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SPR No. 2025-02 (730 S. Van Ness Street) July 28, 2025 Page 3 5 1 8 1 ordinance was intended to be a separate document that establishes standards for design review, rehabilitation, and development of the Heninger Park neighborhood. The information contained within the document identified specific standards for, but not limited to, setbacks, lot size, and street frontage. Additionally, SD-40 requires all exterior work to conform to City Council approved HPADG and/or SACDG. The subject property was constructed in 1940 in a Minimal Traditional architectural style. The Minimal Traditional architectural style emerged in the 1930s and remained prevalent through the early 1950s, reflecting the economic constraints of the Great Depression and the housing demands of the post-World War II era. This style represents a transitional movement between the ornate revival styles of the early 20th century and the simpler, more horizontal forms of the later Ranch and Mid-Century Modern styles. Minimal Traditional residences are typically one to one-and-a-half stories in height, with asymmetrical facades and compact massing, often configured in rectangular or L-shaped plans. Roofs are generally low- to moderate-pitched gables or hips with minimal overhangs and limited detailing. Exterior cladding commonly includes stucco, wood siding, brick, or stone veneer, sometimes used in combination to create subtle textural contrast. Windows are generally double-hung or casement types, occasionally paired or grouped, with minimal trim or ornamentation. Entrances are modest, often set under the primary roofline or within a shallow projecting or recessed porch. Decorative elements are restrained, though simplified references to Colonial, Tudor, or Spanish Revival styles may appear in gable ends, chimneys, or door surrounds. Since its original construction, the property has undergone a reroof in 2000 and rear window changeouts in 2004. Analysis of the Issues As detailed in SD-40 and HPADG, all new construction is subject to Planning Commission site plan review process as outlined in the SAMC Section 41-593.4. In addition, Planning Commission approval is required for all construction of new residential units, residential additions, and new accessory structures. 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 SACDG. The subject property is neither listed nor eligible for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties due to alterations that have compromised its character-defining