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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · May 18, 2017

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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. ___________________________________ Commissioner Barron postponed the Director’s report to the end of the meeting. ___________________________________ 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 ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 3 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PRESENTATION There were no presentations given by any Neighborhood Council representative. Meeting Minutes May 18, 2017 Cultural Heritage Commission ____________________________________ President Barron took Item No. 5 out of order. ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ 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 2 Meeting Minutes May 18, 2017 Cultural Heritage Commission ___________________________________ 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 ___________________________________ 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 3 Meeting Minutes May 18, 2017 Cultural Heritage Commission ___________________________________ 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 __________________________________ 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 4 Meeting Minutes May 18, 2017 Cultural Heritage Commission 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 FEB 15 2018 CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT COMMISSION OFFICE Etta M. Armstrong, Commission Exe Cultural Heritage Commission 5

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 Cultural Heritage Commission May 18, 2017 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 Cultural Heritage Commission May 18, 2017 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 Cultural Heritage Commission May 18, 2017

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