Cultural Heritage Commission

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 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 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 “About”, “Commissioners”, “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 “About”, “Commissions, Boards & Hearings”, and filter by “Cultural Heritage Commission”. Meeting Minutes are also 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 – August 15, 2019, September 19, 2019 and October 17, 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. RE-APPOINTMENT OF JOHN KALISKI AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE COUNTRY CLUB PARK - OXFORD SQUARE-WILSHIRE PARK - WINDSOR VILLAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A SECOND FOUR-YEAR TERM FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2019 UNTIL NOVEMBER 7, 2023. Motion Required. 5. MONUMENT: HOTEL CECIL, HCM #1140 Plan Area: Central City Council District: 14 – Huizar Commission review and comment on proposed rehabilitation project. Motion Required. Property Address: 636-644 South Main Street Owners/Applicants: 248 Haynes Hotel Associates LLC Lessor c/o Richard Born and SB Hotel LA LLC Lessee Cultural Heritage Commission 2 November 7, 2019  Representatives: Jodi Eilers, The Kings Development Group; Christine Lazzaretto and John Locascio, Historic Resources Group 6. MONUMENT: CHARLOTTE CHASE APARTMENTS, HCM #1179 Plan Area: Wilshire Council District: 10 – Wesson Commission review and comment on proposed rehabilitation project. Motion Required. Property Address: 1074-1076 South Genesee Avenue Owners/Applicants: Saja Enterprises LLC; Realgen Properties LP Representatives: Colin Peeples, Project M Plus; Teresa Grimes, GPA Consulting 7. MONUMENT: CHARLES H. BEVIS DUPLEX, HCM #1180 Plan Area: Wilshire Council District: 10 – Wesson Commission review and comment on proposed rehabilitation project. Motion Required. Property Address: 1080-1082 South Genesee Avenue Owners/Applicants: Steven and Joel Avery; Realgen Properties LP Representatives: Colin Peeples, Project M Plus; Teresa Grimes, GPA Consulting 8. MONUMENT: BRYSON APARTMENTS, HCM #653 CHC-1998-6207-HCM-CC1 Council District: 1 – Cedillo Plan Area: Westlake Property Address: 2701-2715 Wilshire Boulevard; 637 South Rampart Boulevard REQUESTED ACTION: 1. Determine that the proposed designation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and 2. Recommend that City Council consider and amend the boundary of Historic-Cultural Monument #653 to exclude Lot 10 of the Resubdivision of the Southerly 37 1/2 Feet of Lot 7 and Lots 8, 9 and 10 Block 8 Wilshire Boulevard Tract. Cultural Heritage Commission 3 November 7, 2019  Owner: Bryson Family Apartments LP c/o Richard Tarbell Applicant: Rick Westberg, The Richman Group of California Representative: Teresa Grimes, GPA Consulting 9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: C.B. VAN VORST CO. MANUFACTURING PLANT/ SANTA FE ART COLONY CHC-2019-3798-HCM Council District: 14 – Huizar CEQA: ENV-2019-3799-CE Last Day to Act: 11-30-19 Plan Area: Central City North PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2345-2421 South Santa Fe 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: Art Colony Property, LLC, c/o Chris MacConnell, Fifteen Group; Santa Fe Art Colony Applicant: Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles Conservancy Preparers: Katie Horak and Evanne St. Charles, Architectural Resources Group 10. 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 Last Day to Act: 11-19-19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2421-2425 Silver Ridge 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. Owner/ Applicant: Bryan A. Libit Cultural Heritage Commission 4 November 7, 2019  Preparer: Jenna Snow THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE HEARD AFTER 1:00 PM 11. PROPOSED MONUMENT: BOTHWELL RANCH CHC-2019-5114-HCM Council District: 3 – Blumenfield CEQA: ENV-2019-5115-CE Last Day to Act: 11-21-19 Plan Area: Encino-Tarzana PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5300 North Oakdale 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: Helen A. Bothwell, Trustee, Helen A. Bothwell Trust and Helen A. Bothwell; Bruce L. Bothwell, Et al. c/o Anne Bothwell; Helen A. Bothwell, Co-Trustee, Et al. Bothwell Trust and Blair Davis; Helen A. Bothwell, Co-Trustee Et al. Lindley F. Bothwell Trust and H.A. Bothwell, Co-Trustee, Bothwell Trust Applicant: City of Los Angeles 12. MONUMENT: EDINBURGH BUNGALOW COURT, HCM #1105 CHC-2015-3386-HCM-CC1 Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2016-1367-EIR Last Day to Act: 11-20-19 Plan Area: Hollywood Property Address: 750-756 ½ North Edinburgh Avenue Commission review of demolition permits pursuant to Sections 22.171.14 and 22.171.15 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. Motion Required. Owner/Applicant: Bldg Edinburgh LLC c/o Guy Penini Representative: Elisa L. Paster, Glaser Weil The Commission may recess into closed session, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to significant exposure to one litigation case relative to this item. Cultural Heritage Commission 5 November 7, 2019  The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 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. Cultural Heritage Commission 6 November 7, 2019