Item 34 - Public Hearing - Appeal Application No. 2024-01 for Construction of a 23’-4” Tall Accessory Building (2221 N Heliotrope Drive)

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APPEAL APPLICATION (submitted September 5, 2024) Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06 for 2221 North Heliotrope Drive 1. On behalf of gurjelygs and the many neighbors wha communi ated v'a writing nd verbally at the hearing. we rSsiggctfully.rSquest h t the a royal on Au ust 26 2 4 of CUP No. 20 2-OG b rescinded. 2. We re u st that all new and/or outgtandin it of -Sang.Ang building ermit deficiencies be reso ve beforS f rhgr co sid ration of any additiongl pro[Wsgre. permitted Qn the property. 3. We reguest the Th Historical Commisslon review all' L nd ark Histo ical Mills Act com lie c deficiencies and ide of actiong re fired to bring he pLopeny back to its grigI113MI gandard. Hi_ltorigl_CoMRCUbility: 2221 North Heliotrope Drive, "The Maharaja House," Is historically significant due to its Art Moderne architecture as well as provenance -- listed on the Register of Historical Properties, designated as a Landmark, associated with a foreign ruling family, and given a Mill's Act Contract. Its Art Modern style fits in well with the varied styles that comprise the neighborhood and its style is repeated in multiple other Floral Park homes. Vprianpe,for _Pro iect_Heleht: The 23'4" height of the proposed new structure exceeds the City's code for accessory height limits of 20'. Because the structure will significantly exceed the approximate six -foot -high fence surrounding the property, it will be clearly visible from Santa Clara St. Despite the fact that existing plantings and added required plantings may hide the structure, nothing prevents future pruning of trees or relandscaping at the sole discretion of the owners. Of significant Importance, the approval of the CUP provides a dangerous precedent providing tacit permission to other residents (both within Floral Park and in any other neighborhood within Santa Ana) to erect structures that may clearly fall outside the architectural compatibility of the historic neighborhood. • Architgcctural Compatibility: After several years of energy and expense, Floral Park was recently designated a National Historic District. Residents of this special neighborhood were drawn here because of the historical integrity of the homes and strive to maintain that integrity. With its historic status and storied history, The Maharaja House played a key role in obtaining the National Historic District status. The structures added in the past and the addition of this 23'4" structure are not consistent with the Art Moderne style and detract from the historical designation of the home and the neighborhood as a whole. Current owners' intent and actigns: In addition, the owners of the Maharaja House have shown a proclivity to violate the statutory requirements of designation as an historical Landmark property as well as violating Santa Ana Municipal Codes. These Include: a, The unauthorized replacement of the roof on the swim house in the backyard, I