Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · September 5, 2019
Minutes
Cultural Heritage Commission
Official Minutes
Thursday, September 5, 2019
200 North Spring Street, 10th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90012
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Commission President Richard Barron called the regular meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. with
Commission Vice President Gail Kennard and Commissioners Pilar Buelna, Diane Kanner and
Barry Milofsky in attendance.
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; Lucy Atwood, Deputy City Attorney;
James Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II; and Rafael Vega, Senior Administrative
Assistant.
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ITEM NO. 1
DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following:
• Last week, the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee and City Council
considered an appeal of the proposed eight-unit small lot subdivision that would result in the
demolition and replacement of the Edinburgh Bungalows, designated as HCM #1105 in 2016.
The Department of City Planning recommended denial of the proposal project and this denial
was upheld on appeal by the Central Area Planning Commission, based on concerns that the
benefits of the proposed project did not outweigh the loss of an HCM. In PLUM Committee.
Last week, at PLUM, Councilmember Paul Koretz’s office announced that an agreement had
been reached between the property owner and neighborhood preservation advocates to allow
for a six month time period during which the property will be marketed for sale at an agreed
upon price. If no sale is effectuated during that time, the proposed small lot project will
proceed. Council approved the subdivision, with a revised new project design that reflects
Spanish Colonial Revival influences.
• PLUM Committee last week also recommended approval of the ordinance that will transfer
the land use authorities and functions from the successor agency of the former Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA/LA) to the City of Los Angeles. There are 19 redevelopment
project areas where the redevelopment plans remain in effect, even with the dissolution of the
CRA’s financing mechanisms. The Office of Historic Resources will have responsibility for
historic preservation reviews within these project areas, which notably include portions of
Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood.
• Last week, Councilmember Paul Koretz introduced a motion to initiate a Historic-Cultural
Monument application for 100 Delfern, a 1938 house designed by Paul R. Williams that has
been best known as the Eva Gabor estate. The residence may have been home to several
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other Hollywood celebrities, including David Niven, Audrey Hepburn, and Mia Farrow and
Frank Sinatra. Council action on that motion is still pending.
Old Business
• Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork.
• There were no plaque artworks to present.
New Business
• Advance Calendar – There were no additions to the calendar.
• There were no Commission Announcements/Request.
• Approval of the Minutes – The Minutes of Meeting for July 18, 2019 and August 1, 2019 were
continued to the meeting of September 19, 2019.
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ITEM NO. 2
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
There were no presentations.
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ITEM NO. 3
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no speakers.
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ITEM NO. 4
PROPOSED MONUMENT: ARTHUR AND NINA ZWEBELL RESIDENCE
CHC-2019-4804-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2019-4805-CE Council District: 2 – Krekorian
Plan Area: Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-
Cahuenga Pass
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4227 North Agnes Avenue
IN ATTENDANCE:
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Jonathan Hagar, Student Professional Worker, Office of Historic Resources; Peter and Daveena
Limonick, Owners; and Adrienne Asadoorian representing the Office of Councilmember Krekorian
Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to include the Arthur and Nina
Zwebell 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 LAAC
Section 22.171.7; and
3. Recommend that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument; and
4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
Commissioner Kennard seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kanner
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Milofsky
Vote: 5–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 5
PROPOSED MONUMENT: WILLARD BELL RESIDENCE
CHC-2019-4906-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2019-4907-CE Council District: 2 – Krekorian
Plan Area: Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-
Cahuenga Pass
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4233 Agnes Avenue
IN ATTENDANCE:
Jonathan Hagar, Student Professional Worker, Office of Historic Resources; Darrell Fetty, Owner;
and Adrienne Asadoorian representing the Office of Councilmember Krekorian
Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include the Willard Bell
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 LAAC
Section 22.171.7;
3. Recommend that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument; and
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4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
Commissioner Kanner seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Kanner
Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Milofsky
Vote: 5–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 6
PROPOSED MONUMENT: FOURTH STREET CHATEAU DUPLEX
CHC-2019-4770-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2019-4771-CE Council District: 5 – Koretz
Plan Area: Wilshire
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8274-8276 West 4th Street
IN ATTENDANCE:
Steven Luftman, Preparer; Athena Novak, AHN & Associates, Owner’s representative; Steve
Numa, Owner
Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below to not include the Fourth Street Chateau
Duplex in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
1. Determine that the property does not conform with the definition of a Monument pursuant to
LAAC Section 22.171.7; and
2. Recommend that the City Council does not consider nor declare the subject property a
Historic-Cultural Monument; and
3. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
Commissioner Kanner seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Kanner
Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Milofsky
Vote: 5–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 7
PROPOSED MONUMENT: HAWK HOUSE
CHC-2019-4766-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2019-4767-CE Council District: 13 - O'Farrell
Plan Area: Silver Lake - Echo Park -
Elysian Valley
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2421-2425 Silver Ridge Avenue
IN ATTENDANCE:
Bryan A. Libit, Owner/Applicant; and Jenna Snow, Preparer
Commissioner Buelna moved to take the proposed designation of the Hawk House under
consideration and adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission .
Commissioner Milofsky seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows :
Moved: Buelna
Seconded :
Ayes:
Milofsky
Barron, Kanner, Kennard
ADOPTED
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Vote: 5-0 JAN 16 2020
MOTION PASSED C ITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COMMISSION OFFICE
There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting
adjourned at 11 :33 a.m.
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Agenda
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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 seven (7) working 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, CA
90012. Commission meetings may be heard on Council Phone by dialing (213) 621-2489 or (818) 904-9450.
Agendas 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. Meeting Minutes are available to the public
at the Commission Office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 272, Los Angeles, CA 90012 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
• Advance Calendar
• Commission Announcements/Requests
• Minutes of Meeting – July 18, 2019 and August 1, 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. PROPOSED MONUMENT: ARTHUR AND NINA ZWEBELL RESIDENCE
CHC-2019-4804-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2019-4805-CE Council District: 2 – Krekorian
Plan Area: Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake- Last Day to Act: 09-15-19
Cahuenga Pass
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4227 North Agnes 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.
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Owners: Peter and Daveena D. Limonick, Trustees of the Limonick Family Trust
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: WILLARD BELL RESIDENCE
CHC-2019-4906-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2019-4907-CE Council District: 2 – Krekorian
Plan Area: Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake- Last Day to Act: 09-15-19
Cahuenga Pass
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4233 Agnes 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: Darrell K. Fetty Trustee; Darrell K. and Joyce I. Fetty
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: FOURTH STREET CHATEAU DUPLEX
CHC-2019-4770-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2019-4771-CE Council District: 5 – Koretz
Plan Area: Wilshire Last Day to Act: 09-15-19
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8274-8276 West 4th Street
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: Robert H. Aghabegians; 8274-6 W 4th Street, LLC
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Preparer: Steven Luftman
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7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: HAWK HOUSE
CHC-2019-4766-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2019-4767-CE Council District: 13 – O’Farrell
Plan Area: Silver Lake – Echo Park – Last Day to Act: 09-11-19
Elysian Valley Date Deemed Complete: 08-12-19
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2421-2425 Silver Ridge 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: Bryan A. Libit
Preparer: Jenna Snow
The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held at 10:00 a.m.
on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at:
LOS ANGELES CITY HALL
10TH FLOOR, ROOM 1010
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
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 seven (7) working
days prior to the meeting by calling the Planning Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-
1295 or by email at chc@lacity.org.
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