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HRCA No. 2013-02 HRC No. 2013-02 July 11, 2013 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 description, the structure proposed for placement on the Register meets 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. 2450 North Bonnie Brae -Berck-Gilbert House {HRCAIHRC Nos. 2013-02}. The Berck-Gilbert House is a good example of period architecture and was built in 1951. It is an example of Ranch style architecture and is in excellent condition. The first owners were Neil and Myrna Berck; however, they sold the house the following year to Calvin and Helen Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was a founder of Gilbert and Stearns Electric, a long time Santa Ana business. Character defining features of the Berck-Gilber# House that should be preserved include, but may not be limited to, horizontal massing, all exterior materials, original windows where extant, front porch configuration. 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 {Exhibit 2). 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. 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 ail property owners within 500 feet of the project site. 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 2012-21 will be filed for this project.