Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · February 14, 2006
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Central Area Planning Commission Minutes
February 14, 2006
4:30 p.m.
Room 1060, 10th Floor, City Hall
200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
MINUTES OF THE CENTRAL 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) 978-1256.
The meeting was called to order by the Commission President, Young Kim at 4:37 p.m.
Commissioners present: Franklin Acevedo, Renee Anderson, Chanchanit Martorell, Nancy
Whang
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
Principal Planner Dave Gay informed the commissioners on the Industrial Study
currently taking place for Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and West Los
Angeles.
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar.
B. Commission Requests
Discussion:
Request made by Chair to take Items 5 and 6 out of order.
Commissioner Acevedo moved to take Items 5 and 6 first; seconded by
Commissioner Anderson.
Motion approved by consent.
5. ZA-2005-4047-ZV-1A (heard
together with Item No. 6 Council District: 13
CEQA: ENV-2005-3501-MND Location: 5420 Harold Way
Plan: Hollywood Expiration Date: 02/28/06
Appeal Status: ZV further appealable if granted
PUBLIC HEARING
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AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s approval, pursuant to Charter Section
562 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27-B, of a Zone Variance from
Ordinance No. 165,668 to permit construction, use and maintenance of 18 dwelling
units in lieu of the 11 units permitted pursuant to [Q] Qualified Condition No. 2 that
limits density to a maximum of one dwelling unit for each 800 square feet of lot.
(Note: the appeal of the subdivision tract map approval on this same property
pursuant to Case No. TT 62786-1A is not a part of this subject ZA 2005-4047-ZV-
1A appeal.)
STAFF RECOMMENDED TO DENY THE APPEAL.
Gary Booher, (213) 978-1308.
APPLICANT: Jason Tolleson
APPELLANT: Dough Haines; Representative: Robert Silverstein
6. TT-62786-1A (heard together
with Item No. 5 Council District: 13
CEQA: ENV-2005-3501-MND Location: 5420 Harold Way
Plan: Hollywood Expiration Date: 02-25-06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the entire Deputy Advisory Agency’s decision approving Tentative
Tract No. 63353 to permit a one-lot subdivision for the conversion of an existing 11-
unit apartment building into condominium units. The building has 22 parking
spaces, the site is 10,227 net square feet, in the [Q]R4-2 Zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDS TO DENY THE APPEAL.
Theodore Irving (213) 978-1366
APPLICANT: 5430 Harold Way, LLC
APPELLANT: Doug Haines, La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association of
Hollywood
DISCUSSION:
Zoning Administrator gave an overview of the proposed project for the ZA portion of
the case.
Expediting staff gave an overview of the proposed project for the Tentative Tract
portion of the case.
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Appellant’s representative gave an overview of the appeal issues, submitted
pictures for the record and, answered questions of the Central Area Planning
Commission.
Applicant’s representative gave an overview of the project, mentioned all attendees
in support and answered questions of the Central Area Planning Commission.
The Chair took speakers under public comment. Three speakers in support of the
appeal and two with general comment and/or modifications gave comments.
Zoning Administrator made a clarification on page 25, Finding No. 5 strike out
“footnote on” and “However”.
Chair closed the public hearing.
The Central Area Planning Commission took the following action for Item No. 5 -
Case No. ZA 2005-4047-ZV-1A.
Commissioner Acevedo moved to deny the appeal, seconded by Chair
Motion did not carry.
Vote: 2-2 (Noes: Anderson and Whang). Commissioner Martorell not present.
Applicant and appellant answered further questions of the Central Area Planning
Commission.
Chair moved to grant appeal, seconded by Commissioner Whang
Vote: 3 – 1 (Acevedo) Commissioner Martorell not present.
The Central Area Planning Commission took the following action for Item No. 6 -
Case No. TT 62786-1A.
Chair moved to deny the appeal and modify conditions to correlate with Case
No. ZA 2005-4047-ZV-1A, seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
Vote: 4 – 0. (Commissioner Martorell not present)
3. ZA-2003-6244-CUB-CUX-1A
CEQA: ENV-2003-6245-MND Council District: 1
Plan: Westlake Location: 333 South Boylston Street
Expiration Date: 01/24/06
Appeal Status: Not further appealable.
Continued from 12/13/05 and 01/24/06.
PUBLIC HEARING
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AN APPEAL, from certain conditions of the Zoning Administrator’s approvals,
pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 12.24-W,1 and 18, of a
Conditional Use authorizing: 1) the sale and dispensing of a full line of a alcoholic
beverages for on-site consumption; and 2) public dancing in conjunction with an
existing 30,896 square-foot restaurant and nightclub. The conditions specifically
appealed were: Condition No. 9.b. that limits the occupancy to a maximum of 1,100
persons; Condition No. 10.c.1. that requires a 1:00 a.m. closing time Sunday
through Thursday; and Condition Nos. 19.d. & e. that require respectively: a
minimum of 25 State-licensed security officers on duty at all times the premises are
open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and a minimum of 25 uniformed
Stated licensed security guards on the property from 6:00 p.m. to one-half hour past
closing on all days the facility is open for business.
STAFF RECOMMENDS TO DENY THE APPEAL.
R. Nicolas Brown, (213) 978-1314
APPLICANT: Anthony Fung; Representative: King R. Woods
APPELLANT: Same
DISCUSSION:
Staff gave an overview of the proposed project and answered questions of the
Central Area Planning Commission.
Appellant/Applicant gave an overview of the proposed project and the new
conditions submitted February 14, 2006 and, answered questions of the Central
Area Planning Commission.
Chair opened the public hearing.
Representative of CD1 submitted a letter in support of granting the appeal in part
with new conditions submitted by applicant’s representative dated February 14,
2006.
There were no speakers under public comment.
Chair closed the public hearing.
The Central Area Planning Commission took the following action:
Commissioner Anderson moved to grant the appeal in part with revised
conditions submitted by applicant, dated February 14, 2006. Commissioner
Acevedo second the motion.
Vote: 5-0
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4. ZA-2005-4073-CUB-1A
CEQA: ENV-2004-5285-MND Council District: 10
Plan: Westlake Location: 3855 West Wilshire Boulevard
Expiration Date: 03/02/06
Appeal Status: Not further appealable.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s approval, pursuant to Los Angeles
Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,1 of a Conditional Use to permit the sale and
dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, conjunction
with the proposed addition of eight karaoke rooms to the mezzanine level of an
existing 5,430 square-foot restaurant.
STAFF RECOMMENDS TO DENY THE APPEAL.
Anik Charron, (213) 978-1307
APPLICANT: Suh Seung Heiu; Representative: King R. Woods
APPELLANT: Jun Suk Lee
DISCUSSION:
Staff gave an overview of the proposed project.
Applicant’s representative gave an overview of proposed project and alledged that
appeal was fraudulent. Representative answered questions of the Central Area
Planning Commission and asked that the Commission sustain the Zoning
Administrator’s determination.
Representative of CD10 requested a 30-day extension of time to meet with the
applicant and review the proposed project.
There were no speakers under public comment.
Chair closed the public hearing.
The Central Area Planning Commission took the following action:
Chair moved to continue the case to March 14, 2006, Commissioner Anderson
seconded the motion.
Vote: 5-0
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7. TT-63353-1A
CEQA: ENV-2005-6436-MND Council District: 10
Plan: Wilshire Location: 900 S. Hobart Boulevard
Expiration Date: 02/24/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the entire Deputy Advisory Agency’s decision approving Tentative
Tract No. 63353 to permit a one-lot subdivision for the conversion of an existing 11-
unit apartment building into condominium units. The building has 22 parking
spaces, the site is 10, 227 net square-feet, in the R4-2 Zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDS TO DENY THE APPEAL.
Phyllis Parker, (214) 978-1445.
APPLICANT: Cal Avenue Properties, LLC
APPELLANT: Korea-Town Tenants United and Korea-Town Community
Association; Representative: Kwazi Nkurmah
DISCUSSION:
Staff gave an overview of the proposed project and answered questions of the
Central Area Planning Commission.
The Appellant’s representative gave an overview of the appeal on the proposed
project, submitted 75 letters of support, and answered questions of the Central Area
Planning Commission.
Chair opened the public hearing.
Four speakers testified in support of the appeal. One speaker submitted a Rental
Availability Report dated January 9, 2006.
Applicant’s representative gave an overview of proposed project and answered
questions of the Central Area Planning Commission.
Chair closed the public hearing.
The Central Area Planning Commission took the following action:
Chair moved to deny the appeal, Commissioner Whang seconded the motion.
Vote: 3-2 (Noes: Anderson and Martorell)
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8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No speakers.
There being no further business to come before the Central Area Planning Commission,
the meeting adjourned at 7:12 P.M.
________________________________________(Sgd.)
Young Kim, President
__________________________________________(Sgd.)
Lourdes Sanchez, Commission Executive Assistant
Central Area Planning Commission
Adopted on March 14, 2006
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Agenda
* Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300
CENTRAL AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2006, 4:30 P.M.
200 NORTH SPRING STREET,10th FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
Young Kim, President
Nancy Whang, Vice President
Franklin Acevedo, Commissioner
Renee Anderson, Commissioner
Chanchanit Martorell, Commissioner
Lourdes Sanchez, Commission Executive Assistant
(213) 978-1298 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, 5, 6, 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, in accordance with Commission Policies and
Procedures and provided that the Commission retains jurisdiction over the case.
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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
3. ZA 2003-6244-CUB-CUX-1A Council District No.: 1
CEQA: ENV- 2003-6245-MND Location: 333 South Boylston Street
Plan: Westlake Expiration Date: 01/24/06
Appeal Status: Not further appealable.
Continued from 12/13/05 and 01/24/06
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from certain conditions of the Zoning Administrator’s approvals,
pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 12.24-W,1 and 18, of a
Conditional Use authorizing: 1) the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic
beverages for on-site consumption; and 2) public dancing in conjunction with an
existing 30,896 square-foot restaurant and nightclub. The conditions specifically
appealed were: Condition No. 9.b. that limits the occupancy to a maximum of 1,100
persons; Condition No. 10.c.1. that requires a 1:00 a.m. closing time Sunday
through Thursday; and Condition Nos. 19.d. & e. that require respectively: a
minimum of 25 State-licensed security officers on duty at all times the premises are
open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and a minimum of 25 uniformed,
state-licensed security guards on the property from 6:00 p.m. to one-half hour past
closing on all days the facility is open for business.
STAFF RECOMMENDS TO DENY THE APPEAL.
R. Nicolas Brown (213) 978-1314
APPLICANT: Anthony Fung; Representative: King R. Woods
APPELLANT: Same
Central Area Planning Commission 2 February 14, 2006
4. ZA 2005-4073-CUB-1A Council District No.: 10
CEQA: ENV-2004-5285-MND Location: 3855 W. Wilshire Boulevard
PLAN: Wilshire Expiration Date: 03/02/06
Appeal Status: CUB not further appealable.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s approval, pursuant to Los Angeles
Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,1 of a Conditional Use to permit the sale and
dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, conjunction
with the proposed addition of eight karaoke rooms to the mezzanine level of an
existing 5,430 square-foot restaurant.
STAFF RECOMMENDS TO DENY THE APPEAL.
Anik Charron, (213) 978-1307
APPLICANT: Suh Seung Heiu; Representative: King R. Woods
APPELLANT: Jun Suk Lee
5. ZA 2005-4047-ZV-1A Council District No.: 13
CEQA: ENV- 2005-3501-MND Location: 5420 Harold Way
Plan: Hollywood Expiration Date: 02/28/06
Appeal Status: ZV further appealable if
granted.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s approval, pursuant to Charter Section
562 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27-B, of a Zone Variance from
Ordinance No. 165, 668 to permit construction, use and maintenance of 18 dwelling
units in lieu of the 11 units permitted pursuant to [Q] Qualified Condition No. 2 that
limits density to a maximum of one dwelling unit for each 800 square feet of lot.
(Note: The appeal of the subdivision tract map approval on this same property
pursuant to Case No. TT62786-1A is not a part of this subject ZA 2005-4047-ZV-1A
appeal.)
STAFF RECOMMENDS TO DENY THE APPEAL.
Gary Booher, (213) 978-1308
APPLICANT: Jason Tolleson
APPELLANT: Doug Haines; Representative: Robert Silverstein
Central Area Planning Commission 3 February 14, 2006
6. TT 62786-1A Council District No.: 13
CEQA: ENV 2005-3501-MND Location: 5420 Harold Way
Plan: Hollywood Expiration Date: 02/25/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Deputy Advisory Agency’s entire approval of TT 62786 to
permit the construction, use and maintenance of an 18-unit, 50-foot high residential
condominium building with 29 parking spaces on a 9,507 net square foot site in the
[Q]R4-2 zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENY THE APPEAL.
Theodore Irving (213) 978-1366
APPLICANT: 5430 Harold Way, LLC
APPELLANT: Dough Haines, La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association of
Hollywood
NOTE: The Central 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.
7. TT 63353-1A Council District No.: 10
CEQA: ENV 2005-6436-MND Location: 900 S. Hobart Boulevard
Plan: Wilshire Expiration Date: 02/24/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the entire Deputy Advisory Agency’s decision approving Tentative
Tract No. 63353 to permit a one-lot subdivision for the conversion of an existing 11-
unit apartment building into condominium units. The building has 22 parking
spaces, the site is 10, 227 net square-feet, in the R4-2 Zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENY THE APPEAL.
Phyllis A. Parker (213) 978-1445
APPLICANT: Cal Avenue Properties, LLC
APPELLANT: Korea-Town Tenants United and Korea-Town Community
Association
Representative: Kwazi Nkurmah
Central Area Planning Commission 4 February 14, 2006
NOTE: The Central 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.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
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 Central Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2006,
at 200 North Spring Street, 10th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90012
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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) 978-1298.
Central Area Planning Commission 5 February 14, 2006
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