BHW #819, Lupus LA
BHW #819, Lupus LA
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Following a request by Councilmember Nancy Krasne, the City Council voted 4-0 at
their Study Session Tuesday to initiate landmark proceedings for the property located
at 515 Sierra Drive, a 1941 American Colonial Revival-style residence.
I would be sad to see it go, knowing the history of that block, Krasne said.
Councilmember Willie Brien, who lives within 500 feet of the property, recused
himself from the discussion.
A notice of pending demolition was posted on the site on May 14, jumpstarting the
30-day posting period, which ends June 13.
Krasne requested that the property, which was designed by Master Architect Gerard
R. Colcord, be considered for potential inclusion onto the Local Register of Historic
Properties. In accordance with the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, Master Architect
properties are required to post a 30-day Notice of Pending Demolition before the City
issues a demolition permit.
At the Study Session, Marcy Brubaker, who lives four houses north of the subject
residence, pointed out that a second Colcord house on the same block will soon be
torn down.
[515 Sierra Drive] has not been changed, affording a unique opportunity for restoration, Brubaker said. I have been informed that no house has ever been denied a
demolition permit. The continual tearing down of original, architecturally significant
and worthy homes in our community signals visual disorder on our streets.
As a result of the Councils decision, the Citys historic consultants will prepare an
analysis of the property which will be forwarded to the Cultural Heritage Commission
for a recommendation.
If the Commission votes to nominate the residence, the Council will consider
designating the property as a Local Landmark and placing it on the Local Register of
Historic Properties.
Before we demolish it, we should look very carefully at it, Krasne said.
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June 2015
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effects of toxic substances through the restoration of contaminated resources,
enforcement, regulation and pollution prevention
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