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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/2000ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 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 Louis Brenes, Vice Chairman Archibald Berry, Pro Tem Rita Corpin Don Cribb James Gartner Paul Giles Philip Chinn Carlos Bustamante STAFF PRESENT: Kenneth Adams, Acting Executive Director Cristine Shaw, Deputy City Attorney Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner Sharon McCain Johnson, Commission Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting August 3, 2000. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 2000. 2. Reconsideration of actions taken at previous meeting. * * * Consent Calendar Items * * Motion to approve Consent Calendar. MOTION: Giles SECOND: Cribb AYES: Kings, Brenes, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Giles, and Chinn NOES: None ' ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: Gartner and Bustamante STUDY SESSION A. Update concerning the Orange County High School of Performing Arts. Mr. Charles View, Downtown Development, provided an update on the Orange County School of Performing Arts. He emphasized to the Commission that the school was not exempt from being placed on the Register of Historical Properties; however, the Commission's authority was limited due to the school being exempt from many of the local laws and regulations. I Several Commissioners emphasized that they would like the structure placed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties and were interested in placing a plaque at the facility. Madam Chair Kings requested that staff place an action item on the next Historic Resources Commission agenda to place the structure on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties; and requested an update on the Memphis restaurant. ' Mr. View informed the Commission that the restaurant was undergoing the permit process. B. Update from Historic Desi4nation Marker Committee. Commissioner Kings apprised the Commission that she, Commissioner Cribb, Maya DeRosa, and Hally Cappiello recently met and discussed alternatives for the plaques for the historical structures; she distributed a paper replica of some of the preliminary plaque designs discussed by the committee; and indicated that they would be obtaining samples and textures from vendors and discussing a logo to use on the plaques in the future. Several Commissioners commented that they believed the larger size print on the plaques were easier to read; commented that the logo could be the City seal; and that the historic designation number on the plaque would be helpful. C. Discussion of Cultural Icon Objective. ' Ms. Hally Cappiello, Assistant Planner II, provided an overview of the definition of a cultural icon. Several Commissioners discussed with staff that the intent of the cultural icon objective was to recognize famous and/or unique individuals or events that contribute to the cultural history of the community and City but may not meet the age or architectural criteria for being placed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Commissioner Kings commented that the cultural icons should be another list separate from the Register so that the Register review requirements could 6e reduced; and requested that staff investigate the proper avenue to designate that authority to the Historic Resources Commission or propose a more appropriate body to sponsor such a list. After further discussions, Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, informed the Commission that they would verify the measures to inform the appropriate body of the Commissions' objective to create a cultural icon list. Public Hearings ' 1. PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 00-02 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend various sections of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to historic properties citywide. LEGALLY NOTICED: PUBLICLY NOTICED RECOMMENDATION: August 1 1, 2000 August 28, 2000 2 1. Recommend that the City Council approve and'~adopt the Negative Declaration 1. Recommend that the City Council approve and'~adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-128. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Places of Historical and Architectural Significance Ordinance Amendment No. 00-02. Ms. Holly Cappiello, Assistant Planner II, presented the staff report and recommendation. ' Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 5:40 p.m. There were no public comments. Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 5:41 p.m. Motion to recommend that the City Council 7/ approve and adopt the Negative Declaration far Environmental Review No. 00-128; and 21 adopt an ordinance approving Places of Historical and Architectural Significance Ordinance Amendment No. 00-02 with the modification to Section 30-7.5, to include significant era, under the definition of Restoration. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Berry AYES: Kings, Brenes, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Gartner, Giles, Chinn, Bustamante NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: None 2. HISTORIC REGISTER N0. 00-01 ' Filed by the City of Santa Ana to correct specific historic property structure names and addresses listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. LEGALLY NOTICED: PUBLICLY NOTICED: RECOMMENDATION: August 27, 2000 August 28, 2000 Adopt a resolution approving the amendments of the various discrepancies to the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. Ms. Marta Crane, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and provided a~ overview of the proposed modifications to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Madam Chair Kings opened the public hearing at 5:51 p.m. There were no public comments. ' Madam Chair Kings closed the public hearing at 5:52 p.m. Commissioner Giles commented that he believed it was important to provide more information and an educational outreach to the public regarding historical property in the City and the benefits of structures being placed on the Register. In addition, he noted that properties that the Commission recently placed on the Register were not included on the new modified Register such as 320 East Ninth Street and 312 East Ninth Street. Commissioner Chinn noted that there were two Smiley House entries on the Register and requested that staff verify and include a middle initial to distinguish between the two structures. 3 Commissioner Kings asked if staff intended to verify the building names on the register and noted some entries were incorrect; and commented that it would be helpful if the list sorted properties by street addresses on the Register and noted that the historic map legend had the structures listed by streets. Ms. Marta Crane indicated that staff would continue to research and correct the structure names on the Register. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the amendment of the various discrepancies to the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Berry AYES: Kings, Breves, Berry, Corpin, Cribb, Gartner, Giles, Chinn, Bustamante NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: None Comments 3. Orat Communications -Comments from the public. (For matters not listed on the Agenda) Mr. Ben Grapillo, property owner, commented that when he and others first learned of the list they had some concerns regarding impacts to their property, however, most owners are favorable to the list. J 4. Comments from the Acting Executive Director. Commissioner Kings informed Mr. Grapillo that one of the Commission's objectives was to familiarize the public more of the benefits of structures being placed on the Register. Mr. Kenneth Adams, apprised the Commission that Councilman Franklin had requested a progress report on the Historic Resources Commission and staff would be preparing the report in the near future. 5. Comments from staff. Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner commented that: • due to the conference in October, staff would be requesting adjournment to Thursday, November 9, 2000 Commission meeting. • staff would be conducting interviews for consultants and was anticipating taking a recommendation to City Council in November. 6. Comments from the City Attorney. ' Ms. Cristine Shaw. Deputy City Attorney, clarified that a maker and a seconder of a motion could vote against a motion. However, the maker of the motion could not speak against the motion and the seconding of a motion was to allow discussion on the item. In addition, she informed the Commission that all absences were unexcused unless the Commission took an action to excuse the absences; that no motions were needed if the absences were not going to be excused. 7. Comments from the Historic Resources Commission. Commissioner Chinn • commented that it was a great meeting. 4 • informed the Commission that the State would be commencing a new stamp and that there would be a celebration on Monday at noon. Commissioner Corpin • asked who would be deciding the wording for the plaques. Madam Chair Kings indicated that the Committee would be bringing a proposal to the Commission. Commissioner Gartner • commented that he had reviewed the minutes and was distressed that he had received an unexcused absence when he had informed the Commission Secretary that he would be absent from the meeting ahead of time; he further expressed that he believed being on the Commission was an honorable position, however he was a business owner and conflicts did arise at times; and that he would assume that the commission was trying to make a statement to the fellow Commissioners regarding the importance of attendance. Commissioner Brenes • commented that he agreed with Commissioner Gartner and that setting a policy would help define excused absences. • commented that he had a great time in Costa Rico and was conducting business with clients. • complimented the Commission on their work efforts and expressed that he hoped the Commission would continue to focus on improvements and maintaining historical buildings. Commissioner Berry • commented that he had attended a family reunion during the time of the Commission meeting last month and that he did call the Commission Secretary that he would not be present. • commented that he was impressed with the proposed plaques and it would bring the notoriety deserved. Commissioner Cribb • stated that at the August 2000 Commission meeting, he commented that the Orange County Courthouse was a Richard Neutra structure and he requested that the Courthouse be considered to be placed on the Register and he reiterated his interest in placing the structure on the Register. • requested a policy discouraging aluminum windows on historic structures. • requested staff research the Washington Mutual building at Washington and Main and commented that he believed the murals were historically significant. Commissioner Giles • complimented staff regarding their work on the Santa Ana Register. • expressed his appreciation for the Commission attendance. • commented that the Keech-Klatt house, located at 201 East Washington, was one of French Park's signature structures and stated that he was interested in considering placing the structure on the Register. Commissioner Kings 5 • requested staff agendize a discussion regarding establishing a policy for excusable Commission absences. • commented regarding the Commission's relationship with Downtown Development and stated that the Commission had requested staff work on various items and the requests didn't seem to have much priority • requested an update on the Santora building and commented that she viewed a posting for an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License; and indicated that the Commission had not reviewed any drawings for the restaurant. • commented that she believed listing the structures by address would be beneficial and consistent with the structures listed on the map by address. displayed the Orange County Metro and recognized that Commissioner Cribb was listed as one of five visionaries in Orange County. • requested a tour of the YMCA building. • commented that she agreed that the Neutra Orange County Courthouse was a building that deserved to be recognized. 8. Excuse of absences. There were no absences. 9. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. r SMJ ~ 1 11 Sharon McCain Johnson Secretary to the Historic Resources Commission 6