To: HONORABLE MAYOR AND From: Stephen M. Haase [LI1]

CITY COUNCIL

Subject: SEE BELOW Date: July 30, 2003

COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3

SNI AREA: 13^th Street

HL03-148. HISTORIC LANDMARK INITIATION FOR THE MOODY FLATS APARTMENT BUILDING, 311 N. SECOND ST.

RECOMMENDATION

The Historic Landmarks Commission recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to:

1. Initiate proceedings to consider the Moody Flats Apartment Building, (311 N. Second St.) a landmark of special historic, architectural, cultural, aesthetic or engineering interest or value of a historic nature.

2. Set a public hearing on September 30, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.

3. Refer the matter back to the Historic Landmarks Commission for its consideration at a public hearing, report and recommendation.

BACKGROUND

In May 2003 the Moody Flats Apartment Building located at 311 N. Second St. was evaluated in a Department of Parks and Recreation Form (DPR) and Historic Evaluation Sheet (attached). The Evaluation Tally of 89.69 exceeds the threshold for City Landmark status. The Moody Flats building was included as a contributing structure within the National Register Hensley Historic District in 1983, however, the building was not included in the City Landmark Hensley Historic District in 1990. Building owner Rusty Lutz recently submitted an application for Historic Landmark designation of the residence using the research documented in the attached DPR.

On August 6, 2003, the Historic Landmarks Commission will consider the Historic Landmark Initiation and forward a recommendation to the City Council. Designation of the structure would establish the requirement for the issuance of Historic Preservation (HP) permits to approve any exterior changes proposed to the structure.

ANALYSIS

The subject site is currently zoned LI Light Industrial, and designated GC General Commercial on the General Plan Land Use and Transportation Diagram.

Alden E. and Ada Moody built the three-flat apartment building in 1903. The design of Moody Flats was executed in the vocabulary of Classical Revival architecture. It is significant for its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics Neo-Classical era architecture; and as a unique example of an early multi-family residential building.

PUBLIC OUTREACH

The property owners requested City Landmark designation. A public hearing notice for the Historic Landmark Designation hearings will be published in a local newspaper, posted at the site and mailed to all property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the subject site.

COORDINATION

Preparation of the City Council resolution to initiate proceedings has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.

CEQA

Exempt.

STEPHEN M. HAASE

Secretary, Historic Landmarks Commission

Attachments

· Location Map

· Department of Parks and Recreation Form