Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · February 6, 2020
Minutes
Cultural Heritage Commission
Official Minutes
Thursday, February 6, 2020
200 North Spring Street, 10th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90012
MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION HEREIN ARE REPORTED
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Commission President Richard Barron called the regular meeting to order at . with Commission
Vice President Gail Kennard and Commissioners Pilar Buelna, Diane Kanner and Barry Milofsky
in attendance.
Also in attendance were 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 Diego Vazquez, Commission
Office Staff.
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ITEM NO. 1
DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
Lambert Giessinger, Preservation Architect, reported the following:
• Ken Bernstein is speaking at Colombia University in New York at a symposium called Towards
Sustainability and Equity Envisioning Preservation Policy and Reform
• City Council approved the Historical Cultural Monument nominations for the Hawk House, the
C.B. Van Vorst Manufacturing Plant/Santa Fe Arts Colony and the boundary change for the
Bryson Apartments to exclude the adjacent vacant lot;
• The Planning and Land Use Management Committee recommended denial of the HCM
nomination for the Weinberg Residence at 100 Delfern which had been significantly altered;
• Staff has transmitted the January 16, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission letter to the
Department Building and Safety regarding Code Enforcement follow-up on the Weinberg
Residence case;
• Council Member Mitch O’Farrell issued a Council motion requesting that Building and Safety
respond to the letter within 30 days with a report;
• The Bothwell Ranch HCM nomination was scheduled for last week but was continued for 60
days at the written request of the owner;
• Council Member Mitch O’Farrell issued a motion recommending initiating the HCM nomination
for a 1941 courtyard apartment building at 750-754 Hawthorn Avenue in Hollywood; and
• A motion by Council Member Paul Koretz was approved and referred to the Department of
Building and Safety to request preparation of an ordinance to amend the City’s demolition
notification requirements for buildings that are at least 45 years old that would increase the
notification period from 30 to 60 days.
Old Business
• Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork.
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• There was no Plaque Artwork presented.
New Business
• Advance Calendar – There were no changes to the calendar.
• Commission Announcements/Requests – Commissioner Kennard noted that a documentary
called “Hollywood’s Architect” on the life of Master Architect Paul Revere Williams will air on
PBS this evening.
• Approval of the Minutes
Commissioner Kanner moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting for November 7, 2019 and
December 5, 2019.
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. 2
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
There were no presentations.
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ITEM NO. 3
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Three speakers addressed the Commission.
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ITEM NO. 4
APPOINTMENT OF DOVID FELD AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE ADAMS-
NORMANDIE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A FOUR-YEAR
TERM FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2020 UNTIL FEBRUARY 6, 2024.
Commissioner Kanner moved to appoint Dovid Feld as the Architect Member to the Adams-
Normandie HPOZ Board from February 6, 2020 to February 6, 2024.
Commissioner Barron seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
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Moved: Kanner
Seconded: Barron
Ayes: Buelna, Kennard, Milofsky
Vote: 5–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 5
MONUMENT: SILVERLAKE AND IVANHOE RESERVOIRS, HCM #422
Plan Area: Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Council District: 4 – Ryu
Council District: 13 – O’Farrell
PROPERTY LOCATION: Between West Silver Lake Drive and Silver Lake Boulevard, Van
Pelt Place, Armstrong Avenue and Tesla Avenue
IN ATTENDANCE:
Scott Fajack, Department of Water and Power
Informational presentation on the proposed addition of a new building and parking lot to the DWP
yard on the property.
For information only. The Commission took no action.
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ITEM NO. 6
MONUMENT: PENGELLY HOUSE, HCM #746
Plan Area: West Los Angeles Council District: 5 – Koretz
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1845-1847 South Kelton Avenue
Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Project.
This item was continued to the February 20, 2020 meeting. No action was taken by the
Commission.
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ITEM NO. 7
MONUMENT: CHARLES H. BEVIS DUPLEX, HCM #1180
Plan Area: Wilshire Council District: 10 – Wesson
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1080-1082 South Genesee Avenue
Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Rehabilitation Project.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Colin Peeples Architect and Anna Green, Architectural Designer, Project M Plus; and Emily
Rinaldi Associate Architectural Historian and Teresa Grimes Principal, GPA Consulting
For information only. The Commission took no action.
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ITEM NO. 8
MONUMENT: CHARLOTTE CHASE APARTMENTS, HCM #1179
Plan Area: Wilshire Council District: 10 – Wesson
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1074-1076 South Genesee Avenue
IN ATTENDANCE:
Colin Peeples Architect and Anna Green, Architectural Designer, Project M Plus; and Emily
Rinaldi Associate Architectural Historian and Teresa Grimes Principal, GPA Consulting
Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Rehabilitation Project.
For information only. The Commission took no action.
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ITEM NO. 9
PROPOSED MONUMENT: CHILI BOWL
CHC-2019-6975-HCM Council District: 11 – Bonin
CEQA: ENV-2019-6976-CE Last Day to Act: 02-18-20
Plan Area: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12244-12248 West Pico Boulevard
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IN ATTENDANCE:
Marcello Vavala, Los Angeles Conservancy, Appliant/Preparer
Commissioner Milofsky put forth the actions below and moved to include the Chili Bowl 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;
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: Milofsky
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Barron
Nays: Kanner
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 3–1
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 10
PROPOSED MONUMENT: KING EDWARD HOTEL
CHC-2020-288-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-289-CE Council District: 14 – Huizar
Plan Area: Central City
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 117-131 East 5th Street; 455 South Los Angeles Street
IN ATTENDANCE:
Kate Eggert and Krisy Gosney, GEHPC
Commissioner Kennard moved to take the proposed designation of the King Edward Hotel under
consideration; and adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
Commissioner Milfofsky seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
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Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Milofsky
Ayes: Barron, Kanner
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 11
PROPOSED MONUMENT: ISHERWOOD BACHARDY RESIDENCE AND STUDIO
CHC-2020-263-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-264-CE Council District: 11 – Bonin
Plan Area: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 145 Adelaide Drive
IN ATTENDANCE:
Nels Youngborg and Alvin Nuval, Chattel Inc.
Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the Isherwood Bachardy
Residence and Studio 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: Kanner
Seconded: Milofsky
Ayes: Barron, Kennard
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4–0
MOTION PASSED
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There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting
adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
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Agenda
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 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 – November 7, 2019 and December 5, 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. APPOINTMENT OF DOVID FELD AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE ADAMS-
NORMANDIE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A FOUR-
YEAR TERM FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2020 UNTIL FEBRUARY 6, 2024.
Motion Required.
5. MONUMENT: SILVERLAKE AND IVANHOE RESERVOIRS, HCM #422
Plan Area: Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Council District: 4 – Ryu
Council District: 13 – O’Farrell
PROPERTY LOCATION: Between West Silver Lake Drive and Silver Lake Boulevard,
Van Pelt Place, Armstrong Avenue and Tesla Avenue
Informational presentation on the proposed addition of a new building and parking lot to
the DWP yard on the property.
Owner/Applicant: City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Representative: Scott Fajack, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
6. MONUMENT: PENGELLY HOUSE, HCM #746
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Plan Area: West Los Angeles Council District: 5 – Koretz
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1845-1847 South Kelton Avenue
Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Project.
Owner: Ferdinand Fam
Representative: Lazaros Papademetropoulos
7. MONUMENT: CHARLES H. BEVIS DUPLEX, HCM #1180
Plan Area: Wilshire Council District: 10 – Wesson
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1080-1082 South Genesee Avenue
Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Rehabilitation Project.
Owner/
Applicant: Realgen Properties, LP
Representatives: Colin Peeples, Project M+; Teresa Grimes, GPA Consulting
8. MONUMENT: CHARLOTTE CHASE APARTMENTS, HCM #1179
Plan Area: Wilshire Council District: 10 – Wesson
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1074-1076 South Genesee Avenue
Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Rehabilitation Project.
Owner/
Applicant: Realgen Properties, LP
Representatives: Colin Peeples, Project M+; Teresa Grimes, GPA Consulting
9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: CHILI BOWL
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CHC-2019-6975-HCM Council District: 11 – Bonin
CEQA: ENV-2019-6976-CE Last Day to Act: 2-18-20
Plan Area: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12244-12248 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.
Owners: David J. Manzano Et al. and Katherine M. Manzano; 12244 Pico, LLC
Applicant: Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles Conservancy
Preparer: Marcello Vavala, Los Angeles Conservancy
10. PROPOSED MONUMENT: KING EDWARD HOTEL
CHC-2020-288-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-289-CE Council District: 14 – Huizar
Plan Area: Central City Last Day to Act: 2-13-20
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 117-131 East 5th Street; 455 South Los Angeles Street
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: Liza Brereton c/o AIDS Healthcare Foundation Corporation;
AOF Bristol 423, LLC Et al. c/o Capital Foresight/Accounting Department
Preparers: Kate Eggert and Krisy Gosney, GEHPC
11. PROPOSED MONUMENT: ISHERWOOD BACHARDY RESIDENCE AND STUDIO
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CHC-2020-263-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-264-CE Council District: 11 – Bonin
Plan Area: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Last Day to Act: 2-12-20
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 145 Adelaide 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.
Owner: Donald J. Bachardy, Trustee, Bachardy Trust
Applicant: Katherine Bucknell, The Christopher Isherwood Foundation
Preparer: Robert Chattel, Chattel, Inc.
The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held at 10:00 a.m.
on Thursday, February 20, 2020 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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