Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, February 2, 2022 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 February 2, 2022 ***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 Assembly Bill 361 and Resolution No. 2022-08 adopted January 10, 2022 regarding the Brown Act, please note the following: On February 2, 2022 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 810 1101 9715 and click “Join”. • Enter Webinar Password 476208 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/81011019715?pwd=eHZ5VUhYKzhnT2RsQlNzSnJWN0t3QT09 To participate by telephone • Dial (669) 900-9128 • Enter Webinar ID 810 1101 9715 followed by # • For Participant ID, press # • Enter Password 476208 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, February 2 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 2-2-2022” 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. SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR: Selection of New Chairperson & Vice-Chairperson E. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. At this time, the general public is invited to address the Historic Preservation Commission concerning any items City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 1/27/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 2, 2022 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. 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. G. 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 Historic Preservation Commission Action Minutes meetings of October 6, 2021, November 3, 2021 and December 1, 2021. Attachments: HPC Action Minutes 10-6-2021 HPC Action Minutes 11-3-2021 HPC Action Minutes 12-1-2021 H. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16805-2021) Project Address: 359 West Chester Place City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 1/27/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 2, 2022 Project Applicant: Rosemary Cerda Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 A Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16805-2021) to convert an existing enclosed patio to a master bedroom addition on a contributing resource on a property located within the Wilton Heights Historic District. 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 16805-2021 and adopt Resolution No. 2022-004. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution No. 2022-004 Attachment 2 - Historic Resources Inventory Forms Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Site Photographs Attachment 5 - Notice of Public Hearing Attachment 6 - Staff Presentation 2. Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16354-2021) Project Address: 395 South Thomas Street Project Applicant: John Pena Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 1 A Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16354-2021) to add a fourth story, add an exterior fire escape, add an addition to the first floor, and various on -site improvements, in order to rehabilitate an existing historic landmark (Masonic Temple) to a mixed-use structure located at 395 S. Thomas Street. 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 15331. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission continue the item to the March 2, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Attachments: HPC Staff Report Masonic Continuation 3. Call for Review of Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA-017127-2021) Project Address: Multiple Addresses Project Applicant: City of Pomona Public Works Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 4 Call for Review of staff’s decision to approve a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 1/27/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 2, 2022 (MINCOA 17127-2021) to remove 5 street trees within the Lincoln Park Historic District Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission uphold Staff’s decision for MINCOA 17127-2021. Attachments: HPC Staff Report - Street Tree Call for Review HPC Resolution 2022-003 - Street Tree Call for Review Decision Letter - MINCOA-017127-2021 Mutiple Addresses - Public Works (Tree Removal) - Revised I. DISCUSSION CALENDAR: 1. Historic Status Determination Project Address: 304 West Orange Grove Avenue Project Applicant: Paul Hudak, Just Us 4 Youth Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 1 Review and determine whether the property located at 304 West Orange Grove Avenue should remain a contributing structure to the Wilton Heights Historic District after fire damage. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the historic status of the property at 304 West Orange Grove Avenue be changed to a non-contributing structure to the Wilton Heights Historic District. Attachments: 304 Orange Grove determination Staff Report 304 Orange Grove determination Resolution 304 West Orange Grove Survey Wilton Heights Historic District Survey 2005 OCR 304 W Orange Grove EXTEND OF DAMAGE AND REBUILD 2. Appointment of a Tree Ad-Hoc Committee. Attachments: HPC Staff Report Tree Ad Hoc 3. Discuss Council Direction to review Front Yard Fence Guidelines and potential Appointment of Ad-Hoc Committee. Attachments: HPC Staff Report Front Yard Fences 4. Review and Approval of the Revised Guide to Windows. Attachments: HPC Staff Report Guide to Windows Preserving Pomona - Windows v2 J. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for January 2022 (attached). City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 1/27/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 2, 2022 Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness January 2022 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of March 2, 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 February 2, 2022 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 January 27, 2022. 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 1/27/2022