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Home My WebLink AboutHRC MINUTES 07-20-17MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JULY 20, 2017 CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ClKTi■ai7i1111 COMMISSIONERS Present: ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chairperson PHILLIP SCHAEFER, Vice Chair (4:34 p.m.) PHIL BACERRA (4:38 p.m.) MONICA GARCIA (4:32 p.m.) GINELLE HARDY LAURENCE HITTERDALE EDWARD MURASHIE TIM RUSH COMMISSIONERS Absent: None STAFF Present: CAN DIDA NEAL, Acting Executive Director LAURA ROSSINI, Senior Assistant City Attorney VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner IVAN 0ROZCO, Assistant Planner// ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary Commissioner Hitterdale PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non -agenda items) Erik Wood inquired on the status of his application for designation. Ms. Neal noted his application will be on the next round of approvals and referred him to staff to get specifics. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER B. SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 2017 MOTION: Approve Minutes. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Christy, Garcia (7) None (0) None (0) Bacerra (1) A. MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2017 MOTION: Approve Minutes. Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 1 JULY 20, 2017 C. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Bacerra (1) HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-04 (Property. 2467 North Riverside Drive — Reed House) MOTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Eugene Charles III and Ann Avery Andres, property owners, for the structure located at 2467 North Riverside Drive, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) EXCUSED ABSENCES - None * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR • Chairperson Christy disclosed that she and Commissioner Murashie visited each of the properties. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-07, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-06, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-03 (Property. 2203 North Ross Street — P.A. Mitchell House) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 7, 2017 and notices mailed on July 7, 2017. Assistant Planner Orozco provided a presentation which included an overview of the architectural style and history of the property. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-07 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-06. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JULY 20, 2017 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with the Halvorson Living Trust, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Rush SECOND: Schaefer VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-09, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-08, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-05 (Property: 940 West River Lane — Busacca House) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 7, 2017 and notices mailed on July 7, 2017. Assistant Planner Orozco provided a presentation which included an overview of the architectural style and history of the property. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-09 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-08. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Paul Anderson and Mona Shah - Anderson, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Rush VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 3. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-13, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-12, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-09 (Property: 1710 North Heliotrope Drive — Schaffer House) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 7, 2017 and notices mailed on July 7, 2017. Assistant Planner Orozco provided a presentation which included an overview of the architectural style and history of the property. 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. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JULY 20, 2017 MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-13 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-12. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Ryan Arthur Grossheim and Andrew Michael Layton, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-14, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-13, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-10 (Property: 2529 North Valencia Street — R. D. Bird House) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 7, 2017 and notices mailed on July 7, 2017. Assistant Planner Orozco provided a presentation which included an overview of the architectural style and history of the property. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. The applicants spoke in support of the recommended action and thanked staff. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-14 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-13. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Zetulio Jimenez and Adriana De La Rosa, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION FOR THE 2017 — 2018 TERM Chairperson Christy called for nominations for Chairperson. Commissioner Murashie nominated Chairperson Christy as Chairperson and the nomination was accepted. Hearing no further nominations, the nominations were closed without objection. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 JULY 20, 2017 A 7 MOTION: Elect Alberta Christy as Chairperson for the Historic Resources Commission for the 2017-2018 term. MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Schaefer VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Christy (1) ABSENT: None (0) Chairperson Christy called for nominations for Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Murashie nominated Vice Chairperson Schaefer as Vice Chairperson and the nomination was accepted. Hearing no further nominations, the nominations were closed without objection. MOTION: Elect Phillip Schaefer as Vice Chairperson for the Historic Resources Commission for the 2017-2018 term. MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Schaefer (1) ABSENT: None (0) WORK STUDY SESSION YMCA PROJECT Acting Executive Director Neal noted staff is not prepared to present the Study Session on the YMCA Project and will be continued to a future meeting. Ms. Neal proceeded to provide a general update on the project adding the item will come to the Commission in order to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. Commissioner Rush requested St. Joseph Health install a plaque on the building recognizing the significant history of the building. COMMENTS STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS Acting Executive Director Neal: • Announced Hally Soboleske retired after working for the city for almost 20 years. • Announced the tentatively scheduled special meetings for September 28 and October 19 in order to address the backlog of applications for designation due to the elimination of the fee waiver and reduction. o Principal Planner Carvajal noted the continued success of the Historic Resources program and uptick in application activity with Mr. Orozco assisting in processing. There will be cross -training for staff by historic resources consultant, Leslie Heumann to process future applications. • Code Enforcement — Historical Properties: o Announced the development of a special system on city's website in order to report any work in progress on homes with a special email address and phone number. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 JULY 20, 2017 o Noted when the historic French Park district was created there was not a Chapter 30 in the zoning code and any projects in the district were reviewed by Planning Commission. Staff will be looking at changing the zoning code to have the responsibility transferred to the Historic Resources Commission. o Reported that the historic home on Washington Avenue that burned down did not come to the Historic Resources Commission as it was a dangerous building identified by the building official. Staff is working with a consultant on how the new construction will be processed. • Award Program for Outstanding Historic Projects — Ms. Neal stated this program was in effect a couple of years ago and the Commission has the ability to present awards to those who support or homes that support historic preservation efforts in the community. Vice Chair Schaefer noted the Commission handled this annually and was discontinued due to budgetary reasons and was a great program that recognized historic restoration. Commissioner Rush echoed support of the program with hopes it's brought back. • Historic Resources Application Fees — Ms. Neal noted the fee waiver and fee reduction will end on August 4 adding the city is conducting a fee study on application fees to review costs for staff time associated with processing applications. Chairperson Christy encouraged Commissioners to speak to their appointed Councilmembers on the issue. 8. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Hardy: • Invited Commissioners to attend the Heninger Park Summer Street Fair to be held on Saturday, July 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the 700 block of South Ross Street. • Provided a brochure of those who received 2017 Community Building Awards. Commissioner Hitterdale: • Thanked homeowners. • Thanked staff for their efforts. Commissioner Rush: • Congratulated homeowners on their designation. • Inquired on the replacement of Ms. Soboleske. Ms. Neal answered the position will be filled. • Opined on exploiting of city history and preservation with no funding for historic preservation. • Opined the need for staff to get back to adopting and protecting historically sensitive neighborhoods. • Noted the need to be proactive and create more historic districts. • Inquired on how to place items on the agenda. Ms. Neal answered the bylaws will be coming to the Commission to amend the dates of the meetings and clarify how to place items on the agenda at the next meeting. Commissioner Murashie: • Commended staff with loss of Executive Director, historic staff person and elimination of fee waiver/reduction indicating staff has stepped up with influx of last minute applications and choosing to cross -train staff. • Thanked the Library staff on the historic workshop lead by Manny Escamilla who did a wonderful job and encouraged additional workshops. • Noted the Floral Park neighborhood is continuing to work on obtaining historic district designation and looks forward to working with staff on it. • Thanked applicants. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 JULY 20, 2017 Vice Chair Schaefer: • Thanked applicants. • Saddened by the departure of Hally Soboleske noting she did a wonderful job and was a great resource. • Echoed Commissioner Murashie noting appreciation of staff and inquired who would be the primary contact person for historic issues. Ms. Neal answered Melanie McCann is the contact. • Requested an update on the old Pacific Symphony building. Ms. Neal answered she met with owners on several potential uses. • Echoed Commissioner Rush's comments on new construction in historically sensitive neighborhoods noting the new home build on a vacant lot in the 1800 block of North Flower. • Requested an update on the front yard wall at the corner of Heliotrope & 1gth Streets. Ms. Neal answered the item will be going to the Planning Commission in the fall for consideration. • Requested staff look into his application for designation he submitted two years ago. Chairperson Christy: • Thanked staff for all their hard work and taking pride in what they do for the city. • Noted Ms. Soboleske will be missed and hopes she enjoys her retirement. • Thanked homeowners. • Encouraged Commissioners to visit homes that are slated on the registry. • Thanked Commissioners for re-electing her as Chairperson. ADJOURNED 6:33 P.M. — The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission will be a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 JULY 20, 2017