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Home My WebLink About08/01/2002ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 1, 2002 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:30 P.M. ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Paul Giles, Vice Chairman Philip Chinn, Rita Corpin James Gartner-4:40 Blair O'Callaghan Robert Richardson. Phillip Schaefer COMMISSIONERS Absent: Rose Anne Garcia Kings, Chair Carlos Bustamante STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Kylee Odette, Deputy City Attorney Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items as amended and corrected. MOTION: Chinn SECOND: O'Callaghan AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Giles, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaeffer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Gartner, Kings (3) ABSTENTION: None (0) A. MINUTES Approve minutes: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 6, 2002. B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The June 6, 2002 Agenda for the Adjourned Regular Meeting was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on May 31, 2002 at 8:20 a.m. The Notice of Cancellation for the July 4, 2002 Meeting was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on July 1, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new legislation or items requiring discussion. C. HISTORIC FRENCH PARK TRAFFIC DIVERTERS RECOMMENDATION: Commission Policy. George Alvarez, City Engineer provided an overview including the purpose of traffic plans, the process for development, and the development of the plan for French Park. Ruth Smith, Senior Traffic Engineer, outlined the elements of the plan, the approval process, how the plan could become permanent, and how it would be implemented. Clarification of the boundaries for the neighborhood association and who would vote on the issue were provided. Discussion was held on methods to discourage traffic in neighborhoods and also how voting criteria had been determined. Clarification on the impact to the French Court neighborhood provided. Commissioner Schaefer asked if the intent of the item was to make a recommendation to ETAC. Mr. Edwards advised that ETAC is the body that determines traffic plans but that the Historic Resources Commission could forward a recommendation. Ms. Odette advised that staff could be directed to write a letter to ETAC supporting the Historic French Park Traffic Plan. Motion to direct sfaff to prepare a letter of support for the Historic French Park Traffic Plan. MOTION: Chinn SECOND: Richardson AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaeffer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Kings (2) ABSTENTION: Giles (1) PUBLIC HEARINGS PROCEDURAL RULES ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2002-85 (Continued by the Historic Resources Commission on June 6, 2002 to August 1, 2002) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to modify various sections of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to definitions, removal of a structure from the Historic Register, historic districts, Historic Resource Commission approvals, and demolition policy. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: May 24, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend fhaf the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance Amendment No. 2002-85. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 August 1, 2002 Hally Cappiello, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, recommendation, and proposed changes. Vice Chair Giles opened the public hearing. Jo Ann Ramirez, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, spoke in opposition of the amendment and requested a continuance until September to allow for a review of the ordinance adopted by the city of Monrovia. She also requested stronger language concerning the demolition of historic buildings. Alison Young, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, spoke in opposition of the amendment and requested a continuance until September to allow for a review of the ordinance adopted by the city of Monrovia. She also requested stronger language concerning the demolition of historic buildings. Vice Chair Giles closed the public hearing. Vice Chair Giles noted that he had reviewed the Monrovia ordinance and the demolition language was significant. Motion to continue to October. MOTION: Schaefer AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTION SECOND: O'Callaghan Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaeffer (7) None (0) Bustamante, Kings (2) None (0) 2, HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2002-01 Filed by Nestor and Gaffney Architecture to modify the exterior facade of the Phillips-Block Building located at 301-302 W. 4fh street.. PUBLISHED /N THE REGISTER: July 19, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 19, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2002-01. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Exterior Modification No. 2002-01. Staff report and recommendation presented by Bob St. Paul, Associate Planner. Commissioner Richardson asked how the paint would be removed from the brick exterior of the building. Steve Gaffney, architect, advised that the north facade is not painted and will be cleaned. Minimal work will be done on the side facing the federal courthouse and that Secretary of Interior standards will be utilized. He also advised that no exterior sandblasting will be done. Discussion was held regarding proposed tenancy and timeline. Mr. Kaufman advised that the Redevelopment Agency is scheduled to review the project in September. Commissioner Chinn and Vice Chair Giles thanked Staff and the architect for their time and effort. Vice Chair Giles opened the public hearing. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 August 1, 2002 There were no speakers on the matter and no written correspondence had been received. Vice Chair Giles closed the public hearing. MOTION: Corpin SECOND: Chinn AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaeffer NOES: (None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Kings (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) 3. 2002-92. Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and cafegorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: July 19, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 19, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2002-32 and 2002-39. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2002-82 and 2002-92. Irma Hernandez, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Vice Chair Giles opened the public hearing. There were no speakers on the matter and no written correspondence had been received. Vice Chair Giles closed the public hearing. RECOMMENDATION: Motion fo adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2002-32 and 2002-39. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2002-82 and 2002-92. MOTION: Schaeffer SECOND: Richardson AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaeffer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Kings (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 August 1, 2002 4. Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properfies. I ~J 5. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: July 19, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 19, 2002 i ~i~, I,,~, ~ ,a, '~ ~ ' ' ~ ~ (~'li .. ~ ~ ''' ~~~~il ' ~ ~ n. ~ , ~ (ill' ii ii il'~i'i~ i~i~~' R it '~ I . !: ~ I~~ ,~ I i~~,i ~i i ., i -; ~ iiil „ x° ~ ~~ I .~ ~1~1 ~ r. 803 North Garfield Street 83 Childs House Contributive 813 North Garfield Street 84 Stearns House Contributive 819 North Garfield Street 85 Albert Beals House Contributive 820 North Garfield Street 86 Etchison House 1 Contributive 912 Norfh Garfield Street 88 Goodwin House Confribufive 908 North Ga~eld Street 90 Turner House Contributive RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2002-33 through 2002-38. Adopf a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-83 through 86, 2002-88, and 2002-90. Irma Hernandez, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Vice Chair Giles opened the public hearing. Edilberto Aquandaya, resident, asked what the implications of the action were. The item was laid on the table to allow staff an opportunity to explain. After an explanation by staff Mr. Aquandaya had no further questions. Vice Chair Giles closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2002-33 through 2002-38. Mofion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-83 through 86, 2002-88, and 2002-90. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Schaeffer AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaeffer (7) NOES: None (Q) ABSENT: Bustamante, Kings (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) Public Comments (items not on the agenda Jo Ann Ramirez and Allison Young thanked staff for the walking tour brochure. Special thanks to Maya DeRosa and Hally Cappiello on behalf of the Historical Society were noted. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 August 1, 2002 STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 6. Comments from Staff Joseph Edwards • Noted that all templates have been sent to the library. ' Noted that the draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed SavOn project will be released on Friday. • Provided an update on the proposed One Broadway Plaza project and advised that the draft EIR well be released after the project has been submitted to site plan review. • Noted that all categorizations had been completed in French Park and staff will begin to focus efforts next on Eastside neighborhood. • Announced that Irma Hernandez had accepted a position with the City of Duarte and she will be missed. • Announced that he had been designated Acting Planning Manager and that Maya DeRosa would assume staff liaison responsibilities for the Commission. • Provided an update on the plaques. He advised that a review of the information from the consultant was complete. The language needs to be formalized and then they will be brought to the Commission for review. Kvlee Odette • Noted that she and her husband were expecting their first child. 7. Comments from Historic Resources Commission ' Commissioner Schaeffer .Noted that he was impressed with the work done on the Phillips Block Building. • Wished Irma Hernandez good luck and she will be missed. • Noted that two properties in Park Santiago had restoration work done. The first one at the corner of French and Santa Clara had a beautiful job done. The second one further down the street had a second floor added and wondered how it could have been approved. Mr. Edwards advised that staff will investigate. Commissioner Richardson Very impressed with Phillips Hutton project. • Suggested the second-story addition mentioned by Commissioner Schaeffer should be brought to the Planning Commission. • Noted that with regard to the Chapter 30 amendments it was a good idea to review other cities ordinances but he suggested that a Ad Hoc Committee should be formed to assist staff with input and direction. The Commission agreed to form a committee with Madame Chair Kings and Commissioners Richardson and Giles appointed to serve. 1 Commissioner O'Callaghan Noted that he was pleased with the Phillips Hutton Building. Thanked staff for placing the French Park traffic item on the agenda. • Noted that he had been the contractor on the restoration project at French and Santa Clara. Commissioner Gartner • Announced that the remodel on his home had been completed and an open house would be held in October. • Noted that a good job had been done on the Phillips Hutton Building. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 August 1, 2002 Commissioner Corpin • Noted that she was happy with the remodel plans for the Phillips Hutton Building. f Commissioner Chinn • Noted that the Phillips Hutton Building will be something to be proud of. • Noted that he had taken the Anaheim historical tour and had been impressed. Requested an update on the completion of the renovations at the Santora Building. Thanked Miss Hernandez for her work and wished her good luck. Vice Chairman Giles Thanked Miss Hernandez for her work and wished her good luck. Requested an update on the status of placing the Historic Register on-line. Mr. Edwards advised that it on the web but is not interactive. Staff is working with the web committee to make it more interesting. n Asked what the process was Historic Register. Ms. Deno greatest number of homes placement offers. Also, whe requirements are provided Chairman Giles noted that h N. French had been denied. for selecting properties for placement on the sa advised areas have been chosen with the that would benefit from the protection that n a resident requests placement the minimum and staff assists with the process. Vice e had been advised that the property at 1235 Ms. DeRosa advised that the property question had been substantially altered which made it ineligible placement on the Register. 8. Excuse of Absences in for Motion by Commissioner Richardson and seconded by Commissioner O'Callaghan to excuse the absence of Madame Chair King and Commissioner Bustamante, and approved unanimously by a vote of 7:0. 15. Adjournment - 6:10 p.m. ., __~//" Laura Johnson Recording Se~ary' HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 August 1, 2002