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5. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES <br />Commissioner Christy motioned to excuse the absences of Chairman Schaefer <br />and Commissioner Hitterdale from the November 7, 2013 meeting; motion was <br />seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. The Commission unanimously <br />approved with a vote of 5:0. <br />Commissioner Christy motioned to excuse the absence of Commissioner <br />Hitterdale and Chairman Schaefer; the motion was seconded by Commissioner <br />Bustamante for the December 5, 2013 meeting. The Commission unanimously <br />approved with a vote of 5:0. Chairman Schaefer arrived after the vote was taken. <br />TRAINING SESSION <br />1. LOCAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION <br />Review of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) as it relates to <br />historic designation, categorizing historic resources, Mills Act contracts and <br />exterior modifications. <br />Associate Planner Hally Soboleske introduced consultant Leslie Heumann who <br />presided over a discussion regarding the categorization of historic resources as <br />defined by the SAMC. <br />Ms. Soboleske commented on the advantages and restrictions after property is <br />designated as historic. She discussed the benefits of the Mills Act Contracts. <br />Commissioner Garcia requested a copy of the California Historic Resource <br />Status Codes to be placed in the Commissioner's binders. <br />2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agenda) <br />Ed Murashie, resident of Floral Park, commented on cost to replace /restore <br />windows with historic significance. He recommended resources to obtain prior <br />photographs of historic properties: history room of Santa Ana Library OC <br />Historical Society, Santa Ana Preservation Society and First American Title <br />Company as well as ancestry.com to get information on previous owners. <br />Phillip Chinn commented on future surveys, overlay zones French /Heninger <br />Park, and citywide design guidelines. <br />STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />3. STAFF COMMENTS <br />Principal Planner Klotz extended holiday wishes to all and announced the <br />cancellation of the January 2, 2014 meeting due to a lack of items. <br />4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />The Commissioners thanked the staff for the beneficial and education training <br />sessions and extended holiday wishes to all. <br />Historic Resources Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 December 5, 2013 <br />