Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, January 6, 2021 6:30 PM Via Video Conference Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Ann Tomkins Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez District 1 seat vacant Commissioner Jennifer Williams Commissioner Alice R. Gomez Commissioner James Gallivan Commissioner Jim Kercheval Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 6, 2021 ***IMPORTANT NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19*** On March 16, 2020, the City Council declared a local emergency in response to the global COVID -19 outbreak. Preserving the health and safety of our employees and the public is our top priority. In accordance with California Governor’s Executive Order N-25-20 regarding the Brown Act and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings, please note the following: On January 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., the Historic Preservation Commission meeting will occur via video conference . There will be no in-person public meeting location. To watch and participate by video conference • Visit https://zoom.us/join. • Type in Webinar ID 849 3822 4585 and click “Join”. • Enter Webinar Password 996938 and click “Join Webinar”. • You can also access the meeting by clicking on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84938224585?pwd=ZVc2REl0ODFBNXJxLzVxNmM4aGdrdz09 To participate by telephone • Dial (669) 900-9128 • Enter Webinar ID 849 3822 4585 followed by # • For Participant ID, press # • Enter Password 996938 followed by # To submit comments by email • Comments for public participation or for a specific item on the agenda will be accepted by email. • Comments will be read into the record by the Historic Preservation Commission Secretary. • The deadline to submit your comments is Wednesday, January 6 by 5:30 p.m. • Please email your comments to DevServicesComments@ci.pomona.ca.us. • Comments must be limited to 200 words. • Please title your email “Historic Preservation Commission Public Comment 1-6-2021” and indicate if you are commenting on a specific agenda item. 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. City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 12/22/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 6, 2021 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 Jennifer Williams, Commissioner Alice R. Gomez, Commissioner James Gallivan and Commissioner Jim Kercheval. D. SWEARING IN NEW COMMISSIONERS: Swearing in New Commissioners. E. 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. 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. F. 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 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 December 2, 2020. Attachments: Draft HPC Action Minutes 12-2-2020 G. HEARING ITEMS: City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 12/22/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 6, 2021 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13258-2020) (Continued from December 2, 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 85 s.f. deck area to accommodate an 86 s.f. interior remodel and the construction of a 437 s.f. addition consisting of a new family room, laundry room, two bathrooms and a 118 s.f. 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 - HPC 11-4-20 Staff Report & Plans Attachment 3 - Location Map Attachment 4 - Site Photos Attachment 5 - Lincoln Park Historic Survey Attachment 6 - Proposed Plans Attachment 7 - PHN 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14807-2020) (Continued from December 2, 2020) Project Address: 861 W. Orange Grove Ave. Project Applicant: Crestwood Communities Project Planner: Vinny Tam, Senior Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14807-2020) to allow for the demolition of pre-1945 structures on a property located at 861 W. Orange Grove Ave. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, staff has determined that the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of CEQA. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 12/22/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 6, 2021 Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached resolution approving Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14807-2020), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution (MAJCOA-014807-2020) Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photo Attachment 3 - Historical Resource Evaluation 12-21-20 Attachment 4 - Site Photos Attachment 5 - Historic Resources Inventory Form Attachment 6 - Permit Records Attachment 7 - City Directory Archives Attachment 8 - Letter from Ownership Attachment 9 - Public Hearing Notice 3. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14719-2020) Project Address: 1144 W. Eleventh Street Project Applicant: Edward Acosta for the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14719-2020) to allow for the demolition of a pre-1945 single-family residence on a property located at 1144 W. Eleventh Street. Pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 1, Section 15301 Categorical Exemption in that the project involves the demolition and removal of one single -family residence. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached draft Resolution recommending approval of Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14719-2020), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photo Attachment 3 - Historic Resources Inventory Form Attachment 4 - Site Photographs Attachment 5 - City Directories Attachment 6 - Public Hearing Notice 4. Single Historic Landmark Designation Removal (SHISTORIC 15211-2020) Project Address: 395 S. Thomas Street Project Applicant: John Pena Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 12/22/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 6, 2021 Council District: CC District No. 2 A request for removal of Single Historic Landmark Designation (SHISTORIC 15211-2020) for the property located at 395 S. Thomas Street (Masonic Temple) located in the Mixed-Use Central Business District of the Downton Pomona Specific Plan. 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 denial of Single Historic Landmark Designation (SHISTORIC 15211-2020) request for removal of single historic landmark designation for the property located at 395 S. Thomas Street. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 2 - Historic Resources Inventory Form Attachment 3 - Site Photographs Attachment 4 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 5 - CC Minutes of April 5, 1982 Attachment 6 - CC Reso 82-114 Attachment 7 - Letter from Applicant and Supporting Letter Attachment 8 - Archival Information on Wilton Brothers Attachment 9 - Archival Information on William T Tooch Martin Attachment 10 - Archival Newspaper Articles Attachment 11 - Public Hearing Notice H. DISCUSSION: I. 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. J. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for December 2020 (attached). Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness December 2020 City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 12/22/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 6, 2021 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of February 3, 2021 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 January 6, 2021 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 December 22, 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 7 Printed on 12/22/2020