Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 5, 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 June 5, 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: 1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 21623-2023) Project Address: 134 E. Columbia Avenue City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 5/30/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 5, 2024 Project Applicant: Suzanne Goya Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 4 A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 21623-2023) for the retroactive approval of the replacement of three non-original aluminum windows with two vinyl windows and one set of vinyl French doors with lights on either side; the proposed replacement of a non-original aluminum bathroom window and non-original aluminum kitchen window with similarly sized sliding vinyl windows, and the repair and replacement of damaged sections of wooden fence within the front yard of a contributing resource on a property within the Lincoln Park National Register 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 MAJCOA-21623-2023 adopt Resolution No. 2024-014. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution No 24-014 Attachment 2 - Lincoln Park Historic District Survey Forms Attachment 3 - Site Photographs Attachment 4 - Project Plans & Window Assessment Form Attachment 5 - Notice of Public Hearing 2. Appeal of Staff’s Denial of a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA-000508- 2024) Project Address: 1590 North Park Avenue Project Applicant: Brenda M. Villagran Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, AICP, AIA, LEED AP, Planning Manager - Urban Design Division Council District: CC District No. 1 An Appeal of Staff’s Decision to deny a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (File No. MINCOA-000508-2024) for a retroactive approval to replace 11 aluminum windows with vinyl windows. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the appeal and adopt Resolution No. 24-016. City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 5/30/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 5, 2024 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution 24-016 Attachment 2 - Photos Attachment 3 - Notice of Exemption H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000466-2024) Project Address: 207 E. Grevilla St. Project Applicant: Horacio Perez Project Planner: Carlos Molina, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 6 A request to make a Determination of Historic Significance for 207 E. Grevilla St. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission determine the property located at 207 E. Grevilla St. (File No. DHS-000466-2024) is not historic and adopt Resolution No. No. 24-015. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution No. 24-015 Attachment 2 - Building Permits Attachment 3 - Original Stock Plans (Guy L Rosebrook) Attachment 4 - Citywide Survey - Grevilla Ave Attachment 5 - Historic Architecture: Early Post War Architecture Attachment 6 - Pomona HCS Chapter 10: Postwar Growth, Diversification, and Redevelopment (1945-1980) 2. Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000413-2024) Project Address: 295 E. Lexington Avenue Project Applicant: Catherine Hoang Project Planner: Karina Diaz, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 3 A request to make a Determination of Historic Significance for 295 E. Lexington Avenue. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission determine the property located at 295 E. Lexington Avenue (File No. DHS-000413-2024) is not historic and adopt Resolution No. 24-017. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 5/30/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 5, 2024 Attachments: Staff Report for 295 E. Lexington Avenue Attachment 1 - HPC Reso No. 24-017 Attachment 2 - Site Photographs Attachment 3 - City Directories Attachment 4 - Preserving Pomona Architecture - California Ranch Architecture Attachment 5 - Historic Context Statement - Development During World War II Attachment 6 - Historic Context Statement - Architecture and Design 3. Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000819-2024) Project Address: 386 S Gordon Street. Project Applicant: The School of Arts and Enterprise Project Planner: Alina Barron, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 A request to make a Determination of Historic Significance for 386 S. Gordon Street. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission determine the property located at 386 S Gordon Street (DHS-000819-2024) is not historic and adopt Resolution No. 24-012. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution No.24-012 Attachment 2 - Site Photographs Attachment 3 - Applicable Historic Context Statement Pages Attachment 4 - 1993 Survey 4. Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-00381-2024) Project Address: 360 S Gordon Street. Project Applicant: The School of Arts and Enterprise Project Planner: Alina Barron, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 A request to make a Determination of Historic Significance for 360 S. Gordon Street. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission determine the property located at 360 S Gordon Street. (DHS-00381-2024) is not historic and adopt Resolution No. 24-011. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution No. 24-011 Attachment 2 -Site Photographs Attachment 3 - 1993 Survey - 360 S Gordon Street Attachment 4 - Applicable Historic Context Statement Pages City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 5/30/2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 5, 2024 5. Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000441-2024) Project Address: 857 West Monterey Avenue Project Applicant: Frank Gallo Project Planner: Alina Barron, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 A request to make a Determination of Historic Significance for 857 West Monterey Avenue. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission determine the property located at 857 West Monterey Avenue (DHS-000441-2024) is not historic and adopt Resolution No. 24-013. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - HPC Resolution No. 24-013 Attachment 2 - 1993 Survey Attachment 3 - Historic Context State – Residential Vernacular Attachment 4 - Site Photographs Attachment 5 - Historic Context State – Residential Theme 6. Discussion of Potential Sculpture locations for the Civic Center Attachments: Civic Center Sculpture Staff Report I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for May 2024. Attachments: Minor COA May 2024 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of July 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Ata Khan, Development Services Deputy Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the June 5, 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 May 30, 2024. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Ata Khan, Development Services Deputy Director City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 5/30/2024