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Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, provided an overview of staff's evaluation and emphasized that staff utilized the code for the basis of their recommendation. Commissioner Chinn asked if the structure was qualified to be on the National Register. Ms. Linnaus indicated that the structure did not meet the minimum criteria to be on the National Register. Commissioner Giles commented that an important observation was left out for the criteria of ' Landmark structures in the code, specifically the stature of significant architects; and he further emphasized that Richard Neutra's contributions to the area were significant and he supported placing the structure on the Register as Landmark. Madam Chair Kings commented that she was of the opinion that the structure was a Landmark building; and although the staff recommendation may be academically correct, the local importance of having a Neutra building with global appeal warrants a Landmark status. She suggested that the State Preservation Office be contacted and she believed it would qualify for National Register status under Category 15a and she referenced Santa Ana Chapter 30, Section 30-2.2(1) d and she suggested an additional review of the code may be necessary as it applied to buildings that may have a more international following. Motion to: 1) receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 00- 196; adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 00.06; and adopt a resolution approving Hlstorfc Register Categorization No. 00-28 with the modification that fhe structure be categorized as a Landmark structure on the Santa Ana Register or Historical Properties. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Berry AYES: Kings, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Giles, and Chinn NOES: None ABSENT: Brenes and Gartner ABSTENTIONS: Bustamante ' 3. Oral Communications -Comments from the public. - (For matters not listed on the Agenda) There were no comments. 4. Comments from the Deoutv Citv Manager. Ms. Cynthia Nelson was absent. 5. Comments from the Planning staff. Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, informed the Commission that this was the last meeting of the year and wished everyone happy holidays. 6. Comments from the Citv Attornev. Mr. Benjamin Kauffman, Chief Assistant City Attorney, introduced Mr. Chris Norman and informed the Commission that he would be assisting with the Historic Resources Commission items in the absence of Ms. Cris Shaw. 7. Comments from the Historic Resources Commission. Commissioner Chinn • commented that he had learned that there were no plans to allow connection of the City's web site with other local non-profit groups and he would like to work with staff on the issue. • inquired as to when the consultant, Ms. Leslie Heumann would start analyzing the 39 buildings to add to the register; and the other list of 720 buildings. Staff informed the Commission that Ms. Heumann would begin her work on the structures in early 2001. • commented that the Logan area was a viable area for histpric purposes. • commented that several of the Orange County barrios have received renewed interest and that the Delhi barrios should also be looked at. Commissioner Corpin 3