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COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS): <br />Chairperson Christy disclosed that she visited the property on Agenda Item No. 1. <br />PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-17 AND HISTORIC <br />REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-16 <br />(Property: 888 North Main Street — Security Bank Building) <br />Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 1, 2017 and notices <br />mailed on September 1, 2017. <br />Associate Planner Soto provided a presentation which included an overview of the <br />architectural style, qualifications for listing and history of the property. William Beaubeaux, <br />applicant, thanked Commission, spoke in support of recommended action and answered <br />questions. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. Cheri Kerr, representing OC <br />Crazies, spoke in opposition noting the property is not deserving of historic designation. <br />Discussion ensued on improvements done to property. There were no additional speakers <br />on the matter and the hearing was closed. <br />MOTION: <br />Adopt Resolution No. 2017-10 approving Historic Resources Commission Application <br />No. 2017-17 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-16. <br />MOTION: Rush SECOND: Schaefer <br />VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Rush, Schaefer (6) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSTAIN: None (0) <br />ABSENT: Murashie, Nguyen (2) <br />WORK STUDY SESSION <br />2. POLICY DISCUSSION ON MILLS ACT PROGRAM AND HISTORIC RESOURCES <br />COMMISSION REVIEW AUTHORITY <br />Acting Executive Director Neal provided an update on the applications received for the <br />Mills Act agreements, application history for previous years, and reported staff received <br />77 applications for historic designation and Mills Act agreements, 3 of which were not <br />eligible for designation. Noted the hiring of a consultant to assist in processing, and <br />training of staff to have a broader group trained in historic preservation. Reported that <br />additional meetings have been scheduled for approval of 27 applications in order to <br />process by December 31 deadline. Noted staff is discussing options on processing the <br />remainder of applications which may not make the deadline. Staff will keep Commission <br />updated. <br />COMMENTS <br />3. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS <br />Acting Executive Director Neal: <br />. Announced Vince Fregoso has been appointed Acting Planning Manager. <br />HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 <br />