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Home My WebLink About05/01/2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAY 1, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER: 4: 34 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex ' First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONER$ Present: Paul D. Giles, Chairman Phillip E. Schaefer, Vice Chairman Philip Chinn Rita Corpin -- 4:40 p.m. Rose Anne Garcia Kings James Gartner Tom Lutz -- 5:00 p.m. Blair O'Callaghan COMMISSIONERS Absent: Carlos Bustamante STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Joseph Edwards, Planning Manager Benjamin Kaufman, Assistant City Attorney Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary ' CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the foftowtng Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Kings AYES: Chinn, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Corpin, Lutz (3) A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2003 as corrected. B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the April 3, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on March 28, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * WORK STUDY SESSION C. OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner, presented the following proposed objectives for fiscal year 2003-04: 1. Add 77 new properties to local register. 2. Develop strategy to complete a Historic Preservation Plan. 3. Approve marker text for remainder of 217 properties on historic register and complete installation of downtown markers. 4. Finalize revisions to City's Historic Resources Map and make available on City website. 5. Develop plan to create design standards for Historically Sensitive Area's (HSAs). She outlined the purpose of a historic preservation plan, and the resources that would be needed. Discussion was held regarding the categorizations that have been completed to date and the requirements of being a Certified Local Government (CLG). Joseph Edwards, Planning Manager, provided an update on the Design and Development Guidelines and on the status of the installation of the historic markers. Hally Sobeleski provided an update on the anticipated availability of the templates on the website. Commissioner Kings noted that approval of marker text for the remainder of the 217 properties on the historic register, and completion of the installation of downtown markers was part of a proposed Cultural Heritage Program and requested that the program be further developed as part of the objective. Discussion was held regarding numbering of marker plaques. Staff will research to determine what had been previously agreed upon. Commissioner Kings requested inclusion of an additional objective to establish guidelines for designation of HSAs. Commissioner Chinn requested that the Commission review the signage being utilized in Pasadena for direction to historic areas to determine if it would be appropriate for Santa Ana. Mr. Kaufman, Assistant City Attorney, advised that the Redevelopment Agency has entered into a contract for signage and that Redevelopment staff will provide an update to the Commission. Commissioner Kings requested that the secondary list of potential historically sensitive areas be placed on a future agenda for consideration and to review for additions. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Objectives for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 should be established as follows: 1. Add approximately 77 new properties eligible for listing to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property. 2. Develop strategy to complete a Historic Preservation Plan. Consider potential for other Historically Sensitive areas. ' 3. Approve marker text for remainder of 217 properties on register and complete installation of Downtown markers. Review Cultural Heritage Program and integrate into City website. 4. Finalize revisions to City's Historic Resources Map and make available on the City's website. 5. Develop plan to create design standards for Historically Sensitive Areas. 6. Create checklist for neighborhoods considering local and national register district status (educational outreach). D. RECESS TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 5:02 p.m. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 May 1, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMIS ION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBE 5 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA May 1, 2003 ' ROLL CALL All present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2003-24 THROUGH 2003-27 5:08 P.M. Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: April 18, 20p3 PUBLICLY NOTICED: April 18, 20p3 C r '1 ~. (~,i , 'i. ~Iial; ~„ i~ a~IIIIIIiiBTRI~ ,,, I ~ C i i ., ;, .,,, 'AE O ' i [ iW .~, n.i G RG i L (~ 2024 North Victoria Drive 24 Hammond~Haan House Landmark 2028 North Victoria Drive 25 Geor a Hquse Landmark 2035 North Victoria Drive 26 Tuthill House Landmark 2117 North Victoria Drive 27 L.A. West House Landmark RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-24 through 2003-27. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-24 through 2003-27. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Giles opened the public hearing. 0 No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Chairman Giles closed the public hearing. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Kings AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 May 1, 2003 0 2. 3. PUBLISHED {N 7HE REGISTER: PUBLICLY NOTICED: RECOMMENDATION: April 18, 2003 April 18, 20p3 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-28. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-28. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Giles opened the public hearing. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Chairman Giles closed the public hearing. MOTION: O'Callaghan SECOND: Corpin AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante (1) HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2083-22 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to categorize the structure located at 219 West Fourth Street (Crabtree Saloon) as a contributive property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: April 18, 20p3 PUBLICLY NOTICED: April 18, 20Q3 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-22. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Giles opened the public hearing. No written communications were received and these were no speakers on the matter. Chairman Giles closed the public hearing. MOTION: Kings SECOND: Schaefer AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 May 1, 2003 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure located at 2025 North Victoria Drive (bucket House) as a Key property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. COMMENTS 4. Public Comments None 5. Staff Comments ' Ms. DeRosa • Welcomed Commissioner Lutz • Noted that May 1 was the deadline for applications for nomination for historic awards and that two had been received. • Advised that the owners of the property at 403 Santa Clara had been provided with an application for placement on the, Historic Register. • Advised that she will be attending the Washington Square neighborhood meeting. Mr. Kaufman • Advised that the City of Santa Monica had held a special election to consider amending their historic ordinance to require owner approval for placement on the Historic Register and that the initiative was not successful. 6. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Chinn • Noted that there are still several outstanding repairs at the Santora Building and requested that staff see if completion can be facilitated. One of the nominations for Historic Award is Ann Harder who has been assisting residents with accessing historical information at the library. • United Presbyterian Church may be rehabilitated soon. • Distributed a copy of the Orange County Courier and advised that Phyllis Mueller will be speaking on the Mills Act on Thursday. • Noted that the Santa Ana website was used as arty example in the Courier and thanked Ms. Soboleske for her efforts. Commissioner Corgi • Requested that staff advise the minister of the clhurch at 525 E. Myrtle of the benefits of being placed on the Register. Ms. D~Rosa noted that a letter had been sent to the property and requested that she be notified of any other contact person to send communication to. • Requested status update of One Broadway Plaza. Mr. Edwards advised that escrow had been entered on property for the Police Officers Association and that after it has closed the determination will bejmade as to how the project will proceed. • Requested status update of the project at First and Main. Mr. Edwards advised that the project is in site plan review. • Welcomed Commissioner Lutz. Commissioner Kings • Asked when the discussion regarding how other cities are using the Secretary of Interior Standards was going to be scheduled and was advised that it ' would be on the June agenda. • Requested that staff investigate the issue regartding numbering the historic plaques. • Welcomed Commissioner Lutz. Commissioner Schaefer • Noted he was happy that the owner of the property at 403 Santa Clara had been provided with an application for placement on the Historic Register. • Welcomed Commissioner Lutz • Noted that the Floral Park Home Tour had been a big success. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 May 1, 2003 Commissioner Lutz • Thanked everyone for the welcome and noted that he looked forward to working with everyone. Commissioner O'Callaghan • Welcomed Commissioner Lutz. Noted that he had enjoyed the Floral Park tour. • Noted that he had attended the open house for the new lofts in downtown and ' had been favorably impressed. Chairman Giles • Asked Commissioner Lutz if he was interested in the vacancy on the marker text committee. Commissioner Lutz declined and Commissioner Corpin was appointed to the committee. • Noted that the Floral Park tour had being enjoyed tremendously. • Requested a status update on the YMCA Building. Mr. Edwards noted that there had been nothing new to report. 7. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Chinn and seconded by Corpin to excuse the absence of Commissioner Bustmante, and approved unanimously by a vote of 8:0. 8. ADJOURNMENT - 5:45 P.M. -- L ra John ecording Secretary 1 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 May 1, 2003