Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 1, 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 May 1, 2024 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson James Kercheval B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson James Kercheval C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson James Kercheval, Vice-Chairperson Alice R. Gomez, Commissioner Chara Swodeck, Commissioner Walter Martinez, Commissioner Marcos Molina, 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 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: H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Call for Review for Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA-022883-2023) City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 4/25/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda May 1, 2024 Project Address: 281 E. Jefferson Avenue Project Applicant: George Moawad Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A Call for Review of Staff’s decision to approve a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA-022883-2023) for the expansion of an existing one-car garage into a two-car garage and attached office located at the rear of a contributing resource on a property located 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 approve MINCOA-022883-2023 adopt Resolution No. 24-008. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution No. 24-008 Attachment 2 - Historic Resources Inventory Surverys Attachment 3 - Minor Certificate of Appropriateness Decision Letter (MINCOA-022883-2023) Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Site Photographs 2. Call for Review for Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA-000307-2024) Project Address: 454 Randolph Street Project Applicant: Jessie Vallejo Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 A Call for Review of Staff’s decision to approve a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA-000307-2024) for the demolition of an existing damaged detached one-car garage and the construction of a new detached two-car garage with an attached office and half bathroom 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 City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 4/25/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda May 1, 2024 MINCOA-000307-2024 adopt Resolution No. 24-009. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution No. 24-009 Attachment 2 - Wilton Heights HIstoric Resources Survey Attachment 3 - Minor Certificate of Appropriateness Decision Letter (MINCOA-00307-2024) Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Site Photographs 3. Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000240-2024) Project Address: 416 N. Garey Ave. Project Applicant: Harold Alzali Project Planner: Carlos Molina, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request to make a Determination of Historic Significance for 416 N. Garey Ave. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission determine the property located at 416 N. Garey Avenue (File No. DHS-000240-2024) is not historic and adopt Resolution No. No. 24-010. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1: HPC Resolution No. 24-010 Attachment 2: Photo Exhibit Attachment 3: SanBorn Map Attachment 4: Building Permits Attachment 5: Library Archives - Metlife Insurance Photograph Attachment 6: Pomona HCS - Chapter X (Commercial Theme) Attachment 7: Pomona HCS - Midcentury Modern Architecture I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for April 2024. Attachments: MInor COA April 2024 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of June 5, 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 May 1, 2024 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 April 25, 2024. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 4/25/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda May 1, 2024 /s/Geoffrey Starns, AICP, AIA, LEED AP City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 4/25/2024