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FREE RECORDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383 Resolution No. 2024-03 Page 3 of 12 finished in a darker tone to reduce from view, and proposed to be simple in form and styling (e.g., no knuckles or twists). Lastly, the applicant proposes to restore the basement vent screens to match existing block fascia at wrap-around porch, and to install new exterior sconce lighting in period correct style. As proposed, all exterior repairs will be done using in-kind materials. Exterior siding too deteriorated to repair will be replaced with custom-mill siding to match original in-kind. G. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 30 -6, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 15, 2024, for the request for exterior modifications to the St. Thomas-Hamilton House. H. Since the property is deemed a historic structure, all exterior modifications are required to meet the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. 1. The following Secretary of Interior’s Standards are applicable: i. The project complies with Standard No. 1. As conditioned, the project complies with Standard No. 1. The property currently maintains its historic use as a multi-family residence. The use is not proposed to change. Although the app licant proposed exterior modifications to remove an existing porch enclosure, the porch enclosure is known to be a later modification and was not completed using the same level of craftsmanship as the home. The enclosure does not represent a particular style and does not appear to have taken on any significance in its own right over time. The SOIS support the contemporary use of the property while preserving the functional and decorative features of the historic porch. Repairs will be made to features, which remain serviceable, while those too deteriorated will be replaced with in-kind replacements based upon sound evidence discovered onsite. ii. The project complies with Standard No. 2. As conditioned, the project complies with Standard No. 2. The historic character of the subject property will be retained and preserved. The proposed exterior alterations, as conditioned, shall remove as little historic material at the primary facades. The majority of the alterations are located on south and east elevation, and involve the removal on a non-original porch enclosure. The porch enclosure is known to be a later modification and was not completed using the same level of craftsmanship as the original home. The enclosure does not represent a particular style and does not appear to have taken on any significance in its own right over time. Moreover, character-defining features (e.g., existing porch posts, brackets, balustrade, frieze, spandrels, and skirting) will all be retained and restored Historic Resources Commission 151 7/15/2024