Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 6, 2024 6:30 PM Council Chambers Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Jim Kercheval Vice-Chairperson Alice R. Gomez Commissioner Chara Swodeck Commissioner Walter Martinez Commissioner Marcos Molina Commissioner James Gallivan Commissioner Ann Tomkins Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 6, 2024 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Jim Kercheval B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Jim Kercheval C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Jim Kercheval, Vice-Chairperson Alice R. Gomez, Commissioner Chara Swodeck, Commissioner Walter Martinez, Commissioner Marcos Molina, 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. Appeal of Staff’s Denial of Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA-023015- 2023) Project Address: 284 East Pasadena Street City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 2/29/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 6, 2024 Project Applicant: Cirilo Galvan Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, AICP, AIA, LEED AP, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 4 An appeal of Staff’s denial of a request for a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (File No. MINCOA-023015-2023) to replace a chain-link fence with a vinyl fence. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission deny File No. MINCOA-023015-2023 and adopt Resolution No. 24-006. Attachments: Staff Report - 284 East Pasadena Street Attachment No. 1 - HPC Resolution 24-006 Attachment No. 2 - Site and Neighborhood Photos Attachment No. 3 - Notice of Exemption Attachment No. 4 - Preservation Brief #16 Attachment No. 5 - Applicant Letter Attachment No. 6 - 1993 and 1998 Surveys Attachment No. 7 - Architectural Styles H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-022688-2023) Project Address: 1105 E. Seventh Street Project Applicant: Michael Galanakis Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 3 A request to make a Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-022688-2023) for one duplex and one detached single family home on the property located at 1105 E. Seventh Street. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission determine the structures on 1105 E. Seventh Street are not Historic, and adopt HPC Resolution No. 24-005. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1: Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. 24-005 Attachment 2: Site Photographs Attachment 3: Pomona's Historic Architecture: Mid-Century Modern Period Attachment 4: Applicable Historic Context Statement Pages: Post War Residential (1946-1980) Attachment 5 Pomona Progress Bullettin Articles City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 2/29/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 6, 2024 2. Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000089-2024) Project Address: 650 E. Alvarado St. Project Applicant: Sandra and Ricky Pineda Project Planner: Carlos Molina, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request to make a Determination of Historic Significance for 650 E. Alvarado St. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission determine the property located at 650 E. Alvarado Street (File No. DHS-000089-2024) holds sufficient historic qualities to deem the original structures on the site as a contributor to historically significant buildings stock in the City of Pomona and adopt Resolution No. No. 24-007. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution No. 24-007 Attachment 2 - SanBorn Map Attachment 3 - Property Survey (Diane Marsh Oct 1992) Attachment 4 - Site Photos Attachment 5 - Historic Photos (provided by applicant) Attachment 6 - City Directories (1911-1951) Attachment 7 - Library Archives - Newspaper Clippings Attachment 8 - Historic Context Statement - Residential Theme (1900-1919) Attachment 9 - Preserving Pomona Historic Architecture - Craftsman Architecture 3. Review and Approve the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Annual Report Attachments: CLG Annual Report Staff Report Attachment No. 1 - 2022-23 CLG Annual Report I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for February 2024. Attachments: Minor COA February 2024 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of April 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Geoffrey Starns, AICP, AIA, LEED AP for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the March 6, 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 29, 2024. I declare under the penalty of City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 2/29/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 6, 2024 perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Geoffrey Starns, AICP, AIA, LEED AP City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 2/29/2024