Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · April 3, 2019
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 3, 2019
PLEASE NOTE:
Members of the Historic Preservation Commission and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and
decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the Historic Preservation Commission and the public
are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Historic
Preservation Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
• The conduct of Historic Preservation Commission meetings is governed by the portion of the California
Government Code commonly known as the “Brown Act” and by the Pomona Historic Preservation Commission
Rules of Procedure.
• The Historic Preservation Commission meeting is for conducting the City ’s business, and members of the
audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to
speak for three (3) minutes to address items that are listed on the Historic Preservation Commission agenda or
topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City.
• No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be
permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be
asked to leave the Council Chambers.
• All comments directed to the Historic Preservation Commission or to any member of the Historic Preservation
Commission must be directed to the Chairperson (or Vice Chairperson if the Chairperson is absent). We ask that
you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted in the
Council Chambers.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Debra Martin
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Debra Martin
C. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Debra Martin, Vice-Chairperson Jim Kercheval, Commissioner Ann Tomkins, Commissioner Jim
Gallivan, Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Alice R. Gomez, and Commissioner Jennifer Williams.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. At this time, the general public is invited to address the Historic Preservation Commission concerning any items
that are not listed on the agenda, which are not public hearings, or other items under the jurisdiction of the Historic
Preservation Commission. Comments from the public of any non -agenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes
in accordance with City policy.
2. Any applicant or member of the public wishing to speak on any item that is listed on the agenda is requested to
adhere to the following protocol procedures/guidelines:
a) Prior to the meeting, or during the meeting prior to an agenda item being discussed, any person wishing to
address the Historic Preservation Commission shall complete a speaker card and submit it to the Planning
Manager. Speaker cards are available in the foyer of the City Council Chambers and from the Minutes Clerk.
b) When called upon, the person shall come to the podium, state his /her name and address for the record, and, if
speaking for an organization or other group, identify the organization or group represented. Whenever any group of
persons wishes to address the Historic Preservation Commission on the same subject matter, the Chairperson
may, at his/her discretion, request that the group choose a spokesperson to address the Commission.
c) All remarks should be addressed to the Historic Preservation Commission as a whole, and not to individual
Commissioners. Questions, if any, should be directed to the presiding Chairperson who will determine whether, or in
what manner an answer will be provided.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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All items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If a
discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Historic Preservation Commissioner, that item may be
removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All remaining items not removed from the Consent
Calendar by a Historic Preservation Commissioner shall be voted on prior to discussion of the item (s) requested to
be pulled.
1. Approval of draft Historic Preservation Commission Minutes for May 2, 2018 and
February 6, 2019 meetings.
Attachments: HPC DRAFT Minutes 5 2 18
HPC DRAFT Minutes 2 6 19
F. HEARING ITEMS:
1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 11207-2019) (Continued from
March 6, 2019)
Project Address: 1150 Buena Vista Avenue
Project Applicant: Twen Ma
Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 2
Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 11207-2019) to allow for the demolition
of a pre-1945 single family residence on a property located at 1150 Buena Vista
Avenue. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA
Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements
for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, (Class 1 -
Existing Facilities).
Recommendation:
Staff is requesting that the public hearing for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness to
allow the demolition of a pre-1945 single family residence located at 1150 Buena Vista
Avenue be continued from April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 in order to obtain
additional interior photographs.
Attachments: Request for Continuance Memorandum
2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 011397-2019)
Project Address: 961 E. Phillips Blvd.
Project Applicant: Harry Shang
Project Planner: Eunice Im, AICP, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 3
Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 011397-2019) to allow for the demolition
of four pre-1945 single family residences on a property located at 961 East Phillips
Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the
requirements for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section
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15301, (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate
of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 011397-2019) subject to conditions.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Site Aerial and Map.doc
Attachment 3 - Site and Floor Plans
Attachment 4 - Historic Resources Inventory.pdf
Attachment 5 - City Directories on 961 E. Phillips Blvd.pdf
Attachment 6 - Site Photographs.docx
3. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 5222-2016)
Project Address: 443 Chester Place
Project Applicant: Carolina and Jose Ibarria
Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 1
Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 5222-2016) to demolish an unpermitted
186 square-foot addition and allow the construction of a 111 square-foot addition on a
property located at 443 Chester Place in the Wilton Heights Historic District. Pursuant to
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources
Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical
Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate
of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 5222-2016), subject to conditions.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 – Location Map & Aerial Photograph
Attachment 3 - Site Photos
Attachment 4 - 1993 Historic Inventory Survey.pdf
Attachment 5 - 1995 Wilton Heights Historic Survey
Attachment 6 - Proposed Plans
G. DISCUSSION:
1. Discussion and consideration of the disposition of the Pomona City Stables building,
located at 636 West Monterey Avenue (continued from March 6, 2019).
2. Historic District tree palette and planting matrix.
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3. Report from Tree sub committee.
Attachments: HISTORIC TREE PROGRAM2.pdf
4. Report from Ad hoc Committee on City Stables.
5. Discussion of potential changes to the regulations pertaining to demolition of
structures legally constructed prior to 1945.
6. Amend by-laws effective May 1, 2019 to change the regular meeting time of the
Commission.
Attachments: Memorandum.pdf
HPC Resolution time change 2019.doc
H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMUNICATION:
I. PLANNING MANAGER COMMUNICATION:
1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for March 2019 (attached).
Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness .xls
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of May 1,
2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Acting Development Service Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the
agenda for the April 3, 2019 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was posted in City Hall, near the door
of the City Council Chambers, and on the City’s website www.ci.pomona.ca.us on March 28, 2019. I declare under
the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Acting Development Service Director
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