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SPR 2022-04 – 922 and 922 ½ S. Birch Street October 10, 2022 Page 4 2 9 7 1 addition, Planning Commission approval is required for all construction of new residential units, residential additions, and new accessory structures. In addition, SD-40 requires that major modifications be reviewed by the Heninger Park Architectural Review Committee (HPARC) for compliance with the HPADG. Pursuant to the HPADG, all projects must adopt one of the historical architectural styles identified. The HPADG apply to all new infill development projects and all properties within Heninger Park that have been determined to be eligible or are listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (“Register”). These properties are listed in Appendix A of the HPADG. Moreover, SD-40 and the HPADG note that properties not listed on the Register or identified in Appendix A of the HPADG are subject to review of the Planning Commission for conformance with the City of Santa Ana Citywide Design Guidelines (SACDG). The subject property is neither listed nor eligible for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, pursuant to Appendix A of the HPADG. Therefore, planning staff reviewed the project for compliance with the SACDG and SD-40 development standards. As illustrated in Table 2, the project meets all required SD-40 development standards, including but not limited to, lot coverage, height, and setbacks. In addition, the applicant has adopted an architectural design identified as appropriate within both the HPADG and the SACDG (i.e., Craftsman architectural style). As required by Chapter 6 (Residential Guidelines) of the SACDG, the modifications and detached garage are proposed to be compatible in size, scale, massing, and design to the nearby homes and neighborhood. The proposed work maintains architectural standards compatible with the existing architectural character of the Heninger Park neighborhood, and is designed to include architecturally appropriate exterior materials, gable treatments, and architectural massing consistent with existing neighborhood fabric and architectural styles found in the area. The overall features and materials would be architecturally compatible with the SACDG, as they include high quality materials that will ensure that the residence ages well for the duration of the building’s lifetime. Staff notes that the HPARC has reviewed the proposed design and materials for the proposed work and submitted comments expressing their recommendation for the applicant to maintain the existing front façade (Exhibit 5). However, the property was not identified as potentially eligible in the HPADG. Moreover, the property does not appear eligible for listing due to alterations that have compromised its character-defining features. In addition, the applicant expressed a need and desire to continue with the design as proposed. Therefore, staff worked with the applicant to ensure that allowable modifications were consistent and compatible with the neighborhood, as required by the applicable SACDG. In addition, although not required, staff requested that the applicant design the proposed modifications to be consistent with the allowable architectural styles in the HPADG. 10/10/2022 Planning Commission 1 – 4