Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, December 1, 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 December 1, 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 11/24/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 1, 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 Historic Preservation Commission Action Minutes meeting of October 6, 2021. Attachments: HPC Action Minutes 10-6-2021 G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16333-2021) (Continued from November 3, 2021) Project Address: 1682 N. Park Avenue Project Applicant: Jennifer Tadeo Project Planner: Lynda Ramos, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 6 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness 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: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve MAJCOA 16333-2021 and adopt Resolution No. 20-016. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution 21-016 Attachment 2 - HPC 10-6-21 Agenda Package Attachment 3 - 1989 Building Permit Attachment 4 - Historic Resource Assessment Attachment 5 - PHN 1682 N Park Demo (Paper) Attachment 6 - Staff Presenation 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-16897-2021) (Continued from November 3, 2021) Project Address: 251 Lincoln Avenue Project Applicant: Hartman Baldwin Design/Build Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 4 A Request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness to replace four windows to the rear of the house replace the front door to accommodate an interior remodel on a property located in the Lincoln Park Historic District. Recommendation: City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 11/24/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 1, 2021 Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve File No . MAJCOA 16897-2021 and adopt Resolution No. 21-021. Attachments: MAJCOA-16897-2021 Dec Cont Staff Report Attachment 1 - MAJCOA 16897-2021 Staff Report 251 Lincoln Attachment 2 - HPC Resolution - MAJCOA 16897-2021 Attachment 3 - MAJCOA 16897-2021 Plans 251 Lincoln Attachment 4 MAJCOA-16897-2021 Photos Attachment 5 MAJCOA 16897-2021 Public Hearing Notice MAJCOA16897-2021 Presentation 3. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-17103-2021) Project Address: 285 N. Thomas Street (APN: 8336-032-005) Project Applicant: Vance Weisbruch Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 1 A Request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 17103-2021) to demolish a Commercial structure built in 1908. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve File No . MAJCOA 17103-2021 and adopt Resolution No. 21-023. Attachments: MAJCOA-17103-2021 Staff Report Attachment 1-HPC reso 2021-023 MAJCOA-17103-2021 Attachment 2 - Photographs of 285 N Thomas H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Appeal of Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA 16810-2021) (Continued from November 3, 2021) Project Address: 332 Chester Place Project Applicant: Kristy Therrien Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 An appeal of Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA 16810-2021) contesting Staff’s decision to deny the request for the installation of a four foot tall open wooden fence located within the front yard setback of a property located in the Wilton Heights Historic District. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission uphold Staff’s decision for MINCOA 16810-2021. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 11/24/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 1, 2021 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - November 3, 2021 Meeting Staff Report Attachment 2 - Application for MINCOA 16810-2021 Attachment 3 - Decision Letter for MINCOA 16810-2021 Attachment 4 - Letter of Appeal of MINCOA 16810-2021 Attachment 5 - Historic Resources Inventory Form Attachment 6 - Site Photographs Attachment 7 - Staff Presentation 2. Call For Review (MINCOA-17131-2021) Project Address: 293 Garfield Avenue Project Applicant: Mr. Ronald Bangert Project Planner: Irene Aceituno, Planning Technician Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 4 A Call for Review of Staff’s approval of a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness to remove a dead Mondell Pine Tree on a property located in the Lincoln Park Historic District. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission uphold Staff’s Decision to approve File No. MINCOA-17131-2021 and adopt Resolution No. 21-024. Attachments: MINCOA-17131-2021 Call For Review Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Reso MINCOA-17131-2021 Attachment 2 - Decision Letter MINCOA-17131-2021 Attachment 3 - Photographs - MINCOA-17131-2021 3. Discussion of Tree Preservation Program. Attachments: Tree Program Staff Report I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for November 2021 (attached). Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness November 2021 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of January 5, 2022 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 December 1, 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 November 24, City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 11/24/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 1, 2021 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 11/24/2021