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Historic Resources CommissionSpecialMeeting Agenda MinutesJanuary 11, 20244:30 P.M.TIM RUSHChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeIRMA JAUREGUICitywide Representative VACANTWard 1 RepresentativeALBERTA CHRISTYWard 4 Representative EDWARD MURASHIEVice ChairWard 3 RepresentativeDWAYNE SHIPPWard 5 Representative GINELLE HARDYWard 2 RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAPlanning Commission Rep.DANIEL CORNELIOUSComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.MINH THAIExecutive DirectorBRANDON SALVATIERRALegal Counsel ALI PEZESHKPOUR, AICPPlanning Manager NUVIA OCAMPORecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEdward Murashie, Vice ChairpersonGinelle HardyDaniel CorneliusManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiAlberta ChristyDwayne ShippStaff: Minh Thai, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:35 p.m. with Commissioner Shipp joining the meetingvia Zoom.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from November 2, 2023. b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui,Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Daniel CorneliousStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless
<br />appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party
<br />or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on December 29, 2023 and
<br />notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 202320, HISTORIC
<br />REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 202306, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
<br />AGREEMENT NO. 202312 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 925 NORTH LOWELL
<br />STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING
<br />DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Bethany S. & Kelly S. Thomas (Property Owners)
<br />Project Description: The applicants are requesting approval of Historic Resource
<br />Commission Application No. 202320, Historic Register Categorization No. 202306,
<br />and Historic Preservation Agreement No. 202312 to allow the placement and categorization
<br />in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Contributive” for the abovementioned
<br />property and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa
<br />Ana.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
<br />the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class
<br />31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical Exemption No.
<br />ER2023121 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application
<br />No. 202320 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202306 (Exhibit 1).
<br />2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
<br />attached Mills Act agreement with Kelly S. Thomas and Bethany S.
<br />Thomas, Trustees of the Thomas Living Trust Dated March 28, 2022,
<br />subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
<br />Attorney (Exhibit 2).
<br />Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Commission had questions for applicant,
<br />Applicant answered questions from commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez
<br />Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Daniel Cornelious
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202310 FOR THE
<br />PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1904 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN THE
<br />SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Robert Imboden (Applicant) Bejay & Laura Magnusen (Property
<br />Owners)
<br />Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of Historic Exterior
<br />Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202310 for a property listed as a “Landmark” on the
<br />Santa Ana register, known as the Elliott House. Scope includes modifying four existing metal
<br />balcony railings on the main building for safety that is consistent with Building Code
<br />requirements, which are located on all four facades at the second story; replacing the non
<br />compatible rear (west) entrance stoop at the main residential building with a more period
<br />appropriate stoop; adding 69 square feet to the existing garageaccessory structure in order
<br />to convert it to a threecar garage with additional storage; and expanding and repaving the
<br />driveway to accommodate a third parking space.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
<br />the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class
<br />31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical Exemption No.
<br />ER2023123 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />1. Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic
<br />Exterior Modification Application No. 202310.
<br />Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Commission had questions for applicant.
<br />Applicant answered questions from Commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez
<br />Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Daniel Cornelious
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Staff had comments for commission.
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for March 7, 2024, in
<br />the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
<br />Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
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<br />APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
<br />the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission
<br />may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the
<br />Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
<br />Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final
<br />day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final
<br />day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please
<br />note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the
<br />matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to
<br />raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in
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