Los Angeles Department of City Planning RECOMMENDATION REPORT
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Los Angeles Department of City Planning RECOMMENDATION REPORT CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION CASE NO.: CHC -2008 -1180 -HCM HEARING DATE: May 6, 2008 Location: 7128 Woodrow Wilson Drive TIME: 10:00 AM Council District: 4 PLACE : City Hall, Room 1010 Community Plan Area: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- 200 N. Spring Street Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Los Angeles, CA Area Planning Commission: South Valley 90012 Neighborhood Council: Hollywood Hills West Legal Description: Lot 653 or TR 1450 PROJECT: Historic-Cultural Monument Application for the CLARENCE C. BADGER RESIDENCE REQUEST: Declare the property a Historic-Cultural Monument OWNER/ Gabriel Eshaghian and David Eshaghian APPLICANT: 7128 Woodrow Wilson Drive Los Angeles, CA 90029 OWNER’S Charles J. Fisher REPRESENTATIVE: 140 South Avenue 57 Los Angeles, CA 90042 RECOMMENDATION That the Cultural Heritage Commission: 1. Declare the property a Historic-Cultural Monument per Los Angeles Administrative Code Chapter 9, Division 22, Article 1, Section 22.171.7 2. Adopt the report findings. S. GAIL GOLDBERG, AICP Director of Planning [SIGNED ORIGINAL IN FILE] Lambert M. Giessinger, Preservation Architect Office of Historic Resources Prepared by: [SIGNED ORIGINAL IN FILE] ________________________ Edgar Garcia, Preservation Planner Office of Historic Resources Attachments: March 9, 2008 Historic-Cultural Monument Application 7128 Woodrow Wilson Drive CHC-2008-1180-HCM Page 2 of 3 FINDINGS 1. The building “embodies the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type specimen, inherently valuable for a study of a period style or method of construction” as an example of Spanish Colonial Revival residential architecture. 2. The property is identified with a historic personage, Clarence C. Badger (1880-1964), a recognized early Hollywood film director who directed over eighty films between 1915 and 1941. CRITERIA The criterion is the Cultural Heritage Ordinance which defines a historical or cultural monument as any site (including significant trees or other plant life located thereon) building or structure of particular historic or cultural significance to the City of Los Angeles, such as historic structures or sites in which the broad cultural, economic, or social history of the nation, State or community is reflected or exemplified, or which are identified with historic personages or with important events in the main currents of national, State or local history or which embody the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type specimen, inherently valuable for a study of a period style or method of construction, or a notable work of a master builder, designer or architect whose individual genius influenced his age. SUMMARY Built in 1916, this two and a half-story single family residence exhibits character-defining features of Spanish Colonial Revival residential architecture. The irregular-shaped plan includes a multi- gabled roof exhibiting clay roof tiles. Two double-tiered concrete chimneys are located on the roof. On the front elevation, two recessed off-center entrances have inset porches with arched entrances and a fountain. The main door is a hand carved multi-paned wooden door with flower motif surrounded by tile work. The side elevation of the subject building reads as a side-gabled three-story with enclosed balconies located at the second and third level. The second level balcony features arched openings; the third level balcony has a tiled overhang extending from the roofline supported by wooden pillars. An additional covered porch is located at the rear of the subject building. An outdoor staircase with customized tile flooring leads from the third level to ground floor. The exterior features stucco, painted wood trim, and stone finish. Windows are multi-pane casement, fixed, and double-hung including some stained glass. Secondary buildings include a concrete garage located at the front of the property. Significant interior elements include two Batchelder fireplaces, arched openings, wooden staircases, extensive hand-painted Mexican tiles, wrought iron, light fixtures, and built-in cabinetry. The proposed Clarence G. Badger historic monument was constructed in 1916 by an unknown architect or builder. The subject building was constructed for Clarence C. Badger (1880-1964), a celebrated early Hollywood film director who directed over eighty films between 1915 and 1941. Badger is credited with discovering famed film actress Clara Bow, starring her in his film “It” in 1927. Badger also directed films starring Gloria Swanson, Will Rogers, Madge Kennedy, Jason Robards, Sr., and Hedda Hopper. Alterations to the property include c.1929 additions of a bathroom, sleeping room, and porch and bathroom and kitchen remodeling throughout between the 1970s to present. 7128 Woodrow Wilson Drive CHC-2008-1180-HCM Page 3 of 3 DISCUSSION The Clarence C. Badger successfully meets two of the specified Historic-Cultural Monument criteria: 1) “embod[ies] the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type specimen, inherently valuable for a study of a period style or method of construction,” and 2) is identified with a historical personage. As a residential building designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style and built for a recognized early Hollywood film director, the property clearly qualifies for designation as a Historic-Cultural Monument based on these criteria. BACKGROUND At its meeting of April 3, 2008, the Cultural Heritage Commission voted to take the application under consideration. On April 17, 2008, the Cultural Heritage Commission toured the subject property. Los Angeles Department of City Planning RECOMMENDATION REPORT CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION CASE NO.: CHC -2008 -1180 -HCM HEARING DATE: April 3, 2008 Location: 7128 Woodrow Wilson Drive TIME: 10:00 AM Council District: 4 PLACE : City Hall, Room 1010 Community Plan Area: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- 200 N. Spring Street Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Los Angeles, CA Area Planning Commission: South Valley 90012 Neighborhood Council: Hollywood Hills West Legal Description: Lot 653 or TR 1450 PROJECT: Historic-Cultural Monument Application for the CLARENCE G. BADGER RESIDENCE REQUEST: Declare the property a Historic-Cultural Monument OWNER/ Gabriel Eshaghian and David Eshaghian APPLICANT: 7128 Woodrow Wilson Drive Los Angeles, CA 90029 OWNER’S Charles J. Fisher REPRESENTATIVE: 140 South Avenue 57 Los Angeles, CA 90042 RECOMMENDATION That the Cultural Heritage Commission: 1. Take the property under consideration as a Historic-Cultural Monument per Los Angeles Administrative Code Chapter 9, Division 22, Article 1, Section 22.171.10 because the application and accompanying photo documentation suggest the submittal may warrant further investigation. 2. Adopt the report findings. S. GAIL GOLDBERG, AICP Director of Planning [SIGNED ORIGINAL IN FILE] Ken Bernstein, Manager Office of Historic Resources Prepared by: [SIGNED ORIGINAL IN FILE] ________________________ Edgar Garcia, Preservation Planner Office of Historic Resources Attachments: March 9, 2008 Historic-Cultural Monument Application ZIMAS Report 7128 Woodrow Wilson Drive CHC-2008-1180-HCM Page 2 of 2 SUMMARY Built in 1916, this two and a half-story single family residence exhibits character-defining features of Spanish Colonial Revival residential architecture. The irregular-shaped plan includes a multi- gabled roof exhibiting clay roof tiles. Two double-tiered concrete chimneys are located on the roof. On the front elevation, two recessed off-center entrances have inset porches with arched entrances and a fountain. The main door is a hand carved multi-paned wooden door with flower motif surrounded by tile work. The side elevation of the subject building reads as a side-gabled three-story with enclosed balconies located at the second and third level. The second level balcony features arched openings; the third level balcony has a tiled overhang extending from the roofline supported by wooden pillars. An additional covered porch is located at the rear of the subject building. An outdoor staircase with customized tile flooring leads from the third level to ground floor. The exterior features stucco, painted wood trim, and stone finish. Windows are multi-pane casement, fixed, and double-hung including some stained glass. Secondary buildings include a concrete garage located at the front of the property. Significant interior elements include two Batchelder fireplaces, arched openings, wooden staircases, extensive hand-painted Mexican tiles, wrought iron, light fixtures, and built-in cabinetry. The proposed Clarence G. Badger historic monument was constructed in 1916 by an unknown architect or builder. The subject building was constructed for Clarence C. Badger (1880-1964), a celebrated early Hollywood film director who directed over eighty films between 1915 and 1941. Badger is credited with discovering famed film actress Clara Bow, starring her in his film “It” in 1927. Badger also directed films starring Gloria Swanson, Will Rogers, Madge Kennedy, Jason Robards, Sr., and Hedda Hopper. Alterations to the property include c.1929 additions of a bathroom, sleeping room, and porch and bathroom and kitchen remodeling throughout between the 1970s to present. CRITERIA The criterion is the Cultural Heritage Ordinance which defines a historical or cultural monument as any site (including significant trees or other plant life located thereon) building or structure of particular historic or cultural significance to the City of Los Angeles, such as historic structures or sites