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Home My WebLink About04/04/2002ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APRIL 4, 2002 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:38 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex. Second Floor Conference Room 2001 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, Caiifornia ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Rose Anne Garcia Kings, Chair Paul Giles,. Vice Chairman Philip Chinn, Rita Corpin Blair O'Callaghan Robert Richardson - 4:46 COMMISSIONERS Absent: James Gartner Carlos Bustamante Phillip Sr,Fiaefer STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Benjamin Kaufman, Assistant City Attorney Kylee Odette, Deputy Cify Attorney Laura Johnson, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR ' Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items as amended and corrected. MOTION: Chinn SECOND: Schaefer AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, O'Gallaghan, (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Gartner, Richardson, Schaefer (4) ABSTENTION: None (0) A. MINUTES Approve minutes: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 2002. B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT ' RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The March 7, 2002 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on March 1, 2002 at 12:45 p.m. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * WORK STUDY SESSION C. PHILLIPS-HUTTON BUILDING RENOVATION John Reekstin, Executive Director, Community Development Agency, provided a brief history of the building and the preliminary plans. He emphasized the importance of the building to the Downtown area and outlined the interior rehabilitation that has been done to date. Roger Torrierro, developer, outlined previous Santa Ana projects and discussed prior renovations that had been done to the building. Mr. Torrierro advised that the goal is to renovate the building to look the way it had in 1925 but they have not been able to located an accurate picture. Plans for maintaining the historical integrity of the building and potential owners/ tenants were discussed. Ron Nestor, Nestor and Gafney Architects, discussed the architectural plans and goals for the building. Window treatments, the storefront, exterior material, and potential openings on Broadway were outlined. Discussion ensued regarding the advantages, disadvantages, and requirements of having the project reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Assistant City Attorney Ben Kaufriian advised that the CEQA process must be completed before the project can proceed. The potential impact of Santa Ana's designation as a Certified Local Government was discussed. Mr. Torrierro asked the Commission if they ~NOUId consider forming an advisory committee for the project to provide input in the near future. D. FEASIBILITY OF LOGAN HISTORIC DISTRICT Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner, outlined the evaluation criteria that had been utilized and provided the geographical boundaries of the area. Background of the area and visual survey were provided. Discussion held on the properties in the area that have been categorized on the Historic Register. The results of the survey indicated that the area does not meet the criteria for designation as a historic district and focus shcsuld be placed on identifying specific structures for inclusion on the Historic Register in lieu of district creation. Additionally it was recommended that the Commission should also focus on identifying historically sensitive areas within Washington Square, Wilshire Square, Floral Park, and Eastside. It was the consensus of the Commission to concur with the recommendation of staff. E. Recess To Council Chambers - 5:38 The Commission recessed to the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 APRIL 4, 2002 ACTION MINUTES OF 3HE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY F~14LL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 GNIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 4, 2002 ' ROLL CALL 5:50 P.M. All Present PROCEDURAL RULES Due to technical difficulties, Madam Chair Kings rearranged the agenda to receive public comments prior to the public hearings. PUBLIC COMMENTS 6. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) None STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 7. Comments from Staff Mr. Edwards Noted that City Council had approved the Historic Awards Program. Advised that staff will be sending information packets to owners of property on the Historic Register next week. 8. Comments from Historic Resources Commission Commissioner Chinn Requested status update of loans beiny processed through the Historic Rehabilitation Loan Program. Commissioner Giles • Noted that City Council -had upheld the Commission action on the Martin House. • Reminded all present of the Floral Park Tour scheduled for April 27 and 28 and noted that volunteers to serve as docents would be appreciated. • Noted that he was advised by Tim Rush that the on April 27 the Discovery Museum on West Harbor will be holding a Deaccessioning Sale of items of historic interest that had been donated to the Museum. Madam Chair Kings • Requested that the next agenda include an item concerning the Ad Hoc Committee for the Phillips-Hutton block. • Advised that she and two staff members would be attending the workshop in Napa next month. • Noted that the Architecture Foundation had published a coloring book that included five structures from Santa Ana. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 APRIL 4, 2002 PUBLIC HEARINGS C 1. 2. (Continued by the Historic Resources 2002) March 7, 2002 to April 4, Filed by fhe City of Santa Ana to discuss the notice of intent to demolish three structures located at 1007-1009, 1015, and 1109 North Broadway and listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties as part of the One Broadway Plaza high-rise office project. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: December 21, 2001 PUBLICLYNOTICED: December 2l, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Receive public comment and discuss the demolition of the historical structures located at 1007-1009, 1015, and 1109 North Broadway. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, provided a brief update and advised the Commission that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) would not be released for another 60 days and that staff was working with the developer to relocate the structures. Mr. Edwards also noted that the applicant would not be performing a sense of size demonstration but has prepared a video that is available to interested persons. Madam Chair Kings requested that the Commission view the video during the Work Study portion of the May meeting and that a copy is made available to the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society and other groups who have expressed an interest. Commissioner Giles requested that the video be shown on Channel 3. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. A letter from the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society requesting that the public hearing be continued until after the draft EIR had been released had been received. Jo Ann Ramirez, Broadway Bulldogs, requested that the item be continued until after the EIR is circulated. Ben Grabiel, Santa Ana resident, spoke to request that a sense of size demonstration be performed. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing. Mofion to continue the public hearing to June 6, 2002. MOTION: Giles SECOND: O'Callaghan AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Gartner, Schaefer (3) ABSTENTION: None (0) Filed by the City of Santa Ana to categorize the Martin House located at 1035 W. Third Sfreet as Key on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 22, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 22, 2002 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 APRIL 4, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2002-87, 101, 105, 107, 109, 111, 115, 119, and 121. ii 'I ~ ~~rii ( ~ ~ ~~ .~~?;. ~ '~ tGllid~ I ii vi9 C , =#,t.a , iI'i Ii ~i i,4t ,I4i 'III i 324 E. Pine Street 87 Nti i, ~ }~~ ~~L r If.- ~'~~~!II iliiilii'i ~~{i i ; ~ I ~I II ~I ~ Ii II .. '~ -~fiI III i ) # i Horton House O ~~ , In ~ Landmark 1322 N. S camore Street 101 Fire Station Head uarters No. 1 Landmark 620 S. Oran a Avenue 105 Collins House Landmark 718 S. Broadwa 107 Pomero House Landmark 930 S. Broadwa 109 Hewitt House Landmark 602 S. Birch Street 111 Henin er House Landmark 530 S. Birch Street 115 Wilson House Landmark 210 W. Cubbon Street 119 Franklin Elements School Landmark 315 W. Tenth Sfreet 121 Deluxe Apartments Landmark Lynnettte Perry, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. No written communications had been received. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. Warren Taylor, owner of the Deluxe Apartments located at 315 W. Tenth Street, asked why the building was being classified as a landmark. Madam Chair Kings advised him that based on research it had been determined that the building qualified for landmark status. He asked for information regarding any potential restrictions resulting from this categorization and was advised that there were no ' restrictions. Madam Chair Kings requested that staff provide Mr. Taylor with information on the loan programs and tax incentives. Edward Danoff, owner of fire Station Headquarters No. 1 located at 1322 N. Sycamore Street, advised the Commission that he had not been provided with notice when the structure was originally placed on the list. He also noted that he is opposed to the placement and categorization of the property. Madam Chair Kings requested that staff research the issue of notification at the time the property was placed on the list. George Budris, resident, spoke in support of the categorization of historic properties. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Cafegorization No. 2002- 87, 105, 107, 109, 111, 115, 119, 121, and to continue No. 2002-101 to May 2, 2002. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Giles AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Gartner, Schaefer (3) ABSTENTION: None (0) Commissioner Richardson requested changes to the following templates: 1. Fire Station Headquarters No. 1, 1322 North Sycamore Street -Page 4 of 4 Many of Eley's schools were demolished following the ~-933-and 1971 earthquakes.. 2. Hewett House, 930 S. Broadway -Page 3 of 4 ...one room schoolhouse built on the corner of Church (now Saeta-Asa Bealevafd Civic Center Drive) and Broadway. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 APRIL 4, 2002 Franklin Elementary School, 210 W. Cubbon Street -Page 3 of 4 reepeaed-as The School closed in 1975 and was subsequently renamed Franklin School. 3. 4. Wilson House, 530 South Birch -verify year built HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2002-89.91, 93, AND 113 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 22, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 22, 2002 I . ~ ~) I i i ~I fy 4 'Y{~i ill I iI i ~~iiip ~ ~I II~ is I . ligillip i (~i~~ ~'~~~i%{l~: ,. a ~'~ ' (' i. (~ iil ~ i~ii~lr ~ ~•ii ~ ,~, IjII{ Ali iii,. ,.,• I i i i ii ,ri*"5 ~ „~ ~ i . STRyU ~ v i (8p ti ~, :~,.~: i (Till iii i(' i i i„: i i ((~.4 al Ill i 1"~ ~ ~IRai~~l~~~i~~ii~~~~~) f~liiiiiil~IP~ii•iiyhi ~ t i~~~ { i ~~~3 ~II~ 1410 N. Bush Streef 89 Kille House Ke 1602 N. Bush Streef 91 Fitton House Ke 1002 W. Third Street 93 Bus Bee Market Ke 625 S. C ress 103 C ress Fire Station Ke 428-432 S. Birch Streef 113 Stur eon House Ke RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002- 89, 91, 93, 103, and 113. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, presented recommendation. ' No written communications had been received. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. the staff report and Alfred Fowler, owner of the Fitton House, thanked staff and Commissioner Richardson for their assistance in explaining the meaning of the categorization. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing. Mofion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-89, 91, 93, 103, and 113. MOTION: Giles SECOND: Corpin AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Gartner, Schaefer (3) ABSTENTION: None (0) ' Commissioner Chinn left at 6:45 p.m. 4. HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2002-95, 97, 99, and 117 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 22, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 22, 2002 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 APRIL 4, 2002 i W.im ~ (( A i ~;; i ini i IIii i i iii~)~y') ~ ~~~ ( i , ~ tinililli' ~ 1 ~ ~ i I (Itt l i m (III i i tiN ii it i iiii nni; iii ~ iiii iiU y+j ") ( IIII ( I 5: }a Ii~ i t „ 4 O III I I~iIIIj Iili i Iii ':,y ["[ 7 {i j) ~ ii ! I (i iii : ~ 6 tal tlit ~ liai I Iij~iniiii i ii III I ~ ii, Oil /~ y.C i ` tnlA+ppt) 4n I ~Y « ,... ~ ~i;. i : . i 3 ,I . 1516 N. Bush 95 Li itt-Ha es House Contributive 1402 N. Bush 97 Banks/Fuller House Contributive 1502 N. Bush Street 99 Pickerin House Contributive 710 S. Ross Streef 117 Harmon's Castle Contributive RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-95, 97, 99, and 117. Lynnette Perry, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. No written communications had been received. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. There were no speakers on the matter. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-95, 97, 99, and 117. MOTION: Giles SECOND: O'Callaghan AYES: Corpin, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Chinn, Gartner, Schaefer (4) ABSTENTION: None (0) 9. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Richardson and seconded by Commissioner Corpin to excuse the absence of Commissioner's Bustamante, Gartner; and Schaefer and approved unanimously by a vote of 5:0. 10. Adjournment - 6:55 p.m. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES ? APRIL 4, 2002