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Home My WebLink About07/07/2005ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLED TO ORDER 4:37 P.M. JULY 7, 2005 C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ATTENDANCE: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Philip Chinn Rita Corpin Tom Lutz Blair O'Callaghan Vincent Sarmiento (arrived at 4:50 p.m.) Phillip Schaefer, Vice Chairman Michael Seeley COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Paul Giles, Chairman Alfonso Bustamante STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Ex. Dir. Ping. & Bldg Agency Kylee Otto, Assistant City Attorney Maya De Rosa, Senior Planner Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approved the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar MOTION: Lutz SECOND: O'Callaghan VOTE: AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer, Seeley (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Giles, Sarmiento (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 2005. B. Commission Secretary Report RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act, the June 2, 2005 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on May 27, 2005 at 8:29 a.m. C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2005-02 Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to execute an agreement with Christian Tiberius Sharpe and Constantine Sharpe, property owners for the structure located at 1928 North Greenleaf Street. Historic Resources Commission July 7, RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Christian Tiberius Sharpe and Constantine Sharpe, property owners for the structure located at 1928 North Greenleaf Street. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** i D. BUSINESS CALENDAR Commissioner Lutz received a letter from The Bowers Museum requesting support on the expansion project. The letter was sent to all the Commissioners. Commissioner O'Callaghan abstained on public hearing Item 3, Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2005-11 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2005-11. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS WERE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER: ITEM 2, ITEM 3 THEN ITEM 1. 2. Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure at 2030 North Flower Street (Heil H. House) as Contributive on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 23, 2005 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 20, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2005-06. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2005-06. Assistant Planner Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation. Vice Chair Schaefer commented on current construction at the location and would like confirmation that City permits coincide with construction. MOTION: Continue the public hearing to August 4, 2Q05. MOTION: O'Callaghan SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Sarmiento, Schaefer, NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN Historic Resources Commission Seeley (7) None (0) Bustamante, Giles (2) None (0) July 7, 2005 3. 11 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. r. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 27, 2005 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2005-10 and 2005-11. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2005-10 and 2005-11. Assistant Planner Hally Soboleske presented the staff report and recommendation. The public hearing was opened. No comments were made. 1 The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2005-10 and 2005-11. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2005-10 and 2005-11. 3. *Commissioner O'Callaghan abstained on HRCA/HRC 2005-1112005-11 for property at 2033 North Greenleaf Street. MOTION: Corpin SECOND: Chinn VOTE: AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Sarmiento, Schaefer, Seeley (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Giles (2) ABSTAIN: None (0) * HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2005-02 (Continued by Histodc Resources Commission: June 2, 2005 to July 7, 2005) u Filed by John Grace, to allow an expansion to the historic Bowers Museum in the Community Commercial-Museum District (C1-MD) zoning district at 2032 North Main Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 23, 2005 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 20, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2005- 02. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 3 July 7, 2005 Senior Planner Sergio Klotz presented the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Klotz introduced Robert Coffee, architect for The Bowers Museum. Mr. Coffee reviewed the original 1932 building design, the 1992 moderate- contemporary modifications and commented on the 2005 additions to the museum structure. Mr. Coffee discussed the overall features for the integration of the architecture and the landscape. -' Commission voiced appreciation of the detailed presentation and commented on the Bowers monument sign, the features for the north elevation, the tree selection for the landscape, longevity of material usage, and the interior design for the main lobby. The public hearing was opened. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2005-02. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Sarmiento, Schaefer, Seeley (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Giles (2) ABSTAIN: None (0) 4. Public Comments (items not on the anenda) No comments were made. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 5. Staff Comments Maya De Rosa made the following comments: • Extended congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Bustamante with the birth of their daughter, Isabella Sofia born on June 19. • Announced the upcoming Design Review workshop scheduled for July 26. • Announced her resignation effective the end of July. Mr. Trevino praised Maya's exemplary efforts and extended her best wishes. He indicated staff will be announcing a farewell event to honor Maya. 6. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Lutz • Extended best wishes to Maya with her new endeavor. • Requested information regarding the fountain at the Bowers Museum that was ' converted into a garden. Staff will advise. Commissioner O'Callaghan • Extended good luck wishes to Maya. • Inquired as to whom from the City nominated Floral Park for neighborhood of the year. Thanked Maya for her involvement with the Floral Park Neighborhood Association. Commissioner Seeley • Congratulated Maya and thanked her for all her work. Historic Resources Commission Minutes 4 July 7, 2005 Commissioner Corpin • Congratulated Maya and thanked her for all her work. Commissioner Chinn • Congratulated Maya on her new endeavor. • Inquired about joint meeting with Planning Commission regarding the Design Standards. Mr. Trevino indicated Planning Ad Hoc Committee has been completed and will advise date for a joint session. • Announced July 9 Walking Tour at Dr. Willella Howe Waffle House at noon, sponsored by the Santa Ana Preservation Society. • Commented on the condition of the cannon at Jack Fisher Park that requires repainting. Staff will advise. • Announced upcoming events at the Santa Ana Library History Room: August 6 Historic Preservation Workshop, August 13 How to Conduct a Family or Neighborhood Oral History, August 20 Family Photo Preservation Workshop. Commissioner Sarmiento • Congratulated Maya and wished her well. Commissioner Schaefer • Congratulated Maya and extended well wishes. • Also inquired as to whom from the City submitted the nomination for Floral Park, for neighborhood of the year. Staff will advise. Excuse of Absences Commissioner Corpin motioned to excuse the absences of Chair Giles and Commissioner Bustamante, Seconded by Commissioner Sarmiento and unanimously approved by the Commission. 8. Adjournment 5:52 p.m. Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary J Resources Commission Minutes 5 July 7, 2005