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2117 N. Victoria Drive, Santa Ana, California <br /> <br /> Page 17 <br /> <br />13.8.7 Exterior Materials <br />a. The exterior appearance of additions and new accessory buildings should be compatible with the <br />style, quality, dimension, texture, and color of materials on the existing building. <br />b. Care should be taken at the intersections of the new and the old to avoid awkward connections of <br />the horizontal lines. <br />c. When new additions introduce major architectural features (e.g. chimneys, porches, etc.), they <br />should be compatible with the historic style, quality, dimension, texture, and color of materials on <br />the existing building. <br /> <br />The materials of the new addition will be compatible with the existing historic materials, through use of <br />similar yet differentiated materials. Stucco walls will be smooth stucco to be distinct from existing <br />textured, hand-troweled stucco; new rafter tails will have a simple profile distinct from the more elaborate <br />existing rafter tails; and new window sash will include a light pattern and sash profile that reads as a <br />simplified version of existing sash. Paint colors will be chosen in light colors similar to existing so the <br />addition does not overwhelm the existing house. <br /> <br />13.8.9 Windows <br />a. Original window type, style, and material should be integrated when creating an addition. Most <br />often, windows in historic buildings were wood sash. <br />b. The general rhythm of window placement (pattern of solid to void) and the size of the windows <br />should complement the style of the house, but need not match exactly. <br />c. Exterior trim of new windows should be compatible in design and color with windows on existing <br />structure. <br /> <br />Fenestration on the new addition will be designed to complement the rhythm of surrounding fenestration, <br />which has an asymmetrical rhythm of window placement. Exterior walls incorporate fenestration for <br />lightness of design, to minimize any perceived heaviness or solid aspect of the addition. The size of the <br />windows will be similar to existing. New sash will incorporate a light pattern and sash profile that reads <br />as a simplified version of existing. Paint colors will be chosen in light colors similar to existing. <br /> <br /> <br />VIII. CONCLUSION <br /> <br />The history and significance of the subject property is described in detail in this report, including <br />thorough documentation of existing conditions and an overview of the history of construction, alterations, <br />owners and tenants. The currently proposed project entails addition of a new first floor half bathroom and <br />a new elevator and second floor addition. The Rehabilitation Standards of the Secretary’s Standards, <br />especially Rehabilitation Standards 9 and 10, deal with design of new additions, and were used to <br />evaluate the proposed project. As currently designed, the proposed project is in conformance with the <br />Rehabilitation Standards of the Secretary’s Standards; it would therefore have no historical resources <br />impact and is eligible for a Class 31 Categorical Exemption under CEQA (14 CCR Section 15331). The <br />proposed project also meets the City of Santa Ana Historic Structure Guidelines. Therefore, the proposed <br />project should generally be considered acceptable for purposes of the local project review and the <br />Certificate of Appropriateness review process. <br /> <br /> <br />3-63