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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2002REVISED ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FEBRUARY 7, 2002 J CALLED TO ORDER: 4:36 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex Second Floor Conference Room 2001 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Rose Anne Garcia Kings, Chair Paul Giles, Vice Chairman Philip Chinn, Pro Tem Carlos Bustamante Rita Corpin James Gartner Blair O'Callaghan Robert Richardson - 4:46 Phillip Schaefer STAFF PRESENT: Charles View, Planning Manager Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Jeffry Rice, Principal Planner Kylee Odette, Deputy City Attorney Chris McClurg, Acting Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Mofion to approve staff recommendations on fhe fallowing Consent Calendar items as amended and corrected. MOTION: Giles SECOND: O'Callaghan AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (9) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) MINUTES Approve minutes: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 2002. 0 A. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The February 7, 2002 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on February 1, 2002 at 3:25 p.m. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * " WORK STUDY SESSION B. HISTORIC REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM UPDATE Continued item until March 7, 2002 meeting. D. REVIEW OF ANNUAL OBJECTIVES ' Charles View, Planning Manager, presented an update of the objectives; the Commission will discuss them next month. Commissioner Giles requested that property owners be notified via both certified and regular mail. After discussion, Charles View said Planning would do both. Commissioners Chinn and Giles requested an update on plaques/awards. They were advised that the budget for cultural information phases 1 (Downtown) and 2 (French Park) had been funded. The Ad Hoc Committee will discuss the proposed text and report back to the Commission. Another area for next year will be identified. Madam Chair Kings noted some of the wording from Objective 12 regarding the Plaque Program was missing, and Mr. View stated it would be inserted. Commissioner Richardson, in reference to Objective 15, asked to explore how historical buildings would be addressed in the aftermath of an earthquake and noted that guidelines are available. Madam Chair Kings agreed with Commissioner Richardson and added a future goal is training building inspectors on policy with regard to historic buildings and demolitions. The Commission should add these to their discussion of future goals. ' E. IDENTIFICATION OF HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE {AREAS Madame Chair Kings noted that the Commission is currently limited in their preservation efforts to those structures/properties on the historical list. Many areas are not on the list, as they were not considered threatened. Future areas to focus on and potential historical districts need to be addressed. Boundaries and guidelines need to be established for those areas. Discussion followed. It was noted that unless a property is located within an SD, Planning Counter staff could only encourage applicants to maintain the historical features of the structure. h9ills Act benefits and requirements for historical designation were discussed. Madam Chair Kings noted the eight critical neighborhoods and areas for , ~ Ill~as follows: Logan Floral Park Washington Square French Park Heninger Park Eastside Wilshire Square Park Santiago v~~~~''~Wlllll~~N~lll~I~~IIII~i~~~III~I~~iII~N~~I °«~i~liil~l~i~'~1~q~~i~~~~~~„~r~~~ ;;fir ~j7as~f;'~:31~ ~~i~j~~~ ' Lacy Delhi Fisher Park Santa Ana Triangle French Court Flower Park Willard West Floral Park Pico Lowell South East Side HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES - 2 FEBRUARY 7, 2002 Discussion held regarding the Ur6~n Design Element. Madam Chair Kings noted CLG status requires development of a preservation element or standards for the General Plan and requested an overlay map of n~i~hbo~hood districts for next month. Mr. View advised that as one of the Commission's objectives, Lcgan and Delhi are being surveyed this year. The Commission will need to identify two areas to survey next year. Discussion continued to March 7, 2002. ' The Commission recessed at 5:31 p.m. for 10 minuses. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 FEBRUARY 7. 2002 ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 7, 2002 ROLL CALL 5:46 P.M. PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS HISTORIC RESOURCE DEMOLITION N0.2001-01, 2001- 02 AND 2001-03 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: u Receive public commenf and discuss the demolition of the historical structures located of 1007-1009, 1015, and 1109 North Broadway. Charles View, Planning Manager, provided a brief update and advised the Commission that the Environmental Impact Review's (EIR) anticipated release date is February 22. Today the Commission is receiving comments on the request to demolish the historical structures. The Planning Commission will hold a hearing and be receiving comments on the draft EIR; a full document will be provided for those who want a copy. No written communications have been received. Madam Chair Kings had received correspondence from the following: • Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society stating they consider demolition of the buildings only as a last resort but do not have the resources to acquire or relocate the structures. • Heninger Park opposing the demolition and that relocation should only be considered as a last resort. They have two lots that could be possible relocation sites and would work with the City. Both the Heninger Park and Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society letters asked for Caribou to provide funds to relocate and move the structures. • Discovery Museum stating they would consider accepting the Koenig House as a last resort. • French Park opposing the demolition and expressed the hope that Caribou would help pay for mitigation costs. They offered their assistance with relocation efforts. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. Elizabeth Palmer, Santa Ana resident, spoke of the importance of historical preservation, maintaining downtown Santa Ana, and asked that we do everything possible to preserve the buildings. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 FEBRUARY 7. 2002 Henk Huetink, Santa Ana resident, spoke in opposition of demolition and the concept of building ahigh-rise in downtown Santa Ana. Jo Ann Ramirez, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, stated the January 3, 2002 minutes did not reflect her comments and read a prepared statement from the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society. She asked that the Commission "hold over the public comments forum" until the EIR is out. Roberta Reed, Santa Ana resident, had expected her entire comments from the January 3, 2002 meeting to be reflected in the minutes. She read a letter she wrote to the Commission and requested that it be a part of the public record. She expressed concern regarding the demolition permit and that the project may not appropriately follow the CEQA process. Discussion followed about the City's policy of only taking action minutes at all Board meetings. Madam Chair Kings asked the City Attorney if there is another format to include detailed comments. Kylee Odette, Deputy City Attorney, stated she would discuss the policy regarding minutes with the City Clerk. Mr. View stated that written comments would be placed in the demolition request file and would not be reflected in the minutes. Ben Grabiel, Santa Ana resident, asked the Commission to reject the request to demolish these buildings and for another site to be found that would fit Mr. Harrah's requirements. Madam Chair Kings closed the public comments. In response to Commission comments, Mr. View stated staff is not taking individual comments but capturing the spirit of the comments and the concerns are clear to staff. Encouraged the Commission to pass. on to the Planning Commission and City Council all mitigation measures they favor. ' Commissioner Giles asked for a review of the demolition process. Mr. View explained Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 30-7 and stated that at the end of the process, the property owner is entitled to demolish the property. In this case as there is a project in place, the City Council has. more leverage of mitigation as these structures are tied to a project but that the applicant is legally entitled to demolish the buildings and will be allowed to do so. If the EIR states there are unavoidable adverse impacts with the project, City Council could still approve the project (with their findings and statement of overriding consideration) stating the positive impacts outweigh the negative impacts. Madam Chair Kings asked for staff to research the feasibility of Cabrillo Park Tennis Center as a relocation site, and noted that at the last meeting she asked staff to look at the feasibility of doing a third structural report on the Yale Apartments. Charles View spoke with the Building Official regarding the demolition permit that has been issued. There is nothing at this point to reconsider. Mr. View will ask the Building Official to prepare a response in writing at Madam Chair Kings's request. Motion to continue the public hearing to March 7, 2002. MOTION: Giles SECOND: Richardson AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (g) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) It was the consensus of the Commission that they would like to generate a document listing their recommendations and forward it to City Council before the public hearing. They wish to formulate a response that would summarize possible mitigation measures, and include comments and feelings of their constituents. They would need at least two meetings, and possibly have to call a special meeting. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 FEBRUARY 7, 2002 Mr. View stated staff would work them, making sure they. had time to read the document and if necessary call a special meeting. 2. HISTORIC REGISTER N0.2001-02 Filed on behalf of Albert Scott to request that fhe Historic Resources Commission affirm or rescind the decision to place fhe structure located at 1320 North Broadway on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Property. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: December 21, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: December 21, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution affirming the decision to place the property located at 1320 North Broadway on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. Erma Hernandez, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. No written communications had been received. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. n Jim Scott, one of the owners, stated a letter he had written was in the Commissioners' packets. He had a fundamental belief that for this Commission and for properties like this to be protected a partnership was needed with the owner. They were never involved or notified and are asking for due process so they can go forward. They do not want this designation or restrictions, controls, and red tape. In November 2000 family members spoke with Councilman Lutz about the process to undesignate the property. They have followed what staff asked and now ask to remove the house from the Register. Madam Chair Kings asked regarding red tape, if there were specific items. Mr. Scott said they discovered the designation when they tried to get a roofing permit; every time they want to upgrade controls appear. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing. Discussion held regarding the advantages of a home being on the Register, the potential of a historic district on Broadway, and the protection placement on the Register provides the home. The Commission noted that the property is well maintained, thanked him for his efforts, and advised Mr. Scott of the appeal process. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register No. 2001-02. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Bustamante AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (9) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 FEBRUARY 7, 2002 3. HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2002-~5, 16, 17, 20,.29 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to categorize vari¢us structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. ' 4. PUBLISHED /N THE REGISTER: January 28, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 28, 2002 .i ii I ( ~li'~i i ~~i~ i ~~~l F ~ ((I'~i DDR~ ' ~~' ~ ~ I) ~) I) ' i i I~ ~ ~) (I' (I~I'il l~ ll~ ') I'''. ''~~~~~~ ~~ i i;' ~~~ ~ ~ ~~~~ , I n, "i ~ fl ! v.> , ' ~ ~ ~i, ~II,Ij~ ~I I ~; i ENDED'. M GORY 817 N. Lac Street 05 Harmon-McNeil House Landmark 936 W. Ei hteenth Street 16 Juhlin Victorian Cotta a Landmark 1108'/2 W. Fifth Street 17 Shelton Garnse House Landmark 2900 N. Flower Street 20 Smile House Landmark 1216 N. French Street 29 Thee Home Landmark RECOMMENDATION: Adopf a resolution approving Hisforic Register Categorization Nos. 2002- 05, 16, 17, 20, and 29. Hally Cappiello, Assistant 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. Commissioner Chinn noted the 936 West Eighteenth Street property has a facade easement and asked if the facade should be included in the document. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, stated there is a separate list supplemental to the template that has this information. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Hisforic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-05, 16, 17; 2Q and 29. MOTION: Giles SECOND: Corpin AYES: Bustamante, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: Chinn (1) HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2002-13, 18, 19, 22, 26, AND 28 Filed by the Cffy of Santa Ana to categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED 1N THE REGISTER: January 28, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 28, 2002 i ,Iili, ', ~oi~~Iil ADDRESS ~, ~In . ~ STRU, .... ~~ ~I` Iii , ATE'GQWIr,'t~' ~ I` ~ I II ~ 1106 N. S ur eon 13) Cla comb House Ke 1078 W. Second Street 18 Desse House Ke 1035 W. Third Street 19 Martin House Ke 2422 N. Fairmont Street 22 Wallace House Ke 1230 N. French Street 26) Smith W. Home Ke 1224 N. French Street 28 S ra ue Home Ke HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 FEBRUARY 7, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-13, 18, 19, 22, 26, and 28. Hally Cappiello, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. ' No written communications had been received. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing. Edward Bertrand, Santa Ana resident, asked that the categorization for 1035 West Third Street be tabled until the next meeting for further review. He stated that the house is large, increases the density of the neighborhood, is associated with criminal activity, and is unkempt. He noted that the area needs new development, not restriction and that the loan program and Mills Act would not benefit this neighborhood. Mr. Bertrand's mother, Vicky G. Flores, also stated this house is a problem for the neighborhood and has had considerable police activity. Commissioner Giles requested clarification and Mr. Bertrand responded that compared to other houses, such as the Juhlin Victorian Cottage or the Smiley House, this is not a model house and is similar to other homes in the area. Madam Chair Kings noted the house is already on the Register. The initial list was passed by the Council and the Commission is categorizing the house. Mr. Bertrand made reference to hearing about proper notification not given; this was the first opportunity to comment, he does not want to challenge the designation. Kylee Odette, Deputy City Attorney, stated that in the previous case the owner of the property at the time of placement was noticed. It is the subsequent property owners who have raised the issue. Commissioner Richardson asked that staff note the police situation and advise the police department. Madam Chair Kings asked staff to review code enforcement and police records. This is an 1890 house and one of our few homes from this era remaining in place. Commissioner Schaefer noted that Floral Park is not on the Register. Also, the Commission looks at the historic architecture of the home, not the neighborhood it's in. This house is one of a few surviving properties dating from before 1900, and we have a responsibility to preserve them. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing. Commissioner Giles requested if continued until next manth that Police and Community Preservation inspectors look at this property for code violations. Motion to continue Hisforfc Register Categorization No. 2002-19 to March 7, 2002. MOTION: Giles AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Richardson, Schaefer (9) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) SECOND: Richardson Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-13, 18, 22, 26, and 28. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 8 FEBRUARY 7, 2002 MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Bustamante AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, }dings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (8) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: Giles (1) ~' HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NOS. 2002-07, 12. 25. AND 27 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: January 28, 2002 PUBLICLY NOTICED: January 28, 2002 ' I I , IpII I i ~~I ~i ~ ~ ICI i ~ - ~, E ~_. 1209 N. S ur eon Street 07 Herve House Contributive 520-522 East Wellin ton 12 Sin er-Turner Du lex Contributive 1235 N. French Street 25 Smith H. Home Contributive 820 N. Lacy Street 27 Hamaker-S encer House Contributive RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-07, 12, 25, and 27. Hally Cappiello, Assistant 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. Commissioner Corpin noted the six-foot high fence on the Smith H. Home and stated the code is not fairly applied across the city. Joseph Edwards will have staff investigate Code Enforcement activity on this property regarding the fence. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2002-07, 72, 25, and 27. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: O'Callaghan AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan, Richardson, Schaefer (9) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTENTION: None (0) PUBLIC COMMENTS 6. Oral Comments -Comments from the Public None HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 9 FEBRUARY 7, 2002 STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS Comments from Staff Mr. View • Welcomed Commissioners Richardson and Bustamante back for another year. • Update on'Philips Block redevelopment project will be scheduled for next month. • Provided update on the Southern Counties Gas Building. Will bring forward during the environmental review process either in March or April. ' Mr. Edwards • Welcomed Phillip Schaefer to the Commission. • Congratulated Commissioners Richardson and Bustamante on their reappointments. • Reminded the Template Review Committee that the next meeting is tomorrow. The months of March and November will also have back-to-back meetings. Madam Chair Kings has a conflict and has a request to change the time; will meet at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow. Mr. Edwards advised that comments have been forwarded to Mr. Harris and staff will contact the Ad Hoc Committee members to review his revisions when they are returned. Comments from Historic Resources Commission Commissioner Bustamante • Asked how long the conveyor belt would be at the Southern Counties Gas Building. Mr. View stated it would take two months to get ready and then take several weeks to move out the soil; the present schedule is March or April. • Welcomed Commissioner Schaefer.. Commissioner Chinn • Southern Counties Gas Building has a facade easement. He met with the contractor, four-feet of material will be taken out, and then hopes the building can be occupied. Noted the brickwork had been repaired and is outstanding. • Met with City on Philips Block. Everything goes thraugh the State Architect's office, as it is part of the process. • Welcomed Commissioner Schaefer. • Orange County Historic Society will have a meeting this time next week; Joan Irvine will be signing her book at the Kidseum and Bowers Museum. Commissioner Corwin • Thanked staff for their ongoing work and outstanding job. • Welcomed Commissioner Schaefer. • Asked that the Commission be kept updated on One Broadway Plaza. Commissioner Gartner • Sympathized with Mr. Scott's position but could not bring himself to vote against the recommendation. • Welcomed Commissioner Schaefer. Commissioner Giles • Welcomed Commissioner Schaefer. • Met with Mr. Harrah regarding One Broadway Plaza. Commissioner O'Callaghan • Welcomed Commissioner Schaefer. ' Sat in on panel discussion Don Cribb organized, both enjoyable and informative. • Suggested the Commission draft an opinion on One Broadway Plaza as soon as possible. Commissioner Richardson • Agreed with Commissioner O'Callaghan's comment and recommended that the opinion should be drafted after the draft EIR has been reviewed. • Welcomed Commissioner Schaefer. Commissioner Schaefer • Thanked everyone for his or her welcome. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 10 FEBRUARY 7, 2002 • Stated he looked forward to serving on the Commission. He has a background in architecture. • Has some concerns about One Broadway Plaza; we (should get together as soon as possible and strategize to influence City Council and public opinion. Madam Chair Kings • Asked staff for help to formulate an opinion, take comments from constituents, and organize in a meaningful way for Planning Commission and City Council, and to assist the Commission in the legal process and procedure for One Broadway Plaza. ' Asked to reschedule the tour of the library and Santa Ana History Room. • Asked staff to help get a good tenant in the YMCA Building. • Noted that one portion of Proposition 40 in the primary election preserves cultural and historic significant structures in the state and that the preservation community supports the proposition. • Thanked staff for their continued support, appreciates their effort and good work. 9. Excuse of Absences There were no absences. 10. Adjournment - 7:21 p.m. ~, ,~ Y~~ ~ tJ ~' ~~u.X .,, Chris cClurg, Acting Recordin Se retary HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 11 FEBRUARY 7, 2002