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ROH — 11 /20/14
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2014-10 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2442 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2014-11 PLACING
SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE LANDMARK CATEGORY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana
hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
A. On November 20, 2014, the Historic Resources Commission held a duly
noticed public hearing for the placement on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2014-10) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission
Categorization No. 2014-11) of the Neiman House, located at 2442 North
Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana.
B. The Neiman House has distinctive architectural features of the Storybook
design, a variant of the English Revival style, and was built in 1931 by
Jacob and Jennie Neiman. Mr. Neiman came to Santa Ana circa 1920 and
became a rancher. He was also a past trustee of the Santa Ana Elks Lodge.
C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties and is eligible for categorization as Landmark for its unique
architectural significance and contributes to a district that has
"historical/cultural significance in the City.
D. Character -defining features of the Neiman House that should be
preserved include, but may not be limited to, materials and finishes
(stucco, brick); roof configuration, materials, and treatment; massing and
composition; entry porch; doors and windows; architectural detailing
(roofing pattern, recessed window placement, attic vents); chimney; and
garage.
E. The legal owners of the subject property are Jeffery and Nancy Smith.
F. The legal description for the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
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G. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement on the
City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
H. The subject property meets the minimal standards for placement in the
Landmark category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(1) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code.
Section 2. 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
No. 2014-130 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana after
conducting the public hearing hereby approves:
A. Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2014-10 to place the
Neiman House, located at 2442 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, on the
historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2014-11 placing the Neiman House,
located at 2445 North Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana, within the Landmark
category.
These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said
hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff report and exhibits attached
thereto; the report entitled "Historical Property Description;" and the public testimony, all
of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. For the subject property, a report entitled "Historical Property
Description," is on file in the Planning and Building Agency, and is hereby approved and
adopted, and together with the staff report and this resolution, justify the findings for
placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties into a category. The
Historic Resources Commission Secretary is authorized and directed to include this
resolution in the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Section 5. The Historic Resources Commission Secretary is hereby directed to
file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Recorder's Office after the adoption
of this Resolution pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5029.
ADOPTED this 20th day of November, 2014.
Sean H. Mill
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. g�prvalho, City Attorney
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
NOT PRESENT:
rney
Commission members: Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale,
Mill, Rosas, Schaefer (7)
Commission members: None (0)
Commission members: McLoughlin (1)
Commission members: None 0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, KAREN GERARDO, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2014-13 to be the original resolution adopted by Historic
Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on November 20, 2014.
Date: l (
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN
Address
Owner Names
Legal Description
002-063-08
2442 North Heliotrope
Drive
Jeffrey and
Nancy Smith
Lot 25 of Tract 755
Exhibit A
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