Cultural Heritage Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Kathleen Irvine, Chair Tasha Hunter, Commissioner Kevin McGuan, Vice Chair Julianna Roosevelt, Commissioner Mark Grisafe, Commissioner Dr. Lourdes Ramos, Commissioner Mary Hinds, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Irvine called meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Also present: Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager; Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer; Erin Weesner-McKinley, City Attorney; Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services; Alejandro Plascencia, Project Planner; Maryanne Cronin, Project Planner; Larissa Lomen, Planning Intern; Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner; Elise Roberts, Planning Analyst; Kyle Smith, Clerk Commissioners Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos, Present: Julianna Roosevelt, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Roosevelt let the flag salute. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, presented the Director's Report. Chair Irvine spoke. SWEARING OF WITNESSES MINUTES Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES 1. 22-003CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting minutes of January 25, 2022. A motion was made by Commissioner Hinds, seconded by Commissioner Ramos, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos, Julianna Roosevelt, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine 2. 22-004CH Recommendation to Approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a one-story addition (300 square feet) to the rear and side of an existing single-family residence located at 527 Grand Avenue in the R-1-N Zoning District. The existing structure is a contributing structure to the Belmont Heights Historic District. (District 3) Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Larissa Lomen, Planning Intern, who presented the staff report. Chair Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Parissa Vassef, Applicant, spoke. Tim Schugt spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Parissa Vassef, Applicant, spoke. A motion was made by Chair Irvine, seconded by Commissioner Roosevelt, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Yes: 7 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos, Julianna Roosevelt, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine 3. 22-005CH Recommendation to Certificate of Appropriateness for a single-story, 341-square-foot addition to the rear and side of the existing single-family dwelling, that will attach to a one-car detached garage that is visible from Grand Avenue. Minor exterior changes are proposed to the existing primary residence’s rear elevation to accommodate the addition. The primary structure is a contributing structure within the Belmont Heights Historic District in the R-1-N zoning district. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Sergio Gutierrez, Project Planner,who presented the staff report. Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Nick Vaters, Applicant, spoke. Mary Woodley provided public comment. Rich Byrnes provided public comment. Nick Vaters, Applicant, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Nick Vaters, Applicant, spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Jeff Forsythe provided public comment. Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Andre Ramirez provided public comment. Jaclyn Vaters, Applicant, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Grisafe, seconded by Commissioner Ramos, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos, Julianna Roosevelt, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine 4. 22-006CH Recommendation to Deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to relocate and resize one (1) set of paired hung windows on the front elevation of a single-family dwelling located at 3717 Gaviota Avenue in the R-1-N Zoning District; and Approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to relocate and reuse one (1) set of paired hung windows on the front elevation and infill two (2) visible windows on the side elevation of a single-family dwelling located at 3717 Gaviota Avenue in the R-1-N Zoning District. The overall project includes the removal of three (3) windows on the south side elevation to accommodate an interior remodeled floor plan. Scope of work includes enlargement of two windows not visible from the street. The remainder of windows would be like-for-like replacement or restoration. All windows are to be wood windows with matching detail, paint, and operation. The primary structure is a contributing structure within the California Heights Historic District. (District 5) Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Maryanne Cronin, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Maryanne Cronin, Project Planner, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Maryanne Cronin, Project Planner, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Bill Durant, Applicant, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Vice Chair McGuan spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Grisafe, seconded by Commissioner Roosevelt, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos, Julianna Roosevelt, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine 5. 22-011CI Recommendation to Deny appeal APL22-001 and uphold denial of a staff-level Certificate of Appropriateness COAS2201-16 for building paint colors for the Campbell Building within the Lafayette Complex located at 140 Linden Avenue in the PD-30 Downtown Plan District. Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES The Lafayette Complex is a designated historic landmark. (District 1) Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, introduced Alejandro Plascencia, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Chair Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Alejandro Plascencia, Project Planner, spoke. Joe Kross, Applicant, spoke. Geronimo Quitoriano, Applicant, spoke. Joe Harding, provided public comment. Ann Chirrick provided public comment. Amy Stock provided public comment. Victoria Chenevey provided public comment. Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Commissioner Ramos spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Grisafe, seconded by Commissioner Ramos, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Tasha Hunter, Lourdes Ramos, Julianna Roosevelt, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine 6. 22-007CH Receive and file a presentation and conduct a study session to review existing policies, case studies from other cities, research and best practices related to whether, or under what circumstances, substitute Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES materials for windows and siding may be considered in historic districts and for landmark properties. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke; and presented the staff report. Larissa Lomen, Planning Intern, continued presenting the staff report. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, continued presenting the staff report Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Michelle Arend-Ekhoff provided public comment. Tim Schugt provided public comment. Marco Pizzo provided public comment. Paul Laris provided public comment. Hugh Little provided public comment. Maureen Neeley provided public comment. Jeff Mallin provided public comment. Louise Ivers provided public comment. Chair Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner Roosevelt spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner Hinds spoke. Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Hinds spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Hinds spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Hinds spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Hinds spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Hinds spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Advance Planning Officer, spoke. Commissioner Grisafe spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, City Attorney, spoke. Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Erin Weesner-McKinley, City Attorney, spoke. Chair Irvine spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Commissioner Hinds spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, City Attorney, spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Hinds, seconded by Chair Irvine, to receive and file the presentation and continue the item to date certain of March 29, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mark Grisafe, Mary Hinds, Julianna Roosevelt, Kevin McGuan and Kathleen Irvine Absent: 2 - Tasha Hunter and Lourdes Ramos 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 three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. Stephanie Mushrush provided public comment. Lydia Ponce spoke provided public comment. George Funmaker provided public comment. Sol Vergara spoke provided public comment. COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT Chair Irvine adjourned the meeting at 8:21 P.M. Page 9 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION MINUTES NOTE: GUIDE FOR PERSONS INTENDING TO SPEAK This guide has been prepared as an aid so that you will be able to express your opinions briefly and clearly before the Commission and thus increase the effectiveness of your presentation. Remarks are generally limited to 3 minutes. 1. State your name and address. 2. Organization you represent, if any. 3. State whether for or against the proposal. 4. Your statement should include all pertinent facts within your knowledge; avoid gossip, emotion and repetition. It is important to discuss only those matters relating to the hearing and to tie your discussion of the facts directly to the decision you wish the Commission to reach. A clear, concise and non-repetitive argument is impressive. In order to have written material included in the Cultural Heritage Commissioner’s mailed Agenda Packet, twelve (12) copies of the material must be delivered to the Department of Development Services, Planning Bureau, no later than ten (10) calendar days before the date of the Cultural Heritage Commission Hearing. Written material that is presented to the Cultural Heritage Commission after this date and up to 1:00 p.m. the day of the Cultural Heritage Commission Hearing, will be included in the Commissioners’ Agenda folder, but may not be reviewed by the individual Commissioners due to the amount of material that the Commissioners have to review for the Agenda. Material presented to the Commission at the Hearing will be part of the record but also may not be reviewed by individual Commissioners. Page 10 of 10