The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About08/04/2005ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA L CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 AUGUST 4, 2005 CALLED TO ORDER 4;35 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Philip Chinn Rita Corpin Paul Giles, Chairman Tom Lutr Blair O'Callaghan Vincent Sarmiento Michael Seeley COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Alfonso Bustamante Phillip Schaefer, Vice Chairman STAFF PRESENT: Kylee Otto, Assistant City Attorney Karen Haluza, Principal Planner Hally Soboleske, Assistant Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approved the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar MOTION: Chinn VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: A. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: SECOND: Lutr Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Lutr, O'Callaghan, Sarmiento, Seeley (7) None (0) Bustamante, Schaefer (2) None (0) Approve minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 2005. Commissioners Giles and Sarmiento abstained from the Minutes of July 7, 2005. ii Approve minutes of the special meeting of July 26, 2005 for the Design Review Workshop. B. Commission Secretary Report RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the July 7, 2005 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on June 30, 2005 at 3:31 p.m. and Design Review Workshop was posted on the door of the Historic Resources Commission Agenda 1 August 4, 2005 City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on July 22, 2005 at 9:10 a.m. and at the Police Community Center at 60 Civic Center on July 22, 2005 at 9:05 a.m. C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEIYAENT NOS. 2005-03 THROUGH 2005-06 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute agreements for the properties at 2033 North Greenleaf Street, 2014 North Bush Street, 1719 North Heliotrope Drive, and 1320 North Broadway. sly ~; ..r,.^ ~ ",m ~ & r,.-. James R. and Louise A. Ferrell (2005-03) 2033 North Greenleaf Street Ferrell House Donald A. Nelson (2005-04) 2014 North Bush Street (McClain House Sterling B. Mutz, Trustee of Sterling B. Mutz (2005-05) Separate Property Trust and Jane Tuckey, 1719 North Heliotrope Drive Trustee of the Successor Trustees, of the (Bulpitt House) Jane Tucke Revocable Trust dated October 8, 1986 Ernestine Vasquez (2005-06) 1320 North Broadway (V'Veissman-Fla 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 agreements with the above property owners at 2033 North Greenleaf Street, 2014 North Bush Street, 1719 North Heliotrope Drive, and 1320 North Broadway. Commissioner Lutz noted correction to staff report for the structure at 2008 North Greenleaf Street (Mosher House), the home is a single story structure. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR D. Commissioner O'Callaghan abstained from voting on property at 2348 North Northpark Boulevard. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings provide individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding an intended action of the Historic Resources Commission related to land use. 1. 2005-13 AND 2005-14 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Historic Resources Commission Agenda 2 August 4, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2005-03. Hafly Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation. Commission discussion ensued regarding the visibility of the structure; rear elevation siding to match existing siding, roof material and lack of detail to the proposed modifications. Jackie Hare, consultant for the applicant, stated that the exterior elements of the structure (materials and color) will match the house. Ms. Hare offered to make detailed information available with the pending permit application. Ms. Soboleske suggested creating conditions of approval on the project by including details of the clapboard siding, roofing material and window material. The public hearing was opened. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Ms. Hare indicated that the rear elevation included the addition of three new doors. Ed Fletcher, attorney for applicant, sought approval of the project tonight due to pending litigation on this property scheduled for a September 16 hearing. MOTION: Continue the item to September 1, 2005. MOTION: Lutz SECONDED: O'Callaghan Commission discussion ensued regarding the roof line and the lower pitched roof that appeared not to match the existing roof as shown on Exhibit 2. Commissioner Sarmiento inquired about the ramifications if the public hearing was continued. Ms. Otto indicated Commission continuance may delay the court settlement. Commissioner Sarmiento noted that the litigation hearing is scheduled for September 16, the next Historic Commission hearing is September 1, which would allow sufficient time to prepare documentation for litigation. Chair Giles commented that with the information presented, there was not enough detail available for the Commission to reach a decision. Chair Giles noted that the project architect should be available. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: O'Callaghan VOTE: AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Sarmiento, Seeley (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Schaefer (2) ' ABSTAIN: None (0) Chair Giles stated that Historic Resources Application No. 2005-06 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2005-06 for property at 2030 North Flower will be continued to September 1, 2005. 3. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) No comments were made. Historic Resources Commission Agenda 4 August 4, 2005 STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 4. Staff Comments No comments were made. 5. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Chinn - • Commented on a job well done with the Presence America Community Application. Hally Soboleske reviewed the application process and status. • Appreciated that the cannon at Fischer Park was painted. • Commented that the Floral Park entry posts were replaced with concrete instead of the brick. • Requested an update on Original Mike's billboard that was to be removed. Staff will advise. Commissioner Corpin Inquired about the next scheduled Template Committee. Ms. Soboleske provided information. Requested a copy of the Preserve America Community Application. Commissioner Seeley • No comments Commissioner O'Callaghan • No comments Commissioner Lutz • Thanked staff for update on the fountain at The Bowers Museum and realizing the expense to refurbish, suggested outside donations to get fountain back to its original status. Commissioner Sarmiento • Inquired if window replacement at 721 S. Ross was within the historic guidelines. Ms. Soboleske indicated the structure was not listed on the historical register, modifications would be reviewed by the neighborhood association. Chair Giles • Announced the upcoming Artist Village open house on August 6, 2005 followed by the Church of the Messiah event. • Praised the Preserve America Community Application. • Wished Regan Candelario (CDA Neighborhood Improvement) a speedy recovery. 6. Excuse of Absences Commissioner Giles moved to excuse the absences of Commissioners Bustamante and Schaefer; the motion was Seconded by Commissioner O'Callaghan; the Commission unanimously approved. 7. Adjournment 5:34p.m. ~~~ Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary Historic Resources Commission Agenda 5 August 4, 2005