2005-030 - Placing the Property Located at 924 North Lowell Street on the Historical Register

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EXEMPT FROM FEES PURUSANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 6103 hearing, voted by a vote of 5-0 (Alvarez, abstained and Garcia, absent) continued the matter to October 4, 2004 by a vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained). On October 4, 2004, the City Council voted by a vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained) to continue the matter for sixty (60) days. On November 15, 2004, the City Council voted by a vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained) to continue the matter for an additional sixty (60) days. On February 22, 2005, the City Council voted by a vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained) to continue the matter to March 21, 2005. The Joe Lowell House, located at 924 North Lowell Street, Santa Ana, was built in 1924 and qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as a building with distinguishing characteristics of the Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival and Pueblo Revival architectural style and for its association with Joe Lowell. Mr. Lowell was instrumental in the development of Washington Square. 1. This structure is also eligible to be placed within the Key category for its distinctive architectural style and quality as illustrated by its cubic massing, stylized buttresses, vigas, arched openings, stucco and red clay tile. The legal owners of the subject property are Fernando & Marian Astran. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Property pursuant to Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 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 3: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review. A Categorical Exemption will be filed for this project. Section 4: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby denies Appeal No. 2004-02 and approves Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-45 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-47 for the property located at 924 North Lowell Street, Santa Ana. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearings, which includes but not is not limited to: the Staff reports and exhibits attached thereto; F. Resolution No. 2003-030 Page 2 of 5 2. 3. 4. 2. 3. 4. 5.