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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · February 20, 2020

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Cultural Heritage Commission Official Minutes Thursday, February 20, 2020 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: SELECT “ABOUT”, “COMMISSIONS, BOARDS & HEARINGS”, FILTER BY “CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION”, LOCATE THE COMMISSION MEETING DATE AND SELECT THE “AUDIO” BUTTON. Commission President Richard Barron called the regular meeting to order at 10:12 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 Diego Vazquez, Commission Office Staff. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following: • Annual Deadline for the Mills Act Historical Property Contract applications – the cutoff is Friday February 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.; • Asian Americans in Los Angeles Historic Context Statement (a part of Survey LA) will be receiving the Buchanan Award on May 6, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas; • The City Council voted to deny the Historic Cultural Monument (HCM) nomination for the Weinberg Residence at 100 Delfern; • The Planning Land Use and Management (PLUM) recommended approval for the HCM nomination for the Union Bank property; • PLUM then introduced a nomination for a Paul R. William’s designed house at 10433 Lindbrook in Holmby Hills; and • Council Member David Ryu introduced a motion requesting a report and cost estimate for the repair of HCM #535 Hollywood Land Historic Granite Retaining Walls and Stairs. Old Business • Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork. • There was no Plaque Artwork presented. New Business • Advance Calendar – Commissioner Kennard plans to be absent on May 21, 2020. • Commission Announcements/Requests – Commissioner Milofsky requested the Commission to consider nominating the Danziger Studio and Residence at the next meeting. Meeting Minutes February 20, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission • Approval of the Minutes – There were no minutes for consideration. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 2 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Vivian Escalante, Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council addressed the Commission. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 3 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD No speakers addressed the Commission. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 4 MONUMENT: MORGAN HOUSE (HARBOR AREA YWCA), HCM #186 Plan Area: San Pedro Council District: 15 – Buscaino PROPERTY ADDRESS: 423-443 West 9th Street; IN ATTENDANCE: Lambert Giessinger, Architect, Office of Historic Resources Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Addition of New Building on Site of Existing Monument. This item was continued to a date to be noticed. The Commission took no action. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 5 MONUMENT: 1110-1116 SOUTH ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD, HCM #1176 Plan Area: Venice Council District: 11 – Bonin PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: Lambert Giessinger, Architect, Office of Historic Resources Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Rehabilitation Project. This item was continued to a date to be noticed. The Commission took no action. 2 Meeting Minutes February 20, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission _____________________________ ITEM NO. 6 PROPOSED MONUMENT: HIRSCHMAN FLATS CHC-2020-508-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-509-CE Council District: 10 – Wesson Plan Area: Wilshire Last Day to Act: 2-23-20 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4764-4766 West Dockweiler Street; 1303-1305 South Keniston Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Charles J. Fisher, Historian 4 Hire Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the Hirschman Flats under consideration; and 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 Item 7 was taken out of order and moved to the end of the agenda. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 8 PROPOSED MONUMENT: JENNIE C. BRAYTON BUILDING CHC-2020-521-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-522-CE Council District: 14 – Huizar Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5119-5121½ North Eagle Rock Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: Pam O’Connor, Kaplan Chen Kaplan, Representative Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the Jennie C. Brayton Building under consideration; and adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission. Commissioner Buelna seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: 3 Meeting Minutes February 20, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission Moved: Kanner Seconded: Buelna Ayes: Barron, Kennard, Milofsky Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 9 PROPOSED MONUMENT: POINT FERMIN LIGHT STATION CHC-2020-513-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-514-CE Council District: 15 – Buscaino Plan Area: San Pedro Last Day to Act: 2-23-20 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 807 West Paseo Del Mar IN ATTENDANCE: Elena Maggioni, Department of Recreation and Parks, Applicant and Owner; Margarita Jerabek, Environmental Science Associates, representing the Applicant. Commissioner Kennard moved to take the proposed designation of the Point Fermin Light Station under consideration; and 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 _____________________________ ITEM NO. 7 PROPOSED MONUMENT: BONNET HOUSE CHC-2020-510-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-511-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Hollywood 4

Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 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 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: MORGAN HOUSE (HARBOR AREA YWCA), HCM #186 Plan Area: San Pedro Council District: 15 – Buscaino PROPERTY ADDRESS: 423-443 West 9th Street; Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Addition of New Building on Site of Existing Monument. Owner: YWCA of the Harbor Area Applicant: Filiberto Gonzalez, Grapevine Development Representatives: Zoltan Pali, SPF:architects; Robert Chattel, Chattel, Inc. 5. MONUMENT: 1110-1116 SOUTH ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD, HCM #1176 Cultural Heritage Commission 2 February 20, 2020 Plan Area: Venice Council District: 11 – Bonin PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Rehabilitation Project. Owner/Applicant: AP 1110 1116 Abbot Kinney Blvd LP Representatives: Willem Swârt, David Hertz Architects, Inc. Studio of Environmental Architecture; Nelson White, SWCA Environmental Consultants 6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: HIRSCHMAN FLATS CHC-2020-508-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-509-CE Council District: 10 – Wesson Plan Area: Wilshire Last Day to Act: 2-23-20 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4764-4766 West Dockweiler Street; 1303-1305 South Keniston 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/ Applicants: Kenneth Yapkowitz and Bronwyn Dawson, Co-Trustees, Cave Canem Trust Representative: Charles J. Fisher 7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: BONNET HOUSE CHC-2020-510-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-511-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Hollywood Last Day to Act: 2-23-20 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2256 North El Contento 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. Owners: Brian Prince, B.D.O.G. Inc; David C. Morrison, Co-Trustee, Morrison Wilde Family Trust care of David C. Matlof; Giant LLC Applicant: Jaime Rummerfield, SIA Projects Cultural Heritage Commission 3 February 20, 2020 Representative: Charles J. Fisher 8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: JENNIE C. BRAYTON BUILDING CHC-2020-521-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-522-CE Council District: 14 – Huizar Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles Last Day to Act: 2-23-20 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5119-5121½ North Eagle Rock 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. Owner: Eagle Rock 5117 LLC Applicant: Brad Keyes Representative: Pam O’Connor, Kaplan Chen Kaplan 9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: POINT FERMIN LIGHT STATION CHC-2020-513-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-514-CE Council District: 15 – Buscaino Plan Area: San Pedro Last Day to Act: 2-23-20 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 807 West Paseo Del Mar 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: City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Applicant: Elena Maggioni, Department of Recreation and Parks Representative: Gabrielle Harlan, Environmental Science Associates Cultural Heritage Commission 4 February 20, 2020 The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at: LOS ANGELES CITY HALL 10TH FLOOR, ROOM 1010 200 NORTH SPRING STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Notice to Paid Representatives If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org. 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 5 February 20, 2020

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