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Home My WebLink About12/04/2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE weTne~r o~eniioree rniu~u~cc~nn~ ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECEMBER 4, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:41 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Philip Chinn Rita Corpin Rose Anne Garcia Kings Tom Lutz Blair O'Callaghan Phillip E. Schaefer, Vie Chairman COMMISSIONERS Absent: Carlos Bustamante Paul D. Giles, James Gartner STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Planning Manager Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney Maya DeRosa, Se»ior Planner Martha Ramirez, Commission Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of November 6, 2003 Motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of November 6, 2003 as presented. MOTION: Kings SECOND: Lutz AYES Chinn, Corpin, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Gartner, Giles (3) B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: ' Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the December 4, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on November 26, 2003 at 2:16 p.m. Motion to instruct the Commission Secretary as recommended. MOTION: Kings SECOND: Lutz AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Gartner, Giles (3) *"END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR C. Commissioner Lutz contacted Mr. & Mrs. Randy Simons regarding the Historic Resources Commission Application tVo. 2003-42 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-45. WORK STUDY SESSION D. HISTORIC REGISTRY DISCLOSURE FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Vice Chair inquired if there is historic registry disclosure on property transactions for real estate agents. City provides accessibility information on website which is periodically updated. Commissioner Kings recommends city staff recap benefits of Historic Registry; conduct educational forum on specific properties for real estate community. Ms. De Rosa noted a property owner welcome letter to the registry is mailed on the Friday following the HRC meeting. n PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 (Melanie McCann) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. ADDRESS STRUCTU E NAME RECOMMENDEQ CATEGORY 1106 South Parton Street 52/54 Whitten House Ke 1102 South Birch Street (56158) O'Brien House Key 1226 South Birch Street (53/55) Sandstrom Howse (1 Contributive 1310 South Birch Street 54/56 Masin House Contributive 1101 South Birch Street (55157) Pimental House Contributive 1115 South Birch Street 57/59 Gardenier House Contributive 1205 South Birch Street (58/60 Levengood House Contributive 1218 South Broadwa 59/61 Bowman House Contributive 1230 South Birch Street (60/62) Sandstrom Howse (2) Contributive 1229 South Broadway (61!63) Irish House Contributive PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: PUBLICLY NOTICED: RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES November 21, 2003 November 21, 2003 DECEMBER 4, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-52 through 2003-61. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-54 through 2003-63. Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, provided staff report and recommendation. ' Vice Chairman Schaefer opened the public hearing. One written communication received from property owner at 1115 South Birch Street regarding a permit issue; there were no speakers on the matter. Vice Chairman Schaefer closed the public hearing. Motion to receive and file resolutions approving various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and requesting a 30-day continuance on the following properties: (1) 1115 South Birch Street (57/59) Gardenier House, written communication received from owners, and (2) 1230 South Birch Street (60/62) Sandstrom House. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Chinn AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Lutz, Schaefer (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: ~~' ~~~;;; ABSENT: Bustamante, Gartner, Giles (3) 2. (Melanie McCann) By direction of the City .Council the Historic Resources Commission shall reconsider the placement and categorization of the structure located at 1310 North Louise Street (Miller House) as Contributive on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER:. November 21, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 21, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution affirming the placement of the property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-42. 2. Adopt a resolution .affirming the categorization of the property, Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-45. ' Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, provided staff report and recommendation. Ms. McCann noted property owner filed appeal for reconsideration of historical placement. Vice Chairman Schaeferopened the public hearing. Mr. Randy Simons requests 60-day continuance on Miller House due to additional construction on home and allow time for him to obtain information on Mills Act with regards to historical property classification. Vice Chairman Schaefer closed the public hearing. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 4, 2003 Motion to continue item to av Days (renruary y, wu4j. Motion to continue item to 60 days (February 9, 2004). MOTION: Lutz SECOND: O'Callaghan AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Gartner, Giles (3) ' 3. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) Vice Chairman Schaefer opened the public hearing. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Vice Chairman Schaefer closed the public hearing. STAFF AND COMMISSION C011QMENTS 4. STAFF COMMENTS Ms. De Rosa stated copy of approved loan program is forthcoming and communicated that the advertising firm, DGWB, won their appeal for tax credits. 5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Chinn • RDA loan program up to $250,000 (historical loan fof rehabilitation); Armstrong Phillips ' Ranch will be on historical tour. • Congratulations to Commissioner O'Callaghan for attending LA Conservancy conference on preservation. • Requested update on Artist Village Fountain. Ms. De Rosa indicated Matt Lamb attending January meeting for update. Commissioner Corpin • Welcome new staff. • Requests staff to use her cellular telephone for messages and not home telephone number. • Requested update on Mike Harrah project; she was unformed item will be continued on December 22 Planning Commission Agenda. • Requested update on Broadway One project. Planning Manager cited project still in process, discussing environmental issues on plaza area, parking structure, and mitigation details. Item moved to Planning Commission agenda in January; P&D contract extended to deal with environmental issues. Commissioner Kings i • Welcomed new staff. • Mentioned French Park having holiday home tours on December 13 and 14. • Excused self from January 8, 2004 meeting as she will be attending a design conference ' in central coast. Commissioner O'Callaghan • Attended seminar at Los Angeles Conservancy conference on preservation; noted Santa Ana praised for great work done by staff. Recommends commission hold study sessions on nQw construction properties with information on appeals. • Requested update on Wilshire Square. • Ms. De Rosa mentjq ~d reviewing mid-year objectives to review changes in policy on future element and implementation strategy. c;ommissloner 5cnaetter Qoni iee4erV i infl~4e nn nrnnerty of Rrictnl Commissioner Schaeffer • Requested update on property at Bristol proceeding as initiated. • Welcomed new staff. Commissioner Lutz • No comments 6. Excuse of Absences anri RicH nn Me Ila Rnca stata~i nrniart is and Bis op. Ms. De Rosa stated project is Motion by Commissioner Kings and seconded by Commissioner Corpin to excuse the absences of Commissioners Bustamante, Gartner, and Giles; approved unanimously by vote of 6:0. Adjournment 5:45 p.m. Martha Ramirez /%~Gi // Commission Secretary HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 4, 2003