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1 5/10/2017 Fwd: Echo Park/ Wurfl Courtyard Historic Preservation Request - \1 ; Fwd: Echo Park/Wurfl Courtyard Historic Preservation Request May 9, :56 AM From: Cw <ccw.worthington@gmail.com> Date: Mon, May 8, 2017 at 3:59 PM Subject: Echo Park/Wurfl Courtyard Historic Preservation Request To: sharon.dickinson@iacity.org Hi Sharon, I m a neighbor to the 1450 Wurfi Courtyard Bungalows, and Lena Kouyoumdjian asked that I forward you my letter in support of the LA Heritage Commission's historical monument recommendation. Please thank the city council for considering this matter. This is a very important group of buildings to the people in our neighborhood! Sincerely, -Chris Worthington acity.org/forum/print/msg/clerk. plumcomm ittee/igyceuqb1j Y/eKQn_0Zm Aw AJ?ctz= _84_88_1042SO_84_44S940 1/1

2 City Clerk: Los Angeles, CA Re: PLUM hearing -Bungalow Courtyard at 1450 Echo Park Ave LA Heritage Commission monument status recommendation (Case No. CHC-20I HCM ) Dear City Clerk & City Council Members, I ve been an Echo Park resident who has lived on the same block as the Wurfl Couryard Bungalows since February 2002, and Fm writing in support of the petition to designate these beautiful -near century old residences- a historic Los Angeles Monument. In many respects, the Wurfl Courtyard Bungalows embody the neighborhood character that drew me to Echo Park, hi fact, Fm fortunate enough to live in a Spanish-Revival style building, constructed around the same time Louis Wurfl was building the courtyard at 1450 Echo Park Place. Like many people, 1 believe the historical resonance of classic architecture enhances my Los Angeles housing experience, which is why it s so important to me to save such a significant element of the block I live on. These courtyard building resonate with Los Angeles history, from when Echo Park w'as know as Edendalc, and was the home to early Hollywood studios, post-world War One artists, painters, poets and working class Angelinos. In my review of the heritage commission s monument status judgment criteria, I feel it s clear that the Wurfl Courtyard Complex meets the standard for historic protection preservation, ft is my sincere hope that this group of residences gains that status, as I feel it is an irreplaceable link to a vital era of Los Angeles architectural history. A time of building craftsmanship and community planning that is as important in 2017, as it was in the 1920s. Thank you very much for your time & consideration. Sincerely, Chris Worthington 1440 Echo Park Avenue.

3 5/10/2017 Fwd: In Support of Bungalow Court in Echo Park - Fwd: In Support of Bungalow Court in Echo Park May 9, :55 AM From: Nora Mindell <nmindeil@timbarberitd.com:> Date: Mon, May 8, 2017 at 3:56 PM Subject: in Support of Bungalow Court in Echo Park To: "sharon.dickinson@iacity.org" <sharon.dickinson@iacity.org> Hello Sharon, I am ing you to voice my support in granting monument status to the Bungalow Court building in Echo Park. I hope you are able to help Lena Kouyoumdjian in her valiant crusade to keep this beautiful building preserved and thriving. As a resident of Echo Park myself, I would be truly thrilled to see the building gain monument status - it would be a victory for the neighborhood, as weii as a triumph for the architecture community. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for helping Lena with keeping Bungalow Court great. I appreciate aii of your hard work! NORA MINDELL Office Manager T F https ://groups.google.com/a/l aci ty.org/forum/prl nt/m sg/cl erk.pl um com mitfee/l u-2jto2q-y/ow JYwjxm AwAJ?ctz= _84_88_104280jB4_ /1

4 5/10/2017 Fwd: please save Courtyard WURFL - Fwd: please save Courtyard WURFL May 9, :57 AM From: <amyg93@aol.com> Date: Mon, May 8, 2017 at 6:07 PM Subject: please save Courtyard WURFL To: sharon.dickinson@lacity.org Tomorrow at 2:30, another courtyard apartment will hit the dust unless we save it. LA is being destroyed by develop/speculators who have removed all the charm and lovely architecture to demolish our culture and history. Please, Please save this courtyard building, for the tenants, for the people who live here, and for the city, Thanks, Amy Galaudet Amy Galaudet Artist, Poet, Activist www. amy galaudet. com Take not the most trodden path, make your own path, and leave a trail 'Emerson it https ://groups.goog!e.com/a/i acity.org/forum/print/msg/cl erk.plumcommittee/mqmsomrcg8w/7vacmizmawaj?ctz= _84_98_104280_84_ /1

5 5/10/2017. Fwd: PLUM Hearing for Wurfl Court Bungalow Court - Googie Groups Fwd: PLUM Hearing for Wurfl Court Bungalow Court May 9, :52 AM From: Derrick Sun <derrickasun@gmaii.com> Date: Tue, May 9, 2017 at 9:53 AM Subject: PLUM Hearing for Wurfl Court Bungalow Court To: sharon.dickinson@lacity.org Hello! i know that the PLUM hearing for the Wurfl Court bungalow court (1450 Echo Park Ave, 90026) is happening today. As a resident of the neighborhood, I wanted to emaii you to voice my support for the preservation of this property, and ones like it. These bungalows are a great example of bungalow court housing, and as a resident of Echo Park, it's important to me to see the character of the neighborhood upheld and not compromise the cost of neighborhood character/history. It's at a prominent location on Echo Park and Sunset and therefore it makes it a cornerstone for protecting the neighborhood character. Thanks so much for your time. Derrick Sun Derrick Sun derrickasun@gmail.com /1

6 5/10/2017 Fwd: Letter of Support for Wurfl Court PLUM Hearing - Fwd: Letter of Support for Wurfl Court PLUM Hearing May 9, :53 AM From: Alec Patino <alecpatino@gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 9, 2017 at 9:54 AM Subject: Letter of Support for Wurfl Court PLUM Hearing To: sharon.dickinson@iacity.org I've lived in the area for over ten years and have had friends who lived in Wurlf Court for some of those. They are a perfect example of Echo Park's character and history, having been there since the beginning. It has all the characteristics of the classic bungalow court that made old Edendale what it was back when the film industry was taking off in Los Angeles. Sadly, the bungalow court has become an endangered species lately, and they need to be protected. In a way, they are a symbol of the American Dream, providing a private home with a smal! yard for families who would not otherwise be able to afford living in one. Removing this beautiful property on the Echo Park character to replace with 3 story units would be detrimental to the neighborhood. Thank You Alec Patino 2430 Ocean View Ave acity.org/forum/print/msg/cl erk.plumcommittee/ueeyvppotn0/nrdosl5pawaj?ctz= _84_88_104280w_84_ /1

7 5/10/2017 Fwd: Please vote to support the Wurfl Court HCM - GoogleGroups Fwd: Please vote to support the Wurfl Court HCM May 9, :46 PM From: Carol Cetrone <perpetua33@gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 9, 2017 at 1:32 PM Subject: Please vote to support the Wurfl Court HCM To: councilmember.huizar@iacity.org, councilmember.harris-dawson@iacity.org, counciimember.cedi!lo@!acity.org, counciimember.englander@lacity.org, counciimember.price@lacity.org, sharon.dickinson@lacity.org To: PLUM Committee Councilmember Huizar Councilmember Harris-Dawson Councilmember Cedillo Councilmember Englander Councilmember Price Legislative Assistant Re: item # Wurfl Court HCM Dear Members of the PLUM Committee, I am writing to strongly urge your support for the historic nomination of Wurfl Court, which was unanimously approved by the Cultural Heritage Commission and supported by Councilman Mitch O'Farrell. The significance of this courtyard lies in it's simple elegance, it s humble roots, and it's historic and cultural contribution to the unique fabric of the Echo Park neighborhood. Please vote to support this new Historic Cultural Monument, and please include this letter in the case file. thanks very much, Carol Cetrone Silver Lake Heritage Trust Silver Lake NC Urban Design and Preservation Committee acity.org/forum/pri nt/msg/cierk.plumcommittee/mnixst3g2ac/vwpbvjnvawaj?ctz= _84_88m104280j34_ /2

8 May 9, 2017 To: PLUM Committee Councilmember Huizar Councilmember Harris-Dawson Councilmember Cedillo Councilmember Englander Councilmember Price Legislative Assistant Re: item # Wurfl Court HCM Dear Members of the PLUM Committee/ I am writing to strongly urge your support for the historic nomination of Wurfl Court, which was unanimously approved by the Cultural Heritage Commission and supported by Councilman Mitch O'Farrell. The significance of this courtyard lies in it's simple elegance, it's humble roots, and it's historic and cultural contribution to the unique fabric of the Echo Park neighborhood. Please vote to support this new Historic Cultural Monument, and please include this letter in the case file. thanks very much, Carol Cetrone Silver Lake Heritage Trust Silver Lake NC Urban Design and Preservation Committee

Council File: S1 ( N. Flores St.) (Hearing date: June 30, 2017) 12 messages

Council File: S1 ( N. Flores St.) (Hearing date: June 30, 2017) 12 messages Council File: 15-1170-S1 (118-126 N. Flores St.) (Hearing date: June 30, 2017) 12 messages Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 12:30 PM do Sharon Dickinson and Zina Cheng, Office of City Clerk Attached are the following