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Home My WebLink About06/05/2008MINUTES OF THE W CTIIDIf DCCAl1O f^CC /~n~/uic cYilu MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA A~JA JUNE 5, 2008 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:34 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG LED BY VICE CHAIR DICKMAN ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Alfonso Bustamante Jeff Dickman, Vice Chairman Sean H. Mill Blair O'Callaghan Donald Rogers Glen Stroud COMMISSIONERS Absent: Philip Chinn Phillip E. Schaefer, Chairman Michael Seeley STAFF Present: Karen Hafuza, Planning Manager Kylee Otto, Assistant City Attorney Sergio Klotz, Principal Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary ' MOTION: Approve the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Mill VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Dickman, O'Callaghan, Mill, Rogers, Stroud (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Schaefer, Seeley (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) A. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 2008. B. Commission Secretary Report RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the May 1, 2008 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on April 28, 2008 at 4:04 p, m. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR`* BUSINESS CALENDAR C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTSI No disclosures were made. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 June 5, 2008 D. AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING HISTORIC PRESER1AATioN pRn.iFrrc D. AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS Filed by the City of Santa Ana to recognize outstanding achievement in the area of Merit: RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council announce the Outstanding Historic Preservation Projects. Vice Chairman Jeff Dickman and Associate Planner Hally Soboleske presented certificates to the Award of Merit Recipients: Mary Garcia, Floral Park Neighborhood Association, Paul Cook-Giles, and Wilshire Square Neighborhood Association. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council announce the Outstanding Historic Preservation Projects. MOTION: O'Callaghan SECOND: Mill VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Dickman, O'Callaghan, Mill, Rogers, Stroud (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Schaefer, Seeley (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) Awards of Merit: Local History Book: Santa Ana's Logan Barrio -Its History, Stories, and Families ' Mary Garcia, author Description: Published in late 2007, this book describes the birth and growth of Logan Barrio, one of Santa Ana's earliest Hispanic neighborhoods. Floral Park Neighborhood Home Tour Floral Park Neighborhood Association Description: This year, the Floral Park Neighborhood Home Association will be holding their 16~h Annual Home and Garden Tour. The tour brings thousands of people to Santa Ana to view our city, as well as offer a wondertul and entertaining afternoon that includes an antique auto show, collectibles sale, and refreshments. Paul Cook-Giles Description: Paul Cook-Giles has long supported historic preservation in the City of Santa Ana, and has given much of his time and energy towards this program on all levels. Paul has served on the Historic Resources Commission, is a member of the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, as well as the proud owner of the Claycomb House - a home which he helped restore over the past few years. ' Wilshire Square Garden Tea Wilshire Square Neighborhood Association Description: The garden tea promotes a historically sensitive area that exhibits the lovely architecture and landscape in the neighborhood. The event is well attended, reminding the community of the beauty of Wilshire Square. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 June 5, 2008 rrw\.GVVrtNL RVLCA PROCEDURAL RULES 1. PUBLIC HFORINr:R PUBLIC HEARINGS by Historic Resources May i, 2008 to June 5, 2008) Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to place and categorize as Contributive, the structure at 2018 North Greenleaf Street (Wahlberg House) on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 23, 2008 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 23, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-13. Associated Planner Holly Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation. Public Hearing re-opened. Commissioner Bustamante stated he reviewed the audio tape from the Historic Resources Commission meeting held on May 1, 2008. Cynthia Ward, Jon von Szeliski and Barton A. Beach spoke in support of categorization and placement on the Historical Register. Public Hearing closed. ' MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-13 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-13. The Historic Resources Commission changed the categorization from "Contributive" to "Key" because of the structure's association with Harold Wahlberg, a pioneer in the avocado-growing industry. MOTION: Mill SECOND: O'Callaghan VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, O'Callaghan, Mill, Rogers, Stroud (5) NOES: Dickman (1) ABSENT: Chinn, Schaefer, Seeley (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) 2. L , Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 June 5, 2008 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PI IRI IRHFrI IN TNF nDerir_c rni uirv oronn+cn. ..__ .,., ..,...,, PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPOR1rER: May 23, 2008 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 23, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-15 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-15. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resoµ~rces Commission Application No. 2008-17 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-17. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-18 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-18. Associate Planner Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation. Applicants requested to continue the public hearing to August 7, 2008 for the following properties: 1201 South Halladay and 121 East St. Andrew Place. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-15 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-15; also change name of structure to R. Lewis House. 2. Continue the public hearing to August 7, 2008 for Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-17 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-17. 3. Continue the public hearing to August 7, 2008 for Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2008-18 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2008-18. MOTION: Stroud SECOND: Rogers VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Dickman, O'Callaghan, Mill, Rogers, Stroud (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Schaefer, Seeley (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) 3. Public Comments (items not on the agendal No public members spoke. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 4, Staff Comments Principal Planner Sergio Klotz polled the commissioners for their attendance on July 3, 2008. 5. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Mill • Commended the book, "Santa Ana's Logan Barrio -Its History, Stories, and ' Families" by Mary Garcia for its historical significance. Commissioner O'Callaghan • Recommended a study session regarding stucco finishes. Commissioner Stroud • Commented on the Twist-Basler House at Cabrillo Park. • Inquired about Michael Seeley's resignation. Planning Manager Haluza provided information. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 June 5, 2008 •i~.c vuau viunnian • Praised the honk ~:Sanra nn~~~ i ,,.,~.. Q.,..,,. ~... ~~:_.__. ...__ Vice Chair Dickman • Praised the book, "Santa Ana's Logan Barrio -Its History, Stories, and Families" by Mary Garcia. 6. Excuse of Absences Motioned by Commissioner Stroud, seconded by Commissioner Rogers, the Commission unanimously approved excusing the absences of Chairman Schaefer and Commissioner Chinn. 7. Adjournment 6:15 p.m. Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary u Historic Resources Commission Minutes 5, 2008