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HEMA No. 2010-03 <br />June 28, 2012 <br />Page 5 <br />Colonial Revival past and the architecture! elements distinctive to both styles; vertical proportions, <br />recessed parch, architectural details, materials and windows. Using the Secretary of Interior <br />Standards to evaluate the proposed modifications, as well as adding faux architectural elements <br />(porch, dormers and balcony and the removal of Victorian windows}, this proposal is not supported <br />by Standards 2, 3, 5 and 9, <br />In summary, the role of the Historic Resources Commission is to issue a Certificate of <br />Appropriateness upon finding that the proposed modifications do not substantially after the <br />character and integrity of the historic property per Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30-6, and are <br />consistent with the concepts of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. <br />Based on the analysis of the proposed porch, balcony, replacement of the Victorian windows with <br />French doors, and attic dormers on the north and west side elevations, staff recommends that the <br />proposed modifications are inconsistent with the Secretary of the Interior Standards, and would <br />compromise the visual appearance and original historic elements of the McGowan House thereby <br />creating a false architectural history. <br />CEQA Compliance <br />In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt <br />from further review pursuant to Section 15331. This Class 31 exemption allows for the maintenance <br />and repair of historic buildings providing such repairs are preformed in a manner consistent with the <br />Secretary of Interior's Standards. The return of the change from windows to French doors meets <br />those standards, and a Notice of Exemption will be filed for the Certificate of Appropriateness. <br />Further, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action to <br />deny proposed porch, balcony, replacement of the Victorian windows with French doors, and attic <br />dormers on the north and west side elevations, is exempt from further review pursuant to Section <br />152T0 states that CEQA does not apply when a project is denied or rejects. Further, since this <br />project, as proposed, would negatively affect a historic resource, an Environmental Impact Report <br />would be required (Section 15064} --Exhibit 8} if the project moved forward. <br />Rally Sobo sloe <br />Associate Planner <br />HS:jm <br />Fls:Hisloric 1nio1062812 HRClhemalo-o3 214 E Sanla Clara.062812.hrc <br />