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HRCA No. 2014 -01 & HRC No. 2014 -01 April 3, 2014 Page 2 Analysis of the Issues The subject structure 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 primary 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 meet the minimum age criterion as the residence was constructed in 1929. The analysis indicates the property exemplifies a particular architectural style (English Revival) thereby meeting other required criteria for historic designation. No known code violations exist at this property. 2214 North Greenleaf Street — Jacobs House (HRCAIHRC No. 2014 -01). The Jacobs House has the distinctive architectural features of the English Revival style, and was built in 1929 by prolific builder, Jaspar Famey. The first owners were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs was an attorney for the firm Jacobs, Corfman, and Jacobs. Character defining features include the rolled edge roofing, original windows where extant, front facing chimney and overall asymmetric composition. The house is recommended to be categorized as Contributive because it "contributes to the overall character and history" of Santa Ana, and because it is "a good 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. 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 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, which exempts projects limited to the preservation of historic resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. Categorical Exemption No. ER- 2014 -27 will be filed for this project.