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Home My WebLink About09/06/2001ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA AN/~ SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:39 P.M. City Hall Ross Annex Second Floor Conflerence Room 2002 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 COMMISSIONERS Absent: Robert Richardson r STAFF PRESENT: Charles View, Planning Manager Kylee Odette, DepUtyCityAttorney Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consenf Calendar items. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Giles AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Richardson (1) ABSTENTION: None (0) A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, 2001. B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The August 2, 2001 Agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on July 21, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR WORK STUDY SESSION C. REVIEW OF COMMISSION OBJECTIVES Charles View, Planning Manager, noted that the objectives will be aligned with the city budget fiscal year which runs from July through June of each year. Mr. View then reviewed and provided updates on the objectives. Discussion ensued on objectives and ' modifications were made. A revised version will be provided at the next meeting. D. RECESS TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS The afternoon session recessed at 5:30 p. m. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 ACTION MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 ' ROLL CALL 5:46 P.M. All Members present except Commissioner Bustamante PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. To place and categorize the structure located at 517 East Fourteenth Street as Landmark (Santa Ana Water Tower) on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: August 27, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 23, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2001-22. ' 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2001-78. Pedro Guillen, Assistant Planner I, presented the staff report and recommendation. Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 5:49 p.m. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 5:49 p.m. Commissioner Corpin inquired which water tower !n the state is the largest. Staff will investigate and report back. Commissioner Giles requested modification to Page 2 of Exhibit 1 under "Historic Highlights" last sentence to be revise!:1 from "to date" to "in 2001." Motion fo 1) adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2001-22; and 2) adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2001-78 wifh modification to femplate. MOTION: Giles SECOND: Corpin AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan (6) ' NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) 2. To place and categorize the structure located at 312-316 East Fourth Street as Contributive (Commercial Building) on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: August 27, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 23, 2001 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resolarce5 Commission Application No. 2001-24. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2001-80. Pedro Guillen, Assistant Planner I, presented the staff report and recommendation. ' Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 5:55 p.m. No written communications were received and there were.. no speakers on the matter. Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 5:55 p.m. Commissioner Chinn noted on Page 1 of Exhibit 1 name of building should be modified to "Semi-Tropic #1"and insert Reference No. 198. Madame Chair inquired if the historic district definition is officially considered downtown. Staff will verify and correct if necessary. Mofion to 1) adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2001-24; 2) adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2001-80; 3) modify building name to Semi-Tropic #1; 4) add Reference No. 198; and 5) have staff verify districts. MOTION: Chinn SECOND: Giles AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) ' 3. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2001-25, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2001-81 To place and categorize the structure located at 318-320 East Fourth Street as Key (Musselman Block) on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: August 27, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 23, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2001-25. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2001-81. Pedro Guillen, Assistant Planner I, presented the staff report and recommendation. Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 6:00 p:m. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 6:00 p.m. Madame Chair Kings noted the template does not list historic district and neighborhood and requested staff investigate and verify. Commissioner Giles noted modification tc Page 3 of Exhibit 1 under "Statement of Significance" last sentence to be added "Character-defining exterior features of the Musselman Block `which should be preserved' include, but may not be limited to:" HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 Motion to 1) adopt a resolution approving Nistaric Resources Commission Application No. 2001-25; and 2) adopt a resolution', approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2001-81; 3) add "which should be' preserved" in fhe Statement of Sfgnihcance; and 4) have staff verify districts, neighborhood and reference number in fhe template. MOTION: Giles SECOND: Chinn ' AYES; Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) 4. 5. HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO.'S 2001-$9 AND 2001-90 To categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: August 27, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 23, 2001 ADDRESS r STRUCTURE NAME RECOMMENDED _ CATEGORY 225-227 North Broadway and 214, pacific Building Key 216 and 220 West Third Street 89 402-408 West Fourth Street 90) Lawrence Buildin Ke RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorisation Nos. 2001-89 and 2001- 90. Pedro Guillen, Assistant Planner I, presented the staff report and recommendation. Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2001-89 and 2001-90. MOTION: Giles SECOND: Gartner AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, p'Callaghan (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) To categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: August 27, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 23, 2001 - - ~ RECOMMENDED ADDRESS I STRUCTURE NAME CATEGORY 313 North Birch Street (85) Armory Hall/American Legion Landmark Hall _ T 322-326 West Fourth Street 87 West End Theatre Landmark 207 West Second Street (88) Southern Counties Gas Landmark J Company RECOMMENDATION: HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2001-85 and 2001-87 through 2001-88. Pedro Guillen, Assistant Planner I, presented the staff report and recommendation. Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. Madame Chair Kings inquired if the current work at the building requires a permit. Mr. View noted a permit has been obtained. Madame Chair Kings asked that it be noted in the Construction History. Staff will add "Remediation in year 2000-2001." Madame Chair Kings requested that "Colonial Revival (Georgian)" be listed under Architectural Style. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2001-85 and 2001-87 Through 2001-88 with modifications to template. MOTION: Corpin SECOND: O'Callaghan AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan {6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Richardson (2) ABSTENTION: None (0) 6. HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO.'S 200-86 AND 2001-95 THROUGH 2001-100 To categorize various structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: August 27, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 23, 2001 ADDRESS STRUCTURE NAME RECOMMENDED CATEGORY _ 201 West First Street 86 _ Zerman Buildin Contributive 209-211 West Fourth Street (95 Semi-Tropic Contributive 213-217 West Fourth Street (96) Hawle 's S ortin Goods Contributive 301-309 West Fourth Street 97 Philli s Block Buildin Contributive 400 West Fourth Street (98) Old Company LArmory/Mills & Edwards Feed Store Contributive 412 West Fourth Street (99 Parsons A artments Annex Contributive 414 West Fourth Street 100 Parsons A artments Contributive RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization Nos. 2001-86 and 2001-95 through 2001-100. Pedro Guillen, Assistant Planner I, presented the staff report and recommendation. i Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter. Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Ategister Categorization Nos. 2001-86 and 2001-95 through 2001-100. MOTION: Chinn SECOND: Corpin AYES: Chinn, Corpin, Gartner, Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante, Richardson (2) ' ABSTENTION: None (0) PUBLIC COMMENTS 7. Oral Comments -Comments from the Public There were no public comments. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 8. Comments from Staff Mr. View • Announced the annual downtown celebration "Fiestas of the Americas," from September 14-16 in Downtown Fourth Street. • Provided an update on the Masonic Temple noting it is fully operational and is promoting dinner theater and special events. • Noted the awnings at the Santora Building are retractable, and that construction for Memphis Restaurant is underway. • Provided an update on One Broadway Plaza, and anticipate to have the draft EIR out by December for action in spring 2002. • Provided an update on various projects in the downtown area. Mr. Edwards • Announced the Template Committee will be receiving their packets on Monday for the next meeting on Friday, September 14 at 3 p.m. • Announced the Housing Element won an APA award of merit from the State and will submit nomination to Chicago for national award. 9. Comments from Historic Resources Commission Commissioner O'Callaghan • Noted he was pleased to be back and thanked staff for all their hard work. Commissioner Chinn • Announced the Wilshire Square Neighborhood Fall Festival, Home Tour and Tea on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Announced a tour of historic Arroyo Seco region's modern homes sponsored by Pasadena & Foothill Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and Highland Park Heritage on Sunday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Requested modification on web site where stated "any property on the local register proposing exterior modification, relocation and demolition, this historical structure `must have' request reviewed first and a public hearing conducted by the Commission." Requested it be modified noting the benefits of getting on the list such as loan programs and Mills Act. ' Noted the YMCA building is in dire need of clean-up and noticed electrical work being performed. Mr. View provided an update on the building and Taller San Jose noting they are reorganizing their business plan to relocate industrial part of their use and staff requested they clear out storage use at the YMCA; and will investigate inquiry on the electrical and report back to Commission. • Inquired on what is envisioned for the Phillips Block Building. Mr. View noted there are three components envisioned which consist of office use, bakery and possibly lofts. Larry Yenglin, Redevelopment Project Manager, will be invited to provide a presentation to the Commission on the project. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 Vice Chair Giles • Announced the Sights & Sounds of Santa Ana which include the Santa Ana Plein Air Arts Festival and the Jazz & Blues Festival to be held September 28-30 with akick- offart preview and jazz cabaret on Friday evening at the Masonic Temple. Announced the Red Cross is looking for docents and historians to speak on tours of their historic 107-year old Victoria Home located in Anaheim; and noted there will be an open house on Sunday, September 23. • Congratulated staff on receiving the Housing Element award and wished luck in the national competition. Commissioner Gartner • Thanked Pedro Guillen for his great presentations. • Noted he will not attend the Broadway tour tomorrow and is looking forward to Broadway being a first class street in Santa Ana. Commissioner Corgin • Thanked staff on their great work adding the pleasure to see their professional work. Madame Chair Kings • Requested to add architectural styles and historical and landmark structures as key words on the city website map. • Inquired what the status was to replace Commissioner Rankin. Mr. View answered that staff is waiting for a resignation letter and will send a written request. Madame Chair Kings requested that staff inform the Councilmember who nominated Commissioner Rankin the need for a new appointment. • Requested an update on Commissioner Richardson. Mr. View noted that staff expressed concern of Commissioner Richardson to Planning Commission Chairman Mondo and have not heard back from him. • Thanked Pedro Guillen noting his staff report summaries capture the essence of the buildings. • Reinforced the need to updates on the Phillips • Requested staff place members. • Noted the Huscroft House building, which is a former Santa Ana home that moved to Costa Mesa in the 50's and is currently owned by the City of Costa Mesa, is being sold. Costa Mesa issued a Request for Proposals to purchase the building and announced that Heninger Park neighborhood and staff are considering a proposal to bring the home back to Santa Ana; and requested that staff place on the October 4 agenda to take action and endorse the proposal. • Congratulated staff on the Housing Element award. 10. Excuse of Absences invite Larry Yenglin to come to Hutton Block and the YMCA. in the next agenda the Award a future meeting and provide Program Committee to recruit Motion by Commissioner Giles and seconded by Commissioner O'Callaghan to excuse the absences of Commissioners Richardson and Bustamante approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. u 11. Adjournment - 6:39 p.m. - To September 7, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. in the City Hall Ross Annex Conference Room 2002, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 8 SEPTEMBER 6, 2001