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Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the 2025 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards November 6, 2025 Page 3 5 4 2 2 Location: 606 S. Van Ness Avenue (on the east side of S. Van Ness, between W. Bishop and Richland streets) Background Constructed in 1922, the property at 606 S. Van Ness Avenue has architectural merit as a modest 1920s bungalow with minimal elements of the Colonial Revival style. The residence is one-story in height with a hip-on-gable roof and clapboard siding. The gable ends feature cornice returns and a ringed cross treatment surrounding the hatched gable vents. The front porch roof features a similar combination of cornice returns and a ringed cross and is supported by round columns. While the property is not officially listed on any historic register, it is located within Specific Development No. 40 (SD-40), for which the City has adopted special design guidelines to preserve the historic character of the Heninger Park neighborhood. Description The property at 606 S. Van Ness Avenue was selected for the exterior improvements that maintained its overall historic character and appearance and work to maintain its physical integrity. In September 2024, the property owner, Takeuchi Tetsuya, began work to correct code violations related to windows throughout the house and deteriorated exterior cladding. Specific work included: • Twenty-four new vinyl-sash windows were installed, maintaining the location, dimensions, method of operation, and overall appearance of each the existing windows; original wood trim was retained. • Deteriorated clapboard siding on the south elevation was repaired or replaced, as necessary. • The exterior of the residence was repainted to enhance its appearance. • Landscaping was improved in a style consistent with the bungalow’s historical character and to maintain the visibility of the intact historic detached garage. • The ribbon driveway was retained and its central strip secured with new gravel. All work was completed by October 2024 and is generally consistent with Heninger Park Architectural Design Guidelines and in the overall spirit of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Although modern vinyl windows were installed, this project exemplifies the spirit of preservation through its thoughtful approach to rehabilitation. The owner demonstrated a clear understanding of the home’s historic character and took deliberate steps to ensure new materials respected its original proportions and detailing. By retaining original trim, preserving historic siding, and maintaining the home’s defining