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Planning and Building Agency <br />Item # 3 <br />City of Santa Ana <br />20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />Historic Resources Commission Staff Report <br />September 5, 2024 <br />Topic: HRCA No. 2024-06, HRC No. 2024-04, HPPA No. 2024-09 – Smith House (2539 <br />French Street) <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2024-06 <br />and Historic Register Categorization No. 2024-04 (Exhibit 1). <br />2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council <br />to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with François and Roxana Fyad, subject to <br />non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Exhibit 2). <br />EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />François and Roxana Fyad are requesting approval to designate an existing Minimal <br />Traditional-style residence located at 2539 French Street to the Santa Ana Register of <br />Historical Properties, as well as approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City <br />of Santa Ana. The property qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical <br />Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact example of a Minimal Traditional-style house. It <br />is worthy of “Contributive” categorization because it a good example of the Minimal <br />Traditional style, including its compact, irregular plan; moderately rough stucco cladding; <br />asymmetrical façade and double-hung wood-sash windows, among other features. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Project Location and Site Description <br />The subject property is located on the west side of French Street in the Park Santiago <br />neighborhood in Santa Ana. The site contains a 1,508-square-foot, Minimal Traditional- <br />style residence and detached garage, on a 6,662-square-foot residential lot (Exhibit 3). <br />  <br />    <br />