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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 3, 2022
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, Chairperson
Ed Murashie, Vice Chairperson
Keith Carpenter
Alberta Christy
VInce Frazier
Ginelle Hardy
Mark McLoughlin
Sandra Peña Sarmiento
Dwayne Shipp
Staff:Minh Thai, Executive Director
John Funk, Senior Asst. City Attorney
Fabiola ZelayaMelicher, Planning Manager
Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 4, 2021
Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
b.Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
c.Certified Local Government 20202021 Annual Report
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless
appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested
party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February 23,
2022 and notices were mailed on February 17 & 18, 2022.
1.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203 – Pedro Gomez,
Case Planner
Project Location: 400 East Fourth Street located in the Downtown (DT) land use
district within the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development
No. 84).
Project Applicant: Bethany Schermer
Project Description: Application for exterior modifications to a property listed as
“Contributive” on the historic register and known as the Hotel Finley. The scope of
work includes change of use, new roof deck and a roof garden. Exterior
modifications to include removal of nonoriginal storefront windows; restoration of
prismatic glass panels; replacement of nonoriginal cement plaster; addition of
new compatible brick veneer; restoration of existing original wood framed paired
windows; restore existing glazed brick cladding; installation of a compatible
cornice; and new fabric awnings.
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,
Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical
Exemption No. 202172 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203.
Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received.
Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.
The applicant spoke in favor of the matter.
Phil Chen spoke of his concern for the historic accuracy of the building with the
signage and awnings.
The Commission added conditions to the approval, to have
appropriate signage, awnings and window displays that reflect the historic
accuracy of the building.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
2.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202 – Pedro Gomez,
Case Planner
Project Location: 1411 North Broadway located in the Midtown Specific
Plan (SP3) zoning designation.
Project Applicant: Brateil Aghasi/WISEPlace
Project Description: The applicant is proposing an adaptive reuse project to
rehabilitate and convert an existing onestory historic building, listed as
“Landmark” on the historic register and known as the Santa AnaTustin YWCA, into
offices, a training center, community room, and three residential studio units. The
project also consists of a new fourstory addition with parking at ground level and
residential units, laundry rooms, and communal space at the upper levels.
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,
Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical
Exemption No. 202205 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202.
Minutes: Commissioners Christy and Murashie met and inspected the property.
Also attending the Sunshine Meeting.
Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received.
Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.
The applicants and architect spoke in favor of the matter.
The Commission added conditions to include more landscaping for the building
on backside. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
Historic Preservation Work Program Discussion – Fabiola Zelaya Melicher and Pedro
Gomez
Existing Work Program & Accomplishments
Key Staff Initiatives
Commission Work Program
Follow Up Sessions & Next Steps
Minutes:
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. South Main History Walk Presentation/Update
Ad Hoc Committee Members – Commissioners Carpenter, Hardy, and Pena Sarmiento
Minutes: Commissioner PenaSarmiento indicated that provding an update on this
subject should be agendized under Work Study Session, so that a discussion on the
matter takes place.The Commission requested item to be scheduled for May 5, 2022
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for May 5, 2022 at
4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission
may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the
Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final
day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final
day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please
note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the
matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to
raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in
written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 2:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Historic Resources Commission 1 3/3/2022
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 3, 2022Council Chamber22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, Chairperson
Ed Murashie, Vice Chairperson
Keith Carpenter
Alberta Christy
VInce Frazier
Ginelle Hardy
Mark McLoughlin
Sandra Peña Sarmiento
Dwayne Shipp
Staff:Minh Thai, Executive Director
John Funk, Senior Asst. City Attorney
Fabiola ZelayaMelicher, Planning Manager
Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 4, 2021
Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
b.Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
c.Certified Local Government 20202021 Annual Report
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless
appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested
party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February 23,
2022 and notices were mailed on February 17 & 18, 2022.
1.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203 – Pedro Gomez,
Case Planner
Project Location: 400 East Fourth Street located in the Downtown (DT) land use
district within the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development
No. 84).
Project Applicant: Bethany Schermer
Project Description: Application for exterior modifications to a property listed as
“Contributive” on the historic register and known as the Hotel Finley. The scope of
work includes change of use, new roof deck and a roof garden. Exterior
modifications to include removal of nonoriginal storefront windows; restoration of
prismatic glass panels; replacement of nonoriginal cement plaster; addition of
new compatible brick veneer; restoration of existing original wood framed paired
windows; restore existing glazed brick cladding; installation of a compatible
cornice; and new fabric awnings.
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,
Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical
Exemption No. 202172 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203.
Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received.
Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.
The applicant spoke in favor of the matter.
Phil Chen spoke of his concern for the historic accuracy of the building with the
signage and awnings.
The Commission added conditions to the approval, to have
appropriate signage, awnings and window displays that reflect the historic
accuracy of the building.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
2.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202 – Pedro Gomez,
Case Planner
Project Location: 1411 North Broadway located in the Midtown Specific
Plan (SP3) zoning designation.
Project Applicant: Brateil Aghasi/WISEPlace
Project Description: The applicant is proposing an adaptive reuse project to
rehabilitate and convert an existing onestory historic building, listed as
“Landmark” on the historic register and known as the Santa AnaTustin YWCA, into
offices, a training center, community room, and three residential studio units. The
project also consists of a new fourstory addition with parking at ground level and
residential units, laundry rooms, and communal space at the upper levels.
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,
Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical
Exemption No. 202205 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202.
Minutes: Commissioners Christy and Murashie met and inspected the property.
Also attending the Sunshine Meeting.
Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received.
Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.
The applicants and architect spoke in favor of the matter.
The Commission added conditions to include more landscaping for the building
on backside. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
Historic Preservation Work Program Discussion – Fabiola Zelaya Melicher and Pedro
Gomez
Existing Work Program & Accomplishments
Key Staff Initiatives
Commission Work Program
Follow Up Sessions & Next Steps
Minutes:
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. South Main History Walk Presentation/Update
Ad Hoc Committee Members – Commissioners Carpenter, Hardy, and Pena Sarmiento
Minutes: Commissioner PenaSarmiento indicated that provding an update on this
subject should be agendized under Work Study Session, so that a discussion on the
matter takes place.The Commission requested item to be scheduled for May 5, 2022
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for May 5, 2022 at
4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission
may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the
Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final
day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final
day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please
note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the
matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to
raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in
written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 2:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Historic Resources Commission 2 3/3/2022
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 3, 2022Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEd Murashie, Vice ChairpersonKeith CarpenterAlberta ChristyVInce FrazierGinelle HardyMark McLoughlinSandra Peña SarmientoDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorJohn Funk, Senior Asst. City AttorneyFabiola ZelayaMelicher, Planning ManagerChristina Leonard, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 4, 2021Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Christy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Passb.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. c.Certified Local Government 20202021 Annual ReportRecommended Action: Receive and File.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless
appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested
party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February 23,
2022 and notices were mailed on February 17 & 18, 2022.
1.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203 – Pedro Gomez,
Case Planner
Project Location: 400 East Fourth Street located in the Downtown (DT) land use
district within the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development
No. 84).
Project Applicant: Bethany Schermer
Project Description: Application for exterior modifications to a property listed as
“Contributive” on the historic register and known as the Hotel Finley. The scope of
work includes change of use, new roof deck and a roof garden. Exterior
modifications to include removal of nonoriginal storefront windows; restoration of
prismatic glass panels; replacement of nonoriginal cement plaster; addition of
new compatible brick veneer; restoration of existing original wood framed paired
windows; restore existing glazed brick cladding; installation of a compatible
cornice; and new fabric awnings.
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,
Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical
Exemption No. 202172 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203.
Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication was
received.
Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.
The applicant spoke in favor of the matter.
Phil Chen spoke of his concern for the historic accuracy of the building with the
signage and awnings.
The Commission added conditions to the approval, to have
appropriate signage, awnings and window displays that reflect the historic
accuracy of the building.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
2.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202 – Pedro Gomez,
Case Planner
Project Location: 1411 North Broadway located in the Midtown Specific
Plan (SP3) zoning designation.
Project Applicant: Brateil Aghasi/WISEPlace
Project Description: The applicant is proposing an adaptive reuse project to
rehabilitate and convert an existing onestory historic building, listed as
“Landmark” on the historic register and known as the Santa AnaTustin YWCA, into
offices, a training center, community room, and three residential studio units. The
project also consists of a new fourstory addition with parking at ground level and
residential units, laundry rooms, and communal space at the upper levels.
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,
Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical
Exemption No. 202205 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202.
Minutes: Commissioners Christy and Murashie met and inspected the property.
Also attending the Sunshine Meeting.
Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received.
Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.
The applicants and architect spoke in favor of the matter.
The Commission added conditions to include more landscaping for the building
on backside. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
Historic Preservation Work Program Discussion – Fabiola Zelaya Melicher and Pedro
Gomez
Existing Work Program & Accomplishments
Key Staff Initiatives
Commission Work Program
Follow Up Sessions & Next Steps
Minutes:
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. South Main History Walk Presentation/Update
Ad Hoc Committee Members – Commissioners Carpenter, Hardy, and Pena Sarmiento
Minutes: Commissioner PenaSarmiento indicated that provding an update on this
subject should be agendized under Work Study Session, so that a discussion on the
matter takes place.The Commission requested item to be scheduled for May 5, 2022
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for May 5, 2022 at
4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission
may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the
Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final
day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final
day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please
note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the
matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to
raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in
written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 2:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Historic Resources Commission 3 3/3/2022
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 3, 2022Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEd Murashie, Vice ChairpersonKeith CarpenterAlberta ChristyVInce FrazierGinelle HardyMark McLoughlinSandra Peña SarmientoDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorJohn Funk, Senior Asst. City AttorneyFabiola ZelayaMelicher, Planning ManagerChristina Leonard, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 4, 2021Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Christy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Passb.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. c.Certified Local Government 20202021 Annual ReportRecommended Action: Receive and File.*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 February 23,2022 and notices were mailed on February 17 & 18, 2022.1.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203 – Pedro Gomez,Case PlannerProject Location: 400 East Fourth Street located in the Downtown (DT) land usedistrict within the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development No. 84).Project Applicant: Bethany SchermerProject Description: Application for exterior modifications to a property listed as“Contributive” on the historic register and known as the Hotel Finley. The scope ofwork includes change of use, new roof deck and a roof garden. Exteriormodifications to include removal of nonoriginal storefront windows; restoration ofprismatic glass panels; replacement of nonoriginal cement plaster; addition ofnew compatible brick veneer; restoration of existing original wood framed pairedwindows; restore existing glazed brick cladding; installation of a compatiblecornice; and new fabric awnings.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202172 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate ofAppropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203.Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication wasreceived.
Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.
The applicant spoke in favor of the matter.
Phil Chen spoke of his concern for the historic accuracy of the building with the
signage and awnings.
The Commission added conditions to the approval, to have
appropriate signage, awnings and window displays that reflect the historic
accuracy of the building.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
2.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202 – Pedro Gomez,
Case Planner
Project Location: 1411 North Broadway located in the Midtown Specific
Plan (SP3) zoning designation.
Project Applicant: Brateil Aghasi/WISEPlace
Project Description: The applicant is proposing an adaptive reuse project to
rehabilitate and convert an existing onestory historic building, listed as
“Landmark” on the historic register and known as the Santa AnaTustin YWCA, into
offices, a training center, community room, and three residential studio units. The
project also consists of a new fourstory addition with parking at ground level and
residential units, laundry rooms, and communal space at the upper levels.
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,
Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. Categorical
Exemption No. 202205 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202.
Minutes: Commissioners Christy and Murashie met and inspected the property.
Also attending the Sunshine Meeting.
Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received.
Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.
The applicants and architect spoke in favor of the matter.
The Commission added conditions to include more landscaping for the building
on backside. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
Historic Preservation Work Program Discussion – Fabiola Zelaya Melicher and Pedro
Gomez
Existing Work Program & Accomplishments
Key Staff Initiatives
Commission Work Program
Follow Up Sessions & Next Steps
Minutes:
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. South Main History Walk Presentation/Update
Ad Hoc Committee Members – Commissioners Carpenter, Hardy, and Pena Sarmiento
Minutes: Commissioner PenaSarmiento indicated that provding an update on this
subject should be agendized under Work Study Session, so that a discussion on the
matter takes place.The Commission requested item to be scheduled for May 5, 2022
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for May 5, 2022 at
4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission
may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the
Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final
day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final
day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please
note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the
matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to
raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in
written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 2:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Historic Resources Commission 4 3/3/2022
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 3, 2022Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEd Murashie, Vice ChairpersonKeith CarpenterAlberta ChristyVInce FrazierGinelle HardyMark McLoughlinSandra Peña SarmientoDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorJohn Funk, Senior Asst. City AttorneyFabiola ZelayaMelicher, Planning ManagerChristina Leonard, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 4, 2021Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Christy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Passb.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. c.Certified Local Government 20202021 Annual ReportRecommended Action: Receive and File.*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 February 23,2022 and notices were mailed on February 17 & 18, 2022.1.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203 – Pedro Gomez,Case PlannerProject Location: 400 East Fourth Street located in the Downtown (DT) land usedistrict within the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development No. 84).Project Applicant: Bethany SchermerProject Description: Application for exterior modifications to a property listed as“Contributive” on the historic register and known as the Hotel Finley. The scope ofwork includes change of use, new roof deck and a roof garden. Exteriormodifications to include removal of nonoriginal storefront windows; restoration ofprismatic glass panels; replacement of nonoriginal cement plaster; addition ofnew compatible brick veneer; restoration of existing original wood framed pairedwindows; restore existing glazed brick cladding; installation of a compatiblecornice; and new fabric awnings.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202172 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate ofAppropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203.Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication wasreceived.Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.The applicant spoke in favor of the matter. Phil Chen spoke of his concern for the historic accuracy of the building with thesignage and awnings. The Commission added conditions to the approval, to haveappropriate signage, awnings and window displays that reflect the historicaccuracy of the building. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. 2.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202 – Pedro Gomez,Case PlannerProject Location: 1411 North Broadway located in the Midtown SpecificPlan (SP3) zoning designation.Project Applicant: Brateil Aghasi/WISEPlaceProject Description: The applicant is proposing an adaptive reuse project torehabilitate and convert an existing onestory historic building, listed as“Landmark” on the historic register and known as the Santa AnaTustin YWCA, intooffices, a training center, community room, and three residential studio units. Theproject also consists of a new fourstory addition with parking at ground level andresidential units, laundry rooms, and communal space at the upper levels.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202205 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate ofAppropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202.Minutes: Commissioners Christy and Murashie met and inspected the property.Also attending the Sunshine Meeting. Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received. Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.The applicants and architect spoke in favor of the matter.
The Commission added conditions to include more landscaping for the building
on backside. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Adopt.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,
Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlin
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince Frazier
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
Historic Preservation Work Program Discussion – Fabiola Zelaya Melicher and Pedro
Gomez
Existing Work Program & Accomplishments
Key Staff Initiatives
Commission Work Program
Follow Up Sessions & Next Steps
Minutes:
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. South Main History Walk Presentation/Update
Ad Hoc Committee Members – Commissioners Carpenter, Hardy, and Pena Sarmiento
Minutes: Commissioner PenaSarmiento indicated that provding an update on this
subject should be agendized under Work Study Session, so that a discussion on the
matter takes place.The Commission requested item to be scheduled for May 5, 2022
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for May 5, 2022 at
4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission
may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the
Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final
day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final
day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please
note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the
matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to
raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in
written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 2:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Historic Resources Commission 5 3/3/2022
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 3, 2022Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEd Murashie, Vice ChairpersonKeith CarpenterAlberta ChristyVInce FrazierGinelle HardyMark McLoughlinSandra Peña SarmientoDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorJohn Funk, Senior Asst. City AttorneyFabiola ZelayaMelicher, Planning ManagerChristina Leonard, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 4, 2021Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Christy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Passb.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. c.Certified Local Government 20202021 Annual ReportRecommended Action: Receive and File.*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 February 23,2022 and notices were mailed on February 17 & 18, 2022.1.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203 – Pedro Gomez,Case PlannerProject Location: 400 East Fourth Street located in the Downtown (DT) land usedistrict within the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development No. 84).Project Applicant: Bethany SchermerProject Description: Application for exterior modifications to a property listed as“Contributive” on the historic register and known as the Hotel Finley. The scope ofwork includes change of use, new roof deck and a roof garden. Exteriormodifications to include removal of nonoriginal storefront windows; restoration ofprismatic glass panels; replacement of nonoriginal cement plaster; addition ofnew compatible brick veneer; restoration of existing original wood framed pairedwindows; restore existing glazed brick cladding; installation of a compatiblecornice; and new fabric awnings.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202172 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate ofAppropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203.Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication wasreceived.Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.The applicant spoke in favor of the matter. Phil Chen spoke of his concern for the historic accuracy of the building with thesignage and awnings. The Commission added conditions to the approval, to haveappropriate signage, awnings and window displays that reflect the historicaccuracy of the building. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. 2.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202 – Pedro Gomez,Case PlannerProject Location: 1411 North Broadway located in the Midtown SpecificPlan (SP3) zoning designation.Project Applicant: Brateil Aghasi/WISEPlaceProject Description: The applicant is proposing an adaptive reuse project torehabilitate and convert an existing onestory historic building, listed as“Landmark” on the historic register and known as the Santa AnaTustin YWCA, intooffices, a training center, community room, and three residential studio units. Theproject also consists of a new fourstory addition with parking at ground level andresidential units, laundry rooms, and communal space at the upper levels.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202205 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate ofAppropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202.Minutes: Commissioners Christy and Murashie met and inspected the property.Also attending the Sunshine Meeting. Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received. Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.The applicants and architect spoke in favor of the matter.The Commission added conditions to include more landscaping for the buildingon backside. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION Historic Preservation Work Program Discussion – Fabiola Zelaya Melicher and PedroGomezExisting Work Program & AccomplishmentsKey Staff InitiativesCommission Work ProgramFollow Up Sessions & Next StepsMinutes: *End of Work Study Session*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSX. South Main History Walk Presentation/UpdateAd Hoc Committee Members – Commissioners Carpenter, Hardy, and Pena SarmientoMinutes: Commissioner PenaSarmiento indicated that provding an update on thissubject should be agendized under Work Study Session, so that a discussion on thematter takes place.The Commission requested item to be scheduled for May 5, 2022meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for May 5, 2022 at
4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission
may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the
Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final
day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final
day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please
note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the
matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to
raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in
written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 2:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Historic Resources Commission 6 3/3/2022
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 3, 2022Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEd Murashie, Vice ChairpersonKeith CarpenterAlberta ChristyVInce FrazierGinelle HardyMark McLoughlinSandra Peña SarmientoDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorJohn Funk, Senior Asst. City AttorneyFabiola ZelayaMelicher, Planning ManagerChristina Leonard, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 4, 2021Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Christy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Passb.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. c.Certified Local Government 20202021 Annual ReportRecommended Action: Receive and File.*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 February 23,2022 and notices were mailed on February 17 & 18, 2022.1.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203 – Pedro Gomez,Case PlannerProject Location: 400 East Fourth Street located in the Downtown (DT) land usedistrict within the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development No. 84).Project Applicant: Bethany SchermerProject Description: Application for exterior modifications to a property listed as“Contributive” on the historic register and known as the Hotel Finley. The scope ofwork includes change of use, new roof deck and a roof garden. Exteriormodifications to include removal of nonoriginal storefront windows; restoration ofprismatic glass panels; replacement of nonoriginal cement plaster; addition ofnew compatible brick veneer; restoration of existing original wood framed pairedwindows; restore existing glazed brick cladding; installation of a compatiblecornice; and new fabric awnings.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202172 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate ofAppropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202203.Moved by Commissioner Murashie, seconded by Commissioner Christy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Recording Secretary reported that written communication wasreceived.Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.The applicant spoke in favor of the matter. Phil Chen spoke of his concern for the historic accuracy of the building with thesignage and awnings. The Commission added conditions to the approval, to haveappropriate signage, awnings and window displays that reflect the historicaccuracy of the building. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. 2.Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202 – Pedro Gomez,Case PlannerProject Location: 1411 North Broadway located in the Midtown SpecificPlan (SP3) zoning designation.Project Applicant: Brateil Aghasi/WISEPlaceProject Description: The applicant is proposing an adaptive reuse project torehabilitate and convert an existing onestory historic building, listed as“Landmark” on the historic register and known as the Santa AnaTustin YWCA, intooffices, a training center, community room, and three residential studio units. Theproject also consists of a new fourstory addition with parking at ground level andresidential units, laundry rooms, and communal space at the upper levels.Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental QualityAct, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15331,Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource. CategoricalExemption No. 202205 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate ofAppropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202202.Minutes: Commissioners Christy and Murashie met and inspected the property.Also attending the Sunshine Meeting. Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received. Chair Rush opened the Public Hearing.The applicants and architect spoke in favor of the matter.The Commission added conditions to include more landscaping for the buildingon backside. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy toAdopt.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Sandra Pena Sarmiento, Tim Rush, Edward Murashie,Dwayne Shipp, Keith Carpenter, Ginelle Hardy, Mark McLoughlinNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Vince FrazierStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION Historic Preservation Work Program Discussion – Fabiola Zelaya Melicher and PedroGomezExisting Work Program & AccomplishmentsKey Staff InitiativesCommission Work ProgramFollow Up Sessions & Next StepsMinutes: *End of Work Study Session*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSX. South Main History Walk Presentation/UpdateAd Hoc Committee Members – Commissioners Carpenter, Hardy, and Pena SarmientoMinutes: Commissioner PenaSarmiento indicated that provding an update on thissubject should be agendized under Work Study Session, so that a discussion on thematter takes place.The Commission requested item to be scheduled for May 5, 2022meeting. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for May 5, 2022 at4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective afterthe tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commissionmay be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with theClerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the PlanningDepartment, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the finalday to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the finalday to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Pleasenote: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of thematters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited toraising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or inwritten correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATION If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. Connecting via the Zoom App:Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, yourname, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed atthe top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Christina Leonard, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 2:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
Historic Resources Commission 7 3/3/2022