Housing Department
Decker House
City Council through
Economic Development and
Technology Committee
William Huang
Director of Housing and Career Services
2.2.15
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Staff Recommendation
Housing Department
• Approve key terms of 2nd Amendment to
Development, Loan & Lease Agreement with
Heritage Square Housing Partners, LP
> CEQA exemption for Historical Resource projects
> Amend scope to include Decker House relocation as
developer’s responsibility
> Relocate Decker House to Heritage Square South
> Amend FY 2015 dept. operating budget and approve
appropriation of $225K from Inclusionary Fund
balance for Heritage Square project
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Staff Recommendation
Housing Department
> Appropriation will increase City loan to developer by
$225K to fund cost of Decker House relocation
> Costs include development of plans, Historic
Preservation process for approval of Certificate of
Appropriateness, lead-based paint testing and
abatement, two moves, cribbing for temporary
relocation, grading, permanent concrete foundation,
permit fees, contingency, prevailing wage
> Developer will do advertised bids for the relocation and
outreach to subcontractor workshop attendees
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Northwest Commission
Housing Department
• Northwest Commission action on 1/22/15
> Recommended City Council approval of staff
recommendation, but with a provision that contracts between
City and developer include a “24-hour construction clause.”
> City law does not allow 24-hour construction: activity limited
to 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon-Fri and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat (PMC,
Section 9.36.070)
> Construction contract between developer and Dreyfuss
already provides for additional work shifts or overtime if
necessary to expedite the project.
> Staff did not incorporate a “24-hour construction clause” in
the recommendation to City Council
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Heritage Square South
Housing Department
• Incorporate house into Heritage Square South
> Rehab and final use of the house will be part of
Heritage Square South developer’s responsibility
> House to be rehabilitated to the Secretary of Interior
Standards
> RFP for Heritage Square South anticipated to be
issued by end of this calendar year
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Housing Department
Heritage Square South
New Development
Approximate New Decker
House Location
Existing Decker House Location
Decker House
Housing Department
• Request For Proposals Unsuccessful
> Affordable Housing Services
> Calvary Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
• Incorporate house into Heritage Square South
> Amend Bridge Housing’s agreement to move the
house; staff rec will go to NWC in Jan. or Feb.
> Rehab and final use of the house will be part of
Heritage Square South developer’s responsibility
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Decker House
Housing Department
• Historic and Community Significance
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Constructed in 1892
Queen Anne style
Designated City Landmark in 1988
Early owners Frank and Anna Decker
Last private owner Tom Scott
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Decker House
Housing Department
• 1st Request For Proposals
> Issued July 2010
> Up to $200,000
• Other Options Explored
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Trademark Development
Heritage Housing Partners
Vacant land
Waverly School
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Decker House
Housing Department
• 2nd Request for Proposals
> Issued August 2014
> Up to $450,000
> Applicants: Affordable Housing Services & Calvary
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
> Neither passed minimum threshold requirements
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Contrasting Design Styles
Housing Department
• Historic architecture can be carefully combined
with contemporary architecture to create a
striking contrast that accentuates the best
qualities of each style
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Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Housing Department
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Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Housing Department
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