Cultural Heritage Commission

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 · 5:00 PM AM · 411 W. OCEAN BLVD CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Cultural Heritage Commission approved three Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications in historic districts, including new garages and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that will add housing options. They also reviewed and filed the annual Certified Local Government report, which helps preserve the city's historical character.

Key Decisions

  • New 3-car garage with ADU at 4125 E. 6th Street Passed
  • Adaptive reuse of historic Bank of Belmont Shore building as restaurant/office Passed
  • Conversion of garage to 800-sq-ft ADU at 3325 E. 4th Street Passed
  • Receive and file 2020-2021 Certified Local Government Annual Report Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES
  3. AGENDA
  4. CALL TO ORDER
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. FLAG SALUTE
  7. MINUTES
  8. 22-019CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes of April 26, 2022.
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Vice Chair McGuan, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. SWEARING OF WITNESSES
  10. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
  11. REGULAR AGENDA
  12. 1. Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness at 4125 E. 6th Street, to construct a new detached 773-square-foot, three-car garage with a 640-square-foot second floor Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) above, and new 170-square-foot deck. The main residence and existing one-car garage are contributors to the Belmont Heights Historic District. (District 3)
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Grisafe, seconded by Commissioner Ramos, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 2. Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to adaptively reuse a locally designated historic landmark (Bank of Belmont Shore), as a restaurant and office space (from commercial mercantile and office.) Located at 5354 East 2nd Street, in the Neighborhood Pedestrian (CNP) Zoning District, the project scope proposes removal of non-original storefronts, restoration of iron grilles and openings at the corner tower element, addition of fabric awnings, construction of a detached patio structure, installation of new mechanical equipment, and completion of associated Title 24 and life and safety upgrades to support the change of use. (District 3)
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Hunter, seconded by Commissioner Hinds, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 3. Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the conversion of an addition to a detached one-story 336-square-foot one-car garage, with attached 126-square-foot storage room into a detached 800-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The project located at 3325 E. 4th Street, includes a 23-square-foot demolition of the garage, a 361-square-foot addition, a new 82-square-foot entry deck and new 303-square-foot rear/side deck area. The existing primary residence and one-car garage are contributing structures to the Rose Park South Historic District. (District 2)
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Grisafe, seconded by Commissioner Ramos, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 4. Recommendation to receive and file the 2020-2021 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report. (Citywide)
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Hinds, seconded by Commissioner Ramos, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Cultural Heritage Commission on items of interest to the public within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
  17. COMMENTS FROM CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
  18. ADJOURNMENT
  19. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 - 5:00 P.M. sp
  20. Note: A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the City Clerk Department. The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the City Clerk Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-6101. The City Clerk Department email at cityclerk@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes.