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HomeMy WebLinkAbout75A - 317 E. SANTA CLARA AVE. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ff1\ ~-"~~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APRIL 18, 2005 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL NO. 2005-01 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2004-08 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2004-08) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 317 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE - ALAN D. AND GAYLE K. MEYER, APPLICANT t2d;(2 CITY MANAGER APPROVED 0 As Recommended 0 As Amended 0 Ordinance on 1st Reading 0 Ordinance on 2nd Reading 0 Implementing Resolution 0 Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO ",.\... FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION l. 2. Deny Appeal No. 2005-01. Adopt a resolution approving Application No. 2004-08. Historic Resources Commission 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2004-08. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION ACTION Adopted a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-08 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2004-08 to place and categorize as Key at its February 3, 2005 meeting (Exhibit A) by a vote of 5:0 (Lutz, O'Callaghan absent; Sarmiento abstained) . DISCUSSION Request of Applicant Alan D. and Gayle K. Meyer, owners of the Wettlin House, are appealing the placement and categorization of this structure on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2005-08 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2004- 08) . Mr. and Mrs. Meyer submitted a letter of appeal (Exhibit B) on February 18, 2005 stating their reasons for declining the register listing. The request to appeal the Historic Resources Commission decision is based on: (1) potential restrictions on future home improvement plans, as well as the need for written guidelines to clarify development standards for historic structures and (2) respect for their property right to choose to be placed on local Historic Register. 75A-1 Appeal No. 2005-01 April 18, 2005 Page 2 Analysis of the Issues A Park Santiago resource survey, conducted by architectural historian Leslie Heumann, identified 20 significant historical properties in the Park Santiago neighborhood as candidates for placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The subject structure located at 317 East Santa Clara Avenue was included as a candidate as it meets the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. It is over 50 years old and exemplifies the Tudor Revival architectural style. The Wettlin House, built circa 1926, is eligible to be categorized as Key for its distinctive architectural style and quality as illustrated by its steeply pitched, cross-gabled roof; front gable detailed with a clipped or jerkinhead peak; and arched front door with an octagonal window; a series of tripartite windows, some topped by a transom; and a front gabled dormer accented with an arrow tipped bargeboard and exposed beams. Prior to the City initiating the placement of this structure on the Register, courtesy letters were mailed on December 16, 2003 to the affected property owners inviting them to attend a special presentation explaining the implications and benefits of being placed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Following the presentation, staff attempted to contact the property owner by phone to discuss any concerns or questions the owner had regarding the proposed historic designation. At the February 5, 2004 public hearing, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer expressed their concern regarding the proposed historic designation and requested a one-year continuance to allow additional time to research the subject. The Historic Resources Commission reconsidered the item on February 3, 2005, at which time the owners again expressed their opposition to the placement of their property on the local Historic Register. Based on the architectural significance of the house, the Commission approved the placement of the Wettlin House on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized it as Key. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council uphold the decision of the Historic Resources Commission and adopt the resolutions approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-08 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2004-08. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT 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. 75A-2 Appeal No. 2005-01 April 18, 2005 Page 3 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Sttf:A: 7~ing Executive Director Planning & Building Agency MGM:rb Mgm:Historic\Appeal\Meyer\317 E Santa Clara.cc-appeal 75A-3 REQUEST FOR Historic Resources Commission Action ~ ~ HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MEEß\IG DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2005 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION SECRETARY TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2004-08 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2004-08 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 317 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE Prepared by Melanie G. McCann APPROVED 0 As Recommended 0 As Amended 0 Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO ,4£ ~~~.Director ~g Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution approving Application No. 2004-08. Historic Resources Commission 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2004-08. DISCUSSION The structure located at 317 East Santa Clara Avenue (Wettlin House) was first presented to the Historic Resources Commission at the public hearing held February 5, 2004. At the time, the City of Santa Ana requested that the structure be placed and categorized as Key on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Exhibit 1). At the request of the property owner, Mrs. Gayle Meyer, the Commission granted a one- year continuance allowing the owner additional time to research the subject (Exhibit 2). Recently, Mr. and Mrs. Meyers have communicated to staff that they still remain opposed to the placement of their property on the local register and request that their property rights be respected. As owners of the property for the past 29 years, the Meyers perceive the potential restrictions associated with placement on the local register are greater than the benefits. Analysis of the Issues The Wettlin House meets the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The first benchmark for selection requires that structures be 50 or more years old. Built in 1926, the structure proposed for placement on the Register meets the minimum age criteria. EXHIBIT A 75A-4 HRCA No. 2004-08 HRC No. 2004-08 February 3, 2005 Page 2 Based on the results of research, the structure meets the criteria to be placed in the Key category as contained in Section 30-2.2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The code criteria for Key designation are as follows: a. The building, landmark or district architectural style and quality; or has a distinctive b. The building, landmark or district is characteristic of a significant period in the history of the City of Santa Ana; or c. The building, landmark or district is associated significant person or event in the City of Santa Ana. with a The Wettlin House, builtin 1926, is eligible for inclusion on the Register as it is a representative example of a highly picturesque Tudor Revival architectural style. The one-story structure is eligible to be placed within the Key category for its distinctive architectural style and quality as illustrated by its steeply pitched, cross-gabled roof; front-gable detailed with clipped or j erkinhead peak; an arched front door with an octagonal window; a series of tripartite windows, some topped by a transom; and a front gabled dormer accented with an arrow tipped bargeboard and exposed beams. Based on findings consistent with the criteria established of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, it is recommended that Resources Commission approve the actions as noted. A correspondence log is attached for your review (Exhibit 3). in Chapter 30 the Historic case planner CEQA Compliance 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. ~~ ~~ Maya Rosa Senlo Planner Melanie G. McCann, AICP Associate Planner MGM:JM mgm\Historic\Feb200S\key.02030S.hrc 75A-5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WETTLIN HOUSE 317 East Santa Clara Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Wettlin House I REF. NO. ADDRESS 317 East Santa Clara A venue CITY Santa Ana ZIP I 92706 I ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1926 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT IN/A NEIGHBORHOOD I Park Santiago CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 13 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 15S1 Location: 0 Not for Publication IZI Umestricted 0 Prehistoric IZI Historic 0 Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Tudor Revival The Tudor Revival looked to medieval England for its inspiration. Signature features of the style include steeply pitched gables; decorative half-timbering; arched openings, often Tudor or Gothic in form; asymmetrical arrangements of building features; tall brick chimneys; and picturesque windows ofleaded glass or diamond patterned lights. The more ambitious examples of the Tudor Revival were executed in brick or even stone; however, stucco over wood frame is quite common in the forgiving climate of southern California. The Tudor Revival was favored primarily for residential buildings, although small scale commercial buildings in the style also occur. Born in the late nineteenth century, the Tudor Revival was associated with some Craftsman era construction but was most popular during the 1920s and 1930s. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: The Wettlin House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1, for its representation of the distinguishing characteristics of the Tudor Revival style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" for its "distinctive architectural style and quality" as a picturesque example of the Tudor Revival style of the 1920s (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: . California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, "How to NOllÙnate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4,2001.) 3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. . California Register Status Code: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, December 8,2003.) 5S1: Individual ro e that is listed or desi ted locall . EXHIBIT 1 75A!J'6 State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Primary # HRI# Trinomial NRHP Status Code Page....L of ....l... P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ONot for Publication 8Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5' Quad TCA 1725 Date: *c. Address 317 East Santa Clara Avenue City Santa Ana *e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 003-072-15; N TR 383 LOT 12 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) Date Wettlin House Zip 92706 This one-story residence is a highly picturesque example ofthe Tudor Revival style. A steeply pitched, cross-gabled roof caps the brick exterior. Offset to the west, the front-gable is the focal point of the façade and is detailed with a clipped or jerkinhead peak and an east rake that forms a pronounced curve over the entry. Elevated three steps above a tiled pathway, the front door is arched and contains an octagonal window. To the left (west), a tripartite window is topped by a transom and features a geometric pattern of muntins. Above the window, and centered below the peak of the gable, a tall and slender arched opening is adorned by a corbelled faux balcony. To the east of the entry, another tripartite window is accented by a front-gabled dormer that emerges from the roof above it. An arrow-tipped bargeboard and exposed beams characterize the dormer, whose window has been replaced. West of the entry wing, another tripartite window, without a transom, features art glass in the central opening. Attached to the east elevation, a brick chimney is ornamented with a wrought iron "S." A cottage garden of flowers, shrubs, trees, and grass complements the substantially unaltered house. A garage is located in the rear of the property. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-family Property *P4. Resources Present: 8Building OStructure OObject OSite 0 District 8Element of District OOther P5a. Photo ¡-. .,;.~. P5b. Photo: (view and date) South elevation December 2003 *P6. Date ConstructedlAge and Sources: 8historic 1926/City of Santa Ana Building Permits *P7. Owner and Address: Alan D. Meyer 317 East Santa Clara Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92706 *P8. Recorded by: Leslie J. Heumann SAIC 35 S. Raymond Ave. # 204 Pasadena, CA 91105 *P9. Date Recorded: December 31,2003 *P10. Survey Type: Intensive Survey Update *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none") None. *Attachments: ONone OLocation Map OSketch Map 8Continuation Sheet 8Building, Structure, and Object Record OArchaeological Record ODistrict Record OLinear Feature Record OMilling Station Record 0 Rock Art Record OArtifact Record OPhotograph Record 0 Other (list) DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information 75A'47 State of California - The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUilDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page L of -L *CHR Status Code 5S1 *Resource Name or #: Wettlin House 81. Historic Name: Wettlin House 82. Common Name: Same 83. Original Use: Single-family Residence *85. Architectural Style: Tudor Revival *86. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1926. December 23, 1925. Residence and garage. March 23, 1933. Repair chimney, etc. January 18, 1956. Garage and utility room. October 2, 1978. Convert utility room to guest house. December 30, 1981. Solar panels on roof. October 15, 2001. Tear off two layers roofing (composition and wood), install new composition. *87. Moved? .No DYes DUnknown Date: Original Location: *88. Related Features: 84. Present Use: Single-family Residence None. 89a. Architect: Unknown b. 8uilder: Unknown *810. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1901-1954 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: C; CR: 3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Wett/in House is architecturally significant as a picturesque example of a Tudor Revival style house from the 1920s in Santa Ana. The house and garage were built in 1926 for Fuller and Holly at an estimated cost of $6,000, apparently on speculation. David G. Wettlin, an attorney, and his wife Vera were the residents of the house when it first appeared in the city directories in 1927. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) 811. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *812. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) _T .14 ':' t ; 'J G Sketch Map 813. Remarks: Wettlin House 317 East Santa Clara Avenue *814. Evaluator: Leslie J. Heumann Jk'\( r It.e' , , I U'~.r. I *Date of Evaluation: December 31,2003 (This space reserved for official comments.) , ....i.tI.~. :C' ;O);@ t I - .J...u< ;,-sn' J'!~ I 4~ : I '::- ... 1 ;.,~. ¡ ".1'1' ~ 'I I. 'I r. , 16 ~ 5 ~ '2 ~ ) @ @ ";.:'\ ; :.& .. !a .,. DPR 5238 (1/95) *Required information 75A~8 State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Page -L of-L *Recorded by Leslie J. Heumann, SAIC Primary # HRI# Trinomial Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Wettlin House *Date December 31,2003 [R Continuation 0 Update *810. Significance (continued): The Wettlin House is located in the Park Santiago neighborhood, near the present northern city limits of Santa Ana and substantially north of the original city core. The neighborhood is bounded by Santiago Creek and Park on the north, East Seventeenth Street on the south, North Lincoln Avenue on the east, North Main Street on the west, and the 1-5 freeway on the southwest. In large part these boundaries reflect the transportation lines that were constructed towards the end of the nineteenth century and at the beginning of the twentieth century, when the Pacific Electric interurban railroad ran up Main Street; the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe tracks followed Lincoln; and the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way mirrored the freeway route. This area remained primarily agricultural well into the 1920s. As of 1905, the city directories listed around twenty households on East Santa Clara, Twentieth Street, "C Street" (now North Santiago Street), North Bush Street and North Main Avenue, the only streets in the area at the time. The vast majority of the residents were ranchers. By 1911, the number of households had increased to about thirty, and Edgewood Road and Valencia Street had been partially laid out, but most residents continued to list "rancher" or "fruit grower" as their occupation in the city directories. This pattern of land use was evident on the 1912 plat map of the City, which illustrated two small, Craftsman era subdivisions along Bush north of Santa Clara and on Valencia and Poinsettia south of Twentieth Street, with the remaining area divided into larger, agricultural parcels held by approximately forty landowners. While the area east of Santiago Street was not subdivided until after the mid-1920s, most of the present day streets west of Santiago had been laid out when the City was mapped in 1923. Ranching continued to be the most prevalent occupation in the neighborhood, but increasing numbers of professionals, small business owners, merchants, and people in service professions such as painters, electricians, and carpenters made their homes in the western half of the neighborhood during the 1920s and 1930s. The area also attracted several city and county officials, including the City Attorney (2. B. West, Jr., 321 East Santa Clara Avenue), County Supervisor, First District (C. H. Chapman, 2315 North Santiago Street), County Surveyor (E. H. Irwin, 2407 North Santiago Street), and County Auditor (William C. Jerome, 2422 Poinsettia Street). By April 1 942, when the Sanborn Company first mapped the western half of the area, most of the lots had been improved with single-family homes, many in the revival styles popular during the 1920s and 1930s. Subsequent development of the eastern half of the neighborhood and infill construction in the western half displayed the simplified ranch style that emerged following World War II. The Wettlin House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1, for its representation of the distinguishing characteristics of the Tudor Revival style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" for its "distinctive architectural style and quality" as a picturesque example of the Tudor Revival style of the 1920s. Characteristic Tudor Revival features include the steeply pitched gabled roof, brick exterior walls and chimney, arched entry, and the overall quaint character of the design. Character-defining exterior features of the Wettlin House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: sheathing (brick); roof configuration and detailing; massing; windows, doors, and dormer; chimney; brick steps and tile pathway to entry; and architectural details such as the corbel and faux balcony. *812. References (continued): Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated EncvclofJedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998. Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana. An Illustrated Historv. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994. McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. National Register Bulletin 16A. "How to Complete the National Register Registration Form." Washington DC: National Register Branch, National Park Service, US Dept. of the Interior, 1991. Office of Historic Preservation. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources." Sacramento: March 1 995. Whiff en, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1905-1930. Historic Maps, Santa Ana History Room, 1912, 1923, 1932, and 1955. DPR 523L 75A'1f9 January 28,2004 City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Re: 317 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92706 We, the property owners of the above-mentioned property, do hereby notify you that we do not wish our property to be categorized nor placed on the historic register. Alan D. Meyer Çi";) /-;'1/'1 7 '" /b"~- I .Ií~ Gayle K. Meyer (, I J,/ (Vi' ( 0iZU~{ Vl\ . l t11{{ 7~~1b \ /ÎJ;rlot v~(';, \C(.\ wt ~U~C~ t)CÚlq rLl¿V\~[\ UV\;\1) V~jÜtG~~, Ûl (Át~~1~Æì0 (rÁ CU(CU-AfLq (11.AJ( Fro P{f(i11 Y}(G~tq~t ~fttt qn {VI ( 5 CWltð~, AVdji/ Kl/9tn v: ~lt \\(í1l ~ tV C\¡vH~ lU~ LU ~ It\(e v1tüYC11tvf\-t¡ tV Y¿-j((]J{c0 -yvttl-¡ ~/vl~Drfv\t¿vvbi{cr; (~pt~C lui1h rVk~U'\;\D Iv\t~,AU1 -I"LdLtvj GGVlíl. JIlt> (œ-aw\ VŸì f¥\{M~4 ~ fVV\.J' t \vt -vtttL~V\. 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Santa Clara 12/ 16/03 Not 1/23/04 1/23/04 Avenue listed 1/14/05 1/21/05 1/19/05 * Generally occurs one week following courtesy letter EXHIBIT 3 M GMlhistoricl Aug2004/Logsheet20 1 Birch 75A-11 February 10, 2005 RECEIVED FEB 1 8 2005 SMiA ANA PlANNING ûEpr Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-20) Santa Ana, CA 92702 Re: Historic Register Appeal We, as property owners, believe the decision to be on the Historical Registry should be our decision to make. We made a request one year ago at the meeting regarding our home to see written guidelines as to what control the Planning Commission has per our future plans, if any. At that meeting, Councilman Thomas Lutz, Planning Commission Representative, stated to the effect that if a homeowner does not want to be on the Historical Registry, they do not have to be. To this date, we have not seen any guidelines included in all the paperwork we have received. We are appealing your decision to put us on the list without our consent. ShrelY, t1r:1¥ Alan D. Meyer Gayle K. Meyer Property Owners EXHIBIT B 75A-12 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 KO - 3/24/05 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA PLACING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 317 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER AND PLACING WITHIN AN ESTABLISHED CATEGORY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. B. On February 4, 2004 the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorization of Wettlin House 317 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana The Wettlin House, located at 317 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, was built in 1926 and is eligible for inclusion on the Register as it is a representative example of a highly picturesque Tudor Revival architectural style. 1. 2. 3. The one-story structure is eligible to be placed within the Key category for its distinctive architectural style and quality as illustrated by: i. Its steeply pitched, cross-gabled roof. ii. Front-gable detailed with clipped or jerkinhead peak. iii. An arched front door with an octagonal window. iv. A series of tripartite windows, some topped by a transom. v. A front gabled dormer accented with an arrow tipped bargeboard and exposed beams. The legal owner of the subject property is Alan D. Meyer. 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. 4. 75A-13 Resolution No. 2005-01 Page 1 of 3 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 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 Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves the placement of 317 East Santa Clara Avenue, Wettlin House on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties and to categorize the property as key. 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; the report 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. 5. ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2005 ATTEST: Martha Ramirez Commission Secretary Planning and Building Agency Paul Giles Chairperson 75A-14 Resolution No. 2005-01 Page 2 of 3 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Kylee O. Otto Assistant City Attorney AYES: Commission members: Chinn. Corpin. Giles. Kinas. Schaefer (5) NOES: Commission members: ~one (0) ABSTAIN: Commission members: None (0) NOT PRESENT: Commission members: Lutz. O'Callaahan (2) CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-01 to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on February 3, 2005. Date: Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana 75A-15 Resolution No. 2005-01 Page 3 of 3 - EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS APN Address Owner Name Legal Description Category 003-072-15 317 East Santa Clara Alan D. Meyer N TR 383 LOT 12 Key Avenue Exhibit A 75A-16 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 KO - 04/11/05 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PLACING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 317 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER, HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2004-08, AND PLACING WITHIN AN ESTABLISHED CATEGORY HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2004-08 (APPEAL NO. 2005-01) 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 February 4, 2004 the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorization of Wettlin House 317 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana. The Historic Resources Commission continued the matter for one year. 1. On February 3, 2005, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorization of Wettlin House 317 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana. The Historic Resources Commission approved Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-08 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2004-08, by a vote of 5:0 (Lutz, O'Callaghan absent; Sarmiento abstained). The property owner appealed the Historic Resources Commission action to the City Council (Appeal No. 2005-01). On April 18, 2005 the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing, and at that time considered all testimony, written and oral. The Wettlin House, located at 317 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, was built in 1926 and is eligible for inclusion on the Register as it is a representative example of a highly picturesque Tudor Revival architectural style. 2. B. C. D. 75A-17 Resolution No. 2005-XXX Page 1 of 3 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 The one-story structure is eligible to be placed within the Key category for its distinctive architectural style and quality as illustrated by: i. Its steeply pitched, cross-gabled roof. ii. Front-gable detailed with clipped or jerkin head peak. iii. An arched front door with an octagonal window. iv. A series of tripartite windows, some topped by a transom. v. A front gabled dormer accented with an arrow tipped bargeboard and exposed beams. The legal owner of the subject property is Alan D. Meyer. 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. 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. 2005-01 and approves the placement of 317 East Santa Clara Avenue, Wettlin House on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties, Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-08, and placing within an established category (Key), Historic Register Categorization No. 2004-08. 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; the report 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 75A-18 Resolution No. 2005-XXX Page 2 of 3 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 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 - day of April, 2005. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Kylee O. Otto Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Council members NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-044 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 75A-19 Resolution No. 2005-XXX Page 3 of 3 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS 003-072-15 317 East Santa Clara Avenue Alan D. Meyer N TR 383 LOT 12 Key Exhibit A 75A-2O