Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · January 5, 2006
Minutes
UNOFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes
January 5, 2006
10:00 A.M.
Room 1010, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, California
MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION HEREIN ARE REPORTED
IN ACTION FORMAT. COMPLETE DETAILS, INCLUDING THE DISCUSSION,
RELATING TO EACH ITEM ARE CONTAINED IN THE HEARING TAPES FOR THIS
MEETING. COPIES OF TAPES ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING CENTRAL
PUBLICATIONS AT (213) 978-1255.
The meeting was called to order by the Commission President, Mary Klaus Martin at
10:25 a.m. Commissioners Richard Barron and Stanley Stalford were present.
Commissioners Alma Carlisle and Carlos Singer were absent.
1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT/STAFF REPORT
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Old Business
Staff distributed a copy of the Pasadena Star-News article dated 12-27-05
regarding the relocation of the Morris Landau house to the City of
Pasadena.
Staff and Commissioner Barron updated the CHC on the 12-15-05 site
visit to the Holiday Bowl/The Coliseum Center and reviewed field meeting
notes.
Staff reported that the City Council had asserted jurisdiction over the
Purviance Residence pursuant to Section 245 and that the Planning Land
Use and Management Committee remanded the matter back to the
Cultural Heritage Commission. The Commission’s action did not
recommend historic designation for this site.
Commissioner Martin requested the names of the representatives for the
historic schools investment fund board. Jay Platt of the Los Angeles
Conservancy indicated he would provide the list.
B. New Business
1) Advance Calendar
Commissioner Martin requested the Eichler Home-Foster
Residence be removed from the calendar if the owners do not
respond to the Commission Office or the Historic Resources staff
by 1-19-06.
City Attorney stated that the tour of the Wolford House on today’s
agenda would be limited to only the project site and the Wolford
House. The adjacent properties would not be part of the tour.
3. DROSTE HOUSE, 2025 N. KENILWORTH AVENUE, C.D. 4, CHC-2005-6980-
HCM.
Discussion: None
Motion: Declare a Historic Cultural Monument
Moved: Stalford
Seconded: Barron
Vote: 3-0
Action: Approved By Consent
4. AMSALEM A. ERNST HOUSE, 5670 HOLLY OAK DRIVE, C.D.4, CHC-2005-
6981-HCM.
Discussion: None
Motion: Declare a Historic Cultural Monument
Moved: Stalford
Seconded: Barron
Vote: 3-0
Action: Approved By Consent
4. PAUL LANDACRE CABIN AND GROUNDS, 2006-W. EL MORAN ST., C.D. 13,
CHC-2005-7995-HCM
Discussion: Commissioner Martin opened the public hearing. Five speakers
testified in support of historic designation. Commissioner Martin
closed the public hearing.
The Commission deliberated and recommended the cabin and
grounds be designated as a historic monument since the building
was occupied by Paul Landacre, a renowned artist; that the cabin
and the grounds reflect a way of life in the 1920’s era and that the
cabin has unique character defining features such as wood
carvings.
Motion: Declare the cabin and grounds a Historic Cultural Monument.
Moved: Barron
Seconded: Martin
Vote: 3-0
Action: Approved
6. OJAI APARTMENTS, 1929-1933 N. WHITLEY AVENUE, C.D. 13, CHC-2004-
8012-HCM.
Discussion: Commission deemed the application complete and recommended
the site be taken under consideration.
MOTION: Take the site under consideration.
Moved: Martin
Seconded: Stalford
Vote: 3-0
Action: Approved
7. PUBLIC COMMENT – No speakers.
8. Next Meeting Date: Thursday, January 19, 2006.
9. Inspection Tour and Discussion of Property.
1. Commission Lunch
2. Wolford House, HCM 614, 4260 Sea View Lane, C.D. 14, CHC-2005-
9392-HCM. Project site inspection.
There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Mary Klaus Martin, President
Gabriele Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II
Cultural Heritage Commission
Adopted on __________________
Date
Agenda
AGENDA
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006, 10 A.M.
200 N. Spring Street
Room 1010, City Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90012
MEMBERS
Mary Klaus-Martin, President
Richard Barron, Vice President
Alma M. Carlisle, Commissioner
Carlos Singer, Commissioner
Stanley Stalford, Jr., 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, 4, 5 AND 6,
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 prior to the meeting 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
B. New Business
1) Advance Calendar
C. Commission Announcements/Requests
Consent items are deemed to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the
Commission at one time without discussion. However, if a Commissioner requests discussion
on one of these, it will be considered after the balance of the consent items have been voted
upon.
BEGIN CONSENT
3. DROSTE HOUSE, 2025 N. KENILWORTH AVENUE, C.D. 4, CHC-2005-6980-HCM.
Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required.
Applicant: Jeanne and To Lee (Owners)
4. AMSALEM A. ERNST HOUSE, 5670 HOLLY OAK DRIVE, C.D. 4, CHC-2005-6981-
HCM. Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required.
Applicant: Charles Fisher (Owner’s Representative)
END CONSENT
5. PAUL LANDACRE CABIN AND GROUNDS, 2006 W. EL MORAN STREET, C.D. 13,
CHC-2005-7995-HCM.
Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required.
Applicant: Charles Fisher
6. OJAI APARTMENTS, 1929-1933 N. WHITLEY AVENUE, C.D. 13, CHC-2004-8012-
HCM.
Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Staff recommends take under consideration.
Motion Required.
Applicant: Thomas Carey (Owner)
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7. 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.
8. NEXT MEETING DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2006, ROOM 1010, CITY HALL.
9. INSPECTION TOUR AND DISCUSSION OF PROPERTY
1. Wolford House, HCM No. 614, 4260 Sea View Lane, C.D. 14, CHC-2005-9392-
HCM. Project site inspection and tour of adjacent properties on Sea View Lane.
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