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'~ `t HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 7, 2013 CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CONSENT GALENDAR A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting on January 24, 2013. * " * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR B. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE [REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS] Historic Resources Commission Agenda 3 March 7, 2fl13 PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-01 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2013-01 (Rally Soboleske) Filed by Jeffrey Dresser and Sandra Meza to place and categorize as Contributive the structure at 2418 North Poinsettia Street (Stanley House} on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 25, 2013 PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 25, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2013-01 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2013-01. HISTORIC REGISTER NO. 2013-01-RML (Nally Soboleske} Filed by Chan and Quyhn Kieu to allow the removal of the Maharajah House (Landmark) located 2221 North Heliotrope Drive from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 25, 2013 PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 25, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: Adapt a resolution denying Historic Register No. 2013-01-RML {removal) to remove the Maharajah House categorized as Landmark, HRC No. 2003-34 and HRCA No. 2003-30 from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS {items not on the agenda] Historic Resources Commission Agenda ~ March 7, 2013 STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 4. STAFF COMMENTS 5. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMENTS 6. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES ADJOURNMENT Wistoric Resources Commission Agenda 5 March 7, 2013 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OI+ SANTA ANA JANUARY 24, 2013 CALLED TO ORDER: 4,45 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Rooms 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Blair O'Callaghan, Vice Chairman Alfonso Bustamante {5:14 p,m.} Alberta Christy Laurence Hikterdale Laura Morfin Patrick Yrarrazaval COMMISSIONERS Absent: Phillip Schaefer, Chairman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: STAFF Present: Jay Trevino, Executive Dir./Planning & Bldg. Agency Karen Haluza, Planning Manager Ryan Hodge, Assistant City Aftorney Rosa Barela, Acfing Recording Secretary Vice Chairman O'Callaghan CONSENT CALENDAR Approve minutes of the regular meeting on October 4, 2012. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular mee#iing on October 4, 2012. A MOTION: Christy VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SECOND: Yrarrazavaf Christy, Hitterdale, Morfin, O'Callaghan, None (0) Bustamante, Schaefer (2) None (0} * * '~ END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR Yrarrazaval (5) B. C_OMMfSSIONER COMMUNICATION , , ,©ISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS Commissioner Christy noted she received an email from Jeannie Gillett from The Old Orchard Conservancy. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARING 1. FINAL REPORT REGARDING THE INTENT TO DEMOLISH THE SEXLINGER FARMHOUSE AND ORCHARD AT 1584 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE Filed by the City of Santa Ana to receive and file the final report regarding the Intent to Demolish the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard located at 1584 East Santa Clara Avenue. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: January 11, 2013 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 10, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive and file the final report on the intent to demolish the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. 2. Consider resolution suggesting that the City Council purchase the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. Associate Planner Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation providing information on the meetings of the Ad Hoc Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 January 24, 2013 Committee, reviewed the SAMC 30-7 requirements, notices of availability that were publicized, and reviewed the options for the property. Written communication received from Robert N. Odle on the status and offers for the property; Phyl and Bill Stevens in support of demolition and development of property; Linda Francis, Jacqueline M. Wells Morris, Mary & Joe Maduena, Toni Kimball of the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, Alan Lawson of the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, Jeannie Gillett of The Old Orchard Conservancy, and Steve Ray of The Old Orchard Conservancy in support of saving and preserving the historical orchard and farmhouse. Commission discussion ensued on the former Redevelopment Agency properties and the environmental process. The public hearing was opened at 5:00 p.m. and the following speakers addressed the Commission on the matter: • Alan Lawson, Santa Ana Preservation Society board member, spoke in support of preserving the orchard and farmhouse and the resolution suggesting the city purchase the property. • Deborah Rosenthal, representing The Old Orchard Conservancy , spoke in support of preserving and the city purchasing the property. • Matthew Holbrook, representing the Old Orchard Conservancy, spoke in support of preserving the orchard and farmhouse. • Nick Spain, The Old Orchard Conservancy board member, spoke in support of preserving the orchard and farmhouse and noted the categorization should be changed from "Key" to "Landmark". • Ryan Bensley, Vice President of The Old Orchard Conservancy, spoke in support of preserving and the city purchasing the property. Commissioner Sustamante arrived at 5:94 p.m. • Jeannie Gillett, President of The Old Orchard Conservancy, spoke in support of preserving and the city purchasing the property. • Deborah Strunk, spoke in support of preserving the property. • Steve Ray, The Old Orchard Conservancy board member, spoke in support of preserving and the city purchasing the property. The public hearing was closed at 5:40 p.m. Commission discussion ensued on bids for the purchase of the property, communications between the property owners and The Old Orchard Historic Resources Commission Minukes 3 January 24, 2013 Conservancy, timeline of the project, and notifications for the Ad Hoc Committee meetings. MOTION: Receive and file the final report on the intent to demolish the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. MOTION: Hitterdale VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MOTION: SECOND: Christy Bustamante, Christy, Hitterdale, Morfin, O`Callaghan, Yrarrazaval (6) None (0) Schaefer (1) None (0) Consider resolution suggesting that the City Council purchase the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard with the following modifications: Section 2 of Resolution: The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby emphatically urges the City Council that the city purchase the Sexlinger Property. After consideration by the Historic Resources Commission Ad Hoc Committee, it was determined that neither private preservation nor relocation is a feasible alternative to demolition given the limited timeline available. Our urging is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff report and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony and correspondences, particularly the letter from Steve Ray dated January 24, 2Q13, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Morfin Discussion ensued on the word "emphatically" in the resolution. ALTERNATE MOTION: Consider resolution suggesting that the City Council purchase the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard with the following modifications: Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 January 24, 2013 Section 2 of Resolution: The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby urges the City Council that the city purchase the Sexlinger Property. After consideration by the Historic Resources Commission Ad Hoc Committee, it was determined tha# neither private preservation nor reloca#ion is a feasible alternative to demolition given the limited timeline available. Our urging is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff report and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony and correspondences, particularly the letter from Steve Ray dated January 24, 2©13, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference, 2 MOTION: Yrarrazaval VOTE: AYES: NOES, ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SECOND: Morfin Bustamante, Christy, Hitterdale, Morfin, O'Callaghan, Yrarrazaval {6) None (0} Schaefer {1} None {0} PUBLIC COMMENTS [items not on the agendal No public comments were made. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 3. 4. STAFF COMMENTS No staff comments were made. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Christy • Inquired if the city received federal funding for training for historic resources commissioners as the California Preservation Conference will be coming to Garden Grove on May 1-3. Mr. Trevino noted the city has not received funding, staff will relay information on the conference and will put on a future agenda to discuss training. • Congratulated Commissioner Hitterdale on being reappointed Historic Resources Commission Minutes 5 January 24, 2413 Commissioner Hitterdale • Thanked Commissioners who will be departing the Commission for their service and noted congratulations on those being reappointed • Thanked the speakers for all their tremendous effort and work Commissioner Yrarrazaval • Noted the Heritage Museum of Orange County is doing exciting things Commissioner Bustamante • Wished everyone a Happy New Year Commissioner Morfin • Announced this was her last meeting with Monica Garcia appointed as the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission representative and expressed her thanks and gratitude noting she enjoyed serving on the commission Vice Chair O'Callaghan • Noted this may be his last meeting and thanked staff, adding it was a great learning experience 5. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES Motion by Commissioner Yrarrazaval and seconded by Commissioner Christy to excuse the absence of Chairman Schaefer and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. ADJOURNMENT: 6:'18 p.m. RB Historic Resources Commission Minutes 6 January 24, 2©13 . _.. _y~_ L.~.~ -. _ _ _ ~i ~:~ d~ ~.~~ ~~~~~ ~ 5 ,. ... k ~.. s ''. ~ieuas~€;~~ ~~ '~. ~ ads ~-~ ° ~ ~ _ ~ ~~ °~ ~ .__ _ _~ ,, ~~ r {~~ ~~,: ~~i~~~~~n ~~ ~~~ fir: ~~~ ,~~ ~~ (m ~far~~, ~ tie ~~ G~~~"~ ~r.~ ~t~ ~~ ~e ~ ~~ ~i~ °~~~~ f a~ ~ ~t~~~. ~o~~ali ~'rra~~es~ ~ ~is_~~ 'e~~rc~ ~~~~~ rte, ~:~#~,~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~;s dsr~~~ -~c~I~ ~ ~i~i ar p~ ~t~f, ~~ ~~t~r~, ar,s~t~ -~~~r~ c~~r~ ~~ '~{ ism :a~ ~r~rre ~~.: 1 HRCA No. 2013-01 HRC No. 2013-01 March 7, 2013 Page 2 Analysis of the Issues The structure identified 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 criterion for selection requires that structures be 50 or mare years old. As detailed in the following property description, the structure proposed for placement on the Register meet the minimum age criterion. The analysis further indicates the criteria the property meets for consideration of historic designation. No known code violations exist at this property. 2418 North Poinsettia Street -Stanley House {HRCAIHRC Nos. 2013-01 ). The Stanley House is a good example of periad architecture and was built in 1925. It is a Spanish Colonial Revival style and is in excellent condition. The first owner was Mr. and Mrs. Neil Stanley. Mr. Stanley worked in the newspaper business. Character defining features of the Stanley House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, exterior materials, original windows where extant, front porch configuration. It is recommended to be designated to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized as "Contributive", and is a good example of period architecture (Exhibit 2}. Public Notification The subject site is located within the Park Santiago neighborhood. The president of this Neighborhood Association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, Park Santiago Neighborhood president was contacted to ensure that they were notified of the project and to see if there were any areas of concern. No areas of concern were identified by the Neighborhood Association president, nor was there a request that the applicant present the project to a meeting of their members. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Com liance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption will be filed for this project. HRCA No. 2013-01 HRC No. 2013-01 March 7, 2013 Page 3 Conclusion Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Historic Resources Commission adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2013-01 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2013-01. _.. _ a i Sobol ke ~~ Associate P anner HS:jm hslHistoric Enfo1030713HRC1hrea.hrc.13.1.hrc Sergio tz, Princi~ Plan r Attachments: Exhibit 1 -- 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 -Department of Parks and Recreation Form __ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY STANLEY HOUSE 24'18 North Poinsettia Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Stanley House REF. NO. ADDRESS 2418 Nor#h Poinsettia Street CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92708 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1925 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive HISTORIC DISTRICT NIA NEIGHBORHOOD Park Santiago CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 3S Location: ^ Not for Publication ®Unrestricted ^ Prehistoric ®Historic ^ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Spanish Colonial Revival The Spanish Colonial Revival style, as its name implies, encompasses two major subcategories. The Spanish Colonial Revival flourished between 1915 and 1940, reaching its apex during the 1920s and 1930s. The movement received widespread attention after the Panama-California Exposition in San Diego in 1915, where lavish interpretations of Spanish and Mexican prototypes were showcased. Easily recognizable hallmarks of the Spanish Colonial Revival are low-pitched roofs, usually with little or no overhangs and red file roof coverings, flat roofs surrounded by tiled parapets, and stuccoed walls. The Spanish vocabulary also includes arches, asymmetry, balconies and patios, window grilles, and wood, wrought iron, tile, or stone decorative elements. SUMMARYICONCLUSION: The Stanley House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 far its representation of the distinguishing characteristics of the Craftsman style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of the Park Santiago neighborhood, and, as a Craftsman bungalow, "is a good example of period architec#ure" (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2j. EXPLANATION OF CODES: • California Register„C,riteria„for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, "Haw to Nominate 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. • 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. 553: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation EXHIBIT 2 Page 1 of a rzi~[ss ems aatay~~7~~yy-:'r's~cr.~;~A~ 1c~ iur~[~,_j~~. a: _. _- ,-. i ., Hf~P Stt~ttt~ Cady . . ~' _ .. '~ ~ ~ 7 ~' quad '~ 17~ _ ;~'~es; _ t~c~1~s~~t [~~; mss` ~ , ,: ~#~ «: ~~-E~ttr~, ~t~s+e r~sour~e ~t~ t~e~~al `~st~~, ~i~~®. ~~~,~ ~~'e~~,uisa~a~~ ,.. . -... P61~ P~tot~` ~ 2EJ12 "fir ~at~r Gt~~rt1;G'~ , a 5~~~a ~ ~- 6_F ~` ~tr~y ssr _~ n car 4 +~~,C~"Plc~~ ~ . Sarrta Ada, tits € ~~~, ,._ _, e~~nfs^ CT~r~ tl~ `n ~~€e~' !~~ S ~ ~E~~ r ~e~ure, ~ ~ c~car ':. ;C~.~~t~nl~€ca[ F~~d ~~t1~Gt ~ _~1..1~ ~;ulr`€~sic ^ at~i~F ~~~esa~'€ '~~q~rer, ='~ i State of Galifarnia -The Resources Agency Primary # dEPARTMENT Ot= PARKS ANd RI;GREATION HRI# ''BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 4 ~NRHP Status Code 5S3 "Resource Name or #: Enderfe House B1. Historic Name: Stanley House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *85. Architectural Style: Spanish Colonial Revival *86. Construction History: {Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations}: Constructed 1925 May 20, 1925. Residenco and garage. $4,000 December 31, 1937. Reroof. November 21, 1947. Termite work. January 24, 1949. Addition to garage. July 96, 9964. 20x30 garage and workshop $9,200. Juty 16, 1990 Open lattice patio cover *B7. Moved? ^No ^Yes ^Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related f=eatures: None. B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *t31t}. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1901-1954 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: B, C; CR: 2,3 {Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by Theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity} The residence was building by English contractor George Sfyring as a speculative venture. The first owners of the residence wero E. Nei! and Dorothy Stanley. Mr. Stanley was a repartor for the Anaheim Gazette working his way to to Managing Editor. Mrs. Stanley worked for a Flora! Shop in Santa Ana. Originally, when first marriod, the Stanley's Lived on Orange Street in Santa Ana, but moved into this homeonce constructed. Their son John was bom in 1928. They lived in the home until at least 1960. The home had several owners after this time. (See Continuation Shoot 3 of 4.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes} *B12. References; City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (See Co-ttinuafion Sheet 4 of 4.J B13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator; Holly Soboloske "date of Fvaluation: February 2013 {This space reserved for official comments.) I]PR 5238 (1195} Page 3 of 4 Sketch Map Stanley House 2418 North Poinsettia Street ~~ ~ ~ W u G ~~. _ o ~' ' U "' C~ O ~_ :~ lJ _ ~ ~ , ~~ I ! ~ '~ L ll F ~~ + - 'Required information State of California-The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT 01= PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 3 Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) House "Recorded by Holly Soboleske "Date February 20, 2013 ~ Continuation ©Upclate '`B10. Significance (continued): The Stanley 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 boundod by Santiago Creek and Paris on the north, East Seventeenth Street on the south, North Lincoln Avenue on the east, North Main Street on the west, and the !-5 freeway on the southwost. In large part these boundaries reflect the transportation lines that were constructed towards the end of the nineteenth century and at the beginning of fhe twentieth century, when the Pacific Electric interurban railroad ran up Main Street; the Atchison, Topoka, and Santa Fe tracks followed Lincoln; and the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of--way mirrored the freeway route. This area remained primarily agricultural we!! info the 1920s. As of 1905, the city directorios listed around Iwenty households on East Santa Clara, Twentieth Street, uC Street" (now North Santiago Street}, North Bush Street and North Main Avenue, site only streets in the area at the time. The vast majority of the residents were rancfters. sy 1911, the number of households had increased to about thirty, and Edgewood Road and Valencia Street had been partially laid out but most residents continuod 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 Sush north of Santa Clara and on Valencia and Poinsettia south of Twentieth Street, with the remaining area divided into larger, agric~rltural parcels held by approximately forfy landowners. While the area east of Santiaga Street was not subdivided until after the mid-i 920s, 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 numbors of professionals, small business owners, merchants, and people in service professions such as painters, electricians, and carpenters made their homes in tho western half of the neighborhood during the 1920s and 1930s. The area also attracted several city and county officials, including the City Attorney (Z. 8. 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 StreetJ, and Count y Auditor (w!liam C. Jerome, 2422 Poinsettia StreetJ. By April 1942, when tho Sanborn Company first mapped the wesfem half of the area, most of the lots had boon improved with single-family homes, many in the revival styles popular during the 1920s and 1930s. Subsequent development of the eastern half of the netghbarhaad and infil! constnrcfion in the wesfem half displayed the simplified ranch style that emerged following World War It. The Stanley House qualities for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Critorion 1, for its representation of the distinguishing characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Contributive" becauso it is a"good example of period architecture". Character defining features includo exterior materials, original windows, proch configuration. *B12, References (continued): Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An„Illustratod Encyclonedia. 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 RegisterRegistrafion Form."Washington DC: National Register Branch, National Park Service, US Dept. of the interior, 1991. Once of Historic Preservation. ulnstructions for Recording Historical Resources. "Sacramento: March 1995. Whitten, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: M!T Press, 1969. Armor, Samuel. History of Orange Countx. Los Angeles: History Record Company, 1921, page 989. Park Santiaga Neighborhood Association. °The Gingerbread Londe Holiday Home Tour, 1999. " Brochure. Rischard, Maureen McClintock. "People Behind Places: Enderie Center." Oran e Coun Geneolo ical Socief uarteri December 1993, pages 4-7. Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1905-1930. Historic Maps, Santa Ana History Room, 1912, 1923, 1932, and ? 955. DPR 5231. Page 4 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE ~ 6103 ROH - 03/07/13 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO, 2013-01 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2418 NORTH POINSETTIA STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2013-01 PLACING SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CONTRIBUTIVE 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. On March 7, 2013, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2013-01) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2013-01) of the Stanley House, located at 2418 North Poinsettia Street, Santa Ana. B. The Stanley House was constructed in 1925 and is a Spanish Colonial Revival styled house. C. This home qualifies far listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and is eligible for categorization as Contributive because it is a goad example of period architecture. D. Character defining features include, but may not be limited to, exterior materials, original windows where extant, and front porch configuration. E. The legal owners of the subject property are Jeffrey Dresser and Sandra Meza. F. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. G. 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. Resolution No. 2013-XXX Page 1 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 H. The subject property contributive category Municipal Code. meets the minimal standards for placement in the pursuant to Section 30-2.2(2) of the Santa Ana Section 2: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 95331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption will be filed far this project. Section 3: The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves: A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2013-01 to place the Stanley House, located at 2418 North Poinsettia S#reet, Santa Ana, on the historical register, and B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2013-01 placing the Stanley House, located at 2418 North Poinsettia Street, Santa Ana, within the Contributive category. These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes but 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 4: 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 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder`s Office after the adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029. ADOPTED this 7th day of March , 2013. Phillip Schaefer Chairman Resolution No. 2013-XXX Page 2 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6'i03 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney AYES: Commission members NOES: Commission members ABSTAIN: Commission members NOT PRESENT: Commission members CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 20'i3-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on March 7, 2013 Date: Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution Na. 20'[3-XXX Page 3 of 4 EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 LEGAL DESCRIPTION APN Address Owner Name Legal Description 003-082-03 2418 North Poinsettia Jeffrey Dresser N TR 359 BLK B LOT 3 Street and Sandra Meza Exhibit A Resolution No. 2€}13-XXX Page 4 of 4 ,~ ~ 1 ' .§' _- ~ . ~ ~ ~~ - ~ - ,~~~~ ~' ` ~ mm Wit, _~ ~; ~, ._ ._ ~ ~~ ~ , ;err, ~ ~~. ~-~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~-3, ~ ~ ;~~ ` . ,S~~kS3 .~ _ ~:..._ f i__~,: ~~ x.. _ :. s~L, fa ~l{ re~rol ~ =_ . _. ~ '~~ ~~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~.__ ~ Wit; ~ ~~ ,_ . t't'' _,_ ~ Sl~ 'ka , ., -. ~y~y ~w _. _. - _. _ _ - ~ F _ _ ~.. ~. _ _._ _ ~_ ~~ uses ct~~~ suit'~a~t~g ;~ ~~, ~, t - ~#~~ , i I~ld~i~l~% I-~Q~It ~ ~td~~~~~ ~~~d ~'`I' `~ ~ `~ 1~i~r' ~ 93 ~ ~s ~~~r~ ~t~t~rat ~e. ~ ~ ~e~ r~~ ~.~ ~~a~r ~~~: Ir. !her°~ - ~car ~ ~~'S~~ ~ ~ ~~~~~h ~f lr}re,1r1~. t~~stc~r~ d~~e~tar~ ic~~ ~~ pr ~ ,~ , ~,: N R-2013-01-RML March 7, 2013 Page 2 Pro[ect Description On August 7, 2003, the Maharajah House was brought before the Historic Resources Commission for designation to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorization as Landmark (Exhibit 2). Drs. Chan and Quynh Kieu were the owners at that time, and were not in favor of the designation. The item was continued to the Commission's September 4, 2003 meeting to allow the owners time to gain knowledge about the potential benefits andlor restrictions related to historic designation. On September 4, 2003, the owners requested additional time to discuss the designation. The item was continued to October 2, 2003. On October 2, 2003, the property owners still objected to the historic designation, and they requested a three month continuance so they could proceed on roof repairs. However, the Historic Resources Commission voted unanimously to designate the property and categorize as Landmark. The applicants appealed the action to the City Council and the application was brought to the December 1, 2003 Council meeting, It was continued to the January 5, 2004 meeting, and continued again to February 2, 2004. At the February meeting the City Council upheld the Historic Resources Commission action to designate the property to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and subsequent categorization by denying the appeal. In November of 2006, the property owners were cited for unpermitted work which included remodeling the cornice, canopy, and balcony areas with heavy stucco covered Styrofoam trim. The unpermitted work was contrary to the Art Moderne style of architecture, and did not meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. Since the owners did not comply with the citation, the City filed misdemeanor charges in Superior Court. The owners then filed a Historic Exterior Modification Application (HEMA) to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness for the alterations. The Historic Resources Commission met on this item on October 4, 2007, and the HEMA was approved with conditions that the size of the balcony trim be reduced by half, and the cornice line be deemphasized through the use of a lighter color thereby complying with the citation and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The court case was resolved. On November 10, 2012, a complaint was filed with the City for further unpermitted work at the Maharajah House including 10 window change-outs, The windows in question were steel casement windows, the most common type of window used in the Art Moderne style of architecture. They have been changed to aluminum sliding windows. The applicants request the property be removed from the SARHP. Proiect Analysis The applicants' request to have the Maharajah House removed from the SARHP is due to their view that alterations made to the home in 1993, 1997, and 1998 have substantially altered the structure's style (Exhibit 3). The alterations include bedroomlbath additions and the enclosure of balconies, creating sunrooms. Other alterations are to the interior. HR-2013-01-RM~, March 7, 2013 Page 3 Placement in the SARHP requires documentation that demonstrates the resource has historic or cultural significance based on the location, design, event, setting, materials andlor association. A resource may have historiclcultural significance because of its connection with a pattern or trend in history. The integrity of a resource is also evaluated to determine if the structure retains enough physical characteristics to convey the historic architectural appearance that existed during the building's period(s) of significance. Based on the evaluation, a resource may be eligible under one of the following six criteria [SAMC 30-2 (1) through (6)]: 1) Distinguished architectural style or period; 2) Notable works that have influenced architectural development; 3) Rare structures or design; 4) Places or buildings with historical significance; 5} Sites of archaeological importance; and 6) Connection with a business or use once common but now rare. The Maharajah House was placed on the SARHP for its architectural style, Criterion One; and its connection with the Maharajah of Indore, Criterion Four. • Santa Ana Register Criterion One [SAMC 30-2 (1 }] The integrity of the Art Moderne design has been affected by the 1993 and 1997 addition and remodels, but the home retains its cultural and architectural integrity as an example of the Arl Moderne style of architecture. The alterations do not substantially affect the primary elevations, and the building retains its architectural significance. • Santa Ana Register Criterion Four [SAMC 30-2 (6)] The property is also culturally significant because of its association with the Maharajah of Indore who commissioned the construction of the house, and lived in the home with his wife and daughter for a little over a year. When the Maharajah and his Maharani returned to India, they left their daughter to be raised in the house so she could continue to attend public schools. The Maharajah governed Indore since the abdication of his father in his favor in 1926. The Maharajah and his American Maharani returned to India fallowing an only one-year residence in the house, leaving Princess Usha in the care of a governess in Santa Ana, where she continued to attend public schools. The pair divorced in 1943. The Maharajah married again, to another American, who bore him four children including a male heir, but Princess Usha, as the only offspring barn of an Indian woman, succeeded her father as ruler in 1961 following the death of her father. Marguerite, who also remarried, remained in the house until 1952. As of 1994, Princess Usha occupied one of the Holkar's hereditary palaces in India, although, other information indicates that she was stripped of her rank and titles by the Indian state in 1970. HR-2093-09-RM1- March 7, 209 3 Page 4 Removal of a property from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties requires that one of the following findings be made pursuant to Section 30-2.3 of the SAMC: 1) The building, structure, object or site does not meet the criteria fior being placed on the city register of historical properties; or 2) Discovery of information subsequent to placement on the register of historical properties regarding the significance of the building, structure, object or site, such that the criteria for placement on the city register of historical properties is not met; or 3) The building, structure, object or site has been substantially damaged or destroyed by a catastrophic event such that it no longer meets the criteria for placement on the city register of historical properties; or 4) There has been a loss of the integrity of the building, structure, object or site, provided the loss of integrity was not the result of any illegal act or willful neglect by the owner or agent of the owner; or 5) The owner proves that helshe would have no economically viable use of the property unless the building, structure, object or site is removed from the register of historic properties. The applicants state that the structure should be removed from the Register based on criteria One and Three. • Santa Ana Register Criterion One [SAMC 30-2.3-1] The applicant states that the earlier alterations, not made by them but were permitted, denigrate the architecture thereby rendering it ineligible for historic designation {Exhibit 3}. As stated above, the City maintains that the alterations do not greatly affect the primary elevations, and that this structure was designated knowing this alteration was in place and still determined it historic. • Santa Ana Register Criterion Four [SAMC 30-2.3-2] The applicant believes this criterion is applicable as the alterations have "substantially changed" the architectural style of the residence, thereby rendering it ineligible far historic designation. The applicant also states that the flat roof has been rendered structurally unsound and must be replaced with a pitched roof {Exhibit ~). The City maintains that, as illustrated by the many structures throughout Santa Ana that have flat roofs, the roof can be repaired without altering its pitch. Further, a pitched roof on this structure would substantially alter a character defining feature of the property. H R-2013-01-RMS. March 7, 2013 Page 5 Based on the analysis above, it is recommended that the Historic Resources Commission adapt a resolution to deny the proposed removal of the Maharajah House from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been determined to be a Statutory Exemption per Section 15270 as CEQA does not apply when a public agency rejects or disapproves a project. Should the Commission wish to approve this action and remove this property from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, the Commission would have to find that the original findings were in error, and that the subject site does not meet the criteria for being placed on the city register of historical properties. The de-listing would also potentially trigger further review under CEQA, up to and including the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. HS:jm Hs:lhistorio infolD3D713lhr13-D 1-2221 NHelialrope.hrc - ~~-~ Ha ly Sobo ke Associate anner Attachments: Exhibit 1 - 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 -Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 -Applicant's Request for Removal from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties Exhibit 4 --Applicant's Discussion of Structural Issues with the Property EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE MAHARAJAH HOUSE 2221 North Heliotrope Drive Santa AIIa, CA 92706 NAME il~alrarajal~ Hotrse REf . NO. ADDRESS 2221 North I-Ieliotrope Drive CITY Santa Arta ZIP 9270G ORANGE COUNTY YtaAR BUILT l93$ LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Landmark HISTORIC DISTRICT NIA NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION B,C NATIONAL IiEG1S'1'LR S'I'A'I'US CODE 3S Location: ^ Not for Publication ®Unrestricted ^ Preltisforic ®Historic ^ Bath ARCIIITI;CTUI2AL STYLE: Moderne The Moderne style encompassed the I\9odernistic, Streamlined A9oderne, and Art Moderne variants. An evolution of the Art Deco style, the Streamlined lvioderrte flourished during the 1930s and lingered thrauglr the decade following World War II in a simplified version. In contrast to the verticality of earlier Art Deco designs, Elie Streamlined A9oderne emphasized the horizontal, through bands Of wlndOwS, use of decorative raised or incised horizontal lines, railings, flat canopies ~vitlt banded fascia, and ~tarro~v coping at the roofline. Other characteristics irtchtde smooth wall surfaces, ustrally of stucco; metal detailing; glass block windows; rounded corners, porthole windows, and asymmetry. Hicorporatiort ofaerodyataroic, transportation related irttagery, especially nautical, is a sigr~atttre of the style. In common with the Streamlined A~iaderne, Art Nioderne buildings also tended to be horizontal in emphasis, but tended to be more clean-Fined and rectilinear in their massing and detailing than tl~eir streamlined counterparts. Art Moderne desigrrs can be recognized by their flat roofs, smooth stucco exteriors, and use of metal casement windows that often meet at the corners of the building. SUi14i1~IARYICONCLUSION: The Maharajah House appears eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties trader Criterion I, for its exemplification of the Art Moderne variant of the Moderne style, and under Criterion db, for its association with a foreign ruling family, the Holkars of htdore, India. The house also contributes to the Historic character of the Flora! Park neighborhood through its age, style, scale, and historic associations with prominent residents. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its unique architectural significance as an example of the Art Moden~e variant of the Moderne style and its historic/cultural significance to City as the "castle" of a sitting rttler. (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). EXPLANATION OF CODES: National Re ister Criteria for Evaluation; (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 13: that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or metHod of construction, or tl~at represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack htdividtral distinction. • National Register Status Cade: (From Appendix 2 of htstruciioris for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 3S: Appears eligible for separate fisting. EXHIBIT 2 Page 1 of 5 #~~t~'_~#~e~~Icl~er ~ec~t€t~t~ t7iV~#~~~#i~~ ;At1~r~4riC'` *a. ~Q~r ;@ga: _ Adclr~~a ~~ ~ir~iau~3~ive Sfa;Ana `:. ~ _~n~ -r~rr~e maf~~~ft'[~_ ~hrd~ dt~,ti~gn, ~r-~ts, ~~an,. af~~ w~ ~ : _ ' ~'. " . " ~, _~! - --~ - - - - ` ~ a~ tries is;eu} ki~f~ ..: r~=~ !' N v.. ._~ -_., _ pair~r~' t~€3b,~~e# ~'tS ~'-~a ^4~#~f~fet. ~,tpt~` ~-~~-~ '_ qtr attcl tvast:+,~}i ~~` ~sur ~e~i 49 +~c~ ~~a ~~~ *$'7' 4~rE~+a~td~l~~r8. X221 AtvtitT ~.b'. *& iR~cr~tCted by, ~.e~~ » ~S ~~~ #, PataLten~ ~ ~9 #, ~3ate' R _ :, ~ ~,_ ~t, ~~ rye: ~'~~ P 2~f' State of California-The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 4 "NRHP Status Code 35 "Resource Name or #; Maharajah House 61. Historic Name: Maharajah House 62. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence 64. Present Use: Single-family Residence *Bb. Archifecturai Style: Modeme *BB. Construction History; {Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in '1938-1939. December 74, 1938. i2 room frame & stucco residence and garages. May 6, 1991. Reroof. March 75, 1955. Swimming pool. May 24, 1955. Cabana for swimming pool. January 24, 7989. 6' high bolock waif. July 21, 1993. Add 2 bedrooms and 7 bath, 319 square feet. September 15, 1997. Reroof. *B7. Moved? ^No ©Yes ©Unknown Da#e: Originai Location: *B8. Related Features: Garage, garden walls, mature landscaping, statue if original. 89a. Architect: Donald Beach Kirby b. Builder: Allison Honer '`B1t3. Significance: Theme Residenfial Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1888-1953 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: 8, C {Discuss importance in Eerms of historical or architectural context as defned by theme, period, and geographic scope. Atsa address integrity) The Maharajah Nouse is architecturally signifrcant as an excepfiona! example of the residenflal use of the Art Modeme variant of the Madame style, one of the best in Orange County. It is htstoricalty significant for its association with the Maharajah of lndore, the hereditary ruler of a central Indian slate and reputedly one of the richest men in the world of time. Designed by architect Donald Beach Kirby of Balboa, the house was built in ?938-7939 by prominent Santa Ana contractor Allison Nonerfor $40,000 according to the building permit, although the local press reported the cost of construction as $50,000 and of the furnishings as $750,000. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) 619. Additional Resource Attributes: {t.isi 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 4 of 4.J 613. Remarks: *61a. Irvaluator: Leslie J. Neumann *Date of Evaluation: May 25, 2003 (This space reserved for official comments.) DPR 623B {119t31 Sketch Map ~w~r i j fRffAY [,1f w. ~ wit,", r u~ ;.... i„ p~eo k:. ,1 `r - r _ ~ ~~k31kT-~`2j3`~V)+~A Y~5 JJ ! :F 1 : ,, ~ i , J +~ - ,r ~.~h~~~ A .)~.P1 .~'.R 1 uar*crf ~.rr~. ~i~rtr`rrv ~~ MAHARAJAH HOUSE 2221 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE `Required information Page 3 of 5 State of California-The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRi # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Paae 3 of 4 Resource Name or # fAssiarted by recnrdPrl M»h»raiah Nnrrce ;Recorded by Leslie J. Neumann, SAlC "Date May 25, 2003 D Conlin~ation ^ Update *B90. Significance (continued): Even before the house was constructed, Yeshwant Rao Holkar, the Maharajah, had captured fha pub!!c imaglnafion. Educated at Oxford, the Maharajah had been traveling in the United States in 7935, had fakers ill in Los Angeles, and had been nursed by Marguerite Lawler 6ranyan, an American divorces. They married in 1938, following the death of the Maharajah's first wife !n 1937. !n search of a safe haven prior to the beginning of World War !!, the Maharajah decided to settle his young daughter, Princess Usha, and his new wife in Santa Ana. The large name, one of several owned by the Maharajah, was protected by high walls and by interior and exterior gates. According to one account, the Maharajah`s instructions to Allison Honer, the prominent Orange County builder who lived across the street from the properly at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue, were to build a modern, but riot Tao severe refuge. Lavishly appoinfed, fha house contained, in i98fi when it was the Intamationa! Socisfy of Interior Designers Orange County Chapter Design House: Three bedroom suites, eight bathrooms, four fireplaces, a grand foyer, spacious living room, forma! dining mom, library, solarium, kitchen, bufler's pantry, pool house {added later), seroanfs' and guards' quarters, and an attached garage. Said to be a progressive ruler who instituted many reforms, the Maharajah had governed Indore since the abdication of his father in h!s favor in 1928. Ths Maharajah and his American Maharani returned to India following an only one-year residence in the house, leaving Princess Usha in the care of a governess in Santa Ana, where she continued to attend public schools. The pair divorced in 1943. Tha Maharajah married again, to anotherAmerican, who bore him four children including a male heir, but Princess Usha, as the only offspring born of an Indian woman, succeeded her fafher as ruler in 1961 following the death of her father. Marguerite, who also remarried, remained in the house until 1952. As of 1994, according to one account (Marsh), Princess Usha occupied one of the Holka['s heredifary palaces in India, although, other information (°Indore: The Holkar Dynasty"} indicates that she was stripped of her rank and titles by the Indian state in 1970 The Maharajah House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by Wast Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway Groves of oranges, avocados, and walnuts and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 1920. Developer and builder Allison Honer (1897-1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a major portion of northwest Santa Ana, arrived in Santa Ana from t3eaver Falls, New York in 1922 (Talbert, pages 353-356}. Before nightfall an the day of his amval, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land. And that month, he began building cusfom homes in Santa Ana" (Oran e Counf Re ister September 15, 1981). Tha parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivisfon between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creek. "When built in fha 1920s, the Floral Park homes were the most Lavish and expensive in the area. They sold for about $45,000 each" (Orange County Register. September i5, 1981}. Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the i920s acrd 1930s and Flora! Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival. The Allison HonerCanstruction Company went on fo complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the E! Toro Marine Base during World Wart!, and the 1980 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped to create, at 1315 West Santa Clara Avenue. In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881-1965), continued developing the groves of Flora! Park. An early Russell project was Iris 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own Large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. !n the early post World War 1I years, Floral Park continued ifs development as numerous, smaller, single-family houses were built. Continuing in the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revive! in style. In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2003) Floral Park maintains ifs identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many alflusnt and prominent citizens. The Maharajah House appears eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources. !f also quaGfias for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for i!s exemplification of the Art Modems variant of the Moderne style and under Criterion 4b for ifs association with a foreign ruling family, the Holkars of Indore, India. Architecturally, the house is distinguished by its scale, massing, horizontal lines, use of characteristic features such as comer casement windows, and its fortress-like quality The house also contributes to the historc character of the Flora! Park neighborhood fhrough its age, style, scale, and historic associations with prominent residents. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Landmark" for its unique architectural significance as an example of the Art Moderne variant of the Moderne style and its historicJcultural signifcance to City as the castle" of a sifting ruler. Afl original exterior features of the Maharajah House are considered character defining and should be preserved. These features include, but may not be limited fo: materials and finishes (stucco, wrought ironj; roof conflguratian, materials, and treatment; massing and composition; entry, doors and windows; terraces and walled gardens; architecture! detailing (banding, window grilles, canopies, entry surround}; chimneys and fireplaces; attached garage; original landscaping; and any original interior materials, spaces, finishes, and furnishings. DFR 623E Page 4 of 5 ~tsre~,,~i' ~! 8$~ __ _ ~~~~'~r~~!?r~e.,li ©~i~a~tar~~~'~r, Ytr#akms~l~ixrtrf~e~~ ~l4iay~ - - _ __ ~. N. __ ;. ,,; _; ., MODIFICATIONS FROM ORIGINAL DESIGN Ft viii t~P \J1 i,J~t, ~~i~ ~iou.~i ~Y' Fit~.~~ ~rt7~ip2Y:s, riYr lki Yli i•p a~. ~~~t•4 i.i ui~-'~~43 ll~ut Ct~u ~. s~u+•~; changes to attempt to mitigate it. 1-Second floor lead only three bedrooms. ~i big solari~.~~~~ size 35xL5 o~~ly pa~~~ially covered and exposed to elements, was causing leaks to the living room on l'` ilOGi' . A prUvloUS ovvliLr CovCrud It lislllg a llligC glt1SS skyllgl~t, to Stop flier icon. tlnfort~~nately the skylight tu~~~ed i~~to a heat trap. The next o~vi~er raised the sl~ylight l~i~r per for aii-flo::;, adding t.vo ~~entilation rvindo~.rs on the ;.rally, which can be seen from the street. 2- In 199Q a major remodeling as the Orange CoL~nty designer house (cha?•i~ benefit). The house was completely changed inside, with some exterior features. a- Colar change from beige and light brown to black and white, black awning C.vVCtci~ all eXiC~ior ttTitl£1(7ttTs, Dlili~tii'ig soi~~C roof 1Li1C tl`li1lii~iisb ct%'. b- t~hanging the locatiot2 of the paniry and walkway in the kitchen area. 'T'he miald toorn ~;ras rem.ocle?ed ~r~to d~n~ng area, ~~~rndottrs S;{er° replaced 4tc... c- Replace~netit of all the-book shelves by mir~•ors in the library and complete refacing of tl~e mantles for three fir eplaees of the house. ~- In 1 X93 with proper permits from building department: an addition of t.wo bedrooms and one batluoom on second Moor, includh~g reinforcements at the foundation and ~ support posts outside. 3- In 197 enclosure of the ienlaining t~vo east side balconies to prevent leaks. The result -The east tileva~lOrl of tliti. pr~~7~°rit.~' 1fi ~,`.JIX',pletLly altered. The Nostl'1 c'1r'1£~i ~uuth sides a~•e partially changed. -The dome of the huge skylight can be seen on the street side. -By the time tlae house was coinn~issiaraed as a historical house, the living space upstairs has doubled in size (2 bedrooms and a bath , and a ~~5 scsft family roo~~~;. 1,~~Q sgfl.lrave been ac~4~eu ~r~ Eu~l 0~1 the 2 Boor ~r~~,~ oo ~iv~Es cr~~~r~ge io E~~e profile and look of the property. Because of the substantial changes, the "historical" sti~ll~`tl€re has been drastically GllangPd. Although tl]? o~ikn?I's h?t~P ca?'efiully rnatC~hed t~C style of the h~ilse, it no longer meet the requi~•ed standards, and it would be deceptive to the public io list it as a Historical House. Should it be delisted, we would attempt to maintain its elegant style, wl-dle pt°oceecling to protect it fiom ongoing element damages and rendering it snore appz•opriate for living comfdz-t. EXHIBIT 3 Page 1 a( 3 -~ ._n ~ _~ j .cs~e \ j~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ 1 ~ S ~a F k ~_. a ~' .i~ - / f/ I, i elf. ~' Y~ ~~~..._~ ., ' ~f"1,~ _ s~ ~ r r ~+y~y~ a; .. - _ _ j- i ~_ _ ~~ ; ~~~ ; ~ ~r sL 1~ C F _ .arm. :..-~._ ~~"r.~m-T i 1 ~ - --- .:~.. __W___ ~~t ,, s y ~_ ~:;~ . -~ - - .~ - - ~ = ~ M , ~~ o ~ ~ - r ? ~-__ ~ ~~ ~ =- = ~ re ~~ -' ~ ,. _ - ~ ~~ ~- r~-~.~ .ems r° ~'.~-. . --~~ ;_ - -~ l .' T _ f -.--- - --- L ~i _-'dam h&~ 1 ~':_ ~"~,p~~yBT'~ - S' y~ ~C~~I .. .. ~ r _ ~y ~I ~ ,~ - i -- =~-~e~,s-&Y ~cz bbe- -- - - { . r Page 2 of 3 `~_ ~ig-Si u,'~Gtl QOM ~ '~i Page 3 of 3 STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS OF THE PROPERTY Like many houses with fl ~t roof of the period, including properties designed by famous architect Franklin L ~Tright, these houses are notorious for ceiling leakage and water damages. The house underwent nlaily changes because of the chronic prohlein with Ieakiilg roof 1. iVluch prior to 19$x, the 2"`~ ftoor solarium which was outdoor initially, was covered and enclosed to prey-ent leakii~~ to the li :ling, room on first floor. 2..Subsequent addition oftwo bedrooms and a bath and enclos~~re of both balconies on the East side of the property. ~iVater leakage from balconies to the 11VfTtg T'OOm had caused collapse of '/4 of living room ceiling. 3. The kitchen and garage ceilings have been required major repairs trice and cun•ently another round~of repair is anticipated, after testing durability of the recent repair of two decks. 4. ivluliiple minor ieal~s ongoing around die chinn~ey aild the skylight, It is evident that the roof represents seriorts defects which endanger the total structures underneath and lead to health problems of perpet~lal humidity, molds, dEist,.cold within the house. In 20D3, the propel ~y S,n~as liUted as Historical despite our opposition -~:,7P f°lt a protectiva roof was needed- Since then, we have GvorlLed with rooY~ng contractors costing average of ~25,t100-$3l},000 per repair. Despite wa~•ranty of 5 yea~•s, every 2-3 years pateh~ng is required. 1'Lir~itLE~c, wallpaper, euEiains, cabinets, a. ~ wo~•ks and books have been seriously damaged., some of them irreplaceable. All these problems have made the house a financial liability along our 25 years of ownership. The sti•~,ictllral changes are absolutely necessary to protect the mteai•ity of the ho~ise, red~~ce the health ha?ards to our family grid grandchild, and to mitigate further damages to the content, Borne of it most valuable personal and cultural tre~SUr~S. We ask the historical conanlittee to clecoinl~lission tlZe house for just cause, so we Can 13ave tl~~ p¢ri"t'sit to bLjild a pEtcl3ed 1'00 to p~'eve;~t Gnu of i13~ ~`i1GSt ?~r`t. lual~lA house in Santa A~xa to fall into decay. EXHIBIT 4 RQH - o3IO7/13 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING THE REMOVAL OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2221 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE FROM THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES 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. On October 2, 2003, the Maharaja House, located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive, was individually listed " on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized as Landmark by the Historic Resources Commission, HRC No. 2003-34 and HRCA No. 2003-30. The Maharaja House was placed on the Register for its Art Moderns architectural style and its connection with the Maharaja of indore, India. B. The applicants, Chan and Quynh Kieu, filed an application for Historic Register No. 2013-01-RML to allow the removal of the Maharajah House, at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive, from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. C. On March 7, 2013, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider Historic Register No. 2013-01-RML for the removal of the Maharaja House, located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive, from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. D. Santa Ana Municipal Code section 30-2.3 requires that at least one of a set of specific findings be made in order to remove a property from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. E. After further evaluation of the structure at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive, the Historic Resources Commission does not find sufficient criteria and findings for removal of the property from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties: 1. Santa Ana Register Criterion One [SAMC 30-2.3(1)]: The applicant slates that the earlier alterations, which were not made by them, but were permitted, denigrated the architecture, thereby rendering it Resolution N©. 2o13-XXX Page 1 of 3 ineligible for historic designation. However, the Commission finds that the alterations do not greatly affect the primary elevations, and that this structure was designated knowing this alteration was in place and still determined it historic. 2. Santa Ana Register Criterion i=our [SAMC 30-2.3(4)]: The applicant believes this criterion is applicable as the alterations have "substantially changed" the architectural style of the residence, thereby rendering it ineligible for historic designation. The applicant also states that the flat roof has been rendered structurally unsound and must be replaced with a pitched roof. However, the Commission finds that, as illustrated by -the many .structures throughout Santa Ana that have flat roofs, the roof can be repaired. without altering its pitch. Further, a pitched roof an this structure would substantially alter a character defining feature of the property. 3. Therefore, the subject property does not meet the criterion for removal from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to Section 30-2.3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. F. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been determined to be a Statutory Exemption per Section 15270 as CEQA does not apply when a public agency rejects or disapproves a project. Should the Commission wish to approve this action and remove this property from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, the Commission would have to find that the original findings were in error, and that the subject site does not meet the criteria for being placed on the city register of historical properties. The de-listing would also potentially trigger further review under CEQA, up to and including the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Section 2: The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby denies Historic Register No. 201301-RML to remove the Maharaja House, located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive, HRC No. 200334 and HRCA No. 2003-30, from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff report and exhibits attached thereto, and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2013-XXX Page 2 of 3 ADOPTED this 7th day of March , 2013. Phillip Schaefer Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Car~alho, City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NOT PRESENT: Commission members Commission membe Commission members Commissian members CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY [, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Cammission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2013-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by Histaric Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on _March 7, 2013 Date: Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolukion No. 203-XXX Page 3 of 3