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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-17 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
888 NORTH MAIN STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-16 PLACING
SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE LANDMARK 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 September 14, 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.
2017-17) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission
Categorization No. 2017-16) of the Security Bank Building located at 888
North Main Street Santa Ana.
B. The Security Bank Building has distinctive architectural features of the
New Formalism style, and was built in 1965 by Carter Company.
C. This property qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties and is eligible for categorization as Landmark. The Security
Bank Building qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties under Criterion 4 for its embodiment of the post -World War II
evolution of Santa Ana as the financial headquarters of Orange County
and its historical association with a historical Southern California financial
institution, Security Bank. It also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana
Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1, for its exemplification of
the distinguishing characteristics of the New Formalism style of
architecture and under Criterion 2 as the work in Santa Ana of a notable
architect, Welton Becket and Associates, whose work influenced
architectural development. Additionally, the building has been categorized
as "Landmark" because "it has an historical/cultural significance to the
city" for its role in the historical development of Santa Ana as a financial
center and its association with Security Bank and because "it has a unique
architectural significance" as an example of the New Formalism style of
architecture designed by master architect Welton Becket and Associates.
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Character -defining features of the Security Bank Building that should be
preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes: its
massing, with a nearly square, tower set atop a podium with side wings;
symmetrical compostion; two and ten -story height; flat roofs, edged by
broad fasciae; roof overhangs at the side pavilions; exterior materials and
textures, including concrete skin of the tower, pebble dash finish of the
arcade, anodized aluminum window, door and wall frames, and fluted
surfaces along a portion of the first floor; organization and articulation of
bays; ground floor arcade; and shallow front courtyard.
D. The legal owner of the subject property is Eastcom Corporation.
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.
F. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to Section 30-
2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the
Landmark 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. ER -2017-79 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. 2017-17 to place the
Security Bank Building located at 888 North Main Street Santa Ana, 92701
on the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-16 placing the Security Bank
Building located at 888 North Main Street, Santa Ana, 92701 within the
Landmark 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; a report titled "Department of Parks and Recreation: Primary Record" and the
public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. For the subject property, a report titled "Department of Parks and
Recreation: Primary Record" is on file with the Planning Division, 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.
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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 10 day of September, 2017.
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Alberta Christy
Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
Commissioners:
Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Rush, Schaefer (6)
NOES:
Commissioners:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
None (0)
NOT PRESENT:
Commissioners:
Murashie, Nguyen (2)
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2017-10 to be the original resolution adopted by Historic
Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on September 14, 2017.
Date: 7/11{ // 7 C��Ac
Acting Recording Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN
Address
Legal Description
Owner Names
005-185-30
888 North Main Street
SEC 12 T 5 R 10 POR E1/2 AS
DESC IN DD -6885/515 OR
Eastcom Corp
Exhibit A
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