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Home My WebLink About01/04/2007ACTION MINUTES OF THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA JANUARY 4, 2007 CALLED TO ORDER 4:33 P.M. ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Alfonso Bustamante Philip Chinn Paul Cook-Giles, Chairman Rita Corpin Tom Lutz Michael Macres Phillip Schaefer, Vice Chi air Michael Seeley COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Blair O'Callaghan STAFF PRESENT: Kylee Otto, Assistant City Attorney Sergio Klotz, Senior Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG -CHAIR COOK-GILES CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. MOTION: Macres SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Cook-Giles, Corpin, Lutz, Macres, Schaefer, Seeley (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: O'Callaghan (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) A. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 2006. B. Commission Secretary Resort RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the December 7, 2006 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on November 30, 2006 at 3:38 p.m. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR C. No disclosures were made. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 January 4, 2007 ennroni io w i o~ a oe PROCEDURAL RULES 1. ii G PUBLIC HEARINGS Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. ~ ~ ~ ' ~~ Tt ~s e, w? n - ~ ~a d . ,~ M 5 .~ . 2909 North Fallbrook Drive Burns House Key 06-25/06-25 2620 North Flower Street Miller House Contributive 06-26/06-26 2612 North Flower Street Roehm House Contributive 06-27/06-27 2606 North Flower Street M. W. Peterson House Contributive 06-28/06-28 2602 North Flower Street W.F. Peterson House Contributive 06-29/06-29 PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: December 22, 2006 PUBLICLY NOTICED: December 21, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-25 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-25. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-26 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-26. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-27 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-27. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-28 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-28. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-29 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-29. Associate Planner Nally Soboleske provided the staff report and recommendation. She stated that the applicant for the property at 2909 Fallbrook requested atwo-month continuance (March 1, 2007). Commissioner Seeley commented on the front windows at the M. W. Peterson House (2606 North Flower Street). Architectural Historian Leslie Neumann stated that although one of the windows was not original to the house, it had been in place for more than 50 years. The public hearing was opened. Barbara Taylor requested a continuance for 2620 North Flower Street. She also provided some historical information on the original owners. Chairman Cook- Giles recommended changing the name of the structure to Miller-Taylor House. Ms. Neumann provided research information reg rding the built date and the address number change for 2620 North Flower Str~et. Vice Chair Schaefer commented on earthquake damage sustained at 2612 North Flower Street. The public hearing was closed. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 January 4, 2007 •IATIA\I. MOTION: 1. Continue the public hearing to March 1, 007 per applicant's request for Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-25 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2086-25. Commissioner Chinn abstained from voting. 2. Continue the public hearing to March 1, X007 per applicant's request for Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-26 and Historic Register Categorization No. 200626. MOTION: Cook-Giles VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SECOND: Seeley Bustamante, Chinn, Cook-Giles, Corpin, Lutz, Macres, Schaefer, Seeley (8) None (0) O'Callaghan (1) Chinn (1) for 2909 North Fallbrook Drive [HRCA 2006-25] 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-27 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-27. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-28 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-28. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-29 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-29. ii MOTION: Macres SECOND: Schaefer VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Cook-Giles, Corpin, Lutz, Macres, Schaefer, Seeley (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: O'Callaghan (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) 2. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) Ben Grabiel modified his comments made at the December 7, 2006 Historic Resources Commission meeting regarding the 324 Fourth Street project. He also noted that he believes the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation should apply to this vacant lot. Ben Grabiel stated that the Historical Society revie+4ved the title policy and found the Secretary of Interior Standards addressed both the vacant lot and the theater for rehabilitation. He stated that the project should be modified to coincide with the agreement. He recommended improvements follow through with the development agreement and also suggested that alternate sites be considered. Ben Grabiel requested that the Historical Society be kept informed of any activity regarding the West End Lofts project located at 324 Fourth Street. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMIU(ENTS 3. Staff Comments Associate Planner Hally Soboleske announced the cancellation of the February 1, 2007 meeting. Historic Resources Commission will resume on March 1, 2007. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 January 4, 2007 4. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Macres Requested an update on the Twist-Basler House, specifically the door replacement and relocation of the McNeil-Basler House. Ms. Soboleske provided information. Commissioner Lutz • Requested an update at the March 1, 2007 rrneeting regarding the ' Maharajah House (styrofoam cornice) located at 2221 North Heliotrope. • Provided copies for distribution of the Spurgeon Building restoration and dedication document dated May 16, 1996. Vice Chair Schaefer • Commented on the increase of graffiti citywide; encouraged staff to follow up with the Public Works Agency. Commissioner Seeley • No comments Commissioner Corpin • Commented on the efforts of the Public Works Agency to remove graffiti within her area. Commissioner Chinn • Suggested obtaining funds to assist with rest ration efforts, specifically paint. Praised city staff for their good work on~the porch for the house or Spurgeon Street in French Park. • Inquired about the educational requirement for Historic Commissioner qualifications to meet the Certified Local Government designation under ' the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Ms. Soboleske provided information. • Requested an update on the McNeil-Basler House relocation. Ms. Soboleske provided information. Commissioner Bustamante • No comments. Chair Cook-Giles • Commented on Planning Commission/City C¢uncil's upcoming request on variance to expand square footage of a house in French Park; indicated property already exceeds city's standards. Encouraged everyone to express their concerns regarding "mansionization". 5. Excuse of Absences Commissioner Schaefer made a motion to excuse the absence of Commissioner O'Callaghan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Macres and unanimously approved by the Commission. 6. Adjournment 5:13 p.m. Martha Ramirez, Recor i g Secre Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 January 4, 2007