Historic Property Preservation Agreement - 546 Fifth Street (Trelut)
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City Clerk
City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, California 95020
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY RECORDER
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RECORDING REQUESTED PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
6103 and 27383
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this L day of November, 2006, by and
between the CITY OF GILROY, a municipal corporation ("City") and Alex Trelut (collectively,
"Owner").
RECITALS
A. California Government Code section 50280, et seq. authorizes cities to enter into
contracts with the owners of qualified historical property to provide for the use, maintenance and
restoration of such historical property so to retain its characteristics as property of historical
significance;
B. Owner holds fee title in and to that certain real property, together with associated
structures and improvements thereon, generally located at the street address 546 Fifth Street,
Gilroy, California (the "Historic Property"). A legal description of the Historic Property is
attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein by this reference;
C. On November 5, 1984 the City Council of the City of Gilroy ("City Council")
adopted its Resolution No. 84-75 thereby declaring and designating the Historic Property as an
historic site, pursuant to Section 27 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. The Historic Property is a
qualified historical property pursuant to California Government Code section 50280.1.
D. City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this agreement
both to protect and preserve the characteristics of historical significance of the Historic Property
and to qualify the Historic Property for an assessment of valuation pursuant to the Provisions of
Chapter 3, of Part 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
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Agreement
NOW THEREFORE, City and Owner, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions set forth herein, do hereby agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective and
commence on January 1,2007 ("Effective Date") and shall remain in effect for a term often (10)
years thereafter. Each year upon the anniversary of the Effective Date, such initial term will
automatically be extended as provided in paragraph 2, below.
2. Renewal. On each anniversary of the Effective Date (hereinafter referred to as the
"Renewal Date"), an additional one year term shall automatically be added to the term of this
Agreement unless a notice of nonrenewal ("Notice of Nonrenewal") is served as provided herein.
If either Owner or City desires in any year not to renew this Agreement for an additional one year
term, Owner or City shall serve a written Notice of Nonrenewal upon the other party in advance
of the Renewal Date. Such Notice of Nonrenewal shall be effective if served by Owner upon
City at least ninety (90) days prior to the Renewal Date, or if served by City upon Owner, such
Notice of Nonrenewal shall be effective if served upon Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the
Renewal Date. If either City or Owner timely serves a Notice of Nonrenewal in any year, this
Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from its
original execution or from the last renewal date of this Agreement, whichever may apply.
2.1 Owner Protest of City Nonrenewal. Within fifteen (15)' days after receipt
by Owner of a Notice of Nonrenewal from City, Owner may make and file a written protest of
the Notice of Nonrenewal. Upon receipt of such protest the City Council shall set a hearing prior
to the expiration of the Renewal Date of this Agreement. Owner may furnish the City Council
with any information which the Owner deems relevant, and within ten (10) days after demand
shall furnish the City Council with any information the City Council may require. The City
Council may, at any time prior to the Renewal Date of this Agreement, but without obligation to
do so, withdraw its Notice of Nonrenewal.
3. Assessment of Valuation. The parties acknowledge that Owner, in consideration
for abiding by the terms of this Agreement, shall be entitled to apply for a reassessment
evaluation of the Historic Property pursuant to the provisions of Sections 439 et. seq. of the
California Revenue and Taxation Code. Owner acknowledges that tax relief afforded to the
Owner pursuant to Chapter 3, Part 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code
may require negotiation with the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office. All tax savings realized
by Owner in connection with this Agreement shall be used to preserve, maintain, repair, restore
and rehabilitate the Historic Property within twelve (12) months following the tax year in which
such tax savings is realized.
4. Standards for Historical Property. Owner shall preserve, repair and maintain the
Historic Property and its Character Defining Features (defined below) as a qualified historic
property, in no less than equal to the condition of the Historic Property on the Effective Date.
Owner shall, where necessary, restore and rehabilitate the property according to the rules and
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regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the State Department of Parks and
Recreation, the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and
Restoration, the State Historical Building Code, and the City's Historic Site and Neighborhood
Combining Districts section of the City's Zoning Ordinance, as the same may be amended from
time to time, and in accordance with the attached ten year schedule of home repair, maintenance
and improvement measures prepared by Owner and approved by the City Council, attached
hereto as Exhibit "B." Commencing on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date, and
continuing every five (5) years thereafter during the term of this Agreement, Owner shall submit
to City an updated ten (10) year schedule of potential home repair, maintenance and
improvement measures for the upcoming ten (10) year period, which schedule shall also
document all repairs, maintenance, and improvements which have been completed since the
Effective Date. Character Defining Features means all historic or other architecturally
significant aspects of the Historic Property, including without limitation, the general architectural
form, style, materials, design, scale, details, mass, roof line, porch, exterior vegetation and other
aspects of the appearance of the exterior and interior of the Historic Property. The Secretary of
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Restoration currently in effect (attached hereto and
marked as Exhibit "C") shall be incorporated herein by reference and constitute the minimum
standards and conditions for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Historic Property. All
standards referred to in this Section 4 shall apply to the Historic Property throughout the term of
this Agreement. Owner shall not obstruct or obscure the public's ability to view the exterior of
the Historic Property from the public right-of-way. Such prohibition shall include, without
limitation, a prohibition against the placing of trees, bushes or fences ina location which
substantially obscures or obstructs the view from the public right-of-way of the exterior of the
Historic Property.
5. Periodic Examinations. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examination, by
prior appointment, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the
Santa Clara County Assessor, State Department of Parks and Recreation, State Board of
Equalization, and/or the City, as may be necessary to determine Owner's compliance with the
terms and provisions of this Agreement.
6. Provision of Information of Compliance. Within ten (10) days after request by
City, Owner shall furnish City with any and all information requested by the City from time to
time which City deems necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement.
7. Cancellation. City, following a duly noticed public hearing, as set forth in
California Government Code Sections 50285, et seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines
that Owner breached any of the provisions of this Agreement or has allowed the Historic
Property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified historic
property and such breach is not cured by Owner within thirty (30) days after City gives Owner
notice that a breach has occurred. City may also cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
Owner has failed to maintain, preserve, restore or rehabilitate the Historic Property in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement and such breach is not cured by Owner within thirty (30) days
after City gives Owner notice that a breach has occurred. If this Agreement is canceled because
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of failure of the Owner to maintain, preserve, restore and rehabilitate the Historic Property as
specified above, the Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the State Controller as set forth in
Government Code Section 50286 as the same may be amended or replaced from time to time.
8. Destruction. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the
Owner may cancel this Agreement without payment of the cancellation fee set forth in Section 7,
if the existing single-family residence (the "Structure") on the Historic Property is damaged by
fire, earthquake, or other Act of God or accidental cause to the extent (1) the then fair market
value of said Structure is reduced by fifty-one percent (51 %) or more; or (2) fifty-one percent
(51 %) or more of said Structure's floor area is destroyed or irreparably damaged; or (3) fifty-one
percent (51 %) or more of the Structure's Character Defining Features are destroyed or irreparably
damaged; or (4) that the cost to the Owner (less any insurance proceeds payable in connection
with such damage) to restore the Structure to its prior condition would exceed Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000). If the Owner desires to cancel this Agreement under this Section 8, written
notice shall be given to the City within ninety (90) days after such damage or destruction occurs.
If the Owner desires to cancel this Agreement due to the circumstances outlined in this
Section 8, either party may request a hearing before the City Council to determine (a) the extent
of diminution of value, (b) the extent of the damage or destruction to the floor area of the
Structure, and/or (c) extent of damage or destruction to the Character Defining Features of the
Structure. The City Council may refer any matter relating to (c) to the City's Historic Heritage
Committee for its findings and recommendations.
If Owner does not cancel this Agreement pursuant to this Section within ninety (90) days
after damage or destruction occurs, or the damage or destruction does not exceed the thresholds
set forth in the first paragraph of this Section, Owner shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed
four (4) months, in which to restore the structure to not less than the condition existing prior to
such damage or destruction.
9. Enforcement of Agreement. City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach
of, the terms of this Agreement, if Owner fails to cure any default under this Agreement within
thirty (30) days after City gives Owner notice that Owner has breached any of Owner's
obligations under this Agreement. If Owner's breach is not corrected to the reasonable
satisfaction of the City within thirty (30) days after the notice of breach is given to Owner, then
City may, without further notice, declare a default under the terms of this Agreement and bring
any action necessary to specifically enforce the obligations of Owner or enjoin any breach under
this Agreement, including, but not limited to, bringing an action for injunctive relief against the
Owner or such other relief as City may deem appropriate.
City does not waive any claim of default by Owner if City does not enforce or cancel this
Agreement upon a default by Owner. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not
otherwise provided for in this Agreement shall be available to the City to pursue if there is a
default of this Agreement by Owner. No waiver by City or any breach or default under this
Agreement by Owner shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof or
default hereunder.
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10. Binding Effect of Agreement: Covenants Running With the Land. The Owner
hereby subjects the Historic Property to the covenants, reservations and restrictions as set forth in
this Agreement. City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants,
reservations and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land
and shall pass to and be binding upon the Owner's successors and assigns in title or interest to
the Historic Property. Each and every contract, deed or other instrument hereinafter executed,
covering or conveying the Historic Property, or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to
have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to the covenants, reservations and restrictions
expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, reservations and restrictions
are set forth in such contract, deed or other instrument. City and Owner hereby declare their
understanding and intent that the burden of the covenants, reservations and restrictions set forth
herein touch and concern the land in that the value of the Owner's legal interest in the Historic
Property may be affected thereby. City and Owner hereby further declare their understanding and
intent that the benefit of such covenants, reservations and restrictions touch and concern the land
by enhancing and maintaining the historic characteristics and significance of the Historic
Property for the benefit of the public and Owner.
11. Cost Reimbursement. Owner shall, within ten (10) days after demand, reimburse
City for all reasonable legal fees and costs and all staff time and costs incurred by City in
connection with the preparation and review of this Agreement and the administration of the
Agreement during the term of this Agreement.
12. Notice. Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be
in writing and sent by personal delivery or by United States registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as set forth in this Section 12 below at any other
address as may be later specified by the parties hereto by notice given in the manner required by
this Section 12.
To City:
City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
Attn: City Administrator
To Owner:
Alex Trelut
546 Fifth Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
Mailed notices shall be deemed delivered three (3) days after the date of posting by the United
States Post Office.
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13. Notice to Office of Historic Preservation. Owner shall provide written notice of
this Agreement and shall provide a copy of this Agreement to the Office of Historic Preservation
of the Department of Parks and Recreation of the State of California within six (6) months
following the Effective Date.
14. Effect of Agreement. None of the terms, provIsIons or conditions of this
Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto or any of their
heirs, successors or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause the parties to be
considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise.
15. Indemnity of City. Owner shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold City and its
elected officials, officers, agents and employees harmless from liability for claims, losses,
proceedings, damages, causes of action, liabilities, costs or expense, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, which may arise directly or indirectly from the negligence, willful misconduct or
breach of this Agreement by Owner or Owner's contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees or
other persons acting on Owner's behalf in connection with the Historic Property, or which arise
directly or indirectly in connection with Owner's activities in connection with the Historic
Property. This Section 15 applies, without limitation, to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered regardless of whether or not the City prepared, supplied
or approved any plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
16. Binding Upon Successors. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, reservations
and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of the parties named herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, and assigns and all
persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Property, whether voluntarily or
involuntarily, by operation of law or in any manner whatsoever.
17. Legal Costs. If legal proceedings are brought by Owner or City to enforce or
restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations or restrictions contained herein, or to
determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding
may recover all reasonable attorneys' fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and
other relief ordered by the court.
18. Severability. If any of the provlSlons of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive
legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall
not be affected thereby.
19. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California.
20. Recordation. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter
into this Agreement, City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the Office of the County
Recorder of the County of Santa Clara, California.
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21. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by a
written recorded instrument executed by all of the parties hereto.
22. Captions. Section headings and captions of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and shall not be considered in the interpretation of any of the provisions of this
Agreement.
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TITLE OF DOCUMENT: Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Alex Trelut
546 Fifth Street, Gilroy, California
On December 26, 2006, before me, Sandra E. Nava, Notary Public,
personally appeared Jay Saksa personally known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he
executed the same in his authorized capacity and that by his signature on the
instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
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EXHffiIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
That certain parcel of land in the City of Gilroy, County of Santa Clara, California, more
particularly described as follows:
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
All that certain Real Property in the City of Gilroy, County of Santa Clara, State of
California, commonly known as 546 Fifth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020; Santa Clara County
Assessor's Parcel Number 799 - 18 - 002; and legally described as follows:
"Portion of Lots I and 2 in Block 1 North Range 6 West, as shown upon
that certain Map entitled, 'Miller and Lux Western Addition to the City of
Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California,' which Map was filed for Record
in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Santa Clara, State of
California, on October 25, 1920 in Volume 'P' of Maps, at Page 45, and
more particularly described as follows:
"Commencing at a point on the Southerly line of Fifth Street, in the City
of Gilroy, distant along said line Westerly 96 feet from its intersection
with the Westerly line of Dowdy Street; running thence Westerly along
said Southerly line of Fifth Street, 44 feet to its intersection with the
Easterly line of an alley; thence at right angle Southerly and along the
Easterly line of said alley, 125 feet; thence at right angles Easterly and
parallel with Fifth Street, 44 feet; thence at right angles Northerly parallel
wi th Dowdy Street, 125 feet to the point of commencement."
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EXHffiIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS
[To Be Attached]
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City of Gilroy
Community Development Department
Planning Division
07/19/06
To whom it may concern, this is my ten-year plan of proposed improvements for my
property located at 546 Fifth St. Gilroy, Ca. Currently my house is in original/old condition and
it is in need of a lot of work. There are many projects that I would like to do in the next ten years
but realistically I probably won't get to them all. Some of these projects are; 1. Rewire the
electrical outlets, switches, and lights. 2. Update the plumbing. 3. Replace the windows with
energy efficient windows. 4. Replace the roof. 5. Replace the chimney. 6. Build a new fence on
the west side of the house. 7. Build a new garage. 8. Remodel the kitchen. 9. Remodel the
bathroom. 10. Replace the ductwork and put in a new heater/air conditioner. These re just some
of the bigger/high dollar items but there is always something to be done.
As you can see this is quite a big list. I don't think I will get all of the items completed,
but it will keep me busy for at least ten years. I love owning an old house that has character so Itthink I will be here for a long time.
EXHffiIT "C"
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR
REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION
Rehabilitation:
1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires
minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces and spatial relationships.
2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal
of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces and spatial relationships that characterize
a property will be avoided.
3. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use.
Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features
or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken.
4. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right
will be retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes and construction techniques or examples
of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the
severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match
the old in design, color, texture, and where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features
will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the
gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used.
8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such
resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations or related new construction will not destroy
historic materials, features and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work
will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features,
size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its
environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such
a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property
and its environment would be unimpaired.
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