Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 10, 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 5:34 PM. ROLL CALL Also present: Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager; Alejandro Plascencia, Planner; Nick Vasuthasawat, Planner; Bradley Bounds, Planning Intern; Alison Riordan, Clerk Typist Commissioners Shannon Carmack, Louise Ivers, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Present: Roosevelt, Alan Burks, Craig Smith and Karen L. Highberger FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Carmack led the flag salute. MINUTES 17-021CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission minutes of June 12, 2017. A motion was made by Vice Chair Highberger, seconded by Commissioner Carmack, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Louise Ivers, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Alan Burks, Craig Smith and Karen L. Highberger Abstain: 1 - Shannon Carmack Page 1 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM DIRECTOR'S REPORT Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, gave the Director's Report. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO COMMISSIONER LOUISE IVERS Chair Burks spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Christian Kropff, Chief of Staff for Jeannine Pearce, spoke. Linda Tatum spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Linda Tatum spoke. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation. SWEARING OF WITNESSES All witnesses were sworn in. REGULAR AGENDA (2) 1 17-023CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the construction of a new 492-square-foot master bedroom addition with a master bathroom and walk-in closet along the rear of the existing residence, a new 29-square-foot addition Page 2 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM along the side of the existing residence, demolition of an existing two-car garage, and construction of a new 441-square-foot two-car garage located at 3731 Myrtle Avenue. The site is a Contributing Structure within the California Heights Historic District. (District 7) Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, introduced Bradley Bounds, Planning Intern, who gave the presentation. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Steven Sennikoff, architect, spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Commissioner Highberger spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Steven Sennikoff spoke. Commissioner Smith spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Alejandro Plascencia spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Page 3 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner van Dijs, to approve recommendation with the amendment to replace the shingle finish on the fireplace with stonework to match the existing porch. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Shannon Carmack, Louise Ivers, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Alan Burks, Craig Smith and Karen L. Highberger 2 17-022CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the modification of the front façade to include the widening of an existing porte-cochere, new concrete steps with decorative tile, and new wood windows to an existing one-story single-family residence with a detached two-car garage located at 3615 Cerritos Avenue. The project will also inlcude a 59-square-foot addition to the side of the house and a 49-square-foot addition to the rear of the house. The property is a Contributing Structure within the California Heights Historic District. (District 7) Vice Chair Highberger recused herself. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, introduced Nick Vasuthasawat, Project Planner, who gave the presentation. Chair Burks spoke. Alejandro Plascencia spoke. Steven Sennikoff, applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Steven Sennikoff spoke. Commissioner Ivers spoke. Commissioner Carmack spoke. Steven Sennikoff spoke. Page 4 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Chair Burks spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ivers, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Shannon Carmack, Louise Ivers, Jan Robert van Dijs, Julianna Roosevelt, Alan Burks and Craig Smith Recused: 1 - Karen L. Highberger COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION Vice Chair Highberger rejoined the meeting. Chair Burks spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Chair Burks spoke. ADJOURNMENT Chair Burks adjourned the meeting at 6:15 PM. 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 3 minutes. 1. State your name and address. 2. 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. Page 5 of 5