HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-24-19_MinutesHISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 1 January 24, 2019
ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
JANUARY 24, 2019
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
4:39 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS Present:
ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chair
GINELLE HARDY
LAURENCE HITTERDALE
EDWARD MURASHIE
STEVEN NGUYEN
ISURI RAMOS
PHIL SCHAEFER, Vice Chair
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO (Excused)
TIM RUSH (Excused)
STAFF Present:
MINH THAI, Executive Director
CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
PEDRO GOMEZ, Case Planner
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items): None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 2018
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MOTION: SCHAEFER SECOND: MURASHIE
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
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ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
AGREEMENTS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
Items: C through E.
MOTION: SCHAEFER SECOND: MURASHIE
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2018-04 (MILLS ACT) FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 202-208 WEST FOURTH STREET — SCOTT OSTLUND
AND JEFF SMITH, APPLICANTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5,3}. Pedro Gomez, Case
Planner.
MOTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of
the Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with
Scott Ostlund and Jeff Smith for the property located at 202-208 West Fourth Street,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
D. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2018-03 (MILLS ACT) FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 810 NORTH FRENCH STREET — VICTORIA A.
BETANCOURT, APPLICANTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5,3}. Pedro Gomez, Case
Planner.
MOTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of
the Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with
Victoria A. Betancourt for the property located at 810 North French Street, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
E. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2018-02 (MILLS ACT) FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1721 NORTH BUSH STREET — CHAD DE COSTA AND
ELISABETTA SICCARDI, APPLICANTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5,3}. Pedro
Gomez, Case Planner.
MOTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of
the Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with
Chad De Costa and Elisabetta Siccardi for the property located at 1721 North Bush
Street, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
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MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
F. CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT 2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT
MOTION: Receive and File.
MOTION: SCHAEFER SECOND: MURASHIE
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
G. SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION ON HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Commission expressed concern regarding solar panel installation on historic properties.
Requested that solar panels be placed in manner as to not be visible from the public street
view. Staff indicated that State law does not allow unreasonable restrictions on solar panel
placement. Staff will encourage the placement of solar panels to be placed out of public
street view, when possible.
MOTION: Receive and File.
MOTION: RAMOS SECOND: MURASHIE
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR 2018 CITY OF SANTA ANA HISTORIC
PRESERVATION AWARDS WINNERS {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3}
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Awards were presented to the following:
• Santa Ana Unified School District, GKK Group, and PJHM Architects
• City of Santa Ana & Bassenian/Lagoni Architects
• Rafael Ramos Jr.
• Dino Perez & Downtown Santa Ana, Inc.
MOTION: Approve Ad Hoc Committee recommendation nominations for 2018 City
of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards.
MOTION: HARDY SECOND: NGUYEN
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2018-22 TO ALLOW
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2441 NORTH
RIVERSIDE DRIVE – DAVID AND JAMIE BUSTER, APPLICANT. {STRATEGIC PLAN
NOS. 5, 2}. Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), the project is exempt in accordance with Categorical Exemption Class 31.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 14, 2019 and notices
mailed January 10, 2019.
Case Planner Gomez provided a project description. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter. Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic
Exterior Modification Application No. 2018-22.
MOTION: SCHAEFER SECOND: MURASHIE
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
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3. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2018-23 TO ALLOW
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2424 NORTH
VALENCIA STREET – MICHAEL AND PAMELA BISHOP, APPLICANT. {STRATEGIC
PLAN NOS. 5, 2}. Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt in accordance with Categorical Exemption Class
31.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 14, 2019 and notices
mailed January 10, 2019.
Case Planner Gomez provided a project description. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter.
Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. The following individual spoke in support
of the matter:
• Dale Helvig
There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2018-23.
MOTION: MURASHIE SECOND: RAMOS
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
4. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2018-24 TO ALLOW
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2415 NORTH BONNIE
BRAE – CRAIG AND ELIZABETH HOFFMAN, APPLICANT. {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5,
2}. Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the project is exempt in accordance with Categorical Exemption Class 31.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 14, 2019 and notices
mailed January 10, 2019.
Applicant requested the matter be continued.
MOTION: Continue the matter until April 4, 2019.
MOTION: SCHAEFER SECOND: MURASHIE
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
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NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
5. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2018-25 TO ALLOW
EXTERIOR MODIFICATION TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 NORTH VICTORIA
DRIVE — KEVIN D. BARBER AND STACY A. CLINESMITH, APPLICANT. {STRATEGIC
PLAN NOS. 5, 2}. Pedro Gomez, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt in accordance with Categorical Exemption Class
31.
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 14, 2019 and notices
mailed January 10, 2019.
Case Planner Gomez provided a project description. The applicant spoke in support of the
matter. Chairperson Christy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic
Exterior Modification Application No. 2018-25.
MOTION: SCHAEFER SECOND: NGUYEN
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
REPORTS
6. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CONCERNS AND ISSUES
Planning Manager Neal provided a presentation on the following:
Historic Properties
• 1666 N. Main Street
• First American Title
Potentially Historic Properties
• CEQA Provisions
• Demolitions
Restoration Guide
• City Historic Design Guidelines
• Secretary of Interior Standards
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Agenda Items
• Commission Handbook page 13
Future Agenda Items
• Plaque and historic memorial placement
• Post-war historic structures survey
• 150th Anniversary Commemoration
• Historic Preservation Enforcement
Commission discussion ensued regarding the demolition permit review process. Staff
reported that the City does not have authority to prevent demolition of non-designated
historic structures. Commission would like more information on the process for the
demolition of historic properties. Staff will review with the City Attorney and report back.
Commission also inquired on their authority to require the placement of plaques on historic
properties. Concern was expressed for maintenance of vacant properties. Staff will work
with Code Enforcement to address concerns.
7. HISTORIC DESIGNATION & MILLS ACT APPLICATION FEES
Executive Director Thai reported that staff is conducting a fee study to determine the actual
costs incurred for processing applications. Will report back in April. Commission expressed
frustration with the amount of time it has taken to determine the costs. Requested the fee
study be submitted for review.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
COMMENTS
8. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
9. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
All commissioners welcomed new Commissioner Nguyen, thanked staff, and congratulated
the awardees.
Vice Chair Schaefer
• Disappointed with the amount of time it has taken to evaluate the application fees.
Commissioner Hardy
• Need to start thinking about the 2019 award selection process
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Commissioner Nguyen
• Looks forward to serving on the Commission
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER – ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: Contreras-Leo & Rush
MOTION: SCHAEFER SECOND: HARDY
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HARDY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
RAMOS, SCHAEFER (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: CONTRERAS-LEO, RUSH (2)
ADJOURNED 6:15 P.M. – The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Historic Resources
Commission will be held on April 4, 2019 in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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