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Home My WebLink AboutHRC MINUTES 10-26-17 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 1 OCTOBER 26, 2017 ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OCTOBER 26, 2017 CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 4:33 P.M. ATTENDANCE COMMISSIONERS Present: ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chair PHILLIP SCHAEFER, Vice Chair MONICA GARCIA (4:38 p.m.) GINELLE HARDY LAURENCE HITTERDALE EDWARD MURASHIE TIM RUSH COMMISSIONERS Absent: KENNETH NGUYEN STAFF Present: VINCE FREGOSO, Acting Planning Manager VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney MELANIE McCANN, Senior Planner RICARDO SOTO, Associate Planner ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Schaefer PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) – No public comments CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items A-B. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 26, 2017 MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Hardy VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Garcia, Nguyen (2) A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 MOTION: Approve Minutes. B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 5, 2017 MOTION: Approve Minutes. C. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse the absence of Commissioner Nguyen. MOTION: Rush SECOND: Schaefer VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Garcia, Nguyen (2) *Separate action for Item C shows the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS):  Commissioner Murashie disclosed he, along with Chairperson Christy and Commissioner Hitterdale visited each of the properties and met with one homeowner.  Commissioner Rush disclosed he visited the properties with Debbie McEwen, President of the Historic French Park Neighborhood Association and spoke to some homeowners.  Vice Chair Schaefer disclosed he visited the property and met with homeowners for Item No. 1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 26, 2017 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017 -20, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-19 AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-24 (Property: 2432 North Riverside Drive – Davis-Schneider House) Matter continued from the October 5, 2017 Historic Resources Commission meeting. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 22, 2017 and notices mailed September 21, 2017. Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included the categorizations, project description, and architectural style and name change to Davis-Schneider House. Ms. McCann added into minutes that staff would like to elaborate under the description of persons that lived in the home that a previous owner, Mr. Davis, was a founding member of the O.C. Historical Society, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schneider resided in 1998 and Mr. Schneider was a photographer and videographer who documented the construction of space shuttles, and noted windows are wood framed. Pamela Schneider, applicant, spoke in support of the matter. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no additional speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. Discussion ensued on the windows and half -round porch. Commissioner Rush requested if windows are replaced in the future, that they be replaced as original product. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-20 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-19. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Pamela D. Schneider, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 OCTOBER 26, 2017 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017 -16, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-15, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-16 (Property: 2045 North Greenleaf Street – Lund House) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices mailed October 13, 2017. Associate Planner Soto provided a presentation which included the project description, designation and architectural style. Matthew & Lina Lopez, applicants, spoke in support of recommended action. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no additional speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. Chairperson Christy asked that staff update photo as the tree has been removed and requested that staff have city tree trimmed as it is blocking a portion of the home. Commissioner Hitterdale requested that the home be designated as Key on the basis of Mr. Lund’s work in the community and contribution to the city. Mr. Lund was a physical education teacher and fixture at Willard Jr. High School. Vice Chair Schaefer noted the home was built by Emmit Rogers who built through early 60’s and is worthy of noting as well. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-16 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-15 and categorize as Key. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Matthew Lopez, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Rush SECOND: Hitterdale VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 OCTOBER 26, 2017 3. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017 -26, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-25, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-30 (Property: 512 West Santa Clara Avenue – Jacobs House) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices mailed October 13, 2017. Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included the project description, designation and architectural style. Donna Rohrbacker, applicant, noted thanks and spoke in support of recommended action. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no additional speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. Commissioner Hardy requested to add “detached garage” to the template. Chairperson Christy requested that staff verify the name of the law firm on the template and correct if needed. Commissioner Hitterdale provided additional information on first recorded occupant, Otto Jacobs, noting he was a prominent lawyer, spoke on a national case he was involved in and recommended the categorization be upgraded to Key. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-26 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-25 and categorize as Key. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Peter R. Rohrbacker and Donna N. Rohrbacker, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 6 OCTOBER 26, 2017 4. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017 -27, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2017-26, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2017-31 (Property: 1722 North Heliotrope Drive – Frandson-Mouwdy House) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 13, 2017 and notices mailed October 13, 2017. Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included the project description, designation, and architectural style. Roy Reimer, applicant, spoke in support of recommended action. Chairperson Christy opened the public hearing. There were no additional speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. Vice Chair Schaefer provided additional information on previous owners, the Mouwdy fa mily, and requested “Mouwdy” be added to the name of the house. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2017-27 and approving Historic Register Categorization No. 2017-26 and change name of home to “Franson-Mouwdy House”. 2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Mills Act agreement with Roy and Jan Reimer, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Schaefer SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Christy, Garcia, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) COMMENTS 9. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS Principal Planner Carvajal:  Reported 31 applications have come before the Commission for categorization in 2017; there are approximately 30 remaining applications remaining and intend to finalize and bring to the Commission the first part of 2018 with 6 designations per meeting HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 26, 2017  Thanked Commissioners for attending Special Meeting.  Reported that there are 32 Queen Anne structures in the city; 4 in the East Side neighborhood; 5 or 6 in the Flower Park neighborhood and 5 or 6 in the Logan neighborhood.  Reported property on Greenleaf that Vice Chair Schaefer requested staff look has been forwarded to Code Enforcement.  Reported staff is informing applicants they will be asked if they would like to speak at meetings.  Provided an update on the old McFadden Electric Building noting it will be retained and preserved on the site and will not be demolished.  Reported staff contacted representatives from the Elks Lodge requesting they photograph the interior and exterior of their buildings; they responded they are happy to oblige. 10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Hardy:  Reported she, along with staff, met with the property owner, architect and contractor for Landmark home, Pomeroy House, at 718 South Broadway and assisted property owner on renovations to make sure they are in compliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards.  Reported on Key Structure, the Cypress Fire Station at 625 South Cypress Avenue, which is owned by the Parks & Recreation Agency, noted the building has been secured with plans to restore per Secretary of Interior Stand ards and be used as a library or gallery. Noted it will go before the Parks & Recreation Board in February 2018 and asked that everyone be vigilant and drive by to make sure building is secure and requested the architectural elements be boarded up.  Provided a handout on research she compiled on the Historic Heninger Park Architectural Survey noting there is one Queen Anne style home in the neighborhood, the Hewitt House.  Requested that a Plaque Program be created to assist homeowners who wish to have a plaque created and provide them with a template with design and dimensions and where to purchase. Commissioner Murashie noted Floral Park uses Players Choice for their plaques. Ms. McCann noted staff will look back on standards so that plaques are uniform.  Reported she found a copy of the Renovators Reference book by the Old Time Preservation Association from March 1989. Mr. Carvajal noted staff will review and reproduce for Commissioners. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 8 OCTOBER 26, 2017  Thanked staff for their hard work and congratulated property owners. Commissioner Garcia:  Thanked Commissioner Hardy for all the work she is doing on behalf of the Commission.  Thanked and congratulated homeowners; and thanked staff for their work. Commissioner Hitterdale:  Thanked homeowners for bringing properties on the register.  Thank everyone for bearing with him on his story on Otto Jacobs  Reported he emailed Wylie Carlyle’s daughter on the designation and renaming of home as “Hull-Carlyle House” adding the family was pleased and noted their father would be pleased and proud. Commissioner Rush:  Congratulated homeowners and thanked staff for their hard work.  Reminded all to attend the inaugural Preserve Orange County launch to be held on November 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University which will include a reception and is free to attendees.  Inquired on several occasions how to get items on the agenda.  Asked that there be a standardized format on plaques and instructions where to purchase.  Noted Ms. Neal had previously mentioned the Commission would soon be able to have authority to make requests or recommendations and asked for an update.  Asked when the historic overlay for historically sensitive nei ghborhoods will be brought back adding there needs to be a conversation to encourage and preserve integrity of neighborhoods and property values.  Noted concern on the proposed high density project at Edgewood and Main Street which consists of 500-600 units adding it will have a tremendous impact on the adjacent Park Santiago historic neighborhood. Commissioner Murashie:  Thanked staff for all their hard work.  Thanked and congratulated homeowners for putting home s on register. Vice Chair Schaefer:  Thanked and congratulated homeowners for putting home on register.  Heard a report that the Cypress Fire Station may become a History Room for the Library. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 9 OCTOBER 26, 2017 Echoed Commissioner Rush’s concerns on the Park Santiago neighborhood and construction of a high density project will affect all surround neighborhoods and be overwhelmed with traffic. Chairperson Christy: Thanked Commissioners for their due diligence in diving deep into historical information and enrich presentations and documents on designations. Thanked property owners. Thanked staff for all their hard work in meeting the December 31st deadline. Noted for the next meeting she will need to depart at 5:30 p.m. to Chair another meeting. ADJOURNED 5:59 P.M. – The meeting of the Historic Resources Commission will be a Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary FOR