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F. HISTORIC AMERICAN BUILDING SURVEY (NABS) FOR THE SEXLINGER FARMHOUSE AND ORCHARD AT 1584 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE Filed by the City of Santa Ana to receive and file the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) for the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard located at 1584 East Santa Clara Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Historic American Building Survey for the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. Hally Soboleske provided background information on the Sexlinger project and on the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) study prepared by Pam Daly, Architectural Historian with Daly & Associates, to document and record the structure and property. Written communication received from Deborah M. Rosenthal of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP representing The Old Orchard Conservancy in opposition of filing noting that the trees needs to be properly documented before they are removed; The Old Orchard Conservancy Board of Directors requesting corrections be made to the study prior to submittal; and Bob Odle on the lack of historical significance of the water pipes on the property. The following addressed the Commission on the matter: Nick Spain, representing the Old Orchard Conservancy, asked that the Commission require proper and full documentation of the historical property prior to demolition and requested errors on the study be corrected. Steve Ray, representing the Old Orchard Conservancy, discussed the documentation of the orchard trees, noted other structures were not identified and the need for a Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS). Matthew Holbrook of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, attorney for The Old Orchard Conservancy, asked the Commission not to file the document and require a HALS. Michael Gibbons, representing Orange Lutheran High School, noted support to receive and file the HABS Study. Jeff Melching, attorney representing Orange Lutheran High School and Concordia University, noted support to receive and file the HABS study and thanked staff for their work. Pam Daly, Architectural Historian, discussed the HALS and HABS programs. Vice Chair Christy inquired on the letter from The Old Orchard Conservancy noting corrections to the HABS. Ms. Haluza noted changes are errata and not substantive and will not alter the main content of the document, adding staff will review letter and make corrections where necessary. Commissioner Garcia requested staff cross reference what is in the letter and report back to the Commission. Chairman Mill noted appreciation to the Conservancy for their review of the document adding he felt comfortable with staff making corrections and not hold up the process. MOTION: Receive and file the Historic American Building Survey for the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard to the reasonable satisfaction of the Commission subject to the corrections. MOTION: Mill SECOND: Schaefer VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, McLoughlin, Mill, Rosas, Schaefer (7) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JUNE 5, 2014