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Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the 2025 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards November 6, 2025 Page 5 5 4 2 2 • The buildings were repainted and the site landscaped to maintain the property’s appearance. In addition to the work done on the property’s historic buildings, in May 2025, the property owner began development of a two-story, detached ADU, located between the historic front and rear units. Designed by architect Benjamin Norouzi, the new detached two-story ADU was designed to be consistent in plan and design with the historical character of the property. To that end, the new construction was developed with a gabled roof with ornamental brackets, horizontal wood siding, and windows patterned on those of the historic units. Work throughout the property was finished in June 2025 and was undertaken generally in the spirit of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the Heninger Park Architectural Design Guidelines. Although vinyl windows were incorporated as part of the rehabilitation, this project stands out as an exemplary demonstration of the spirit of preservation. The owner and architect showed an extraordinary commitment to compatibility, craftsmanship, and stewardship, ensuring that every intervention respected the original design intent and maintained the court’s defining spatial relationships. Through the restoration of missing architectural details, the thoughtful integration of new residential units, and the revitalization of the historic site plan, the project not only preserves the architectural essence of the bungalow court but also breathes new life into a rare housing typology. Award of Merit: 821 S. Van Ness Avenue Award Winner: Zonouz Dezine & Construction Location: 821 S. Van Ness Avenue (on the east side of S. Van Ness, between W. Highland and W. Cubbon streets) Background Constructed in 1914, 821 S. Van Ness has architectural merit as an example of a Craftsman Bungalow. The residence is characterized by a symmetrical main façade consisting of an inset gable roof and full-width porch. While the building is generally clad in non-original stucco, historic wood vents appear at the gable’s peak. The main entrance is flanked by restored tripartite windows. Windows elsewhere on the residence also feature restored wood sashes, including hung and sliding types. The property also includes a historic detached garage and a modern ADU. The property is located within the boundaries of SD-40. It is not listed on the Register. Description