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FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 3 of 12 The project also proposes the following alterations: 1. Retain one (1) non-original vinyl hung window on the second floor of the primary (south) façade; 2. Rebuild the southwest staircase as close as possible to the original while satisfying building code requirements; 3. Rehabilitate the altered handrails and guardrails at the primary (east) façade staircase (southern-most staircase); and 4. Modify the original northern-most staircase at the primary (east) façade to match the proposed alterations of the other staircases. H. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30-6, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on October 5, 2023, for the request for exterior modifications to the Dehne Apts. No 1. I. Since the property is deemed a historic structure, all exterior modifications are required to meet the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. 1. The following Secretary of Interior’s Standards are applicable: i. As conditioned, the project complies with Standard No. 1. The property currently maintains its historic use as a multi-family residence. The use is not proposed to change. Although the modified interior configuration requires the removal of character-defining features, including windows, doors, concrete steps with platforms, and wood staircases with balconies, the removal of these items is located at the rear (west and north) facades, which are less visible from East Wellington Avenue and North Lacy Street. The primary (south and east) facades will remain substantially the same with enhanced interior functionality. The proposed removal of three sets of original wood shutters at the primary facades and the proposal to keep an existing vinyl window at the primary façade are not necessary in order to execute the interior alterations to the building and do not conform to the SOIS. Therefore, staff is recommending conditions of approval ensuring that all original shutters are restored, and the one vinyl window is restored to its original condition and wood material. ii. As conditioned, the project complies with Standard No. 2. The historic character of the subject property will be retained and preserved. The proposed exterior alterations, as conditioned, shall remove as little historic material at the primary facades. The majority of the alterations are located on secondary/rear façades, where it will be generally less visible and away from the public right-of-way. The proposed exterior alterations will not alter any important spatial relationships that characterize the property. Although two original wood staircases with wood Historic Resources Commission 27 10/5/2023