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Home My WebLink About14 - Goldenrod Avenue FootbridgeCITY OF F NEWPORT REACH City Council Staff Report October 28, 2014 Agenda Item No. 14 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director — (949) 644 -3226, kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Patrick J. Alford, Planning Program Manager PHONE: (949) 644 -3235 TITLE: Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge Historical Designation (PA2014 -122) ABSTRACT: A request to place the Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge in the City's Register of Historical Property. Constructed in 1928, the footbridge is located in Corona del Mar and links the 300 and 400 blocks of Goldenrod Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Clerk to place the Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge in the Register of Historical Property as a Class 3, Local Historic Site. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There are no funding requirements for this item. DISCUSSION: Introduction Located in Corona del Mar, the Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge is six -feet wide and 243 -feet long as it spans Bayside Drive to link the 300 and 400 blocks of Goldenrod Avenue (Attachments Nos. CC 1 - CC 3). The footbridge was constructed in 1928 to span what was known then as `Pacific Gulch" with the purpose of providing a more direct access to the beach. On July 22, 2014, the City Council directed staff to proceed with the application process to list the Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge in the City of Newport Beach Register of Historical Property. 14 -1 Reaister of Historical ProDert The Register of Historical Property (Register) is a listing of properties, structures, and monuments, having importance to the city's history or architecture. Currently, there are nine (9) properties listed in the Register (Attachment No. CC 4). Analysis The primary benefit for listing in the Register is local recognition of the footbridge's importance. There are no economic or tax incentives for listing the property, as neither the State of California's Mills Act nor the Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit would apply. However if listed, the California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8) standards may be applied to the footbridge, if building permits are needed in the future. There are no additional restrictions, permitting, or documentation requirements associated with listing in the Register. However, recognition as a historic landmark could result in additional environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for future alterations to the footbridge, depending on the scope of work. The same may be true for any future discretionary projects in the immediate vicinity of the footbridge, if the project has the potential to substantially degrade the visual character or quality of the surrounding area. Designation Criteria City Council Policy K -2, Places of Historical and Architectural Significance (Attachment CC 6) provides two sets of standards for the designation of historical property, one for properties with architectural significance and one for properties with historical significance. The footbridge is not connected to any persons or events that are historically significant. Nor does the footbridge employ unique architectural features or a notable work of a master builder, designer, or architect. However, the footbridge meets the following criteria for architectural significance: Unique structures or places that act as focal or pivotal points important as a key to the character or visual quality of an area The footbridge is certainly a unique structure and serves as a landmark that is important to the character and visual quality of the surrounding neighborhood. Classification System A Historic Resource Inventory conducted in 1992 by an Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory Committee included the footbridge (Attachment CC 5). While the Historic Resource Inventory has not been officially adopted, the 61 properties were classified for their significance according to criteria that were later incorporated into Policy K -2. In the inventory, the footbridge was assigned a Class 4, "Structure of Historic Interest ", status of significance at the local level. Per Policy K -2, Class 4 is defined as 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." Staff has reviewed the appropriateness of the footbridge's Class 4 designation and believes that it is not appropriate since the basic design and form of the structure is essentially the same as when it was constructed (Attachment CC 3). Therefore, staff recommends that the footbridge be reclassified as Class 3: 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. 14 -2 Commission and Historical Society Review Policy K -2 requires applications for listing in the Register to be reviewed by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission, and the Newport Beach Historical Society for recommendation to the City Council. The City Arts Commission reviewed the application on August 14, 2014, and recommended classification of the property as a Local Historic Site (Attachment CC 7). The Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission did the same on September 2, 2014 (Attachment CC 8). The Newport Beach Historical Society stated their full support for listing the footbridge in the Register. The Society also offered to provide a bronze "wheel plaque" to complement the existing plaque (Attachment No. CC 9). The footbridge currently has a bronze plaque identifying the footbridge, year of its construction, cost ($10,884), and background information. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This application is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a "project" as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. NOTICING: Notice of this application was published in the Daily Pilot at least 10 days before the scheduled meeting, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Code. ATTACHMENTS: Description Attachment CC1 - Aerial View of Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge Attachment CC2 - Construction Plans Attachment CC3 - Site Photos Attachment CC4 - Summary of Properties Listed in the Newport Register of Historical Prooerty Attachment CC5 - Historic Resource Inventory Record 24 Attachment CC6 - City Council Policy K -2 Attachment CC7 - City Arts Commission Minutes Attachment CC8 - Draft Parks. 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All l�> Sloe e<rV9 rian o.^ orr r /9 <r o.� riiex2 PFRT $ /Or L:LL'V9T /ON OET/) /GS a. CE/YE/YT CO/YCf�ETE 6 /RDEY25 i CLS$YTIO/YW i - - 5c rlA H -9 1 71' snf 2 <eu9 ioir f/ro Pasr Oeryi�:, ' I C .. i I . i 1 71' snf 2 <eu9 ioir f/ro Pasr Oeryi�:, ' I C ATTACHMENT CC 3 GOLDENROD AVENUE FOOTBRIDGE SITE PHOTOS f[d:7 ATTACHMENT CC 4 City of Newport Beach Register of Historical Property Property Location Class I Description Constructed in 1905, the Balboa Pavilion has been the site of numerous social and Balboa Pavilion 400 Main St. 1 cultural activities over the turn of the century. It is one of the state's last surviving examples of great waterfront recreational pavilions. Rendezvous Ballroom A popular Balboa Dance Hall that featured Site 600 Ocean Front 5 numerous famous Big Bands of the 1930s and 1940s. It was destroyed by fire in 1966. Located on Balboa Island, the exposed Wilma's Patio 203 Marine Ave. 4 structural components of Wilma's Patio are timbers used in the original Balboa Island Bridge and McFadden Wharf. Built in 1929, the Balboa Inn is Balboa Inn 105 Main St. 1 representative of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and beachfront tourist development. Bank of America Site 611 E. Balboa Blvd 5 Bank of America provided services from 1928 to 1984 now demolished). Built in 1928, the Balboa Theater is a former Balboa Theater 707 E. Balboa Blv - vaudeville theater that at one time housed an infamous speakeasy during the prohibition period. The fleet and open -air fish market have operated at this location since the founding Dory Fishing Fleet Newport Pier 1 of the fleet in 1891 by Portuguese fishermen. The last remaining fleet of its type. 700 E. Bay Ave. /7 The 1924 building is representative of the Balboa Saloon Edgewater 3 nautical history and Main Street commercial masonry style of Newport Beach. A significant example of the work of Los Solar House 804 S. Bay Front 2 Angeles architect John Lautner, and an excellent example of Modernist residential architecture. 14 -9 City of Newport Beach Historic Resource Inventory Historic /Common Name Area: CORONA DEL MAR ATTACHMENT CC 5 RECORD 24 GOLDENROD AVENUE FOOTBRIDGE Address: GOLDENROD AVE. Accessor Parcel Number: Resource Type: STRUCTURE Status: DEVELOPED Existing Land Use: N/A Use Code: 0 General Plan Designation: N/A Ownership: PUBLIC Original Location? YES Date Moved: Location of Original Site: N/A Owner: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Address: Telephone Number: Available Documentation: HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Historical Period: SHIPYARD Historical Significance: UNIQUE STRUCTURE, PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE BEACH WHEN CONSTRUCTED IN 1928. Historic Classification: Year Constructed: Architect: Architectural Style: Distinguishing Features: Associated Structures: Condition of Feature: Exterior Alterations: Interior Alterations: CLASS 4 1928 JOHN A. SIEGEL N/A N/A N/S EXCELLENT' N/S N/S Comments: PAID FOR BY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Preparer: G. HOWALD Date: 10/01/91 14 -10 GOLDENROD AVENUE FOOTBRIDGE RECORD NO. 24 14 -11 ATTACHMENT CC 6 VIW PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL 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 Property. 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. A. Criteria for Selection. 1. Property may be designated as historical property if it meets any of the following standards of architectural significance: a. Structures or areas that embody distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, or method of construction, or of architectural development with the City. b. Notable works of a master builder, designer, or architect whose style influenced the City's architectural development, or structures showing the evolution of an architect's style. C. Rare structures displaying a building type, design, or indigenous building form. d. Structures which embody special architectural and design features. e. Outstanding examples of structures displaying original architectural integrity, structurally or stylistically, or both. f. Unique structures or places that act as focal or pivotal points important as a key to the character or visual quality of an area. 2. Property may be designated as historical property if it meets any of the following standards of historical significance. 1 14 -12 VIM a. 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. b. 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. C. Sites and groups of structures representing historical development patterns, including, but not limited to, urbanization patterns, railroads, agricultural settlements, and canals. B. 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. 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. 2 14 -13 V1a 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. C. 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 Building Official 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. D. Procedures. 1. 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 recommenda- tion before submitting such application to the City Council for consideration. The City Council shall consider all recommendations before making its determination. 2. The City Council, itself or on the recommendation of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission, or the Newport Beach Historical Society, may initiate submission of an application for designation of a structure or site as a historic property. In either case, planning staff shall prepare an application for the property, seek the consent of the property owner(s), and refer the application to the City Manager for review and City Council consideration as described above. If the consent of the property owner(s) can not be obtained, staff will notify the City Council of the reasons, withdraw the application, and seek City Council direction on further negotiations, if any. 3 14 -14 VIa E. 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 Amended - January 25,1999 Amended -September 27, 2011 Formerly A -15 0 14 -15 ATTACHMENT CC 7 AYES: Goldberg, Greer, Logan, Smith, Ware NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Chang B. Items for Review and Possible Action - Designating the Goldenrod Footbridge in CdM as a Historic Site -The City's Community Development department seeks a recommendation from the City Arts Commission as to whether the Goldenrod Footbridge (a) meets the criteria for selection as historical property and (b) it's classification as such. Chair Goldberg opened the Item for discussion. Commissioner Ware inquired if the cost for the designation has been defined. Council Member Gardner responded noting that this is just a matter of a plaque; it is simply a City designation so the City may waive any fees if they wish to do so. Commissioner Ware noted he understood there was about a $10,000 dollar cost, or some fees. Council Member Gardner responded it is a City designation so the City may waive these fees if they wish to do so. She also noted the Council staff report evaluated State and Federal designations accounting for the $10,000 amount. Commissioner Ware further inquired if the local designation comes with protection City Planning Program Manager Patrick Alford responded that it does not; it is more of an honorary designation. Commissioner Ware also inquired how the designation affects the ability to renovate or repair the bridge. Patrick Alford responded that if it was a State or Federal project then there are no real limitations or set restriction. Commissioner Ware further inquired if the original construction documents will be preserved as part of the designation, and asked what the community thinks about the project. Patrick Alford responded that the documents have been digitized and are protected. Council Member Gardner commented this item came about by a request of the residents and the Corona Del Mar Residents Association. Chair Goldberg called for further questions or discussion. Vice Chair Greer commented that the home of Rex Brandt, an artist who designed the City Seal, is adjacent to the bridge and was designated on the historical register in 1992. Vice Chair Greer recommended that the Arts Commission direct staff at the September meeting to provide a report to explore the feasibility of a re- designation, and placement of a plaque or plaques adjacent to the Blue Sky site. 14 -16 Commissioner Logan noted she would support this recommendation for the designation Chair Goldberg called for a motion. Motion made by Vice Chair Greer, seconded by Secretary Logan, and carried (5- 0 -0 -1) to support staff's recommendation as presented. AYES: Goldberg, Greer, Logan, Smith, Ware NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Chang 2. Okazaki Gift - Staff recommends that the Arts Commission accept Sister City Okazaki Japan's gift of a sculpture. Chair Goldberg opened the Item for discussion or comment Commissioner Ware commented of the mission of a Sister City and inquired how the installation facilitates those objectives. Chair Goldberg responded that a small plaque, with the gift explanation would normally be installed with the piece. Council Member Gardner noted most items are documented with a plaque that serves as an explanation regarding the origin of the gift. Commissioner Ware noted this is more than a gift from the Sister City. Commissioner Smith noted the base on the diagram seems to have room for a plaque, agreed the Bamboo Court at the Library is an appropriate location, and inquired if the Library Board has been consulted. Chair Goldberg noted the location is not in the recommendation, only the acceptance of the gift itself. Commissioner Ware recommended that a description, storyline and background for this piece be included in order to support the mission of the Sister City's relationship, to facilitate communication, education, friendship and knowledge. Library Services Director Hetherton noted there is some wording in the report that the Central Library is a proposed site. He noted it is mentioned that this is a complementary piece to the Bamboo Courtyard, which is also a gift from Okazaki and if the gift were accepted, it would go to the Library Board for consideration. Chair Goldberg noted there are also some Japanese sculptures in other City parks, and noted the Library may not be the only placement site, and there may be other options. Vice Chair Greer noted the recommendation could be amended to have concurrence between the City Arts Commission and the Board of Library Trustees. Chair Goldberg noted that the Library Board needs to accept the statue first. Motion made by Vice Chair Greer, seconded by Commissioner Smith, and carried (5- 0 -0 -1) to accept the Okazaki gift recommendation as presented. 14 -17 Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission September 2, 2014 Page 2 II-11 i r-11161: I k y d 21 ki k It K eff: Motion by Commissioner Howald; seconded by Vice Chair Englebrecht, to accept items 5A - 5E of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously. 5) CURRENT / NEW BUSINESS - Staff Report A. Application for Listing of the Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge in the City's Register of Historical Property Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB &R Commission review the information and forward their recommendation to the City Council to classify the Golden Avenue Footbridge as a Local Historic Site (Class 3). Planning Program Manager Patrick Alford presented details of the staff report addressing background, Council direction and noted that while the Golden Avenue Footbridge is not a unique architectural feature, it is a visual landmark and key to the visual quality of the area. He added that staff believes it is appropriate to classify it as a Local Historic Site (Class 3). In response to an inquiry from the Commission, Planning Program Manager Alford reported that local designation carries no weight, other than recognition and therefore, there are no additional steps required in terms of retrofitting and /or repair. He added that staff will not pursue a State registry. It was noted that there are no restrictions with classifying the footbridge as a Local Historic Site and that the liability/responsibility of that bridge continues to be with the City. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of changing the bridge to a higher designation in the future. Chair Cole opened the public discussion. Ron Yo noted that many residents of Corona del Mar use the bridge, daily and provides practicality as well as pride for residents. He spoke in support of the item and hoped for a unanimous vote from the Commission. Chair Cole closed the public discussion. Brief discussion followed regarding use of the bridge through the years. Motion by Commissioner Marston; seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to recommend that the City Council reclassify the Golden Avenue Footbridge as a Local Historic Site (Class 3). Motion carried unanimously. B. Sculpture Donation from Sister City Okazald, Japan — Irvine Terrace Park 14 -18 low I ATTACHMENT CC 9 14 -19