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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 – PassBUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unlessappealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested partyor group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on December 29, 2023 andnotices were mailed on said date.1.HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 202320, HISTORICREGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 202306, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATIONAGREEMENT NO. 202312 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 925 NORTH LOWELLSTREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONINGDISTRICT.Project Applicant: Bethany S. & Kelly S. Thomas (Property Owners)Project Description: The applicants are requesting approval of Historic ResourceCommission Application No. 202320, Historic Register Categorization No. 202306, and Historic Preservation Agreement No. 202312 to allow the placement and categorizationin the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Contributive” for the abovementionedproperty and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of SantaAna.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andthe CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical Exemption No.ER2023121 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission ApplicationNo. 202320 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202306 (Exhibit 1).2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute theattached Mills Act agreement with Kelly S. Thomas and Bethany S.Thomas, Trustees of the Thomas Living Trust Dated March 28, 2022,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Exhibit 2).Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Commission had questions for applicant,Applicant answered questions from commission. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui toApprove.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma PerezJauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Daniel CorneliousStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202310 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 1904 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN THESINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Robert Imboden (Applicant) Bejay & Laura Magnusen (PropertyOwners)Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) No. 202310 for a property listed as a “Landmark” on theSanta Ana register, known as the Elliott House. Scope includes modifying four existing metalbalcony railings on the main building for safety that is consistent with Building Coderequirements, which are located on all four facades at the second story; replacing the noncompatible rear (west) entrance stoop at the main residential building with a more periodappropriate stoop; adding 69 square feet to the existing garageaccessory structure in orderto convert it to a threecar garage with additional storage; and expanding and repaving thedriveway to accommodate a third parking space.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andthe CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331, Class31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical Exemption No.ER2023123 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for HistoricExterior Modification Application No. 202310.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff. Commission had questions for applicant.Applicant answered questions from Commission. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Christy toApprove.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma PerezJauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Daniel CorneliousStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassSTAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for March 7, 2024, inthe Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA. Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.MEETING INFORMATION If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. Connecting via the Zoom App:Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, yourname, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed atthe top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.Submit a written commentYou are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:Visit the City’s Public Portal Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) andfollow the promptEmail PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of themeeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to theCommission but will be made part of the record.APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective afterthe tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commissionmay be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with theClerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the PlanningDepartment, 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
<br />written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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