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Home My WebLink About2005-030 - Placing the Property Located at 924 North Lowell Street on the Historical Register EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 KO- 3/14/05 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PLACING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 924 NORTH LOWELL STREET ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER AND PLACING WITHIN AN ESTABLISHED CATEGORY (APPEAL NO. 2004-02) 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: A. On November 6, 2003, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorization of the Joe Lowell House located at 924 North Lowell Street, Santa Ana. The Commission continued the public hearing for ninety (90) days. On February 5, 2004, the continued public hearing was held, and the Historic Resources Commission adopted a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-45 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-47, by a vote of 6-3 (Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan opposed). The property owner appealed the Historic Resources Commission action to the City Council. On April 19, 2004, the City Council remanded the item to the Historic Resources Commission to allow the property owner an opportunity to address the Commission. On June 3, 2004, the Historic Resources Commission reconsidered Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-45 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-47, and by a vote of 5-1 (Schaefer opposed, Gartner, O'Callaghan absent, Lutz abstained) approved said Application and Categorization. The property owner appealed the Historic Resources Commission action to the City Council (Appeal No. 2004-02). On August 2, 2004, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana continued the public hearing to September 7,2004, by a vote of 5-0 (Christy and Alvarez absent). 1. On September 7, 2004 the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, and at that time considered all testimony, written and oral. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana after closing the public B. C. D. E. Resolution No. 2005-030 Page 1 of 5 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 hearing, voted by a vote of 5-0 (Alvarez, abstained and Garcia, absent) continued the matter to October 4, 2004 by a vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained). On October 4, 2004, the City Council voted by a vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained) to continue the matter for sixty (60) days. On November 15, 2004, the City Council voted by a vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained) to continue the matter for an additional sixty (60) days. On February 22, 2005, the City Council voted by a vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained) to continue the matter to March 21, 2005. The Joe Lowell House, located at 924 North Lowell Street, Santa Ana, was built in 1924 and qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as a building with distinguishing characteristics of the Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival and Pueblo Revival architectural style and for its association with Joe Lowell. Mr. Lowell was instrumental in the development of Washington Square. 1. This structure is also eligible to be placed within the Key category for its distinctive architectural style and quality as illustrated by its cubic massing, stylized buttresses, vigas, arched openings, stucco and red clay tile. The legal owners of the subject property are Fernando & Marian Astran. 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 Property pursuant to Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the key category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(2) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Section 3: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review. A Categorical Exemption will be filed for this project. Section 4: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby denies Appeal No. 2004-02 and approves Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-45 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-47 for the property located at 924 North Lowell Street, Santa Ana. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearings, which includes but not is not limited to: the Staff reports and exhibits attached thereto; F. Resolution No. 2003-030 Page 2 of 5 2. 3. 4. 2. 3. 4. 5. EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 the reports entitled "Historical Property Description;" and the public testimony all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 5: For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property Description," is on file in the Planning and Building Department, and is hereby approved and adopted, and together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this resolution in the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Section 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 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. The Clerk of the Council shall give direct notice to the applicant of the Council's decision and these findings. ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 2005. ~ Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney .. / ~ By: (, {.t / ,K Kylee O. Otto AssistaflÌ City Attorney AYES: NOES: Council members: Bist. Garcia, Pulido. Solorio (5) None (0) Councilmembers: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Alvarez. Bustamante (2) NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: None (0) Resolution No. 2005-030 Page 3 of 5 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-030 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on March 21, 2005. Date: ~~~~ Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2003-030 Page 4 of5 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Address Owner Name Legal Description 1. 924 N. Lowell Street Fernando & Marian Astran APN: 405-182-25; SEC 12 T 5 R 10 POR SW Y. Exhibit Resolution No. 2005-030 Page 5 of 5