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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO NO. 2019-07_2043 N VICTORIA DRIVE10 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE ff 27383 PLEASE COMPLETE THIS INFORMATION RECORDING REQUESTED BY: CITY OF SANTA ANA, HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: SARAH BERNAL CITY OF SANTA ANA 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, M-20 P.O. BOX 1988 SANTA ANA, CA 92702 OF DOCUMENT: Recorded in Official Hugh Nguyen, C1 al Records, orange County tillif NO FEE 201900036742114.13 3 7 $ 383 416 R28 7 pm 09/24/19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.00 0.00 0.000.000.00 0.00 This Space for Recorder's Use RESOLUTION NO. 2019-07 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2043 N VICTORIA DRIVE (HEMA 2019-06) THIS PAGE ADDED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR RECORDING INFORMATION (Additional recording fee applies) 059-TITLE PAGE (R7l95) FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 LS 7,11,19 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2043 NORTH VICTORIA DRIVE (HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2019-06) 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. Christopher and Kelly Reinberger (Applicants) are requesting approval of Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2019-06 to allow exterior modifications to the property at 2043 North Victoria Drive, historically known as the Arens House. B. The Arens House is individually listed as No. 609 on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and was categorized as "Key" in 2015. C. The Arens House has distinctive architectural features of the Colonial Revival (French Regency Variant) style and was built in 1949. Character - defining features of the Arens House include materials and finishes (stucco, stone, and wood siding); cross -gabled roof configuration and detailing; casement windows; and architectural details such as diamond patterned windows and sidelights, dormers, and fenestration patterns. D. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30-6, no exterior physical modifications, other than those identified by the Historic Resources Commission for administrative approval by city staff, shall be permitted with respect to a historic structure until the Historic Resources Commission approves such request at a duly noticed public hearing and issues a certificate of appropriateness. The Historic Resources Commission shall issue the certificate of appropriateness upon finding that the proposed modification(s) does not substantially change the character and integrity of the historic property. E. The exterior modifications are proposed in order to accomodate a 160- square-foot expansion to the existing kitchen and an interior remodel. The Applicants are proposing to demolish approximately 27'-0" of the southern (right) elevation and 15'-0" of the east (rear) elevation, both along the first floor. As part of the demolition, the Applicants would also demolish an existing bay window, a casement window with a 2x4 pattern, and a non - original garden window. Furthermore, the Applicants would be removing an existing trellis located towards the rear, as well as an existing wood FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 door with a single light. The proposed work would also expand the southern (right) elevation along the first floor towards the southern property line by 6'-0". The expansion area would be setback from the front (west) elevation by approximately 18'-0", and would be approximatley 12'- 0" in height. The expansion area would incorporate one new steel casement window along the front (west) elevation, three new steel windows along the southern (right) elevation, and two new french wood doors with a single light along the east (rear) elevation. Moreover, the new addition would incorporate a flat roof with a parapet edge which will incorporate the existing horizontal dataum that delineates the change in residence's change in material from stucco to wood. Lastly, in order to distinguish the new addition with the existing, the proposed addition will incorporate a smooth -stucco finish and windows with slightly different muntins and sash profiles. F. The legal owners of the property are Christopher and Kelly Reinberger. G. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. H. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30-6, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 11, 2019, for the request for exterior modifications to the Arens House. I. Since the property is listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, 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. Standard 1. In conformance with Standard 1, the subject property will continue to be used as it was historically, as a single-family home. ii. Standard No. 2. In conformance with Standard 2, the historic character of the subject property will be retained and preserved. The proposed single story addition has been designed to remove as little historic material as possible, and will be located on a secondary non -character defining fagade, toward the rear of the structure, where it will generally not be visible from the public right-of-way. The proposed exterior alterations will not alter the primary west (front) elevation, or any important spatial relationships that characterize the property. iii. Standard No. 3. In conformance with Standard 3, the proposed changes will not create a false sense of historical development. The proposed addition will read as contemporary in comparison to the existing single-family residence which incorporates distinctive architectural features of the Colonial Revival style (French Regency FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 Variant style). The addition will have a flat roof with a parapet edge to distinguish it from the historic structure. The horizontal datum on the existing house, established by the change of material from stucco to wood siding, will establish the top of the proposed parapet. This architectural treatment will read as contemporary, not conjectural. In addition, rather than mimic the existing textured, hand -troweled stucco walls, the new walls will have a smoother stucco texture. Furthermore, rather than exactly matching existing windows, the new steel windows will have a slightly different muntin and sash profile. iv. Standard No. 4. In conformance with Standard 4, changes to the property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. The second floor room addition above the kitchen area was constructed in 1954, 5 years after the original house was built. This second story addition has acquired significance in its own right and will remain as is. However, the overall scope of work does propose the removal of incongruent exterior modifications made during the 1976 kitchen/pool remodels. These additions include the kitchen bay window along the south (right) elevation and wood trellis with round columns on the east (rear) elevation. V. Standard No. 5. In conformance with Standard 5, distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize the property will be preserved. The project does not propose to remove character -defining features or materials/finishes along the primary elevation. The project proposes to remove one bay window along the south (rear) elevation which is not readily visible from the public right-of-way, and sits behind a 5'-5" high privacy wall (original to the home). The bay window is located on a secondary elevation, as characterized by the simplified window trim, and lack of detail on this facade. Furthermore, the south (rear) elevation area has historically been a service area, with two A/C units, a large water filtration tank, and an under floor crawl space access. The upper portion of the south (rear) elevation is partially visible from the public right-of-way. However, there will be no changes to the second story windows, siding or roof -line in this area. vi. Standard No. 9. In conformance with Standard 9, the new first floor addition will not destroy historic materials, features, or spatial relationships that characterize the property. The proposed addition is located on the back half of the FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 secondary, south corner of the existing house, in an area that is not readily visible from the public right-of-way. Important spatial relationships characterizing the Colonial Revival (French Regency Variant) architectural style will not be disturbed, as the addition is only single story, positioned to the rear of the existing house, and will not alter the existing roof -line. The new will be differentiated from old, with the flat roof and low parapet edge allowing the addition to appear subordinate to, and not overwhelm the existing massing, while also preserving the historic sense of the steeply pitched roof -line. The materials of the new addition will also be compatible with the existing historic materials, through the use of similar yet differentiated materials. Stucco walls will be a smoother stucco texture, distinct from the existing hand -troweled textured stucco. In addition, the new steel windows will include a muntin and sash profile that is different from the existing windows. Lastly, the paint colors will be chosen in light colors complementary to existing such that the design does not overwhelm the house. vii. Standard No. 10. In conformance with Standard 10, the proposed project is considered generally reversible as it does not remove essential aspects of the building's form and materials. The proposed first floor addition will be located in the rear corner of the house, where it is not generally visible from the public right-of-way, and avoids the most significant and character -defining features. The essential form of the house and the vast majority of its historic materials will remain unimpaired. viii. Standard Nos. 6 through 8 are not applicable. No features of this description would be affected by this project. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as this project is designed in a manner consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings. Categorical Exemption No. ER-2019-45 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 the Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2019-06. The Historic Resources Commission finds that the proposed modifications do not substantially change the character and integrity of the historic property. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff Report and exhibits attached thereto and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 Section 4. 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 11th day of July 2019. A berta Chris y, Chairp6rTan APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. C Ihg, City Attorney By: ' Lisa St r k Assista it Attorney AYES: Commission members CHRISTY, CONTRERAS—LEO, HARDY, HITTERDALE MURASHIE, NGUYEN, RUSH, SCHAEFFER (8) NOES: Commission members ABSTAIN: Commission members NOT PRESENT: Commission members RAMOs (1) CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, SARAH BERNAL, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2019-07 to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on July 11, 2019. Date: Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 399-111-13 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION 2043 North Victoria Drive THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST 215 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING: BEGINNING ON THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK "B" OF "COLE'S NORTH SANTA ANA TRACT", IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 31, PAGE 13 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, 187.89 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK "B" THENCE WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK "B", 463.5 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK "B", THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK "B" 102.27 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK "B", 463.5 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK "B"; THENCE SOUTH 102.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 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