Proposed Holmby Westwood Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Informational Open House and Official Public Hearing July 28, 2016 Agenda Workshop begins Visit Stations & View PowerPoint Presentation Hearing Begins 6:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00 pm Please fill out a speaker card if you would like to make an official comment to the hearing officer.
What is an HPOZ? Zoning overlay Maintains neighborhood character Provides review for exterior changes to properties within the district Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
What is an HPOZ? Reviews owner-initiated projects Allows for changes to homes/properties Is a way of managing change, does not stop change Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
ICO, BMO, or HPOZ? ICO Interim Control Ordinance -- Currently in place; Most Restrictive and is a moratorium or halt on development Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
ICO, BMO, or HPOZ? BMO Baseline Mansionization Ordinance -- Only addresses the maximum building envelope of structures on properties Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
ICO, BMO, or HPOZ? HPOZ Historic Preservation Overlay Zone -- Maintains neighborhood character and sense of place; maintains historic and architectural integrity neighborhoods Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
What does an HPOZ mean for you? A flexible framework for creative problem solving Guidelines place highest importance on visible significant historic features; less restrictions on non-visible alterations Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
What does an HPOZ mean for you? Opportunity to apply for the Mills Act, a property tax reduction program, and use the savings to rehabilitate your historic property Relief from some Building Code requirements Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
How did we get here? 2005 -- Committee of residents began exploring potential HPOZ for Holmby Westwood 2007-2015 -- Resident committee worked with Council District 5 staff, City Planning staff, Architectural Historians, LA Conservancy staff, etc. Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
How did we get here? 2014-2015 -- Historic Resources Survey Completed and Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) adopted 2015 -- City Planning Staff holds Initial Outreach/Informational meeting in the community 2016 -- Small working group meetings and City Planning staff develop draft Preservation Plan Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
History of Holmby Westwood 1919: Arthur Letts acquires the Wolfskill Ranch land, announces plans to subdivide the land, and transfers the land to the Janss Investment Corporation 1925: University of California comes to Westwood; opening of the first subdivision Westwood Hills 1920 s-1950 s: Tracts subdivided and sold, majority of homes were constructed Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
Holmby Westwood Architectural Styles American Colonial Revival Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
Holmby Westwood Architectural Styles Spanish Colonial Revival Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
Holmby Westwood Architectural Styles Tudor Revival Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
Holmby Westwood Notable Architects of Revival style homes Paul Revere Williams Wallace Neff Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
Holmby Westwood Notable Architects of Revival style homes Allen Siple John Byers Percy Parke Lewis Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
Holmby Westwood Notable Architects of Postwar homes William Stephenson Jones & Emmons (A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons) Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ Survey and Boundaries Period of Significance: 1925-1959 Evaluated and identifies each property in the district Historic Resources Group (HRG) complete the Holmby Westwood HPOZ Historic Resources Survey *This map may be subject to change pending final review by staff, and review and certification by the Cultural Heritage Commission Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ Survey and Boundaries Altered Contributor, or Non- Contributor based on year of construction and current condition 1,044 properties 673 (64%) Contributors and Altered Contributors 352 (34%) Non-Contributors 19 (2%) Not Visible *This map may be subject to change pending final review by staff, and review and certification by the Cultural Heritage Commission Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Historic Resources Survey: Contributors properties that have little to no change from original construction Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
Historic Resources Survey: Altered Contributors properties with some alterations that are considered to be reversible; retain majority of architectural and character defining features Proposed 27 Holmby th and Westwood 28 th Street HPOZ August 1, 2013 July 28, 2016
Historic Resources Survey: Non-Contributors properties that have not retained architectural or character defining features; so altered that they cannot be restored; built outside of the Period of Significance Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Board 5 members (3 are required to be residents): 1 member required to be a Licensed Architect 1 member needs to have experience in Real Estate and/or Construction There is no fee to go before the Board Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Board A resource, with architectural and construction expertise, to help design compatible projects Reviews projects based on Preservation Plan Guidelines and HPOZ Ordinance, not personal preferences Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Preservation Plan 14 Member Working Group prepared the Preservation Plan with Planning staff Working Group included those opposed to the HPOZ and neutral Plan reflects key priorities of the neighborhood Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Preservation Plan Project Procedures Design guidelines unique to the HPOZ Based on the Secretary of the Interior s Standards for Rehabilitation Emphasis on retaining historic character of the property Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Preservation Plan Flexible guidelines for the basis of HPOZ decision making, not regulations More permissive than all other existing HPOZs Available to download online at http://preservation.lacity.org/holmbywestwood Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Review Processes 1. Exempt (NO FEE) 2. Conforming Work (21-day review process) I. Minor Conforming Work (NO FEE) II. Major Conforming Work 3. Certificate Work (75-day review process) 90% of projects are Exempt or Conforming Work Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Review Process Exempt Work (NO FEE) No review required for: interior work foundation repair solar panel installation minor landscaping repainting same color paint installation of swimming pools plus others Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Exempt Review Example On this property non-original security grilles were removed Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Exempt Review Example: Drought Tolerant Landscape (60% plant material) Exempt Drought Tolerant Landscape Non-exempt Drought Tolerant Landscape (less than 60% plant material) Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Review Process Conforming Work Minor: Maintenance, repair, and restoration projects require low-level review (1-21 days / no fee) Proposed Carthay Holmby Westwood Square HPOZ HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Approved Conforming Work Review Example: Front Façade Restoration (in Windsor Square HPOZ) Large nonoriginal covered porch added to front facade Front porch restored to match original front facade Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Conforming Work Review Example: Paint Colors Paint color is generally always approved unless the colors are outlandish. Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Review Process Conforming Work Major: Small additions in the back, Small new structures, building relocation, and code enforcement (1-21 days / possible small fee) Proposed Carthay Holmby Westwood Square HPOZ HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Approved Addition: 249 sq-ft NORTH WEST EAST SOUTH (front)
Inappropriate Window Replacement Example: Window replacements can dramatically affect a structure Before Preservation Plan ensures that visible openings are preserved or replaced in-kind After Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Approved Conforming Work Review Example: Replacement of non-original Doors and Windows (Lincoln Heights) Before After Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Review Process Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Compatibility Higher-level review (75 days / fee varies depending on project type) Applies to significant alterations on the front, large additions, demolition, and new construction Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Preservation Plan: Additions Significant additions are regularly approved in all HPOZs Additions should generally be to the rear of the house, stepped back, and visually subordinate
HPOZ Approved Addition: 2 nd story addition to a 2-story house (Windsor Square) Before Small additions set back from the front façade, are minimally visible, and compatible can be approved After
HPOZ Approved Addition: 2 nd -story addition to a 1-story house (Hancock Park)
HPOZ Approved: New Residential Structure on a Non-Contributing Lot Proposed new house on a Non-Contributor lot
HPOZ Approved: New Residential Structure on a Vacant Lot Front Facade Side Facade
HPOZ Adoption Process: Can an Adopted HPOZ be Repealed? Yes, an HPOZ can be repealed with a similar Public Outreach process as an Adoption Repeal of an Adopted HPOZ requires City Council approval None of the 30 existing HPOZs has ever seen a request for a repeal Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
HPOZ Adoption Process Study Area Chosen Historic Resources Survey Completed Preservation Plan Drafted / Community Workshops (July 14) Official Public Hearing (July 28) Cultural Heritage Commission Certify Survey and Boundaries (August 18) City Planning Commission Certify HPOZ and Preservation Plan (September 22 in the Valley) City Council PLUM Committee Recommends adoption of the HPOZ (October-November) City Council Adopts HPOZ Get Involved! Sign-Up to be on the Interest Parties List Attend a Commission Meeting Submit comments via e-mail or mail Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016
Thank you! Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ Contact Information Kimberly Henry (213) 978-1216 or kimberly.henry@lacity.org For more information, please visit: http://preservation.lacity.org/holmby-westwood Proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ July 28, 2016