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July 2007
Proposed Miracle Mile Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ)
Informational Open House August 11, 2016
Agenda
Workshop begins 7:00 pm
Presentation 7:30 pm
Visit Stations 8:00 pm
Workshop ends by 9:00 pm
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What is an HPOZ?
• Zoning overlay
• Regulates exterior changes to properties within the district
• Reviews owner-initiated projects
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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
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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
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History of Miracle Mile
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Aerial view of the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard, view east, circa 1926. Source: USC Digital Library
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• Period of Significance: 1921-1953
• Context: Residential Development
and Suburbanization
• Theme: Automobile
Suburbanization
• Theme: Ethnic Enclaves
• Theme: Multi-family Residential
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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
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Proposed Miracle Mile HPOZ Boundaries & Zoning
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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
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Source: Architectural Resources Group. Historic Resources Survey Report – DRAFT, September 2015
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Historic Resources Survey: Contributors
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Historic Resources Survey: Altered Contributors
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Historic Resources Survey: Non-Contributors
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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
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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
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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
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HPOZ Approved Project:Restoration
Approved Restoration Proposal
Original Proposal For Restoration
Structure as Surveyed
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HPOZ Approved Project:Replacement of non-original Doors and Windows (Lincoln Heights)
Before After
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NORTH
EASTWEST
SOUTH (front)
HPOZ Approved Addition: 249 sq-ft
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Before
After
Small additions set back from the front façade, are minimally visible, and compatible can be approved
HPOZ Approved Addition: 2nd story addition to a 2-story house (Windsor Square)
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HPOZ Adoption Process
Get Involved!• Sign-Up to be on Interest List• Attend a Commission Meeting• Submit comments via e-mail or mail
• 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
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Thank you!Proposed Miracle Mile HPOZ
Contact InformationRenata Dragland(213) 978-1797 or [email protected]
For more information, please visit: http://preservation.lacity.org/Miracle-Mile-proposed
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