HomeMy WebLinkAbout3RD ST W 450 08/08/1990City of Tustin
Community Development Department
August 8, 1990
G. Santori
450 West Third Street
Tustin, California 92680
SUBJECT: DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR PROPOSED
INSTALLATION OF NEW SIDING, 450 WEST THIRD STREET
Dear Mr. Santori:
This letter is in response to your request of July 24, 1990 to
reapply for the installation of masonite butt joint shiplap edge
siding on the property located at 450 W;. Third Street. In
accordance with Ordinance No. 1001 which was adopted on June 20,
1988, the Community Development Director has the authority to
approve, approve with conditions or deny Certificates of
Appropriateness for improvements requiring a City building permit
for property located within a Cultural Resource District.
The following findings are required before a Certificate of
Appropriateness is issued:
a. The proposed work conforms to the Municipal Code and design
standards which may be established from time to time by the
Cultural Resources Committee.
b. The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of
the District or Designated Cultural Resources within the
District.
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 Community Development Department has reviewed the proposed
installation of complete new siding for the above mentioned
residence and denies a Certificate Of Appropriateness as the
required findings can not be made in that the proposed masonite
butt joint shiplap edge does not significantly simulate the
Colonial Revival style of the structure and is incompatible in
size, scale, and material to that traditionally used for such a
300 Centennial Way • Tustin, California 92680 • (714) 544-8890
G. Santori
450 West Third Street
August 8, 1990
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structure. Distinguishing details of the house include the narrow
clapboard siding which is found on Colonial Revival homes of its
period, particularly on the subject house. In this respect, the
proposed shiplap siding is not in harmony with the architectural
style of the building.
The home was constructed in 1924 and is one of the City's prime few
examples of Colonial Revival style architecture and is
representative of the size, shape and character of homes built by
the average resident of Tustin in the 1920's. The City of Tustin
Historical Survey classifies this house with a "B" rating which
represents some of the best that remains of the past, and is a
vital link to the community in which it is located.
The intent of the Cultural Resources Overlay District is to
preserve the architecture of the structure. With the difficulty of
duplicating materials of that time period, perhaps there are other
materials which more closely resemble the siding which is presently
on the house or perhaps the existing siding can be refinished,
painted, patched, and reinforced using recognized preservation
methods.
Pursuant to provisions of Ordinance 1001, this decision may be
appealed to the Planning Commission if such appeal is made in
writing to the Community Development Department within seven (7)
calendar days from the date of this letter.
Should you have any questions regarding,this matter please feel
free to contact me at (714) 544-8890, extension 258.
Sincerely,
Christine A. Shingleton
Di for of Community Development
Daniel Fox
Senior Planner
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cc: Chris Jackson