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Planner Sarah Champion said the project is citywide (distinct from a recent transit zoning update) and implements the general plan with zoning districts that guide permitted uses, building form and permit requirements. She identified five focus areas envisioned for walkable mixed-use development: South Main Street, the Grand Avenue/17th Street corridor in the northeast, West Santa Ana Boulevard, the 55 Freeway/Dyer Road area and South Bristol Street. Champion said the update proposes objective design standards and new zoning districts including a Business Park district (office, research, studios) and a Flex district (maker spaces, light manufacturing, live-work).

Champion told commissioners there are no proposed changes to Municipal Code Chapter 30 or to the SD 19 and SD 40 special districts as they relate to historic resources. The city also contracted a subject-matter expert (ARG) to provide recommendations to ensure new development complements existing historic contexts.

On parking, staff said they are considering adjustments: accommodating more off-street parking in single-family neighborhoods, aligning multifamily parking requirements with industry standards, and balancing the cost of parking against housing production. Staff noted trade-offs and suggested some strategies such as permitting street redesigns or managed overnight parking to capture overflow.

Public comment from resident Janelle McLaughlin raised concerns about front-yard parking and the loss of landscape in historic neighborhoods: \"I don't think it's a historic cities. I think Park Santiago, Henninger ... should not have a car or 5 cars parked in front of it,\" she said, asking whether such changes require permits and who would pay for modifications.

Commissioners discussed options including higher permeability/landscaping requirements for historic districts, revising the nonconforming-use rules so small accessory commercial structures can be reutilized, and exploring street-design changes to add legal overnight parking. Staff and commissioners agreed that ad hoc subcommittees could handle larger survey or research tasks so staff resources are not diverted from day-to-day permit work. No binding actions were taken on the zoning update at the meeting; staff will continue work and return with additional materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Ana - Span","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff presented a citywide zoning code update focusing on five mixed-use focus areas, parking standards, and new business-park and flex districts; commissioners raised questions about parking, nonconforming uses and protections for historic neighborhoods.","taxTitle","taxId",0,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6551214,"Commission begins preliminary review of listing murals and artists; forms ad hoc subcommittee",1353,1609000,2962000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5348132-658e09ca4067f85211e8493865720c8f&start=1609&end=2962","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5348132-658e09ca4067f85211e8493865720c8f/thumbnail_1609000.jpg","/articles/6551214/Commission-begins-preliminary-review-of-listing-murals-and-artists-forms-ad-hoc-subcommittee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551214-9841a0af01004ebb933f7f7a4d371199/orig.mp4?Expires=1775709317&Signature=fz-zvc-Md6bQ6viMl3i4xFpODhlOqjqDxsvJElhy2q9lBvaM20kh4Xfc~otloSK5X7Fys4hPVrMvLWWPQiCcGMaglLxXlTs2HjWK8-IFUyzDDNadyqkHISjwCQ~n~DfRT9MjxKwuherGSx6u~lkVDj9oWHspntT-JA7VcTztrEDmU-N2~7QGNkJVjeoXBEz5DbFJ45LVinTu1eCPlrz1Yd5PnUVBOJyOKzXgPDCtU~MEsgMLdnrmOG3N5lVFe6Wl6L4UAr7b3Hi8cLfgs4KouzfIYc8wsqHdNDpRbHrCKmYO77IeA0ikshw0reU9YAoeuQtYXN-7I6B7dPXwCbHFVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Resource Commission opened preliminary review of a citywide effort to identify and potentially list murals and artists on the local register of historical properties.

Vice Chair Alberta Christie and several commissioners—led in discussion by Commissioner Escamilla and Commissioner Escondido—identified multiple murals and artists for potential recognition, including tiles and murals by Sergio Cadiz, Emilio Vasquez works at Memorial Park and Santa Ana College, a Judith Baca mural at a clinic on North Main Street, the Millard Sheets mural at 1300 North Main Street, and others. Commissioners discussed whether destroyed, covered, or relocated murals should be inventoried and whether the commission should prioritize publicly owned works verses those on private property.

Staff representatives said the commission had previously directed staff to bring a preliminary review back to the commission and reminded members that a city-initiated survey would use staff time and city resources. The planning manager and contract planner noted that if the commission wishes staff to undertake a city-initiated, comprehensive survey, it will consume staff capacity and budget and that alternatives include forming an ad hoc committee to do research and return a narrower recommendation to staff.

Commissioners agreed that some murals merited public investment for protection and that the commission could use a smaller subcommittee to refine a list and a scope for staff to implement. Two commissioners volunteered for an ad hoc subcommittee to work with staff on next steps: Commissioner Escamilla and Vice Chair Alberta Christie. Staff said they would return with options and a proposed deliverable based on the subcommittee's guidance.

No formal vote was taken; the discussion resulted in direction to staff and formation of the ad hoc subcommittee to develop a recommendation on how to proceed.","The commission held a wide-ranging discussion about listing additional murals and artists on the local register, identified candidate works by Sergio Cadiz, Emilio Vasquez and others, and agreed to form an ad hoc subcommittee to refine recommendations for staff.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6551219,"Historic Resource Commission elects Marashi as chair and Alberta Christie as vice chair",63,1504000,1567000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5348132-658e09ca4067f85211e8493865720c8f&start=1504&end=1567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5348132-658e09ca4067f85211e8493865720c8f/thumbnail_1504000.jpg","/articles/6551219/Historic-Resource-Commission-elects-Marashi-as-chair-and-Alberta-Christie-as-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551219-1378c010a38bcc948791cd353aa0305e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775709317&Signature=YbWXvQTjz4b0faZW3FhPK2CmrnErSMKacOf~uQFDkvy3k~xjgUsRuunsXaHKuDDbPcsGrktVnmZ59pHmJxkyLH6UTwO9JwGMRXHUOkaBMuWgz9NQyQJd7dTCqo6e5X~0loqBP3oQSGr5mHARwL-l6EgugY5wK8i1qgn6-FZGiG-~9-yD1H~~EzJ~sLxOGxSG2kxCehJa1IQf4gg9wWLbULqFHshj~bFVkKnZHTo8CA2wdJTG60jggQkGGlkOuY2nDJOaKc5jTWRAG46msA9Cqwlikb24wt384hUcqVQ6lUDRWNz-gtbI9jSQcigj7~aRHpJbvg~jIGJmgByTao~CUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its meeting the Historic Resource Commission accepted nominations for officers for the 2025–2026 term and approved Chair Marashi and Vice Chair Alberta Christie.

A commissioner nominated Marashi for chair and nominated Alberta Christie for vice chair; both nominees accepted. The commission then conducted a roll-call vote. The motion to elect the slate carried by majority vote with Commissioners Padilla and Rincon absent.

The new officers take effect at the next meeting of the commission, per the commission's announced calendar.","Nominations from the floor resulted in Chair Marashi and Vice Chair Alberta Christie being elected to lead the Historic Resource Commission for the 2025–2026 term; the commission approved the slate by roll call.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6551223,"Commission approves historic property preservation agreement for 305 East Washington Avenue",157,507000,664000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5348132-658e09ca4067f85211e8493865720c8f&start=507&end=664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5348132-658e09ca4067f85211e8493865720c8f/thumbnail_507000.jpg","/articles/6551223/Commission-approves-historic-property-preservation-agreement-for-305-East-Washington-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551223-951682e815f304b5e9de9c61b822fd02/orig.mp4?Expires=1775709317&Signature=hWKDRSdarSodRqPtRoQmBcnAb-imMebX6kmeXgmRrraGn1Y2IeZWWtOmdMZnqREf1LHj6e4o-AfYhUTLo4ocfWnDM-H~62yIFOas1yKptb-JxvqH6oVSLABxMzVY~bCGjE5oMgoXYv4DbFKbiHidHVIScUjNraCiP0Ern0g-1QdDMkRT2HM5wJwj2pdmAUmag9b1p0oIaixXsLUhHEHLoWosNNzmLuh7CW658kpFKUS8BW4PhgY6BglCS-~eruYogZf09Eia4vCJMG~~3IW3h4NkI~0~RgiMbvuiUtGvHfjxsJVTa30Vi6Ut9zsf46rWQ-wMkSuQup4fNincJTPQRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Resource Commission approved a historic property preservation agreement (HRPA 2025-02) for 305 East Washington Avenue during the consent calendar.

Applicant Nguyen addressed the commission in person, saying he purchased the house in February 2017 because of its historic character and that he intends to preserve it. \"I purchased this house in 02/2017 ... I fully intend to be the custodian of this property,\" Nguyen said.

Commissioners pulled the consent calendar item to allow the applicant to speak. After the applicant's remarks the commission took a separate roll-call vote on that property. Commissioner Escamilla recused himself from discussion and voting on the 305 East Washington agreement because of an employment-related conflict noted on the record. The motion to approve the Historic Property Preservation Agreement 2025-02 carried by majority vote with Commissioners Padilla and Rincon absent.

The agreement formalizes preservation responsibilities for the property under the city's preservation program; the staff packet and the recorded motion identify the item as HRPA 2025-02 for 305 East Washington Avenue. No conditions, amendments, or appeals were recorded on the meeting record at the time of the vote.

The commission then concluded the consent calendar and proceeded to the business calendar.","The commission approved Historic Property Preservation Agreement 2025-02 for 305 East Washington Avenue after brief applicant remarks; Commissioner Escamilla recused himself from that item.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6551226,"Commission lists 2429 North Poinsettia Street on Santa Ana historic register",639,844000,1483000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5348132-658e09ca4067f85211e8493865720c8f&start=844&end=1483","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5348132-658e09ca4067f85211e8493865720c8f/thumbnail_844000.jpg","/articles/6551226/Commission-lists-2429-North-Poinsettia-Street-on-Santa-Ana-historic-register","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551226-8931dfbe8e652a80d38dd112f65100ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1775709317&Signature=aFVfnLx2l3CBpH7~bzmccw9AyLq2gKQQ-qQ~fTeTdWm2uurmcUbqEEQWv702dkmP6B2qUhwar4RcaeGY1sDL0O2COZ82pgQE8bJ4mnPM6LTR9mlDswvduGJisdX13Y2S1TcQyFkOdNwF5QSX9dqEuXF1U2HbdMYHmEwZDJrHQr4KraU2KeYE1xIwsBKjm4PMN32VZ2MeOBWtKJl7Bb987D0q87iqqzbI0Nkttb6sD3dI-GCkczR~Df42~iq26ewXbhQQKfA4hjXDHO7X05rQXTTdQfkOVffLQDnbM-dOSe1f7Dc3DsgEoK6boGW61CaQEdBrw3EtaXkGplKs9fyWsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Ana Historic Resource Commission voted to adopt a resolution listing the property at 2429 North Poinsettia Street (the Mills House) on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.

Staff planner James Williams told the commission the Mills House, located in the Park Santiago neighborhood, is architecturally significant as an intact example of Spanish Colonial Revival style and that the Orange County assessor records the property as constructed in 1925. Williams recommended categorizing the house as \"contributive.\" \"The Mills House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana register of historical properties under criterion 1 as an intact example of a Spanish colonial revival style residence,\" Williams said during his presentation.

Owner Carol Park spoke in support of the nomination, correcting details in the staff report and describing her stewardship of the home. \"I bought it in 1999. I've been there for over 26 years,\" Park said, and she told commissioners the door identified in the report as nonhistoric is in fact original to the house.

The public hearing was opened and closed with no additional public speakers. Commissioner Hardy made the motion to adopt the resolution approving Historic Resources Commission application number 2025-06 and Historic Register categorization number 2025-05; Vice Chair Alberta Christie seconded. The commission approved the resolution by roll call: Commissioners Escamilla, Hardy, Howdighi, Vice Chair Christie and Chair Marashi voted yes. Commissioners Padilla and Rincon were absent. The resolution becomes effective after the 10-day appeal period unless the City Council elects to hold a hearing.

The action adds the Mills House to the city register in the \"contributive\" category, meaning staff and the commission consider it a good example of its period and style and one that contributes to the character of the neighborhood. Staff agreed to revise the property's primary record to correct the square footage and the door description that Park raised during her remarks.

The commission moved on to other business after the vote; staff noted that an appeal to the commission's decision may be filed with the City Clerk within 10 days and that the listing would be effective after that appeal period if not taken to City Council.","The Historic Resource Commission voted unanimously to list the Mills House, a Spanish Colonial Revival residence built in 1925, as a contributive property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.","actionData","errors"]

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