Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · September 2, 2020
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
6:30 PM
Via Video Conference
Historic Preservation Commission
Chairperson Ann Tomkins
Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez
Commissioner Debra Martin
Commissioner Jennifer Williams
Commissioner Alice R. Gomez
Commissioner James Gallivan
Commissioner Jim Kercheval
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 2, 2020
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.
• 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.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Ann Tomkins
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Ann Tomkins
C. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Ann Tomkins, Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Debra Martin, Commissioner
Jennifer Williams, Commissioner Alice R. Gomez, Commissioner James Gallivan and Commissioner Jim
Kercheval.
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) When called upon, the person shall 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.
b) 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.
3. Together the Historic Preservation Commission members, City Staff and public honor Pomona's important City
meeting values:
a) To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy; to honor fairness and our cherished democratic
process.
b) To affirm Pomona's dedication to lead as a Compassionate City.
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Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we
proceed with the meeting together.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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 are 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 Action Minutes meeting of
August 5, 2020.
Attachments: Draft HPC Action Minutes 8-5-20
F. HEARING ITEMS:
1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13895-2020)
Project Address: 512 E. McKinley Avenue
Project Applicant: Ronald & Lu Gallaway
Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 4
Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13895-2020) request to allow the
construction of a new accessory structure (two-car garage) at the rear of a property
located in the Lincoln Park 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 15303, (Class 3 - New Construction of Small Structures).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate
of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13895-2020) request to allow the construction of a new
accessory structure (two-car garage) at the rear of a property located at 512 E. McKinley
in the Lincoln Park Historic District, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph
Attachment 3 - Historic Resources Information Form, 1993
Attachment 4 - Project Site Photographs
Attachment 5 - Project Plans
Attachment 6 - Public Hearing Notice
2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14011-2020)
Project Address: 960 N. Eleanor Street
Project Applicant: Ray Ameri
Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner
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Council District: CC District No. 4
Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14011-2020) request to allow the
reconstruction of a partially fire-damaged residential structure located in the Lincoln Park
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 15331,
(Class 31 - Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate
of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14011-2020) request to allow the reconstruction of a
partially fire-damaged residential structure located at 960 N. Eleanor Street in the Lincoln
Park Historic District, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph
Attachment 3 - Historic Resources Information Form, 1993
Attachment 4 - LA County Fire Incident Report
Attachment 5 - Site Photographs
Attachment 6 - Project Plans
Attachment 7 - Public Hearing Notice
3. Single Historic Landmark Designation (SHISTORIC 12980-2019)
Project Address: 270 Heritage Court
Project Applicant: Elliot Lozano
Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 4
Single Historic Landmark Designation (SHISTORIC 12980-2019) request for the
property located at 270 Heritage Court in the R-1-PD, Low Density Single Family
Planned Development Zone. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, this action is not a project .
Section 15060 of the Guidelines exempts actions from CEQA that would not result in
either an indirect or direct impact on the environment and that do not meet the Section
15378(a) definition of a project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the resolution
recommending City Council approval for the Single Historic Landmark Designation
(SHISTORIC 12980-2019) request for the property located at 270 Heritage Court.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph
Attachment 3 - CC Resolution 80-222
Attachment 4 - CC Minutes October 15, 1984
Attachment 5 - CC Minutes January 21, 1985
Attachment 6 - CC Minutes May 20, 1985
Attachment 7 - CC Minutes October 29, 1985
Attachment 8 - CC Resolution 87-169
Attachment 9 - PC Resolution 6682
Attachment 10 - PC Resolution 6916
Attachment 11 - Memorandum attached to CC Resolution 92-134
Attachment 12 - CC Resolution 92-192
Attachment 13 - CC Resolution 93-137
Attachment 14 - CC Report July 17, 1995
Attachment 15 - Supporting Documents for George J. Weigle
Attachment 16 - Supporting Documents for 270 Heritage Court
Attachment 17 - Site Photographs
Attachment 18 - Public Hearing Notice
4. Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13788-2020)
Project Address: 219 Garfield Avenue
Project Applicant: Britney Gallivan and William Crisafi
Project Planner: Eunice Im, AICP, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 4
Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness for a Restoration, Rehabilitation, and
Preservation Plan that includes a schedule of projects to be completed during the first ten
years following execution of a Mills Act contract. Pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et.
seq.), this project is categorically exempt per Section 15331.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the HPC Resolution
approving Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13788-2020),
subject to conditions.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - City Council Resolution No. 2008-039
Attachment 3 - Location Map and Aerial Photo
Attachment 4 - Site Plan and Floor Plan
Attachment 5 - Lincoln Park Hist. Dist. - Hist. Res. Inv. Survey dated July 1992
Attachment 6 - Photographs of Building Interior and Exterior
Attachment 7 - Mills Act App. & Prop. Rest., Rehab. & Pres. Plan & Supp. Doc.
Attachment 8 - Foundation Report
Attachment 9 - Draft Mills Act Contract
Attachment 10 - Public Hearing Notice
5. Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13824-2020)
Project Address: 164 E. Columbia Avenue
Project Applicant: Danial and Diana Mays
Project Planner: Eunice Im, AICP, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 4
Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness for a Restoration, Rehabilitation, and
Preservation Plan that includes a schedule of projects to be completed during the first ten
years following execution of a Mills Act contract. Pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et.
seq.), this project is categorically exempt per Section 15331.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the HPC Resolution
approving Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13824-2020),
subject to conditions.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - City Council Resolution No. 2008-039
Attachment 3 - Location Map & Aerial Photo
Attachment 4 - Site Plan and Floor Plan
Attachment 5 - Lincoln Park Hist. Dist. - Hist. Reso. Inv. Survey July 1992
Attachment 6 - Photographs of Building Interiors and Exteriors
Attachment 7 - Mills Act App. & Prop. Rest., Rehab., & Preser. Plan & Supp. Docs.
Attachment 8 - Draft Mills Act Contract
Attachment 9 - Public Hearing Notice
G. DISCUSSION:
1. Historic District Street Tree Palette and Planting Matrix.
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Attachments: Staff Memo
Attachment 1 - Tree Replanting Recommended Species Selection By Location
Attachment 2 - Tree Replanting Recommended Species Palette
Attachment 3 - Tree Replanting Recommended Species Images
Attachment 4 - Tree Overall Replanting Locations Map
Attachment 5 - Tree La Casa Primera de Rancho San Jose-Only Repl. Map
2. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Fees.
H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMUNICATION:
I. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR/PLANNING MANAGER COMMUNICATION:
1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for August 2020 (attached).
Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness August 2020
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of October
7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., which will occur via video conference.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda
for the September 2, 2020 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 August 27, 2020. I declare under
the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director
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