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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
MAY 8, 2014
355 EL CAMINO REAL
0 TUSTIN
BUILDING OUR FUTURE
HONORING OUR PAST
The project is for the facade rehabilitation at 355 EI Camino Real. The project site is
located within the Cultural Resource Overlay District (CR) and is listed on the City's 1990
and 2003 Historic Resources Survey. The National Register of Historic Places (NRNP)
status code (5B1) indicates that the structure, constructed in 1925, is ineligible for the
National Register but is still of local interest.
The City of Tustin Historical Resources Survey (1990) described the site as follows:
This building is significant in Tustin's historic commercial center for its architecture. This
Neo -Classical building, as with any popular gathering place, evokes fond memories for
long-time Tustin residents of days spent at the billiard hall and Sportman's
Headquarters.
The proposed facade changes include the following:
1. Replace existing wood siding with new brick veneer;
2. Demolish, remove and replace the existing window;
3. Demolish and remove existing door and frame and replace with a new pair
of doors with acrylic window panel; and
4. Install new decorative corner molding, wood trim and wood panels with false
sidelight glazing flanking the new doors.
Required Findings for Construction or Alteration:
1. Alteration of a designated cultural resource:
(a) The proposed work will not detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect the
resource and, in the case of a structure, is compatible with the architectural style
of the existing structure.
The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of the District or
Designated Cultural Resources within the District in that the proposed fagade
improvements will improve, compliment and maintain the historic fagade
through the use of decorative elements like wood trim, corner moldings,
complimentary brick veneer and false sidelights which are details that define
and compliment the building's architectural style.
(b) The proposed modification will retain the essential elements which make the
structure, site or feature culturally significant.
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Certificate of Appropriateness
355 EI Camino Real
May 8, 2014
The design elements proposed will improve the existing fagade which, as noted
in the Tustin Historic Survey, were not consistent with the original fagade.
2. Construction of improvements in a Cultural Resource District.
(a) The proposed work conforms to the Municipal Code and design standards
which may be established from time to time by the Historic Resource
Committee.
The proposed improvements conform to the Tustin City Code and any
applicable design standards in that the proposed project meets Zoning Code
and Building Code requirements.
(b) The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of the district or
Designated Cultural Resources within the district.
The proposed fagade improvements create an attractive and inviting entry to the
existing establishment and will create an improved appearance that is
consistent with surrounding uses and the historic building.
(c) The proposed work is harmonious with existing surroundings. The extent of
harmony shall be evaluated in terms of appropriateness of materials, scale,
size, height, placement and use of a new building or structure in relationship to
existing buildings and structures and the surrounding setting.
The proposed work is harmonious with existing surroundings in that the new
facade will be compatible with the original 1925 structure. The fagade
improvements will be constructed on the exterior to imitate the appearance of
the original structure using new materials.
The proposed work is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to the start of any work, the applicant shall obtain a building permit and pay all
applicable plan check and permit fees.
2. The sign area noted on the plan shall be finished in neutral colored smooth coat
stucco until such time as a sign permit is obtained from the Community
Development Department.
3. Prior to project final, field inspection shall be conducted to verify consistency with
the approved set of plans.
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director