2012-020 - The Historic Resources Commission's Denial of Historic Resources

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D. The Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard is rectangular in shape, approximately five acres in size, and includes a 1,350 square foot Craftsman-style farmhouse and a Valencia orange grove of approximately 250 trees. The residence was constructed in 1914 by Perry V. Grout, but was sold shortly thereafter to George and Sophia Sexlinger. Members of the Sexlinger family resided in the home until 2006. E. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit A and, incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. F. The Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and is eligible for categorization as "Key" because it meets the minimum selection criteria of being 50 years or older and further meets the criteria listed under Section 30-2, Criterion 6, pertaining to buildings or structures that were connected with a business or use which was once common, but is now rare. The Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard is the last intact orange grove in Santa Ana remaining from the period of time when orange growing was the predominant business and land use in this area. G. The Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard shall be listed in the "Key" category based on its compliance with Section 30-2.2(2)(b) which pertains to buildings, structures, objects or sites that are characteristic of a significant period in the history of the city. Orange growing was once a predominant industry and land use in Santa Ana and exemplifies an important period in the City's history. Section 2: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, which exempts projects limited to the preservation of historic resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. A Categorical Exemption will be filed for this project. Section 3: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves Appeal No. 2012-01, and reverses the Historic Resources Commission's denial of Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2012-01 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2012-01. Consequently, the City Council hereby approves: A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2012-01 to place the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard, located at 1584 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, on the historical register, and B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2011-03 placing the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard, located at 1584 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, within the Key category. Resolution No. 2012-020 Page 2 of 5