HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-17 RESO 2017-04_821 N Olive StreetEXEMPT FROM FEES PURSUANT
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-01 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
821 NORTH OLIVE STREET ON THE HISTORICAL
REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC REGISTER
CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-01 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 April 6, 2017 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. 2017-01) and
Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2017-01 for the Travis
House located at 821 North Olive Street, Santa Ana.
B. The Travis House contains distinctive architectural features of the Spanish
"Eclectic" Revival style, and was built in 1928.
C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties and is eligible for categorization as Contributive under Criterion
1 for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the Spanish
"Eclectic" Revival style. Typical features of this style illustrated by the
house include its massing and symmetrical composition; flat roof with tile
roofing material; stucco finish; wood -framed casement windows; and
ornate painted tiles. Additionally, the house has been categorized as
"Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history"
of Santa Ana, and, as an intact example of the Spanish "Eclectic' Revival
style in the Washington Square neighborhood, and "is a good example of
period architecture'. Character -defining features of the Travis House that
should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: materials and
finishes (stucco finish); roof design and detailing; original windows and
doors where extant.
D. The legal owners of the subject property are Curt and Rita Merlo.
E. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
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F. 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.
G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the
Contributive category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(3) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code.
Section 2. 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
No. 2017-29 will be filed for 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. 2017-01 to place the
Travis House located at 821 North Olive Street, Santa Ana, 92703 on the
historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-01 placing the Travis House
located at 821 North Olive Street, Santa Ana, 92703 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 61h day of April, 2017.
Alberta Christy
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
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ABSTAIN
NOT PRESENT
Commission members CHRISTY BACERRA, GARCIA, HARDY,
HITTERDALE MURASHIE RUSH, SCHAEFER (8)
Commission
Commission
Commission members
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2017-04 to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on April 6, 2017.
Date: Z1111,11 -4—
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Recording Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN
Address
Owner Names
Legal Description
405-183-32
821 N. Olive Street
Curt Merlo &
Rita Merlo
N TR 455 BLK LOT 23
Exhibit A
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