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Home My WebLink About10/02/2008MINUTES OF THE MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OCTOBER 2, 2008 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:32 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 ' ZO Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Phillip E. Schaefer, Chairman Alfonso Bustamante Philip Chinn Blair O'Callaghan (arrived 5:01 p.m.) Donald Rogers Glen Stroud COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jeff Dickman, Vice Chairman STAFF PRESENT: Karen Haluza, Planning Manager Sergio Klotz, Principal Planner Ben Kaufman, ChiefAssistantCityAttomey Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Stroud SECOND: Chinn VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Rogers, Schaefer, Stroud (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Dickman, O'Callaghan (2) ABSTAIN: None (0) A. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 2008. B. Commission Secretary Report RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the ' Brown Act, the September 4, 2008 Agenda of the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on August 28, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2008-11 Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to execute a historic property preservation agreement with Cindy Caracamo and Michael Mello for the property at 904 North Olive Street (Grant House). Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 October 2, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Cindy Caracamo and Michael Mello for the property at 904 North Olive Street (Grant House) subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. D. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREE,IAENT NO.2008-12 Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to execute a historic property preservation ' agreement with Cathy Dawes for the structure at 2345 North Heliotrope Drive (Waddell House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Cathy Dawes for the structure at 2345 North Heliotrope Drive (Waddell House), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. E. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2008-13 Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to execute a historic property preservation agreement with Kathy Lea Pascoe for the structure at 2402 North Bonnie Brae (Van Dien House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Kathy Lea Pascoe for the structure at 2402 North Bonnie Brae (Van Dien House), subject to non- ' substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. F. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2008-14 Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to execute a historic property preservation agreement with Gary and Shirley Kawabuchi for the structure at 2468 North Riverside Drive (Hanson House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Gary and Shirley Kawabuchi for the structure at 2468 North Riverside Drive (Hanson House), subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR G. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED Commissioner Bustamante will abstain from voting on the property at 625 North French (HEMA 2008-02); his residence is located within the 500-foot radius. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 October 2, 2008 w~~ yew e~~~+n~~u WORK STUDY SESSION H. REPORT ON TWIST-BASLER HOUSE Planning Manager Karen Haluza recapped the rehabilitation efforts of the Twist Basler House at the Cabrillo Park Tennis Center at 800 North Cabrillo Drive. Ms. Haluza reviewed the status of the windows, roofing material, front door, stucco texture and color as well as the fire backflow and connection device location, and other architectural features. The Commission requested a site tour. I. Recess to Council Chambers (4:57 p.m.) Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 October 2, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMB~RS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBI~RS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 2, 2008 1 CALLED TO ORDER: 5:01 P.M. With the addition of Commissioner O'Callaghan, the same staff was present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: CHAIRMAN SCHAEFER PROCEDURAL RULES 1. was PUBLIC HEARINGS by Historic Resources Commission September 4, 2008 to October 2, Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 19, 2008 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 19, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-19 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-19. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-24 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-24. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-26 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-26. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-27 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-27. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-28 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-28. Associate Planner Holly Soboleske presented the staff reports and recommendations. The public hearing was opened. No public members spoke. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Schaefer abstained from categorization at 1138 West Sharon (HRCA/HRC 2008-24) and left the public hearing. His residence is located within the 500-foot radius. Commissioner O'Callaghan was elected Acting Chairman and presided over the public hearing. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 October 2, 2008 MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Histori Resources Commission Application No. 2008-24 and Historic Register C tegorization No. 2008-24. MOTION: O'Callaghan SECOND: Chinn VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, O'Callaghan, Rogers, Stroud (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Dickman (1) ABSTAIN: Schaefer (1) Chairman Schaefer resumed the public hearing. MOTION: 7. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-19 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-19. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-26 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-26. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-27 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-27. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-28 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-28. MOTION: O'Callaghan SECOND: Rogers VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, O'Callaghan, Rogers, Schaefer, Stroud (ti) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Dickman (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) 2. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2008-02 Filed by Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley to install new electrical service to the existing location on the exterior of the historic building at 625 North French Street located in the Multi-Family Residence (R3) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: September 19, 2008 PUBLICLY NOTICED: September 19, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2008-02. Associate Planner Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation. She corrected the zoning designation on the agenda to indicate Multi-Family Residential (R3) rather than Single Family Residence (R1}. The public hearing was opened. Contractor Lowell Martin provided support for the project on behalf of the applicant. Commission discussion ensued regarding Southern California Edison's requirements, the existing riser, electrical panel installation, the amount of power wattage, and the potential for underground electrical service. The public hearing was closed. Commission Minutes 5 October 2, 2008 ur.r~~u_ ~~__a _ ____~_.ae_~ _____. ___ _ ~_.aa:__a_ _al ~_____ :_~_____ s__ MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate oti1 Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2008-02.'. MOTION: Chinn SECOND: Stroud VOTE: AYES: Chinn, O'Callaghan, Rogers, Schaefer, Stroud (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Dickman (1) ABSTAIN: Bustamante (1) ' 3. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) No public members spoke. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 4. Staff Comments Associate Planner Holly Soboleske announced the upcoming Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society's Cemetery Tour to be held on October 18. 5. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Stroud Announced October recruitment for Orange County Grand Jurors. Inquired about the October 1, 2008 rehabilitation letter for 720 South Hickory Street; Ms. Soboleske provided the information. Inquired about the categorization/nomination for 2412 Valencia; Ms. Soboleske provided the information. Commissioner Chinn Requested work study sessions regarding roofing materials and plaster texture for historical structures. Chair Schaefer • Encouraged visiting the newly painted Howe-Waffle House at 120 Civic Center. Inquired about status for the Mayoral Appointee and the Planning Commission Representative. Planning Manager Haluza provided information. Encouraged watching the Vice Presidential debate. 6. Excuse of Absences Commissioner O'Callaghan made a motion to excuse the absence of Vice Chair Dickman; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Rogers. The Commission unanimously voted (6:1) to approve. 7. Adjournment: 5:51 pm Adjourned the meeting in memory of Edith Lyon, former President of the Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley; Lyon Street was named after Ms. Lyon's family. Ms. Lyon resided at 304 South Orange; the Turner Potter Lyon House is listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. ~/' Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary Historic Resources Commission Minutes 6 October 2, 2008