Cultural Heritage Commission

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 · 5:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Blvd CIVIC CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Cultural Heritage Commission met to discuss and approve several projects related to historic properties in Long Beach, including modifications to homes in the Rose Park Historic District and the review of a landmark nomination. The commission focused on preserving architectural character while allowing reasonable property improvements.

Key Decisions

  • Garage and ADU construction at 916 Coronado Avenue Passed
  • Landmark nomination for commercial building at 822 Willow Street Continued to November 29, 2022
  • Home addition at 922 Molino Avenue Passed
  • Race and Suburbanization Historic Context statement Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. SPECIAL MEETING IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETING PURSUANT TO AB361 TO CALL IN FOR TELEPHONIC PUBLIC COMMENT PLEASE VISIT http://www.longbeach.gov/lbds/planning/preservation/chc/ PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/95441932207?pwd=WTFINzErRTAxQy9ZbHZSM Vg0VUFWdz09
  2. FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES
  3. CALL TO ORDER
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. FLAG SALUTE
  6. MINUTES
  7. 22-032CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes of July 26, 2022.
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
  9. SWEARING OF WITNESSES Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give in this Cultural Heritage Commission meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
  10. REGULAR AGENDA
  11. 1. Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish an existing garage, construct a 684-square-foot rear detached three-car garage with a 114-square-foot storage/laundry room and a 798-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) above, at the rear of the lot. The proposed project at 916 Coronado Avenue is in the Two-Family Residential - Standard Lots (R-2-N) Zoning District and is a contributor to the Rose Park Historic District. No changes are proposed to the primary residence at the front of the lot. (District 2)
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  12. 2. A request that the Cultural Heritage Commission review the landmark nomination, background materials and recommend that the City Council designate a one-story commercial building located at 822 Willow Street as a Historic Landmark. (District 7)
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair McGuan, seconded by Commissioner Hinds, to continue item to November 29, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 3. Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a 371 square-foot single-story rear addition with a 33 square-foot rear porch to a single-family residence and to demolish a rear patio cover. The property is located at 922 Molino Avenue, in the R-2-N Zoning District. The existing dwelling is a contributor to the Rose Park Historic District. (District 2)
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  14. 4. Recommendation to approve the Administrative Draft of the Race and Suburbanization Historic Context statement as final. (Citywide)
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  15. 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.
  16. COMMENTS FROM CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
  17. ADJOURNMENT
  18. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 - 5:00 P.M. sp
  19. 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.