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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · October 4, 2018

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OFFICIAL CITY OF LOS ANGELES Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes October 4, 2018 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 10:25 a.m. with Commissioners Kennard, and Milofsky present. Commissioners Buelna and Kanner were absent. Also in attendance were Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner, representing the Director of Planning; Lambert Giessinger, Preservation Architect and Melissa Jones, Planning Assistant from the Office of Historic Resources; Lucy Atwood, Deputy City Attorney; Etta Armstrong, Commission Executive Assistant; Rafael Vega, Senior Administrative Clerk. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following: • There has been a significant fire this morning at the historic Pierce Brothers Mortuary complex in the University Park HPOZ. We’re trying to get more information on the fire and the status of the buildings and can report back at the next meeting. • I wanted to remind the commissioners, as well as our attendees this morning, of two upcoming public events the next two Saturdays: our bi-annual Los Angeles Historic Neighborhoods Conference on Saturday, October 13th, co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Resources and the Los Angeles Conservancy. This year’s conference will have a special focus on the intersection of housing issues and historic preservation. The event will take place at historic Lincoln High School and will conclude with walking tours of both Lincoln Heights and El Sereno. • And this Saturday the OHR is joining forces with APIHiP (Asian and Pacific Islanders in Historic Preservation) to host a community event on Saturday, October 6th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon around the completion of our five Asian American Historic Context Statements for SurveyLA. These reflected the history of the City’s Japanese American, Chinese American, Korean American, Filipino, and Thai communities. The event will feature panelists and discussions with representatives of each of these communities and, we hope, spur further activity and HCM nominations capitalizing on this work. The event will take place at the Filipino Christian Church on Union Avenue. Meeting Minutes October 4, 2018 Cultural Heritage Commission • The City Council yesterday received and filed the nomination for 1848 S. Gramercy Pl., the transitional Craftsman structure initiated by Council District 10. That action had the effect of a denial, since the last day for the Council to act was yesterday. • And finally, I did want to report back on the Climate Heritage Mobilization conference I attended last month in San Francisco, addressing the intersection of cultural heritage issues and climate change. Some of the key themes were the following: - Cultural heritage threats are no longer only demolition and the bulldozer, but climate forces - Preserving existing buildings is key to reduce carbon emissions - Buildings are responsible for 70% of greenhouse gases - 1% of buildings are responsible for 24% of emissions - 80-90% of our buildings will still exist in 2050 - Other cities are considering moving toward mandatory retrofit policies - Need to find “sweet spot” – moving buildings closer to “net zero” without damaging historic character Old Business • There was no Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork to review. New Business • Commission Announcements/Requests – After reviewing the current Historic-Cultural Monument application for the previously-declined nomination of the Commodore Apartments located at 1830-1832 North Cherokee Avenue, on behalf of the appointed subcommittee Commissioners Milofsky and Kanner determined that there was substantial new information and the building had undergone some subsequent rehabilitation meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and recommended that the application be scheduled on a future Cultural Heritage Commission agenda. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 2 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL There were no presentations given by the Neighborhood Council representative. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 3 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Four speakers addressed the Commission during general public comment. _______________________________ ITEM NO. 4 2 Meeting Minutes October 4, 2018 Cultural Heritage Commission PROPOSED MONUMENT: ABERDEEN HOUSE CHC-2018-4019-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-4020-CE Last Day to Act: 10-16-18 Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2640-2656 North Aberdeen Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Vanessa Withers, Historic Preservation Partners, preparer MOTION: Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include the Aberdeen House in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. 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 that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.171.7; 3. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic- Cultural Monument; 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: Milofsky Absent: Buelna, Kanner Vote: 3–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 5 PROPOSED MONUMENT: WALLACE BEERY’S HOLLYWOOD HIDEAWAY CHC-2018-4252-HCM Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2018-4253-CE Last Day to Act: 10-30-18 Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 947 North Martel Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Charles J. Fisher and Steven Luftman, applicants. MOTION: 3 Meeting Minutes October 4, 2018 Cultural Heritage Commission Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include the Wallace Beery’s Hollywood Hideway in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. 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 that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.171.7; 3. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic- Cultural Monument; 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: Milofsky Absent: Buelna, Kanner Vote: 3–0 MOTION PASSED __________________________________ ITEM NO. 6 PROPOSED MONUMENT: A.P. CARTER RESIDENCE CHC-2018-5298-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-5299-CE Deemed Complete: 09-11-18 Plan Area: Hollywood Last Day to Act: 10-11-18 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5020 Ambrose Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Sherry D. Klein, owner/applicant; Anna Marie Brooks, preparer. MOTION: Commissioner Milofsky put forth the actions below and moved to include the A.P. Carter Residence in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. 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 that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.171.7; 3. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic- Cultural Monument; and 4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission 4 Meeting Minutes October 4, 2018 Cultural Heritage Commission The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Milofsky Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron Absent: Buelna, Kanner Vote: 3–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 7 PROPOSED MONUMENT: HENRY M. JONES HOUSE CHC-2018-5296-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-5297-CE Deemed Complete: 09-11-18 Plan Area: Wilshire Last Day to Act: 10-11-18 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 120 South Wilton Drive IN ATTENDANCE: Sarah S. Bynum, Trustee of the Bynum Trust, owner/applicant; Vanessa Withers, Historic Preservation Partners, preparer. MOTION: Commissioner Milofsky moved to adopt the staff recommendation and not take the proposed designation of the Henry M. Jones House under consideration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard, and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Milofsky Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron Absent: Buelna, Kanner Vote: 3-0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ 5

Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018 AFTER 10:00 A.M. LOS ANGELES CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET 10TH FLOOR, ROOM 1010 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Richard Barron, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director Gail Kennard, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Executive Officer Pilar Buelna, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Diane Kanner, Commissioner Barry A. Milofsky, Commissioner Etta Armstrong, Commission Executive Assistant I (213) 978-1128 chc@lacity.org Pursuant to the Commission’s 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. In all instances, however, equal time is allowed for presentation of pros and cons of matters to be acted upon. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission’s consideration of the item. EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION STAFF. Written submissions are governed by Rule 4.3 of the Cultural Heritage Commission Rules and Operating Procedures which are posted online at https://planning.lacity.org, by selecting “Commissions & Hearings”, “Cultural Heritage Commission”, and “Operating Procedures”. Initial Submissions not limited as to volume, must be received by the Commission Secretary no later than by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the week of the Commission meeting. Materials must be delivered electronically to chc@lacity.org and three (3) copies must be delivered or mailed to the Commission Secretary at 200 North Spring Street, Room 272, Los Angeles, 90012. Secondary Submissions in response to a Staff Recommendation Report or additional comments must be received electronically no later than 24- hours before the Commission meeting. Submissions shall not exceed ten (10) pages, including exhibits, and must be submitted electronically to chc@lacity.org. Photographs do not count toward the page limitation. Day of Hearing Submissions within 24 hours of the meeting, up to and including the day of the meeting are limited to 2 pages plus accompanying photographs. 12 hard copies must be submitted the day of the meeting. Submissions that do not comply with these rules will be stamped “File Copy. Non-Complying Submission.” Non-complying submissions will be placed into the official case file, but they will not be delivered to or considered by the Commission, and will not be included in the official administrative record for the item at issue. The Commission may ADJOURN FOR LUNCH at approximately 12:00 Noon. Any cases not acted upon during the morning session will be considered after lunch. Sign language, interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request no later than 7 days prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1300 or by e-mail at CHC@lacity.org. If you challenge these agenda items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing agenized here, or in written correspondence on these matters delivered to this agency at or prior to the public hearing. If you seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City's decision became final pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. There may be other time limits which also affect your ability to seek judicial review. AGENDAS are posted for public review in the Main Street lobby of City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Commission meetings may be heard on Council Phone by dialing (213) 621-2489 or (818) 904-9450. Agendas, Draft and Adopted Minutes are available on line at http://planning.lacity.org, by selecting “Commissions & Hearings”, “Cultural Heritage Commission”, “Agendas” under the specific meeting date. The Draft Minutes under Item 1 will also be available on the day of the meeting. Meeting Minutes are available to the public at the Commission Office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 272, Los Angeles, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300 1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS • Old Business - Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork • New Business • Advance Calendar • Commission Announcements/Requests - Commission committee report on the review of the new Historic-Cultural Monument application for the previously-declined nomination of the Commodore Apartments located at 1830-1832 North Cherokee Avenue, Council District 13. 2. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Presentations 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. The Neighborhood Council representative shall provide the Board or Commission with a copy of the Neighborhood Council's resolution or community impact statement. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT The Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address it on non- agenda items, for a cumulative total of up to thirty (30) minutes, on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK MUST SUBMIT A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM. 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. 4. PROPOSED MONUMENT: ABERDEEN HOUSE CHC-2018-4019-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-4020-CE Last Day to Act: 10-16-18 Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2640-2656 North Aberdeen Avenue 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/Applicants: Stuart J. and Dawn P. Gulland, Trustees of the Stuart and Dawn Gulland Trust Preparer: Vanessa Withers, Historic Preservation Partners Cultural Heritage Commission 2 October 4, 2018 5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: WALLACE BEERY’S HOLLYWOOD HIDEAWAY CHC-2018-4252-HCM Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2018-4253-CE Last Day to Act: 10-30-18 Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 947 North Martel Avenue 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: Colbath 12 LLC; Robert B. Cohen Et al. Applicants: Charles J. Fisher and Steven Luftman 6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: A.P. CARTER RESIDENCE CHC-2018-5298-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-5299-CE Deemed Complete: 09-11-18 Plan Area: Hollywood Last Day to Act: 10-11-18 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5020 Ambrose Avenue REQUESTED ACTION: Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.171.10, to determine whether to take the proposed designation of a Monument under consideration Owner/Applicant: Sherry D. Klein Preparer: Anna Marie Brooks 7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: HENRY M. JONES HOUSE CHC-2018-5296-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-5297-CE Deemed Complete: 09-11-18 Plan Area: Wilshire Last Day to Act: 10-11-18 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 120 South Wilton Drive REQUESTED ACTION: Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.171.10, to determine whether to take the proposed designation of a Monument under consideration Owners/Applicants: Leigh D. Jackson and Sarah S. Bynum and Pauline H. Bynum, Trustee of the Bynum Trust; Everett W. Lamberson Cultural Heritage Commission 3 October 4, 2018 Preparer: Vanessa Withers, Historic Preservation Partners 8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VENICE CHC-2018-5305-HCM Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2018-5306-CE Deemed Complete: 09-11-18 Plan Area: Venice Last Day to Act: 10-11-18 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 671-685 East Westminster Avenue; 686-688 East Westminster Avenue REQUESTED ACTION: Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.171.10, to determine whether to take the proposed designation of a Monument under consideration Owners: 685 Westminster Holdings LLC c/o Jay Penske; 688 Westminster Holdings LLC c/o Jay Penske Applicant: Laddie Williams Preparer: Margaret Molloy The next scheduled regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on: Thursday, October 18, 2018 LOS ANGELES CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET 10TH FLOOR, ROOM 1010 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 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. Translation services, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services must be requested 7 days prior to the meeting by calling the Planning Commission Secretariat at (213) 978-1300 or by email at chc@lacity.org. Cultural Heritage Commission 4 October 4, 2018

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