Planning and Community Development Department Grove Manor Apartments S. Orange Grove Boulevard Application for Landmark Designation City Council October 1, 2012

Planning and Community Development Department Staff Recommendation Staff Recommendation: Approval of landmark designation of property (P.M.C criterion “A”). Applicant / owner – City Ventures. The development is significant in the broad patterns of history of the City. The Grove Manor Apartments were the first apartment development constructed on South Orange Grove Boulevard after rezoning in 1948 to allow multi-family residential development. 2

Planning and Community Development Department Property Location 3 Orange Grove Bl. Del Mar Bl. Green St. St. John Ave. Grove Manor Apartments

Planning and Community Development Department History and Significance The garden style apartments were constructed in 1948 by architect / builder Lionel Mayell. Architectural blend of traditional and modern design features. Expansive yards, central garden, low density development. The buildings and gardens retain their original architecture and landscape integrity. The first garden apartment development on South Orange Grove Boulevard. 4

Planning and Community Development Department 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. 5

Planning and Community Development Department South Orange Grove Elevation 6

Planning and Community Development Department Courtyards 7

Planning and Community Development Department Building Details 8

Planning and Community Development Department Gardens 9

Planning and Community Development Department Questions for Staff 10 Staff is available to answer questions and provide any additional information for the Council.