City of Santa Monica October 12, 2020 Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda Page 1 AGENDA
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
LANDMARKS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020
MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00 PM
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Regular Meeting of the Landmarks Commission has been called for Monday at 7PM, October 12. In an effort to reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus (COVID-19), the members of the Landmarks Commission and City staff will participate via teleconference. Participants may also join via the teleconference link above.
Those wishing to give public comment must make the request via email to [email protected]. Please note the agenda item in your comments.
Comments received later than noon the day of the meeting will be read aloud at the meeting (with time limitations) and must be received prior to the Commission’s consideration of the item.
CALL TO ORDER OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LANDMARKS COMMISSION
1. ROLL CALL
1-A. Oath of Office for New Commissioner Jodi Summers
Oath of Office for Reappointment of Commissioner Richard Brand
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
3. REPORT FROM STAFF:
City of Santa Monica October 12, 2020 Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda Page 2 Information concerning future Landmarks Commission Agendas. Update on recent Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission, and City Council actions, including development projects, planning policy studies, ordinances, appeals and update of project status and related landmarks matters.
4. COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
August 24,2020
6. APPROVAL OF STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL ACTION:
6-A. Landmark/Structure of Merit Designation Application 20ENT-0022, 1626 California Avenue: approval of the residential property as a Structure of Merit. 6-B. Structure of Merit Designation Application 20ENT-0015, 124 Hart Avenue:
approval of the residential property as a Structure of Merit. 6-C. Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness 20ENT-0199 for a proposed project located at 1413 Michigan Avenue consisting of a 4-story, 100% affordable housing project with 57 units, 1 manager unit, ground floor amenities, 12 parking spaces, and the rehabilitation of a one-story landmark structure (Santa Monica Nikkei Hall).
7. PUBLIC INPUT: (On items not on agenda and within the jurisdiction of the Commission)
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
9. OLD BUSINESS:
None
10. NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10-A. Certificate of Appropriateness 20ENT-0160, 401 Ocean Avenue, consideration of an amendment to Certificate of Appropriateness 18ENT-0142 which included the rehabilitation, and restoration of the existing residence known as the Henry Weyse/Charles Morris House, a designated City Landmark, a new four-story residential building and associated landscape improvements. Proposed is the inclusion of a new/ additional second entry door on the Landmark structure at the recessed porch facing Ocean Avenue, and a new/ additional fence at the corner of the property, including the west and north frontages.
City of Santa Monica October 12, 2020 Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda Page 3 Staff Report
A. Public Notice
B. Applicant’s Materials
C. Statement of Official Action for 401 Ocean Avenue (STOA 17ENT-0077) D. Certificate of Appropriateness 18ENT-0142 (Staff Report) E. Project Drawings dated June 11, 2018 18ENT-0142
10-B. Landmark Designation Application 20ENT-0130 for the property located at 818 Grant Street to determine whether the multi-family residential building in whole or in part, should be designated as a City Landmark and, if so designated, whether an associated Landmark Parcel should be defined and described in order to preserve, maintain, protect, or safeguard the Landmark. The Landmarks Commission will consider the application based on whether the application, research and public testimony presented demonstrates that the building meets one or more of the required criteria for Landmark designation pursuant to SMMC Section 9.56.100(A).
Staff Report
A. Public Notice
B. Applicant’s Materials
C. Peer Review Assessment, OAC, October 2020
10-C. Landmark Designation application 20ENT-0119 for the property located at 305 San Vicente Boulevard to determine whether the multi-family residential building in whole or in part, should be designated as a City Landmark and, if so designated, whether an associated Landmark Parcel should be defined and described in order to preserve, maintain, protect, or safeguard the Landmark. The Landmarks Commission will consider the application based on whether the application, research, and public testimony presented demonstrates that the building meets one or more of the required criteria for Landmark designation pursuant to SMMC Section 9.56.100(A).
Staff Report
A. Public Notice
B. Applicant’s Materials
C. Peer Review Assessment, OAC, October 2020
10-D. Landmark Designation application 20ENT-0120 for the property located at 621 San Vicente Boulevard to determine whether the multi-family residential building in whole or in part, should be designated as a City Landmark and, if so designated, whether an associated Landmark Parcel should be defined and described in order to preserve, maintain, protect, or safeguard the Landmark. The Landmarks Commission will consider the application based on whether the application, research and public testimony presented demonstrates that the building meets one City of Santa Monica October 12, 2020 Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda Page 4 or more of the required criteria for Landmark designation pursuant to SMMC Section 9.56.100(A).
Staff Report
A. Public Notice
B. Applicant’s Materials
C. Peer Review Assessment, OAC, October 2020
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
11-A. Selection of a representative to the City Council meeting on October 13, 2020 regarding Appeal of Certificate of Appropriateness 19ENT-0050 at 909 Montana Avenue.
12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (Public and Commission discussion and comment is permitted.)
NEXT MEETING DATE AND COMMISSION AGENDA: Regular Meeting of the Landmarks Commission: 7:00 PM Monday, December 14, 2020 Via Teleconference Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 Issued by Governor Gavin Newsom
13. ADJOURNMENT
CITY LANDMARKS COMMISSION
Richard Brand, Commission Licensed Architect
Kenneth Breisch, Commission Architectural Historian
Roger Genser, Commission Local Historian, Chairperson
Amy Green, Commissioner
Barry Rosenbaum, Commissioner, Chair Pro Tempore
Dolores Sloan, Commissioner
Jodi Summers, Commission Real Estate Licensee
Stephanie Reich, AIA, LEED, AP, Design & Historic Preservation Planner Heidi von Tongeln, Deputy City Attorney
Regina Szilak, Associate Planner
Wendy Radwan, Staff Assistant
Melissa Zak, Staff Assistant
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• Treat everyone courteously;
• Listen to others respectfully;
City of Santa Monica October 12, 2020 Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda Page 5 • Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate;
• Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions.
AGENDA POLICIES:
REQUESTS TO SPEAK During teleconference meetings, members of the public may email their comments to [email protected]. Comments will be read into the record by the Commission secretary on behalf of the public, with a reading time limit in accordance with Commission rules. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission's consideration of the item.
CONSENT CALENDAR items will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion unless a Commission requests discussion on an item. If such a request is made, the item will be heard after the balance of the Consent Calendar has been voted upon.
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES on each public hearing item include presentation of a staff report; Commission question of staff; a five minute presentation by the project applicant or application proponent, if any, or property owner; Commission questions of the applicant or application proponent or property owner; three minutes each for each member of the public wishing to speak to the item; three minutes for project applicant or applicant proponent or property owner rebuttal; Commission deliberations and decision.
Professionals appearing before the Commission should clearly identify their status, such as “attorney,” paralegal,” “architect,” “designer,” or “landscape architect.” Instances of misrepresentation of professional status may be referred to the City Attorney for possible prosecution.
LETTERS OR WRITTEN MATERIALS for agenda items may be submitted to Commission staff prior to or at the meeting; written materials submitted at least eight days in advance of the meeting will be included in the Commission’s meeting packet. Materials submitted after the deadline may be difficult to adequately review.
ACTION BY THE LANDMARKS COMMISSION on most matters occurs with the affirmative votes of at least four Commissioners.
APPEALS of certain actions of the Commission may be heard by the City Council. For specific information on appeals, please contact the Commission staff.
Please note that the Landmarks Commission Agenda is subject to change up to 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. We encourage you to check the agenda 72 hours prior to the meeting.
City of Santa Monica October 12, 2020 Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda Page 6 For more information regarding the Landmarks Commission Agenda, please contact Stephanie Reich at [email protected]