Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · September 7, 2017
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes
September 7, 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 Buelna, Kanner,
Kennard and Milofsky present.
Also in attendance were Lambert Giessinger, Architect, representing the Director of Planning and
Melissa Jones, Planning Assistant with the Office of Historic Resources; Lucy Atwood, Deputy City
Attorney; Etta Armstrong, Commission Executive Assistant; and Jason Wong, Senior Administrative
Clerk.
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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 was no update on the Los Angeles Unified School District Historic Schools
Investment Fund Board.
2. There were no Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork to review.
B. New Business
1. Advanced Calendar – There were no planned absences announced.
2. Commission Announcements/Requests – There were no announcements or requests
from the Commission.
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ITEM NO. 3
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
There were no presentations given by any Neighborhood Council representative.
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ITEM NO. 4
MONUMENT NAME: VILLAGE GREEN, HCM # 174
Council District: 10 – Wesson
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5112-5595 West Village Green and 5300 Rodeo Road
ATTENDANCE:
Ethan Markowitz, Village Green Owners Association Board, and David Weisenbloom, Village Green
Tree Committee and Principal at TWG Architects, owners’ representatives.
The Commission heard an informational presentation on the implementation of the cultural landscape
report and ongoing landscape maintenance issues on the property. There was no vote taken.
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ITEM NO. 5
MONUMENT NAME: CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD, HCM #134
Council District: 13 – O’Farrell
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1500-1529 North Las Palmas Avenue;
1550-1573 North Las Palmas Avenue;
6665-6679 West Sunset Boulevard
ATTENDANCE:
Kyndra Joy Casper, Liner LLP, and Paul Travis, Historic Resources Group, owner’s representatives
The Commission heard an informational presentation on the proposed Crossroads Hollywood
Project affecting the Historic-Cultural Monument. There was no vote taken.
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ITEM NO. 6
PROPOSED MONUMENT: HOGAN RESIDENCE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8527 West Brier Drive CHC-2017-3228-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-3229-CE
Council District: 4 – Ryu
ATTENDANCE:
Katie Horak, Architectural Resources Group, preparer
MOTION:
Commissioner Milofsky moved to take the proposed designation of the Hogan Residence under
consideration and adopt staff report and findings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Buelna, and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Milofsky
Seconded: Buelna
Ayes: Barron, Kennard
Vote: 4-0
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ITEM NO. 7
PROPOSED MONUMENT: 1328-1330-1/2 North Formosa Avenue (Village Court)
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1328-1330-1/2 North Formosa Avenue
CHC-2017-3331-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-3332-CE
Council District: 4 – Ryu
ATTENDANCE:
Christy McAvoy, Hollywood Heritage, Inc., applicant
MOTION:
Commissioner Kennard moved to take the proposed designation of the 1328-1330-1/2 North
Formosa Avenue (Village Court) 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
Vote: 4-0
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
One speaker addressed the Commission during general public comment.
There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting
adjourned at 12: 10 p.m.
ADOPTED
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
FEB 15 2018
CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COMMISSION OFFICE
Etta M. Armstrong, Commission Ex cu ive Assistant I
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Agenda
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REVISED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 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, Executive Officer
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 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. 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: VILLAGE GREEN, HCM # 174
Council District: 10 – Wesson
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5112-5595 West Village Green and 5300 Rodeo Road
Informational presentation and Commission review and comment on the implementation of the cultural
landscape report and ongoing landscape maintenance issues on the property.
Owner: Village Green Owners Association
Representatives: Ethan Markowitz and Steve Haggerty,Village Green Owners Association Board, and
David Weisenbloom, Village Green Tree Committee and Principal at TWG Architects
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5. MONUMENT NAME: CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD, HCM #134
Council District: 13 – O’Farrell
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1500-1529 North Las Palmas Avenue;
1550-1573 North Las Palmas Avenue;
6665-6679 West Sunset Boulevard
Informational presentation on the proposed Crossroads Hollywood Project affecting the Historic-Cultural
Monument.
Owner: Cross Roads Properties I, LLC c/o Morton La Kretz
Representative: Kyndra Joy Casper, Liner LLP
6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: HOGAN RESIDENCE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8527 West Brier Drive CHC-2017-3228-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2017-3229-CE
Council District: 4 – Ryu
REQUESTED ACTION:
Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application and determination of whether to take the proposed
designation of a Monument under consideration.
Owners/Applicants: Christopher and Susanna Musotto Caparro
Preparers: Katie Horak and Mickie Torres-Gil, Architectural Resources Group
7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: 1328-1330-1/2 North Formosa Avenue
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1328-1330-1/2 North Formosa Avenue CHC-2017-3331-HCM
CEQA:ENV-2017-3332-CE
Council District: 4 – Ryu
REQUESTED ACTION:
Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application and determination of whether to take the proposed
designation of a Monument under consideration.
Owners: Michael and Kimberly Kesler and Jackie Chatman
Applicant: Hollywood Heritage, Inc.
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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, September 21, 2017
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
ROOM 1010, CITY HALL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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