Architectural and Preservation Commission

CLAREMONT ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION 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 May 15, 2024 Claremont, CA 91711 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS JOHN NEIUBER CHAIR MILES BENNETT LISA CASTILLO JUAN CERVERA ROBERT PERRY GEORGEANN SPIVACK KEN ZIMMERMAN Meetings are open to the public for in-person attendance. The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom, technology permitting. Members of the public will not be able to provide public comment via Zoom. To watch the meeting via Zoom, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/98460848259. To listen via telephone dial (213)338-8477, Webinar ID: 984 6084 8259. The recorded meeting will be uploaded to the City website and archived. OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment may be provided by one of the following methods. Each speaker will be given up to three (3) minutes to provide their comment. IN-PERSON LIVE COMMENTS When the item you wish to speak to is announced, please proceed to the speaker’s podium one by one. E-MAIL/MAIL Written comments sent to Architectural and Preservation Commission will be distributed to the Commission and imaged and made available in the record of the meeting in the document archive which can be found on the City website: www.ci.claremont.ca.us Email: msanabria@ci.claremont.ca.us. Mail: PO Box 880, Claremont, CA 91711. For assistance, comments, or more information please contact Melissa Sanabria, Commission Secretary, (909) 399-5499. CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 2 Architectural and Preservation Commission Agenda May 15, 2024 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT The Commission has set aside this time for persons who wish to comment on items that are not listed on the agenda, but are within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Commission regarding all items on the agenda at the time the Commission considers those items. General public comment will be taken for 30 minutes and 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. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine. 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, reading of resolutions and ordinances will be waived. 1. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2024 Recommendation: Staff recommends the Architectural and Preservation Commission approve the Architectural Commission meeting minutes of April 24, 2024. Attachment(s): Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes of April 24 2024 2. ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW #22-A14, PROPOSED 73-FOOT TALL STEEPLE TOWER TO SERVE AS A STEALTH WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR AT&T MOBILITY LOCATED AT 1700 NORTH TOWNE AVENUE- APPLICANT: EUKON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF AT&T MOBILITY Recommendation: Staff recommends the Architectural and Preservation Commission adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW #22-A14, REVIEW OF PROPOSED 73-FOOT TALL STEEPLE TOWER TO SERVE AS A STEALTH WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR AT&T MOBILITY LOCATED AT 1700 NORTH TOWNE AVENUE - APPLICANT: EUKON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF AT&T MOBILITY. Attachment(s): Draft Denial Resolution PUBLIC HEARINGS - None Page 3 Architectural and Preservation Commission Agenda May 15, 2024 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 3. PROGRESS UPDATE ON MOTEL 6 LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING Recommendation: Staff recommends the Architectural and Preservation Commission (formerly Architectural Commission) receive staff's oral presentation, ask questions, take public comment, and file this update report. Attachment(s): Architectural Commission Resolution #2022-11 Final Approved Landscape Plans for the Motel Site Staff Presentation to AC October 26, 2022 Excerpt from Architectural Commission Minutes of October 26, 2022 Meeting 4. STUDY SESSION REGARDING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS AND THEIR RELATION TO CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES Recommendation: Staff recommends the Architectural and Preservation Commission: A. Hear the staff presentation, invite public comment, ask questions of staff, and hold a general discussion on the concepts presented; and B. Find that this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT This time is reserved for those persons who were unable to speak earlier in the agenda because of the 30-minute time restriction. REPORTS Staff Commission/Committee ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION WILL BE HELD ON MAY 29, 2024, AT 7:00 PM, IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 WEST SECOND STREET. 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 MAY 9, 2024, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2. Page 4 Architectural and Preservation Commission Agenda May 15, 2024 POST THROUGH: MAY 16, 2024