Cultural Heritage Commission

AGENDA CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 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 Jeremy Irvine, Commissioner Gail Kennard, Commissioner Barry A. Milofsky, 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. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, AND 14: 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) Parker Center: Status Update on Final Environmental Impact Report Addressing Potential Demolition and Initial Commission Discussion on Proposed Los Angeles Street Civic Building Project. 3. APPOINTMENT OF JOHN ARNOLD AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE JEFFERSON PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR TERM FROM AUGUST 21, 2014 TO AUGUST 21, 2018. Motion Required. 4. APPOINTMENT OF DAVID SAFFER AS THE MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE JEFFERSON PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR TERM FROM AUGUST 21, 2014 TO AUGUST 21, 2018. Motion Required 5. APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN FADER AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE UNIVERSITY PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR TERM FROM AUGUST 21, 2014 TO AUGUST 21, 2018. Motion Required. 6. APPOINTMENT OF ANITA-MARIE MARTINEZ AS THE MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE LINCOLN HEIGHTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR TERM FROM AUGUST 21, 2014 TO AUGUST 21, 2018. Motion Required. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 2 AUGUST 21, 2014 7. PROPOSED 52nd PLACE TIFAL BROTHERS TRACT HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HPOZ) AND PRESERVATION PLAN, CPC-2014-516-HPOZ/ENV-2014-517-CE, CD 9 Properties along E. 52nd Place bounded by Avalon Boulevard to the west and McKinley Avenue to the east. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Certify the Historic Resources Survey, with the recommended changes, as to its accuracy and completeness; Recommend that the City Planning Commission approve the establishment of the boundaries for The proposed 52nd Place Tifal Brothers Tract HPOZ; Recommend that the City Planning Commission adopt the 52nd Place Tifal Brothers Tract HPOZ Preservation Plan; Find that the structures, landscaping and natural features within the proposed 52nd Place Tifal Brothers HPOZ 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. 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. 8. RUSKIN ART CLUB, 800 S. PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, HCM #639, CHC-1997-2165-HCM-CC1, CD 4, COMMISSION REVIEW OF PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED GARAGE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GARAGE AND STUDIO/GUEST HOUSE. Motion Required Owner/Applicant: Christophe H. Burusco Scott Lander Applicant’s Representative: George Taylor Louden, AIA 9. CHASE KNOLLS GARDEN APARTMENTS, 13401 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, HCM #683, CD 4 INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION ON ON-GOING LANDSCAPING WORK, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND PROPOSED REHABILITATION TIMELINE. 10. GILMORE GASOLINE SERVICE STATION 853-859 N. HIGHLAND AVENUE, 6800 WILLOUGHBY AVENUE, HCM #508, CD 5, INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED REHABILITATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE AS A DRIVE-THRU AND WALK-UP STARBUCKS COFFEE. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 3 AUGUST 21, 2014 11. BARTLETT RESIDENCE, 1829 N. KENMORE AVENUE, CHC-2014-2904-HCM, CD 4 Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Owner: Kenmore Investments, LLC Applicant: Bill Zide Applicant’s Representative: Charles J. Fisher 12. THOMAS BUILDING, 12437-12447 W. MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD, CHC-2014-2884-HCM, CD 2 Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Owner: 12437-12447 Magnolia Buildings, LLC Applicant: Donna Gooley 13. RASCHE RESIDENCE, 2027 N. HOBART BOULEVARD, CHC-2014-2003-HCM, CD 4 Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Owner: Marie A. Duymovitch Applicant: Charles J. Fisher 14. PRESBURGER HOUSE, 4255 AGNES AVENUE, CHC-2014-2860-HCM, CD 2 Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Application. Motion Required Applicant/Owner: Chris Culliton and Amy Schulenberg 15. MILLER HOUSE, 4097 N. VALLEY MEADOW ROAD, CHC-2014-2281-HCM, CD 5 Determination of Monument Status after Inspection. Motion Required CEQA Review and Recommendation: Categorical Exemption Owners: Encino Group, LLC & AMG Capital Group, LLC Applicants: Bobby White and Andrea Fordham 16. PUBLIC COMMENT 17. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 4 AUGUST 21, 2014