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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDeeds & Easements-8-1994E_CCv0001.pdf P` LEAZ tPt.�"t` FORMAT"CS C 1 r x a G �I FEE RHUORDZig THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF N' BERNARDINO ",NT TFEE �" CCXJNTY INC WHA AFE 'CROED MAIL TO: Vy RECORDER MACK . 0 00 °� S .�icC.RCF-R'S US;: ONLY t 4tIS PAGE a L C 3 i ,3GVf jE ACE�'�JA s ��AC'» =;R �?1�ll�iCz sN�FiAt[A,�4G3't (s:3.00 0 additional Recorrting ear A404- $ 94-458256 DEED OF FACADE CONSERVATION EASEMENT THIS GRANT DEED OF FACADE CONSERVATION EASEMENT is made this 31st day of August, 1994, by Dr. Manly R. Hyde, having an address at 1958 Caminito De La Estralla, Glendale, CA 91208 ("Grantor"), in favor of the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation, having an address at P.O. Box 3005, Redlands, California ("Grantee"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Grantor is the sole owner in fee simple of certain real property located in the '°J, City of Redlands which is more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, the facade of the Property possesses sceDic., historical and educational values (collectively, "Conservation Values") of great importance to Grantee, and the citizens of the City of Redlands; and WHEREAS, the Conservation Values of the Property are documented in an inventory of relevant features of the Property, dated August 31- '19 94 on file at the offices of Grantor and incorporated by this reference ("Baseline Documentation"),which consists of photographs that the parties agree provide an accurate representation of the Property at the time of this grant and which is intended to serve as an objective information baseline for monitoring compliance with the terms of this grant; and WHEREAS, Grantor intends, as owner of the Property, to convey to Grantee the right to preserve and protect the Conservation Values of the Property in perpetuity; and WHEREAS, Grantee agrees by accepting this grant to preserve and protect in perpetuity the Conservation Values of the Property for the benefit of this generation and the generations to come; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and the mutual covenants, terms, conditions, and restrictions contained herein, and pursuant to the laws of the State of California, Grantor hereby voluntarily grants and conveys to Grantee a facade conservation easement in perpetuity over the Property of the nature and character and to the extent hereinafter set forth ("Easement"). 1. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Easement to assure that the Property will be retained forever in its historic condition and to prevent any use of the Property that will significantly impair or interfere with the Conservation Values of the Property. Grantor intends that this Easement will confine the use of the Property to such activities as are consistent with the purpose of this Easement. 2. Rights of Grantee. To accomplish the purpose of this Easement the following rights are conveyed to Grantee by this Easement: DJM282LE ..,E 94-45-825f; " (a) To preserve and protect the Conservation Values of the Property; (b) To enter upon the Property at reasonable times in order to monitor Grantor's compliance with and otherwise enforce the terms of this Easement; provided that such entry shall be upon prior reasonable notice to Grantor, and Grantee shall not unreasonably interfere with Grantor's use and quiet enjoyment of the Property; and (c) To prevent any activity on or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement and to require the restoration of such areas or features of the Property that may be damaged by any inconsistent activity or use pursuant to Section 5 hereof. 3. Prohibited Uses. Any activity on or use of the Property inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement is prohibited. 4. Reserved lights, Grantor reserves to itself, and to its personal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns, all rights from their ownership of the Property, including the right to engage in or permit or invite others to engage in all uses of the Property that are not expressly prohibited herein and are not inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement. 5. Notice of Intention to Undertake Certain Permitted Actions. Grantor shall notify Grantee prior to undertaking any uses or significant improvements to the Property is to afford Grantee an opportunity to ensure that the activities in question are designed and carried out in a manner consistent with the purpose of this Easement. Such notice shall be in writing not less than sixty (60) days prior to the date Grantor intends to undertake the activity in question. The notice shall' describe the nature,scope,design,location,timetable and any other material aspect of the proposed activity in sufficient detail to permit Grantee to mare an informed judgment as to its consistency with the purpose of this Easement. 6. Grantee's Approval Where Grantee's approval is required,as set forth in Sections 2 and 5, Grantee shall grant or withhold its approval in writing within. sixty (60) days of receipt of Grantor's written request therefor. Grantee's approval may be withheld only upon a reasonable determination by Grantee that the action as proposed would be inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement. r Grantee's l2ernedies. .if Grantee determines that Grantor is in:violation of the terms of this Easement or that a violation is threatened,Grantee shall give written notice to Grantor of such violation and demand corrective action sufficient to cure the violation and, where the violation involves injury to the Property resulting from any use or activity inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement, to restore the portion of the Property so°injured. If Grantor fails to cure the violation within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice thereof from Grantee, or under circumstances where the violation cannot reasonably be cured within a thirty (30) day period, fail to begin curing such violation within the thirty (30) day period, or fail to continue diligently to cure such violation until finally cured, Grantee may bring an action at law or in equity in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Easement, to enjoin the violation, exparte as necessary, by temporary or permanent injunction, to recover any damages to which it may be entitled for violation of the terms of this Easement or injury to any conservation values protected r,arnzsz� �.r. by this Easement, including damages for the loss of aesthetic values, and to require the restoration of the Property to the condition that existed prior to any such injury. Without limiting Grantor's liability therefor, Grantee, in its sole discretion, may apply any damages recovered to the cost of undertaking any corrective action on the Property. If Grantee, in its sole discretion, determines that circumstances require immediate action to prevent or mitigate significant damage to the conservation values of the Property, Grantee may pursue its remedies under this section without prior notice to Grantor or without waiting for the period provided for cure to expire. Grantee's rights under this section apply equally in the event of either actual or threatened violations of the terms of this Easement, and Grantor agrees that Grantee's remedies at law for any violation of the terms of this Easement are inadequate and that Grantee shall be entitled to the injunctive relief described in this paragraph, both prohibitive and mandatory, in addition to such other relief to which Grantee may be entitled, including specific performance of the terms of this Easement, without the necessity of proving either actual damages or the inadequacy of otherwise available legal remedies. Grantee's remedies described in this paragraph shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to all remedies now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. S. Costs of Enforcement. Any costs incurred by Grantee in enforcing the teens of this Easement against Grantor, including, without limitation, costs of suit and attorneys' fees, and any costs of restoration necessitated by Grantor's violation of the terms of this Easement shall be home by Grantor. If Grantor prevails in any action to enforce the terms of this Easement, Grantor's costs of suit, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, shall be borne by Grantee. 9. Grantee's Discretion. Enforcement of the terms of this Easement shall be at the discretion of Grantee, and any forbearance by Grantee to exercise its rights under this Easement in the event of any breach of any term of this Easement by Grantor shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver by Grantee of such term or of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term of this Easement or of any of Grantee's rights under this Easement. No delay or omission by Grantee in the exercise of any right or remedy upon any breach by Grantor shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. 10. Acts Beyond Grantor's Control. Nothing contained in this Easement shall be construed to entitle Grantee to bring any action against Grantor for any injury to or change in the Property resulting from causes beyond Grantor's, control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent action taken by Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to the Property resulting from such causes. 11. Costs and Liabilities. Grantor retains all responsibilities and shall bear all costs and liabilities of any kind related to the ownership,operation,upkeep,and maintenance of the Property, including the maintenance of adequate comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Grantor shall keep the Property free of any liens arising out of any work performed for, materials furnished to, or obligations incurred by Grantor. 12. Taxes. Grantor shall pay before delinquency all taxes, assessments, fees, and charges of whatever description levied on or assessed against the Property by competent authority (collectively "taxes"), including any taxes imposed upon, or incurred as a result of, this Easement, D,JM282LE 94-458256 and shall furnish Grantee with satisfactory evidence of payment upon request. 13. Hold Harmless. Grantor shall hold harmless, indemnify, and defend Grantee and its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents (collectively "Indemnified Parties") from and against all liabilities,penalties,costs,losses,damages,expenses,causes of action,claims,demands, or judgments, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from or in any way connected with: (1) injury to or the death of any person, or physical damage to any property, resulting from any act, omission, condition, or other matter related to or occurring on or about the Property,regardless of cause,unless due solely to the negligence of any of the Indemnified Parties; (2) the obligations specified in Sections 8 and 9; and (3) the existence or administration of this Easement. 14. Extinguishment. If circumstances arise in the future that render the purpose of this Easement impossible to accomplish,this Easement can only be terminated or extinguished,whether in whole or in part, by judicial proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction, and the amount of the proceeds to which Grantee shall be entitled, after the satisfaction of prior claims, from any sale, exchange, or involuntary conversion of all or any portion of the Property subsequent to such termination or extinguishment, shall be determined, unless otherwise provided by Claiforma law at the time. Grantee shall use all such proceeds in a manner consistent with the conservation purposes of this grant. 15. Subsequent Transfers. Grantor shall incorporate the terms of this Easement in any deed or other legal instrument by which it divests itself of any interest in all or a portion of the Property, including, without limitation, a leasehold interest. Grantor further agrees to give written notice to Grantee of the transfer of any interest at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of such transfer. The failure of Grantor to perform any act required by this paragraph shall not impair the validity of this Easement or limit its enforceability in any way. 16. Notices. Any notice that either party desires or is required to give to the other shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: To Grantor: 42t 7 A t4 1A11 TO -L� 6a To Grantee: City Clerk City of Redlands P.O. Box 3005 Redlands, CA 92373 or to such other address as either party from time to time shall designate by written. notice to the other. DJM282LE 9 A! 4 17. Recordation. Grantee shall record this instrument in timely fashion in the official records of San Bernardino County, California and may re-record it at any time as may be required to preserve its rights in this Easement. 18. General Provisions.. (a) Controlling Law. The interpretation and performance of this Easement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. (b) Liberal Construction. Any general rule of construction to the contrary notwithstanding, this Easement shall be liberally construed in favor of the grant to effect the purpose of this Easement. If any provision in this instrument is found to be ambiguous, an interpretation consistent with the purpose of this Easement that would render the provision valid shall. be favored over any interpretation that would render it invalid. (c)Entire Agreement. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings, or agreements relating to the Easement, all of which are merged herein. No alteration or variation of this instrument shall be valid or binding unless contained in a written amendment signed by the parties. (d)Successors. The covenants,terms,conditions,and restrictions of this Easement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective personal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns and shall continue as a servitude running in perpetuity with the Property. (e)Termination of Rights and Obligations. A party's rights and obligations under this Easement terminate upon transfer of the party's interest in the Easement or Property, except that liability for acts or omissions occurring prior to transfer shall survive transfer. (f)Counterparts. The parties may execute this instrument in two or more counterparts, which shall, in the aggregate, be signed by both parties; each counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument as against any party who has signed it. In the event of any disparity between the counterparts produced, the recorded counterpart shall be controlling. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD unto Grantee, its successors, and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF Grantor and Grantee have set their hands on the day and year first above written. GRANTOR 1r, (7), I A by: GRANTEE ATTEST: Mayor, City of Redlands City Cler [Acknowledgements] D,TM282LE 94-458256 ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO SS CITY OF REDLANDS By the authority granted under Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 1181, of the California Civil Code, on November 1, 1994 , before me, Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk, on behalf of Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, State of California, personally appeared Swen Larson and Lorrie Poyzer jxx) personally known to me - or - { } proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities and that by their signatures on the instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. (SIZAL) WITNESS my hand and official seal. LORRIE POYZER, CITY CLERK By: 4Z, Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City, Clem -' (909)798-7531 CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER(S) Individual(s) signing for oneself/themselves Corporate Officer(s) Title(s) Company Partner(s) Partnership Attorney-In-Fact mm Principal(s) Trustee(s) Trust {xx} Other Title: Mayor and City Clerk Entity(ies) Represented: City of Redlands THIS CERTIFICATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE DOCUMENT DESCRIBED BELOW: Title or Type of Document: Deed of Facade Conservation Easement Number of Pages : 5 Date of Document : Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: _ Manly R. Hyde eALIFQIRNI[A ALL:PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT 2 No,5907 E } a ,,J State of _ x aunty cif , before me l� C DATE NAME,TITLE OF OFFICER-E.G.,;JANE DoE,kOTARY PUBLIC" personally appeared . _,... NAME($)OF SIGNER(S) personally known to me - ESR w El proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence 4 t to be the person) whose name } ism° subscribed to the within instrument and ac- knowledged to me that he executed {; OLIN ' u the same in hisAierftbeft authorized NctorV Public—Collfomia capa.cit ()i , and that by hisAteOfl i-r LOS ANGELES COUNTYsignature(s)nature on the instrument the person(,,:4, , �Comm. a I � + � p { or the entity upon behalf of which the oerson(sl acted, executed the instrument. ! WITNESS my hand and official seal. % k a t( S { SIGNATURE OF NOTARY ff, t a OPTIONAL. Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent , <_.,.-w trauc�ulent- atthrti _,T_ i+���LI. CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT .1 INDIVIDUAL ml CORPORATE OFFICER JT�I`TLE OR TYPE of DOCUMENT i 3 i" El PARTNER(S) Ej LIMITED t IN - El GENERAL_ ATTORNEY-IN-FACT NUMBER of PAGES TRUSTEE(S) GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR �. C_ 1 OTHER: DATE of DOCUMENT 'ISIGNER IS REPRESEtMN : � NAME OF PCtiSf3Pi{S}OR ENTITY(IES) SIGNER( OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE Z t 3 } y 01993 NATIONAL NOTARY ASSOCIATION*8236 Remmet Ave.,P.O.Box 7184*Canoga Park,CA 91309-7164 94-458256 CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed to the City of Redlands dated August 31, 1994 from Dr. Manly R. Hyde, an individual, to the City of Redlands, a governmental agency, is hereby accepted and the Grantee consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer. 1y,` .11 ", - Date: November 14, 1994 11111111i ZL - Gary M. 1-6,ebbers ,,'City Manager I -- - -- —-+, i..iu...i. l t� , r L.lc Mk"— 111 CZ ..V!<Ur V IN t uUK 15, PAGES 85 AND 86 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER �. OF S�:ID� COUNTY. 94-458256 EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT- PORTION GRANTED TO THE CITY OF REDLANDS BY DEED RECORDED MARCH 12 , 1976 IN BOOK 8832 , PAGE 202, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 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