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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/2000ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Council Chambers, 4:35 p.m. 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 5, 2000 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: Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager 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 September 7, 2000. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 2000. B. Reconsideration of actions taken at previous meeting. •'• Consent Calendar Items ~'** Motion to approve Consent Ca/endar. MOTION: Chinn AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: STUDY SESSION ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCL CHAMBERS SECOND: Berry Kings, Brenes, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Gartner, Giles, Bustamante, and Chinn None None None C. Discussion of policies concerning Commission absepces. Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner informed the Commission that the normal policy for absences was to excuse the absences of Commissioners. 1 Commissioner Gartner commented that circumstances and commitments do arise; that he Commissioner Gartner commented that circumstances and commitments do arise; that he believed all of the Commissioners took their responsibilities seriously; and he believed advance notice of an absence was a reasonable request. Commissioner Brenes agreed that circumstances would arise and that advance notice should be given if a Commissioner was going to be absent. Madam Chair Kings commented that the absences were not excused recently to make a statement; and requested that the Commissioners make every effort to attend the meeting and if a member was unable to attend, to please notify staff of the absence in advance. ' D. Discussion of policies concerning eliminating the use of aluminum windows on historic buildings. Mr. Edwards indicated that Commissioner Cribb had expressed concerns regarding aluminum windows on historic buildings. He informed the Commission, that owners of historic buildings, that were placed on the Register, required Commission approval for window change-outs. However, structures in certain districts, that were not historic structures, required review and approval of the Planning Commission; while all other window change-outs required a permit. He further suggested that Commissioner Cribb, as the Planning Commission representative, could apprise the Planning Commission of the Commissions concerns regarding aluminum windows or the Commission as a body could express their concerns to the Planning Commission formally in writing. The Commissioners requested staff to formally prepare a memo to the Planning Commission expressing their concerns regarding aluminum windows on structures. E. Discussion of outside funding opportunities and becoming a Certified Local Government. Ms. Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner, discussed with the Commission the benefits, ' criteria, process, and funding issues of becoming a Certified Local Government. In addition, she informed the Commission that an annual report would be required to the State and if the City became certified it would help elevate the status and be more respected. F. Discussion of Incentives Program for historic property owners. Ms. Hally Cappiello, Assistant Planner II, discussed with the Commission Federal Tax incentives, flex zoning, overlay zoning, fee issues, and the benefits and constraints of such incentives for property owners of structures on the Register. In addition, she displayed a matrix of incentives used by other local cities and staff's recommendations for the incentives. Several Commissioners requested a study of what other cities' successes and pitfalls were such as Pasadena, Escondido, and Brea; requested information concerning flexible zoning; and a possible certificate program for recognition to property owners. Mr. Edwards informed the Commission that staff would contact the other cities as requested; that the Commission could reach a consensus and inform the Planning Commission of their vision regarding zoning concerns; and staff would perform ' research regarding a certificate program. G. Update regarding the Richard Neutra Building, Orange County Courthouse. Ms. Lucy Linnaus, Assistant Planner I, provided an overview of the Orange County Courthouse; indicated that Richard Neutra was the project Architect of the building, and discussed the criteria for the structure to be placed on the Register. The Commission was supportive of placing the structure on the Register and requested staff initiate the process. Public Hearings 2 1. HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 00-151(HROUGH 00-24 To place various historic structures listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties within established categories. LEGALLY NOTICED: PUBLICLY NOTICED: RECOMMENDATION: September 24, 2000 September 25, 2000 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-Rawls 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 Ms. Linnaus presented the staff report, provided an overview of the structures being placed in specific categories on the Register, and staff recommendation. Several Commissioners noted corrections on the property templates. Commissioner Brenes asked staff if the property owners were notified of the hearing. Ms. Linnaus indicated that the property owners were notified of the hearing. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. Ms. Ann Andres, owner of Minter House, commented that she was unaware of the incentive discussion that took place earlier in the meeting; commented that it was important to focus on economic incentives, she enoouraged reducing building fees; commented that flexible zoning was important, recommended creating a husiness tax break for owners that transformed their home into a business, commented that the Civic Center Commission was responsible for maintaining the grounds of the Orange County Courthouse, and requested clarifications regarding the different category restrictions. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. Ms. Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager, commented that she would have staff clarify with Ms. Andres the category restrictions. Madam Chair Kings commented regarding the architectural analysis, commented that she had met with staff and she thought staff would be using specific books for their evaluations which had not occurred. She provided cpmments regarding specific terms used relating to the architectural period and indicated that she supported staff's recommendations for the categories. However, she wished to continue the matter in order to allow additional time to review the researched templates for categorization. Motion to continue Historic Register Categorization MO. 00-15 through No. 00-24 to November 9, 2000. 3 MOTION: Berry SECOND: Cribb MOTION: Berry SECOND: Cribb AYES: Kings, Brenes, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Gartner, Giles, Bustamante, and Chinn NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: None ' Comments 2. Oral Communications -Comments from the public. (For matters not listed on the Agenda) There were no oral comments. 3. Comments from the Deputy City Manager. Ms. Cindy Nelson informed the Commission that she had recently met with a gentlemen who collected antique and collectable cars who was interested in creating a museum and she would keep the Commission apprised of the project; and commented that she was very familiar and sensitive to historic issues in the Downtown area. 4. Comments from staff. Mr. Edwards reminded the Commission of the National Trust Conference October 31, 2000 through November 4, 2000 and requested the Commission to meet promptly at 6:00 a.m. to carpool with staff; informed the Commission that Ms. Leslie Heumann was selected as the historic consultant. ' Mr. Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager, apprised the Commission that staff went on- line with the SAPIN system and he would conduct a study session with the Commission regarding the new computer system at an upcoming meeting. 5. Comments from the City Attorney. There were no comments. 6. Comments from the Historic Resources Commission. Commissioner Bustamante • Welcomed and congratulated Ms. Nelson on her new position with development S6NIC8S. Commissioner Giles • Welcomed and congratulated Ms. Nelson. Commissioner Cribb • Requested staff conduct a survey of remaining Quanset huts. • Requested staff provide the status of the Memphis restaurant as it relates to historic ' preservation. • Commented that staff was achieving many of the Commission's objectives. • Congratulated Ms. Nelson for her new assignment • Requested a copy of the photograph of the original Otis building be distributed to the Commission. Commissioner BerN • Welcomed Ms. Nelson. Commissioner Brenes • Requested staff contact Fran Laster and provide assistance for placing a structure on the National Register. 4 • Congratulated Ms. Nelson on her new assignment. • Congratulated Ms. Nelson on her new assignment. Commissioner Gartner • Commented that the information presented to the Commission was very informative. • Welcomed Ms. Nelson. Commissioner Corwin • Welcomed Ms. Nelson. • Requested staff arrange a tour of the Masonic Temple and YMCA building. ' Commissioner Chinn • Welcomed Ms. Nelson • Requested staff contact Comcast to correct Historic Commission information displayed. Commissioner Kings • Welcomed Ms. Nelson. • Inquired as to staff reviewing the Consultant's work. Mr. Edwards informed the Commission that he would invite Ms. Heumann to an upcoming Commission meeting to meet the Commission. • Requested an update on the web site. • Requested a viewing of the SAPIN system. • Commented that she and Commissioner Cribb would be meeting with staff to discuss the plaque program. • Requested the status of the OCHSA structure for inclusion on the Register. • Requested an update on the Santora building. Ms. Nelson informed the Commission that the applicant had not formally submitted and the applicant and staff were still trying to reach resolution on improvements. 7. Excuse of absences. ' There were no absences. 8. Adiournment. Commissioner Brenes moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. The motion was seconded and unanimously passed. SMJ Sharon McCain Johnson Secretary to the Historic Resources Commission C