Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · October 4, 2018
Minutes
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
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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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ITEM NO. 2
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
There were no presentations given by the Neighborhood Council representative.
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ITEM NO. 3
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Four speakers addressed the Commission during general public comment.
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ITEM NO. 4
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate. The meeting facility
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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.
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