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HEMA No. 2023-03 – The Titchenel-Catland House (419 East Wellington Avenue) July 6, 2023 Page 8 3 5 1 9 focused on repairing and replacing existing materials and avoids altering the most significant and character-defining features. The essential form of the house and the vast majority of its historic materials will remain unimpaired. In conclusion, staff has determined that the project complies with The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Specifically, the analysis indicates that the proposed porch rehabilitation will be compatible and consistent with the existing architectural elements that reflect a blend of Victorian Italianate and Craftsman style architecture while being mindful not to disturb the historic materials that characterize the property. By localizing the scope of work within the porch footprint and not expanding the building square footage, and by differentiating the new work from the old while also removing conjectural features, the property will maintain its historic and character-defining features. Most importantly, the porch rehabilitation will allow for the option for it to be changed in the future in such a way that the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment will be unimpaired. The role of the Historic Resources Commission is to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness upon finding that the proposed modifications do not substantially change the character and integrity of the historic properties per Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30-6, meet the Secretary of Interior’s Standards per CEQA and the City’s Certified Local Government agreement with the State of California. Staff finds that the historic exterior modification application meets the necessary criteria to be awarded a Certificate of Appropriateness and should be approved. It is also recommended that staff approve the exact materials and finishes to be used prior to installation to ensure quality and compatibility. Public Notification The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as this action is designed in a manner consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-49 will be filed for this project. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S)