Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 CULTURAL HERITAGE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Julianna Roosevelt, Chair Tasha Hunter, Commissioner Kathleen Irvine, Vice Chair Kevin McGuan, Commissioner Mark Grisafe, Commissioner Dr. Lourdes Ramos, Commissioner Mary Hinds, Commissioner FINAL AGENDA AND MINUTES AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Irvine called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Also present: Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager; Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney; Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer; Alejandro Plascencia, Planner; Miguel Samayoa, Project Planner; Gina Casillas, Planner; Dionne Bearden, Bureau Secretary. Commissioners Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine Present: Commissioners Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos and Julianna Roosevelt Absent: FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Hinds led the flag salute. MINUTES 21-007CH Recommendation to receive and file Cultural Heritage Commission meeting minutes of March 30, 2021. Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 CULTURAL HERITAGE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Hinds, seconded by Commissioner McGuan, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine Absent: 3 - Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos and Julianna Roosevelt DIRECTOR'S REPORT SWEARING OF WITNESSES Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 21-013CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the construction of a 482-square-foot one-story rear addition to an existing single-family residence located at 3548 Lemon Avenue. The existing single-family residential structure is a contributing structure in the California Heights Historic District. (District 7) Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Miguel Samayoa, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Jonathan Iniesta, Planner, spoke. Miguel Samayoa, Project Planner, spoke. Mario Raynozo, property owner, spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 CULTURAL HERITAGE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Mario Raynozo, property owner, spoke. Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Grisafe and Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner McGuan spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Grisafe, seconded by Commissioner McGuan, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine Absent: 3 - Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos and Julianna Roosevelt 2. 21-014CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish an existing non-contributing garage located at the rear of the property and construct a new detached 2,161-square-foot two-story structure, consisting of a 1,018-square-foot four-car garage with storage area, and an 1,143-square-foot residential dwelling unit located on the second floor. The property is addressed as 3215 E Ocean Boulevard, and the existing primary residence located on the front half of the lot is a contributing structure to the Bluff Park Historic District. (District 3) Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 CULTURAL HERITAGE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Nancy Epstein provided public comment. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Robinson provided public comment. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner McGuan spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Hinds, seconded by Commissioner McGuan, to continue item until a future date unknown. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine Absent: 3 - Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos and Julianna Roosevelt 3. 21-015CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct 113-square-foot first floor addition to an existing non-contributing detached two-car garage and a 565-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) above the garage in the rear of the lot. No changes are proposed to the primary residence at the front of the lot, which is located at 386 Wisconsin Avenue and is a contributing structure within the Bluff Heights Historic District. (District 2) Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Miguel Samayoa, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Commissioner McGuan spoke. Miguel Samayoa, Project Planner, spoke. Commissioner McGuan spoke. Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 CULTURAL HERITAGE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner McGuan, seconded by Commissioner Hinds, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine Absent: 3 - Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos and Julianna Roosevelt 4. 21-016CH Recommendation to receive and file the Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report. (Citywide) A motion was made by Commissioner McGuan, seconded by Commissioner Hinds, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine Absent: 3 - Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos and Julianna Roosevelt PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Cultural Heritage Commission on items of interest to the public within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to two minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. COMMENTS Commissioner McGuan spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner McGuan spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. ADJOURNMENT Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 CULTURAL HERITAGE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES At 5:59 p.m., Vice Chair Irvine adjourned the meeting. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: JUNE 29, 2021 - 5:00 p.m. HF Page 6 of 6