Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, August 2, 2023 6:30 PM Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Highway 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 August 2, 2023 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Chara Swodeck B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Chara Swodeck C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Chara Swodeck, Vice-Chairperson James Kercheval, Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Marcos Molina, Commissioner Alice R. Gomez, Commissioner Jim 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 a 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. G. PUBLIC HEARING: City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 7/27/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 2, 2023 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-021547-2023) - Continued from June 7, 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: CC District No. 4 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-021547-2023) for the retroactive approval of an unpermitted renovation of a duplex 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 close the public hearing and approve Draft HPC Resolution No. 23-009. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution No. 23-009 Attachment 2 - Sanborn Maps Attachment 3 - 1993 Citywide and Lincoln Park Historic District Survey Forms Attachment 4 - Site Photographs Attachment 5 - Window Assessment Forms Attachment 6 - Project Plans Attachment 7 - Public Hearing Notice H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Discussion Regarding Review of Mills Act Contracts Attachments: 2023 Mills Act Discussion Staff Report.docx I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for July 2023 (attached). Attachments: Minor Certificate of Appropriateness July ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of September 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 7/27/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 2, 2023 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the August 2, 2023 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers, Palomares Park Community Center and on the City’s website www.pomonaca.gov on July 27, 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 7/27/2023