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Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the 2024 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards November 7, 2024 Page 6 4 6 5 9 Work carried out through 2022 focused on preserving the property’s historical character and appearance with in-kind and compatible materials and thus was undertaken in a manner consistent with the Heninger Park Architectural Design Guidelines in the spirit of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Historic Infill Design Award: 826 and 830 North Lacy Street Award Winner: Habitat for Humanity Location: 826 and 830 North Lacy Street (southwest corner of North Lacy Street and East Vance Place) Background Between 2022 and 2023, Habitat for Humanity developed two single-family affordable housing properties at 826 and 830 North Lacy Street on vacant land located in the National Register-listed French Park Historic District. Originally developed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, French Park is significant as one of Santa Ana’s oldest residential neighborhoods and for its historic architectural character, which is defined by rows of historic homes, several of which can be considered to be the finest examples of a particular style in Orange County. Styles range from the Queen Anne and other Victorian-era architectural traditions to the Period Revival styles that became prevalent in the early-to-mid twentieth century. Description To maintain the historic integrity of the district, Habitat for Humanity coordinated with the French Park Neighborhood Association to design the new houses and their respective detached garages in styles consistent with the historical development of French Park and with the neighborhood’s specific architectural guidelines. Specifically, 826 North Lacy Street was constructed in a restrained Folk Victorian style, while 830 North Lacy Street was built as a Craftsman Bungalow. Habitat for Humanity led the project, which was constructed with donated labor and materials. Once completed, the houses were intended to be sold to families of moderate income. The success of the project may also be measured by the fact that the two properties have been added as a stop on the French Park neighborhood home tours. Work was generally completed by late 2023. Special Recognition Lastly, the City received a nomination for The Rafferty project in downtown Santa Ana, which was not initially considered eligible. However, given the significance of the