HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/2001ACTION MINUTES OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANp
APRIL 5, 2001
CALLED TO ORDER: 4:34 P.M.
' City Hall Ross Annex
Second Floor Conference 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
Rita Corpin
Carlos Bustamante
Robert Richardson (5:10 p.m.)
Paula Rankin
ABSENT: James Gartner
Blair O'Callaghan
STAFF PRESENT: Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager
Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner
Christopher Norman, Assistant City Attorney
Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner
' CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Giles SECOND: Bustamante
AYES: Kings, Giles, Chinn, Corpin, Bustamante, Rankin (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Gartner, Richardson, O'Callaghan (3)
ABSTENTION: None (0)
A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES for the regular meeting of March 1, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 2001.
B. COMMISSION SECRETARY REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes.
The April 5, 2001 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on April
2, 2001 at 10;30 a.m.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
C.
Madame Chair Kings presented a service award on behalf of the Commission to former
Historic Resources Commissioners Berry and Cribb. Former Commissioner Brenes was
unable to attend. She commended each for their diligent service and offered
' acknowledgements to the individual contributions that each commissioner made to the
genesis and evolution of the Historic Resources Commission.
WORK STUDY SESSION
D.
Christopher Norman presented an overview to the modifications necessary to Chapter
30. Included in his presentation was a proposal to amend three specific sections of the
code:
1) To create internal consistency;
2) Add an implementation instrument for creating historic districts; and
3) Create a method for the Commission to approve alterations for
historic structures.
Commissioners Rankin, Kings, Chinn and Richardson requested that staff clarify a
number of detailed questions about the proposals. Staff indicated that the detailed
ordinance preparation would address the comments raised at the meeting.
E. DISCUSSION OF INFORMATIONAL PACKAGES FOR OWNERS OF
HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
Hally Cappiello presented an overview of the staff work involving the preparation
of informational packages designed for owners of historic properties. The
package would consist of four basic components:
1) A history of Santa Ana
2) Frequently asked questions (by property owners)
3) Details of City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Programs
4) Resources to assist owners of historic properties
Commissioners Chinn and Giles offered constructive feedback of detailed
information that they believe to be valuable to owners and prospective owners.
Staff indicated that the requested adjustments would be made to informational
packages.
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Madame Chair Kings requested that her fellow commissioners bring closure to
the request to include these properties in the official Register of Historic
Properties. After a brief discussion among the Commissioners regarding the
merits of each property, the following recommendations were made:
1) Commissioner Giles recommended that the Izaac Walton cabin be
added to the list.
2) Commissioner Kings recommended that the City's water tower be
added to the list and that Maharaja and Elliot houses not be added to
the list until the rest of the neighborhood is considered.
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G. RECESS TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The afternoon session recessed at 5:25 p.m.
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMIS);ION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL S, 2001
' ROLL CALL 5:40 p.m.
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 A.
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize a structure located at 614 North
Bush Street as Landmark (Episcopal Church of the Messiah) on the Santa Ana Register
of Historical Properties.
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 25, 2001
PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 26, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Commission Application No. 2001-19.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2001-20.
Charles View, Downtown Development Manager, presented the staff report and
recommendation.
Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing.
No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter.
Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing.
Motion to 1) adopt a resolution approving Historic Commission Application No.
2001-19; and 2) adopt a resolufion approving Historic Register Categorization No.
2001-20.
MOTION: Giles SECOND: Corpin
AYES: Kings, Giles, Chinn, Corpin, Bustamante, Richardson, Rankin (7)
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gartner, O'Callaghan (2)
ABSTENTION: None
1 B. HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO.'S 2001-2ti2 THROUGH 24
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to categorize various structures on the Santa Ana
Register of Historical Properties.
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 25, 2001
PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 26, 2001
STRUCTURE NAME ADDRESS RECOMMENDED
CATEGORY
Mosbau h-Loerch House 22 1002 North Broadwa Landmark
Twist-Basler House/Basler Home (23) 1015 North Broadway
1013 HRI Landmark
McNeill-Basler House 24 1103 North Broadwa Landmark
RECOMMENDATION:
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 APRIL 5, 2007
Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No.'s 2001-22 through 24.
Charles View, Downtown Development Manager, presented the staff report and
recommendation.
Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing.
Mr. Ridley Politiski asked that his property located at 1002 N. Broadway be reclassified
' in the "contributive" category.
Ms. Leslie Neumann defended her recommendations regarding historic documentation
prepared for the Mosbaugh-Loerch House.
Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing.
Commissioners Rankin, Bustamante, Richardson and Kings offered comments and/or
detailed historic perspective about the involved properties and. made several detailed
inquiries that were addressed by staff and the historic consultant.
Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No.'s
2001-22 through 24.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Chinn
AYES: Kings, Giles, Chinn, Corpin, Bustamante, Richardson, Rankin (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Gartner, O'Callaghan (2)
ABSTENTION: None (0)
2. HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO.'S 2001-30 THROUGH 34. AND 36
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to categorize various structures on the Santa Ana
' Register of Historical Properties.
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 25, 201
PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 26, 2001
STRUCTURE NAME ADDRESS RECOMMENDED
CATEGORY
Armstron House 30 1008 North Broadwa Ke
EI Patio Real A artments 31 1228 North Broadwa Ke
Koeni House 32 1109 North Broadwa Ke
William Youn House 33 1206 North Broadwa Ke
Kelle House 34 1211 North Broadwa Ke
New Washington Apartments (36) 1301, 1303, 1305, & 1307
North Broadwa Key
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 's 2001-30 through 34,
and 36.
Charles View, Downtown Development Manager, presented the staff report and
recommendation.
Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing.
Mr. Ridley Politiski requested that the Armstrong House be reconsidered and placed in
the "contributive" category.
Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing.
The Commission discussed the merits of Mr. Politiski's request. Commissioners Giles
and Kings requested modifications to the language describing the 1008 and 1228 North
Broadway properties.
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Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historic Aegi~ter Categorization No. `s
2001-30 through 34, and 36.
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4.
MOTION: Rankin
SECOND: Bustamante
AYES: Kings, Giles, Chinn, Corpin, Bustamante, Richardson, Rankin (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Gartner, O'Callaghan {2)
ABSTENTION: None (0)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to categorize various properties on the Santa Ana
Register of Historical Properties.
HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO.'S 2001-g7 THROUGH 29
PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: March 25, 2Q01
PUBLICLY NOTICED: March 26, 2001
STRUCTURE NAME ADDRESS RECOMMENDED
CATEGORY
Yale A artments 27 1007 & 1009 North Broadwa Contributive
Lockett-Cleland House 28 1010 North Broadwa Contributive
Macintosh A artments 29 1115 & 1117 North Broad a Contributive
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No.'s 2001-27 through 29.
Charles View, Downtown Development Manager, presented the staff report and
recommendation.
Madame Chair Kings opened the public hearing.
No written communications were received and there were no speakers on the matter.
Madame Chair Kings closed the public hearing.
Motion to adopt a resolution approving Historfc Register Categorization No.'s
2001-27 through 29.
MOTION: Giles
SECOND: Chinn
AYES: Kings, Giles, Chinn, Corpin, Bustamante, Richardson, Rankin (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Gartner, O'Callaghan (2)
ABSTENTION: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Oral Comments -Comments from the Public
There were no public comments.
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
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Comments from Staff
Mr. Edwards
• Announced that this meeting was the last official duty for Ms. Sharon McCain-
Johnson as she had accepted employment elsewhere.
• Noted that the Housing Division has developed a Home Property Preservation
Program designed to provide services and financial considerations for residents of
Santa Ana to assist in property upkeep efforts.
• Offered staff congratulations to former Commissioners Berry, Brenes and Cribb.
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6. Comments from Historic Resources Commission
Commissioners Coroin and Bustamante expressed an appreciation of staff work.
Commissioner Richardson expressed his pleasure at being appointed as the
representative for the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Rankin hoped that the Commission would study the work of Fredrick
Eley.
' Commissioner Chinn
• Expressed concern about graffiti along Fourth Street.
• Announced the upcoming Floral Park Home and Garden Tour.
• Inquired about the status of the Santora Building and the proposed Memphis Cafe.
• Indicated that he would be participating in a discussion of Orange County history at
Bowers Museum.
Commissioner Giles expressed his thanks to Commissioner Chinn for informing the
Commission of ReStone which sells unused construction material on South Grand.
Madame Chair Kinas
• Seconded the suggestion of recognizing Fredrick Eley as one of Santa Ana's notable
architects.
• Reminded the staff and committee members of the upcoming Template Review
Committee meeting and offered a seat to a fourth Commissioner on the Committee.
• Recognized that the Council had approved funding for historic plaques.
• Hoped that staff would expedite the development of the plaque for the County
Courthouse.
• Requested that staff provide an update of the Broadway One Plaza project and its
environmental review status.
• Reminded Commissioners that there were outstanding requests (historic status of
properties developed by Roy Russell and as well historic significance of the older
' Barrios of Santa Ana) yet to addressed.
• Would like to schedule a focused discussion on the city's landmark structures.
• Would like to create a list of local architects.
7. Excuse of Absences
Motion by Commissioner Bustamante and seconded by Commissioner Giles to excuse
the absence of Commissioners Gartner and O'Callaghan and approved unanimously by
a vote of 6:0 (Gartner, O'Callaghan and Richardson absent).
8. Adjournment
There was a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Kenneth Adams
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