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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · November 15, 2018

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OFFICIAL CITY OF LOS ANGELES Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes November 15, 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 10:11 a.m. with Commissioners, Buelna, Kanner, Kennard and Milofsky present. Also in attendance were Lambert Giessinger, Preservation Architect, Office of Historic Resources; Lucy Atwood, Deputy City Attorney; Cecilia Lamas, Commission Executive Assistant; Rafael Vega, Senior Administrative Clerk. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS On behalf of Ken Bernstein, Lambert Giessinger, Preservation Architect, reported the following: • City Council adopted two motions to initiate consideration of two properties as potential Historic-Cultural Monuments: 1078 South Genesee Avenue and 1074 South Genesse Avenue. • Times Mirror Square and the Hollywood Citizen News Building are being scheduled to be heard before the Planning and Land Use Management Committee next week. • Vincent Bertoni, Planning Director, will soon announce the positions for Deputy Director within the Planning Department that are currently vacant. Old Business • There was no update on the Los Angeles Unified School District Historic Schools Investment Fund Board. • The Commission reviewed and concurred with the proposed Plaque Artwork for the following Historic-Cultural Monuments: o Linda Scott Residence, HCM No. 963 o Benjamin Carre Residence, HCM No. 1165 New Business • There was no new business to report. Meeting Minutes November 15, 2018 Cultural Heritage Commission ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 2 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL There were no presentations given by the Neighborhood Council representative. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 3 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Two speakers addressed the Commission during general public comment. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 4 MONUMENT: PIERCE BROTHERS MORTUARY, HCM #574 Council District: 1 - Cedillo PROPERTY ADDRESS: 716-720 West Washington Boulevard; 1912-1928 South Bonsallo Avenue Update to the Commission on status of the property following a fire that occurred on October 4, 2018. No action was taken on this matter. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 5 PROPOSED MONUMENT: COMMUNITY LAUNDRY COMPANY BUILDING CHC-2018-3626-HCM Council District: 4 - Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-3627-CE Last Day to Act: 10-02-18 Plan Area: Hollywood (extended to 12-01-18) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 900-930 North Highland Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Cary D. Jones, owner’s representative; Mike Keller, General Manager, Alsco, Inc., owner; Brian Curran, Hollywood Heritage, Incorporated, applicant; Teresa Grimes and Amanda Duane, GPA Consulting, preparers. 2 Meeting Minutes November 15, 2018 Cultural Heritage Commission MOTION: Commissioner Milofsky put forth the actions below and moved to include the Community Laundry Company Building 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 Kennard and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Milofsky Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron Nays: Buelna, Kanner Vote: 3–2 MOTION PASSED __________________________________ ITEM NO. 6 PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE CHATSWORTH MOMONGA/MISSION TRAIL CHC-2018-4617-HCM Council District: 12 - Englander CEQA: ENV-2018-4618-CE Last Day to Act: 11-20-18 Plan Area: Chatsworth - Porter Ranch PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20765-20855 West Rinaldi Street; 11026-11050 North De Soto Avenue; 11100-11101 North Lurline Avenue; 11200 North Porter Ranch Drive IN ATTENDANCE: Dean Wageman, applicant; Ray Vincent, Chatsworth Historical Society, preparer. MOTION: Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include The Chatsworth Momonga/Mission Trail in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments with a revision to the alignment of the trail and recommendation that the proposed monument name be changed to The Apeta Momonga Mission Trail. 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 Meeting Minutes November 15, 2018 Cultural Heritage Commission 3. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic- Cultural Monument; and 4. Adopt the findings as amended by the Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milofsky and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Milofsky Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Kanner Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED _______________________________________________________________________ The Commission took a break at 11:57 a.m. and reconvened at 12:08 p.m. with Commissioners Barron, Kanner, Kennard and Milofsky present. Commissioner Buelna was absent from the meeting. ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 7 PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE COMEDY UNION CHC-2018-5097-HCM Council District: 10 – Wesson Jr. CEQA: ENV-2018-5098-CE Last Day to Act: 12-04-18 Plan Area: Wilshire PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5040 West Pico Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: Mary Ringhoff, Architectural Resources Group, preparer; Celeste Hong, Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, applicant. MOTION: Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to include The Comedy Union 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 November 15, 2018 Cultural Heritage Commission The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kanner Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron, Milofsky Absent: Buelna Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED __________________________________ ITEM NO. 8 PROPOSED MONUMENT: 1110-1116 SOUTH ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD CHC-2018-5071-HCM Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2018-5072-CE Last Day to Act: 12-04-18 Plan Area: Venice PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: Sherie Scheer, applicant; Reem Baroody, preparer. MOTION: Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to include 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard with amended findings to include the names of artists 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 findings as amended by the Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kanner Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron, Milofsky Absent: Buelna Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED 5 Meeting Minutes November 15, 2018 Cultural Heritage Commission There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m. Etta Armstrong, Commiss· n xecutive Assistant I Cultural Heritage Commi i ADOPTED CITY OF LOS ANGELES FEB O7 2019 CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT COMMISSION OFFICE 6

Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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 • Advanced Calendar • Commission Announcements/Requests 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. MONUMENT: PIERCE BROTHERS MORTUARY, HCM #574 Plan Area: South Los Angeles Council District: 1 - Cedillo Update to the Commission on status of the property following a fire that occurred on October 4, 2018. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 716-720 West Washington Boulevard; 1912-1928 South Bonsallo Avenue Owner: Washington View LP Representatives: Hugh Martinez and Fatima Atighehchi Cultural Heritage Commission 2 November 15, 2018 5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: COMMUNITY LAUNDRY COMPANY BUILDING CHC-2018-3626-HCM Council District: 4 - Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-3627-CE Last Day to Act: 10-02-18 Plan Area: Hollywood (extended to 12-01-18) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 900-930 North Highland 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. Owner: Steiner American Corporation Applicant: Richard Adkins, Hollywood Heritage, Incorporated Preparer: Amanda Duane, GPA Consulting 6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE CHATSWORTH MOMONGA/MISSION TRAIL CHC-2018-4617-HCM Council District: 12 - Englander CEQA: ENV-2018-4618-CE Last Day to Act: 11-20-18 Plan Area: Chatsworth - Porter Ranch PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20765-20855 West Rinaldi Street; 11026-11050 North De Soto Avenue; 11100-11101 North Lurline Avenue; 11200 North Porter Ranch Drive 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: Sierra Canyon High School Foundation; Los Angeles City Department of Water and Power; JFK Investment Group LLC; Yara Szasz; Gabor Duvon; Porter Ranch Development Corporation Applicants: Dean Wageman and Darlene Brothers-Wageman, Chatsworth Historical Society Preparers: Ray and Ann Vincent, Chatsworth Historical Society Cultural Heritage Commission 3 November 15, 2018 7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE COMEDY UNION CHC-2018-5097-HCM Council District: 10 – Wesson Jr. CEQA: ENV-2018-5098-CE Last Day to Act: 12-04-18 Plan Area: Wilshire PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5040 West Pico Boulevard 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: YB Real Estate Properties IV LLC c/o Yoav Botach Applicant: Margot Gerber, Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Preparers: Katie Horak and Mary Ringhoff, Architectural Resources Group 8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: 1110-1116 SOUTH ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD CHC-2018-5071-HCM Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2018-5072-CE Last Day to Act: 12-04-18 Plan Area: Venice PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard 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: ABCO LLC Applicants: Melvin and Sherie Scheer, Friends of 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard Preparer: Reem Baroody Cultural Heritage Commission 4 November 15, 2018 The next scheduled regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on: Thursday, December 6, 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 5 November 15, 2018

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