Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 1, 2023 6:30 PM Council Chambers Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Chara Swodeck Vice-Chairperson Jim Kercheval Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez Commissioner Marcos Molina Commissioner Alice R. Gomez Commissioner James Gallivan Commissioner Ann Tomkins Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 1, 2023 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Chara Swodeck B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Chara Swodeck C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Chara Swodeck, Vice-Chairperson Jim Kercheval, Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Marcos Molina, Commissioner Alice Gomez, Commissioner James Gallivan, 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 Outreach Tangibles Ad-Hoc Committee - Chairperson Swodeck, Vice-Chairperson Kercheval & Commissioner 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 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 Agenda from January 4, 2023. Attachments: HPC Action Minutes 1-4-2023.docx G. PUBLIC HEARING: City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 2/23/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 1, 2023 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-018897-2022) Project Address: 1580 North Park Avenue Project Applicant: Fernie Acevedo - Level Up Designs Project Planner: Lynda Ramos, Associate Planner Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 1 A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-018897-2022) to construct a 606 square foot addition at the rear of the existing house that consists of a master suite (bedroom, bathroom and closet) and a laundry room. The site is located within the Hacienda Park Historic District. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached draft resolution (Resolution No. 23-002) approving the Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-018897-2022), subject to conditions. Attachments: HPC Staff Report.docx Attachment 1: HPC Resolution 2023-002.docx Attachment 2: Project Plans.pdf Attachment 3: Pictures of Site and Surround Properties.pdf Attachment 4: Notice of Exemption.pdf Attachment 5: Bungalow and Spanish Colonial Revival Style Pages.pdf 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-018034-2022) Project Address: 401 E. Columbia Avenue Project Applicant: Erik G. Peterson Project Planner: Carlos Molina, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition to an existing garage partially repurposed to support an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The site is located within the Lincoln Park Historic District. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached draft resolution (Resolution No. 23-001) approving Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-018034-2022), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution No. 2023-001 Attachment 2 - Notice of Exemption Attachment 3 - Proposed Plans & Elevations Attachment 4 - Colonial Revival Architecture Synopsis Attachment 5 - LPHD Property Survey ( 401 E. Columbia Ave) City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 2/23/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 1, 2023 3. Approval of the new Historic Preservation Ordinance Recommendation Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission continue this item to the Historic Preservation Commission meeting of April 5, 2023. Attachments: Ordinance HPC Staff Report.docx H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Establishment of Ad-Hoc Committee to make a recommendation on the Preserve Pomona Award Winners and Appointment of members Attachments: Awards Ad-Hoc HPC Staff Report 2. Review of Potential Historic Properties Attachments: Historic Properties HPC Staff Report.docx Potential Historic Properties 022023.pdf Context and Survey Plan.docx 3. Discussion on the 2023-24 Budget 4. Policy regarding requests to add items to the agenda I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for February 2023 (attached). Attachments: Minor COA February 2023 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of April 5, 2023 in 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 March 1, 2023 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 February 23, 2023. 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 4 Printed on 2/23/2023