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Home My WebLink About09/04/2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER: 4: 39 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 22 Civic Center PISza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Paul D. Giles, Chairman Phillip E. Schaefer, Vice Chairman Carlos Bustamante Philip Chinn Rita Corpin Rose Anne Garcia Kings Tom Lutz Blair O'Callaghan COMMISSIONERS Absent: James Gartner STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Benjamin Kaufman, ChiefAssistanf CifyAttorney Kylee Otto, Deputy City Afforney Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 2003. Motion to approve Minutes. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Lutz AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the August 7, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on May 29, 2003 at 1:20 p.m. ' RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. Motion to instruct the Commission Secretary as recommended. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Bustamante AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kimgs, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR L C. Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive (Maharajah House) as a Landmark property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: July 25, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 25, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Continue to October 2, 2003. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, provided an update of actions to date. Commissioner Lutz provided a brief outline of maintenance and repair items needed and noted that he had discussed appropriate rehab with the property owner. Motion to continue fo October 2, 2003. MOTION: Kings AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SECOND: Schaefer Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) None (0) Gartner (1) None (0) PUBLIC HEARINGS PROCEDURAL RULES 1. NOS. 2003-35 AND 2003-39 THROUGH 2003-45 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: August 22, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 22, 2003 ADDRESS STRUCTURE NAME RECOMMENDED CATEGORY 1815 North Flower Street 31 Hershiser House Landmark 1002 West Washin ton Avenue 37 Files House Ke 1524 North Baker Street 39 Chamberlin House Ke 1006 North Freeman Street 41 Ha an House Ke 1110 West Washin ton Avenue 36 Hendrie House Contributive 1308 North Baker Street 38 Axworth House Contributive 827 North Freeman Street 40 Rabe House Contributive 1310 North Louise Street 42 Miller House Contributive RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-31 and 2003-36 through 2003-42. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-35 and 2003- 39 through 2003-45. Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Chairman Giles opened the public hearing. Howard Kieffer, owner of the property at 1815 N. Flower, thanked staff for their efforts. Chairman Giles closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lutz noted he would abstain from voting on the properties located at 827 and 1006 North Freeman and 1002 and 1110 Wesf Washington due to the proximity of the properties to his residence. Motion to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-31, 2003-38, 2003-39 and 2003-42. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-35, 2003-41, 2003-42, and 2003-45. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Chinn AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-36, 2003-37, 2003-40 and 2003-41. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-39, 2003-40, 2003-43, and 2003-44. ' MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Chinn AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) ABSTAIN: Lutr (1) 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES DEMOLITION NOS. 2001]-02 AND 2001-03 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to review the request to demolish the structures located 1015 and 1109 North Broadway and consider alternatives to demolition. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: August 22, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 22, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Review the request to demolish the structures located 1015 and 1109 North Broadway and consider alternatives to demolition. Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner, provided an update on the issue. ' Chairman Giles opened the public hearing. Ginelle Hardy spoke in opposition to the demolition of the structures and the project. Ben Grabielle read a letter from Alison Young stating her opposition to the project and requesting that the review of the request to demolish be postponed until after City Council action. Mr. Grabielle also noted his opposition to the demolition. Roberta Reed spoke in opposition to the demolition as being premature and requested that the request be postponed until after City Council action. Chairman Giles closed the public hearing. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Ms. DeRosa provided a review of actions to date on the issue. Kylee Otto, Deputy City Attorney, advised the Commission of Chapter 30 requirements. She noted that after the conclusion of the EIR review period the demolition could take place and that the Commission does not have the ability to delay it. Commissioner Kings noted frustration over limited review and noted that potential relocation sites had been researched. She requested that mitigation funds for the loss of historic integrity be requested from the developer. Commissioner Chinn noted that even if the EIR is approved the City Council could still deny the project. He noted that he concurred with Commissioner Kings on mitigation for the loss of historic integrity and that specific mitigation recommendations should be made. He also noted that he disagreed with the provision allowing the developer to demolish the structures prior to project approval. Commissioner Bustamante asked if the properties were still available to interested persons. Ms. Otto advised that they were available and outlined the process for obtaining the properties. Commissioner Bustamante asked if any City funds were available to assist interested persons and Ms. Otto advised that City Council would need to make that determination. Chairman Giles noted his agreement with Commissioners Kings and Chinn and that the loss of the structures could not be remedied. He advised that he would support a recommendation of $2.2 million for mitigation. Ms. Nelson recommended that the mitigation request should be for the cost to relocate and rehabilitate, including the cost of land. Motion to recommend mitigation for cultural Loss on the Broadway corridor an amount to equal the cost of relocation and rehabilitation, including the cost of land, from the developer if no other interest is expressed. ' MOTION: Kings SECOND: O'Caillaghan AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (ti) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) Ben Kaufman requested that the Commission determine if they wished to form an Ad Hoc Committee to draft Commission response on the overall project. Discussion was held regarding project timeline, issues to include in their response, and various options for Commissioner input. Chairman Giles appointed Commissioners Kings, Chinn, O'Callaghan, and Gartner to the Ad Hoc Committee and requested their report be made available at the October meeting. Ms. DeRosa noted that comments received after September 12, 2003 would not be included in the response to comments on the EIR. Ms. Nelson encouraged the Commissioners to comment as individuals prior to September 12 if they wished to meet the legal parameters of the EIR process. COMMENTS 3. Public Comments ' None 4. Staff Comments Ms. DeRosa Advised that the next Template Review Committee is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on October 3. Ms. Otto Cautioned about the requirements of the Brown Act and outlined what would constitute a violation. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 5. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Lutz • Asked how a project like the one at Bishop & Bristol could proceed in consideration of the potential for light rail or street widening and how would the project be affected. Ms. Nelson advised that the remodel is allowed as the use is not changing. The City is still working with OCTA to determine the right-of-way Ifne. She noted that when OCTA decides on the alignment for Centerline that will determine which properties will need to be acquired and after they certify the EIR for the project then property acquisition ' should begin. Discussion was held regarding resident notification. Commissioner O'Callaohan • Requested an update on the project at 1811 N. Heliotrope. Ms. Nelson provided an update and advised that it was scheduled for Planning Commission review on September 8. Vice Chairman Schaefer Requested update on the project at Bishop & Bristol, Ms. DeRosa provided an update and outlined what the intent of the property owner is. Commissioner Schaefer expressed disappointment that the remodel project had been allowed to proceed as it completely deviated from the original Prairie style of Structure. • Requested clarification of the demolition permit process. Ms. Otto provided clarification of the process. Commissioner Schaefer asked Mr. Harrah what the demolition schedule was. Mr. Harrah responded that he had no comment. • Noted that the House at Bishop and Bristol is moving closer to the street and asked if there was a setback requirement. Ms. Nelson noted that the only alignment that is on record is the Bristol Specific Plan and the property has to conform with it. If Centerline changes the alignment there may be an issue. Commissioner Kinps • Thanked staff for the report on how property values may be affected by historic designation status and suggested that it should be made available at the Planning Counter. • Requested clarification regarding the North Broadway Design and Development Standards. Ms. Nelson advised that only minor modifications had been made since the Commission had reviewed it and that it was scheduled for Planning Commission on September 8. Commissioner Coroin • Requested clarification of Brown Act requirements pertaining to discussion of the One Broadway Plaza project. Ms. Otto provided clarification. • Requested an update on the United Auto Building. Ms. Nelson advised that before an occupancy permit can be issue a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will need to be obtained and noted that they are in process. Commissioner Chinn • Thanked the Commissioners who went out and looked at the project at 2221 N. Heliotrope. Noted that he had a conference call regarding the Historic Rehabilitation Loan Program. Ms. DeRosa advised that she would provide an update next month if it was not on the agenda. Requested status on the Phillips-Block. Ms. Nelson noted that it was proceeding and that another party had expressed interest in the third space. Commissioner Bustamante • Encouraged staff and Caribou Industries to find a way to save at least one building. Chairman Giles • Welcomed all in attendance. • Requested update on the YMCA building and Ms.. Nelson advised that there was nothing new. • Asked if staff had been aware of the extent of reconstruction to the structure and portions of the exterior of the structure located at 1'..248 N. Bishop would be required when it went into plan check. Ms. McCann advised that staff had not been aware. • Thanked staff for the report on how property values may be affected by historic designation status. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Announced that French Park has scheduled a home tour for the 2n0 week in December and invited all to attend. 7. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Lutr and seconded by Commissioner Bustamante to excuse the absence of Commissioner Gartner and approved unanimously by a vote of 8:0 8. ADJOURNMENT - 6:10 P.M. ~~r ~. Laura Johnson Recording Secretary 0 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 SEPTEMBER 4, 2003