Area Planning Commission

Información en EspaÁol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2006 4:30 P.M. HENRY MEDINA WEST LOS ANGELES PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY, 2ND FLOOR 11214 W. EXPOSITION BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90064 Matthew Rodman, President Robyn Ritter Simon, Vice President Marianne Parker Brown, Commissioner Joyce Foster, Commissioner Elvin W. Moon, Commissioner James Williams, Commission Executive Assistant (213) 978-1295; Fax (213) 978-1029 POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: Nos. 3 and 4. 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 to the Commission’s consideration of the item. EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM AT THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION STAFF. To ensure that the Commission has ample opportunity to review written material, all participants who wish to submit such material 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, to coordinate with the Commission Office mailing deadline. Note: Materials received after the mailing deadline will be placed in the official case file. TIME SEGMENTS noted * herein are approximate. Some items may be delayed due to length of discussion of previous items. 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 N. 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 agenized 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 the Commission’s 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 write 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 ND - Negative Declaration CE - Categorical Exemption 1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Requests C. Minutes of Meeting - January 4, 2006 3. ZA 2005-1710-CU-1A Location: 11852 W. Santa Monica Blvd. Council District: 11 CEQA: ENV 2005-1711-MND Expiration Date: Extended to 1/18/06 Plan: West Los Angeles Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2005 An Appeal from the Zoning Administrator’s denial, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,27, with specified deviations from requirements of Section 12.22.A,23(a) of a Conditional Use to allow a 1,950 square-foot car wash on a commercial corner lot adjacent to an R Zone. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL Linn Wyatt (213) 978-1473 APPLICANT: Joseph Amin; Atabak Youssefzadeh (representative) APPELLANT: Same 4. TT 62289-1A Location: 11434, 11440 & 11446 National Bl. Council District: 11 CEQA: ENV 2004-7627-MND Expiration Date: 1/19/06 Plan: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING An Appeal from the entire decision of the Advisory Agency’s approval, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 17.03, of Tentative Tract No. 62289 for a 1-lot subdivision for a maximum 16-unit residential condominium. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL E. Gabel Luddy, (213) 978-1352 APPLICANT: Mike Christian APPELLANT: Maritza Przekop NOTE: The West Los Angeles Area 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. 5. AA 2005-1872-PMLA-1A Location: 622 E. Flower Avenue Council District: 11 WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 2 January 18, 2006  CEQA: ENV 2005-1873-MND Expiration Date: Extended to1/18/06 Plan: Venice Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED OCTOBER 19, 2005 An Appeal of conditions from the Deputy Advisory Agency’s approval, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.53, of a new duplex condominium to replace an existing single family dwelling on a 5,800 Square foot site; specifically, Condition No. 10 which requires an affordable replacement housing unit on site or within the Coastal Zone, pursuant to the Mello Act. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310 APPLICANT: Juan and Maria Ulloa, David Takacs (representative) APPELLANT: Same 6. AA 2005-4976-PMLA-1A Location: 3637 S. Dunn Drive Council District: 10 CEQA: ENV 2005-4977-CE Expiration Date: 1/23/06 Plan: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED NOVEMBER 16, 2005 An Appeal, of conditions from the Deputy Advisory Agency’s approval, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 17.53, of a proposed demolition of an existing single family dwelling and proposed construction, use and maintenance of 4 new condominium units on a 5,430 square foot lot; specifically Condition 9b, requiring ½ guest parking space per dwelling unit. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310 APPLICANT: Mohammad Ali Shiravi, Mayk Martirosian (representative) APPELLANT: Same 7. AA 2005-4981- PMLA-1A Location: 3647 S. Dunn Drive Council District: 10 CEQA: ENV 2005-4983-CE Expiration Date: 1/19/06 Plan: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED NOVEMBER 16, 2005 An appeal of conditions from the Deputy Advisory Agency’s approval, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 17.53, to replace an existing single family dwelling with 4 new condominiums on a 5,430 square foot lot; specifically Condition 9b, requiring ½ guest parking space per dwelling unit. STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL Lynn Harper, (213) 978-1310 APPLICANT: Siavosh Poursabahian APPELLANT: Same 8. ZA 2004-3419-CU-PAD-1A Location: 7831 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Council District: 11 WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 3 January 18, 2006  CEQA: ENV 2004-0693-MND Expiration Date: N/A Plan: Westchester-Playa del Rey Appeal Status: Not appealable PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JUNE 15, 2005 Request for Clarification of a condition from a Zoning Administrator’s approval, of a Conditional Use and a Plan Approval Determination, dated October 13, 2005; specifically Condition No. 10A relating to the Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR) requirement. STAFF RECOMMENDS NO CHANGES Anik Charron (213) 978-1307 APPLICANT: Sandra Masted, Westchester Lutheran Church and School, Donald Baker (representative) APPELLANT: Same 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 West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2006. at the Henry Medina West Los Angeles Parking Enforcement Facility, 2nd Floor 11214 W. Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90064 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 request no later than three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1295; Fax (213) 978-1029. WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 4 January 18, 2006