Architectural and Preservation Commission

CLAREMONT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA “We are a vibrant, livable, and inclusive community dedicated to quality services, safety, financial strength, sustainability, preservation, and progress with equal representation for our community.” City Council Chamber Wednesday 225 Second Street February 26, 2020 Claremont, CA 91711 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS MARK SCHOEMAN CHAIR WAEN MESSNER BOB PERRY BRIAN WORLEY JOHN NEIUBER SCOTT HORSLEY FRANK PERRI CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 February 26, 2020 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. 1. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 29, 2020 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission approve the Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes of January 29, 2020. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM - None PUBLIC HEARINGS Each speaker providing public comment will be allowed four (4) continuous minutes to speak, which cannot be delegated. 2. RURAL REVIEW FILE# 19-R01 FOR APPROVAL OF A SINGLE-STORY FOYER ADDITION EXCEEDING 18 FEET IN HEIGHT FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3682 NORTH MILLS AVENUE. APPLICANT - SOMI KIM (KSK ARCHITECTS) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT APPROVING RURAL REVIEW FILE# 19-R01 TO ALLOW A SINGLE-STORY FOYER TO EXCEED 18 FEET IN HEIGHT FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3682 NORTH MILLS AVENUE. APPLICANT - SOMI KIM (KSK ARCHITECTS) 3. SIGN REVIEW FILE #99-S05AMD, REQUEST FOR A SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A NEW FREESTANDING, EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SECONDARY IDENTIFICATON SIGN LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 4TH STREET AND YALE AVENUE FOR CHASE BANK LOCATED AT 400 NORTH INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD - APPLICANT: VICTORIA ERWIN Page 3 Architectural Commission Agenda February 26, 2020 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT APPROVING SIGN REVIEW FILE #99-S05AMD, REQUEST FOR A SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A NEW FREESTANDING, EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SECONDARY IDENTIFICATON SIGN LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 4TH STREET AND YALE AVENUE FOR CHASE BANK LOCATED AT 400 NORTH INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD - APPLICANT: VICTORIA ERWIN 4. SIGN REVIEW #20-S01, REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO AN EXISTING FREESTANDING SIGN LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND COLLEGE AVENUE AND REVIEW OF THE DESIGN AND LOCATIONS FOR STREET BANNERS ANNOUNCING THE NAME CHANGE FROM RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDENS (RSABG) TO CALIFORNIA BOTANIC GARDEN. APPLICANT - RSABG Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission approve the timing, design and location of the banners by minute action vote; and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT APPROVING FILE #20-S01 FOR THE PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO AN EXISTING FREESTANDING IDENTIFICATION SIGN LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COLLEGE AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. APPLICANT - RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDEN, (Attachment A), subject to conditions. 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 MARCH 11, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 SECOND STREET. Page 4 Architectural Commission Agenda February 26, 2020 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. 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 FEBRUARY 20, 2020, 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: FEBRUARY 27, 2020