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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Preservation of Newland House and Barn - Resolution • +i /���' _ :�. •' 219 Shorehain BiWding"Washington,D.C.20005 Tel.(202)638-1649 October 2 1975 Officers Walter Johnson ✓ Richard of Pough President . Huntington Beach Public Library Lester Collins525 Main Street Vice President Paul Bruce Dowling Huntington Beach, California 92648 Vice President&Treasurer Nanine Bllski Secretary Daiel HonoraryBeard Sponsors Dear Walter Johnson: w� Daniel B.Beard Robert Barks' Leonard Bernstein AloulseBoker I am pleased to advise you .that the Newland House has been Robert H.Boyle Stewart M.Brandborg chosen by the Trustees of the America the Beautiful Fund for Mrs.James Bush-Brown W.Douglas Burden your rehabilitation and adaptive use of that landmark. A check David pee J James BCagney made out to the City of Huntington Beach in the amount of $500 William H.Carr / Randolph P.Compton is enclosed. Katharine Cornell Mrs.Erastus Corning II .. Henry Cowen'John Cowles You may o als refer to the fact that a part of the funds for this Mrs.John Dimick grant are made available b the California American Revolution Edmund Dupont ga y Garrett Eckbo Bicentennial Commission from the American Revolution Bicentennial Mrs.Marshall Field F.Raymond Fosberg Administration, a fact which authorizes you to consider yourselves Mrs.Cyril Fox George Freeman,Jr.• an official project of these groups. Michael Frome R.Suckminster Fuller Ira N..Gabrielson CharlesM.Grace We trust that you will find through local publicity from this award Eric Gugler AlanGussow' that you will find the additional volunteers and contributions to push August Heckscher Mrs.Ernest Hemingway your project along to full restoration as a heritage landmark. Mrs.Hobart D.Hunt Peter Hurd James L.Jenks,Jr. CoritaKent You should follow standard accounting procedure to record the expen- James Mrs.Allainl�FnKtchel diture of funds. The Federal .government requires access to and the Allred A.Knopf Mrs.Roy Larsen right to examine any directly pertinent books, dues, papers, and records Mrs.Albert D. Roder M.Latham er up to three years from the date of the grant. Phyllis McGinley Henry T.McKnight Robert McLean James Michener Please keep in touch with us and send us any publicity you might James Minot Phyllis Montgomery' receive. You should file a brief narrative and financial report on the Art hur E.Mor HenryMoganan project no later than one month after completion of the project. John D.Murchison Peter G.Neumann 7 j David Ogilvy Si Harold Orem i Mrs.William S.Paley 'j,/( / Austin Phillips ��U4✓� Neill Phillips lips / D ing Mrs.William M.Prestory James Robertson' / xecutive Director Kermit Roosevelt Juli us.Rosenwald 11 FrucisB.Salre, Please sign and return copy to acknowledge check and conditions of Francis B.Sayre,Jr. Robert Simon,Jr. award Erling Solberg • Gerd Stern' Mrs.L.Corrin Strong. NAME DATE Mrs.Michael L.Strong' James Sullivan' Robert T.Vapderbilt;Jr. Robert Penn Warren William H.Whyte Meredith Willson 'Trustee Huntington Beach Planning Commission P. O. Boa 100 City Hall Huntington Beach, California November 16, 1964 City Council Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Gentlemen: On November 3 , 1964, the Planning Commission considered a letter submitted by Mrs. Gilbert Turnbull, Chairman of the Philanthropy Committee , . Junior Woman' s Club of Huntington Beach. Her letter requested an all out effort be made to preserve the old Newland Ranch House as a historical monument. The Commission considered this request and by unanimous vote recommend that your Honorable Body make every effort to preserve the Newland Ranch House as a historical monument in its present location or in some other suit- able location. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth A. Reynold Deputy Secretary KAR/j .... le 4+Gda,,,t. . of u H NTINGTO &AcH CA 7 6-198 _ N B L A- V COUNCIL-ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNICATION HUNIINGMN BEACH To The Honorable Mayor and . From F1oyd . G. Belsito City Council Members City_ Administrator Subject NEWLAND HOUSE LANDSCAPING Date December 16, 1976 NEEDS ..AND OTHER REVENUE I� SHARING PROJECTS 10- 1 The Huntington Beach Historical. Society. has .requested the City to undertake certain landscaping and grounds improvement projects at the Newland House. If the City Council desires ,to approve these projects , I would suggest that they be done in two steps . First , City .forces could undertake some' of the work on an overtime basis where no materials would be required or where the Historical Society already has acquired the materials. These items would include re- moving the old asphalt . and concrete, removing and trimming trees , doing concrete work with . donated materials ,. moving the chain link fence , and implementing weed control. Labor costs for these items are estimated at $5 ,07-5 which could be taken from Contingency. If the Council desires .to fund other aspects of the Newland House project , then such funding should be considered. along with other requests such as library books , Huntington_ Beach .Playhouse support, and others . If excess Revenue Sharing funds are available for such projects, a priority list will be submitted to the .-Council in January. An FIR is attached. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the use of City forces to undertake the items .listed above at the Newland House and authorize $5 ,075 from Contingency to cover the labor involved. Respectfully submitted , fJ+.l. Floyd-" G Belsito -City Administrator FGB:DLC :bb Attachment +� November 30, 1976 `i'o the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council, City of Huntington Beach Box 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 A Subject: Newland House landscaping Needs The Newland House 0 19820 Beach Boulevard The Huntington Beach Historical Society is most anxious to begin developing the land- scape surrounding the Newland House. The plans include the following special features . which will be educational as well as beautiful: an Edwardian Rose Garden; an Old-Fash- ioned Herb Garden; historically accurate plant material including the retention of many existing plants and trees; and the development of the back yard into a large, picturesque area which would be available for large group functions in order to earn funds for maintenance. The research and design of the gardens has been completed. The plans have been reviewed by two outstanding specialists in ,their fields who have provided us with free consulting services. John Parker is a landscape architect and member of the faculty at Orange Coast College. John MacGregor is the rosarian and horticulturist at the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino. The plans have also been reviewed by Messrs. Worthy,, Bushard, Hartge and Johnson. `Phis only lasting monument of the city's bicentennial effort has captured the interest, imagination and enthusiasm of persons from, all age groups and walks of life. Some funds have been raised through special events and donations received from individuals and civic organizations. The Historical Society is prepared to supply the plants, some of the hardscape materials and some of the labor needed in planting the smaller plants. Assistance is needed from the city in supplying the labor for the rest of the land- � scaping of this Orange County Historic Site # 9 located on city property. In the past, budget monies were allocated for Newland House restoration activities. However, last spring interim budgetary problems precluded the availability of further funding. Therefore, we ask that this City Council please consider how they may help us expedite work on the landscaping of this historic site. We specifically request that the Council authorize city employees to do the following tasks: * Remove old asphalt and concrete as designated. * Remove old diseased trees and shrubs as designated. Finish pruning others. * Do .cement work for sidewalks and mowing strips. Construct wooden ramp leading to back porch according to code. * Move chain link fence to perimeter of property. * Implement weed control and add designated soil amendments. * Install header boards. 1000, # Install irrigation System. Huntington Beaeb Historical Society and Antiquities Commission 525-A Main Street 0 Huntington Beach, California 92649 AMN • -2_ • Plant lawn areas. # Plant large trees and shrubs. It is important that we get started soon in order to be ready for winter and spring planting. The Huntington Beach Historical Society thanks you for your interest and cooperation in this exciting project. We shall be in attendance at Council, 1Nbnday, December 6, to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely yours, Zins Shirley . Newland House Iandscape Designer Elaine A. Craft President, H. B. Historical Society CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION HUNTINGTON BEACH To Floyd G. Belsito From F. B. Arguello City Administrator Director of Finance Subject Financial Impact Report - Date December 16, 1976 Newland House Landscaping In response to your request to prepare a Financial Impact Report on the above subject, I am submitting the attached. At the present time there is approximately $290,432.86 in the general fund contingency account (101593) with another $122,000 due from the Public Works Shame] Ash tree removal program when we receive our new revenue sharing monies. F. B. qrguello, Director of Finance FBA/cg e CITY. OF HUNTINGTON-BEACH FIItANC14 ••LHPACTAEPORT Project Name Newland House Landscaping Description To provide labor on an overtime basis for -landscaping, concrete, tree trimming, and irrigation work at the Newland House. 1 . DIRECT PROJECT COSTS 1 . 1 One-Time Costs Land .urn:,; ac I I 17 Acquisition Construction` ties, _E u1 ment. Other Total. Cost - 0- -0- -0 Labor:$5,075 $5,075 1 .2 Recurring Annual Costs A ditiona Materials h Outside . Pa roll Personnel Su lies Services Rev" nues; Total . Cos- -0- -0- -0- -0- " =07 -0- 1 .3 Replacement/Renewal Costs This is a one-time project . If additional installation or any maintenance is required, it will have to be applied for. As ..the Newland House is integrated into Bartlett Park, maintenance by Parks crews will be required. 2. INDIRECT COSTS None Financial Impact Report Page 2 3. NON-DOLLAR COSTS None 4. BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM THE PROJECT The Newland House rectorat-ic3n_ },r=;p,_;r*_ynd. .taLOU bo.--_ • the Huntington Beach Historical .Society will enhance_ t JJQ Bartlett Park site and preserve a ' historical home. 5. PROJECT USAGE Funds will be used by Recreation and Parks and Public Works to pay overtime wages to cover the labor- costs involved. 6. EXPENDITURE TIMING Funds will be used within approximately 60 days . Funds not used for this project will remain in the Contingency Fund. 7. COST OF NOT IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT None Jj ' C1 OF HUHT11oiGT0 AACH CA 76-198 COUNCIL-ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNICATION 11UNTINGION SM11 - To The Honorable Mayor and From Floyd G. Belsito City Council Members City Administrator Subject NEWLAND HOUSE LANDSCAPING Date December 16 , 1976 NEEDS AND OTHER REVENUE SHARING PROJECTS The Huntington Beach Historical. Society has requested the City to undertake certain landscaping and grounds improvement projects at the Newland House . If the City Council desires to approve these projects , I would suggest that they be done in two steps . First , City forces could undertake some of the work on an overtime basis where no materials would be required or where the Historical Society already has acquired the materials. These items would include re- moving the old asphalt and concrete , removing and trimming trees , doing concrete work with donated materials , moving the chain link fence , and implementing weed control . Labor costs for these items .are estimated at $5 , 075 which could be taken from Contingency. . If the Council desires .to fund other aspects of the Newland House project , then such funding should be considered .along with other requests such as library books , Huntington Beach Playhouse support , and others . If excess Revenue Sharing funds are available for such projects , a priority list will be submitted to the Council in January. An FIR is attached . RECOMMENDATION Authorize the use of City forces to undertake the items listed above at the Newland House and authorize $5 ,075 from Contingency to cover the labor involved . Respectfully submitted , Q r Floyd G Belsi.to 'City Administrator FGB : DIX : bb Attachment CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 76- 81 / COUNCIL ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNICATION 9 HUNTINGTON BEACH To Honorable Mayor and From Floyd G. Belsito, City Council Members Acting City Administrator Subject RESOLUTION NO. 4257 -- Date June 3, 1976 NEWLAND HOUSE The City Council , at its May 24 , 1976 Council meeting, approved the Acting City. Administrator' s recommendation in CA 76- 71 which directed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution adopting alternative stan- dards as listed in the Director of Building and Community Development ' s memo as they relate to the Newland House. These alternative standards or conditions when applied to the Newland House will facilitate the preservation of this building as a historical building and at the same time not present an unreasonable standard of safety. RECOMMENDATION Approve Resolution No. 4257 . Respectfully submitted, 1 Floyd Belsito Actin City Administrator a FGB:p Attachment r RESOLUTION NO. 4257 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH- ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR THE NEWLAND HOUSE ALTERNATIVE .TO THE STATE HISTORICAL. BUILDING CODE, AND AUTHORIZED BY THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE WHEREAS, the Newland House has been deemed by the city to be a historical building and deemed .to be of importance to the history, architecture and culture of the city of Huntington Beach; and The Newland House is a "qualified historical building," as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 18955; and The purpose of this resolution is to adopt alternative building regulations for the rehabilitation, preservation, and restoration of the Newland House as a historical building, and. -at the same time maintain reasonable building standards of safety; and The city desires to apply building regulations which are alternative to State building standards in permitting repairs, alterations , and additions necessary for the preservation and restoration of the Newland House, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 18954 , adopts the following alternative standards and regulations as applied to the Newland House : 1 . The maximum variation in height of riser or width of tread from top to bottom of the front entry stairway shall be 2 112 inches . 2. The height of the railing around the front porch shall 1 . JG:ahb be 26 inches rather than the 42 inches required for guard- s rails in new construction. 3 . The roof covering shall consist of wood shingles rather than fire retardant roofing. 4 . The interior stairway shall have a pitch of approxi- mately 45 .degrees and a width at the fireplace projection of slightly over 30 inches . BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that nothing in this resolution shall be construed to prevent authorized building and fire officials from the performance of their duties in the process of protecting the public health, safety and welfare . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above four standards are hereby determined to be reasonable and are hereby approved, based on .the following: 1 . The use of the building shall be limited to small groups of people who shall occupy the building only on the basis of guided tours . 2 . Each group shall be attended. 3 . The number of persons occupying the second floor of the building at any one time shall not exceed ten (10) . 4 . The pitch of the stairway falls within the range identified by Title 8 of the California Administrative Code as "stairs" although not within the preferred range . PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of June, 1976 . ATTESJ.' : APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City A 2. fry APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED, INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Actin City Administrator D�.rec or, Departmen of Bdilding d Community Development 1 3. Reci. No. 4257 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ' CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ALICIA M: WENTWORTH, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council at a regular tweeting thereof held on the . 7th day of June 19 76 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Pattinson, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder NOES: Councilmens None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk. of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 76-71 COUNCIL ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNICATION `1b. HVNrINCION BEACH To Honorable Mayor and From Floyd G. Belsito , City Council Members Acting City Administrator Subject NEWLAND HOUSE DEDICATION Date May 20, 1976 Attached are memos from John Behrens and Bill Hartge which indicate that the problems encountered in dedicating the Newland House on Flag Day , June 14th, are close to being solved. Fire Protection - Connie Bauer' s husband, Ron, is arranging for 1 , 100 feet o pipeline to be donated to the City. For about $5,000 .more plus _.manpower, the city could install the fire hydrant itself by ap- proximately-June llth There is an additional critical need for this water main in that the bowling alley down the street on Beach Boulevard has very limited fire fighting capability due to the absence of a main. The installation of this main will meet both needs . Building Code Deficiencies - Because the Newland House is a "qualified istorical building" as. efined in Section 18955 of the State Historical Building. Code, the Council can pass a resolution approving alternative standards which will not present an unreasonable standard of safety. RECOMMENDATION 1 . Approve the expenditure of approximately $5, 000 from the Water Utility main extension account for materials to install a water main. 2 . Approve the use of city crews to install the water main. 3. Direct the City ,Attorney to prepare a resolution adopting alternative standards (listed in John Behrens ' memo) which do not present an- un- reasonable standard of safety. Respectfully submitted, Loyd Bel Actin City Administrator• FGB:p Enclosures Vi - 1. - J. l4 CITY OF HUNTINGTON .BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION HUNTINGTON BEACH To Bud Belsito From H. E. Hartge Acting City Administrator Subject Water Main, E/Beach & S/Yorktownpate May 20, 1976 Background The desirer' opening of the Newland House for Flag Day on June 14, has caused a dilemma from the standpoint of fire protection. The Fire Department indicates it is essential to have the fire protection prior to the moving in of antiques and museum pieces or opening to the general public. The closest water mains which can provide fire flows are on the west side of Beach Boulevard at Utica Street and at Yorktown Avenue and Beach Boulevard. We have studied alternates available to us for the best way to solve the overall problem. One-solution would be to cross under Beach Boulevard which would require jacking a steel pipe at a cost of about $5,000.00; or secondly to extend the line northerly to Yorktown Avenue. A factor entering the picture is that the fire capability at the bowling alley at the present time is very limited because of the absence of a main on the Beach Boulevard frontage. Ron Bauer is in the process of arranging for the donation of material for approximately 1,100 feet of water main from the south side of the bowling alley to the fire hydrant to serve the Newland House. He also could provide manpower for the installation of this line, but only on weekends. However, due to traffic problems on weekends at this time of the year, it would not be feasible to take advantage of this manpower donation. Recommendation It is proposed that we accept the donation of the material for` 1,100 feet of pipeline, arranged for by Ron Bauer, and that the City forces install same. Secondly, rather then to spend the $.5,000 to. cross. under Beach Boulevard, the water main should be extended northerly 660 feet across the bowling alley frontage .to connect to a 12" main on Yorktown. The City would be expending approximately $2,500 for pipe plus $2,500 for fire hydrant and other fittings for this latter reach and will be providing the manpower for the installation. The plans have been prepared and a, request for permit from Cal Trans has been made. If the City Council would approve the project as outlined, work could commence on May 26, and the water service will be provided by June 11. The material cost can be charged to the Water Utility main extension account. H. E. . Hartge HEH:ae Director of Public Works CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION "IINTINGTON BfAC11 To Floyd G. Belsito, From Joh ehrens, Director Acting City Administrator Bu g & Community Development Subject Newland House Date Ma 20, 1976 19820 Beach Blvd. We have been advised by a. member of the Orange County Historical Commission that the Newland House is contained in the Orange County Historical Inventory. By virtue of this the building is a' "qualified historical building" as defined in Section 18955 of .the State Historical Building Code. Chapter B-2 , Part 2 , Title 24 of the California Administrative Code adopted pursuant to the State Historical Building Code (Senate Bill 927) provides that "the enforcing agency may apply any alternative standards it deems appropriate. . . . .which will facilitate the preservation of historical buildings or structures while maintaining a reasonable standard of structural, general and fire and panic safety. . . . . " The above provisions were adopted as an emergency interim measure by the State Historical Buildings Code Advisory Board and were signed by the Secretary of State on April 22, 1976. In view of the above, it is the determination of this department that the following alternative standards or conditions when applied to the Newland House will facilitate the preservation of this building as a historical building and at the same time not present an unreasonable standard of safety: 1. The maximum variation in height of riser or width of tread from top to bottom of the front entry stairway is 2h" . 2 . The height of the railing around the front porch is 26" rather than the 42" required for guardrails in new construction. 3. The roof covering consists of wood shingles rather than fire retardant roofing. 4 . The interior stairway has a pitch of approximately 450 and a width at the fireplace projection of slightly over 30" . n . Floyd G. Belsito . Page 2 May 20 , 1976 The above standards are determined reasonable and are approved based on the following: 1. The use of the building will be limited to small groups of people who will occupy the building only on the basis of guided tours . 2 . Each group will be attended. 3 . The number of persons occupying the second floor of the building at any one time will not exceed 10. 4 . The pitch of the stairway falls within the range identified by Title 8 of the California Administrative Code as "stairs" although not within the preferred range. JFB/vl STATEMENT�OF: THE ACT10 OF THE CITY COUN ._ • . . - �GlrrT�� Council Chamber, City !tall. / 7 Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 17, 1976 Mayor Wieder called the regular meeting of the City Council cif the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. Tlrescnt: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Pattinson, Shenkman, Siebert, Wieder Absent: None �,r,r«************,r******,r,r*,re*,r**,r,r*,r***r►*******rr,r*****,r***,r;r*****,r,rf**,r*****,r********* PLACEMENT OF HISTORICAL PLAQUE IN THE NEWLAND HOUSE APPROVED Mrs. Henry Korsiak representing the Clara Barton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, addressed Council and requested permission to place a historical plaque in the Newland House. A motion was made by Councilman Pattinson, second Councilman Bartlett to approve said request. Councilman Siebert and Councilman Coen commented on the matter, stating the need for the Huntington Beach Historical Society to develop criteria to be followed relative to accepting items of donation. The previous motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Councilman Pattinson, second Coen to refer said matter to the Huntington Beach Historical Society for report at the May 24, 1976 council meeting. Information was then presented by Mrs. Laurie Hill that she had been informed by the President of the Historical Society that they had voted approval of this matter. The previous motion was then withdrawn. On motion by Councilman Pattinson, second Bartlett Council approved the request of the Clara Barton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to place a historical plaque in the Newland House. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Shenkman, Wieder NOES: Siebert ABSENT: None' On motion by Pattinson, second Siebert the regular meeting of tho City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 11:35 P.M. to Monday, May 24, 1976 at in the Council Chamber The motion was passed by the following vote: • AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Pattinson, Shenkman, Siebert, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: None Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-ofticio Clerk of the City Council of the city ATTEST: of Huntington Beach, California Alicia M. Wentworth Harriett M. Wieder City Clerk Mayor STATE. OF CALIFORNIA ) _:. County of Orange ) SS: City of Huntington Beach) I, ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, the duly elected and qualified City Clerk of the City -. :'of Huntington Beach, California, do hereby certify- that the above and foregcing is a true and correct Statement of Action of the City Council of. said City at their regular meeting held on the 17th day of May , 1976 WITNESS my hand and seal of the said City of Huntington Beach this the 18th day of MaX 19 76 Alicia M.. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-off cio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California BY�. D puty CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION HUNTINGTON BEACH To D. D. Rowlands From Raymond C. Picard City Administrator Fire Chief Subject NEWLAND HOUSE Date January. 23, 1976 .Regarding the remodel and rehabilitation of the Newland house as a . historical site and museum, the following is. submitted. Most of the conditions and requirements of NFPA No. 911 pertaining to museum protection will be ignored due to the apparently already excessive cost of the project; however, the remaining requirements based on .existing codes are as follows: 1. EXISTING INTERIOR STAIRWAY: Our department concurs with Mr. Behrens analysis in his January 23, 1976 memorandum to you. 2. EXISTING FIREPLACE IN THE BUILDING: This cannot be used due to its deteriorated and dilapidated yQ condition. 3. SPRINKLER HEADS: Tie will require two (2) sprinkler heads - one at the base of the stairwell (and one more in addition if it is sealed off) and one protecting the heating unit (if any) . 4. ALARM SYSTEM: A complete .supervised alarm system activated by smoke detectors. A supervised system has retransmission capability directly to the fire department. 5. FIRE HYDRANT: A fire hydrant needs to be installed at the main driveway entrance on the south side. 6. VEHICLE - ACCESS: Vehicle access will be required which involves 251 , clear width, hard surfaced pavement from Beach Boulevard to the house and terminating in a minimum 401 diameter turn around at or near the rear property line. next page, please, . Mr: Rowlands, (2) January 23, 1976 7. FIREFIGHTER ACCESS: . Firefighter access in terms of hose lines and ladders must be guaranteed to a 1-portions of the building. o Picar Fi ief P:JEG:ps copy: Warren Hall Ray Duran James Georges John Behrens Don Kiser i I i I i ? CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION WIN IIN(J NU 8fA[N - To David D. Rowlands, From Jo ehrens, Director City Administrator Bui & Community Development Subject Newland House Date JanuatXr 23, 1976 For some time this department has been working with various people concerning the rehabilitation of the Newland House as an historical site. In doing so we -have attempted to be reasonable in applying the standards of the construction codes . ' Obviously to apply present day standards to such a building would result in extensive remodeling and .possibly destroy any value as an historical building. There have been '.a 'number of specific =instances where we have concluded that allowing existing conditions to remain in spite of present requirements to ' the contrary would result in little , if any, hazard or liability. We are quite concerned, however, about the existing stairway. The present stairway is excessively steep, being approximately 45 degrees . Of all the aspects of construction the stairway is possibly the single most frequent source of accidents and suits . It is our collective opinion in this department that we can in no way approve allowing that stairway to remain in its present condition and at the same time inviting the general public on tours of the building where they must necessarily use these stairs. I am frankly quite surprised that anyone connected with safety condone such an arrangement. It may be that the City Council may wish to take an action which would exempt this building from the normal- construction and safety requirements of the Municipal Code . In the absence of such an action this department cannot approve the existing stairway. JFB/vl cc: Warren Hall Ray Duran James Georges vChief Gerspach Don Kiser fOr$710niC4 L �y CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION I ION I INC I ON HIM 11 To David D. Rowlands From Earl Horton City Administrator Assistant Director of Finance Subject Financial Impact Report - Date February 18, 1975 Newland House Resotration In the 1974-75 Budget in the Revenue Sharing Fund, $57,135 was budgeted for the Newland House and Kuska Museum. By action of the Council , all monies in this fund were frozen until such time as the effect of the economy can be determined on the City's receipt of revenue and its financial position. There are funds available in the Revenue Sharing Fund if the Council wants to authorize this expenditure. The real question is whether the Newland House should be restored or not instead of whether we re-roof it or not. It would not be financially prudent to fix the roof and not restore the remainder of the house. At this time, those costs are not known but will be coming from the Historical Society. Earl Horton Assistant Director of Finance EH/cg CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FINANCIAL IMPACT REPORT Project Name NEWLAND HOUSE RESTORATION _ Description Frame re-construction and re-roofing of Newland House I . DIRECT PROJECT COSTS 1 . 1 One-Time Costs Land urn. , aci i- Acquisition Construction ties, Equipment. Other. Total Cost 8 000.00 8,000.00 1 .2 Recurring Annual Costs Additional Materials & Outside Payroll Personnel Su lies Services Revenues Total Cost 1 .3 Replacement/Renewal Costs This is the first_phase of the restoration of the Newland House and should last as _lonq as the house does with periodic maintenance. There needs to be further restoration work done on the house. The additional expenses will be coming from .the Historical Society. 2. INDIRECT COSTS There should not be any maintenance or recurring costs other than re- pairing unknown vandalism and as_lonn_as there are no utilities on the site. There is _a_watch man on_the_site but he does not cost the City anything. __�^ Financial Impact Repo Page 2 3. NON-DOLLAR COSTS None I 4. BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM THE PROJECT The first stage of the restoration of a designated "heritage" contribution ,to the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration. i 5. PROJECT USAGE I It will be used by those persons that are interested in viewing restored homes I and those people using the park that will be built around the house. 6. EXPENDITURE TIMING i As soon as the Council approves the proiect funds will be expended. I 7. COST OF NOT .IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT There will not be any cost to the City. 1 • Huntington Beach Historical Society HUNTINGTON BEACH 525 MAIN STREET • HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA • 92648 Y February 12, 1975 Huntington Beach City Counoil P.O. Boa 190 Huntington Beach, Calif. Dear Council Members: Re: Restoration of the W.T. Newland House located at 19820 Beach Blvd. ,- which has been designated as our city's "Heritage" contribution to the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration. The $57,000 included in the Huntington Beach City Budget for the above restoration has been frozen. (Revenue sharing funds) . The Huntington Beach Historical Society makes the following recommendation: That an amount not to exceed $8,000 be immediately available so that the roofing project can be completed. This phase of the restoration includes: 1. Frame re-construction -- a considerable amount was required in the fire-damaged area so that the roof could be installed. Volunteers have undertaken a great part of this work. 2. Re-roofing, including shingles. Huntington Beach City Firemen have removed the old roof as a training exercise and have installed a protective cover of plastic sheeting until the permanent roof is built. In the near future we will submit to your body an itemization of other expenditures necessary for restoration of the house. Yours truly �Ync ' oc:- Bud Belsito Virg ' is Whipple, President Walter Johnson Bicentennial Commission