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C <br />A <br />L <br />I <br />F® <br />R <br />N <br />I <br />A <br />P <br />R E <br />S <br />E <br />R <br />V <br />A T <br />1 <br />0 <br />N <br />F <br />O <br />U <br />N <br />D <br />A <br />T <br />I <br />O <br />N <br />February 19, 2014 <br />Mr. Vince C. Fregoso, AICP <br />Principal Planner <br />Santa Ana Planning & Building Agency <br />20 Civic Center Plaza, M -20 <br />Post Office Box 1988 <br />Santa Ana, CA 92702 <br />E -Mail: vfregoso @santa- ana.org <br />Re: Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard Residential Development Project, Draft <br />Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2008041172) Additional Analysis Dated <br />December 19, 2013 <br />Dear Mr. Fregoso: <br />On behalf of California Preservation Foundation (CPF), I am writing to express our <br />continued concern over the proposed Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard Residential <br />Development Project. CPF is the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the <br />preservation of California's diverse cultural and architectural heritage. Established in <br />1977, CPF works with its extensive network to provide statewide leadership, advocacy and <br />education to ensure the protection of California's diverse cultural heritage and historic <br />places. <br />We are pleased that the original home and garage will be retained and restored as <br />described in the Additional Analysis of the Historic Preservation Alternative. However, we <br />do not agree with the conclusion that this Alternative will meet the Secretary of the <br />Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The original 5 acre orchard <br />was the major character defining feature of the property, yet only ten trees are proposed <br />for retention in the Alternative. Ten trees are insufficient to convey the significance of this <br />historic family citrus ranch, that was "once common and is now a rare surviving example in <br />the City ". A small parcel does not convey the "historic context and historical information" <br />of the importance of citrus farming to Santa Ana's history. The parcel size must be larger. <br />Precedent set by Masonite Corporation v. County of Mendocino, 2013 suggests that 50 %, <br />or 2.5 acres, is an acceptable size of land to convey the historic significance of this property. <br />5 310 STREET, SUITE 424 <br />SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA <br />94103 -3205 <br />415.495.0349 PHONE <br />415.495.0265 FAX <br />C P F@CA LI FORNIAP RES ER V ATION.O RG <br />WWW CALIFORNIAPRESERVATION ORG <br />BOARD OF TRUSTEES <br />Chades Chase, AIA, Son Francisco <br />PRESIDENT <br />VICE - PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS <br />Diane Kane, PhD, La Jolla <br />VICE - PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT <br />Thomas Peary, Santa Monica <br />TREASURER <br />David Wilkinson, Woodland <br />SECRETARY <br />Kelly Sutherlln- McLeod, FAIA, Long Beach <br />Ray Adamyo Pomona <br />Andrea Galvin, El Segundo <br />Robert Imber, Palm Springs <br />David Marshall, AIA, San Diego <br />Amy Mlnteer, Esq., Los Angeles <br />Deborah Rosenthal, Esq., Costa Mesa <br />Kurt Schindler, AIA, Berkeley <br />Carolyn Beads, PE, San Francisco <br />Jullanne Polanco, Son Francisco <br />Richard Sucre, Son Francisco <br />Sally Zarnowltz, AIA, Berkeley <br />EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR <br />Cindy L. Heramon <br />Thank you for this opportunity to comment. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at <br />cheitzman @californiapreservation.org or by phone at 415- 495 -0349. <br />Sincerely, <br />Cindy Heitzman <br />Executive Director <br />cc: <br />Save Our Orchard Coalition <br />State Historic Preservation Office <br />75A -320 <br />