The demolition permit for the home on Highland View Avenue has been officially withdrawn. This outcome serves as a meaningful reminder that preserving the character of our neighborhood starts with paying attention to the structures that define our history. We will remain observant as future discussions about local development guidelines …
December 30, 2016
Final supporters
This charming 1922 California bungalow at 5081 Highland View Avenue (between Colorado and Chickasaw) is registered to be demolished to build six (6) small lot contemporary town homes. The buildings will be approximately 3 stories tall, including parking for each home underneath. This original 4 bedroom, 2 bath home was built when Eagle Rock was its own city, before it joined Los Angeles in 1923. The home is currently 1,749 square feet. The proposed buildings will utilize the entire 9,800 square foot lot. Please help us conserve this home, which has historic significance to Eagle Rock as well as the charming aesthetic we know and love in our community.
FACTS: (added to petition October 28th)
- All of the single-family homes and buildings on Highland View Avenue between Chickasaw and Colorado are over 50 years old. The area is technically eligible to be a historic district and deserves, at the very least, neighborhood conservation and development guidelines along with surrounding areas.
- 75% of the houses on Highland View Avenue between Colorado and Chickasaw were built in 1923 or earlier.
- The “youngest” building is 5089 Highland View Avenue, which was built in 1964, which makes the entire block exclusively over 50 years old.
- The proposed new town homes (which would replace the 1922 single-family home) will be approximately three (3) stories tall - substantially higher than any other structure on the block, lacking consistency amongst the predominantly single family homes.
- 5081 Highland View Avenue was built in 1922, when Eagle Rock was its own city, before it joined Los Angeles in 1923.
PAST HEARING: This Wednesday, October 26th at 10am at City Hall 200 North Spring Street Room 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90012. Residents attended. Everything is still under review for another week. New hearing pending.
ATTEND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING: (Coordinated by Highland View residents) Regarding the proposed development of 5081 Highland View Avenue and need for overall neighborhood conservation and development guidelines. Please join us this Sunday, October 30th at 2pm at the Eagle Rock Fraternal Order of Eagles at 1596 Yosemite Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041.
CITY CONTACT: Email [email protected] or you can write a letter now to: LA City Planning Dept. Expedited Processing Section, 200 North Spring Street, Room 763, Los Angeles 90012, Attn: Jenna Monterrosa.
Updates
October 26, 2016
The research into the history of our block reveals how many layers of heritage we risk losing when we prioritize modern density over the unique character of our neighborhood. I spend most of my time these days digging through local archives and coordinating with preservation groups to ensure our case remains grounded in facts. This process reminds me that we are not just saving a single house but protecting the spirit of the century old community we call home.
October 26, 2016
Seeing the growing interest in protecting this piece of our neighborhood history has been deeply moving. This reaction confirms that many of us feel a shared responsibility to preserve the character of our block for those who will live here long after us.
Reached 100 supporters
October 26, 2016
81 Comments
Please help us retain eagle rock's vintage character, at the very least the neighborhood guidelines should disallow a multi family, multi story, building among single story single family homes.
When will the fine citizens of Eagle Rock see the sense in something like an HPOZ? That's what can give preservation the power to deny such things.
We live a few streets over and six town homes will congest the already strapped street parking plus this is a amazing example of the architecture and character Eagle Rock is interested in preserving. Do not demolish this amazing home!
There are historically significant homes on this street. The developers initially tried to buy multiple homes in a row, so they could build a large cluster of these three-story buildings, which would span most of the block.
I live on this street and have talked to all the residents... there is not one that supports this project and all the problems it would create outside of the historical significance of the home itself.
Don't let "them" do it again in Eagle Rock.....just look at the monstrosity that still exists on Colorado Blvd. in E. Eagle Rock because political influence allowed the building of those still existing cement columns and cement pads.
Please save this important home!!
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The demolition permit for the home on Highland View Avenue has been officially withdrawn. This outcome serves as a meaningful reminder that preserving the character of our neighborhood starts with paying attention to the structures that define our history. We will remain observant as future discussions about local development guidelines …
December 30, 2016
Final supporters
This charming 1922 California bungalow at 5081 Highland View Avenue (between Colorado and Chickasaw) is registered to be demolished to build six (6) small lot contemporary town homes. The buildings will be approximately 3 stories tall, including parking for each home underneath. This original 4 bedroom, 2 bath home was built when Eagle Rock was its own city, before it joined Los Angeles in 1923. The home is currently 1,749 square feet. The proposed buildings will utilize the entire 9,800 square foot lot. Please help us conserve this home, which has historic significance to Eagle Rock as well as the charming aesthetic we know and love in our community.
FACTS: (added to petition October 28th)
- All of the single-family homes and buildings on Highland View Avenue between Chickasaw and Colorado are over 50 years old. The area is technically eligible to be a historic district and deserves, at the very least, neighborhood conservation and development guidelines along with surrounding areas.
- 75% of the houses on Highland View Avenue between Colorado and Chickasaw were built in 1923 or earlier.
- The “youngest” building is 5089 Highland View Avenue, which was built in 1964, which makes the entire block exclusively over 50 years old.
- The proposed new town homes (which would replace the 1922 single-family home) will be approximately three (3) stories tall - substantially higher than any other structure on the block, lacking consistency amongst the predominantly single family homes.
- 5081 Highland View Avenue was built in 1922, when Eagle Rock was its own city, before it joined Los Angeles in 1923.
PAST HEARING: This Wednesday, October 26th at 10am at City Hall 200 North Spring Street Room 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90012. Residents attended. Everything is still under review for another week. New hearing pending.
ATTEND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING: (Coordinated by Highland View residents) Regarding the proposed development of 5081 Highland View Avenue and need for overall neighborhood conservation and development guidelines. Please join us this Sunday, October 30th at 2pm at the Eagle Rock Fraternal Order of Eagles at 1596 Yosemite Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041.
CITY CONTACT: Email [email protected] or you can write a letter now to: LA City Planning Dept. Expedited Processing Section, 200 North Spring Street, Room 763, Los Angeles 90012, Attn: Jenna Monterrosa.
Updates
October 26, 2016
The research into the history of our block reveals how many layers of heritage we risk losing when we prioritize modern density over the unique character of our neighborhood. I spend most of my time these days digging through local archives and coordinating with preservation groups to ensure our case remains grounded in facts. This process reminds me that we are not just saving a single house but protecting the spirit of the century old community we call home.
October 26, 2016
Seeing the growing interest in protecting this piece of our neighborhood history has been deeply moving. This reaction confirms that many of us feel a shared responsibility to preserve the character of our block for those who will live here long after us.
Reached 100 supporters
October 26, 2016
81 Comments
There's a place for small lot homes. This isn't one of them. Someone will pay top dollar for this historic home. Keep the integrity of our community.
Please help us retain eagle rock's vintage character, at the very least the neighborhood guidelines should disallow a multi family, multi story, building among single story single family homes.
When will the fine citizens of Eagle Rock see the sense in something like an HPOZ? That's what can give preservation the power to deny such things.
We live a few streets over and six town homes will congest the already strapped street parking plus this is a amazing example of the architecture and character Eagle Rock is interested in preserving. Do not demolish this amazing home!
There are historically significant homes on this street. The developers initially tried to buy multiple homes in a row, so they could build a large cluster of these three-story buildings, which would span most of the block.
I live on this street and have talked to all the residents... there is not one that supports this project and all the problems it would create outside of the historical significance of the home itself.
Don't let "them" do it again in Eagle Rock.....just look at the monstrosity that still exists on Colorado Blvd. in E. Eagle Rock because political influence allowed the building of those still existing cement columns and cement pads.
Please save this important home!!
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There's a place for small lot homes. This isn't one of them. Someone will pay top dollar for this historic home. Keep the integrity of our community.