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PUBLIC COMMENTS 3. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) Madam Chair Kings distributed a letter from Mr. Ben Grabiel to Caribou Industries stating that he has found buyers for the historic structures on North Broadway. Madam Chair Kings distributed copies of the comments from the National Trust on the proposed Chapter 30 revisions. Madam Chair Kings advised that a letter had been received from Caribou Industries restating their willingness to donate the buildings on North Broadway. There were no comments from the public. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 4. Comments from Staff Ms. DeRosa • Noted that the Chapter 30 Ad Hoc Committee meeting was scheduled for October 18 at 4:30 p. m. • Provided an update on the residence at 1610 E. Santa Clara. She advised that the remodel had been approved prior to the standards for historically sensitive buildings taking effect. These standards will provide appropriate guidelines for any future remodeling of historically sensitive structures. • Provided an update on 1225 N. French Street. She noted that based on historic associations this structure will be eligible for placement on the Register. 5 Comments from Historic Resources Commission ' Commissioner Chinn • Requested an update on his request regarding the Santora Building. Mr. Edwards advised that the request had been forwarded to the Community Development Agency and he would contact them and request a response. • A re-enactment of the Daniels trial will be held at the Old Courthouse on October 19, 2002. • Encouraged everyone to attend the Victorian Tea scheduled at the Discovery Museum for October 29. Commissioner Cor in • Requested an update on One Broadway Plaza. Mr. Edwards advised that there are still unresolved issues and the project has not been submitted for site plan review. Commissioner Giles • Thanked staff for reconsidering the request for placement on the Register by the owner of 1225 N. French. • Asked for an update on the United Auto Building. He has heard that work has been going on inside. Ms. DeRosa advised that the property has been acquired by Mike Harrah and that staff was unaware that there was any work being done. Ms. DeRosa advised that staff would investigate. • Requested an update on the status of having the windows of the YMCA boarded up. Mr. Edwards noted that the request had been forwarded to the Community Development Agency and he would follow up. • Noted that there will be a tour of the Cemetery the last Saturday of October organized by the Santa Ana Historical Society. Commissioner O'Callaghan • Complimented staff of the work that has been done on the web site. • Noted that he attended the meeting with President Bush and that it had been a memorable event. • Noted that the Floral Park concert had been very enjoyable. Commissioner Schaefer • Noted that some of the buildings being categorized needed maintenance. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 September 5, 2002