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HEMA No. 2023-10 – The Elliott House (1904 North Heliotrope Drive) <br />January 11, 2024 <br />Page 9 <br />3 <br />9 <br />0 <br />6 <br />property’s form and materials. Although the proposed balcony modifications are <br />not reversible, the proposed modifications will maintain all original materials and <br />still closely resemble the original railing design with the benefit of meeting current <br />Building Code. The rear stoop alteration will remove the existing flagstone veneer <br />that is likely not original, and replace it with a more compatible rear entrance steps <br />and stoop. The garage alterations will allow the space to better function while <br />providing compatible exterior alterations that are considered reversible, which <br />includes moving one pedestrian door slightly north on the east façade, and the <br />removal of one double-hung window on the garage’s east façade, to accommodate <br />the accessory structure’s rear addition. The accessory structure is not original and <br />therefore proposed changes do not impact the historic property. <br />In conclusion, staff has determined that the project complies with The Secretary of the <br />Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Specifically, the analysis indicates that the proposed <br />balcony and stoop modifications, and garage/accessory building alteration and addition will <br />be compatible and consistent with the existing architectural elements that reflect the original <br />Italian Renaissance Revival style architecture while being mindful not to disturb the historic <br />materials that characterize the property. Although the balcony modifications are visible from <br />both primary facades, they are minimal and considered reversible. The stoop and <br />garage/accessory building alterations are primarily rear-facing. The new work will be <br />differentiated from the old and the property will maintain its historic and character-defining <br />features. Although the accessory building is not original, the rear 69-square-foot addition will <br />also allow for the option for it to be removed in such a way that the essential form and <br />integrity of the historic property and its environment will be unimpaired. <br />The role of the Historic Resources Commission is to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness <br />upon finding that the proposed modifications do not substantially change the character and <br />integrity of the historic properties per Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30-6, meet the <br />Secretary of Interior’s Standards per CEQA and the City’s Certified Local Government <br />agreement with the State of California. Staff finds that the historic exterior modification <br />application meets the necessary criteria to be awarded a Certificate of Appropriateness and <br />should be approved. It is also recommended that staff approve the exact materials and <br />finishes to be used prior to installation to ensure quality and compatibility. <br />Public Notification <br />The subject site is located within the Floral Park Neighborhood Association. The president <br />of this Neighborhood Association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. <br />In addition, the project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a <br />notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all <br />property owners within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no <br />correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the <br />public. <br />    <br />Historic Resources Commission 57 1/11/2024 <br />