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Home My WebLink AboutHRC Minutes 11-07-16 SPECIALMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE NOVEMBER 7, 2016 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 4:40 P.M. COMMISSIONERS Present: ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chairperson PHIL BACERRA MONICA GARCIA LAURENCE HITTERDALE EDWARD MURASHIE MIKE TARDIF COMMISSIONERS Absent: PHILLIP SCHAEFER, Vice Chair STAFF Present: CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney HALLY SOBOLESKE, Senior Planner ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary Commissioner Hitterdale Chairperson Christy announced at the last meeting the professor and students from Orange Coast College (OCC) were in attendance. Noted as a class project they are assisting with paperwork and documentation on helping Floral Park to achieve historic district status and requested the Recording Secretary send a thank you letter for their attendance and helping the city preserve historic homes and the integrity of neighborhoods. A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non -agenda items) - No public comments CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar items listed as recommended by staff as follows: MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) B. MINUTES MOTION: Approve minutes of the meeting held on October 6, 2016. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 1 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 BUSINESS CALENDAR COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS): Chairperson Christy disclosed she visited each of the properties along with Commissioner Murashie. Commissioner Tardif disclosed he viewed homes virtually on Google street view. PUBLIC HEARINGS All property PowerPoint presentations presented by Hally Soboleske, Senior Planner, and Ivan Orozco, Assistant Planner II. 1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-06, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-06, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-06 Filed by June Magarro to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2315 North Benton Way (Goodman House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. lii[6jl1415 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-06 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-06. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with June Magarro, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-10, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-09, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-10 Filed by David & Glenda Fink to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2433 North Heliotrope Drive (Dr. Edwards House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. David Fink spoke in support of the recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-10 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-09. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with David & Glenda Fink, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) 3. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-11, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-10, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-11 Filed by Eric & Carol Alderete to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 1150 West River Lane (Schulz House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27. 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-11 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016.10. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Eric & Carol Alderete, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) 4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-14, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-13, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-14 Filed by Joyce M. Keller to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2502 North HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 Valencia Street (Dever House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-14 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-13. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Joyce M. Keller, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Tardif VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) 5. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-16, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-15, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-16 Filed by Atticus Wegman to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 412 West Santa Clara Avenue (Chick House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. 1`6101001,7A 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-16 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-15. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Atticus Wegman, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) 6. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-17, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-16, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-28 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 Filed by Blake Bailey to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Landmark for the property located at 2435 North Riverside Drive (Stanley Bailey House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-17 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-16. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Blake Bailey, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) 7. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-18, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-17, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-17 Filed by Michael & Morgan Liti to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 524 East Virginia Avenue (Barlow-Caltis House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. Morgan Liti spoke in support of the recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-18 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-17. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Michael & Morgan Liti, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 8. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-19, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-18 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-18 Filed by Moir Family Trust to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 1210 West River Lane (Dr. Geddes House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. Andrew Moir spoke in support of the recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27. 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-19 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-18. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Moir Family Trust, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Tardif VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) 9. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-20. HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-19, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-08 Filed by Leah Jones to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2449 North North Park Boulevard (Warren House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-20 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-19. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Leah Jones Trust, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. hrd01Is] ►=Xel.L91WC 7WF VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 10. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-21, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-20, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-19 Filed by Karen O'Callaghan to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2402 North North Park Boulevard (Wener House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Chairperson Christy recommended category be changed to Key due to Mr. Wener's contribution to the community. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. MOTION: Modify designation of property from Contributive to Key. MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) AMENDED MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-21 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-20 as amended and designate as Key. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Karen O'Callaghan, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) 11. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-22, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-21, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-20 Filed by Robyn MacNair to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 1123 North Olive Street (Urbine House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the recommended action. Written communication received from Tom Lutz of the Washington Square Neighborhood Association in support of the recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. 117[oil ([07JA 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-22 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-21. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Robyn MacNair, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) 12. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-24, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-23, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-23 Filed by Giovanna Piazza to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2318 North Bonnie Brae (Yeagle House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Commissioner Murashie noted he will abstain as applicant is the past president of Floral Park and he is the current president and does not want the appearance of a conflict of interest. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-24 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-23. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Giovanna Piazza, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Tardif VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Tardif (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Murashie (1) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) 13. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-26, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-25, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-27 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 8 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 14. Filed by Brad & Beth Harkins to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 1825 North Ross Street (Oakes House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were ro speakers and the hearing was closed. Commissioner Hitterdale recommended category be changed to Key due to accomplishments and contributions to the community. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28, 2016 and notices mailed October 27, 2016. MOTION: Modify designation of property from Contributive to Key. MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) AMENDED MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-26 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-25 as amended and designate as Key. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Brad Harkins & Beth Bunnell, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) WORK STUDY SESSION HERITAGE VILLAGE CEQA (Contined from the October 6, 2016 meeting.) Candida Neal, Planning Manager, spoke on options on a dedicated zone to place, save and move historic structures slated for demolition. She proceeded to discuss the ordinance and requirements in place and discussed the potential option of moving to the Heritage Museum of Orange County noting homes would no longer be residential structure but be incorporated into the museum. Discussed another option the City of Pomona used of using a remnant parcel adjacent to an existing historic district and use remained residential, and options of placement on an existing lot, city -owned parcels, or moved outside the city. Ms. Neal commented staff would like to have policies in place when preparing the Historic Preservation Element. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 9 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 15. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE OVERVIEW Verny Carvajal, Senior Planner, provided a status report on the General Plan Update which is long-term blueprint for the City's vision of the future. He shared short video on the General Plan which discussed the various elements to be included in the plan. Mr. Carvajal further provided a summary of Community Outreach strategy including the Executive Summary that summarizes the community input, noted there was a youth - based summer program, and spoke on the urban design and historic preservation elements and provided a link to access the community access report at www.santaana.org/generalplan. ABSENCES 16. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse of absence of Commissioner Schaefer. MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer (1) COMMENTS 17. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS Candida Neal • Announced she attended the first American Planning Association Symposium on Historic Preservation which introduced the City of Anaheim's historic preservation program which is a voluntary program. 18. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Garcia • Wished Happy Holidays to everyone. Commissioner Hitterdale • Thanked staff for the two presentations. • Wished Happy Holidays to everyone. Commissioner Tardif • Noted the Second Dwelling Unit proposed ordinance will affect the character of the community and inquired if historic areas will be exempt. Ms. Neal noted they will not be exempt and invited him to attend an informal community meeting to discuss the topic scheduled for Thursday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Ross Annex Conference Room 1600 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 10 NOVEMBER 7, 2016 Commissioner Murachie • Thanked staff for all their hard work. • Wished everyone Happy Holidays. • Congratulated the city and Planning Division on being named the top five Downtown areas. • Noted the neighborhood interest in historic preservation adding he would like to discuss the historic register and Mills Act Agreements when he attends the Coml-ink and neighborhood meetings. Chairperson Christy • Thanked staff & Commissioners for all their hard work and Ms. Barela for providing the script. • Noted that Thanksgiving is a time to remember family, what we are thankful for, to be humble and kind to everyone. ADJOURNED 6:35 P.M. — The next regular scheduled meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. qV o °--/NA.r/t,rtii Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 11 NOVEMBER 7, 2016