Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 6, 2022 6:30 PM Council Chambers Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Jennifer Williams Vice-Chairperson Chara Swodeck Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez Commissioner Alice R. Gomez Commissioner James Gallivan Commissioner Jim Kercheval Commissioner Ann Tomkins Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 6, 2022 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Jennifer Williams B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Jennifer Williams C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Jennifer Williams, Vice-Chairperson Chara Swodeck, Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Alice 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 Education/Outreach AdHoc Committee - Chairperson Jennifer Williams, Vice-Chairperson Chara Swodeck & Commissioner Jim Kercheval. 2. Report from Tree AdHoc Committee - Commissioner Ann Tomkins & Commissioner James Gallivan. F. CONSENT CALENDAR: G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 18434-2022) Project Address: 911 S. Locust Street Project Applicant: Roy Kwon Project Planner: Lynda Ramos, Associate Planner City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 6/30/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 6, 2022 Council District: CC District No. 2 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 18434-2022) to consider a retroactive approval of a demolition of a Craftsman Bungalow built in 1910. Pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 1, Section 15301 Categorical Exemption in that the project involves the demolition and removal of a single-family residence. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the MAJCOA 18434-2022, subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution No. 2022-009. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution 2022-009 Attachment 2: Site Photos Attachment 3: City Directories Attachment 4: Pomona Progress Bulletin Attachment 5: Public Hearing Notice 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 17622-2022) Project Address: 475 W Orange Grove Avenue Project Applicant: Esteban Santillan & Laura Martinez Project Planner: Alina Barron, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 A Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 17622-2022) to construct an addition to a garage for use as an Accessory Dwelling Unit, at 475 W Orange Grove Avenue in 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 could qualify for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15331. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 17622-2022), subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution No 2022-010. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution No. 2022-010 Attachment 2 - Project Plans Attachment 3 - Notice of Exemption Attachment 4 - Minimal Traditional Architecture Pages from Pomona's Guide to Preservation Attachment 5 - Hacienda Park Survey Page 3. Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendment (CODE-18684-2022) Project Address: Citywide City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 6/30/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 6, 2022 Project Applicant: City of Pomona Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: Citywide A request for an amendment to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance (CODE-18684-2022) to review of properties 50 years old or older to determine if they are historic prior to demolition, and to provide regulations for the demolition of historic properties citywide Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend the City Council approve the amendment to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance (CODE- 18684-2022) and adopt Resolution No. 2022-011. Attachments: Demo Ordinance HPC Staff Report.docx Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution.docx Draft CC Ordinance.docx Demo Ordinance Amendment Redline.docx H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Historic Context Statement Update. Attachments: Historic Context Update Staff Report.docx Pomona HCS Draft_April 2022 - Combined.pdf 2. Update on the City Stables. Attachments: Stables Update Staff Report.docx I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for June 2022 (attached). Attachments: Minor Certificate of Appropriateness - June 2022 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of August 3, 2022 at the City Council Chambers. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the (Insert Meeting Date) 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 June 30, 2022. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 6/30/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 6, 2022 City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 6/30/2022