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, JULY 17, 2003, 4:30 P.M. MARVIN BRAUDE CONSTITUENT CENTER 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, First Floor Meeting Room, Van Nuys, California 91401 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 8 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, in accordance with Commission Policies and Procedures and provided that the Commission retains jurisdiction over the case. 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. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST 3. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Requests C. Minutes for June 5, 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 4. APCNV 2002-4071-ZC-ZAA-ZAD(F) Council District: 7 CEQA: ENV-2002-4070-MND Location: 9420 North Noble Avenue Plan: Mission Hills-Panorama City Expiration Date: N/A Appeal Status: Appealable, if disapproved Public Hearing completed December 12, 2002 ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, to permit a zone change incident to Tentative Tract 53885, from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD-3 for Lot No. 1 and Lot No. 2; and ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S ADJUSTMENT, pursuant to Section 12.28 A of the Municipal Code, to permit a side yard setback of 5 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet in the RD Zone for Lot 2; and ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S DETERMINATION, pursuant to Section 12.24-X7, to construct a 6-foot slumpstone block wall in the front yard of Lot 1 in lieu of the required 3-1/2 foot. For a proposed subdivision for a maximum of a new 17-unit condominum development for Lot 1 and a single-family house on Lot 2 on a 1.38 gross acre site. STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF (T)(Q)RD-3; ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S ADJUSTMENT AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S DETERMINATION Emily Gabel (213) 978-1327 APPLICANT: Spiegel Development, Inc./Jim Brewer END CONSENT North Valley Area Planning Commission 2 July 17, 2003 5. ZA 2002-2741(PAD)-A1 Council District: 2 CEQA: ENV-2002-2743-MND Location: 10330 McBroom Street Plan: Sunland-Tujunga-LakeView Terrace- Expiration Date: 7-19-03 Shadow Hills Appeal Status: Not further appealable Continued from 6/19/03 PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL from conditions, elements or parts of an Associate Zoning Administrator’s approval pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections12.24-L and M, of a Zoning Administrator’s determination of Conditional Use status and Approval of Plans, authorizing the continued use and maintenance of a commercial equestrian facility, equine rescue, and equine evacuation for the purpose of training, boarding, breeding stabling, birthing and rehabilitation. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL Nicolas Brown (213) 978-1314 APPLICANT: Marcian and Royan Herman APPELLANT: Margot Stone 6. ZA 2002-5181(CU)-A1 Council District: 12 CEQA: ENV 2002-5182 Location: 9140 North Haskell Avenue Plan: Mission Hills-Panorama City-Sepulveda Expiration Date: 7-19-03 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Continued from 6/19/03 PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL from conditions, elements or parts of an Associate Zoning Administrator’s approval pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,9, of a Conditional Use Permit, authorizing the addition of Lot 68 to an existing church to be used for a playground, outdoor basketball court and parking. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL Nicolas Brown (213) 978-1314 APPLICANT: James Lee/Pyongkang Presbyterian Church APPELLANT: Denise Rigby North Valley Area Planning Commission 3 July 17, 2003 7. APCNV 2002-9957-ZC Council District: 2 CEQA: ENV-2002-9956 MND Location: 9400 North Sunland Boulevard Plan: Sun Valley-LaTuna Canyon Expiration Date: 7-17-03 Appeal Status: Appealable, if disapproved Public Hearing completed May 19, 2003 ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, to permit a zone change, from RA-1 (Suburban Zone) to RD3-1 (Restricted Density Residential Zone) for construction of 8 residential units, two- stories (35 feet, 6 inches), with 23 parking spaces, including 7 guest parking spaces. Note: Additional applications have been filed (ZA 2003-230-ZAD and Tentative Tract No. 54146) for variance and condominium purposes, which will require a separate public hearing before the Advisory Agency. STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF (T)(Q)RD3-1, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS Jon Foreman (213) 978-1171 APPLICANT: Brian DeRosaryo and William Jelliffe 8. ZA 2002-0862(ZV)-A1 Council District: 7 CEQA: ENV 2002-0867-MND Location: 13106 West Foothill Boulevard Plan: Sylmar Expiration Date: 8-5-03 Appeal Status: Further appealable if granted PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL from the entire determination of an Associate Zoning Administrator’s approval pursuant to Charter Section 562 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27, of a request for a Variance to permit a recycling center in the R1 Zone. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL Al Landini (213) 978-1467 APPLICANT: Juventino Garcia APPELLANT: Veronica De La Rosa North Valley Area Planning Commission 4 July 17, 2003 9. 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, August 7, 2003 at the Marvin Braude Constituent Center 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, First Floor Van Nuys, CA 91401 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 July 17, 2003