Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, December 6, 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 December 6, 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. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-022374-2023) Project Address: 550 E. McKinley Avenue Project Applicant: Ron Ruiz Project Planner: Irene Moure, Planning Technician Council District: CC District No. 4 City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 11/30/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 6, 2023 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-022347-2023) for the conversion of a 461 square foot existing garage and attached accessory storage structure into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with a new 371 square foot addition at the rear of the contributing resource within the Lincoln Park 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 continue this item to the January 2, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Attachments: 550 McKinley Continuation Staff Report.docx H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Determination of Historic Significance (DHS 22526-2023) Project Address: 667 W. Second Street Project Applicant: Ivan Gaytan Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-022526-2023) for a property located at 667 W. Second Street. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve File No. DHS-022526-2023 and adopt HPC Resolution No. 23-008. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution 23-008 Attachment 2 - Site Photos Attachment 3 - City Directory Attachment 4 - Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Attachment 5 - Building Permits 2. Discussion regarding the designation of Ganesha Park as a local historic landmark and other designation priorities Attachments: Ganesha Park Discussion HPC Staff Report.docx 3. Approval of the 2024-2028 Commission Priorities Plan City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 11/30/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 6, 2023 Attachments: Priorities Plan Approval HPC Staff Report.docx 2024-2028 Priorities and Plan.docx 4. Discussion regarding the demolition of accessory structures Attachments: Demolition of accessory structures Discussion Staff Report.docx I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. 2024 Calendar. Attachments: HPC 2024 Schedule 2. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for November 2023. Attachments: Certificate of Apppropriateness November 2023 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of January 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. 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 (Insert Meeting Date) 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 November 30, 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 11/30/2023