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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APRIL 26, 2018
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
4:33 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Schaeffer
ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS Present:
ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chair
GINELLE HARDY
LAURENCE HITTERDALE
EDWARD MURASHIE
KENNETH NGUYEN
TIM RUSH
PHIL SCHAEFER, Vice Chair
MIKE TARDIF
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
None.
STAFF Present:
CANDIDA NEAL, Acting Executive Director
VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager
VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
MELANIE MCCANN, Senior Planner
RICARDO SOTO, Associate Planner
PEDRO GOMEZ, Assistant Planner
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
The following public comment was received:
Dale Helvig spoke in opposition to the proposed project located at 2525 North Main
Street; expressed disappointment with the decision to pull the Resolution regarding the
project off of the Agenda.
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*Item No. 5 was considered out of order*
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
5. RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE MAGNOLIA AT THE PARK DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET.
Assistant City Attorney Storck requested that Commissioner Nguyen recuse himself from
the discussion as he is the Planning Commission representative and the project will be
considered by that body at a later date. Assistant City Attorney Storck recommended that
this item be pulled from the Agenda as it is not under the purview of the Commission.
Commissioners Tardif and Rush opined that the matter is under the purview of the
Commission since the proposed project is near the historical neighborhood of Park
Santiago. Acting Executive Director Neal stated that the City has not designated Park
Santiago as a historic neighborhood. Advised Commission that discussion on the matter
should cease, but public comments could still be heard.
The following public comments were received:
Kelly Medina spoke in opposition.
Janelle Johnson spoke in opposition.
Dale Helvig inquired about the possible findings for the Resolution that were
discussed at the January 25, 2018 meeting.
Tara Franklin spoke in opposition.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items: A-C
*Items highlighted in yellow were pulled for separate action.
MOTION: Rush SECOND: Tardif
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Tardif (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Schaefer (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 22, 2018
MOTION: Approve Minutes as amended.
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
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MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: None.
C. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REVISE SECTION 2-372 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS OF THE HISTORIC
RESOURCES COMMISSION
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Rush
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Schaefer, Tardif
(7)
NOES: Hardy (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS):
The following disclosures were made:
Chair Christy, Commissioner Murashie and Commissioner Hitterdale visited each property
and spoke with applicant regarding Item No. 1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-50, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-49, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-54 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS CONTRIBUTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1110 WEST SIXTEENTH
STREET AND TO EXECUTE A HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on April 16, 2018 and notices
mailed April 16, 2018.
Case Planner McCann provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and the architectural style. Stated that the report should be updated to
include newly obtained information. Suggested that the item be continued to the next
scheduled meeting to allow staff the opportunity to update the report. The applicant
provided additional information on the property.
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MOTION: Continue matter until May 24, 2018
MOTION: Hardy SECOND: Schaeffer
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Schaefer,
Tardif (8)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-48, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-47, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-52 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS CONTRIBUTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 321 EAST SANTA CLARA
AVENUE AND TO EXECUTE A HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on April 16, 2018 and notices
mailed April 16, 2018.
Case Planner Soto provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and overview of the architectural style. Discussion ensued regarding
the stucco finish on the façade.
Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing
was closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-48 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-47.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-52 with
Blair O’Callaghan, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Tardif
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Schaefer,
Tardif (8)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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3. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-43, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-42, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-47 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS KEY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2440 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND
TO EXECUTE A HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on April 16, 2018 and notices
mailed April 16, 2018.
Case Planner Soto provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and overview of the architectural style. The applicant spoke in support
of the matter. Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers
and the hearing was closed.
Commissioner Schaeffer requested that the report be modified to include Jean Stone as a
property owner from 1971-1981.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-43 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-42.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-47 with
Douglas J. Myers and Joanne Larens, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Schaefer,
Tardif (8)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-45, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-44, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-49 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS CONTRIBUTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2370 NORTH FLOWER
STREET AND TO EXECUTE A HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on April 16, 2018 and notices
mailed April 16, 2018.
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Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and overview of the architectural style. The applicant spoke in support
of the matter. Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers
and the hearing was closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-45 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-44.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-49 with
Mark, Erwin and Beverly Schauwecker, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Schaefer,
Tardif (8)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
WORK STUDY CALENDAR
6. HISTORIC RESOURCES EVALUATION PRACTICES
Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included information on the
following:
Criteria of selection
Architectural style
Character defining features
Building research and eligibility for local register
Examples of questionable properties were also reviewed. Commission discussion
ensued regarding the impact of property additions on the property’s eligibility to be placed
on the historic register. Commission agreed that questionable properties should be
brought forward to the Commission for consideration.
COMMENTS
7. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
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Principal Planner Carvajal:
Provided update on pending applications; 24 applications pending; 17 scheduled to
move forward.
Annual Historic Awards Program will be reinstated; Adhoc committee will be formed
and will consist of two commissioners and one local historian/architect.
Provided update on 621 Spurgeon Street (Thomas House); code enforcement visited
the site and issued a citation for unpermitted work, parking, and site-use violations.
Planning staff hosted a roundtable for Orange County Historic Planners on April 4;
historic preservation, policies and fees were discussed.
Historic Preservation webpage will be updated soon.
Reviewed upcoming meeting dates: May 24, June 21, August 2 and October 4.
8. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Tardif:
Reviewed the powers and duties of the Historic Resources Commission; recited the
findings that were presented in the Resolution for 2525 N. Main Street; frustrated
that the Resolution was pulled from Agenda; opined that the Resolution was
arbitrarily removed without a vote from the Commission; plans to take action.
o Assistant City Attorney Storck recommended that discussion on the matter
cease.
Commissioner Hardy:
Reported that the Historic Plaque Template does not reflect the designation; provided
an example of the plaque she has on her property to staff.
Commissioner Hitterdale:
Thanked property owners and staff.
Commissioner Rush:
Thanked applicants.
Thanked staff for following up on the property located at 621 Spurgeon Street and for
reviewing application fees.
Inquired about flagging historically sensitive properties owned by religious institutions
so that when sold to a private party they can be placed on the Historic Register.
o Assistant City Attorney Storck reported that City does not have legal authority to
force an owner to place their property on the Historic Register.
o Principal Planner Carvajal indicated that he would look further into the request.
Reported that next year is the 150th anniversary of the city; would be appropriate for
the Commission to plan a celebration.
Commissioner Murashie:
Thanked property owners and staff.
Would like to join any future Historic Preservation meetings.
Inquired about the City’s stance on solar panels and drought-tolerant landscaping as
they relate to historic structures.
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o Senior Planner McCann reported that staff is working with applicants to not
place solar panels on the primary elevation; staff is working to obtain additional
information on landscaping guidelines that can be shared with applicants in the
near future.
Reminded everyone about the Floral Park Home Tour on Saturday, April 28 and
Sunday, April 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Vice Chair Schaeffer:
Thanked applicants and staff.
Reminded everyone about the West Floral Park Garden Tour on Saturday, May 12.
Inquired about the number of applications received since the application fee has
increased.
o Principal Planner Carvajal reported that two applications have been received.
The McFadden House on Greenleaf Street has overgrown landscape; would like code
enforcement to visit the site.
Disappointed that the 2525 N. Main Street Resolution was pulled from the Agenda.
Chair Christy
Encouraged fellow Commissioners to write to their councilmember in regards to the
application fees.
Provided information on the Quonset Huts located in the city.
o Principal Planner Carvajal indicated the Huts will be included in the citywide
survey; they have potential for categorization.
Spoke about the Pomeroy house; it is a landmark structure; has received Planning
approval for a remodel.
o Principal Planner Carvajal indicated that several Commissioners had inquired
about this property and staff has already responded to them.
o Case Planner Soto also provided update on the permit process.
Reminded everyone that the National Association of Letter Carriers food drive is on
May 12. Encouraged everyone to put out a box of canned goods.
Thanked applicants.
ADJOURNED 6:32 P.M. – The next scheduled meeting of the Historic Resources
Commission will be on May 24, 2018 in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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