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J A N U S robert imboden, assoc. aia page 13 of 17 1120 n. granada drive, orange, california 92869 | 714 . 299 . 0330 | robert@janusconsultants.com www.janusconsultants.com An existing stoop is present at the rear entry to the home. As no original architectural drawings of the home are known to exist, it is not known if the existing stoop dates from or reflects the original design. While the existing metal handrail may be original to the home, it differs in that it is simpler in design and construction than those located on the home’s balconies. Flagstone veneer has been applied to all of the surfaces of the stoop [landing, treads, risers and sides], which is inconsistent with both the style and era of the home. The project scope includes removal/replacement of the existing stoop. The replacement stoop will be similar to the existing in its overall form, but includes stairs on both the north and south sides of the landing. This change will provide improved access to the rear yard and pool. A solid wall finished in stucco [to match house] will form the outer rail at the landing. Wall mounted iron handrails are also proposed. The landing, treads and risers will be natural, exposed concrete. The SOI Standards include the following recommendations appropriate for entrances and porches: x Identifying, retaining, and preserving entrances -- and their functional and decorative features--that are important in defining the overall historic character of the building. x Replacing in kind an entire entrance or porch that is too deteriorated to repair -- if the form and detailing are still evident -- using the physical evidence as a model to reproduce the feature. If using the same kind of material is not technically or economically feasible, then a compatible substitute material may be considered. x Complying with life-safety codes in such a manner that the historic building’s character- defining features and finishes to comply with life-safety code requirements. x Designing and installing entrances or porches when required for the new use in a manner that preserves the historic character of the buildings, i.e., limiting such alteration to non- character-defining facades. The existing stoop has been modified over time. The flagstone finish is inconsistent with the home’s style and era of construction. The character of the existing stoop appears to be later than the home’s construction, is inconsistent with the property’s Italian Renaissance revival style, and lacks evidence of possessing historic significance in its own right. The design for the replacement stoop is similar in size, scale and mass as the existing stoop and is located at the home’s rear [secondary] façade. The simple design of the replacement stoop provides differentiation in that it does not mimic the more decorative steps and balustrades prevalent throughout the home. The construction of the new stoop is reversable in that it could be removed in the future without the loss of any character defining features of the property. The simple design of the proposed stoop is also appropriate in consideration of the more utilitarian nature of the rear entry. The proposed materials [concrete, stucco and metal handrails] are consistent and Historic Resources Commission 108 1/11/2024