Cultural Heritage Commission

AGENDA CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2005, 10 A.M. 200 N. Spring Street Note venue change - Room 1060, City Hall Los Angeles, CA 90012 MEMBERS Mary Klaus-Martin, President Roella Hsieh Louie, Vice President Richard Barron, Commissioner Alma M. Carlisle, 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. 3 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 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. 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. 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 http://www.lacity.org/PLN 1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT / STAFF REPORT A. Other items of interest. 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Old Business 1) Cultural Heritage Commission review of language of its modifications to the proposed Ordinance to the Los Angeles Administrative Code, Article 4, amending Cultural Heritage Commission time lines for temporary stays of demolition, procedures for modification of the City’s list of monuments, and establishment of standards for the issuance of permits for the substantial alteration or demolition of monuments, CHC-2005-3238-CA. Note: The Cultural Heritage Commission approved the proposed ordinance with modifications at its meeting of June 15, 2005. B. New Business 1) Advance Calendar C. Commission Announcements/Requests 3. APPOINTMENT OF PAUL C. NIELSEN AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE WEST ADAMS TERRACE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD, C.D. 10. Motion Required. 4. APPOINTMENT OF MELANIE MAYRON AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE SPAULDING SQUARE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD, C.D. 4. Motion Required. 5. REAPPOINTMENT OF ANNIE KELLY AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE WHITLEY HEIGHTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD, C.D. 4. Motion Required. 6. REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHELE MCDONOUGH AS ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE HARVARD HEIGHTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD, C.D. 10. Motion Required. 7. REAPPOINTMENT OF MILTON HEYNE AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE VINEGAR HILL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD, C.D. 15. Motion Required. 8. HARRY J. WOLFF HOUSE, 4000 N. SUNNYSLOPE AVENUE, C.D.5, CHC-2005-2498- Cultural Heritage Commission 2 September 7, 2005  HCM. Final Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required. Applicant: Christy McAvoy (Owner’s Representative) 9. JAMES GOLDSTEIN OFFICE, 10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, SUITE 2030, C.D. 5, CHC-2005-5781-HCM. Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Staff recommends take under consideration. Motion Required Applicant: John English 10. WESTDALE VILLAGE COURTYARD APARTMENTS, 11544, 11538, 11530, 11524, 11518, 11510, 11504, 11500, 11454, 11446, 11440 AND 11434 NATIONAL BOULEVARD, C.D. 11, CHC-2005-5158-HCM, CHC-2005-5217-HCM, CHC-2005-5219-HCM, CHC-2005- 5220-HCM CHC-2005-5221-HCM, CHC-2005-5222-HCM, CHC-2005-5223-HCM, CHC- 2005-5224-HCM, CHC-2005-5225-HCM, CHC-2005-5226-HCM, CHC-2005-5227-HCM, CHC-2005-5228-HCM. Recommendation to City Council of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required. Applicant: Dorothy Nichols. 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, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005, 10:00 A.M. 13. INSPECTION TOUR AND DISCUSSION OF PROPERTY 1. Weatherwolde Castle, 10629-10633, 10639 N. Commerce Avenue, C.D. 2, CHC-2005- 4738-HCM. 2. Blarney Castle, 10217 Tujunga Canyon Boulevard, C.D. 2, CHC-2005-3484-HCM. 3. Oak Glen Ranch, 7264 W. St. Estaban, 9801-9811 N. Hillhaven, 9810-9830 N. Oak Bend, 7261 W. Sundale, C.D. 2, CHC-2005-4480–HCM. Cultural Heritage Commission 3 September 7, 2005