Area Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300. NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2003, 4:30 P.M. AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL 7277 Valjean Avenue, Van Nuys, California 91406 Sandor L. Winger, President George Stavaris, Vice President Ernesto Cardenas, Commissioner David Honda, Commissioner Dr. John Lett, Sr., Commissioner Sheldred Alexander, Commission Executive Assistant (213) 978-1294 FAX (213) 978-1029 EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM AT THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 5, 6 and 7 Pursuant to the Commission’s general operating procedures, the Commission at times must necessarily limit the speaking times of those presenting testimony on either side of an issue that is designated as a public hearing item. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission’s consideration of the item. TIME SEGMENTS noted * herein are approximate. Some items may be delayed due to length of discussion of previous items. To ensure that the Commission has ample opportunity to review written materials, members of the public who wish to submit written materials on agendized items should submit them to the Commission Office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 532, Los Angeles, 90012, at least 10 days prior to the meeting at which the item is to be heard in order to meet the mailing deadline. The Commission may RECONSIDER and alter its action taken on items listed herein at any time during this meeting or during the next regular meeting. AGENDAS are posted for public review in the Main Street lobby of City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, California, and are accessible through the Internet World Wide Web at http:\\www.cityofla.org/pln/index.htm If you challenge these agenda items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing agendized here, or in written correspondence on these matters delivered to this agency at or prior to the public hearing. The time in which a party may seek judicial review of this determination is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Under that provision, a petitioner may seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, only if the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section is filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City’s decision became final. GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS: CEQA - Calif. Environmental Quality Act ND - Negative Declaration EIR - Environmental Impact Report MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration CE - Categorical Exemption 1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Requests C. Minutes for January 16, 2003 Consent items are deemed to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. However, if a Commissioner requests discussion on one of these, it will be considered after the balance of the consent items have been voted upon. BEGIN CONSENT 3. APCNV 2002-0419-ZC Council District: 12 CEQA: ENV-2001-5621 MND Location: 11001 Winnetka Avenue Plan: Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Expiration Date: N/A Appeal Status: Appealable, if disapproved Public Hearing completed 10/24/02 ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32-I of the Municipal Code, from A-1-1 to (T)A2-1 for the proposed construction of a two single-family lot parcel map on an 4.35 acre site. STAFF RECOMMENDS DISAPPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE AS FILED AND APPROVAL OF (T)A2-1 Michael LoGrande (213) 978-1349 APPLICANT: Michael Jeppson NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 3 February 6, 2003 4. APCNV 2001-4411-ZC-BL Council District: 3 CEQA: ENV-2001-4410 MND Location: 21816 West Saticoy Street Plan: Canoga Park-West Hills-Winnetka- Expiration Date: N/A Woodland Hills Appeal Status: Appealable, if disapproved Public Hearing completed 9/26/02 ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, to permit a zone change incident to Tentative Tract No. 53586, from R1-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1; and BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, pursuant to Section 12.32R to remove a 12-foot building line along Saticoy Street, for the construction of a proposed new 33-unit condominium plus a density bonus of 8 additional condominium units for a total of 41 units, with 74 residential parking spaces and 11 guest parking spaces on a 26,971 square feet site. STAFF RECOMMENDS DISAPPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE AS FILED AND APPROVAL OF R3-1 AND APPROVAL OF BUILDING LINE REMOVAL David Kuntzman (213) 978-1326 APPLICANT: Gordon Waxman/Saticoy LLC END CONSENT 5. APCNV 2002-4692-ZC Council District: 12 CEQA: ENV-2002-4693 MND Location: 10700 Oakdale Avenue Plan: Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Expiration Date: 3-03-03 Appeal Status: Appealable, if disapproved PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32.F of the Municipal Code, to permit a zone change incident to Tentative Tract No. 50791, from A-1-1 (Agricultural Zone) to A2-1 (Agricultural Zone) for the proposed construction of six single family dwellings, two stories, 36 feet in height on six subdivided lots approved. STAFF RECOMMENDS DISAPPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE AS FILED AND APPROVAL OF (T)(Q)A2-1 Jim Tokunaga (213) 978-1174 APPLICANT: Shaik Saheb NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 4 February 6, 2003 6. ZA 2002-2776-CU-A1 Council District: 12 CEQA: ENV 2002-2777-MND Location: 18621 Parthenia Street Plan: Northdridge Expiration Date: 2-18-03 Status of Appeal: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING TWO APPEALS from conditions, elements, or parts of an Associate Zoning Administrator’s approval pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,4 of a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction, use and maintenance of an auto repair facility located within 300 feet of a residential zone. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEALS Jon Perica (213) 978-1306 APPLICANT: Sarkis Dilanian APPELLANTS: Northridge Lumber Company (A1); and Terry Curtis (A2) 7. ZA 2002-0356 (CUB)(CUX)-A1 Council District: 7 CEQA: ENV 2002-0357-MND Location: 9752 Glenoaks Boulevard Plan: Sun Valley Expiration Date: 2-4-03 (Extended) Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL from the entire determination of an Associate Zoning Administrator’s denial pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 12.24-W,1 and 18, of a conditional use permit to allow the sale and dispensing of beer and wine only for on-site consumption and public dancing, in conjunction with a proposed 2,000 square-foot bar and dance hall with occupancy load of 68 patrons and having hours of operation from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Sunday. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL Jon Perica (213) 978-1306 APPLICANT: Kim Rosenthal APPELLANT: Kim Rosenthal NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 4 February 6, 2003 8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Area Planning Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address it, on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Area Planning Commission. (This requirement is in addition to any other hearing required or imposed by law.) Persons making requests are encouraged to do so in writing and should submit 10 copies to the Area Planning Commission for its consideration. Persons wishing to speak must submit a speaker’s request form prior to the commencement of the public comment period. Individual testimony within the public comment period shall be limited to five (5) minutes per person and up to ten (10) minutes per subject. The next regular meeting of the North Valley Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2003 at Airtel Plaza Hotel 7277 Valjean Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91406 An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate. The meeting facility and its parking are wheelchair accessible. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request no later than three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1294. NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 5 February 6, 2003