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Historic Resource Commission approves Mills Act preservation agreement for Joy House at 1402 S. Birch St.
Summary
The City of Santa Ana Historic Resource Commission voted unanimously to list the Joy House (1402 S. Birch St.) on the Santa Ana Register and recommend a Mills Act historic property preservation agreement after staff added clarifications about character-defining glass-block windows.
The City of Santa Ana Historic Resource Commission on an unanimous vote approved listing the Joy House at 1402 South Birch Street on the Santa Ana Register and recommended the City Council authorize a historic property preservation agreement under the Mills Act. The commission’s action followed a staff presentation that described the house as an intact example of minimal traditional residential architecture and recommended a “contributive” categorization.
In presenting the nomination, planning staff member James Williams said the house, built in 1947, retains original features including wood sash windows,…
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