HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes (Final) 11.7.24Historic Resources Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 7, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
Edward Murashie
Vice Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Irma Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission
Representative
Alberta Christy
Ward 4 Representative
Dwayne Shipp
Ward 5 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative
Alejandra Rodriguez
Ward 6 Representative
Ana Laura Padilla
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission
Representative
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:Ed Murashie, Vice Chairperson
Alejandra Rodriguez
Ignacio Rincon
Alberta Christy
Ginelle Hardy
Ana Laura Padilla
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Jauregui
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 4:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:36
p.m. and Commissioner Padilla absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 5,
2024.
b.Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez
Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*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 October 28,
2024, and notices were mailed on said date.
1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202402 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE LOCATED
WITHIN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R3) ZONING DISTRICT
Project Applicant: Lucas, Jeffrey, and Donna Gage (Property Owners)
Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval of Historic Exterior
Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202402 for the above property. The Property is
known as the Dinsmore House and is listed on the City’s historic register in the Key
Category. Exterior modifications include restoring all existing vinyl windows to wood
windows; legalizing the rear porch enclosure; and replacing the nonhistoric metal
handrail at the rear porch with a new wood railing consistent with existing wood railings
elsewhere on the house. As part of the window restoration, existing window trim for all
historical windows would be modified as needed to match original window trim
dimensions and materials.
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. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202484 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202402 as conditioned.
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla recused himself from voting as he has a
property interest within the project area.
Commission had questions for staff.
staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Approved as amended.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla
ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass
2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202404 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208 NORTH FLOWER STREET LOCATED
WITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICT
Project Applicant: Vy Lam Han & Stephanie Tuhan Phan (Property Owners)
Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval for Historic Exterior
Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202404 for the property known as the C.J. Young
House, which is part of the National Registerlisted Floral Park Historic District. The
proposed interior remodel of the singlefamily residence includes the demolition of
partition walls and reconfiguration of the floor plan to accommodate the kitchen, dining
room, family room, primary bedroom, and laundry room. The exterior work includes
removal of existing windows, removal of a sliding door, removal of wood windows and a
swing door, and installation of new steel windows and metal door/sliding doors. Work to
also include removal of an existing window for the detached garage, and legalizing
previously unpermitted changes to the detached garage, including removal of sliding
door.
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. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202485 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202404 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair Murashie recused himself due to living within the 500ft of the
project location.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the commission.
Applicant, Vy Lam, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,
Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Edward Murashie
ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass
Administrative Matters
3.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
20242025 PARTIAL TERM.
Recommended Action:
Elect a Chairperson and, if needed, a Vice Chairperson for the
remainder of the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla nominated ViceChair Murashie to serve as
Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
Commissioner Hardy nominated Commissioner Christy to serve as ViceChair
for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla to Nominate ViceChair Murashie to
serve as Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Hardy to Nominate Commissioner Christy to
serve as ViceChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 2024 CITY OF SANTA
ANA HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
Recommended Action:
Approve Ad Hoc Committee Recommended for the 2024 City of Santa
Ana Historic Preservation Awards.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Commissioner Shipp to
Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
5.Consideration of Request by Commissioner Escamilla to Discuss Listing
of Emigdio Vasquez murals.
Recommended Action:
Discuss Listing of Emigdio Vasquez murals, pursuant to Section 12 of
the Historic Resources Commission Bylaws.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla emphasized the importance of recognizing
historic resources and providing recommendations to the City Council regarding
items that have become historically significant.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
6.Potential Code Amendments (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building
vs. property clarification, and real estate disclosure).
Minutes: Planner, James Williams, provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission
Commission requested to create an AdHoc Committee.
Commissioners Escamilla, Rincon, and Jauregui were selected to form part of the
AdHoc Committee.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff has comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 02 2025 at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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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Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
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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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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 Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Historic
Resources Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic
Resources Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
Historic Resources Commission 1 11/7/2024
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesNovember 7, 20244:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Edward MurashieVice Chair, Ward 3 RepresentativeIgnacio RinconWard 1 Representative Irma JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning CommissionRepresentative Alberta ChristyWard 4 RepresentativeDwayne ShippWard 5 Representative Ginelle HardyWard 2 RepresentativeAlejandra RodriguezWard 6 Representative Ana Laura PadillaComm. Redev. & HousingCommissionRepresentativeMinh 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:Ed Murashie, Vice Chairperson
Alejandra Rodriguez
Ignacio Rincon
Alberta Christy
Ginelle Hardy
Ana Laura Padilla
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Jauregui
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 4:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:36
p.m. and Commissioner Padilla absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 5,
2024.
b.Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez
Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*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 October 28,
2024, and notices were mailed on said date.
1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202402 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE LOCATED
WITHIN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R3) ZONING DISTRICT
Project Applicant: Lucas, Jeffrey, and Donna Gage (Property Owners)
Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval of Historic Exterior
Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202402 for the above property. The Property is
known as the Dinsmore House and is listed on the City’s historic register in the Key
Category. Exterior modifications include restoring all existing vinyl windows to wood
windows; legalizing the rear porch enclosure; and replacing the nonhistoric metal
handrail at the rear porch with a new wood railing consistent with existing wood railings
elsewhere on the house. As part of the window restoration, existing window trim for all
historical windows would be modified as needed to match original window trim
dimensions and materials.
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. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202484 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202402 as conditioned.
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla recused himself from voting as he has a
property interest within the project area.
Commission had questions for staff.
staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Approved as amended.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla
ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass
2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202404 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208 NORTH FLOWER STREET LOCATED
WITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICT
Project Applicant: Vy Lam Han & Stephanie Tuhan Phan (Property Owners)
Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval for Historic Exterior
Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202404 for the property known as the C.J. Young
House, which is part of the National Registerlisted Floral Park Historic District. The
proposed interior remodel of the singlefamily residence includes the demolition of
partition walls and reconfiguration of the floor plan to accommodate the kitchen, dining
room, family room, primary bedroom, and laundry room. The exterior work includes
removal of existing windows, removal of a sliding door, removal of wood windows and a
swing door, and installation of new steel windows and metal door/sliding doors. Work to
also include removal of an existing window for the detached garage, and legalizing
previously unpermitted changes to the detached garage, including removal of sliding
door.
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. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202485 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202404 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair Murashie recused himself due to living within the 500ft of the
project location.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the commission.
Applicant, Vy Lam, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,
Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Edward Murashie
ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass
Administrative Matters
3.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
20242025 PARTIAL TERM.
Recommended Action:
Elect a Chairperson and, if needed, a Vice Chairperson for the
remainder of the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla nominated ViceChair Murashie to serve as
Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
Commissioner Hardy nominated Commissioner Christy to serve as ViceChair
for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla to Nominate ViceChair Murashie to
serve as Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Hardy to Nominate Commissioner Christy to
serve as ViceChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 2024 CITY OF SANTA
ANA HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
Recommended Action:
Approve Ad Hoc Committee Recommended for the 2024 City of Santa
Ana Historic Preservation Awards.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Commissioner Shipp to
Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
5.Consideration of Request by Commissioner Escamilla to Discuss Listing
of Emigdio Vasquez murals.
Recommended Action:
Discuss Listing of Emigdio Vasquez murals, pursuant to Section 12 of
the Historic Resources Commission Bylaws.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla emphasized the importance of recognizing
historic resources and providing recommendations to the City Council regarding
items that have become historically significant.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
6.Potential Code Amendments (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building
vs. property clarification, and real estate disclosure).
Minutes: Planner, James Williams, provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission
Commission requested to create an AdHoc Committee.
Commissioners Escamilla, Rincon, and Jauregui were selected to form part of the
AdHoc Committee.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff has comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 02 2025 at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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 Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Historic
Resources Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic
Resources Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
Historic Resources Commission 2 11/7/2024
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesNovember 7, 20244:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Edward MurashieVice Chair, Ward 3 RepresentativeIgnacio RinconWard 1 Representative Irma JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning CommissionRepresentative Alberta ChristyWard 4 RepresentativeDwayne ShippWard 5 Representative Ginelle HardyWard 2 RepresentativeAlejandra RodriguezWard 6 Representative Ana Laura PadillaComm. Redev. & HousingCommissionRepresentativeMinh 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 TOORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Ed Murashie, Vice ChairpersonAlejandra RodriguezIgnacio RinconAlberta ChristyGinelle HardyAna Laura PadillaManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:36p.m. and Commissioner Padilla absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 5,2024.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma PerezJauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio RinconNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*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 October 28,
2024, and notices were mailed on said date.
1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202402 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE LOCATED
WITHIN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R3) ZONING DISTRICT
Project Applicant: Lucas, Jeffrey, and Donna Gage (Property Owners)
Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval of Historic Exterior
Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202402 for the above property. The Property is
known as the Dinsmore House and is listed on the City’s historic register in the Key
Category. Exterior modifications include restoring all existing vinyl windows to wood
windows; legalizing the rear porch enclosure; and replacing the nonhistoric metal
handrail at the rear porch with a new wood railing consistent with existing wood railings
elsewhere on the house. As part of the window restoration, existing window trim for all
historical windows would be modified as needed to match original window trim
dimensions and materials.
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. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202484 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202402 as conditioned.
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla recused himself from voting as he has a
property interest within the project area.
Commission had questions for staff.
staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Approved as amended.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla
ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass
2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202404 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208 NORTH FLOWER STREET LOCATED
WITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICT
Project Applicant: Vy Lam Han & Stephanie Tuhan Phan (Property Owners)
Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval for Historic Exterior
Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202404 for the property known as the C.J. Young
House, which is part of the National Registerlisted Floral Park Historic District. The
proposed interior remodel of the singlefamily residence includes the demolition of
partition walls and reconfiguration of the floor plan to accommodate the kitchen, dining
room, family room, primary bedroom, and laundry room. The exterior work includes
removal of existing windows, removal of a sliding door, removal of wood windows and a
swing door, and installation of new steel windows and metal door/sliding doors. Work to
also include removal of an existing window for the detached garage, and legalizing
previously unpermitted changes to the detached garage, including removal of sliding
door.
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. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202485 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202404 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair Murashie recused himself due to living within the 500ft of the
project location.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the commission.
Applicant, Vy Lam, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,
Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Edward Murashie
ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass
Administrative Matters
3.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
20242025 PARTIAL TERM.
Recommended Action:
Elect a Chairperson and, if needed, a Vice Chairperson for the
remainder of the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla nominated ViceChair Murashie to serve as
Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
Commissioner Hardy nominated Commissioner Christy to serve as ViceChair
for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla to Nominate ViceChair Murashie to
serve as Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Hardy to Nominate Commissioner Christy to
serve as ViceChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 2024 CITY OF SANTA
ANA HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
Recommended Action:
Approve Ad Hoc Committee Recommended for the 2024 City of Santa
Ana Historic Preservation Awards.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Commissioner Shipp to
Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
5.Consideration of Request by Commissioner Escamilla to Discuss Listing
of Emigdio Vasquez murals.
Recommended Action:
Discuss Listing of Emigdio Vasquez murals, pursuant to Section 12 of
the Historic Resources Commission Bylaws.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla emphasized the importance of recognizing
historic resources and providing recommendations to the City Council regarding
items that have become historically significant.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
6.Potential Code Amendments (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building
vs. property clarification, and real estate disclosure).
Minutes: Planner, James Williams, provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission
Commission requested to create an AdHoc Committee.
Commissioners Escamilla, Rincon, and Jauregui were selected to form part of the
AdHoc Committee.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff has comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 02 2025 at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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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Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
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Historic Resources Commission 3 11/7/2024
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesNovember 7, 20244:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Edward MurashieVice Chair, Ward 3 RepresentativeIgnacio RinconWard 1 Representative Irma JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning CommissionRepresentative Alberta ChristyWard 4 RepresentativeDwayne ShippWard 5 Representative Ginelle HardyWard 2 RepresentativeAlejandra RodriguezWard 6 Representative Ana Laura PadillaComm. Redev. & HousingCommissionRepresentativeMinh 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 TOORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Ed Murashie, Vice ChairpersonAlejandra RodriguezIgnacio RinconAlberta ChristyGinelle HardyAna Laura PadillaManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:36p.m. and Commissioner Padilla absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 5,2024.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma PerezJauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio RinconNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*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 October 28,2024, and notices were mailed on said date.1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202402 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R3) ZONING DISTRICTProject Applicant: Lucas, Jeffrey, and Donna Gage (Property Owners)Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval of Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) No. 202402 for the above property. The Property isknown as the Dinsmore House and is listed on the City’s historic register in the KeyCategory. Exterior modifications include restoring all existing vinyl windows to woodwindows; legalizing the rear porch enclosure; and replacing the nonhistoric metalhandrail at the rear porch with a new wood railing consistent with existing wood railingselsewhere on the house. As part of the window restoration, existing window trim for allhistorical windows would be modified as needed to match original window trimdimensions and materials.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. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202484 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness forHistoric Exterior Modification Application No. 202402 as conditioned.Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla recused himself from voting as he has aproperty interest within the project area.Commission had questions for staff.staff answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy toApproved as amended.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio RinconNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202404 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208 NORTH FLOWER STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICTProject Applicant: Vy Lam Han & Stephanie Tuhan Phan (Property Owners)Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval for Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) No. 202404 for the property known as the C.J. YoungHouse, which is part of the National Registerlisted Floral Park Historic District. Theproposed interior remodel of the singlefamily residence includes the demolition of
partition walls and reconfiguration of the floor plan to accommodate the kitchen, dining
room, family room, primary bedroom, and laundry room. The exterior work includes
removal of existing windows, removal of a sliding door, removal of wood windows and a
swing door, and installation of new steel windows and metal door/sliding doors. Work to
also include removal of an existing window for the detached garage, and legalizing
previously unpermitted changes to the detached garage, including removal of sliding
door.
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. Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202485 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202404 as conditioned.
Minutes: Chair Murashie recused himself due to living within the 500ft of the
project location.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the commission.
Applicant, Vy Lam, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,
Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Edward Murashie
ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass
Administrative Matters
3.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
20242025 PARTIAL TERM.
Recommended Action:
Elect a Chairperson and, if needed, a Vice Chairperson for the
remainder of the 20242025 term.
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla nominated ViceChair Murashie to serve as
Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
Commissioner Hardy nominated Commissioner Christy to serve as ViceChair
for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla to Nominate ViceChair Murashie to
serve as Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Hardy to Nominate Commissioner Christy to
serve as ViceChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 2024 CITY OF SANTA
ANA HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
Recommended Action:
Approve Ad Hoc Committee Recommended for the 2024 City of Santa
Ana Historic Preservation Awards.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Commissioner Shipp to
Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
5.Consideration of Request by Commissioner Escamilla to Discuss Listing
of Emigdio Vasquez murals.
Recommended Action:
Discuss Listing of Emigdio Vasquez murals, pursuant to Section 12 of
the Historic Resources Commission Bylaws.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla emphasized the importance of recognizing
historic resources and providing recommendations to the City Council regarding
items that have become historically significant.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
6.Potential Code Amendments (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building
vs. property clarification, and real estate disclosure).
Minutes: Planner, James Williams, provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission
Commission requested to create an AdHoc Committee.
Commissioners Escamilla, Rincon, and Jauregui were selected to form part of the
AdHoc Committee.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff has comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 02 2025 at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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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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 Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Historic
Resources Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic
Resources Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
Historic Resources Commission 4 11/7/2024
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesNovember 7, 20244:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Edward MurashieVice Chair, Ward 3 RepresentativeIgnacio RinconWard 1 Representative Irma JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning CommissionRepresentative Alberta ChristyWard 4 RepresentativeDwayne ShippWard 5 Representative Ginelle HardyWard 2 RepresentativeAlejandra RodriguezWard 6 Representative Ana Laura PadillaComm. Redev. & HousingCommissionRepresentativeMinh 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 TOORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Ed Murashie, Vice ChairpersonAlejandra RodriguezIgnacio RinconAlberta ChristyGinelle HardyAna Laura PadillaManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:36p.m. and Commissioner Padilla absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 5,2024.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma PerezJauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio RinconNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*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 October 28,2024, and notices were mailed on said date.1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202402 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R3) ZONING DISTRICTProject Applicant: Lucas, Jeffrey, and Donna Gage (Property Owners)Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval of Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) No. 202402 for the above property. The Property isknown as the Dinsmore House and is listed on the City’s historic register in the KeyCategory. Exterior modifications include restoring all existing vinyl windows to woodwindows; legalizing the rear porch enclosure; and replacing the nonhistoric metalhandrail at the rear porch with a new wood railing consistent with existing wood railingselsewhere on the house. As part of the window restoration, existing window trim for allhistorical windows would be modified as needed to match original window trimdimensions and materials.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. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202484 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness forHistoric Exterior Modification Application No. 202402 as conditioned.Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla recused himself from voting as he has aproperty interest within the project area.Commission had questions for staff.staff answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy toApproved as amended.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio RinconNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202404 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208 NORTH FLOWER STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICTProject Applicant: Vy Lam Han & Stephanie Tuhan Phan (Property Owners)Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval for Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) No. 202404 for the property known as the C.J. YoungHouse, which is part of the National Registerlisted Floral Park Historic District. Theproposed interior remodel of the singlefamily residence includes the demolition ofpartition walls and reconfiguration of the floor plan to accommodate the kitchen, diningroom, family room, primary bedroom, and laundry room. The exterior work includesremoval of existing windows, removal of a sliding door, removal of wood windows and aswing door, and installation of new steel windows and metal door/sliding doors. Work toalso include removal of an existing window for the detached garage, and legalizingpreviously unpermitted changes to the detached garage, including removal of slidingdoor.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. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202485 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness forHistoric Exterior Modification Application No. 202404 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair Murashie recused himself due to living within the 500ft of theproject location. Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the commission. Applicant, Vy Lam, answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp toApprove.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Edward MurashieABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – PassAdministrative Matters3.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION20242025 PARTIAL TERM.Recommended Action: Elect a Chairperson and, if needed, a Vice Chairperson for theremainder of the 20242025 term.Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla nominated ViceChair Murashie to serve asChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.Commissioner Hardy nominated Commissioner Christy to serve as ViceChairfor the remainder of the 20242025 term.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla to Nominate ViceChair Murashie toserve as Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMoved by Commissioner Hardy to Nominate Commissioner Christy to
serve as ViceChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4.AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 2024 CITY OF SANTA
ANA HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
Recommended Action:
Approve Ad Hoc Committee Recommended for the 2024 City of Santa
Ana Historic Preservation Awards.
Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Commissioner Shipp to
Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
5.Consideration of Request by Commissioner Escamilla to Discuss Listing
of Emigdio Vasquez murals.
Recommended Action:
Discuss Listing of Emigdio Vasquez murals, pursuant to Section 12 of
the Historic Resources Commission Bylaws.
Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma
Perez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura Padilla
Status: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla emphasized the importance of recognizing
historic resources and providing recommendations to the City Council regarding
items that have become historically significant.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
6.Potential Code Amendments (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building
vs. property clarification, and real estate disclosure).
Minutes: Planner, James Williams, provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission
Commission requested to create an AdHoc Committee.
Commissioners Escamilla, Rincon, and Jauregui were selected to form part of the
AdHoc Committee.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff has comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 02 2025 at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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 Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Historic
Resources Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic
Resources Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
Historic Resources Commission 5 11/7/2024
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesNovember 7, 20244:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Edward MurashieVice Chair, Ward 3 RepresentativeIgnacio RinconWard 1 Representative Irma JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning CommissionRepresentative Alberta ChristyWard 4 RepresentativeDwayne ShippWard 5 Representative Ginelle HardyWard 2 RepresentativeAlejandra RodriguezWard 6 Representative Ana Laura PadillaComm. Redev. & HousingCommissionRepresentativeMinh 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 TOORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Ed Murashie, Vice ChairpersonAlejandra RodriguezIgnacio RinconAlberta ChristyGinelle HardyAna Laura PadillaManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:36p.m. and Commissioner Padilla absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 5,2024.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma PerezJauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio RinconNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*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 October 28,2024, and notices were mailed on said date.1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202402 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R3) ZONING DISTRICTProject Applicant: Lucas, Jeffrey, and Donna Gage (Property Owners)Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval of Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) No. 202402 for the above property. The Property isknown as the Dinsmore House and is listed on the City’s historic register in the KeyCategory. Exterior modifications include restoring all existing vinyl windows to woodwindows; legalizing the rear porch enclosure; and replacing the nonhistoric metalhandrail at the rear porch with a new wood railing consistent with existing wood railingselsewhere on the house. As part of the window restoration, existing window trim for allhistorical windows would be modified as needed to match original window trimdimensions and materials.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. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202484 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness forHistoric Exterior Modification Application No. 202402 as conditioned.Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla recused himself from voting as he has aproperty interest within the project area.Commission had questions for staff.staff answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy toApproved as amended.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio RinconNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202404 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208 NORTH FLOWER STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICTProject Applicant: Vy Lam Han & Stephanie Tuhan Phan (Property Owners)Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval for Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) No. 202404 for the property known as the C.J. YoungHouse, which is part of the National Registerlisted Floral Park Historic District. Theproposed interior remodel of the singlefamily residence includes the demolition ofpartition walls and reconfiguration of the floor plan to accommodate the kitchen, diningroom, family room, primary bedroom, and laundry room. The exterior work includesremoval of existing windows, removal of a sliding door, removal of wood windows and aswing door, and installation of new steel windows and metal door/sliding doors. Work toalso include removal of an existing window for the detached garage, and legalizingpreviously unpermitted changes to the detached garage, including removal of slidingdoor.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. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202485 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness forHistoric Exterior Modification Application No. 202404 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair Murashie recused himself due to living within the 500ft of theproject location. Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the commission. Applicant, Vy Lam, answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp toApprove.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Edward MurashieABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – PassAdministrative Matters3.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION20242025 PARTIAL TERM.Recommended Action: Elect a Chairperson and, if needed, a Vice Chairperson for theremainder of the 20242025 term.Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla nominated ViceChair Murashie to serve asChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.Commissioner Hardy nominated Commissioner Christy to serve as ViceChairfor the remainder of the 20242025 term.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla to Nominate ViceChair Murashie toserve as Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMoved by Commissioner Hardy to Nominate Commissioner Christy toserve as ViceChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass4.AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 2024 CITY OF SANTAANA HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERSRecommended Action: Approve Ad Hoc Committee Recommended for the 2024 City of SantaAna Historic Preservation Awards.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Commissioner Shipp toApprove.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass5.Consideration of Request by Commissioner Escamilla to Discuss Listingof Emigdio Vasquez murals.Recommended Action: Discuss Listing of Emigdio Vasquez murals, pursuant to Section 12 ofthe Historic Resources Commission Bylaws. Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Escamilla to Approve.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Commissioner Escamilla emphasized the importance of recognizinghistoric resources and providing recommendations to the City Council regardingitems that have become historically significant.*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION 6.Potential Code Amendments (damage/demolition by neglect, historic buildingvs. property clarification, and real estate disclosure).Minutes: Planner, James Williams, provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission Commission requested to create an AdHoc Committee.Commissioners Escamilla, Rincon, and Jauregui were selected to form part of theAdHoc Committee.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff has comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 02 2025 at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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 Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Historic
Resources Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic
Resources Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
Historic Resources Commission 6 11/7/2024
Historic Resources CommissionRegular Meeting Agenda MinutesNovember 7, 20244:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Edward MurashieVice Chair, Ward 3 RepresentativeIgnacio RinconWard 1 Representative Irma JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning CommissionRepresentative Alberta ChristyWard 4 RepresentativeDwayne ShippWard 5 Representative Ginelle HardyWard 2 RepresentativeAlejandra RodriguezWard 6 Representative Ana Laura PadillaComm. Redev. & HousingCommissionRepresentativeMinh 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 TOORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Ed Murashie, Vice ChairpersonAlejandra RodriguezIgnacio RinconAlberta ChristyGinelle HardyAna Laura PadillaManuel J. EscamillaIrma JaureguiDwayne ShippStaff:Minh Thai, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyAli Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning ManagerNuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:32 p.m. with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:36p.m. and Commissioner Padilla absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 5,2024.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma PerezJauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio RinconNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Manuel J. Escamilla, Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass*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 October 28,2024, and notices were mailed on said date.1.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202402 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (R3) ZONING DISTRICTProject Applicant: Lucas, Jeffrey, and Donna Gage (Property Owners)Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval of Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) No. 202402 for the above property. The Property isknown as the Dinsmore House and is listed on the City’s historic register in the KeyCategory. Exterior modifications include restoring all existing vinyl windows to woodwindows; legalizing the rear porch enclosure; and replacing the nonhistoric metalhandrail at the rear porch with a new wood railing consistent with existing wood railingselsewhere on the house. As part of the window restoration, existing window trim for allhistorical windows would be modified as needed to match original window trimdimensions and materials.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. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202484 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness forHistoric Exterior Modification Application No. 202402 as conditioned.Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla recused himself from voting as he has aproperty interest within the project area.Commission had questions for staff.staff answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Hardy toApproved as amended.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio RinconNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass2.HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202404 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208 NORTH FLOWER STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICTProject Applicant: Vy Lam Han & Stephanie Tuhan Phan (Property Owners)Project Description: Applicants are requesting approval for Historic ExteriorModification Application (HEMA) No. 202404 for the property known as the C.J. YoungHouse, which is part of the National Registerlisted Floral Park Historic District. Theproposed interior remodel of the singlefamily residence includes the demolition ofpartition walls and reconfiguration of the floor plan to accommodate the kitchen, diningroom, family room, primary bedroom, and laundry room. The exterior work includesremoval of existing windows, removal of a sliding door, removal of wood windows and aswing door, and installation of new steel windows and metal door/sliding doors. Work toalso include removal of an existing window for the detached garage, and legalizingpreviously unpermitted changes to the detached garage, including removal of slidingdoor.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. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202485 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness forHistoric Exterior Modification Application No. 202404 as conditioned.Minutes: Chair Murashie recused himself due to living within the 500ft of theproject location. Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the commission. Applicant, Vy Lam, answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp toApprove.YES: 7 – Alberta Christy, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Edward MurashieABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 7 – 0 – 1 – 1 – PassAdministrative Matters3.ELECTION OF OFFICER FOR THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION20242025 PARTIAL TERM.Recommended Action: Elect a Chairperson and, if needed, a Vice Chairperson for theremainder of the 20242025 term.Minutes: Commissioner Escamilla nominated ViceChair Murashie to serve asChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.Commissioner Hardy nominated Commissioner Christy to serve as ViceChairfor the remainder of the 20242025 term.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla to Nominate ViceChair Murashie toserve as Chair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMoved by Commissioner Hardy to Nominate Commissioner Christy toserve as ViceChair for the remainder of the 20242025 term.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass4.AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 2024 CITY OF SANTAANA HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERSRecommended Action: Approve Ad Hoc Committee Recommended for the 2024 City of SantaAna Historic Preservation Awards.Minutes: Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Commissioner Shipp toApprove.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass5.Consideration of Request by Commissioner Escamilla to Discuss Listingof Emigdio Vasquez murals.Recommended Action: Discuss Listing of Emigdio Vasquez murals, pursuant to Section 12 ofthe Historic Resources Commission Bylaws. Moved by Commissioner Christy seconded by Escamilla to Approve.YES: 8 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Dwayne Shipp, Ginelle Hardy, IrmaPerez Jauregui, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Ana Laura PadillaStatus: 8 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassMinutes: Commissioner Escamilla emphasized the importance of recognizinghistoric resources and providing recommendations to the City Council regardingitems that have become historically significant.*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION 6.Potential Code Amendments (damage/demolition by neglect, historic buildingvs. property clarification, and real estate disclosure).Minutes: Planner, James Williams, provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission Commission requested to create an AdHoc Committee.Commissioners Escamilla, Rincon, and Jauregui were selected to form part of theAdHoc Committee.*End of Work Study Session*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff has comments for the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 02 2025 at4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.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 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 Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Historic
Resources Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to
submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic
Resources Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
Historic Resources Commission 7 11/7/2024