HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/01/2006ACTION MINUTES OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
JUNE 1, 2006
CALLED TO ORDER 4:32 P.M.
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Alfonso Bustamante
Rita Corpin (arrived 4:40 p.m.)
Paul Cook-Giles, Chairman
Tom Lutz
Blair O'Callaghan
Michael Macres
Phillip Schaefer, Vice Chair
Michael Seeley
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Philip Chinn
STAFF PRESENT: Kylee Otto, Assistant Cify Attorney
Karen Haluza, Pianning Manager
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance
MOTION: Approve the
MOTION: Macres
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
A. Minutes
Chairman Cook-Giles
CONSENT CALENDAR
staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar.
SECOND: Lutr
Bustamante, Cook-Giles, Lutr, Macres, O'Callaghan, (5)
None (0)
Chinn, Corpin (2)
Schaeffer, Seeley (2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 2006.
Commissioners Seeley and Schaefer abstained from the Minutes of May 4,
2006.
Commissioner Lutz made a clarification to his comments, stated pictures
received from his cousin's grandfather.
B. Commission Secretary Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the
Brown Act, the May 4, 2006 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the
door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on April 28,
2006 at 10:56 a.m.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the May 8, 2006 through May 13, 2006 Agenda for
the Joint Special Meeting of the Renaissance Specific Plan - Charrette at 501
North Main Street, was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at
22 Civic Center Plaza on May 4, 2006 at 3:15 p.m.
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 1 June 1, 2006
**END OF CONSENT CALENDA~R**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
No comments were made.
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION AMENDMENT NO.2006-01
Filed by Raul Yanez to request Historic Resources Commission approval for
exterior modifications to the Contributive structure known as the Shaffer-
Wakeham Building located at 108 East Fourth Street.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 19, 2006
PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 19, 2006
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior
Modification Application No. 2006-01.
Associate Planner Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and
recommendation.
Commission discussion ensued regarding tenants occupying the suite, and
justification for modification of the structure. Ms. Soboleske commented on
upgrades to the area that would accommodate disabled persons, safety features
for one single opening, and maintaining consistency among the bays.
Commission voiced concern with expansion of the glass on either side, having
wider glass windows for display and no longer consistent with architectural
structure and overhead transoms. Commission discussed the load bearing
column, the interior partition wall that was removed, and changes matching the
marble base. Clarification was provided for categorization that was placed as
"Key".
The public hearing was opened.
No public comments were made.
The public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2006-01 and add additional
condition of approval that requires applicant to revise his plans to include a
single transom window over the two center doors and additional condition to
have structural analysis with regard to the removal of the center beam with staff's
approval.
Chair Cook-Giles requested a continuance to review revised elevations and detail
drawings. Planning Manager Haluza indicated staff had sufficient information to have
applicant comply with alterations; if structural alterations required, the item will come
back to the Commission.
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 2 June 1, 2006
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Schaeffer
VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Cook-Giles, Corpin, Lutz, Macres,
O'Callaghan, Seeley, Schaefer (8)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Chinn (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
2. Public Comments (items not on the agendal
' No comments were made
.
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
3. Staff Comments
Senior Planner Sergio Klotz indicated staff will be conducting a historical
properties survey in Flower Park.
Associate Planner Hally Soboleske commented regarding collaboration with the
Community Development Agency in applying for a grant with Preserve America
for $150,000 that will be used on various programs for the downtown area.
4. Historic Resources Commission Comments
Commissioner Macres
• Recommended 2328 North Bonnie Brae property for consideration of
placement on the historical register.
Commissioner Lutz
• Commented on Farmer's Market area at 302 North Bush Street (northwest
corner of Third and Bush Streets) where the landscape is now only dirt
and the dirt makes for unsightly and unsafe sidewalks; consider
landscaping area by owner.
• Glad to see Mrs. Seeley recovering.
Commissioner O'Callaghan
• No comments
Vice Chair Schaeffer
• Commented on increase of graffiti throughout the City, mentioned he
called several times for removal and no action had been taken. What is
process for abatement?
• Thanked the Commission for excusing his absence last month.
Commissioner Seeley
• Thanked Commission for excusing his absence last month and also on
behalf of his wife (Jeree), thanked the Commission for get well wishes.
• Acknowledged his family attending the Commission meeting (Jeree,
Ashlyn, Joshua and Anne Reed); they were visiting to attend Jeree.
Seeley's graduation.
Commissioner Corpin
• Thanked Commissioner Macres for work stoppage at 617 South Orange;
indicated that a notice of violation was issued.
• Confirmed Template Review Committee meeting for June 2.
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 June 1, 2006
Commissioner Bustamante
• Congratulated Mrs. Seeley on attaining her Bachelor Degrees.
Chair Cook-Giles
• Commented on Commissioner Corpin's herbalist workshop held the past
weekend.
• Commented on efforts to curb graffiti, suggested having the hardware
store spray paint displays secured.
• Recommended the San Jose Taller Building located at 801 North
Broadway for consideration on the historical register.
• Requested an update on the CDBG grant for the Church of the Messiah
(funding for restoration project).
• Announced the Anaheim Historical Society Tour on June 11 and
suggested obtaining additional information on the website
"ana hei m h istoricalsociety. org".
5. Excuse of Absences
Commissioner Corpin made a motion to excuse the absence of Commissioner
Chinn; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Bustamante and unanimously
approved by the Commission.
6. Adjournment 5:06 p.m.
Adjourned the meeting honoring Mrs. Seeley who obtained Bachelor
Degrees in Marketing and Business Administration.
Martha Ramirez
Recording Secretary
Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 June 1, 2006