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HEMA No. 2023-03 – The Fuller-Utt House (2140 North Ross Street) May 3, 2023 Page 6 3 3 7 4 addition is positioned to the rear of the existing house. Although a new, front-gable roof will be added to the existing rear hip roof, only a small portion of the existing roof will be altered to accommodate the addition; the new gable will not alter any of the existing roof located on the primary (east) façade or any of the north (side) elevation that is visible from the street. The materials of the new addition will also be compatible with the existing historic materials, through the use of similar materials, as well as differentiated by the lack the rolled edges (thatching detail) at the gable’s fascia, the wider fascia trim, as well as the double-hung windows without the upper sash horn detail. The kitchen remodel will incorporate a salvaged original wood window, to be located from the rear (west) elevation in place of an existing window at the south (side) elevation, in order to create fenestration symmetry at the south elevation. 10.New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. The project complies with Standard No. 10. The proposed project is considered generally reversible, as it does not remove essential aspects of the building’s form and materials. The proposed addition will be located in the rear of the house, where it is not generally visible from the public right-of-way, and avoids the most significant and character-defining features. The essential form of the house and the vast majority of its historic materials will remain unimpaired. In conclusion, staff has determined that the project complies with The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Specifically, the analysis indicates that the proposed rear addition will be compatible and consistent with the existing architectural elements that reflect the original English Revival style architecture while being mindful not to disturb the historic materials that characterize the property. By localizing the scope of work so that the addition is setback from the primary facades while maintaining a smaller massing than the historic building, and by differentiating the new work from the old, the property will maintain its historic and character-defining features. Most importantly, due to the additive nature, the rear addition will allow for the option for it to be removed in such a way that the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment will be unimpaired. The role of the Historic Resources Commission is to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness upon finding that the proposed modifications do not substantially change the character and integrity of the historic properties per Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30-6, meet the Secretary of Interior’s Standards per CEQA and the City’s Certified Local Government agreement with the State of California. Staff finds that the historic exterior modification application meets the necessary criteria to be awarded a Certificate of Appropriateness and should be approved. It is also recommended that staff approve the exact materials and finishes to be used prior to installation to ensure quality and compatibility.