Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · March 2, 2006
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes
March 2, 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, Alma Carlisle, Carlos Singer and Stanley Stalford were
present.
1. DIRECTOR=S REPORT / STAFF REPORT
A. Other items of interest.
Deputy Director Bob Sutton gave a Director’s Report.
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Old Business
Commissioner Stalford reported that the Subcommittee, on revisions to the
proposed Ordinance to Los Angeles Municipal Code, Article, 4, CHC-2005-3236-
CA, will have a report at the next commission meeting.
President Martin inquired about the Los Angeles Unified School District Historic
Schools Investment Fund Board. Ken Bernstein of the LA Conservancy reported
that the Board is still working on its bi-laws and policies.
Staff reported on the Weatherwolde Castle and reported that Harvard Westlake
School sent a letter providing additional information regarding the relocation of the
Paul Williams house.
B. New Business
1) Advance Calendar
2) Minutes of February 16, 2006. Motion Required.
Commissioner Stalford moved to adopt the minutes; Commissioner
Carlisle seconded.
Vote: 5-0
C. Commission Announcements/Requests
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3. APPOINTMENT OF JOHN ILDEFONSO AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE ADAMS-
NORMANDY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD, C.D. 10 Motion Required.
Commissioner Stalford moved to approve the appointment; Commissioner Barron
seconded.
Vote: 5-0
4. AIKEN LORENZO HOUSE, 10476 LORENZO PLACE, C.D. 5, CHC-2006-1211-HCM.
Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application Motion Required.
Applicant: H. Robert Gluck
Discussion:
President Martin opened the public hearing.
The applicant presented his case in support of the application for nomination.
Three other speakers testified in support of the requested nomination.
The owner’s representative testified.
One speaker testified in opposition.
President Martin closed the public hearing.
The Commission deliberated and determined that the information was insufficient and
recommended that the site not be taken under consideration as a Historic Cultural
Monument. The Cultural Heritage Commission suggested the applicant explore other
methods of protection such as an HPOZ.
Commissioner Barron moved to deny the request for nomination; Commissioner
Stalford seconded.
Vote: 4-1 (Carlisle)
5. NICKEL LEONG MANSION, 901 & 903 N. ISABEL STREET, 3509 E. THORPE
AVENUE, C.D. 1, CHC-2006-951-HCM. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument
Application Motion Required.
Applicant: Charles Fisher (Owner’s Representative)
Discussion:
President Martin opened the public hearing.
Owner’s representative presented his case in support of nomination.
No other speakers.
President Martin closed the public hearing.
The Commission deliberated and determined that the application was complete and that the
site be taken under consideration.
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President Martin moved to approve the staff recommendation to take the site under
consideration; Commissioner Barron seconded.
Vote: 5-0
6. HANCOCK PARK HPOZ (HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE), AN AREA
GENERALLY BOUNDED BY WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH, MELROSE
AVENUE TO THE NORTH, ROSSMORE AVENUE TO THE EAST AND HIGHLAND
AVENUE TO THE WEST, C.D’S 4 AND 5, CPC-2002-230-HPOZ. Certification of survey
and HPOZ boundaries and adoption of Findings for qualification. Motion Required.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Discussion:
Staff presented the case and the proposed modifications.
President Martin opened the public hearing.
Four speakers testified in opposition.
Six speakers, including the representative from CD 4 and the representative for the Los
Angeles Conservancy, testified in support.
President Martin closed the public hearing.
The Commission deliberated.
Commissioner Singer moved to certify the survey, as modified (change the
designation of all post 1956 structures and those constructed in the Ranch,
International or Contemporary architectural styles to Non-Contributors); and
certify the establishment of the HPOZ boundaries, Melrose Avenue on the north,
Wilshire Boulevard on the south, Rossmore Avenue on the east and Highland
Avenue on the west, with strong emphasis on three options for possible boundary
revisions (Option 1, include both sides of Highland Avenue; Option 2, include the
commercially zoned properties along Melrose Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard;
and Option 3, include multiple family zoned properties along Rossmore Avenue
north of Beverly Boulevard); and adopted the findings for qualification;
Commissioner Stalford seconded.
Vote 4-0
Commissioner Carlisle recused.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
One speaker commented.
8. NEXT MEETING DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2006.
9. INSPECTION TOUR
1. Commission Lunch
2. Los Feliz Brown Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Boulevard, C.D. 4, CHC-2006-822-HCM.
3. Ojai Apartments, 1929-1933 N. Whitley Avenue, C.D.4, CHC-2004-8012-HCM.
4. How House, 2422 N. Silver Ridge Avenue, C.D. 13, CHC-2006-111-HCM.
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There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting
adjourned at 12:33 p.m.
Mary Klaus Martin, President
Gabriele Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II
Cultural Heritage Commission
Adopted on May 4, 2006
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Agenda
AGENDA
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 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, 6 and 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.
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, California 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.
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.
AGENDA are posted for public review in the Main Street lobby of City Hall East, 200 No. Main
Street , Los Angeles, California and are accessible through the Internet World Wide Web at
www.lacity.,org/PLN. Click the “Meetings and Hearings” quick link. CHC agenda are available
under any of the seven service areas.
1. DIRECTOR=S REPORT / STAFF REPORT
A. Other items of interest.
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Old Business
1) Subcommittee update on revisions to the proposed Ordinance to Los
Angeles Municipal Code, Article 4., CHC-2005-3236-CA.
B. New Business
1) Advance Calendar
2) Minutes of February 16, 2006. Motion Required.
C. Commission Announcements/Requests
3. APPOINTMENT OF JOHN ILDEFONSO AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE
ADAMS-NORMANDY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD, C.D. 10 Motion
Required.
4. AIKEN LORENZO HOUSE, 10476 LORENZO PLACE, C.D. 5, CHC-2006-1211-
HCM. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application Motion Required.
Applicant: H. Robert Gluck
5. NICKEL LEONG MANSION, 901 & 903 N. ISABEL STREET, 3509 E. THORPE
AVENUE, C.D. 1, CHC-2006-951-HCM. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument
Application Motion Required.
Applicant: Charles Fisher (Owner’s Representative)
6. HANCOCK PARK HPOZ (HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE), AN
AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH,
MELROSE AVENUE TO THE NORTH, ROSSMORE AVENUE TO THE EAST AND
HIGHLAND AVENUE TO THE WEST, C.D’S 4 AND 5, CPC-2002-230-HPOZ.
Certification of survey and HPOZ boundaries and adoption of Findings for
qualification. Motion Required.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
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, MARCH 2, 2006.
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9. INSPECTION TOUR
1. Commission Lunch
2. Los Feliz Brown Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Boulevard, C.D. 4, CHC-2006-822-
HCM.
3. Ojai Apartments, 1929-1933 N. Whitley Avenue, C.D.4, CHC-2004-8012-
HCM.
4. How House, 2422 N. Silver Ridge Avenue, C.D. 13, CHC-2006-111-HCM.
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