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HRCA No. 2012-02 HRC No. 2012-02 June 28, 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 structures proposed for placement on the Register meet the minimum age criterion. The analysis further indicates the criteria the property meets for consideration of historic designation. No known code violations exist at this property. 2082 North Heliotrope Drive -Lasby House (HRCAIHRC No. 2x12-02). The Lasby House has distinctive architectural features of the CoConial Revival style, and was built in 1940 by prolific builder, Allison Honer. The first owner was Mr. and Mrs. Albert James Lasby. Mr. Lasby worked in the real estate business. Character defining features include of the Lasby House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, exterior materials, massing and dormers, original windows where extant, chimney, and front porch configuration {Exhibit 2). It is recommended to be designated to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and categorized as "Contributive", and is a goad example of period architecture. 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. In addition, Floral Park Neighborhood president was contacted to ensure that they were notified of the project and to see if there were any areas of concern. 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. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project sites. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. Categorical Exemption will be filed #or this project.