CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, August 16, 2023, 3:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
APPROVED Cultural Heritage Board Minutes – August 16, 2023 2
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD ATTENDANCE
The Board determined that the absence of Board Member Brown from the July 19, 2023 regular meeting be recorded as excused.
The Board determined that the absence of Board Member Ferguson from the June 19, 2023 regular meeting be recorded as excused.
Motion by Board Member Carter and seconded by Vice Chair McDoniel to approve both Board Member Brown and Board Member Ferguson’s absences as excused.
Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 Absent, 0 Abstention
AYES: Carter, Castellanos, Gamble, Hudson, McDoniel, Sisson, Tobin NOES:
ABSENT: Brown, Ferguson
ABSTENTION:
PLANNING CASE DP-2023-01017 – CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS – 3580 MISSION INN AVENUE, WARD 1
Proposal by Robyn Peterson, Director of the Museum of Riverside to consider a 1) exterior and interior rehabilitation of the historic structure, former Riverside Post Office, City Landmark #11; 2) demolition of the existing 2,650 square foot addition; 3) construction of a 12,000 square foot rear addition; and 4) various site improvements . Scott Watson , Historic Preservation Officer, presented the staff report. Mr. Watson announced that one comment in support was received and distributed to the Board. Ms. Peterson addressed the Board and answered their questions . There were no comments from the public .
Following the discussion, a motion was made by Board Member Tobin and seconded by Board Member Carter to: 1) Determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15331 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), and 15332 (In-fill Development), as it constitutes rehabilitation and less than 10,000 square foot increase in size of an existing historic resource within an urbanized area that is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; and 2) Approve Planning Case DP-2023-0017, based on the findings outlined in the staff report and subject to the recommended conditions.
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, August 16, 2023, 3:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
APPROVED Cultural Heritage Board Minutes – August 16, 2023 3
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 Absent, 1 Abstention
AYES: Carter, Castellanos, Gamble, Hudson, McDoniel, Tobin NOES: None
ABSENT: Brown, Ferguson
ABSTENTION: Sisson
The Cultural Heritage Board’s decision is final unless appealed to City Council.
PLANNING CASE DP -2023-01019 – CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS – 3342 LEMON STREET, WARD 1
Proposal by Robyn Peterson, Director of Museum of Riverside to consider a 1) construction of an approximately 1,400 square foot Interpretive Center; 2) demolition of the existing garage; 3) construction of a 442 square foot caretakers dwelling; and 4) new concrete walkways. Scott Watson, Historic Preser vation Officer, presented the staff report. He stated that two comments in support were received and distributed to the Board. Ms.
Peterson addressed the Board and responded to their questions . There were no comments from the public. Following the discussion, a motion was made by Vice Chair McDoniel and seconded by Board Member Castellanos to: 1) Determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review purs uant to Sections 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures) and 15331 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), as it constitutes rehabilitation of a historic resource, reconstruction of an existing facility, and the construction of a small structure that is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; and 2) Approve Planning Case DP - 2023-01019, based on the findings outlined in the staff report and subject to the recommended conditions.
Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 Absent, 0 Abstention
AYES: Carter, Castellanos, Gamble, Hudson, McDoniel, Sisson, Tobin NOES: None
ABSENT: Brown, Ferguson
ABSTENTION: None
The Cultural Heritage Board’s decision is final unless appealed to City Council.