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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-19 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2544 NORTH FRENCH STREET, SANTA ANA, ON THE
HISTORICAL REGISTER AND APPROVING HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-18 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 October 5, 2017 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.
2017-19) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission
Categorization No. 2017-18) of the E. L. and H. Smith House located at
2544 North French Street, Santa Ana.
B. The E. L. and H. Smith House has distinctive architectural features of the
Ranch style, and was built in 1954 by Jasper Farney.
C. This home qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties and is eligible for categorization as Contributive. The residence
qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under
Criterion 1, for its exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of
the Ranch style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as
"Contributive" because it "contributes to the overall character and history"
of the Park Santiago neighborhood and "is a good example of period
architecture," representing the Ranch style in Santa. Character -defining
features of the Smith House that should be preserved include, but may not
be limited to: materials and finishes (siding); roof configuration, materials,
and treatment; massing and composition; fenestration (doors and
windows); and architectural detailing (exposed rafters)
D. The legal owners of the property are Jeffrey Martinez and Martha
Martinez.
E. 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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F. 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.
G. 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. ER -2017-102 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. 2017-19 to place the E.L
and H. Smith House located at 2544 North French Street, Santa Ana,
92706 on the historical register, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-18 placing the Smith House
located at 2544 North French Street, Santa Ana, 92706 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 with the Planning Division, 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 5th day of October, 2017.
L.nairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:_Cat1T(��
Laura A. Rossini
Senior Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
Commissioners:
Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen,
Rush, Schaefer (8)
NOES:
Commissioners:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
None (0)
NOT PRESENT:
Commissioners:
None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, ROSA BARELA, Acting Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2017-16 to be the original resolution adopted by Historic
Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on October 5, 2017.
Date: 101 al f 7 C��
Acting Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN
Address
Legal Description
Owner Names
396-432-01
2544 North French Street
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
Jeffrey Martinez
COUNTY OF ORANGE,
and Martha
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON
Martinez
LOT 44, TRACT 1473 AS PER
MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 45
PAGE 8 INCLUSIVE OF
MISCELLANOUES MAPS, IN
THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF
SAID COUNTY
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