Cultural Heritage Commission

AGENDA CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005, 10 A.M. 200 N. Spring Street Room 1010, City Hall Los Angeles, CA 90012 MEMBERS Mary Klaus-Martin, President Alma M. Carlisle, Vice President Richard Barron, Commissioner Roella H. Louie, Commissioner Candace Younger, Commissioner Gabriele Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II (213) 978-1247; 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.5 through 10. 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 isdesignated 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 the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1247. FINALIZATION OF COMMISSION ACTIONS: In accordance with City Charter Section 245, 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 AGENDA OF MAY 4, 2005 PAGE 2 1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT / STAFF REPORT A. Other items of interest. 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Old Business B. New Business 1) Advance Calendar C. Commission Announcements/Requests 3. APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL DIAZ AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE LINCOLN HEIGHTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD, C.D. 1. Motion Required. 4. APPOINTMENT OF JEANINE CENTOURI, AIA, ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE LINCOLN HEIGHTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD, C.D. 1. Motion Required. 5. THE FRENCH CHATEAU APARTMENTS, 3348-3350 W. JAMES M. WOOD BOULEVARD AND 900 S. HOBART AVENUE, C.D. 10, CHC-2004-2434-HCM. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Staff recommends take under consideration. Applicant: Steven Gaon (Owner) 6. THE NIRVANA APARTMENTS, 1775-1781 N. ORANGE DRIVE, C.D. 13, CHC-2004-2448- HCM. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Staff recommends take under consideration. Applicant: Christy McAvoy (Owner’s Representative) 7. LA LEYENDA APARTMENTS, 1735-1737 N. WHITLEY AVENUE, C.D. 13, CHC-2004- 2522-HCM. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Staff recommends take under consideration. Applicant: Christy McAvoy (Owner’s Representative) 8. HARRY J. WOLFF HOUSE, 4000 N. SUNNYSLOPE AVENUE, C.D. 5, CHC-2005-2498- HCM. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Staff recommends take under consideration. Applicant: Christy McAvoy AGENDA OF MAY 4, 2005 PAGE 3 9. LE GRANDE COTTAGES, 815-829 S. GRAND AVENUE, C.D. 15, CHC-2005-2525-HCM. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Staff recommends take under consideration. Applicant: Milton Heyne 10. HOLIDAY BOWL/COLISEUM CENTER, 3730 S. CRENSHAW BOULEVARD, C.D. 10, CHC-2005-2228 Review of tenant improvement project on Historic Cultural Monument No. 688. Applicant: The Coliseum Center, LLC 11. 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. 12. NEXT MEETING DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2005, 10:00 A.M. 13. INSPECTION TOUR AND DISCUSSION OF PROPERTY Wirin House, 2622 Glendower Avenue, C.D. 4, CHC-2005-1114-HCM Edward J. Borgmeyer House, 138 N. Manhattan Place, C.D. 4, CHC-2005-1359-HCM Glendower House, 2483 Glendower Place, C.D. 4, CHC-2005-1241-HCM Tate/McCoy Homestead, 1463-1469 S. Norton Avenue, C.D. 10, CHC-2005-1825-HCM Security First National Bank, 5207-5209 Wilshire Boulevard, C.D. 4, CHC-2005-1146-HCM