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C. UNITED AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING <br /> <br />Mike Harrah of Caribou industries gave background information on the proposed <br />modifications to the United Automotive Building. Mr. H rrah noted that they anticipate <br />having a restaurant as a tenant on the ground level and restoring the 9-unit apartments <br />as artist lofts on the second floor. He commented they are pursuing Original Joe's as <br />tenants and began cleanup of the building for awalk-through with potential tenants. <br />Discussion ensued on the condition of the building when it was purchased, the cleanup <br />of the building, and restoring the building to original appearance. <br />Mr. Edwards commented that the there will be a public hearing for the Commission to <br />review Mr. Harrah's proposal. <br />Vice Chair Giles noted he was pleased with the activity on the property adding concerns <br />on the process especially filing for historic review before alterations have begun. Ms. <br />Nelson noted a notice of violation was issued a couple of weeks ago. Ms. Nelson noted <br />Mr. Harrah requested to speak before the Commission to provide an introduction of his <br />intentions and will then go through the formal public heairing process once all the plans <br />have been received. Ms. Nelson commented that a special meeting can be scheduled if <br />the Commission desires prior to the next regular meeting. <br />Discussion was held on the special meeting, improvements made to date and <br />submission of plans to the Planning Department. <br />Madam Chair Kings noted the importance of following the Secretary of Interior's <br />Standards. <br /> <br />Ginelle Hardy, President of the Heninger Park Neighborhood Association, spoke in <br />support of the project adding she provided Mr. Harrah a copy of a photograph from 1936 <br />when it was the Hudson Dealership and noted the importance of getting project into the <br />HRC review process and enlighten the applicant to architectural standards. <br />Madame Chair Kings noted correspondence received from Allison Young of the Santa <br />Ana Historical Preservation Society and Roberta A. Reed concerning the un-permitted <br />modifications to the building. Madame Chair Kings requested that staff review <br />correspondence and to provide responses. <br />Commissioner Schaefer departed at 5:33 p.m. <br />D. DOWNTOWN PROJECTS UPDATE <br />Matt Lamb, Downtown Development Manager, provided brief updates on projects in the <br />downtown which include the YMCA Building, Santora Building, Second Street <br />Improvements, and the Fourth Street Streetscape. <br />Vice Chair Giles asked to see the elevation of the YMCA building and the parking <br />garage. <br /> <br />Madame Chair Kings n <br />building to apply for tax <br />Phillips Hutton building. <br />PROCEDURAL RULES <br />1. <br />~ted the Southern Counties Gas Building would be an ideal <br />incentives and thanked staff for the work and updates on the <br />PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure located at 212 East <br />Chestnut Avenue (C.W. West House) as a Landmark property on the Santa Ana <br />Register of Historical Properties. <br />PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: October 25, 2002 <br />PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 25, 2002 <br />HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 7, 2002 <br />