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ACTION MINUTES OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMI SION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA AN
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMB RS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
DECEMBER 7, 2006
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CALLED TO ORDER 4:39 P.M.
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Alfonso Bustamante
Philip Chinn
Paul Cook-Giles, Chaimjan
Rita Corpin
Tom Lutz
Blair O'Callaghan
Michael Macres
Phillip Schaefer, Vice Cipair(arrived 4:42 p.m.)
Michael Seeley
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir., Planning & Building Agency
Kylee Otto, Assistant City Attorney
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG -CHAIR COOK-GILES
MOTION: Approve the staff recommendations on the fallowing Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Macres
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
A. Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
SECOND: Lutz
Bustamante, Chinn, Cook-Giles,
O'Callaghan, Seeley (8)
None (0)
Schaefer (1)
None (0)
Corpin, Lutz, Macres,
Approve minutes of the regular meeting of Septemger 7, 2006.
Approve minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 2006.
B. Commission Secretary Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant tc the
Brown Act, the November 2, 2006 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted
on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on
October 27, 2006 at 2:34 p.m.
C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2006-10
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Lorissa and Roger
Nichols for the structure located at 713 North Spurgeon Street (Fox House).
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney tc
authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
with Lorissa and Roger Nichols, property owners, for the structure
North Spurgeon Street.
prepare and
an agreement
located at 713
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 December 7, 2006
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**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
Commissioner Chinn met with Walter Cha regarding 320 West Fourth Street
' project.
E. DISCUSSION OF WEST-END LOFTS AT 320 WET FOURTH STREET
Associate Planner Hally Soboleske stated that the item was returned to the
Historic Resources Commission for a consensus of commissioner
recommendation(s) to proceed with the project. She mentioned that the
Development Agreement would be amended by the Redevelopment Agency and
City Council. Commissioner Chinn stated that the existing covenants run with
the land; City Council cannot change the establishgd CC&Rs with the vacant lot.
Mr. Trevino recapped the issues to be reviewegl by the Historic Resources
Commission (HRC). HRC does not discuss land u e issues, they are concerned
with the architecture, aesthetic value and legal ram~ication.
Commissioner Macres abstained from the discussian.
Chair Cook-Giles agreed to proceed with the project.
Commissioner Chinn stated that the CC&Rs should be in compliance with the
Secretary of Interior Standards. He commented that the size of the project was
not in compliance with the historic guidelines. He vpiced concern with the project
' within the historic setting, specifically the scale and visual effects from a large
glass box design.
Commissioner Schaeffer expressed concern with the scale of the project and
would support project as long as the first three levels blend with the existing
historic structure facades.
Commissioner O'Callaghan expressed concern with size, mass, and scale of the
project.
Commissioner Lutz commented on the existing Dievelopment Agreement. Mr.
Trevino discussed the fundamental differences with the development agreement
(DA) and the disposition and development agreement (DDA) and stated that the
agreements were irrelevant to the Historic Resources Commission. Mr. Lutz
indicated that the juxtaposition is good -historic viersus new; does not want to
create Disney effect.
Commissioner Corpin expressed concern that this project would ruin the historic
fabric of the area.
Commissioner Bustamante stated this project would enhance the area and
maintain the historic value. Agreed with juxtaposition comment, cannot have
historic without new.
Commissioner Seeley expressed concern with the infill situation, upholds historic
fabric, indicated old/new are well balanced. This project poses an opportunity to
make an architectural historic statement.
Commissioner Chinn stated that atwo-story structure would maintain the historic
theme whereas asix-story building was not feasible for that area.
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 December 7, 2006
Commissioner Lutz restated that the existing project was on a vacant piece of
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Commissioner Lutz restated that the existing project was on a vacant piece of
land. The facades have been replaced over tirjne. The Downtown area is
constantly going through change. Private property ~revails that we grow with the
times.
Chair Cook-Giles summarized the consensual discussion as follows:
1. Commission supports concept of infill development for mixed use purpose as
proposed (all agreed)
2. Concern with impact of scale of the project in the surrounding resources.
(O'Callaghan, Chinn, and Corpin agreed)
3. Desire to minimize the visual impacts by setting back the upper stories.
Chair Cook-Giles commented on the aesthetic harmony proposed that
recognized that new development was an on-going process; elevations are flat
no definition, no difference in the elements of the facades; looking for harmony
and counter-point in the surrounding area, found only dissonance.
Ben Grabiel stated that the Historical Society reviewed the title policy and found
the Secretary of Interior Standards addressed both the vacant lot and the theater
for rehabilitation. He stated that the project should be modified to coincide with
the agreement. He recommended improvements follow through with the
development agreement and also suggested that alternate sites be considered.
Commission agreed to vote on the project as proposed.
MOTION: Approve the
MOTION: Seeley
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
project as presented.
SECOND: Lutz
Bustamante, Cook-Giles, Lwtz, Schaefer, Seeley (5)
O'Callaghan, Corpin, Chinn (3)
None (0)
Macres (1)
Commissioner O'Callaghan expressed concerns with the scale, size and
massing of the project.
Commissioner Chinn expressed concern with the inadequate Environmental
Impact Report, not adhering to Secretary of Interior Standards and, not upholding
the prevailing development agreement.
Commissioner Corpin recommended that developer seek an alternate location
and abide by the development agreement.
F. Update on Maharajah House at 2221 North Heliatrope
Associate Planner Hally Soboleske provided a mermorandum with a status of the
property at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive with efforts to reinstate to its original
landmark status.
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2006-15 AND
HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2Q06-15
(Continued by Historic Resources Commission.' October 5, 2006 to December 7, 2006.)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure as
Contributive on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties, located at 1101
West Sixth Street (Ward House).
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: November 27, 2006
PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 27, 2006
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 December 7, 2006
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources C mmission Application No.
2006-15 and Historic Register Categorization No. 206-15.
Associate Planner Hally Soboleske provided the staff report and
recommendation.
The public hearing was opened.
No comments were made.
The public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission
Application No. 2006-15 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-15.
MOTION: SECOND:
VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Cook-Giles, Corpin, Lutz, Macres,
O'Callaghan, Schaefer, Seeley (g)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
Staff indicated the structure would change the name to Roldan-Ward House.
2. Public Comments (items not on the agenda
No comments were made.
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMII~IENTS
' 3. Staff Comments
No comments were made.
4. Historic Resources Commission Comments
Commissioner Bustamante
• No comments
Commissioner Chinn
Commented on his recent trip to Pittsburgh where he visited a lot of historic
sites and noted a lot of young personnel working the preservation efforts.
Announced upcoming preservation conference in Hollywood and encouraged
HRC attendance.
Commissioner Corpin
Recapped preservation catalogue efforts for 125 structures that were
originally initiated.
Commissioner Seeley
• No comments
Commissioner Schaefer
• No comments
Commissioner O'Callaghan
No comments
Commissioner Lutz
• Recommended the grain silo located on northwest corner of Alton and
Greenville be considered for placement on the historical register.
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 December 7. 2006
• Requested cleanup at Parkcourt Place and the sputhwest corner of Cabrillo
• Requested cleanup at Parkcourt Place and the sputhwest corner of Cabrillo
Park Drive; while removing weeds, excavated a I t of dirt to storm drains.
Commissioner Macres
• Inquired about efforts from Church of Scientolog to reinstall the historical
plagues. Staff will advice.
• Announced that the Bank of America on Fourth/Main will be re-opened.
Chair Cook-Giles
• Requested recycling used Christmas cards fok Commissioner Corpin's
' origami school project (175 students).
• Cautioned that the sign request for Original Miike's restaurant, on the
western fagade, does not damage the fabric of the building.
• Announced Church of the Messiah Christmas concert on December 24.
• Urged staff to facilitate the aims and goals of the Historic Resources
Commission with the new commissioners.
5. Excuse of Absences
COMMISSION TRAINING
6. AB1234 Ethics Training
Assistant City Attorney Kylee Otto provided training for Commissioners Cook-
Giles, Schaefer, Corpin, O'Callaghan, Lutz, Macres, and Seeley.
7. Adjournment 7:20 p.m.
' Martha Ramirez
Recording Secretary
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 5 December 7, 2006