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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · March 7, 2019

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OFFICIAL CITY OF LOS ANGELES Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes March 7, 2019 200 North Spring Street, City Hall Los Angeles, California 90012 MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION HEREIN ARE REPORTED IN ACTION FORMAT. THE ENTIRE DISCUSSION RELATED TO EACH ITEM IS ACCESSIBLE IN AUDIO FORMAT ONLINE AT planning.lacity.org. TO LISTEN TO THE AUDIO FILE: UNDER General Info, SELECT COMMISSIONS & HEARINGS, CULTURAL HERITAGE, AGENDAS, LOCATE THE COMMISSION MEETING DATE AND SELECT THE “AUDIO” BUTTON. Commissioner Barron called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. with Commissioners Buelna, Kanner, Kennard, and Milofsky present. 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; Cecilia Lamas, Commission Executive Assistant; Rafael Vega, Commission Support Staff. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following: • The Office of Historic Resources’ deadline for submissions to the Mills Act Historical Property Contract program was this past week, and we received 34 applications for our 2019 program. Staff will be evaluating these applications this month against our Priority Consideration Criteria, identifying those properties with the greatest need for this incentive to complete substantial rehabilitation work. And the Commission will have an opportunity later this year to hear any appeals to those determinations, as well as any exemption applications to exceed the Mills Act Ordinance’s property valuation limits. • I am very dismayed to report that there have been two additional fires over the past two weeks at the Pierce Brothers Mortuary, HCM #574, at 720 W. Washington Blvd, in University Park. Our office has been in regular communication with the developer of the property and with Council District 1, which has been coordinating with the leadership of the Code Enforcement Bureau of the Department of Building and Safety on enforcement efforts and options to secure the site more effectively. We brought this to the University Park HPOZ Board meeting on Tuesday evening. We will be having a more detailed discussion of the current state of the property, including plans for reconstruction of the damaged portions, at an upcoming Commission meeting, most likely on March 21. • On a happier note, you may recall that the Office of Historic Resources received a National Park Service Underrepresented Communities grant to prepare a comprehensive historic context statement for Los Angeles’ Asian American communities. That context, a Multiple Property Submission that includes a preservation framework for the City’s Japanese American, Chinese American, Korean American, Filipino American and Thai American Meeting Minutes March 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission communities, has now been officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, our office’s nomination of the Filipino Christian Church (now known as Filipino Disciples Christian Church) at 301 N. Union Avenue in Los Angeles has also now been listed in the National Register. • On Tuesday, the Planning and Land Use Management Committee voted to approve a motion that directs City Planning to prepare a report analyzing California Senate Bill (SB) 50. The motion, co-authored by Councilmembers Koretz and Harris-Dawson, includes a request that City Planning detail the bill’s potential impacts, including potential impacts to Historic Preservation Overlay Zones. As a part of its action, the Committee asked Planning to return within 30 days of Council’s adoption of the motion. Councilmember Koretz has also introduced a separate resolution requesting that the City take a formal position opposing the bill. • The Council last week approved the HCM nomination for the Apeta Momonga Mission Trail in Chatsworth. The PLUM Committee put into the record additional information, based on consultations with the Department of Water and Power, acknowledging the necessity of future upgrades to water conveyance infrastructure underneath and along the trail right-of-way. • The Council this week approved the HCM nomination for the AP Carter Residence, the American Colonial Revival home in Los Feliz. Old Business • There was no Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork to review. • Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, owner’s representative, and Keith Nakata and Steven Luftman, Friends of Lytton Savings, gave an update to the Commission on the progress of the preservation of Lytton Savings, Historic-Cultural Monument #1137, located at 8150 Sunset Boulevard. New Business • Advance Calendar – Commissioner Kennard announced she will be absent from the June 6, 2019 Commission meeting. Commissioner Milofsky announced he will be absent from the May 16, 2019 Commission meeting. Commissioner Buelna announced she will be absent from the April 4, 2019 Commission meeting. • Commission Announcements/Request – Commissioner Milofsky requested that the Planning Department provide an update to the Commission on re:code LA. o Commissioners Barron and Kennard, the subcommittee that reviewed the new Historic-Cultural Monument application for the previously-declined nomination of the Collins Hacienda located at 5689 West Holly Oak Drive, Council District 4, reported that there was substantial new information that warranted reconsideration and recommended that the application be placed on a future agenda before the full Commission. o Commissioners Barron and Kennard, the subcommittee that reviewed the new Historic-Cultural Monument application for the previously-declined nomination of the Hunter Ranch House located at 1309 North Killarney Avenue, Council District 1, reported that there was substantial new information that warranted reconsideration and recommended that the application be placed on a future agenda before the full Commission. 2 Meeting Minutes March 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission • Approval of the Minutes - Commissioner Kennard moved to approve the minutes of January 10, 2019 and February 7, 2019 with minor corrections. Commissioner Kanner seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Kanner Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Milofsky Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 2 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL There were no presentations given by the Neighborhood Council representative. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 3 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD One speaker addressed the Commission during general public comment. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 4 MONUMENT: BARNSDALL PARK ARTS CENTER (RESIDENCE A), HCM #33 Informational presentation to provide an update on the rehabilitation project. No action was taken. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4800 Hollywood Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: Hsiao-Ling Ting, Architect, Bureau of Engineering, City of Los Angeles; Kevin Jew, Project Restore, Jeffrey Herr, Curator of Hollyhock House, Department of Cultural Affairs; Abbey Brach, Associate Curator, Hollyhock House, Department of Cultural Affairs ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 5 PROPOSED MONUMENT: TOM BERGIN’S CHC-2018-5803-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-5804-CE Last Day to Act: 01-15-19 Plan Area: Wilshire (60-day extension: 03-16-19) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 840 South Fairfax Avenue 3 Meeting Minutes March 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission IN ATTENDANCE: Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles Conservancy and Ken Hixon, Miracle Mile Residential Association, applicants; Andrew Goodrich, Architectural Resources Group, preparer; Derek Schreck and Frank Schreck, owners; Ben Reznik and Daniel Freedman, Jeffer Mangels Butler Mitchell, and Joel Levanetz, ESA, owner’s representatives MOTION: Commissioner Milofsky put forth the actions below and moved to include Tom Bergin’s 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 Kanner, and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Milofsky Seconded: Kanner Ayes: Kennard, Buelna, Barron Vote: 5-0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 6 PROPOSED MONUMENT: AGFA ANSCO CORPORATION BUILDING CHC-2019-589-HCM Council District: 13 – O’Farrell CEQA: ENV-2019-590-CE Last Day to Act: 03-12-19 Plan Area: Hollywood Council File No. 18-1236 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6424 West Santa Monica Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: Melissa Jones, Office of Historic Resources, Department of City Planning; Lannette Schwartz, Hollywood Heritage, preparer MOTION: Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to include Agfa Ansco Corporation 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; 4 Meeting Minutes March 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission 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: Kanner Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Milofsky, Buelna, Barron Vote: 5-0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 9 (WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER) PROPOSED MONUMENT: SCHMIDT RESIDENCE CHC-2019-774-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2019-775-CE Date Deemed Complete: 02-06-19 Plan Area: Hollywood Last Day to Act: 03-08-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6555 West Franklin Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Susan Winsberg, applicant; Charles J. Fisher, preparer; Frank Medrano, owner; Daniel Freedman, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, and Margarita Jerabek, buyer’s representatives MOTION: Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the Schmidt Residence under consideration and adopt staff findings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milofsky and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kanner Seconded: Milofsky Ayes: Kennard, Buelna, Barron Vote: 5-0 MOTION PASSED 5 Meeting Minutes March 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 7 PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE COMEDY UNION CHC-2019-853-HCM Council District: 10 – Wesson Jr. CEQA: ENV-2019-854-CE Date Deemed Complete: 02-11-19 Plan Area: Wilshire Last Day to Act: 03-13-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5040 West Pico Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: Melissa Jones, Office of Historic Resources, Department of City Planning; Lannette Schwartz, Hollywood Heritage, preparer MOTION: Commissioner Kennard 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. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buelna, and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Buelna Ayes: Milofsky, Kanner, Barron Vote: 5-0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 8 PROPOSED MONUMENT: PARRY RESIDENCE CHC-2019-776-HCM Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2019-777-CE Date Deemed Complete: 02-06-19 Plan Area: Brentwood – Pacific Palisades Last Day to Act: 03-08-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14924 West Camarosa Drive IN ATTENDANCE: Ignacio Fernandez, preparer; Maria Gabriel, owner’s representative 6 Meeting Minutes March 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission MOTION: Commissioner Kennard moved to take the proposed designation of the Parry Residence under consideration and adopt staff findings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milofsky and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Milofsky Ayes: Buelna, Kanner, Barron Vote: 5-0 MOTION PASSED There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m . \ Etta Armstrong, Commission Executive ~s Cultural Heritage Commission ADOPTED CITY OF LOS ANGELES 7

Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 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 Shana M. M. Bonstin, Deputy Director Diane Kanner, Commissioner Tricia Keane, Deputy Director Barry Milofsky, Commissioner Arthi L. Varma, AICP, Deputy Director Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director 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 - Update to the Commission on the progress of the preservation of Lytton Savings, Historic-Cultural Monument #1137, located at 8150 Sunset Boulevard.  New Business  Advanced Calendar  Commission Announcements/Requests - Commission committee report on the review of the new Historic-Cultural Monument application for the previously-declined nomination of the Collins Hacienda located at 5689 West Holly Oak Drive, Council District 4. - Commission committee report on the review of the new Historic-Cultural Monument application for the previously-declined nomination of the Hunter Ranch House located at 1309 North Killarney Avenue, Council District 1.  Approval of Minutes – January 10, 2019 and February 7, 2019 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. Cultural Heritage Commission 2 March 7, 2019 4. MONUMENT: BARNSDALL PARK ARTS CENTER (RESIDENCE A), HCM #33 Informational presentation to provide an update on the rehabilitation project. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Owner: City of Los Angeles Applicant: City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Representative: Hsiao-Ling Ting, Architect, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering 5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: TOM BERGIN’S CHC-2018-5803-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2018-5804-CE Last Day to Act: 01-15-19 Plan Area: Wilshire (60-day extension: 03-16-19) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 840 South Fairfax 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: Vintage Vices LLC; TK & MK LLC Applicants: Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles Conservancy and Miracle Mile Residential Association Preparers: Katie Horak and Andrew Goodrich, Architectural Resources Group 6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: AGFA ANSCO CORPORATION BUILDING CHC-2019-589-HCM Council District: 13 – O’Farrell CEQA: ENV-2019-590-CE Last Day to Act: 03-12-19 Plan Area: Hollywood Council File No. 18-1236 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6424 West Santa Monica Boulevard Cultural Heritage Commission 3 March 7, 2019 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: 6424 Exchange LLC c/o Jeremy Scott; Dale Harris and Marcella Ruble c/o Alan Harris Applicant: City of Los Angeles Preparers: Richard Adkins, Hollywood Heritage, Incorporated and Amanda Duane, GPA Consulting 7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE COMEDY UNION CHC-2019-853-HCM Council District: 10 – Wesson Jr. CEQA: ENV-2019-854-CE Date Deemed Complete: 02-11-19 Plan Area: Wilshire Last Day to Act: 03-13-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5040 West Pico Boulevard 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: 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: PARRY RESIDENCE CHC-2019-776-HCM Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2019-777-CE Date Deemed Complete: 02-06-19 Plan Area: Brentwood – Pacific Palisades Last Day to Act: 03-08-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14924 West Camarosa 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. Cultural Heritage Commission 4 March 7, 2019 Owner: Camarosa LLC Applicant: Bed of Roses Preservationists Preparer: Ignacio Fernandez 9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: SCHMIDT RESIDENCE CHC-2019-774-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2019-775-CE Date Deemed Complete: 02-06-19 Plan Area: Hollywood Last Day to Act: 03-08-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6555 West Franklin 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: Frank X. Medrano; Elizabeth Mellor Applicant: Susan Winsberg Preparer: Charles J. Fisher The next scheduled regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 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 March 7, 2019

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