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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by
January 8, 2013
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David Peterson
MASTER CASE 10-135: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 17.03.145 OF THE SANTA
CLARITA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE - HISTORIC
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Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE 10-135,
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 10-008, TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND AMEND SECTION 17.03.145, HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
BACKGROUND
On November 27, 2012. the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita held a public hearing
regarding proposed amendments to the Santa Clarita Historic Preservation Ordinance. At that
time, the City Council passed a motion to continue the Ordinance to a second reading on
December 11, 2012. Included in the motion were the following points that staff was directed to
incorporate into the amendments:
1. Language identifying the developer, City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Valley Historical
Society, or other agencies as appropriate to provide assistance to owners of structures with a
historic designation at the discretion of the City Council (Proposed Ordinance, Section K);
2. Language requiring an expert in Historic Preservation certify that relocation of a historic
structure will not compromise the structure's historic integrity (Proposed Ordinance, Section
K); and
3. Language that the City Council receive a copy of any minor use permit application for
renovation or alteration when the application has been deemed complete by staff and that the
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City Council be able to act upon the minor use permit upon their request. (Proposed
Ordinance, Sections E and F)
These elements have been incorporated into the proposed amendments and are attached to this
staff report.
At the regular meeting of the City Council, the Council continued the item to January 8; 201 %
with direction to add a minor clarification to Section C of the Ordinance regarding opting out.
Specifically, brief language was added to memorialize that the designation of a property or
structure will only be lifted after the owner of the property has refunded all financial benefits to
the City.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other actions as identified by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current fiscal'impact associated with the recommended action. There is a potential
future impact of $25,000 for monetary incentives pending the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 budget
process.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance
List of Designated Properties
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ORDINANCE NO. 13 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
MASTER CASE 10-135, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 10-008, TO
ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMEND SECTION 17.03.145, THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita General Plan requires the implementation of the
City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code (UDC) to be in compliance with the
Government Code of the State of California;
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Ordinance was adopted in September, 2008, to
promote protection of historic, cultural, and natural resources in the City of Santa Clarita of
special historic or aesthetic character or interest;
WHEREAS, at the direction of the City Council, the City of Santa Clarita (the
"Applicant") initiated an application (Master Case 10-135, UDC 10-008) to amend the Historic
Preservation Ordinance (Ordinance) (the "Project") to update the Ordinance regarding the
nomination, alteration, relocation, and/or demolition of historic resources;
WHEREAS, a series of public meetings were held seeking input from property owners,
the community, other government agencies, stakeholders, and stakeholder groups including the
Old Town Newhall Association, Newhall Redevelopment Committee, and Santa Clarita Valley
Historical Society regarding amending the Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with and further implement the
Goals and Policies of the City of Santa Clarita General Plan;
WHEREAS, the list of designated historic properties would be kept by the City of Santa
Clarita Community Development Department;
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project on
September 25, 2012, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Notice of
the time, place, and purpose of the aforementioned meeting was duly noticed in accordance with
Government Code 65090. At this meeting, the City Council directed staff to return at a date
uncertain with additional information and enhancements to the proposed amendments to the
Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project on
November 27, 2012, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Notice of
the time, place, and purpose of the aforementioned meeting was duly noticed in accordance with
Government Code 65090. At this meeting, the City Council directed staff to return on December
11, 2012, for a Second Reading of the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project on
December 11, 2012 at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Notice of the time, place and purpose of the aforementioned meeting was duly noticed in
accordance with Goverrunent Code 65090. At this meeting the City Council continued the item
to the regular meeting held on January 8, 2013, for a Second Reading of the Ordinance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Amendments to Section 17.03.145 of the Unified Development
Code (UDC). Section 17.03.145 of the City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code are
amended and restated to read as follows:
17.03.145 Historic Preservation Review
17.03.145 Historic Preservation Review
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to promote the economic and general welfare of the
City of Santa Clarita by preserving and protecting public and private historic, cultural, and
natural resources which are of special historic or aesthetic character or interest, or relocating such
resources where necessary for their preservation and for their use, education, and view by the
general public.
B. Definitions. As used in this section, this tern has the following meaning:
1. "Historic Resource" shall mean structures or site features on properties listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historic Landmarks, the list
of California Historical Landmarks, or the list of California Points of Historical Interest, or
those structures designated under this ordinance. A listing of properties and structures
designated under this ordinance shall be available with the Community Development
Department.
C. Self -Designation of Historic Resources (Opt -in Clause). The nomination of a historic
resource shall be initiated by the owner of the property or structure that is proposed for
designation. The owner of the property or structure shall provide the Director with written notice
of the intent to be nominated. The Director shall schedule a public hearing before the Planning
Commission within sixty days of the receipt of the letter as described in Section 17.01. 100 at
which the Planning Commission shall be asked to make the findings set forth in Section
17.03.145.D.
Once a property or structure has received a designation, the owner of the property or structure
may apply for removal of the designation and the City may remove the designation subject to the
Planning Commission making the following findings by resolution:
There is sufficient evidence, including evidence provided by the applicant, that the
property retains no reasonable economic use, taking into account the condition of the
structure, its location, the current market value, and the costs of rehabilitation to meet the
requirements of the building code or other City, State, or Federal law.
The Planning Commission shall designate a date up to one year from the public hearing date as
the date on which the designation shall be removed. The owner of the property shall reimburse
the City for any financial incentives received during the entirety of the period in which their
property was designated as a Historic Resource prior to the removal of the designation.
D. Planning Commission Resolution Findings for Designating a Historic Resource. A
building, structure, or object may be designated by the Planning Commission as a historic
resource if it possesses sufficient character -defining features and integrity, and meets at least one
of the following criteria:
I. is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the historical,
archaeological, cultural, social, economic, aesthetic, engineering, or architectural
development of the City, State or Nation; or
2. Is associated with persons significant in the history of the City, State or Nation; or
3. Embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction,
or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship; or
4. Has a unique location, singular physical characteristic(s), or is a landscape, view or
vista representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood,
community, or the City; or
5. Has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the history or
prehistory of the City, State, or nation.
E. Permit Requirements for the Renovation or Alteration of a Historic Resource. The
requirements of this section shall apply to the renovation or alteration of historic resources within
the boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita. A minor use permit is required for any proposed
renovation or alteration of a historic resource with the exception of those items listed in Section
17.03.145.H. The application, public hearing, and approval process for the minor use permit shall
be as described in Sections 17.01.100 and 17.03.040; provided further, however, that the City
Council shall receive a copy of any application for such renovation or alteration at the time such
application is deemed complete. There shall be no entitlement fee for the review of any proposed
renovation and alteration to historic resources.
F. Actions by the Director for the Renovation or Alteration of a Historic Resource. The
Director has the discretion to approve, approve with modifications and/or conditions, refer the
matter to the.Planning Commission or deny the minor use permit for renovation or alteration to a
historic resource. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minor use permit shall instead be acted
upon by the City Council if any member of the City Council so requests prior to any action being
taken on the minor use permit application by the Director or Planning Commission.
G. Findings by the Director for the Renovation or Alteration of a Historic Resource. The
Director may approve a minor use permit, pursuant to this section, if it is determined that the
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following findings can be made with regard to the proposed project:
Findings for Renovation or Alteration of a Historic Resource:
a. The proposed renovation or alteration will not adversely affect any significant
historical, cultural, architectural, or aesthetic feature of the subject property or of the
history of the neighborhood in which it is located;
b. The proposed change is consistent with the architectural style of the building;
c. The scale, massing, proportions, materials, colors, textures, fenestration,
decorative features and details proposed are consistent with the period and/or
compatible with adjacent structures.
H. Exceptions to Permit Requirements for the Renovation or Alteration of a Historic
Resource. The Director may exempt a designated property from obtaining a minor use permit if
the following actions will not affect the historic integrity of the historic resource:
1. Routine maintenance and minor repairs;
2. Exterior painting;
3. Replacing deteriorated roofing materials with the same type of material already in use;
4. Replacing damaged chimneys with the same type already in use;
5. Addition or removal of screens, awnings, canopies and similar incidental appurtenances;
6. Addition or removal of exterior walls and fences;
7. Addition or removal of exterior lighting;
8. Addition or removal of landscaping;
9. Addition or removal of driveways and walkways;
10. Interior alterations, including the addition or removal of fixed or movable cases, shelving
and partitions not exceeding eight feet in height; carpeting, hardwood or tile flooring,
counters of countertops and similar finish work;
11. Temporary motion picture, television and theatre stage sets and scenery;
12. Relocation of a privately owned, historically designated structure from a property owned
by the State of California or the County of Los Angeles to another site within the City of
Santa Clarita.
I. Permit Requirements for the Relocation or Demolition of a Historic Resource. The
requirements of this section shall apply to the relocation or demolition of historic resources
within the boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita. A minor use permit is required for any
relocation or demolition of a historic resource within the City of Santa Clarita. The application,
fees, public hearing, and approved process for the minor use permit shall be as described in
Sections 17.01. 100 and 17.03.040 with the exception that approval of the minor use permit shall
be subject to both a public hearing before the Planning Commission at which the Planning
Commission will recommend for or against the application, and a public hearing before the City
Council at which the City Council will grant or deny the application. There shall be no
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entitlement fee for the relocation of any historic resource.
J. Actions by the City Council for the Relocation or Demolition of a Historic Resource.
The City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has the discretion to approve, approve with
modifications and/or conditions, or deny the minor use permit for relocation or demolition of a
historic resource.
K. Findings by the City Council for the Relocation or Demolition of a Historic Resource. A
property or structure that has been designated a historic resource shall be relocated with the
approval of the City Council, after a recommendation from the Planning Commission, based on
the City Council making one or more of the following findings:
1. That the owner of the property wishes to develop or redevelop their property in such a
way that would otherwise require the demolition of the designated historic structure
and/or that the designated structure may be moved without destroying its historic or
architectural integrity and importance as demonstrated by a report prepared by an
expert in historic preservation/building relocation.
2. That the relocation of the structure is necessary to proceed with a project consistent
with and supportive of identified goals and objectives of the General Plan, and the
relocation of the structure will not have a significant effect on the achievement of the
purposes of this Code or the potential effect is outweighed by the benefits of the new
project and that the structure may be moved without destroying its historic or
architectural integrity and importance as demonstrated by a report prepared by an
expert in historic preservation/building relocation.
Upon making either finding, the City Council shall direct the property owner to relocate the
designated historic structure to a site within the City of Santa Clarita and approved by the City
Council. Such relocation may include the assistance of the developer, the City of Santa Clarita,
the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, or other entity as appropriate. Alternatively, upon
completion of appropriate environmental review, if any, and upon making the determination that
relocation is infeasible and there are no feasible alternatives to demolition, the City Council may
direct the Building Official to issue the permit for demolition.
L. Penalty for Demolition or Irreversible Alteration. If a historic resource is demolished
without a minor use permit as required by this section, no building or construction -related
permits shall be issued, and no permits or use of the property shall be allowed, from the date of
demolition for a period not to exceed five (5) years. (Ord. 08-14 § 2, 9/9/08)
M. Expiration and Extension. The expiration period and the extension process of a minor use
permit will apply as described in Sections 17.01.160 and 17.03.040.
N. Final Action. The decision of the approving authority is final and effective within fifteen
calendar days unless an appeal is filed, in writing, in accordance with Section 17.01.110 for
Director's action and Section 17.01.120 for Planning Commission action.
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O. State and County Owned Property. The Ordinance shall not apply to properties owned by
the County of Los Angeles or the State of California. The owners of specific structures on
properties owned by the County of Los Angeles or the State of California may nominate their
structures, or otherwise have their structures nominated as historic resources. Any resulting
designation will apply only to the structure, building or object and not the underlying property.
P. Incentives. In addition to any other incentive of Federal or State law, the owner of a historic
resource may apply for the following incentives, subject to the discretion of the Director:
1. Use of the California Historic Building Code. Whenever applicable, the owner may
elect to use the California Historic Building Code for alterations, restorations, new
construction, removal, relocation, or demolition of a historic resource, in any case
which the building official determines that such use of the Code does not endanger the
public health or safety, and such action is necessary for the continued preservation of
the resource. Such use of the Historic Building Code is subject to construction work
undertaken for resources pursuant to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties, and that has already been reviewed and approved by
the Director or Planning Commission in conjunction with a Minor Use Permit.
2. Mills Act Tax Relief. The Mills Act can provide relief to the property taxes associated
with properties designated as historic resources. This paragraph will implement State
law (Government Code 50280-50290), allowing the approval of Historic Property
Contracts by establishing a uniform procedure for the owners of qualified historic
properties within the City to enter into contracts with the City.
3. Waiver of Fees for Renovation and Alteration of Historic Resources. There shall be no
entitlement fee for the renovation or alteration of historic resources.
4. Technical Assistance. The Community Development Department shall provide
technical assistance to the owner of a historic resource regarding any proposed
improvements that are not exempt under Section 17.03.145.H.; and/or
5. Streamlined Permitting. The Community Development Department shall provide the
owner of a historic resource with priority entitlement review for proposed
improvements that are not exempt under Section 17.03.145.H.
6. City of Santa Clarita Historic Structure Grant: When funds are available, owners of
structures with a historic designation under this Ordinance may apply to receive grant
assistance from the City.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendments to UDC Section 17.03.145 identified in Master
Case 10-135 (UDC11-008)are consistent with the City of Santa Clarita General Plan.
SECTION 3. The proposed amendments to UDC Section 17.03.145 are hereby adopted.
SECTION 4. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based
upon the foregoing facts and findings in the Initial Study prepared for the project, the City
Council further finds, approves, and determines as follows:
a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
b. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental
agencies and the public and all comments received, if any, have been considered. The
document was posted and advertised on September 27, 2011, in accordance with CEQA.
The public review period was open from September 27, 2011, through October 18, 2011.
Staff found that there were no impacts created as a result of the proposed project and a
Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project in accordance with the CEQA.
The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Santa Clarita.
d. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case
10-135 project file within the Community Development Department and is in the custody
of the Director of Community Development.
SECTION 5. That if any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid, that portion shall
be stricken and severed, and the remaining portions shall be unaffected and remain in full force
and effect.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days from its passage
and adoption.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 2013.
ATTEST:
INTERIM CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Armin6 Chaparyan, Interim City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance 12- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at
a regular meeting of the City Council on the 27th day of November, 2012. That thereafter, said
Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 8th day
of January, 2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance and
was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
INTERIM CITY CLERK
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LIST OF STRUCTURES DESIGNATED AS HISTORIC
BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
(Maintained by the City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department)
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17.03.145 Historic Preservation Review.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to promote the economic and general
welfare of the City of Santa Clarita by preserving and protecting public and private
historic, cultural, and natural resources which are of special historic or aesthetic character
or interest, or relocating such resources where necessary for their preservation and for
their use, education, and view by the general public. T1._,.ugh histe_:e pre ematia,
the DiFeete. of r`a«..... unit. Development swell e e that the p vet e pliOS
with all of the previsians of the Unified fied Deyelepment Celle the GeBe.,.l 121a fl Speelfie
plans and athet: legislative planning doeuments.
B. Definitions. As used in this section, these words have this term has the following
meaning:
1. "Historic Resource" shall mean structures or site features on properties listed
on the National Register of Historic Places, or the California Register of Historic
Landmarks, of the list of either California Historical Landmarks or the list o
California Points of Historical Interest, or those structures designated under this
ordinance A listingof designated properties and structures shall be available with
the Community Development Department.
C. Self-Desienation of Historic Resources (Opt -in Clause). The nomination of a
historic resource shall be initiated by the owner of the property or structure that is
proposed for designation. The owner of the propertv or structure shall provide the
Director with written notice of the intent to be nominated. The Director shall schedule a
public hearing before the Planning Commission within sixty days of the receipt of the
letter as described in Section 17.01.100 at which the Planning Commission shall be
asked to make the findings set forth in Section 17.03.145. D.
Once a property or structure has received a designation the owner of the property or
structure maV apply for removal of the designation and the City may remove the
designation sect to the Planning Commission making the following findings by
resolution:
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1. There is sufficient evidence, including evidence provided by the applicant, that the
property retains no reasonable economic use lakinginto account the condition of
the structure, its location, the current market value and the costs of rehabilitation
to meet the requirements of the building code or other City State. or Federal law
The Planning Commission shall designate a date up to one year from the public hearing
date as the date on which the designation shall be removed. The owner of the property
shall reimburse the City for any financial incentives received durinn the entirety of the
period in which their property was designated as a Historic Resource prior to the
removal of the desijznation.
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D. Planning Commission Resolution Findings for Designating a Historic Resource.
A building structure or object may be designated by the Planning Commission as a
historic resource if it possesses sufficient character -defining features and integrity, and
meets at least one of the following criteria:
1. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the
historical archaeological cultural social economic aesthetic en ing eering
or architectural development of the City State or Nation or
2. Is associated with persons significant in the histog of the City State or
Nation; or
3. Embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type period, or method of
construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or
craftsmanship or
4. Has a unique location singular physical characteristics) or is a landscape
view or vista representing an established and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood community, or the Ci ; or
5. Has vielded or has the potential to Vield, information important to the history
or Prehistory_ofthe City, State. or Nation.
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E. Permit Requirements for the Renovation or Alteration of a Historic Resource. The
requirements of this section shall apply to the renovation or alteration, of historic
resources within the boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita. A minor use permit is
required for any proposed renovation or alteration of a historic resource with the
excption of those items listed in Section 17.03.145.H. The application, public hearing and
approval process for the minor use permit shall be as described in Sections 17.01.100
and 17.03.040, Provided further, however, thal the City Council shall receive a conv of
any gMlication for such renovation or alteration at the time such application is deemed
complete. There shall be no entitlement fee for the review of any Proposed renovations
and alterations to historic resources.
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b. The proposed change is consistent with the architectural style of the
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c. The scale, massing proportions, materials, colors, textures, fenestration,
decorative features and details proposed are consistent with the period and/or
compatible with ad
iacent structures.
H. Exceptions to Permit Requirements for the Renovation or Alteration of a Historic
Resource. The Director may exempt a designated property from obtaining a minor use
permit if the following actions will not affect the historic integrity of the historic
resource:
1. Routine maintenance and minor repairs;
2. Exterior painting;
3. Replacing deteriorated roofing materials with the same type of material already
in use;
4. Replacing damaged chimneys with the same type already in use;
5. Addition or removal of screens awnings, canopies and similar incidental
appurtenances;
6. Addition or removal of exterior walls and fences;
7. Addition or removal of exterior li htg ing;
8. Addition or removal oflandscapinz-
9. Addition or removal of driveways and walkway
10. Interior alterations, including the addition or removal of fixed or movable cases,
shelving and partitions not exceedinjz eight feet in height carpeting, hardwood or
tile flooring, counters of countertops and similar finish work.
11. Temporary motion picture television and theatre stage sets and scener•V.
12. Relocation of privately owned, historically designated structure from a property
owned by the State of California or the County of Los Angeles to another site
within the City of Santa Clarita.
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I. Permit Reauirements for the Relocation or Demolition of a Historic Resource. The
requirements of this section shall apply to the relocation or demolition of historic
resources within the boundaries of the City of Santa Clarity. A minor use permit is
required for any relocation or demolition of a historic resource within the City of Santa
Clarity. The application, fees, public hearing and approved process for the minor use
F. Actions by the Director for the Renovation or Alteraion of a Historic Resource.
The Director has the discretion to approve, approve with modifications and/or
conditions, refer the matter to the Planning Commission or deny the minor use permit, for
renovation or alteration to a historic resource. Notwithstanding the foregoinx the minor
use permit shall instead be acted upon by the City Council if any member of the City
Council so requests prior to any action being taken on the minor use permit application
by the Director or Planning Commission.
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The Director may approve a minor use permit pursuant to this section if it is determined
that the followinjz Wings can be made with regard to the proposed proiect:
1. Findings for Renovation or Alteration of a Historic Resource:
a. The proposed renovation or alteration will not adversely affect any
siznificant historical, cultural, architectural, or aesthetic feature of the subiect
property or of the history of the neighborhood in which it is located
t(b
permit shall be as described in Sections 17.01.100 and 17.03.040 with the exception that
approval of the minor use permit shall be subject to both a public hearinz before the
Planning Commission at which the Planning Commission will recommend for or against
the application and a public hearing before the City Council at which the City Council
will zrant or den the he application. There shall be no entitlement fee for the relocation of
any historic resource.
J. Actions by the City Council for the Relocation or Demolition of a Historic
Resource. The Citv Council of the City of Santa Clarita has the discretion to approve,
approve with modifications and/or conditions, or deny the minor use permit for
relocation or demolition of historic resource.
relocated with the approval of the City Council, after a recommendation from the
Planning Commission based on the City Council making one or more of the following
mdin s:
1. That the owner of the property wishes to develop or redevelop their proDert�in
such a way that would otherwise require the demolition of the designated
historic structure and/or that the designated structure may be moved without
destroying its historic or architectural integrity and importance as
demonstrated by a report prepared by an expert in historic
preservation/building relocation.
2. That the relocation of the structure is necessary to proceed with a project
consistent with and supportive of identified goals and objectives of the General
Plan, and the relocation of the structure will not have a significant effect on the
achievement of the purposes of this Code or the potential effect is outweighed
by the benefits of the new proiect and that the structure may be moved without
destroving its historic or architectural integrity and importance as
demonstrated by a report prepared by an expert in historic
preservation building relocation.
Upon making either finding. the Citv Council shall direct the property owner to relocate
the designated historic structure to a site within the City of Santa Clarita and approved
by the City Council. Such relocation may include the assistance of the developer, the
City of Scrota Clarita the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, or other entity aS
appropriate. Alternatively, upon completion of appropriate environmental review, if any,
and upon making the determination that relocation is infeasible and there are no feasible
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alternatives to demolition. the City Council may direct the Building Oficial to issue the
permit for demolition.
L. Penalty for Demolition or Irreversible Alteration. If a historic resource demolished
without a minor use permit as required by this section, no building or construction -
related permits shall be issued and no permits or use of the roperty shall be allowed,
from the date of demolition for a period not to exceed five (5) years. (Ord. 08-14 § 2,
9/9/08)
M Expiration and Extension. The expiration period and the extension process of a
minor use permit will apply as described in Sections 17.01.160 and 17.03.040.
N. Final Action. The decision of the approving authority is final and effective within
fifteen (15) calendar days unless an appeal is filed in writing, in accordance with Section
17.01.110 for Director's action and Section 17.01.120 for Planning Commission action.
O. State and County Owned Property. The Ordinance shall not applv to properties
owned by the County of Los Angeles or the State of California. The owners of specific
structures on properties owned by the County of Los Angeles or the State of California
may nominate their structures or otherwise have their structures nominated as historic
resources. Any resulting designation will apply only to the structure, building or obiect
and not the underlying property.
P. Incentives. In addition to any other incentive of Federal or State law, the owner of a
historic resource may apply for the following incentives subject to the discretion of the
Director:
1. Use of the California Historic Building Code. Whenever applicable, the Owner
may elect to use the California Historic Building Code for alterations,
restorations new construction removal relocation or demolition oda historic
resource, in any case which the building official determines that such use of
the code does not endanger the public health or salty and such action is
necessary for the continued preservation of the resource. Such use of the
Historic Building Code is subject to construction work undertaken for
resources pursuant to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties, and that has already been reviewed and
droved by the Director or Planning Commission in conjunction with a Minor
Use Permit.
2. Mills Act Tax Relief. The Mills Act can provide relief to the property taxes
associated with properties designated as historic resources. This paragraph
will implement State law (Government Code 50280-50290), allowing the
approval of Historic Property Contracts by establishing a uniform procedure
for the owners of qualified historic properties within the City to enter into
contracts with the City.
3. Waiver of Fees for Renovation and Alteration of Historic Resources. There
shall be no entitlement fee for the renovation or alteration of historic
resources.
4. Technical Assistance. The Communitv Development Department shall provide
technical assistance to the owner of a historic resource re a�jz any
proposed improvements that are not exempt under Section 17.03.145.H;
and/or
5. Streamlined Permitting. The Community Development Department shall
provide the owner of a historic resource with priority entitlement review for
proposed improvements that are not exempt under Section 17.03.145.H.
6. City of Santa Clarita Historic Structure Grant. When funds are available,
owners of structures with a historic designation under this Ordinance may
appIv to receive vrant assistance from the City.
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