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ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 9, 2000
' CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Council Chambers, 4:35 p.m.
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
ATTENDANCE: Rose Anne Garcia Kings, Chair
Louis Brenes, Vice Chairman
Archibald Berry, Pro Tem
Rita Corpin
Don Cribb
James Gartner
Paul Giles
Philip Chinn
Carlos Bustamante
STAFF PRESENT: Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager
Cristine Shaw, Deputy City Attorney
Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner
Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner
Sharon McCain Johnson, Commission Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting October 9, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 9, 2000.
* * * Consent Calendar Items * * *
Motion to approve Consent Ca/endar with modifications to the minutes.
MOTION: Brenes SECOND: Berry
AYES: Kings, Brenes, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Gartner, Giles, Bustamante,
and Chinn
NOES: None
' ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS: None
None
STUDY SESSION
B.
To establish reference materials for determining architectural style and features for historical
structures citywide.
RECOMMENDATION:
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1. Approve the following reference material for detergnining architectural styles of historic
1. Approve the following reference material for detergnining architectural styles of historic
structures citywide:
• National Register Bulletin 16A
Motion to:
1. Approve the following reference material for determining architectural styles of
historic structures citywide:
• National Register Bulletin 16A
2. Approve the following reference materials for determining architectural feafures of
historic strucfures citywide:
2. Approve the following reference materials for determining architectural features of historic
structures citywide:
• Identifying American Architecture (Blumenson)
• A Field Guide to American Houses (McAlester)
• Santa Ana Architectural Style Guide (Les)
• American Architecture (Whiffen)
• American Architecture an Illustrated Encyclopedia (Harris)
Ms. Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and provided an overview of the
recommended reference material.
• Identifying American Architecture (B/umenson)
• A Fleld Guide to American Houses (McAlester)
• Santa Ana Architectural Style Guide (Les)
• American Architecture (Whiffen)
• American Architecture an Illustrated Encyclopedia (Harris)
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MOTION: Giles
AYES: Kings, Brenes, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Gartner, Giles, Bustamante,
and Chinn
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
C. HISTORIC DESIGNATION MARKER PROGRAM
SECOND: Berry
To establish a Historic Designation Marker Program fvr identifying structures of historical
sign'rficance citywide.
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission policy.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the Historic Resources Commission recommend that the City Council approve the
Historic Designation Marker Program and appropriate the necessary funding.
Ms. Hally Cappiello, Assistant Planner II, provided an overview of the staff report and
recommendation.
Several Commissioners inquired as to the funding of the program. Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal
Planner, indicated that funding had been provided for various Commission objectives, however, no
funding was provided for the creation of plaques themselves; and to acquire additional funding
would require approval by City Council.
Motion to direct sfaff to prepare an action item for Commission considerafion fo recommend
that the City Council approve the Historic Designation Marker Program and appropriate
fund/ng.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Cribb
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AYES: Kings, Brenes, Berry, Corpin, Criba, Gartner, Giles, Bustamante,
AYES: Kings, Brenes, Berry, Corpin, Criba, Gartner, Giles, Bustamante,
and Chinn
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
D. CREATION OF HISTORIC TEMPLATE REVIEW COMMITTEE (Commissioner Kings)
RECOMMENDATION:
' Create a Historic Template Review Committee.
Madam Chair Kings informed the Commission that she would like to form a committee
to review background work for the templates and requested volunteers.
Motion to create a Template Review Committee.
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Cribb
AYES: Kings, Brenes, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Gartner, Giles, Bustamante,
and Chinn
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
Commissioners Kings, Berry, Giles, and Cribb volunteered to serve on the Template
Review Committee. Commissioner Corpin volunteered her services as an alternate.
WORK STUDY SESSION
1. PRESENTATION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR THE YMCA -IDEA INSTITUTE
LOCATED AT 205 WEST CIVIC CENTER DRIVE.
Mr. Larry Yenglin, Community Development Agenoy, provided an overview of the
proposed Idea Institute to be located at the YMCA site.
Mr. Robert Hall, Idea Institute, discussed with the Commission the opportunities and
operations of the proposed facility and provided a display of the proposed modifications
and restorations to the structure.
Several Commissioners expressed their appreciation for the effort to restore the
historical structure, but expressed their desire to have the fireplace functional and
utilized; and requested that reconsideration be given to the use of the pool facility.
2. UPDATE ON ONE BROADWAY PLAZA PROJECT.
Mr. Charles View, Community Development Agency, provided a status update on the
One Broadway Project. He apprised the Commission that the Draft Environmental
Report was being prepared; the applicant was finalizing the site plans; that the
applicant had modified the parking structure to maintain three historical structures; and
he emphasized that the project was in its preliminary stages.
Mr. Jim Wirick, representing the applicant, provided an overview of the plans to
preserve facades of structures located on North Broadway.
Commissioner Chinn referenced the Midtown Specific Plan and indicated that the Plan
stated that the highest structure would be 35 feet and commented that he believed the
Commission should not deviate from the Plan.
Several Commissioners commented that they were enthusiastic regarding development
of this project. However, they were in favor of preserving the structures along
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Broadway and the integrity of the Broadway Co~ridor; that they would strongly
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Broadway and the integrity of the Broadway Co ids
encourage the exploration of alternatives such as the ab~
in order to preserve Broadway. The proposed de elo
historic structures (including two that appeared to be'Jan
of the block of Broadway's historic character as a street.
3. RECESS.
The Commission adjourned to the Ross Annex a 6:25 p.m.
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that they would strongly
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:nt showed a loss of five
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 9, 2000
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CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, 7:OOp.m.
Second Floor Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Public Hearings
1. HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO.00-15 THROUGH 00-24
7:05 p.m.
To place various historic structures listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties
within established categories.
(Continued by the Historic Resources Commission October 5, 2000 to November 9, 2000)
LEGALLY NOTICED:
PUBLICLY NOTICED:
September 24, 2000
September 25, 2000
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving the categorizations of the following historic structures.
Name of Historic Structure Address Recommended Category
Minter House 322 West Third Street Landmark
Otis Buildin 101 West Fourth Street Ke
Rutan House 932 North French Street Ke
Ma lin A artments 925 North Lac Street Ke
Hill-Hawle House 1101 North French Street Ke
Hickox Home 1218 North French Street Ke
Fashion Saloon 221 & 223 West Fourth
Street Contributive
Gowd House 831 North French Street Contributive
Bullard House 710 North S ur eon Street Contributive
Isaacson House 1201 North Bush Stre t Contributive
Ms. Lucy Linnaus, Assistant Planner I, informed the Commission that the item had been
continued from the previous meeting.
Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Motion to adopt a resolution approving fhe categorization of the following historic
structures:
Name of Historic Structure Address Recommended Category
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Minter House 322 West Third Street Landmark
Otis Buildin 101 West Fourth Street Ke
Rutan House 932 North French Street Ke
Ma lin A artments 925 North Lac Street Ke
Hill-Hawle House 1101 North French Street Ke
Hickox Home 1218 North French Street Ke
Fashion Saloon 221 & 223 West Fourth
Street Contributive
Gowd House 831 North French Street Contributive
Bullard House 710 North S ur eon Street Contributive
Isaacson House 1201 North Bush Street Contributive
MOTION: Cribb
SECOND: Berry
AYES: Kings, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Gartner, Giles, and Chinn
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brenes and Bustamante
ABSTENTIONS: None
2.
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the First Church of Christ Scientist
located at 921 North Sycamore Street as a Landmark structure on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical properties.
LEGALLY NOTICED: October 29, 2000
PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 27, 2000
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register No. 0004
2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 00-26.
Mr. Charles View, Community Development Agency, presented the staff report and
recommendation.
Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
MOTION: Cribb
SECOND: Giles
AYES: Kings, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Gartner, Giles, and Chinn
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brenes and Bustamante
ABSTENTIONS: None
Madam Chair Kings noted that she was very pleased. with the addition of the Landmark
building to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties in the spirit of adaptive re-use
and preservation of the structure.
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3.
There were no oral comments from the public.
Comments from the Deputy Citv Manager.
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Ms. Cindy Nelson was absent.
5. Comments from the Planning Manager and staff.
Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners
who participated in the National Trust Conference; reminded the Commissioners of the
December 15 event, and introduced Ms. Leslie Neumann as the selected consultant to
assist staff with the completion of the Commission objectives.
Mr. Charles View informed the Commission that an agreement had been reached with
Burgman and they would be coordinating all applications for the rehabilitation of the Santora
building and for the construction of the Memphis restaurant; and that occupancy had been
approved for the Masonic Temple, however, the exterior modifications were subject to
Commission review and approval.
Commissioner Chinn commented that the Masonic Temple awnings were in the right-away
and asked if they had to receive approval from Public Works. Mr. View indicated that they
would require an encroachment permit from the Public Works Agency.
6. Comments from the Citv Attorney.
There were no comments.
7. Comments from the Historic Resources Commission.
Commissioner Berrv
• Inquired regarding placing the Halladay house on the Register. Mr. Adams indicated
that he would contact the owner and see if she would reconsider placing the structure
on the Register.
Commissioner Cribb
• Commented that he had received a copy of the letter from the Judge of the Orange
County Courthouse and the request for a water element had been rejected due to
funding restraints.
Commissioner Corwin
• Stated that she would like to be an alternate for the Template Committee.
• Inquired as to the status of the antique car collection.
Commissioner Giles
• Commented that the National Conference was useful and encouraged everyone to
attend the Conference in 2001 that would be held in Rhode Island, New York.
• Inquired as to having the public hearings placed first on the agenda. Mr. Adams
indicated that the public hearings were placed on the agenda later in the meeting to
allow public participation; that the start time of the meetings was earlier than most
people could arrive.
Commissioner Kinas
• Expressed her appreciation to staff for the Conference preparations and commented
that she believed the Commission had been making appropriate actions; indicated
that she had received information pertaining to a conservation district and that she
would like to pursue the possibility of implementing Conservation Districts in Santa
' Ana.
• Inquired as to the status of the aluminum window memo to the Planning Commission.
• Commented that she was interested in the Historic Commission meeting twice a
month.
• Commented that she was interested in the Neutra building being agendized for the
next meeting.
• Commented that she was interested in having a specific meeting to discuss the
objectives for 2001 in January.
8. Excuse of absences.
There were no absences.
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9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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' Sharon McCain Johnson
Secretary to the Historic Resources Commission