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Home My WebLink About02/03/2005ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FEBRUARY 3, 2005 i CALLED TO ORDER 4:40 P.M. ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Paul Giles, Chairman Philip Chinn Rita Corpin Rose Anne Kings Vincent Sarmiento Phillip Schaefer, Vice Chairman COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Tom Lutz Blair O'Callaghan STAFF PRESENT: Kylee Otto, Deputy City Attorney Jay Trevino, Planning Manager Karen Haluza, Principal Planner Maya De Rosa, Senior Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve the staff recommendations on the fallowing Consent Calendar. Chair Giles motioned to move Item C to the public hearing session. MOTION: Schaeffer VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN A. Minutes SECOND: Kings Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Schaefer (5) None (0) Lutz, O'Callaghan (2) Sarmiento (1) RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes from the regular meeting of December 2, 2004. B. Commission Secretary Resort RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the December 2, 2004 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on November 29, 2004 at 8:56 a.m. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Notice of Cancellation for the January 6, 2005 Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on December 29, 2004 at 8:35 a.m. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 February 3, 2005 BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEM C TAKEN OUT OF ORDER; ITEM MOVED TO PUBLIC HEARING SESSION C. COMMISSIONER CnMM~ iNirte-nnu nicri n~~ ~.,~ ,.,~,..__..._ _ ___ D. Chairman Giles appointed Commissioner Kings and Commissioner Sarmiento to the Ad Hoc Committee for 2005 Historic Preservation Awards. WORK STUDY SESSION E. avw~~uycJ vw nw i yKIG YKUF'tFZ TIES (Maya DeRosa) Senior Planner, Maya DeRosa presented an overview of the Ad Hoc Committee's progress. Ms. De Rosa highlighted Chapter 8 -Downtown Development, Chapter 13 -Historic Structures and Chapter 6 -Single Family Residential Guidelines. She noted that Chapters 8 and 13 focus on the Secretary of Interior Standards. A memorandum was distributed to the Commission with recommendations. Commission commented on the comprehensiveness of the guidelines, policy presentation, and consistency to be maintained throughout the City, the architectural elements of the exterior structures and impact of modifications to neighborhood setting. Ms. DeRosa thanked the Planning staff (Lucy Linnaus and Hally Soboleske) for their participation in creating and reviewing these documents. F. Recess To Council Chambers 4:52 pm Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 February 3, 2005 /ITV LIA1 1 nA~~~~w.~ w...--~~__ CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA February 3, 2005 ROLL CALL 5:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ' ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER, FROM CONSENT CALENDAR C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (RI PROJECTS) No disclosures were made. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. by the Historic Resources Commission on -08 (Melanie McCann) to February 3, 2005) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure at 317 East Santa Clara Avenue (Wettlin House) as Key on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: January 21, 2005 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 21, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-08. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2004-08 Associate Planner, Melanie McCann presented the staff report and recommendation. Property owner, Mr. Alan Meyer spoke against the placement on the Historical Register during the public hearing. Public hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued regarding disqualification for placement, beneficial aspects, the pursuit to preserve historical homes and marker placement on the property. Commissioner Sarmiento abstained from voting. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission ' Application No. 2004-08. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2004- 08 MOTION: Chinn SECOND: Kings VOTE: AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Schaefer (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Lutz, O'Callaghan (2) ABSTAIN: Sarmiento (1) Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 February 3, 2005 2_ HISTr]RIC RFSAI IDrCC rn~.~n~c.~.... .......... ~._.. _._ _ _ 2. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: January 21, 2005 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 21, 2005 ' RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-48 and 2004-49. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2004-48 and 2004-49. STRUCTURE RECOMMENDED ADDRESS NAME CATEGORY 419 West 19 Street 48/48 Yea House Contributive 1928 North Greenleaf 49/49 Zimmerman House Contributive Assistant Planner, Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Kings commented on letter from neighbors to inspect code violations on property; staff indicated none were found. Applicant, Christian Sharpe spoke in support of placement of his property on the Historical Register during the public hearing. ' Public hearing closed. Commissioner Sarmiento abstained from voting. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-48 and 2004-49. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2004- 48 and 2004-49 MOTION; Kings SECOND: Corpin VOTE: AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Schaefer (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Lutz, O'Callaghan (2) ABSTAIN: Sarmiento (1) 3. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) No comments were made. ' STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 4. Staff Comments Maya De Rosa commented on Milis Act contracts, stated nine were processed. She also indicated that the Heninger Park guidelines are under review by the neighborhood and their comments are due to staff by February 16. Hally Soboleske reviewed the Historic Preservation Awards criteria. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 February 3, 2005 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. 5. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Chinn • Welcomed Vincent Sarmiento to the Commission. Commissioner Corpin • Welcomed Vincent Sarmiento to the Commission. • Recommended 323 E. Chestnut for placement on the Historical Register. • Requested update on template committee. Staff responded with schedule. Commissioner Kings • Welcomed Vincent Sarmiento to the Commission. Commented on credibility on commissioner's credentials. Thanked Hally Soboleske on upcoming Historic Preservation Workshop that is part of a Parks & Recreation program, scheduled for April 9, 2005. Commissioner Schaefer Welcomed Vincent Sarmiento to the Commission. Requested that Jack Fisher Park be surveyed as part of the West Floral Park survey. Suggested that a positive marketing approach to historic designation be implemented. Consider creation of a brochure to explain placement on the Historical Register. Commissioner Sarmiento • Thanked the Commission for their warm reception and looks fornrard to working on the Commission. n Chair Giles • Welcomed Vincent Sarmiento to the Commission. 6. Excuse of Absences Motioned by Commissioner Kings, Seconded by Commissioner Corpin, to excuse the absences of Commissioners Lutz and O'Callaghan; Commission unanimously approved. 7. Adjournment 5:38 p.m. Martha Ramirez, Recording Se tary nisronc rcesources commission Minutes 5 February 3, 2005