Historic Resources CommissionSpecial Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 8, 2024INPERSON MEETING 4:30 P.M.TIM RUSHChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeIRMA JAUREGUICitywide Representative IGNACIO RINCONWard 1 RepresentativeALBERTA CHRISTYWard 4 Representative EDWARD MURASHIEVice ChairWard 3 RepresentativeDWAYNE SHIPPWard 5 Representative GINELLE HARDYWard 2 RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAPlanning Commission Rep.ANA LAURA PADILLAComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.MINH THAIExecutive DirectorKYLE NELLESENLegal 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 ChairpersonManuel J. EscamillaGinelle HardyIrma JaureguiAlberta ChristyDwayne ShippIgnacio Rincon Ana Laura PadillaStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorKyle Nellesen, Assistant City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:33 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:34p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: NoneCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from March 7, 2024.Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy toApprove Minutes from March 7, 2024.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, IgnacioRincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Ana LauraPadillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Passb.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Rincon to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ignacio
<br />Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Ana Laura
<br />Padilla
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
<br />c.Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202403 for the property located at
<br />1205 South Birch Street
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City
<br />Clerk to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act)
<br />with Michael Altshuler for the property located at 1205 South Birch Street,
<br />subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
<br />Attorney (Exhibit 1).
<br />Minutes: Commissioner Christy requested that as part of the motion to approve, the
<br />home’s name and categorization be updated at a future meeting.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to
<br />Approved as amended.
<br />YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ignacio
<br />Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Ana Laura
<br />Padilla
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
<br />Minutes: Items b, and c were pulled for discussion.
<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
<br />party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 26, 2024,
<br />and notices were mailed on said date.
<br />1.HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 202402, HISTORIC
<br />REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 202402, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
<br />PRESERVATION APPLICATION NO. 202404 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 516
<br />WEST 19TH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1)
<br />ZONING DISTRICT
<br />Project Applicant: Mona Konstan and Jill Brumett (Property Owners)
<br />Project Description:Applicants are requesting approval of Historic Resources
<br />Commission Application No. 202402, Historic Register Categorization No. 202402, and
<br />Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202404 to allow the placement and
<br />categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Key” for the above
<br />mentioned property and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City
<br />of Santa 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 />202411 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Actions:
<br />1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
<br />202402 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202402 (Exhibit 1); and
<br />2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
<br />Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Jill Brumett and Mona
<br />Konstan, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
<br />City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
<br />Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
<br />Staff answered questions from Commission.
<br />Applicant answered questions from Commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
<br />Adopt as amended.
<br />YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ignacio
<br />Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Ana Laura
<br />Padilla
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
<br />2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202401 FOR THE
<br />PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 WEST 19TH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLE
<br />FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Matthew and Nicole Kantelis (Property Owners)
<br />Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of Historic Exterior
<br />Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202401 for a property listed as a “Key” on the Santa
<br />Ana register, known as the LacyMurray House. Scope includes a new 456squarefoot
<br />family and laundry room addition, 159squarefoot master bedroom expansion, and 1,147
<br />squarefoot interior remodel to include kitchen, master bathroom and closet, bedroom
<br />reconfiguration, and bathrooms. The project also includes changing one (1) fixed wood
<br />window at the south facade to an operable window for egress purposes.
<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 />202404 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />1. Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior
<br />Modification Application No. 202401.
<br />Minutes: Commission had questions for staff on the scope of the project and its
<br />proposed modifications.
<br />Staff answered questions from Commission.
<br />Commission had questions from Applicant.
<br />Applicant answered questions from Commission.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to
<br />Adopt.
<br />YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ignacio
<br />Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Ana Laura
<br />Padilla
<br />Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />Update on City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards
<br />Update on Mills Act SelfReporting
<br />Minutes: Planning Manager, Ali Pezeshkpour, provided updates for the Commission.
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next regular meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for July 4,
<br />2024 in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA
<br />Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
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