Cultural Heritage Commission

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 16, 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 James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II (213) 978-1300 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 • Advanced Calendar • Commission Announcements/Requests • Minutes of Meeting – March 7, 2019 and April 18, 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. 4. MONUMENT: PIERCE BROTHERS MORTUARY, HCM #574 Plan Area: South Los Angeles Council District: 1 – Cedillo PROPERTY ADDRESS: 716-720 West Washington Boulevard; 1912-1928 South Bonsallo Avenue Informational Presentation and Commission Comment on Proposed Rehabilitation and Fire Damage Repair Project. Motion Required. Owner/Applicant: Washington View, LP Representatives: John Lesak and Troy Raisanen, Page & Turnbull Cultural Heritage Commission 2 May 16, 2019  5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE COMEDY UNION CHC-2019-853-HCM Council District: 10 – Wesson CEQA: ENV-2019-854-CE Last Day to Act: 5-21-19 Plan Area: Wilshire PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5040 West Pico Boulevard REQUESTED ACTION: 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 6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: SCHMIDT RESIDENCE CHC-2019-774-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2019-775-CE Last Day to Act: 5-21-19 Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6555 West Franklin Avenue REQUESTED ACTION: 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: Frank X. Medrano; Elizabeth Mellor Applicant: Susan Winsberg Preparer: Charles J. Fisher Cultural Heritage Commission 3 May 16, 2019  7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: GREEN DOG & CAT HOSPITAL CHC-2019-1120-HCM Council District: 8 – Harris-Dawson CEQA: ENV-2019-1121-CE Last Day to Act: 6-4-19 Plan Area: South Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1544 West Slauson 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: Madhu B. Bahl, Co-Trustee of the Bahl Family Trust; Dina N. Bahl Applicant: Margot Gerber, Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Preparers: Katie Horak and Mary Ringhoff, Architectural Resources Group 8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: MILLER RESIDENCE CHC-2019-2304-HCM Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2019-2305-CE Date Deemed Complete: 4-18-19 Plan Area: Hollywood Last Day to Act: 5-18-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5060 Los Feliz 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. Owners/ Applicants: Eric Eisenberg and Mariann Gatto Preparer: Damian Gatto, LA Relics Cultural Heritage Commission 4 May 16, 2019  9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: ORANGE STREET GATEWAY CHATEAUX SOUTH CHC-2019-2307-HCM Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2019-2308-CE Date Deemed Complete: 4-18-19 Plan Area: Wilshire Last Day to Act: 5-18-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6400 West Orange Street; 655-657 South La Jolla 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: Bahram Eghbali and Esmat Mahmoodi Applicant: Steven Luftman 10. PROPOSED MONUMENT: ORANGE STREET GATEWAY CHATEAUX NORTH CHC-2019-2309-HCM Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2019-2310-CE Date Deemed Complete: 4-18-19 Plan Area: Wilshire Last Day to Act: 5-18-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6401 West Orange Street; 621-623 South La Jolla 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: Orange Street Townhomes, LLC; Charles Rubin, Trustee of the CRubin Trust Applicant: Steven Luftman The next scheduled regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on: THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 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 May 16, 2019