Planning and Building Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Historic Resources Commission Staff Report
March 5, 2026
Topic: HRCA No. 2025-15, HRC No. 2026-2, HPPA No. 2026-2 – The E.A. Noe House (2117 N. Greenleaf Street)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Re sources Commission Application No. 2025- 15 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2026-2; and
2. Recommend that the Cit y Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Charles Allen-Walter and Travis Allen- Walter, for the property located at 2117 N. Greenleaf Street, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Charles Allen-Walter and Travis Allen-Walt er are requesting approval to designate an existing Tudor Revival-style residence located at 2117 N. Greenleaf Street on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (“Register”), as well as approval to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. The property, which is a contributing property to the Floral Park National Register Historic District, qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact example of a Tudor Revival- style house. It is worthy of “Contributive” categorization as it has a distinctive architectural style and quality reflective of the Tudor Revi val style, including its asymmetrical main (west) facade composition; br ick and stucco siding; steeply pitched cross-gabled roof form; closed eaves with exposed beams; historic glazed wood front door; recessed front porch and uncovered front patio; tripartite window on the west façade; and 1-over-1 wood- sash hung windows throughout.
DISCUSSION
Project Location and Site Description
The subject property is located mid-block with Greenleaf Street to the west in the Floral Park neighborhood in Santa Ana. The site contains a 1,797-square-foot, Tudor Revival- style residence and detached garage on an approximately 10,800-square-foot residential lot (Exhibits 3 and 4).
HRCA No. 2025-15, HRC No. 2026-2, HPPA No. 2026-2 – The E.A. Noe House (2117 N. Greenleaf Street)
March 5, 2026
Analysis of the Issues
Historical Listing
In March 1999, the City C ouncil approved Ordinance No. NS-2363 establishing the Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission may, by reso lution and at a noticed public hearing, designate as a historical property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site having importance to the history or architecture of the city in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). This project entails applying the selection criteria established in Chapter 30 of the SAMC (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) to determine if this structure is eligible for historic designation to the Santa Ana Register of His torical Properties. The first criterion for selection requires that the structures be 50 or more years old.
The structure identified meet s the selection criteria fo r inclusion on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to criteria contained in Section 30-2 of the SAMC, as the structure is 101 years old and is a sound example of period architecture.
No known code violations exist on record for this property.
The E.A. Noe House is architecturally significant as an intact example of a Tudor Revival- style house in Santa Ana. The original bu ilding permit indicates the property was constructed in 1925 with a residence and a det ached garage at a cost of $5,000. The original building permit does not identify an architect or contractor, though a 1925 newspaper article identified Noe as t he general contractor of the property (The Register 1925). The article described t he property as a “residence an d garage, brick veneer, shingle and comp. roof” ( The Register 1925). Newspapers ident ify Noe working as a contractor in Santa Ana since circa 1914 c onstructing mostly single- and multi-family residences in various styles popular at the time including Craftsman, Spanish Revival, and Tudor Revival ( The Register 1914). He constructed the adjacent properties to the subject property on Greenleaf Street includ ing 2109 and 2121 N. Gr eenleaf Street and was listed in a 1919 The Register newspaper article as a "Builder of Fine Bungalows, Residences, and Garages, 2109 Greenleaf St." (The Register 1919 and 1925).
Noe lived on the property until 1926 when Joseph B. and Virginia H. Head purchased the property that same year ( The Register 1926a and 1926b). Shortly after purchasing the property, Virginia passed away, but Joseph and their two children, David and Frances, and his second wife, Lula, and their daughter Mary Jean, lived at the property until circa 1962. Born in Kansas, Joseph moved to Orange County in 1905 and eventually owned Arrowhead Laundry at 6th and Port er Streets for 15 years ( The Register 1962). David fought in World War II in the 11th Airborne Division as a paratrooper, and Joseph’s second wife Lula taught at Logan School for 20 years before retiring in 1946 (The Register 1945 and 1946). During Joseph's ownership of the pr operty, he altered the property twice: in HRCA No. 2025-15, HRC No. 2026-2, HPPA No. 2026-2 – The E.A. Noe House (2117 N. Greenleaf Street)
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1933 he applied for a permit to r ebuild the chimney and in 1941 to re-roof the residence (City of Santa Ana 1933 and 1941, The Register 1933). In 1983, M.A. McAlpin owned the property, but no additional information was identified on McAlpin ( Los Angeles Times 1983). The current owners, Travis Beck Alle n-Walter and Charles Reuben Allen-Walter, acquired the property from Fili Moala and Jo rdan Moala, husband and wife, in 2024. In 2023, the property was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property to the Floral Park National Register Historic District.
Located on a mid-block parcel in the Flor al Park neighborhood, the E.A. Noe House consists of a one-story, single-family re sidence and detached garage constructed in a Tudor Revival style. The parcel is bounded on the west by North Greenleaf Street and on the north, south, and east by private property. The one-story residence has an irregular plan and a concrete foundation. The roof is cr oss-gabled and clad in concrete tiles and generally has broad, closed eaves with exposed beams.
Exterior walls sheathed in brick throughou t and stucco within the gables and rear elevation. Facing North Greenleaf Street to the west, the a symmetrical main façade is characterized by a wing-and-gable form and a recessed porch sheltered by an extension of the roof and an uncovered concrete patio enclosed by a brick-clad pony wall. The main entrance has a solid wood door with a single pane of glass at the center. Windows on the main elevation include a large wood frame tr ipartite window with a central fixed pane flanked by two six-over-one double hung sash windows with divided light transoms and a second window within the front gable with a wood frame fixed pane and six panes of glass. Additionally, the west façade features two sets of wood frame French doors which open to the concrete patio.
Secondary facades generally feature brick walls punctuated by one-over-one wood frame double hung sash windows and a steel frame bay window with small casement windows on the north and south sides. The property has an east-trending extension with a flat roof and stucco exterior. The extension has wo od sash fixed pane and casement windows, one of which is covered by an awning. The south elevation features a second entrance with a wood paneled door and sash window accessible by concrete steps and a small concrete patio enclosed by concrete pone walls; the entrance sits under an awning. The east elevation features two small, fixed pane windows, a small bay window with a hipped roof clad in wood shake shingles with a central wood frame fixed pane window with six lites flanked by casement windows with three lites, and a set of wood frame French doors accessed by brick steps and covered by an open lattice patio cover added in 1990.
At the rear, western end of the property is a detached gara ge constructed in 1988. The two-story garage is rectangular in plan on a concrete foundation and capped with a steeply pitched front gabled roof clad in composition shingles with enclosed eaves. The exterior is clad in stucco and brick. On t he west, primary façade are two large openings with metal roll-up garage doors, an entrance wit h a glazed wood frame door, and two HRCA No. 2025-15, HRC No. 2026-2, HPPA No. 2026-2 – The E.A. Noe House (2117 N. Greenleaf Street)
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vinyl sash windows at the second floor. Th e north elevation has a second entrance with a paneled door and vinyl sash window. Landsc aping at the property includes front and back lawns, mature trees, and flowering and non-flowering shrubs.
Character-defining features of the Tudor Revival style exhibited by the house include, but are not necessarily limited to, its asymmetrical main (west) facade composition; brick and stucco siding; steeply pitched cross-gabled roof form; closed eaves with exposed beams; historic glazed wood front door; recessed front porch and uncovered front patio; tripartite window on the west façade; and one-over-one wood-sash hung windows throughout. The E.A. Noe House qualifies for lis ting in the Santa Ana Regist er of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact example of a Tudor Revival-style home in Santa Ana. The recommended categorization is Contributive because it contributes to the overall character and history of its neighborhood and is a good exampl e of period architecture (Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.3).
Mills Act Agreement
Ordinance No. NS-2382 authorized the Histo ric Resources Commission to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreement s (HPPA), commonly known as Mills Act agreements for eligible properties (Exhibit 2). To be eligible for the Mills Act, the property must be listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The Historic Resources Commission Application and Historic Register Categorization actions proposed for this site authorize the listing of the property on t he local register. The agreement provides monetary incentives to the prop erty owner in the form of a property tax reduction in exchange for the owner’s voluntary commitment to maintain the property in a good state of repair as necessary to maintain its ch aracter and appearance. Once recorded, the agreement generates a different valuation method in determining the property’s assessed value, resulting in tax savings for the owner . Aside from the tax savings, the benefits include:
x Long term preservation of t he property and visual improvement to the neighborhood x A mechanism to provide for property rehabilitation
x Incentives for potential buyers to purchase historic structures x Discouraging inappropriate al terations to the property
The property has no identified unauthorized modifications. U pon consideration of the application, it is recommended t hat the City enter into a Hist oric Property Preservation Agreement subject to a completion of future improvements as descr ibed in an attached Work Plan.
Overall, future improvements (Work Plan) proposed by the homeowner and Planning Division staff during the initial ten years of the Mills Act Agreement include the following:
1) assess paint and stucco siding for cra cking and other damage; replace or repair in- HRCA No. 2025-15, HRC No. 2026-2, HPPA No. 2026-2 – The E.A. Noe House (2117 N. Greenleaf Street)
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kind with staff approval; 2) update driveway gate columns to match house stucco and Tudor Revival style with staff approval; 3) inspect and repair chimney; 4) assess condition of windows and French doors; replac e in-kind, as necessary with staff approval; 5) trim vegetation on street-facing sides of the property to mainta in a clear view of the property from the sidewalk; 6) assess condition of hardscaping, includi ng walkways, steps, porches, and other areas, and repair or replace wi th staff approval; and 7) inspect roof and replace in-kind if needed, with staff appr oval; assess condition of exposed beams and repair as necessary, with staff approval.
As part of the Mills Act approval process, staff will work with the applicant to ensure that a bronze plaque is installed honoring and rec ognizing the structure. The plaque will include the historic name, addr ess, year built, and local hist oric register designation.
Lastly, the site will be subject to general maintenance and upkeep requirements including, but not limited to, replacement or restor ation of damaged characte r-defining features, landscaping upkeep, painting, etc. Upon cons ideration of the a pplication, it is recommended that the City enter into a Historic Property Pr eservation Agreement to enable the Mills Act.
Public Notification
The subject site is located within the Floral Park Neighborhood Association. The president of this Neighborhood Association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing.
In addition, the project site was posted with a notice advertisi ng this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, has been received from any members of the public.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further revi ew pursuant to Section 15331 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 31 – Historica l Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) as these actions are designed to preserve historic resource s. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2026-13, will be filed for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Historic Property Preservation Agreement will reduce the Property Tax revenue account 01102002-50011 to the City by an estimated $1,501.50 annually, for a period of not less than ten years.
EXHIBITS
HRCA No. 2025-15, HRC No. 2026-2, HPPA No. 2026-2 – The E.A. Noe House (2117 N. Greenleaf Street)
March 5, 2026
1. Resolution
2. Mills Act Agreement – 2117 N. Greenleaf Street
3. 500-Foot Radius Map – 2117 N. Greenleaf Street
4. Copy of Public Notice – 2117 N. Greenleaf Street
Submitted By: Ashley Losco, Contract Planner
Approved By: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency
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GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
Resolution No. 2026-xx
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO.
2025-15 TO PLACE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2117 N.
GREENLEAF STREET ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER
AND APPROVING HISTORIC REGISTER
CATEGORIZATION NO. 2026-2 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 March 5, 2026, the Historic Res ources Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the placement on t he Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2025-15) and categorization (Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2026-2) of the E.A. Noe House located at 2117 N. Greenleaf Street.
B. The E.A. Noe House has distinctive architectural features of the Tudor Revival style and was built in 1925.
C. The E.A. Noe House qualifies for lis ting in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact example of a Tudor Revival style home in Santa Ana. The house displays characteristics of the Tudor Revival style through its asymmetrical main (west) facade composition, steeply pitc hed cross-gabled roof form, tripartite window on the west façade, and ot her features. The recommended categorization is “Contributive” because it has a distinct ive architectural style and quality reflective of the Tudor Revival style. Character-defining features of the E.A.
Noe House include, but may not be limited to: its asymmetrical main (west) facade composition; brick and stucco siding; steeply pitched cross-gabled roof form; closed eaves with exposed beams; historic glazed wood front door; recessed front porch and uncovered front patio; tripartite window on the west façade; and 1-over-1 wood-sash hung windows throughout.
D. The legal owners of t he property are Travis Beck Allen-Walter and Charles Reuben Allen-Walter, Co-Trustees, or their successors in Trust, under the Travis and Charles Allen-Walter Revocable Living Trust.
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 standar ds for placement on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pur suant to Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
G. The subject property meets the minimum standards for placement in the Contributive category purs uant to Section 30-2.2( 3) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
H. In addition to meeting the standards for placement in the Contributive category pursuant to Section 30-2.2(3 ) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the applicant has agreed, as part of the requested Mills Act agreement Work Plan, to restoration of select elements described therein within the first five years of the Agreement’s term, including: assess paint and stucco siding for cracking and other damage; replace or repair in-kind with staff approval, update driveway gate columns to matc h house stucco and Tudor Revival style, inspect and repair chimney, assess condition of windows and French doors; replace in-kind, as necess ary and with staff appr oval, and trim vegetation on street-facing sides of the property to maintain a clear view of the property from the sidewalk.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended actions are exempt from fu rther review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15331, Class 31, as these actions are designed to preserve historical resources.
Categorical Exemption No. ER-2026-13 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Historic Resources Commission of the City of Sa nta Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves:
A. Historic Resources Commission Applic ation No. 2025-15 to place the E.A.
Noe House located at 2117 N. Greenlea f Street, Santa Ana, 92706 on the historical register, as conditioned in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein, and
B. Historic Register Categorization No . 2026-2 placing the E.A. Noe House located at 2117 N. Greenleaf Str eet, Santa Ana, 92706 within the Contributive category, as conditioned in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limit ed to: the Staff report and exhi bits 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.
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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 March, 2026.
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Edward Murashie
Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:________________________
Brandon Salvatierra
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners:
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Gema Zapien, Historic Resources Commissi on Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2026-XX to be the original resolution adopted by Historic Resources Commission of the City of Santa Ana on March 5, 2026.
Date: ________________ ______ ______________________________ Gema Zapien
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN Address Legal Description Owner Names
002-112-37 2117 N. Greenleaf Street THE LAND REFERRED TO
HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED
IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA AND IS
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT PORTION OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 5
SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, IN
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, SAN
BERNARDINO BASE AND
MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
THE SOUTH 60.00 FEET OF
THE NORTH 124.00 FEET OF
THE WEST 205.00 FEET OF
THE NORTH 4 ACRES OF THE
SOUTH 8 ACRES OF THE
FOLLOWING:
BEGINNING AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF
THE LAND CONVEYED BY
O.H. BORDEN TO J.W.
LAYMAN, BY DEED DATED
APRIL 25, 1874, RECORDED
IN BOOK 29, PAGE 300 OF
DEEDS, RECORDS OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, AND
RUNNING THENCE WEST 46
RODS; THENCE SOUTH 69
AND 16/23 RODS; THENCE
EAST 46 RODS; THENCE
NORTH 69 AND 16/23 RODS
TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Travis Beck
Allen-Walter and
Charles Reuben
Allen-Walter, Co-
Trustees, or their
successors in
Trust, under the
Travis and
Charles Allen-
Walter
Revocable Living
Trust
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GOVERNMENT CODE § 27383
Resolution No. 2026-xx
EXHIBIT B
Conditions of Approval for Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2025-15 and Historic Resources Commission Categorization No. 2026-2
The Applicant must comply with each cond ition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by the Historic Re source Commission’s approval and the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties pursuant to Section 30-6 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all condition(s) listed below:
1. Within 180-days of execution of this resolution, the applicant shall install a bronze plaque as per a template on file with the Planning Division honoring and recognizing the structure at 2117 N. Greenleaf Street, historically known as the E.A. Noe House. The plaque shall include the historic name, address, year built, and local histor ic register designation. The final dimensions, location, text and descripti on on the plaque shall be reviewed and approved by Planning Division staff.
2. The applicant shall regularly maintain all landscaping in the front yard area (pruning and thinning trees and shrubs) so that the historic building and its character defining features (including but not limited to its asymmetrical main (west) facade composition; brick and stucco siding; steeply pitched cross-gabled roof form; closed eaves with exposed beams; historic glazed wood front door; recessed front porch and uncovered front patio; tripartite window on the west façade; and 1-over-1 wood-sash hung windows throughout.
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: Clerk of the Council
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This Historic Property Preservation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “City”), and Travis Beck Allen-Walter and Charles Reuben Allen-Walter, Co-Trustees, or their successors in Trust, under the Travis and Charles Allen-Walter Revocable Living Trust (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Owner”), owner of real property located at 2117 N.
Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, California, in the County of Orange and listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECITALS
A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana is authorized by California Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as the “Mills Act”) to enter into contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate use, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration such that these historic properties retain their historic character and integrity.
B. The Owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located at 2117 N. Greenleaf Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92706 and more particularly described in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and hereinafter referred to as the “Historic Property.”
C. The Historic Property is officially designated on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
D. City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this Agreement which defines and limits the use and alteration of this Historic Property in order to enhance and maintain its value as a cultural and historical resource for Owner and for the community; to prevent inappropriate alterations to the Historic Property and to ensure that repairs, additions, new building, and other changes are appropriate; and to ensure that rehabilitation and maintenance are carried out in an exemplary manner.
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
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Santa Ana, CA 92706
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E. Owner and City intend to carry out the purposes of California Government Code, Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division 1 of Title 5, Article 12, Section 50280 et seq., which will enable the Historic Property to qualify for an assessment of valuation as a restricted historical property pursuant to Article 1.9, Sec. 439 et seq., Chapter 3 Part 2 of Division 1 of the California Tax and Revenue Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Ana and the Owner of the Historic Property agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Terms of Agreement.
This Agreement shall be effective and commence on May 6, 2026 , and shall remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year, upon the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in California Government Code Sections 50280 through 50290 and in Section 2, below.
2. Renewal.
a. Each year on the anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement, a year shall automatically be added to the initial ten (10) year term of this Agreement unless written notice of nonrenewal is served as provided herein.
b. If the Owner or the City desire(s) in any year not to renew the Agreement, the Owner or City shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Agreement on the other party.
Unless such notice is served by the Owner to the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date, or served by the City to the Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual renewal date, one (1) year shall automatically be added to the term of the Agreement as provided herein. c. Within 30 days from receipt of City’s notice of nonrenewal, the Owner may file a written protest of City’s decision of nonrenewal. The City may, at any time prior to the annual renewal date of the Agreement, withdraw its notice to the Owner of nonrenewal. d. If either the Owner or the City serves notice to the other of nonrenewal in any year, the Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from its original execution or from the last renewal of the Agreement, whichever may apply.
3. Standards and Conditions for Historic Property.
During the term of this Agreement, the Historic Property shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements and restrictions:
a. Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a good state of repair and shall preserve, maintain, and, where necessary, restore or rehabilitate the property and its character- defining features described in the “Executive Summary” and “Historical Property Description” attached hereto, marked collectively as Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions, organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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b. All changes to the Historic Property shall comply with applicable City plans and regulations, and conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the State Department of Parks and Recreation, namely the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto, marked as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner shall continually maintain the Historic Property in the same or better condition.
c. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the public right-of-way shall be maintained, and Owner shall not be permitted to block the view corridor to the property with any new structure, such as walls, fences or shrubbery, so as to prevent the viewing of the historic landmark by the public.
d. The following are prohibited: demolition of the Historic Property or destruction of character-defining features of the building or site; removal of trees and other major vegetation unless removal is approved by a rehabilitation plan approved by the Historic Resources Commission; paving of yard surface; exterior alterations or additions unless approved by the Historic Resources Commission and such alterations are in keeping with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs, doors, walls, and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as cars, appliances, or furniture; and other unsightly by decoration, structure or vegetation which is unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or inappropriate location.
e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. As part of the periodic inspection, Owner shall supply information in a format determined acceptable by the representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization information required to determine compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
f. Owner shall implement the rehabilitation and restoration work items as discussed in detail in Exhibit D, “Proposed Structure Improvements” or “Work Plan” and the City Council Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA No. 2026-2) staff report dated May 5, 2026. All work items shall be completed within the first ten years of the Mills Act Agreement, with specific items completed within the first five years assess paint and stucco siding for cracking and other damage and replace or repair in-kind with Planning Division staff approval, update driveway gate columns to match house stucco and Tudor Revival style with staff approval, inspect and repair chimney, assess condition of windows and French doors and replace in-kind, as necessary and with staff approval, and trim vegetation on street-facing sides of the property to maintain a clear view of the property from the sidewalk. Proof of completion, as requested by the City of Santa Ana, will be required in order to satisfy and maintain the Mills Act Agreement. Staff approval is required before items are amended or removed/replaced from the improvements list.
MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
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Santa Ana, CA 92706
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4. Furnishing of Information.
The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
5. Cancellation.
a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified Historic Property, or if the City determines that the Owner have failed to restore or rehabilitate the property in the manner specified in Section 3 of this Agreement. If a contract is cancelled for these reasons, the Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the County Auditor as set forth in Government Code Section 50286.
This cancellation fee shall be a percentage (currently set at twelve and one-half (12 ½) percent by Government Code Section 50286) of the current fair market value of the property at the time of the cancellation, as determined by the county assessor, without regard to any restriction imposed pursuant to this Agreement.
b. If the Historic Property is destroyed by earthquake, fire, flood or other natural disaster such that in the opinion of the City Building Official more than sixty (60) percent of the original fabric of the structure must be replaced, this Agreement shall be canceled immediately because, in effect, the historic value of the structure will have been destroyed. No fee shall be imposed in the case of destruction by acts of God or natural disaster. c. If the Historic Property is acquired by eminent domain and the City Council determines that the acquisition frustrates the purpose of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be cancelled and no fee imposed, as specified in Government Code Section 50288.
6. Enforcement of Agreement.
a. In lieu of and/or in addition to any provisions to cancel the Agreement as referenced herein, City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach of, the terms of the Agreement. In the event of a default, under the provisions to cancel the Agreement by Owner, the City shall give written notice to Owner by registered or certified mail, and if such a violation is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Manager or designee within thirty (30) days thereafter, or if not corrected within such a reasonable time as may be required to cure the breach or default, or default cannot be cured within thirty (30) days (provided that acts to cure the breach or default may be commenced within thirty (30) days and shall thereafter be diligently pursued to completion by Owner), then City may, without further notice, declare a default under the terms of this Agreement and may bring any action necessary to specifically enforce the obligations of Owner growing out of the terms of this Agreement, apply to any court, state or federal, for injunctive relief against any violation by Owner or apply for such relief as may be appropriate. b. City does not waive any claim of default by the Owner if City does not enforce or cancel this Agreement. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided
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for in this Agreement or in City’s regulations governing historic properties are available to City to pursue in the event that there is a breach of this Agreement. No waiver by City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder.
7. Binding effect of Agreement.
a. Owner hereby subjects the Historic Property, located at 2117 N. Greenleaf Street, Assessor Parcel Number, 002-112-37, and more particularly described in Exhibit A, in the City of Santa Ana, to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions as set forth in this Agreement.
b. City and Owner hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, conditions and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon Owner’s successors and assigns in title or interest to the Historic Property.
Every contract, deed, or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering or conveying the Historic Property or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered, and accepted subject to the tenants, restrictions, and reservations expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, conditions and restrictions are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument.
c. This property is listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (Register) and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property to the Floral Park Historic District. In any real property transaction, the owner of this property or the owner’s representative shall provide the buyer of this property with notice that the property is listed on the City’s historic Register.
8. No Compensation.
Owner shall not receive any payment from City in consideration of the obligation imposed under this Agreement, it being recognized that the consideration for the execution of this Agreement is the substantial public benefit to be derived therefrom and the advantage that will accrue to Owner as a result of the effect upon the assessed value of the Property on the account of the restrictions on the use and preservation of the Property.
9. Notice.
Any notice required by the terms of this Agreement shall be sent to the address of the respective parties as specified below or at other addresses that may be later specified by the parties hereto.
City: City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Attn: City Clerk
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Owner: Travis Beck Allen-Walter and Charles Reuben Allen-Walter 2117 N. Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
10. General Provisions.
a. None of the terms, provisions, or conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto and any of their heirs, successors, or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause them to be considered joint ventures or members of any joint enterprise.
b. The Owner agrees to and shall indemnify and hold the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability for damage or claims for damage for personal injuries, including death, and claims for property damage which may arise from the direct or indirect use or operations of the Owner or those of his or her contractor, subcontractor, agent, employee, or other person acting on his or her behalf which relates to the use, operation, and maintenance of the Historic Property. The Owner hereby agrees to and shall defend the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees with respect to any and all actions for damages caused by, or alleged to have been caused by, reason of the Owner's activities in connection with the Historic Property.
c. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, and costs of defense incurred, by reason of the operations referred to in this Agreement regardless of whether or not City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
d. All of the agreements, rights, covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Property, whether by operation of law on in any manner whatsoever.
e. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or parties to enforce or restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or restrictions contained herein, or to determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding may recover all reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and other relief ordered by the court.
f. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall not be effected thereby.
g. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with venue in Orange County.
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11. Recordation.
No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, the City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Orange.
12. Amendments.
This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by a written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
13. Effective Date
This Agreement shall be effective on the day and year first written above in Section 1.
{Signature page follows}
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ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
________________________ _________________________
JENNIFER L. HALL ALVARO NUÑEZ
City Clerk City Manager
OWNER
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
TRAVIS BECK ALLEN-WALTER
Co-Trustee under the Travis and Charles
Allen-Walter Revocable Living Trust
Date: ___________________ By:__________________
CHARLES REUBEN ALLEN-WALTER
Co-Trustee under the Travis and Charles
Allen-Walter Revocable Living Trust
APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
SONIA CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ _____________________
BRANDON SALVATIERRA ALI PEZESHKPOUR
Deputy City Attorney Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THE SOUTH 60.00 FEET OF THE NORTH 124.00 FEET OF THE WEST 205.00 FEET OF THE NORTH 4 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 8 ACRES OF THE FOLLOWING:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE LAND CONVEYED BY O.H.
BORDEN TO J.W. LAYMAN, BY DEED DATED APRIL 25, 1874, RECORDED IN BOOK 29, PAGE 300 OF DEEDS, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND RUNNING THENCE WEST 46 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 69 AND 16/23 RODS; THENCE EAST 46 RODS; THENCE NORTH 69 AND 16/23 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 002-112-37
Exhibit B
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
E.A. Noe House
2117 Greenleaf Street
Santa Ana, CA 92707
NAME E.A. Noe House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 2117 Greenleaf Street
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92707 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1925 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C/3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S3
Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Tudor Revival
The Tudor Revival looked to medieval England for its inspiration. Signature features of the style include steeply pitched gables; decorative half-timbering; arched openings, often Tudor or Gothic in form; asymmetrical arrangements of building features; tall brick chimneys; and picturesque windows of leaded glass or diamond patterned lights. The more ambitious examples of the Tudor Revival were executed in brick or even stone; however, stucco over wood frame is quite common in the forgiving climate of southern California. The Tudor Revival was favored primarily for residential buildings, although small scale commercial buildings in the style also occur. Originating in the late 19th century, the Tudor Revival was associated with some Craftsman era building but was most popular during the 1920s and 1930s.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The E.A. Noe House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact example of a Tudor Revival-style home in Santa Ana. The recommended categorization is “Contributive” because it is a good example of the style and contributes to the historical and architectural character of its neighborhood. (Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.3).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
x California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7, “How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources,” September 4, 2001.)
3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
x It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation.
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # ______________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # __________________________________________________ PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial______________________________________________ NRHP Status Code ____5S3_______________________________ Other Listings _____________________________________________________________________ Review Code________ Reviewer________________________ Date_______________ Page _1_ of _6_ Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) E.A. Noe House
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County Orange County *b. USGS 7.5’ Quad: Anaheim, CA 7.5-Minute Series Date: 2022 * c. Address 2117 Greenleaf Street City: Santa Ana Zip: 92706 * e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-112-37
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Located on a mid-block parcel in the Floral Park neighborhood, the E.A. Noe House consists of a one-story, single-family residence and detached garage constructed in a Tudor Revival style (Figure 1). The parcel is bounded on the west by North Greenleaf Street and on the north, south, and east by private property. The one-st ory residence has an irregular plan and a concrete foundation. The roof is cross-gabled and clad in concrete tiles and generally has broad, closed eaves with exposed beams. Exterior walls are sheathed primarily in brick, with stucco applied to the gables and rear elevation. Facing North Greenleaf Street to the west, the asymmetr ical main façade is characterized by a wing-and-gable form and a recessed porch sheltered by an extension of the roof and an uncovered concrete patio enclosed by a brick-clad pony wall. The main entrance has a solid wood door with a single pane of glass at the center. Windows on the main elevation include a large wood frame tripartite window with a central fixed pane window flanked by two six-over-one double hung, wood sash windows with divided light transoms and a second window within the front gable with a wood frame fixed pane and six panes of glass ( Figure 2).
Additionally, the west façade features two sets of wood frame French doors, which open to the concrete patio ( Figure 3). (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 6.)
*P3b. Resource Attributes:
(list attributes and codes) HP2. Single-Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
(Figure 1) Primary (west) facade, view
northeast, October 2025
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: historic
1925, Assessor data
*P7. Owner and Address:
Travis Allen Walter
2117 Greenleaf St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
*P8. Recorded by:
Ashley Losco
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
*P9. Date Recorded:
March 5, 2026
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive Survey Update
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter “none”) None
*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo
Exhibit B
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # __________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# ______________________________________________
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
*Resource Name or #: E.A. Noe House
B1. Historic Name: E.A. Noe House
B2. Common Name: Same
B3. Original Use: Single-family residence B4. Present Use: Single-family residence *B5. Architectural Style: Tudor Revival
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations):
1925: Property constructed as a as a single-family residence with a detached garage. Valuation of $5000.00. 1933: Re-build chimney. Valuation Unknown.
1941: Residence re-roofed. Valuation of $65.00.
1988: Demolition of detached garage and construction of new detached two-story garage. Valuation Unknown. 1989: Construction of 6 foot high block wall. Valuation Unknown. 1990: Construction of open lattice patio cover. Valuation Unknown. 2025: Removal of detached rear patio cover and fireplace.
*B7. Moved? No Yes Unknown Date:__________ Original location:_______ _______ *B8. Related Features: N/A
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: E.A. Noe
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: 1925 Property Type: Single-family residence Applicable Criteria: C/3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The E.A. Noe House is architecturally significant as an intact example of a Tudor Revival house in Santa Ana. The original building permit indicates the property was constructed in 1925 with a residence and a detached garage at a cost of $5,000.00. The original building permit does not identify an architect or contractor, though a 1925 newspaper article identified Noe as the general contractor of the property (The Register 1925). The article described the property as a “residence and garage, brick veneer, shingle and comp. roof” (The Regist er 1925). Newspapers identify Noe working as a contractor in Santa Ana since circa 1914 constructing mostly single- and mu lti-family residences in various styles popular at the time including Craftsman, Spanish Revival, and Tudor Revival (The Register 1914). He constructed the adjacent properties to the subject property on Greenleaf Street including 2109 and 2121 Greenleaf Street and was listed in a 1919 The Register newspaper article as a "Builder of Fine Bungalows, Residences, and Garages, 2109 Greenleaf St." (The Register 1919 and 1925).
(See Continuation Sheet 3).
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References:
(See Continuation Sheet 4 of 6.)
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Ashley Losco, City of Santa Ana.
*Date of Evaluation: March 5, 2026
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
Sketch Map
(This space reserved for official comments.)
E.A. Noe House
2117 Greenleaf Street
N
GREENLEAF STREET
ROSS STREET
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
*Recorded by Ashley Losco *Date March 5, 2026 _ Continuation Update DPR 523L
*P3a. Description (continued):
Secondary facades generally feature brick walls punctuated by one-over-one double hung, wood sash windows and a steel frame bay window with small casement windows on the north and south sides ( Figure 4). The property has an east-trending extension with a flat roof and stucco exterior. The extension has wood sash fixed pane and casement windows, one of which is covered by an awning. The south elevation features a second entrance with a wood paneled door and window accessible by concrete steps and a small concrete patio enclosed by concrete pony walls; the entrance sits under an awning ( Figure 5).
The east elevation features two small, fixed pane windows, a small bay window with a hipped roof clad in wood shake singles with a central wood frame fixed pane window with six lites flank ed by casement windows with three lites, and a set of wood French doors accessed by brick steps and covered by an open lattice patio cover added in 1990 (Figure 6 and 7).
At the rear, western end of the property is a detached garage constructed in 1988. Leading to the garage is a former Hollywood driveway not completely paved with concrete. The two-story garage is rectangular in plan on a concrete foundation and capped with a steeply pitched front gabled roof clad in composition shingles with enclosed eaves ( Figure 8).
The exterior is clad in stucco and brick. On the west, primary façade are two large openings with metal roll-up garage doors, an entrance with a glazed wood door, and two vinyl sash windows at the second floor. The north elevation has a second entrance with a paneled door and vinyl sash window. Landscaping at the property includes front and back lawns, mature trees, and flowering and non-flowering shrubs.
*B10. Significance (continued):
Noe lived on the property until 1926 when Joseph B. and Virgini a H. Head purchased the property (The Register 1926a and 1926b). Shortly after purchasing the property, Virginia passed away, but Joseph and their two children, David and Frances, and his second wife, Lula, and their daughter Mary Jean, lived at the property until circa 1962. Born in Kansas, Joseph moved to Orange County in 1905 and eventually owned Arrowhead Laundry at 6 th and Porter Streets for 15 years (The Register 1962). David fought in World War II in the 11 th Airborne Division as a paratrooper, and Joseph’s second wife Lula taught at Logan School for 20 years before retiring in 1946 (T he Register 1945 and 1946). During Joseph's ownership of the property, he altered the property twice: in 1933 he applied for a permit to rebuild the chimney and in 1941 to re-roof the residence (City of Santa Ana 1933 and 1941, The Register 1933). In 1983, M.A. McAlpin owned the property, but no additional information was identified on McAlpin (Los Angeles Times 1983). The current owners, Travis Beck Allen-Walter and Charles Reuben Allen-Walter, acquired the property from Fili Moala and Jordan Moala, husband and wife, in 2024.
The E.A. Noe House is located in Floral Park, a neighborhood northwest of downtown Santa Ana bounded by West Seventeenth Street, North Flower Street, Riverside Drive, and Broadway. Groves of orang e, avocado, walnut trees and widely scattered ranch houses characterized this area before 1920. Developer and builder Allison Honer (1897-1981), credited as the subdivider and builder of a major portion of no rthwest Santa Ana, arrived in Santa Ana from Beaver Falls, New York in 1922. “Before nightfall on the day of his arrival, Mr. Honer purchased a parcel of land. And that month, he began building custom homes in Santa Ana” (Orange County Register 1981). The parcel chosen became the Floral Park subdivision between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creek. “When built in the 1920s, the Floral Park homes were the most lavish and expensive in the area. They sold for about $45,000 each” (Ora nge County Register 1981). Revival architecture in a wide variety of romantic styles was celebrated in the 1920s and 1930s and Floral Park showcased examples of the English Tudor, French Norman, Spanish Colonial, and Colonial Revival. The Allison Honer Construction Company went on to complete such notable projects as the 1935 Art Deco styled Old Santa Ana City Hall, the El Toro Marine Base during World War II, and the 1960 Honer Shopping Plaza. Honer lived in the neighborhood he had helped to create, at 615 West Santa Clara Avenue.
In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881-1965), continued developing the groves of Floral Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Vict oria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell’s own large, Colonial Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In 1937, Roy Rodney Russell, joined his father’s firm and by 1945 it was renamed as Roy Russell and Son. In the early post-World War II years, Floral Park continued its development as numerous, smaller, single-family houses were built. Continuing in the Floral Park trad ition, they were mostly revival in style. In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Pa rk. Today, Floral Park maintains its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
The E.A. Noe House is a contributor to the Floral Park Histori c District. Additionally, the E.A. Noe House qualifies for listin g in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 as an intact example of a Tudor Revival-style home in Santa Ana. Located in Floral Park, the house was constructed in 1925. The recommended categorization is “Contributive” because it contributes to the overall character and history of its neighborhood and is a good example of period architecture (Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.3). Character-defining features of the house’s original 1925 Tudor Revival-style construction include, but are not necessarily limited to, its asymmetrical main (west) facade composition; brick and stucco siding; steeply State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
*Recorded by Ashley Losco *Date March 5, 2026 _ Continuation Update DPR 523L
pitched cross-gabled roof form; closed eaves with exposed beams; historic glazed wood front door; recessed front porch and uncovered front patio; tripartite window on the west façade; and 1-over-1 wood-sash hung windows throughout.
*B12. References (continued):
City of Santa Ana. 1933. Building Record for 2117 N. Greenleaf Street. Permit No. 18639. May 11. ----. 1941. Building Record for 2117 N. Greenleaf Street. Permit No. 2087. October 9.
Los Angeles Times. 1983. “Advertisements”. August 12.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/633648603/?match=1&terms=%222117%20greenleaf%22.
Marsh, Diann. Santa Ana: An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994.
The Register. 1914. “Twenty Houses Started in Month”. January 2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/74327138/?match=1&terms=%22e.a.%20noe%22. ----. 1925. “Building Permits Santa Ana”. December 1.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/89147519/?match=1&terms=%222117%20greenleaf%22. ----. 1926a. “You and Your Friends”. June 21.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/77161447/?match=1&terms=%222117%20greenleaf%22. ----. 1926b. “Death Notices”. October 25.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/72389439/?match=1&terms=%222117%20greenleaf%20street%22. ----. 1933. “Building Permits - Santa Ana May 11”. May 13. https://www.newspapers.com/image/81859653/?match=1&terms=%222117%20greenleaf%20st%22. ----. 1945. “Six Santa Ana Paratroopers Land with Airborne Division on Jap Airfield”. September 4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/998179079/?match=1&terms=%222117%20greenleaf%20st%22. ----. 1946. “Flint Renamed on Jaysee Staff But Not to Former Men’s Dean Post”. July 11. https://www.newspapers.com/image/998172542/?match=1&terms=%222117%20greenleaf%20st%22. ----. 1962. “Joseph Head Rites Set”. July 25.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/996481067/?match=1&terms=%222117%20greenleaf%20st%22.
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
*Recorded by Ashley Losco *Date March 5, 2026 _ Continuation Update DPR 523L
Additional Figures:
Figure 2. Tripartite window with central fixed pane
flanked by six-over-one double hung sash windows.
Facing Northeast.
Figure 3. Two sets of French doors which open to the
concrete patio. Facing Northeast.
Figure 4. South elevation feature one-over-one double
hung sash windows and steel frame bay window. Facing
North.
Figure 5. South elevation featuring secondary entrance
and additional windows. Facing Northeast.
Figure 6. East elevation bay window and small fixed
pane window. Facing Northwest.
Figure 7. East, rear façade feature French doors and
fixed pane windows. Facing west.
State of California The Resources Agency Primary # _____________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ________________________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial _____________________________________________
*Recorded by Ashley Losco *Date March 5, 2026 _ Continuation Update DPR 523L
Figure 8. Two-story detached garage west elevation.
Facing southeast.
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Exhibit C
Exterior work shall be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission and subject to the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings, as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier appearance shall be discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment.
These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance shall be recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or exam ples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic, physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the availability of different architectural elements from the other buildings or structures.
7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and reserve archaeological resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material, and such design is compatible with
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size, scale, color, material and character of the property, neighborhood, or environment.
10. Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to structures shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations need to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the structure would be unimpaired.
Exhibit D: Proposed Structure Improvements (“Work Plan”) 2117 N. Greenleaf Street
Item Year Improvement
1 2026 Assess paint and stucco siding for cracking and other damage; replace or repair in- kind with Planning Division staff approval.
2 2027 Update driveway gate columns to match house stucco and Tudor Revival style with Planning Division staff approval.
3 2028 Inspect and repair chimney as necessary.
4 2029 Assess condition of windows and French doors; repair or replace in-kind, as necessary and with Planning Division staff approval.
5 2031 Trim vegetation on street-facing sides of the property to maintain a clear view of the property from the sidewalk.
6 2032 Assess condition of hardscaping, including walkways, steps, porches, and other areas, and repair or replace with Planning Division staff approval. 7 2034 Restore driveway to Hollywood driveway with Planning Division staff approval. 8 2036 Inspect roof and replace in-kind if needed, with Planning Division staff approval; assess condition of exposed beams and repair as necessary, with staff approval.
HRCA NO. 2025-15, HRC NO. 2026-02,
HPPA NO. 2026-02
E.A. NOE HOUSE
2117 N. GREENLEAF STREET
P L A N N I N G AND B U I L D I N G A G E N C Y
500’ RADIUS
EXHIBIT 3
SITE
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O R A N G E C O U N T Y R E P O R T E R ~ SINCE 1921 ~
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I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published in the English language in the City of Santa Ana, and adjudged a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of California by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, under date of June 2, 1922, Case No. 13,421. That the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit:
Executed on: 10/10/2004
At Los Angeles, California
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O R A N G E C O U N T Y R E P O R T E R
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600 W SANTA ANA BLVD STE 812, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
(714) 543-2027 (714) 542-6841
OR 4014782
GEMA ZAPIEN
CITY OF SANTA ANA/PLANNING & BUILDING AGEN
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 2ND FLR
SANTA ANA, CA - 92702
GPN - GOVT PUBLIC NOTICE
2117 N. Greenleaf St.
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published in the English language in the city of SANTA ANA, county of ORANGE, and adjudged a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of California by the Superior Court of the County of ORANGE, State of California, under date 06/20/1922, Case No. 13421. That the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit:
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SANTA ANA HISTORIC
RESOURCES COMMISSION
The City of Santa Ana encourages the
public to participate in the decision-
making process. We encourage you to
contact us prior to the Public Hearing if
you have any questions.
Historic Resources Commission
Action: The Historic Resources
Commission will hold a Public Hearing to
receive public testimony, and will take
action on the item described below. Their
decision is final unless appealed to the
City Council within 10 days of the decision
by any interested party or group.
Project Location:
2117 North Greenleaf
Street located within the Single-Family
Residence (R1) zoning district.
Project Applicant:
Charles Allen-Walter
and Travis Allen-Walter (Property Owner
& Applicant)
Project Description:
Request for
approval of Historic Resources
Commission Application (HRCA) No.
2025-15, Historic Register Categorization
(HRC) No. 2026-02, and Historic Property
Preservation Application (HPPA) No.
2026-02 to allow the placement and
categorization of the subject site in the
Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties as “Contributive” and to
execute a Historic Property Preservation
Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the
project is exempt from further review
under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these
actions are designed to preserve historic
resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER
No. 2026-13, will be filed for this project.
Meeting Details:
This matter will be
heard on Thursday, March 5, at 4:30
p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Members of the public may attend this
meeting in-person or join via Zoom. For
t h em o s tu pt od a t ei n f o r m a t i o no nh o wt o participate virtually in this meeting, please
visit www.santa-ana.org/pb/meeting-
participation.
Written Comments:
If you are unable to
participate in the meeting, you may send
written comments by e-mail to
[email protected]
(reference the topic in the subject line) or
mail to Gema Zapien, Recording
Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic
Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA
92701. Deadline to submit written
comments is 3:30 p.m. on the day of
the meeting. Comments received after
the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the
record.
Where To Get More Information:
Additional details regarding the proposed
action(s), including the full text of the
discretionary item, may be found on the
City website 72 hours prior to the public
hearing at: https://santa-
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Who To Contact For Questions
: Should
you have any questions, please contact
case planner James Williams with the
Planning and Building Agency by email at
[email protected] or by phone at
714-647-5899, or Pedro Gomez by email
at [email protected] or by phone
at 714-667-2790.
Note:
If you challenge the decision on the
above matter, you may be limited to
raisin
g only those issues you or someone
else raised at the public hearing
described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the Historic
Resources Commission or City Council of
the City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the
public hearing.
Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de
llamar a Gema Zapien al (714) 667-
2732.
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667-2206.
2/23/26
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Planning and Building Agency
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