Proposed Miracle Mile Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Informational Open House August 11, 2016 Workshop begins Presentation Visit Stations Workshop ends Agenda 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm by 9:00 pm
What is an HPOZ? Zoning overlay Regulates exterior changes to properties within the district Reviews owner-initiated projects Proposed 27 Miracle th and Mile 28 th HPOZ Street HPOZ August 1, 2013
What does an HPOZ mean for you? Maintains neighborhood character and a sense of place A flexible framework for creative problem solving Opportunity to apply for the Mills Act, a property tax reduction program, and use the savings to rehabilitate your historic property
How did we get here? Early 2014: MMRA creates an HPOZ Committee - explore options against mansionization March 2015: ICO Neighborhood Conservation Area March 2015: MMRA contracts with firm ARG to complete a Historic Resources Survey. September 2015: Survey by ARG completed 2016: Working group meetings for draft Preservation Plan
History of Miracle Mile Period of Significance: 1921-1953 Context: Residential Development and Suburbanization Theme: Automobile Suburbanization Theme: Ethnic Enclaves Theme: Multi-family Residential Aerial view of the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard, view east, circa 1926. Source: USC Digital Library Proposed 27 Miracle th and Mile 28 th HPOZ Street HPOZ August 1, 2013
History of Miracle Mile Context: Architecture Theme: Period Revival American Colonial Revival Spanish Colonial Revival Mediterranean Revival Monterey Revival English Tudor Revival French Revival Chateauesque Early Modern Minimal Traditional Mid-Century Modern Character defining features Proposed 27 Miracle th and Mile 28 th HPOZ Street HPOZ August 1, 2013
Boundaries & Zoning
Historic Resources Survey Identifies each property in the district Designates properties as Contributor or Non-Contributor based on year of construction and current condition 1,347 total properties 1,076 (80%) Contributors and Altered Contributors 271 (20%) Non-Contributors Source: Architectural Resources Group. Historic Resources Survey Report DRAFT, September 2015
Historic Resources Survey: Contributors Proposed 27 Miracle th and Mile 28 th HPOZ Street HPOZ August 1, 2013
Historic Resources Survey: Altered Contributors
Historic Resources Survey: Non-Contributors
Preservation Plan 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 Available to download online
Preservation Plan Chapter 6: Setting, Public Realm, and Landscape Chapter 7: Residential Rehabilitation for Contributing Elements Chapter 8: Residential Additions and Accessory Structures for Contributing Elements Chapter 9: Residential Alterations for Non- Contributing Elements Chapter 10: Residential Infill
HPOZ Board 5 members: 2 members appointed by Cultural Heritage Committee (1 licensed architect) 1 member appointed by Mayor s office 1 member appointed by Council District office 1 member appointed by board
HPOZ Approved Project: Restoration Original Proposal For Restoration Structure as Surveyed Approved Restoration Proposal
HPOZ Approved Project: Replacement of non-original Doors and Windows (Lincoln Heights) Before After
HPOZ Approved Addition: 249 sq-ft NORTH WEST EAST SOUTH (front)
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 Adoption Process Study Area Chosen Historic Resources Survey Completed Preservation Plan Drafted / Community Workshops Official Public Hearing (August 20) Cultural Heritage Commission Certify Survey and Boundaries (September 15) City Planning Commission Certify HPOZ and Preservation Plan (October 13) City Council PLUM Committee Recommend adoption of the HPOZ (December-January) City Council Adopts HPOZ Get Involved! Sign-Up to be on Interest List Attend a Commission Meeting Submit comments via e-mail or mail
Thank you! Contact Information Renata Dragland (213) 978-1797 or renata.dragland@lacity.org For more information, please visit: http://preservation.lacity.org/miracle-mile-proposed