75B - PH - APPEAL 1584 EAST SANTA CLARA AVE

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Mitre-Ramirez, Norma From: Huizar, Maria Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 4:18 PM To: Trevino, Jay Cc: Mitre-Ramirez, Norma Subject: FW: Sexlinger Property Another one just received. From: dihard@aol.com [mailto:dihard@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 3:48 PM To: Huizar, Maria Cc: jeannie@saveourorchard.org Subject: Sexlinger Property Honorable Mayor Pulido and Members of the Santa Ana City Council: It is my undertanding that it has been recommended by some members of the City's Historic Resources Commission that the Sexlinger property on Santa Clara be added to the City's Register of Historic Properties. As a resident of the area around this property, I feel it would be in the best interest of all concerned that this remain undeveloped. I can understand both sides of the argument but in certain instances, local government must take a stand, not just for individual rights of ownership and money, but for more intangible reasons. I respectfully request the Santa Ana City Council add the historic Sexlinger House and Orange Orchard to the City's Register of Historic Properties, so future generations of Santa Ana residents can learn about the history of the City through this last example of the once thriving citrus industry. The nearly 100 year-old farm house and orchard qualify for addition to the City's Register since it represents a business that was once common. The house and orchard are on its original site adjoining the City's Portola Park. The house is in good condition and the orchard continues to produce fruit. Both the house and orchard are an excellent example of a small-scale farm that once provided citrus to the rest of the nation. We must preserve history for all Santa Ana residents to have a thorough understanding of the agricultural roots of this county. Only then can we appreciate the present. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request. Yours truly, Diana Hardy Mereith Parkwood Neighborhood Association 1 75B-37