Council jumpstarts landmark proceedings for 515 Sierra

Drive
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.
Department of Toxic Substances Control

June 2015

Public Notice
The mission of DTSC is to protect Californias people and environment from harmful
effects of toxic substances through the restoration of contaminated resources,
enforcement, regulation and pollution prevention

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

For Beverly Hills Lots 12 and 13
9315 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS JUNE 17 THROUGH JULY 17, 2015
WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED? - The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) invites you to review and comment
on the draft Removal Action Workplan (RAW) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental documents
for the soil contamination cleanup alternatives at the Beverly Hills Lots 12 and 13 located at 9315 Civic Center Drive,
Beverly Hills CA, 90210.
PUBLIC MEETING: Please join the DTSC for a public meeting regarding the draft RAW and CEQA IS/ND on Wednesday,
June 17, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Beverly Hills Library, 455 n. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210. (Parking
is free after 5:30pm.)
CEQA Initial Study/Negative Declaration In compliance with CEQA, an Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND)
has been prepared and reviewed by DTSC. This IS/ND evaluated the proposed cleanup alternatives and states that the
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should be sent to Project Manager Tedd Yargeau by mail to 9211 Oakdale Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311 or email
tedd.yargeau@dtsc.ca.gov or faxed to (818) 717-6527 by Friday, July 17th, 2015.
WHERE DO I GET INFORMATION? The draft RAW the IS/ND and other public documents related to the cleanup
alternatives are available at the below locations or online at:
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Regional Records
9211 Oakdale Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 717-6500
By appointment only
Mon--Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

Beverly Hills Public Library

444 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Contact: Alice Kuo (310) 288-2244
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Sun: 12 noon-6:00pm

City of Beverly Hills

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455 North Rexford Drive
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Tedd Yargeau at (818) 212-5340 or tedd.yargeau@dtsc.ca.gov or Public
Participation Specialist Mary Sue Maurer at (818) 717-6566 or mary.maurer@dtsc.ca.gov.
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(Left to right): Michelle, Danielle, Gillian and Alan Kaye

Alan and Michelle Kaye honored at Lupus LA Orange Ball

Beverly Hills residents Michelle and Alan Kaye were honored Saturday night
at Lupus LAs largest fundraising event of the year, The Orange Ball: A Night of
Superheroes. The Kayes, who are both members of the Lupus LA Board of Directors,
were recognized alongside actor Michael B. Jordan and pulmonologist C. Andrew
Schroeder. The Orange Ball raised over $575,000 for lupus research and local patient
programs.