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Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Agenda Packet August 21, 2024 COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 10:30 AM City Attorney’s Office Legal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Planning Manager Ricardo Soto Zoning Administrator Nuvia Ocampo Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS BUSINESS CALENDAR Public Hearing:The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 calendar days. Legal Notice was published in the Orange County Reporter on August 9, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date. 1.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2517 NORTH COTTER STREET IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Madelene Tran (Applicant and Property Owner) Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map application to subdivide an existing lot into two singlefamily lots. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023 86, will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 202401 (County Map No. 2023146) as conditioned. 2.MINOR EXCEPTION APPLICATION NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 AND 322 EAST DYER ROAD LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Hugh Seifert and Geoff Garland, with IDS Real Estate Group (Applicant), representing Dyer Industrial, LLC (Property Owner) Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of a minor exception application to exceed the maximum allowable building height of 35 feet, by no more than 25percent, for a total height of 43 feet and 9 inches. This application will accommodate the development of a new industrial building approximately 97,398 sq. ft. in size to include 95 parking stalls and site/landscape improvements. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202383 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 202401, as conditioned. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** CLOSING COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT WRITTEN COMMENTS You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Zoning Administrator shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Zoning Administrator may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Zoning Administrator’s action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission,or City Council at or before the hearing. Zoning Administrator 1 8/21/2024 Zoning AdministratorRegular Meeting Agenda PacketAugust 21, 2024COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA10:30 AMCity Attorney’s OfficeLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning ManagerRicardo SotoZoning Administrator Nuvia OcampoRecording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS BUSINESS CALENDAR Public Hearing:The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 calendar days. Legal Notice was published in the Orange County Reporter on August 9, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date. 1.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2517 NORTH COTTER STREET IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Madelene Tran (Applicant and Property Owner) Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map application to subdivide an existing lot into two singlefamily lots. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023 86, will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 202401 (County Map No. 2023146) as conditioned. 2.MINOR EXCEPTION APPLICATION NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 AND 322 EAST DYER ROAD LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Hugh Seifert and Geoff Garland, with IDS Real Estate Group (Applicant), representing Dyer Industrial, LLC (Property Owner) Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of a minor exception application to exceed the maximum allowable building height of 35 feet, by no more than 25percent, for a total height of 43 feet and 9 inches. This application will accommodate the development of a new industrial building approximately 97,398 sq. ft. in size to include 95 parking stalls and site/landscape improvements. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202383 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 202401, as conditioned. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** CLOSING COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT WRITTEN COMMENTS You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Zoning Administrator shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Zoning Administrator may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Zoning Administrator’s action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission,or City Council at or before the hearing. Zoning Administrator 2 8/21/2024 Zoning AdministratorRegular Meeting Agenda PacketAugust 21, 2024COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA10:30 AMCity Attorney’s OfficeLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning ManagerRicardo SotoZoning Administrator Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSBUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed to thePlanning Commission within 10 calendar days. Legal Notice was published in the OrangeCounty Reporter on August 9, 2024, and notices were mailed on said date.1.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT2517 NORTH COTTER STREET IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R1)ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Madelene Tran (Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map applicationto subdivide an existing lot into two singlefamily lots.Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that theproject is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202386, will be filed for this project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 202401 (CountyMap No. 2023146) as conditioned.2.MINOR EXCEPTION APPLICATION NO. 202401 FOR THE PROPERTYLOCATED AT 300 AND 322 EAST DYER ROAD LOCATED WITHIN THE LIGHTINDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Hugh Seifert and Geoff Garland, with IDS Real Estate Group(Applicant), representing Dyer Industrial, LLC (Property Owner)Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of a minor exception application toexceed the maximum allowable building height of 35 feet, by no more than 25percent, for atotal height of 43 feet and 9 inches. This application will accommodate the development of anew industrial building approximately 97,398 sq. ft. in size to include 95 parking stalls andsite/landscape improvements.Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that theproject is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202383 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 202401, as conditioned. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** CLOSING COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT WRITTEN COMMENTS You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Zoning Administrator shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Zoning Administrator may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Zoning Administrator’s action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission,or City Council at or before the hearing. Zoning Administrator 3 8/21/2024 Planning and Building Agency August 21, 2024 Item # XX City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Zoning Administrator Staff Report August 21, 2024 Topic: Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-01 – Two-Lot Subdivision (2517 N. Cotter Street) RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-01 (County Map No. 2023- 146) as conditioned. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bao Pham with BPDO Architects, and representing Marlene Tran (Applicant and Property Owner), is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 2024-01 to subdivide an existing 0.48-acre lot located at 2517 North Cotter Street into two lots in order to facilitate the construction of a new single-family residence and two detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). TPM applications are governed by sections 34-119 through 34- 318 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) and require approval by the Zoning Administrator. Staff is recommending approval of the subdivision because the project is consistent with the applicable development standards found in chapters 34 (Subdivision) and 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC and the California Subdivision Map Act (SMA). DISCUSSION Project Description The project consists of subdividing an existing 0.48-acre (19,493 square feet) lot into two fee-simple lots and construction of a new single-family residence and two detached ADUs. The property is currently developed with a single-family residence, a detached garage, and a detached accessory structure that will be demolished as part of the project. Lot 1 will consist of 0.277-acres (12,055 square feet) in size and will contain the existing single-family residence and detached garage and a new detached 1,000 square foot ADU. Lot 2 will consist of 0.171-acres (7,438 square feet) in size and will contain a new 2,055 square foot single-family residence with an attached 515 square foot 2-car garage and a detached 800 square foot ADU. The new single-family residence and detached ADUs have been designed to be architecturally compatible with the surrounding residences in the neighborhood and comply with the Single-Family Residence (R-1) and ADU development standards and with Chapter 6 (Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Guidelines) of the Citywide Design Guidelines. TPM No. 2024-01 – Two-Lot Subdivision (2517 N. Cotter Street) August 21, 2024 Page 2 4 4 6 4 Table 1: Project and Location Information Table 2 below details the lot and building conformance to the R-1 and ADU development standards. Table 2: Development Standards Provided Allowed Per SAMC Lot 1 Lot 2Standard Primary Dwelling ADU Primary Dwelling ADU Primary Dwelling ADU Height 27 FT 20 FT 16.5 FT 14 FT 16 FT 12.5 FT Front Setback 20 FT Same as Primary 20 FT 20 FT 20 FT Located in Rear Street Side Setback 10 FT 4 FT 15 FT Located in Rear 20 FT Located in Rear Side Setback 5 FT 4 FT 39.5 FT 7.5 FT 5 FT 5 FT Rear Setback 20 FT 4 FT 40 FT 38 FT 20 FT 7.5 FT Lot Coverage 35 %Same as R1 (exempt is less than 800 SF) 29 %35 %Less than 800 SF Lot Size 6,000 SF Same as Primary 12,055 SF Same as Primary 7,438 SF Same as Primary Lot Width 50 FT Same as Primary 83.89 FT Same as Primary 73.41 FT Same as Primary Off-Street Parking 2-car garage plus 2 paved spaces No parking required if located within 0.5 mile of public transit 2-car garage plus 2 paves spaces No parking required 2-car garage plus 2 paves spaces No parking required Item Information Project Address and Council Ward 2517 North Cotter Street – Ward 3 Nearest Intersection Cotter Street and Downie Place General Plan Designation Low Density Residential (LR-7) Zoning Designation Single-Family Residence (R1) North Single-Family Residential East Single-Family Residential South Single-Family Residential Surrounding Land Uses West Single-Family Residential Property Size 0.48 acres (19,493 square feet ) Existing Site Development The subject site is developed with an existing single-family residence (1,918 sq. ft.), a detached 550-square foot garage, and a 970-square foot detached garage/storage room. Use Permissions Single-family residential use permitted by right. Uses Section 41-232 (a)Zoning Code Sections Affected Development Standards Section 41-233 – 41-240 TPM No. 2024-01 – Two-Lot Subdivision (2517 N. Cotter Street) August 21, 2024 Page 3 4 4 6 4 Project Background Since the original construction date of the existing single-family residence in 1925, the site has continued to be improved. Site improvements including a new detached 4-car garage/workshop was constructed in 1998, installation of roof-mounted solar panels in 2004, and a private pool that was constructed in 1972 and was demolished in 2022. Since then, no other permits have been issued for major construction; including additions or other accessory structures. In June 2023, an application was submitted to process a parcel map subdivision to an existing parcel located at 2517 North Cotter Street. The application was then processed through the City's Development Review Committee, and the design was approved in April of 2024. Subsequently, the applicant submitted the subject subdivision application to approve a parcel map in order to subdivide the existing lot into two lots. Project Analysis Subdivision requests are governed by Chapter 34 and Chapter 41 of the SAMC. Pursuant to Section 66473.5 and 66474 of the California Subdivision Map Act, applications for tentative parcel maps shall be approved when it can be shown that findings can be made in support of the request. Specifically, the findings are related to the proposal being consistent with the General Plan; that the site is in conformance with all applicable City ordinances; the project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project; the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat; that the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems; or that the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property must be made. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the applicant's request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants approval of the tentative parcel map, attached hereto as Exhibit 4. In reviewing the project, staff determined that the proposal as conditioned is consistent with the various provisions of the City's Zoning Code and General Plan, including lot size, lot frontage, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking. Further conditions of approval have been included to ensure that the site’s landscaping will be in compliance with current residential standards and to ensure the construction of a new perimeter block wall to divide the two parcels. The subdivision has been found to be consistent with the development pattern of the adjacent properties. Further, no adverse environmental impacts to fish or wildlife populations were identified, as the project site is located in a built-out, urbanized area. Finally, the tentative parcel map was found to be consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code. Approval of the subdivision request will be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan. Policy 1.5 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (LU-1.5) encourages quality infill residential development that provides a diversity of housing types TPM No. 2024-01 – Two-Lot Subdivision (2517 N. Cotter Street) August 21, 2024 Page 4 4 4 6 4 and accommodates all income levels and age groups. Policy 2.5 of the Housing Element of the General Plan (HE-2.5) encourages diverse types, prices, and sizes of housing, including single-family homes and accessory dwelling units. The community will benefit from the single-family residence and two accessory dwelling units of diverse size and architectural design being added to housing supply (HE-2.6). Furthermore, the proposed project, its design, and improvements will be consistent with the Low Density Residential (LR-7) land use designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan. The proposed subdivision of land will create two parcels that will be consistent with the various provisions of the General Plan, including the maximum allowable density units per acre. In addition, the new single-family residence and detached ADUs comply with all applicable development standards as set forth in the Single-Family Residence (R1) zoning district. Public Notification and Community Outreach Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 5. At the time this report was printed, no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from any members of the public regarding the proposed subdivision. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the CEQA Guidelines (Minor Land Divisions) because the project involves the division of a residential zoned property in an urbanized area into four or fewer parcels, in conformance with the General Plan and zoning. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-86, will be filed for this project. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution Approving TPM No. 2024-01 2. Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View 3. Site Photo 4. Tentative Parcel Map (County Map No. 2023-146) 5. Copy of Public Notices Submitted By: Matthew Kilroy, Assistant Planner I TPM No. 2024-01 – Two-Lot Subdivision (2517 N. Cotter Street) August 21, 2024 Page 5 4 4 6 4 Approved By: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning Manager Resolution No. 2024-XXX Page 1 of 8 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2024-01 (COUNTY MAP NO. XXX), AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING LOT LOCATED AT 2517 NORTH COTTER STREET (APN: 399-142-01) INTO TWO FEE-SIMPLE LOTS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows: A. Bao Pham with BPDO Architects (“Applicant”), and representing Madelene Tran Property (“Owner”), is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map (“TPM”) No. 2024-01 to allow the subdivision of an existing lot located at 2517 North Cotter Street (APN: 399-142-01) into two fee-simple lots in order to facilitate the construction of a new single-family residences and two detached accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”). B. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (“SAMC”) Section 34-126, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to review and approve tentative parcel maps. C. On August 21, 2024, the Zoning Administrator held a duly noticed public hearing on TPM No. 2024-01. D. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to approve TPM No. 2024-01, have been established as required by Section 34-126 of the SAMC and the California Subdivision Map Act (“SMA”): 1. That the proposed project and its design and improvements are consistent with the Low Density Residential (LR-7) designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan. The proposed project and its design and improvements will be consistent with the Low Density Residential (LR-7) land use designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan. The proposed subdivision of land will create two parcels that will be consistent with the various provisions of the General Plan, including the maximum allowable density units per acre. In addition, the new single-family residence and detached ADUs comply with all applicable development standards as set forth Resolution No. 2024-XXX Page 2 of 8 in the Single-Family Residential (R1) zoning district. 2. That the proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City Ordinances. The proposed project will conform to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City ordinances. The proposed project conforms to the residential land use provisions of the zoning code that pertain to lot size, lot frontage, landscaping, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking; by doing so, the project and the construction within the lots guarantee conformance to all single-family residential development standards of the SAMC. 3. That the proposed site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The proposed project consists of the subdivision of an existing lot into two lots, with new construction proposed shortly after approval of the map. The existing single-family dwelling will remain, and the proposed single-family dwelling and ADUs will be located on both of the two lots, compliant with all applicable development standards. The proposed lots will meet the minimum size requirements and will be consistent to the development patterns of the adjacent properties. 4. That the design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. The design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. Since the project site is located in an urbanized area, there are no known fish or wildlife populations existing on the project site. Therefore, the proposed subdivision will not cause any substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. 5. That the design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems, with the proposed subdivision not having any detrimental effects upon the public. Each property will include the necessary utilities and Resolution No. 2024-XXX Page 3 of 8 infrastructure improvements as required under Development Project Review No. 2023-25 and TPM-2024-01. 6. That the design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project since the existing and recorded easements for the property have been considered as part of the review. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15315 (Class 15 – Minor Land Divisions). Class 15 exemption allows for the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential use into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. As proposed, the project will not require additional discretionary approval for the construction of the new residential structure. The existing Single-Family Residential (R1) zoning designation and Low-Residential (LR-7) General Plan Land Use designation are consistent and require no further modification. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-86, will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of, or any permit or approval issued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action. Resolution No. 2024-XXX Page 4 of 8 Section 4. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-01, as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the property located at 2517 North Cotter Street, and as illustrated and attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above-referenced hearing, including but not limited to: The Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated August 21, 2024, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 21st day of August, 2024 by the Zoning Administrator. Ricardo Soto, AICP Zoning Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Jose Montoya Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2024-XXX Page 5 of 8 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, NUVIA OCAMPO, Acting Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2024-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on August 21, 2024. Date: Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2024-XXX Page 6 of 8 EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-01 Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-01 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The Applicant (“Applicant”) shall comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this tentative parcel map. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the tentative parcel map. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the tentative parcel map. 1. All proposed site improvements must conform with Development Project Review (DP) No. 2023-25, Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-01, and the staff report exhibits incorporated herein by reference. 2. Any amendment to this tentative parcel map, including modifications to approved materials, finishes, architecture, site plan, landscaping, parking, and square footages, must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the tentative parcel map must be amended. 3. Two copies of the recorded final parcel map shall be submitted each to the Planning Division, Building Division, and Public Works Agency within 10 days of recordation. 4. The tentative parcel map, final map, and all improvements required to be made or installed by the subdivider shall be done in accordance with the requirements and design standards and specifications of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code and the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. 5. The final map must be approved and recorded prior to issuance of building permits. 6. Once the final map is recorded and prior to issuance of building permit, each proposed residence and/or accessory dwelling unit must submit separate sets of plans for each new single-family residence to the City for review and approval. Each residence must conform to applicable development and design standards for single-family residences and/or accessory dwelling units, including but not limited to, massing, materials, architecture, window placement, and prevailing setbacks. 7. Prior to building permit issuance of the proposed new single-family residences, the applicant must submit a formal landscape plan and any accompanying review fee for staff review. Resolution No. 2024-XXX Page 7 of 8 8. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall submit a detailed construction plan and phasing schedule to the Planning Division for review, including any routes for hauling construction debris and materials to/from the site. Such routes shall avoid passage to the extent feasible through areas with sensitive land uses, including schools, parks, and residences. 9. The site shall be surrounded by a chain-link fence with “green screening” during site preparation, demolition, grading, and construction activities. The building permit, and contractor’s and owner’s contact information, shall be posted prominently on said fence to be visible from the public right-of-way. 10. Applicant must construct a minimum six-foot high perimeter block wall for rear of Parcel 1 to the east and the side property line for Parcel 2 to the west. 11. Prior to permit issuance, a Property Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded against the property. The agreement will be subject to review and applicability by the Planning and Building Agency, the Community Development Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the City Attorney to ensure that the property and all improvements located thereupon are properly maintained. Applicant (and the owner of the property upon which the authorized use and/or authorized improvements are located if different from the Applicant) shall execute a maintenance agreement with the City of Santa Ana which shall be recorded against the property and which shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. The maintenance agreement shall contain covenants, conditions and restrictions relating to the following: a. Compliance with operational conditions applicable during any period(s) of construction or major repair (e.g., proper screening and securing of the construction site; implementation of proper erosion control, dust control and noise mitigation measure; adherence to approved project phasing etc.); b. Compliance with ongoing operational conditions, requirements and restrictions, as applicable (including but not limited to hours of operation, security requirements, the proper storage and disposal of trash and debris, enforcement of the parking management plan, and/or restrictions on certain uses); c. Ongoing compliance with approved design and construction parameters, signage parameters and restrictions as well as landscape designs, as applicable; d. Ongoing maintenance, repair and upkeep of the property and all improvements located thereupon (including but not limited to controls on the proliferation of trash and debris on or about the property; the proper and timely removal of graffiti; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of damaged, vandalized and/or weathered buildings, structures and/or improvements; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of exterior paint, parking striping, lighting and irrigation fixtures, walls and fencing, publicly Resolution No. 2024-XXX Page 8 of 8 accessible bathrooms and bathroom fixtures, landscaping and related landscape improvements and the like, as applicable); e. If Applicant and the owner of the property are different (e.g., if the Applicant is a tenant or licensee of the property or any portion thereof), both the Applicant and the owner of the property shall be signatories to the maintenance agreement and both shall be jointly and severally liable for compliance with its terms; f. The maintenance agreement shall further provide that any party responsible for complying with its terms shall not assign its ownership interest in the property or any interest in any lease, sublease, license or sublicense, unless the prospective assignee agrees in writing to assume all of the duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth under the maintenance agreement; and g. The maintenance agreement shall contain provisions relating to the enforcement of its conditions by the City and shall also contain provisions authorizing the City to recover costs and expenses which the City may incur arising out of any enforcement and/or remediation efforts which the City may undertake in order to cure any deficiency in maintenance, repair or upkeep or to enforce any restrictions or conditions upon the use of the property. The maintenance agreement shall further provide that any unreimbursed costs and/or expenses incurred by the City to cure a deficiency in maintenance or to enforce use restrictions shall become a lien upon the property in an amount equivalent to the actual costs and/or expense incurred by the City. 12. Changes in any design, materials, or other specifications that deviate from the approved plan sets for new construction shall be promptly reported to the Planning and Building Agency. 13. Prior to permit finals/certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall contact the Planning Division for a final inspection. A minimum of three days advance notice shall be provided. 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If you prepaid this order in full, you will not receive an invoice. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SANTA ANA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision- making process. This notice is being sent to those who live or own property within 1,000 feet of the project site or who have expressed an interest in the proposed action. We encourage you to contact us prior to the Public Hearing if you have any questions. Zoning Administrator Action: The Zoning Administrator will hold a Public Hearing to receive public testimony, and will take action on the item(s) described below. Decision on this matter will be final unless appealed pursuant to Article V of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code within 10 calendar days of the decision by any interested party or group. Project Location:2517 North Cotter Street located within the Single Family Residential (R1) zoning district. Project Applicant:Madelene Tran (Applicant and Property Owner) Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map to subdivide an existing lot into two single- family lots. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-86, will be filed for this project. Meeting Details:This matter will be heard on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join via Zoom.For the most up-to-date information on how to participate virtually in this meeting, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-and- building-meeting-participation/. Written Comments:If you are unable to participate in this in-person meeting, you may send written comments by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the agenda topic in the subject line) or mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Deadline to submit written comments is 9:30 a.m. on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s), including the full text of the discretionary item, may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at: https://santa- ana.primegov.com/public/portal Who To Contact For Questions:Should you have any questions, please contact Matthew Kilroy with the Planning and Building Agency at MKilroy@santa- ana.org or (714) 667-2708. 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We encourage you to contact us prior to the Public Hearing if you have any questions. Zoning Administrator Action: The Zoning Administrator will hold a Public Hearing to receive public testimony, and will take action on the item(s) described below. Decision on this matter will be final unless appealed pursuant to Article V of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code within 10 calendar days of the decision by any interested party or group. Project Location: 2517 North Cotter Street located within the Single Family Residential (R1) zoning district. Project Applicant: Madelene Tran (Applicant and Property Owner) Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map to subdivide an existing lot into two single-family lots. Environmental Impact: The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-86, will be filed for this project. Meeting Details: This matter will be heard on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join via Zoom. For the most up-to-date information on how to participate virtually in this meeting, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-and-building-meeting-participation/. Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in this in-person meeting, you may send written comments by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the agenda topic in the subject line) or mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 9:30 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s), including the full text of the discretionary item, may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at: https://santa-ana.primegov.com/public/portal Who To Contact For Questions: Should you have any questions, please contact Matthew Kilroy with the Planning and Building Agency at MKilroy@santa-ana.org or (714) 667-2708. Note: If you challenge the decision on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council of the City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public hearing. Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Nuvia Ocampo al (714) 667-2732 Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. 1000’ RADIUS NOTIFICATION MAP Planning and Building Agency Item # 2 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Zoning Administrator Staff Report August 21, 2024 Topic: Minor Exception No. 2024-01 – 300 and 322 E. Dyer Road RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2024-01, as conditioned. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Hugh Seifert and Geoff Garland, with IDS Real Estate Group (Applicant), representing Dyer Industrial, LLC (Property Owner), are requesting approval of Minor Exception No. 2024-01 to exceed the maximum allowable building height of 35 feet, by no more than twenty-five percent, for a total height of 43 feet and 9 inches, for the development of a new industrial building at 300 and 322 East Dyer Road. Pursuant to Section 41-474 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), buildings in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district are limited to a maximum height of 35 feet. Moreover, pursuant to Section 41- 632 (3)(d), applications may be made to obtain a waiver or modification to the maximum allowable building height, not to exceed more than twenty-five percent of the maximum height permitted. Staff is recommending approval of the minor exception application due to the project’s consistency and compliance with the vision of the City’s General Plan, special circumstances applicable to the subject property, and the site’s location away from sensitive land uses. DISCUSSION Project Description The proposed project consists of the redevelopment of two legal lots, including the demolition of five existing industrial buildings ranging in size from 10,000 sq. ft. to 44,500 sq. ft. The redevelopment would also consists of the construction of one new industrial building approximately 97,398 sq. ft. in size (total floor area), 95 parking stalls, and various site/landscape improvements. The proposed building footprint would be 91,398 sq. ft. in size, as the industrial building would include 12,000 sq. ft. of office floor area (approximately twelve-percent of the total floor area), including 6,000 sq. ft. on the first floor and a 6,000 sq. ft. mezzanine. The overall building height is proposed to vary throughout the building, but the highest roof height would measure 43 feet and 9 inches Minor Exception No. 2024-01 – 300 and 322 E. Dyer Road August 21, 2024 Page 2 4 4 6 9 (highest point of the roof surface). However, the overall design includes architectural projections and parapet walls that would exceed the roof surface height by no more than a foot-and-a-quarter. Pursuant to the definition of Building Height in the SAMC, these projections are permitted to exceed the maximum building height as they do not meet the definition of “roof surface.” With exception of the proposed height, the project meets all of the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning development standards applicable to the construction of new structures, as highlighted in Table 2 on the following page. Table 1: Project and Location Information The proposed building’s warehouse area is 85,398 sq. ft. in size and includes ten loading docks along the western property line, a ratio of one loading dock per approximately 9,700 sq. ft. of gross floor area. The loading area is proposed to be enclosed with an eight-foot concrete block wall, along the western property line, and eight-foot tall vehicular metal gate. Moreover, the portions of the perimeter along the eastern and western property lines, as well as the entire southern property line, will be improved with an eight-foot tall tube steel fence. Vehicle access onto the site would be provided by two new driveway aprons (28- and 40-foot wide), proposed along the Dyer Road towards the west and east ends of the property. To accommodate vehicle traffic on site, including large delivery trucks, the site proposes a 26-foot wide drive aisle designed to wrap-around the proposed building. Parking stalls are proposed along the front and rear yard areas, as well as along the western property line. Lastly, the project would provide a ten-foot irrevocable dedication along Dyer Road and would include various offsite improvements. At this time, the applicant has not identified any prospective business/tenants or pre- lease commitments. Instead, the overall development will be developed as a “shell construction” or “base build,” which consists of only the building core and exterior Item Information Project Address and Council Ward 300 and 322 E. Dyer Rd. – Ward 4 Nearest Intersection Main Street and Dyer Road General Plan Designation Industrial (IND) Zoning Designation Light Industrial (M-1) North Commercial/Industrial East Industrial South Industrial Surrounding Land Uses West Industrial Property Size 4.69-acres (204,296 square feet ) Existing Site Development The site is two lots combined and currently improved with five industrial buildings ranging in size from 10,000 sq. ft. to 44,500 sq. ft. Use Permissions Industrial warehouse use permitted by right. Uses Section 41-472Zoning Code Sections Affected Development Standards Section 41-473 – 482 Minor Exception No. 2024-01 – 300 and 322 E. Dyer Road August 21, 2024 Page 3 4 4 6 9 elements (the shell). The interior build-out work is anticipated to be completed by any future tenants, to carry out before occupancy of the building. Shell construction is a very common building model/approach, especially for industrial buildings, that creates a blank slate on which prospective tenants can create a working space that is an exact fit for their own needs. Similar projects using this method have been constructed or are underway at 3130 South Fairview Street, as well as 3100 and 3130 South Harbor Boulevard. The proposed building and site improvements are of a cohesive design with modern features and color scheme comprised of white and various shades of grey and an accent colors. The building materials consist of concrete tilt up walls with groves and score lines for added texture, fiber cement “wood” siding for accent color, tall glass storefront, and vertical and horizontal metal accents at the storefronts. Landscaping would also be planted in compatible, neutral above-ground planters, as well as in planter beds throughout the site, featuring a variety of colorful flowering shrubs, soft foliage, accent shrubs and evergreen shrubs. Additionally, various shade trees and flowering accent trees would be planted at entryways, site perimeter, and the parking lot. Overall, the project will include solid construction materials that will ensure that the project ages well for the duration of the building’s lifetime. Table 2: Conformance to Development Standards Standard Required by SAMC Provided Minimum Lot Size 12,000 sq. ft.204,296 sq. ft. Minimum Lot Frontage 100 feet 316 feet Maximum Lot Coverage 0.45 F.A.R.0.45 F.A.R. Maximum Building Height 35 feet 43 feet and 9 inches – Minor Exception Required Building Setbacks Front Yard = 20 feet 87 Feet Off-Street Parking 1 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. (92 Spaces)95 spaces Project Background The subject property was previously a citrus orchard, prior to any development or improvements on the site. The site was one of six small parcels of land along Dyer Road which were annexed by the City of Santa Ana between 1954 and 1958. The earliest industrial building on the site (322 Dyer Road) was constructed in 1957, along with various site improvements, with the subsequent buildings constructed in 1965, 1967, and 1972. The initial occupant of the industrial buildings was Shinn Engineering, Inc., which produced metal structural components for commercial and military airplanes and later expanded into manufacturing ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. Shinn Engineering occupied each building on the subject property from 1958 until 1970 Minor Exception No. 2024-01 – 300 and 322 E. Dyer Road August 21, 2024 Page 4 4 4 6 9 and Clifford Shinn is listed as the owner of all buildings until at least 1997. After Shinn Engineering vacated the premises circa 1970, City records and permits indicate that the occupants of the other buildings were a variety of industrial and auto supply, wholesale companies, construction supply companies, and other small manufacturing companies. The current property owners purchased the properties in 2021. The applicant submitted a Development Project Review application (DP No. 2023-24) in June 2023, and concluded the review in July 2024. Moreover, the applicant applied for a lot merger application (LM No. 2024-02) to consolidate the two existing legal lots (300 and 320 E. Dyer Road) into one legal lot. LM No. 2024-02 was executed and recorded with the Orange County Clerk Recorder in May of 2024. Project Analysis Pursuant to Section 41-632 (3)(d) of the SAMC, applications may be made to obtain a waiver or modification to the allowable building height, not to exceed more than twenty- five percent of the maximum height permitted. Moreover, pursuant to SAMC Section 41- 638, a minor exception application can be granted for relief from the development standards of the zoning district when it can be shown that there exists a special circumstance related to the property depriving of its uses that are afforded to other properties and that a minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights, and when it can be show that it will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding property, and will not adversely affect the General Plan. In analyzing the minor exception request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants staff’s recommendation of approval of the application. The applicant is proposing to exceed the maximum allowable building height of 35-feet, by no more than twenty-five percent (eight-feet and nine-inches) for a total building height of 43 feet and nine-inches. The strict application of the maximum height building standard would deprive the applicant of the ability to develop the property with a modern warehouse/distribution use, which is a permitted use in the M-1 zone, in that, absent the requested height increase, insufficient “clear height” (i.e., height from the floor to the bottom of the lowest hanging item on the ceiling) can be achieved to develop a commercially viable warehouse/distribution use. This is further exacerbated due to special circumstances applicable to the subject property, in that the property’s soil conditions require retaining storm water on site (rather than allowing for on-site infiltration), which, because of the property’s topography and relatively small size, require elevating the finished floor height to achieve positive drainage away from the building and toward storm water basins. The minor exception application is also necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights in that approval of the minor exception will allow the property owner to maintain the right to develop and utilize their property for warehouse distribution uses, a right enjoyed by other industrial property owners in the M-1 zone. Minor Exception No. 2024-01 – 300 and 322 E. Dyer Road August 21, 2024 Page 5 4 4 6 9 Absent the minor exception, the applicant would be deprived of the ability to develop the property with a commercially viable warehouse/distribution use. Moreover, exceeding the maximum height would allow future businesses/tenants to comply with the operational standards of Section 41-473 of the SAMC, which require all equipment and activity to be conducted in such a manner as to not have detrimental effects on permitted adjacent uses. The area surrounding the subject site is primarily industrial with several commercial businesses, and having the installation of a larger machine within the building will reduce noise and vibration impacts onto the adjacent properties. Granting of the minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property in that the height increase authorized by the exception will only allow the applicant to develop the property with a warehouse/distribution use, which is a typical use for this area. Further, the request will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property in that surrounding uses are industrial in nature and several such uses also exceed the 35-foot height limit (e.g., 220 E. Dyer Road). In addition, approval of the minor exception will not affect the type or intensity of the use on the property and the property will be required to comply all other development standards, in order to ensure that the development of the property does not injure or detrimentally affect surrounding properties. Lastly, the subject site is identified to be just outside of the height exempt boundary by roughly a quarter-mile. The properties located on the east and South of Halladay Street, are located inside the height exempt area, which allows unlimited building height. If the subject property were located within the height exemption area, the proposed building height of 43-feet and nine-inches would be permitted. General Plan Consistency The granting of the minor exception will not adversely affect the City’s General Plan in that the exception is consistent with Land Use Element policies LU-1.1 and LU-3.4, which encourage compatible development and make it a policy to ensure that the scale and massing of new development is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding built environment. The requested minor exception is consistent with these policies in that it will allow the property to be developed with buildings similar in scale and massing to surrounding uses in the M-1 zone, some of which also exceed the 35-foot height limit, and in that it will allow the property to be developed with warehouse/distribution uses, which is a permitted use in the M-1 zone and which is compatible and harmonious with the other industrial uses in the surrounding area. The minor exception would also further policy LU-4.2 of the Land Use Element, which encourages quality architecture, street trees, and landscaping, and policy UD-2.1 of the Urban Design element, which encourages creative architectural design and sustainable street scape treatments, in that the minor exception will allow the applicant to replace an outdated set of limited-function industrial buildings with an attractive industrial project Minor Exception No. 2024-01 – 300 and 322 E. Dyer Road August 21, 2024 Page 6 4 4 6 9 that will increase setbacks from the street and adjacent properties, expand/enhance the overall property landscaping and street scape improvements. Public Notification and Community Outreach Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 10. At the time this report was printed, no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from any members of the public. The Delhi Neighborhood Association representatives were contacted to identify any areas of concern due to the proposed project. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern were raised regarding the proposed subdivision. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review, pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (In-Fill Development Projects), because the project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and applicable general plan policies, as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. Moreover, the proposed development occurs within the City limits on a project site of no more than five acres; the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The above-mentioned analysis and use of a Class 32 categorical exemption is substantiated by the analysis provided as Exhibit 9 of this report. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-83 will be filed for this project. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution 2. Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View 3. Site Photos 4. Architectural Plan Set 5. Colored Elevations 6. Material Board 7. Conceptual Landscape Plan 8. Historic Resource Assessment Minor Exception No. 2024-01 – 300 and 322 E. Dyer Road August 21, 2024 Page 7 4 4 6 9 9. Categorical Exemption Analysis 10. Copy of Public Notices Submitted By: Pedro Gomez, AICP Senior Planner Approved By: Ali Pezeshkpour, Planning Manager, Planning and Building Agency RESOLUTION NO. 2024-xx A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2024-01, AS CONDITIONED, TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT OF 35 FEET, BY NO MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT, FOR A TOTAL HEIGHT OF 43 FEET AND 9 INCHES, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT 300 AND 322 EAST DYER ROAD (APN: 411-021-01 AND 411-021-02) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Hugh Seifert and Geoff Garland, with IDS Real Estate Group (Applicant), representing Dyer Industrial, LLC (Property Owner), are requesting approval of Minor Exception No. 2024-01, to exceed the maximum allowable building height of 35 feet, by no more than twenty-five percent, for a total height of 43 feet and 9 inches, for the development of a new industrial building at 300 and 322 East Dyer Road. B. Pursuant to Section 41-474 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), buildings in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district are limited to a maximum height of 35 feet. C. Pursuant to Section 41-632 (3)(d) of the SAMC, applications may be made to obtain a waiver or modification to the maximum allowable building height, not to exceed more than twenty-five percent of the maximum height permitted. D. Pursuant Section 41-638 SAMC, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to review and approve minor exceptions from the development standards set forth by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. E. On August 21, 2024, the Zoning Administrator held a duly noticed public hearing on Minor Exception No. 2024-01. F. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant a Minor Exception pursuant to SAMC Section 41-638, have been established for Resolution No. 2024-xx Page 2 of 8 Minor Exception No. 2024-01 to exceed the maximum allowable height of 35 feet, by no more than twenty-five percent, for a total allowable height of 43 feet and 9 inches: 1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this Chapter. The project site has special circumstances related to its location, surroundings and topography. The strict application of the maximum height building standard would deprive the applicant of the ability to develop the property with a modern warehouse/distribution use, which is a permitted use in the M-1 zone, in that, absent the requested height increase, insufficient “clear height” (i.e., height from the floor to the bottom of the lowest hanging item on the ceiling) can be achieved to develop a commercially viable warehouse/distribution use. This is further exacerbated due to special circumstances applicable to the subject property, in that the property’s soil conditions require retaining storm water on site (rather than allowing for on-site infiltration), which, because of the property’s topography and relatively small size, require elevating the finished floor height to achieve positive drainage away from the building and toward storm water basins. 2. That the granting of a minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of this minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The approval of the minor exception will allow the property owner to maintain the right to develop and utilize their property for warehouse distribution uses, a right enjoyed by other industrial property owners in the M-1 zone. Absent the minor exception, the applicant would be deprived of the ability to develop the property with a commercially viable warehouse/distribution use. Moreover, exceeding the maximum height would allow future businesses/tenants to comply with the operational standards of Section 41-473 of the SAMC, which require all equipment and activity to be conducted in such a manner as to not have detrimental effects on permitted adjacent uses. The area surrounding the subject site is primarily industrial with several commercial businesses, Resolution No. 2024-xx Page 3 of 8 and having the installation of a larger machine within the building will reduce noise and vibration impacts onto the adjacent properties. 3. That the granting of a minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of this minor exception will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. The height increase authorized by the exception will only allow the applicant to develop the property with a warehouse/distribution use, which is a typical use for this area. Further, the request will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property in that surrounding uses are industrial in nature and several such uses also exceed the 35-foot height limit (e.g., 220 E. Dyer Road). In addition, approval of the minor exception will not affect the type or intensity of the use on the property and the property will be required to comply all other development standards, in order to ensure that the development of the property does not injure or detrimentally affect surrounding properties. Lastly, the subject site is identified to be just outside of the height exempt boundary by roughly a quarter-mile. The properties located on the east and South of Halladay Street, are located inside the height exempt area, which allows unlimited building height. If the subject property were located within the height exemption area, the proposed building height of 43-feet and nine-inches would be permitted. 4. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city. The subject property has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial (IND) which is implemented with the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning designation. The granting of the minor exception will not adversely affect the City’s General Plan in that the exception is consistent with Land Use Element policies LU-1.1 and LU-3.4, which encourage compatible development and make it a policy to ensure that the scale and massing of new development is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding built environment. The requested minor exception is consistent with these policies in that it will allow the property to be developed with buildings similar in scale and massing to surrounding uses in the M-1 zone, some of which also exceed the 35-foot height limit, and in that it will allow the property to be developed with warehouse/distribution uses, which is a permitted use in the Resolution No. 2024-xx Page 4 of 8 M-1 zone and which is compatible and harmonious with the other industrial uses in the surrounding area. The minor exception would also further policy LU-4.2 of the Land Use Element, which encourages quality architecture, street trees, and landscaping, and policy UD-2.1 of the Urban Design element, which encourages creative architectural design and sustainable street scape treatments, in that the minor exception will allow the applicant to replace an outdated set of limited-function industrial buildings with an attractive industrial project that will increase setbacks from the street and adjacent properties, expand/enhance the overall property landscaping and street scape improvements. Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review, pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (In-Fill Development Projects), because the project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and applicable general plan policies, as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. Moreover, the proposed development occurs within the City limits on a project site of no more than five acres; the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The above-mentioned analysis and use of a Class 32 categorical exemption is substantiated by the environmental analysis provided for this project. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-83 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other and proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of, or any permit or approval issued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or concerning the Project, whether such Actions are brought under the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and Resolution No. 2024-xx Page 5 of 8 necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action. Section 4. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Minor Exception No. 2024-01 as conditioned in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein for the project located at 300 and 322 E. Dyer Road. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated August 21, 2024, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 21st day of August 2024 by the Zoning Administrator. _______________________ Ricardo Soto, AICP Zoning Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By:________________________ Jose Montoya Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, NUVIA OCAMPO, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2024-xx to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on August 21, 2024. Date: ________________ ____________________________________ Recording Secretary Resolution No. 2024-xx Page 6 of 8 EXHIBIT A Conditions for Approval for Minor Exception No. 2024-01 Minor Exception No. 2024-01 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code, and all other applicable regulations. In addition, they shall meet the following conditions of approval: The Applicant must comply with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this minor exception. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the development project. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the minor exception. A. Planning Division Conditions: 1. All proposed site improvements must conform to Development Project Review (DP No. 2023-24) and the staff report exhibit. 2. The property owner shall satisfy all site improvement requirements identified by the City’s Development Review Committee (DRC) as part of Development Project (DP) DP No. 2023-24, including but not limited to, the Public Works – Water Resources Division comments 3. Any amendment to this minor exception, including modifications to approved materials, finishes, architecture, site plan, landscaping, parking, and square footages must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the minor exception must be amended. 4. Prior to submittal into building plan check, a full landscape and irrigation plan is to be submitted for review and approval. The landscape plan shall conform to the commercial landscape standards, Citywide Design Guidelines, and the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. 5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any onsite grading activities, the applicant shall provide the Planning Division a proposed construction plan with details on truck routes used for construction traffic and an overall construction schedule. The truck routes shall avoid passage through neighborhoods with sensitive land uses such as school, parks, and residential land uses. 6. The idling of trucks and passenger vehicles on and in the vicinity of the property, including on adjacent streets, is prohibited. Resolution No. 2024-xx Page 7 of 8 7. All activities shall be conducted entirely within the interior of the building. Outdoor activities shall be prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the City of Santa Ana or per Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-195.5. 8. Outdoor storage must be screened by solid walls, pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-473. 9. Contact information for an onsite manager or other individual responsible for the daily operations of the facility shall be posted in a prominent location at the front entry in the event that noise, traffic, and/or parking complaints need reporting. 10. Administrative offices shall not be subleased for uses not related to the warehousing and distribution facility. 11. Within ninety (90) days of approval of this minor exception, a Property Maintenance Agreement must be recorded against the property. The agreement will be subject to review and applicability by the Planning and Building Agency, the Community Development Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the City Attorney to ensure that the property and all improvements located thereupon are properly maintained, Developer (and the owner of the property upon which the authorized use and/or authorized improvements are located if different from the Applicant) shall execute a Maintenance Agreement with the City of Santa Ana which shall be recorded against the property and which shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. The Property Maintenance Agreement shall contain covenants, conditions and restrictions relating to the following: (a) Compliance with operational conditions applicable during any period(s) of construction or major repair (e.g., proper screening and securing of the construction site; implementation of proper erosion control, dust control and noise mitigation measure; adherence to approved project phasing etc.); (b) Compliance with ongoing operational conditions, requirements and restrictions, as applicable (including but not limited to hours of operation, security requirements, the proper storage and disposal of trash and debris, enforcement of the parking management plan, and/or restrictions on certain uses, (c) Ongoing compliance with approved design and construction parameters, signage parameters and restrictions as well as landscape designs, as applicable; (d) Ongoing maintenance, repair and upkeep of the property and all improvements located thereupon (including but not limited to controls on the proliferation of trash and debris about the property; the proper and timely removal of graffiti; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of damaged, Resolution No. 2024-xx Page 8 of 8 vandalized and/or weathered buildings, structures and/or improvements; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of exterior paint, parking striping, lighting and irrigation fixtures, walls and fencing, publicly accessible bathrooms and bathroom fixtures, landscaping and related landscape improvements and the like, as applicable); (e) If Developer and the owner of the property are different (e.g., if the Applicant is a tenant or licensee of the property or any portion thereof), both the Applicant and the owner of the property shall be signatories to the Maintenance Agreement and both shall be jointly and severally liable for compliance with its terms. (f) The Property Maintenance Agreement shall further provide that any party responsible for complying with its terms shall not assign its ownership interest in the property or any interest in any lease, sublease, license or sublicense, unless the prospective assignee agrees in writing to assume all of the duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth under the Property Maintenance Agreement. (g) The Property Maintenance Agreement shall contain provisions relating to the enforcement of its conditions by the City and shall also contain provisions authorizing the City to recover costs and expenses which the City may incur arising out of any enforcement and/or remediation efforts which the City may undertake in order to cure any deficiency in maintenance, repair or upkeep or to enforce any restrictions or conditions upon the use of the property. The maintenance agreement shall further provide that any unreimbursed costs and/or expenses incurred by the City to cure a deficiency in maintenance or to enforce use restrictions shall become a lien upon the property in an amount equivalent to the actual costs and/or expense incurred by the City. ME-2024-01, IDS Development300 and 322 East Dyer Road Exhibit 2 – Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View ©2024 Digital Map Products.All rights reserved. Santa Ana Boundary Zoning Zoning 500 feet 7/31/24, 11:26 AM . https://apps.spatialstream.com/landvision/production/CurrentBuild/Html/printpreview.html 1/1 EXHIBIT 3 - SITE PHOTOS (300 AND 322 E. DYER RD.) 36ftclear 36ftclear LANDSCAPE NOTESPLANT LEGEND ACCENT PLANT LEGENDSYMBOLBOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE QUANTITY 8 WATER USE MOD SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME CORAL ALOE SIZE WATER USE LOW ·········· ALL LANDSCAPE AREAS TO BE IRRIGATED WITH A DEDICATED AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM. LANDSCAPING IS TO CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES & ORDINANCES. ALOE STRIATA 5 GALARBUTUS UNEDO 'MARINA'- STANDARD TRUNK MARINA STRAWBERRY TREE 36" BOX CALLISTEMON 'LITTLE JOHN' DIANELLA R. 'LITTLE REV' EUPHORBIA MILII DWARF BOTTLEBRUSH DWARF FLAX LILY 5 GAL 1 GAL 5 GAL 5 GAL 5 GAL LOW PROPERTY OWNER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ON-SITE LANDSCAPING AS SHOWN.ALL TREES WITHIN 5' OF HARDSCAPE AND LOCATED WITHIN PARKING AREAS ARE TO HAVE A 12" DEEP LINEAR ROOT BARRIER.ALL PLANTER AREAS TO RECEIVE A 3" LAYER OF SHREDDED ORGANIC MULCH. SOIL COMPACTION TO BE NO GREATER THAN 85% ON LANDSCAPE AREAS. LOWCROWN OF THORNS LOWPROSOPIS CHILENSIS THORNLESS CHILEAN MESQUITE 24" BOX 24" BOX 11 LOW MOD LANTANA 'NEW GOLD' TRICHOSTEMA LANATUM YELLOW TRAILING LANTANA BLUE WOOLY CURLS V. LOW V. LOW ALL FINISH GRADES TO BE 1-1/2" BELOW FINISH SURFACE PAVING.AGRONOMICAL SOIL TESTING REPORT TO BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR.STANDARD PLANT LEGEND USE ONLY APPROVED PLANTING MEDIA AT DESIGNATED UNDERGROUND PLANTER LOCATIONS.ALL REQUIRED YARDS ARE TO LANDSCAPED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE WATER USE LOW LOPHOSTEMON CONFERTUS MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA BRISBANE BOX 5 CARISSA 'TUTTLE'TUTTLE NATAL PLUM @ 36" OC CITY OF SANTA ANA GUIDELINES· · ONE (1) 24-INCH BOX CANOPY TREE SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH TWENTY-FIVE (25) LINEAR FEET OF FRONT YARD (EXCLUSIVE OFDRIVEWAYS). SUCH TREES MAY BE PLACED IN CLUSTERS.FEIJOA SELLOWIANA PINEAPPLE GUAVA NCN 5 GAL 1 GAL 5 GAL 5 GAL LOW LOW LOW LOW GREVILLEA L 'COASTAL GEM' HESPERALOE PARVIFLORA RHAPHIOLEPIS UMBELLATA SIX (6) FIVE-GALLON SIZE SHRUBS SHALL BE PROVIDED PER TWENTY-FIVE (25) LINEAR FEET OF FRONT YARD (EXCLUSIVE OF DRIVEWAYS).AS AN ALTERNATIVE, THE USE OF THREE (3) FIVE-GALLON SIZE SHRUBS AND TEN (10) ONE-GALLON SHRUBS IS ACCEPTABLE PROVIDED THEPLANT MATERIAL ADDS COLOR AND VARIETY TO THE DESIGN. PAPERBARK TREE 24" BOX 24" BOX 27 12 LOW LOW RED YUCCA ··· INSTALLATION OF 24” BOX STREET TREES AT 35' ON CENTER ON DYER ROAD, INCLUDING DEEP ROOT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, PER CITY STANDARDS.EACH PARKING PLANTER SHALL REQUIRE 1 (ONE) 15 GALLON SIZE TREE, 5 (FIVE) FIVE-GALLON SHRUBS PLUS GROUNDCOVER. YEDDO HAWTHORN ALL APPURTENANCES, SUCH AS TRANSFORMERS, BACKFLOW PREVENTERS, TRASH ENCLOSURES, SIGNAGE, METERS, AND LIGHTS, SHALLBE SCREENED WITH PLANT MATERIALS. LID PLANT LEGENDOLEA EUROPAEA 'SWAN HILL'- STANDARD TRUNK FRUITLESS OLIVE TREE SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE WATER USE LOW ·NO FREE-STANDING SIGNS OR VISUAL OBSTRUCTION HIGHER THAN 2.5' ARE ALLOWED WITHIN THE 15'x15' SIGHT TRIANGLE.1 (ONE) 24" BOX TREE, PER 25LF OF STREET FRONTAGE(EXCLUSIVE OF DRIVEWAYS)STREET FRONTAGE = 262 LF CAREX DIVULSA BERKELEY SEDGE 1 GAL TREES REQUIRED = 10TREES PROVIDED = 11MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA PAPERBARK TREE TO BE 6 LOWREMOVED STREET TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENTS:1. TREE LOCATION 35' MIN. TO 50' MAX.2. PLANT 50' MIN. FROM BACK OF CURB RAMP ON THE APPROACH TO AN INTERSECTION AND 15' FROM THE BCR ON THE EXIT SIDE.3. PLANT 10' MIN. FROM EDGE OF DRIVE APPROACH.4. PLANT 10' MIN. FROM UTILITY & SEWER LINES.5. PLANT 20' MIN. FROM STREET LIGHT STANDARDS AND POWER POLES.6. PLANT 10' MIN. FROM FIRE HYDRANTS. 15'-0" 6'-0",TYP.18'-0" 4'-0" SQ.,TYP. 15'-0" Prepared by:Prepared by:Dyer Road IDS300 E. Dyer Road, Santa Ana, California 92707 E M E R A L D HPA, Inc.18831 Bardeen Avenue, Suite 100Irvine, California 92612(949) 863-1770 1"=20'-0"D E S I G N Landscape Conceptual Plan 305 N. Harbor Blvd, Suite 222Fullerton, California 92832Tel: (714) 680-0417 F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 2 4California License #3098Email: charles@emeraldladesign.com ARBUTUS UNEDO 'MARINA' PROSOPIS CHILENSIS LOPHOSTEMON CONFERTUS MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA OLEA EUROPAEA 'SWAN HILL' BACCHARIS PILULARIS 'TWIN PEAKS' CALLISTEMON 'LITTLE JOHN'CARISSA 'TUTTLE'HESPERALOE PARVIFLORA DIANELLA R. 'LITTLE REV' FEIJOA SELLOWIANA GREVILLEA L. 'COASTAL GEM'EUPHORBIA MILII LANTANA 'NEW GOLD'RHAPHIOLEPIS UMBELLATA TRICHOSTEMA LANATUM Prepared by:Prepared by:Dyer Road IDS300 E. Dyer Road, Santa Ana, California 92707 E M E R A L D HPA, Inc.18831 Bardeen Avenue, Suite 100Irvine, California 92612(949) 863-1770 D E S I G N Landscape Image Board305 N. Harbor Blvd, Suite 222Fullerton, California 92832Tel: (714) 680-0417 F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 2 4California License #3098Email: charles@emeraldladesign.com 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project CEQA Categorical Exemption 1 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1.1 Project Location and Setting The applicant (IDS Real Estate Group) is requesting the City’s consideration of discretionary approvals to allow for the demolition of five existing industrial buildings totaling 92,966 square feet (sf), and construct in their place, a 97,398-sf warehouse building located at 300-322 East Dyer Road. As shown on Exhibit 1: Regional Vicinity Map, the approximate 4.69-acre (Accessor Parcel Number [APN] 411-021-01, -02) project site is located at 300-322 East Dyer Road in the City of Santa Ana, Orange County, California. The project site is bordered by Dyer Road to the north and industrial uses to the east, south, and west. The surrounding area is primarily characterized by industrial uses, notably the Amazon Distribution Delivery Station across the street to the north, as shown in Exhibit 2: Local Vicinity Map. The project site is currently developed with five, one-story industrial buildings. There are no natural resources within the project’s proximity. There is existing utility infrastructure within and surrounding the project site on East Dyer Road. Site access is currently provided via one driveway on East Dyer Road. Regional access is provided from State Route 55, approximately 0.7 miles east of the project site. Local access to the project site is provided via East Dyer Road and Main Street. Land uses in the immediate vicinity of the project site include the following: North: East Dyer Road, followed by an Amazon Distribution Center South: Industrial uses and surface parking East: Small industrial office buildings West: Small industrial office buildings 1.2 Land Use Designations and Zoning The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Industrial (IND) and is zoned M-1 Light Industrial, which allows for warehouse uses. The project is a 97,398-sf warehouse building with a footprint of 91,398 sf (i.e., 85,398 sf of warehouse with 6,000 sf of ground floor office, and 6,000 sf of mezzanine office) and is consistent with the IND land use designation and M-1 Light Industrial zoning district. 1.3 Site Development Project implementation would demolish the existing five industrial buildings totaling 92,966 sf and construct a 97,398-sf warehouse building with 85,398 sf of warehouse and 12,000 sf of office split between the ground floor and mezzanine; see Exhibit 3: Site Plan. The project would have 10 dock doors located along the western elevation of the warehouse building. The dock door area would be gated and screened from the public views from East Dyer Road. A 26-foot-wide fire lane access road would surround the warehouse building, and provide access for trucks, passenger vehicles, and emergency vehicles. The proposed concrete tilt up warehouse building would be designed with various architectural building elements, including stucco treatments and fiber cement sidings. Specifically, the proposed architecture would be contemporary modern and be painted in a grey and white palette, with blue glazing on windows and entrances; see Exhibit 4: Building Rendering. Bicycle parking is proposed at the northwest corner of the warehouse building, in front of the main corner entry. 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project CEQA Categorical Exemption 2 1.4 Parking and Access Project implementation would create an additional driveway access on East Dyer Road. The project would have two 26-foot-wide driveway entrances fronting East Dyer Road. Once internal to the project site, a 26-foot-wide perimeter drive aisle would lead vehicular traffic to employee parking or the gated dock door area. All internal turning radii have been designed to meet California Fire Code and emergency access requirements. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-1391 details parking requirements for warehouse distribution uses. Warehouses distribution uses require one space for each 1,000 sf of gross floor area. Office parking requirements are only implemented if the proposed office sf exceeds 30 percent of the gross floor area. The project proposes 12,000 sf of office use and does not trigger the parking requirement for office uses since it does not exceed 30 percent of the gross floor area. The project is required to provide 85 stalls per code requirements. The project would provide 95 stalls, therefore exceeding code requirements. The project would include 73 standard stalls, two accessible van stalls, three standard accessible stalls, 13 electric vehicle (EV) capable stalls, two EV stalls, one EV accessible van stall, and one EV standard accessible stall. Parking would primarily be provided within the project site’s northern portion fronting East Dyer Road, though some stalls would be located throughout the site with the exception of the dock door area. 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW/COMPLIANCE (CEQA) State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Public Resources Code [PRC] §21084) establish a list of classes of projects that have been determined to not have a significant effect on the environment and which, therefore, are exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The project is consistent with State CEQA Guidelines §15332, In-Fill Development Projects, which applies to projects characterized as in-fill development meeting the following conditions: (a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. (c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project CEQA Categorical Exemption 3 The project’s consistency with these conditions is described below. (a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. The project site currently has a General Plan land use designation of IND and is zoned M-1 Light Industrial, which allows for warehouse uses. Table 1: General Plan Consistency Analysis summarizes the project’s consistency with applicable General Plan goals and policies. Table 1: General Plan Consistency Analysis Policies Consistency Analysis Urban Design Element Goal UD-1: Physical Character - Improve the physical character and livability of the City to promote a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment Policy UD-1.1: Design Quality Ensure all developments feature high quality design, materials, finishes, and construction. Consistent. The proposed project would include a concrete tilt up warehouse building finished in a variety of material with a grey and white color palette. Windows would have blue glazing and other accents. Overall, the proposed architecture would enhance the overall surrounding area and be consistent with other newer industrial developments along East Dyer Road. Therefore, the project would be consistent with Policy UD-1.1. Policy UD-2.1: Enhanced Public Realm Experience Encourage development to enhance the existing environment through the use of creative architectural design and sustainable streetscape treatments that are consistent on each corridor. Consistent. The proposed project would construct a concrete tilt-up warehouse structure. The warehouse would be finished in a grey and white color palette, and would include accents to break up building massing. The project would also include new landscaping fronting Dyer Road. The project use and design would be compatible with the surrounding environment. Economic Prosperity Element Goal EP-1: Job Creation and Retention - Foster a dynamic local economy that provides and creates employment opportunities for all residents in the city. Policy EP-1.2: Attract Business Strengthen and expand citywide business attraction efforts in order to achieve the city’s full employment potential. Consistent. The proposed project would require construction jobs and provide new employment opportunities during operations. Therefore, the project would contribute towards achieving the city’s full employment potential and is consistent with Policy EP-1.2. Policy EP-1.9: Avoid Conflict of Uses Avoid potential land use conflicts by prohibiting the location of sensitive receptors and noxious land uses in close proximity. Consistent. There are no sensitive receptors near the project site. The proposed project would maintain the industrial land use at the project site, e which is consistent with the surrounding area. Therefore, the project would not result in a conflicting land uses and is consistent with Policy EP- 1.9. Land Use Element Policy LU-1.1: Compatible Uses Foster compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles. Consistent. The proposed project would develop a warehouse use within an industrial area in the City. The project would be consistent with General Plan and zoning and would be compatible with surrounding industrial uses. 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project CEQA Categorical Exemption 4 Table 1: General Plan Consistency Analysis Policies Consistency Analysis Policy LU-3.4: Compatible Development Ensure that the scale and massing of new development is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding built environment. Consistent. The proposed project would develop an industrial warehouse building, within an already urbanized and developed area in the City. The surrounding land uses include other similar industrial warehouse and logistics uses as well. Therefore the project is consistent and compatible with the surrounding environment. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. The approximate 4.69-acre project site is located within the City of Santa Ana. The surrounding area is primarily characterized by industrial uses, as shown in Exhibit 2. Therefore, the proposed project is under five acres and within the city limits. (c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. The project site is currently developed with five existing industrial buildings and is surrounded by other industrial uses. Therefore, the project site and surrounding area are considered developed and urban. There are no natural bodies of water or open space areas adjacent to the project site. Further, given the current industrial use and developed nature of the area, there is extremely low potential for suitable habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species on the project site. Therefore, due to the developed nature of the project site and lack of suitable habitat, the project site has a low potential to contain endangered, rare, or threatened species. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Traffic Trip generation estimates for the proposed project’s industrial use are based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th Edition) trip generation rates for the industrial land use category – land use category 110. The existing five industrial buildings generate 68 trips in the AM peak hour and 60 trips PM peak hour. The existing daily trips are estimated to be 456 trips. The proposed project would generate 71 trips in the AM peak hour, and 62 trips in the PM peak hour. The proposed project would generate 478 daily trips. Thus, project implementation would generate an increase of 22 daily trips with 3 net new AM peak hour trips and 2 net new PM peak hour trips. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Assessment. Senate Bill 743 (SB 743) was approved by the California legislature in September 2013. SB 743 required changes to CEQA, specifically directing the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to develop alternative metrics to the use of vehicular “level of service” (LOS) for evaluating transportation projects. OPR has prepared a technical advisory (“OPR Technical Advisory”) for evaluating transportation impacts under CEQA and requiring that VMT replace LOS as the primary measure of transportation impacts. 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project CEQA Categorical Exemption 5 The OPR Technical Advisory suggests that cities may screen out VMT impacts using project size, maps, transit availability, and provision of affordable housing to quickly identify when a project should be expected to cause a less-than-significant impact without conducting a detailed study. The City of Santa Ana Traffic Impact Study Guidelines includes screening thresholds for certain projects which are presumed to have a less than significant impact on VMT. Projects which generate less than 110 daily trips are presumed to have a less than significant impact on VMT. Project implementation would result in a net increase of 22 daily trips compared to existing conditions. As such, because the project would generate less than110 daily trips, it is presumed to not have a significant VMT impact. Traffic Conclusion. Project implementation would not have significant traffic impacts. No mitigation is required. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in significant effects that would preclude the use of a Categorical Exemption as set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d). Noise Construction Noise. Noise generated by construction equipment, including earth movers, material handlers, and portable generators, can reach high levels. During construction, exterior noise levels could affect sensitive receptors near the construction site. Construction activities would include demolition, site preparation, grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coating. Such activities may require concrete saws, excavators, and dozers during demolition; graders, dozers, and tractors during site preparation and grading; cranes, forklifts, generators, tractors, and welders during building construction; pavers, rollers, mixers, tractors, and paving equipment during paving; and air compressors during architectural coating. Typical operating cycles for these types of construction equipment may involve one or two minutes of full power operation followed by three to four minutes at lower power settings. Other primary sources of acoustical disturbance would be random incidents, which would last less than one minute (e.g., dropping large pieces of equipment or the hydraulic movement of machinery lifts). However, project construction would be short-term in nature and adhere to City of Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 18, Article VI, Noise Control, which prohibits construction noise to occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or any time on Sunday or a federal holiday. Further, it is important to note that there are no sensitive receptors within the vicinity of the project site. Project operations have the potential to result in an increased ambient noise level in the vicinity through the addition of stationary sources of noise as well as vehicular trips. Traffic volumes on project area roadways would have to approximately double for the resulting traffic noise levels to generate a barely perceptible 3‐dBA increase.1 Given the project would result in a net increase of 22 daily trips, the proposed project would not generate enough traffic to result in a noticeable 3-dBA increase in ambient noise levels. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. Project operations would include rooftop heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units for air conditioning and heating needs. The project’s stationary noise sources would be required to comply with the noise limits established under Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 18-316, Air and Refrigeration, which limits noise produced by HVAC units to 8 dBA above the City’s exterior and interior noise limits. 1 According to the California Department of Transportation, Technical Noise Supplement to Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol (September 2013), it takes a doubling of traffic to create a noticeable (i.e., 3 dBA) noise increase. 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project CEQA Categorical Exemption 6 Compliance with this noise limit would result in less than significant noise exposure impacts from HVAC noise at offsite uses. Noise from the developed project site would be similar to and compatible with noise generated at neighboring industrial uses and would not result in significant increases in noise levels or violation of any standards governing exposure of land uses to significant noise sources. Noise Conclusion. Project implementation would not have significant short-term or long-term noise impacts and no mitigation is required. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in significant effects that would preclude the use of a Categorical Exemption as set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d). Air Quality Construction Emissions. Construction associated with the proposed project would generate short‐term emissions of criteria air pollutants. Construction‐generated emissions are short term and of temporary duration, lasting only as long as construction activities occur. Construction results in the temporary generation of emissions resulting from site grading, road paving, motor vehicle exhaust associated with construction equipment and worker trips, and the movement of construction equipment, especially on unpaved surfaces. Emissions of airborne particulate matter are largely dependent on the amount of ground disturbance associated with site preparation activities as well as weather conditions and the appropriate application of water. Construction emissions would be short term and subject to all applicable South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) standard rules. The 2022 SCAQMD Air Quality Management Plan (“2022 AQMP”) was adopted on December 2, 2022 by the SCAQMD Governing Board. The 2022 AQMP is a regional and multi-agency effort among the SCAQMD, California Air Resources Board, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and United States Environmental Protection Agency. The 2022 AQMP includes an analysis of emissions, meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, regional growth projections, and the impact of existing control measures. The 2022 AQMP’s purpose is to set forth a comprehensive program that would promote reductions in criteria pollutants, greenhouse gases, and toxic risk and efficiencies in energy use, transportation, and goods movement. The 2022 AQMP incorporates the latest scientific and technical information and planning assumptions, including SCAG’s 2020–- 2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy; updated emission inventory methods for various source categories; and SCAG’s latest growth forecasts. The 2022 AQMP includes strategies and measures necessary to meet the national ambient air quality standards. The 2022 AQMP is based on projections of energy usage and vehicle trips from land uses within the South Coast Air Basin. The project site currently has a General Plan land use designation of IND and is zoned M-1 Light Industrial, which allows for warehouse uses. Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan’s vision which in turn is consistent with the AQMP. The proposed project is not anticipated to exceed the AQMP assumptions for the project site and is found to be consistent with the AQMP. Therefore, the project would not result in an inconsistency with the SCAQMD’s 2022 AQMP. Less than significant impacts would occur, and no mitigation is required. 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project CEQA Categorical Exemption 7 Air Quality Conclusion. Project implementation would not have significant short-term quality impacts. No mitigation is required. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in significant effects that would preclude the use of a Categorical Exemption as set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d). Water Quality The existing project site consists of two drainage area where the runoff from half the site sheet flows north to the existing gutter in East Dyer Road and runoff in the south half flows south to an alley into South Orange Avenue. Runoff flows west on East Dyer Road is captured in a catch basin at Dyer Road at Main Street. The runoff that flows south from the site continues south on Orange Avenue and then west in the Alton Avenue gutter, which is eventually captured in a catch basin at the north east corner of Alton Avenue and Main Street. Project implementation would include a new underground detention system and modular wetland system for biofiltration and water quality purposes. Runoff under project implementation conditions would sheet flow into a ribbon gutter and then into a series of drop inlets which connect to a storm pipe. The storm pipe would direct runoff into an underground detention chamber system. Runoff would then be routed through a modular wetland system and then into a sump pump that would pump the runoff to a curb outlet in East Dyer Road. Runoff would then follow the similar pre-condition pattern, and continue toward the catch basin at Dyer Road at Main Street. The proposed project would conform to all applicable regional and local regulations concerning water quality, as outlined in the project-specific preliminary water quality management plan. Water Quality Conclusion. Project implementation would not result in significant water quality impacts and no mitigation is required. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in significant effects that would preclude the use of a Categorical Exemption as set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d). (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The project site is within an existing urbanized area in the City of Santa Ana. There is existing utility infrastructure surrounding the project site on East Dyer Road, and in the surrounding area that can provide service to the proposed project. The proposed project would remain an industrial land use and is expected to demand similar utility services as compared to the existing condition. Therefore, the project site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. 3.0 Exceptions to Exemptions Even if a project is ordinarily exempt under any of the potential categorical exemptions, State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 outlines specific instances where exceptions to otherwise applicable exemptions apply. The following text addresses each exception as it relates to the project. a. Location. The exception states, “Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located. A project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply all instances except where the project may impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies.” As the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332 (Class 32 Categorical Exemption), this exception does not apply. 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project CEQA Categorical Exemption 8 b.Cumulative Impact. This exception states, “All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time, is significant.” Project implementation would demolish the existing industrial buildings and construct a 85,398 sf warehouse with 12,000 sf of office; see Exhibit 3. Potential construction impacts would be temporary and confined to the project's vicinity; moreover, potential impacts would be subject to conditions of approval and local, regional, and State regulations to reduce effects during construction. No successive projects on the project site are known or expected to occur over time that would result in cumulatively considerable impact. Therefore, the cumulative impact exception of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(b) does not apply to the Project. c.Significant Effect. The exception states, “A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.” The project proposes the construction of an 85,398 sf of warehouse with 12,000 sf of office. The project would redevelop a previously developed industrial property in the City. The proposed industrial use does not constitute as an unusual circumstance and therefore the exception prescribed under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(c) does not apply to the project. d.Scenic Highways. This exception states, “A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway.” The project does not contain scenic resources, including trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources. There are no officially designated or eligible for designation state scenic highways in the City of Santa Ana or near the project site. The nearest State-designated highway is a portion of State Route 91 near the Anaheim Hills area, approximately 9 miles northeast of the project site.2 Therefore, the exception at State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(d) does not apply to the project. e.Hazardous Waste Sites. This exception states, “A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.” The project site is not listed on any governmental list of sites with a prior release of hazardous materials.3,4 Therefore, the exception at State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(e) does not apply to the project. 2 California Department of Transportation, California State Scenic Highway System Map, Available at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/lap- landscape-architecture-and-community-livability/lap-liv-i-scenic-highways, accessed December 2023 3 California Department of Toxic Substances and Control. Envirostar Database, Available at: https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/search?cmd=search&reporttype=CORTESE&site_type=CSITES,FUDS&status=ACT,BKLG,COM&repor ttitle=HAZARDOUS+WASTE+AND+SUBSTANCES+SITE+LIST+%28CORTESE%29, accessed December 2023. 4 State Water Resources Control Board. Geotracker, Available at: https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/, accessed December 2023 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project CEQA Categorical Exemption 9 f.Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. State CEQA Guidelines define a historical resources as: (1) a resource listed in the California Register of Historical Resources; (2) a resource included in a local register of historical resources, as defined in the PRC Section 5020.1(k), or identified as significant in a historical resource survey meeting the requirements of PRC Section 5024.1(g); (3) any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript that a lead agency determines to be historically significant or significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California, provided the lead agency’s determination is supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record. The project site is currently developed with five industrial buildings totaling 92,966 sf. ESA prepared a historical resource assessment (HRA) dated February 2024 for the proposed project in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines. According to HRA, the buildings were constructed between 1957 and 1972. Therefore, all five buildings meet the 45-year age threshold and must be evaluated as potential historical resources under the CEQA. The HRA concluded that the existing buildings at the project site do not meet the level of significance required for individual listing on the National Register or the California Register or for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Cultural Resources. The buildings do not represent any key milestones or innovations within the City of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. None of the buildings are associated with significant persons of historical interest or have architecture that embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Therefore, all existing structures were found ineligible for the National Register, California Register, or local designation through survey evaluation. Therefore project implementation will not result in a substantial adverse change to the significance of a historic resource and the exception at State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(f) does not apply to the project. Figure 1: Regional Vicinity Map 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project East Dyer RoadEast Dyer Road East Warner RoadEast Warner Road Main StreetMain StreetMain StreetMain StreetProject SiteProject Site Figure 2: Local Vicinity Map 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project Project SiteProject Site East Dyer RoadEast Dyer Road Figure 3: Site Plan 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project Figure 4: Building Rendering 300 East Dyer Road Warehouse Project 300-324 EAST DYER ROAD SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Historic Resource Assessment Prepared for February 2024 Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP 10345 W. Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90064 300-324 EAST DYER ROAD SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Historic Resource Assessment Prepared for February 2024 Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP 10345 W. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1, Introduction.........................................................................................................1 Executive Summary..............................................................................................1 Project Location....................................................................................................3 Research and Field Methodology .........................................................................3 Chapter 2, Regulatory Framework .......................................................................................6 Federal Eligibility and Integrity Aspects ................................................................6 State Register and Eligibility Criteria.....................................................................7 City of Santa Ana..................................................................................................8 Chapter 3, Previous Evaluations of the Subject Property...............................................14 Chapter 4, History of Project Site ......................................................................................16 History of Santa Ana, California..........................................................................16 History of the Subject Property ...........................................................................19 Industrial Development in Southern California: Post-War Suburban Explosion and Changing Industrial Trends (1945 – 1965) .......................21 Industrial Architecture in Southern California......................................................27 Architectural Description.....................................................................................28 Chapter 5, Evaluation .........................................................................................................35 Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places.......................................................35 Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana.........................................................38 Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places.......................................................39 Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana.........................................................41 Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places.......................................................42 Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana.........................................................45 Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places.......................................................46 Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana.........................................................48 Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places.......................................................49 Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana.........................................................52 Conclusion..........................................................................................................53 Bibliography........................................................................................................54 300-324 Dyer Road i ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment Table of Contents Figures Figure 1 Regional and Project Vicinity Map ........................................................................4 Figure 2 Aerial Photograph of Project Site..........................................................................5 Figure 3 The north elevation of Building A shows the main entrance with a vinyl awning and restrained pattern in concrete, with the camera facing south. ......... 29 Figure 4 West elevation of Building B showing large sliding barn door and wood- framed, vinyl sided outbuilding, camera facing west...........................................30 Figure 5 North elevation of Building C showing open-air entry vestibule, entrance, and aluminum glider windows, camera facing south...........................................31 Figure 6 Corner of east and north elevations of Building D showing roll-up garage ......... 32 Figure 7 East elevation of Building E showing entry vestibule, entrance, and glider windows, camera facing west.............................................................................33 Tables Table 1 Table 2 Buildings on Project Site.......................................................................................1 Nearby Historic Resources Recorded within 0.25 Miles of Subject Property, BERD ..................................................................................................14 Appendices A. B. C. D. E. F. Site Visit Photographs Professional Qualifications Tract Map Building Permits Occupancy History DPR Forms 300-324 Dyer Road ii ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment Table of Contents Page This page intentionally left blank 300-324 Dyer Road iii ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment CHAPTER 1 Introduction Executive Summary Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP (Client) retained Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to prepare a Historic Resource Assessment (Report) for five buildings located at 300-324 East Dyer Road (Project Site) in Santa Ana, Orange County, California (AIN: 411-021-01 and 411-021-02). The Project Site is currently improved with five, one-story industrial buildings designed in a vernacular industrial style (Subject Properties). According to Building Permits obtained from the City of Santa Ana Building Safety Division, the buildings were constructed between 1957 and 1972. Therefore, all five buildings meet the 45-year age threshold and must be evaluated as potential historical resources under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Addresses associated with each building are found below in Table 1. TABLE 1 BUILDINGS ON PROJECT SITE Building Address AIN 411-021-01 Building A 318 East Dyer 320 East Dyer 322 East Dyer 324 East Dyer, Units A & B Building B No associated address AIN411-021-02 Building C 300 East Dyer 304 East Dyer Building D Building E 308 East Dyer 316 East Dyer, Units A & B This Report assesses the Subject Properties as potential historical resources pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064.5. The five buildings on the Project Site were evaluated in this Report for their potential eligibility for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places (National Register), the California Register of Historical Resources (California Register), or the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. The Report includes a discussion of the survey methods used, background information on the neighborhood, industrial architecture, and the military-industrial complex in Southern California, and a description and evaluation of the Subject Properties. 300-324 Dyer Road 1 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 1. Introduction Through research, survey, and subsequent evaluation under the applicable Federal, State, and local eligibility criteria, ESA finds that 300 – 324 East Dyer Road, referred to here as Buildings A, B, C, D, and E, do not meet the level of significance required for individual listing on the National Register or the California Register under criteria A/1, B/2, C/2 or D, or for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Cultural Resources. Therefore, ESA recommends that all five buildings on the subject property be assigned a California Historical Resource Status Code of “6Z” meaning they were found ineligible for the National Register, California Register, or local designation through survey evaluation. For the purposes of CEQA, the Subject Properties located at 300-324 East Dyer Road in Santa Ana, CA are not historical resources. 300-324 Dyer Road 2 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 1. Introduction Project Location The Project site is located at 300-324 Dyer Road in the Shinn-Dyer Tract in Santa Ana, California as shown on Figure 1, Regional and Project Vicinity Map. The Project Site is currently improved with five industrial buildings and is located on the south side of Dyer Road, as shown in Figure 2, Aerial Photograph of Project Site. The block on which the Project Site sits is developed with similar industrial buildings. Research and Field Methodology This Report was prepared by a team of ESA’s architectural historians—including Shannon L. Papin, M.A., Historic Services Director and Senior Architectural Historian; and Antonette Hrycyk, M.S., Architectural Historian—all of whom meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in history and architectural history. Professional qualifications are provided in Appendix B. Shannon L. Papin, M.A. conducted a survey of the Project Site on January 11, 2024. This intensive-level pedestrian survey documented the existing conditions of the subject property and vicinity. ESA also conducted research on the subject properties’ construction and occupancy history and analyzed their history within the context of the development of Santa Ana. 300-324 Dyer Road 3 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment CHAPTER 2 Regulatory Framework Historical resources fall within the jurisdiction of the Federal, State, and Local designation programs. Federal laws provide the framework for the identification and organization of historical resources, and in certain instances, protection. State and Local jurisdictions play active roles in the identification, documentation, and protection of such resources within their communities. The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended, and the California Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 5024.1, are the primary Federal and State laws and regulations governing the evaluation and significance of historical resources of national, state, regional, and local importance. Descriptions of these relevant laws and regulations are presented below. Federal Eligibility and Integrity Aspects The National Register was established by the NHPA as “an authoritative guide to be used by Federal, State, and Local governments, private groups and citizens to identify the Nation’s cultural resources and to indicate what properties should be considered for protection from destruction or impairment.”1 The National Register recognizes properties that are significant at the national, state, and/or local levels. To be eligible for listing in the National Register, a resource must be significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. Four criteria for evaluation have been established to determine the significance of a resource. They include the following: Criterion A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; Criterion B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; Criterion C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; Criterion D. Yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.2 1 36 CFR Section 60.2.2 “Guidelines for Completing National Register Forms,” in National Register Bulletin 16, U.S. Department ofInterior, National Park Service, September 30, 1986. This bulletin contains technical information on comprehensive planning, survey of cultural resources and registration in the NRHP. 300-324 Dyer Road 6 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 2. Regulatory Framework Districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are 50 years in age or older must meet one or more of the above criteria and retain integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association to be eligible for listing. State Register and Eligibility Criteria The California Register was created by Assembly Bill 2881 which was signed into law on September 27, 1992. The California Register is “an authoritative listing and guide to be used by state and local agencies, private groups, and citizens in identifying the existing historical resources of the state and to indicate which resources deserve to be protected, to the extent prudent and feasible, from substantial adverse change.”3 The criteria for eligibility for the California Register are based upon National Register criteria.4 The California Register consists of resources that are listed automatically and those that must be nominated through an application and public hearing process. The California Register automatically includes the following: California properties listed on the National Register and those formally Determined Eligible for the National Register; 5 California Registered Historical Landmarks from No. 770 onward; Those California Points of Historical Interest (PHI) that have been evaluated by the OHP and have been recommended to the State Historical Commission for inclusion on the California Register.6 Other resources which may be nominated to the California Register include: Individual historical resources; Historical resources contributing to historic districts; Historical resources identified as significant in historical resources surveys with significance ratings of Category 1 through 5; Historical resources designated or listed as local Los Angeles HCMs, or designated under any local ordinance, such as an HPOZ.7 To be eligible for the California Register, a historical resource must be significant at the local, state, or national level, under one or more of the following four criteria: 1. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and cultural heritage; 2. Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past; 3 PRC Section 5024.1(a). PRC Section 5024.1(b). PRC Section 5024.1(d). PRC Section 5024.1(d). PRC Section 5024.1(e) 4 5 6 7 300-324 Dyer Road 7 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 2. Regulatory Framework 3. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or 4. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Additionally, a historical resource eligible for listing in the California Register must meet one or more of the criteria of significance described above and retain enough of its historic character or appearance to be recognizable as a historical resource and to convey the reasons for its significance. Historical resources that have been rehabilitated or restored may be evaluated for listing. Integrity is evaluated with regard to the retention of seven aspects of integrity similar to the National Register (location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association). Also like the National Register, it must be judged in context to the particular criteria under which a resource is proposed for eligibility. Alterations over time to a resource or historic changes in its use may themselves have historical, cultural, or architectural significance. Also implemented at the state level, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires projects to identify any substantial adverse impacts which may affect the significance of identified historical resources. City of Santa Ana The Project Site is zoned M1, light industrial. Permitted uses for this zoning designation are found in Section 41-472 of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan. Cultural Heritage Ordinance and Eligibility Criteria The Santa Ana City Council adopted an ordinance in August of 1998 creating a Historic Resources Commission, which is a nine-member board that works to emphasize and support historic preservation in the city of Santa Ana. This same ordinance also created the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places, which is a list of historically significant properties within city limits. To add a property to the list, interested owners or citizens submit a city-specific application form to the Planning Division of City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency. The Planning Division presents the application to the Historic Resources Commission in a public hearing and formulates a recommendation as to the status of the building. To be listed on Santa Ana’s Register of Historic Places, a building must meet at least one of the criteria for significance that the City has deemed important:8 Structure has distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period. Structure that exemplifies a particular architectural style or design features. Work of notable architect, builder, or designer whose style influenced the city’s architectural development. Rare structures of original designs 8 “Historic Property Application” City of Santa Ana Planning Division. https://www.santa- ana.org/documents/history-property-application-adding-your-property-to-the-register/ 300-324 Dyer Road 8 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 2. Regulatory Framework Buildings of historical significance: – – – – Where important events occurred. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses. Which were originally present when the city was founded. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, and cultural activity. Sites of archaeological importance. Buildings that were connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare. City of Santa Ana General Plan – Historic Preservation Element The City of Santa Ana’s General Plan Update (GPU) contains a Historic Preservation Element, certified in April of 2022. The policy framework contains three specific preservation-related goals, which are as follow:9 Goal HP – 1: Historic Areas and Resources. Preserve and enhance Santa Ana’s historic areas and resources to maintain a unique sense of place. Policy HP-1.1 Architectural and Design Standards. Preserve unique neighborhoods and structures in Santa Ana through implementation of the Citywide Design Guidelines and historic preservation best practices. Policy HP-1.2 Federal Standards for Rehabilitation. Ensure rehabilitation of historic buildings complies with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and that new construction in historic districts is compatible with context. Policy HP-1.3 Historic Districts and Design Standards. Explore opportunities to preserve neighborhoods with largely intact historic buildings and character through the creation of historic districts, identification of historically sensitive areas, or neighborhood context-sensitive design standards. Policy HP-1.4 Protecting Resources. Support land use plans and development proposals that actively protect historic and cultural resources. Preserve tribal, archeological, and paleontological resources for their cultural importance to communities as well as their research and educational potential. Policy HP-1.5 Structure and Systems Maintenance. Encourage maintenance, care, and systems upgrades of historic resources to avoid the need for major rehabilitation, prevent loss of historic resources, and remediate health concerns such as lead based paint and mold. 9 “Historic Preservation Element, Santa Ana General Plan” City of Santa Ana Planning Division, April 2022. 300-324 Dyer Road 9 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 2. Regulatory Framework Policy HP-1.6 Lead By Example. Ensure that all City-owned historic resources and cultural facilities reflect exceptional architecture and historically appropriate features to celebrate Santa Ana as a world-class city Policy HP-1.7 Preserving Human Element. Encourage participation in oral history programs to capture Santa Ana’s historic and cultural narrative. Policy HP-1.8 Reuse of Historic Buildings. Support flexible land use standards to facilitate the adaptive reuse of historic buildings with a variety of economically viable uses, while minimizing impacts to the historic value and character of sites and structures. Policy HP-1.9 Historic Downtown. Strengthen the image and identity of Downtown through unifying design and architectural themes that are compatible with existing historic fabric. Goal HP-2: Cultural and Historic Resources. Promote the City’s cultural and historic resources to advance Santa Ana’s role in Southern California history. Policy HP-2.1 Resource Stewardship. Expand community outreach to educate property owners and businesses regarding responsibilities and stewardship requirements of the city’s historic resources. Policy HP-2.2 Educational Awareness. Provide educational opportunities to foster community awareness and pride in Santa Ana’s history. Policy HP-2.3 Commemorating History. Support efforts to identify and commemorate historic structures and sites, and historically sensitive areas in Santa Ana through murals, plaques, and educational exhibits. Policy HP-2.4 Local and Regional Partnerships. Strengthen relationships and programs with local and regional institutions and organizations to promote the appreciation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation of Santa Ana’s historic and cultural resources. Policy HP-2.5 Economic Development Tool. Promote economic development through heritage education and the promotion of tourism. Policy HP-2.6 Center Core. Promote Santa Ana’s identity as the cultural and historic downtown of Orange County Goal HP-3: Historic Preservation. Develop, implement, and maintain a nationally recognized historic preservation program. Policy HP-3.1 Historic Resource Survey. Maintain a comprehensive program to inventory and preserve historic and cultural resources, including heritage landscape and trees. Policy HP-3.2 Incentivize Preservation. Support incentive programs that promote restoration, rehabilitation, salvage, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Policy HP-3.3 Accessible Preservation Policy. Explore strategies to promote a historic preservation program that is robust, equitable, and accessible. 300-324 Dyer Road 10 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 2. Regulatory Framework Policy HP-3.4 Preservation Program Certification. Maintain Santa Ana’s status as a Certified Local Government (CLG) to further the City’s historic resource program and pursue all available funding for preservation. Policy HP-3.5 Local Preservation Groups. Collaborate with the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, community groups, and individuals to promote public awareness and educational opportunities that highlight historic preservation. Policy HP-3.6 Staff Development. Collaborate with local and regional historic preservation groups to maintain a training program that promotes best practices in preservation techniques. Additionally, the Program Environmental Impact Report (October 2021) for the city’s GPU states that development consistent with the GPU could impact historical resources and therefore the following mitigation measures have been established to reduce these impacts to a less than significant level: CUL-1 Identification of Historical Resources and Potential Project Impacts. For structures 45 years or older, a Historical Resources Assessment (HRA) shall be prepared by an architectural historian or historian meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards. The HRA shall include: definition of a study area or area of potential effect, which will encompass the affected property and may include surrounding properties or historic district(s); an intensive level survey of the study area to identify and evaluate under federal, State, and local criteria significance historical resources that might be directly or indirectly affected by the proposed project; and an assessment of project impacts. The HRA shall satisfy federal and State guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and recordation of historical resources. An HRA is not required if an existing historic resources survey and evaluation of the property is available; however, if the existing survey and evaluation is more than five years old, it shall be updated. CUL-2 Use of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties shall be used to the maximum extent practicable to ensure that projects involving the relocation, conversion, rehabilitation, or alteration of a historical resource and its setting or related new construction will not impair the significance of the historical resource. Use of the Standards shall be overseen by an architectural historian or historic architect meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards. Evidence of compliance with the Standards shall be provided to the City in the form of a report identifying and photographing character-defining features and spaces and specifying how the proposed treatment of character-defining features and spaces and related construction activities will conform to the Standards. The Qualified Professional shall monitor the construction and provide a report to the City at the conclusion of the project. Use of the Secretary’s Standards shall reduce the project impacts on historical resources to less than significant. CUL-3 Documentation, Education, and Memorialization. If the City determines that significant impacts to historical resources cannot be avoided, the City shall require, at a minimum, that the affected historical resources be thoroughly documented before issuance of any permits and may also require additional public education efforts and/or memorialization of the historical resource. Though demolition or alteration of a historical resource such that its significance is materially impaired cannot be mitigated to a less 300-324 Dyer Road 11 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 2. Regulatory Framework than significant level, recordation of the resource will reduce significant adverse impacts to historical resources to the maximum extent feasible. Such recordation should be prepared under the supervision of an architectural historian, historian, or historic architect meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards and should take the form of Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation. At a minimum, this recordation should include an architectural and historical narrative; archival photographic documentation; and supplementary information, such as building plans and elevations and/or historic photographs. The documentation package should be reproduced on archival paper and should be made available to researchers and the public through accession by appropriate institutions such as the Santa Ana Library History Room, the South Central Coastal Information Center at California State University, Fullerton, and/or the HABS collection housed in the Library of Congress. Depending on the significance of the adversely affected historical resource, the City, at its discretion, may also require public education about the historical resource in the form of an exhibit, web page, brochure, or other format and/or memorialization of the historical resource on or near the proposed project site. If memorialized, such memorialization shall be a permanent installation, such as a mural, display, or other vehicle that recalls the location, appearance, and historical significance of the affected historical resource, and shall be designed in conjunction with a qualified architectural historian, historian, or historic architect. 300-324 Dyer Road 12 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 2. Regulatory Framework This page intentionally left blank 300-324 Dyer Road 13 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment CHAPTER 3 Previous Evaluations of the Subject Property A records search for the Subject Property and associated addresses was conducted by ESA staff on January 10, 2024, through the California Built Environment Resources Database (BERD) which provides evaluation status information for resources processed through the OHP. The records search also included a review of all previously documented historic architectural resources and studies within a 0.25-mile radius of the Project. No buildings on the Project Site have been previously identified in the State of California’s Built Environment Resources Directory (BERD), nor have they been listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historical Resources, or the National Register of Historic Places. There are no properties within 0.25 miles of the Subject Property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, the California Register, or the National Register of Historic Places. The BERD record search showed two historical architectural resources have been previously recorded within a 0.25-mile radius of the Project Site (Table 1). Both of these resources were assigned the California Historical Resource Status Code of 6Y, meaning they were determined ineligible for the National Register through the Section 106 process but were not evaluated for the California Register or local listing. TABLE 2 NEARBY HISTORIC RESOURCES RECORDED WITHIN 0.25 MILES OF SUBJECT PROPERTY, BERD Distance Primary OTIS Number ID Property Number Address Construction from Subject Evaluation Information Year(s)Property n/a 565737 132583 3201 S. Main Street 6Y, 03/27/2002, DOE-30-02-0006- 1956 0000 | 6Y, 03/27/2002, 0.22 miles SW FHWA020226A n/a 565736 132582 Joseph W. Alton House 6Y, 03/27/2002, DOE-30-02-0005- 1949 0000 | 6Y, 03/27/2002, 0.22 miles SW FHWA020226A110 E. Alton Street 300-324 Dyer Road 14 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 2. Regulatory Framework This page intentionally left blank 300-324 Dyer Road 15 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment CHAPTER 4 History of Project Site History of Santa Ana, California In July of 1769, the valley in which Santa Ana is located was discovered during a Franciscan expedition led by Don Gaspar Portola. The explorers christened the valley Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana in honor of Saint Anne.10 In 1810, a member of the expedition, Antonio Yorba, and his nephew, Juan Peralta, received a grant from the Spanish governor of California for all the land extending from the foothills of Santa Ana Canyon to the ocean.11 They used the land to graze cattle and later developed irrigation systems fed by water from the Santa Ana River. The land was quite fertile and, with the establishment of several ranches in the valley, the area soon became an agricultural center. When Mexico broke away from Spain in 1821, the California territory experienced minimal development. When the Mexican American War concluded in 1848, Mexico ceded the land to the United States, and two years later, California became the 31st state in the Union.12 Santa Ana appeared as a township of Los Angeles County in the 1860 and 1870 censuses. In 1869, William H. Spurgeon purchased 70 acres from the Yorba heirs and drew up a town plan, and the community was officially laid out later that year.13 Santa Ana evolved as a commercial center because of its central location in the valley, becoming a natural marketplace for crops produced in the surrounding region that is now Orange County. Agriculture continued to be the major industry throughout Orange County and Santa Ana until the second half of the twentieth century. Rail travel was a major factor in the development and expansion of Santa Ana. The Southern Pacific Railroad connected Santa Ana to Los Angeles in 1877, with the line running down from Norwalk much as Interstate 5 does today.14 In 1887, the California Central Railway broke the Southern Pacific Railroad’s local monopoly on rail travel and began to offer service between Los Angeles and San Diego with Santa Ana as an intermediate station.15 In 1886, Santa Ana was incorporated, and three years later Orange County was separated from Los Angeles County and 10 “Santa Ana: History,” City-Data.com, accessed October 11, 2022. https://www.city-data.com/us-cities/The- West/Santa-Ana-History.html. 11 12 “Santa Ana: History.” “California Admission Day,” California Department of Parks and Recreation. 2022.https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23856 13 14 “Santa Ana: History,” City-data.com Phil Brigandi, “The Southern Pacific – Orange County’s First Railroad,” OC Historyland, 2019. https://www.ochistoryland.com/sprr 15 ”A look at the trains that built the OC coast” The Los Angeles Times. May 12, 2015. 300-324 Dyer Road 16 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site Santa Ana was named the county seat.16 1900, the population of Orange County was almost 20,000, and Santa Ana accounted for approximately one-fourth of that number.17 During World War II, the United States Armed Forces built a variety of bases and infrastructure in and around Santa Ana, including the Army, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.18 The most well-known of these bases include the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, and the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base.19 The relocation of soldiers, pilots, and captains, along with their families and civilian employees, account for much of Orange County’s development during the preparations for World War II and throughout the war. In the city of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Army Air Base was built as a training center for the United States Army Air Forces. Without planes, hangers, or runways, the facility served as a basic training camp where newly inducted soldiers were given 9 weeks of training to determine what specialties they would pursue. The base was responsible for continued population growth in Santa Ana and Orange County, as many veterans moved to the area to raise families after the war ended. World War II brought further development as industry moved into the area. By 1950, the population of Santa Ana was nearly 46,000 residents, and a city charter, providing for a council- manager form of government, was adopted in 1952.20 Since World War II, Santa Ana has become a financial and governmental center of Orange County. The site of the former Santa Ana Army Air Base was converted into a campus for Orange Coast College. While Santa Ana was incorporated early, its population remained fairly small until the post-war boom, when it jumped by nearly 50,000 residents every decade between 1960 and 1980. Freeway construction in Orange County began in the 1950s with the opening of the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway. The expansion of this freeway allowed Orange County to become a “bedroom community” for Los Angeles. Many families were able to purchase a house in Orange County and easily commute to the blossoming industries of manufacturing and tourism in the greater Los Angeles metropolis. The construction of I-5 progressed from north to south, which, generally, is also how housing and retail construction developed in Orange County.21 As the agricultural industry in Orange County was declining, the population was increasing, so much of the former farmland was redeveloped cheaply and easily as tract housing. From 1953 to 1962, ten cities in Orange County voted to incorporate, including Buena Park, Cost Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos, San Juan Capistrano, Villa 16 “A Brief History of Orange County,” Orange County Historical Society, Accessed December 20, 2022. https://www.orangecountyhistory.org/wp/?page_id=38 17 18 1900 Federal Census Phil Brigandi “Orange County’s World War II Military Bases,” OC Historyland, 2019.https://www.ochistoryland.com/wwiibases 19 The Seal Beach Naval Weapons station was originally built as the Naval Ammunition and Net Depot Seal Beach and the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training base was originally Los Alamitos Naval Air Station. “A Brief History of Orange County.” 20 21 California Military Museum. “Santa Ana Army Air Base.” April 5, 2016.http://www.militarymuseum.org/SantaAnaAAB.html Kenneth Kao, “Orange County History: Suburbia and Today,” Orange County History. March 11, 2008. https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~kennyk/oc/recent.html 300-324 Dyer Road 17 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site Park, and Westminster, and by 1963 the county’s population totaled slightly over a million people.22 These typical post-war suburbs followed the pattern of “discount stores and quickie- marts, factories and warehouses.”23 The county received another major boost of tourism benefits and associated fiscal benefits when Disneyland opened in neighboring Anaheim in 1955.24 Most of the southern third of Orange County was held by a few large developers, including the Irvine Company, which began building multiple master planned communities in the 1960s and 1970s.25 Part of the development of southern Orange County included a new branch of the University of California that was planned in 1959 and opened in 1965. At the time, the city of Irvine, where the college was located, did not exist.26 Examples of these first planned communities include Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Niguel, which were developed along the I-5 corridor between Los Angeles and San Diego.27 The development of Metro Town Square is in response to this period of development. Over time, Santa Ana drew large commercial sectors, including manufacturing, industrial, technology, and aerospace.28 Efforts began in the 1980s to restore and revitalize the city of Santa Ana, especially its downtown. As a result, the city has become known for its historic downtown and MainPlace shopping center, which created thousands of jobs in the heart of the city. Santa Ana residents of the twenty-first century enjoy cultural and ethnic diversity as well as continuing status as the financial and governmental center of Orange County.29 In 2015, Santa Ana had a population of 335,264, a number that has continued to grow. In 2017, Santa Ana became an immigrant sanctuary city. The ordinance requires the city to implement policies that include “prohibiting the use of city resources for immigration enforcement, protecting sensitive information, preventing biased-based policing, and directing law enforcement officials to exercise discretion to cite and release individuals instead of detaining them at a local facility or county jail based on the nature of the alleged crime.”30 The city has also continued to diversify in recent years, with four-fifths of voters identifying as Latino electing an all-Latino city council in 2016.31 22 “A Brief History of Orange County.” 23 24 25 26 27 Steve Emmons, “Orange County’s 21 ½-Mile History Lesson,” The Los Angeles Times. July 2, 1985. Emmons, “Orange County”. “A Brief History of Orange County.” Emmons, “21 ½-Mile History” Jon C. Teaford. The Metropolitan Revolution: The Rest of Post-Urban America. (Columbia University Press: New York, 2006) 196.28 “The History of Santa Ana, California,” Luis Aguirre Law. Accessed December 20, 2002.https://luisaguirrelaw.com/history-of-santa-ana-california/ 29 30 31 “Santa Ana: History.” Jessica Kwong, “Santa Ana’s status as sanctuary city made official.” Orange County Register. January 19, 2017. Adam Nagourney and Jennifer Medina, “This City is 78% Latino and the Face of a New California,” NYTimes.com, October 12, 2016. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/12/us/california-latino-voters.html 300-324 Dyer Road 18 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site History of the Subject Property Site Development The Subject Property is located on Lots 9 and 10 and portions of Lot 8 of the South Santa Ana Place Tract in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. Aerial photographs from 1938, 1946, and 1952 show that before any improvements, the Subject Property was previously a citrus orchard, not uncommon in Orange County in the first half of the 20th century. The Subject Property is located on the “Shinn Dyer Road Annex,” a parcel of land roughly 5.065 acres in size, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana on April 14, 1957.32 It was one of six small parcels of land along Dyer Road which were annexed by the City of Santa Ana between 1954 and 1958. This area of Dyer Road was described as “one of the most highly diversified compact manufacturing areas in California” in 1959.33 Throughout the late 1950s, this “golden triangle” of Santa Ana, bounded by Dyer Road, Main Street, and Newport Boulevard, was highlighted in tours hosted by chambers of commerce and women’s clubs as a new industrial area of Santa Ana.34 According to permits obtained from the City of Santa Ana Building Safety Division, Building A was constructed in 1957, Building D was constructed in 1965, Building B and E were constructed in 1967, and Building C was constructed in 1972. Building A appears on aerial photographs in 1963, along with industrial improvements in the surrounding parcels. Buildings B, C, D, and E first appear on aerial photographs in 1972. Industrial improvements surround the Project Site by 1977; the neighborhood maintains its industrial character to the present day. Construction Chronology Building Permits were obtained from the City of Santa Ana Building Safety Division through a Public Records Request on January 12, 2024. Narrative descriptions of major construction history for each building are found below; copies of all permits are included in Appendix D. The majority of the building permits are related to tenant improvements and minor repair work. Building A According to permits filed with the Santa Ana Building Safety Division, Building A was constructed as a manufacturing space (322 Dyer Road) and office space (320 Dyer Road) for C. Shinn in 1957. (For more information on the company, please see Occupancy History.) At $120,000, it was the highest valued building permit in Orange County during the first week of 1957, as reported in local news, which also gave the address as “15282 Dyer Road” in Santa 32 “Ordinance No. NS-242 Declaring the Annexation of That Certain Territory Designed ‘Shinn Dyer Road Annex’”,The Register, April 27, 1957, 11. “Chamber, Guests In Tour Of Large, Small Santa Ana Firms,” The Register, August 7, 1959, 27. “Ladies Night as Altrusa Club Takes Long Look at Santa Ana’s Industry Firms,” The Register, September 6, 1959, 33 34 15. 300-324 Dyer Road Historic Resource Assessment 19 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024 4. History of Project Site Ana.35 Additional construction valued at $36,000 was undertaken from 1957 until 1961 by Harry Martin. A welding shop was added to the building in 1967 for the cost of $14,000 with Shinn Engineering acting as owner-contractor. An existing door was removed and the building remodeled for a new tenant in 1971 by Martin Builders for $800. Interior offices were created for Industrial Brokers (tenant) in 1979, which was completed by Merrell Drywall for $3,000. A room in the “boat building” with the H-2 designation (high hazard) was constructed in 1979 for owner Cliff Shinn at a cost of $15,000. The building was reroofed in 1985 and 1993. Building B Permits for Building B were filed under the address of 320-322 Dyer Road indicating that Building B was constructed by Dudley Steel in 1964 for Shinn Engineering for the cost of $17,500. Aerial photographs confirm this building was not present in 1963 but appears by 1972. No other building alterations or construction were noted. An equipment pit between Buildings A and B was constructed in 2000, and a steel deck was constructed over the pit between the buildings in 2001; the pit was later backfilled in 2009. Building C Building C was constructed for Clifford L. Shinn in 1972 by Martin Builders, Inc. for a cost of $84,000. All building permits filed indicate interior alterations such as construction and demolition of demising walls, adjustments to interior ceilings, and tenant improvements such as the installation of a walk-in refrigerator. Building D Building D was constructed in 1965 by Martin Builders for D.W. Davis as an industrial building for the cost of $56,000. Interior partitions were added in 1969, and again in 2006. Interior non- load-bearing walls were demolished in 2008, and a roll-up door opening was expanded in 2022. Building E Initial building permits for Building E were filed in 1967 by Shinn Engineering for a $10,000 square-foot industrial building constructed by Martin Builders for $46,000. Various interior alterations and tenant improvements were noted throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and the building was reroofed in 1998. Occupancy History According to City Directories and Building Permits, the initial occupant of the Subject Property and Buildings A, B, C, D, and E was Shinn Engineering, Incorporated, which was founded in 1950 by engineer Clifford Shinn, who functioned as founder, president, and majority stockholder. The company produced metal structural components for commercial and military airplanes and 35 “$120,000 Permit Sets County Building Pace,” The Register, January 6, 1957, 21. 300-324 Dyer Road 20 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site later expanded into manufacturing ground support equipment for the aerospace industry.36 Shinn Engineering moved into Building A in 1957 and occupied it until 1970. In 1960, Shinn Engineering began production on the Shinn 2150-A, a two-seater aircraft, which would be the first mass-produced plane in Orange County.37 The company purchased the design from Morrisey Aviation and produced the plane for two years. When the news of the plane’s construction was announced, it was reported that Shinn Engineering boasted a staff of 150 employees.38 By 1961, the facility at 320 Dyer Road (Subject Property) was able to produce ten planes a month.39 By 1967, the company had expanded with manufacturing locations in Dallas and San Diego, in addition to the Santa Ana location.40 In 1968, Shinn reported sales of $5.9 million. The company merged with Macrodyne, Incorporated, a similar aircraft parts manufacturing company, in 1969.41 According to Building Permits, Clifford Shinn, Shinn Engineering, and Mary Shinn often functioned as building owner/landlord and contractor for assorted projects on the Project Site. Shinn Engineering occupied each building on the Project Site from 1958 until 1970 and Clifford Shinn is listed as the owner of all buildings until at least 1997. After Shinn Engineering vacated the premises circa 1970, City Directory records and Building Permits indicate that the occupants of the other buildings were a variety of industrial and auto supply, wholesale companies, construction supply companies, and other small manufacturing companies. Research did not indicate significant histories associated with any of these occupants. Subsequent detailed occupancy history of each building is found in Appendix E. Industrial Development in Southern California: Post- War Suburban Explosion and Changing Industrial Trends (1945 – 1965) Early industrial development in Southern California was tied to agriculture. Los Angeles was the top producing county for agriculture in the first half of the 20th century and Orange County’s economy was centered around its agricultural production as well. In Los Angeles County, nearly every type of produce was grown, though orange and other citrus fruits came to dominate. Orange County, as its name suggests, also produced a significant amount of citrus. Cattle ranching, however, was more common in Orange County. 36 “Shinn, Macrodyne Plan Merger,” The Register, July 11, 1968, 45. 37 38 39 40 41 Forest Kimler, “County Produced Plane Launched With Flourishes,” The Register, June 30, 1961, 33. “Santa Ana Plant to Build, Sell Morrisey Utility Plane,” The Register, January 10, 1960, 19. “Shinn Engineering Names Sales Manager,” The Register, February 22, 1961, 51. “ADVERTISEMENT: Shinn’s Hiring,” The Register, “Merger Notes: Fluor Corp. Buys New Orleans Firm,” The Register, May 4, 1968, 14. 300-324 Dyer Road Historic Resource Assessment 21 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024 4. History of Project Site Southern California provided two benefits that eastern and midwestern cities could not provide – an abundance of cheap, undeveloped land and access to major shipping ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach. In addition, the City of Los Angeles had pioneered another technique to create distinctive industrial areas -- zoning. In 1904, Los Angeles instituted the first zoning laws in the United States, separating the city into industrial and residential districts. This was further refined in 1921 when Los Angeles created five zones that permitted different uses, which ranged from single-family homes to heavy industrial uses.42 Cities throughout Southern California would follow Los Angeles’ lead in creating industrial zones, often on the edges of cities or in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles and Orange County. By 1935, the City of Los Angeles was the 5th largest manufacturing city in the United States. Accompanying this growth in industry was a growth in population, as workers immigrated to take these jobs. Los Angeles County exploded from 170,000 residents in 1900 to 2.2 million in 1930, an increase of 1194%43. Orange County, which was dominated by more farmland, grew from 19,000 in 1900 to 118,000 in 1930, still a population increase of 521%.44 Military preparations leading up to and throughout World War II had a marked increase in the industrial capacity of Southern California. For a more detailed overview of this, see the Historic Context: The Military-Industrial Context in Southern California (1938-1970). Following the end of World War II in 1945, there was a marked decline in industrial manufacturing. California had the second highest rate of unemployment in the nation in 1947, mostly returning veterans who had relocated to Southern California. This was short-lived, as the need for military manufacturing did not end with World War II, with continuing conflicts in Korea and Vietnam providing a regular manufacturing need, in addition to military innovations throughout the Cold War. The term “military-industrial complex” was first used by departing U.S. President and former Five-Star General Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961 to describe the increasing co-dependence between the military and the manufacturing industry, the vast majority of which was centered in Southern California.45 Thousands of veterans who had passed through Southern California on their way to the Pacific Theater remained in Southern California, creating an explosion of suburbs that have come to characterize the vast majority of the residential built environment of Southern California. By the 1950s, it is estimated that over 10,000 people were moving to Southern California a month.46 In Orange County, former cattle grazing space and citrus orchards were transformed into tract housing and planned communities and the population grew from 130,000 in 1940 to 703,000 by 1960. The Irving Company, which had begun in ranching, shifted to real estate development. Los Angeles saw even greater population gains, going from 2.7 million residents in 1940 to 6 million 42 “New Code,” Los Angeles City Planning, Accessed February 7, 2024, https://planning.lacity.gov/zoning/new-code 43 “Historical General Population,” Los Angeles Almanac, Accssed February 7, 2024, https://www.laalmanac.com/population/po02.php 44 45 Phill Brigandi, “Orange County’s Population,” OC Historyland, 2019, ihttps://www.ochistoryland.com/population “President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address (1961), National Archives, Accessed January 24, 2024,https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-dwight-d-eisenhowers-farewell-address 46 Alan Citron, “Region Forever Changed: S. California in WWII – Sleeping Giant Awakens,” Los Angeles Times, September 1, 1989, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-09-01-mn-1469-story.html 300-324 Dyer Road Historic Resource Assessment 22 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024 4. History of Project Site in 1960. In 1962, California would surpass New York to become the most populous state in the Union. In search of tax revenue from industrial business, cities began to design and designate specific industrial areas. These would be entire tracts of land, often with pre-built and flexible light manufacturing industrial spaces. Industrial tracts were located near highways and many incorporated designs that accommodated larger trucking infrastructure to ship products. Some were developed for one company, in a kind of vertical integration, while others were designed for buildings to be individually rented out or purchased by smaller industrial businesses. Notable industrial tracts in Los Angeles include the Hayden Tract in Culver City and the Goodyear Tract in southeast Los Angeles.47 In Orange County, new cities were incorporated almost yearly, with these new municipalities engaging in aggressive annexation campaigns to capture industrial areas.48 In the City of Santa Ana, 87 parcels were annexed between 1950 and 1959 alone, nearly doubling the size of the City from 6,871 acres in 1946 to 13,600 acres by the end of 1959. Before World War II, these were often known as “industrial tracts”, but in the post-war era “industrial park” became the more accepted term. In addition, these industrial neighborhoods shifted to become smaller and closer to residential areas, instead of being developed on the outskirts of the city. 49 These would eventually involve into the modern-day office or business park. Industrial tracts and industrial parks were often designed and constructed by the same builder to maintain a consistent architectural style with features that are carried over from building to building. The entry portico visible on Buildings C, D, and E are an example of that trend. Industrial and business parks were common throughout Orange County, often integrated into master-planned communities such as Irvine and Mission Viejo that were developed to house the increasing population, many of whom moved to Orange County to be a part of the expanding aerospace and light manufacturing industries50. Some of these business parks emphasized an expanded form of vertical alignment; instead of only manufacturing, these parks were often designed for the entire process, from design, to testing, to manufacturing. This was not limited to Orange County, as Los Angeles, especially in the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, saw similar shifts in industrial development to focus on the aerospace industry, including the “first group of space science laboratories and manufacturing facilities” at the Northrop Grumman Space Park in Rolando Beach.51 47 “Goodyear Tract Industrial Planning District,” HistoricPlacesLA, Accessed February 7, 2024, https://hpla.lacity.org/report/19812b9d-9c6b-4f79-9bd4-1e751d1e625d 48 49 “A Brief History of Orange County,” Orange County Historical Society, February 7, 2024, https://www.orangecountyhistory.org/wp/?page_id=38 LSA Associates, Inc. and Chattel Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, “Los Angeles Citywide Historic Context Statement: Industrial Development, 1850-1980,” Prepared for the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning, Office of Historic Resources, September 2011, rev. February 2018, https://planning.lacity.gov/odocument/ad40500b-cf5a-436e-8c80-a81606544c01/IndustrialDevelopment_1850-1980.pdf, 201 “A Brief History of Orange County.” “Northrop Grumman,” LA Conservancy, Accessed February 7, 2024, https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic- places/northrop-grumman/ 50 51 300-324 Dyer Road Historic Resource Assessment 23 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024 4. History of Project Site By the 1970s, the pressures of the oil crisis and increasing environmental and safety regulations, combined with the opening of Asian markets to trade and manufacturing, caused many industrial manufacturers to move their operations out of the United States in search of cheaper labor and less rigorous environmental and labor laws. The industrial buildings, far from becoming vacant, shifted uses. In Los Angeles and Orange County, the industrial base was maintained “by shifting toward flexible, smaller-scale firms in varied fields such as textiles, biomedical equipment, and computer components.”52 Where this industry replacement did not occur, many industrial tracts have been adaptively reused. The Hughes Aircraft Campus was listed on the California Register of Historic Places in 1991 and recommended for listing on the National Register. In 2010, it was purchased by the Ratkovich Company and redeveloped into office space for firms “in the areas of media, entertainment, internet technology, and advertising.”53 The Hayden Tract in Culver City has become a home for experimental architecture, led by real estate developers Frederick and Lauren Samitaur Smith and deconstructivist architect Eric Owen Moss.54 The Military-Industrial Complex in Southern California (1938–1970) Few industries have had an impact on the population growth and economic development of Southern California metropolitan than the military-industrial complex. While California was already a manufacturing center in the first decades of the 20th century, federal defense spending that began with World War II helped initiate Southern California into the military-industrial complex. Military-industrial complex is a term used to signify the close relationship that develop between government entities and defense-minded manufacturers/organizations.55 President Dwight D. Eisenhower coined the phrase during his January 17, 1961, farewell address, in which he warned the American people to not let the military-industrial establishment dictate the country’s actions at home or abroad.56 Eisenhower spoke of the threat the complex posed to American democracy, declaring, “the potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.”57 Before World War II, military equipment and weapons were made only when needed and were manufactured by the same industrial companies that produced cars, commercial ships, and other heavy machinery. While the Los Angeles shipbuilding industry had played a significant role in World War I, it had largely gone inactive since, and the film, automobile and oil industries became the most significant employers in Los Angeles the first half of the twentieth century, whereas agriculture dominated Orange County. “By 1930, Los Angeles had become the largest 52 Joel Kotkin, “L.A.’s Engine of Growth,” City Journal, Winter 1993, https://www.city-journal.org/article/l-a-s-engine-of-growth 53 54 55 “About the Hughes Industrial Historic District,” Hughes Industrial Historic District, Accessed February 7, 2024, https://www.hugheshistoric.com/about/ Mike Sonksen, “Hayden Tract,” Society of Architectural Historians Archipedia, Accessed February 7, 2024, https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/CA-01-037-0075 "What is the Military-Industrial Complex?" Military Industrial Complex, s.a., accessed October 27, 2022.https://www.militaryindustrialcomplex.com/what-is-the-military-industrial-complex.php. “What is the Military-Industrial Complex?” "Military-Industrial Complex." History.com. May 10, 2018. Accessed October 27, 2022. 56 57 https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/military-industrial-complex. 300-324 Dyer Road Historic Resource Assessment 24 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024 4. History of Project Site manufacturing economy on the West Coast, leading the nation in the production of aircraft, food, sportswear, and motion pictures.”58 With the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, no part of the country felt the impact of the emergent defense industry more directly than California, where military spending drove the state’s economic growth, and no industry was more affected than the aircraft industry. As early as 1928, more than 20 aircraft manufacturers were already open for business in California, with 53 airports in the Los Angeles area alone.59 With numerous airports, substantial port facilities, and direct rail connections to the Midwest and the South, Los Angeles easily became the dominant staging area for military personnel and equipment in support of the war in the Pacific.60 Employment in the aircraft industry of Los Angeles soared from 15,930 at the end of 1938 to over 120,000 by the end of 1941, when the United States entered the war.61 The region underwent rapid industrial growth as Kaiser Steel opened a giant mill in Fontana, and the “Big Six” of aircraft production—Douglas, Lockheed, North American Aviation, Northrup, Vega and Vultee—expanded with war contracts.62 Douglas had facilities in Santa Monica, El Segundo, and Long Beach; the company was a major supplier to the allied forces during the war. Among other items, Douglas facilities in El Segundo produced SBD-3 planes for the U.S. Navy and A-24 planes for the U.S. Army.63 The electronics division of the Hughes Aircraft corporation was located in Culver City and acted as the company’s research and development heart which directed activities in El Segundo, the Los Angeles International Airport site, Fullerton, Santa Barbara, Palmdale, Newport Beach, and Oceanside.64 From 1942 to 1944, 479 new defense plants opened in Los Angeles County, and the LA metropolitan area alone accounted for 17 percent of the nation’s war production during World War II, mostly in the aerospace industry.65 This massive influx of war industries brought a population boom and a diversification of the community, with aircraft plants providing new jobs, higher wages, and more inclusive hiring, including women workers. Wartime Los Angeles received thousands of new residents, resulting in exponential population growth, and by 1943, the once small town of Los Angeles had become home to one in forty Americans.66 Contrary to Los Angeles County, Orange County did not see an influx in manufacturing infrastructure during World War II. While the Army, Army Air Force, Nacy, Marine Corps, and 58 Ruth Wallach, Dace Taube, Claude Zachary, Linda McCann, and Curtis C Roseman. Los Angeles in World War II (Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2011) 8. Jonathan Vankin, 2022. "California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shaped the State."California Local. March 23, 2022. Accessed October 27, 2022. 59 https://californialocal.com/localnews/statewide/ca/article/show/4002-california-defense-contracting-military- industrial-complex-silicon-valley/. Wallach et al, Los Angeles in World War II, 7. Arthur C. Verge, "The Impact of the Second World War on Los Angeles," Pacific Historical Review 63, No 3., August 1994, 292. 60 61 62 63 Verge, "The Impact of the Second World War on Los Angeles,” 292. Wallach, Ruth, Dace Taube, Claude Zachary, Linda McCann, and Curtis C Roseman, Los Angeles in World War II. (Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2011) 64. "Electronics 'Lifeline' of Ballona Valley Industry," Evening Star-News, August 10, 1959, 55. Verge, "The Impact of the Second World War on Los Angeles,” 293. 64 65 66 Verge, "The Impact of the Second World War on Los Angeles,” 293. 300-324 Dyer Road 25 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site Coast Guard all built new camps, dormitories, and training areas in Orange County, it remained a predominately agricultural County. Small “feeder” plants, which would send parts to larger Los Angeles County manufacturing plants, were more common in Orange County.67 After World War II, military manufacturing in America returned to peacetime levels. However, with the start of the Korean War in the early 1950s, American troops were forced to make do with leftover, outdated equipment from the previous decade. In a bid to not fall into a similar situation in the future, U.S. domestic military production accelerated, even as hostilities wound down on the Korean Peninsula. After the war ended in 1953, companies that had quickly reverted to civilian production after previous wars instead increased production of weapons and other military systems through contracts with the U.S. government.68 With the infrastructure for production already in place, along with the escalation of the Cold War, it seemed inevitable that Southern California would retain its position as the country’s military manufacturing base. The continuation of war material production in peacetime brought new industries to the state and with them, suburban housing developments, highways, office buildings, and shopping centers—transforming the California landscape in the late 1950s.69 By 1959, defense spending in California had reached $5.2 billion,70 and in 1962, California received double the amount of defense contracts than any other state.71 While some argued that California was becoming a welfare state dependent upon Cold War spending, others were thrilled with its evolution into “one vast Cold War campus, with the newly developing suburbs serving as campus dormitories.”72 The recessions of the 1970s and the 1980s, and the economic downturn in 1991–1992, had particularly severe consequences in Los Angeles.73 Offshore manufacturing shut down the Kaiser Steel Mill in Fontana in the 1980s, and closures at Norton Air Force Base and March Field during the U.S. military base realignments of the 1990s ended tens of thousands of jobs.74 After the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, federal defense spending plummeted and the number of aerospace workers in Los Angeles County was cut in half.75 Thousands of “skilled machinists, drafters, engineers, and mechanics lost their jobs at McDonnell Douglas and the giant naval shipyard in Long Beach after the military cutbacks that followed the end of the Cold War.76 67 Phil Brigandi, “Orange County’s World War II Military Bases,” OC Historyland, 2019,https://www.ochistoryland.com/wwiibases 68 69 70 71 Jonathan Vankin, "California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shaped the State." Jonathan Vankin, "California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shaped the State." Jonathan Vankin, "California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shaped the State." James L. Clayton, "Defense Spending: Key to California's Growth," The Western Political Quarterly, (Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah Press, 1962) 287. Kevin Starr, Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963 (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2009) 227. John H.M. Laslett, Sunshine was Never Enough: Los Angeles Workers, 1880-2010 (Berkeley, CA: University of Los Angeles Press, 2012) 267. Catherine Gudis, “Slow Violence of the Supply Chain: A history of Logistics in Mira Loma,” KCET.org. May 11, 2022, https://www.kcet.org/shows/earth-focus/slow-violence-of-the-supply-chain-logistics-and-the-inland-empire 72 73 74 75 76 Jonathan Vankin, "California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shaped the State." Laslett, Sunshine was Never Enough, 271. 300-324 Dyer Road Historic Resource Assessment 26 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024 4. History of Project Site The California aerospace industry eventually made a partial comeback, after the country “settled into the post-Cold War reality.”77 Industrial Architecture in Southern California Industrial architecture in the United States draws on a legacy that begins with English architectural adaptations to the Industrial Revolution. Common understandings of industrial architecture associated with the rise of industry in America tend to focus on Eastern and Midwestern cities which saw their entire built environment radically changed and shaped by the rise of specific industries – slaughterhouses and agricultural trading in Chicago, steel in Pittsburgh, and the automotive industry in Detroit. Southern California – Los Angeles and Orange Counties in particular, contrary to a common understanding, have a strong industrial heritage as well, which is often reflected in its built environment. Friendly zoning laws and the availability of low-cost real estate allowed Industrial Architecture to spread throughout the entire region, rather than being contained to one major city. Generally, industrial architecture reflects an emphasis on function and utility over design. Early industrial buildings were designed in popular architectural styles of the period, with any decoration usually restricted to applied decoration on the exterior. Early innovations in building design emphasized fire prevention and worker safety, including brick and steel construction and windows which allowed natural light and ventilation. The emergence of modernist architecture, with the central tenant of “form follows function”, seemed tailor-made for industrial architecture. The sparse designs of modernism also benefited the practicality and economics of industrial developers, who wanted to build spaces quickly. The lack of interior walls made possible by new building techniques, such as the use of iron and steel as structural materials and the introduction of concrete as a building material, allowed for various tenants to occupy the same space without significant structural changes. Walter Gropius, German architect and founder of the Bauhaus school which pioneered the International Style of architecture, was influenced by American industrial architecture. In 1924, he published Architecture in the Age of Industry, which looked at the open plans and emphasis on windows of American factory spaces as design fundamentals.78 Albert Kahn’s industrial plant complexes in Detroit, most notably the River Rouge Complex, built for the Ford Company and completed in 1928, were pioneering designs in Industrial Architecture. Designed to support vertical integration and Fordist manufacturing processes, Kahn’s designs emphasized worker safety and the use of reinforced concrete and natural ventilation, which would become standard design features in industrial buildings in America.79 Kahn’s practicality merged with Los Angeles modernist architecture, led by Richard Neutra and John Lautner, to inspire industrial design that often was designed in a restrained Mid-Century Modern style, though other architectural styles are found in industrial buildings in Southern 77 Jonathan Vankin, "California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shaped the State." 78 Mallory Cohen, “Silo Dreams: The Industrial Inspirations of the Modern Movement,” MoMA Magazine, July 27, 2023, https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/930 79 “Albert Kahn in Buffalo,” Buffalo as An Architectural Museum, 2022, https://buffaloah.com/a/archs/kahn/kahn.html 300-324 Dyer Road Historic Resource Assessment 27 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024 4. History of Project Site California. Notable builders and designers of industrial properties in Southern California include the Austin Company, the Hayden-Lee Company, Henry L. Gogerty, who also designed school campuses, and the Irvine Company, who often worked with William Pereira. Common character-defining features found in Industrial Buildings include the following: High ceilings. Barrell or flat roof. Sawtooth roof with windows. Monitor roof for ventilation. Open floor plan. Minimalism in design. Exposed infrastructure materials (brick walls, concrete floors, steel beams, duct work, etc.) Windows which emphasize natural light and ventilation.80 Internal design is often related to the initial type of industry housed in the structure. Safety measures and innovations may not be immediately visible but part of the structure of the building, including fire resistant materials and reinforced building materials to withstand manufacturing vibration.81 Industrial properties may also be eligible under Criterion C/3 for their association with significant designers or architects or as especially excellent or notable examples of architectural styles. Large, multi-building factories and plants/campuses are potentially eligible as historic districts. Architectural Description The Project Site, comprised of adjacent assessor parcels 411-021-01 and 411-021-02, is rectangular in shape and located immediately south of East Dyer Road. Building A, which fronts onto East Dyer Road comprises the vast majority of the eastern portion of the Project Site, with Building B directly south of Building A. Between Buildings A and B is a large metal structure that appears to be a framing structure or scaffolding used in boat repairs. Building C fronts East Dyer Road on the western side of the Project Site, with Buildings D and E to the south. All buildings are surrounded by surface parking. Detailed photographs of all buildings can be found in Appendix A. Architectural descriptions for each building are found below. 80 LSA Associates, Inc. and Chattel Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, “Los Angeles Citywide Historic ContextStatement: Industrial Development, 1850-1980,”, 198. 81 LSA Associates, Inc. and Chattel Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, “Los Angeles Citywide Historic Context Statement: Industrial Development, 1850-1980,”, 200. 300-324 Dyer Road Historic Resource Assessment 28 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024 4. History of Project Site Building A: 318 – 324 East Dyer Building A is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-01 and is a one-story industrial building on the south side of East Dyer Road with a small parking lot between the building and the street. It was constructed in 1957 by contractor Harry Martin, with portions added in 1964 by Shinn Engineering (owner acting as contractor). The building features a barrel roof on the northern volume, the first constructed; the other two volumes that make up the southern portion feature a flat roof. The main entrance is centered on the north elevation and features a vinyl awning over a metal-framed glazed door, surrounded by fixed panes in identical metal framing. The north elevation is decorated with a restrained Mid-Century pattern in the concrete. The east and west elevations of the north volume feature 6:3 awning windows along with two roll-up garage doors. The southern volume features two entrances, both accessed via open-air entry vestibules on the west elevation, which feature a flat overhang that is cantilevered off the building and supported by two wide pillars. The nine bays on the west elevation on the south volume feature either an entry vestibule, one of five roll-up garage doors, or a multilite window. Bays are divided by slightly projecting rectangular pilasters. SOURCE: ESA, 2024 300-324 Dyer Road HRA Figure 3 The north elevation of Building A shows the main entrance with a vinyl awning and restrained pattern in concrete, with the camera facing south. 300-324 Dyer Road 29 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site Building B: No associated address Building B is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-01 and is a one-story industrial building located south of Building A. It was constructed of standing seam metal in 1967 by Dudley Steel. The building is essentially a large metal shed with a flat roof with one entrance that is accessible via a large metal sliding barn door on the west elevation. Directly to the west of Building B is a shipping container used as a storage shed in addition to a small wood-framed office building, which is clad in vinyl siding with small casement windows. SOURCE: ESA, 2024 300-324 Dyer Road HRA Figure 4 West elevation of Building B showing large sliding barn door and wood-framed, vinyl sided outbuilding, camera facing west. 300-324 Dyer Road 30 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site Building C: 300 – 304 East Dyer Building C is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-02 and is a one-story industrial building that fronts onto East Dyer Road and was constructed in 1972 by Martin Builders. The building features a flat roof and is clad in stucco; the vast majority of the windows are aluminum gliders with some multilite steel windows. The north and eastern elevations both feature entrances to the building, which are accessed via an open-air entry vestibule with a flat overhang that is cantilevered off the building and supported by two wide pillars. Each entryway is a glazed door surrounded by fixed pane windows, all enclosed by metal framing. The five bays on the south and west elevations are divided by pilasters featuring two roll-up garage doors and what appear to be some remaining original windows. SOURCE: ESA, 2024 300-324 Dyer Road HRA Figure 5 North elevation of Building C showing open-air entry vestibule, entrance, and aluminum glider windows, camera facing south. 300-324 Dyer Road 31 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site Building D: 308 East Dyer Building D is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-02 and is a one-story industrial building located south of Building C and north of Building E, constructed in 1965 by Martin Builders, Incorporated. It features a flat roof, glider windows, and multilite windows. The main entrance is on the east elevation and contains two doors, one a wood slab door and the other a metal-framed glazed door, both surrounded by fixed-pane windows in metal framing. These entrances are accessed via an open-air vestibule which features a flat overhang that is cantilevered off the building, supported by three wide pillars. The four bays on the north and south elevation are divided by slightly projecting pilasters and each feature either a multilite window or one of two roll-up garage doors on each elevation. SOURCE: ESA, 2024 300-324 Dyer Road HRA Figure 6 Corner of east and north elevations of Building D showing roll-up garage, camera facing southwest. 300-324 Dyer Road 32 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site Building E: 316 East Dyer (Units A and B) Building E is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-02 and is a one-story industrial building located south of Buildings C and D was constructed in 1967 by Martin Builders. The building features a flat roof and is clad in stucco; the vast majority of the windows are gliders with some multilite windows. The main entry is accessed via an open-air entry vestibule on the east elevation which features a flat overhand that is cantilevered off the building, supported by two wide pillars. The main entrance is a glazed door surrounded by fixed pane windows. The five bays on the east and west elevations are divided by pilasters; the east elevation features glider windows or the entry vestibule within each bay. The north elevation features either a multilite window, a glider window, or one of two roll-up garage doors within each bay. SOURCE: ESA, 2024 300-324 Dyer Road HRA Figure 7 East elevation of Building E showing entry vestibule, entrance, and glider windows, camera facing west. 300-324 Dyer Road 33 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 4. History of Project Site This page intentionally left blank 300-324 Dyer Road 34 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment CHAPTER 5 Evaluation The property history, architectural description and historic context included in this report provide the background necessary to evaluate the historic and architectural significance of the Subject Properties, including the history of their construction and alterations. In order to be eligible as a historical resource, a property must possess both significance and integrity. ESA evaluated the Subject Properties against the criteria for listing in the National Register and the California Register, as well as for its eligibility under the City of Santa Ana’s criteria. Building A: 318-324 E Dyer Road Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. Building A, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn- Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. Building A was constructed in 1957, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building A is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s and does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. 300-324 Dyer Road 35 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Building A was constructed by Harry Martin Contracting and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post- World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model which carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building A have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building A. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building A was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building A was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building A and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building A, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to these companies' corporate leadership or founders. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic 300-324 Dyer Road 36 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1957 by Harry Martin of Martin Builders and expanded by Shinn Engineering (owner and occupant) in 1964, Building A represents a typical vernacular industrial building with minimal Mid-Century Modern details. Building A retains very few distinctive decorative features of the Mid-Century Modern style, including a simple, rectangular design with industrial multi-lite windows and a flat roof, which is typical of industrial buildings of the time period. The architecture is not exceptional, nor does it appear to have been designed by a master architect. It is similar to many other vernacular industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. Harry Martin of Martin Builders, the contractor and builder of Building A, is a well-known industrial and commercial developer throughout Orange County who developed the first multi- tenant building in Orange County. Building A is one of many industrial buildings constructed by Martin Builders, which, as of 2023, had developed over five million square feet of industrial buildings in Orange County. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. 300-324 Dyer Road 37 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: a. Where important events occurred; b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building A was constructed in 1957 by Harry Martin/Martin Builders for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business that occupied Building A is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building A is a vernacular industrial building that is largely common in Santa Ana and Orange County. It does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an original design. Building A was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building A was not present when the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1957. Building A has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building A is not a site of archaeological importance. Building A has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. 300-324 Dyer Road 38 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Building B: No Associated Address Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. Building B, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn- Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. Building B was constructed in 1967, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building B is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s and does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Building B was constructed by Dudley Steel and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post-World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model which carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building A have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. 300-324 Dyer Road 39 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building B. Therefore, Building B does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building B was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building B was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building B and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building B, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to these companies' corporate leadership or founders. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1967 by Dudley Steel, Building B is a simple, vernacular building constructed for practical purposes. It has little to no ornamentation and is not a significant example of any style of architecture. It is similar to many other vernacular standing seam metal industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. 300-324 Dyer Road 40 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Dudley Steel, the builder of Building B, was not found to be a notable builder in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Therefore, Building B does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building B does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: a. Where important events occurred; b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. 300-324 Dyer Road 41 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building B was constructed in 1967 by Dudley Engineering for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business that occupied Building B is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building B is a vernacular industrial building that is largely common in Santa Ana and Orange County. It does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an original design. Building B was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building B was not present when the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1967. Building B has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building B is not a site of archaeological importance. Building B has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. Therefore, Building B does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. Building C: 300-304 E Dyer Road Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. Building C, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn- Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. 300-324 Dyer Road 42 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Building C was constructed in 1972, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building C is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s and does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Building C was constructed by Martin Builders and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post-World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model that carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building C have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building C. Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building C was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building C was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building C and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building C, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to the corporate leadership or founders of these companies. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. 300-324 Dyer Road 43 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1972 by Martin Builders, Building C represents a typical vernacular industrial building with minimal Mid-Century Modern details. Building C retains very few distinctive decorative features of the Mid-Century Modern style, including a simple, rectangular design with industrial multi-lite windows and a flat roof, which is typical of industrial buildings of the time period. The architecture is not exceptional, nor does it appear to have been designed by a master architect. It is similar to many other vernacular industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. Martin Builders, the contractor and builder of Building C, is a well-known industrial and commercial developer throughout Orange County which developed the first multi-tenant building in Orange County. Building C is one of many industrial buildings constructed by Martin Builders, which, as of 2023, had developed over five million square feet of industrial buildings in Orange County. Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be, or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which 300-324 Dyer Road 44 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: a. Where important events occurred; b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building C was constructed in 1972 by Martin Builders for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business that occupied Building C is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building C is a vernacular industrial building that is common in Santa Ana and Orange County, and does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an original design. Building C was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building C was not present when the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1972. Building C has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building C is not a site of archaeological importance. Building C has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. 300-324 Dyer Road 45 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. Building D: 308 E Dyer Road Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. Building D, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn- Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. Building D was constructed in 1965, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building D is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s. It does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Building D was constructed by Martin Builders and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post-World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model which carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building D have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies 300-324 Dyer Road 46 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building D. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building D was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building D was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building D and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building D, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to these companies' corporate leadership or founders. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1965 by Martin Builders, Building D represents a typical vernacular industrial building with minimal Mid-Century Modern details. Building D retains very few distinctive decorative features of the Mid-Century Modern style, including a simple, rectangular design with industrial multi-lite windows and a flat roof, which is typical of industrial buildings of the time period. The architecture is not exceptional, nor does it appear to have been designed by a master 300-324 Dyer Road 47 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation architect. It is similar to many other vernacular industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. Martin Builders, the contractor and builder of Building D, is a well-known industrial and commercial developer throughout Orange County which developed the first multi-tenant building in Orange County. Building D is one of many industrial buildings constructed by Martin Builders, which, as of 2023, had developed over five million square feet of industrial buildings in Orange County. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. 300-324 Dyer Road 48 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: a. Where important events occurred; b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building D was constructed in 1965 by Martin Builders for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business that occupied Building D is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building D is a vernacular industrial building that is common in Santa Ana and Orange County and does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an original design. Building D was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building D was not present when the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1965. Building D has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building D is not a site of archaeological importance. Building D has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. Building E: 308 E Dyer Road Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. 300-324 Dyer Road 49 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Building E, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn- Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. Building E was constructed in 1967, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building E is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s. It does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Building E was constructed by Martin Builders and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post-World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model which carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building E have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building E. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building E was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building E was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. 300-324 Dyer Road 50 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building E and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building E, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to these companies' corporate leadership or founders. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1967 by Martin Builders, Building E represents a typical vernacular industrial building with minimal Mid-Century Modern details. Building E retains very few distinctive decorative features of the Mid-Century Modern style, including a simple, rectangular design with industrial multi-lite windows and a flat roof, which is typical of industrial buildings of the time period. The architecture is not exceptional, nor does it appear to have been designed by a master architect. It is similar to many other vernacular industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. Martin Builders, the contractor and builder of Building E, is a well-known industrial and commercial developer throughout Orange County which developed the first multi-tenant building in Orange County. Building E is one of many industrial buildings constructed by Martin Builders, which, as of 2023, had developed over five million square feet of industrial buildings in Orange County. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. 300-324 Dyer Road 51 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be, or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: a. Where important events occurred; b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building E was constructed in 1967 by Martin Builders for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business that occupied Building E is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building E is a vernacular industrial building that is common in Santa Ana and Orange County, and does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an 300-324 Dyer Road 52 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation original design. Building E was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building E was not present when the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1967. Building E has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building E is not a site of archaeological importance. Building E has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. Conclusion As a result of research and survey investigations and through the application of the applicable Federal, State and Local eligibility evaluation criteria, ESA finds that the five buildings at 300- 324 East Dyer Road are not significant under criteria A/1, B/2, C/3, or D/4 and therefore do not meet the eligibility requirements for listing in the National Register or California Register. 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"California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shapedthe State." California Local. March 23, 2022.https://californialocal.com/localnews/statewide/ca/article/show/4002-california-defense-contracting-military-industrial-complex-silicon-valley/. Verge, Arthur C. "The Impact of the Second World War on Los Angeles." Pacific HistoricalReview. 63, No 3. August 1994. Wallach, Ruth. Dace Taube, Claude Zachary, Linda McCann, and Curtis C Roseman. LosAngeles in World War II. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing. 2011. 300-324 Dyer Road 56 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment 5. Evaluation This page intentionally left blank 300-324 Dyer Road 57 ESA / D202301370.00 February 2024Historic Resource Assessment Appendix A Site Visit Photographs Building A Photo 1 – North eleva�on of Building A showing main entrance, camera facing south. Photo 2 – Western Eleva�on of Building B showing separated bays, mul�casement windows, and roll up garage doors. Photo 3 – Building A, western eleva�on, showing original construc�on/northern volume to the le� and southern volume (second construc�on) to the right, camera facing east. Photo 4 – Building A, southern volume showing entry ves�bules and roll up garage doors, camera facing north. Photo 5 – Building A, southernmost entry ves�bule and mul�casement windows, west eleva�on, camera facing northeast. Building B Photo 6 – Building B showing large sliding barn door on west eleva�on and wood-frame, vinyl sided outbuilding, camera facing east. Building C Photo 7 – Building C, north eleva�on showing an entry ves�bule, entrance, and glider windows, camera facing south. Photo 8 – Building C, south eleva�on showing mul�lite windows and garage doors, camera facing north. Photo 9 – Building C, east eleva�on showing an entry ves�bule, main entrance, and glider windows, camera facing west. Building D Photo 10 – Building D, corner of east and north eleva�ons showing roll-up garage doors on the north eleva�on and entry ves�bule on the east eleva�on, camera facing southwest. Photo 11 – Building D, east eleva�on showing entry ves�bule with two entrances and glider windows, camera facing west. Building E Photo 12 – Building E, east eleva�on showing entry ves�bule, door, and glider windows, camera facing west. Appendix B Professional Qualifications Shannon L. Papin Cultural Resource Specialist IV Shannon is a Senior Architectural Historian and Cultural Resource Specialist with 25 years of professional experience in architectural history, cultural resource management, and historic preservation planning, policy, and economics. She has authored historic resource assessments, State and National Register Nominations, historic structure reports, CEQA Impacts Analysis, feasibility studies, LAHCM nominations, and HABS/HAER reports. Previous Experience EDUCATION M.A., in Historic Hermon Park Building Evaluations, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager. Shannon prepared a memorandum that included structural assessments, documentations, and evaluations of two fire-damaged buildings located within Hermon Park, a National Register-eligible property that is part of the Arroyo Seco Park system. Preservation (American Studies Department) George Washington University Washington, DC, 2020 Isadore House Significance Evaluation and Historic Structure Report, Isadore House, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager. Shannon prepared a structural assessment, documentation, and evaluation of Isadore House, a historic property owned by the LA RAP. The Report included a CEQA impacts analysis in preparation for a planned redevelopment. B.A., in English (Writing) Rhodes College Memphis, TN, 1994 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATIONS/ REGISTRATION Los Angeles Department of Water and Power On-Call Historic Resources Services:Approved Consultant, California Historical Resources Information System Consultant List (History & Architectural History) Sunshine House Historic Structure Report, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager. Shannon prepared a structural assessment, documentation, and evaluation of the Sunshine House, the former caretaker’s residence at the Silver Lake Reservoir Complex, owned by LADWP. Garvanza Pump Station, Historic Structure Report, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager. Shannon prepared a structural assessment, documentation, and evaluation of the Garvanza Pump Station, a historic property associated with the Garvanza Reservoir in northeast Los Angeles, owned by LADWP. Certified Historian & Architectural Historian, New Mexico SHPO Directory Approved Historian, City of Santa Fe, NM Los Angeles County Public Works On-Call Historic Resources Services: PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS High Desert Hospital, Historic Resource Assessment, Lancaster, CA. Project Manager. Shannon prepared a documentation and evaluation of High Desert Hospital and Coroner’s Office, a historic property owned by the LADPW. The Report included a CEQA impacts analysis in preparation for a planned redevelopment. Society of Architectural Historians, Member National Trust for Historic Preservation and NTHP Forum, Member EWMP Addendum, Compton Boulevard Historic Survey, Compton, CA. Project Manager. Shannon conducted an architectural survey of a including, identification of potentially significant resources for state, local and national eligibility, integrity evaluation, and research and writing of an accompanying historic context. The Report included a CEQA impacts analysis in preparation for a planned redevelopment. Preservation Action, Member Los Angeles Unified School District On-Call Historic Resources Services: Environmental Science Associates esassoc.com Shannon L. Papin (Continued) Cultural Resource Specialist IV Seismic Retrofit Project, Lockwood Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager. Shannon managed a documentation project for LAUSD campus in Hollywood in preparation for a planned seismic retrofit. Project deliverables includes character-defining matrixes and California DPR forms for multiple historical resources. Seismic Retrofit Project, First Street Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager. Shannon managed a documentation project for LAUSD campuses in Boyle heights in preparation for a planned seismic retrofit. Project deliverables includes character-defining matrixes and California DPR forms for multiple historical resources. City of Pasadena On-Call Historic Resources Services, Mayfield Junior School Historic Resource Evaluation, Pasadena, CA. Project Manager. Shannon surveyed entire campus and prepared an evaluation of three historic resources, including CEQA impacts analysis for a proposed master plan. 8025 Santa Monica Boulevard Historic Resource Assessment and CEQA Impacts Analysis, West Hollywood, CA. Project Manager. Shannon analyzed the potential impacts of construction of a 24-story, mixed-use project in Hollywood, adjacent to the historic Lombardi House for compliance with CEQA impacts threshold and for conformance with the SOI Standards. 1715 – 1739 Bronson Avenue, CEQA Impacts Analysis, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager. Shannon analyzed the potential impacts of construction of a 24-story, mixed-use project in Hollywood, adjacent to the historic Lombardi House for compliance with CEQA impacts threshold and for conformance with the SOI Standards. 3623 Hayden Place Historic Resource Assessment and MND, Culver City, California. Senior Architectural Historian. Shannon authored a historic resource assessment of a large industrial site located on the border of Los Angeles and Culver City for a proposed redevelopment. Work involved research on the property and its history as well as an evaluation of the site’s eligibility. Related Bristol Historic Resource Assessment and EIR, Santa Ana, California. Senior Architectural Historian. Shannon authored a historic resource assessment of a large industrial site located on the border of Los Angeles and Culver City for a proposed redevelopment. Work involved research on the property and its history as well as an evaluation of the site’s eligibility. Culver Crossings Historic Resource Assessment and EIR, Culver City and Los Angeles, California. Senior Architectural Historian. Shannon authored a historic resource assessment of a large industrial site located on the border of Los Angeles and Culver City for a proposed redevelopment. Work involved research on the property and its history as well as an evaluation of the site’s eligibility. 910 North Roxbury Drive Historic Resource Assessment, Beverly Hills, CA. Project Manager Shannon assessed the eligibility of an American Colonial Revival residence designed by master architect Robert V. Derrah in Beverly Hills. The report involved digital and archival research and an assessment of the home’s integrity using historic plans and images. 1707 Tropical Drive Historic Resource Assessment, Beverly Hills, CA. Architectural Historian. Claire assessed the eligibility of an American Colonial Revival residence built by Carleton Lyle Burgess and occupied by Edward Paul Dentzel. Research included a construction chronology and identification of alterations, research on the builder and occupants, and analysis of neighborhood integrity. 448 West Cypress Historic Resource Assessment, Glendale, CA. Project Manager Shannon authored a Historic Resource Assessment of an industrial warehouse constructed in the Tropico neighborhood of Glendale in 1908. Research Environmental Science Associates esassoc.com Shannon L. Papin (Continued) Cultural Resource Specialist IV included an integrity evaluation, research on Tropico’s history as an early agricultural center, and the strawberry industry. 28307 Agoura Road Historic Resource Assessment, Agoura Hills, CA. Project Manager. Shannon authored a Historic Resource Assessment for a 1940s commercial property in Agoura Hills. Work involved researching the rural character and history of Agoura Hills, conducting research at the Agoura Hills Library and Building Division, identifying occupants of the structure, and assessing the property’s eligibility. Kun House II Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument Nomination, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager. Shannon prepared LAHCM nomination for the Joseph Kun House II, 1950 residence designed by Richard Neutra and presented the nomination to the Cultural Heritage Commission. 1828 Edgemont Street Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument Nomination,, Hollywood, CA. Project Manager. Shannon prepared LAHCM nomination for a 1940 Garden Apartment complex in Hollywood and presented the nomination to the Cultural Heritage Commission. Silver Lake Reservoir Complex EIR and Impacts Analysis, Los Angeles, CA. Senior Architectural Historian. Shannon conducted research on the historic development of the Silver Lake Reservoir Complex and identified all previously identified historic resources within 0.25-mile of the perimeter of the site to conduct a direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts analysis for the Complex’s proposed master plan. 1600 Naud and 1635 – 1639 Main Street Historic Resource Assessment and MND, Los Angeles, CA. Senior Architectural Historian. Shannon managed cultural portion of CEQA environmental review process, focusing on ten cold- storage facilities as potential historic resources, including eligibility evaluations, analysis of projects impacts and recommendations on adaptive reuse and mitigation. Historic Structure Report, New Mexico Veteran’s Home, Truth or Consequences. Project Manager. Shannon served as the Project Manager on the preparation of an Historic Structure Report for a 1937 hospital for crippled children, including historic narrative and context, evaluation of significance, documentation of original construction and later modifications, and historic preservation recommendations. State & National Register Nomination, Ashley Pond Residence (535 East Palace Avenue), Santa Fe, NM. Project Manager. Shannon prepared State and National Register nomination of a 1925 residence and compound designed by John Gaw Meem. Multiple Property Documentation Form for the Cañon neighborhood, Taos, NM. Project Manager. Shannon performed the initial neighborhood survey, individual nominations for three resources, and associated historic context. The properties listed included a residential compound, a guesthouse/hotel and a community chapel. Architectural Survey of the Sioux Falls Historic District & Pettigrew Heights neighborhood, Sioux Falls, SD. Project Manager. Shannon served as the Project Manager on the re-survey of a 1974 National Register district, including approximately 240 residential resources. New survey of an adjoining neighborhood with approximately 120 residential resources. She also prepared survey reports with recommendations on district expansion and new district possibilities. County-wide Architectural Surveys, South Dakota. Project Manager. Shannon served as the Project Manager on four county-wide architectural surveys, including integrity evaluation, identification of potentially significant resources for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places; research and writing of an accompanying historic context. Tripp County: 1,617 square miles, 351 surveyed resources. Environmental Science Associates esassoc.com Shannon L. Papin (Continued) Cultural Resource Specialist IV McPherson County: 1,152 square miles, 168 surveyed resources. Walworth County: 745 square miles, 211 surveyed resources. Moody County: 521 square miles, 204 surveyed resources Cultural Resource Surveys. Shannon performed cultural resource surveys for a variety of compliance documents including Environmental Impacts Reports, Section 106, Section 4F, and NEPA compliance. Project duties included consultation with states, local municipalities, tribes and planning consultants, as well as overseeing the archaeological portion of the survey. Cold War Era Properties Survey, Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC Property Surveys for EA, Fort Bliss Army Base, El Paso, TX Portales Railroad Depot Focus Area, Portales, NM Washington Avenue Pedestrian Improvements, Lovington, NM Environmental Assessment, Water Control Facilities, Montezuma, NM Interstate 25 Landscape Improvements, Glorieta/Rowe, NM 12.68-mile Pipeline Expansion, Bosque, NM Housing Rehabilitation Project, Santo Domingo Pueblo NM Visual Impact Assessment, various Plateau Cell Towers, NM Construction at Day School Complex, Picuris Pueblo, Penasco, NM Santa Fe County Courthouse, Santa Fe, NM Historic American Building Surveys, Walker Air Force Base, Roswell, NM. Project Manager. Shannon prepared the building documentation (HABS Level III standard) of three buildings at the former Walker Air Force Base as well as the former Roswell Airfield Terminal Building Historic American Building Surveys, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM. Project Manager. Shannon prepared the building documentation (HABS Level II standard) of the 21st EOD Headquarters at Kirtland Air Force Base. Historic American Building Surveys, White Sands Missile Range, Alamogordo, New Mexico. Shannon prepared the building documentation (HABS Level II standards) of the old Officer’s Club at White Sands Missile Range. National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers,Washington D.C. Director of Communications and State Services. Shannon served as the primary liaison and resource for all fifty-nine State Historic Preservation Offices and represented NCSHPO to Congress and the federal government as well as the press, partner organizations and general public. Worked extensively with the National Park Service and the Advisory Council onHistoric Preservation and served on task forces dealing with the Section 106 review process, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, and National Register Criteria and Processes. CarrAmerica Urban Development, Inc., Washington, DC. Development Assistant. Shannon was the assistant for multiple downtown development projects including a mixed-use project of approximately 450,000 square feet combining office, residential andpreferred arts retail in three historic buildings along with new construction. Duties included assistance with project approvals, design review, due diligence,acquisition and development documents, pro forma analysis as well as workingwith public and private groups to garner support and necessary approvals. Environmental Science Associates esassoc.com Antonette M. Hrycyk Architectural Historian Antonette is an architectural historian with a background in historic research, museum collections, exhibit design, and educational outreach. Her work with historic research and cultural heritage in California has included authoring and contributing research to historic contexts statements, historic resource assessments, National and California Register Nomination, visitor studies of museums and public history sites, in addition to extensive archival research. Antonette applies her understanding of urban development and historic research to inform evaluation assessments of historic resources in the Southern California area, with a focus in the Greater Los Angeles area and San Diego. EDUCATION Relevant ExperienceMA, History, San Diego State University (in progress)West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan Historic Context Statement, Los Angeles County, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette is the lead researcher and author of the Historic Context Statement for seven unincorporated communities within the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Area. Involving archival research, windshield surveys, and on-going collaboration with Los Angeles County, the Historic Context Statement will provide a framework for future historic assessments within these unincorporated areas. In addition, Antonette will be contributing to the Historic Preservation Element of the West San Gabriel Area Plan. MS, Museum and Field Studies, The University of Colorado-Boulder BS, Anthropology, The Ohio State University 11 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 3592 Eastham Drive Historic Resources Assessment, Culver City, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette was the lead researcher and author of the Historic Research Assessment on a property that included one mid-century modern office building and two industrial buildings within the Hayden Tract in Culver City. Society of Architectural Historians, Member AWARDS Museum Student Research Award, 2013 3550 Hayden Avenue Historic Resources Assessment, Culver City, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette was the lead researcher and author of the Historic Research Assessment on a large mid-century modern industrial warehouse in the Hayden Tract in Culver City. Burbank Airport Flight Path, Section 106, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Architectural Historian. Antonette assisted on this large-scale analysis of the potential impacts of the change in flight path at the Burbank Airport on all listed historic resources underneath. Antonette’s use of GIS and mapping skills in addition to integrity analysis assisted and streamlined the overall impacts assessment. 5835 Washington Boulevard Historic Resources Assessment, Culver City, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette was the lead researcher and author of the Historic Research Assessment on two buildings which had functioned as nightclubs, industrial sites, and commercial properties. 5835 Washington was previously listed on Culver City’s HPAC Survey; Antonette’s reevaluation of its significance under criteria A/1 and C/3 contributed to an updated understanding of Culver City’s preserved built environment. Environmental Science Associates esassoc.com Antonette M. Hrycyk (Continued) Architectural Historian 44900 N. 60th St., W. Historic Resources Assessment, Lancaster, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette served as the lead researcher and author of the Historia Research Assessment of a mid-century modern community hospital, which was designed by Adrian Wilson & Associates, and was originally operated as a Tubercular Hospital by the Los Angeles County Sheriff. Antonette’s research determined the hospital was not a significant historic resource. Control Gorge Modular Homes Historic Resources Assessment, Bishop & Los Angeles, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette was the primary researcher and author of this unique assessment which looked at the structures associated with the Control Gorge Hydroelectric Plant, owned and operated by LADWP. Antonette constructed a full site chronology of the Control Gorge Site and wrote a detailed historical context of the Owens Gorge Hydroelectric Project. This project, though located in Bishop, California, the Subject Property was evaluated under LAHCM criteria as it has been continuously owned, improved, and operated by LADWP, in addition to being inextricably tied to the development of Los Angeles’ power supply. Though the research determined the assessed structure to not be significant, recommendations for future potential districts were included in the HRA. 1038 Venice Boulevard Historic Resources Assessment, Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette was the lead researcher and author of the Historic Research Assessment on an office space and warehouse in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles. 5880 Adams Boulevard Historic Resources Assessment, Culver City, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette was the lead researcher and author of the Historic Research Assessment on a large mid-century modern industrial warehouse in Culver City. 1845, 1853, and 1857 Taft Avenue Historic Resources Assessment, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette was the lead author of the Historic Resources Assessment which determined that the three Craftsman homes were each significant as an individual resource under National and California Register C. Constructed in 1912 and 1915, these three homes are significant for their association with the Craftsman style, a previously common style in the residential development of Hollywood. Antonette assembled the construction and occupancy history of the properties and wrote the significance and integrity evaluation. Morningside High School Mitigated Negative Declaration, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette assisted with research on the Inglewood School District historical context and completed a construction chronology Antonette also assisted with organization and preparation of HABS documentation. Compton Boulevard, Et Al, Historic Resource Assessment, Compton, CA. Architectural Historian. Antonette was the primary researcher of this Historic Resource Assessment, which resulted in three diverse properties being submitted for nomination on the National and California Register. These properties included Dale’s Donuts under criteria A/1 for its significance to Compton’s neighborhood identity and criteria C/3 as a rare extant example of a programmatic drive-thru restaurant; Colin P. Kelly Elementary School under criteria A/1 for its significance to the educational history of the City of Compton; and East Rancho Dominguez Park under criteria B/2 for its historic and continued association with the tennis history of Venus and Serena Williams. Antonette conducted supplemental in-depth research and assisted with the significance and integrity evaluation. Project Bristol, Historic Research Assessment, Santa Ana, California. Architectural Historian. Antonette was a contributing author and primary researcher of the historic significance evaluation determination for Project Bristol, a planned demolition of seven contemporary Spanish Colonial Revival strip mall buildings, banks, and other commercial buildings. Antonette researched and wrote the historic context on the development of the strip mall in Southern Environmental Science Associates esassoc.com Antonette M. Hrycyk (Continued) Architectural Historian California and researched and wrote a detailed construction chronology and occupancy history for each of the seven buildings in the project. Environmental Science Associates esassoc.com Appendix C Tract Map Appendix D Building Permits Appendix E Occupancy History Building A: 318-324 East Dyer Road Note: According to Building Permits, the initial occupant of all buildings was Shinn Engineering until ca. 1970. OCCUPANCY HISTORY OF BUILDING A: 320 EAST DYER ROAD Year Owner/Occupant Source Notes 1959 Shinn Engineering 1970 General Telephone Co., of California The Santa Ana Register 1975 MACRO Luskey Brothers & Co., Inc. 1980 Veco Enterprises Pacific Telephone Pacific Bell1991 1992 1995 Cole Information 1991 Southwest Import Builders Pacific Bell 1995 Cole Information 1995 SIR International Pacific Bell 2005 Vacuum Metal Coatings Cole Information 2014 Impact Advertising, Inc. 2020 Cole Information EDR Digital Archive 2014 Visibility Solutions, Inc.Cole Information 2020 Mary & Evan Jacobson Elite Canopy Inc. EDR Digital Archive OCCUPANCY HISTORY OF BUILDING A: 318 EAST DYER ROAD Year Owner/Occupant Source Notes 1980 Merrell Drywall Pacific Telephone Mentioned as an “industrial building” that was burgled by four teenagers 1 in 1972.1986 1991 1992 Pacific Bell Cole Information 1995 Contractors Flooring Services Pacific Bell 2002 2005 Haines Company Cole Information 2010 Architectural & Interior Concept Cole Information 2014 Lucky Relabel 2020 Cole Information OCCUPANCY HISTORY OF BUILDING A: 322 EAST DYER ROAD Year Owner/Occupant Source Notes 1980 Jomarco 1986 Pacific Telephone Pacific Bell 1986 Canoes, Kayaks, & Accessories by Nona Pacific Bell 1991 Nona Paddle Sports 1991 Continental Plastics Pacific Bell 1992 1995 Cole Information 2005 Dependable Equipment Repair 2010 Modern Exhibits & Displays Cole Information Cole Information EDR Digital Archive2020 David MacBeth Co. 502 Concepts 1 “This Ought to Be a Lesson in Crime!”, Anaheim Bulletin, March 14, 1972, 1-2. OCCUPANCY HISTORY OF BUILDING A: 324 EAST DYER ROAD Year Owner/Occupant Source Notes 1980 K&L Plastics, Inc. 1986 Charles W. Pfaff Pacific Telephone Pacific Bell 1991 Aaron’s Towing & Auto Body Pacific Bell 1995 Hovco Automotive Pacific Bell 2002 2005 Haines Company 2005 DNB Customs Cabinets 2010 United Home Furnishings Cole Information Cole Information 2010 Lyman Drake Antiques, Inc. Cole Information 2014 2014 Alliance Heating & AC. Inc. 2020 Cole Information EDR Digital Archive Building C: 300- 304 East Dyer Road Note: According to Building Permits, the initial occupant of all buildings was Shinn Engineering until ca. 1970. OCCUPANCY HISTORY OF BUILDING C: 300 EAST DYER ROAD Year Owner/Occupant Source Notes 1975 Rupp Industries Dee Engineering Luskey Brothers & Co., Inc. DEE Engineering’s business name was filed in 1968 as a 2“automobile accessory business” 1980 Dyna Lease Corp Pacific Telephone Pacific Bell1986 Orange County Wholesale Grocers Cal West Landscaping & Maintenance 1991 CC Imports Nenos Foods Pacific Bell 1995 Sunset Ladder Company 2000 Haines Company 2014 Contractors Flooring Service of California Cole Information 2020 EDR Digital Archive OCCUPANCY HISTORY OF BUILDING C: 304 EAST DYER ROAD Year Owner/Occupant Source Notes 1986 Andy Brooke Company All Rite Honing Pacific Bell Alexander Machine 1991 All Rite Honing Pacific Bell Douglass Tool & Engineering Cole Information 1995 M&S Trading Pacific Bell 2002 Engine Supply Haines Company Cole Information EDR Digital Archive 2010 2014 2020 2005 Rimpau Co., Inc Cole Information 2 “P-30501: Certificate of Business Fictitious Firm Name,” The Register, July 3, 1968, 38. Building D: 308 East Dyer Road Note: According to Building Permits, the initial occupant of all buildings was Shinn Engineering until ca. 1970. OCCUPANCY HISTORY OF BUILDING D: 308 EAST DYER ROAD Year Owner/Occupant Source Notes 1980 Wallace Trade Bindery Company Pacific Telephone 1991 1986 JTS Technical Services Pacific Bell 1992 Orange County Trade 1995 CC Imports 2002 Foremost In Packaging Systems Haines Company 2010 Columbia Yacht Corp 2020 Cole Information EDR Digital Archive 2020 REI Shade Systems Kona Concepts LLC EDR Digital Archive Building E: 316 East Dyer Road Note: According to Building Permits, the initial occupant of all buildings was Shinn Engineering until ca. 1970. OCCUPANCY HISTORY OF BUILDING E: 316 EAST DYER ROAD Year Owner/Occupant Source Notes 1975 Highlander Custom Molded Thermoplastics Luskey Brothers & Co., Inc 1980 Jay’s Car Care Center Caldor Pacific Telephone Pacific Bell1986 Black Stallion Enterprises 1991 Watson Leroy Construction Co. Inc.Pacific Bell 1992 1995 Cole Information 1991 Martin & Sons Inc.Pacific Bell 1995 2002 Haines Company 1995 Timberline Gas Logs, Inc.Cole Information 2002 PS Services, Inc. 2005 Haines Company Cole Information 2010 Alliance Heating & AC, Inc. 2014 Chernila & Company 2020 Fresh Grill Cole Information Cole Information EDR Digital Archive Appendix F DPR Forms State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date Page 1 of 7 *Resource Name or #: 300-324 East Dyer Road Building A P1. Other Identifier: 318-324 East Dyer Road *P2.Location: ☐ Not for Publication ☒ Unrestricted *a. County Orange *b. USGS 7.5' Quad Tustin, CA Date 2022 c. Address 318-324 Dyer Road T5S; R9W; Sec 00; B.M. SB City Santa Ana Zip 92707 d. UTM: Zone 11S , 419952.02 mE/ 3730110.19 mN e. Other Locational Data: *P3a.Description: Building A is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-01 and is a one-story industrial building on the south side of East Dyer Road with a small parking lot between the building and the street. It was constructed in 1957 by contractor Harry Martin, with portions added in 1964 by Shinn Engineering (owner acting as contractor). The building features a barrel roof on the northern volume, the first constructed; the other two volumes that make up the southern portion feature a flat roof. The main entrance is centered on the north elevation and features a vinyl awning over a metal-framed glazed door, surrounded by fixed panes in identical metal framing. The north elevation is decorated with a restrained Mid-Century pattern in the concrete. The east and west elevations of the north volume feature 6:3 awning windows along with two roll-up garage doors. The southern volume features two entrances, both accessed via open-air entry vestibules on the west elevation, which feature a flat overhang that is cantilevered off the building and supported by two wide pillars. The nine bays on the west elevation on the south volume feature either an entry vestibule, one of five roll-up garage doors, or a multilite window. Bays are divided by slightly projecting rectangular pilasters. *P3b. Resource Attributes: HP8 – Industrial Building *P4.Resources Present: ☒ Building ☐ Structure ☐ Object ☐ Site ☐ District ☐ Element of District ☐ Other (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo: North elevation of Building A showing main entrance, camera facing south. *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: 1957 / Building Permits ☒ Historic ☐ Prehistoric ☐ Both *P7. Owner and Address: Dyer Industrial, LLC. 515 South Figueroa Street, 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 P8. Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S., Environmental Science Associates *P9. Date Recorded: February 2024 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Pedestrian *P11. Report Citation: “300-324 East Dyer Road Santa Ana, California Historic Resource Assessment,” Prepared for Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside, LLP by Environmental Science Associates, February 2024. *Attachments: ☐ NONE ☐ Location Map ☐ Sketch Map ☒ Continuation Sheet ☒ Building, Structure, and Object Record ☐ Archaeological Record ☐ District Record ☐ Linear Feature Record ☐ Milling Station Record ☐ Rock Art Record ☐ Artifact Record ☐ Photograph Record ☐ Other (List): DPR 523A (9/2013)*Required information State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *Resource Name or #*NRHP Status Code 6Z Page 2 of 7 B1. B2. B3. Historic Name: 318-324 East Dyer Road Common Name: Original Use: Light manufacturing B4. Present Use: Light manufacturing *B5. Architectural Style: Industrial Architecture *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) According to permits filed with the Santa Ana Building Safety Division, Building A was constructed as a manufacturing space (322 Dyer Road) and office space (320 Dyer Road) for C. Shinn in 1957. (For more information on the company, please see Occupancy History.) At $120,000, it was the highest valued building permit in Orange County during the first week of 1957, as reported in local news, which also gave the address as “15282 Dyer Road” in Santa Ana. Additional construction valued at $36,000 was undertaken from 1957 until 1961 by Harry Martin. A welding shop was added to the building in 1967 for the cost of $14,000 with Shinn Engineering acting as owner-contractor. An existing door was removed and the building remodeled for a new tenant in 1971 by Martin Builders for $800. Interior offices were created for Industrial Brokers (tenant) in 1979, which was completed by Merrell Drywall for $3,000. A room in the “boat building” with the H-2 designation (high hazard) was constructed in 1979 for owner Cliff Shinn at a cost of $15,000. The building was reroofed in 1985 and 1993. *B7. Moved? ☒ No ☐ Yes ☐ Unknown Date:Original Location: *B8. Related Features: B9a. Architect: Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme b. Builder: Harry Martin/Martin Builders Area Period of Significance Property Type Applicable Criteria (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) Contexts: Industrial Development in Southern California: Post-War Suburban Explosion and Changing Industrial Trends (1945-1965) The Military-Industrial Complex in Southern California (1938-1970) [See continuation sheet] B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References: [See continuation sheet] B13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Shannon Papin, M.A. and Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. Environmental Science Associates *Date of Evaluation: February 2024 DPR 523B (9/2013)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building A *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update *B10. Significance: (Continued from page 2) Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: •National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. •California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. Building A, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn-Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. Building A was constructed in 1957, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building A is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s and does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Building A was constructed by Harry Martin Contracting and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post-World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model which carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building A have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building A. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building A was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building A was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building A and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building A, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to the corporate leadership or founders of these companies. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 4 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building A *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: • • National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1957 by Harry Martin of Martin Builders and expanded by Shinn Engineering (owner and occupant) in 1964, Building A represents a typical vernacular industrial building with minimal Mid-Century Modern details. Building A retains very few distinctive decorative features of the Mid-Century Modern style, including a simple, rectangular design with industrial multi- lite windows and a flat roof, which is typical of industrial buildings of the time period. The architecture is not exceptional, nor does it appear to have been designed by a master architect. It is similar to many other vernacular industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. Harry Martin of Martin Builders, the contractor and builder of Building A, is a well-known industrial and commercial developer throughout Orange County which developed the first multi-tenant building in Orange County. Building A is one of many industrial buildings constructed by Martin Builders, which, as of 2023, had developed over five million square feet of industrial buildings in Orange County. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data • • National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be, or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: a. Where important events occurred; b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 5 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building A *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building A was constructed in 1957 by Harry Martin/Martin Builders for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business which occupied Building A is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building A is a vernacular industrial building that is common in Santa Ana and Orange County, largely, and does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an original design. Building A was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building A was not present with the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1957. Building A has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building A is not a site of archaeological importance. Building A has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. *B12. References: (Continued from page 2) Brigandi, Phil. “Orange County’s World War II Military Bases.” OC Historyland. 2019. https://www.ochistoryland.com/wwiibases ─────. “The Southern Pacific – Orange County’s First Railroad.” OC Historyland. 2019. https://www.ochistoryland.com/sprr ─────. 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July 27, 2023. https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/930 Emmons, Steve. “Orange County’s 21 ½-Mile History Lesson.” Los Angeles Times. July 2, 1985. Evening Star-News. "Electronics 'Lifeline' of Ballona Valley Industry." August 10, 1959. Gudis, Catherine. “Slow Violence of the Supply Chain: A history of Logistics in Mira Loma,” KCET. May 11, 2022. https://www.kcet.org/shows/earth-focus/slow-violence-of-the-supply-chain-logistics-and-the-inland-empire HistoricPlacesLA. “Goodyear Tract Industrial Planning District.” Accessed February 7, 2024. https://hpla.lacity.org/report/19812b9d-9c6b-4f79-9bd4-1e751d1e625d History.com. "Military-Industrial Complex." May 10, 2018. Accessed October 27, 2022. https://www.history.com/topics/21st- century/military-industrial-complex. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 6 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building A *Date: February 2024*Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. Continuation Update Hughes Industrial Historic District. “About the Hughes Industrial Historic District.” Accessed February 7, 2024. https://www.hugheshistoric.com/about/ Kao, Kenneth. “Orange County History: Suburbia and Today.” Orange County History. March 11, 2008. https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~kennyk/oc/recent.html Kilmer, Forest. “County Produced Plane Launched with Flourishes.” The Register. June 30, 196133. Kotkin, Joel. “L.A.’s Engine of Growth.” City Journal. Winter 1993. https://www.city-journal.org/article/l-a-s-engine-of-growth Kwong, Jessica. “Santa Ana’s status as sanctuary city made official.” Orange County Register. January 19, 2017. 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Luis Aguirre Law. “The History of Santa Ana, California,” Accessed December 20, 2002. https://luisaguirrelaw.com/history-of- santa-ana-california/ Military Industrial Complex. "What is the Military-Industrial Complex?", s.a., accessed October 27, 2022. https://www.militaryindustrialcomplex.com/what-is-the-military-industrial-complex.php. Nagourney, Adam and Jennifer Medina. “This City is 78% Latino and the Face of a New California.” The New York Times. October 12, 2016. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/12/us/california-latino-voters.html National Archives. “President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address (1961).” Accessed January 24, 2024. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-dwight-d-eisenhowers-farewell-address Orange County Historical Society. “A Brief History of Orange County.” Accessed December 20, 2022. https://www.orangecountyhistory.org/wp/?page_id=38 Sonksen, Mike. “Hayden Tract.” Society of Architectural Historians Archipedia. 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Continuation Update ─────.. “Ordinance No. NS-242 Declaring the Annexation of That Certain Territory Designed ‘Shinn Dyer Road Annex.’” April 27, 1957. ─────. “Santa Ana Plant to Build, Sell Morrisey Utility Plane.” January 10, 1960. ─────. “Shinn Engineering Names Sales Manager.” February 22, 1961. ─────. “Shinn, Macrodyne Plan Merger.” July 11, 1968. Vankin, Jonathan. "California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shaped the State." California Local. March 23, 2022. https://californialocal.com/localnews/statewide/ca/article/show/4002-california-defense-contracting-military- industrial-complex-silicon-valley/. Verge, Arthur C. "The Impact of the Second World War on Los Angeles." Pacific Historical Review. 63, No 3. August 1994. Wallach, Ruth. Dace Taube, Claude Zachary, Linda McCann, and Curtis C Roseman. Los Angeles in World War II. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing. 2011. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date Page 1 of 7 *Resource Name or #: 300-324 Dyer Road Building B P1. Other Identifier: *P2.Location: ☐ Not for Publication ☒ Unrestricted *a. County Orange *b. USGS 7.5' Quad Tustin, CA Date 2022 c. Address No Legal Address, APN 411-021-01 d. UTM: Zone 11S , 419947.59 mE/ 3730010.70 mN e. Other Locational Data: T5S; R9W; Sec 00; B.M. SB City Santa Ana Zip 92707 *P3a.Description: Building B is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-01 and is a one-story industrial building located south of Building A. It was constructed of standing seam metal in 1967 by Dudley Steel. The building is essentially a large metal shed with a flat roof with one entrance that is accessible via a large metal sliding barn door on the west elevation. Directly to the west of Building B is a shipping container used as a storage shed in addition to a small wood-framed office building, which is clad in vinyl siding with small casement windows. *P3b. Resource Attributes: HP8 – Industrial Building *P4.Resources Present: ☒ Building ☐ Structure ☐ Object ☐ Site ☐ District ☐ Element of District ☐ Other (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo: West elevation of Building B showing large sliding barn door and wood-frame, vinyl sided outbuilding, camera facing east. *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: 1964 / Building Permits ☒ Historic ☐ Prehistoric ☐ Both *P7. Owner and Address: Dyer Industrial, LLC. 515 South Figueroa Street, 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 P8. Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S., Environmental Science Associates *P9. Date Recorded: February 2024 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Pedestrian *P11. Report Citation: “300-324 East Dyer Road Santa Ana, California Historic Resource Assessment,” Prepared for Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside, LLP by Environmental Science Associates, February 2024. *Attachments: ☐ NONE ☐ Location Map ☐ Sketch Map ☒ Continuation Sheet ☒ Building, Structure, and Object Record ☐ Archaeological Record ☐ District Record ☐ Linear Feature Record ☐ Milling Station Record ☐ Rock Art Record ☐ Artifact Record ☐ Photograph Record ☐ Other (List): DPR 523A (9/2013)*Required information State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building B Page 2 of 7 *NRHP Status Code 6Z B1. B2. B3. Historic Name: Common Name: Original Use: Light manufacturing B4. Present Use: Light manufacturing *B5. Architectural Style: Industrial Architecture *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Permits for Building B were filed under the address of 320-322 Dyer Road indicating that Building B was constructed by Dudley Steel in 1964 for Shinn Engineering for the cost of $17,500. Aerial photographs confirm this building was not present in 1963 but appears by 1972. No other building alterations or construction were noted. An equipment pit between Buildings A and B was constructed in 2000, and a steel deck was constructed over the pit between the buildings in 2001; the pit was later backfilled in 2009. *B7. Moved? ☒ No ☐ Yes ☐ Unknown Date:Original Location: *B8. Related Features: B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Dudley Steel *B10. Significance: Theme Area Period of Significance Property Type Applicable Criteria (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) Contexts: Industrial Development in Southern California: Post-War Suburban Explosion and Changing Industrial Trends (1945-1965) The Military-Industrial Complex in Southern California (1938-1970) [See continuation sheet] B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References: [See continuation sheet] B13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Shannon Papin, M.A. and Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. Environmental Science Associates *Date of Evaluation: February 2024 DPR 523B (9/2013)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building B *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update *B10. Significance: (Continued from page 2) Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: •National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. •California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. Building B, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn-Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. Building B was constructed in 1967, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building B is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s and does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Building B was constructed by Dudley Steel and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post-World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model which carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building A have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building B. Therefore, Building B does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building B was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building B was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building B and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building B, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to these companies' corporate leadership or founders. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building A does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 4 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building B *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: • • National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1967 by Dudley Steel, Building B is a simple, vernacular building constructed for practical purposes. It has little to no ornamentation and is not a significant example of any style of architecture. It is similar to many other vernacular standing seam metal industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. Dudley Steel, the builder of Building B, was not found to be a notable builder in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Therefore, Building B does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data •National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. •California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building B does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: a. Where important events occurred; b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 5 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building B *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building B was constructed in 1967 by Dudley Engineering for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business that occupied Building B is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building B is a vernacular industrial building that is largely common in Santa Ana and Orange County. It does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an original design. Building B was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building B was not present when the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1967. Building B has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building B is not a site of archaeological importance. Building B has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. Therefore, Building B does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. *B12. References: (Continued from page 2) Brigandi, Phil. “Orange County’s World War II Military Bases.” OC Historyland. 2019. https://www.ochistoryland.com/wwiibases ─────. “The Southern Pacific – Orange County’s First Railroad.” OC Historyland. 2019. https://www.ochistoryland.com/sprr ─────. Orange County’s Population.” OC Historyland. 2019. ihttps://www.ochistoryland.com/population California Department of Parks and Recreation. “California Admission Day.” 2022. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23856 California Military Museum. “Santa Ana Army Air Base.” April 5, 2016. http://www.militarymuseum.org/SantaAnaAAB.html Citron, Alan. “Region Forever Changed: S. California in WWII – Sleeping Giant Awakens.” Los Angeles Times. September 1, 1989. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-09-01-mn-1469-story.html City-Data.com. “Santa Ana: History.” Accessed October 11, 2022. https://www.city-data.com/us-cities/The-West/Santa-Ana- History.html. Clayton, James L. "Defense Spending: Key to California's Growth." The Western Political Quarterly. Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah Press. 1962. Cohen, Mallory. “Silo Dreams: The Industrial Inspirations of the Modern Movement,” MoMA Magazine. July 27, 2023. https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/930 Emmons, Steve. “Orange County’s 21 ½-Mile History Lesson.” Los Angeles Times. July 2, 1985. Evening Star-News. "Electronics 'Lifeline' of Ballona Valley Industry." August 10, 1959. Gudis, Catherine. “Slow Violence of the Supply Chain: A history of Logistics in Mira Loma,” KCET. May 11, 2022. https://www.kcet.org/shows/earth-focus/slow-violence-of-the-supply-chain-logistics-and-the-inland-empire HistoricPlacesLA. “Goodyear Tract Industrial Planning District.” Accessed February 7, 2024. https://hpla.lacity.org/report/19812b9d-9c6b-4f79-9bd4-1e751d1e625d History.com. "Military-Industrial Complex." May 10, 2018. Accessed October 27, 2022. https://www.history.com/topics/21st- century/military-industrial-complex. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 6 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building B *Date: February 2024*Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. Continuation Update Hughes Industrial Historic District. “About the Hughes Industrial Historic District.” Accessed February 7, 2024. https://www.hugheshistoric.com/about/ Kao, Kenneth. “Orange County History: Suburbia and Today.” Orange County History. March 11, 2008. https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~kennyk/oc/recent.html Kilmer, Forest. “County Produced Plane Launched with Flourishes.” The Register. June 30, 196133. Kotkin, Joel. “L.A.’s Engine of Growth.” City Journal. Winter 1993. https://www.city-journal.org/article/l-a-s-engine-of-growth Kwong, Jessica. “Santa Ana’s status as sanctuary city made official.” Orange County Register. January 19, 2017. LA Conservancy. “Northrop Grumman.” Accessed February 7, 2024. https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic- places/northrop-grumman/ Laslett, John H. M. Sunshine was Never Enough: Los Angeles Workers, 1880-2010. Berkeley, CA: University of Los Angeles Press. 2012. Los Angeles Almanac. “Historical General Population.” Accssed February 7, 2024. https://www.laalmanac.com/population/po02.php Los Angeles City Planning. “New Code.” Accessed February 7, 2024. https://planning.lacity.gov/zoning/new-code Los Angeles Times.”A look at the trains that built the OC coast.” May 12, 2015. LSA Associates, Inc. and Chattel Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. “Los Angeles Citywide Historic Context Statement: Industrial Development, 1850-1980.” Prepared for the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning, Office of Historic Resources. September 2011, rev. February 2018. https://planning.lacity.gov/odocument/ad40500b-cf5a-436e-8c80- a81606544c01/IndustrialDevelopment_1850-1980.pdf. Luis Aguirre Law. “The History of Santa Ana, California,” Accessed December 20, 2002. https://luisaguirrelaw.com/history-of- santa-ana-california/ Military Industrial Complex. "What is the Military-Industrial Complex?", s.a., accessed October 27, 2022. https://www.militaryindustrialcomplex.com/what-is-the-military-industrial-complex.php. Nagourney, Adam and Jennifer Medina. “This City is 78% Latino and the Face of a New California.” The New York Times. October 12, 2016. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/12/us/california-latino-voters.html National Archives. “President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address (1961).” Accessed January 24, 2024. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-dwight-d-eisenhowers-farewell-address Orange County Historical Society. “A Brief History of Orange County.” Accessed December 20, 2022. https://www.orangecountyhistory.org/wp/?page_id=38 Sonksen, Mike. “Hayden Tract.” Society of Architectural Historians Archipedia. Accessed February 7, 2024. https://sah- archipedia.org/buildings/CA-01-037-0075 Starr, Kevin. Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. 2009. Teaford, Jon C. The Metropolitan Revolution: The Rest of Post-Urban America. Columbia University Press: New York, 2006. The Register. “$120,000 Permit Sets County Building Pace.” January 6, 195. ─────. “ADVERTISEMENT: Shinn’s Hiring.” May 20, 1969. ─────. “Chamber, Guests in Tour of Large, Small Santa Ana Firms.” August 7, 1959. ─────. “Ladies Night as Altrusa Club Takes Long Look at Santa Ana’s Industry Firms.” September 6, 1959. ─────. “Merger Notes: Fluor Corp. Buys New Orleans Firm.” May 4, 1968. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 7 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building B *Date: February 2024*Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. Continuation Update ─────.. “Ordinance No. NS-242 Declaring the Annexation of That Certain Territory Designed ‘Shinn Dyer Road Annex.’” April 27, 1957. ─────. “Santa Ana Plant to Build, Sell Morrisey Utility Plane.” January 10, 1960. ─────. “Shinn Engineering Names Sales Manager.” February 22, 1961. ─────. “Shinn, Macrodyne Plan Merger.” July 11, 1968. Vankin, Jonathan. "California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shaped the State." California Local. March 23, 2022. https://californialocal.com/localnews/statewide/ca/article/show/4002-california-defense-contracting-military- industrial-complex-silicon-valley/. Verge, Arthur C. "The Impact of the Second World War on Los Angeles." Pacific Historical Review. 63, No 3. August 1994. Wallach, Ruth. Dace Taube, Claude Zachary, Linda McCann, and Curtis C Roseman. Los Angeles in World War II. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing. 2011. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date Page 1 of 7 *Resource Name or #: 300-324 Dyer Road Building C P1. Other Identifier: 300-304 East Dyer Road *P2.Location: ☐ Not for Publication ☒ Unrestricted *a. County Orange *b. USGS 7.5' Quad Tustin, CA Date 2022 c. Address 300-304 East Dyer Road d. UTM: Zone 11S , 419880.68 mE/ 3730021.91 mN e. Other Locational Data: T5S; R9W; Sec 00; B.M. SB City Santa Ana Zip 92707 *P3a.Description: Building C is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-02 and is a one-story industrial building that fronts onto East Dyer Road and was constructed in 1972 by Martin Builders. The building features a flat roof and is clad in stucco; the vast majority of the windows are aluminum gliders with some multilite steel windows. The north and eastern elevations both feature entrances to the building, which are accessed via an open-air entry vestibule with a flat overhang that is cantilevered off the building and supported by two wide pillars. Each entryway is a glazed door surrounded by fixed pane windows, all enclosed by metal framing. The five bays on the south and west elevations are divided by pilasters featuring two roll-up garage doors and what appear to be some remaining original windows. *P3b. Resource Attributes: HP8 – Industrial Building *P4.Resources Present: ☒ Building ☐ Structure ☐ Object ☐ Site ☐ District ☐ Element of District ☐ Other (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo: East elevation of Building C showing entry vestibule, main entrance, and glider windows, camera facing west. *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: 1972 / Building Permits ☒ Historic ☐ Prehistoric ☐ Both *P7. Owner and Address: Dyer Industrial, LLC. 515 South Figueroa Street, 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 P8. Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S., Environmental Science Associates *P9. Date Recorded: February 2024 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Pedestrian *P11. Report Citation: “300-324 East Dyer Road Santa Ana, California Historic Resource Assessment,” Prepared for Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside, LLP by Environmental Science Associates, February 2024. *Attachments: ☐ NONE ☐ Location Map ☐ Sketch Map ☒ Continuation Sheet ☒ Building, Structure, and Object Record ☐ Archaeological Record ☐ District Record ☐ Linear Feature Record ☐ Milling Station Record ☐ Rock Art Record ☐ Artifact Record ☐ Photograph Record ☐ Other (List): DPR 523A (9/2013)*Required information State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building C Page 2 of 7 *NRHP Status Code 6Z B1. B2. B3. Historic Name: 300-304 East Dyer Road Common Name: Original Use: Light manufacturing B4. Present Use: Light manufacturing *B5. Architectural Style: Industrial Architecture *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Building C was constructed for Clifford L. Shinn in 1972 by Martin Builders, Inc. for a cost of $84,000. All building permits filed indicate interior alterations such as construction and demolition of demising walls, adjustments to interior ceilings, and tenant improvements such as the installation of a walk-in refrigerator. *B7. Moved? ☒ No ☐ Yes ☐ Unknown Date:Original Location: *B8. Related Features: B9a. Architect: Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme b. Builder: Harry Martin/Martin Builders Area Period of Significance Property Type Applicable Criteria (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) Contexts: Industrial Development in Southern California: Post-War Suburban Explosion and Changing Industrial Trends (1945-1965) The Military-Industrial Complex in Southern California (1938-1970) [See continuation sheet] B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References: [See continuation sheet] B13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Shannon Papin, M.A. and Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. Environmental Science Associates *Date of Evaluation: February 2024 DPR 523B (9/2013)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building C *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update *B10. Significance: (Continued from page 2) Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: •National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. •California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. Building C, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn-Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. Building C was constructed in 1972, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building C is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s and does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Building C was constructed by Martin Builders and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post-World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model that carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building C have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building C. Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building C was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building C was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building C and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building C, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to the corporate leadership or founders of these companies. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 4 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building C *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: • • National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1972 by Martin Builders, Building C represents a typical vernacular industrial building with minimal Mid-Century Modern details. Building C retains very few distinctive decorative features of the Mid-Century Modern style, including a simple, rectangular design with industrial multi-lite windows and a flat roof, which is typical of industrial buildings of the time period. The architecture is not exceptional, nor does it appear to have been designed by a master architect. It is similar to many other vernacular industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. Martin Builders, the contractor and builder of Building C, is a well-known industrial and commercial developer throughout Orange County which developed the first multi-tenant building in Orange County. Building C is one of many industrial buildings constructed by Martin Builders, which, as of 2023, had developed over five million square feet of industrial buildings in Orange County. Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data •National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. •California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be, or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 5 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building C *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. a. Where important events occurred; *Date: February 2024 Continuation Update b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building C was constructed in 1972 by Martin Builders for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business that occupied Building C is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building C is a vernacular industrial building that is common in Santa Ana and Orange County, and does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an original design. Building C was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building C was not present when the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1972. Building C has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building C is not a site of archaeological importance. Building C has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. Therefore, Building C does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. *B12. 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The Register. “$120,000 Permit Sets County Building Pace.” January 6, 195. ─────. “ADVERTISEMENT: Shinn’s Hiring.” May 20, 1969. ─────. “Chamber, Guests in Tour of Large, Small Santa Ana Firms.” August 7, 1959. ─────. “Ladies Night as Altrusa Club Takes Long Look at Santa Ana’s Industry Firms.” September 6, 1959. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 7 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building C *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update ─────. “Merger Notes: Fluor Corp. Buys New Orleans Firm.” May 4, 1968. ─────.. “Ordinance No. NS-242 Declaring the Annexation of That Certain Territory Designed ‘Shinn Dyer Road Annex.’” April 27, 1957. ─────. “Santa Ana Plant to Build, Sell Morrisey Utility Plane.” January 10, 1960. ─────. “Shinn Engineering Names Sales Manager.” February 22, 1961. ─────. “Shinn, Macrodyne Plan Merger.” July 11, 1968. Vankin, Jonathan. "California Defense Contracting: How the Military-Industrial Complex Shaped the State." California Local. March 23, 2022. https://californialocal.com/localnews/statewide/ca/article/show/4002-california-defense-contracting-military- industrial-complex-silicon-valley/. Verge, Arthur C. "The Impact of the Second World War on Los Angeles." Pacific Historical Review. 63, No 3. August 1994. Wallach, Ruth. Dace Taube, Claude Zachary, Linda McCann, and Curtis C Roseman. Los Angeles in World War II. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing. 2011. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date Page 1 of 7 *Resource Name or #: 300-324 Dyer Road Building D P1. Other Identifier: 308 East Dyer Road *P2.Location: ☐ Not for Publication ☒ Unrestricted *a. County Orange *b. USGS 7.5' Quad Tustin, CA Date 2022 c. Address 308 East Dyer Road T5S; R9W; Sec 00; B.M. SB City Santa Ana Zip 92707 d. UTM: Zone 11S , 419882.51 mE/ 3730074.18 mN e. Other Locational Data: *P3a.Description: Building D is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-02 and is a one-story industrial building located south of Building C and north of Building E, constructed in 1965 by Martin Builders, Incorporated. It features a flat roof, glider windows, and multilite windows. The main entrance is on the east elevation and contains two doors, one a wood slab door and the other a metal-framed glazed door, both surrounded by fixed-pane windows in metal framing. These entrances are accessed via an open-air vestibule which features a flat overhang that is cantilevered off the building, supported by three wide pillars. The four bays on the north and south elevation are divided by slightly projecting pilasters and each feature either a multilite window or one of two roll-up garage doors on each elevation. *P3b. Resource Attributes: HP8 – Industrial Building *P4.Resources Present: ☒ Building ☐ Structure ☐ Object ☐ Site ☐ District ☐ Element of District ☐ Other (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo: North elevation of Building D showing entry vestibule on east elevation, roll up garage doors, and glider windows, camera facing south. *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: 1965 / Building Permits ☒ Historic ☐ Prehistoric ☐ Both *P7. Owner and Address: Dyer Industrial, LLC. 515 South Figueroa Street, 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 P8. Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S., Environmental Science Associates *P9. Date Recorded: February 2024 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Pedestrian *P11. Report Citation: “300-324 East Dyer Road Santa Ana, California Historic Resource Assessment,” Prepared for Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside, LLP by Environmental Science Associates, February 2024. *Attachments: ☐ NONE ☐ Location Map ☐ Sketch Map ☒ Continuation Sheet ☒ Building, Structure, and Object Record ☐ Archaeological Record ☐ District Record ☐ Linear Feature Record ☐ Milling Station Record ☐ Rock Art Record ☐ Artifact Record ☐ Photograph Record ☐ Other (List): DPR 523A (9/2013)*Required information State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building D Page 2 of 7 *NRHP Status Code 6Z B1. B2. B3. Historic Name: 308 East Dyer Road Common Name: Original Use: Light manufacturing B4. Present Use: Light manufacturing *B5. Architectural Style: Industrial Architecture *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Building D was constructed in 1965 by Martin Builders for D.W. Davis as an industrial building for the cost of $56,000. Interior partitions were added in 1969, and again in 2006. Interior non-load-bearing walls were demolished in 2008, and a roll-up door opening was expanded in 2022. *B7. Moved? ☒ No ☐ Yes ☐ Unknown Date:Original Location: *B8. Related Features: B9a. Architect: Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme b. Builder: Harry Martin/Martin Builders Area Period of Significance Property Type Applicable Criteria (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) Contexts: Industrial Development in Southern California: Post-War Suburban Explosion and Changing Industrial Trends (1945-1965) The Military-Industrial Complex in Southern California (1938-1970) [See continuation sheet] B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References: [See continuation sheet] B13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Shannon Papin, M.A. and Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. Environmental Science Associates *Date of Evaluation: February 2024 DPR 523B (9/2013)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building D *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update *B10. Significance: (Continued from page 2) Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: •National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. •California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. Building D, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn-Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. Building D was constructed in 1965, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building D is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s. It does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Building D was constructed by Martin Builders and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post-World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model which carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building D have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building D. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: • • National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building D was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building D was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building D and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building D, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to these companies' corporate leadership or founders. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 4 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building D *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: • • National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1965 by Martin Builders, Building D represents a typical vernacular industrial building with minimal Mid-Century Modern details. Building D retains very few distinctive decorative features of the Mid-Century Modern style, including a simple, rectangular design with industrial multi-lite windows and a flat roof, which is typical of industrial buildings of the time period. The architecture is not exceptional, nor does it appear to have been designed by a master architect. It is similar to many other vernacular industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. Martin Builders, the contractor and builder of Building D, is a well-known industrial and commercial developer throughout Orange County which developed the first multi-tenant building in Orange County. Building D is one of many industrial buildings constructed by Martin Builders, which, as of 2023, had developed over five million square feet of industrial buildings in Orange County. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data •National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. •California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 5 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building D *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. a. Where important events occurred; *Date: February 2024 Continuation Update b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building D was constructed in 1965 by Martin Builders for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business that occupied Building D is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building D is a vernacular industrial building that is common in Santa Ana and Orange County and does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an original design. Building D was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building D was not present when the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1965. Building D has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building D is not a site of archaeological importance. Building D has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. Therefore, Building D does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. *B12. 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DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date Page 1 of 7 *Resource Name or #: 300-324 Dyer Road Building E P1. Other Identifier: 316 A & B East Dyer Road *P2.Location: ☐ Not for Publication ☒ Unrestricted *a. County Orange *b. USGS 7.5' Quad Tustin, CA Date 2022 c. Address 316 A & B East Dyer Road d. UTM: Zone 11S , 419883.76 mE/ 3730136.60 mN e. Other Locational Data: T5S; R9W; Sec 00; B.M. SB City Santa Ana Zip 92707 *P3a.Description: Building E is located within Assessor Parcel 411-021-02 and is a one-story industrial building located south of Buildings C and D was constructed in 1967 by Martin Builders. The building features a flat roof and is clad in stucco; the vast majority of the windows are gliders with some multilite windows. The main entry is accessed via an open-air entry vestibule on the east elevation which features a flat overhand that is cantilevered off the building, supported by two wide pillars. The main entrance is a glazed door surrounded by fixed pane windows. The five bays on the east and west elevations are divided by pilasters; the east elevation features glider windows or the entry vestibule within each bay. The north elevation features either a multilite window, a glider window, or one of two roll-up garage doors within each bay. *P3b. Resource Attributes: HP8 – Industrial Building *P4.Resources Present: ☒ Building ☐ Structure ☐ Object ☐ Site ☐ District ☐ Element of District ☐ Other (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo: East elevation of Building E showing entry vestibule, entrance door, and glider windows, camera facing west. *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: 1967 / Building Permits ☒ Historic ☐ Prehistoric ☐ Both *P7. Owner and Address: Dyer Industrial, LLC. 515 South Figueroa Street, 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 P8. Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S., Environmental Science Associates *P9. Date Recorded: February 2024 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Pedestrian *P11. Report Citation: “300-324 East Dyer Road Santa Ana, California Historic Resource Assessment,” Prepared for Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside, LLP by Environmental Science Associates, February 2024. *Attachments: ☐ NONE ☐ Location Map ☐ Sketch Map ☒ Continuation Sheet ☒ Building, Structure, and Object Record ☐ Archaeological Record ☐ District Record ☐ Linear Feature Record ☐ Milling Station Record ☐ Rock Art Record ☐ Artifact Record ☐ Photograph Record ☐ Other (List): DPR 523A (9/2013)*Required information State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building E Page 2 of 7 *NRHP Status Code 6Z B1. B2. B3. Historic Name: 316 A & B East Dyer Road Common Name: Original Use: Light manufacturing B4. Present Use: Light manufacturing *B5. Architectural Style: Industrial Architecture *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Initial building permits for Building E were filed in 1967 by Shinn Engineering for a $10,000 square-foot industrial building constructed by Martin Builders for $46,000. Various interior alterations and tenant improvements were noted throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and the building was reroofed in 1998. *B7. Moved? ☒ No ☐ Yes ☐ Unknown Date:Original Location: *B8. Related Features: B9a. Architect: Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme b. Builder: Harry Martin/Martin Builders Area Period of Significance Property Type Applicable Criteria (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) Contexts: Industrial Development in Southern California: Post-War Suburban Explosion and Changing Industrial Trends (1945-1965) The Military-Industrial Complex in Southern California (1938-1970) [See continuation sheet] B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References: [See continuation sheet] B13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Shannon Papin, M.A. and Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. Environmental Science Associates *Date of Evaluation: February 2024 DPR 523B (9/2013)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building E *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update *B10. Significance: (Continued from page 2) Significance Evaluation: National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places Broad Patterns of History When examining the subject property in the context of broad patterns of history, the following are the relevant criteria: •National Register Criterion A: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. •California Register Criterion 1: Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. Building E, along with the entire Subject Property, is located on a small parcel of land, the Shinn-Dyer Tract, which was annexed by the City of Santa Ana in 1957, and therefore was not within the original boundaries of the city and is not associated with the initial development and early history of Santa Ana. The Shinn-Dyer Tract was one of six annexations along Dyer Road during the 1950s that were undertaken to expand the industrial capabilities of the City of Santa Ana. This represents a development pattern common to Santa Ana and Orange County: the transformation of agricultural land to industrial development. Building E was constructed in 1967, after World War II and the initial suburban boom of Orange County and is not associated with industries or activities during the wartime effort or immediate post-war aftermath. Rather, Building E is one of many industrial buildings constructed along Dyer Road during the 1950s and 1960s. It does not represent any key milestones or innovations within this area of Santa Ana and is not especially significant in the overall history of Santa Ana or industrial development in Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Building E was constructed by Martin Builders and initially occupied by Shinn Engineering, a company that produced metal structural components and ground support equipment for the aerospace industry. This represents a common industrial business in post-World War II, as Southern California was the epicenter of the emergent aerospace industry. While Shinn Engineering did manufacture one airplane model which carried the company's name, the plane was not initially designed by the company and did not represent any significant innovations or unique features in airplane design. Shinn Engineering expanded past its location at the Project Site to locations in San Diego and Dallas and was eventually acquired by Macrodyne in 1969. Therefore, Shinn Engineering was one of many small industrial aerospace manufacturing companies in Orange County and Southern California and is not especially significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Subsequent occupants of Building E have been light manufacturing, automotive supply, or small industrial companies which were also not significant to the overall history of Santa Ana, Orange County, or Southern California. Research also did not identify any important local, state, or national historical events that occurred at Building E. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion A or California Register Criterion 1. Significant Persons With regard to associations with important persons, the following are the relevant criteria: • • National Register Criterion B: Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. California Register Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. The original owner and occupant of Building E was Shinn Engineering, founded by Charles Shinn, an engineer. Building E was not the founding location or original headquarters for Shinn Engineering, nor was Charles Shinn found to be significant at the national or state level. Following 1970, when Shinn Engineering vacated Building E and the Subject Property, various tenants occupied Building E, which did not serve as the founding location or original headquarters for any of these businesses and therefore has no ties to these companies' corporate leadership or founders. Additionally, no information was found connecting significant people to the Subject Property, or the companies that have been tenants in the building. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion B or California Register Criterion 2. DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 4 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building E *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S.*Date: February 2024 Continuation Update Architecture Regarding the subject property’s architecture, design, or construction, the following are the relevant criteria: • • National Register Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. California Register Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. Constructed in 1967 by Martin Builders, Building E represents a typical vernacular industrial building with minimal Mid-Century Modern details. Building E retains very few distinctive decorative features of the Mid-Century Modern style, including a simple, rectangular design with industrial multi-lite windows and a flat roof, which is typical of industrial buildings of the time period. The architecture is not exceptional, nor does it appear to have been designed by a master architect. It is similar to many other vernacular industrial buildings that are common throughout Santa Ana, Orange County, and Southern California. The building was constructed for industrial function and does not possess high artistic value or distinctive architectural or design characteristics. Martin Builders, the contractor and builder of Building E, is a well-known industrial and commercial developer throughout Orange County which developed the first multi-tenant building in Orange County. Building E is one of many industrial buildings constructed by Martin Builders, which, as of 2023, had developed over five million square feet of industrial buildings in Orange County. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion C or California Register Criterion 3. Data •National Register Criterion D: It yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. •California Register Criterion 4: Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. While most often applied to archaeological districts and sites, Criterion D/4D can also apply to buildings, structures, and objects that contain important information. For these types of properties to be eligible under Criterion D/4, they themselves must be, or must have been, the principal source of the important information. The subject property does not appear to yield significant information that would expand our current knowledge or theories of design, methods of construction, operation, or other information that is not already known about the period in which it was constructed, its method of construction, or its design. The subject property reflects common building practices and materials of the mid-twentieth century, which have already been well documented. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility requirements under National Register Criterion D or California Register Criterion 4. Significance Evaluation: City of Santa Ana The Santa Ana Register of Historic Places was adopted by the City Council in November of 1998 in order to create a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana. To be added to this list, a building must qualify under at least one of the following criteria for significance: (1) Buildings, structures, or objects with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features. (2) Works of notable architects, builders, or designers whose style influence architectural development. (3) Rare buildings, structures, or objects or original designs. (4) Buildings, structures, objects, or sites of historical significance which include places: DPR 523L (1/95)*Required information State of California — Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 5 of 7 *Resource Name or # 300-324 Dyer Road Building E *Recorded by: Antonette Hrycyk, M.S. a. Where important events occurred; *Date: February 2024 Continuation Update b. Associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations and businesses; c. Which were originally present when the city was founded; or d. That served as important centers for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. (5) Sites of archaeological importance. (6) Buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. Building E was constructed in 1967 by Martin Builders for Shinn Engineering for use as a typical industrial building. No business that occupied Building E is considered a renowned organization or business in the history of Santa Ana. The building is not the work of a notable architect, builder, or designer, nor does it retain distinguishing characteristics of a specific architectural style or period. Building E is a vernacular industrial building that is common in Santa Ana and Orange County, and does not exemplify any particular architectural style or feature and is not an original design. Building E was not the site of any important historical event, nor is it associated with famous people, original settlers, renowned organizations, or businesses. Building E was not present when the city was founded in 1869, as it is not within the original City limits and was constructed in 1967. Building E has been utilized for light manufacturing since its construction and has never served as an important center for political, social, economic, or cultural activity. Building E is not a site of archaeological importance. Building E has housed common light manufacturing businesses since its construction, which were common businesses when it was constructed and continue to be common businesses in Santa Ana and Orange County. Therefore, Building E does not appear to meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Places. *B12. 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If you prepaid this order in full, you will not receive an invoice. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SANTA ANA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision- making process. This notice is being sent to those who live or own property within 1,000 feet of the project site or who have expressed an interest in the proposed action. We encourage you to contact us prior to the Public Hearing if you have any questions. Zoning Administrator Action: The Zoning Administrator will hold a Public Hearing to receive public testimony, and will take action on the item(s) described below. Decision on this matter will be final unless appealed pursuant to Article V of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code within 10 calendar days of the decision by any interested party or group. Project Location:300 East Dyer Road located within the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. Project Applicant:Hugh Seifert and Geoff Garland, with IDS Real Estate Group (Applicant), representing Dyer Industrial, LLC (Property Owner) Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of a Minor Exception Application No. 2024-01 to exceed the maximum allowable building height of 35 feet, by no more than 25-percent, for a total height of 43 feet and 9 inches. This application will accommodate the development of a new industrial building approximately 97,398 sq. ft. in size to include 95 parking stalls and site/landscape improvements. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-83 will be filed for this project. Meeting Details:This matter will be heard on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join via Zoom.For the most up-to-date information on how to participate virtually in this meeting, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-and- building-meeting-participation/. Written Comments:If you are unable to participate in this in-person meeting, you may send written comments by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the agenda topic in the subject line) or mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Deadline to submit written comments is 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s), including the full text of the discretionary item, may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at: https://santa- ana.primegov.com/public/portal Who To Contact For Questions:Should you have any questions, please contact Pedro Gomez with the Planning and Building Agency at PGomez@santa- ana.org or (714) 667-2790. Note: If you challenge the decision on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council of the City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public hearing. Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Nuvia Ocampo al (714) 667- 2732 N u c n liên l c b ng ti ng Vi t, xin i n tho i cho Tony Lai s (714) 565-2627. 8/9/24 OR-3839602# CITY OF SANTA ANA Planning and Building Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza ● P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 www.santa-ana.org/pba NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SANTA ANA ZONING ADMINSTRATOR The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision-making process. This notice is being sent to those who live or own property within 1,000 feet of the project site or who have expressed an interest in the proposed action. We encourage you to contact us prior to the Public Hearing if you have any questions. Zoning Administrator Action: The Zoning Administrator will hold a Public Hearing to receive public testimony, and will take action on the item(s) described below. Decision on this matter will be final unless appealed pursuant to Article V of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code within 10 calendar days of the decision by any interested party or group. Project Location: 300 East Dyer Road located within the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. Project Applicant: Hugh Seifert and Geoff Garland, with IDS Real Estate Group (Applicant), representing Dyer Industrial, LLC (Property Owner) Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of a Minor Exception Application No. 2024-01 to exceed the maximum allowable building height of 35 feet, by no more than 25-percent, for a total height of 43 feet and 9 inches. This application will accommodate the development of a new industrial building approximately 97,398 sq. ft. in size to include 95 parking stalls and site/landscape improvements. Environmental Impact: The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-83 will be filed for this project. Meeting Details: This matter will be heard on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join via Zoom. For the most up-to-date information on how to participate virtually in this meeting, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-and-building-meeting-participation/. Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in this in-person meeting, you may send written comments by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the agenda topic in the subject line) or mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s), including the full text of the discretionary item, may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at: https://santa-ana.primegov.com/public/portal Who To Contact For Questions: Should you have any questions, please contact Pedro Gomez with the Planning and Building Agency at PGomez@santa-ana.org or (714) 667-2790. Note: If you challenge the decision on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council of the City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public hearing. Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Nuvia Ocampo al (714) 667-2732 Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. 1000’ RADIUS NOTIFICATION MAP