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BUSINESS CALENDAR <br />C. NORTH BROADWAY DISTRICT PROGRAM <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Recommend approval of the North Broadway District Program. <br />' Introduction by Charles View. Jeffry Rice provided a brief outline of the items <br />viewed on the walking tour and noted for changes. Ann Ni provided the staff <br />report. The updated boundary map of the corridor and proposed changes were <br />reviewed. The amended standards and policies were outlined. <br />Discussion regarding specifics of the Midtown district and architectural <br />compatibility of new construction with historic buildings was held. <br />Discussion ensued regarding set-backs and the scale of development. Madame <br />Chair Kings expressed concern regarding communication with the Planning <br />Commission to make their issues known. Commissioner Richardson noted that <br />the Commission should receive information on projects prior to their completion. <br />Motion to continue to December 6, 2001. <br />MOTION: Richardson SECOND: O'Callaghan <br />AYES: Bustamante. Chinn, Corpin, Kinys, O'Callaghan, Richardson (6) <br />NOES: None (Ol <br />ABSENT: Gartner, Giles, (2) <br />ABSTENTION: <br />WORK STUDY SESSION <br />D. UPDATE ON PHILLIPS HUTTON PROJECT <br />Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner, presented an update on the project. He <br />advised the Commission that a feasibility study is in progress and that the <br />proposed project is an office condominium. Decision to move forward will be <br />based on cost estimates provided. He advised that financing had been difficult to <br />obtain and the project was on hold until it had been determined. Commissioner <br />Chinn expressed concern regarding the sandblasting of the building and whether <br />the building would be restored to historic standards <br />Commissioner Bustamante advised that the finish on the Southern California Gas <br />Building is being ground off and requested that staff investigate. <br />E. UPDATE ON YMCA PROJECT <br />Larry Yenglin, Associate Planner, presented an update on the project. He <br />advised the Commission that negotiations with UCI and Santa Ana College had <br />fallen through due to operational costs, logistics, and funding. Chapman <br />University has expressed an. interest in the building and staff has initiated <br />discussion with them. <br />Concern was expressed regarding a proposed parking structure and the <br />possibility of the historic structure being dwarfed. Zoning standards and Specific <br />Plan changes were discussed. <br />Discussion ensued on how to make the Planning Commission aware of the <br />concerns of the Historic Resources Commission regarding new construction <br />projects. <br />HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 1, 2001 <br />