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H R-20'12-01-RML June 2$, 2012 Page 6 The applicant states, via written communication (Exhibit 3}, that the 1938 alterations do not have historic significance, but rather the alterations denigrate the architecture thereby rendering it ineligible for historic designation. As stated above, the City maintains that the Colonial Revival modification was completed over 74 years ago, and that the structures was designated knowing this alteration was in place and still determined it historic. • Santa Ana Register Criterion Two [SAMC 302.3-2] The applicant purports this criteria applicable as the Colonial Revival has "substantially altered" the original Victorian style of the residence, thereby rendering it ineligible for historic designation. The applicant further states that the Colonial Revival modifications are inconsistent with the original Victorian style, and have been altered so that it is no longer architecturally significant. It is agreed that some proportions of Victorian and Colonial Revival are inconsistent. This is especially true of window shape and exterior ornamentation. However, the Commission acknowledged this, and still deemed the structure historic for future protection. Based on the analysis above, it is recommended that the Historic Resources Commission adopt a resolution to deny the proposed removal of the McGowan House from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been determined to be a Statutory Exemption per Section 15270 as CEQA does not apply when a public agency rejects or disapproves a project. Should the Commission wish to approve this action and remove this property from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, the Commission would have to find that the original findings were in error, and that the subject site does not meet the criteria for being placed on the city register of historical properties. The de-listing would also potentially trigger further review under CEQA, up to and including the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Haliy Sobo ske Associate tanner HS:jm FEs:lhlsloric infol082812l5hermanRemovallirrl2-U1 214E 5anla Clara.hrc Attachments. Exhibit 1 - 500' Radius Map Exhibit 2 -Department of Parks and Recreation Form Exhibit 3 -Applicant`s Request for Removal from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties