Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER, COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM Alan Burks, Chair Tasha Hunter, Commissioner Julianna Roosevelt, Vice Chair Kathleen Irvine, Commissioner Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner Dr. Lourdes Ramos, Commissioner Craig Smith, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Burks called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Also present: Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager; Alejandro Plascencia, Historic Planner; Gabriel Barreras, Planner; Gina Casillas, Planner; Vanetta Baisley-Cuttliff, Clerk Typist. Commissioners Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Craig Smith, Julianna Present: Roosevelt and Alan Burks Commissioners Kathleen Irvine and Lourdes Ramos Absent: FLAG SALUTE Commission Smith led the flag salute. MINUTES 19-004CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission minutes from January 14, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER, COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM Yes: 5 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Absent: 2 - Kathleen Irvine and Lourdes Ramos DIRECTOR'S REPORT Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager presented the Director's Report. 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. Chair Burks spoke . 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. Chair Burks spoke. REGULAR AGENDA Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager introduced Gina Casillas, planner who provided presentation. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Gina Casillas, planner spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Mr. Cook, applicant spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Page 2 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER, COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Jim Dano, provided public comment. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. 19-005CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition and rebuild of a detached 332 square-foot single-car garage, due to disrepair and structural safety issues. The rebuilt garage will have the same size and location as the original structure and raised in height from 9-feet 4-inches to 11-feet 6-inches. The structure is located at 1634 Grand Avenue, within the Wilton Street Historic District and the Two-family Residential Standard Lot (R-2-N) zoning district. (District 4) Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager recused himself from this item. Chair Burks spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Historic Planner introduced Gabriel Barreras, Planner who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Tiffany Perez, applicant spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager requested to postpone item, due to applicant delayed. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner van Dijs, to Introduced. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Absent: 2 - Kathleen Irvine and Lourdes Ramos Page 3 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER, COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM 19-006CH Recommendation to conduct a study session and review the project and plans for proposed development at 337 W. 4th Street (District 1) 19-007CH Study Session: Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission Project Review Training (Citywide) Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager introduced presenters, John Leesak and Flora Chou with Page and Turnbull. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. John Leesak and Flora Chou, presenters spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Flora Chou and John Leesak presenters spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Flora Chu and John Leesak presenters spoke. Dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and presenters John Leesak and Flora Chou. 19-008CH Recommendation to receive and file the Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report. (Citywide) Alejandro Plascencia, Historic Planner spoke. COMMENTS No public comment. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER, COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM Chair Burks adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Page 5 of 5