Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 7, 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 June 7, 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. 2. Report from ADU Ad-Hoc Committee - Commissioner Gallivan & Commissioner Tomkins. 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 the April 5, 2023 and May 3, 2023 Historic Preservation Commission City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 6/1/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 7, 2023 Action Minutes. Attachments: HPC Action Minutes 4-5-2023.docx HPC Action Minutes 5-3-2023.docx G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-020613-2023) Project Address: 355 Chester Place Project Applicant: Omar and Nayeli Barbosa Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: Council District No. 1 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-020613-2023) for the conversion of a 372 square foot existing detached garage into a new accessory dwelling unit with a new 228 square foot addition to the garage and for the removal of a diseased citrus tree 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 complies with the Secretary of Interior’s Rehabilitation Standards. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve MAJCOA-020613-2023 adopt Draft HPC Resolution No. 23-008. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution No. 23-008 Attachment 2 - Wilton Heights Historic District Survey Forms Attachment 3 - Site Photographs Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Notice of Public Hearing 2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-020455-2023) Project Address: 1573 N. Orange Grove Ave. Project Applicant: Moe Kashe Project Planner: Carlos Molina, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-020455-2023) associated with the proposed demolition of one (1) single-family residence estimated to have been constructed in 1930. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached draft resolution (Resolution No. 23-007) approving Major Certificate of Appropriateness City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 6/1/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 7, 2023 (MAJCOA-020455-2023), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report (MAJCOA-020455-2023) Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution No. 2023-007 Attachment 2 - Photo Exhibit Attachment 3 - Historic Resources Inventory Survey (1993) Attachment 4 - Potential Historic Properties Map (2023) Attachment 5 - Proof of Noticing 3. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-021547-2023) Project Address: 607 N. Gibbs Street, 195 E. Pasadena Street Project Applicant: Andy Tai, Sun Wood Property, LLC Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: Council District No. 4 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-021547-2023) for the retroactive approval of multiple unpermitted projects, including but not limited to an unpermitted renovation of a duplex, the removal of multiple trees, and the installation of a fence at the side yard at a contributing resource within the Lincoln Park Historic District . Pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), if the project approved, 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 complies with the Secretary of Interior’s Rehabilitation Standards. If the project is denied, CEQA does not apply. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission continue this item to the Historic Preservation Commission meeting of August 2, 2023. Attachments: 607 Gibbs HPC Cont Staff Report.docx H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Discussion of the Civic Center Park Project. Attachments: Civic Center Park HPC Staff Report.docx Civic Center Plaza-Playground & Amenities.pptx I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for May 2023 (attached). Attachments: Minor COA May 2023 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of August 2, City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 6/1/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 7, 2023 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 June 7, 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 June 1, 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 5 Printed on 6/1/2023