Architectural and Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingClaremont, CA · July 27, 2022
Agenda
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 July 27, 2022
Claremont, CA 91711
7:00 PM
COMMISSIONERS
MARK SCHOEMAN
CHAIR
LISA CASTILLO JOHN NEIUBER
FRANK PERRI BOB PERRY GEORGEANN SPIVACK
Pursuant to the local emergency concerning the COVID-19 virus declared by
the City Council of the City of Claremont on March 19, 2020, and in
accordance with State Assembly Bill 361 (2021-2022 Regular Session,
codified at California Government Code Section 54953(e)), the following
protocols will apply to public participation for the duration of the emergency:
The City will allow officials and members of the public to attend and participate in the meeting either
in-person or remotely via Zoom Video Communication. This is a hybrid meeting under Assembly Bill
361 (Government Code Section 54953(e)).
To participate in the meeting via Zoom, download Zoom on any phone or computer device cut and
paste the following link into your browser to access and participate in the live Architectural Commission
meeting at 7:00 p.m.: https://zoom.us/j/98460848259 or to only listen from the phone dial
(213)338-8477, Webinar ID: 984 6084 8259.
Members of the public who wish to address the Commission on any matter listed on the agenda or a
subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Architectural Commission may utilize the following methods:
OPTION 1: IN-PERSON LIVE COMMENTS – When the item you wish to speak to is announced, please
proceed to the speaker’s podium one by one. Do not form a line in the center aisle.
OPTION 2: E-MAIL – Public comments may be sent via email to Carrissa Roque, Architectural
Commission Secretary, at croque@ci.claremont.ca.us. All emails will be distributed to the Commission
and imaged into the City’s document archive system.
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OPTION 3: MAIL – Public comments may be mailed to Claremont City Hall Attn: Carrissa Roque, 207
Harvard Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. All comments received via mail will be distributed to the
Commission and imaged into the City’s document archive system.
OPTION 4: TELEPHONICALLY – Members of the public wanting to address the Commission
telephonically are requested to inform Carrissa Roque, Commission Secretary, no later than 3:00 p.m.
on the day of the meeting. Carrissa Roque can be reached at (909) 399-5499, or
croque@ci.claremont.ca.us. You will be called during consideration of the item you are interested in and
given up to 4 minutes to speak.
Subject to the availability of the remote platform, members of the public who wish to address the City
Council on any matter listed on the agenda or a subject matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council
may utilize the following methods:
OPTION 5: REMOTE LIVE COMMENTS – Through Zoom, if you wish to speak, you may virtually select
the "raise hand" button, which can be seen by the Commission Secretary. You will be called on in the
order received to provide verbal comments for up to four minutes. If you are dialing in by telephone and
wish to speak, please push *9. This will “raise your hand”.
The meeting will not be live streamed through Granicus as the meeting will be live streamed through
Zoom instead. The recorded meeting will be uploaded to the City website and preserved.
CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMISSIONER FAREWELL TO CHAIR SCHOEMAN AND COMMISSIONER ROBERT PERRY
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
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will be allowed four (4) continuous minutes.
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 JUNE 15, 2022
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission approve the
Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2022.
Attachment(s): Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2022
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Each speaker providing public comment will be allowed four (4) continuous minutes to speak,
which cannot be delegated.
2. ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW #21-A07, PROPOSED MIXED-USE PROJECT
CONSISTING OF TWO NEW BUILDINGS WITH 5 APARTMENTS AND 2 OFFICES AT 330
AND 336 WEST HARRISON AVENUE - APPLICANT - ARBOLES VERDES, LLC
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission adopt the draft
resolution (Attachment A) approving the project based on the review criteria
set forth in Sections 16.300.060.A and B of the Claremont Municipal Code
and subject to the conditions contained in the draft resolution.
Attachment(s): A - Draft Approval Resolution
B - Project Plans
C - LSA Memo for 330 West Harrison
D - LSA Memo for 336 West Harrison
E - Photos of Existing Structures
3. ARCHITECTURAL and SITE PLAN REVIEW #22-A11, PROPOSAL TO REPLACE EXISTING
COMPOSITION SHINGLE ROOF WITH BLACK STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF ON
RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1845 WHEATON AVENUE - APPLICANT- CHRISTOPHER AND
CANDYCE COLEMAN
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Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission review the proposal and
provide direction to staff regarding the applicant's request and any additional
direction that can be applied more broadly regarding use of metal roofs in
the City. The Commission's Direction should be provided via minute action.
If approved by the Commission, staff will issue a building permit to the
applicant as soon as all building requirements are met. If the direction is to
deny the request, the commission will need to provide direction to City staff
so that it can return with a denial resolution as described below in Alternative
C.
Attachment(s): Project Plans
REPORTS
Commission
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 14, 2022, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225
WEST 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.
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.
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I, CARRISSA ROQUE, 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 JULY 21,
2022, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2.
POST THROUGH: JULY 28, 2022
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