Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Alan Burks, Chair Kathleen Irvine, Commissioner Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner Dr. Lourdes Ramos, Commissioner Tasha Hunter, Commissioner Julianna Roosevelt, Commissioner Craig Smith, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES CALL TO ORDER At 5:37 p.m. Chair Burks called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Commissioners Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Present: Roosevelt, Craig Smith and Alan Burks Commissioners Lourdes Ramos Absent: Also present: Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager; Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services; Alejandro Plascencia, Planner; Refugio Torres-Campos, Planner; Maryanne Cronin, Planner, Anita Juhola-Garcia, Planner; City Attorney; Vanetta Baisley-Cuttliff, Clerk Typist. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Roosevelt led the flag salute. MINUTES 18-033CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission minutes of August 13, 2018. Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 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. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith and Alan Burks Absent: 1 - Lourdes Ramos DIRECTOR'S REPORT Christopher Koontz, presented the Director's Report. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Commissioner Hunter spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks 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 Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. 1 18-029CH Election of Officers Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to re-elect Chair Burks as Chair of the Planning Commission for 2018-2019. The motion carried by the following vote: A motion was made by Commissioner Hunter to elect Commissioner Roosevelt as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for 2018-2019. The motion carried by the following vote: 2 18-030CH Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. This CH-Agenda Item was withdrawn. 3 18-031CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a 528 square-foot one-story addition to the rear of the building and interior remodel to an existing 1,076 square-foot one-story single-family residence. The property is located at 3636 Falcon Avenue and is a contributing structure in the California Heights Historic District. (District 7) Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Refugio Torres-Campos, who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke Roger, applicant spoke. Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Hugo Rios, owner spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Hugo Rios, owner. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Hugo Rios, owner spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager presented. Commissioner Hunter spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Hugo spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Jim Dano provided public comment. Lou contractor provided public comment. A motion was made by Commissioner van Dijs, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith and Alan Burks Absent: 1 - Lourdes Ramos Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM 4 18-032CH Recommendation to deny the appeal and uphold staff denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace fourteen (14) unpermitted vinyl windows with new vinyl windows at 2302 East 2nd Street on a non-contributing structure in the Bluff Park Historic District. (District 3) Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Maryanne Cronin, Planner, who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Maryanne Cronin, Planner spoke. Chair Burks spoke Mike Burrough, applicant spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Mike Burrough applicant spoke. Dialogue ensued between Commissioner van Dijs and Mike Burrough, applicant. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Mike Burrough, applicant spoke. Dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Mike Burrough, applicant. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Mike Burrough, applicant spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Jim Dano provided public comment. Joanne, owner spoke. Tom provided public comment. Carrie Janet, provided public comment. Dena provided public comment. 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: 6 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith and Alan Burks Absent: 1 - Lourdes Ramos 5 18-034CH Recommendation to receive and file a draft Interpretive Plan for the former Jergins Pedestrian Subway Tunnel located at 100 E. Ocean Boulevard. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Anita Johola-Garcia, Planner, who presented the staff report. Kathryn Shultz and Laura Chu, presented Interpretive Plan. Chair Burks spoke. Kathryn Shultz spoke. Chair Burk spoke. Laura Chu spoke. Kathryn Shultz spoke. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM Laura Chu spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Hunter spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Chair burks spoke. Jim Dano provided public comment. Aniesta provided public comment. Nathan Wood provided public comment. Donald provided public comment. Chair Burks spoke. Kathryn Shultz spoke. Laura Chu spoke. Commissioner Hunter spoke. Chair Burks A motion was made by Commissioner Roosevelt, seconded by Commissioner Irvine, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Julianna Roosevelt, Craig Smith and Alan Burks Absent: 1 - Lourdes Ramos COMMENTS Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 CULTURAL HERITAGE 333 W. OCEAN BLVD. COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:30 PM ADJOURNMENT Chair Burks adjourned the meeting at 7:33 pm. Page 8 of 8