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FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 Resolution No. 2024-XX Page 2 of 10 modification(s) does not substantially change the character and integrity of the historic property. C. The proposed exterior modifications to the five-bedroom, two-story residence with detached garage and accessory structure include modifying four existing balconies with metal railings for child safety requirements that is consistent with Building Code regulations, which are located on all four facades at the second story; replacing the non-compatible rear (west) entrance stoop at the main residential building with a more period- appropriate stoop; adding 69 square feet to the existing garage-accessory structure in order to convert it to a three-car garage with additional storage; and expanding and repaving the driveway to accommodate a third parking space. D. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30-6, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on January 11, 2024, for the request for exterior modifications to the Elliott House. E. 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. The project complies with Standard No. 1. The property currently maintains its historic use as a single-family residence with a detached garage. The use is not proposed to change. Although the two-car garage is proposed to be a three-car garage, the garage use shall remain. The accessory structure attached to the garage is not original and is not considered a character defining feature. Therefore, the removal of the existing band of windows and addition of a second garage door at the south façade at will not disrupt the historic property or create change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and special relationships. ii. The project complies with Standard No. 2. The historic character of the subject property will be retained and preserved. The proposed balcony modifications will not remove any historic materials. Although the balcony’s balustrades will be altered for child safety, the overall design will remain substantially intact, with additional balustrades added and a lengthened height. It does not alter any features or spaces that characterize the property. The proposed rear stoop replacement will also not remove any character defining features that are visible from the public right-of-way, or alter features and spaces that characterize the property. The flagstone veneer is not a compatible or consistent material seen in the Italian Renaissance Revival Style or from 1931 when the residence was constructed, and therefore is likely Historic Resources Commission 60 1/11/2024