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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-24 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2005 NORTH ROSS STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO, 2017-23 PLACING
SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE KEY 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 October 5, 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.
2017-24) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission
Categorization No. 2017-23) of the Lowe -Norton House located at 2005
North Ross Street, Santa Ana.
B. The Lowe -Norton House has distinctive architectural features of the
English Revival style, and was built in 1929 by Allison Honer.
C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties and is eligible for categorization as Key under Criterion 1 for its
exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the English Revival
style. Typical features of this style illustrated by the house include its
asymmetrical composition; stucco walls; arched entry door; steeply
pitched roof; half timbering in the gables. Character -defining features of
the Lowe -Norton House that should be preserved include, but may not be
limited to, materials and finishes: original windows where extant; brick
quoining; roof shape and materials; rolled eaves; rounded entryway; and
brick chimney. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key"
because it is an intact example of an English Revival style residence in the
Floral Park neighborhood, and "has a distinctive architectural style and
quality."
D. The Daniel and Helen Norton Living Trust is the owner of the property.
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
"Key' category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(2) 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 -2017-112 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. 2017-24 to place the
Lowe -Norton House located at 2005 North Ross Street, Santa Ana, 92706
on the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-23 placing the Lowe -Norton
House located at 2005 North Ross Street, Santa Ana, 92706 within the
Key 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 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.
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 5th day of October, 2017.
Alberta Christy � ----_
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Laura A. Rossini
Senior Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commissioners: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen,
Rush, Schaefer (8)
NOES: Commissioners: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Commissioners: None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, ROSA BARELA, Acting Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2017-20 to be the original resolution adopted by Historic
Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on October 5, 2017.
Date: / O f jf / 7
Acting Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN
Address
Legal Description
Owner Names
002-101-13
2005 North Ross Street
LOT 10 OF TRACT NO. 788
The Daniel and
AS PER MAP RECORDED IN
Helen Norton
BOOK 23, PAGE 49 OF
Living Trust
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS IN
THE OFFICE OF THE
RECORDER
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Exhibit A