Historic Resources CommissionSpecial Meeting Agenda MinutesNovember 2, 2023MEETING 4:30 P.M.TIM RUSHChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeEDWARD MURASHIEViceChair,Ward 3 Representative MANUEL J. ESCAMILLAPlanning CommissionRep.IRMA JAUREGUICitywide Representative ALBERTA CHRISTYWard 4 RepresentativeDWAYNE SHIPPWard 5 Representative DANIEL CORNELIOUSComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.GINELLE HARDYWard 2 Representative VACANTWard 1 RepresentativeMinh 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 TOORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEd Murashie, Vice ChairpersonAlberta ChristyGinelle HardyDaniel CorneliusManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiDwayne 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.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting on October 5, 2023.Minutes: b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Murashie to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Alberta Christy, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Irma Perez JaureguiNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Ginelle Hardy, Daniel Cornelious, Manuel J.EscamillaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unlessappealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interestedparty or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on October 23,2023 and notices were mailed on said date.1.HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 202318,HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 202305 AND HISTORICPROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 202311 FOR THEPROPERTY 1607 NORTH FREEMAN LANE LOCATED WITHIN THESINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Robbyn & Daniel TaylorProject Description: Applicants are requesting approval of Historic ResourcesCommission Application No. 202318, Historic Register Categorization No. 202305, and Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202311, to allow theplacement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Propertiesas “Key” for the above mentioned property and to execute a Mills Act agreementwith the City of Santa Ana.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review underSection 15331, Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historicresource. Categorical Exemption No. ER2023107 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission ApplicationNo. 202318 and Historic Register Categorization No. 20235 (Exhibit 1).Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk ofthe Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Daniel andRobbyn Taylor, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Exhibit 2).Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui toApprove.YES: 5 – Alberta Christy, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Irma PerezJaureguiNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Ginelle Hardy, Daniel Cornelious, ManuelJ. EscamillaStatus: 5 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
<br />Minutes: Applicants, Robyn and Daniel Taylor, spoke in favor of this project.
<br />2.HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 202319, HISTORIC
<br />REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 202304 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
<br />PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 202310 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
<br />2028 NORTH GREENLEAF STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY
<br />RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: Charles William Lake and Julie S. Lake (Property Owner &
<br />Applicant)
<br />Project Description: The applicants are requesting approval of Historic Resources
<br />Commission Application No. 202319, Historic Register Categorization No. 202304,
<br />and Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202310, 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 designate an existing Tudor Revival style residence to the
<br />Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, as well as approval to execute a Mills Act
<br />agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
<br />and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section
<br />15331, Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical
<br />Exemption No. ER2023105 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application
<br />No. 202319 and Historic Register Categorization No. 20234 (Exhibit 1).
<br />Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of
<br />the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Charles William
<br />Lake and Julie S. Lake, as Trustees of the Charles William Lake and Julie S.
<br />Lake 2002 Family Trust Dated September 20, 2002, subject to non
<br />substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
<br />(Exhibit 2).
<br />Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 5 – Alberta Christy, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Irma Perez
<br />Jauregui
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Ginelle Hardy, Daniel Cornelious, Manuel
<br />J. Escamilla
<br />Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
<br />Minutes: Applicant, Charles Lake, spoke in favor of the project.
<br />3.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202308 FOR THE
<br />PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE LOCATED IN THE
<br />TWOFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.
<br />Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
<br />Project Description: The City of Santa Ana (owner and applicant) is requesting
<br />approval of Historic Exterior Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202308. Specifically, the
<br />request is to allow exterior modifications consisting of a partial restoration and
<br />rehabilitation of the historic Cypress Fire Station, listed as “Key” on the Santa Ana Register
<br />of Historical Properties. The primary (west) facade will be fully restored, along with some
<br />portions of the north and south facades, and a 964squarefoot nonoriginal and non
<br />contributing rear addition will be removed. New interior configurations of the existing
<br />space, and alterations relating to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, will
<br />require rehabilitation of exterior features, including removal/relocation of some doors and
<br />windows on secondary facades.
<br />Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
<br />and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section
<br />15331, Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical
<br />Exemption No. ER2023108 will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior
<br />Modification Application No. 202308.
<br />Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 5 – Alberta Christy, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Irma Perez
<br />Jauregui
<br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Ginelle Hardy, Daniel Cornelious, Manuel
<br />J. Escamilla
<br />Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
<br />Minutes: Resident, Susana Sandoval, spoke in favor of this project.
<br />Moved by Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
<br />YES: 0 – NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 –
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<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 January 4, 2024 at
<br />4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
<br />Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
<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
<br />written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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