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Home My WebLink About11/06/2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISI~ION OF THE CITY OF SANTA AN/~1 NOVEMBER fi, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:32 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex First Floor Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Paul D. Giles, Chairman Phillip E. Schaefer, Vice Carlos Bustamante Philip Chinn Rita Corpin (4:42 p.m.) Rose Anne Garcia Kings Tom Lutz Blair O'Callaghan Chairman (5:31 p.m.) COMMISSIONERS Absent: James Gartner STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager Jay Trevino, Planning Manager Kylee Otto, Deputy City Attorney Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting of October 2, 2003. Motion to approve the minutes from the regular melting of October 2, 2003 with modifications. MOTION: Bustamante SECpND: Lutz AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Corpin, Gartner, Schaefer (3) B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the October 2, 2003 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on September 26, 2003 at 11:29 a.m. RECOMMENDATION:' Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into tlne minutes. Motion fo instruct the Commission Secretary as recommended. MOTION: Kings SECpND: Chinn AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Corpin, Gartner, Schaefer (3) * * « END OF CONSENT CALENDAR " * * BUSINESS CALENDAR C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTSI There were no disclosures. D. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEAiCIENT NO. 2003-07 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with William and Phyllis Smith for the structure located at 2473 North Heliotrope 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 William and Phyllis Smith for the structure located at 2473 North Heliotrope prive. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, provided staff report and recommendation. Motion to recommend that fhe City Council direct the City Attor»ey to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with LMllfam and Phyllis Smith for fhe structure located at 2473 North Heliotrope Drive. MOTION: O'Callaghan SECQND: Bustamante AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Giles, Kings, Lute, O'Callaghan (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Corpin, Gartner, Schaefer (3) E. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2003-08 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute an agreement with Gregory and Elizabeth Youngblood for the structure located at 403 East Santa Clara Avenue. 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 Gregory and Elizabeth Youngblood for the structure located at 403 East Santa Clara Avenue. Hally Soboleske, Assistant Planner II, provided staff report and recommendation. Motion to recommend that fhe City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Gregory and Elizabeth Youngblood for the structure located at 403 East Sanfa Clara Avenue. MOTION: Lutz SECQND: O'Callaghan AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Corpin, Gartner, Schaefer (3) Taken out of agenda order. Commissioner Corpin arrived of 4:42 p. m. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 6, 2003 COMMENTS 3. Staff Comments Ms. De Rosa • Noted staff received positive responses from a pres ntation to the Wilshire Square neighborhood and noted categorizations for the neighborhood is expected to take place in January. • Announced that the January Commission meeting will be moved to January 8 due to ' the New Years holiday. Ms. Nelson • Reported that the Council remanded Randy Simons' appeal back to the Commission as a public hearing to reconsider the placement of hies property and will come to the Commission in December. • Introduced the new Planning Manager, Jay Trevino. • Announced her appointment as the new Deputy City Manager in the City of Irvine, which will include the development of the Great Pork and added the pleasure of working with the City and Historic Resources Commission. 4. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner Chinn Inquired on the Washington Square oral histories. Ms. De Rosa noted the individuals were selected after meeting with the association and the president, and that the histories will be available on videotape at the Library once staff receives approval from the participants. • Requested an update on One Broadway Plaza. Mc Trevino noted staff is currently finalizing the response to comments and is tentatiWely scheduled to come to the Planning Commission in either December or January, • Asked for the status of the RBF contract. Ms. DeRpsa noted it is near completion ' and is anticipated to come back to the Commission ins two months as a study session with the consultant. • Announced a couple of workshops in the Santa Ama Library History Room which should have dates and times on the Library website. In November there will be a Hispanic Heritage Seminar for those who would like to research their genealogy and in December a workshop will be held to assist people with their history on their homes. • Noted approximately two years ago he presented a presentation on signage in Pasadena showing historical locations and asked if anything is moving forward for Santa Ana's downtown. Ms. Nelson noted the first phase of pedestrian directional signage has been in place for people to get aroumd the Artists Village and with additional signage planned but there are no future plans for historical signage. Commissioner Bustamante • Apologized for his absence at meetings adding he i~ enrolled in a masters program that is scheduled on Thursdays. • Requested an update on the marker program. Ms. DeRosa noted the area staff is currently working on is the downtown area in batches of 50. Ms. Soboleske noted staff has currently received three signed and notarized easement agreements adding the time consuming process in researching property owners and tracking grant deeds and title reports. • Asked for an update of the fountain in the Artists Village. Ms. Nelson noted that it would cost approximately $100,000 to install the donated fountain and are looking for ' funding. Commissioner O'Callaghan asked to see the plans and volunteered to explore donations for services. Commissioner Lutz Asked for an update on the 1811 Heliotrope property. Ms. Nelson provided background information on the item noting the appeal went to Council at the November 3 meeting and was continued to the November 17 meeting. • Asked if the overhead directional signs on Santa Ana Boulevard by the train station are slated to stay galvanized. Ms. Nelson noted them was discussion if it were to be painted it would be black. Staff will investigate and rteport back to the Commission. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 NOVEMBER 6, ZOD3 u Commissioner Kings • Asked how the downtown vision poster is being utilized. Ms. Nelson noted it is being provided to lenders, developers and those interested in buying property; it is being used as a marketing piece, and as a point of discussion for Centerline meetings and Santa Ana Boulevard Specific Plan. • Asked for an update on the Artists Lofts and other p operties. Ms. Nelson noted the lofts that have been released have been sold anc~ are in discussions with Frank Barbero who expressed interest in selling his parking easement rights which would allow the comer of 3`" & Main to be developed. MR DiRienzo's Fourth Street in-fill project at 4"' 8 Ross and 1•` & Bush is in various stages with site plan review and the lofts at Santa Ana Boulevard near train depot, are almost out of site plan review and the developer is close to purchasing the property from the city. • Asked if any Commissioners or staff plan to attend the Los Angeles Preservation Summit on November 15. Commissioner O'Callaghan noted he will attempt to attend. • Noted thanks and appreciation to Ms. Nelson for her many years of service adding she will sorely be missed. Commissioner Comin • Asked for an update on the Centerline project. Ms. Nelson noted it is currently in the EIR process ih which the City will be forwarding comments and will be certified in early spring by the board and are also in the process of accessing federal grant dollars for the project. • Asked for an update on the 1~ & Main United Automotive building. Ms. Nelson noted it is going to the Planning Commission on November 24 for zoning approvals to occupy the building and a parking variance to occupy the restaurant. • Noted congratulations to Ms. Nelson adding Irvine isfifortunate to get her. Commissioner O'Callaghan • Asked for an update on the Phillips Block building. Ms. Nelson noted Joe Duffy will purchase the third section of the building for his gown offices and will have the obligation of putting a restaurant on the ground floor • Welcomed Jay Trevino • Noted that Ms. Nelson departure will be great loss to the City adding she will be missed. Chairman Giles • Asked for a status of the YMCA building. Ms. Nelson noted there is no update. • Announced French Park home tour is scheduled for the second weekend in December. • Announced that French Park is starting a house moving project noting one of the houses that were to be demolished at 6"' & Lacy has been identified as a candidate for moving and is ih discussions on acquiring a lot from the city to place home. • Noted thanks to Ms. Nelson adding her leadership and work she provided for the City has been a tremendous benefit and is sorry to see her go. 5. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Kings and seconded by Commissioner O'Callaghan to excuse the absence of Commissioner Gartner and approved unanimously by a vote of 7:0. G. RECESS TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 5:23 p.m. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 NOVEMBER 6, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ', NOVEMBER 6, 2003 ROLL CALL Same members present and Commissioner Schaefer arrived 5:31 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Taken out of agenda order. WORK STUDY SE~S510N F. HISTORIC REGISTRY DISCLOSURE FOR REAL E'~TATE TRANSACTIONS Motion to continue to December 4, 2003. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Schaefer AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) PUBLIC HEARINGS fl PROCEDURAL RULES 1. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: October 24, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 24, 2003 ADDRESS STRUCTURE'NAME RECOMMENDED CATEGORY 924 North Lowell Street (45/47) Joe Lowell House Key 826 North Baker Street 44/46) Lourie House Contributive 1103 North Lowell Street 46/48 Crocker House Contributive 926 North Olive Street (47/49) Veatch House Contributive 1308 North Olive Street (48/50) Matzen House Contributive 1403 North Olive Street 49/51) Nelson House Contributive 826 North Towner Street (50/52) Jellison House Contributive 1407 North Towner Street 51/53 Sanborn House Contributive ~ J, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003- 44 through 2003-51. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-46 through 2003-53. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Written communication received from Fernando & Marian Astran owners of 924 N. Lowell (Joe Lowell House), requesting a 90-day continuance to address the proposed HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSIONMINUTES 5 NOVEMBER Q 2003 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize ~arious structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. historical property eligibility and from Robert W. Battin, Esq., owner of 826 N. Towner (Jellison House), noting his objection to his property being on the register and categorized. Chairman Giles opened the public hearing. 1 Fernando Astran, owner of 924 N. Lowell, asked fora 80-day continuance to research what the implications will be to his property. ', Mary Jane Blackwell, owner of 826 N. Baker, asked fort a continuance adding she just received the notice. Robert W. Battin, owner of 826 N. Towner St., asked fora 90-day continuance to research what the implications are in having property on historic register. Rosalynn L. Pryer, owner of 1403 N. Olive St., asked.. for a continuance adding she received the notice with two weeks to investigate. Chairman Giles closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued on the advantages of placing the horhes on the register and noticing requirements. Ms. DeRosa noted staff had sent out courtesy notices to affected property owners and met with the neighborhood twice in the summer. Mofion to continue the categorization of the following pYophrties 90-days: 924 North Lowell Street (45/47), Joe Lowell House 826 North Baker SfFeet (44/45), Lourie House 1403 Nortf- Olive Sffeet (49/51), Nelson House 826 North Towner Street (50/52), Jellison House MOTION: Kings SECOND: Chinn I~~ AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) ABSTAINED: None (0) Commissioner Lutz noted he would abstain from voting on the property located at 1103 North Lowel! Street due to the proximity of the property to his residence. Motion to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos '~~` 2003-47, 2003-48 and 2003-51. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. +4'~" 2003-49, 2003-50 and 2003-53. MOTION: Kings SECOND: Chinn AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) None (0) Gartner (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 NOVEMBER 6, ZW3 Taken out of agenda order. 2. Public Comments None 6. ADJOURNMENT - 6:04 P.M. ~~ / :t ,~ ,~j ~ ~( Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 NOVEMBER 6, 2003