Cultural Heritage Commission

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 · 5:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Blvd Civic Chambers And Teleconference

TL;DR

The Cultural Heritage Commission held a hybrid meeting to review and approve two development projects in historic districts, focusing on new residential construction. The commission approved both a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and a two-story dwelling with a four-car garage, supporting housing development while maintaining historic preservation standards.

Key Decisions

  • ADU Construction at 2518 Olive Avenue Approved
  • Demolition and New Two-Story Dwelling at 2725 E. Ocean Boulevard Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
  2. MINUTES
  3. PAGE BREAK
  4. 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
  5. FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES
  6. CALL TO ORDER
  7. ROLL CALL
  8. FLAG SALUTE
  9. MINUTES
  10. 22-037CH Recommendation to receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting minutes of August 30, 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:

  11. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
  12. 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.
  13. REGULAR AGENDA
  14. 1. Recommendation to receive and approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new detached one-story 990-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and new detached single story-1,085-square-foot secondary unit with an attached 400-square-foot two-car garage, subject to Conditions. The property is located at 2518 Olive Avenue within the R-2-N Zoning District and is a Contributor to the Sunrise Boulevard Historic District. (District 6).
    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. 2. Recommendation to file and approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a detached garage and construct a new two-story dwelling and four-car garage. The property is located at 2725 E. Ocean Boulevard, in the R-2-L Zoning District. The property is a Contributor to the Bluff Park Historic District. (District 3)
    CH-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair McGuan, 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, OCTOBER 25, 2022 - 5:00 P.M. sp
  20. PAGE BREAK
  21. 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.