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Home My WebLink About06/28/2012 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA JUNE 28, 2012 CALLED TO ORDER: 4:39 P.M. City Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS Present: Phillip Schaefer, Chairman Blair O'Callaghan, Vice Chairman Alfonso Bustamante Alberta Christy Laurence Hitterdale Laura Morfin (arrived 5:47 p.m.) John Polce Patrick Yrarrazaval STAFF Present: Jay Trevino, Executive Dir. /Planning & Bldg. Agency Karen Haluza, Planning Manager Ryan Hodge, Assistant City Attorney Martha Ramirez, Recording Secretary Nylda Anaya, Spanish Translator ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Chairman Schaefer CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting on April 5, 2012. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 5, 2012. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Christy, Hitterdale, O'Callaghan, Polce, Schaefer, Yrarrazaval (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Morfin (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) ' A. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular meeting on April 5, 2012. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Historic Resources Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 June 28, 2012 BUSINESS CALENDAR B. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) Commissioner Hitterdale visited Mr. Sherman. Commissioner Christy received call from Steve Shelton regarding the Sexlinger property, also visited the site. Commissioner Yrarrazaval met with Jeanne Gillett. Chairman Schaefer visited the site and spoke with Mr. Sherman. C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2012-03 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute a historic property preservation agreement with Corbiz, LLC for the structure located at 217 North Broadway. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Corbiz, LLC, property owner for the structure located at 217 North Broadway, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Corbiz, LLC, property owner for the structure located at 217 North Broadway, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. ' MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Christy, Hitterdale, O'Callaghan, Polce, Schaefer, Yrarrazaval (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Morfin (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARING 1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2012-02 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2012-02 Filed by Laszlo and Patricia Biro, to place and categorize as Contributive the structure at 2002 North Heliotrope Drive (Lasby House) on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 15, 2012 ' PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 14, 2012 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2012-02 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2012-02. Associate Planner Hally Soboleske provided the staff report and recommendation. Historic Resources Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 June 28, 2012 The public hearing was opened. No public members spoke. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2012-02 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2012-02. ' MOTION: Yrarrazaval SECOND: Polce AYES: Bustamante, Christy, Hitterdale , Polce, Schaefer, Yrarrazaval (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: MorFin (1) ABSTAIN: O'Callaghan (1) ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER BY CHAIRMAN SCHAEFER Commissioner O'Callaghan resides within the 500' radius of 214 East Santa Clara Avenue; will abstain from voting and left the dais at 4:52 p.m. 3. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 2010-03 Filed by Jane Lewis representing John and Leslie Sherman to permit exterior modifications to the McGowan House at 214 East Santa Clara Avenue located in the Single Family Residence (R1) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 15, 2012 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 14, 2012 ' RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying Historic Exterior Modification Application for a wrap- around porch on the north front elevation and west side elevation, French doors and balcony on the west side elevation and attic dormers on the north and the west side elevations. Associate Planner Hally Soboleske provided the staff report and recommendation. The public hearing was opened. Architect Jane Lewis and Steve Sheldon provided a presentation in support of the project entitled "Residential Rehabilitation in compliance with The Secretary of the Interior's Standards." Property Owner John Sherman provided a handout to the commissioners in support of the project. Joshua Sherman, Joseph Jones and Brett Franklin spoke in support of the project. Jeff Dickman, French Park Neighborhood Architectural ' Committee, spoke in favor of the denial of the project. Rory Kirk, William Stone, Paul Magg and Jim Wallace spoke in support of the project. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Schaefer cited staff report modifications, fagade is not symmetrical, noted the staff report should reflect proposed alterations were to the east side of the building, not the west. He clarified that de-listing requires an environmental impact report. He supports keeping the porch design and the categorization. Historic Resources Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 June 28, 2012 The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Issue Certificate of Appropriateness for all of the requested modifications. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Exterior Modification Application for a wrap-around porch on the north front elevation and west side elevation, French doors and balcony on the west side elevation and attic dormers on the north and ' the west side elevations stating that all proposed modifications meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards. Steve Sheldon announced the applicant withdrew request for removal from the Historic Register Categorization. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Hitterdale AYES: Bustamante, Hitterdale, Polce, Schaefer (4) NOES: Christy, Yrarrazaval (2) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: Morfin, O'Callaghan (2) Commissioner O'Callaghan returned to the dais 6:16 p.m; Commissioner Bustamante left the meeting. 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES NO.2012-01-RML Filed by John and Leslie Sherman, to allow the removal of the McCowan House at 214 East Santa Clara Avenue, from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 15, 2012 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 14, 2012 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying Historic Resources No. 2012-01-RML (removal) to remove the McCowan House, HRC No. 2004-03 and HRCA No. 2004-03, categorized as Landmark from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties (SARHP). Steve Sheldon announced the applicant withdrew request for removal from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. 4. APPLICATION OF INTENT TO DEMOLISH HISTORIC PROPERTY (HRD NO. 2012-01) AT 1584 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE Filed by the property owners, Concordia University and Lutheran High School of Orange County, to receive public comments on alternatives to the demolition of ' the Sexlinger House and Orchard at 1584 East Santa Clara Avenue. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 15, 2012 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 14, 2012 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Review the Application of Intent to Demolish the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. 2. Receive public testimony on alternatives to the demolition of the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. Historic Resources Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 June 28, 2012 3. Appoint an ad hoc subcommittee of the Historic Resources Commission to investigate alternatives to demolition of the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. The public hearing was opened. ' Public speaking in favor of preserving the orchard: Nick Spain with Save Our Orchard Coalition (is seeking buyers to preserve the historic property); Brian Bensley, with Save Our Orchard Coalition and Deborah Strunk, Portola Park resident, on behalf of Save Our Orchard Coalition; Elaine Cali, resident, recommended including members of Save Our Orchard Coalition with the ad hoc committee, stated the 240 day period technically should end February 9, 2013 not when the plumbing permit was pulled; staff to verify. Steve Ray, Green Orange radio host, spoke in support of project asked to work with ad hoc committee. Deborah Davis, Irvine resident, in support of saving the orchard and farmhouse proposed strategic plan for emergency/homeless shelter for women over 50. Matt Forrest, resident, does not support residential development in the middle of the park and elementary school, recommends study for sustaining urban agriculture and expanding the open space. Dwight Schroeder, resident, supports preservation of orchard and not commercial development. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: 1. Receive public testimony on alternatives to the demolition of the Sexiinger Farmhouse and Orchard. ' 2. Appointed Commissioners Christy, O'Callaghan, and Yrarrazaval to the Ad Hoc Subcommittee of the Historic Resources Commission to investigate alternatives to preserve the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agenda) No public members spoke. STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS 6. STAFF COMMENTS No comments 7. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Yrarrazaval inquired as to possibility of holding Historic Resources Commission meetings during the 240-day period for the Sexlinger project. 8. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES ' ADJOURNMENT 6:59 PM Martha Ramirez Recording Secretary Historic Resources Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 June 28, 2012