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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA PLACING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2221 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE ON THE SANTA ANA
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PORPERTIES AND PLACING
WITHIN AN ESTABLISHED CATEGORY (APPEAL NO.
2003-07)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
On August 7, 2003, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly public
hearing to place the property located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive on
the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties and to categorize the
property as Landmark.
During the hearing, the property owners, Chan and Quynh Kiev,
expressed opposition to placing their home on the local Historic
Register.
2. On September 4, 2003 the Historic Resources Commission
continued the matter until October 2, 2003.
On October 2, 2003 the Historic Resources Commission, by a vote
of 7:0 (Chinn and Bustamante absent) placed the property on the
Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties and categorized the
property as Landmark.
Applicant filed an appeal (Appeal No. 2003-07) of the Historic Resources
Commission decision to the City Council of the City of Santa Ana.
On December 1, 2003 the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a
duly noticed public hearing on Appeal No. 2003-07, regarding placing the
property located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive on the Santa Ana Register
of Historic Properties, Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2003-30, and placing the property into an established category, Historic
Register Categorization No. 2003-34. The City Council continued the
public hearing to January 5, 2004, and further continued the public hearing
to January 20, 2004. The public hearing was closed on January 20, 2004
and the matter was continued to the February 2, 2004 Council meeting.
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The Maharajah House, located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Aha
is eligible for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties
as it exemplifies the Art Moderne variant of the Moderne style, a simplified
version that flourished during the 1930s through World War II.
Additionally, it is eligible for the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties for its association with a foreign ruling family, the
Holkars of Indore, India. The Maharajah of Indore was the
hereditary ruler of a central Indian state.
Constructed in 1938, the structure is eligible to be placed within the
Landmark category for its unique architectural significance as an
intact example of the Art Moderne style as well as its
historical/cultural significance to the City as a "castle" for a sitting
ruler.
This unique two-story stucco residence has a flat roof accented by
a thin parapet band that emphasizes the horizontal lines and "T"
shaped cubic architectural design. Other characteristic style
features are the cut away building corners that create second floor
terraces, multi-light casement windows and the window grilles and
canopies.
The structure appears to be eligible for placement on the National
and California Registers.
5. The legal owners of the subject are Chan Q & Quynh Kieu.
The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set
forth herein.
The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on
the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to
Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
8. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in
the landmark category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(1) of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code.
Section 2: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended action is exempt from further review. Categorical Exemptions will be
filed for this project.
Section 3: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the
public hearing hereby approves Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-
$0, which placing the property located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive on the Santa Ana
Register of Historic Properties, and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-34, which
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places the property into the Landmark category. This decision is based upon the
evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but not is not limited to:
the Staff report and exhibits attached thereto; a report entitled "Historical Property
Description;" and the public testimony all of which are incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 4, This decision rendered by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
is final and is subject to judicial review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure
section 1094.6.
Section 5: For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property
Description," is on file in the department of Planning and Building, and is hereby approved
and adopted, and together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for
placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties in the Landmark
category. The Clerk of the Council is authorized and directed to include this resolution in
the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Section 6. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to
file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption
of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029.
Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and
certify the vote adopting this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2004
*Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
Ky e¢¢. Otto
DepLJtx/City Attorney
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
AIvarez, Bist, Christy Franklin, Garcia, Solorio (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2004-012 to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Aha on February 2, 2004.
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Y Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS RESOLUTION NO 2004-012
LANDMARK
1. Address Owner Name Legal Description
2221 North Heliotrope Drive Chan Q & Quynh Kieu APN: 002-051-45; TR 1035
LOT 18AND LOT 19
Exhibit A
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