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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-0
bk-12/17/09
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORI RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA A A APPROVING
THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATE ESS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 EAST SANTA CLARA
AVENUE IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESI(11ENCE ZONING
DISTRICT (R1) (HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION
APPLICATION NO. 2009-03)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Historic Resources Commissign of the City of Santa Ana
hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
A. The applicant is requesting approval of Historic Exterior Modification
Application No. 2009-03 to an addition and exterior repairs to the
McGowan House located to 214 East Santa (Clara Avenue.
• B. The McGowan House is individually listed pn the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties and is categorized as Landmark. The structure was
originally built c. 1886 in the unadorned FoIklVictorian architectural style. In
1938, the front fagade was remodeled in the Colonial Revival architectural
style. The design characteristics of the Colonial Revival are its rectangular
shape, hipped roof with boxed eaves, wide sf~iplap siding with pilaster corner
boards, six over six wood windows and th asymmetrical recessed entry
framed by an unadorned pediment, fluted ilasters, sidelights and fanlight
above the door. A more recent remodel, 988, added a rear two-story
addition with wood siding and windows simil r to the windows installed with
the 1938 remodel. An exterior wood staircas to the second floor was part of
the addition.
C. The proposed exterior modifications are co fined to the 1988 addition on
the rear portion of the structure and the fron~fagade on the north elevation
will remain untouched by the alterations whi h include:
1. East Elevation-Removing the existing wooden staircase permitted
in 1988 and constructing a 10 foot ide wood balcony with wood
guard rail off the second floor m~ster bedroom. The paneled
access door will also be replaced ith wood French single light
doors.
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• 2. South Efevation(rear)-Replacing a reviously modified Palladian
window on the second floor with t o (2) new wood divided light
windows to match the existing wi doves on this elevation and
replacing the wood siding to matc the existing. The staircase
ground level access will be relocat d to this elevation and wrap
around the corner of the structure to he west elevation.
3. West Elevation-The proposed eighty five (85) square foot addition
to the first and second floor will nece sitate replacing windows with
new wood divided light windows for }he second floor fifth bedroom
and smaller divided light windows fpr the adjoining bathrooms. A
new wood divided light door will be installed at the top of the stairs
for access. On the first floor a new wood window with transom will
match the existing window and smaller wood single light windows
will be in the bath and laundry room.
4. Roof structure-Fire damaged framing, and eaves will be replaced to
match the existing. The proposed addition roof will be incorporated
into the existing roof structure to comtinue the existing design and
pitch. Dimensional composition slltingles will cover the roof,
matching the existing material.
D. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Cody section 30-6, the Historic
• Resources Commission reviewed the application for approval of exterior
modifications for the historic McGowan Hotjse located to 214 East Santa
Clara Avenue. (Historic Exterior Modification) Application No. 2009-03).
E. Since the property is listed on the Sang Ana Register of Historical
Properties, all exterior modifications are required to meet the Secretary of
the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
1. The project meets these nationally accepted standards in that
structural repairs will be undertaken i the most sensitive way, so as
to cause the least damage to surrou ding historic materials thereby
meeting Standard Number Nine.
2. Additionally, the work being done is proposed in an area that is not
original to the building, but was constructed to allow for adaptive
reuse of the building which is encouraged by City policy, and meets
Standard Number One.
3. Character-defining features will maintain their architectural integrity.
F. In accordance with the California Envilronmental Quality Act, the
recommended action is exempt from furthe review. Pursuant to Section
15301, allows for a restoration or rehabilitatio of a deteriorated or damaged
structure. A Notice of Exemption will be file for this project.
• Section 2: The Historic Resources Commissio of the City of Santa Ana
hereby approves the Certificate of Appropriateness for the McGowan House located to
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• 214 East Santa Clara Avenue. This decision is bas d upon, the complete record
presented to the Historic Resources Commission, includi gall public testimony, and the
staff report and exhibits.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect im ediately upon its adoption by
the Historic Resources Commission, and the Commission Secretary shall attest to and
certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ~I
ADOPTED this 7th day of January , 201
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
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By: r, ~ ~ , ~/"
Kaufman
stant City Attorney
AYES: Commission members:
NOES: Commission members:
ABSTAIN: Commission members:
NOT PRESENT: Commission members: Bustamante, C~,artner, Schaefer (3)
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND pRIGINALITY
I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Commission Secretary, do her by attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2010-01 to be the original r solution adopted by Historic
Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on Janu 7 2010.
Date: /-~Z7 -.Z(1/11
Commission Sevretary ~-
City of Santa Ana
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