HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRC MINUTES 09-14-17MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
4:34 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS Present:
ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chair
PHILLIP SCHAEFER, Vice Chair(4:42 p.m.)
MONICA GARCIA
GINELLE HARDY
LAURENCE HITTERDALE
TIM RUSH
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
EDWARD MURASHIE
KENNETH NGUYEN
STAFF Present:
CAN DIDA NEAL, Acting Executive Director
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager
VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner
RICARDO SOTO, Associate Planner
ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary
Commissioner Garcia
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non -agenda items) — No comments
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Item A.
MOTION: Rush SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Rush (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Murashie, Nguyen, Schaefer (3)
A. EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: Murashie, Nguyen.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS):
Chairperson Christy disclosed that she visited the property on Agenda Item No. 1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-17 AND HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-16
(Property: 888 North Main Street — Security Bank Building)
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 1, 2017 and notices
mailed on September 1, 2017.
Associate Planner Soto provided a presentation which included an overview of the
architectural style, qualifications for listing and history of the property. William Beaubeaux,
applicant, thanked Commission, spoke in support of recommended action and answered
questions. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. Cheri Kerr, representing OC
Crazies, spoke in opposition noting the property is not deserving of historic designation.
Discussion ensued on improvements done to property. There were no additional speakers
on the matter and the hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2017-10 approving Historic Resources Commission Application
No. 2017-17 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-16.
MOTION: Rush SECOND: Schaefer
VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Rush, Schaefer (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Murashie, Nguyen (2)
WORK STUDY SESSION
2. POLICY DISCUSSION ON MILLS ACT PROGRAM AND HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION REVIEW AUTHORITY
Acting Executive Director Neal provided an update on the applications received for the
Mills Act agreements, application history for previous years, and reported staff received
77 applications for historic designation and Mills Act agreements, 3 of which were not
eligible for designation. Noted the hiring of a consultant to assist in processing, and
training of staff to have a broader group trained in historic preservation. Reported that
additional meetings have been scheduled for approval of 27 applications in order to
process by December 31 deadline. Noted staff is discussing options on processing the
remainder of applications which may not make the deadline. Staff will keep Commission
updated.
COMMENTS
3. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
Acting Executive Director Neal:
. Announced Vince Fregoso has been appointed Acting Planning Manager.
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• Reported there will be two zone changes coming to the Planning Commission for the
Heninger Park Specific Development and the French Park Specific Development to give
authority of historic review to the Historic Resources Commission for any exterior
modifications to structures. Zoning issues will continue to go to the Planning
Commission.
• Announced the city website that lists designated historic properties has been updated
with 651 properties listed, adding the map is in progress of being updated and thanked
Melanie McCann and staff.
4. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Hardy:
• Noted excited on the ordinance amendment transferring part of the review process
from the Planning Commission to the Historic Resources Commission.
Commissioner Garcia:
• Thanked staff for the great job they are doing processing applications.
Vice Chair Schaefer:
• Thanked staff for their work on processing applications and wished staff good luck on
finding a replacement for Ms. Soboleske.
• Requested staff email the link to the web site that lists the historic properties.
• Apologized for arriving late.
Commissioner Hitterdale:
• Noted appreciation for staff's hard work and efforts during this time of year with difficult
circumstances.
Commissioner Rush:
• Noted the fee structure for the historic designations and agreements should be
consistent with long-term commitment.
• Suggested staff contact Preserve Orange County, the new preservation organization
for the county, and the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society to get input on how
the other cities are handling to obtain options for possibly changing the process.
• Requested the Award Program for historic preservation projects be reinstated.
Noted he would like to see the roll of the Commission be expanded to give more
authority and extract some concessions from the applicant.
Chairperson Christy:
• Read the letter received from Interim City Manager Cynthia Kurtz requesting a meeting
to discuss the accomplishments of the Commission the past year and plans for the
next year which be presented at the beginning of a future Council meeting. She will
contact staff the next week to coordinate putting together a presentation on the path
where the Commission is today and in the future.
• Thanked staff for all their hard work.
ADJOURNED 5:26 P.M. — The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission will be
a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Rosa Barela
Acting Recording Secretary
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