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HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 October 17, 2019 Associate Planner Gomez provided a presentation on the following: • Overview of Commission Powers and Duties as outlined at the October 3 meeting.  Key points discussed: Expand the Commissions powers and duties to include review of “potential” historic structures; age of structure when considering it as a historic resource; ability to impose conditions of approval; streamline process for placing items on the HRC agenda; and require a representative from HRC to sit on the Planning commission. • Overview of Historic Application Fees as outlined at the October 3 meeting.  Key point discussed: Process for reducing application fees. • Historically Sensitive Neighborhoods and Historic Resources Protection and Enforcement  Key point discussed: Process for designating and establishing guidelines and standards for historically sensitive areas; and • Preservation of Historic Trees  Key point discussed: Implementation of a Tree Preservation/Protection Ordinance. ***END OF WORK STUDY CALENDAR*** COMMENTS 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: • Dale Helvig commented that age of the structure should not be sole factor in determining eligibility as an historic resource; historically sensitive districts should be protected; boundaries of districts need to be defined. • Janelle McLoughlin, Chair of ETAC, reviewed criteria for tree preservation. • Mark McLoughlin, Chair of Planning Commission, commented on process for designating historic neighborhoods. 3. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Executive Director Thai • Tree preservation is integral to Santa Ana. Associate Planner Pedro Gomes • Provided Chair with handouts to distribute at the 150th Anniversary celebration 4. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS All commissioners thanked staff and members of the public.