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1 Subject: 626 NORTH CAMDEN DRIVE - J.B. HURD RESIDENCE Meeting Date: July 11,2018 Report Cultural Heritage Commission Attachment(s): Register of Historic Properties J.B. Hurd Residence as a Landmark and place it onto the Beverly Hills Recommendation: Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council designate the Project Applicant: Alan and Yasmina Joelson, property owners also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Historic Properties. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Drive as a local landmark for inclusion onto the Beverly Hills Register of Landmark Nomination of the J.B. Hurd Residence at 626 North Camden Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Cultural Heritage Commission will Landmark Nomination 455 N. Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA TEL. (310) FAX. (310) including Resolution, city Landmark Assessment Report (by OAC July an Exhibit 2018) as 77 rkapadiabeveriyhills.org (310) Associate Planner Reina Kapadia, ARDP Report Author and contact Information: 626 North Camden Drive -r-. -- City of Beverly Hills Planning Division

2 ILLS Cultural Heritage Commission Report 626 N. Camden Dr. July 11,2018 REPORT SUMMARY The J.B. Hutd Residence at 626 North Camden Drive has been assessed for eligibility as a Local Landmark under Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) Title 10, Chapter 3, Article 32 (Historic Preservation Ordinance). A City Landmark Assessment Report prepared by Jan Ostashay of Ostashay & Associates Consulting (Exhibit A of Attachment 1) provides background information and historic assessment of the property, and concludes that the property appears to be eligible as a local landmark. 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 (Landmark Designation Criteria). The resolution in Attachment 1 recommends that the City Council designate the J.B. Hurd Residence as a Landmark and place it on the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties. BACKGROUND On July 11, 2018, the Cultural Heritage Commission is scheduled to consider the project to initiate landmark proceedings on the property and conduct a Preliminary Hearing (pursuant to the requirements in BHMC ), finding whether the property appears to be eligible as a landmark under the criteria in BHMC The City s historic consultant, Jan Ostashay of Ostashay & Associates Consulting, completed a landmark assessment and evaluation report on the subject property (Exhibit A of Attachment 1) which concludes that the property qualifies for local listing. DISCUSSION The residence at 626 North Camden Drive was designed and built by master builder Ray P. Stahmann in 1941 for Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Hurd, pursuant to a review of the original building permits for this property. The design of the residence is a 1940 s high interpretation of the French Revival architectural style. The front façade facing Camden Drive features an L-shaped massing and irregular composition. The exterior surface is covered in whitewashed brick at the ground floor, and vertical wood bead board planks at the second story, separated by a soldier course brick stringcourse. Bay windows with standing seam metal roof elements can be found at the ground floor and multi-pane casement windows are located on all elevations. Both the main residence and the garage structure feature highly pitched hipped roofs with flared eaves. A full architectural description of the property can be found in the City Landmark Assessment Report by Ostashay and Associates Consulting in Attachment 1. Based on the City Landmark Assessment Report and other evidence, the subject property appears to satisfies the following Landmark Criteria (pursuant to BHMC ) in support of its landmark nomination: A.1 (age), A.2 (artistic value and architectural style), A.3 (integrity), A.4 (historic value), and B.6 (voluntary designation). Findings justifying landmark nomination are contained in Section 6 of the resolution in Attachment 1. Pursuant to Preservation Brief 17 from the National Park Service, identifying those visual and tangible aspects of the historic building that help to convey an understanding about the significance of the resource is essential in the defining the character-defining features as they relate to the preservation of a historic site. These prominent features, such as types of construction materials, construction methods, the delineation of spaces, architectural styling, etc. are key features that give a building its visual character and without these elements, the essential aspects of its historic nature may be irreparably damaged. Below is a summary of the 78

3 following: character-defining features for the subject property (also found in Section 7 of the resolution in Attachment 1). The character-defining features associated with the J.B. Hurd Residence are those exterior property type as a multi-family dwelling. Such features include, but are not limited to the features on the property that reflect and define its French Revival architectural style and 626 N. Camden Dr. July 11,2018 Location, massing, scale and proportion, and siting of the main residence on the parcel Primary elevations defined as west and north facades Building configuration as L shape with setbacks from South Crescent Drive and Complex high-pitched hipped roof with flared extended boxed eaves and cut-away Brick (running bond) clad first floor; wide vertical wood bead board siding at second level Fenestration (size, material, type, shape, location/placement, mullion profile, individual Front door assemble: multi-panel wood front entry door with decorative bronze door Decorative running bond brick stringcourse wrapping building (turned soldier course In-laid brick (rack) quoin detail at building corners and some window openings Decorative brick chimneys (two separate chimneys, size, shape, height, brick pattern, Decorative brick planters along front (west) façade 79 material, cap detail treatment, location/placement) orientation) knob and speak easy peek hole; upper wood-frame transom window with decorative wood with bronze mail slot; highly decorative segmental pedimented door surround stained glass; molded wood door surround; deeply recessed entry vestibule of panel louvered wood shutters (noting inset window frames have been replaced in-kind) other type; multi-pane bay windows with metal standing seam roof caps; multi-pane hoods; wood molded surrounds; rowlock brick sills; vertical running bond brick lintels; dormers with decorative blind wood panel transoms and segmental (arched) shaped panes): recessed multi-pane casement windows; multi-pane fixed pane and/or pivot or above beltcourse (material, type, design, pattern, style, overall appearance) segmental (arched) wall dormers on west, east, and north elevations Charleville Boulevard Cultural Heritage Commission Report

4 placement, shape, height, pattern, design, and width) casements, stucco sheathing, and bell-cast roof with molded fascia and extended eaves C July 11,2018 Multifaceted (polygonal), one-story bay wing extension with brick walls, multi-pane off south (side) elevation Brick (basket weave pattern) paved front entry stoop, landing, and steps (size, GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY principles, and standards of the General Plan. General Plan Policy HP 1.3 (Property Owner Only) Promote 80 State, and Local Designation of Historic Resources encourages the establishment of programs encouraging the nomination of landmarks. National, Designation of the subject property as a local historic landmark is consistent with the objectives, Website (Agenda) 72 Hours 8 Days 7/8/18 7/3/18 Newspaper Notice n/a n/a n/a n/a Agenda Posting 72 Hours 8 Days 7/8/18 7/3/18 Property Posting n/a n/a n/a n/a Mailed Notice 15 Days 16 Days 6/26/18 6/25/18 Type of Notice Required Period Actual Period Required Actual Date Date this report, no public comments have been received. subject property at the Commission meeting on July 11, As of the time of publication of mail, that the Cultural Heritage Commission would consider Landmark Nomination for the On June 25, 2018, the owner of the subject property was notified in writing, via U.S. mail and e PUBLIC OUTREACH AND NOTIFICATION City to protect and preserve a historic resource. separate environmental analysis when the details of those proposals are known. Further, significant effect on the environment, as no specific development is authorized by this California Code of Regulations. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Designation of the J.B. Hurd Residence property at 626 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 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 exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 15308, and of Title 14 of the designation of the J.B. Hurd Residence property at 626 North Camden Drive may have a designating the J.B. Hurd Residence property at 626 North Camden Drive is an action of the environmental regulations of the City. It has been determined that designation of the subject property at 626 North Camden Drive would not have a significant environmental impact and is resolution, and any future development proposed pursuant to this resolution will require ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ERL7 626 N. Camden Dr. Cultural Heritage Commission Report

5 () Cultural Heritage Commission Report 626 N. Camden Dr. July11, 2018 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Cultural Heritage Commission adopt the attached resolution approving the landmark nomination for the J.B. Hurd Residence property at 626 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills and forward the recommendation to the City Council for approval. NEXT STEPS Should the Cultural Heritage Commission act to recommend landmark designation of the property, staff will forward the Commission s recommendation to the City Council to designate the J.B. Hurd Residence property at 626 North Camden Drive as a local landmark and to place it on the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties. 81

6 Cultural Heritage Commission Report 626 N. Camden Dr. July11, 2018 Attachment 1 Resolution, including City Landmark Assessment Report (by OAC July 2018) as an Exhibit 82

7 NORTH CAMDEN DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, FOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS NOMINATING THE J.B. HURD RESIDENCE AT 626 INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES A RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE Page lof property merits formal consideration for landmark designation. evidence, the Commission found that sufficient evidence existed to conclude that the subject Historic Properties. Based on the Preliminary Evaluation issued by the Director and other formal consideration by the Commission for inclusion on the City of Beverly Hills Register of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, and concluded that the J.B. Hurd Residence warranted A.5. (Landmark or Historic District Designation Proceedings; Preliminary Hearing) of hearing regarding the property at 626 North Camden Drive in Beverly Hills, pursuant to Section Section 3. On July 11, 2018, the Cultural Heritage Commission conducted a preliminary landmark based on available evidence at the time. Beverly Hills Municipal Code, finding that the property may be eligible for designation as a Preliminary Evaluation pursuant to Section A.3 (Preliminary Evaluation) of the Section 2. On July 11, 2018, the Director of Community Development finalized a Properties. those properties and geographical areas on the City of Beverly Hills Register of Historic authorizes the City Council to designate local landmarks and historic districts and to place Section 1. Article 32 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code RESOLUTION NO. CHC

8 the potential nomination for landmark designation. Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report for the J.B. Hurd Residence prepared by Jan Ostashay of Ostashay & Associates Consulting, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, and other evidence provided during the proceedings regarding Page 2 of roof crowns the main volume that is intersected by a series of smaller hipped roofs, including one the building has an irregular, L shape plan. The stylistic signature of a high, side-facing hipped interpretation of the French Revival style. An example of the asymmetrical subtype of the style, Completed in 1941, the lb. Hurd Residence is a large home showcasing an early 1940s garage), and abundant landscaping and grassy lawn. paved patio terrace and pooi deck and contains a swimming pooi, a pool cabana (south side of backyard that is bounded by the building on the east and north. The backyard features a brick concrete driveway from Elevado Avenue. Occupying the eastern portion of the lot is a good size is utilized as a pooi cabana, is offset at the northeast corner of the parcel and is accessed via a landscaping with various trees, shrubs, and lawn. The detached multi-car garage, which a portion yard on Camden Drive contains a semi-circular, concrete and brick paved driveway and mature the parcel is enclosed along the perimeter and rear alley by a tall painted brick wall. The front brick piers that are capped with lanterns and in which wrought iron railings are set. The rest of of the property is bordered by a low-rise painted brick wall that is intersected by a series of tall contains a two-story, single-family residence oriented west toward Camden Drive. The front half located at the southeast corner of North Camden Drive and Elevado Avenue. The large parcel Section 5. BACKGROUND. Constructed in 1941, the property is a two-story, singlefamily residential building designed in the French Revival (Eclectic) style. The building is Section 4. On July 11, 2018, the Cultural Heritage Commission considered a City

9 over an extended front bay. Composition shingles cover the steeply pitched roof with flared eaves. As viewed from the street, the lower story is veneered in white washed brick laid in running bond, while the upper is clad with wide vertical-laid wood plank bead board. A pronounced brick stringcourse of turned soldier course orientation separates the stories. Fenestration along the first level includes a large curved bay window with elongated multi-pane casements set under a metal standing seam accent roof at the north end and a canted bay with a large multi-pane fixed focal window and side casements capped with a bell-cast standing seam metal accent roof to the far south. Centrally placed along the front façade is the recessed entry that is defined by a series of brick steps, landing, and monumental front door assembly. Set back within the wood paneled entry vestibule is a multi-panel wood door with decorative bronze door knob and speak easy peep hole that is capped by a wood-frame transom window with decorative stained glass. A highly ornate molded segmental pediment door surround frames the entry vestibule and demarcates it as the main entry to the house. Second story windows on the primary elevation consists of cut-away segmental wall dormers set within flat wood surrounds that feature a molded blind transom with upper fan-light detail. The architectural details along the front façade wrap around to the north (side) end of the dwelling as well as a portion of the rear (east) elevation. Such features on these wall planes include a large canted bay window with metal standing seam roof (glazing and internal framing replaced), cut-away segmental wall dormer windows, brick cladding at the first floor and vertical wood bead board siding at the second level, ornate brick stringcourse, and in-laid brick (rack) quoin corner detail, as well as an engaged brick chimney. Off the backend of the house a one story room addition was added in This portion of the house is sheathed in stucco and is punctuated by elongated casement type fenestration that complements the original window frames of the house. Near the axis of the L shape building plan is a set of multi-pane French Page 3 of 10 85

10 covered by a half hip roof supported by decorative posts with filigree. Interestingly, these posts wood casings with wood sills and surrounds. The stringcourse is also extended around the of the backside of the house consists of multi-pane windows of varying size set within simple are emblematic to master architect Paul R. Williams design features. Fenestration along portions Page 4 of concrete paved driveway and Elevado Avenue. elevation. The north side of the garage contains large garage doors that open onto a short pool). A second pedestrian door with brick steps, landing, and metal railing is off the west punctuated by multi-pane fenestration and a multi panel wood door on its south side (facing the use as a pool cabana sometime after 1969, when the pool was installed. The building is hipped roof with flared, extended eaves is situated. A portion of this structure was converted to At the northeast corner of the parcel, a stucco sheathed garage capped with a high-pitched with gate are also along this side of the house. shingle covering. A concrete paved narrow walkway, some landscaping, utilities, and brick wall brick walls; and a semi-bell cast roof with molded fascia, extended eaves, and compositional multifaceted stucco sheathed bay has brick base walls; a series of casement windows set atop the access door, and an extended one-story polygon shape bay wing along this elevation. The floors. There are numerous window openings (multi-pane, wood casings and sills), a secondary in smooth stucco with the simpler banded stringcourse running between the first and second The south side of the house, which abuts up to a neighboring residence, is also sheathed of the house. building s rear wall planes; however, it is a simpler, thinner detail than on the primary elevations doors with paired louvered shutter doors that open to a brick paved patio deck that is partially

11 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 residence satisfies the necessary requirements for designation as a local landmark based on the following: The J.B. Hurd Residence is eligible under significance criterion A. 1. forty-five (45) years of age, or is a properly of extraordinary significance. It is at least The subject property was built in 1941, thus in 2018 it is 77 years old. Therefore, the property satisfies this criterion. The J.B. Hurd Residence is eligible under significance criterion A.2. It possesses high artistic or aesthetic value, and embodies the distinctive characteristics of an architectural style or architectural type, or architectural period. The subject property is a very good example of the french Revival (Eclectic) style, incorporating many of the architectural features associated with the idiom. As adapted to a single-family residence, the styling reflects several french influences with its high-pitched complex hipped roof; quoin details; decorative beltcourse feature; window type and treatment; dormer style and placement; entry door elaborations; sheathing material; and scale, massing, and siting. Because of its design, workmanship, and materials it clearly embodies the distinctive character of a particular style, period of time, and architectural type. Therefore, the property appears to satisfy this criterion. The J.B. Hurd Residence is eligible under significance criterion A.3. It retains substantial integrity from its period of significance. The period of significance for the subject property is 1941, which is when construction of the home was completed. Most of the property remains substantially intact, particularly along the street-facing (primary) elevations on North Camden Drive and Elevado Avenue. The important features of design, materials, location, setting, workmanship, feeling, and association from this period are still evident on the Page 5 of 10 87

12 publicly visible elevations. Therefore, the property retains substantial integrity and satisfies this criterion. The J.B. Hurd Residence is eligible under significance criterion A.4. It has continued historic value to the commutniry sttch that its designation as a landmark is reasonable and necessary to promote and further the purposes of this article. Because of its distinctive architectural style and key design features associated with the French Revival (Eclectic) style the subject property has and continues to convey historic value to the community. Therefore, the property satisfies this criterion. The J.B. Hurd Residence is eligible under significance criterion B.6. The landmark designation procedure is initiated, or expressly agreed to, by the owner(s) of the property. The landmark designation procedure was initiated by and expressly agreed to by the owner(s) of the property. Therefore, the property satisfies this criterion. Section 7. PRESERVED. CHARACTER DEFINING FEATURES THAT SHOULD BE Use and development of the J.B. Hurd Residence 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 SOT 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 626 North Camden Drive apartment building are those exterior features on the property that reflect and define its French Revival (Eclectic) architectural style and property type as a single-family dwelling. Such features Page 6 of 10 88

13 segmental (arched) wall dormers on west, east, and north elevations Location, massing, scale and proportion, and siting of the main residence on the parcel Primary elevations defined as west and north facades Building configuration with setbacks from North Camden Drive and Elevado Avenue Complex high-pitched hipped roof with flared extended boxed eaves and cut-away Brick (running bond) clad first floor; wide vertical wood bead board siding at second Fenestration (size, material, type, shape, location/placement, mullion profile, individual Front door assemble: multi-panel wood front entry door with decorative bronze door Decorative running bond brick stringcourse wrapping building (turned soldier course In-laid brick (rack) quoin detail at building corners and some window openings Decorative brick chimneys (two separate chimneys, size, shape, height, brick pattern, Decorative brick planters along front (west) façade Multifaceted (polygonal), one-story bay wing extension with brick walls, multi-pane Paved front entry stoop, landing, and steps (size, placement, shape, height, pattern, Page 7 of Camden Drive AS A LANDMARK. The Cultural Heritage Commission finds that the J.B. Hurd Section 8. DESIGNATION OF THE J.B. HURD RESIDENCE AT 626 North design, and width) off south (side) elevation casements, stucco sheathing, and bell-cast roof with molded fascia and extended eaves material, cap detail treatment, location/placement) orientation) knob and speak easy peek hole; upper wood-frame transom window with decorative stained glass; molded wood door surround; deeply recessed entry vestibule of panel wood with bronze mail slot; highly decorative segmental pedimented door surround other type; multi-pane bay windows with metal standing seam roof caps; multi-pane dormers with decorative blind wood panel transoms and segmental (arched) shaped louvered wood shutters (noting inset window frames have been replaced in-kind) panes): recessed multi-pane casement windows; multi-pane fixed pane and/or pivot or hoods; wood molded surrounds; rowlock brick sills; vertical running bond brick lintels; level above beltcourse (material, type, design, pattern, style, overall appearance) include, but are not limited to the following:

14 Residence qualifies for City Landmark designation pursuant to the Beverly Hills Historic Preservation Ordinance. The property at 626 North Camden Drive is, therefore recommended for landmark designation based on the recommendations in the City Landmark Assessment 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 ORDNANCE. The Secretary of the Interior s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstritcting Historic Buildings (1995) by Weeks and Grimmer (herein referred to as the SOI 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 that City Staff and the Cultural Heritage Commission shall apply when making decisions about Certificates of Appropriateness 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 J.B. Hurd Residence 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 Page 8 of 10 90

15 specific development is authorized by this resolution, and any future development proposed California Code of Regulations. It can be said with certainty that there is no possibility that the designation of the J.B. Hurd Residence may have a significant effect on the environment, as no is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 1530$, and of Title 14 of the standards of the General Plan. General Plan Policy HP Promote a local landmark included on the City s Register of Historic Properties is maintained by the City Page 9 of Drive, Beverly Hills, California, as part of the official records of the Community Development Department at 455 North Rexford Section 13. The record of proceedings for designation of the J.B. Hurd Residence as City of Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties. that the City Council designate, the J.B. Hurd Residence as a local landmark included on the Section 12. The Cultural Heritage Commission hereby nominates, and recommends the nomination of landmarks. Local Designation of Historic Resources encourages the establishment of programs encouraging National, State, and Residence as a local historic landmark is consistent with the objectives, principles, and Section 11. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY. Designation of the J.B. Hurd protect and preserve an historic resource. proposals are known. Further, designating the J.B. Hurd Residence is an action of the City to pursuant to this resolution will require separate environmental analysis when the details of those designation of the J.B. Hurd Residence would not have a significant environmental impact and

16 City 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: July 11,2018 Attest: Richard Waldow Chair of the Cultural Heritage Commission of the City of Beverly Hills Mark Odell Secretary of the Cultural Heritage Commission Approved as to Form: Approved As To Content: David M. Snow Assistant City Attorney Mark Odell, Urban Designer Community Development Department Exhibit A Landmark Assessment Report by Ostashay & Associates Consulting, dated July 2018 Page 10 of 10 92

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19 CITY LANDMARK ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION REPORT JULY 2018 J.B. 626 North Camden Drive, City of Beverly Hills, CA Hurd Residence Prepared for: City of Beverly Hills Community Development Department Planning Division 455 Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA Prepared by: Jan Ostashay, Principal Ostashay & Associates Consulting PC BOX 542, Long Beach, CA

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21 CITY LANDMARK ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION REPORT J. B. Hurd Residence 626 North Camden Drive Beverly Hills, CA APN: INTRODUCTION This landmark assessment and evaluation report, completed by Ostashay & Associates Consulting (OAC) for the City of Beverly Hills, documents and evaluates the local significance and landmark eligibility of the single-family residence located at 626 North Camden Drive, in the City of Beverly Hills. Included in the report is a discussion of the survey methodology used, a summarized description of the subject property and its historical integrity, a brief contextual history of the property, a review of the local landmark criteria considered in the evaluation process, a formal evaluation of the property for local significance, photographs, and any applicable supporting materials. METHODOLOGY The landmark assessment was conducted by Jan Ostashay, Principal, of Ostashay & Associates Consulting. 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 National Register of Historic Places (National Register) and its annual updates, the California Register of Historical Resources (California Register), and the California Historic Resources Inventory System (CHRIS) maintained by the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) in order to determine if any evaluations 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-built architectural plans, building permits, tax assessor records, and historic aerial photographs was conducted to document the property s existing condition and assist in evaluating the property for historical significance. The City of Beverly Hills landmark criteria were employed to evaluate the local significance of the structure and its eligibility for individual designation as a City of Beverly Hills Landmark. In addition, the following tasks were performed for the study: Searched records of the National Register, California Register, and OHP Historic Resources Inventory. Conducted site-specific research on the subject property utilizing architectural plans, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, city directories, newspaper articles, historical i.b. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page 1 97

22 assessments. of Beverly Hills and utilized the OHP survey methodology for conducting survey assessment procedures, and related programs. materials relating to federal, state, and local historic preservation, designation Reviewed and analyzed ordinances, statutes, regulations, bulletins, and technical Evaluated the potential historic resource based upon criteria established by the City i.b. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page 2 98 Occupying the eastern portion of the lot is a good size backyard that is bounded by the building on the east and north. The backyard features a brick paved patio terrace and pool deck and intersected by a series of tall brick piers that ate capped with lanterns and in which wrought detached multi-car garage, which a portion is utilized as a pool cabana, is offset at the northeast corner of the parcel and is accessed via a concrete driveway from Elevado Avenue. The large parcel contains a two-story, single-family residence oriented west toward Camden iron railings are set. The rest of the parcel is enclosed along the perimeter and rear alley by a tall painted brick wall. The front yard on Camden Drive contains a semi-circular, concrete and brick paved driveway and mature landscaping with various trees, shrubs, and lawn. The Drive. The front half of the property is bordered by a low-rise painted brick wall that is PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Register. included in the State s CHRIS list and is not recorded in the National Register or California evaluated under any of the City s previous historic resources survey efforts. In addition, it is not The 626 North Camden Drive property has not been previously identified, documented, or the subject property, which was built in 1941, the immediate neighborhood is primarily Drive with garage access off Elevado Avenue. An alley abuts the parcel to the east. Outside of its northern line, and 176 feet along the southern lot edge. The property fronts onto Camden residence is situated on lot 15, block 60 of the Beverly Hills tract. The parcel has a rectangular shape that measures roughly 90 feet at its west end, 100 feet along its east side, 180 feet along developed with single-family homes of varying size and style that were built in the 1920s and Avenue in the flats area of Beverly Hills. With 5,537 square feet of space the two-story within the last few decades or so. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of North Camden Drive and Elevado BACKROUND INFORMATION property appears to satisfy all of the mandates of subsection A. and one of the mandates under Preservation Ordinance (Beverly Hills Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 3, Article 32). This subsection B. of the City s Landmark Designation Ctitera. for individual designation as a local Landmark as requited in Section of the Historic The J.B. Hurd Residence located at 626 North Camden Drive appears to satisfy the City s criteria FINDINGS photographs, aerial photographs, and building permits, among other available resources.

23 Completed in 1941, the J.B. Hurd Residence is a large home showcasing an early 1940s roof crowns the main volume that is intersected by a series of smaller hipped roofs, including flared eaves. As viewed from the street, the lower story is veneered in white washed brick laid one over an extended front bay. Composition shingles cover the steeply pitched roof with interpretation of the French Revival style. An example of the asymmetrical subtype of the style, the building has an irregular, L shape plan. The stylistic signature of a high, side-facing hipped in running bond, while the upper is clad with wide vertical-laid wood plank bead board. A a large multi-pane fixed local window and side casements capped with a bell-cast standing (rack) quoin corner detail, as well as an engaged brick chimney. Off the backend of the house a is punctuated by elongated casement type fenestration that complements the original window J.B. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page 3 99 smooth stucco with the simpler banded stringcourse running between the first and second multifaceted stucco sheathed bay has brick base walls; a series of casement windows set atop access door, and an extended one-story polygon shape bay wing along this elevation. The floors. There are numerous window openings (multi-pane, wood casings and sills), a secondary The south side of the house, which abuts up to a neighboring residence, is also sheathed in The architectural details along the front façade wrap around to the north (side) end of the Set back within the wood paneled entry vestibule is a multi-panel wood door with decorative with decorative stained glass. A highly ornate molded segmental pediment door surround include a large canted bay window with metal standing seam roof (glazing and internal framing vertical wood bead board siding at the second level, ornate brick stringcourse, and in-laid brick dwelling as well as a portion of the rear (east) elevation. Such features on these wall planes seam metal accent roof to the far south. Centrally placed along the front façade is the recessed bronze door knob and speak easy peep hole that is capped by a wood-frame transom window windows on the primary elevation consists of cut-away segmental wall dormers set within flat wood surrounds that feature a molded blind transom with upper fan-light detail. replaced), cut-away segmental wall dormer windows, brick cladding at the first floor and doors with paired louvered shutter doors that open to a brick paved patio deck that is partially covered by a half hip roof supported by decorative posts with filigree. Interestingly, these posts are emblematic to master architect Paul R. Williams design features. Fenestration along casements set under a metal standing seam accent roof at the north end and a canted bay with the building s rear wall planes; however, it is a simpler, thinner detail than on the primary simple wood casings with wood sills and surrounds. The stringcourse is also extended around pronounced brick stringcourse of turned soldier course orientation separates the stories. Fenestration along the first level includes a large curved bay window with elongated multi-pane entry that is defined by a series of brick steps, landing, and monumental front door assembly. frames the entry vestibule and demarcates it as the main entry to the house. Second story one-story room addition was added in This portion of the house is sheathed in stucco and frames of the house. Near the axis of the L shape building plan is a set of multi-pane French portions of the backside of the house consists of multi-pane windows of varying size set within elevations of the house. grassy lawn. contains a swimming pool, a pooi cabana (south side of garage), and abundant landscaping and

24 punctuated by multi-pane fenestration and a multi panel wood door on its south side (facing the pool). A second pedestrian door with brick steps, landing, and metal tailing is off the west to use as a pool cabana sometime after 1969, when the pooi was installed. The building is At the northeast cornet of the parcel, a stucco sheathed garage capped with a high-pitched and brick wall with gate are also along this side of the house. hipped roof with flared, extended eaves is situated. A portion of this structure was converted YEAR DESCRIPTION OF WORK i.b. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page Most of the alterations as listed above appear to have been changes sympathetic to the from the public right-of-way. Such evident changes have not significantly compromised or property s overall architectural qualities or were made along secondary elevations out of view (softscape and hardscape) for the installation of a paved circular driveway at the front of the house in 1988, and the replacement of all windows on the house with compatible type Notable modifications to the residence have included removal of the original wood shingles on and molding trim). the house and garage with compositional shingles in 1981, the removal of the front yard fenestration within the original openings in 2017 (retaining original wood casings, sills, lintels 2007 Re-roof guest house, remove (E) wood shakes for comp shingles 2011 Re-roof main house 2017 Replace (58) windows and (3) doors on house 2014 Front and side yard 6 -O masonry walls 1969 Swimming pool 1969 Garage remodel 1988 New driveway at front of house 1940 Single-family residence 1940 Private garage 1961 Landscape, patio roof, tool shed, patio terrace, fence 1964 Room addition 1981 Recover wood shingle roof with compositional shingles 1986 Bathroom remodel 1996 Kitchen remodel; window replacement 2013 Remodel guest house 2015 Rear yard masonry wall include the following: undergone some modifications since it was built in Recorded with the City of Beverly Hills A review of building permits affecting the exterior of the property indicate that it has concrete paved driveway and Elevado Avenue. elevation. The north side of the garage contains large garage doors that open onto a short compositional shingle covering. A concrete paved narrow walkway, some landscaping, utilities, the brick walls; and a semi-bell cast roof with molded fascia, extended eaves, and

25 Beverly Hills. The early settlement and development of Beverly Hills began on what was called Rancho Rodeo de las Aguas. This land was originally claimed by Mexican settlers Maria Rita Valdez and her husband Vicente Valdez around Aptly named The Ranch of the Gathering of the Waters, the swamps or cienegas that characterize the natural landscape were created HISTORICAL CONTEXT by rain run off flowing out of Coldwater and Benedict Canyons. Vegetable farming, sheep In 1906, the Amalgamated Oil Company reorganized as the Rodeo Land and Water Company. in 1914 and created the new City of Beverly Hills. The original boundaries of the City were much in the design of its housing stock. Throughout the late 1920s and 1930s sophisticated period Beverly Hills Historic Resources Survey , pg. 5. pp Ibid. pg. 11. i.b. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page The architecture of Beverly Hills in the years following the City s founding was dominated by Beaux-Arts Classicism. With Beverly Hills establishing itself as a haven for movie stars in the 1920s, the architectural character of the city began to realize a varying degree of extravagance Spanish Colonial Revival, French Normandy, Tudor Revival, and the like. By the mid to late with the elegance of early nineteenth century architectural forms, it used simple, primary forms the Craftsman, Mission Revival, and Period Revival styles like Tudor Revival, Georgian, and the development of the Hollywood Regency style. Born of the meeting of Moderne sleekness 1930s Beverly Hills became one of the areas in southern California most closely connected with revival styles dominated the domestic architecture of the City, including Colonial Revival, the same as they are today, except for the area south of Wilshire Boulevard, annexed in 1915, architect Frederick Law Olmsted prior to moving to Oakland in 1905 to establish his own firm. Prompted largely by concern over the water and school systems, residents voted to incorporate foothills above Sunset Boulevard to the north.2 The syndicate hired notable California park Comprised of Beverly in the commercial triangle between Santa Monica and Wilshire and Trousdale Estates, annexed in Most of the City was open land at the time of and the downtown triangle.3 Whittier Drive on the west, Doheny Drive on the east, Wilshire Boulevard on the south, and the planner, Wilbur F. Cook, Jr., to plan the new community. Cook had worked with landscape boulevards and Beverly Hills north of Santa Monica Boulevard, the new community was one incorporation with development scattered around Canon Drive, Beverly Drive, Crescent Drive, Burton Green played a leading role in formulating the plans for a garden city, located between of the earliest planned communities in southern California. herding, bee keeping and the raising of walnut trees were the primary agricultural activities within the rancho lands during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Several attempts at subdividing and establishing communities on the ranch lands were attempted during the 1860s and 1880s, but ended in failure.1 character-defining features. radically altered the dwelling s original architectural design, historical integrity, or important

26 Los Angeles and more of a destination in and of itself. housing stock, and also the introduction of contemporary, luxury designs reflective of the Midcentury Modern idiom. number of professional occupants and Beverly Hills became less of a bedroom community to By the end of World War II, much of Beverly Hills was fully developed but was still growing in density, resulting in the subdivision of some large estates and the demolition of older building stock for new residential and commercial development. The city s commercial district gained a Ibid. pg. 17. LB. Hutd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page designs incorporate signature elements of their work. Raymond Paul Stahmann ( ) was a local general contractor and builder who also had building contractor, who together worked on a number of development projects in Beverly work included small and large residential structures as well as commercial buildings of varying including Harry E. Werner, Roland Coate, Wallace Neff, and Paul R. Williams as some of his experience as a draftsman. Intermittently he partnered with James R. Moiso ( ), a Stahmann appears to have been influenced by the work of many noted architects of the period, size designed in a variety of Period Revival styles. From a composition and stylistic perspective Hills, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Flintridge, and elsewhere. Stahmann s portfolio of Hurd and his wife, Martha. chimney, and a cost of24,000. The second permit was for a garage with stucco exterior walls and wood shingle roof costing $2,000. The owners of the property at the time were Mr. J. B. were obtained from the City of Beverly Hills by contractor Ray P. Stahmann. The first was for a two-story residence with brick veneer and stucco exterior walls, wood shingle roof, one brick 626 North Camden Drive. On September 11, 1940, two permits for 626 North Camden Drive commercial sections of the flats. Beverly Hills pattern of increasingly dense urbanization has quality residential and commercial architecture serves as a physical manifestation of the City s undeveloped properties in the hills and on redeveloped parcels in the residential and monumental contemporary style residences designed by noted architects of world-renowned continued into the present. Some of the City s older housing stock, particularly in the residential section of the flats, has been replaced with Late Modern style, Post-Modern, or recognition. Nonetheless, in considering the City s overall development its long lineage of high unique and diverse architectural heritage. By the 19$Os, new construction in Beverly Hills was scattered throughout the city on Ranch, and Hollywood Regency. new homes being constructed at that time included Mid-century Modern, Contemporary former Doheny family ranch land. The most common styles of architecture associated with the neighborhood, just north of the subject property, was created from the subdivision of the 1950s saw the beginning of the Modern movement in the city. In 1955, the Trousdale Estates Single-family residential development continued to feature Period Revival styles, although the architecture in the post-world War II era saw the incorporation of Revival references in its new and blank wall surfaces to project exclusivity and sophistication.4 Beverly Hills domestic

27 Colonial Revival style dwelling at 704 North Bedford Drive where he listed on the permit as Building where credit is given to both Moiso and Stahmann as the contractor and designer owner, contractor, and architect (1929); a commercial building called the Eddie Schmidt where is he noted on the permit as the architect and contractor (1928); another Spanish (1925, demolished); a Spanish Colonial Revival style residence at 520 North Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report 103 page 7 JR. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive 1960s, he had been elected to the board, made executive vice president, and was made a 1977 to In 2013, the Firesteins sold the 626 North Camden Drive property to Global civic mind, Chester L. Firestein also served on the City s Traffic and Parking Commission from Chester Lee Firestein (1930- ) is the grandson of Max Factor, Sr. ( ), the founder of chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the First Beverly Bank in Beverly Hills. Of levels and by the early 1960s he was vice-president and director of marketing. By the late 1976, to devote his time to his personal interests. Only a few years later he went on to become Alfred Jay Firestein, Chester became the company s president. He resigned three years later in (daughter of Max Factor, Sr.). Chester L. Firestein was involved with the company on many member of the company s executive committee. In 1973, following the death of his brother the cosmetics line Max-Factor & Company, and son of Max ( ) and Cecelia Firestein Angeles. Barnes made his money in the mining business during the early years of the 20th They in turn transferred the property to family member Laurie B. Gilbert (maiden name Safren) 1959 to Chester and Beverly Firestein. a widower, sold the subject property to Victor and Sylvia Krone (maiden name Safren) in operated wells throughout California. After almost ten years of ownership L.S. Barnes, by then professionally referred to, was the president of the Elbe Oil Land Development Company in Los and her husband Ross a month later. The Gilberts divorced and the property was then sold in century, and then shifted to the oil business. The Elbe Oil Land Development Company Hurd s then sold the property to Legene S. Barnes and his wife Mildred. L.S. Barnes, as he was The Hurd s resided there only a few years before J.B. Hurd was relocated once again. The contractor, builder, and designer Ray P. Stahmann for a new house on the corner lot at Elevado architecture. 1930s so that he could manage the company s Southern California office in downtown Los Avenue and Camden Drive. This part of Camden Drive was mostly built out by the 1930s. The Angeles. While residing at 523 North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, they commissioned Matson Steamship Company and travelled frequently because of his position. He and his wife Martha and their small child Barbara relocated from London, England to Beverly Hills in the late house was completed in early 1941 and complemented the neighborhood in size, scale, and The original owner of the property, Joubert Bryan Hurd, was a general shipping agent for the 626 North Camden Drive lot was one of only a few undeveloped lots remaining at the time. The (1934); and an additional residential project by Moiso and Stahmann at 630 North Maple Drive (1937, demolished). permit as the owner, contractor, and architect; a private residence at 1021 Chevy Chase Drive Besides the 626 North Camden Drive property, Stahmann s work in Beverly Hills includes his own house at 250 North Crescent Drive (1924, relocated in 1959) where he is listed on the

28 French Revival Style. The period between World War I and World War II was one of intense styles were incorporated into the design of the buildings constructed during this period. The eclectic revival styles included the Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial Revival, Spanish Colonial building activity in the southern California region, including Beverly Hills. A wide range of revival Revival, Mission Revival, French Revival and French Eclectic, Chateauesque, English and Tudor Revival, Italian Renaissance Revival, Mediterranean Revival, Neoclassical Revival, Egyptian Revival, Monterey among others. Many of these styles were popular both as residential and English Tudor Revival styles. It is likely that part of the popularity of this design is attributed to HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE CONSIDERATION FRAMEWORK City of Beverly Hills Landmark Criteria. The City s Historic Preservation Ordinance (Municipal (CHC) to recommend the nomination of properties as local landmarks to the City Council. The Council may designate local landmarks and historic districts by the procedures outlined in the i.b. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page and designating properties as potential local landmarks. ordinance. The Preservation Ordinance also establishes criteria and the process for evaluating Code Title 10 Chapter 3 Article 32; BHMC ) authorizes the Cultural Heritage Commission casement windows with shutters (French doors) are sometimes used. Lead or stained glass the style to be communicated through a few carefully chosen signature elements. cornice. Multi-paned casement, double or single-hung windows are also common. Full-length windows may be employed to accent an interior or exterior feature. The French Revival designs chimneys further accent the verticality of the roof treatment. Exterior walls of properties simple arched openings. Front entries may also be surrounded by quoining and recessed with and early 1940s, French Revival designs, like most traditional styles, took on a more modern and sophisticated appearance through simplification of details, surfaces, and volumes, allowing designed in this style are clad in stone, brick, or stucco and on occasion feature half-timbering doors of vertical plank, stained or beveled glass panels set as pairs or singular. In the late-1930s treatments. Some of the more informal examples of the style have front entry doors set in with tall, steeply pitched hips, gables or mansard type often with flared eaves. Dormers, The style is generally recognizable by its prominent roof treatments, which is usually configured typically hipped, gabled, or rounded, are often present and may be positioned to intersect the may be either symmetrical or asymmetrical depending on the roof type and massing. Tall the design of country manor houses and vernacular farmhouses of northwest France, especially the many American servicemen stationed in France during World War I. French Eclectic styles, being used often for use in small and large scale apartment buildings. The French Revival or French Eclectic style was popular throughout the United States commercial styles, with a few, particularly the Egyptian Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, and beginning in the 1920s and continuing through the early 1940s. The style is intended to mimic from the Brittany and Normandy regions. The style may also be mixed with English Cottage and property was resold four years later to Mr. Alan Joelson and his wife, Yasmina. Consolidated Properties, LLC, a real estate investment and development company. The

29 period; characteristics of an architectural style or architectural type or architectural 1. It is at least 45 years (45) years of age, or is a property of extraordinary 2. It possesses high artistic or aesthetic value, and embodies the distinctive significance; A. A landmark must satisfy all of the following requirements: J.B. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report 105 page 9 Historical Integrity. Integrity is the ability of a property to convey its significance. In addition of their historic character or appearance to be recognizable as historical resources and to Thus, the retention of the specific aspects of integrity is paramount for a property to convey its convey the reasons for their historical significance. recognize the seven aspects of qualities that, in various combinations, define integrity. To retain historic integrity a property should possess several, and usually most, of these seven aspects. Both the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources to meeting the criteria of significance, a property must have integrity. Integrity is the designation must meet at least two of the local landmark designation criteria and retain enough that existed during the property s period of significance. Properties eligible for local landmark authenticity of a property s physical identity clearly indicated by the retention of characteristics owner(s) of the property. 6. The landmark designation procedure is initiated, or expressly agreed to, by the 5. It is an iconic property; or local prominence; 4. It is an exceptional property that was owned and occupied by a person of great importance, and was directly connected to a momentous event in the person s endeavors or the history of the nation. For purposes of this paragraph, personal events such as birth, death, marriage, social interaction, and the like shall not be deemed to be momentous; 3. It is an exceptional work that was owned and occupied by a person of great 2. It is an exceptional work by a master architect; 1. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; at least one of the following requirements: B. In addition to the requirements set forth in Paragraph A above, a landmark must satisfy landmark is reasonable and necessary to promote and further the purposes of this article. 4. It has continued historic value to the community such that its designation as a 3. It retains substantial integrity from its period of significance; and requirements: An eligible property may be nominated and designated as a landmark if it satisfies the following

30 Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the place where Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, Setting is the physical environment of a historic property. and style of a property. the historic event occurred. Materials are the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people Feeling is a property s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and a EVALUATION OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE A. A landmark must satisfy all of the following requirements (BHMC (A)): 1. It is at least 45 yeats (45) yeats of age, or is a property of extraordinary 2. It possesses high artistic or aesthetic value, and embodies the distinctive J.B, Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page adapted to a single-family residence, the styling reflects several French incorporating many of the architectural features associated with the idiom. As The subject property is a very good example of the French Revival (Eclectic) style, period. characteristics of an architectural style or architectural type or architectural Therefore, the property satisfies this criterion. The subject property was completed in 1941, and is over 45 years of age. significance. assessment herein the property located at 626 North Camden Drive appears to satisfy the statutory criteria, as follows: designation under the City s local landmark program was considered. Additionally, consideration of historical integrity and the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) survey methodology was used to survey and assess the relative significance of the property. necessary City of Beverly Hills landmark criteria. The property was evaluated according to Evaluation Criteria. In analyzing the historical significance of the subject property, criteria for Application of City Landmark (Significance) Criteria. Based on the current research and the historic property. period of time. during any given period in history or prehistory. historic property. particular period of time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a workmanship, feeling and association. The seven qualities or aspects of historical integrity are defined as follows: significance. The seven qualities that define integrity are location, design, setting, materials,

31 3. It retains substantial integrity from its period of significance. Therefore, the property appears to satisfy this criterion. Because of its design, workmanship, and materials it clearly embodies the distinctive character of a particular style, period of time, and architectural type. J.B. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report 107 page 11 time. In addition, upon conducting archival research on the property there is no evidence to associate the property as the work of any master architect, including and elsewhere in Southern California so it may be assumed he designed the and there is no information to indicate he should be considered a master at this criterion. Paul R. Williams. Therefore, the property does not appear to satisfy this property there is no architect associated with this property. The building subject property. Stahmann is not included in the City s Master Architect List He is known to have been the designer of many other dwellings in Beverly Hills contractor was Ray P. Stahmann, a general contractor with drafting experience. In reviewing the original building permit on file for the 626 North Camden Drive 2. It is an exceptional work by a master architect. Therefore, the property does not satisfy this criterion. The subject property is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 1. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. satisfy at least one of the following requirements (BHMC (B)): B. In addition to the requirements set forth in Paragraph A above, a landmark must Because of its distinctive architectural style and key design features associated with the French Revival (Eclectic) style the subject property has and continues to convey historic value to the community. Therefore, the property appears to satisfy this criterion. 4. It has continued historic value to the community such that its designation as a features of design, materials, location, setting, workmanship, feeling, and comprising the front (west) facade along North Camden Drive and north subject property was completed. The publicly visible portions of the property, elevation along Elevado Avenue are substantially intact. Those important association from this period of significance are still evident on those elevations landmark is reasonable and necessary to promote and further the purposes of The period of significance for the subject property is 1941, which is when the publically visible. Hence, the property appears to satisfy this criterion. this article. beltcourse feature; window type and treatment; dormer style and placement; entry door elaborations; sheathing material; and scale, massing, and siting. influences with its high-pitched complex hipped roof; quoin details; decorative

32 events such as birth, death, marriage, social interaction, and the like shall not be owned and occupied by a person(s) of great importance. Therefore, the property does not satisfy this criterion. The archival research data reviewed on the property did not indicate that it was endeavors or the history of the nation. For purposes of this paragraph, personal deemed to be momentous. moldings, staircases, chimneys, driveways, garages, landscape and hardscape elements, etc.; as cotta, metal, etc.; specific features, such as roofs, porches, windows and window elements, character by the form and detailing of materials, such as masonry, wood, stucco, plaster, terra The Secretary of the Interior s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties defines historic Character refers to all those visual aspects and physical features that comprise the appearance character-defining features include the overall shape of a property (building, structure, etc.), its orientation). as the various aspects of its site and immediate environment (form, configuration and material, craftsmanship, decorative details, interior spaces and features (as applicable), as well 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. Every historic property is unique, with its own identity and its own preserved. distinguishing 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 distinctive architecture and it is those tangible elements; therefore, that should be retained and the property. Therefore, the property satisfies this criterion. The landmark designation procedure was expressly agreed to by the owner(s) of owner(s) of the property. There is no indication that the property should be considered iconic within the prominence. Therefore, the property does not satisfy this criterion. indication that it was owned and occupied by a person(s) of great local local prominence. importance, and was directly connected to a momentous event in the person s 3. It is an exceptional work that was owned and occupied by a person of great 4. It is an exceptional property that was owned and occupied by a person of great In reviewing archival research data on the history of the property there was no 5. It is an iconic property. city. Therefore, the property does not satisfy this criterion. 6. The landmark designation procedure is initiated, or expressly agreed to, by the its significance for association with specific historical events, important personages, or well as spatial relationships between buildings, structures, and features; room configurations; J.B. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page

33 Location, massing, scale and proportion, and siting of the main residence on the parcel architectural style. Such features include, but are not limited to the following: The character-defining features associated with the 626 North Camden Drive residence are significance. the maximum extent possible is important in order for the property to maintain its historical those exterior elements on the property that reflect and define its French Revival (Eclectic) a historic property visual character and which should be taken into account and preserved to Primary elevations defined as west and north facades Building configuration as L shape with setbacks from South Crescent Drive and Complex high-pitched hipped roof with flared extended boxed eaves and cut-away Brick (running bond) clad first floor; wide vertical wood bead board siding at second Fenestration (size, material, type, shape, location/placement, mullion profile, individual Front door assemble: multi-panel wood front entry door with decorative bronze door Decorative running bond brick stringcourse wrapping building (turned soldier course In-laid brick (rack) quoin detail at building corners and some window openings Decorative brick chimneys (two separate chimneys, size, shape, height, brick pattern, Decorative brick planters along front (west) façade Multifaceted (polygonal), one-story bay wing extension with brick walls, multi-pane Brick (basket weave pattern) paved front entry stoop, landing, and steps (size, J.B. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page placement, shape, height, pattern, design, and width) off south (side) elevation casements, stucco sheathing, and bell-cast roof with molded fascia and extended eaves material, cap detail treatment, location/placement) knob and speak easy peek hole; upper wood-frame transom window with decorative other type; multi-pane bay windows with metal standing seam roof caps; multi-pane panes): recessed multi-pane casement windows; multi-pane fixed pane and/or pivot or hoods; wood molded surrounds; rowlock brick sills; vertical running bond brick lintels; louvered wood shutters (noting inset window frames have been replaced in-kind) wood with bronze mail slot; highly decorative segmental pedimented door surround level above beltcourse (material, type, design, pattern, style, overall appearance) segmental (arched) wall dormers on west, east, and north elevations dormers with decorative blind wood panel transoms and segmental (arched) shaped stained glass; molded wood door surround; deeply recessed entry vestibule of panel orientation) Charleville Boulevard and archaic structural and mechanical systems. Identifying those features or elements that give

34 the mandates of subsection A. and one of the mandates under subsection B. Preservation Ordinance (BHMC Title 10 Chapter 3 Article 32). This site appears to satisfy all of criteria for designation as a local Landmark as required in Section of the Historic The single-family dwelling located at 626 North Camden Drive appears to satisfy the City s CONCLUSION J.B. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page

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36 McAlister, Virginia. A Field Guide to American Houses, New York, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984, NETRonline. Historic Aerials by NETR Online, Nationwide Environmental Title Research, LLC, Ovnick, Merry. Los Angeles: The End of the Rainbow, Los Angeles, California: Balcony Press, 1994 PCR Services. Historic Resources Survey, Part I: Historic Resources Survey Update and Part II: Area 4 Multi-Family Residence Survey. Prepared for the City of Beverly Hills, June Polk s City Directories, City of Beverly Hills. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times ( ). Sanborn Fire Insurance Company. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Beverly Hills. 1922, 1950, Thomas, Erika. Max Factor and Hollywood: A Glamorous History, Charleston, South Carolina: The History Press, United States Department of the Interior. National Register Bulletin 15. How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. Washington, D.C.: National Park Service, Interagency Resources Division, United States Department of the Interior. National Register Bulletin 16, Guidelines for Completing National Register Forms. Washington, D.C.: National Park Service, Interagency Resources Division, United States Department of the Interior. National Register Bulletin 24, Guidelines for Local Surveys: A Basis for Preservation Planning. Washington, D.C.: National Park Service, Interagency Resources Division, United States Department of the Interior. Preservation Brief 17. Architectural Character Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings as an Aid to Preserving Their Character rev. Washington, D.C.: National Park Service, Interagency Resources Division, United States Department of the Interior. Preservation Brief 22. Guidelines for Evaluating and Nominating Properties that Have Achieved Significance Within the Past Fifty Years Washington, D.C.: National Park Service, Interagency Resources Division, 1979, rev. 1990; 1996; Wanamaker, Marc. Images of America: Early Beverly Hills. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, J.B. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page

37 Wana maker, Marc. Images of America: Beverly Hills Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780, A Guide to the Styles, Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press, i.b. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page

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39 Assessor Parcel Map Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Location Map Site Map Photographs APPENDIX Building Permits (original) i.b. Hurd Residence, 626 N. Camden Drive City Landmark Assessment and Evaluation Report page

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45 - (FOR AU-Applications must be filled out by AppLicant ZO!W_ LFmE PLANS AND SPECWIC. and otherdata must aisobe DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS Application for the Erection of Bwldmgs DISThICT. LTYPE_.. GROUP. DWISI0N2. To THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS: Application is hereby made to the Council of the City of Beverly hilts, through the office of the Chief Inspector of Buildings for a permit In accordance with the description and for the purpose hereinatter art forth. This application Ia made aubject to the following con ditiotis, which shall be deemed condhiona entering into the exercite of the permit: FIRST: That the permit does not grant any right or privilege to erect coy building or other structure herein described, or any portion thereof, upoo any street, alley, or other public place or portion thereor. SECOND: That the permit does not grant any right or privilege to use any building or other structure therein described, or any portion thereof, for any purpose that is, or may hereafter be prohibited by ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills, THIRD: That the granting of the permit does stat affect or prejudice any claim of title to, or right of possession in, the property described In such permit. FOURTH: Applicant agrees to hold the City of Beverly 11111,, and all officers and employees harmless from all coats and dsm.ges,-... per Sec. 6, Ord. ill. - Lot No... Block.... Tract VlIt,t MIIJ I Description of Work. k,1( PLce... iim.. 4r5hF,i , Street and.. (Location of Property) (USE INK OR flweijj1le. PENcil.) Purpose of..._ No. of Rooms Owner s Name...J*.J& 1U V1.. Owner saddrcss 4 3 A/ s.skc... IL of Famtltes... I... - hone.. Architect s Name Ccntrgctor s Name... R.. Cositractor s Address...- tjsl,4... ilncludlng Plumbing Gb, FItting. Sewers, E1ectrtc VALUATION OF PROPOSED BLDG.j A19 I 1j and$%. 8. State how many buildings NOW on lot... How used?... I I Clear Height of Ceiling: Bath, Toilct_.7..!P...Living Rooms Halls....Cellirs7X 1, 10. Areas: 1st flr...74b 2nd flr..%.?.á...3r1 fir 4th flr th H. Total floor...no. of Stories Height to Hghest PanL..i 12. Size of Lot...$...x..LZ4...Area of LotI(.LCPer Cent of Area Covered by All Buildings...2Z.. (Fill out Item 3 on No. t2 in case of Courts, Apartments, Hotels only.) bays, porches, 13. Set Back from Property Line{ } Front...%..! Rca 14. Foundation Material Footing Width Depth Below Natural C Height of Foundation Above Finished Grade... Yall Width Mud Silli:. 16. Joist Clearance from Ground.r.IJ...Girders...JtItx..._...Posts Uniler GTrderi: 17. Chimney Materia!.ric.No; of Inlets to Flue...J...,...Sizes, Flues %...x..f Thicness7of 18 Materials of Exterior Walls.itix.&.Yateer,4LJ%fateriat of Interior Wall Surfaces 19. Walls have. hollow spaces.....d...,....wallconstrüction fother than.tuci)..._. 20 Vill Provisions of State Housing Act be complied with? (If Groups H & I) EXTERIOR Stud,.x...INTER1OR BEARING Studs... x.4 Interior Non-Beariti.x Cciltng Joists Roof Rafters 2-...x FIRST FLOOR JOISTSJ3a...z.. Second Floor Joists..%..x...C RorlLtenaL..t4P2Jif r.. r,i J cø,.c.!e1?-j 1... ii 22. Location of Sewer..Depth of Sewer Y tt.,..sewer Legth.Fatlpr I have carefully examined and read the above application and know the same to be true and correct,i provisions of the Ordinances and Laws governing Building Construction will be complied with, whether hel.. or R M I T N 0. (Sign Here)._wt 6 DEI ARTMEtIT USE ONLY). (OwnerorAuthorhedAgent) ospcoco cod plication rechecked Stamp here,hea pemilt i, 121

46 V V Including - (Pill - -,lsns..&la1q. (Owner.. MtApplicadons must be filled our by Applicant PLANS AND SPEC and other dtita müt also bc: DEPARTMENT OF BUILt INGS Application for the Erection of Buildings ZON/_PI11E DISThIcT_5L_TYPE_ GRoUP.L DSION..%_ To THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CCTY OF BEVERLY HILLS: Application is hereby made to the Council of the City of Beverly hills, through the office of the Chief Enipector of Building. toe a permit In accordance seith the description and for the purpose hereinafter tee forth. This application I, made pubject to the following con dhiuno, which shall be deemed condition, entering Into the exerche at the permit: FIRST: That the permit does not grant any right or privilege to erect any building or other structure herein described, or any portion. thereof, upon any street, alley, or other public place or portion thereat. SECOND: That the permit does not grant any right or privilege to use any building or other structure therein described, or any r thereof, for any purpose that ii, or may hereafter be prohibited by ordinance nf the City of Beverly Hill.., THtRP: That the granting of eke permit does not affect or prejudice any claim of title to, or right of possession in, the t. described in such permit. :- FOURTH: Applicant agrees to hold the City of Beverly Hills, and all officers and employee. harmless from all costs and dims., per See 6 Ord 111 Lot No..J6 Block h TracL.. F.&..M.1& Description of Work Street andno s Q/JF,.. flocat!onofpropersy) -:: (USE UK OR fldelible PETcIL) - - :; i. Purpose of Building...No. of Rooms No. of FamtIIes.. t 2 Owner s Name. t/l t.. 11Uk Phone.. L 3 Owner a Address K.... 1o%ço.. v,., 4 ArchItect a Name Phone J 5 Contractor s Name P i:2: 4 4tn tn....,...phonet f 6 Contractor s Address 4? 3... z.lc(j.. Plumbing Gas Fitting, Sewers,Elearlc - 7. VALUATION OF PROPOSED BLDG.{ br tip 8 State hoiv many buildings NOW on lot,.. IL.Fke How uscd? 49,, VI Clear Height if Ceiling: Bath, Rooms Halls. Cella.. 10 Areas 1st fir 7.2nd fit rd fir 4th fir.. 5th 11 Total floor area.....no of Stories / Height to Highest Potnt....? I I 12 Stze of Lot 7C.x Z EArea of Lot?5 er Cent of Area Covered by A 7 i - out Item $ on No. 12 in case of Courts, Apartments, Hotels only,) bconies, bay,, porches, 13 Set Back from Property Lsne{ } Front / JO Rear At0M 14 Foundation Material C? azcvttt Footing Width I?r Depth Below Natural Ground.. 15 Height of Foundation Above Finished Gr,,d. Wall Width d Mud Sill... A 16 Joist Cteajance from Ground Gqce/E Trders. x Posts Uniler Girders Chimney Material,410hi No of Inlets to Flue,..m,....Sszes, Flu&.x Thickjess of Chtmiej - (State Law) ?tlater:als of Exterior Walls s.i 1 1J.cC_c...,,,,... Material of Interior Wall Surfaces 19 Walls have hollow Wall Construction fother than studs) 20 Wall Provisions of State Housing Act be complied with? (If Groups H 8. 1)..k, 21 EXTERIOR Studs x..INTERIOR BEARING Studs Zr.x Intertor Non T.. Ceiling Joists.. 2 x Roof Rafters 2-...x G.. FIRST FLOOR JOISTS.x,.,,.,z Second F,or Joists..x. Roof Material ,. 22 Location of Sewer (j!qi,of,4 (,4cI%...Depth of Sewer Y Sewer Lcngthe f Fall per ft I have carefully examined and read the above application and know the same to be true and correct, a of the Ordinances and Laws governing Building Construction will be complied with, whether herein or not (Sign Here).?.4 a6,. -,- IT N 0 (FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY)... or Authorized Agent),:, Plans & Speafleatlons checked and Plans and 1pilcstion recheckej Stamp here when ç 122

47 1: 5: 2: 6: 4: PHOTOGRAPHS: 626 North Camden Drive PHOTO - Front façade at entry gate, looking southeast PHOTO - Oblique view of front facade, looking northeast * PHOTO - 3: Front (west) elevation w/ driveway, looking east * PHOTO - Main entry at front (west) elevation * PHOTO - Front (west) façade details over entry PHOTO - Front façade details adjacent main entry *photo credit: MLS.COM (including covet photo) 123

48 11: 9: 7: 10: 8: PHOTOGRAPHS: 626 North Camden Drive PHOTO - Rear elevations, looking west PHOTO - Oblique view, north (right) and east (left) elevations PHOTO - Rear of house and patio, looking south PHOTO - View of backyard from rear patio, looking southeast PHOTO - Garage/swimming pool cabana, looking northeast * PHOTO - 12: Garage from Elevado Avenue, looking south * *photo credit: MLS.COM (including cover photo) 124

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