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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · August 1, 2019

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Cultural Heritage Commission Official Minutes Thursday, August 1, 2019 200 North Spring Street, 10th Floor 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. Commission President Richard Barron called the regular meeting to order at 10:27 a.m. with Commission Vice President Gail Kennard and Commissioners Pilar Buelna and Diane Kanner in attendance. Commissioner Barry Milofsky was absent. Also in attendance were Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner, representing the Director of Planning; Lambert Giessinger, Preservation Architect, and Melissa Jones, City Planning Associate representing the Office of Historic Resources; Charles Sewell, Deputy City Attorney; James Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II; and Bianca Gonzalez, Office Trainee. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following: • Next week, the PLUM Committee will consider the Historic-Cultural Monument applications for the Green Dog and Cat Hospital and the Comedy Union; • The World Heritage listing for Hollyhock House was announced and is within a group of eight Frank Lloyd Wright houses that advanced nationally. It is the first World Heritage site within the City of Los Angeles; and • Commissioners Kanner and Kennard participated in the celebration of the World Heritage listing of the Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Park yesterday. Old Business • Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork. • Lambert Giessinger shared two plaque artworks, for the Hollywood Western Building (HCM #336) and the Lipetz House in Silver Lake (HCM #967). New Business • Advance Calendar – There were no additions to the calendar. • There were no Commission Announcements/Request. • Approval of the Minutes – There were no minutes. Meeting Minutes August 1, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 2 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL There were no presentations. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 3 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD One speaker addressed the Commission. ___________________________________ Commissioner Barron called Item No. 9 out of order. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 9 PROPOSED MONUMENT: NEW TEMPLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CHC-2019-4225-HCM Council District: 8 – Harris-Dawson ENV-2019-4226-CE Last Day to Act: 8-5-19 Plan Area: Southeast Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8730-8736 South Broadway; 247-259 West 87th Place IN ATTENDANCE: Jessa Ross, Student Professional Worker, Office of Historic Resources; Pastor Rhodell Glasco, representing ownership Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church 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 LAAC Section 22.171.7; and 3. Recommend that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic- Cultural Monument. 4. Adopt the staff report findings. Commissioner Buelna seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: 2 Meeting Minutes August 1, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission Moved: Kennard Seconded: Buelna Ayes: Barron, Kanner Absent: Milofsky Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 4 2640-2656 ABERDEEN AVENUE, ABERDEEN HOUSE, HCM #1171 CHC-2019-1328-MAEX Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2640-2656 North Aberdeen Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Melissa Jones, City Planning Associate, Audrey Sato, Audrey von Ahrens, and Laura O’Neill, GPA Consulting; Vanessa Withers, Historic Preservation Partners, historic preservation consultant; and Stuart Gulland, owner Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to: Approve an exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract; and adopt the findings of the staff report. Commissioner Kennard seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kanner Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron, Buelna Absent: Milofsky Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ 3 Meeting Minutes August 1, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission ITEM NO. 5 647-657 South Hudson Avenue, Contributor to the Hancock Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone CHC-2019-1303-MAEX Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Wilshire PROPERTY ADDRESS: 647-657 South Hudson Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Melissa Jones, City Planning Associate, Audrey Sato, Audrey von Ahrens and Laura O’Neill, GPA Consulting; Robert Chattel and Aleli Balaguer, Chattel Incorporated, Kelly Comras, Kelly Comras Landscape Architecture, Katie Peterson and Tim Barber, Tim Barber Limited, owner’s representatives; and Adrian Gonzalez, Owner Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to: Disapprove an exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract; and adopt the findings of the staff report. Commissioner Kanner seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Kanner Ayes: Barron, Buelna Absent: Milofsky Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ Commissioner Barron recessed the meeting at 11:30 a.m. He reconvened the meeting at 12:00p.m with Commissioners Buelna, Kanner and Kennard in attendance. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 6 627 South Lorraine Boulevard, Contributor to the Windsor Square_Historic Preservation Overlay Zone CHC-2019-1320-MAEX Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Wilshire PROPERTY ADDRESS: 627 South Lorraine Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: 4 Meeting Minutes August 1, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission Melissa Jones, City Planning Associate, Audrey Sato, Audrey von Ahrens and Laura O’Neill, GPA Consulting; Vanessa Withers, Historic Preservation Partners, historic preservation consultant; and Joseph Davidson, Owner Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to: Approve an exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract; and not adopt the findings of the staff report. Commissioner Barron seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kanner Seconded: Barron Nays: Buelna, Kennard Absent: Milofsky Vote: 2–2 MOTION FAILED - NO ACTION ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 7 907-945 South Beacon Street; 928 South Palos Verdes Street, Harbor View House, HCM #252, Contributor to the Vinegar Hill Historic Preservation Overlay Zone CHC-2019-1291-MAEX Council District: 15 – Buscaino Plan Area: San Pedro PROPERTY ADDRESS: 907-945 South Beacon Street; 928 South Palos Verdes Street IN ATTENDANCE: Melissa Jones, City Planning Associate, Audrey Sato, Audrey von Ahrens, and Laura O’Neill, GPA Consulting Commissioner Buelna put forth the actions below and moved to: Approve an exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract; and adopt the findings of the staff report. Commissioner Kennard seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Buelna Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron, Kanner Absent: Milofsky Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED _______________________________________ 5 Meeting Minutes August 1, 2019 Cultural Heritage Commission ITEM NO. 8 855 SOUTH SERRANO AVENUE, CHATEAU CHAUMONT, HCM #1146 CHC-2019-1295-MAEX Council District: 10 - Wesson Plan Area: Wilshire PROPERTY ADDRESS: 855 South Serrano Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Melissa Jones, City Planning Associate, Audrey Sato, Audrey von Ahrens, and Laura O'Neill , GPA Consulting; Mitzi Mogul, historic preservation consultant; Tim Hunter, President of the Chateau Chaumont Homeowners Association Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to: Approve an exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract; and adopt the findings of the staff report. Commissioner Buelna seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kanner Seconded : Buelna Ayes: Barron, Kennard Absent: Milofsky ADOPTED CITY OF LOS ANGELES Vote: 4-0 JAN 16 2020 MOTION PASSED CITY PLANNING DEP:,f.. ' ·!ENT COMMISSION OFFt,..;E There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting adjourned at 1:13 p.m. 6

Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 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) 978-1295 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) 978-1295 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 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. 2640-2656 ABERDEEN AVENUE,_ABERDEEN HOUSE, HCM #1171 CHC-2019-1328-MAEX Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2640-2656 North Aberdeen Avenue REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract. Motion Required. Owners/Applicants: Stuart J. and Dawn P. Gulland, Trustees, Stuart and Dawn Gulland Living Trust Representative: Vanessa Withers, Historic Preservation Partners Cultural Heritage Commission 2 August 1, 2019 5. 647-657 South Hudson Avenue, Contributor to the Hancock Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone CHC-2019-1303-MAEX Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Wilshire PROPERTY ADDRESS: 647-657 South Hudson Avenue REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract. Motion Required. Owners/Applicants: 647 South Hudson Ave LLC; Betzabe Gonzalez Representatives: Tim Barber, Tim Barber Ltd.; Robert Chattel and Aleli Balaguer, Chattel Incorporated 6. 627 South Lorraine Boulevard, Contributor to the Windsor Square_Historic Preservation Overlay Zone CHC-2019-1320-MAEX Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Wilshire PROPERTY ADDRESS: 627 South Lorraine Boulevard REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract. Motion Required. Owners/Applicants: Elizabeth Kawaja and Joseph Davidson Representative: Vanessa Withers, Historic Preservation Partners 7. 907-945 South Beacon Street; 928 South Palos Verdes Street, Harbor View House, HCM #252, Contributor to the Vinegar Hill Historic Preservation Overlay Zone CHC-2019-1291-MAEX Council District: 15 – Buscaino Plan Area: San Pedro PROPERTY ADDRESS: 907-945 South Beacon Street; 928 South Palos Verdes Street REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract. Cultural Heritage Commission 3 August 1, 2019 Motion Required. Owner/Applicant: Harbor House, LP Representatives: John LoCascio, Historic Resources Group; Dana A. Sayles, three6ixty 8. 855 SOUTH SERRANO AVENUE, CHATEAU CHAUMONT, HCM #1146 CHC-2019-1295-MAEX Council District: 10 – Wesson Plan Area: Wilshire PROPERTY ADDRESS: 855 South Serrano Avenue REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of exemption from the limitation of eligibility for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract. Motion Required. Owner/Applicant: Chateau Chaumont Homeowners Association c/o Tim Hunter, President Representatives: Steven Fader, Steven Fader Architects; and Mitzi Mogul 9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: NEW TEMPLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CHC-2019-4225-HCM Council District: 8 – Harris-Dawson ENV-2019-4226-CE Last Day to Act: 8-5-19 Plan Area: Southeast Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8730-8736 South Broadway; 247-259 West 87th Place 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: New Temple Missionary Baptist Church Applicant: City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission 4 August 1, 2019 The next scheduled regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on: THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 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) 978-1295 or by email at chc@lacity.org. Cultural Heritage Commission 5 August 1, 2019

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