Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · March 13, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 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 5:36PM.
ROLL CALL
Also present: Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer; Alejandro Plascencia, Planner;
Alison Riordan, Clerk Typist III
Commissioners Shannon Carmack, Louise Ivers, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna
Present: Roosevelt, Craig Smith, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Carmack led the flag salute.
MINUTES
17-009CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage
Commission minutes of February 13, 2017.
A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by
Commissioner Carmack, 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
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017
CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD
COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM
Abstain: 1 - Louise Ivers
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, gave the Director's Report.
Commissioner Carmack spoke.
Christopher Koontz responded to a query from Commissioner Carmack.
Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was no public participation.
SWEARING OF WITNESSES
All witnesses were sworn in.
REGULAR AGENDA (1)
1 17-008CH Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Historic
Districts Design Guidelines.
Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Alejandro
Plascencia, Planner, who presented the staff report.
Andrea Galvin from Galvin Preservation Associates spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
Alejandro Plascencia responded to a query from Vice Chair Highberger.
Christopher Koontz responded to queries from Vice Chair Highberger.
Commissioner van Dijs spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017
CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD
COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
Commissioner Carmack spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Commissioner Carmack spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Andrea Galvin spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Andrea Galvin spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Christopher Koontz spoke.
Commissioner Smith spoke.
Christopher Koontz spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Commissioner Smith spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Commissioner Carmack spoke.
Christopher Koontz spoke.
Commissioner Roosevelt spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017
CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD
COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM
Commissioner Carmack spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Christopher Koontz spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Andrea Galvin spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
Christopher Koontz spoke.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ivers, seconded by
Commissioner Smith, to approve recommendation to receive and
file the Design Guidlines for the historic districts with the
changes proposed by Commissioner's. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Shannon Carmack, Louise Ivers, Jan Robert van Dijs,
Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith, Karen L. Highberger and
Alan Burks
COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
There were no comments from the Cultural Heritage Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Burks adjourned the meeting at 6:34PM.
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017
CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD
COMMISSION AGENDA 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
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
MINUTES
17-009CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission
minutes of February 13, 2017.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: CHC Minutes February 13.pdf
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Members of the public are invited to address the Cultural Heritage Commission on
items of interest to the public 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.
REGULAR AGENDA (1)
1 17-008CH Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Historic
Districts Design Guidelines.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BLVD
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM
Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit A - Chapter One
Exhibit A - Chapter Two
Exhibit B - Ch 3 - Brenner Place Design Guideline
Exhibit B - Ch 3 - Eliot Lane Design Guideline
Exhibit B - Ch 3 - Minerva Park Design Guideline
Exhibit B - Ch 3 - Wilton Street Design Guideline
Exhibit C - Ch 4 - Craftsman Style Guide
Exhibit C - Ch 4 - Spanish Colonial Revival Style Guide
COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: April 10, 2017 - 5:30 p.m.
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