Stillman B. Jamieson House “Terrace Villa”

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Stillman B. Jamieson House “Terrace Villa”. 160 S. Orange Grove Boulevard Application for Landmark Designation City Council October 1, 2012. Staff Recommendation. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Stillman B. Jamieson House“Terrace Villa”

160 S. Orange Grove BoulevardApplication for Landmark Designation

City CouncilOctober 1, 2012

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Staff Recommendation

• Staff Recommendation: Approval of landmark designation of property (P.M.C. 17.62.040 - criterion “C”). Applicant / owner – City Ventures.

• House is architecturally significant for 1920s era Mediterranean Revival style architecture.

• Portions of gardens are significant landscape design of 1963 by Garret Eckbo for Ambassador College.2

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Property Location

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Orange Grove Bl.

Del Mar Bl.

Green St.

St. John Ave.

TERRACE VILLA

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History and Significance

• Mediterranean Revival style house constructed in 1924 by Walter C. Folland as a single family residence.

• Adjacent gardens were redesigned for Ambassador College by significant landscape architect Garret Eckbo.

• House and gardens retain original architectural and landscape integrity.

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Incentives of Landmark Designation

• 1) Eligibility for Mills Act property contract to reduce property taxes in exchange for maintaining historic character of property.

• 2) Flexibility with State Historical Building Codes.

• 3) Eligibility for Variance for Historic Resources of the Zoning Code.

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Primary Elevation

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Building Details

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Gardens

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Questions for Staff

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Staff is available to answer questions and provide any additional information for the Council.