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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/2000ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBIERS 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 7, 2000 ' CALLED TO ORDER City Hall Council Chambers, 4:35 p.m. 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: Rose Anne Garcia Kings, Chair Archibald Berry, Pro Tem Rita Corpin Don Cribb Paul Giles Philip Chinn Carlos Bustamante ABSENT: Louis Brenes, Vice Chairmaro James Gartner STAFF PRESENT: Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager Cristine Shaw, Deputy City Attorney Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner Sharon McCain Johnson, Commission Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting November 9, 2000. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 2000. * * * Consent Calendar Items * * Motion to approve Consent Caiendai with modifications to the minutes. MOTION: Brenes SECOND: Gartner AYES: Kings, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Giles, Bustamante, and Chinn NOES: None ABSENT: Brenes and Gartner ABSTENTIONS: None '- PUBLIC HEARING 1. Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the Keech-Klatt House, located at 201 East Washington, as a Landmark structure on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: November 26, 2000 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 27, 2000 1 RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 00-195. ~r~ 2. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 00-05. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 00-27. Ms. Lucy Linnaus, Assistant Planner I, presented the staff report and recommendation. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 4:55 p.m. There were no public comments. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 4:56 p.m. Commissioner Giles disclosed that he had discussed the appliication with Ms. Debbie McKewen; that he believed she had put a great deal of time and money in the maintenance of the structure; and it was a great contribution to French Park. Motion to: 1) receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 00- 198; 2) adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 00-05; and 3) adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 00-27. MOTION: Giles AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: SECOND: Cribb Kings, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Giles, Bustamante, and Chinn None Breves and Gartner None Filed by the City of Santa Ana to place and categorize the Orange County Courthouse, located at 30 Civic Center Plaza, as a Key structure on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: November 26, 2000 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 27, 2000 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 00-196. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 00-06. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization No. 00-28. Madam Chair Kings noted the distributed letter from Mr. Rawlings, County of Orange, requesting a continuance. However, she indicated that she would like to cCnduct the public hearing. Commissioner Bustamante stated that he would abstain from the discussion and action due to a conflict of interest. Ms. Lucy Linnaus, Assistant Planner II, presented the staff report and recommendation. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 5:02 p.m. There were no public comments. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 5:03 p.m. Commissioner Cribb requested clarification as to why the structure was not being categorized as a Landmark structure. He provided comments as to Richard Neutra being a significant famous architect and emphasized his international stature; that the building was a rare structure and any court house was significant in terms of its importance to the community; and he further commented as to the precedence of placing the structure on the Register and the influence the structure had on Fourth Street, downtown, and the Civic Center area. 2 Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, provided an overview of staff's evaluation and emphasized that staff utilized the code for the basis of their recommendation. Commissioner Chinn asked if the structure was qualified to be on the National Register. Ms. Linnaus indicated that the structure did not meet the minimum criteria to be on the National Register. Commissioner Giles commented that an important observation was left out for the criteria of ' Landmark structures in the code, specifically the stature of significant architects; and he further emphasized that Richard Neutra's contributions to the area were significant and he supported placing the structure on the Register as Landmark. Madam Chair Kings commented that she was of the opinion that the structure was a Landmark building; and although the staff recommendation may be academically correct, the local importance of having a Neutra building with global appeal warrants a Landmark status. She suggested that the State Preservation Office be contacted and she believed it would qualify for National Register status under Category 15a and she referenced Santa Ana Chapter 30, Section 30-2.2(1) d and she suggested an additional review of the code may be necessary as it applied to buildings that may have a more international following. Motion to: 1) receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 00- 196; adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 00.06; and adopt a resolution approving Hlstorfc Register Categorization No. 00-28 with the modification that fhe structure be categorized as a Landmark structure on the Santa Ana Register or Historical Properties. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Berry AYES: Kings, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Giles, and Chinn NOES: None ABSENT: Brenes and Gartner ABSTENTIONS: Bustamante ' 3. Oral Communications -Comments from the public. - (For matters not listed on the Agenda) There were no comments. 4. Comments from the Deoutv Citv Manager. Ms. Cynthia Nelson was absent. 5. Comments from the Planning staff. Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, informed the Commission that this was the last meeting of the year and wished everyone happy holidays. 6. Comments from the Citv Attornev. Mr. Benjamin Kauffman, Chief Assistant City Attorney, introduced Mr. Chris Norman and informed the Commission that he would be assisting with the Historic Resources Commission items in the absence of Ms. Cris Shaw. 7. Comments from the Historic Resources Commission. Commissioner Chinn • commented that he had learned that there were no plans to allow connection of the City's web site with other local non-profit groups and he would like to work with staff on the issue. • inquired as to when the consultant, Ms. Leslie Heumann would start analyzing the 39 buildings to add to the register; and the other list of 720 buildings. Staff informed the Commission that Ms. Heumann would begin her work on the structures in early 2001. • commented that the Logan area was a viable area for histpric purposes. • commented that several of the Orange County barrios have received renewed interest and that the Delhi barrios should also be looked at. Commissioner Corpin 3 • inquired as to the timeframe the consultant would '', be working with staff to complete inquired as to the timeframe the consultant would '', be working with staff to complete documentation on the properties. Mr. Edwards indicated rchat the Ms. Leslie Heumann would be assisting staff until the work identified in the project is comlpleted. Commissioner Berry • expressed his appreciation for a productive year. Commissioner Cribb • expressed his appreciation to staff. • commented that he would like to receive signage on the freeway recognizing the downtown ' historical district in Santa Ana. Commissioner Giles • commented that he did not receive notice from staff concerning a demolition of a structure on North Main Street. • informed staff that Ms. Debbie McEwen was impressed with staff's work concerning the Keech- Klatt House. Commissioner Bustamante • expressed his best wishes to staff and the Commission. Madam Chair Kings • requested an update on the objective list. • commented that she would like to complete the last of the 2000 objectives, such as incentives by January. • commented that she would like to establish objectives for 2001 during the February meeting. • commented that she would like to discuss the Broadway corridor issue during January. • requested a copy of the revised Chapter 30 with the amendments. • informed the Commission that the Template Committee met and reviewed the templates presented at the meeting. • commented that instead of adding an additional Commission meeting, she would like to extend the meetings a little longer to 2.5 hours in order to remain on schedule with the anticipated ' workload. • disclosed that she had an informal meeting with Mr. Mike Harrah regarding One Broadway Plaza project. Commissioner Cribb also disclosed that he had attended the meeting with Mr. Harrah. 8. Excuse of absences. Commissioner Cribb moved to excuse the absences of Commissioners Brenes and Gartner. Commissioner Bustmante seconded the motion and the motion unanimously passed. 9. Adiournment to the City Hall Ross Annex. First Floor,. Training Room. Commissioner Berry moved to adjourn to the Ross Annex, First Floor, Training Room at 5:45 p.m. Commissioner Giles seconded the motion and the motion unanimously passed. WORK STUDY SESSION 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA UPDATE ON HISTORIC PAGE OF DIVISION'S WEBSITE. Ms. Hally Cappiello, Assistant Planner II, provided an overview of the Division's website, ' 2. PRESENTATION OF SAPIN COMPUTER SYSTEM. Mr. Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager, provided an overview of the SAPIN computer system. 3. Adiournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. SMJ 4 i Sharon McCain Johnson Secretary to the Historic Resources Commission r 5