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Stillman B. Jamieson House“Terrace Villa”
160 S. Orange Grove BoulevardApplication for Landmark Designation
City CouncilOctober 1, 2012
Planning and Community Development Department
Staff Recommendation
• Staff Recommendation: Approval of landmark designation of property (P.M.C. 17.62.040 - criterion “C”). Applicant / owner – City Ventures.
• House is architecturally significant for 1920s era Mediterranean Revival style architecture.
• Portions of gardens are significant landscape design of 1963 by Garret Eckbo for Ambassador College.2
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Property Location
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Orange Grove Bl.
Del Mar Bl.
Green St.
St. John Ave.
TERRACE VILLA
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History and Significance
• Mediterranean Revival style house constructed in 1924 by Walter C. Folland as a single family residence.
• Adjacent gardens were redesigned for Ambassador College by significant landscape architect Garret Eckbo.
• House and gardens retain original architectural and landscape integrity.
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Incentives of Landmark Designation
• 1) Eligibility for Mills Act property contract to reduce property taxes in exchange for maintaining historic character of property.
• 2) Flexibility with State Historical Building Codes.
• 3) Eligibility for Variance for Historic Resources of the Zoning Code.
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Primary Elevation
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Building Details
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Gardens
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Questions for Staff
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Staff is available to answer questions and provide any additional information for the Council.