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Home My WebLink About11/03/2005ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA AN/# CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX, FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 NOVEMBER 3, 2005 ' CALLED TO ORDER 4:37 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Alfonso Bustamante (left at 5:33 p.m.) Philip Chinn Rita Corpin Paul Cook-Giles, Chairman Tom Lutr Blair O'Callaghan Vincent Sarmiento Phillip Schaefer Michael Seeley STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Executive Director. Plan. & Bldg Agency Kylee Otto, Assistant City Attorney Karen Haluza, Principal Planner Hally Soboleske, Assistant Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. Commissioner O'Callaghan abstained on Item 3 - HPPA 2005-10 2348 North Northpark Boulevard MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: O'Callaghan VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Cook-Giles, Lutr, O'Callaghan, Sarmiento, Schaefer, Seeley (9) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 2005. Approve the minutes of the special joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Historic Resources Commission of September 29, 2005. Commissioners Lutz and Sarmiento abstained from the Minutes. B. Commission Secretary Report Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 November 3, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the September 1, 2005 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on August 25, 2005 at 1:34 p.m. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the September 29, 2005 Agenda for the Special Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on September 27, 2005 at 4:25 p.m. The Notice of Cancellation for the October 6, 2005 Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on October 3, 2005 at 9:55 a.m. C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEIV'ENT NO. 2005-08 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Myrna L. Young for the structure located at 1112 North Olive Street (Nall House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Myrna L. Young for the structure located at 1112 North Olive Street. D. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2005-09 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Myrna L. Young for ' the structure located at 2008 North Greenleaf Street (Mosher House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Myrna L. Young for the structure located at 2008 North Greenleaf Street. E. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO.2005-10 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with James A. Zamora for the structure located at 2348 North Northpark Boulevard (Spicer House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with James A. Zamora for the structure located at 2348 North North Park Boulevard. ' F. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2005-11 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Brent Argo and James R. Maldonado for the structure located at 2421 North Oakmont (R. R. Ross House). RECOMMENDATION: Historic Resources Com fission Minutes 2 November 3, 2005 Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Brent Argo and James R. Maldonado for the structure located at 2421 North Oakmont. G. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2005-12 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Phillip G. and Kristin Collins for the structure located at 1116 North French Street (Alexander House). ' RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Phillip G. and Kristin Collins for the structure at 1116 North French Street. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR H. No comments were made. I. CONSIDERATION OF CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES Filed by the City of Santa Ana to consider the adoption of the Citywide Design Guidelines. ' RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that City Council adopt a resolution approving the Citywide Design Guidelines. Senior Planner Vince Fregoso recapped the changes to the guidelines. Commission discussion ensued regarding the National Register District Infill. Recommended that the Guidelines be amended and refined to address historic infill projects. Chairman Cook-Giles recommended a work study session to discuss the infill development in the historic districts. Mr. Fregoso also mentioned the positive Com-Link presentation. MOTION: Recommend that City Council adopt a resolution approving the Citywide Design Guidelines MOTION: Chinn SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Cook-Giles, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Sarmiento, Schaefer, Seeley (g) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) WORK STUDY SESSION J. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS FOR COMMISSION VERSUS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Assistant Planner Hally Soboleske commented on Section 30-6 with regards to the modifications on the historic structures, the different types of reviews that exist and discussed when commission would approve and when staff would review. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 November 3, 2005 She commented on the survey that was conducted for other cities regarding: a. Like-for-like repairs or replacements b. Restoration of documented features (apply compatibility criteria, if historical criteria available pictorial, physical otherwise Commission would apply criteria) c. Accessory structures onsite d. Skylights not visible from the right-of-way e. Mechanical equipment such as A/C units, water heaters, etc. (least aesthetic impact for the structure) ' f. Seismic/structural requirements by Building Official g. Exterior lighting fixtures -Commissioner Cook-Giles would like to identify which acts require permits. h. Landscape/hardscape features such as pools, trellis', etc. (if not designated as historic) i. Resurfacing of exterior structure with no material change j. Signs (if not designated as historic) k. Foundation repair I. Patio covers (not visible from the ROW) Commission would like to direct staff to create an official list of modifications to historic structures that may be approved administratively and memorialized in the form of a resolution. Commission discussion ensued regarding items on the list that would require a permit, actual contents of list, and the ability to amend the list. Commission approved moving forward with finalizing the list. 1. Public Comments (items not on the aaendal No comments were made i STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 2. Staff Comments Karen Haluza announced the Santiago Loft Preview Event scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 656 N. Santiago (located across Train station). Ms. Haluza commented on the Heninger Park Design Guidelines in conjunction with the City's guidelines and the evaluation of the neighborhood reviews that create the design review committees. Ms. Soboleske congratulated The Historical Society for winning the Governor's award for the coloring book that highlights many of Santa Ana's historic buildings and is used in student history classes. She announced that Santa Ana was selected as a Preserve America community. Ms. Haluza thanked Ms. Soboleske for her efforts on the Preserve America application. ' 3. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Seeley Commented on Wilshire Square Homeowners Association's concern with the age of the commercial building at McFadden/Main street on northwest corner that appeared in a photograph. Ms. Haluza provided information from building permits that indicated that the structure was built in 1931 as adrive-through. Ms. Soboleske also stated that the area was informally surveyed and not deemed to be historical since there were no evident key architectural elements. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 November 3, 2005 - I..rv... n...J :L iL... LA:11- A-t L___L... ______~ ~ ._ .. - • Inquired if the Mills Act brochure would be available for distribution at Wilshire Square and also have it available on-line. Commissioner Schaefer • Requested 2006 Historic Resources Commission meeting dates. • Commented on rehabilitation at 19th/Jefferson end of Victoria, project went through renovation, not considered historical since original materials have been replaced. Commissioner O'Callaghan • Thanked staff for the job well done with the guidelines. Commissioner Corpin • No comments Commissioner Chinn • No comments Commissioner Lutz • Commented on the great job done on the Mills Act brochure. Commissioner Sarmiento • Appreciated the Mills Act brochure. Chairman Cook-Giles • Inquired if First American Title was considering digitizing their collection. Ms. Soboleske commented on a letter sent to the library with a request to digitize and document in archives ($8.50/print). Commissioner Seeley suggested possible income revenue and access for searchable data base. 4. Excused Absences 5. Adjournment 6:07 p.m. Marth Ramirez Recording Secretary 0 Historic Resources Commission Minutes 5 November 3, 2005