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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
MARCH 22, 2018
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
4:35 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present:
ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chair
MIKE TARDIF
LAURENCE HITTERDALE
EDWARD MURASHIE
KENNETH NGUYEN
TIM RUSH
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
PHILLIP SCHAEFER (unexcused)
GINELLE HARDY (excused)
STAFF Present:
VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager
VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
RICARDO SOTO, Associate Planner
PEDRO GOMEZ, Assistant Planner
IVAN FLORES, Planning Technician
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Murashie
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items)
The following public comment was received:
Dale Helvig spoke in opposition to the proposed project located at 2525 North Main
Street.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items: A-C
MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Murashie
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Tardif (6)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Hardy, Schaefer (2)
A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 22, 2018
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: Hardy.
C. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT 2016/2017 ANNUAL REPORT
MOTION: Receive and file.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS):
The following disclosures were made:
Chair Christy, Commissioner Murashie and Commissioner Hitterdale visited each property
and spoke with the applicant regarding Item No. 3.
Commissioner Rush visited each property.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-41, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-40 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-45 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS KEY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2145 NORTH GREENLEAF DRIVE AND
TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA – TERRY
L. AND DANA M. KARGES, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3} – Pedro
Gomez, Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 12, 2018 and notices
mailed March 12, 2018. Applicant requested that matter be continued to the next meeting
scheduled on April 26, 2018.
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Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Continue matter until April 26, 2018.
MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Tardif
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Tardif (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Hardy, Schaefer (2)
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-39, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-38 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-43 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS KEY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2462 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND
TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA –
CHRISTINE L. SWITZER, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3} – Pedro
Gomez, Case Planner
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 12, 2018 and notices
mailed March 12, 2018.
Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and overview of the architectural style. Discussion ensued regarding
the window on the front facade and notable resident, Jennie Lasby Tessmann. The
applicant spoke in support of the matter.
Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. The following spoke on the matter:
Dylan Almendral, representing the Santa Ana Public Library, spoke in support.
There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-39 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-38 with the
recommendation that the applicant restore the northeast window on the front
façade to its original condition if deemed not original to the property.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-43 with
Christine L. Switzer, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
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MOTION: Rush SECOND: Tardif
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Tardif (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Hardy, Schaefer (2)
3. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-38, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-37 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-42 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS KEY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2457 NORTH NORTH PARK
BOULEVARD AND TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA – GEORGE M. AND KELLI L. WILL, APPLICANT
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 12, 2018 and notices
mailed March 12, 2018.
Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and overview of the architectural style. Noted the address should be
reflected as 2457 North Park Boulevard. Commission discussion ensued regarding the
windows on the front facade. The applicant spoke in support of the matter. Chairperson
Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-38 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-37 with the recommendation
that the applicant restore the window on the front façade to its original condition if
deemed not original to the property.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-42 with
George M. and Kelli L. Will, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Nugyen
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Tardif (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Hardy, Schaefer (2)
4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-35, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-34 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
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PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-39 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS KEY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1718 NORTH FLOWER STREET AND TO
EXECUTE A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA – ROBERT H.
FAIRCHILD AND CHRISTINE M. LARDAS, APPLICANT
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 12, 2018 and notices
mailed March 12, 2018.
Case Planner Flores provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and overview of the architectural style. Discussion ensued regarding
the steel case window. Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no
speakers and the hearing was closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-35 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-34.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-39 with
Robert H. Fairchild and Christine M. Lardas, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Tardif (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Hardy, Schaefer (2)
5. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-36, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-35 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-40 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS CONTRIBUTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208 NORTH GREENLEAF
STREET AND TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA – MARK D. AND MARY E. PERO, APPLICANT
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 12, 2018 and notices
mailed March 12, 2018.
Commissioner Murashie abstained from the matter; indicated that he lives in close
proximity to the subject property.
Case Planner Soto provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and overview of the architectural style. Discussion ensued regarding
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the courtyard, shiplap, and awning. The applicant spoke in support of the matter.
Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing
was closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2017-36 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-35.
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 2017-40 with
Mark D. and Mary E. Pero, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Hitterdale
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Tardif (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Hardy, Schaefer (2)
6. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-37, HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-36 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-41 TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT AND
CATEGORIZATION IN THE SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
AS CONTRIBUTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 919 NORTH LOWELL
STREET AND TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA – SUSAN SALLY FISHER, APPLICANT
Case Planner Soto provided a presentation which included the history of the property,
project description and overview of the architectural style. Discussion ensued regarding
the roof tile. The applicant spoke in support of the matter.
Written communication was received from the following:
Michael Mello, wrote in support.
Bobbi Keenan, wrote in support.
Dave Dethloff, wrote in support.
Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Rush SECOND: Murashie
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Nguyen, Rush, Tardif (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
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ABSENT: Hardy, Schaefer (2)
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
COMMENTS
7. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
Acting Planning Manager Fregoso:
Requested meeting be adjourned in memory of Hassan Haghani, former Executive
Director of Planning & Building Agency.
Principal Planner Carvajal:
Plaque Program will be reinstated;
Administrative matters will be on the agenda for the April 5 meeting;
Upcoming meetings will be held on April 26, May 24 and a date to be determined in
June; and
Provided an update on the remaining applications to be processed.
8. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Rush:
Opined application fees are too high; hopes new fee study will be reflective of actual
costs;
Encouraged commissioners to write their councilmember regarding the high
application fees;
Discussed the property at 700 W. Civic Center; owner has converted it into a
commercial office space; and
If a property has been identified as eligible to be placed on the Historic Register, can
the property owner be required to notify the City when the property is sold so that
action can be taken to place it on the Historic Register?
o Assistant City Attorney Storck will research.
Commissioner Tardif:
Thanked applicants.
Commissioner Murashie:
Congratulated applicants;
Thanked staff; and
Encouraged everyone to attend the tour of the Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House on April
7 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Chairperson Christy
Encouraged commissioners to write their councilmember regarding the high
application fees;
Congratulated applicants;
Thanked staff; and
Encouraged everyone to attend Santa Ana College’s Central Mall Grand Opening on
March 23 at 11:00 a.m.
MEETING ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF HASSAN HAGHANI
ADJOURNED 6:32 P.M. – The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Historic Resources
Commission will be on April 5, 2018 in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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