§ 16.52.130. Heartwell/Lowe House.

A.

Location, Description and Reasons for Designation.

The Heartwell/Lowe House is a Colonial Revival structure located at 2505 East 2 ^nd Street, just outside of the Bluff Park Historic District. It was constructed in 1919.

This symmetrical two (2) story, two thousand three hundred sixty-six (2,366) square foot, Colonial Revival structure is rectangular in shape, has a low hip composition roof with a swept attic vent, and a header bond patterned chimney with sheet metal sheathing above the roof line. The exterior wall material is horizontal shiplap siding. The second story double hung windows are all one (1) and two (2) sash (the upper sashers are vertically divided with four (4) panes each). The lower story windows are plate glass on the front facade and single sash double hung windows on all of the other sides. The front recessed entry is flanked by glass side panels (one (1) on each side) and is covered by an open porch supported by round columns. The open porch doubles as a widow's walk/sun deck trimmed by a delicate wood rail with decorative corner posts. The entry to this area is a french door with glass side panels. The structure rests on a concrete foundation. The back yard is defined by a brick wall connected to the detached garage with a five hundred thirty-two (532) square foot apartment over it. The dining room was enlarged in 1960 (rear).

In designating the Heartwell/Lowe House as an historic landmark, the following specific criteria have been found to exist in this structure:

It possesses a significant character, interest or value attributable to the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, the southern California region, the State or the Nation or if it is associated with the life of a person significant in the past;

It embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural-type or engineering specimen;

It is a part of or related to a distinctive area and should be developed or preserved according to a specific historical, cultural or architectural motif; and

It represents an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or community due to its unique location or specific distinguishing characteristic.

B.

General Guidelines and Standards for any Changes. The "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" prepared by the Secretary of the Interior (February, 1978) are hereby incorporated by reference.

The following guidelines and standards recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee are hereby adopted:

Landmark:	The Heartwell/Lowe House
Location:	2505 East 2nd Street
Construction Date:	1919
Architectural Type:	Colonial Revival

 

The following standards are intended "to protect, enhance and perpetuate" the above landmark established by the Cultural Heritage Committee per the Cultural Heritage Ordinance (No. C-5364) of the City of Long Beach.

The following standards and guidelines will deal with both the interior and exterior of the structure.

1.

Exterior - The following features shall be preserved:

a.

The overall symmetry of the architectural style;

b.

The front porch, columns, and widow's walk/sun deck and decorative railing;

c.

The horizontal shiplap siding;

d.

The chimney with its sheet metal sheathing;

e.

The existing door and window shapes, sizes, materials, and placement; and

f.

As well as the existing roof line, shape, and swept attic vent.

2.

Interior - The following features shall be preserved:

a.

The hardwood stairway, doors, door frames, built-in cabinets, and any other hardwood "decorative" trim;

b.

The existing bathroom fixtures and ceramic tile;

c.

As well as the decorative fireplace in the living room.

Before any environmental changes can be made to the exterior or interior features outlined above, "no person owning, renting, or occupying property which has been designated a Landmark" can do so without first applying for a certificate of appropriateness. Procedures for administering the certificate of appropriateness are set forth in Section 2.63.070 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.

"General Standards and Guidelines for Landmarks and Historic Districts for the City of Long Beach" shall also apply.

Also, to guide the property owner, renter, or occupant in determining appropriate changes, if deemed necessary, and to the Cultural Heritage Committee in administering the certificate of appropriateness, refer to the selected references on file in the Department of Planning and Building which describe and define architectural style elements.

(Ord. C-5904 § 2, 1982)