HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/2013MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APRIL 25, 2013
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:37 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present:
Phillip Schaefer, Chairman
Alfonso Bustamante
Monica Garcia
Laurence Hitterdale
Sean H. Mill
Cynthia Rosas
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
Alberta Christy
STAFF Present:
Jay Trevino, Executive Dir./Planning & Bldg. Agency
Karen Haluza, Planning Manager
Ryan Hodge, Assistant CityAttomey
' Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Schaefer
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes of the regular meeting on March 7, 2013.
MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on March 7, 2013.
MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Garcia, Hitterdale, Mill, Rosas, Schaefer (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
RECOMMENDATION
1. Elect a Chairperson of the Historic Resources Commission for the year
2013.
2. Elect a Vice Chairperson of the Historic Resources Commission for the
year 2013.
MOTION: Re-elect Chairman Schaefer as Chairperson of the Historic
Resources Commission for the year 2013.
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Mill
VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Garcia, Hitterdale, Mill, Rosas, Schaefer (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
MOTION: Elect Commissioner Mill as Vice Chairperson of the Historic
Resources Commission for the year 2013.
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Rosas
VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Garcia, Hitterdale, Mill, Rosas, Schaefer (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING
AGENDIZED PROJECTS)
None
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARING
1. HISTORIC REGISTER NO. 2013-01-RML
(Item continued by the Historic Resources Commission: March 7, 2013 to a date uncertain)
Filed by Chan and Quynh Kieu to allow the removal of the Maharajah House
(Landmark) located 2221 North Heliotrope Drive from the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER
PUBLICLY NOTICED:
April 12, 2013
April 11, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution denying Historic Register No. 2013-01-RML (removal) to remove
the Maharajah House categorized as Landmark, HRC No. 2003-34 and HRCA No.
2003-30 from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
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Associate Planner Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and
recommendation noting the property owner is requesting to be removed from
register, provided the history of the property, and alterations made to the exterior
of the property.
Written communication received from Diane Dunn in support of removing the
property from the register; Toni Kimball of the Santa Ana Historical Preservation
' Society, Barbara Warnock, Leslie Kato, David Rance, Anne Etheridge and Mike
Albanese in opposition to the removal of the property from the register.
The public hearing was opened and the following speakers addressed the
Commission on the matter:
James Gartner spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from the
register.
• Dianne Dunn spoke in support of removing the property from the register.
• Maxine Schmidt, representing the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society,
spoke in opposition to the removal of the property form the register.
• George Herlihy spoke in opposition to the removal of the property form the
register.
• Leslie Kato spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from the
register.
• Ellen Koldewey spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from the
register.
• Molly Doughty spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from the
register.
• Janelle McLoughlin spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from
' the register.
• Mark McLoughlin spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from the
register.
• Sonja Melching spoke in support of removing the property from the register.
• Angel Barnes spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from the
register.
• Kim Sinclair spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from the
register.
• Linda Nelessen spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from the
register.
• Quan Dinh spoke in support of removing the property from the register noting
the condition of the home.
• Quynh Kieu, property owner, spoke in support of removing the property from
the register noting respect for the history of the home adding she is ready to
maintain the look of the home, noted the difficulties of the living conditions
adding the house is cold and has mold, commented on the problems with the
roof and the high cost to replace the steel windows and for the upkeep of the
exterior, noted she is willing to work with the Commission, but should be
given options.
• Ricki Older spoke in opposition to the removal of the property from the
register.
The Public Hearing closed at 6:37 p.m.
Commissioner Mill inquired if there are tax benefits for properties listed on the
register and if so, did the property owners take advantage of this benefit. Ms.
Soboleske noted there is a potential to save from the property taxes with the Mills
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Act agreement, but added the property owners have lived in home for 25 years
and the tax base would be lower than what the Mills Act would be able to save
them and would not be a benefit to the property owners.
Commissioner Rosas inquired on the legal ramifications on keeping the property
on the register. Mr. Hodge answered the city does have the legal authority to
enforce historic preservation standards.
Commission discussion ensued on property owner's rights, the historical and
architectural significance of the Maharajah House, the repair of the roof, and the
removal of the steel windows.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution denying Historic Register No. 2013-01-RML
(removal) to remove the Maharajah House categorized as Landmark, HRC No.
2003-34 and HRCA No. 2003-30 from the Santa Ana Register of Historical
Properties.
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Mill
VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Garcia, Hitterdale, Mill, Rosas, Schaefer (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agendal
None
STAFF ANA COMMISSION COMMENTS
3. STAFF COMMENTS
None
4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chairman Schaefer announced the Floral Park Home and Garden Tour to be
held April 27 & 28.
5. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES
Motion by Commissioner Bustamante seconded by Commissioner Garcia to
excuse the absence of Commissioner Christy and approved unanimously by a
vote of 6:0.
' ADJOURNMENT: 6:53 p.m.
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Rosa Barela
Acting Recording Secretary
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