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 15, 2023 Claremont, CA 91711 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS JOHN NEIUBER CHAIR MILES BENNETT LISA CASTILLO JUAN CERVERA FRANK PERRI 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 Melissa Sanabria, Architectural Commission Secretary, at msanabria@ci.claremont.ca.us. All emails will be distributed to the Commission and imaged into the City’s document archive system. Page 2 Architectural Commission Agenda February 15, 2023 OPTION 3: MAIL – Public comments may be mailed to Claremont City Hall Attn: Melissa Sanabria, 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 Melissa Sanabria, Commission Secretary, no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Melissa Sanabria can be reached at (909) 399-5485, or msanabria@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. 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. The Architectural Page 3 Architectural Commission Agenda February 15, 2023 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 DECEMBER 14, 2022 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission approve the Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2022. Attachment(s): Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2022 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-A02, REVIEW OF A NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 631 BLANCHARD PLACE - APPLICANT: JAMES MCGEE Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission: A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW #21-A02, REVIEW OF A NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 631 BLANCHARD PLACE - APPLICANT: JAMES MCGEE; and B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Attachment(s): Draft Resolution Reduced Plans Page 4 Architectural Commission Agenda February 15, 2023 3. REVIEW OF HISTORICAL PROPERTY (MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT REQUEST #22-MA03, BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 353 WEST SIXTH STREET - APPLICANTS: EMILIE AND DAN REAGAN Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Architectural Commission: A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF HISTORICAL PROPERTY (MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT #22-MA03 BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 353 WEST SIXTH STREET - APPLICANTS: EMILIE AND DAN REAGAN; and B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Attachment(s): Draft Mills Act Contract Draft AC Resolution Estimated Tax Savings Calculation Adopted Procedures for Mills Act Contract Photo Survey of the Subject Property Schedule of Improvements ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 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 MARCH 15, 2023, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 WEST SECOND STREET. Page 5 Architectural Commission Agenda February 15, 2023 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, MELISSA SANABRIA, 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 9, 2023, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2. POST THROUGH: FEBRUARY 16, 2023