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Home My WebLink About11/04/2004ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA Minutes CALLED TO ORDER: 4:37 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex ' First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Paul D. Giles, Chairman Phillip E. Schaefer, Vice Charrman Carlos Bustamante Phil Chinn Rita Corpin Rose Anne Garcia Kings James Gartner Tom Lutz Blair O'Callaghan STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Planning Manager Kylee Otto, Deputy City Attorney Melanie McCann, Associate Planner Hally Soboleske, Assistant Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Kings SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: A. B. NOVEMBER 4, 2004 Bustamante*, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) None (0) None (0) Chinn, Bustamante' (2) Items C, D on Consent RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 2004. Commission Secretary Report RECOMMENDATION: ' Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the October 7, 2004 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on October 1, 2004 at 8:32 a.m. C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREE,VIENT NO. 2004-07 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Sheryl L. Harvey for the structure located at 1820 North Bush Street. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 November 4, 2004 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 Sheryl L. Harvey for the structure located at 1820 North Bush Street. i~ D. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEArIENT NO. 2004-08 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Jon Weger for the structure located at 707 South Birch Street. 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 Mr. Jon Weger for the structure located at 707 South Birch Street. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*" BUSINESS CALENDAR E. No comments were made. F. (Continued by the Hisloric Resources Commission: April 1, 2004 to June 3, 2004;Public Hearing closed on Apri! 1, 2004. Jtem continued on June 3, 2004 to Augusf 5, 2004, August 5, 2004 to October 7, 2004, October 7, 2004 to November 4, 2004) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure at 210 South Birch Street as Key on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-26. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2004-26. Melanie McCann presented the staff report and recommendation. Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-26. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2004- 26. ii MOTION: Kings SECOND: Corpin VOTE: AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giies, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: Bustamante (1) Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 November 4, 2004 WORK STUDY SESSION G. FUTURE POLICY FOR LISTING PROPERTIES ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER (Paul Giles) Commission discussion ensued regarding potential reasons that property owners have for opposing placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, valid reasons for not designating a property and forms of protection that are currently available for properties that are eligible, but not placed on the register. It was noted that some owners do not substantiate the reasons for opposing designation. Deputy City Attorney Otto noted that Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) does offer reasons whereby a property may be de- listed. Should a property meet any of these criteria at the onset, it would be proper to reconsider placement regardless if the property is a potential Landmark, Key, or Contributive designation. A property is either eligible for local designation or it is not. Currently, properties that are eligible, but not designated, are provided a level of review for architectural consistency through the implementation of Citywide Design Guidelines; while listed properties are protected through the use of the Secretary of the Interior Standards. Commission noted that overlay districts could offer protection to eligible properties. Discussion ensued regarding the selection of properties for placement on the register. Deputy City Attorney Otto stated that Chapter 30 does not offer guidance regarding the survey process, but does have eligibility standards and criteria. The Commission has the responsibility to make the findings required to show eligibility of an individual property. Further, Chapter 30 does not currently offer guidance for properties that may be eligible for listing, but are not listed. An amendment to Chapter 30 would be required should the Commission wish to make findings as to why a property is eligible but not listed in order to bring it ' back for consideration at a later date. Commission noted that efforts to list eligible properties with unwilling owners could be agendized pending further review of the neighborhoods. Staff conducted a survey of other city's processes for placement and how listed versus eligible properties not listed are treated. Approximately ten cities were surveyed. Only one surveyed city utilized the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for properties not designated (either individually or listed as contributive to a district). However, this city did not interpret the Standards as strictly as Santa Ana does. Additionally, staff noted that only west coast cities were surveyed since east coast cities' historic resources are often of national significance and are often much older. Chairman Giles summarized the discussion: • Commission is interested in listing all eligible properties. • Commission will consider not listing properties when presented with a valid reason from the applicant. • Promote historic preservation through outreach and expand first contact information packet to include a marketing piece similar to one being used in the current Historical Resources brochure. ' H. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) No public comments were made. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS Staff Comments Planning Manager Trevino introduced Karen Haluza, Principal Planner. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 November 4, 2004 J. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Schaefer Inquired as to when West Floral Park will be surveyed. Staff indicated West Floral Park is scheduled for first week in December followed by Jack Fisher Park. Commissioner Kings In the context of the policy discussion regarding listing of historical properties, Commissioner Kings encouraged Commissioners to be ambassadors in their neighborhoods to welcome new residents. Commissioner Corpin Commented on the policy of the new design guidelines and training for new Commissioners. Commissioner Chinn Reported that the Heritage Coalition of Southern California met at the old Courthouse on October 28, 2004. Thanked Santa Ana Preservation Society for opening the Howe-Waffle House. Noted he did a presentation regarding the One Broadway referendum process during the Orange County walking tour of the City. • Requested an update on the Loan Program. Staff indicated that Wayne Curl at 1225 N. French Street processed his application and hired a contractor. Staff also noted other applications are underway. Noted that home tour programs denote those homes that participate in the Mills Act and that this promotes placement on the register. Requested copy of One Broadway Plaza Cultural Resource Mitigation Measures. • Requested information regarding North Broadway Corridor Design Standards from last year. Requested review of potential grant funding under Proposition 40 Grants for Historic Preservation. Commissioner Bustamante Commented on the importance of this Commission and thanked them as he prepares for his newly elected assignment on the City Council. Commissioner Gartner Congratulated Carlos Bustamante on his recent election to the City Council. • Appreciated being on the Ad Hoc Design Guidelines Committee. Chairman Giles • Suggested insertion of the home tour program with the application and to note the neighborhood contact. Requested the report from Ad Hoc Committee. Planning Manager recommended an additional Ad Hoc Committee meeting to finalize the Commission's comments. Noted attendance for meeting in December 2, 2004, Commissioners Giles, Gartner, Chinn and Lutz will not be attending. ' Requested investigation for code violations of the house on Pine Street east of Main Street on south side of street, on register as Rectory of Episcopal Church. K. Excuse of Absences L. Adjournment 5:56 PM arth~ Ramirez, Recot~Sgcretary Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 November 4, 2004