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Home My WebLink About11/02/2006ACTION MINUTES OF THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA NOVEMBER 2, 2006 CALLED TO ORDER 4:41 P.M. ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Alfonso Bustamante Paul Cook-Giles, Chairrnan Rita Corpin Tom Lutz Blair O'Callaghan Michael Macres Phillip Schaefer, Vice Chair COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Philip Chinn Michael Seeley J STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir, Planning & Building Agency Kylee Otto, Assistant Cifly Attorney Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG -CHAIR COOK-GILES BUSINESS CALENDAR G. Commissioner O'Callaghan abstained from public hearing items for properties on North Ross Street because of his geographical location. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NOS. 2006-19 Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 November 2, 2006 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. 2042 North Ross Street Besser House Contributive 2042 North Ross Street Besser House Contributive (06-24/06-24) PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORtER: October 20, 2006 PUBLICLY NOTICED: I October 20, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-19 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-19. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Reso~rces Commission Application ' No. 2006-20 and Historic Register Categoriz tion No. 2006-20. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-21 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-21. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-22 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-22. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-23 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-23. 6. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resotrces Commission Application No. 2006-24 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-24. Associate Planner Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Schaeffer mentioned that the home at 2042 North Ross Street was for sale. Ms. Soboleske confirmed that property owners are in favor of designation. The public hearing was opened. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. ' MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-19 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-19. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-20 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-20. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-21 and Historic Register Categorizatiorh No. 2006-21. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-22 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-22. Commission recommended changing name on the register from Winslow House to Smiley E. House. 5. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-23 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-23. 6. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-24 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006. MOTION: Macres SECOND: Schaeffer VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Cook-Giles, Corpin, Lutz, Macres, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Seeley (2) ABSTAIN: O'Callaghan (1) on 2102 North Ross Street (06-23) and 2042 North Ross Street (06,24). CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar. MOTION: Macres SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Cook-Giles, Corpin, Lutr, Macres, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Chinn, Seeley (2) Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 November 2, O'Callaghan (1) on Ross Street items, C & F ABSTAIN: O'Callaghan (1) on Ross Street items, C & F A. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 2006. B. Commission Secretary Report ' RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into thQ minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the October 5, 2006 Agenda for the R¢gular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on September 29, 2006 at 8:37 a.m. C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREE'IAENT NO.2006-06 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Robert W. Johnson and Judith M. Johnson for the structure at 2102 North Ross Street (Smedley House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council direct the Cuty Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Robert W. Johnson and Judith M. Johnson for the structure at 2102 North Ross Street (Smedley House). D. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEIMAENT NO.2006-07 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Mark S. and Julie D. Rivera for the structure at 902 South Cypress Avenue (Clothier 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 Mark S. and Julie D. Rivera for the structure at 902 South Cypress Avenue (Clothier House). E. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEIIAENT NO. 2006-08 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Michael and Pamela Bishop for the structure at 2424 North Valencia Avenue (Charles Waffle 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 Michael and Pamela Bishop for the structure at 2424 North Valencia Avenue (Charles Waffle House). F. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEA~IENT NO. 2006-09 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Andrew J. and Gina C. McCracken for the structure at 2042 North Ross Street (Sesser House). RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Coumcil to execute an agreement Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 November 2, with Andrew J. and Gina C. McCracken for the structure at 2042 North Ross oa~....a io____. u... ..._~ with Andrew J. and Gina C. McCracken for the structure at 2042 North Ross Street (Besser House). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** 2. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) No comments were made. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMI~AENTS ' 3. Staff Comments Hally Soboleske provided photographs and information researched by Consultant Debbie Howell on the Holly Sugar Corporation located in the Flower Park; originally Santa Ana Cooperative Sugar Company. Five major processing plants existed in Orange County at that time. Also another Holly Sugar factory existed near Main Street. Templates will be amended to reflect the new information. Sergio Klotz, Melanie McCann and Hally Soboleske attended Rancho Santa Fe workshop on October 20 regarding the Secretary of Interior Standards with focus on residential issues. Jay Trevino recapped the status on the West Er1d Lofts project on 320 West Fourth Street. He reviewed the schedule of the. item with City Council and indicated that the disposition and development agreement (DDA) copies will be distributed to the Historic Resources Commissianers (HRC). He noted the concerns of Commissioners O'Callaghan and Chinn that the HRC should express its consensus opinion to oppose or support the project. Mr. Trevino indicated since there is no action required by HRC; they could not deny or approve the project. He suggested the HRC consider formalizing its position with regards to this project. Chair Cook-Giles inquired if the HRC could structure a collective consensus before City Council discussion. Kylee Otto recommended item would be agendized in December for discussion prior to going to City Council. Chair Cook-Giles recommended placement of the item on the December 7 agenda regarding a discussion on the West End Lofts project on 320 West Fourth Street prior to City Council. 4. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Bustamante • Requested update of replacement door at Twist-Basler house. Hally Soboleske provided information. Commissioner Corpin • Commented on new media center for commercial advertising. Commissioner Schaeffer • Commented on adjacent property to Twist-Basler house that was demolished. Mr. Trevino provided information for the adjacent properties. • Bowers Museum expansion, fagade facing Main Street does not resemble that which Historic Resources Commission approved; completely contemporary in style. Planning staff will advice. Commissioner Lutr indicated that changes were approved by City Council. • Noted citywide increase of graffiti. Commissioner O'Callaghan • Inquired about purchase price of land for West Ends project. Chair Cook-Giles provided information. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 November 2, 2006 ('.nmmiceinner I nf~ Commissioner Lutz • Requested Code Enforcement inspectio before 5:00 p.m. at Flower Street entrance, vendor working out of s opping cart across from Willard neighborhood. Commissioner Macres • Requested graffiti removal at First Presbyterian on Main/Civic Center; Public Works Agency reluctant to approach private property. ' Commissioner Cook-Giles • Requested an update on the Masonic Temple and intent for the building by the Church of Scientology. 5. Excuse of Absences Commissioner Macres made a motion to excuse the absences of Commissioners Chinn and Seeley. The motion was seconded by Vide Chair Schaeffer and unanimously approved by the Commission. 6. Adjournment 5:23 p.m. Martha Ramirez, Historic Resources Commission Minutes 5 November 2, 2006