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Cultural Heritage CommissionReport

Meeting Date: April 12, 2017

Subject: 702 Alta DrivePreliminary Hearing and Landmark Nomination of “Casa Coleman” at 702Alta Drive for inclusion as a Local Landmark onto the Beverly HillsRegister of Historic Properties

Project Applicant:

Recommendation:

Corn mission-Initiated

Conduct a Preliminary Hearing and adopt a resolution recommending theCity Council designate the “Casa Coleman” as a Local Landmark

Attachment(s):1. Director’s Preliminary Evaluation2. Resolution

Report Author and Contact Information:Mark QUell

Urban Designer(310) 285-1116

modell@ beverlyhills.org

702 AIta Drive

3. Additional Photographs from applicant

Cultural Heritage Commission Report702 Alta Drive — Landmark Nomination

April 12, 2017

REPORT SUMMARYThe “Casa Coleman” residence located at 702 Alta Drive has been assessed for eligibility as aLocal Landmark under Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) Title 10, Chapter 3, Article 32 -

Historic Preservation Ordinance (Ord. 15-0-2682, eff. 7-21-2015). A City LandmarkAssessment & Evaluation Report prepared by Jan Ostashay of Ostashay & AssociatesConsulting (Exhibit A of Attachment 2) provides background information and historicassessment of the property, and concludes that the property appears to be eligible as a locallandmark. City staff peer-reviewed the submitted report, conducted a site visit of the property,and drafted findings in support of the property’s landmark eligibility under BHMC Section 10-3-3212 (Landmark Designation Criteria). The resolution in Attachment 2 recommends that theCity Council designate the “Casa Coleman” as a Landmark and place it on the Beverly HillsRegister of Historic Properties.

BACKGROUNDThe subject property is located at the northeast corner of Alta Drive and Elevado Avenue inBeverly Hills, and is designed by Master Architect and internationally recognized designerRicardo Legorreta Vilchis. The residence contains approximately 10,000 square feet of dwellingspace and is situated on a rectangular, corner parcel. The primary elevation of the house frontson Alta Drive with garage access off of Elevado Avenue to the south, and the rear of theproperty abuts a public alley. The design of the residence is uniquely contemporary and drivenby the unique sensibilities of the Latin American designer with the incorporation of boldgeometries and the juxtaposition color patterns and water elements—all signature features ofthe architect. The dwelling is set back from the street by a circular, grey-color brick drivewayand landscaping. A series of concrete steps with inlaid step lighting is flanked by a high-cheekwall and concrete planter walls. The stairs lead up from the drive to an offset entry niche that isdemarcated by a floor-to-ceiling solid wood door set flush within matching wood side panels.The home’s massive front door (east elevation) is recessed within a portion of the austere wallplane of the front façade and opens to a three-story foyer with circular skylight, enormouswindows, an indoor fountain, and reflecting pool.

The project began construction in 2010 and was completed in 2012. The residence wasdesigned with dramatic and bold statements as to form and color with generous amounts ofnatural light and the reflective qualities of water, imbued with contemporary Mexican designideologies. Upon its completion the property was recognized by the City and was awarded a“Year 2012 City of Beverly Hills Design Award.” The Alta Drive property is the only privateresidence designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta in Beverly Hills and was one of his lastprojects before he passed at the age of 80 years old in 2011.

Pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code §10-3-3215 A.3, and in conjunction with the initiationof designation proceedings by the Cultural Heritage Commission, the Director of CommunityDevelopment has prepared a written Preliminary Evaluation that has determined sufficientevidence exists to support a finding that all applicable requirements for designation as alandmark appear to have been met based on all of the supporting facts provided. The Director’sPreliminary Evaluation for the “Casa Coleman” at 702 Alta Drive finds that the property appearseligible as a local landmark and a copy of the Preliminary Evaluation is included as Attachment1.

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Pursuant to the requirements in BHMC §10-3-3215A, and in conjunction with the completion ofthe Director’s Preliminary Evaluation, the Cultural Heritage Commission shall determine whethersufficient evidence exists to conclude that the subject property satisfies all applicabledesignation criteria and whether the property merits formal consideration for nomination, If,based on this preliminary evaluation and other evidence provided to the Commission, theCommission determines sufficient evidence exists and the property merits consideration, it shallformally consider the landmark nomination and recommend that the City Council designate thesubject property.

Staff recommends that the Cultural Heritage Commission initiate and nominate the “CasaColeman” at 702 Alta as a landmark based on the documentation of the property’s significanceas provided in the Historical Assessment Report prepared by Jan Ostashay, a site visit andobservations by staff, and the Director’s Preliminary Evaluation of the property. A resolutionrecommending nomination of the “Casa Coleman” at 702 Alta Drive as a Local Landmark ispresented for the Commission’s consideration in Attachment 2.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTDesignation of the “Casa Coleman” as a local historic landmark was assessed in accordancewith the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theState CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. It has been determinedthat designation of the “Casa Coleman” would not have a significant environmental impact andis exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 15308, and 15331 of Title 14 of theCalifornia Code of Regulations. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that thedesignation of the “Casa Coleman” may have a significant effect on the environment, as nospecific development is authorized by this resolution, and any future development proposedpursuant to this resolution will require separate environmental analysis when the details of thoseproposals are known. Further, designating the “Casa Coleman” is an action of the City to protectand preserve an historic resource.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCYDesignation of the “Casa Coleman” as a local historic landmark is consistent with the objectives,principles, and standards of the General Plan. General Plan Policy “HP 1.3 — Promote National,State, and Local Designation of Historic Resources” encourages the establishment of programsencouraging the nomination of landmarks.

PUBLIC OUTREACH AND NOTIFICATIONPursuant to the requirements in Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 10-3-321 5, notice of thedate, time, place, and purpose of the preliminary hearing and nomination hearing were providedin writing, by first class, prepaid mail to the property owner (and courtesy notice via email to theowner’s representatives) on March 31, 2017. The property owner’s representatives haveindicated the owner’s support of the landmark designation. As of the publication of this report,no public comment was received regarding the subject project.

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Should the Cultural Heritage Commission nominate the subject property as a local landmark,staff will forward the nomination to the City Council for final approval in order to formallydesignate the property and list the subject residence on the Local Register of HistoricProperties.

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Attachment I

Cultural Heritage Commission Report702 North Alta Drive — Landmark Nomination

April 12, 2017

Director’s Preliminary Evaluation

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Tel. (370) 285-1141 Fax. (310) 858-5966

LANDMARK DESIGNATION PROCEEDINGS (BHMC §1 0-3-321 5)

PRELIMINARY EVALUATION

Property Address 702 Alta Drive, Beverly Hills, CA

Applicant Commission-initiated

Date of Initiation by Cultural April 12, 2017Heritage Commission

Date Prelmininary Evaluation April 12, 2017Issued

PRELIMINARY EVALUATION

In consideration of the property as a potential city of Beverly Hills Landmark under the criterialisted in Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section §70-3-3212, the Director preliminarily finds thatthe building at 702 AIta Drive:

Appears eligible as a local landmark based on available evidence at this time

Appears ineligible as a local landmark based on available evidence at this time

The subject property appears to affirmatively satisfy all of the required criteria in BHMC 10-3-3212 (Landmark Designation Criteria).

BACKGROUND

Property Description

The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Alta Drive and Elevado Avenue with theprimary, street-facing, elevation fronting Alta Drive with garage access off of Elevado Avenue tothe south. An alley abuts the eastern parcel line of the property. The two-story with basementContemporary style residence is designed with modern Mexican influences and constructed ofconcrete, wood, and steel. Sharp geometric shapes define much of the home, from its boldsquare and rectangular frontage to the boxy window patterns and circular skylight in the foyer.Design of the project began in the late 2000s, with the plans approved for construction in mid-2010. The Contemporary style single-family residence at 702 Alta Drive was completed in 2012.Designed with dramatic flair it reflects the contemporary Mexican modern design ideologiesassociated with world renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta, Hon. FAIA. The architect of recordfor the project was Bill Bernstein of Los Angeles, California and the landscaping by Mia Lahrer &Associates. Upon its completion the property was recognized by the city and was award a “Year2012 City of Beverly Hills Design Award.” The Alta Drive property is the only private residencedesigned by architect Ricardo Legorreta in Beverly Hills and was one of his last projects beforehe passed at the age of 80 years old.

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Landmark Initiation and Nomination

A public hearing is scheduled for the April 12, 2017, Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting toconsider landmark initiation and nomination of the subject property, in conjunction with a preliminaryhearing based on this preliminary evaluation. The Cultural Heritage Commission will determinewhether sufficient evidence exists to support a finding that all applicable requirements fordesignation as a landmark can be met based on the supporting facts provided (pursuant to therequirements in Beverly Hills Municipal Code §10-3-3215 A.3).

FINDINGS

The facts supporting the Director’s evaluation of eligibility are summarized in Table 1 below.

Table 1. Summary of Landmark Designation Criteria (Beverly Hills Municipal Code §10-3-3212)

Criterion Does the subject property appearCriterionto meet criteria?No.

A landmark must satisfy all of the requirements in Section A:

A.1 It is at least forty-five (45) years of age, or is a Yesproperty of extraordinary significance; The property’s has a unique

association with master architectRicardo Legorreta and is the onlybuilding designed by the architect inBeverly Hills, and is one of his lastworks prior to his death in late 201 1;therefore, the residence appears tohave extraordinary significance.

It possesses high artistic or aesthetic value, YesA.2 and embodies the distinctive characteristics The residence was designed by

of an architectural style or architectural type world-renowned Master Architector architectural period; Ricardo Legorreta and reflects

notable character-defining featuresassociated with his boldcontemporary architecturalsensibilities which incorporateMexico’s rich culture.

A.3 It retains substantial integrity from its period Yesof significance; and The property was built in 2012 with

few modifications since thecompletion date with the Architect’sdesign principles retained. Current

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remodeling and minor futureexpansion of the structure is beingconducted in tandem with thearchitect’s original family studio andgreat sensitivity is given to theoriginal Master’s work.

A 4It has continued historic value to the Yescommunity such that its designation as a . .. Because of its distinct architecturallandmark is reasonable and necessary to .

. styling and character associationpromote and further the purposes of this .with a master architect and itsar ic e.

contribution to the City’s architecturalheritage the property continues tohave historic value. With the buildingowners’ support, designation of theproperty is a reasonable andnecessary action to promotepreservation in the community.

In addition to the requirements set forth in Section A above, a landmark must satisfy at least oneof the following requirements in Section B:

B.1 It is listed on the National Register of Historic NoPlaces .The site is not listed on the National

Register of Historic Places.

B.2 it is an exceptional work by a Master YesArchitect The residence was designed by

internationally renowned MasterArchitect Ricardo Legorreta, and isthe first and only building designedby this architect within the localcommunity; therefore, it isconsidered a rare and exceptionalproperty.

B.3 it is an exceptional work that was owned and Nooccupied by a person of great importance

. The archival research does not showand was directly connected to a momentous that the property was owned by anyevent in the person s endeavors or the history person of great importance.of the nation. For purposes of thisparagraphs, personal events such as birth,death, marriage, social interaction, and thelike shall not be deemed to be momentous;

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B.4It is an exceptional property that was owned Noand occupied by a person of great local The archival research does not showprom inence

that the property was owned or by aperson of great local prominence.

B.5 It is an iconic property; No

[From BHMC 10-3-3202: An “iconic property” The property does not meet theis “a property that has been visited and definition of “iconic property”, as thephotographed so often by residents and building is not inextricably associatedvisitors to the city that it has become with the City of Beverly Hills and theinextricably associated with Beverly Hills in City’s popular culture.the popular culture and forms part of the city’sidentity to the world at large.”J

B.6Or, the landmark designation procedure is Yesinitiated or expressly agreed to by the The landmark designation procedureowner(s) of the property. has been expressly agreed to by the

owner(s) of the property.

Do all criteria in Section A appear to be met? Yes

Does at least one criterion in Section B appear to be met? Yes

Does the subject property appear to satisfy all the Yesrequirements in Beverly Hills Municipal Code §10-3-

3272 to be considered an eligible property forlandmark nomination and designation?

PRELIMINARY HEARING (BHMC §10-3-3215A)

Pursuant to BHMC §10-3-3215A, the Cultural Heritage Commission is scheduled to conduct apreliminary hearing based on this preliminary evaluation to consider the property’s eligibilityunder local landmark criteria.

The Cultural Heritage Commission shall determine whether sufficient evidence exists toconclude that the subject property satisfies all applicable designation criteria and whether theproperty merits formal consideration for nomination. This nomination hearing is scheduled forthe October 5, 2016 Cultural Heritage Commission meeting.

Should the Cultural Heritage Commission nominate the subject property as a local landmark,final approval is required by the City Council in order to formally designate the property and listthe subject residence on the Local Register of Historic Properties.

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Should you have any questionscontact my staff:

Preservation Program ManagerMark OdellUrban Designer(310) 285-1116modell © beverlyhills.orq

Sincerely,

on this process during the meantime, please do not hesitate to

Preservation Program Staff MemberReina Kapadia, AICPAssociate Planner(310) 285-1129rkapadia© beverlyhills.orq

Susan Healy Keene, AICPDirector of Community Development


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Attachment 2

Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. CHC

A RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGECOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSNOMINATING THE “CASA COLEMAN” AT 702 ALTA DRIVE,BEVERLY HILLS, FOR INCLUSION ON THE CITY OFBEVERLY HILLS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES

Section 1. Article 32 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code

authorizes the City Council to designate local landmarks and historic districts and to place

those properties and geographical areas on the City of Beverly Hills Register of Historic

Properties.

Section 2. On April 12, 2017, the Director of Community Development finalized a

Preliminary Evaluation pursuant to Section 10-3-32 15A.3. (Preliminary Evaluation) of the

Beverly Hills Municipal Code, finding that the property may be eligible for designation as a

landmark based on available evidence at the time.

Section 3. On April 12, 2017, the Cultural Heritage Commission conducted a preliminary

hearing regarding the property at 702 Alta Drive in Beverly Hills, pursuant to Section 10-3-

3215A.5. (Landmark or Historic District Designation Proceedings; Preliminary Hearing) of the

Beverly Hills Municipal Code, and concluded that the “Casa Coleman” warranted formal

consideration by the Commission for inclusion on the City of Beverly Hills Register of Historic

Properties. Based on the Preliminary Evaluation issued by the Director and other evidence, the

Commission hereby finds that sufficient evidence exists to conclude that the subject property

merits formal consideration for landmark designation, and therefore, concurrently considered

whether to nominate the subject property for local landmark designation.

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Section 4. On April 12, 2017, the Cultural Heritage Commission considered a “City

Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report” for the “Casa Coleman” prepared by Ostashay &

Associates Consulting, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by

reference, and other evidence provided during the proceedings regarding the potential

nomination for landmark designation.

Section 5. BACKGROUND. The subject property is located at the northeast

corner of Alta Drive and Elevado Avenue in the “flats” area of Beverly Hills, with approximately

10,000 square feet of space the dwelling. The front (primary) elevation of the house fronts west

onto Alta Drive with garage access off Elevado Avenue to the south. An alley abuts the eastern

parcel line of the property. Designed as a stack of blocks comprised of geometric shapes of

varying size, “Casa Coleman” was planned with three bedrooms, five bathrooms, state-of-the-art

kitchen, family room, gym, theater (media room), workshop, 1,300 bottle wine cellar, separate

guest suite with kitchenette, indoor kennel, trellis covered outdoor terrace with fireplace, a long

swimming pooi, a four car garage, and lush landscaping. The two-story with basement

Contemporary style residence with modern Mexican influences is of concrete, wood, and steel

frame construction. Bold geometric shapes define much of the home, from its square and

rectangular frontage to the boxy window patterns and circular skylight in the foyer. All floor

levels are covered by flat roofs with parapets of varying height; some sprinkled with gravel. The

dwelling is set back from the street by a circular grey color brick driveway and landscaping. The

south (side) elevation faces onto Elevado Avenue is defined by unadorned hand troweled plaster

sheathed walls, a four car garage with a pair of wood roll-up doors, a blocky configuration of

building forms, a square shape frameless fixed-pane window set within stucco jambs, an offset

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fenestration consisting of a stack of horizontal slot cuboid windows and a row of vertical slot

cuboid windows on the west half of the house. The rear (west) elevation of the house visually

reads as one-story as the second story is substantially set back from the first floor wall plane.

Similar to the front façade a series of concrete stairs provides access from the outdoor covered

terrace with fireplace down to the cement paved backyard and swimming pool. The north (side)

elevation is minimalist in its design in that much of it is defined by unadorned hand troweled

plaster walls on both the first and second floors. Centered within the first floor wall plane is a

large 12 over 5 multi-pane aluminum framed ground floor windows with privacy glass.

Section 6. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PARTICULAR ATTRIBUTES

JUSTIFYING LANDMARK DESIGNATION. The Cultural Heritage Commission finds,

pursuant to the City of Beverly Hills Historic Preservation Ordinance, that the estate satisfies

the necessary requirements for designation as a local landmark based on the following:

The “Casa Coleman” is eligible under “significance” criterion A. 1. It is at least forty-five

(45) years of age, or is a property of extraordinary significance. The property’s has a unique

association with master architect Ricardo Legorreta and is the only building designed by the

architect in Beverly Hills, and is one of his last works prior to his death in late 2011;

therefore, the residence appears to have extraordinary significance.

The “Casa Coleman” is eligible under “significance” criterion A.2. It possesses high

artistic or aesthetic value, and embodies the distinctive characteristics ofan architectural type

or architectural type, or architectural period. The residence was designed by world-renowned

Master Architect Ricardo Legorreta and reflects notable character-defining features associated

with his bold contemporary architectural sensibilities, which incorporate Mexico’s rich culture.

The “Casa Coleman” is eligible under “significance” criterion A.3. It retains substantialPage 3 of8

integrity from its period of significance. The property was built in 2012 with few

modifications since the completion date with the Architect’s design principles retained.

Current remodeling and minor future expansion of the structure is being conducted in tandem

with the architect’s original family studio and great sensitivity is given to the original Master’s

work.

The “Casa Coleman” is eligible under “significance” criterion A.4. It has continued

historic value to the community such that its designation as a landmark is reasonable and

necessary to promote and further the purposes of this article. Because of its distinct

architectural styling and character, association with a master architect and its contribution to

the City’s architectural heritage the property continues to have historic value. With the

building owners’ support, designation of the property is a reasonable and necessary action to

promote preservation in the community.

The “Casa Coleman” is eligible under “significance” criterion B.2. It is an exceptional

work by a Master Architect. The residence was designed by internationally renowned Master

Architect Ricardo Legoneta, and is the first and only building designed by this architect within

the local community; therefore, it is considered a rare and exceptional property.

The “Casa Coleman” is eligible under “significance” criterion B.6. The landmark

designation procedure is initiated, or expressly agreed to, by the owner(s) of the properly. The

landmark designation procedure was expressly agreed to by the owner(s) of the property.

Therefore, the property satisfies this criterion.

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Section 7. CHARACTER DEFINING FEATURES THAT SHOULD BE

PRESERVED. Use and development of the “Casa Coleman” shall be governed by the

Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines

for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995) by

Weeks and Grimmer (herein referred to as the 501 Standards). These standards and guidelines

have been formulated to ensure that any significant adverse changes to the property do not

compromise those qualities that justify its listing as a landmark. The key features that should

be preserved are as follows.

The character-defining features associated with the 702 Alta Drive estate are those

exterior features on the property that reflect and define its Contemporary architectural style.

Such features include, but are not limited to the foHowing:

• Bold geometric forms; blocky building form footprint

• Asymmetrical façades and arrangement of features (doors, windows, solid to void

patterns) along the primary (east and south) elevations

• Flat roofs of varying height with parapets, extended thick overhangs, and circular

skylight

• Fenestration pattern, size, shape, placement, type, and materials

• Unadorned hand troweled plaster wall surfaces with little or no decorative details

• Set back from street (Alta Drive and Elevado Avenue) with integrated landscaping

• Integrated garage with wood roll-up doors

• Entry niche on front façade with floor to ceiling solid wood door and flanking wood side

panels and onyx offset panel

• Front entry steps off circular paved drive with inlaid step lighting, high cheek wall, and

concrete planter walls

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• Engaged plaster chimney with pierced parapet

• Austere white exterior color palette of residence with Legorreta signature colors visible

from within structure

Section 8. DESIGNATION OF THE CASA COLEMAN AT 702 ALTA DRIVE AS

A LANDMARK. The Cultural Heritage Commission finds that the Casa Coleman qualifies for

City Landmark designation pursuant to the Beverly Hills Historic Preservation Ordinance. The

property at 702 Alta Drive is, therefore, recommended for landmark designation based on the

recommendations in the City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report contained in Exhibit

A and the Cultural Heritage Commission deliberations.

Section 9. GENERAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR FUTURE

PROPOSED CHANGES PURSUANT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE.

The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with

Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings

(1995) by Weeks and Grimmer (herein referred to as the SOT Standards and Guidelines) are

incorporated as reference. These standards and guidelines have been formulated to ensure that

any significant adverse changes to the property do not compromise those qualities that justify its

listing as a landmark. The guidelines and standards are an aid to public and private property

owners, and others, formulating plans for new plantings, constructions, for rehabilitation or

alteration of existing landscapes, associated structures, and for site development. The SOI

Standards and Guidelines are also designed to be standards which City Staff and the Cultural

Heritage Commission shall apply when making decisions about Certificates of Appropriateness

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as required by the City of Beverly Hills Historic Preservation Ordinance. The location and

boundaries of the delineated resource are the property boundaries.

Section 10. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS. Designation of the “Casa Coleman”

as a local historic landmark was assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained

in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the

environmental regulations of the City. It has been determined that designation of the “Casa

Coleman” would not have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from CEQA

pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 1530$, and 15331 of Title 14 of the California Code of

Regulations. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the designation of the

“Casa Coleman” may have a significant effect on the environment, as no specific development is

authorized by this resolution, and any future development proposed pursuant to this resolution

will require separate environmental analysis when the details of those proposals are known.

Further, designating the “Casa Coleman” is an action of the City to protect and preserve an

historic resource.

Section 11. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY. Designation of the “Casa Coleman”

as a local historic landmark is consistent with the objectives, principles, and standards of the

General Plan. General Plan Policy “HP 1.3 - Promote National, State, and Local Designation of

Historic Resources” encourages the establishment of programs encouraging the nomination of

landmarks.

Section 12. The Cultural Heritage Commission hereby nominates, and recommends

that the City Council designate, the “Casa Coleman” as a local landmark included on the City of

Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties.

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Section 13. The record of proceedings for designation of the “Casa Coleman” as a

local landmark included on the City’s Register of Historic Properties is maintained by the City as

part of the official records of the Community Development Department at 455 North Rexford

Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210.

Section 14. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of the Resolution and shall

cause the Resolution and his certification to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Cultural

Heritage Commission of the City of Beverly Hills.

Adopted: April 12, 2017.

Rebecca Pynoos

Chairperson of the Cultural Heritage

Commission of the City of Beverly Hills

Attest:

Mark Odell

Secretary of the Cultural Heritage Commission

Approved as to Form: Approved As To Content:

David M. Snow Mark Odell

Assistant City Attorney Urban Designer, Community Development

Department

Exhibit A — City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report for the “Casa Coleman” prepared

by Ostashay & Associates Consulting, dated April 2017

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CITY LANDMARK ASSESSMENT

APRIL 2017

& EVALUATION REPORT

Prepared for:City of Beverly Hills

Community Development DepartmentPlanning Division

455 Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Prepared by:Jan Ostashay, Principal

Ostashay & Associates ConsultingP0 BOX 542, Long Beach, CA 90201

CASE COLEMAN702 North Alta Drive, City of Beverly Hills, CA

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CITY LANDMARK ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION REPORT

Casa Coleman702 North Alta DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

APN: 4341-001-001

INTRODUCTION

This landmark assessment and evaluation report, completed by Ostashay & AssociatesConsulting (OAC) for the City of Beverly Hills, documents and evaluates the local significanceand landmark eligibility of the single-family residence located at 702 N. Alta Drive, in the City ofBeverly Hills.

Included in the report is a discussion of the survey methodology used, a summarizeddescription of the subject property and its historical integrity, a brief contextual history of theproperty, a review of the local landmark criteria considered in the evaluation process, a formalevaluation of the property for local significance, photographs, and any applicable supportingmaterials.

METHODOLOGY

The landmark assessment was conducted by Jan Ostashay, Principal, of Ostashay & AssociatesConsulting. In order to identify and evaluate the subject property as a potential local landmark,an intensive-level survey was conducted. The assessment included a review of the NationalRegister of Historic Places (National Register) and its annual updates, the California Register ofHistorical Resources (California Register), and the California Historic Resources Inventory (HRI)list maintained by the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) in order to determine if anyevaluations or survey assessments of the property had been previous performed.

For this current landmark assessment a site visit was performed and a review of as-builtarchitectural plans, building permits, tax assessor records, and historic aerial photographs wasconducted to document the property’s existing condition and assist in evaluating the propertyfor historical significance. The City of Beverly Hills landmark criteria were employed to evaluatethe local significance of the structure and its eligibility for individual designation as a City ofBeverly Hills Landmark. In addition, the following tasks were performed for the study:

• Searched records of the National Register, California Register, and OHP HistoricResources Inventory.

• Conducted site-specific research on the subject property utilizing architectural plans,Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (not available for this property), city directories,newspaper articles, historical photographs, aerial photographs, and buildingpermits, among other available resources.

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• Reviewed and analyzed ordinances, statutes, regulations, bulletins, and technicalmaterials relating to federal, state, and local historic preservation, designationassessment procedures, and related programs.

• Evaluated the potential historic resource based upon criteria established by the Cityof Beverly Hills and utilized the OHP survey methodology for conducting surveyassessments.

FINDINGS

The single-family residence located at 702 N. Alta Drive appears to satisfy the City’s criteria forindividual designation as a local Landmark as required in Section 10-3-3212 of the HistoricPreservation Ordinance (Beverly Hills Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 3, Article 32). Thisproperty appears to satisfy all of the mandates of subsection A. and two of the mandates undersubsection B. of the City’s Landmark Designation Critera.

BACKROUND INFORMATION

The subject property is located at the northeast corner of North Alta Drive and Elevado Avenuein the “flats” area of Beverly Hills. With approximately 10,000 square feet of space the dwellingis situated on lot 1 of block 110 in the Beverly Hills tract. With a rectangular shape, the parcelmeasures roughly 100 feet at its west side (along Alta Drive), 133 feet along its eastern line, 194feet along the north side, and 192 along the southern lot edge (Elevado Avenue). The front(primary) elevation of the house fronts west onto Alta Drive with garage access off ElevadoAvenue to the south. An alley abuts the eastern parcel line of the property. The neighborhoodin which the property is located contains parcels improved with single-family homes of varyingsize that were built primarily in the 1950s.

The property has not been previously identified, documented, or evaluated under any of theCity’s previous historic resources survey efforts. In addition, it is not included in the State’s HRIand is not listed in the National Register or California Register.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Designed as a stack of blocks comprised of geometric shapes of varying size, “Casa Coleman”was planned with three bedrooms, five bathrooms, state-of-the-art kitchen, family room, gym,theater (media room), workshop, 1,300 bottle wine cellar, separate guest suite withkitchenette, indoor kennel, trellis covered outdoor terrace with fireplace, a long swimmingpool, a four car garage, and lush landscaping.

The two-story with basement Contemporary style residence with modern Mexican influences isof concrete, wood, and steel frame construction. Sharp geometric shapes define much of thehome, from its bold square and rectangular frontage to the boxy window patterns and circularskylight in the high volume central atrium within the interior. All floor levels are coveted by flatroofs with parapets of varying height; some sprinkled with gravel.

The dwelling is set back from the street by a circular grey color brick driveway and landscaping.A series of concrete steps with inlaid step lighting is flanked by a high cheek wall and concrete


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planter walls. The stairs lead up from the drive to an offset entry niche that is demarcated by afloor to ceiling solid wood door set flush within matching wood side panels. The home’smassive front door (east elevation) recessed within a portion of the austere wall plane of thefront façade opens to the entry foyer that leads to a three-story atrium with circular skylight,

enormous windows, an indoor fountain, and reflecting pool.

On the exterior, unadorned expanses of hand troweled plaster sheathed wall form much of thefront façade. However, a single square shape casement window set within a protrudingconcrete surround is to the north of the entry landing as is a slender elongated fixed pane sidelight. A tall, attached concrete block form to the south of the entry is punctuated by acheckerboard pattern of 3 over 3 square shape recessed windows (fixed and casement). Aseries of large square shape fixed and sliding glass dark bronze anodized aluminum framed

windows are also set along the second story wall of the east elevation behind a raised parapetwall stemming from the first floor.

The south (side) elevation faces onto Elevado Avenue is defined by unadorned hand troweledplaster sheathed walls, a four car garage with a pair of wood roll-up doors, a blockyconfiguration of building forms, a square shape frameless fixed-pane window set within stuccojambs, an offset glazed entry door, a projecting concrete overhang over the door and window,and additional fenestration consisting of a stack of horizontal slot cuboid windows and a row ofvertical slot cuboid windows on the west half of the house. The upper floor, which reads as thethird level from this vantage point, includes an unadorned plaster wall and large square shapedark bronze anodized aluminum frame windows (fixed with central slider) set behind the tallparapet of the second floor. This elevation is also slightly set back from the street with a shortconcrete driveway, landscaping set in concrete planter beds, and garden walls.

The rear (west) elevation of the house visually reads as one-story as the second story issubstantially set back from the first floor wall plane. Similar to the front façade a series of

concrete stairs provides access from the outdoor covered terrace with fireplace down to thecement paved backyard and swimming pool. This elevation features large expanses ofunadorned hand troweled plaster sheathed walls, a recessed outdoor cuboid trellis coveredterrace with fireplace (and plaster sheathed engaged chimney with pierced parapet), floor toceiling dark bronze anodized aluminum framed doors and windows on the first floor and largefixed pane bronze anodized aluminum frame windows on the second floor. A thick heavy roofcap also extends out to shelter the fenestration that punctuates the second level of thiselevation. The far north bay of the rear wall includes a trio of dark bronze anodized aluminumframe doors that open to a small elevated terrace enclosed by a glass railing and above that is along narrow rectangular shape tripartite dark bronze anodized aluminum framed window (fixedflanked by casements).

The north (side) elevation is minimalist in its design in that much of it is defined by unadornedhand troweled plaster walls on both the first and second floors. Centered within the first floorwall plane is a large 12 over 5 multi-pane aluminum framed celocia window with polyvisionprivacy glass (changes from clear to opaque). A single metal door and a double metal door are

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bronze anodized aluminum frame window openings of varying size and type. Secondary accessto the north side of the house is via a path from the front driveway.

As a condition of the project, the landscaping of the property retained and reused a number oftrees (palms and mature ficus) from the site prior to the demolition of the 1951 house that wasthere previously. Plantings around the site also include the use of king palms, silk floss trees,naked coral trees, a mature ficus, California fan palm, shrubs, vines, and a variety of groundcover. Portions of the original driveway were also retained, resurfaced with cobble, andintegrated with the new brick paved circular drive at the front of the house.

As the property was completed in 2012, there have been no significant alterations made to theexterior or interior of the residence. Therefore, its integrity is excellent.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Beverly Hills. The early settlement and development of Beverly Hills began on what was calledRancho Rodeo de las Aguas. This land was originally claimed by Mexican settlers Maria RitaValdez and her husband Vicente Valdez around 1822. Aptly named The Ranch of the Gatheringof the Waters, the swamps or “cienegas” that characterize the natural landscape were createdby rain run off flowing out of Coldwater and Benedict Canyons. Vegetable farming, sheepherding, bee keeping and the raising of walnut trees were the primary agricultural activitieswithin the rancho lands during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Several attempts atsubdividing and establishing communities on the ranch lands were attempted during the 1860sand 1880s, but ended in failure.’

In 1906, the Amalgamated Oil Company reorganized as the Rodeo Land and Water Company.Burton Green played a leading role in formulating the plans for a garden city, located betweenWhittier Drive on the west, Doheny Drive on the east, Wilshire Boulevard on the south, and thefoothills above Sunset Boulevard to the north.2 The syndicate hired notable California parkplanner, Wilbur F. Cook, Jr., to plan the new community. Cook had worked with landscapearchitect Frederick Law Olmsted prior to moving to Oakland in 1905 to establish his own firm.Comprised of “Beverly” in the commercial triangle between Santa Monica and Wilshireboulevards and “Beverly Hills” north of Santa Monica Boulevard, the new community was oneof the earliest planned communities in southern California.

Prompted largely by concern over the water and school systems, residents voted to incorporatein 1914 and created the new City of Beverly Hills. The original boundaries of the City were muchthe same as they are today, except for the area south of Wilshire Boulevard, annexed in 1915,and Trousdale Estates, annexed in 1955. Most of the City was open land at the time ofincorporation with development scattered around Canon Drive, Beverly Drive, Crescent Drive,and the downtown triangle.3

The architecture of Beverly Hills in the years following the City’s founding was dominated bythe Craftsman, Mission Revival, and Period Revival styles like Tudor Revival, Georgian, and

Beverly Hills Historic Resources Survey 1985-1986, pg. 5.

pp. 8-9.Ibid. pg. 11.


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Beaux-Arts Classicism. With Beverly Hills establishing itself as a haven for movie stars in the1920s, the architectural character of the city began to realize a varying degree of extravagancein the design of its housing stock. Throughout the late 1920s and 1930s sophisticated periodrevival styles dominated the domestic architecture of the City, including Colonial Revival,Spanish Colonial Revival, French Normandy, Tudor Revival, and the like. By the mid to late1930s Beverly Hills became one of the areas in southern California most closely connected withthe development of the Hollywood Regency style. Born of the meeting of Moderne sleeknesswith the elegance of early nineteenth century architectural forms, it used simple, primary formsand blank wall surfaces to project exclusivity and sophistication.4 Beverly Hills’ domesticarchitecture in the post-World War II era saw the incorporation of Revival references in its newhousing stock, and also the introduction of contemporary, luxury designs reflective of the Mid-century Modern idiom.

Architects like Robert D. Farquhar, Gordon Kaufmann, Wallace Neff, Ralph C. Flewelling, Paul R.Williams, Gerard R. Colcord, Roy Sheldon Price, and Elmer Grey among others left their mark onBeverly Hills’ residential, commercial, and institutional built environment and their single-familyresidential designs embodied the styles most closely associated with Beverly Hills as a place ofluxury and sophistication. The personal residences of real estate magnates, oilmen, andHollywood producers mingled with those of movie, radio, and television stars drawing touristsas well as would-be residents to the rainsertpidly growing, largely affluent community ofBeverly Hills.

By the end of World War II, much of Beverly Hills was fully developed but was still growing indensity, resulting in the subdivision of some large estates and the demolition of older buildingstock for new residential and commercial development. The city’s commercial district gained anumber of professional occupants and Beverly Hills became less of a bedroom community toLos Angeles and more of a destination in and of itself.

Single-family residential development continued to feature Period Revival styles, although the1950s saw the beginning of the Modern movement in the city. In 1955, the Trousdale Estatesneighborhood, just north of the subject property, was created from the subdivision of theformer Doheny family ranch land. The most common styles of architecture associated with thenew homes being constructed included Mid-century Modern, Contemporary Ranch, andHollywood Regency. Many of the newer homes were designed by notable master architectssuch as Cliff May; Buff, Straub and Hensman; Lundberg, Armet & Davis; Welton Beckett; PaulLaszlo; James Dolena; John Elgin Woolf; Paul R. Williams; and Harold Levitt.

Modernism was also the prevailing style of multi-family residential properties as well ascommercial office buildings. The stucco box apartment house vernacular of the 1950s and1960s, characterized by its flat surfaces, aluminum framed windows, flat stone covered roofs,integrated parking, and decorated by abstract trim, was as prominent in new construction inBeverly Hills as it was elsewhere in Southern California. By the 1960s, apartment buildings hadgrown larger, occupying parcels assembled from several lots and constructed over undergroundparking. Notable multi-family and commercial examples of Mid-century Modernism began to

‘ Ibid. pg. 17.


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dot the areas south of Santa Monica Boulevard, along Wilshire Boulevard, and in the vicinity ofOlympic Boulevard and neighboring streets.

By the 1980s, new construction in Beverly Hills was scattered throughout the city onundeveloped properties in the hills and on redeveloped parcels in the residential andcommercial sections of the “flats.” Beverly Hills’ pattern of increasingly dense urbanization hascontinued into the present. Some of the City’s older housing stock, particularly in theresidential section of the “flats,” has been replaced with monumental contemporary styleresidences designed by noted architects of world-renowned recognition. Nonetheless, inconsidering the City’s overall development its long lineage of high quality residential andcommercial architecture serves as a physical manifestation of the City’s architectural heritage.

702 N. Alta Drive. Being of recent vintage, the subject property has had only oneowner/occupant until just recently. Executive Lew Coleman and his wife Anne Solbraekkepurchased the property in 2007 for $5.92 million. They demolished the single story dwelling(built in 1951) that was there for the development a new larger, more contemporary residence.They hired world-renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta to design their “casa.”

Design of the project began in the late 2000s, with the plans approved for construction in mid-2010. The Contemporary style single-family residence at 702 North Alta Drive was completed in2012. Designed with dramatic flair it reflects the contemporary Mexican modern designideologies associated with Legorreta. The architect of record for the project (and oversight)was Bill Bernstein of Venice (Los Angeles), California. The landscaping of the site was by MiaLahrer & Associates also of Los Angeles. Upon its completion the property was recognized bythe city and was award a “Year 2012 City of Beverly Hills Design Award.” The Casa Colemanproject was also included in a book on Legorreta’s architecture entitled Legorreta published byRizzoli International Publications in 2015.

Lewis Waldo Coleman was born in 1942 in Ross, California (in the Bay Area). He attendedStanford University and graduated with a B.A. in economics. In December 2015, Coleman wasappointed to serve as director of the Rubicon Project company, an automated advertisingtechnology firm based in Los Angeles. Prior to that position, Lew Coleman served as ViceChairman to DreamWorks Animation followed by nine years of executive-level positions withinthe company, including President and Chief Financial Officer. Coleman has held various otherexecutive level positions over the years, including roughly ten years at Bank of America wherehe served as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer among other positions. He spent 21years at Wells Fargo Bank, where he held similar positions. Coleman also serves on a numberof boards and is a Fellow of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences.

The subject property has been on the real estate market since early 2015 with an asking priceof $15.95 million. The price was later reduced by $1 million. As of this writing, the property wasrecently purchased.

Ricardo Legorreta, Hon. FAIA. The Contemporary designed Alta Drive residence was the workof Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta Vilchis. World-renowned architect Legorreta wasamong the best known contemporary architects of Mexico. He received numerous awards andhis work was extensively published. Legorreta received the 2000 AlA Gold Medal for his life’s


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work of inspiring architecture, in 1999 he received the Architects’ International Union (UIA)

Gold Medal, and in October 2011 the prestigious Praemium lmperiale granted by theAssociation of Art of Japan, among numerous other awards and accolades. He was an artist and

a designer in tune with the environment who designed a range of projects from museums and

hotels to office blocks and factories, as well as university campuses, urban spaces, and private

residences in Mexico and aboard. His work was influenced by Mexico’s colonial period

architecture, the principles of Islamic court design, and the stylistic work of American architect

Louis Kahn.

Legorreta was born in Mexico City in 1931. He graduated from the Universidad Autonoma deMexico (National Autonomous University of Mexico) in 1953 with a degree in architecture.

After graduating he went to work for his former professor, Jose Villagran Garcia, and in 1955

became a partner in the firm. In the early 1960s, he established his own practice, LegorretaArquitectos, with his colleagues Noe Castro and Carlos Vargas. There he completed twobreakthrough projects that made his work more widely known, the Automex Chrysler Factory

(1964) in Toluca, Mexico and the Camino Real Hotel (1968) in Mexico City.

By the 1980s Legorreta was also working internationally with commissions outside of Mexico.

The private residence of movie actor Ricardo Montalban in Los Angeles, California wasLegorreta’s first project outside of Mexico. It was built in 1985, to reflect Mexican culture and

modern Mexico. Legorreta ultimately went on to receive over 30 commissions in the United

States, including a master plan for the Solana Hotel Commercial Complex in Westlake, Texas

(1985), the Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose, California (1989), the remodel of Pershing

Square in downtown Los Angeles (1993), the San Antonio Central Library (1995), the

Technological Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California (1998), and the Visual Arts Center

of the University of Santa Fe, New Mexico (1999), along with a number of private residences in

Hawaii, Nevada, California, Florida, and Texas.

In 1991, his youngest son, Victor Legotreta (b1966, Mexico City), became a partner in the firm.

With him he brought new ideas, a team of younger architects, and new computer capabilities.With the new millennium, Legorreta Arquitectos became Legorreta+Legorreta, when his son

took over as head of design. The firm has gone on to design projects in Europe, Central andSouth America, Israel, South Korea, Qatar, and throughout Mexico.

Legorreta’s health began to fail in the last years of his life. After receiving the Praemium

Imperiale award in Japan in October 2011, he had a relapse that forced him into the hospital in

Kyoto. He returned to Mexico where he passed away a few months later on December 30, 2011

due to liver cancer. At the time of his death he left roughly 20 projects underway. The AltaDrive property is the only private residence designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta in BeverlyHills and was one of his last projects before he passed at the age of 80 years old.

HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE CONSIDERATION FRAMEWORK

Evaluation Criteria. In analyzing the historical significance of the subject property, criteria for

designation under the City’s local landmark program was considered. Additionally,

consideration of historical integrity and the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) surveymethodology was used to survey and assess the relative significance of the property.


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City of Beverly Hills Landmark Criteria. The City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance (MunicipalCode Title 10 Chapter 3 Article 32; BHMC 10-3-32) authorizes the Cultural Heritage Commission(CHC) to recommend the nomination of properties as local landmarks to the City Council. TheCouncil may designate local landmarks and historic districts by the procedures outlined in theordinance. The Preservation Ordinance also establishes criteria and the process for evaluatingand designating properties as potential local landmarks.

An eligible property may be nominated and designated as a landmark if it satisfies the followingrequirements:

A. A landmark must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. It is at least 45 years (45) years of age, or is a property of extraordinarysignificance;

2. It possesses high artistic or aesthetic value, and embodies the distinctivecharacteristics of an architectural style or architectural type or architecturalperiod;

3. It retains substantial integrity from its period of significance; and

4. It has continued historic value to the community such that its designation as alandmark is reasonable and necessary to promote and further the purposes ofthis article.

B. In addition to the requirements set forth in Paragraph A above, a landmark must satisfyat least one of the following requirements:

1. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places;

2. It is an exceptional work by a master architect;

3. It is an exceptional work that was owned and occupied by a person of greatimportance, and was directly connected to a momentous event in the person’sendeavors or the history of the nation. For purposes of this paragraph, personalevents such as birth, death, marriage, social interaction, and the like shall not bedeemed to be momentous;

4. It is an exceptional property that was owned and occupied by a person of greatlocal prominence;

5. It is an iconic property; or

6. The landmark designation procedure is initiated, or expressly agreed to, by theowner(s) of the property.

Historical Integrity. “Integrity is the ability of a property to convey its significance.” In additionto meeting the criteria of significance, a property must have integrity. Integrity is theauthenticity of a property’s physical identity clearly indicated by the retention of characteristicsthat existed during the property’s period of significance. Properties eligible for local landmark


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designation must meet at least two of the local landmark designation criteria and retain enoughof their historic character or appearance to be recognizable as historical resources and toconvey the reasons for their historical significance.

Both the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resourcesrecognize the seven aspects of qualities that, in various combinations, define integrity. To retainhistoric integrity a property should possess several, and usually most, of these seven aspects.Thus, the retention of the specific aspects of integrity is paramount for a property to convey itssignificance. The seven qualities that define integrity are location, design, setting, materials,workmanship, feeling and association. The seven qualities or aspects of historical integrity aredefined as follows:

• Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the place wherethe historic event occurred.

• Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure,and style of a property.

• Setting is the physical environment ot a historic property.

• Materials are the physical elements that were combined or deposited during aparticular period of time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form ahistoric property.

• Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or peopleduring any given period in history or prehistory.

• Feeling is a property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particularperiod of time.

• Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and ahistoric property.

EVALUATION OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Application of City Landmark (Significance) Criteria. Based on the current research and theassessment herein the property located at 702 N. Alta Drive appears to satisfy the necessaryCity of Beverly Hills landmark criteria. The property was evaluated according to statutorycriteria, as follows:

A. A landmark must satisfy all of the following requirements (BHMC 10-3-3212(A)):

1. It is at least 45 years (45) years of age, or is a property of extraordinarysignificance.

The subject property was completed in 2012, and, therefore, is not yet 45 yearsof age. However, because of the unique association with master architectRicardo Legorreta it appears to have extraordinary significance. The property isthe only building designed by Legorreta in Beverly Hills, and is one of his lastworks prior to his death in late 2011. Therefore, the property appears to satisfy


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this criterion.

2. It possesses high artistic or aesthetic value, and embodies the distinctivecharacteristics of an architectural style or architectural type or architecturalperiod.

The subject property is designed as a Contemporary style private residence withmodern Mexican influences. It was designed by world-renowned Mexicanarchitect Ricardo Legorreta and reflects many of his signature character-definingfeatures that blend Western architecture with Mexican modern culture. Suchfeatures include the use of open court areas, the play of light and shadow, theuse of solid Platonic geometric shapes, thick plastered walls, long corridors,grand airy spaces, luxurious volumes, and his signature colors (interior). The useof an almost all white exterior palette is atypical for the architect; however, boldinterior colors create a colorful glow on the exterior walls at night. Upon itscompletion the property was recognized by the city and was award a “Year 2012City of Beverly Hills Design Award.” Therefore, the property appears to satisfythis criterion.

3. It retains substantial integrity from its period of significance.

The period of significance for the subject property is 2012, which is when thesingle-family residence was completed. In the past few years since it was builtthere have been no significance changes to the property. Hence, the historicalintegrity (location, design, materials, workmanship, setting, feeling, andassociation) of the site that are connected with architect Ricardo Legorreta andhis design principles are still retained. Therefore, the property appears to satisfythis criterion.

4. It has continued historic value to the community such that its designation as alandmark is reasonable and necessary to promote and further the purposes ofthis article.

Because of its unique and distinguished architectural design and contribution tothe City’s varied architectural heritage the property is considered to have historicvalue. Therefore, the property appears to satisfy this criterion.

B. In addition to the requirements set forth in Paragraph A above, a landmark mustsatisfy at least one of the following requirements (BHMC 10-3-3212(B)):

1. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The subject property is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Therefore, the property does not satisfy this criterion.

2. It is an exceptional work by a master architect.

The 702 N. Alta Drive property was designed by Mexican architect RicardoLegorreta. The “Casa Coleman” project was also included in a major publication

Case Coleman, 702 N. Alta DriveCity Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report

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on Legorreta’s architectural career entitled Legorreta published by RizzoliInternational Publications in 2015. Several pages were dedicated to thisparticular property and included photographs, architectural plans, anddescription of the design theory, job specifications, and overall projectbackground. Hence, it does satisfy the definition of “exceptional work” asdefined in the City’s historic preservation ordinance. In addition, this particularproperty reflects many of the signature characteristic design features associatedwith Legorreta, including the use of open court areas, the play of light andshadow, the use of solid Platonic geometric shapes, thick plastered walls, longcorridors, grand airy spaces, luxurious volumes, and his signature colors(interior). While there are a limited number of other buildings designed byLegorreta in southern California, they are all outside of city’s boundary. The

property at 702 North Alta Drive is the first and only building designed by thisrenowned architect within the local community; hence, it is considered a rareand exceptional property. Therefore, the property appears to satisfy thiscriterion.

3. It is an exceptional work that was owned and occupied by a person of greatimportance, and was directly connected to a momentous event in the person’sendeavors or the history of the nation. For purposes of this paragraph, personalevents such as birth, death, marriage, social interaction, and the like shall not bedeemed to be momentous.

The archival research data reviewed on the property did not indicate that it was

owned and occupied by a person of great importance. Therefore, the propertydoes not satisfy this criterion.

4. It is an exceptional property that was owned and occupied by a person of great

local prominence.

In reviewing archival research data on the history of the property there was noindication that it was owned and occupied by a person of great localprominence. Therefore, the property does not satisfy this criterion.

5. It is an iconic property.

There is no indication that the property should be considered iconic within thecity. Therefore, the property does not satisfy this criterion.

6. The landmark designation procedure is initiated, or expressly agreed to, by theowner(s) of the property.

The landmark designation procedure was expressly agreed to by the owner(s) ofthe property. Therefore, the property satisfies this criterion.


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Character-defining Features. Every historic property is unique, with its own identity and its owndistinguishing character. A property’s form and detailing are important in defining its visual

historic character and significance. It is a property’s tangible features or elements that embody

its significance for association with specific historical events, important personages, or

distinctive architecture and it is those tangible elements; therefore, that should be retained and

preserved.

Character refers to all those visual aspects and physical features that comprise the appearance

of every historic property. According to National Park Service Brief 17, Architectural Character:

Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings as an Aid to Preserving Their Character,character-defining features include the overall shape of a property (building, structure, etc.), its

material, craftsmanship, decorative details, interior spaces and features (as applicable), as well

as the various aspects of its site and immediate environment (form, configuration andorientation).

The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties defines historiccharacter by the form and detailing of materials, such as masonry, wood, stucco, plaster, terra

cotta, metal, etc.; specific features, such as roofs, porches, windows and window elements,

moldings, staircases, chimneys, driveways, garages, landscape and hardscape elements, etc.; aswell as spatial relationships between buildings, structures, and features; room configurations;

and archaic structural and mechanical systems. Identifying those features or elements that give

a historic property visual character and which should be taken into account and preserved tothe maximum extent possible is important in order for the property to maintain its historical

significance.

The character-defining features associated with the 702 N. Alta Drive residence are those

exterior features on the property that reflect and define its association with master architect

Ricardo Legorreta and its Contemporary with modern Mexican influences architectural style.

Such features include, but are not limited to the following:

• Bold geometric forms; blocky building form footprint

• Asymmetrical façades and arrangement of features (doors, windows, solid to voidpatterns) along the primary (east and south) elevations

• Flat roofs of varying height with parapets, extended thick overhangs, and circularskylight

• Fenestration pattern, size, shape, placement, type, and materials

• Unadorned hand troweled plaster wall surfaces with little or no decorative details

• Exterior terraces on the front (west) elevation and side (south)

• Set back from street (Alta Drive and Elevado Avenue) with integrated landscaping

• Integrated garage with wood roll-up doors

• Entry niche on front (west) façade with floor to ceiling solid wood door and flankingwood side panels and onyx offset panel

Case Coleman, 702 N. Alta Drive

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• Front entry steps and landing off circular paved drive with inlaid step lighting, high

cheek wall, and concrete planter walls

• Engaged plaster chimney with pierced parapet

• Austere white exterior color palette of residence with Legorreta signature colors visiblefrom within structure

CONCLUSION

The single-family dwelling located at 702 N. Alta Drive appears to satisfy the City’s criteria fordesignation as a local Landmark as required in Section 10-3-3212 of the Historic Preservation

Ordinance (BHMC Title 10 Chapter 3 Article 32). This site appears to satisfy all of the mandates

of subsection A. and two of the mandates under subsection B.


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APPENDIX

Regional Map

Site Map

Assessor Parcel Map

Architectural Plan

City of Beverly Hills Design Review Award Letter

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December 2012

702 NORTH ALTA DRIVE

* a ,peai poasuq to W’$otm you that Vio Den Rei*w Ccmméssion of the City 01 Beveily Htshas se*1ed the sine fatny tesSential project iocVed a7O2 North Ails Drive to rere a Veat2012 Cay of 8eedy H*s 0esn Award These Awards recogtwze ment *n sng1e4arnay resdentii1desçns based on extenoe a#pearance as ifl consider of quality m$erals. c0l, Landscaping,3 context w,th n hborT3 ploçertaes The purpose of the aads is to ms.pwe prope ocs andwcMcc1s/desgners in the C’tj t stre for excelence w desqn

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December 7. 2012


PHOTOGRAPHS: 702 NORTH ALTA DRIVE

Front façade (east) elevation, looking southwest Front façade (east) elevation, looking southeast

Front façade from driveway w/ evening lighting Front entry niche detail

Front façadeand driveway details w/ evening lighting Front façade and planter details w/ evening lighting



Rear (west) elevation and rear yard area, looking northwest Rear (west) elevation and rear yard area, looking southwest

North elevation and side yard walk, looking west

Covered outdoor terrrace with fireplace Covered outdoor terrrace with fireplace, evening perspective



View from living room towards outdoor terrace, evening view

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Circular skylight, fenestration in high volume atrium space

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OSTASHAY & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING

PD BOX 542 LONG BEACH, CA 90801 562.500.9451

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