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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/2003ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APRIL 3, 2003 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:35 P.M. ' City Hall Ross Annex First Floor ConferQnce Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Paul D. Giles, Chairman Phillip E. Schaefer, Vice Chairman Carlos Bustamant~ Philip Chinn Rita Corpin (4:41 p.m.) Rose Anne Garcia Kings James Gartner (4:40 p.m.) Blair O'Callaghan COMMISSIONERS Absent: Tom Lutz STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia J. Nelson,, Deputy City Manager Maya DeRosa, SepiorPlanner Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary ' CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the foVlowing Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Schaefer SECbND: Chinn AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Giles, Kings, Q'Callaghan, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Corpin, Gartner, Lutz (3) A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2003 as corrected. B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT Pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act, the March 6, 2003 Agenda for the ' Regular Meeting was posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on March 2, 20031, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * WORK STUDY SESSION C. UPDATE ON FLORAL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD METING Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner, noted that the meef;ing had a large turn-out and had provided an opportunity for staff to provide marketing materials to the residents. The criteria for placement on the Register was also made available. Staff has received several calls for information regarding the Mills Act and the neighborhood has indicated that they are supportive of structures being placed on the Register. ' The Commissioners noted that they enjoyed having the opportunity to interact with the Floral Park neighborhood and that they had received many calls requesting information on the placement process. D PROJECT REVIEW FOR HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE AREAS Discussion was held regarding the Secretary of Ilnterior Standards, Citywide Design Standards, and how they are interpreted and applied. Discussion was also held regarding process to appeal the Planning Manager's decision. Ms. DeRosa noted that the integrity of historic resources needs to be maintained and that is the reason for the standard requiring differences in the appearance of additions to historic structures. Chairman Giles noted that the standard is to not add on to structures in such a way as to not be able to differentiate between the old and the new. Discussion held regarding the intent in creating Historically Sensitive Areas and the current Historic Resource Cpmmission policy. Commissioner O'Callaghan requested that a current historic rehabilitation project be used for a study session to allow the Commissian the opportunity to view the process from permits to completion and see how the standards had been applied. A study session of the process to appeal the Planning Manager's decision was also requested. Ms. Nelson noted that the Design and Development Standards will provide information to the public and help them understand what can be approved. E. RECESS TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 5:07 p.m. n ~~ HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 APRIL 3, 2003 ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 3, 2003 ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5:15 P.M. BUSINESS CALENDAR F. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) There were no disclosures from Commissioners. G. AWARD PROGRAM FOR OUTSTANDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations on eligibility of 2002 award nominations. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving. modifications to the criteria for the Award Program for Outstanding Historic Preservation Projects. Hally Soboleske provided staff report and recommendation. Discussion held regarding proposed changes and limits of the program. The Commission requested that the following modifications to the program be made: 1. Extend the nominating period to May 1. 2. Extend the project completion date to include a 3-year rolling period. 3. Amend the eligibility rules to allow unlisted properties to be nominated provided they make application for placement on the Register: Motion to: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations on eligibility of 2002 award nominations. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving modifications to the criteria for the Award Program for Outstanding Historic Preservation Projects. MOTION: Bustamante SECpND: Kings AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Lutz (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 APRIL 3, 2003 H. 6, 2003 to April 4, 2003) by the Historic Resources Commission on Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure located at 1810 Greenleaf Street (Greenwald House) as a Landmark property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: January 24, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 24, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-04. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-04. Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Bonnie Cassaza, property owner, spoke in support of historic preservation and noted that she is opposed to placement on the register at this time. She requested aone- yearcontinuance. Motion to continue fhis item for one year to Aprii 7, 8004. f' MOTION: Kings SECOND: Bustamante AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Lutz (1) (Public Hearing opened and closed on March 6, 2003. Continued by the Historic Resources Commission on March 6, 2003 to April 4, 2003.) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorise various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. ' PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: February 21, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 21, 2003 ~, _E'I~ I i~~~I~~,,;~ ( ~I NI ~,.=,~,~ill°) )) illll ~ (I~I~~ ) S R'd~~a~ I~(() IST~,~~ ~ ( ~ I ' ~ ,,, '~ 2321 North Park Boulevard 07 Ranne Ho use Landmark 1913 North Victoria Drive 08 Store HoU Se Landmark 2335 North Park Boulevard 09 Emison-G$ or ieff House Landmark 2409 North Park Boulevard 10 Zlaket Houl se Landmark 1914 North Victoria Drive 11 Anton Se rstrom House Landmark 1920 North Victoria Drive 13 E.B. S ra ue House Landmark PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 21, 2003 February 21; 2003 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 APRIL 3, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-07 through 2003-11 and 2003-13. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-07 through 2003-11 and 2003-13. ' Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Erwin Schauwecker, owner of the E.B. Sprague House, spoke in support of being placed on the Register and requested that the name of the house be changed to the E.B. Sprague/Schauwecker House. Chairman Giles read a letter of support from the ownjer of the Zlaket House. Motion to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic. Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-07 through 2003-11 and 2003-13. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-07 through 2003-11 and 2003-13. 3. Modify the name of the E.B. Sprague House fo the E.B. Sprague/Schauwecker House. 4. Modify the Name of the Emison House to the Emison-Georgieff House. MOTION: Kings SECOND: Schaefer AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Lutz (1) J. (Public Hearing opened and closed on March 6, 2003. Continued by the Historic Resources Commission on March 6, 2003 to April 4, 2003.) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the structure located at 1917 North Victoria Drive (Hoiles House) as a Contributive property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: February 21, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 21, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2003-14. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-14. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, provided the staff report and recommendation. Commissioner Schaefer noted that the structure had been considerable altered and requested Leslie Heumann, Consultant, to provide eligibility criteria. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 APRIL 3, 2003 Ms. Neumann noted that even it its altered state it is eligible for placement on the Register due to its age and association with the Hoiles family. Motion to: 1. Adopt a reso/ufion approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-14. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003-74. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Kings AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Lutz (1) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2003-15 THROUGH 2003-21 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorise various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. 1 PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 21, 2003 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 21, 2003 i~l!Ij' ~ 1~ I~ ii', I' ~iil,) i ~ ! '', .. (I~- ©IV~ I II ~ ( I ~ a ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IVi~ (i'y I ! , ~ ~ I ~!I!~ ~ ! I =i'll' ~,~ , ~ ,! (~ , LI ;!;,, i ~ , ~i .. 2002 North Victoria Drive 15 Parke Howe Landmark 2003 North Victoria Drive 16 Cotant HoWSe Landmark 2006 North Victoria Drive 17 Carden Hause Landmark 2009 North Victoria Drive 18 Russell Hause Landmark 2010 North Victoria Drive 19 Reid House Landmark 2019 North Victoria Drive 20 Was House Landmark 2020 North Victoria Drive 21 Wells House Landmark RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-15 through 2003-21. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003- 15through 2003-21. 1 Melanie McCann, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. Chairman Giles opened the public hearing. Allan St. Jacques, owner of 2002 Victoria Drive requested that the name of the home be modified to the Parke/St. Jacques House. Chairman Giles closed the public hearing. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 APRIL 3, 2003 Motion to i 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application Nos. 2003-15 through 2003-21. ~ 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2003- 15through 2003-21. ' 3. Modify the name of the structure at 2002 North Victoria Drive to the Parke/St. Jacques House. MOTION: Corpin SECOND: Bustamante AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Lutz (1) COMMENTS 2. Public Comments None 3. Staff Comments Ms. DeRosa • Noted that the next Template Review Committee is scheduled for April 11, 2003. ' Noted that the Floral Park survey will be finjished next month and that Washington Square will be the next neighborhood of focus. Neighborhood outreach will be scheduled. • Thanked Ms. Sobeleski for creating the Mills AcYsample sheet and noted that it had been posted to the web. • Noted that the historic database project will be up within the next three months. Ms. Nelson • Noted that the opening of models for the downtown artists lofts is scheduled for April 17. She also noted that Phase I is sold out and Phase 2 is in pre- sale. 6. Historic Resources Commission Comments Commissioner O'Callaghan • Thanked staff for a very good presentation to the Floral Park neighborhood. Vice Chairman Schaefer • Thanked staff for the Floral Park presentation and noted that it had been very well done. ' Noted that the Floral Park Home and Garden Tour is scheduled for the last weekend of this month. Commissioner Kinos • Thanked staff for their sensitivity in working with tlhe public. • Requested examples of what other cities are usiing as approved Secretary of Interior Standards. • Requested a list of Ad Hoc Committees, what they do, and when they meet. Commissioner Corpin • Thanked staff for their efforts in the Floral Park neighborhood HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 APRIL 3, 2003 Noted that she had been to Mr. Harrah's auto restaurant/museum and that it had been interesting. Commissioner Chinn • Noted that the presentation to the Floral Park neighborhood was excellent. • Noted that the Floral Park web site is the best he has seen. • Requested an update on the Historic Rehabilitation Loan Program. ' Commissioner Bustamante Thanked staff for the Floral Park presentation. Thanked all of the homeowners in Floral Park for doing a good job in preserving history. Chairman Giles • Requested that staff draft a proclamation for Rob Richardson. • Requested that a replacement for Rob Richardson on the Ad Hoc Committee for the Historic Marker Text be placed on the ageinda next month. Noted that he had attended the reopening of tlhe United Auto Building and that it was fascinating to see the work in progress. Advised that there would not be a meeting in July. Noted that he had seen a letter from City Manager, Dave Ream, advising that the City would be vacating its lease early on the school property that the water tower is on and would pay for relocation pr replacement with a pump station. He noted that the City would be losing the single-most prominent landmark and a valuable resource, and should explore all alternatives. • Invited everyone to the Floral Park Home Tour. • Advised that Floral Park will host a holiday tour on December 13-14, 2003. 7. Excuse of Absences ' Motion by Commissioner Bustamante and seconded by Chairman Giles to excuse the absence of Commissioner Lutz, and approved unanimously by a vote of 8:0 8. ADJOURNMENT - 6:20 P.M. a ra Johnson, ¢ rding Secretary HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 8 APRIL 3, 2003