HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA PACKETHISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 25, 2018
4:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
ALBERTA CHRISTY
Chair, Ward 4 Representative
PHILLIP SCHAEFER
VICE CHAIR, CITYWIDE REPRESENTATIVE
LAURENCE HITTERDALE
WARD 1 REPRESENTATIVE
GINELLE A. HARDY
WARD 2 REPRESENTATIVE
EDWARD MURASHIE
WARD 3 REPRESENTATIVE
TIM RUSH
WARD 5 REPRESENTATIVE
KENNETH NGUYEN
PLANNING COMMISSION REP.
VACANT
WARD 6 REPRESENTATIVE
MONICA GARCIA
COMM. REDEV. & HOUSING COMMISSION REP.
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Lisa E. Storck
Legal Counsel
Candida Neal
Acting Executive Director
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
Basic Historic Resources Commission Meeting Information
Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019) Detailed information at: http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/
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community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and
organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: •Investment in youth •Safe and healthy community
•Neighborhood pride •Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture •Quality government services
Mission – “To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic
environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.”
Guiding Principles
•Collaboration •Efficiency •Equity •Excellence •Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation •Transparency
Strategic Plan Goals/Objectives/Strategies:
Goal 1 - Community Safety
Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation
Goal 3 - Economic Development
Goal 4 - City Financial Stability
Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability
Goal 6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana
Code of Ethics and Conduct - The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment to the City
Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City’s Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council’s webpage. The following are
the core values expressed: Integrity · Honesty · Responsibility · Fairness · Accountability · Respect · Efficiency
Agenda Information - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by the
Historic Resources Commission. The Historic Resources Commission is not limited in any way by the “Recommended Action” and may take
any action which the Commission deems to be appropriate on an agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be
taken on any item not listed on the agenda.
Public Comments/Public Input - Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may address the Historic Resources Commission on
any and all matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction.
At the discretion of the Chair, at the first Public Comment portion of the meeting, all comments may be considered jointly. The public will be
given the opportunity to speak on any and all matters contained on any of the Consent Calendar and Business Calendar items and/or on
issues of public interest within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Members of the public shall be given three (3) minutes for each duly
noticed hearing (unless the matter is continued prior to taking public testimony). All requests to speak shall be submitted in writing to the
Commission Secretary at the beginning of the meeting and before Public Comments begin. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF
THE CHAIR. When speaking, all persons addressing the Historic Resources Commission shall follow the rules of decorum as detailed on
the back of the speaker form. The presiding officer shall have the power and responsibility to enforce decorum and order of the meeting as
set forth in Section 2-104(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
Consent Calendar - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Historic Resources Commission and will
be enacted by one motion without discussion unless a member of the Commission “pulls” an item(s) from the consent calendar for a
separate vote.
Senate Bill 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Historic Resources
Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building Agency
during normal business hours.
Agenda & Minutes - Staff reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the office of the Planning & Building Agency and are
available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and alternate Fridays. The
Planning & Building Agency is located in City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, California, (714) 667-
2700. Council meeting agendas, staff reports, and minutes are available the Friday before a Planning Commission meeting at the following
website address: www.santa-ana.org
CITY OF SANTA ANA
HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION AGENDA
JANUARY 25, 2018
4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER CHAIR CHRISTY
COMMISSION MEMBERS GARCIA, HARDY,
HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN, RUSH,
SCHAEFER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar Items: A through D.
A. MINUTES FROM THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 26,
2017 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1}
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
B. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 2017 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 1}
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
C. EXCUSED ABSENCES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent commission members.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA 2 JANUARY 25, 2018
D. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-37 (MILLS ACT)
WITH GIA HOANG NGUYEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2009 NORTH BAKER
STREET (PRICE-PRESTON HOUSE) – GIA HOANG NGUYEN, APPLICANT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3} – Ricardo Soto, Case Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City
Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an Historic Property Preservation
Agreement (Mills Act agreement) with Gia Hoang Nguyen for the property located at
2009 North Baker Street, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
Commissioner disclosure regarding regarding agendized projects.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2017-01 TO MODIFY THE
EXTERIOR OF THE STRUCTURE AT 2115 NORTH MAIN STREET FOR USE AS AN
EATING ESTABLISHMENT AND HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION
NO. 2017-02 TO RELOCATE THE STRUCTURE FROM 2056 NORTH BUSH STREET
TO 2123 NORTH MAIN STREET AND MODIFY THE EXTERIOR OF THE STRUCTURE
FOR USE AS AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT – NET DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 2} – Selena Kelaher, Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 12, 2018 and notices
mailed January 11, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic
Exterior Modification Application No. 2017-01.
2. Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic
Exterior Modification Application No. 2017-02.
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA 3 JANUARY 25, 2018
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-30, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-29, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-34 (MILLS ACT) TO ALLOW THE
PLACEMENT AND CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF
HISTORICAL PROPERTIES AS CONTRIBUTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2008 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE (GABRIEL HOUSE) AND TO EXECUTE A MILLS
ACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA – ANTHONY AND MAUREEN
LUKASZEWKI, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3} – Ivan Flores, Case
Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 12, 2018 and notices
mailed January 11, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-30 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-29.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-34 (Mills
Act agreement) with Anthony and Maureen Lukaszewki, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-63, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-62, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-65 (MILLS ACT) TO ALLOW THE
PLACEMENT AND CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF
HISTORICAL PROPERTIES AS KEY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 918 NORTH
LACY STREET (TAYLOR-ROSE HOUSE) AND TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA – JASON AND TABITHA HUNTER,
APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3} – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 12, 2018 and notices
mailed January 11, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-63 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-62.
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA 4 JANUARY 25, 2018
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-65 (Mills
Act agreement) with Jason and Tabitha Hunter, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-31, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-30, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-35 (MILLS ACT) TO ALLOW THE
PLACEMENT AND CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF
HISTORICAL PROPERTIES AS CONTRIBUTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2140 GREENLEAF STREET (HEATH HOUSE) AND TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA – DANIEL AND STEPHANIE
SCHAEFER, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3} – Pedro Gomez, Case
Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 12, 2018 and notices
mailed January 11, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-31 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-30.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-35 (Mills
Act agreement) with Daniel and Stephanie Schaefer, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
5. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-64, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-63, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-66 (MILLS ACT) TO ALLOW THE
PLACEMENT AND CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF
HISTORICAL PROPERTIES AS CONTRIBUTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2140 NORTH FLOWER STREET (BUTLER HOUSE) AND TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA – SUSAN L. GIAMPIETRO, APPLICANT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3} – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 12, 2018 and notices
mailed January 11, 2018.
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA 5 JANUARY 25, 2018
WORK STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-64 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-63.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-66 (Mills
Act agreement) with Susan L. Giampietro, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
6. DISCUSS OPPOSITION TO 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET PROJECT
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Direct staff to prepare a Resolution to be considered by the Commission at the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
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7. DISCUSSION REGARDING 2018 ANNUAL OBJECTIVES (Verny Carvajal)
8. HISTORIC RESOURCES EVALUATION PRACTICES (Melanie McCann)
9. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Historic Resources Commission
is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA 6 JANUARY 25, 2018
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
OCTOBER 26, 2017
CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX
CONFERENCE ROOM 1600
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
4:33 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chair
PHILLIP SCHAEFER, Vice Chair
MONICA GARCIA (4:38 p.m.)
GINELLE HARDY
LAURENCE HITTERDALE
EDWARD MURASHIE
TIM RUSH
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
KENNETH NGUYEN
STAFF Present:
VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager
VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
MELANIE McCANN, Senior Planner
RICARDO SOTO, Associate Planner
ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Schaefer
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) – No public comments
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items A-B.
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MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Hardy
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Garcia, Nguyen (2)
A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 5, 2017
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
C. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Commissioner Nguyen.
MOTION: Rush SECOND: Schaefer
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Garcia, Nguyen (2)
*Separate action for Item C shows the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS):
• Commissioner Murashie disclosed he, along with Chairperson Christy and Commissioner
Hitterdale visited each of the properties and met with one homeowner.
• Commissioner Rush disclosed he visited the properties with Debbie McEwen, President of the
Historic French Park Neighborhood Association and spoke to some homeowners.
• Vice Chair Schaefer disclosed he visited the property and met with homeowners for Item No.
1.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-20, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-19 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-24
(Property: 2432 North Riverside Drive – Davis-Schneider House)
Matter continued from the October 5, 2017 Historic Resources Commission meeting.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 22, 2017 and notices
mailed September 21, 2017.
Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included the categorizations,
project description, and architectural style and name change to Davis-Schneider House.
Ms. McCann added into minutes that staff would like to elaborate under the description of
persons that lived in the home that a previous owner, Mr. Davis, was a founding member
of the O.C. Historical Society, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schneider resided in 1998 and Mr.
Schneider was a photographer and videographer who documented the construction of
space shuttles, and noted windows are wood framed. Pamela Schneider, applicant, spoke
in support of the matter. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no
additional speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed.
Discussion ensued on the windows and half-round porch. Commissioner Rush requested
if windows are replaced in the future, that they be replaced as original product.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-20 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-19.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Pamela D. Schneider, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer
(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Nguyen (1)
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2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-16, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-15, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-16
(Property: 2045 North Greenleaf Street – Lund House)
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices
mailed October 13, 2017.
Associate Planner Soto provided a presentation which included the project description,
designation and architectural style. Matthew & Lina Lopez, applicants, spoke in support of
recommended action. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no
additional speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed.
Chairperson Christy asked that staff update photo as the tree has been removed and
requested that staff have city tree trimmed as it is blocking a portion of the home.
Commissioner Hitterdale requested that the home be designated as Key on the basis of
Mr. Lund’s work in the community and contribution to the city. Mr. Lund was a physical
education teacher and fixture at Willard Jr. High School. Vice Chair Schaefer noted the
home was built by Emmit Rogers who built through early 60’s and is worthy of noting as
well.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-16 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-15 and categorize
as Key.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Matthew Lopez, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Rush SECOND: Hitterdale
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer
(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Nguyen (1)
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3. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-26, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-25, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-30
(Property: 512 West Santa Clara Avenue – Jacobs House)
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices
mailed October 13, 2017.
Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included the project description,
designation and architectural style. Donna Rohrbacker, applicant, noted thanks and spoke
in support of recommended action. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There
were no additional speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed.
Commissioner Hardy requested to add “detached garage” to the template. Chairperson
Christy requested that staff verify the name of the law firm on the template and correct if
needed. Commissioner Hitterdale provided additional information on first recorded
occupant, Otto Jacobs, noting he was a prominent lawyer, spoke on a national case he
was involved in and recommended the categorization be upgraded to Key.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-26 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-25 and categorize
as Key.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Peter R. Rohrbacker and Donna N.
Rohrbacker, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Murashie
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer
(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Nguyen (1)
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4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-27, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-26, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-31
(Property: 1722 North Heliotrope Drive – Frandson-Mouwdy House)
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices
mailed October 13, 2017.
Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included the project description,
designation, and architectural style. Roy Reimer, applicant, spoke in support of
recommended action. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no
additional speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. Vice Chair Schaefer
provided additional information on previous owners, the Mouwdy family, and requested
“Mouwdy” be added to the name of the house.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-27 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-26 and change
name of home to “Franson-Mouwdy House”.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Roy and Jan Reimer, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Murashie
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer
(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Nguyen (1)
COMMENTS
9. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
Principal Planner Carvajal:
• Reported 31 applications have come before the Commission for categorization in 2017;
there are approximately 30 remaining applications remaining and intend to finalize and
bring to the Commission the first part of 2018 with 6 designations per meeting
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• Thanked Commissioners for attending Special Meeting.
• Reported that there are 32 Queen Anne structures in the city; 4 in the East Side
neighborhood; 5 or 6 in the Flower Park neighborhood and 5 or 6 in the Logan
neighborhood.
• Reported property on Greenleaf that Vice Chair Schaefer requested staff look has been
forwarded to Code Enforcement.
• Reported staff is informing applicants they will be asked if they would like to speak at
meetings.
• Provided an update on the old McFadden Electric Building noting it will be retained and
preserved on the site and will not be demolished.
• Reported staff contacted representatives from the Elks Lodge requesting they
photograph the interior and exterior of their buildings; they responded they are happy to
oblige.
10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Hardy:
• Reported she, along with staff, met with the property owner, architect and contractor for
Landmark home, Pomeroy House, at 718 South Broadway and assisted property
owner on renovations to make sure they are in compliance with the Secretary of
Interior Standards.
• Reported on Key Structure, the Cypress Fire Station at 625 South Cypress Avenue,
which is owned by the Parks & Recreation Agency, noted the building has been
secured with plans to restore per Secretary of Interior Standards and be used as a
library or gallery. Noted it will go before the Parks & Recreation Board in February
2018 and asked that everyone be vigilant and drive by to make sure building is secure
and requested the architectural elements be boarded up.
• Provided a handout on research she compiled on the Historic Heninger Park
Architectural Survey noting there is one Queen Anne style home in the neighborhood,
the Hewitt House.
• Requested that a Plaque Program be created to assist homeowners who wish to have
a plaque created and provide them with a template with design and dimensions and
where to purchase. Commissioner Murashie noted Floral Park uses Players Choice for
their plaques. Ms. McCann noted staff will look back on standards so that plaques are
uniform.
• Reported she found a copy of the Renovators Reference book by the Old Time
Preservation Association from March 1989. Mr. Carvajal noted staff will review and
reproduce for Commissioners.
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• Thanked staff for their hard work and congratulated property owners.
Commissioner Garcia:
• Thanked Commissioner Hardy for all the work she is doing on behalf of the
Commission.
• Thanked and congratulated homeowners; and thanked staff for their work.
Commissioner Hitterdale:
• Thanked homeowners for bringing properties on the register.
• Thank everyone for bearing with him on his story on Otto Jacobs
• Reported he emailed Wylie Carlyle’s daughter on the designation and renaming of
home as “Hull-Carlyle House” adding the family was pleased and noted their father
would be pleased and proud.
Commissioner Rush:
• Congratulated homeowners and thanked staff for their hard work.
• Reminded all to attend the inaugural Preserve Orange County launch to be held on
November 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University
which will include a reception and is free to attendees.
• Inquired on several occasions how to get items on the agenda.
• Asked that there be a standardized format on plaques and instructions where to
purchase.
• Noted Ms. Neal had previously mentioned the Commission would soon be able to have
authority to make requests or recommendations and asked for an update.
• Asked when the historic overlay for historically sensitive neighborhoods will be brought
back adding there needs to be a conversation to encourage and preserve integrity of
neighborhoods and property values.
• Noted concern on the proposed high density project at Edgewood and Main Street
which consists of 500-600 units adding it will have a tremendous impact on the
adjacent Park Santiago historic neighborhood.
Commissioner Murashie:
• Thanked staff for all their hard work.
• Thanked and congratulated homeowners for putting homes on register.
Vice Chair Schaefer:
• Thanked and congratulated homeowners for putting home on register.
• Heard a report that the Cypress Fire Station may become a History Room for the
Library.
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• Echoed Commissioner Rush’s concerns on the Park Santiago neighborhood and
construction of a high density project will affect all surround neighborhoods and be
overwhelmed with traffic.
Chairperson Christy:
• Thanked Commissioners for their due diligence in diving deep into historical
information and enrich presentations and documents on designations.
• Thanked property owners.
• Thanked staff for all their hard work in meeting the December 31st deadline.
• Noted for the next meeting she will need to depart at 5:30 p.m. to Chair another
meeting.
ADJOURNED 5:59 P.M. – The meeting of the Historic Resources Commission will be a
Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Rosa Barela
Acting Recording Secretary
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
4:32 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chair
PHILLIP SCHAEFER, Vice Chair
MONICA GARCIA (arrived at 4:35 p.m.)
GINELLE HARDY
LAURENCE HITTERDALE
EDWARD MURASHIE
TIM RUSH (arrived at 4:35 p.m.)
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
KENNETH NGUYEN
STAFF Present:
VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager
VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
MELANIE McCANN, Senior Planner
RICARDO SOTO, Associate Planner
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Schaeffer
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) – No comments
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items: A.
MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Murashie
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer
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(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Nguyen (1)
A. EXCUSED ABSENCES:
MOTION: Excuse absent commissioner members: Nguyen
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS):
• Commissioner Murashie and Chairperson Christy disclosed that they visited each of the
properties and spoke to the Johnson’s (Item No. 1).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-19, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-28 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-33.
(Property: 927 West Twentieth Street – E.A. Swanson House)
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 27, 2017 and notices
mailed October 27, 2017.
Associate Planner Soto provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and overview of the architectural style. Discussion ensued regarding
the large tree in front of the property and the property’s paint colors. The applicant spoke
in support of recommended action and provided additional information on 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.
2017-19 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-28.
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2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-33 (Mills
Act agreement) with Timothy and Ann Johnson, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
WORK STUDY CALENDAR
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES EVALUATION OVERVIEW AND PRACTICES
Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included information on the
following:
• Criteria of Selection
• Architectural Style
• Character Defining Features
• Building Research and Eligibility for Local Register
• Historic Resource Integrity
COMMENTS
3. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
Principal Planner Carvajal
• Provided an update on the Historic Plaque Program; staff is working on a plaque
template; it will be brought forward for consideration.
• Introduced new Assistant Planner, Pedro Gomez.
Assistant Attorney Storck
• Provided instruction to Commission on how to agendize items: A consensus among any
three members must be reached to take up any matter for preliminary review that is not
otherwise before the Commission; the matter will be scheduled for review at the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
Acting Planning Manager Fregoso
• Indicated the Tom’s Trucks and Hampton Inn projects will be brought forward for
consideration.
• Thanked the Commission for their work.
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4. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Hitterdale
• Reported that renowned author, Phillip K. Dick, owned a home on Civic Center; would
like to commemorate his time in the city.
Commissioner Rush
• Congratulated the applicant.
• Asked if the Dr. Julius A. Crane House is listed for sale.
o Staff will research.
• Inquired on the status of the YMCA building.
o Staff indicated the project is currently on hold.
• Announced opposition to the 2525 North Main Street project; would like the
Commission to proclaim opposition to the project.
o Commission consensus was reached and will be added to the next agenda.
• Inquired about the historical properties fee waiver.
o Staff indicated the City is undergoing a fee study; City’s position is to recover
100% of the cost.
Commissioner Murashie
• Thanked staff and welcomed new Assistant Planner, Pedro Gomez
Vice Chair Schaefer
• Welcomed new Assistant Planner, Pedro Gomez.
• Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Commissioner Hardy
• Expressed concern with the rehabilitation of the fire station; asked if staff working with
Public Works Agency to preserve historic materials.
o Staff reported that the Public Works Agency will need to obtain a Certificate of
Appropriateness for any modifications to the building.
• Asked if the structure located at 300 North Bush Street is on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties.
o Staff will research.
Commissioner Garcia
• Asked for information on the 2525 N. Main Street project.
o Staff reported that it is a five-story apartment building project; it is under initial
review; a Sunshine Ordinance meeting will be held on November 15, 2017; it
will be brought forward to Planning Commission for consideration in eight to 12
months.
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• Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Chairperson Christy
• Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
• Thanked staff and Commission for all their hard work.
ADJOURNED 5:50 P.M. – Motioned made by Schaefer and seconded by Hardy to adjourn
to Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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