ME 2017-01_1904 N Heliotrope Resolution

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MATTER: MINOR EXCEPTION 2017-01 APPLICANT: MICHAEL NESS PROPERTY: 1904 N. HELIOTROPE DRIVE, SANTA ANA, CA APPLICATION: MINOR EXCEPTION TO EXCEED FENCE HEIGHT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (R-1) ZONING DISTRICT HEARING DATE: MAY 10, 2017 DECISION DATE: MAY 17, 2017 This matter concerns an application for a variance from the Santa Ana Municipal Code's (the "Code") three (3) foot height limitation on front yard fences / walls in the R-1 (Single -Family Residence) Zoning District ("R-1 District") (Code § 41-610(a)(1)).) A waiver of this limitation is a "minor exception" which may be acted upon by the zoning administrator. (Code §§ 41-360, 41- 632(f), (i).) Having considered the staff report and presentations, public testimony and written comments, and all other documents and materials presented during the public hearing and in connection with this matter, and in accordance with Code Section 41-640, the Zoning Administrator hereby makes written findings of fact specifying all facts relied on in reaching the decision rendered simultaneously herewith. FINDINGS OF FACT A. The Property The Property is located in the "Floral Park" neighborhood, a well-known residential community in the City of Santa Ana ("City") characterized by custom residences built between the 1920's and 1950's. The homes, many of which are historically significant, vary significantly in size, scale, design, and architecture. The Property is a corner lot at the intersection of Heliotrope Drive and Nineteenth Street, and comprises two (2) parcels totaling 17,670 square feet. A large single- family residence known as the "Elliot House" (the "Residence") is located on the northwest portion of the Property, oriented towards Heliotrope Drive. B. The Residence Originally constructed in 1931, the Residence is listed as a "Landmark" on the City's "Register of Historical Properties." The "T" shaped structure is constructed in the Italian Renaissance (or Italian Renaissance Revival) style, includes 4,149 square feet, and consists of a larger, two-story rear (west) wing and a smaller, one-story front (east) wing. The Residence features symmetrical massing, emphasis of the lower story through greater height, stucco walls and a tile roof, the incorporation of arches, and classical detailing of columns and impost moldings. The predominate theme of the design is an arch used for openings on all three (3) sides of the one-story wing, for a recessed, three -bay, arcaded entry porch at the southwest corner of the two-story wing, for a second arcade at the northeast corner (towards Heliotrope