2010-025 - Create the Urban Neighborhood Land Use Designation

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LAND USE ELEMENT Historic Sites. Eighteen post contact (following European contact) archaeological sites have also been identified in the area. "Two sites are within the downcovtm area of the City. One site contained a large l9th Century cistern, refuse pits, and sub-surface architectural features. Occupation of the site was dated to around the 1870's.'The second site contains numerous refuse pits and architectural features. Occupation was also estimated to be in the 1870's, and assumed to be part of the first site. Cultural Resource Management. The UC:I_A Archaeological Information Center recommends that future development located adjacent to areas where archaeological resources have been found be reviewed by the South Central Coasts! Information Center in order to identify sensitive areas. The assessment may include a records search, a physical walk-over, and test excavations. Potentially sensitive areas are indicated in Exhibit A-I 1. National Register Sites. 'T'here are a number of sites in the City which are considered to be National and State historic resources. "Phese sites arc shown in Exhibit A-12. Aside from the sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, die City has developed a list of culturally significant sites which have been included in the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. "I'he California Stare Historic liesources Inventory also includes some 1,500 structures and sites in [hc City. Significant resources arc speciftcall}' identified in the Land L'se Element EIR. Historic Districts. There are a number of historic districts in nc~ City. Aside from Downtown, French Park and Henninger Park ,other historic areas of the City include North Broadway, Floral Park, North Central, Northeast and Wilshire Square neighborhoods. Locally Designated Sites. The City has recently completed a survey of historical properties (constructed prior to 1740) by neighborhood. Approximately 1,340 structures were identified as having potential historic significance which must be evaluated prior to demolition or alteration. Revised standards for historic structures arc expected co be developed in the future. The City has formed a Historic Resources Review Committee tea develop a new historical preservation ordinance in response co undcr- utilization of the present ordinance, as well as continuing occurrences of historic structure demolition. ~ ~~_., , !, Resolution No. 2010-025 _,--r,. , ~ Page 101 of 107 A-58 CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN