Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Alan Burks, Chair Kathleen Irvine, Commissioner Karen Highberger, Vice Chair Julianna Roosevelt, Commissioner Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner Craig Smith, Commissioner Tasha Hunter, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES CALL TO ORDER At 5:32 p.m., Chair Burks called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Also present: Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services; Alejandro Plascencia, Planner; Gabriel Barreras, Planner; Sergio Gutierrez, Planner; Nick Vasuthasawat, Planner; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Highberger led the flag salute. MINUTES 1. 18-016CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission minutes of May 8, 2018. A motion was made by Vice Chair Highberger, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Absent: 2 - Jan Robert van Dijs and Craig Smith Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM DIRECTOR'S REPORT Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services, presented the Director's Report. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. 2. Presentation - Certificates of Appreciation to Commissioner Karen Highberger Chair Burks spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Board on items of interest to the public within the Agency Board jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to two 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 Planning Commission Meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. REGULAR AGENDA 3. 18-022CH Recommendation to hold a discussion and appoint a Cultural Heritage Commission representative to the Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. Karen L. Highberger spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Jeff spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Highberger, seconded by Commissioner Roosevelt, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Absent: 2 - Jan Robert van Dijs and Craig Smith 4. 18-020CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for a one-story 590-square-foot addition to the side and rear of an existing one-story single-family dwelling, and demolition of an existing one-car garage to construct a new detached 584-square-foot two-car garage and workshop. The property is located at 2504 E. 5th Street and is a contributing structure in the Rose Park South Historic District (DISTRICT 2). Sergio Gutierrez, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Marty Moran, applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Sergio Gutierrez, Planner, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Marty Moran, applicant, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Marty Moran, applicant. Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Gretchen Swanson, provided public comment. Suzanne Gates, provided public comment. Chair Burks spoke. Sergio Gutierrez, Planner, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Sergio Gutierrez, Planner. A motion was made by Vice Chair Highberger, seconded by Commissioner Irvine, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Absent: 2 - Jan Robert van Dijs and Craig Smith 5. 18-017CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the construction of a 397-square-foot, one-story rear addition to the front unit of a duplex property located at 2732 E. 1st Street. The property is a contributing structure within the Bluff Park Historic District. (District 3) Nick Vasuthasawat, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Chair Burks spoke. Mark Wheeler, architect for applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Mark Wheeler, architect for applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM A motion was made by Chair Burks, seconded by Commissioner Irvine, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Absent: 2 - Jan Robert van Dijs and Craig Smith 6. 18-018CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request to permit exterior modifications and legalize an existing one-story 575-square-foot accessory structure attached to a two-car garage at the rear of the property in conjunction with the conversion of the building into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The property is located at 752 Stanley Avenue and is a contributing structure in the Rose Park Historic District (District 2) Gabriel Barreras, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Chair Burks spoke. Gabriel Barreras, Planner, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Gabriel Barreras, Planner. Alexander Lamb, applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services, spoke. Gabriel Barreras, Planner, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Gretchen Swanson, provided public comment. Chair Burks spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Gabriel Barreras, Planner, spoke. Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services, spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Highberger and Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. Gabriel Barreras, Planner, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Gabriel Barreras, Planner, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Gabriel Barreras, Planner. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Alexander Lamb, applicant, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Alexander Lamb, applicant. Dave Lefler, applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. A motion was made by Chair Burks, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Absent: 2 - Jan Robert van Dijs and Craig Smith Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM 7. 18-019CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for a façade remodel to the front unit located at 317 Coronado; and approve the demolition of a detached, one-car garage and the construction of a new 439-square-foot, two-car garage attached to the rear unit located at 319 Coronado Avenue. Both units are contributing structures in the Bluff Heights Historic District. (District 2) Gina Casillas, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Jeff Tenette, spoke. Ali Sheeley, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Ali Sheeley, spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Gina Casillas, Planner, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Highberger and Gina Casillas, Planner. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Ali Sheeley, spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Jeff Tenette spoke. Ali Sheeley, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. Danny Owen provided public comment. Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM Kevin Johnson provided public comment. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Irvine, seconded by Commissioner Roosevelt, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Absent: 2 - Jan Robert van Dijs and Craig Smith 8. 18-021CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request to paint a mural along the west wall of a historic landmark building located at 201 Pine Avenue (District 2). Nick Vasuthasawat, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Dakota Ashcroft, applicant spoke. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Dakota Ashcroft applicant, spoke. Commissioner Hunter spoke. Dakota Ashcroft applicant, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Hunter and Dakota Ashcroft applicant. Chair Burks spoke. A motion was made by Chair Burks, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Highberger and Alan Burks Absent: 2 - Jan Robert van Dijs and Craig Smith Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM 9. 18-023CH STUDY SESSION - Conduct a Study Session to discuss potential site improvements at 38 Temple Ave. (District 3) Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Chair Burks spoke. Naraj, applicant, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Nuraj applicant. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Highberger and Alejandro Plascencia, Planner. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Naraj applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Naraj applicant, spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Naraj, applicant, spoke. COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION Vice Chair Highberger spoke. Page 9 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR MEETING: JULY 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. At 7:52 p.m., Chair Burks adjourned the meeting. vbc GUIDE FOR PESONS INTENDING TO SPEAK A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the City Clerk Department. 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 City Clerk Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-6101 or (562) 570-6626 (telecommunications device for the deaf). The City Clerk Department email at cityclerk@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes. Rollcall Rollcall Commissioners Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Karen L. Present: Highberger and Alan Burks Commissioners Jan Robert van Dijs and Craig Smith Absent: Page 10 of 10