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Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 5, 2023
4:30 P.M.
TIM RUSH
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
IRMA JAUREGUI
Citywide Representative
VACANT
Ward 1 Representative
ALBERTA CHRISTY
Ward 4 Representative
EDWARD MURASHIE
Vice Chair
Ward 3 Representative
DWAYNE SHIPP
Ward 5 Representative
GINELLE HARDY
Ward 2 Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Planning Commission Rep.
DANIEL CORNELIOUS
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
MINH THAI
Executive Director
BRANDON SALVATIERRA
Legal Counsel
ALI PEZESHKPOUR, AICP
Planning Manager
NUVIA OCAMPO
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, Chairperson
Edward Murashie, Vice Chairperson
Ginelle Hardy
Daniel Cornelius
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Jauregui
Alberta Christy
Dwayne Shipp
Staff:Minh Thai, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Deputy City Attorney
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning Manager
Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 p.m with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:42
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from September 7, 2023.
b.Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Cornelious to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 5 – Alberta Christy, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Daniel Cornelious, Ginelle Hardy
NO: 1 – Edward Murashie
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Dwayne Shipp, Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202307 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1102, 1104, 1106, 1108, 1110, 1112, 1114 N. LACY
STREET AND 425427 E. WELLINGTON AVENUE (COLLECTIVELY 1102 N.
LACY STREET), LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD
19/FRENCH PARK) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Eric & Justin Novakovich (Applicant) on behalf of Wellington
HoldCo, LLC (Property Owner)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of a Historic Exterior
Modification Application (HEMA) for a property (known as the Dehne Apts. No 1) that is
a contributor to French Park National Register District. Applicant is proposing exterior
changes to an existing apartment building that include the removal of original wood
windows, rear doors, concrete steps, and two wood staircases with balconies at the
rear. A previously removed wood staircase will be rebuilt and two other wood stairs will
be modified with wood to match existing with slight changes to meet the building code.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section
15331, Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource.
Categorical Exemption No. ER202397 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic
Exterior Modification Application No. 202307 as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Jeff Dickman, had comments on this item.
Resident, Tabitha Hunter, spoke in favor of this project.
Moved by Commissioner Cornelious, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
Approved as amended.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Daniel
Cornelious, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Dwayne Shipp
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for November 2, 2023.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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.
Historic Resources Commission 1 10/5/2023
Historic Resources CommissionSpecial Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 5, 20234:30 P.M.TIM RUSHChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeIRMA JAUREGUICitywide Representative VACANTWard 1 RepresentativeALBERTA CHRISTYWard 4 Representative EDWARD MURASHIEVice ChairWard 3 RepresentativeDWAYNE SHIPPWard 5 Representative GINELLE HARDYWard 2 RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAPlanning Commission Rep.DANIEL CORNELIOUSComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.MINH THAIExecutive DirectorBRANDON SALVATIERRALegal Counsel ALI PEZESHKPOUR, AICPPlanning Manager NUVIA OCAMPORecording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, Chairperson
Edward Murashie, Vice Chairperson
Ginelle Hardy
Daniel Cornelius
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Jauregui
Alberta Christy
Dwayne Shipp
Staff:Minh Thai, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Deputy City Attorney
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning Manager
Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 p.m with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:42
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from September 7, 2023.
b.Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Cornelious to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 5 – Alberta Christy, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Daniel Cornelious, Ginelle Hardy
NO: 1 – Edward Murashie
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Dwayne Shipp, Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202307 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1102, 1104, 1106, 1108, 1110, 1112, 1114 N. LACY
STREET AND 425427 E. WELLINGTON AVENUE (COLLECTIVELY 1102 N.
LACY STREET), LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD
19/FRENCH PARK) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Eric & Justin Novakovich (Applicant) on behalf of Wellington
HoldCo, LLC (Property Owner)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of a Historic Exterior
Modification Application (HEMA) for a property (known as the Dehne Apts. No 1) that is
a contributor to French Park National Register District. Applicant is proposing exterior
changes to an existing apartment building that include the removal of original wood
windows, rear doors, concrete steps, and two wood staircases with balconies at the
rear. A previously removed wood staircase will be rebuilt and two other wood stairs will
be modified with wood to match existing with slight changes to meet the building code.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section
15331, Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource.
Categorical Exemption No. ER202397 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic
Exterior Modification Application No. 202307 as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Jeff Dickman, had comments on this item.
Resident, Tabitha Hunter, spoke in favor of this project.
Moved by Commissioner Cornelious, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
Approved as amended.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Daniel
Cornelious, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Dwayne Shipp
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for November 2, 2023.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
MEETING INFORMATION
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
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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
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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.
Historic Resources Commission 2 10/5/2023
Historic Resources CommissionSpecial Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 5, 20234:30 P.M.TIM RUSHChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeIRMA JAUREGUICitywide Representative VACANTWard 1 RepresentativeALBERTA CHRISTYWard 4 Representative EDWARD MURASHIEVice ChairWard 3 RepresentativeDWAYNE SHIPPWard 5 Representative GINELLE HARDYWard 2 RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAPlanning Commission Rep.DANIEL CORNELIOUSComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.MINH THAIExecutive DirectorBRANDON SALVATIERRALegal Counsel ALI PEZESHKPOUR, AICPPlanning Manager NUVIA OCAMPORecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEdward Murashie, Vice ChairpersonGinelle HardyDaniel CorneliusManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiAlberta ChristyDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 p.m with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:42p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from September 7, 2023.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Cornelious to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Alberta Christy, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Daniel Cornelious, Ginelle HardyNO: 1 – Edward MurashieABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Dwayne Shipp, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – PassBUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202307 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1102, 1104, 1106, 1108, 1110, 1112, 1114 N. LACY
STREET AND 425427 E. WELLINGTON AVENUE (COLLECTIVELY 1102 N.
LACY STREET), LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD
19/FRENCH PARK) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Eric & Justin Novakovich (Applicant) on behalf of Wellington
HoldCo, LLC (Property Owner)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of a Historic Exterior
Modification Application (HEMA) for a property (known as the Dehne Apts. No 1) that is
a contributor to French Park National Register District. Applicant is proposing exterior
changes to an existing apartment building that include the removal of original wood
windows, rear doors, concrete steps, and two wood staircases with balconies at the
rear. A previously removed wood staircase will be rebuilt and two other wood stairs will
be modified with wood to match existing with slight changes to meet the building code.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section
15331, Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource.
Categorical Exemption No. ER202397 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic
Exterior Modification Application No. 202307 as conditioned.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.
Applicant answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Jeff Dickman, had comments on this item.
Resident, Tabitha Hunter, spoke in favor of this project.
Moved by Commissioner Cornelious, seconded by Commissioner Christy to
Approved as amended.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Daniel
Cornelious, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Dwayne Shipp
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for November 2, 2023.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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
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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.
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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
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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.
Historic Resources Commission 3 10/5/2023
Historic Resources CommissionSpecial Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 5, 20234:30 P.M.TIM RUSHChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeIRMA JAUREGUICitywide Representative VACANTWard 1 RepresentativeALBERTA CHRISTYWard 4 Representative EDWARD MURASHIEVice ChairWard 3 RepresentativeDWAYNE SHIPPWard 5 Representative GINELLE HARDYWard 2 RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAPlanning Commission Rep.DANIEL CORNELIOUSComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.MINH THAIExecutive DirectorBRANDON SALVATIERRALegal Counsel ALI PEZESHKPOUR, AICPPlanning Manager NUVIA OCAMPORecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEdward Murashie, Vice ChairpersonGinelle HardyDaniel CorneliusManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiAlberta ChristyDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 p.m with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:42p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from September 7, 2023.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Cornelious to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Alberta Christy, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Daniel Cornelious, Ginelle HardyNO: 1 – Edward MurashieABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Dwayne Shipp, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – PassBUSINESS CALENDARPUBLIC HEARING1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202307 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 1102, 1104, 1106, 1108, 1110, 1112, 1114 N. LACYSTREET AND 425427 E. WELLINGTON AVENUE (COLLECTIVELY 1102 N.LACY STREET), LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD19/FRENCH PARK) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Eric & Justin Novakovich (Applicant) on behalf of WellingtonHoldCo, LLC (Property Owner)Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of a Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) for a property (known as the Dehne Apts. No 1) that isa contributor to French Park National Register District. Applicant is proposing exteriorchanges to an existing apartment building that include the removal of original woodwindows, rear doors, concrete steps, and two wood staircases with balconies at therear. A previously removed wood staircase will be rebuilt and two other wood stairs willbe modified with wood to match existing with slight changes to meet the building code.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section15331, Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource.Categorical Exemption No. ER202397 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for HistoricExterior Modification Application No. 202307 as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.Applicant answered questions from the Commission.Resident, Jeff Dickman, had comments on this item. Resident, Tabitha Hunter, spoke in favor of this project. Moved by Commissioner Cornelious, seconded by Commissioner Christy toApproved as amended.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, DanielCornelious, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Dwayne ShippStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassSTAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for November 2, 2023.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and
follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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.
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Historic Resources CommissionSpecial Meeting Agenda MinutesOctober 5, 20234:30 P.M.TIM RUSHChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeIRMA JAUREGUICitywide Representative VACANTWard 1 RepresentativeALBERTA CHRISTYWard 4 Representative EDWARD MURASHIEVice ChairWard 3 RepresentativeDWAYNE SHIPPWard 5 Representative GINELLE HARDYWard 2 RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAPlanning Commission Rep.DANIEL CORNELIOUSComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.MINH THAIExecutive DirectorBRANDON SALVATIERRALegal Counsel ALI PEZESHKPOUR, AICPPlanning Manager NUVIA OCAMPORecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Tim Rush, ChairpersonEdward Murashie, Vice ChairpersonGinelle HardyDaniel CorneliusManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiAlberta ChristyDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 p.m with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:42p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (nonagenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from September 7, 2023.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excused absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Cornelious to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 5 – Alberta Christy, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, Daniel Cornelious, Ginelle HardyNO: 1 – Edward MurashieABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Dwayne Shipp, Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – PassBUSINESS CALENDARPUBLIC HEARING1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202307 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 1102, 1104, 1106, 1108, 1110, 1112, 1114 N. LACYSTREET AND 425427 E. WELLINGTON AVENUE (COLLECTIVELY 1102 N.LACY STREET), LOCATED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD19/FRENCH PARK) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Eric & Justin Novakovich (Applicant) on behalf of WellingtonHoldCo, LLC (Property Owner)Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of a Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) for a property (known as the Dehne Apts. No 1) that isa contributor to French Park National Register District. Applicant is proposing exteriorchanges to an existing apartment building that include the removal of original woodwindows, rear doors, concrete steps, and two wood staircases with balconies at therear. A previously removed wood staircase will be rebuilt and two other wood stairs willbe modified with wood to match existing with slight changes to meet the building code.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section15331, Class 31, as this action is designed to preserve a historic resource.Categorical Exemption No. ER202397 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for HistoricExterior Modification Application No. 202307 as conditioned.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff and applicant.Applicant answered questions from the Commission.Resident, Jeff Dickman, had comments on this item. Resident, Tabitha Hunter, spoke in favor of this project. Moved by Commissioner Cornelious, seconded by Commissioner Christy toApproved as amended.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Tim Rush, Irma Perez Jauregui, DanielCornelious, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Dwayne ShippStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassSTAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for November 2, 2023.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.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 commentYou are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:Visit the City’s Public Portal Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) andfollow the promptEmail PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 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.
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.
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