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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS <br />22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA <br />SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA <br />APRIL 6, 2006 <br />ROLL CALL 5:23 P.M. <br />Commissioner Bustamante was absent; otherwise the same staff was present. <br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG -CHAIRMAN LEO <br />PROCEDURAL RULES <br />PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />ITEM D WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER, MOVED TO PUBLIC HEARING IN COUNCIL <br />CHAMBERS <br />D. <br />Commissioner Lutz and Commissioner Seeley spoke with Michael Metzler on <br />different occasions regarding the structure located at 501 North Main Street, Item <br />3. <br />Commissioner Macres abstained on Item 3, Historic Register Application No. <br />2006-01; his business is located within close proximity of 501 North Main Street. <br />ITEM F WAS MOVED TO PULIC HEARING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS <br />' F. DISCUSSION ON CREATION OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS <br />Assistant Planner Holly Soboleske provided an overview of the 2,000 properties <br />that were surveyed. She reviewed a handout listing the Historic District and <br />Neighborhood Tools and stated that this Commission has been the greatest <br />promoter. She emphasized the strong grass-root efforts exerted by Pasadena. <br />Neighborhoods in Santa Ana show interest for preservation efforts as well, but <br />the neighborhoods must mobilize and show consensus for a historic district <br />designation to be successful. <br />Commission discussion ensued regarding community involvement and familiarity <br />with timeframe to create a district (to conduct surveys and identify boundaries). <br />Commission talked about the many cultural and aesthetic benefits that have a <br />positive impact on property values, both in residential and commercial districts <br />where preservation ordinances are in place. Staffs role would be advisory and to <br />provide technical assistance, but each neighborhood with an interest in district <br />designation must pursue it. <br />ITEM 3 WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER <br />3. HISTORIC RESOURCES APPLICATION NO. 2006-01 <br />Filed by the City of Santa Ana requesting to remove the structure located at 501 <br />North Main Street (Contributive) from the Santa Ana Register of Historical <br />Properties. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Adopt a resolution approving the removal of 501 North Main Street from the <br />Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, listed as the Main Investment <br />Company for Historic Resources Application No. 2006-01. <br />Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 April 6, 2006 <br />