Cultural Heritage Commission

AGENDA CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2004, 10:00 A.M. 200 N. Spring Street Room 1010, City Hall Los Angeles, CA 90012 MEMBERS Mary Klaus-Martin, President Roella H. Louie Alma M. Carlisle, Vice President Holly A. Wyman Isabel Rosas, Commission Executive Assistant II (213) 978-1298; FAX (213) 978-1029 EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A SPEAKER=S REQUEST FORM AT THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NOS. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Pursuant to the Commission=s general operating procedures, the Commission at times must necessarily limit the speaking times of those presenting testimony on either side of an issue that is designated as a public hearing item. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission=s consideration of the item. TIME SEGMENTS noted * herein are approximate. Some items may be delayed due to length of discussion of previous items. To ensure that the Commission has ample opportunity to review written materials, members of the public who wish to submit written materials on agendized items should submit them to the Commission Office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 532, Los Angeles, CA 90012, at least 10 days prior to the meeting at which the item is to be heard in order to meet the mailing deadline. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon 72-hour notice, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the meeting you wish to attend. For more information, please contact Isabel Rosas (213) 978-1298. FINALIZATION OF COMMISSION ACTIONS: In accordance with City Charter Section 32.3, actions of the Cultural Heritage Commission shall become final at expiration of next five meeting days of the Los Angeles City Council during which the Council has convened in regular session. THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.lacity.org 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Members of the public may address the Commission on matters germane to the Commission but not on the printed agenda. This period will not exceed three minutes per individual. AGENDA OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 PAGE 2 2. DIRECTOR’S REPORT 3. MCMACKIN SPEC HOUSE, 5016 ONTEORA WAY, C.D. 1 Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required. 4. J. A. HOWSLEY HOUSE, 221 SOUTH MANHATTAN PLACE, C.D. 4 Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required. 5. THE BETTY HILL HOUSE, 1655 W. 37TH PLACE, C.D. 8 Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required. 6. B. H. HISS HOUSE, 215 SOUTH MANHATTAN PLACE, C.D. 4 Final Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required. 7. LA CASA SUENO DE LEWIS STONE RANCH, 5700 RHODES AVENUE, C.D. 2 Final Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required. 8. RE-APPOINTMENT OF MR. DRAKE DILLARD TO THE LA FAYETTE SQUARE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD – ARCHITECT POSITION 9. SILVER LAKE AND IVANHOE RESERVOIRS, 2543 N. ARMSTRONG AVENUE, HISTORIC-CULTURAL MONUMENT NO. 422, C.D. 4 & 13 Review of Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Recommendation of Approval for Proposed Improvement Project. 10. CLIFF MAY EXPERIMENTAL HOUSE, HISTORIC-CULTURAL MONUMENT NO. 716, 1831 OLD RANCH ROAD, C.D. 11 Review of Whether to Object to Issuance of Building Permit for Addition/Alteration of Historic- Cultural Monument. 11. COMMISSION REPORTS a. Old Business • Review of Proposed Letter Regarding Reconsideration of Action Taken on May 19, 2004 Letter to West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission b. New Business c. Commission Announcements 12. STAFF REPORT 13. NEXT MEETING DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2004, 10:00 A.M. 14. INSPECTION TOURS BELMONT TUNNEL/TOLUCA SUBSTATION AND YARD, 1304 W. 2nd Street, C.D. 1 SANTA FE INBOUND FREIGHT HOUSE, 960 E. Third Street, C.D. 9