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HRCA No. 2012-03 HRC No. 201203 October ~l, 2012 Page 2 Analysis of the issues The structure identified meets the minimum selection criteria for inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The first criterion for selection requires that structures be 50 or more years old. As detailed in the following property descriptions, the structure proposed for placement on the Register meets the minimum age criterion (Exhibit 2). The analysis further indicates the criteria the property meets for consideration of historic designation. The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires that each historic property be categorized as Contributive, Key, or Landmark. in order to be eligible for the Key category, the property must meet one of the following criteria: a. The building, structure, object or site has a distinctive architectural style and quality; or b, The building, structure, object or site is characteristic of a significant period in the history of the city; or c. The building, structure, object or site is associated with a significant person or event in the city. In this case, the building has a very unique and distinctive architectural style and quality and therefore, meets the criteria to be classified as Key. No known code violations exist at this property. 2453 North Riverside Drive -Walker House (HRCAIHRC No. 2012-03). The Walker House has distinctive architectural features of the Spanish Colonial Revival style, and was built in 1931. The first owners were Henry and Louise Walker. Mr. Walker owned Walker Liquor Store in Santa Ana. The residence was later owned by David and Cath Howell, both attorneys in the community. The house has been categorized as "Key" because it "has a distinctive and unique style of architecture." Character-defining exterior features of the Walker House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes (stucco, wood, wrought iron and red tiles); asymmetrical treatment of elements on the facade; roof configuration and detailing; original windows and doors where extant; stepped chimney; architecture{ details such as the door surrounds and shutters. Other distinctive and character defining features include a porthole window above the front door with wrought iron ornamentation. Public Notification The subject site is located within the Floral Park neighborhood, The president of this Neighborhood Association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. No areas of concern were identified by the Neighborhood Association president, nor was there a request that the applicant present the project to a meeting of their members.