1. Planning and Community Development Department Stillman B. Jamieson House “Terrace Villa” 160 S. Orange Grove Boulevard Application for Landmark Designation City Council October 1, 2012

2. 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

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

4. Planning and Community Development Department 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. 4

5. 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

6. Planning and Community Development Department Primary Elevation 6

7. Planning and Community Development Department Building Details 7

8. Planning and Community Development Department Gardens 8

9. Planning and Community Development Department Questions for Staff 9 Staff is available to answer questions and provide any additional information for the Council.