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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO, 2017-37 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
919 NORTH LOWELL STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-36 PLACING
SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CONTRIBUTIVE
CATEGORY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana
hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
A. On March 22, 2018, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly
noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-37) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission
Categorization No. 2017-36) of the E.N. Steffensen House located at 919
North Lowell Street, Santa Ana ("Property").
B. The E.N. Steffensen House has distinctive architectural features of the
Spanish Colonial Revival style, and was built in 1928 by Bert Lewis.
C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties and is eligible for categorization as Contributive because it
"contributes to the overall character and history" of the Washington
Square neighborhood and "is a good example of period architecture,"
representing the Spanish Colonial Revival style in Santa Ana. Character
defining features of the E.N. Steffensen House that should be preserved
include but may not be limited to: materials and finishes (stucco); roof
configuration, materials, and treatment (Dutch clay tiles); massing and
composition; fenestration (doors and wood windows); and architectural
detailing (cast -stone appliques).
D. Susan Sally Fisher is the legal owner of this Property.
E. The legal description for the subject Property is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
F. The subject Property meets the minimal standards for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
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G. The subject Property meets the minimal standards for placement in the
Contributive category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(3) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31,
as these actions are designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical Exemption
No. ER -2018-8 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after
conducting the public hearing hereby approves:
A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-37 to place the E.N.
Steffensen House located at 919 North Lowell Street, Santa Ana, 92703,
on the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-36 placing the E.N. Steffensen
House located at 919 North Lowell Street, Santa Ana, 92703, within the
Contributive category.
These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said
hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff report and exhibits attached
thereto; the report entitled "Historical Property Description" and the public testimony, all of
which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property
Description" is on file with the Planning Division, and is hereby approved and adopted, and
together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources
Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of
Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to
file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption
of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029.
ADOPTED this 22 day of PAR ff 12018.
Alberta Christy
Chairperson
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN
Address
Legal Description
Owner Name
405-183-03
919 North Lowell Street
LOT 45 OF TRACT NO. 455,
Susan Sally
AS SHOWN ON A MPA
Fisher
RECORDED IN BOOK 17,
PAGE 8 OF MISCELLANEOUS
MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER
OF SAID COUNTY
Exhibit A
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: C�Kl<
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commission members CHRISTY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE,
NGUYEN, RUSH, TARDIF
NOES: Commission membe
ABSTAIN: Commission
NOT PRESENT: Commission members HARDY, SCHAEFER (2)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Acting Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2018-15 to be the original resolution adopted by Historic
Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on `) j 2018.
Date: 2-7 �l �t' ` � -C - t
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana