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Historic Commission will provide an informal review prior to Planning Commission review. Karen Haluza indicated changes for Chapters 30 and 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code should be required. Commission discussion ensued regarding the review process. Historic Resources Commission consensually agreed to move forward with the proposal. ~. Assistant Planner Pedro Guillen discussed the design guidelines and highlighted the major points: 1. Preservation of structures within Heninger Park 2. Promoting the historical compatibility of building rehabilitation and landscaping for existing structures within Heninger Park 3. Promoting the compatibility of new infill structures within the neighborhood 4. Establishing a process for review, allowing the Historic Commission to be the sole responsible party for reviewing residences listed on the City Historic Register 5. Zoning Ordinance Amendments required for: SD 40, Chapter 30, and Chapter 41 6. Planning Commission and City Council roles Chairman Cook-Giles commented on the phrase "not recommended" that appears throughout the document, and inquired as to how the Commission would enforce. Heninger Park Association Secretary, Ginelle Hardy spoke in favor of the guidelines. She recommended an outlined "demolition process" be included; and stated the front yard fence pictorials on page 46 were not applicable and should be changed. 2. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) Jeff Dickman Commented on the Yale Apartments, indicated that the salvage work was begun prior to consideration of historical preservation efforts. Voiced concern with the new front door at the McNeill-Basler House that changed the character of the structure; inquired if the City had any jurisdiction to reinstate the old door. He commented that the applicant continues do work without permits. Ben Gabriel • Commented on the developments for the One Broadway site, contends the developer did work without permits. Inquired if there is an additional fee when the developer circumvents the payment of fees. • Inquired if there had been any consideration given to the Historic Resources Commission's recommendation to salvage the Yale Apartments. Karen Haluza responded to the compliance on One Broadway, indicated that the historical society issued a letter of concern regarding the Yale Apartments and that Vince Fregoso is in the process of preparing a response to the conditions of approval requiring compliance. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 February 2, 2006