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Committee, reviewed the SAMC 30-7 requirements, notices of availability that were publicized, and reviewed the options for the property. Written communication received from Robert N. Odle on the status and offers for the property; Phyl and Bill Stevens in support of demolition and development of property; Linda Francis, Jacqueline M. Wells Morris, Mary & Joe Maduena, Toni Kimball of the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, Alan Lawson of the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, Jeannie Gillett of The Old Orchard Conservancy, and Steve Ray of The Old Orchard Conservancy in support of saving and preserving the historical orchard and farmhouse. Commission discussion ensued on the former Redevelopment Agency properties and the environmental process. The public hearing was opened at 5:00 p.m. and the following speakers addressed the Commission on the matter: • Alan Lawson, Santa Ana Preservation Society board member, spoke in support of preserving the orchard and farmhouse and the resolution suggesting the city purchase the property. • Deborah Rosenthal, representing The Old Orchard Conservancy , spoke in support of preserving and the city purchasing the property. • Matthew Holbrook, representing the Old Orchard Conservancy, spoke in support of preserving the orchard and farmhouse. • Nick Spain, The Old Orchard Conservancy board member, spoke in support of preserving the orchard and farmhouse and noted the categorization should be changed from "Key" to "Landmark". • Ryan Bensley, Vice President of The Old Orchard Conservancy, spoke in support of preserving and the city purchasing the property. Commissioner Sustamante arrived at 5:94 p.m. • Jeannie Gillett, President of The Old Orchard Conservancy, spoke in support of preserving and the city purchasing the property. • Deborah Strunk, spoke in support of preserving the property. • Steve Ray, The Old Orchard Conservancy board member, spoke in support of preserving and the city purchasing the property. The public hearing was closed at 5:40 p.m. Commission discussion ensued on bids for the purchase of the property, communications between the property owners and The Old Orchard Historic Resources Commission Minukes 3 January 24, 2013