Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, August 4, 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 August 4, 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 August 4, 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 814 4556 1812 and click “Join”. • Enter Webinar Password 030968 and click “Join Webinar”. • You can also access the meeting by clicking on the following link: • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81445561812?pwd=N3AxeElFSkRLNkx6WE1KSE1ZbmhLUT09 To participate by telephone • Dial (669) 900-9128 • Enter Webinar ID 814 4556 1812 followed by # • For Participant ID, press # • Enter Password 030968 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, August 4 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 8-4-2021” 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 adhere to the following protocol procedures/guidelines: City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 7/29/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 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. 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. 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 July 7, 2021. Attachments: HPC Action Minutes 7-7-2021 2. Time Extension (EXT 16585-2021) Project Address: 420 E. Alvarado Street Project Applicant: Kevin Lee Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 Request for a one-year time extension for Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13258-2020) for a residential addition on a property located at 420 E. Alvarado Street in the Lincoln Park Historic District. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Time Extension City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 7/29/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 (EXT 16585-2021) granting a one-year time extension for Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 13258-2020) subject to the conditions of PC Resolution No. 21-003 approved on February 3, 2021 (Attachment 1). Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - MAJCOA 13258-2020 G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 9619-2018) Project Address: 439 W. Orange Grove Avenue Project Applicant: Paul Peterson Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 9619-2018) request to allow for a new residential dwelling with an attached garage within the Hacienda 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 or Conversion of Small Structures). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 9619-2018) request to allow to allow for a new residential dwelling with an attached garage, located at 439 W. Orange Grove Avenue in the Hacienda 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 - Project Site Photographs Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Public Hearing Notice Presentation - MAJCOA 9619-2018 2. Historic District Designation (SHISTORIC 8195-2017) Project Address: Area bordering Mission Boulevard on the North, Garey Avenue on the east, 8th Street on South and Park Avenue on the West. Project Applicant: Mickey Gallivan Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 2 A request (SHISTORIC 8195-2017) to designate the area known as the Pomona Civic Center as a local historic district. 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 City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 7/29/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Section 15378(a) definition of a project. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the resolution recommending City Council approve Historic District Designation (SHISTORIC 8195-2017) request for approval of the Pomona Civic Center as a local historic district. Attachments: Civic Center Designation Staff Report Attachment 1 - Civic Center Designation Resolution Attachment 2 - District Map - Civic Center Attachment 3 - Property Owner Notice of District Nomination - Civic Center Attachment 4 - Public Hearing Notice - Civic Center Civic Center Designation Presentation.pptx H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Discussion of Masonic Temple Adaptive Reuse. Attachments: Masonic Temple HPC Staff Report Presentation 395 S. Thomas Street 2. Discussion of Minor COA appeal period. Attachments: Appeal Period Staff Report I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for July 2021 (attached). Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness July 2021 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of September 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., which will occur via video conference. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, Historic Preservation Supervisor for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the August 4, 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 29, 2021. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, Historic Preservation Supervisor City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 7/29/2021