Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Alan Burks, Chair Louise Ivers, Commissioner Karen Highberger, Vice Chair Irma Hernandez, Commissioner Shannon Carmack, Commissioner Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER At 5:31 PM, Chair Burks called to order the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting. ROLL CALL Commissioners Karen L. Highberger, Irma Hernandez, Louise Ivers, Jan Robert Present: van Dijs and Alan Burks Commissioners Shannon Carmack Absent: ALSO PRESENT: Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer; Craig Chalfant, Project Planner; and Thelinjoris Manuel, Clerk Typist III. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Van Dijs led in the flag salute. MINUTES 14-003CH Recommendation to approve the Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Commission meetings held December 9, 2013 and January 13, 2014. A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by Vice Chair Highberger, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Louise Ivers, Karen L. Highberger, Irma Hernandez, Jan Robert van Dijs and Alan Burks Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Absent: 1 - Shannon Carmack DIRECTOR'S REPORT Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, provided the Director's staff report. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke and a dialogue ensued with Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer. ROLL CALL Commissioners Karen L. Highberger, Shannon Carmack, Irma Hernandez, Present: Louise Ivers, Jan Robert van Dijs and Alan Burks PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation. Chair Burks introduced Commissioner van Dijs who provided a presentation on the restoration of the American Hotel. Chair Burks spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Van Dijs. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Commissioner Van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Van Dijs. Willetta McCulla, Environ Architecture, spoke. Commissioner Van Dijs spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. SWEARING OF WITNESSES Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM The witnesses were sworn in by Chair Burks. REGULAR AGENDA (1) 1. 14-002CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior modifications to the roof of a historic landmark (Long Beach Professional Building), located at 117 E. 8th Street, for a secured walking area with outdoor furniture and rooftop gardens. (District 1) Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, introduced Craig Chalfant, Project Planner, who provided the staff report. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Craig Chalfant, Project Planner, spoke. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Craig Chalfant, Project Planner, introduced the Applicant. John Thomas, Applicant, spoke. Doug Pancake, Douglas Pancake Architects, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Hernandez. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Doug Pancake, Douglas Pancake Architects, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Carmack. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Doug Pancake, Douglas Pancake Architects, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Carmack. Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Chair Burks spoke. Doug Pancake, Douglas Pancake Architects, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Chair Burks. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by Commissioner Ivers, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Shannon Carmack, Louise Ivers, Karen L. Highberger, Irma Hernandez, Jan Robert van Dijs and Alan Burks STUDY SESSION - The Meeker-Baker Building The Study Session was moved to a future meeting. Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke. COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Ivers spoke. Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Ivers made a motion recommending the Commission, at a future meeting, create a City landmark status for the donut sign at 5590 E. 7th Street. Commissioner Carmack seconded the motion made by Commissioner Ivers. Commissioner Van Dijs spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Ivers. Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Van Dijs. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Commissioner Ivers spoke. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Ivers and Commissioner Hernandez spoke and a group dialogue ensued with Steve Gerhardt, Commissioner Ivers and Chair Burks. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Hernandez. Vice Chair Highberger spoke and Steve Gerhardt, Acting Project Planner spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke and a dialogue ensued with Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer. Vice Chair Highberger spoke and Chair Burks spoke. Motion: Recommend the Commission, at a future meeting, create a City landmark status for the donut sign at 5590 E. 7th Street. Moved by Louise Ivers, seconded by Shannon Carmack. Vote: Recommend the Commission, at a future meeting, create a City landmark status for the donut sign at 5590 E. 7th Street. (Carried 6-0) Yes: Alan Burks, Irma Hernandez, Jan Robert van Dijs, Karen L. Highberger, Shannon Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Carmack, and Louise Ivers. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Ivers. Chair Burks spoke. ADJOURNMENT At 6:28 PM, there being no objection(s), Chair Burks declared the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting adjourned. 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