HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1 Public Comment_PeroFrom:Mary Pero
To:eComments, PBA
Subject:RE: Request for Variance at Historic Home 2221 N Heliotrope
Date:Saturday, March 26, 2022 3:24:39 PM
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To Whom It May Concern,
My husband and I live in Floral Park not far from 2221 N Heliotrope. We pass their home
daily on our walks and had noticed the public notice regarding their requested permit. We
didn’t think much of their request until we saw the proposed image of the structure the
property owners would like to build.
When we presented our home to the Historic Resources Commission of Santa Ana and were
granted status as a contributive historic home, we were told that we may need to consider
removing some of the trees close to the front of the house so as not to obstruct the view of the
home, or take away from the view of the home. We followed those guidelines and have
removed some of the old growth plantings that were threatening to obstruct the view of our
home and landscaped our yard.
Shortly after we moved in (May 2017), we heard of another homeowner (1904 Heliotrope Dr)
who requested to put a fence/wall around part of their property to create more privacy. As they
are a corner lot, the majority of their yard was in the front. It is my understanding that they
were denied this request on the grounds of the fence obstructing the view of the home and
taking away from the historic nature of the property.
Having reviewed the images of the proposed structure at 2221 N Heliotrope, we feel that this
would significantly impact the historic feel of both the home and the neighborhood. I might
add, much more than a fence on one side of a property or a large shrub in front of our home.
Thank you for your time.
Mary Pero
2208 Greenleaf Street