Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 7, 2021 6:30 PM Via Video Conference Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez Vice-Chairperson Jennifer Williams Commissioner Chara Swodeck Commissioner Alice R. Gomez Commissioner James Gallivan Commissioner Jim Kercheval Commissioner Ann Tomkins Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 7, 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 July 7, 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 892 9780 4049 and click “Join”. • Enter Webinar Password 336633 and click “Join Webinar”. • You can also access the meeting by copying and pasting the link below to your web browser to join the webinar: • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89297804049?pwd=eXFuUkxQZDk3QWZTZ0VqYm1aVjVFdz09 To participate by telephone • Dial (669) 900-9128 • Enter Webinar ID 892 9780 4049 followed by # • For Participant ID, press # • Enter Password 336633 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, July 7 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 7-7-2021” and indicate if you are commenting on a specific agenda item. A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez, Vice Chairperson Jennifer Williams, Commissioner Chara Swodeck, Commissioner Alice R. Gomez, Commissioner James Gallivan, Commissioner Jim Kercheval and Commissioner Ann Tomkins 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 City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 7/2/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 7, 2021 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. 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 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 June 6, 2021. Attachments: HPC Action Minutes 6-2-2021 F. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Single Historic Landmark Designation (SHISTORIC 13289-2020) Project Address: 841 S. Main Street Project Applicant: Gary Lett Project Planner: Alina Barron, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 A request for a Single Historic Landmark Designation (SHISTORIC 13289-2020) for the property located at 841 S. Main Street located in the R-3 Medium Density Multi-Family 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 of Single Historic Landmark Designation (SHISTORIC 13289-2020) request for approval of a single historic landmark designation for the property located at 841 S. Main Street. City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 7/2/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 7, 2021 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution Attachment 2 – Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Works Cited Attachment 4 - NAACP Local Newspaper References Attachment 5 - Site Photographs Attachment 6 - Historic Resources Inventory Form Attachment 7 - Public Hearing Notice Attachment 8 - Public Communications Attachment 9 - Staff Presentation 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16128-2021) Project Address: 525 East Alvarado Avenue Project Applicant: Henry Gradiz Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, Supervising Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16128-2021) for the reconstruction of a fire damaged single-family dwelling and garage located at 525 East Alvarado Avenue, within the Lincoln Park Historic District. Pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), Section 15303(a) in that the project allows for construction of a single-family house. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the resolution approving a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16128-2021), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report - MAJCOA 16128-2021 Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution - MAJCOA 16128-2021 Attachment 2 Location Map and Aerial Attachment 3 - Photos Attachment 4 - Lincoln Park Survey Attachment 5 - Proposed Plans Attachment 6 - Public Hearing Notice - MAJCOA 16128-2021 Presentation 525 Alvarado G. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Review Standard Conditions of Approval for Historic Preservation Projects. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 7/2/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 7, 2021 Attachments: HPC Memo - Standard Condtions Standard Conditions of Approval 2. Review Guide to Windows on Historic Buildings. Attachments: HPC Memo - Guide to Windows Preserving Pomona - Windows Guide to Windows Presentation 3. Review Guide to Installing Solar Panels on Historic Buildings. Attachments: HPC Memo - Guide to Solar Panels Preserving Pomona - Solar Guide to Solar Presentation H. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION: 1. Report from Ordinance Review AdHoc Committee - Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez & Vice-Chairperson Jennifer Williams. 2. Report from Stable AdHoc Committee - Commissioner James Gallivan & Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez. 3. Report from Education/Outreach AdHoc Committee - Commissioner Jim Kercheval & Commissioner Chara Swodeck. 4. Report from Maintaining Local Registry AdHoc Committee - Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez, Vice-Chairperson Jennifer Williams & Commissioner Alice R. Gomez. I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for June 2021 (attached). Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness June 2021.xls ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of August 4, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., which will occur via video conference. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, Supervising Planner for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the July 7, 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 July 2, 2021. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, Supervising Planner City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 7/2/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 7, 2021 City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 7/2/2021