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Public Comments for Sexiinger Farmhouse & Orchard June 28, 2012 Page 2 Section 30-7 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a public hearing by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) to review all applications for demolition permits for historic properties. The formal filing of an Intent to Demolish the historic property initiates a 240-day review period by the HRC. Further, Section 30-7 requires the HRC to investigate all feasible alternatives to demolition, which include, but are not limited to: 1} Seeking private citizens, local trusts, and other financial sources who may be willing to purchase the structure for relocation or restoration; 2) Publicizing the availability of the structure for purchase for restoration or relocation purposes; 3} Exploring possible sites for relocation of the historic building if on-site preservation is not possible; and, 4) Suggesting to the City Council that the city purchase the structure when private preservation or relocation is not feasible. The purpose of this hearing is to allow the Historic Resources Commission an opportunity to receive additional ideas and identify resources that the public might have that would allow for the preservation of the property. In addition, members of the public may also provide alternative development scenarios that can then be studied in the Alternatives section of the Draft EIR that is currently being processed for the proposed TAVA development project. Staff recommends that the Commission select three members to serve as an ad hoc committee in order to compile the information received and then report out to the HRC. Staff will provide administrative support to the ad hoc committee. The report compiled by the Historic Resources Commission will be completely separate from the review of any revisions to the Draft EIR Alternatives section. The revised Draft EIR will have a separate 45-day review period during which time the public may comment on any of the proposed alternative development scenarios. A separate public notification process and public hearing before the Planning Commission will be prepared for the Draft EIR review. Pursuant to SAMC Section 30-7(b) at the conclusion of the 240-day time period, or at the conclusion of the environmental review period, whichever is longer, the demolition permit must be issued. Based on the application date of June 12, 20'12 for the Intent to Demolish, the 240-day time period will end on February 7, 2013. The environmental review period will not end until the Final Environmental Impact Report for the TAVA development project has been certified by the City Council. This cannot occur before the end of the 240 days, but a date for the City Council public hearing to consider the item has not yet been scheduled.