Historic Resources Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 7, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative
Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:40 PM and Commissioners Almendral and Jauregui absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Tim Rush raised concerns regarding the theft of historic bronze plaques.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the regular meeting of March 5, 2026.
b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:
The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 27, 2026 and notices were mailed on said date.
1. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2115 NORTH MAIN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL – MUSEUM DISTRICT (C1MD) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Ashil Pansuria with SYD Group, representing SA Hotel
One, LP (“Property Owner” and “Applicant”)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Exterior Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202601 for a historic property known as the MacFarlane House, categorized as “Contributive” on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The proposed exterior modifications include: (1) restoration of original design elements that have been altered or removed; (2) removal of nonhistoric features, including portions of the enclosed porch, exterior stair elements, and an upperstory door; (3) installation of a multilight wood entrance door and a double hung wood window beneath the front porch; (4) infilling the upperstory door with a new stud wall and wood shingle cladding to match the existing siding; and (5) construction of an accessible ramp and landing at the north end of the porch, installation of a new doublehung window, addition of woodframed French doors with an awning, and a new exterior staircase at the rear (east) elevation.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), as this action is designed in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and therefore will not result in a significant impact to a historical resource. A Notice of Exemption, ER No. 202628, will be filed for this Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202601 as conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Christy to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for the staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Ashil Pansuria, on behalf of the Applicant, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the Applicant.
Resident, Tim Rush, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Katre Kruus, spoke in favor of the project.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for the staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for July 02, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Email [email protected] and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources Commission members during the in person must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission 1 5/7/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 7, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative
Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:40 PM and Commissioners Almendral and Jauregui absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Tim Rush raised concerns regarding the theft of historic bronze plaques.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the regular meeting of March 5, 2026.
b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:
The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 27, 2026 and notices were mailed on said date.
1. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2115 NORTH MAIN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL – MUSEUM DISTRICT (C1MD) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Ashil Pansuria with SYD Group, representing SA Hotel
One, LP (“Property Owner” and “Applicant”)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Exterior Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202601 for a historic property known as the MacFarlane House, categorized as “Contributive” on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The proposed exterior modifications include: (1) restoration of original design elements that have been altered or removed; (2) removal of nonhistoric features, including portions of the enclosed porch, exterior stair elements, and an upperstory door; (3) installation of a multilight wood entrance door and a double hung wood window beneath the front porch; (4) infilling the upperstory door with a new stud wall and wood shingle cladding to match the existing siding; and (5) construction of an accessible ramp and landing at the north end of the porch, installation of a new doublehung window, addition of woodframed French doors with an awning, and a new exterior staircase at the rear (east) elevation.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), as this action is designed in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and therefore will not result in a significant impact to a historical resource. A Notice of Exemption, ER No. 202628, will be filed for this Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202601 as conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Christy to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for the staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Ashil Pansuria, on behalf of the Applicant, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the Applicant.
Resident, Tim Rush, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Katre Kruus, spoke in favor of the project.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for the staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for July 02, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Email [email protected] and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources Commission members during the in person must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission 2 5/7/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 7, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative
Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:40 PM and Commissioners Almendral and Jauregui absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Tim Rush raised concerns regarding the theft of historic bronze plaques.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the regular meeting of March 5, 2026.
b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:
The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 27, 2026 and notices were mailed on said date.
1. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2115 NORTH MAIN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL – MUSEUM DISTRICT (C1MD) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Ashil Pansuria with SYD Group, representing SA Hotel
One, LP (“Property Owner” and “Applicant”)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Exterior Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202601 for a historic property known as the MacFarlane House, categorized as “Contributive” on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The proposed exterior modifications include: (1) restoration of original design elements that have been altered or removed; (2) removal of nonhistoric features, including portions of the enclosed porch, exterior stair elements, and an upperstory door; (3) installation of a multilight wood entrance door and a double hung wood window beneath the front porch; (4) infilling the upperstory door with a new stud wall and wood shingle cladding to match the existing siding; and (5) construction of an accessible ramp and landing at the north end of the porch, installation of a new doublehung window, addition of woodframed French doors with an awning, and a new exterior staircase at the rear (east) elevation.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), as this action is designed in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and therefore will not result in a significant impact to a historical resource. A Notice of Exemption, ER No. 202628, will be filed for this Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202601 as conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Christy to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for the staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Ashil Pansuria, on behalf of the Applicant, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the Applicant.
Resident, Tim Rush, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Katre Kruus, spoke in favor of the project.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for the staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for July 02, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Email [email protected] and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources Commission members during the in person must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission 3 5/7/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 7, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative
Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:40 PM and Commissioners Almendral and Jauregui absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Tim Rush raised concerns regarding the theft of historic bronze plaques.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the regular meeting of March 5, 2026.
b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:
The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 27, 2026 and notices were mailed on said date.
1. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2115 NORTH MAIN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL – MUSEUM DISTRICT (C1MD) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Ashil Pansuria with SYD Group, representing SA Hotel
One, LP (“Property Owner” and “Applicant”)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Exterior Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202601 for a historic property known as the MacFarlane House, categorized as “Contributive” on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The proposed exterior modifications include: (1) restoration of original design elements that have been altered or removed; (2) removal of nonhistoric features, including portions of the enclosed porch, exterior stair elements, and an upperstory door; (3) installation of a multilight wood entrance door and a double hung wood window beneath the front porch; (4) infilling the upperstory door with a new stud wall and wood shingle cladding to match the existing siding; and (5) construction of an accessible ramp and landing at the north end of the porch, installation of a new doublehung window, addition of woodframed French doors with an awning, and a new exterior staircase at the rear (east) elevation.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), as this action is designed in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and therefore will not result in a significant impact to a historical resource. A Notice of Exemption, ER No. 202628, will be filed for this Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202601 as conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Christy to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for the staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Ashil Pansuria, on behalf of the Applicant, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the Applicant.
Resident, Tim Rush, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Katre Kruus, spoke in favor of the project.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for the staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for July 02, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Email [email protected] and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources Commission members during the in person must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission 4 5/7/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 7, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative
Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:40 PM and Commissioners Almendral and Jauregui absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Tim Rush raised concerns regarding the theft of historic bronze plaques.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the regular meeting of March 5, 2026.
b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:
The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 27, 2026 and notices were mailed on said date.
1. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2115 NORTH MAIN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL – MUSEUM DISTRICT (C1MD) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Ashil Pansuria with SYD Group, representing SA Hotel
One, LP (“Property Owner” and “Applicant”)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Exterior Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202601 for a historic property known as the MacFarlane House, categorized as “Contributive” on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The proposed exterior modifications include: (1) restoration of original design elements that have been altered or removed; (2) removal of nonhistoric features, including portions of the enclosed porch, exterior stair elements, and an upperstory door; (3) installation of a multilight wood entrance door and a double hung wood window beneath the front porch; (4) infilling the upperstory door with a new stud wall and wood shingle cladding to match the existing siding; and (5) construction of an accessible ramp and landing at the north end of the porch, installation of a new doublehung window, addition of woodframed French doors with an awning, and a new exterior staircase at the rear (east) elevation.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), as this action is designed in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and therefore will not result in a significant impact to a historical resource. A Notice of Exemption, ER No. 202628, will be filed for this Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202601 as conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Christy to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for the staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Ashil Pansuria, on behalf of the Applicant, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the Applicant.
Resident, Tim Rush, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Katre Kruus, spoke in favor of the project.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for the staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for July 02, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Email [email protected] and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources Commission members during the in person must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission 5 5/7/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 7, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative
Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:33 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:40 PM and Commissioners Almendral and Jauregui absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: Resident, Tim Rush raised concerns regarding the theft of historic bronze plaques.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the regular meeting of March 5, 2026.
b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:
The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on April 27, 2026 and notices were mailed on said date.
1. HISTORIC EXTERIOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. 202601 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2115 NORTH MAIN STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL – MUSEUM DISTRICT (C1MD) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Ashil Pansuria with SYD Group, representing SA Hotel
One, LP (“Property Owner” and “Applicant”)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Exterior Modification Application (HEMA) No. 202601 for a historic property known as the MacFarlane House, categorized as “Contributive” on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The proposed exterior modifications include: (1) restoration of original design elements that have been altered or removed; (2) removal of nonhistoric features, including portions of the enclosed porch, exterior stair elements, and an upperstory door; (3) installation of a multilight wood entrance door and a double hung wood window beneath the front porch; (4) infilling the upperstory door with a new stud wall and wood shingle cladding to match the existing siding; and (5) construction of an accessible ramp and landing at the north end of the porch, installation of a new doublehung window, addition of woodframed French doors with an awning, and a new exterior staircase at the rear (east) elevation.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31 – Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), as this action is designed in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and therefore will not result in a significant impact to a historical resource. A Notice of Exemption, ER No. 202628, will be filed for this Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 202601 as conditioned.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Christy to Approve.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Manuel J. Escamilla, Ignacio Rincon, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Irma Perez Jauregui, Dylan Almendral Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for the staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Ashil Pansuria, on behalf of the Applicant, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the Applicant.
Resident, Tim Rush, spoke in favor of the project.
Resident, Katre Kruus, spoke in favor of the project.
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for the staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for July 02, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Email [email protected] and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources Commission members during the in person must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission 6 5/7/2026
_________________________
Gema Zapien
Planning Commission Secretary
Respectfully submitted: