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HR-2093-09-RM1- March 7, 209 3 Page 4 Removal of a property from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties requires that one of the following findings be made pursuant to Section 30-2.3 of the SAMC: 1) The building, structure, object or site does not meet the criteria fior being placed on the city register of historical properties; or 2) Discovery of information subsequent to placement on the register of historical properties regarding the significance of the building, structure, object or site, such that the criteria for placement on the city register of historical properties is not met; or 3) The building, structure, object or site has been substantially damaged or destroyed by a catastrophic event such that it no longer meets the criteria for placement on the city register of historical properties; or 4) There has been a loss of the integrity of the building, structure, object or site, provided the loss of integrity was not the result of any illegal act or willful neglect by the owner or agent of the owner; or 5) The owner proves that helshe would have no economically viable use of the property unless the building, structure, object or site is removed from the register of historic properties. The applicants state that the structure should be removed from the Register based on criteria One and Three. • Santa Ana Register Criterion One [SAMC 30-2.3-1] The applicant states that the earlier alterations, not made by them but were permitted, denigrate the architecture thereby rendering it ineligible for historic designation {Exhibit 3}. As stated above, the City maintains that the alterations do not greatly affect the primary elevations, and that this structure was designated knowing this alteration was in place and still determined it historic. • Santa Ana Register Criterion Four [SAMC 30-2.3-2] The applicant believes this criterion is applicable as the alterations have "substantially changed" the architectural style of the residence, thereby rendering it ineligible far historic designation. The applicant also states that the flat roof has been rendered structurally unsound and must be replaced with a pitched roof {Exhibit ~). The City maintains that, as illustrated by the many structures throughout Santa Ana that have flat roofs, the roof can be repaired without altering its pitch. Further, a pitched roof on this structure would substantially alter a character defining feature of the property.