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Home My WebLink AboutHRC MINUTES 10-06-16MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OCTOBER 6, 2016 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 4:33 P.M. COMMISSIONERS Present: ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chairperson PHILLIP SCHAEFER, Vice Chair PHIL BACERRA (4:36 p.m.) MONICA GARCIA LAURENCE HITTERDALE EDWARD MURASHIE MIKE TARDIF COMMISSIONERS Absent: None STAFF Present: VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney HALLY SOBOLESKE, Senior Planner ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary Commissioner Garcia Chairperson Christy announced appointment of new Planning Commission Representative Phil Bacerra and announced the resignation of Sean Coolidge. Commissioner Bacerra arrived at 4:36 p.m. Motion by Vice Chair Schaefer and seconded by Commissioner Garcia to accept the resignation of Sean Coolidge with regret and approved unanimously by a vote of 7:0. A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non -agenda items) Andrea Cole noted concern for development of a large triplex next door to her property in a single family neighborhood questioned how it went through Planning adding she is trying to stop development and working with Planning. Inquired on how her neighborhood can become a historic district. Chairperson Christy advised her to speak with Hally Soboleske for assistance. Commissioner Murashie also noted the Floral Park Neighborhood is also interested in becoming a historic district and a workshop has been scheduled. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar items listed as recommended by staff as follows: HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 1 OCTOBER 6, 2016 MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Schaefer VOTE: B. MINUTES AYES: Bacerra, Christy Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, MOTION: Approve minutes of the meeting held on July 7, 2016. C. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-04 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute a historic property preservation agreement with Herlihy Trust for the structure located at 1816 North Heliotrope Drive (Hillis House). MOTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Herlihy Trust, property owner, for the structure located at 1816 North Heliotrope Drive, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. D. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-15 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute a historic property preservation agreement with Marnie Schnabel for the structure located at 2510 North Valencia Street (Taylor - Oglesby House). MOTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Marnie Schnabel, property owner, for the structure located at 2510 North Valencia Street, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. E. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-21 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to execute a historic property preservation agreement with George Gallion for the structure located at 327 East Washington Avenue (Haley House). MOTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with George Gallion, property owner, for the structure located at 327 East Washington Avenue, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 4►UX61X9193kgM4►Y919e144►197-11_. i BUSINESS CALENDAR COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS): HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 6, 2016 Commissioner Murashie disclosed abstention on Agenda Items #4 out of caution as he and one of the co-owners serve on the Floral Park Neighborhood Association Board and Agenda Item #9 due to proximity to his residence. Chairperson Christy disclosed she visited each of the properties along with Commissioner Murashie. All property PowerPoint presentations presented by Hally Soboleske, Senior Planner. 1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-07 Matter continued from the July 7, 2016 Historic Resources Commission meeting. Filed by Kamran & Parvin Malek to remove the Safley House two -car detached garage and existing evergreen tree from the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties to allow for conversion to commercial use at 1541 East Fourth Street. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 24, 2016 and notices mailed June 23, 2016. Hally Soboleske, Senior Planner, noted the application has been withdrawn as they found a way to proceed without needing permits. 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-15 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-14 Filed by Kermit Dorius to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 511 & 515 North Sycamore Street (Dori us-Tancred i Building). Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-15 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-14. MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Schaefer VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 3. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-04, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-04, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-05 Filed by Troy Leaming to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 1222 West Sharon Road (Dr. Sammy Lee House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 6, 2016 recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Chairperson Christy recommended changing category to Key as it is associated with Dr. Sammy Lee, a globally significant person. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. AMENDED MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-04 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-04. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Troy & Kim Leaming, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 3. Designated item as Key and have notification letter sent to Dr. Lee's family. MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Schaefer VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-05, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-05, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-13 Filed by Wayne Suraci to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 1924 North Ross Street (Chilson House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-05 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-05. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Wayne Suraci & Merle Craig, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Tardif, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Murashie (1) ABSENT: None (0) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 OCTOBER 6, 2016 5. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-08, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-07, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-07 Filed by James C. Eckert to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 422 West Santa Clara Avenue (Neff House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the recommended action, provided additional history and noted property should be categorized as Key. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Chairperson Christy recommended change to "Nat Neff House" and the category to Key. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. AMENDED MOTION: Modify designation of property from Contributive to Key. MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Hitterdale VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) AMENDED MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-08 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-07 as amended and designate as Key. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with James C. Eckert, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Schaefer VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 6. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-09, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-08, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-09 Filed by Rosemary Sara Chesters to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2001 North Flower Street (Phillips House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 OCTOBER 6, 2016 Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-09 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-08. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Rosemary Sara Chesters, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: Tardif VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, 7. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-12, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-11, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-12 Filed by Jason Blonska to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2036 North Victoria Drive (Leverson House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-12 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-11. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Jason & Jennie Blonska, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 8. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-13, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-12, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-26 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 OCTOBER 6, 2016 Filed by Carlos Lopez to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2527 North French Street (Schlueter House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. The applicant spoke in support of the recommended action. There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-13 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-12. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Carlos Lopez, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Bacerra VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 9. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-22, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-23, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-22 Filed by Christine Cheney to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Key for the property located at 2102 North Heliotrope Drive (Kinwald House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-22 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-23. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Oakley William Cheney & Christine Groves Cheney, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Tardif VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Tardif, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Murashie (1) ABSENT: None (0) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 6, 2016 10. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-25, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-24, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-24 Filed by George & Patricia Camaras to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2030 North Ross Street (Trawick House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-25 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-24. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with George & Patricia Camaras, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Tardif SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 11. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-28, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2016-26, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2016-25 Filed by Duane Greenleaf to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as Contributive for the property located at 2211 North Ross Street (Gantman House) and to execute a Mills Act agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing was closed. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 23, 2016 and notices mailed September 22, 2016. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2016-28 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2016-26. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Duane Greenleaf, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Christy, Garcia, Hitterdale, Murashie, Tardif, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 8 OCTOBER 6, 2016 WORK STUDY SESSION 12. HERITAGE VILLAGE CEQA Item continued to Special Meeting on November 7, 2016. ABSENCES 13. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None COMMENTS 14. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS Verny Carvajal • Welcomed Commissioner Phil Bacerra noting he is a tremendous asset to the Planning Commission. • Provided a handout for the free screening of Urbanized, a documentary film, part of an awards ceremony celebrating Downtown Santa Ana's Great Neighborhood national award from the American Planning Association (APA). • Introduced Ivan Orozco, recently promoted to an Assistant Planner II, who will be assisting with Historic Resources Commission items. 15. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Bacerra • Thanked everyone for the warm welcome. • Congratulated Mr. Orozco on his promotion. • Noted he is looking forward to working with everyone and it's an honor to serve with with others who are passionate about Santa Ana's history. Commissioner Garcia • Welcome to Commissioner Bacerra. • Encouraged all to become members of the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society by going on-line at www.santaanahistory.com adding it is a great organization and announced events being held: Cemetery Tour on October 22, Santa Ana Fire Museum Open House on November 12 and the Howe -Waffle House Open House on December 3. Commissioner Hitterdale • Welcomed Commissioner Bacerra. • Thanked Ms. Soboleske. • Welcomed Mr. Orozco. • Thanked homeowners who went through the process of obtaining designation. Commissioner Tardif • Welcome Commissioner Bacerra. • Thanked homeowners for applying for designation. • Thanked staff for excellent work. Commissioner Murachie • Welcomed Commissioner Bacerra. • Welcomed and congratulated Mr. Orozco. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 9 OCTOBER 6, 2016 • Thanked residents for bringing homes for designation adding it was nice to have the large number of designations. • While visiting the Park Santiago neighborhood, he spoke with residents who had many questions on the historic designation for their neighborhood, adding it is great to see neighborhoods discussing historic district status. Vice Chair Schaefer • Welcomed Commissioner Bacerra & Mr. Orozco. • Congratulated homeowners for their designations. Chairperson Christy • Thanked residents for attending and for protecting their home and architecture. • Expressed concern about construction fence at 1904 N. Heliotrope Drive. • Discussed the benefits of a neighborhood obtaining historic designations and that Orange Coast College has taken up this as a project in the Floral Park neighborhood. • Wecomed Mr. Orozco. • Thanked staff for all their work. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Sandy DeAngelis said the homeowner for the Heliotrope property is working with the City to find an acceptable solution. ADJOURNED 5:57 P.M. - The next scheduled meeting of the Historic Resources Commission shall be a Special meeting on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 10 OCTOBER 6, 2016