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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · June 18, 2020

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Cultural Heritage Commission Official Minutes Thursday, June 18, 2020 (VIA TELECONFERENCE) 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. In conformity with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID19, the City Planning Commission meeting was conducted telephonically. Commission President Richard Barron called the regular meeting to order at 10:05 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, Shannon Ryan, Senior City Planner and Melissa Jones, City Planning Associate representing the Office of Historic Resources; Kimberly Huangfu, Deputy City Attorney; James Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II; and Jennifer Edwards and Diego Vasquez, Commission Office Staff. ITEM NO. 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following:  LA City Planning’s statement “Charting our Course for a more Fair, Equitable and Just Los Angeles”;  The Cultural Heritage Commission was the first in LA City Planning to use virtual meetings via Zoom and now the Commission is the first in the Department to use the Zoom Webinar meeting platform, which allows the public video access;  HPOZ Board meetings have resumed on the Zoom Webinar platform with 32 virtual meetings held in one month; and  City Council approved Historic-Cultural Monument consideration, initiated by Council Member Herb Wesson, for two single-family properties at 1619 South Van Ness Avenue and 1623 South Van Ness Avenue in the Arlington Heights neighborhood. Old Business  Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork.  Plaque Artwork for the Ross House was presented. New Business  Advance Calendar - There were no changes to the advance calendar.  Commission Announcements/Requests - There were no announcements or requests.  Approval of the Minutes – There were no minutes for consideration. Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission ITEM NO. 2 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL There were no presentations. ITEM NO. 3 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Five speakers addressed the Commission. ITEM NO. 4 CASE STUDY HOUSE #21, HCM #669 Plan Area: Bel Air – Beverly Crest Council District: 4 – Ryu PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9038 Wonderland Park Avenue Commission Review and Comment on on-going and Proposed Rehabilitation Project. Owner/Applicant: Raye G. White, Trustee of the Allison Sarofim 1990 Management Trust Representatives: Mark Haddawy, Mark Haddawy Incorporated; Robert Chattel, Chattel, Inc. IN ATTENDANCE: Robert Chattel, Chattel, Inc. and Mark Haddawy, Mark Haddawy Incorporated, Owner’s Representatives For information only, no action was taken by the Commission. ITEM NO. 5 SAKAI-KOZAWA RESIDENCE/ TOKIO FLORIST AND POLE SIGN, HCM #1198 Plan Area: Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Council District: 4 – Ryu PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2718 North Hyperion Avenue Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Demolition of Structures Related to Early Start Demolition in Advance of Proposed Rehabilitation Project. IN ATTENDANCE: Emily Rinaldi, GPA Consulting, Owner’s Representative; Laura Doerges, Redcar Properties, 2 Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission Owner; and Rosalind Sagara, Los Angeles Conservancy, Kristen Hayashi, Japanese American National Museum, and Catherine Gudis For information only, no action was taken by the Commission. The Commission appointed President Richard Barron and Vice President Gail Kennard to serve as a subcommittee to work with the owners/applicants in reviewing their proposed plans. ITEM NO. 6 PROPOSED MONUMENT: SAM AND JANE TAYLOR HOUSE CHC-2020-3293-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3294-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3235-3247 West Waverly Drive IN ATTENDANCE: Suzanne Wenzlaff, Owner and Applicant Commissioner Kennard moved to take the proposed designation of the Sam and Jane Taylor House 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, Bulena, Milofsky Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ITEM NO. 7 PROPOSED MONUMENT: SCHOOL OF EYE EDUCATION CHC-2020-3290-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3291-CE Council District: 10 – Wesson Plan Area: South Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1554-1560 South St. Andrews Place; 2351-2371 West Venice Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: Ann Marie Brooks, Applicant; and Vicky Park, Acon Development Inc., Owner’s Representative 3 Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the School of Eye Education 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: Moved: Kanner Seconded: Buelna Ayes: Barron, Kennard, Milofsky Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ITEM NO. 8 PROPOSED MONUMENT: PLEASANCE HOUSE CHC-2020-3288-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3289-CE Council District: 13 – O’Farrell Plan Area: Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1336-1342 North Sutherland Street IN ATTENDANCE: Evanne St. Charles, Architectural Resources Group, Preparer; and Jason and Caitlin Slack, Owners/Applicants Commissioner Milofsky moved to take the proposed designation of the Pleasance House 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: Milofsky Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Kanner Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ITEM NO. 9 4 Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission PROPOSED MONUMENT: LOS ANGELES KOREAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHC-2020-3286-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3287-CE Council District: 9 – Price Plan Area: South Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2909 South Orchard Avenue; 1276 West 29th Street IN ATTENDANCE: Kathryn McGee, Preparer and Owner’s Representative Commissioner Buelna moved to take the proposed designation of the Los Angeles Korean United Methodist Church 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: Buelna Seconded: Kanner Ayes: Barron, Kennard, Milofsky Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ITEM NO. 10 PROPOSED MONUMENT: MORRIS KIGHT RESIDENCE CHC-2020-3322-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3323-CE Council District: 1 – Cedillo Plan Area: Westlake PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1822 West 4th Street IN ATTENDANCE: Kate Eggert, GEHPC, Preparer; Miki Jackson, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Applicant; and Bill Delvac, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac, LLP, Owner’s Representative Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the Morris Kight Residence 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 5

Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 AFTER 10:00 A.M. (via TELECONFERENCE) Meeting presentations will be made available here (https://tinyurl.com/CHCMeeting06-18-20) by June 15, 2020. Compliant Day-of-Meeting Submissions will be added to this drive as they are received. 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 In conformity with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID- 19, the South Valley Area Planning Commission meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETINGS CAN BE LISTENED TO BY DIALING (213) 621-2489 OR (818) 904-9450. YOU CAN ALSO VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE VIA ZOOM AT: (https://planning-lacity-org.zoom.us/j/99240583222) AND USE MEETING ID: 992 4058 3222 Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting and offer public comment to the Cultural Heritage Commission, can either access the link located above or call 1 (213) 338-8477 or 1 (669) 900-9128 and use Meeting ID No. 992 4058 3222 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. 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. 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”. However, please see revised submission guidelines below which have been modified in order to accommodate the conduct of the meeting telephonically. 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 emailed to chc@lacity.org. 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 and must be submitted electronically to chc@lacity.org. 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. Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1295 or by email at chc@lacity.org no later than three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting. For Telecommunication Relay Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information located on page 5 of this agenda. 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 and Adopted Minutes are available on line at http://planning.lacity.org, by selecting “About”, “Commissions, Boards & Hearings”, and filter by “Cultural Heritage Commission”. For additional information regarding the format of this telephonic public meeting, please visit our website at http://planning.lacity.org Servicios de traducción al español están disponibles, de ser solicitados con un mínimo de 72 horas de anticipación, en todas las juntas de la comisión. 1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS • Old Business - Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork for the Ross House. • New Business • Advance Calendar • Commission Announcements/Requests 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 by email to chc@lacity.org. 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. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting and offer public comment to the Cultural Heritage Commission, can either access the link located at the top of this agenda or call 1 (213) 338-8477 and use Meeting ID No. 992 4058 3222 then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. 4. CASE STUDY HOUSE #21, HCM #669 Plan Area: Bel Air – Beverly Crest Council District: 4 – Ryu PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9038 Wonderland Park Avenue Commission Review and Comment on On-going and Proposed Rehabilitation Project. Owner/Applicant: Raye G. White, Trustee of the Allison Sarofim 1990 Management Trust Representatives: Mark Haddawy, Mark Haddawy Incorporated; Robert Chattel, Chattel, Inc. Cultural Heritage Commission 2 June 18, 2020 5. SAKAI-KOZAWA RESIDENCE/ TOKIO FLORIST AND POLE SIGN, HCM #1198 Plan Area: Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Council District: 4 – Ryu PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2718 North Hyperion Avenue Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Demolition of Structures Related to Early Start Demolition in Advance of Proposed Rehabilitation Project. Owner/Applicant: 2718 Hyperion Owner LLC Representatives: Teresa Grimes and Emily Rinaldi, GPA Consulting; Michael Breland, Breland-Harper 6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: SAM AND JANE TAYLOR HOUSE CHC-2020-3293-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3294-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3235-3247 West Waverly 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/ Applicants: Louis and Suzanne Wenzlaff, Trustees, Wenzlaff Family Trust 7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: SCHOOL OF EYE EDUCATION CHC-2020-3290-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3291-CE Council District: 10 – Wesson Plan Area: South Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1554-1560 South St. Andrews Place; 2351-2371 West Venice 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. Owners: D and K Con LLC; East-West Outreach Inc. Applicant: Anna Marie Brooks Cultural Heritage Commission 3 June 18, 2020 8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: PLEASANCE HOUSE CHC-2020-3288-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3289-CE Council District: 13 – O’Farrell Plan Area: Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Villey PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1336-1342 North Sutherland 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: Jason and Caitlin Slack; Doris F. Simon, Trustee, Doris F. Simon (AKA D. Flame Simon) Trust Dtd 5-15-2010 Preparers: Katie Horak and Evanne St. Charles, Architectural Resources Group 9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: LOS ANGELES KOREAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHC-2020-3286-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3287-CE Council District: 9 – Price Plan Area: South Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2909 South Orchard Avenue; 1276 West 29th 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. Owner/ Applicants: Dan Stein and Jerry Wise, The Pews at SC LLC Preparer: Kathryn McGee 10. PROPOSED MONUMENT: MORRIS KIGHT RESIDENCE CHC-2020-3322-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3323-CE Council District: 1 – Cedillo Plan Area: Westlake PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1822 West 4th 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. Cultural Heritage Commission 4 June 18, 2020 Owners: Westlake Apartment Development LLC; Rafi Ventura, Sweetzer Lofts, LLC Applicant: Lisa Brereton c/o AIDS Healthcare Foundation Preparers: Kate Eggert and Krisy Gosney, GEHPC The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. 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. Reasonable Accommodations Consistent with Federal and State Law and California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services must be requested three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by calling the Planning Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1295 or by email at chc@lacity.org. Telecommunication Relay Services Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer-to-peer and third-party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers - generally telephone companies - are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user. What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-English Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay- service-trs. Cultural Heritage Commission 5 June 18, 2020 Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is the relay service... " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a person who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability. For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website. 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