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ACTION MINUTES OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
March 4, 2004
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Carlos Bustamante (arrived 4:47 p.m.)
Philip Chinn
Rita Corpin (arrived 4:45 p.m.)
Rose Anne Garcia Kings
Paul Giles, Chairman
James Gartner
Thomas Lutz
Blair O'Callaghan
Phillip Schaefer, Vice Chairman
STAFF PRESENT: Jay Trevino, Planning Mgr.
Kylee Otto, Deputy City Attorney
Maya De Rosa, Senior Planner
Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of February 5, 2004.
B. Commission Secretary Report
RECOMMENDATION:
4:34 P.M.
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes that pursuant to the Brown Act
and the Maddy Act, the February 5, 2004 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on
the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on January 28, 2004 at
11:28 a.m.
C. RECONSIDERATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO.
(Continued by the Historic Resources Commission December 4, 2003 to January 8, 2004; January 8, 2004 fo
February 5, 2004; Februarys, 2004 to March 4, 2004.) (Melanie McCann)
By direction of the City Council the Historic Resources Commission shall reconsider the
placement and categorization of the structure located at 1310 North Louise Street (Miller
House).
RECOMMENDATION:
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1) Adopt a resolution denying Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-42
2) Adopt a resolution denying Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-45
Motion to:
Approve the Consent Calendar items as presented.
MOTION: Kings
SECOND: Lutz
AYES: Chinn, Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante, Corpin (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
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**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
D. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS)
Commissioner O'Callaghan abstained on Item 2 because of conflict of interest.
' Commissioner Schaefer abstained on Item 3, property at 2421 North Oakmont because of
conflict of interest.
E. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2003-09
(Lynnette Perry)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Hryniewicki Family Trust for
the structure located at 2010 North Victoria Drive.
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 Hryniewicki Family Trust
for the structure located at 2010 North Victoria Drive.
Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner presented staff report and recommendation.
Commissioner's comments:
Commissioner Chinn inquired about costs incurred for title report. Staff indicated there are
preliminary costs involved.
Commissioner Lutz inquired about the garage door that does not appear historical to the
property. Staff indicated requirement is to maintain the character of the home.
Motion to:
Recommend that the City Council approve the Historic Property Preservation Agreement No.
2003-09.
MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: O'Callaghan
AYES: Chinn, Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante, Corpin (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
WORK STUDY SESSION
F. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION PRIORITIES (Paul Giles)
1. Evaluation of current register listing process
2. Options for discussion:
a. Voluntary listing and revisions to Chapter 30
b. Continuance of action
c. Overlay district creation versus listing individually
Maya De Rosa, Senior Planner highlighted the current process for listing on the local
register. Options for consideration were shared with the Commissioners.
Commissioner Kings would like to pursue option to have city move forward on landmark and
key designations and allowing voluntary consideration for contributive properties.
Chairman Giles indicated Commission would pursue "consent based" path. Mr. Giles
recommended the item be continued to next month for further discussion.
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Commissioner O'Callaghan stated that before Commission could change policy, review the
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Commissioner O'Callaghan stated that before Commission could change policy, review the
overlay district, then set up guidelines for the Commission to review.
Commissioner Chinn appreciated staff efforts in researghing the cities, and providing
concise information about property rights issue.
Commissioner Kings sees neighborhood standards as primary focus. She noted the State
recognized Santa Ana's preservation efforts and used Santa Ana Template as the model to
follow.
' Commission agreed to continue item to April 1, 2004.
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2003-67 AND HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO.2003-69 (Lynnette Perry)
(Continued by fhe Historic Resources Commission on January 8, 2004 to March 4, 2004)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure at 1210 South Main
Street (Elliott & Martin Furniture Store) as Contributive on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No.
2003-67.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-69.
Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner presented staff report and recommendation.
' Commissioners' comments:
Chair opened the public hearing.
The owner, Karen Milner requested that property be removed from designation. Discussion
ensued with owners concerns for future plans for building and lot. Karen Milner noted
concern about the interior regulations noted in the Secretary of Interior Standards. She
would consider along-term continuance as a compromise. Ms. Milner contends that she
will not change the property
Commissioner Gartner reiterated the benefits of designation and commented that the
fagade is classic architecture.
The Planning Manager noted that the historic designation affects the exterior of the building
only.
Commissioner Schaefer commented that the Historic designation adds value to the
property.
Commissioner Giles reviewed exterior modifications restrictions and noted changes should
be compatible with architecture of the building.
Commissioner Kings commented on the attractiveness of the building and the South Main
area. Would like to have owner review signage requirements and allow for continuance for
the owner.
Deputy City Attorney Otto noted that the interior guidelines in the Secretary of Interior
Standards are intended for federal tax credits.
Commissioner O'Callaghan would like applicant to reconsider listing on the register.
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Commissioner Bustamante noted that being on the register helps expedite the review
Commissioner Bustamante noted that being on the register helps expedite the review
process.
Commissioner Chinn inquired if this building. is seismic retro-fitted; owner indicated yes.
Motion fo:
Grant asix-month continuance for HRCA No. 2003-67 and NRC No. 2003-69.
MOTION: Kings SECOND: O'Callaghan
AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan,
' Schaefer (g)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
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(Melanie
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize a structure at 1617 East Fourth
Street (Borchard House) as Landmark on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-02.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-02.
Melanie McCann, Associate Planner presented the staff report and recommendation.
Commissioner's comments:
' Commissioner Kings inquired if repairs on the roof were reviewed by staff and permits
pulled. Staff indicated permits were in compliance.
Chairman Giles opened the public hearing.
The owner, Vincent Sarmiento is going forward with roof repairs, restoring property to its
original state and is supportive of the categorization listing.
Commissioner Lutz inquired if zoning changed; owner indicated the property is zoned as
Professional.
Commissioner Chinn congratulated the owner for his decision.
Motion to:
Approve HRCA No. 2003-02 and NRC No. 2003-02.
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Kings
AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, Lutz, Schaefer (8}
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTAIN: O'Callaghan (1)
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(Lynnette Perry)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize various structures on the Santa Ana
Register of Historical Properties.
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A19DRESS 3TRUCTU E NAME RECOMMENDED
CATEGORY
501 East 20 Street 09/09 O House Ke
321 East Santa Clara Avenue 10/10 Z.B. West, Jr. House Ke
2421 North Oakmont Avenue 12/12 R. R. Ross House Ke
2335 North Oakmont Avenue (11/11 Anderson House Contributive
2428 North Oakmont Avenue 13/13 For House Contributive
2104 North Santia o Street 14114 Tidball House Contributive
2420 North Santia o Street 15/15 Ha s House Contributive
2422 North Santia o Street 16116 H. E. Yost House Contributive
1920 North Poinsettia Street 17/17 Esau House Contributive
521 East Santa Clara Avenue (18118 Schmidt House Contributive
507 East 20 Street 19/19 Timmons House Contributive
2306 North S ur eon Street 20120 Kenned House Contributive
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2004-09,
- 10 and 2004-11 through 2004-20.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2004-09, -10, and
2004-11 through 2004-20.
Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner presented staff report and recommendations.
Commissioners' comments:
None noted
Chairman Giles opened the public hearing.
Mary West Brown (321 E. Santa Clara) declined designation.
Teresa Gorman Martinez (501 E. 20~' St. and 507 W. 20th St.) declined the designation on
both properties. Ruben Martinez, co-owner also declined the designation on both
properties.
Ronald Richardson (2335 N. Oakmont) thanked the Commission for inclusion on the
register.
John E. Stevens Jr. (521 E. Santa Clara) requested clarification on asbestos shingle
restriction. Expressed his appreciation for the Commissions' efforts on historic preservation
of the properties. Also requested information on the state historic code requirements; staff
will follow up.
Chairman Giles closed public hearing
Commissioner Gartner wants to approve all properties and allow applicants to appeal with
city council.
Commissioner Schaefer commented that owners are being handed a protection for their
home, there appears to be a misunderstanding with restrictions among the homeowners.
Commissioner Giles commented that there are desires for property owners and the public to
protect homes for future generations. Listing is an honor; homes are not reproducible with
today's materials.
1~r Motion:
Approve for placement on the register HRCA Nos. 2004-11 through 2004-20 and NRC Nos.
2004-11 through 2004-20 with exception to remove HRCA 2004-09, and HRC 2004-09 (507 E.
20~' Sfreef) from the cafegorizafion.
MOTION: Kings SECOND:
Motion died due to Lack of Second.
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c moton:
To aranf a six-month continuance to 321 E Santa Clara. 501E 20t" St._ and 507E 20~h and
2"°' Motion:
To granf a six-month continuance to 321 E Santa Clara, 501E 20'" St., and 507E 20`h and
approve the categorization on the ofher properties.
M OTION: Bustamante SECOND:
Motion died due to lack of Second.
3ro -Motion:
Amended motion thaf noted properties not be Listed at all on categorization, NRCA Nos. 2004-
08, -09 and -19 and HRC Nos. 2004-OS-, -09, and -19 (321 E. Santa Clara, 501 E. 20"' Sfreet
and 507 E. 20th Street) and approve categorization for: HRCA Nos. 2004-11 fhrough 2004-18
and 2004-20; HRC Nos. 2004-11 fhrough 2004-18 and 2004-20.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Lutz
AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer' (7)
NOES: Gartner, Kings (2)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Schaefer* [2421 N. Oakmont, HRCA/HRC No. 2004-12/2004-12]
4. Public Comments (items not on the agenda)
None noted
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
5. Staff Comments
Maya De Rosa announced the meeting of the Historic Ad Hoc Awards Committee
scheduled for March 25 to review the awards program.
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6. Historic Resources Commission Comments
Commissioner Kings
• Thanked staff for the Certified Local Government Report.
• Would like to extend notice time to two months instead of one month to allow
applicants more time to review policy in more detail.
• Would like to reinforce need for further discussion to review categorization policy.
Commissioner Corpin
• Asked for the date of the City Council meeting regarding One Broadway project;
response was March 15 at City Council Chambers.
Commissioner Chinn
• Requested update on loan program. Staff stated a memo of the draft program was
given to the Commission. Staff indicated program is available for public participation.
Staff indicated one application (1225 N. French Park) is moving forward and will
follow up.
• Reaf estate issue, property on Broadway, next to Seventh Day Adventist Church is
up for sale. Church would like to buy property and convert it to a parking lot.
Commissioner Bustamante
• Thanked the staff for all their work.
' Vice Chairman Schaefer
• Thanked the staff for their work.
• Inquired if possible to extend notices to applicants who do not understand the
categorization program. Planning Manager noted staff efforts to provide ample notice
and information to property owners.
Commissioner O'Callaghan
• Commented that if applicant has done research and wants to decline listing,
Commission should respect owner's right to decline listing on the historical register.
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Commissioner Lutz
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Commissioner Lutz
• Inquired if when applicant is notified, is there some way for applicant to indicate
support for the listing.
• Mentioned the "Late Nite Catechism" fundraiser on Friday, March 19, 2004. Proceeds
benefit Centennial Heritage Museum.
Commissioner Gartner
• Wants to provide enough education to the people and honor their request, wants to
avoid inconsistency with Commission decisions.
Chairman Giles
• Thanked the staff for the Contact Log to the Templates.
• Announced salvage effort at 6th & Lacy.
• Noted that 709 North Garfield is moving into French Park at the corner of
Vance/Lacy.
• Stated interest in reviewing design standards.
7. Excuse of Absences
8. Adjournment 6:24 p.m.
Martha R mirez ~%~G~
Recording Secretary
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