of historical significance. The property is representative of historic /'architectural themes of local, and statewide importance and serves as a physical link to the historical past of Newport Beach ' Class 3. Local Historic Site. A building, structure, object, site, or natural feature of local significance only. The property is representative of historic /architectural themes of local importance. Class 4. Structure of Historic Interest': A building, structure, object, site, or natural feature that has been altered to the extent that the historic /architectural integrity has been substantially compromised, but is still worthy of recognition. �:1 Z • K -2 Class 5. Point of Historic Interest. A site of a building, structure, or object that no longer exists, but is associated with historic events or persons, or architecturally significant structures. 3. Application of State Historical Building Code Any building or structure rated as Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property shall be deemed a "qualified historical building or structure" for purposes of applying the State Historical' Building Code, as set forth in Part 2.7 (commencing with section 189050) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California and Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. The Director of the Building Department may apply the said State Historical Building Code to any such building or structure, providing, however, that the highest standards of structural, and, fire safety are maintained. Class 5 properties shall be listed in the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property for recognition purposes only. 4. Procedures The owner of any structure who desires that such structure be included in the Register shall make application to the City Council in form prescribed by the City Manager stating the characteristics of such structure in terms of the criteria outlined above. The City Manager shall submit applications to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission, and the Newport Beach Historical Society for review and recommendation before submitting such application to the City Council for consideration. The City Council shall consider all recommendations before making its determination. 5. Incentives for Preservation The City Council shall consider granting reductions or waivers of applications fees, permit fees, and /or any liens placed by the City to properties listed in the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property in exchange for preservation easements. Adopted - May 28,1985 Amended - January 24,1994 Formerly A -15 x; � • J • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTY APPLICATION FORM Name of Property: and/or Common 13A L 13CA S'A 1,1)6W Location: Street &Number 700 F, BAX AVQ, Alerty(;,ctQ7' ACCESSIBLE ?,/41, .2E•L,l ✓Occupied Yes: restricted Lot— �0"- Block Oi Tract 6 A (.60A •rRSRC7- Assessor's Parcel Number 0 LII 9� - 1-5U3 - () & Classification: CATEGORY STATUS ACCESSIBLE district ✓Occupied Yes: restricted N buildings(s) _ unoccupied /yes: unrestricted E7 structure _ work in progress _ no V_'sitc _object PUBLIGACQUISITION PRESENT USE _ in process _ agriculture OWNERSHIP _ being considered commercial _ public l!co _ educational private L rntertaimnrnt _ both _ government Owner of Property (list land and building separately, if applicable): Name GitAirs AN0Vtl3y /.v /A fTe.t28�/iT5 Street & Number �-Z`j0 c!hAHIVeL RD. City, Town 13,11- Bt?A State /Zip CH r 412-L41 Telephone Nc,72 - �,7S•663!� Type of Estate Pe" 46W4 &FFi ce 7/y -d 4S' -03 3 3 Mortgagee(s) A&H& Amounts '_t} - Description: PRESENT USE _ industrial _ military _ museum _ park _ private residence _ religious _ scientific _ transportation _ other: Lot dimensions_ 30 X /00 Acreage _ Structure dimensions 3 0 X `% Interior area 2-71) 0 A VP90x . Description (Cont.) CONDITION ✓xcelient • _ good _ fair Describe present an( 6. Significance: _ CH CK ONE CHECK ONE deteriorated _ unaltered original site _ ruins _ Altered _ moved _ unexposed. date:_ I original (if known) physical appearance:_BgieK B 0, WAS PERIOD AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE - CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW prehistoric _ archoology- prehistoric _ education _ philosophy _ 1400.1499 _ archeology- historic _ exploration/settlement _ polidcs/govemmrnt _1500 -1599 _agriculture Vindustry _religion _ 1600.1699 _ art _ invention _ science _ 1700.1799 _ commerce _ landscape architecture sculpture 1800 -1899 communications law _ socianumanitarian Z1900- _ _ ammu nuy planning _ _ literature _ _ theater _conservation _military transportation _ economics _ music _ other (specify) 3 -S`- Pi 14-- SPECIFIC CONSTRICTION DATE: A ;9 -S I i(L� BUILDER/ARCHITECT: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: f/ /:s'i i'7/i l2 ///& %i/N nr O tv"A4 F u TG IZC_- tli l T<< R ly4 tU/s,! RAIL wAY IN OnHNyN Co0Ivey. FULL •Se+rvlce KeNPAM Fort J.iVATS • 7. Form Prepared By: Signature LtmanS IieaR8eu7 -5 2-2-90 t @D, (3,4(-301+ C,e,l2661 Name/Title 0 t H&AZ Organization Date Street & Number 7-7-70 L`h A/YNE6. R o g D Telephone s ///-b %S -44'�S 0 F rW e: 7111-b45- 0333 City/Town_ /l/e'u),2ort 6et4cc. e'4L State/Zip _9�2(n61 8. Attachments. representative 8" x 10" photos. ±Parcel map indicating location. — Notarized transmittal letter from recorded owner(s) of property requesting inclusion in register. 9. Completed application received: • Signature Title Date a 0 • u £!o b a4S £6 -aft 6d- )i9 do WO :=(O-L aaAjO I . r m Y RH> 90 _ 0q 1NON.d x a Q (Ve V� O O O�riOO_ m a'H'.7AY n •�, w,,, ne yo y m ti MI AYB 4 y .i O Y h lO O «R ^ry b U x N o V47 t dy O W W O f 'gyp -��O s • 1 A377✓ v sOea • O I' a Y w Y O o.l id O k p•W iV N- --- O °h w 00U O p� a +r BOULEVARD ,; 2 b �4g gALBOA I m.' u• F cq � H m n• i�, II I i , I a I 1 O O } ; O ty I OI i I M LO n ll If1 I I 1 I, I..H. 1; a O I a n< I KI ^ ALLEY Y x E _ •1 9 S 9 e a ALLEY ^ al° pl O^_la° N2, I l 71 xl I \. Ih I o ti U i¢ O O O m l i" u• I♦s FRONT m I ry, OcEAN R m m YYZ o m e 4 yi y '�JG QI NW U 1^ 33�y y�`a ROa <0 O 3 A J •r' {{fffrrf F s L ��•� N• � I i) r • ri J �(. &R .jy nb+r. �r '. •yp�t'.ti'' l '.r i < <rtr. j t •• f ,1 I u 0 0 0 F- r d� ., i f t � �: � � i • r t 1 1 S� C - aV I •. � 1 � I� S� C - aV I •. � 1 � I� Curtis A. Herberts 2290 Channel Road • Balboa, CA 92661 0 August 6, 1997 City of Newport Beach Planning Dept. Attn: Alicia Harriman 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 RE: 700 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach, CA Historical Monument Status Dear Mrs. Harriman, ..Mr •..+.r .. . eLANNING DEPARTME"" MY OF NEWPORT BEACH' i;.3 "199' AMt8►gt10►ut]2t1 ►2 ►3'4'5 6 This letter shall indicate my request for the approval of the above referenced property being designated as a historical monument site. Sincerely, , Curtis A. Herberts PACIFIC COAST RLALT1, GR0UP e'�sZtt n -- /�`f /K°'� �� /LC- L'•< -'-'� • /��'�j /!.'- t4C- �L{%C'•-y`�i �� . /L*Cc'- ,�...fC-')•C.L''�-F ♦V'•- ['f�`{� G+rci{ %� �1.�( Lti'".•"'� �it'I 1'�Lff�.✓C..Q�''f• ��( /r�'l3 -!/i f �'i ✓i/ ��G�C� �-�• /�L`�G c.L /Z 4i.- �'...E' GG�� {� Gr-� C� ��•`zL sA �'lLC"'L`� -�:. „' iLG�il:/�.G�:Ll- /'GC'� Li1r!t� -(-- „�Sf.� i• �% �- f f/ .ti .7 I'Acartc: Gtcx•t, %I • Crwrls l it:ltttr.tt rs -. •, ! it 17:11 tiI - 1 1 , I1�, CA 9.11,27 i I m;. Unn1 171 H ; • 1f1 171411,;:,Id111, -,