Architectural and Preservation Commission

CLAREMONT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA City Council Chamber Wednesday 225 Second Street September 12, 2018 Claremont, CA 91711 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS MARK SCHOEMAN CHAIR WAEN MESSNER BOB PERRY BRIAN WORLEY JOHN NEIUBER SCOTT HORSLEY CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission nominate and select a Chair and Vice Chair. PUBLIC COMMENT The Commission has set aside this time for persons in the audience who wish to comment on items that ARE NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA, but are within the jurisdiction of the Architectural Commission. Members of the audience will later have the opportunity to address the Architectural Commission regarding ALL OTHER ITEMS ON THE AGENDA at the time the Commission considers those items. At this time the Commission will take public comment for 30 minutes. Public Comment will resume later in the meeting if there are speakers who did not get an opportunity to speak because of the 30-minute time limit. The Brown Act prohibits the Commission from taking action on oral requests relating to items that are not on the agenda. The Commission may engage in a brief discussion, refer the matter to staff, and/or schedule requests for consideration at a subsequent meeting. The Commission requests, but does not require, speakers to identify themselves. When you come up to speak, please state your name unless you wish to remain anonymous. Each speaker will be allowed four (4) continuous minutes. Page 2 Architectural Commission Agenda September 12, 2018 CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. The Architectural Commission or one or more Commissions and/or Committees have previously considered most of the items on the consent calendar. The Commission may act on these items by one motion following public comment. Only Commissioners may pull an item from the consent calendar for discussion. The Commission will waive reading of resolutions. Each resolution will be numbered following Commission approval. Now is the time for those in the audience to comment on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be allowed four (4) continuous minutes to comment on items on the consent calendar. Routine Administrative Item 2. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission approve the Joint Planning and Architectural Commission Special Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2018 and June 18, 2018; and the Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2018 and July 25, 2018. Attachment(s): Joint PC/AC Minutes of May 21, 2018 Joint PC/AC Minutes of June 18, 2018 Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2018 Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2018 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM 3. STUDY SESSION WITH CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES, CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAW, BROWN ACT COMPLIANCE, AND PRINCIPLES FOR DEVELOPING LEGALLY VALID FINDINGS Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission receive the presentation by the City Attorney and ask questions to clarify concepts and procedures as needed. Attachment(s): City Attorney Handout Page 3 Architectural Commission Agenda September 12, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING Each speaker providing public comment will be allowed four (4) continuous minutes to speak, which cannot be delegated. 4. SIGN REVIEW #18-S08, PROPOSED NEON ILLUMINATED MAJOR IDENTIFICATION SIGN FOR “RAMEN LOUNGE” RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 238 YALE AVENUE. APPLICANT - MARK PERONE Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission adopt the attached resolution (Attachment A) approving sign application #18-S08 based on the review criteria in Sections 16.300.060.A and B of the CMC, and subject to conditions. Attachment(s): Draft Resolution Approving the Proposed Sign Project Plans REPORTS Commission Mayor/Chair Meeting Commissioner Comments Staff Briefing on Council Meetings Briefing on Other Items Upcoming Agendas and Events ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 SECOND STREET. MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA, AND SUBMITTED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA, ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 207 HARVARD AVENUE, CLAREMONT, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 7 AM – 6 PM. SUBJECT MATERIALS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - www.ci.claremont.ca.us. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 909-399-5461. Page 4 Architectural Commission Agenda September 12, 2018 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 0F 1990, THIS AGENDA WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE FORMATS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 909-399-5461 “VOICE” OR 1-800-735-2929 “TT/TTY” AT LEAST THREE (3) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, IF POSSIBLE. I, NHI ATIENZA, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING AGENDA WAS POSTED AT CLAREMONT CITY HALL, 207 HARVARD AVENUE, ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2. ANY ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN INITIATED BY 10:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING. FURTHER, ANY ITEM INITIATED BEFORE 10:00 P.M. ON WHICH A CONCLUSION HAS NOT BEEN REACHED BY 10:15 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION. POST THROUGH: SEPTEMBER 13, 2018