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11/20/14
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2014-25 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
934 WEST SHARON ROAD, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2014-26 PLACING
SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CONTRIBUTIVE
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 6, 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.
2014-25) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission
Categorization No. 2014-26) of the Cohrt-Fowler House, located at 934
West Sharon Road, Santa Ana.
B. The Cohrt-Fowler House has distinctive architectural features of the
Ranch style and was built in 1951 for Theodore (Ted) and Carroll Cohrt-
Fowler. Mr. Cohrt-Fowler was born in 1923, and attended the University
of Southern California, graduating with a degree in engineering. He took a
salesman job for the firm Brinckherhoff. Brinckerhoff was the Democratic
delegate for the Democratic National Convention at one time.
C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties and is eligible for categorization as Contributive because it is "a
good example of period architecture."
D. Character -defining features of the Cohrt-Fowler House that should be
preserved include, but may not be limited to, exterior materials, massing
and exterior sheathing, original windows where extant, chimney, and front
porch configuration
E. The legal owners of the subject property are Norichika Okada and Heather
Lenz.
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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.
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
Contributive category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(3) 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. 2014-124 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. 2014-25 to place the
Cohrt-Fowler House, located at 934 West Sharon Road, Santa Ana, on
the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2014-26 placing the Cohrt-Fowler
House located at 934 West Sharon Road, Santa Ana, within the
Contributive 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 Department, 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 201h day of November, 2014.
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Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. C,a yalho, City Attorney
Ryan f). "od
Assist , ntl City ttorney
AYES: Commission members: Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale,
McLoughlin, Mill, Rosas, Schaefer (8)
NOES: Commission members: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Commission members: None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Commission members: None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, KAREN GERARDO, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2014-30 to be the original resolution adopted by Historic
Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on November 20, 2014.
Date: 4 1-2-0114,
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN
Address
Owner Names
Legal Description
001-231-17
934 West Sharon Road
Norichika
N TR 1236 LOT 16
Okada and
Heather Lenz
Exhibit A
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