Cultural Heritage Commission

Name: Cultural Heritage Commission — Long Beach, NY
Start: 2015-06-08
End: 2015-06-08
Location: Long Beach, NY

Regular Meeting

Long Beach, NY · June 8, 2015

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Alan Burks, Chair Louise Ivers, Commissioner Karen Highberger, Vice Chair Irma Hernandez, Commissioner Shannon Carmack, Commissioner Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner Julianna Roosevelt, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER At 5:35 PM, Chair Burks called to order the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting. ROLL CALL Commissioners Alan Burks, Irma Hernandez, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Present: Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger, Louise Ivers and Shannon Carmack ALSO PRESENT: Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager; Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer; Lynette Ferenczy, Project Planner; Gina Casillas, Project Planner; Linda T. Vu, Deputy City Attorney; and Thelinjoris Manuel, Clerk Typist III. Chair Burks spoke. FLAG SALUTE Vice Chair Highberger led in the flag salute. MINUTES 15-017CH Recommendation to approve the Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting held Monday, April 13, 2015 and receive and file the Notice of Adjournment for the May 11, 2015 meeting. Page 1 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by Commissioner Ivers, to approve the recommendation to approve the Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting held Monday, April 13, 2015; and receive and file the Notice of Adjournment for the May 11, 2015 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Alan Burks, Irma Hernandez, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger, Louise Ivers and Shannon Carmack DIRECTOR'S REPORT Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, provided the Director's Report. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation. SWEARING OF WITNESSES All witnesses were sworn in by Chair Burks. REGULAR AGENDA (4) 1. 15-016CH Recommend that the City Council amend the Cultural Heritage Commission Ordinance, Chapter 2.63; and the Administrative Citations and Penalties, Chapter 9.65 of the City's Municipal Code. (Citywide) Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, provided the PowerPoint presentation on the amendments of the Cultural Heritage Commission Ordinance. Chair Burks spoke and Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke and a dialogue ensued with Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager. Page 2 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Teresa Grimes, Historic Preservation Consultant, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke and a dialogue ensued with Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager. Linda Vu, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke and a dialogue ensued with Linda Vu, Deputy City Attorney. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Teresa Grimes, Historic Preservation Consultant, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Hernandez. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Hernandez spoke and a dialogue ensued with Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager. Teresa Grimes, Historic Preservation Consultant, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Hernandez. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Carmack. Page 3 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger. Teresa Grimes, Historic Preservation Consultant, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke. At the suggestion of Commissioner Van Dijs, item number one was moved to the last item on the Agenda and the meeting proceeded with items two, three, and four. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. 2. 15-018CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a new roof, paint, front door, electrical service, replacement of rafter tails and fascia, siding, windows and other rehabilitation work at the Coffee Pot Cafe, a designated landmark building at 957 E. 4th Street. (District 2) Lynette Ferenczy, Project Planner, provided the staff report for 957 East 4th Street. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Katie Rispoli, Executive Director, We Are The Next, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Katie Rispoli, Executive Director, We Are The Next, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Ivers. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Page 4 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Hernandez and Katie Rispoli, Executive Director, We Are The Next. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke and a dialogue ensued with Katie Rispoli, Executive Director, We Are The Next. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Marvin Winkler, Applicant, was sworn in by Chair Burks and spoke. Chair Burks spoke and Marvin Winkler, Applicant, spoke. Katie Rospoli, Executive Director, We Are The Next, spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Katie Rispoli, Executive Director, We Are The Next, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Katie Rispoli, Executive Director, We Are The Next, spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Page 5 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Katie Rispoli, Executive Director, We Are The Next, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, and Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and Commissioner Ivers spoke. Chair Burks swore in Frank Alvarez, and Frank Alvarez spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke and a dialogue ensued with Frank Alvarez. Chair Burks spoke. Frank Alvarez spoke and Chair Burks spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ivers, seconded by Commissioner Carmack, to continue this time to the meeting of August 10, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Alan Burks, Irma Hernandez, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger, Louise Ivers and Shannon Carmack 3. 15-019CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to add a detached 400 square foot wood-sided two-car garage to the Flossie Lewis House, a designated landmark building, at 628 West 10th Street. The property is also located within the boundaries of the Willmore City/Drake Park Historic District. (District 1) Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Lynette Ferenczy, Project Planner, who provided the staff report for 628 West 10th Street. Chair Burks swore in Lia Jay, Applicant, who then spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Page 6 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger. Lynette Ferenczy, Planner, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger. Chair Burks spoke and Lynette Ferenczy, Planner spoke. Lia Jay, Applicant, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Chair Burks. Commissioner Ivers spoke and a dialogue ensued with Lia Aja, Applicant. All witnesses were at this time sworn in by Chair Burks. Alicia, Long Beach Resident, spoke. Doug Bradley, Long Beach Resident, spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner van Dijs, seconded by Commissioner Ivers, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Alan Burks, Irma Hernandez, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger, Louise Ivers and Shannon Carmack 4. 15-020CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to change out three storefront windows and install one service window on the east elevation of the Broadlind Hotel, a designated landmark building, located at 149 Linden Avenue, Suite C. (District 2) Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Gina Casillas, Project Planner, who provided the staff report for 149 Linden Avenue, Suite C. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Hen Laroby, Applicant, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Hen Laroby, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Ivers. Page 7 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Gina Casillas, Planner, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Ivers. Chair Burks spoke and a dialogue ensued with Hen Laroby, Applicant. A discussion ensued among the Commissioners. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Hen Laroby, Applicant, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner van Dijs. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Hernandez. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Hen Laroby, Applicant, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Hernandez. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Hen Laroby, Applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke and a dialogue ensued with Hen Laroby, Applicant. A group discussion ensued with Commissioner Ivers, Hen Laroby, Applicant and Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer. Page 8 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Hen Laroby, Applicant, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke and a dialogue ensued with Hen Laroby, Applicant. Vice Chair Highberger added a friendly amendment to the Motion that signage would be approved at the staff level. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner van Dijs, seconded by Commissioner Roosevelt, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness to install a service window location and approve a single pane, left justified on the third window. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Alan Burks, Irma Hernandez, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger, Louise Ivers and Shannon Carmack 1. 15-016CH Recommend that the City Council amend the Cultural Heritage Commission Ordinance, Chapter 2.63; and the Administrative Citations and Penalties, Chapter 9.65 of the City's Municipal Code. (Citywide) Commissioner Ivers spoke. Page 9 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Commissioner Carmack spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Vice Chair Highberger and Commissioner Ivers. Chair Burks spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Linda Vu, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Ivers. Chair Burks spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Chair Burks spoke and Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Page 10 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Commissioner Hernandez spoke and Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Teresa Graham, Historic Preservation Consultant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Teresa Graham, Historic Preservation Consultant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke and a dialogue ensued with Teresa Graham, Historic Preservation Consultant. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Ivers. Commissioner Hernandez spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Commissioner Hernandez. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke and a group discussion ensued with Commissioner van Dijs, Commissioner Ivers and Commissioner Hernandez. Chair Burks spoke. Page 11 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, and a dialogue ensued with Chair Burks. Teresa Graham, Historic Preservation Consultant, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Chair Burks. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Chair Burks. Linda Vu, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Linda Vu, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke and Linda Vu, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke and Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Camack spoke. Linda Vu, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke and a dialogue ensued with Chair Burks. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by Vice Chair Highberger, to approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 12 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Yes: 7 - Alan Burks, Irma Hernandez, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger, Louise Ivers and Shannon Carmack COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Ivers spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. ADJOURNMENT At 9:05 PM, there being no objection(s), Chair Burks declared the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting adjourned. TM Page 13 of 13

Agenda

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM Alan Burks, Chair Louise Ivers, Commissioner Karen Highberger, Vice Chair Irma Hernandez, Commissioner Shannon Carmack, Commissioner Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner Julianna Roosevelt, Commissioner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MINUTES 15-017CH Recommendation to approve the Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting held Monday, April 13, 2015 and receive and file the Notice of Adjournment for the May 11, 2015 meeting. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. DIRECTOR'S REPORT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Cultural Heritage Commission on non-agenda items of interest within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. SWEARING OF WITNESSES Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give in this Cultural Heritage Commission meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION AGENDA PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM REGULAR AGENDA (4) 1. 15-016CH Recommend that the City Council amend the Cultural Heritage Commission Ordinance, Chapter 2.63; and the Administrative Citations and Penalties, Chapter 9.65 of the City's Municipal Code. (Citywide) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 2. 15-018CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to remodel and rehabilitate a designated landmark building with a new roof, paint, front door, electrical service, and replacement of deteriorated rafter tails and fascia, siding, and windows at 957 East 4th Street. (District 2) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 3. 15-019CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to add a detached 400 square foot wood-sided two-car garage to the Flossie Lewis House, a designated landmark building, at 628 West 10th Street. The property is also located within the boundaries of the Willmore City/Drake Park Historic District. (District 1) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 4. 15-020CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to change out three storefront windows and install one service window on the east elevation of the Broadlind Hotel, a designated landmark building, located at 149 Linden Avenue, Suite C. (District 2) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSIONERS ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR MEETING: JULY 13, 2015 - 5:30 PM Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION AGENDA PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 5:30 PM I, Thelinjoris Manuel, certify that the agenda was posted on June 1, 2015, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Signature: ________________________________ Date: __________________ GUIDE FOR PERSONS INTENDING TO SPEAK This guide has been prepared as an aid so that you will be able to express your opinions briefly and clearly before the Commission and thus increase the effectiveness of your presentation. Remarks are generally limited to three minutes. 1. State your name and address. 2. State the organization you represent, if any. 3. State whether for or against the proposal. Your statement should include all pertinent facts within your knowledge; avoid gossip, emotion and repetition. It is important to discuss only those matters relating to the hearing and to tie your discussion of the facts directly to the decision you wish the Commission to reach. A clear, concise and non-repetitive argument is impressive. Note: The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the Development Services Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-6941. The Development Services Department e-mail at LBDS@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes. Page 3 of 3

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