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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/2007ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA August 2, 2007 CALLED TO ORDER 4:38 P.M. ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Alfonso Bustamante Philip Chinn Jeff Dickman, Vice Chairman Sean H. Mill Blair O'Callaghan Donald Rogers Glen Stroud COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Phillip Schaefer, Chairmen Michael Seeley STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir. Ping. & Bldg. Agency Karen Haluza, Planning Manager Sergio Klotz, Senior Planner Kylee Otto, Assistant City Attorney Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG -VICE CHAIR DICKMAN CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. MOTION: Mill SECOND: Chinn VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Dickman, Mill, O'Callaghan, Rogers, Stroud (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Schaefer, Seeley (2) ABSTAIN: None (0) A. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 2007. Commissioners Bustamante and Chinn abstained from the June 7, 2007 Minutes. B. Commission Secretary Report RECOMMENDATION: ' Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the June 7, 2007 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on June 1, 2007 at 9:20 a.m. Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the July 5, 2007 Cancellation Notice of the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on July 2, 2007 at 8:17 a.m. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 August 2, 2007 C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREE~,VIENT NO. 2007-02 C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREE~,VIENT NO. 2007-02 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with David J. Lang, M.D. and Mary Joann Lang, as Trustees of the Lang Family Trust for the structure at 2117 North Victoria Avenue (L. A. West House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement ' with David J. Lang, M.D. and Mary Joann Lang, as Trustees of the Lang Family Trust for the structure at 2117 North Victoria Avenue (L. A. West House), Santa Ana, CA 92706. D. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2007-03 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Frederic M. Treadgold for the structure at 2409 North North Park Boulevard (Zlaket House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council direct the Ciity Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Frederic M. Treadgold for the structure at 2409 North North Park Boulevard (Zlaket House), Santa Ana, CA 92706. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR i! E. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) No disclosures were made. 1 PROCEDURAL RULES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1121 S. Van Ness Woodfill House Contributive 07-10/07-10 211 S. Franklin Street Reyes House Contributive 07-11 /07-11 405 S. Franklin Street Mendoza House Contributive (07-12/07-12) 219 S. Franklin Street De La Riva House Key (07-14/07-14) PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: July 23, 2007 PUBLICLY NOTICED: July 20, 2007 Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 August 2, 2007 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2007-10 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2007-10. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2007-11 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2007-11. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2007-12 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2007-12. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2007-14 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2007-14. Associate Planner Hally Soboleske recommendation. The public hearing was opened. No one spoke during the public hearing. The public hearing was closed. presented the staff report and Commission discussion ensued regarding the practice of naming the structure. The Commission encouraged outreach to owners ©f properties nominated to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties to ensure they are well informed of the process as described within Chapter 30 and the Secretary of the Interior Standards. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2007-10 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2007-10. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2007-11 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2007-11. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2007-12 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2007-12. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2007-14 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2007-14. MOTION: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SECOND: Stroud Bustamante, Chinn, Dickman, Mill, O'Callaghan, Rogers, Stroud (7) None (0) Schaefer, Seeley (2) None (0) 2. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) No public comments were made. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 3. Staff Comments Assistant City Attorney Kylee Otto announced the upcoming birth of her second son who is due in December 2007. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 August 2, 2007 4. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Bustamante • Stated that he believes the current process for designating properties is working; residents are well informed of the tax savings that historic properties may be entitled to. Commissioner O'Callaghan Encouraged educating residents who would oppose the designations so that they understand the beneficial entitlements. Requested clarification of the pending litigation of the Maharajah House at 2221 North Heliotrope. Planning Manager Haluza provided information. properties shown. Requested a study session buildings. Thanked staff for outreach efforts at Heninger Park. Recommended that the Heninger Park map have graphics and historic 5. Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Chinn Inquired about available funding for the historic marker program. Jay Trevino provided information. Requested an update of the GIS map displaying all historical properties. Staff indicated there are collaborative efforts underway with the Public Works Agency to provide a fully functional GIS map. The mapping component is handled through the Public Works Agency while the Planning & Building Agency maintains the database system (SAPIN). Thanked outreach efforts at Heninger Park initiated by the Planning Commission. Recommended that Santa Ana should consider guidelines for historical signage on commercial buildings and would like a discussion regarding this topic. Inquired about the removal of the rooftop billboard above the Original Mike's Restaurant. Executive Director Trevino provided information. Commented on the new sign for the "Historic South Main Business District". Commissioner Stroud Commented on the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society's article on preservation awards and photos of new sign for the "Historic South Main Business District". Thanked staff for the outreach efforts at Heninger Park; would like update of upcoming meetings and copies of fliers that are distributed. Vice Chair Dickman Excuse of Absences MOTION: regarding historic signage for commercial Commissioner Stroud made a motion to excuse the absence of Chairman Schaefer. Commissioner Mill seconded the motion and the Commission unanimously approved. Historic Resources Commission Minutes August 2, 2007 SECOND MOTION: Commissioner Stroud made a motion for ain unexcused absence for Commissioner Seeley since the Commission or the staff did not receive notification of his absence. If there is information provided via an email or voice mail of his absence, then the motion would be excused at the subsequent meeting. Commissioner Mill seconded the motion and the Commission unanimously approved. 6. Adjournment 5:32 p.m. Martha amirez, Rec rdi+°ig Secr ry u Resources Commission Minutes 5 August 2, 2007