Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · January 19, 2017
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes
January 19, 2017
200 North Spring Street, City Hall
Los Angeles, California 90012
MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION HEREIN ARE REPORTED IN
ACTION FORMAT. COMPLETE DETAILS, INCLUDING THE ENTIRE DISCUSSION, RELATING
TO EACH ITEM ARE CONTAINED IN THE AUDIO RECORDING FOR THIS MEETING. COPIES
OF COMPACT DISC RECORDINGS ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING CENTRAL
PUBLICATIONS, AT (213) 978-1255 AND ARE ALSO ACCESSIBLE ONLINE AT
planning.lacity.org.
Commissioner Barron called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. with Commissioners Kennard,
Irvine and Milofsky present. Commissioner Buelna was not in attendance.
Also in attendance were Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner representing the Director of
Planning; Lambert Giessinger, Architect and Melissa Jones, Planning Assistant, representing the
Office of Historic Resources; Kimberly Huangfu Deputy City Attorney; Harold Arrivillaga,
Commission Executive Assistant and Cecilia Lamas, Senior Administrative Clerk, Commission
Office Staff.
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ITEM NO. 1
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner updated the Commission on various items of interest related
to the Planning Department.
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ITEM NO. 2
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Old Business:
• There were no updates related to the Los Angeles Unified School District Historic Schools
Investment Fund Board.
• There was no Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork to review.
New Business:
Advanced Calendar:
Commissioner Irvine noted he would be absent from the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting of
February 2, 2017.
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Commission Announcements/Request:
The Commission requested a presentation related to the Civic Center Master Plan.
Meeting Minutes:
Approval of the meeting minutes of December 15, 2016 was postponed to a future date.
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ITEM NO. 3
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
There were no presentations given by any Neighborhood Council representatives.
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ITEM NO. 4
PROPOSED MONUMENT: SPINNING WHEEL APARTMENTS
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 423-427 North Hayworth Avenue CHC-2017-4770-HCM
ENV-2017-4771-CE
Council District 5 - Koretz
MOTION:
Commissioner Milofsky moved to take the proposed designation of the Spinning Wheel
Apartments under consideration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the
vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Milofsky
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Barron, Irvine
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 5
PROPOSED MONUMENT: FINN FROLICH HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5152 La Vista Court CHC-2017-4765-HCM
ENV-2017-4766-CE
Council District 4 - Ryu
MOTION:
Commissioner Kennard moved to take the proposed designation of the Finn Frolich House under
consideration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milofsky and the vote proceeded as
follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Milofsky
Ayes: Barron, Irvine
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 6
PROPOSED MONUMENT: WURFL COURT
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1450-1456 Echo Park Avenue CHC-2017-4762-HCM
ENV-2017-4763-CE
Council District 13 - O’Farrell
MOTION:
Commissioner Milofsky moved to take the proposed designation of Wurfl Court under
consideration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Irvine and the vote proceeded as
follows:
Moved: Milofsky
Seconded: Irvine
Ayes: Barron, Kennard
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4-0
MOTION PASSED
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• The Commission recessed at 12:16 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 12:30 p.m.
with all Commissioners present.
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ITEM NO. 7
PROPOSED MONUMENT: ORTIZ TAYLOR HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2650 North Lake View Avenue CHC-2017-4772-HCM
ENV-2017-4773-CE
Council District 13 - O’Farrell
MOTION:
Commissioner Kennard moved to take the proposed designation of the Ortiz Taylor House under
consideration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milofsky and the vote proceeded as
follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Milofsky
Ayes: Barron, Irvine
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 8
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no requests to address the Commission.
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There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting
adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
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Cultural Heritage Commission
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Cultural eritage Commission
ADOPTED
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
OCT 19 2017
CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COMMISSION OFFICE
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Agenda
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017 AFTER 10:00 A.M.
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
ROOM 1010, 10TH FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
Richard Barron, President
Gail Kennard, Vice President
Pilar Buelna, Commissioner
Jeremy Irvine, Commissioner
Barry A. Milofsky, Commissioner
Harold Arrivillaga, Commission Executive Assistant I
(213) 978-1300
EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A SPEAKERS
CARD AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
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.
Commission meetings may be heard on Council Phone by dialing (213) 621-2489 or (818) 904-9450.
To ensure that the Commission has ample opportunity to review written materials, members of the
public who wish to submit written materials on agenda items should submit them electronically to
CHC@lacity.org or to the Commission Office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 532, Los Angeles, CA
90012, at least 8 days prior to the meeting. Note: Materials received after the deadline will be placed
in the official case file.
Day of hearing submissions (10 copies must be provided) are limited to 2 pages plus accompanying
photographs and/or posters.
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 seven (7) working days prior
to the meeting by contacting the Commission Secretariat at (213) 978-1300.
FINALIZATION OF COMMISSION ACTIONS: In accordance with City Charter Section 245, actions
of the Cultural Heritage Commission shall become final at the expiration of the next five meeting days
of the Los Angeles City Council during which the Council has convened in regular session.
AGENDAS are posted for public review in the Main Street lobby of City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street,
Los Angeles, California and are accessible online at www.planning.lacity.org.
Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300
1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Items of interest.
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. Meeting Minutes – December 15, 2016
3. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PRESENTATION
Presentation by Neighborhood Council representatives on any neighborhood council
resolution, or community impact statement filed with the City Clerk, which relates to any
agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda.
4. PROPOSED MONUMENT: SPINNING WHEEL APARTMENTS
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 423-427 N. Hayworth Avenue CHC-2017-4770-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-4771-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
REQUESTED ACTION:
Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application and determination of whether to take the
proposed designation of a Monument under consideration.
Owner: Hayworth Abbey LLC c/o Isaac Cohanzad
Applicant: Dee Ann Newkirk
Preparer: Charles J. Fisher
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5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: FINN FROLICH HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5152 La Vista Court CHC-2017-4765-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-4766-CE
Council District: 4 – Ryu
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application and determination of whether to take the
proposed designation of a Monument under consideration.
Owner: Frances Coyle
Applicant: Angelo Bellomo, Silver Lake Heritage Trust
6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: WURFL COURT
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1450-1456 Echo Park Avenue CHC-2017-4762-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-4763-CE
Council District: 13 – O’ Farrell
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application and determination of whether to take the
proposed designation of a Monument under consideration.
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Owner: Bixel House LLC c/o Sam Mark
Applicant: Lena Kouyoumdjian
7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: ORTIZ TAYLOR HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2650 North Lake View Avenue CHC-2017-4772-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-4773-CE
Council District: 13 – O’ Farrell
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application and determination of whether to take the
proposed designation of a Monument under consideration.
Owner: John Wingler
Applicant: John Wingler
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8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK MUST SUBMIT A SPEAKER’S CARD. ALL REQUESTS
TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
TO THE PUBLIC THAT ARE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION MUST BE
SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
The next scheduled regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on:
Thursday, February 2, 2017
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
ROOM 1010, CITY HALL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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