Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 4, 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 October 4, 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: 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: 1. An appeal of Staff’s decision to deny a request for a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (File No. MINCOA-022392-2023) to install artificial turf in the front yard of a noncontributing structure in the Lincoln Park Historic District. Project Address: 576 East Columbia Avenue Project Applicant: Terry Runyan City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 9/28/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 4, 2023 Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 4 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission close the public hearing and approve Draft HPC Resolution No. 23-026. Attachments: Appeal HPC Staff Report.docx Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 23-026.docx Attachment 2 - Photographs.pdf Attachment 3 - Aerial Map.pdf Attachment 4 - Contributing Properties Map.pdf Attachment 5 - Appeal Letter.pdf Attachment 6 - Manufacturer's Product Sheet.pdf 2. Revision to Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-12537-2019) Project Address: 650 W. Grand Avenue Project Applicant: Fred Pan for SLR Investments LLC Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 A request for a revision to Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-12537-2019) due to the structural integrity of the dwelling. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission close the public hearing and approve Draft HPC Resolution No. 23-027. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1- HPC Resolution No. 20-003 Attachment 2 - HPC Resolution No. 04-028 Attachment 3 - HPC Staff Report and Photographs Exhibit from January 15, 2020 Attachment 4 - Current Photograph Exhibit Attachment 5 - Draft Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 23-027 Attachment 6 - Public Hearing Notice H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Discussion regarding the designation of Presidents Park as a local historic district. Attachments: Presidents Park Discussion HPC Staff Report.docx Attachment 1 - Presidents Park 1993 Survey Pages.pdf 2. Discussion regarding Commission goals and priorities. City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 9/28/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 4, 2023 Attachments: Priorities HPC Staff Report.docx Attachment 1 - HPC Priorities 7.1.20.docx Attachment 2 - 5 Year Plan Outline.docx Attachment 3 - Context and Survey Plan - 092023.docx 3. Discussion regarding 2023 Outreach. Attachments: Outreach HPC Staff Report.docx I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for September 2023 (attached). Attachments: Certificate of Appropriateness September 2023 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of November 1, 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 October 4, 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 September 28, 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 9/28/2023