Cultural Heritage Commission

AGENDA CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2007, 10 A.M. 200 N. Spring Street Room 1010, City Hall Los Angeles, CA 90012 NOTE: 8:15 a.m. – Commission Driving Tour of the Hancock Park District MEMBERS Mary Klaus-Martin, President Richard Barron, Vice President Alma M. Carlisle, Commissioner Glen Dake, Commissioner Mia Lehrer, Commissioner Sheldred Alexander, Commission Executive Assistant 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 8 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. The meeting facility and its parking are wheelchair accessible. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability, please make your request no later than three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Commission Secretariat at (213) 978-1300. 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) Update on Los Angeles Unified School District Historic Schools Investment Fund Board 2) Council/Committee Actions and Schedules 3) Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Letter and Artwork B. New Business 1) Advance Calendar 2) Commission Announcements/Requests 3. HANCOCK PARK HPOZ (HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE), AN AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY MELROSE AVENUE ON THE NORTH, BOTH SIDES OF HIGHLAND AVENUE ON THE WEST, BOTH SIDES OF ROSSMORE AVENUE ON THE EAST, AND THE REAR PROPERTY LINES OF THE COMMERCIALLY ZONED PROPERTIES ALONG WILSHIRE BOULEVARD ON THE SOUTH, BUT EXCLUDING ALL OTHER COMMERCIALLY ZONED PARCELS AND MULTI-FAMILY (R4) ZONED LOTS ALONG ROSSMORE AVENUE, C.D. 4 AND C.D. 5, CPC-2007-2705-HPOZ-MSC. Motion Required. Commission will consider a request to: 1) Find that the project is categorically exempt under the State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 for the Hancock Park Historic Resources Survey, Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, and Preservation Plan. 2) Certify the amended Historic Resources Survey as to accuracy and completeness; CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 2 JULY 19, 2007  3) Certify the establishment of the proposed Hancock Park HPOZ boundaries; and 4) Find that the structures, landscaping and natural features within the preservation zone meet one or more of the following criteria: • Add to the historic architectural qualities of Historic association for which a property is significant because it was present during the period of significance, and possesses historic integrity reflecting its character at that time; or • Owing to its unique location or singular physical characteristics, represents an established feature of the neighborhood, community or city; or • Retaining the building, structure, landscaping, or natural feature, would contribute to the preservation and protection of an historic place or area of historic interest in the city. 5) RECOMMEND that the City Planning Commission approve the proposed Hancock Park Preservation Plan. 4. SOUTHWEST MUSEUM – CARACOL TOWER – EXTERIOR REHABILITATION AND EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS, HCM #283, 234 MUSEUM DRIVE, C.D. 14, CHC-1984-3284 HCM Permit review for repairs at an Historic-Cultural Monument. Motion Required. 5. BOYLE HOTEL-CUMMINGS BLOCK, 101 NORTH BOYLE AVENUE, C.D. 14, CHC-2007-671-HCM Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required. Applicant: Diana Ybarra, Boyle Heights Historical Society Owner: East Los Angeles Community Corporation 6. MCNARY HOUSE AND PACIFIC READY-CUT BUNGALOWS, 4777 EAGLE ROCK BOULEVARD/2212-2214 NORWALK AVENUE, C.D. 14, CHC-2006-10592-HCM Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required. Applicant: Charles J. Fisher Owner: Suzie Denton 7. WAITE RESIDENCE, 2431 HILL DRIVE, C.D. 14, CHC-2007-1586-HCM Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required. Applicant/Owner: Ori Schurr Owner’s Representative: Charles J. Fisher CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 3 JULY 19, 2007 8. MONROE COTTAGE, 6310 CRESCENT STREET, C.D. 14, CHC-2007-1830-HCM Determination of Monument Status After Inspection. Motion Required. Applicant: Charles J. Fisher, Highland Park Heritage Trust/Garvanza Improvement Association Owner: Mayra and Julio Gonzalez 9. PUBLIC COMMENT 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. 10. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2007 11. INSPECTION TOUR*/DISCUSSION 1. Commission Lunch 2. Angelino Heights HPOZ Expansion, CPC-2006-5835-HPOZ/ENV-2006-7529-CE 3. Proposed California Register Districts - Fraternity/Sorority Row District: W. 28th St. between S. Figueroa and S. Hoover St. - Flower Drive District: west side of 3800 and 3900 blocks of Flower Drive and the east side of the 3800 blocks of S. Figueroa St. *Note: All tours are subject to change without notice. Public access to private properties not open to the public may be limited to Commissioners and City Staff. Access by the public may be subject to owner consent. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 4 JULY 19, 2007