Laserfiche WebLink
Mr. Jay Cooper, applicant, requested that the Commission, grant the request and informed the <br />Mr. Jay Cooper, applicant, requested that the Commissior <br />Commission that the building represented the sole final <br />Leazning Center. He further stated that he was awazc <br />properties, however, the benefits were of no benefit to t <br />escrow with a law firm that was scheduled to close in June <br />were made aware that the property was on a historical li: <br />from $410,000 to $325,000. <br />The following public members spoke in favor of removing <br />Register of Historical Properties: <br />Gabrielle Hass <br />Douglas Gazrett <br />grant the request and informed the <br />;ial asset of the Blind Children's <br />of the tax benefits for historical <br />e center; and the property was in <br />1999, but since the potential buyers <br />that the offer had been decreased <br />property from the Santa Ana <br />Motion to recommend that the City Council deny Historical Resources Commission <br />Application No. 99-01. <br />MOTION: Berry SECOND: Simons <br />AYES: Marsh, Kings, Berry, Chamberlain, Corpin, Cribb, and Simons <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: Brenes and Gartner <br />ABSTAIN: None <br />4. Discussion of demolition process. <br />Mr. Joseph Edwards led a discussion regarding the demolition process. He apprised the <br />Commission of staff's role regarding the demolition of historic structures, the current code, and <br />staff's intention of extending the processing time for the demolition process. <br />The Commission unanimously concurred with extending tt~e processing time before issuing a <br />permit to demolish. <br />5. Comments from the Executive Director. !I <br />There were no comments. <br />7. Comments from the Planning Manager and Staff. <br />Mr. Kenneth Adams informed the Commission that he had officially received a proposal for a <br />40 story office building for the downtown area; the project (would require several discretionary <br />actions; and he would continue to apprise the Commission of the status of the proposal. <br />Commissioner Kings requested a copy of the site plan for th@ proposal. <br />Commissioner Marsh referenced a letter that was sent to the Commission regazding the <br />proposal and requested that staff respond to the letter on her'behaif. <br />Several Commissioners commented that the area was not aplpropriate for the office building and <br />suggested that staff assist the applicant in seazching for an alternative location for the proposal. <br />S. Comments from the Historical Resources <br />Commissioner Cribb expressed his appreciation for staff's eflforts and work. <br />Commissioner Corpin expressed her appreciation to stiff for being supportive of the <br />Commission's desire for preservation of historical structures, <br />Commissioner Kings stated that she hoped that an envir nmental impact report would be <br />required for the 40 story office building. Staff responded at an environmental review would <br />be required. <br />Commissioner Chamberlain stated that she supported requir ng an environmental impact report <br />for the proposal, <br />Commissioner Berry expressed his appreciation for receivjing the Commission packets in a <br />timely manner. <br />Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 Mey 12, 1999 <br />