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HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 APRIL 26, 2018 <br /> Annual Historic Awards Program will be reinstated; will need two commissioners to <br />serve on the selection committee. <br /> Provided update on 621 Spurgeon Street (Thomas House); code enforcement visited <br />the site and issued a citation for unpermitted work and site-use violations. <br /> Planning staff hosted a roundtable for Orange County Historic Planners Working <br />Group on April 4; historic preservation, policies and fees were discussed. <br /> Historic Preservation webpage will be updated soon. <br /> Reviewed upcoming meeting dates: May 24, June 21, August 2 and October 4. <br /> <br /> <br />8. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS <br /> <br />Commissioner Tardif: <br /> Reviewed the powers and duties of the Historic Resources Commission; recited the <br />findings that were presented in the Resolution for 2525 N. Main Street; frustrated <br />that the Resolution was pulled from Agenda; opined that the Resolution was <br />arbitrarily removed without a vote from the Commission; plans to take action. <br />o Assistant City Attorney Storck recommended that discussion on the matter <br />cease. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hardy: <br /> Reported that the Historic Plaque Template does not reflect the designation; provided <br />an example of the plaque she has on her property to staff. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hitterdale: <br /> Thanked property owners and staff. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rush: <br /> Thanked applicants. <br /> Thanked staff for following up on the property located at 621 Spurgeon Street and f or <br />reviewing application fees. <br /> Inquired about flagging historically sensitive properties owned by religious institutions <br />so that when sold to a private party they can be placed on the Historic Register. <br />o Assistant City Attorney Storck reported that City does not have legal authority to <br />force an owner to place their property on the Historic Register. <br />o Principal Planner Carvajal indicated that he would look further into the request. <br /> Reported that next year is the 150th anniversary of the city; would be appropriate for <br />the Commission to plan a celebration. <br /> <br />Commissioner Murashie: <br /> Thanked property owners and staff. <br /> Would like to join any future Historic Preservation meetings. <br /> Inquired about the City’s stance on solar panels and drought-tolerant landscaping as <br />they relate to historic structures. <br />o Senior Planner McCann reported that staff is working with applicants to not <br />place solar panels on the primary elevation; staff is working to obtain additional <br />information on landscaping guidelines that can be shared with applicants in the <br />near future.