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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2005- 02. Senior Planner Sergio Klotz presented the staff report and recommendation. Commission discussion ensued regarding structure finishes, landscape, and entrance to the museum, the north wall area facing the proposed parking area, ' and the tree selection for the walkways. Commission also inquired about drop- off area and satellite parking areas. Commissioners commented that the rendering presented to the Commission was not detailed enough for discussion. Architect Robert Coffey provided information on the building design, texture, materials, colors and features for the overall site including the arched entry to the theater, landscape plans and proposed parking. Mr. Klotz confirmed the developer held neighborhood meetings to introduce the proposal. The public hearing was opened. Chair Giles noted that no written communications were received. The public hearing was closed. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Commission continued the project and requested clarification to items such as exterior material finishes, articulation details, shape of arched opening along Main Street, stone material on arched opening, the base of wall, canopy into secondary entry, signage and elevation perspectives from the proposed north parking lot. MOTION: Continue the public hearing to Historic Resources Commission on July 7, 2005 ' Assistant City Attorney Otto clarified that the Certificate of Appropriateness, under review by the Historic Commission, was to determine if the exterior modifications changed the character and integrity of the historic property. Principal Planner Haluza directed the Commission to focus their understanding of the integrity of the original structure and how the design of the addition relates to it. In keeping within the scope of the Historic Commission review, the discussion was to be confined to materials, finishes, articulation on the auditorium fagade, height and scale of the archway, concept of the banners being asymmetrical, the lack of details on the north elevation, and additional information on the stone finishes. The Commission asked for clarification on canopy at the secondary entrance and the proposed signage above the archway entry. Commission inquired about the project timeline with regard to the continuance, planning staff provided scheduled dates. MOTION: O'Callaghan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ' 3. HISTORIC RESOURCI AND 2005-08 AND HI; 2005-07 AND 2005-08 SECOND: Sarmiento Bustamante, Corpin, Giles, Lutz, O'Callaghan Sarmiento, Schaefer, Seeley (8) None (0) Chinn (1) None (0) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 June 2, 2005