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Community Developml* Department 4U S T I N
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
JUNE 3, 2015
230 S PROSPECT AVENUE
BUILDING OUR FUTURE
HONORING OUR PAST
The project is for the partial demolition of fire damaged areas and restoration of an existing
residential structure (rated 5D1) and detached single -car garage at 230 S. Prospect
Avenue. The project site is located within the Cultural Resources Overlay District (CR) and the
main house is listed on the City's 1990 and 2003 Historic Resources Survey. The National Register
of Historic Places (NRHP) status code (5D1) indicates that the structure, constructed in 1915, is not
eligible for National Register but of local interest because the resource:
Is a contributor to a fully documented district that is designated or eligible for designation as a local
historic district, overlay zone, or preservation area under an existing ordinance- or procedure.
The City of Tustin Historical Resources Survey (1 990) described the site as follows:
The single storied building, with a low pitched roof, front facing gable, is significant as an
example of the colonial revival style in Tustin.
The building's character defining features include, but are not limited to:
• Low pitched front facing gable
• Porch which extends the full length of the front facade and has columns with railings and
balustrades
• Door and series of windows that are framed with wood trim and mouldings
• Narrow, horizontal siding
• Vent located above the symmetrically placed eaves of the front facade
Consistent with the original structure, the architectural design of the proposed rebuild of the
residence is Late Colonial Revival and will include a low pitched roof and a front facing gable.
The existing porch with columns and railing with balustrades which extend the full length of the
front fapade will be repaired in kind. The existing horizontal narrow siding will be repaired and
reused where salvageable. The proposed colors are consistent with the existing residence in a
sage green color (Twig Basket 740D-5 Behr Premium Plus) with off-white trim.
In accordance with TCC 9252h, the following required findings for construction can be made as
follows:
That, in accordance with TCC 9252h Required Findings for Construction or Alteration, a
Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to construction of improvements within a
designated Cultural Resources District requiring a City building permit. The required findings for
both the resource and district shall be made.
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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 reconstruction will not adversely affect the resource in that the
structures (residence and single -car garage) have been designed in the same Late
Colonial Revival architecture as the original residence and garage. Materials and
colors proposed for the structures are high quality and, are consistent with the
existing residence. Therefore, the reconstruction will not adversely affect the
resource.
b) The proposed modification will retain the essential elements which make the
structure, site or feature culturally significant.
The proposed reconstruction .will retain the essential elements which make the
structure culturally .significant in that the fagade and front, entry of the residence was
saved from the fire. These elements, including the low pitched roof and a front facing
gable, the existing porch with columns and railing with balustrades which extend the
full length of the front fagade will be repaired in kind -The existing ,horizontal narrow
siding will be repaired and reused where salvageable. Therefore the essential
elements will remain on the structure thereby.preserving the cultural resource.
2. Construction of imp rovements,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 reconstruction conforms to the City's Cultural Resource District Residential
Design Guidelines.. The following excerpts apply to the reconstruction of the
residence:
"Rehabilitation efforts should. retain and restore original elements of the house. If
damage or deterioration is too severe, the element might be recreated using
materials which match the design, color, texture and other. important design
features".
"Colonial Revival - Types of siding and all trim, windows, and other decorative
elements may be painted in a wide array of colors. Paint colors [for Colonial Revival
were] generally of a muted tone, not bright or bold, and are either light or dark, muted
medium tones were not used. Color combinations are generally light and dark, with
one on the main body of the building and the other on the trim."
As indicated in 9252hla and b, the materials and colors proposed will be consistent
with the Late Colonial Revival architecture. The reuse and reconstruction utilizing
salvageable materials and matching the existing colors will further the consistency
with the Old Town area by incorporating the historic features back into the structures.
b) The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of the district .or
Designated Cultural Resources within the district.
The proposed project is compatible with surrounding structures and uses within the
Old Town area. The existing facade will be repaired and will retain the original
features including the existing porch with columns and railing with balustrades. The
reconstruction will be essentially the same as the original structure and will be
finished with the existing neutral green color on the residential structure and single -
car garage.
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 reconstructed residence and single -car garage will be substantially the same as
the original structure. The exception is:
• Addition of 68" by 18'2" to the rear (west) end of the house to accommodate
a master bedroom and bathroom and
• Minor expansion of the garage in order to accommodate an interior space of
10' x 20' and a popout for a washer and dryer. Therefore, the scale, size,
height, placement and use of the new buildings are compatible with the
surrounding setting.
The proposed project is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. The property owner and applicant signing 'and returning to the Community
Development Department the notarized Agreement to Conditions Imposed
form in accordance with Condition No. 1.4 of Exhibit A of ZAA 2013-008.
2. The Agreement with Conditions of Approval/Discretionary Permit Approval
form is required to be signed and notarized .by the property owner, and
recorded with the Orange County Recorder's Office. Please submit a copy of
the recorded document to the Community Development Department.
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director