Cultural Heritage Commission

AGENDA CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014, 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 SPEAKERS REQUEST FORM AT THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NOS. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12: 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. APPOINTMENT OF MR. INDY FLORE AS THE MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE HANCOCK PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR TERM FROM JANUARY 16, 2014 TO JANUARY 16, 2018. Motion Required. 4. APPOINTMENT OF MR. LEE THEISEN AS THE MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE LINCOLN HEIGHTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR TERM FROM JANUARY 16, 2014 TO JANUARY 16, 2018. Motion Required. 5. APPOINTMENT OF MR. STEVEN BRABSON AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE HOLLYWOOD GROVE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR TERM FROM JANUARY 16, 2014 TO JANUARY 16, 2018. Motion Required. 6. APPOINTMENT OF MR. DRAKE DILLARD AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE LAFAYETTE SQUARE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR TERM FROM JANUARY 16, 2014 TO JANUARY 16, 2018. Motion Required. 7. COMMENTS TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION ON PROPOSED LISTING OF UCLA FACULTY CENTER TO THE CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES, 480 CHARLES E. YOUNG DRIVE EAST, CHC-2013-3827-CR, CD 5, 2-5-14. Owner: Regents of the University of California Applicant: Los Angeles Conservancy Preparer: Margarita Wuellner, Ph.D., PCR Services Corporation CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 2 JANUARY 16, 2014 8. SOTO STREET BRIDGE, INTERSECTION OF MISSION RD., AND HUNTINGTON DR. (Under Consideration) 4-1-14. Owner: City of Los Angeles Applicant: El Sereno Historical Society and Highland Park Heritage Trust Preparer: Charles J. Fisher 9. EHRBAR RESIDENCE, 1601 NORTH HOBART BOULEVARD, CHC-2013-3625-HCM, CD 13 (Under Consideration) 4-1-14. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Owner: Hollywood Community Housing Corporation Owner’s Representative: PCR Services Corporation Applicant: Charles J. Fisher 10. J. W. BLANK RESIDENCE, 1950 N, EDGEMONT STREET, CHC-2013-3769-HCM, CD 4 (Under Consideration) 4-1-14. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Owner: David and Dana Cremin Owner’s Representative: Charles J. Fisher 11. SWETT DUPLEX, 161-163 N. MANSFIELD AVE., CHC-2013-3990-HCM, CD 5 (Under Consideration) 4-1-14. Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Owner: Lloyd Rogers, Trustee of the Rogers Trust Owner’s Representative: Charles J. Fisher 12. HUNT RESIDENCE, 7 OAKMONT DRIVE, CHC-2013-3539-HCM, CD 11 (Final Determination) 1-19-14. Determination of Monument Status after Inspection. Motion Required CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption Owner: Robert Hanasab Trust Soralya Hanasab Trust Applicant: Department of City Planning City of Los Angeles Preparer: Christy McAvoy, Historic Resources Group CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 3 JANUARY 16, 2014 13. PUBLIC COMMENT 14. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014 15. SITE INSPECTION TOUR*/DISCUSSION a) Abichandani Residence, 7129 La Presa Drive, CHC-2013-3616, CD 4, 2-18-14 (2:00-2:30 PM) b) Griffith Park Performing Arts Center at the Old Zoo, Griffith Park Drive, HCM 942, CD4, 2-18-14 (3:00-3:30 PM) c) McTernan Residence, 2226 North Wayne Avenue, CHC-2013-3620, CD 4, 2-18-14 (3:45-4:15 PM) d) Tirado House, 2925 Waverly Drive, CHC-2013-3622, CD 4, 2-18-14 (4:30-5:00 PM) * Note: All tour times 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 JANUARY 16, 2014