Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesJuly 7, 2022Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEd Murashie, Vice ChairpersonKeith CarpenterAlberta ChristyGinelle HardyDang Le Mark McLoughlinSandra Peña SarmientoDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorJohn Funk, Senior Asst. City AttorneyFabiola ZelayaMelicher, PlanningManagerSarah Bernal, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Commissioner PenaSarmiento arrived at 4:39 p.m. Chair Rush arrived at 5:00p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of May 5, 2022.Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Christy toApprove.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, MarkMcLoughlin, Dang LeNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, GinelleHardyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Passb.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. Minutes: Moved to the end of the Calendar. Excuse absence of CommissionerHardy. Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner PenaSarmiento to Excuse the absence of Commissioner Hardy..YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Mark McLoughlin, Dang LeNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ginelle HardyStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unlessappealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interestedparty or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on June 24, 2022and notices were mailed on June 23, 2022.1.Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202016, Historic RegisterCategorization No. 202012, Historic Property Preservation Agreement No.202021 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. Project Location: 1010 West Santa Clara AvenueProject Applicant: Joey Ferman and Rachel LaVigneProject Description: The applicant is requesting approval of Historic ResourcesCommission Application No. 202016, Historic Register Categorization No. 202012, and Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202021 to allow theplacement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Propertiesas Contributive for the above mentioned property and to execute a HistoricProperty Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202246 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.202016 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202012.2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of theCouncil to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Joey Fermann andRachel LaVigne, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.Minutes: Commissioner Christy and Vice Chair Murashie disclosed they visitedthe property. Case Planner provided a presentation which included a project description.Commission discussion ensued regarding previous prominent property owners.ViceChair Murashie opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in supportof the item. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Carpenterto Approve with the following modification: Property be placed within theKey category..YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Edward Murashie, DwayneShipp, Keith Carpenter, Mark McLoughlin, Dang LeNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Tim Rush, Ginelle HardyStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass2.Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202208, Historic RegisterCategorization No. 202207, and Historic Property Preservation AgreementNo. 202210 – Pedro Gomez, Case PlannerProject Location: 1811 Greenleaf StreetProject Applicant: Janna MiddelProject Description: The applicant is requesting approval of Historic ResourcesCommission Application No. 202208, Historic Register Categorization No. 202207, and Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202210 to allow theplacement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Propertiesas Contributive for the above mentioned property and to execute a HistoricProperty Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202243 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.202208 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202207.2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of theCouncil to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Janna Middel, subject tononsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.Minutes: Commissioner Christy and ViceChair Murashie disclosed they visitedthe property. Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation which included a projectdescription. ViceChair Murashie opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in supportof the item. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlinto Approve.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Mark McLoughlin, Dang LeNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ginelle HardyStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass3.Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202212, Historic RegisterCategorization No. 202208, and Historic Property Preservation AgreementNo. 202211 – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. Project Location: 1916 Greenleaf StreetProject Applicant: Anthony and Patricia CastilloProject Description:The applicant is requesting approval of Historic ResourcesCommission Application No. 202212, Historic Register Categorization No. 202208, and Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202211 to allow theplacement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Propertiesas Contributive for the above mentioned property and to execute a HistoricProperty Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202244 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.202212 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202208.2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of theCouncil to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Anthony and PatriciaCastillo, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney.Minutes: Chair Rush, Vice Chair Murashie and Commissioner Christydisclosed they visited the property. Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation which included a projectdescription.Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing. Commission discussion included thecondition of the home and the originality of the front door, and compliance withdesign standards. Commission generally agreed that the property should meetdesign standards prior to approval. There were no other speakers and the PublicHearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Le toApprove as amended with the following added condition: The applicantshall submit an improvement/rehabilitation plan outlining a list of exteriorand property/site improvements. All exterior work shall comply with allrequirements of SAMC Chapter 30, and be consistent with the Secretary ofthe Interior's Standards for Historic Rehabilitation and Monterrey Revivalarchitectural style. The improvement/rehabilitation plan shall include atimeline of all proposed work to be completed and shall be reviewed andapproved by Planning Division staff..YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Mark McLoughlin, Dang LeNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ginelle HardyStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass4.Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202213, Historic RegisterCategorization No. 202206, and Historic Property Preservation AgreementNo. 202203 – Pedro Gomez, Case PlannerProject Location: 2405 North Bonnie BraeProject Applicant: Benjamin and Catherine MayberryProject Description: The applicant is requesting approval of Historic ResourcesCommission Application No. 202213, Historic Register Categorization No. 202206, and Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202203 to allow theplacement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Propertiesas Contributive for the above mentioned property and to execute a HistoricProperty Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202245 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.202213 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202206.2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of theCouncil to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Benjamin and CatherineMayberry, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney.Minutes: Chair Rush, Vice Chair Murashie and Commissioner Christydisclosed they visited the property. Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation which included a projectdescription.Commission discussion ensued regarding current construction of theproperty. Commission voted to continue the item to the next meeting to addressconcerns regarding exterior modifications. At 6:26 p.m., Chair Rush opened thePublic Hearing to allow the applicants the opportunity to address thecommission's concerns. The applicants spoke in support of the item andprovided additional information regarding exterior modifications. Expressedwillingness to remove the tree in the front yard and to replace the brick that is notoriginal to the home with qoin. Commission requested that renderings of the proposed modifications beprovided for clarification to ensure that the work permitted is the work that waspreviously approved by the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy toContinue the item to the next meeting.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Mark McLoughlin, Dang LeNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ginelle HardyStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass5.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202204 – Pedro Gomez, CasePlannerProject Location: 2311 North Santiago Street (historically known as theBurkett House)Project Applicant: Michelle Helvig Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of Historic ExteriorModification Application No. 202204 to allow exterior modifications on propertythat is listed as “Contributive” on the Santa Ana Register of HistoricalProperties. Modifications include three new doublehung windows and two newFrench doors on the rear (east) elevation as well as the removal of a window fromthe south elevation. All new windows will be doublehung, dual glazed woodwindows.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202247 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate ofAppropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202204.Minutes: Chair Rush, Vice Chair Murashie, Commissioner Christy disclosedthey visited the property. Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation which included a projectdescription, elevations, and proposed modifications. Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of thematter. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Mark McLoughlin, Dang LeNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ginelle HardyStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass6.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202205 – Pedro Gomez, CasePlanner. Project Location: 1 809 North Heliotrope Drive (historically known as theMiller House)Project Applicant: Brian and Denise ByrdProject Description:The applicant is requesting approval of Historic ExteriorModification Application No. 202205 to allow exterior modifications on a propertylisted as “Contributive” on the Santa Ana Register of HistoricalProperties. Modifications include a first floor addition of approximately 225 sq. ft.,first floor remodel, and a second floor addition of approximately 188 sq. ft. toaccommodate a new bathroom, closet, and new rear balcony.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202248 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate ofAppropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202205.Minutes: Chair Rush, ViceChair Murashie, and Commissioner Christydisclosed they visited the property. Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation which included a projectdescription, elevations, and proposed modifications. Commission discussionincluded the view corridor, frontyard tree, and the property’sarchitecture designation. Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing. The applicant spoke in support of thematter and addressed concern regarding the frontyard tree. There were no otherspeakers and the hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner McLoughlinto Approve.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Mark McLoughlin, Dang LeNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ginelle HardyStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: *Meeting recessed at 6:09 p.m. and reconvened at 6:14 p.m.Work Study Session7.Chair to discuss recommended amendments to Chapter 30 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code. Minutes: Discussion included the possibility of updating Chapter 30 to expandthe purview the Historic Resources Commission to include items such asaccessory structures and settings. Commission expressed interest in exploringoptions to update Chapter 30. *End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for September 1,2022 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.Minutes: Cancel September 1 meeting and adjourn to September 8. APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective afterthe tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commissionmay be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with theClerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the PlanningDepartment, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the finalday to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the finalday to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. 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