Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MAY 13, 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 Chair Burks called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm. ROLL CALL Commissioners Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Present: Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Also present: Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager; Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services; Patricia Diefenderfer, Advance Planning Officer; Alejandro Plascencia, Historic Planner; Sergio Gutierrez, Planner; Gina Casillas, Planner; Nick Vasuthasawat, Planner; Vanetta Baisley-Cuttliff, Clerk Typist. FLAG SALUTE No flag salute. MINUTES 19-022CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission minutes from April 8, 2019. Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:00 PM DIRECTOR'S REPORT Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager introduced Alejandro Plascencia, Historic Planner who presented the Director's Report. Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Christohper Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager 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 Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Chair Burks spoke. REGULAR AGENDA Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:00 PM 19-018CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request to construct a one-story 825-square-foot addition to the rear of an existing one-story single-family dwelling and a new 456-square-foot detached two-car garage. The property is located at 3535 Cerritos Avenue and is a contributing structure in the California Heights Historic District. (District 7) Patricia Diefenderfer, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Sergio Gutierrez, planner, who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Steven M., applicant spoke. Chair Burks spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner van Dijs, to Introduced. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:00 PM 19-019CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the construction of a 434-square-foot, detached two-car garage on an existing multi-family residential lot in the Two-Family Residential District with Standard Lots at 930 Ohio Avenue in the Rose Park Historic District. (District 2) Patricia Diefenderfer, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Nick Vasuthasawat, planner who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Advance Planning Officer spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Nick Vasuthasawat, planner spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Historic Planner spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Gretchen Swanson resident spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Nick Vasuthasawat, planner spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:00 PM Yes: 7 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks 19-020CH Approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the existing two-car garage and construct a new two-car garage located at 3065 East Ocean Boulevard. This property is a contributing structure in the Bluff Park Historic District. (District 3) Patricia Diefenderfer, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Gina Casillas, planner, who presented the staff report. Chair Burks spoke. Gina Casillas, planner spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Robert T., applicant spoke. Dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Robert T., applicant. Megan Berry, resident spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Ramos, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:00 PM 19-021CH Conduct a Study Session to consider a Zone Text Amendment (ZCA19-003) to provide guidance on parking exemptions for buildings designated as historic landmarks or located within a landmark district. (Citywide) Patricia Diefenderfer, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Nick Vasuthasawat, planner who presented the Study Session. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Advance Planning Officer spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Commissioner Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Advance Planning Officer spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Christopher Koontz, Planning Bureau Manager spoke. Chair Burks spoke. Commissioner van Dijs spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Ramos, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Jan Robert van Dijs, Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Lourdes Ramos, Craig Smith, Julianna Roosevelt and Alan Burks COMMENTS No comments. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019 CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Chair Burks adjourned the meeting at 6:15 pm. Page 7 of 7