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Master Application (without supplementals)5/27/20
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APPLICANT / OWNER INFORMATION
APPLICANT NAME: Telephone: [ ]
Address: Fax: [ ]
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TYPE OF PLANNING REVIEW AND APPROVALS REQUIRED (Mark clearly the type of approval(s) required):
ADJUSTMENT PERMIT HEIGHT AVERAGING PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
CONCESSION OR WAIVER HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
RELIEF FROM THE REPLACEMENT
BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENT
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
HISTORIC DESIGNATION
(MONUMENT, LANDMARK, TREE OR
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CERTIFICATE OF EXCEPTION HISTORICAL RESEARCH/EVALUATION TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAP
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PROJECT LANDMARK TREE PRUNING TEMP. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN TREE PROTECTION PLAN REVIEW
DESIGN REVIEW MASTER SIGN PLAN TREE REMOVAL
DEVELOPMENT AGREMENT MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT VARIANCE
EXPRESSIVE USE PERMIT MINOR VARIANCE
VARIANCE FOR HISTORIC
RESOURCES
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR)
INCREASE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE ZONE CHANGE (MAP AMENDMENT) _________ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT _________ PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK OTHER: _____________________ Note: Space for signature is on reverse side
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INDEMNIFICATION
Applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officers, contractors, consultants, employees, and commission members (collectively, “City”) from any and all liab ility, loss, suits, claims, damages, costs, judgments and expenses (including attorney’s fees and costs of litigation), including any appeals thereto (collectively, “proceeding”) brought against the City with regard to any approvals issued in connection wi th the application(s) by the City, including any action taken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. If Applicant is required to defend the City in connection with such proceeding, the City shall have and retain the right to approve counsel to so defend the City; and all significant decisions concerning the manner in which the defense is conducted; and any and all settlements, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The City shall also have and retain the right to not participate in the defense, except that the City agrees to reasonably cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the proceeding. If the City’s Attorney’s Office participates in the defense, all City Attorney fees and costs shall be paid by Applicant. Further, Applic ant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City from and for all costs and fees incurred in additional investigation or study of, or for supplementing, revising, or amending, any document if made necessary by said proceeding.
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that I am the applicant or designated agent named herein and that I am familiar with the rules and regulations with respect to preparing and filing this petition for discretionary action, and that the statements and answers contained herei n and the information attached are in all respects true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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HISTORIC ARCH. RESEARCH REQUIRED? YES NO
PUBLIC ART REVIEW REQUIRED? YES NO
TRANSPORTATION REVIEW REQUIRED? YES NO
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIRED? YES NO
REVIEW AUTHORITY:
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□ PLANNING COMMISSION/BZA
□ DESIGN COMMISSION
□ HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
□ CITY COUNCIL
TAXPAYER PROTECTION
□ DISCLOSURE REQUIRED
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CEQA REVIEW:
□ EXEMPTION
□ INITIAL STUDY
□ EIR
CEQA REVIEW STATUS:
□ PENDING
□ COMPLETED
Design & Historic Preservation:
TYPE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REVIEW:
□ CATEGORY 1 (DESIGNATED)
□ CATEGORY 2 (ELIGIBLE)
LANDMARK/HISTORIC DISTRICT NAME:
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PROPERTY PROPOSED FOR DESIGNATION
1. Name of Property:
2. Property Address:
3. Date of Original Construction
4. Original Owner
5. Architect / Builder:
DESIGNATION CATEGORY
(CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX—SEE CRITERIA ON PAGES 2 & 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION):
HISTORIC MONUMENT
LANDMARK
HISTORIC SIGN
LANDMARK TREE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Briefly describe the property proposed for designation, indicating whether the entire site or a portion of the site is the subject of the nomination (e.g., how many buildings or objects on the site are included in the nomination) or if the nomination is for an object, sign or tree. A map may be used for the description. Please also submit recent and, if available, historical photographs. Use additional sheets if necessary.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON SIGNIFICANCE OF PROPERTY
With this application, please attach information that will assist staff with the preparation of a designation report. Books, photographs, articles, and other archival information will all be useful to document the significance of the nominated resource.
Refer to bibliography, historical photographs, chronology, and other supporting information.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Attach a copy of the most recently recorded legal description for the property (usually in the deed for the property or other documents when the property was purchased—a lso available from a title company).
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION
Check the box under the category checked on first page that corresponds to the criterion under which you are nominating the property, object, sign or tree for designation. Multiple boxes may be checked if applicable.
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING AN HISTORIC MONUMENT
(May include significant public or semi-public interior spaces and features) A. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of the history of the region, state or nation.
B. It is associated with the lives of persons who are significant in the history of the region, state or nation.
C. It is exceptional in the em bodiment of the distinctive characteristics of a historic resource property type, period, architectural style or method of construction, or that is an exceptional representation of the work of an architect, designer, engineer, or builder whose work is significant to the region, state or nation, or that possesses high artistic values that are of regional, state-wide or national significance.
D. It has yielded, or may be likely to yield, in formation important in prehistory or history of the region, state or nation.
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING A LANDMARK
A. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of the history of the City, region, or State.
B. It is associated with the lives of persons wh o are significant in the history of the City, region, or State.
C. It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, architectural style, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of an architect, designer, engineer, or builder whose work is of significance to the City or, to the region or possesses artistic values of significance to the City or to the region.
D. It has yielded, or may be likely to yield, in formation important locally in prehistory or history.
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CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING A HISTORIC SIGN
A. It is exemplary of technology, craftsm anship or design of the period when it was constructed, uses historic sign materials and means of illumination, and is not significantly altered from its historic period. Historic sign materials shall include metal or wood facings, or paint directly on the façade of a building. Historic means of illumination shall include incandescent light fixtures or neon tubing on the exterior of the sign. If the sign has been altered, it must be restorable to its historic function and appearance.
B. It is integrated with the ar chitecture of the building.
C. It demonstrates extraordi nary aesthetic quality, creativity, or innovation.
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING A LANDMARK TREE
A. It is one of the largest or oldest trees of the species located in the City.
B. It has historical significance due to an asso ciation with a historic event, person, site, street, or structure.
C. It is a defining landmark or signifi cant outstanding feature of a neighborhood.
DESIGNATION PROCESS (INFORMATION ONLY; NO ACTION REQUIRED) §17.62.050 Pasadena Municipal Code:
1. A preliminary evaluation by staff to determi ne if the nominated property meets the applicable criteria and is eligible for designation.
2. If staff determines that the nominated property is eligible for designation, the nomination is scheduled for a public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission. If not, the applicant may appeal the determination of ineligibility to the Historic Preservation Commission or it may be called for review by the Historic Preservation Commission or City Council.
3. If the Historic Preservation Commission finds that the nominated resource qualifies for designation, it forwards a recommendation on the designation to the City Council.
4. At a noticed pubic hearing, t he Council then determines whether to approve or disapprove the application.
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The Langdon Residence - 1350 LA LOMA RD, PASADENA, CA 91105 2/25/22 1
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON SIGNIFICANCE OF PROPERTY
Please see attached, the following documents, information and photos to assist with determining the significance of the Langdon Residence as a Pasadena Landmark Property Description:
The Langdon Residence, Robert Langdon, Jr., AIA.
The fundamentals of U.S.C.’s modernist architectural tradition are evidenced in the architect’s own home, which he built while serving as Assistant Architect for the University before going on to design the J. Paul Getty Museum in Malibu, among other notable landmarks. With a south- east corner site the residence obtains an expansive & private estate-like feeling. Respecting the existing natural beauty, Langdon carefully set the residence beneath the old oaks on the site.
The now classic open plan living-dining space opens through an Arcadia door to the garden & pool. Glass walls bring the garden indoors. A Wrightian tadpole configuration of the 3 bedroom & 2 bath living space is modified by the addition of the architect’s office at the entry between the attached garage.
1. March 19, 2013. LA Curbed, “House Getty Villa Architect Built For Himself in Pasadena”
2. Architectureforsale.com, “Robert E. Langdon Jr., AIA The Langdon Residence”
3. August 25, 2004. LA Times, “Robert Langdon Jr., 86; Designed 1st Getty Museum”
4. LA Conservacy, “Getty Villa”
5. Photos of original property
6. Photos of current property
7. Legal description of property:
a. Lot 1 of Tract No. 12897, in the City of Pasadena, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 305, Page(s) 33 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County.
b. A.P.N.: 5715-025-001
1/24/22, 11:24 AM House Getty Villa Architect Built For Himself in Pasadena - Curbed LA https://la.curbed.com/2013/3/19/10262460/house-getty-villa-architect-built-for-himself-in-pasadena 1/1 By paulineoconnor0715552 Mar 19, 2013, 4:50pm PDT
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47 This straightforward modern in Pasadena was built in 1950 by architect Robert Langdon Jr., as his personal residence. A graduate of USC's architecture school, Langdon served as assistant architect for the university's post-WWII expansion prior to opening a practice with fellow USC grad Ernest Wilson Jr. Among Langdon & Wilson's projects are the nation's first all-reflective glass building, the CNA Tower; and the Getty Villa in Malibu. Per the listing, "With the exception of a hall closet being combined into an adjoining bath, the residence presents today as originally built." A trust sale, the 1,880-square-foot house features three bedrooms, two baths, an office, walls of glass, a wood-burning fireplace, swimming pool, mature oak trees, and a two-car garage. Sited on a .27-acre lot in the San Rafael Hills, it's on the market for the first time in almost fifty years with an asking price of $945,000.
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First offering in nearly 50 years! The Langdon Residence, Robert Langdon, Jr., AIA. The fundamentals of U.S.C.’s modernist architectural tradition are evidenced in the architect’s own home, which he built while serving as Assistant Architect for the University. With a south-east corner site the residence obtains an expansive & private estate-like feeling. Respecting the existing natural beauty, Langdon carefully set the residence beneath the old oaks on the site. The now classic open plan living-dining space opens through an Arcadia door to the garden & pool. Glass walls bring the garden indoors. A Wrightian tadpole con guration of the 3 bedroom & 2 bath living space is modi ed by the addition of the architect’s of ce at the entry between the attached garage. With the exception of a hall closet being combined into an adjoining bath, the residence presents today as originally built, and continues to afford the most desirable California lifestyle of living within a garden setting.
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Robert Langdon Jr., 86; Designed 1st Getty Museum
BY MYRNA OLIVER
AUG. 25, 2004 12 AM PT
TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert E. Langdon Jr., who with his late partner, Ernest C. Wilson Jr., designed the J. Paul Getty Museum in Malibu, has died. He was 86.
Langdon died in Pasadena on Aug. 13 of natural causes.
The architectural firm of Langdon & Wilson helped shape commercial construction in Los Angeles and Orange counties throughout the second half of the 20th century. It also designed corporate and industrial complexes, resorts, schools, museums and healthcare facilities in 12 states and Mexico
Langdon and close friend and business partner Wilson, who died in 1992, met as students at the USC School of Architecture. Langdon worked on campus expansion projects after World War II, while Navy veteran Wilson completed his degree. Both observed firsthand the postwar building boom in Los Angeles.
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They joined forces in 1949, operating their fledgling business from a single drafting table in Langdon’s home, and officially became the Langdon & Wilson architectural firm in 1951.
They incorporated with the firm Claud Beelman & Associates from 1953 to 1961 to gain experience designing major office structures, and then spun off for good into Langdon & Wilson.
With offices in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, the firm later changed its name to Langdon, Wilson & Mumper for a third partner, Hans Mumper, and grew to 125 employees.
Today, the firm is known as Langdon Wilson Architects.
Langdon headed the Los Angeles office, supervising design and construction of 27 major office buildings along Wilshire Boulevard, and such major complexes as the 2-million-square-foot Hughes Aircraft-Electro Optical Systems plant in El Segundo.
He also oversaw design of the nation’s first all-reflective glass building, the CNA Tower, completed in 1972 at 6th Street and Commonwealth Avenue, which reflects adjacent Lafayette Park and the Gothic-style First Congregational Church across the street.
Langdon worked closely with oil billionaire Getty, who lived in London, on designing the first of two Southern California museums bearing the late art connoisseur’s name. (slow piano music)
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The original Getty Museum, according to Getty’s wishes and Langdon’s efforts, mimics the Villa de Papyri in Herculaneum, a southern Italian seaside community destroyed along with Pompeii by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79.
The museum is currently closed for renovation, but eventually will house Getty’s collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. The remainder of his art is displayed in the far larger Getty Center designed by Richard Meier.
“Without a doubt,” Langdon told The Times in 1981 when asked to name the firm’s toughest project, “the J. Paul Getty Museum in Malibu.”
Construction, he said, required 33 permits and included such special complexities as the 25-by- 125-foot reflecting pool.
“The pool is exactly 17 7/8 inches deep,” he said. “If it had been one-eighth of an inch deeper, it would have required a chain-link fence around it and a lifeguard.” Wilson headed the Newport Beach operation, designing bank skyscrapers in San Diego, office towers in Orange County and the master planning of such sprawling developments as Irvine Spectrum and the Koll Center Financial Plaza in Newport Beach. He also designed the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace in Yorba Linda, one of the firm’s highest-profile complexes.
If specific credit has been hard to pinpoint for each of the firm’s myriad projects, that was the intent by design of the original partners.
“We have a mutual operation,” Langdon told The Times in 1964. “We both sell and design. The first man to reach a problem solves it, and it’s our cardinal rule that we both abide by the other’s decision when a decision must be made separately.”
The firm amassed dozens of awards, including eight from the American Institute of Architects, and lifetime achievement awards for Langdon and Wilson from the Construction Industries Committee of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and the Business and Industry Award from Los Angeles Beautiful.$1 for 6 months
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Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Langdon attended Yale University before enrolling at USC. During his long career, he served as president of the Pasadena Chapter of American Institute of Architects, director of the organization’s California Council and national president of the architectural fraternity SCARAB.
Architecture was his vocation, and watercolor painting, sculpting and digital drawings were his avocations.
Langdon is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Jacqueline Hughes; a son, Robert III; a daughter, Jan Handtmann; and three grandchildren.
A celebration of Langdon’s life is planned for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at Annandale Golf Club in Pasadena. The family has asked that memorial donations be sent to the Huntington Memorial Hospital Respiratory Department, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena 91105.
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Preserving the historic places that make L.A. County unique. Learn More > When billionaire oilman and art patron J. Paul
Getty opened the Getty Villa in 1974, he made his
vast collection of Classical and Renaissance-era
artworks available for public viewing. While the
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about the building that housed them were
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He hired architects Robert Langdon and Ernest Langdon
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