Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 5, 2022 6:30 PM Council Chambers Historic Preservation Commission Vice-Chairperson Chara Swodeck Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez Commissioner Marcos Molina Commissioner Alice R. Gomez Commissioner James Gallivan Commissioner Jim Kercheval Commissioner Ann Tomkins Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2022 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Chara Swodeck B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Chara Swodeck C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Chara Swodeck, Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Marcos Molina, Commissioner Alice Gomez, Commissioner James Gallivan, Commissioner Jim Kercheval, 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 Chara Swodeck & Commissioner Jim Kercheval. 2. Report from Tree AdHoc Committee - Commissioner Ann Tomkins & Commissioner James Gallivan. 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. Mills Act (MILLS-019092-2022) City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 9/29/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2022 Project Address: 311 E. Pasadena Street Project Applicant: Nicole Cox Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request for a Mills Act application (MILLS-019092-2022) for the property located at 311 E. Pasadena Street in the Lincoln Park Historic District. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve MILLS-019092-2022 and adopt Resolution No. 2022-031. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2022-031 Attachment 2 - Site Photographs Attachment 3 - Rehabilitation Plan G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-018024-2022) (Continued from September 7, 2022) Project Address: 548 and 554 W. Center Street Project Applicant: Ali Dashti Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-018024-2022) to demolish a six-unit multi-family development and one single-family dwelling constructed prior to 1945. 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 (Existing Facilities) in that the project consists of the demolition and removal of individual small structures including one single-family residence and one multifamily residential structure. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the MAJCOA-018024-2022, subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution No. 2022-026. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2022-026 Attachment 2 - Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report, September 7, 2022 Attachment 3 - Photographs of Site and Surrounding Area Attachment 4 - Historic Resources Inventory Surveys, 1993 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 19303-2022) Project Address: 436 W. Alvarado Street Project Applicant: Kim Tuey City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 9/29/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2022 Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 19303-2022) for the construction of a new single family residence on a vacant property located within the Wilton Heights Historic District. Pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15331, Class 31 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) in that the project consists of the new construction of one single-family residence that is consistent with the Secretary of Interior ’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve MAJCOA 19303-2022 and adopt Resolution No. 2022-032. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2022-032 Attachment 2 - Site Photographs Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Color Sample and Material Board Attachment 5 - Notice of Public Hearing 3. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 17923-2022) Project Address: 472 Chester Place Project Applicant: Dulce Muller-Carillo Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 17923-2022) for the removal of a patio cover and the proposed construction of a 357 square foot addition for a new master bedroom and laundry room at the rear of a contributing resource on a property located within the Wilton Heights Historic District. Pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15331, Class 31 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) in that the project consists of minor alterations to an existing structure that is consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve MAJCOA 17923-2022 and adopt Resolution No. 2022-033. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 9/29/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2022 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2022-033 Attachment 2 - Wilton Heights Historic District Surveys Attachment 3 - Site Photographs Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Notice of Public Hearing H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Approval of Chapters 3, 4, 8, and 9 of the Pomona Guide to Historic Preservation. Attachments: Design Guidelines Approval Staff Report.docx HPC Design Guidelines Approval Resolution.docx Chapter 3: Updating Your Historic Building.pdf Chapter 4: Building in Historic Neighborhoods.pdf Chapter 8: Archaeological and Indigenous Resources.pdf Chapter 9: Incentives for Historic Preservation.pdf 2. Review and Approval of Proposed Tree Program Amendment and Guidelines. Attachments: Tree Program HPC Staff Report.docx Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution.docx Attachment 2 - RES. 2020 - 55.pdf Attachment 3 - Revised Tree Program.pdf Attachment 4 - Tree Preservation Guidelines.pdf 3. Approval of Citywide Historic Context Statement. Attachments: Historic Context Approval Staff Report.docx Historic Context HPC Resolution.docx Pomona HCS_September 2022.pdf 4. Discussion on the Implementation of the Citywide Historic Context Statement. Attachments: Historic Context Implementation Staff Report.docx 5. Discussion on the Code Update Schedule and Process. Attachments: Code Update Schedule Staff Report.docx 6. Introduction of Chapter 5: Fences and Landscaping of the Pomona Guide to Historic Preservation. Attachments: Fence Design Guidelines Intro Staff Report.docx Chapter 5 Fences landscaping Draft 09282022.pdf City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 9/29/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2022 I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for September 2022 (attached). Attachments: Minor COAs September 2022 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of November 2, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., which will occur via video conference CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Geoffrey Starns, AICP, for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the October 5, 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 September 29, 2022. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD&C City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 9/29/2022