Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · January 12, 2006
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
South Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Marvin Braude Constituent Services Center
6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, First Floor Meeting Room
Van Nuys, California 91401
MINUTES OF THE SOUTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION HEREIN ARE
REPORTED IN ACTION FORMAT. COMPLETE DETAILS, INCLUDING THE DISCUSSION,
RELATING TO EACH ITEM ARE CONTAINED IN THE HEARING TAPES FOR THIS MEETING.
COPIES OF TAPES ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING CENTRAL PUBLICATIONS, AT (213)
978-1255.
The meeting was called to order by Commission President David Iwata at 4:34 p.m.
Commissioners present: Thomas Hudnut, Gordon Murley, Patricia Patano
Commissioner absent: Tina Choi
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
None
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
Commissioner Patano indicated that she will not be available on
January 26, 2006.
Motion to cancel February 09, 2006 meeting was made.
Moved: Hudnut
Seconded: Patano
Ayes: Murley, Iwata
Vote: 4-0
B. Commission Requests
None
The following Item, originally Item No. 7 on the Agenda, was taken out of order and called in as
Item No. 3 by the Commission President at the request of Planning staff:
7. APCSV 2003-3781(SPE)(SPP)(PA1)
CEQA: ENV 2005-2607-MND Council District: 5
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 12512 Chandler Boulevard
Expiration Date: 01/12/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED OCTOBER 31, 2005
CONDITIONAL USE PLAN APPROVAL, pursuant to Section 12.24 M of the
Municipal Code, to permit the co-location of a wireless telecommunication facility, in the
R3-1 Zone; (Requires limited Public Hearing)
EXCEPTION, pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F of the Municipal Code, from Section
6.B.1.a of the Valley Village Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 168,613) to allow wireless
telecommunication antennae and equipment to be installed on the rooftop of an
existing apartment building having a maximum height of 55 feet in lieu of the
maximum height limit of 36 feet; and
PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE, pursuant to Section 11.5.7.C of the Municipal
Code, determination with the Valley Village Specific Plan
PROJECT: Installation, use and maintenance of an unmanned wireless
telecommunication facility and appurtenant screening material, 55 feet high on the
rooftop of an existing apartment building, to be co-located with an existing
telecommunication facility.
APPLICANT: Cingular Wiress, Mark Jones
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF REQUESTS AS FILED
Frank N. Quon (818) 374-5036
Discussion:
No discussion. Staff requested a continuance to re-notice the case.
Motion: Continue the matter to February 23, 2006.
Moved: Hudnut
Seconded: Patano
Ayes: Murley, Iwata
Vote: 4-0
3. ZA 1984-0667(PAB)(PA1)-1 A
CEQA: ENV 2004-7410-CE Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Location: 22160 West Ventura
Woodland Hills-West Hills Boulevard
Expiration Date: 05/25/05 extended to
01/12/06.
Appeal Status: Not further appealable to
Continued from 06/23/05, 08/11/05, City Council
and 10/27/05
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator=s denials of: 1) a Plan Approval, pursuant to
Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-M, of plans for the sale and dispensing of a full
line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in the front outdoor patio dining area,
seating 32 patrons, as an addition to an existing two story restaurant; and 2) a
Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Specific Plan Compliance Review, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 11.5.7-C of the Code and Ordinance No. 174,052 to permit the
continued use of a patio canopy for the outside dining area.
APPLICANT: John Makhani, Villa Placere Restaurant
Kevin McDonnell, Representative
APPELLANT: John Makhani, Villa Placere Restaurant
Kevin McDonnell, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL
Michael Young (213) 978-1325
Discussion:
Applicant/Appellant representative requested another continuance. The Council District
representative was not in favor of another continuance.
Some discussion ensued on the appeal issues. Representatives from Building and Safety
and Los Angeles Police Department also testified in support of the Zoning Administrator=s
recommendation.
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The Commission wanted other City Departments= input. A motion for continuance was
therefore made.
Motion:
Continue the matter to June 22, 2006 with a condition for regular checkup by Building and
Safety for any violations.
Moved: Hudnut
Seconded: Patano
Ayes: Murley, Iwata
Absent: Choi
Vote: 4-0
4. DIR 2004-6970(DRB)(SPP)-A1
CEQA: ENV 2004-6971-CE Council District: 4
Plan: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- Location: 14505 Mulholland Drive
Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Expiration Date: 01/12/06
Appeal Status: Not further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning=s Determination of Design Review and Project
Permit Compliance Disapproval - Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan.
PROJECT: New construction of a 5,870 square-foot (including an attached two-
car garage), three-story, single-family residence, on a 16,886 square-foot lot. The
maximum proposed project height is 36 feet. The project is in the inner corridor,
downslope, and not visible from Mulholland Drive.
APPLICANT: Owen Dalton
APPELLANT(S) Castle Trading, Inc.
Yuri Plyam
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O=Donnell (818) 374-5066
Discussion:
Staff presented the case and answered questions from the Commission.
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The Chair opened the public hearing.
Three speakers spoke for the project and five against the project.
Council Distrrict representative testified in support of the Design Review Board and the
Director of Planning Determination.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
Motion:
Deny the appeal; sustain the determination of the Director of Planning; and adopt the
findings.
Moved: Hudnut
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Patano, Iwata
Absent: Choi
Vote: 4-0
5. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63149
CEQA: ENV 2005-6401-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 13519-13539 W. Hart Street
Expiration Date: 01/07/06 extended
to 01/13/06
Appeal Status: See Below
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, in part, from the Deputy Advisory Agency=s approval of Tentative Tract No.
63149 to permit the merger and resubdivision of two lots into nine lots for the construction
of 9 single-family homes on an 85,210 net square foot site in the RE11-1 and RS-1 zones.
APPLICANT: Hartvose, LLC
APPELLANT: Anna Belle Bonds
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL
Maya Zaitzevsky (213) 978-1416
Note: The Planning Commission=s action on this appeal takes place on the day
of the meeting unless the Commission orally indicates otherwise. Any appeal to the
City Council must be filed within 10 days after the orally stated action of the
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Commission.
Discussion:
Staff gave an overview of the proposed project and answered questions of the
Commission.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Applicant and appellant both testified. One other speaker encouraged the applicant to
continue working with Planning, Council District Office, and the surrounding neighbors
regarding the project.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
The Commission deliberated and took the following action:
Motion:
Grant the appeal in part by modifying Condition of Approval No. 12; sustain the action of
the Deputy Advisory Agency; adopt findings, and adopt ENV 2005-6401.
Moved: Patano
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Hudnut, Iwata
Absent: Choi
Vote: 4-0
6. APCSV 2005-7267(ZC)(ZAA)
CEQA: ENV 2005-5710-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Location: 20302 West Stagg Street
Woodland Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: 02/20/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED DECEMBER 06, 2005
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32.F of the Municipal Code, from RA-1
(Suburban Zone) to R1-1 (One Family Zone);
YARD ADJUSTMENT, pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, from Section
12.08.C.4 of the LAMC to permit a 47.5 feet lot width in lieu of the 50-feet required (for all
Parcels A-D), and to permit a minimum lot area of 4,967 square feet for Parcel AA@, and
minimum lot area of 4,987 square feet for Parcels AB, C, and D@ in lieu of the minimum
5,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit required.
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PROJECT: Demolition of an existing single family dwelling for the construction of four
new single family dwellings on four separate parcels. (Note: A concurrent application has
been filed under Parcel Map No. AA-2005-5709-PMLA for the subdivision with the
Advisory Agency).
APPLICANT: Robert Friedman
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO
(T)(Q)R1-1,
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF YARD
ADJUSTMENT AS FILED.
Jim Tokunaga (213) 978-1172
Discussion:
Staff briefly described the subject property.
The Chair took public comments.
Applicant testified. No one in opposition testified.
There were no other speakers.
Motion:
Approve Zone Change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)R1-1 subject to Conditions of
Approval; approve Yard Adjustment as filed; adopt findings and Mitigated
Negative Declaration No. 2005-5710.
Moved: Hudnut
Seconded: Patano
Ayes: Iwata
Nays: Murley
Absent: Choi
Vote: 3-1
7. APCSV 2005-2421(ZC)(BL)
CEQA: ENV 2005-2422-MND Council District: 6
lan: Reseda-West Van Nuys Location: 7361 N. Balboa Boulevard
Expiration Date: 01/14/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
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PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED NOVEMBER 28, 2005
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from R1-1 (One-
Family Zone) to RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, pursuant to Section 12.32 R of the Municipal Code, of a
20-foot building line established by Ordinance No. 106,262 on the west side of Balboa
Boulevard.
PROJECT: Construction of five condominium units, 2 stories, 26 feet in height,
providing 10 resident parking spaces and one quest space for a total of 11 parking
spaces, on an 8,918 square foot lot. (Note: A Tentative Tract Map for condominium
purposes will be filed requiring a separate hearing notice before the Advisory Agency.)
APPLICANT: Elliott Rubinstein
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FROM R1-1
TO
(T)(Q)RD1.5-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL AS FILED.
Frank N. Quon (818) 374-5036
Discussion:
Staff gave an overview of the proposed project and answered questions of the
Commission.
The Chair took public comment.
Applicant representative described the proposed project and answered questions of the
Commission.
One speaker testified against the project..
The Council Office representative spoke and asked that the project be reduced to
four units and proposed modifying the Conditions of Approval.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Murley proposed that the matter be continued to allow time for
discussion between the Council District Office and the Applicant.
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Motion:
Continue the matter to January 26, 2006.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Hudnut
Ayes: Patano, Iwata
Absent: Choi
Vote: 4-0
8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No speakers.
There being no further business to come before the South Valley Area Planning Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
___________________________
David Iwata, President
_______________________________________
Fely C, Pingol, Commission Executive Assistant
South Valley Area Planning Commission
Adopted on April 27, 2006
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Agenda
Informacion en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300.
SOUTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2006, 4:30 P.M.
MARVIN BRAUDE CONSTITUENT CENTER
6262 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
David Iwata, President
Thomas Hudnut, Vice President
Tina Choi, Commissioner
Gordon Murley, Commissioner
Patricia Patano, Commissioner
Fely C. Pingol, 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 ITEM NOS. 3, 4, AND 5:
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, CA 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 the 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 East, 200 No. Main
Street, Los Angeles, California, and are accessible through the Internet World Wide Web at
http://www.lacity.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 the 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 CE - Categorical Exemption
EIR - Environmental Impact Report MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
B. Commission Requests
3. ZA 1984-0667(PAB)(PA1)-1 A
CEQA: ENV 2004-7410-CE Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Location: 22160 West Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: 05/25/05 extended to
01/12/06.
Appeal Status: Not further appealable to
Continued from 06/23/05, 08/11/05, and City Council
10/27/05
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s denials of: 1) a Plan Approval, pursuant to
Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-M, of plans for the sale and dispensing
of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in the front outdoor patio
dining area, seating 32 patrons, as an addition to an existing two story restaurant; and
2) a Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Specific Plan Compliance Review, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 11.5.7-C of the Code and Ordinance No. 174,052 to permit the
continued use of a patio canopy for the outside dining area.
APPLICANT: John Makhani, Villa Placere Restaurant
Kevin McDonnell, Representative
APPELLANT: John Makhani, Villa Placere Restaurant
Kevin McDonnell, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL
Michael Young (213) 978-1325
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4. DIR 2004-6970(DRB)(SPP)-A1
5. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63149
CEQA: ENV 2005-6401-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 13519-13539 W. Hart Street
Expiration Date: 01/07/06 extended to
01/13/06
Appeal Status: See Below
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, in part, from the Deputy Advisory Agency’s approval of Tentative Tract No.
63149 to permit the merger and resubdivision of two lots into nine lots for the construction of
9 single-family homes on an 85,210 net square foot site in the RE11-1 and RS-1 zones.
APPLICANT: Hartvose, LLC
APPELLANT: Anna Belle Bonds
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL
Maya Zaitzevsky (213) 978-1416
Note: The Planning Commission’s action on this appeal takes place on the day
of the meeting unless the Commission orally indicates otherwise. Any appeal to the
City Council must be filed within 10 days after the orally stated action of the
Commission.
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6. APCSV 2005-7267(ZC)(ZAA)
CEQA: ENV 2005-5710-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Location: 20302 West Stagg Street
Woodland Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: 02/20/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED DECEMBER 06, 2005
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32.F of the Municipal Code, from RA-1 (Suburban
Zone) to R1-1 (One Family Zone);
YARD ADJUSTMENT, pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, from Section
12.08.C.4 of the LAMC to permit a 47.5 feet lot width in lieu of the 50-feet required (for all
Parcels A-D), and to permit a minimum lot area of 4,967 square feet for Parcel “A”, and
minimum lot area of 4,987 square feet for Parcels “B, C, and D” in lieu of the minimum 5,000
square feet of lot area per dwelling unit required.
PROJECT: Demolition of an existing single family dwelling for the construction of four new
single family dwellings on four separate parcels. (Note: A concurrent application has been
filed under Parcel Map No. AA-2005-5709-PMLA for the subdivision with the Advisory
Agency).
APPLICANT: Robert Friedman
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO (T)(Q)R1-1,
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF YARD ADJUSTMENT
AS FILED.
Jim Tokunaga (213) 978-1172
7. APCSV 2003-3781(SPE)(SPP)(PA1)
CEQA: ENV 2005-2607-MND Council District: 5
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 12512 Chandler Boulevard
Expiration Date: 01/12/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED OCTOBER 31, 2005
CONDITIONAL USE PLAN APPROVAL, pursuant to Section 12.24 M of the
Municipal Code, to permit the co-location of a wireless telecommunication facility, in
the R3-1 Zone; (Requires limited Public Hearing)
EXCEPTION, pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F of the Municipal Code, from Section
6.B.1.a of the Valley Village Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 168,613) to allow wireless
telecommunication antennae and equipment to be installed on the rooftop of an
existing apartment building having a maximum height of 55 feet in lieu of the
maximum height limit of 36 feet; and
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PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE, pursuant to Section 11.5.7.C of the Municipal
Code, determination with the Valley Village Specific Plan
PROJECT: Installation, use and maintenance of an unmanned wireless
telecommunication facility and appurtenant screening material, 55 feet high on the
rooftop of an existing apartment building, to be co-located with an existing
telecommunication facility.
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF REQUESTS AS FILED
Frank N. Quon (818) 374-5036
8. APCSV 2005-2421(ZC)(BL)
CEQA: ENV 2005-2422-MND Council District: 6
Plan: Reseda-West Van Nuys Location: 7361 N. Balboa Boulevard
Expiration Date: 01/14/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED NOVEMBER 28, 2005
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from R1-1 (One-
Family Zone) to RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, pursuant to Section 12.32 R of the Municipal Code, of a
20-foot building line established by Ordinance No. 106,262 on the west side of Balboa
Boulevard.
PROJECT: Construction of five condominium units, 2 stories, 26 feet in height,
providing 10 resident parking spaces and one quest space for a total of 11 parking spaces,
on an 8,918 square foot lot. (Note: A Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes will be
filed requiring a separate hearing notice before the Advisory Agency.)
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FROM R1-1 TO
(T)(Q)RD1.5-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL AS FILED.
Frank N. Quon (818) 374-5036
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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 South Valley Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2006
at the Marvin Braude Constituent Center
6262 Van Nuys Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91401
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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.
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