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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 3. Appoint an ad hoc subcommittee of the Historic Resources Commission to <br /> investigate alternatives to demolition of the Sexlinger Farmhouse and <br /> Orchard. <br /> <br /> Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. <br /> <br /> The public hearing was opened. <br /> <br /> ' Public speaking in favor of preserving the orchard: Nick Spain with Save Our <br /> Orchard Coalition (is seeking buyers to preserve the historic property); Brian <br /> Bensley, with Save Our Orchard Coalition and Deborah Strunk, Portola Park <br /> resident, on behalf of Save Our Orchard Coalition; Elaine Cali, resident, <br /> recommended including members of Save Our Orchard Coalition with the ad hoc <br /> committee, stated the 240 day period technically should end February 9, 2013 <br /> not when the plumbing permit was pulled; staff to verify. Steve Ray, Green <br /> Orange radio host, spoke in support of project asked to work with ad hoc <br /> committee. Deborah Davis, Irvine resident, in support of saving the orchard and <br /> farmhouse proposed strategic plan for emergency/homeless shelter for women <br /> over 50. <br /> <br /> Matt Forrest, resident, does not support residential development in the middle of <br /> the park and elementary school, recommends study for sustaining urban <br /> agriculture and expanding the open space. <br /> <br /> Dwight Schroeder, resident, supports preservation of orchard and not <br /> commercial development. The public hearing was closed. <br /> <br /> MOTION: <br /> 1. Receive public testimony on alternatives to the demolition of the Sexiinger <br /> Farmhouse and Orchard. <br /> ' 2. Appointed Commissioners Christy, O'Callaghan, and Yrarrazaval to the Ad <br /> Hoc Subcommittee of the Historic Resources Commission to investigate <br /> alternatives to preserve the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. <br /> <br /> 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agenda) <br /> <br /> No public members spoke. <br /> STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> <br /> <br /> 6. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br /> No comments <br /> <br /> 7. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> <br /> Commissioner Yrarrazaval inquired as to possibility of holding Historic Resources <br /> <br /> Commission meetings during the 240-day period for the Sexlinger project. <br /> <br /> 8. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES <br /> <br /> ' ADJOURNMENT 6:59 PM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Martha Ramirez <br /> Recording Secretary <br /> <br /> <br /> Historic Resources Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 June 28, 2012 <br />