Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 6, 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 October 6, 2021 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: 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 City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 9/30/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 6, 2021 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 meetings of August 4, 2021 and September 1, 2021. Attachments: HPC Action Minutes 8-4-2021 HPC Action Minutes 9-1-2021 G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Mills Act (MILLS 16175-2021): Project Address: 172 E. Jefferson Avenue Project Applicant: Jesus Adrian Torres Project Planner: Lynda Ramos, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request for a Mills Act application (MILLS 16175-2021) 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 the property located in the Lincoln Park Historic District. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of MILLS 16175-2021, Resolution No. 21-015. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution 21-015 Attachment 2 - Site Photos Attachment 3 - Historic Survey Attachment 4 - Plans Attachment 5 - Financial Analysis Form Attachment 6 - RR&P Plan 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16333-2021) Project Address: 1682 N. Park Avenue Project Applicant: Jennifer Tadeo Project Planner: Lynda Ramos, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 6 Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16333-2021) request to demolish a Colonial Revival single-family structure built in 1905. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project could qualify for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). Recommendation: Based on the Commission’s determination, staff would recommend the following: City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 9/30/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 6, 2021 1. If the Commission determine the property is no longer eligible for Landmark Designation and therefore, not historic, staff recommends approving the Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of the property; or 2. If the Commission determine the property is still eligible for Landmark Designation and therefore, historic, staff recommends and continuing the item in order for an Environmental Impact Report to be prepared to address the significant adverse impacts demolition will have on an historic resource. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution 20-016 Attachment 2 - Site Photos Attachment 4 - Historic Inventory List Attachment 3 - Code Case History Attachment 5 - Applicant's Narrative Attachment 6 - City Directory Attachment 7 - Staff Presentation 3. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16336-2021) Project Address: 1694 N. Park Avenue Project Applicant: Jennifer Tadeo Project Planner: Lynda Ramos, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 6 Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16336-2021) request to demolish a French Provincial Revival single-family structure built in 1924. 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 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16336-2021) request to demolish a French Provincial Revival single-family structure located at 1694 N. Park Avenue, subject to findings and conditions of approval. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution 20-017 Attachment 2 - Site Photos Attachment 3 - History of Code Cases Attachment 4 - Applicant Narrative Attachment 5 - City Directories Attachment 6 - Staff Presentation 4. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16661-2021) Project Address: 278 Monroe Avenue (APN: 8339-017-003) City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 9/30/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 6, 2021 Project Applicant: Gonzalo Herrera Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 4 Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16661-2021) to convert an existing 289 Sq. Ft. garage and construction of a 252 Sq. addition into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). 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 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission continue this item to the November 3, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Attachments: 278 Monroe MAJCOA-16661-2021- Continuation Staff Report.docx 5. Call for Review of a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA-16307-2021) Project Address: 468 W. Alvarado Project Applicant: Kathie S. Richter Project Planner: Carlos Molina, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA-16307-2021) request to Remove a Dead/Dying Chinese Elm Tree. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission uphold the Planning Division's approval of the removal of one (1) dying Chinese Elm tree. Attachments: HPC Staff Report - 468 W. Alvarado St (Call For Review Tree Permit) Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution - MINCOA 016307-2021 Attachment 2 - Application Attachment 3 - Site Plan Attachment 4 - Arborist Report Attachment 5 - Decision Letter (MINCOA-016307-2021) Presentation - Review of MINCOA-16307-2021 H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Approval of the Historic Architecture Section of the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the Historic Architecture Section of the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines. City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 9/30/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 6, 2021 Attachments: Architectural Styles - HPC Staff Report.docx Preserving Pomona Historic Architecture.pdf Preserving Pomona Historic Architecture - Styles not Found.pdf Historic Architecture Presentation.pptx 2. Discussion Regarding Historic Preservation Ordinance Updates. Attachments: Historic Ordinance Changes Presentation Ordinance Changes - HPC Staff Report List of Potential Ordinance Amendments I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for September 2021 (attached). Attachments: Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for September 2021 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of November 3, 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 October 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.pomonaca.gov on September 30, 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 6 Printed on 9/30/2021