Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 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 FINAL AGENDA AND MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Roosevelt called the meeting to order at 5:09 pm. ROLL CALL Commissioners Jan Robert van Dijs, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Present: Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Commissioners Tasha Hunter Absent: Also present: Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager; Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services; Alejandro Plascencia, Historic Planner; Gabriel Barreras, Planner; Gina Casillas, Planner; Maryanne Cronin, Planner; Vanetta Baisley-Cuttliff, Clerk Typist. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner van Dijs led the flag salute. 1 19-009CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission minutes from February 11, 2019. This CH-Agenda Item was received and filed. Yes: 6 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Page 1 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - Tasha Hunter DIRECTOR'S REPORT Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager introduced Alejandro Plascencia, Historic Planner who presented the Director's Report. 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. Male resident provided public comment. Lori Smith, resident provided public comment. Chair Burk spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services spoke. Lori Smith resident spoke. 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. Chair Burks spoke. CONTINUED AGENDA Page 2 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM 2 19-010CH Recommendation to Deny a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the addition of 1,382-square-feet total (387-square-feet to the first story, and 995-square-feet to create a new second story) to an existing one-story, single-family residence at 635 Loma Avenue and located in the Belmont Heights Historic District. The existing home is a contributing property within the Belmont Heights Historic District. (District 3) Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager introduce Gabriel Barreras, planner who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Jeff Jeanette applicant spoke. Jenni, architect spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Jeff Jeanette, applicant spoke. Nigel, owner spoke. Maureen Neely provided public comment. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Jeff Jeanette applicant spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Historic Planner spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Page 3 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM Chair Burks spoke. Dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Jeff Jeanette, applicant. Jenni, architect spoke. Jeff Jeanette, applicant spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Commissioner Smith spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Chair Burks spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner van Dijs, seconded by Commissioner Irvine, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Absent: 1 - Tasha Hunter REGULAR AGENDA Page 4 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM 3 19-011CH Recommendation to Deny the appeal and uphold staff denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness to legalize the replacement of twelve (12) vinyl windows located on an existing single-family residence, addressed at 800 Gladys Avenue, on a contributing structure in the Rose Park Historic District. (District 2) Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Gina Casillas, planner who presented staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Aaron and Kilty Devine, owners spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Aaron and Kilty owner spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Dennis Steiner provided public comment. Gretchen Swanson provided public comment. Jan Robert van Dijs spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Aaron Devine, owner spoke. A motion was made by Chair Burks, seconded by Vice Chair Roosevelt, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM Yes: 6 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Absent: 1 - Tasha Hunter Page 6 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM 4 19-013CH Recommendation to Approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the addition of 673 square-feet total to an existing single-family home and secondary dwelling consisting of: a 93-square-foot addition to the first floor of the primary home; a 443-square-foot addition to the second floor of the primary home; and, a 137-square-foot addition with deck above to the existing garage and second dwelling at the rear of the property. The property is located at 2800 East 1st Street and is a contributing structure in the Bluff Park Historic District. (District 3) Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager introduced Gabriel Barreras, planner who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Ray Bullough, owner spoke. Kathleen Irvine spoke. Gabriel Barreras, planner spoke. Ray Bullough, owner spoke. Dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Ray Bullough, owner. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Gabriel Barreras, planner spoke. Ray Bullough, owner spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Ray Bullough, owner spoke. Julianna Roosevelt spoke. Jan Robert van Dijs spoke. A motion was made by to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Page 7 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - Tasha Hunter 5 19-012CH Recommendation to Approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for installation of a new door opening and architecturally compatible door on the north elevation of the Long Beach Airport Terminal Building located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive. The Long Beach Airport Terminal Building is a locally designated Historical Landmark. (District 5) Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Maryanne Cronin, planner who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Michael Bohn, architect spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Michael Bohn, architect. Commissioner Ramos spoke. Michael Bohn, architect spoke. Vice Chair Roosevelt spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Michael Bohn, architect spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Ramos, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Absent: 1 - Tasha Hunter COMMENTS Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner Ramos spoke. Page 8 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 5:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Chair Burks adjourned the meeting at 7:06 pm. Page 9 of 9