Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, November 4, 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 November 4, 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 ad our cherished democratic process. b) To affirm Pomona's dedication to lead as a Compassionate City. City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 10/29/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda November 4, 2020 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 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 Action Minutes meeting of September 2, 2020 and October 7, 2020. Attachments: Draft HPC Action Minutes 9-2-2020 Draft HPC Action Minutes 10-7-2020 F. HEARING ITEMS: 1. Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13887-2020) Project Address: 350 E. McKinley Avenue Project Applicant: Jeffrey and Dana Geibel Project Planner: Alina Barron, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 Mills Act Program, Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13887-2020) for a Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan which includes a schedule of projects to be completed during the first ten years following execution of a Mills Act contract for a property located at 350 E McKinley Avenue 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 Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) approving Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13887-2020), subject to findings and conditions of approval. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution Attachment 2 - Draft Mills Act Contract Attachment 3 - City Council Resolution No. 2008-39 Adopting the Revised and Restated City of Pomona Mills Ac Attachment 4 – Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 5 - Lincoln Park Historic Survey Attachment 6 - Interior and Exterior Photographs Attachment 7 - Site Plan and Floor Plan Attachment 8 - Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 10/29/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda November 4, 2020 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13258-2020) Project Address: 420 E. Alvarado Street Project Applicant: Kevin Lee Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish an existing deck area to accommodate an interior remodel and the construction of a 590 s.f. addition consisting of a new family room, laundry room, two bathrooms and a second story balcony at a property located in the R-1-6,000 (Single Family Residential) Zone and Lincoln Park Historic District. The project also includes the demolition of an existing two -car garage and the construction a new 790 s.f. limited detached ADU (to be reviewed under a separate ministerial permit). The proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption in that the project will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13258-2020), subject to findings and conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Site Photos Attachment 4 - Lincoln Park Historic Survey Attachment 5 - Proposed Plans Attachment 6 - PHN G. DISCUSSION: 1. Historic Site Tree Replanting Location Species Selections. Attachments: Staff Memo Attachment 1 - Grant Funded Historic Site Tree Repl. Reco. Spec. Sel. by Loc Attachment 2 - Grant Funded Historic Site Tree Repl. Reco. Species Palette Attachment 3 - Grant Funded Historic Site Tree Repl. Reco. Species Images Attachment 4 - Grant Funded Historic Site Overall Replanting Locations Map 2. Housing Policy and Historic Preservation. Staff will facilitate a discussion on recent State housing legislation, along with the City ’s upcoming Housing Element update, in the context of Historic Preservation and the age of existing housing inventory in the City of Pomona. 3. Mills Act Program. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 10/29/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda November 4, 2020 H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMUNICATION: 1. Report from Ordinance Review AdHoc Committee. 2. Report from Stable AdHoc Committee. 3. Report from Street Tree Replanting AdHoc Committee. I. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for October 2020 (attached). Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness October 2020 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of December 2, 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 November 4, 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 October 29, 2020. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 10/29/2020