Cultural Heritage Commission

AGENDA CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009, 10:00 A.M. 200 North Spring Street Room 1010, City Hall Los Angeles, CA 90012 MEMBERS Richard Barron, President Roella H. Louie, Vice President Glen C. Dake, Commissioner Mia M. Lehrer, Commissioner Oz Scott, Commissioner Fely C. Pingol, Commission Executive Assistant (213) 978-1300; 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. 6, 7, 8, 9, and 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. Commission meetings may be heard on Council Phone by dialing (213) 621-2489 or (818) 904-9450. 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 272, 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 B. Council/Committee Actions and Schedules 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Old Business 1) Update on Los Angeles Unified School District Historic Schools Investment Fund Board 2) Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork B. New Business 1) Advance Calendar 2) Commission Announcements/Requests 3) Approval of Minutes of July 16, 2009 Regular Meeting and July 30, 2009 Special Meeting 3. LOS ANGELES UNION STATION PASSENGER TERMINAL AND GROUNDS, HCM 101, 800 N. ALAMEDA STREET, CD 14. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED RETAIL KIOSKS AND TENANT IMPROVEMENTS IN WAITING ROOM AND PASSENGER CONCOURSE AREAS. Commission Review and Comment. Applicant: Catellus Applicant’s Representative: Architectural Resources Group 4. WESTLAKE THEATER, 634-642 SOUTH ALVARADO STREET, CD 1, CHC-2009-2861-NR (NATIONAL REGISTER APPLICATION REVIEW) Applicant/Owner Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles 5. GARMENT CAPITOL BUILDING, 217-221 EAST 8TH STREET, CD 14, CHC-2009-2860-NR (NATIONAL REGISTER APPLICATION REVIEW) Applicant: Andrea Galvin and Ben Taniguchi Owner: 217 E. 8th Street LLC CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 2 SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 6. FRANK E. HARTIGAN RESIDENCE, 1034 SOUTH GRAMERCY PLACE, CD 10, CHC-2009-2862-HCM Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Applicant/Owner: Karen S. Canady and Robert C. Michelson 7. VENICE WEST CAFÉ, 321 S. OCEAN FRONT WALK, CD 11, CHC-2009-2840-HCM Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Applicant: Charles Fisher and Alan Leib Owner: James Adelstein 8. 844 S. PLYMOUTH APARTMENTS, 844 S. PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, CD 10, CHC-2009-2888-HCM Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Applicant: Katie E. Horak Owner: Ann K. Moacanin 9. ROTHCHILD HOUSE, 2673 SOUTH MENLO AVENUE, CD 8, CHC-2009-2890-HCM Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Applicant: Anna Marie Brooks Owner: 2667 Menlo LLC 10. CROSS OF SAN YSIDRO, 7570 McGROARTY TERRACE, CD 2, CHC-2009-2872-HCM Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Applicant: Little Landers Historical Society Owner: Department of Recreation and Parks, City of Los Angeles 11. 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. 12. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 3 SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 13. INSPECTION TOUR*/DISCUSSION 1. Hollywood Walk of Fame, HCM 194, CHC-1978-96-HCM-CC1, 6250 Hollywood Boulevard and 1600 N. Vine Street, CD 13. Commission Site Observation of Rehabilitation Work Per Commission Determination dated February 12, 2007. (Scheduled Arrival: 3:00 p.m.) *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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2009