Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · July 20, 2017
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes
July 20, 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 10:20 a.m. with Commissioners, Kennard, and
Buelna present. Commissioner Milofsky was absent.
Also in attendance were Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner representing the Director of Planning;
Lambert Giessinger, Architect and 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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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
A. Old Business
1. There were no updates related to 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. Advanced Calendar - There were no planned absences for future meetings
2. Commission Announcements/Request - There were no announcements or requests
from any Commissioners.
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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: CYTRON HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2249 North Benedict Canyon Drive CHC-2017-1692-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1693-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
IN ATTENDANCE:
Sally Gati, owner/applicant.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include the Cytron House in the
list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
1. Determine that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los
Angeles Administrative Code LAAC Section 22.171.7;
2. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument;
3. 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; and
4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barron and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Barron
Ayes: Buelna
Absent: Milofsky
Vote: 3-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 5
PROPOSED MONUMENT: GOLDMAN HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3970 North Archdale Road CHC-2017-1671-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1672-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
IN ATTENDANCE:
Melissa Jones, Planning Assistant, representing the Office of Historic Resources
MOTION:
Commissioner Kennard moved to deny the application and not declare the Goldman House an
Historic-Cultural Monument pursuant to LAAC Section 22.171.7, and further adopt the staff report
findings as the findings of the Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buelna,
and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Buelna
Ayes: Barron
Absent: Milfosky
Vote: 3-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 6
PROPOSED MONUMENT: CASE STUDY HOUSE #16
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1811 Bel Air Road CHC-2017-1702-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1703-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
IN ATTENDANCE:
Katie Horak, Architectural Resources Group, preparer.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include the Case Study House
#16 in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
1. Determine that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los
Angeles Administrative Code LAAC Section 22.171.7;
2. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument;
3. 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; and
4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
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The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barron, and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Barron
Ayes: Buelna
Absent: Milofsky
Vote: 3-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 7
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
IN ATTENDANCE:
Jataun Valentine, applicant; Sue Kaplan, preparer; Nels Youngborg, Chattel Inc., owner’s
representative.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include the Irvin Tabor Family
Residences in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
1. Determine that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los
Angeles Administrative Code LAAC Section 22.171.7;
2. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument;
3. 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; and
4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buelna, and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Buelna
Ayes: Barron
Absent: Milofsky
Vote: 3-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 8
PROPOSED MONUMENT: BERGER WINSTON APARTMENT BUILDING
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 744 South Ridgeley Drive CHC-2017-1558-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1559-CE
Council District: 4 - Ryu
IN ATTENDANCE:
Daniel Freedman, Jeffer Mangels Butler and Mitchell LLP, owner's representative.
MOTION:
Commissioner Buelna moved to deny the application and not declare the Berger Winston Apartment
Building an Historic-Cultural Monument pursuant to LAAC Section 22.171.7, and further adopt the
staff report findings as the findings of the Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Kennard and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Buelna
Seconded: Kenna�
Ayes: Barron
Absent: Milofsky
Vote: 3-0
MOTION PASSED
ITEM NO. 9
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No members of the public requested to address the Commission.
There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting
adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
ADOPTED
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
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CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COMMISSION OFFICE
Etta M. Armstrong, Commission
Cultural Heritage Commission
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Agenda
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 AFTER 10:00 A.M.
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
ROOM 1010, 10TH FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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
Barry A. Milofsky, Commissioner
Vacant
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 ITEM
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. 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: CYTRON HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2249 North Benedict Canyon Drive CHC-2017-1692-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1693-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
Last Day to Act: 08-01-17
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/Applicant: Cytron, Shirley C., Trustee, Matilda Cytron, Dec’d Trust c/o Sally Gati
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5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: GOLDMAN HOUSE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3970 North Archdale Road CHC-2017-1671-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1672-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
Last Day to Act: 08-01-17
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/Applicant: Erik Murkoff, Co-Trustee, Murkoff Family Trust
Preparer: Barbara Lamprecht, Modern Resources Research Rehabilitation and Restoration
6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: CASE STUDY HOUSE #16
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1811 Bel Air Road CHC-2017-1702-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1703-CE
Council District: 5 – Koretz
Last Day to Act: 08-01-17
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: Norton, Muriel A., Trustee, Muriel A. Norton Trust
Applicant: Kit Boss
Preparers: Katie Horak and Mickie Torres-Gil, Architectural Resources Group
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7. 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
Last Day to Act: 08-01-17
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: Lisa Henson, Trustee, Lisa Henson Trust
Applicant: Jataun Valentine
Representative: Sue Kaplan
8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: BERGER WINSTON APARTMENT BUILDING
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 744 South Ridgeley Drive CHC-2017-1558-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-1559-CE
Council District: 4 – Ryu
Last Day to Act: 08-15-17
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.
Owners: Ridgeley 744, LLC c/o Kamyar Lashgari and Baruch Vardi
Applicant: James O’Sullivan, Miracle Mile Residential Association
Preparers: Katie Horak and Mary Ringhoff, Architectural Resources Group
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9. 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, August 3, 2017
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
ROOM 1010, CITY HALL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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