Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Alan Burks, Chair Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner Karen Highberger, Vice Chair Julianna Roosevelt, Commissioner Shannon Carmack, Commissioner Craig Smith, Commissioner Louise Ivers, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Burks called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM. ROLL CALL Also present: Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager; Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer; Alejandro Plascencia, Planner; Gina Casillas, Planner; Alison Spindler, Planner; Anita Juhola-Garcia, Planner, Alison Riordan; Clerk Typist Commissioners Shannon Carmack, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Present: Craig Smith, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Commissioners Louise Ivers Absent: FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Smith led the flag salute. MINUTES 17-003CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission minutes of January 9, 2017. A motion was made by Vice Chair Highberger, seconded by Commissioner Roosevelt, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Yes: 5 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Abstain: 1 - Shannon Carmack Absent: 1 - Louise Ivers DIRECTOR'S REPORT Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, presented the Director's Report. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Linda Tatum spoke. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There were no comments from the public. SWEARING OF WITNESSES All witnesses were sworn in. REGULAR AGENDA (4) 1 17-006CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request to allow for the demolition of an existing accessory structure and construction of a new, detached 1-car garage with accessory use for an existing single family home located in the rear portion of a R-3-T property with an existing contributing single family home and commercial building, located at 3303-3305 E. 4th Street within the Rose Park South Historic District. (District 2) Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Alison Spindler, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Christopher Koontz responded to a query from Vice Chair Highberger. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Chair Burks spoke. David Landeros and Heather Schidley, applicants, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Alison Spindler responded to a query from Chair Burks. David Landeros spoke. Chair Burks spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Carmack, seconded by Commissioner van Dijs, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Shannon Carmack, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Absent: 1 - Louise Ivers 2 17-005CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the construction of a 328-square-foot addition to the rear of an existing single-family dwelling located at 3650 Cerritos Avenue. The property is a contributing structure located within the boundaries of the California Heights Historic District. (District 7) Vice Chair Highberger excused herself from the Council Chamber. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, presented Gina Casillas, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Gina Casillas responded to a query from Chair Burks. Zohreh Moosavi, applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner van Dijs, seconded by Commissioner Roosevelt, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Shannon Carmack, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith and Alan Burks Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Absent: 1 - Louise Ivers Recused: 1 - Karen L. Highberger 3 17-007CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the construction of a 644-square-foot addition to the rear of an existing single-family dwelling, remove 13-square feet from the existing single-car garage and construct a 90-square-foot accessory structure attached to the rear of the garage located at 3815 Wilton Street. The property is a contributing structure located within the Wilton Street Historic District. (District 4) Vice Chair Highberger rejoined the meeting. Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, excused himself from the Council Chamber. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Anita Juhola-Garcia, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Anita Juhola-Garcia responded to a query from Vice Chair Highberger. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, responded to a query from Vice Chair Highberger. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Garrett Shook, applicant, spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Garrett Shook spoke. Alejandro Plascencia responded to a query from Commissioner van Dijs. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Alejandro Plascencia responded to a query from Commissioner Smith. Chair Burks spoke. Garrett Shook spoke. Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Chair Burks spoke. Garrett Shook responded to queries from Commissioner Highberger. Gary Maxwell, architect, spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Gary Maxwell spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Commissioner Highberger spoke. Alejandro Plascencia spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Garrett Shook spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Peter Glaeser, resident of street, spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner van Dijs, to approve recommendation with the deletion of Condition number 16. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith and Alan Burks No: 2 - Shannon Carmack and Karen L. Highberger Absent: 1 - Louise Ivers 4 17-004CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a new detached, two-car garage located at 826 Stanley Avenue. The property is a contributing structure located within the boundaries of the Rose Park Historic District. (District 2) Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Christopher Koontz rejoined the meeting. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Gina Casillas, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Gina Casillas spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Gina Casillas spoke. Malik Abbas, applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Alejandro Plascencia spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Malik Abbas spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Steve Haske, neighbor, spoke. Gretchen Swanson, Rose Park Neighborhood Association, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz spoke. Dennis Hubert provided public comment. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner van Dijs and Christopher Koontz. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Linda Tatum spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz spoke. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Linda Tatum spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Gary Harrison provided public comment. A motion was made by Vice Chair Highberger, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to approve recommendation with the additional condition that the trim and garage door opening be increased in size and scale to mimic the house, rafter tails be added to the roof line, and garage door be taken back to staff for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Shannon Carmack, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Absent: 1 - Louise Ivers COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION Commissioner Carmack spoke. ADJOURNMENT Chair Burks adjourned the meeting at 6:51PM. Page 7 of 7