Item 18 - Appeal Application Nos. 2023-02 and 2023-03 for Cabrillo Town Center project

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HISTORIC RESOURCES ASSESSMENT TOWN CENTER PLAZA � C A A DULY 2022 SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA J MANAGEMENT SUMMARY LSA conducted a historic resources assessment for Town Center Plaza located in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. The assessment included archival research, outreach to local historical groups, a field survey, and this report. The project area includes four parcels (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 400- 051-02, -09, -14, and -15) that together make up the approximately 8-acre project area, which is currently developed with four office buildings built between 1971 and 1978. The project proposes to demolish the existing office buildings and construct affordable housing on the site. The City of Santa Ana (City), as Lead Agency for the project, required this study as part of the environmental review process to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The purpose of the study is to provide the City with the necessary information and analysis to determine, as mandated by CEQA, whether the proposed project would cause substantial adverse changes to any historical resources that may exist in or around the project area. In order to identify and evaluate such resources, LSA conducted historical background research and carried out an intensive -level field survey. The project area is developed with four office buildings (1901 and 1971 East 4th Street and 515 and 525 North Cabrillo Park Drive) and related parking. Only the building at 1971 East 4th Street dates to the historic period (50 years of age or older; pre-1973). Therefore, in compliance with CEQA, this is the only building that was documented and evaluated for historical significance. As a result of the research and field survey, the commercial building at 1971 East 4th Street does not appear to be historically significant under either the California Register or City of Santa Ana criteria. It is not a historical resource as defined by CEQA. As previously noted, the building is part of an approximately 8-acre phased development, Town Center Plaza, that includes four buildings with a cohesive design aesthetic. However, the development as a whole is less than 50 years old and none of the buildings are exceptional examples of a particular style. Pdiy °found (07/21/22) 18 - 770 10/3/2023