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Home My WebLink About07/06/2006ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA JULY 6, 2006 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:39 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Paul Cook-Giles, Chairman Phillip E. Schaefer, Vice Chairman Alfonso Bustamante Philip Chinn Rita Corpin Tom Lutr Michael Macres COMMISSIONERS Absent: Blair O'Callaghan Michael Seeley STAFF Present: Jay Trevino, Exec. Dir. Planning & Bldg. Agency Kylee Otto, Assistant City Attorney Karen Haluza, PJanning Manager Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Chinn SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Cook-Giles, Corpin, Lutz, Macres, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: O'Callaghan, Seeley (2) ABSTAIN: None (0) A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of June 2, 2006. ~~ B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the June 2, 2006 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on May 26, 2006 at 8:01 a.m. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 1 JULY 6, 2006 C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEI,AENT NO.2006-01 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Glenn William Robertson and Jane Adair Robertson for the property located at 2419 North Bonnie Brae (D. R. Ball 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 Glenn William Robertson and Jane Adair Robertson for the structure at 2419 North Bonnie Brae Place. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR C. There were no disclosures from Commissioners. WORK STUDY SESSION E. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.2005-09 RENAISSANCE SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE Lucy Linnaus, Associate Planner, provided background information on the various outreach meetings, discovery workshops and weeklong design charrette for the Renaissance Specific Plan adding they identified five major areas that include the ' Civic Center, Downtown, Lacy and Logan neighborhoods and the rail station. Ms. Linnaus further discussed the plan for Santa Ana's core, infill and restoration opportunities, provided examples, discussed the timeline noting they are now presenting to various boards and commissions to receive comments and suggestions. Ms. Linnaus then introduced Andrea Humberger from Historic Resources Group who presented their preliminary findings from the survey they conducted. Chairman Cook-Giles suggested identifying a couple of blocks for relocated historic homes. Commissioner Chinn noted concern on traffic and high concentration in the area asking the consultant to give attention to public access through the buildings rather than around the buildings creating a barrier and noted the importance of the boundaries for the historical districts. Commissioner Lutz noted approval for creating a historic district and further noted downtown areas must be architecturally sensitive and not play against historic buildings. Jackie Delter inquired and noted concern on moving the heavy industrial area from one side of the railroad tracks to the other side which is residential. G. RECESS TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 5:50 P.M. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JULY 6, 2006 ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JULY 6, 2006 ROLL CALL Same members present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5:58 P.M. Chairman Cook-Giles PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2006-02 Filed by the Bustamante Family Trust to request Historic Resources Commission approval for exterior modifications to the Landmark structure known as Dr. Wehrly House located at 819 North Spurgeon Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 23, 2006 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 23, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2006-02. Staff announced due to an error in noticing, the public hearing for this item will be re-noticed for a future hearing. 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NOS. 2006-02 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. ADDRESS STRUCTURE NAME RECOMMENDED CATEGORY 5325 West Silver Drive 06-02106-02 Sanchez House Contributive 5218 West Silver Drive 06-03106-03 Utterback House Contributive 5214 West Fifth Street 06-04106-04) Flores House Contributive PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 23, 2006 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 23, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-02 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-02. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-03 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-03. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2006-04 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2006-04. Written communication was received from Pastor Ariela Ramirez of Silver Acres Community Church requesting church property at 5218 W. Silver Drive not to be placed on the historic register. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JULY 6, 2006 Staff announced due to an error in noticing, the public hearing for this item will be re-noticed for a future hearing. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (for items not on the agenda) -None 4. STAFF COMMENTS ' Hallv Soboleske • Noted Leslie Heumann, historic consultant, is currently surveying the Taller San Jose building and the property previously owned by Ralph Smedley at 2328 N. Bonnie Brae which have both been altered significantly but may have cultural significance • There will be a Template Review Committee meeting on Friday, August 4, 2006, 4:30 p.m. in the Ross Annex and will be reviewing the Flower Park neighborhood properties • Provided an update on the Episcopal Church of the Messiah noting she spoke with Francisco Hernandez who noted they received the required HUD clearance. They are ready to go out for bids, and to receive funding 5. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Macres • Thanked Ms. Soboleske for information he received on the Dr. Crane House/Smith-Tuthill Funeral Parlor Commissioner Lutz • Requested an update on the Third & Sycamore lofts • Reported an oak tree was removed couple of years ago at 2116 N. Freeman and a new tree replanted in a different location. The soil has settled with a basin ' where the tree was removed and asked if Public Works staff could level out. Vice Chair Schaefer • Noted he was pleased with the Renaissance Specific Plan adding he is thrilled Santa Ana is taking that type of stance and using space more efficiently and effectively, and bringing things into today's time while preserving the historic past adding he is thankful of the progress that is being made Commissioner Corwin • Noted that she is looking forward to the Renaissance Specific Plan taking effect and thanked staff for bringing the information to the Commission • Requested that staff investigate and replace the new street sign that incorrectly reads 100 West Borchard instead of 1100 West Borchard Commissioner Chinn • Noted he feels the Renaissance Specific Plan is a great step forward for the City, adding he heard interesting comments from both the City Council and Planning Commission. Requested that the Commission form a subcommittee to look at the plan and go on record with their comments Commissioner Bustamante • Noted agreement with fellow Commissioners on the Renaissance Specific Plan adding it is an exciting time to be residents of the City Chairman Cook-Giles • Asked that staff agendize the discussion of the Commission taking a stance on the Renaissance Specific Plan at some point in the future once there is a proposal to review • Noted that he attended the Anaheim Historical Tour this past month and went through beautifully restored homes on Heritage Road HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 JULY 6, 2006 6. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES Motion by Commissioner Lutz and seconded by Commissioner Macres to excuse the absences of Commissioners O'Callaghan and Seeley and approved unanimously by a vote of 7:0. 7. ADJOURNMENT - 6:11 P.M. 1 Rosa Barela Recording Secretary i HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 JULY 6, 2006