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MEETING OF THELANDMARKS COMMISSION Founded 1875 “Populus felix in urbe felici” |
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Monday,
November 11, 2002 |
City Council
Chambers, Room 213 |
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7:00
p.m. |
1685 Main
Street, Santa Monica |
CALL
TO ORDER: 7:00 pm
1. ROLL
CALL
Present:
Nina Fresco
Robert Posek
James Rosenfield
Barbara Schnitzler
Ruthann Lehrer
Also Present:
Kimberly Christensen
Barry Rosenbaum
Arlene Johnson
Absent:
Roger Genser
2.
INDUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED
COMMISSIONER: JAMES ROSENFIELD, REAL ESTATE LICENSEE
3. REPORT
FROM STAFF:
Chairperson
Lehrer requested that Item 8E be heard before Item 8B per the request of a
member of the public due to a family emergency. The Commission agreed to move the item forward.
Ms. Bar-El
informed the Commission that the Planning Commission will be having a
discussion item on their November 20th meeting at the request of
Commissioner Dad. The discussion will
include ways to work with the Landmarks Commission on possible changes to the
Landmarks Ordinance and to develop preservation incentives. The Historic
Preservation Element is scheduled to go to City Council on November 26,
2002. Historic Resources Group is
preparing a proposal on the Ocean Park update for the historic resource
inventory, and staff will keep the Commission apprised of its progress.
4. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
Public Input Permitted
A. October 14,
2002
Commissioner
Posek made a motion to approve the minutes with the following correction made
by Commissioner Schnitzler: Page 4, last paragraph. The roofline issue was not cleared up. Commissioner Schnitzler seconded the motion, which passed by
voice vote.
5. PUBLIC
INPUT: (On
items not on agenda and within the jurisdiction of the Commission)
6.
COMMUNICATIONS: (Presentation of items not on agenda and within the
jurisdiction of the Commission by members of the public. Public discussion is
only extended to the person presenting the communication unless consent is
given by 2/3 vote of the Commissioners present.)
A. Letter
received from Gerard & Stephanie Casale requesting that the Commission
consider filing a Landmark application on their behalf to designate their
property at 710 Adelaide Place as a City Landmark.
Continued to next month because the members of the public
who submitted the communication were not present.
7. CONSENT
CALENDAR:
Public
Input Permitted
A. Statement of Official Action:
Recommendation to City Council to approve a Mills Act Contract Application at
211 Alta Avenue (The Palama, Designated Landmark)
B. Statement of Official Action:
Recommendation to City Council to approve a Mills Act Contract Application at
315 10th Street (The Aeroplane Bungalow, Designated Landmark)
C. Statement of Official Action:
Recommendation to City Council to approve a Mills Act Contract Application at
2402 Fourth Street #2 (Hollister Court, Designated Landmark).
D. Statement of Official Action:
Recommendation to City Council to approve a Mills Act Contract Application at
2612 Third Street (A Contributor to the Third Street Neighborhood Historic
District)
Continued to next month due to lack of
quorum that were present at the October 14th meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS / PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Input Permitted
A. Certificate
of Appropriateness Application No. LC-02CA-018, 555 7th Street, requesting to
remodel and add a 1,251 square foot single-story addition to an existing single
story residence. A previously approved
Certificate of Appropriateness (LC-CA-00-010) for this project has expired. (Continued
from October 14, 2002)
Staff report
presented by Ms. Bar-El.
The following
members of the public addressed the Commission: Danna Meyer, owner and Joan Swartz, architect.
Commissioner
Schnitzler stated that the “as built” drawings were incorrect in a lot of ways,
and asked that corrections be made to the existing plans. She also stated that the skylight is not
shown on the elevation and is not an appropriate location as it would impact
the primary elevation. She asked that
the architect remove the skylight and coordinate the roof plan and the
elevation.
Commissioner
Posek made a motion to approve with staff conditions and new as built plans and
no skylight on the west elevation.
Commissioner Rosenfield seconded the motion, which passed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Fresco, Posek, Rosenfield, Schnitzler, Lehrer
Nayes: None
Absent: Genser
Astain: None
B. Certificate
of Appropriateness Application No. LC-02CA-014, 145 Bay Street, requesting to
remove exterior siding, restore the original underlying siding and repaint a
building that is a contributor to the Bay Street Craftsman Cluster Historic
District.
Staff report
presented by Ms. Bar-El.
The following
members of the public addressed the Commission: Manhar Patel, owner and David
Newcamp.
Commissioner
Schnitzler made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with the
conditions that the window trim be identical with the window trim at 137 Bay
Street in addition to staff conditions.
Commissioner Fresco seconded the motion, which passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Fresco, Posek, Rosenfield, Schnitzler, Lehrer
Nayes: None
Absent: Genser
Astain: None
C. Landmark
Designation Application LC-02LM-004, 2525 Main Street (Merle Norman Building),
for formal consideration of the property as a City Landmark.
Staff report presented
by Ms. Bar-El.
Commissioner
Fresco made a motion to designate this building as a City Landmark. Commissioner Schnitzler seconded the motion,
which passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Fresco, Posek, Rosenfield, Schnitzler, Lehrer
Nayes: None
Absent: Genser
Astain: None
D. Landmark
Designation Application LC-02LM-005, 601 Pico Blvd. (Barnum Hall on the Santa
Monica High School campus), to determine whether the proposed structure is
appropriate for formal consideration of the Landmark Designation Application,
including consideration of significant interior public areas containing the
Stanton MacDonald Wright curtain and mosaic and the Conrad Buff painting.
Staff report
presented by Ms. Bar-El.
The following
members of the public addressed the Commission: David Hibbert and Margaret Bach
representing “Restore Barnum Hall!”
Chairperson
Lehrer stated that this is one of the truest treasures of Santa Monica, and she
is pleased that the City recognizes its importance.
The Commission
and staff discussed issues of jurisdiction over school property. Artwork in the auditorium was discussed and
it was generally agreed that the Conrad Buff painting was not original to the
building and should not be included, but the fire curtain and mosaic should be
included.
Commissioner
Posek made a motion to set a hearing for formal consideration of Barnum Hall as
a City Landmark including the two MacDonald Wright works. Commissioner Rosenfield seconded the motion,
which passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Fresco, Posek, Rosenfield, Schnitzler, Lehrer
Nayes: None
Absent: Genser
Astain: None
E. Landmark
Designation Application LC-02LM-006, 918 5th Street (Cedar Tree), to determine
whether the proposed landscape feature is appropriate for formal consideration
of the Landmark Designation Application.
Staff report
presented by Ms. Bar-El.
The following
members of the public addressed the Commission: Harold Griffen, Matt Wesselhoff, Doris Sosin, Dave Marcinkus,
property trustee, and Walter Warner, City Community Forester.
The Commission
discussed the need to make findings regarding unique qualities of this
particular tree in order to designate it, and requested that staff provide
additional information for the formal designation hearing.
Commissioner
Rosenfied made a motion to schedule a hearing for formal consideration of a
Landmark designation. Commissioner Fresco seconded the motion, which passed by
the following vote:
Ayes: Fresco, Posek, Rosenfield, Schnitzler, Lehrer
Nayes: None
Absent: Genser
Astain: None
F. Landmark
Designation Application LC-02LM-007, 954 5th Street (Turn of Century
Residence), to determine whether the proposed property is appropriate for
formal consideration of the Landmark Designation Application.
Staff report
presented by Ms. Bar-El.
The following
member of the public addressed the Commission:
Ken Kutcher, Attorney, representing the property owner.
Commissioner Fresco stated that the
Commission should evaluate the significance of this building based on that
particular neighborhood which was the original City tract. Also, she felt that this structure has a lot
of integrity and might be a great candidate for relocation in the area.
Commissioner Posek stated that the
building is in excellent shape and is a good candidate for designation.
Chairperson Lehrer stated that this is
a wonderful historic property. It is
quite intact and very marketable. It
was an original house in the first phase of Santa Monica settlement, which is
very meaningful. She stated that
designation of the front house would allow many possibilities for additions at
the property and that she would like a win-win solution.
Commissioner Fresco made a motion to
schedule a formal hearing to consider the front house on the property for
landmark designation. Commissioner Posek
seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Fresco, Posek, Rosenfield, Schnitzler, Lehrer
Nayes: None
Absent: Genser
Astain: None
9. OLD BUSINESS:
Public Input Permitted
None
10.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Public Input
Permitted
A. Review of
Demolition Permits and Consideration Whether to File an Application For
Designation of a Structure as a Landmark or Structure of Merit.
1. 2012-24 Main Street (PC013687)
CM3/Main Street Special Commercial
One-Story Commercial Structure, Surface
Lot and Fencing
Structure Not Identified in Historic
Resources Inventory
2. 327 16th Street (PC013724)
R2/Low Density
Multiple Residential
One-Story
House
Structure Not
Identified in Historic Resources Inventory
3. 424 14th Street (PC013641)
R1/Single
Family Residential
One-Story
Residential w/ Detached Garage
Structure Not
Identified in Historic Resources Inventory
4. 528 9th Street (PC013671)
R1/Single
Family Residential
One-Story
House w/ Detached Garage
Structure Not Identified in Historic Resources
Inventory
5. 745 20th Street (PC013673)
R1/Single
Family Residential
Single Family
Residential
Structure Not Identified in Historic
Resources Inventory
Prior
Demo. Application (PC012014, dated 7/19/01)
No
Action was taken on Item 10A(1-5).
6. 507 Wilshire Blvd. (PC013729)
C3/Downtown Commercial District
One-Story
Commercial Building w/ Mezzanine
Structure Identified in the Historic
Resources Inventory
Commissioner
Fresco asked to discuss this application further as it is a nice Art-Deco
structure. Staff clarified that the
Commission has until January 3rd to consider the proposed
demolition.
Commissioner
Posek made a motion to continue this item to next month and requested that
staff provide additional information to the Commission at that time. Commissioner Schnitzler seconded the motion,
which passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Fresco, Posek, Rosenfield, Schnitzler, Lehrer
Nayes: None
Absent: Genser
Astain: None
B. Discussion of the
Oscar Niemeyer house at 1911 La Mesa Drive and consideration of whether to file
an application nominating the property as a City Landmark (Continued from 9/9/02).
Commissioner
Schnitzler recused herself from the discussion on this item.
The following
members of the public addressed the Commission: Doris Sosin, Marc Schrobilgen and Leo Mormol, Ken Kutcher,
Attorney and Jon Monkarsh, owner.
Mr. Monkarsh
stated that he no longer plans to demolish the home. He is trying to sell it but a recent escrow fell through. He stated that he needs more time but that
he does not wish to attend monthly Commission meetings. After discussion with the Commission, it was
agreed that he would submit an update in writing to staff to forward to the
Commission.
Chairperson
Lehrer suggested that this item be continued to a date not certain to be
agendized when staff is informed of a change in circumstances. Commissioner Posek seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously by voice vote.
C. Review of Proposed
Letter to be sent to the Property Owners at 253 San Vicente Boulevard to
commend them on their recent remodel.
Chairperson
Lehrer made a motion to accept the letter as proposed. Commissioner Rosenfield seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously by voice vote.
D. Planning Commission Case
List (Information Only)
11.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (Requests from
Commissioners to add items to upcoming agendas)
Commissioner Lehrer requested a discussion of landmark nominations, fees
and the Commission acting as applicant for these nominations.
Commissioner
Rosenfield requested to discuss the Commission’s plaque program and possible
placement of plaques at new locations.
12. NEXT
MEETING DATE AND COMMISSION AGENDA: Monday, December 9, 2002
13. ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 p.m.