Cultural Heritage Commission

AGENDA CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011, 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 Tara J. Hamacher, Commissioner Gail Kennard, 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. 4 AND 5: 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. Watts Towers Conservation Update 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. APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL MATTEUCCI AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE MIRACLE MILE NORTH HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM FROM APRIL 8, 2011 TO APRIL 8, 2015 Motion Required 4. NORTH SPRING STREET BRIDGE, NO. 53C0859, HCM #900, NORTH SPRING STREET, CD 1 COMMISSION DISCUSSION ON FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR PROPOSED BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT. Commission Review and Comment. 5. PROPOSED JEFFERSON PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HPOZ) AND PRESERVATION PLAN, CPC-2010-2410-HPOZ/ENV-2011-188-CE, CD 10 Properties bounded by Adams Boulevard to the north, Exposition and Jefferson Boulevards to the south, Arlington and Western Avenues to the east and 7th Avenue to the west. Applicant: City of Los Angeles 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 Jefferson Park Historic Resources Survey, Historic Preservation Overlay Zone and Preservation Plan; CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 2 MAY 5, 2011  Certify the Historic Resources Survey as to its accuracy and completeness; Certify the establishment of the proposed Jefferson Park HPOZ boundaries; and 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 or historic associations 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. Recommend that the City Planning Commission approve the establishment of the boundaries for the proposed Jefferson Park HPOZ. Recommend that the City Planning Commission adopt the Jefferson Park HPOZ Preservation Plan. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT 7. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011 8. INSPECTION TOUR/DISCUSSION No Tours Scheduled *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 3 MAY 5, 2011