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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/2006ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA n 0 JANUARY 5, 2006 CALLED TO ORDER 4:33 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG -Chairman Cook-Giles ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Alfonso Bustamante Philip Chinn Rita Corpin (arrived 4:41 p.m.) Paul Cook-Giles, Chairman Tom Lutz Blair O'Callaghan Michael Macres Phillip Schaefer, Vice Chair Michael Seeley STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Executive Director. Plan. & Bldg Agency Kylee Otto, Assistant City Attorney Karen Haluza, Principal Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. Chairman Cook-Giles introduced Michael Macres. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Chinn VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Cook-Giles, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer, Seeley (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Corpin (1) ABSTAIN: Macres (1) A. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 2005. Commissioners Bustamante and Seeley abstained from the Minutes of December 1, 2005. B. Commission Secretary Resort RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the December 1, 2005 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on November 28 2005 at 8:18 a.m. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 January 5, 2006 C. Modification of the Historic Template of the Ford House/Pepito and Joanne's Dance Studio with additional information related to the cultural merit and history for the structure located at 1502 North Ross Street. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the modification of the historic template for the property located at 1502 North Ross Street. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALEN DAR D. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution identifying exterior physical modifications, which may be administratively approved by City staff. Commission discussion ensued regarding seismic retro-fitting of designated properties; replacement of the original lighting fixtures, and stucco finish on existing structures. MOTION: Adopt a resolution identifying exterior physical modifications, which may be administratively approved by City staff. MOTION: Schaefer VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: E. SECOND: O'Callaghan Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Cook-Giles, Lutz O'Callaghan, Macres, Schaefer, Seeley (g) None (0) None (0) None (0) No comments were made. F. ELECTION OF OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION: (a) Elect Chair of the Historic Resources Commission for the year 2006 (b) Elect Vice Chair of the Historic Resources Commission for the year 2006 fl Paul Cook-Giles was elected to serve as Chairman for 2006 effective February 2, 2006. Phillip Schaefer was elected to serve as Vice-Chairman for 2006 effective February 2, 2006. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 January 5, 2006 G. AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE 2006 HISTORIC 'RESERVATION AWARDS RECOMMENDATION: Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee for the 2006 Historic Preservation Awards. Alfonso Bustamante, Michael Seeley, Thomas Lutz and Michael Macres were appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee. H. DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL OBJECTIVES FOR YEAR 2005-2006 Hally Soboleske reviewed the objectives for year 2005-2006. Ms. Soboleske reviewed the 2004-2005 Annual Objectives: 1. Historic Preservation Plan was underway, but was placed on Hold with changes pending with staff, anticipate approval in 2006. 2. All properties in Downtown that had owners willing to participate had markers installed. 3. Citywide design guidelines will go to the City Council for study session in February. 4. Established and implemented a Historic Survey Methodology for the City, and placed twenty properties on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties in 2005. Ms. Soboleske discussed the annual Objectives for 2006. 1. Adopt a Historic Preservation Plan. 2. Begin second phase of historic marker program to make markers available to all Landmark structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. 3. Complete historic surveys for Section I and start Section II as defined in the Historic Survey Methodology Map. a. Additional listings for the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Commission discussion ensued to consider additional objectives: 4. Outreach to Realtors, define benefits, restrictions, continuing education credits, Mills Act protection. Additionally, the Commission would like to have two items agendized for work study sessions as deemed appropriate: (1) current state & local regulations regarding care homes and group homes and (2) steps to better educate and help the public begin the process for creating Historic Districts. The Commission also requested a future joint meeting with the Planning Commission to assess the successful implementation of the Citywide Design Guidelines. WORK STUDY SESSION ' Chairman Cook-Giles rescheduled item to February 2, 2006. 1. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) No comments were made. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 January 5, 2006 STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 2. Staff Comments Hally Soboleske welcomed Commissioner Macres. 3. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Bustamante ' . No comments Commissioner Chinn Commented on Brown Act compliance regarding off-site tours. Cook- Giles indicated that notification for a public meeting would be required prior to scheduling a tour. Commented on protection of boarded-up Yale Apartments. Inquired about salvaged process and timing for MacNeill Basler House. Ms. Soboleske stated that construction for the One Broadway project is not underway and that it is better to wait until the last minute to salvage. Commissioner Seeley Announced Downtown historic tour scheduled for Saturday, January 7. Invitation extended to commissioners, contact Tim Rush. • Commented on concept of districts block of homes as a historic designation. Commissioner Corpin • Commented on participation with Historical Preservation Society on Downtown tour • Requested collection of used Christmas cards for origami art project with ' her students. Commissioner Schaefer • Welcomed Commissioner Macres Commissioner Lutz • Commented on Saturday's Downtown tour • Welcomed Commissioner Macres Commissioner Macres Commented on Downtown tour scheduled for January 7 • Inquired about potential land use for Santa Ana Boulevard's boarded properties. Chairman Cook-Giles • Welcomed Commissioner Macres • City buying properties on the east side, plans not yet confirmed; would like an update on saving historic structures; land dedicated to preserve structures. Move the most worthwhile structures to one block for preservation by Garfield School. Ms. Soboleske stated there is a Specific Plan underway that includes selecting a consultant to review the area; project is considered in the conceptual stage. 4. Excuse of Absences 5. Adjournment 6:04 p.m. ~~~%~~G~~~.~~ / Martha Ramirez, Recor ~ Secretary Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 January 5, 2006