Larchmont Chronicle
vol. 54, no. 11
• delivered to 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • miracle mile • park la Brea • larchmont • NOVEMbEr
IN THIS ISSUE
2017
New subzone is designed to curb mansionization Subzones: Brookside, Sycamore Square
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Temporary zoning measures designed to protect neighborhood character and prevent building of homes too large for their lots are set to expire this summer for both Brookside and Sycamore Square. Council District Four and the City Planning Dept. are holding a public meeting to discuss proposed new R-1 subzones to replace the Interim Control Ordinances (ICOs) before they expire in July. The meeting to discuss the proposed single-family "variation zone," or subzone, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pan Pacific Park Recreation Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd. on Tues., Nov. 14. Councilman David Ryu is recommending the R1R3-RG subzone, which is more restrictive than the standard R1 zone. The same subzone has See New subzone, p 5
Reindeer stops, Santa and good cheer on Blvd. Celebrate Nov. 25
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Santa, carolers and a trolley return to Larchmont Village for the Holiday Open House and Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25. The trolley will make eight “reindeer stops” between Melrose Ave. and First St. on Larchmont Blvd. between 11:30 and 3:30 p.m. Seasonal refreshments will be served at stores near the stops, said Dr. Tim Gogan, chair of the Larchmont Boulevard Association (LBA) event. The third annual Holiday See Reindeer stops, p 4
Holidays on Larchmont
Merriment and good cheer will be enjoyed by all in the Larchmont Chronicle annual Holiday Edition in the December issue. Advertising deadline is early: Thurs., Nov. 9. For information contact Pam Rudy, 323-462-2241, ext. 11.
ACADEMY MUSEUM spherical theater and rooftop viewing deck rise just across Sixth Street from the garden apartments and towers of verdant Park La Brea. LACMA’s Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion, (white rooftop, right), also was designed by Renzo Piano, architect for the Academy Museum. Rendering below shows finished rooftop deck, viewed from the north.
Academy Museum reveals architectural, cultural vision Saban Family gives $50 million; opening in 2019 By Billy Taylor The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ new museum on Wilshire Blvd. is still under construction, but the Larchmont Chronicle and other members of the press were recently invited to take a glimpse at what is to come. “People from across the globe come to Los Angeles to be inspired and to see things they have only imagined become real through storytelling. It is only fitting that the filmmaking capital of the world will soon have a space dedicated to its industry and artistry,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti as he addressed the crowd gathered Sept. 27 for a hardhat tour to preview the project’s progress. Other guest speakers included John Bailey, president
of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Kerry Brougher, director of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Bob Iger, chair of the Academy Museum Campaign, Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the Academy Museum ComSee Academy Museum, p 15
Ways to contribute are as close as your backyard Local charities could use a hand year round By Rachel Olivier With hurricanes, fires and other traumatic events rolling across the planet over the past year, it can be easy to be overwhelmed by the immensity of need out in the world. If you want to help, you may wonder where to start. As with many
other things, it’s good to take a look at what is going on in “your own backyard.” The following are local charities that would love your help and donations, not just over the holidays, but throughout the year. • • • See Contribute, p 26
Festive Fair on Blvd. Thousands attended Residents and visitors were greeted by costumed children, watched a talent show, enjoyed Korean barbecue, pie contests and rides while a haunted house thrilled at the Larchmont Family Fair Oct. 29. The annual event was held on Larchmont Blvd., closed to traffic from Beverly Blvd. to First St.
LARCHMONT FAMILY FAIR of 2017 featured many bubbly adventures, dozens of booths and an amazing haunted house.
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