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HRCA Nos. 2011 -01 and 2011 -02 HRC Nos. 2011 -01 and 2011 -02 April 7, 2011 Page 2 In March 1999, the City Council approved an ordinance establishing the Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission may, by resolution and at a noticed public hearing, designate as historical property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site having importance to the history or architecture of the city in accordance with the criteria set forth in section 30 -2. Analvsis of the Issues The structures identified meet the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30 -2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The first criterion for selection requires that structures be 50 or more years old. As detailed in the following property descriptions, the structures proposed for placement on the Register meet the minimum age criterion. The analysis further indicates the criteria each property meets for consideration of historic designation. No known code violations exist at either of these properties. 2346 N. North Park Boulevard — C. Swanner House (HRCA/HRC No. 2011 -01). The C. Swanner House has distinctive architectural features of the Colonial Revival style, and was built in 1937 by prolific builder, Roy Russell. The first owner was Mr. and Mrs. Loyal King who was part owner of the Santa Ana Register, a precursor to the Orange County Register. The subsequent owners were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swanner. Mr. Swanner was a noted attorney, historian, and author. Character defining features include exterior wood siding material, fenestration patterns, wood shutters, and broken pediment detail on -the front entry and side gables. It is recommended to be categorized as Key because it has "distinctive architectural style and quality" and is associated with persons significant to the city and region (Exhibit 2). 2109 North Heliotrope Drive — Stauffer House (HRCA/HRC No. 2011 -02). The Stauffer House is an architecturally significant building built in 1940 in the Colonial Revival style. Mr. William Stauffer was a regionally significant person for having established the first financial investment company in Santa Ana and Orange County. Character defining features of the Stauffer House include massing, fenestration patterns and original wood windows, front porch area, and wood shutters. It is recommended to be categorized as Key because it possesses "distinctive architectural style and quality" and is associated with Mr. William Stauffer (Exhibit 3). Public Notification Both subject properties are located within the Floral Park neighborhood. The president of this Neighborhood Association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, Floral Park Neighborhood president was contacted by telephone to ensure that they were notified of the project and to see if there were any areas of concern. No areas of concern were identified by the Neighborhood Association president, nor was there a request that the applicant present the project to a meeting of their members.