Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · May 18, 2017
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes
May 18, 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 10:11 a.m. with Commissioners Kennard, Irvine and Milofsky
present. Commissioner Buelna arrived at 10:14 a.m.
Also in attendance were Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner representing the Director of Planning; Lambert
Giessinger, Architect with the Office of Historic Resources; Melissa Jones, Planning Assistant with the Office of
Historic Resources; Kimberly Huangfu, Deputy City Attorney; Etta Armstrong, Commission Executive Assistant
and Jason Wong, Senior Administrative Clerk, Commission Office Staff.
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Commissioner Barron postponed the Director’s report to the end of the meeting.
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ITEM NO. 2
COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Old Business
1. There was no update on the Los Angeles Unified School District Historic Schools Investment
Fund Board.
2. There was no proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork to review.
B. New Business
1. Advance Calendar – Commissioner Milofsky announced that he may not be able to attend the
meeting of July 6, 2017.
2. Commission Announcements/Requests – There were no announcements or requests from the
Commission
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ITEM NO. 3
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PRESENTATION
There were no presentations given by any Neighborhood Council representative.
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President Barron took Item No. 5 out of order.
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ITEM NO. 5
PROPOSED MONUMENT: ORANGE JULIUS
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6001 West Pico Boulevard CHC-2017-1353-HCM
ENV-2017-1354-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
MOTION
Commissioner Barron moved to continue the matter to the Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting of June 1,
2017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Barron
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Buelna, Irvine, Milofsky
Vote: 5-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 4
MONUMENT NAME: JUAREZ THEATER (WARNER BROTHERS THEATRE) AKA WARNER GRAND
THEATRE, NO. 251
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 474-478 West 6th Street Council District: 15 - Buscaino
IN ATTENDANCE:
Tania Picasso, Department of Cultural Affairs; David Roberts, representing the Office of Councilmember
Buscaino.
MOTION:
Commissioner Barron put forth the following comments regarding the proposed mural:
1. The Commission is pleased with the direction of the proposed mural.
2. The Commission appreciates the effort and time put into the project.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milofsky and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Barron
Seconded: Milofsky
Ayes: Buelna, Irvine, Kennard
Vote: 5-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 6
PROPOSED MONUMENT: CYTRON HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2249 North Benedict Canyon Drive CHC-2017-1692-HCM
ENV-2017-1693-CE
Council District: 5 - Koretz
IN ATTENDANCE:
Sally Cytron Gati, owner.
MOTION:
Commissioner Milofsky moved to take the proposed designation of the Cytron House under consideration
and adopt staff findings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the vote proceeded as
follows:
Moved: Milofsky
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Irvine
Vote: 5-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 7
PROPOSED MONUMENT: GOLDMAN HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3970 North Archdale Road CHC-2017-1671-HCM
ENV-2017-1672 -CE
Council District: 5 - Koretz
IN ATTENDANCE:
Barbara Lamprecht, preparer
MOTION:
Commissioner Buelna moved to take the proposed designation of the Goldman House under consideration
and adopt staff findings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barron and the vote proceeded as
follows:
Moved: Buelna
Seconded: Barron
Ayes: Irvine, Kennard, Milofsky
Vote: 5-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 8
PROPOSED MONUMENT: CASE STUDY HOUSE #16
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1811 North Bel-Air Road CHC-2017-1702-HCM
ENV-2017-1703-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
IN ATTENDANCE
Kit Boss, applicant; Katie Horak, Architectural Resources Group, preparer
MOTION
Commissioner Irvine moved to take the proposed designation of the Case Study House #16 under
consideration and adopt staff findings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the vote
proceeded as follows:
Moved: Irvine
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Milofsky
Vote: 5-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 9
PROPOSED MONUMENT: IRVIN TABOR FAMILY RESIDENCES
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 605-607 East Westminster Avenue CHC-2017-1745-HCM
ENV-2017-1746-CE
Council District: 11 – Bonin
IN ATTENDANCE
Jataun Valentine, applicant; Sue Kaplan, preparer
MOTION
Commissioner Kennard moved to take the proposed designation of the Irvin Tabor Family Residences under
consideration and adopt staff findings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milofsky and the vote
proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Milofsky
Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Irvine
Vote: 5-0
MOTION PASSED
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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.
ITEM N0.10
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Two speakers addressed the Commission.
There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting adjourned at
12:05 p.m.
ADOPTED
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
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CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COMMISSION OFFICE
Etta M. Armstrong, Commission Exe
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Agenda
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
*CORRECTED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA*
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017 AFTER 10:00 a.m.
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
*ROOM 1060, 10 FLOOR* TH
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
* PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE*
Richard Barron, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director
Gail Kennard, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Deputy Director
Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director
Pilar Buelna, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director
Jeremy Irvine, Commissioner
Barry A. Milofsky, Commissioner
Etta Armstrong, 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
Cultural Heritage Commission May 18, 2017
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. 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. MONUMENT NAME: JUAREZ THEATER (WARNER BROTHERS THEATRE) AKA WARNER
GRAND THEATRE , No. 251
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 474-478 West 6th Street Council District: 15 - Buscaino
Informational presentation and Commission review and comment on proposed mural.
Motion Required
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5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: ORANGE JULIUS
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6001 West Pico Boulevard CHC-2017-1353-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1354-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
Last Day to Act: 06-14-17
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331,
Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. DETERMINE whether the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to LAAC
Section 22.171.7; and
3. RECOMMEND that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic-Cultural
Monument.
Owner: Matt Nelson, 6001 Pico Sterns LLC
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: CYTRON HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2249 North Benedict Canyon Drive CHC-2017-1692-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1693-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/Applicant: Shirley C. Cytron, Trustee, Matilda Cytron, Dec’d Trust, c/o Sally Gati
7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: GOLDMAN HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3970 North Archdale Road CHC-2017-1671-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1672-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.
Owners/Applicants: Erik Murkoff, Co-Trustee, Murkoff Family Trust
Preparer: Barbara Lamprecht, Modern Resources Research
Rehabilitation and Restoration
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8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: CASE STUDY HOUSE #16
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1811 North Bel-Air Road CHC-2017-1702-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1703-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: Muriel A. Norton, Trustee, Muriel A. Norton Trust
Applicant: Kit Boss
Preparers: Katie Horak and Mickie Torres-Gil, Architectural Resources Group
9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: IRVIN TABOR FAMILY RESIDENCES
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 605-607 East Westminster Avenue CHC-2017-1745-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1746-CE
Council District: 11 – Bonin
REQUESTED ACTION:
Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application and determination of whether to take the proposed
designation of a Monument under consideration.
Owner: Lisa Henson, Trustee, Lisa Henson Trust
Applicant: Jataun Valentine
Representative: Sue Kaplan
10. 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, June 1, 2017
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
ROOM 1010, CITY HALL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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