Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · February 28, 2006
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Central Area Planning Commission Minutes
February 28, 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 4:39 p.m.
Commissioners present: Franklin Acevedo, Renee Anderson, Chanchanit Martorell, Nancy
Whang.
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
Planning staff Charlie Rausch announced new Planning Director, Gail Goldberg
started on February 27, 2006.
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar.
B. Commission Requests.
3. ZA 2005-6132-ZV-ZAA-1A Council District No.: 13
CEQA: ENV-2005-6133-CE Location: 640 North Kingsley Drive
PLAN: Wilshire Expiration Date: 2/11/06
Appeal Status: ZA not further appealable;
Zone Variance further appealable, if
granted.
Continued from January 24, 2006
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s denials of: 1) Pursuant to Charter
Section 562 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27-B, a) a Zone Variance
from Section 12.10-C,4 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit 65 dwelling
units in lieu of the permitted 63 dwelling units with a lot area per additional dwelling
unit of zero square feet in lieu of the required 800 square feet, resulting from the
conversion of a recreation room and office space into a one bedroom and studio
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dwelling units; b) a Zone Variance from Section 12.21-A,5(b) of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code to permit three compact spaces to have an 18 feet 4 inches reduced
access aisle in lieu of the required 43 feet access aisle backup; and c) a Zone
Variance from Section 12.21-A,5(c) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit two
compact spaces in lieu of the required standard spaces; and 2) Pursuant to Los
Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.28, a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment from
Section 12.21-C,2(b) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit a 5-foot 3-inch
passageway in lieu of the required 12 feet.
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL.
Daniel Green, (213) 978-1304
APPLICANT: Frederick H. Leeds; Representative: Nemesio Cervantes
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 submitted
three pictures for the record. Representative also offered to covenant units A
and B for permanent affordable housing.
Chair opened the public hearing.
Representative of CD13 in support of Applicant/Appellant. Requested that units
A and B have a covenant filed for maximum affordable housing.
Staff offered conditions for affordable housing.
There were no speakers under public comment.
Chair closed the public hearing.
Chair moved to grant appeal subject to conditions provided by staff ; modified
Findings and adopted ENV 2005-6133-CE, seconded by Commissioner
Acevedo.
Vote: 5 – 0
4. ZA-2005-3328-CUB-1A
CEQA: ENV-2004-5312-MND Council District: 10
Plan: Wilshire Location: 601-603 South Western Avenue
Expiration Date: 02/28/06
Appeal Status: Not further appealable.
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PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s denial, 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 in conjunction
with an existing 3,949 square-foot restaurant with karaoke and live entertainment
seating 170 patrons having hours of operation and alcohol sales from 6 p.m. to 12
midnight Monday through Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday through
Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL.
Linn Wyatt, (213) 978-1473.
APPLICANT: Samuel K. Oh: Representative: Daniel Oh
APPELLANT: Same
DISCUSSION:
Zoning staff gave an overview of the proposed project and answered questions of
the Central Area Planning Commission.
Appellant/Applicant Representative gave an overview of modifications to proposed
project and answered questions of the Central Area Planning Commission.
Chair opened the public hearing.
Representative of the Los Angeles Police Department was in opposition of proposed
project and had a list of conditions.
There was one (1) speaker in support and six (6) speakers against appeal.
Speakers submitted several signed petitions in opposition and conditions, if granted.
Representative of CD 10 office not in support of original proposed project, but in
support of seafood restaurant.
Staff stated project changed and suggested applicant reapply for new project.
Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Acevedo moved to continue case to April 11, 2006, seconded
by Chair.
Vote: 4 – 0 (Whang not present)
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5. ZA 2005-3502-CUB-ZV-1A
CEQA: ENV-2005-3503-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Wilshire Location: 8350-8352 West 3rd Street
Expiration Date: 03-03-06
Appeal Status: CUB not further
appealable; ZV further appealable, if
granted
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s approvals of: 1) pursuant to Los
Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,1, a Conditional use to permit the sale
and dispensing of beer and wine only for on-site consumption, and wine only for off-
site consumption in the form of gift baskets, in conjunction with an existing
restaurant ; and 2) pursuant to Charter Section 562 and Los Angeles Municipal
Code 12.27-B, a Variance from Municipal Code Section 12.21-A,4(g) and Section
12.26-E.5 to provide parking spaces off-site within 750 feet of the site by lease in
lieu of the required recorded covenant.
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL.
Linn Wyatt, (213) 978-1473.
APPLICANT: Joan McNamara; Representative: Bob Burke and Steve Catalano
APPELLANT: Diana Plotkin, Beverly Wilshire Homes Association
DISCUSSION:
Zoning staff gave an overview of the proposed project and answered questions
of the Central Area Planning Commission.
Appellant’s Representative gave an overview of appeal issues.
Applicant’s Representative gave an overview of proposed project. Had 50 to 60
attendees in support of project.
Chair opened the public hearing.
Representative of CD5 in support of proposed project.
Six speakers in support and two against appeal. Three speakers had general
comments.
Chair closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Anderson moved to deny appeal, sustain the Zoning
Administrator’s determination; and added Condition No. 47 to file for a plan
approval with a 1 year review on parking only; adopted Findings and ENV
2005-3503-CE, second by Chair.
Vote: 5 – 0
6. APCC-2005-7451-SPE-SPP
CEQA: ENV-2005-7452-CE Council District: 13
Plan: Wilshire Location: 3314-3330 West Beverly
Boulevard
Expiration Date: 03-01-06
Appeal Status: Appealable to Council
Public Hearing completed on December 2, 2006.
Limited public hearing.
1. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F.1(f) of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan
Exception from Section 8.1 of the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented Specific
Plan (Ordinance No. 173,749) to permit the following deviations from the
Development Standards and Design Guidelines:
a. Section V.6 – Stepbacks: to permit an approximately 50 foot high structure
within 15 feet of the front property line in lieu of the maximum permitted 30
feet height, and to permit a second floor fronting on a major highway to be
flush with the first floor in lieu of the minimum required 10 foot Stepback.
b. Section V.18 – Privacy: to permit windows facing windows across property
lines which is otherwise not permitted.
c. Section 8.C transitional height: to permit an approximately 50 foot high
structure within 0 to 49 feet of a lot located within Subarea A, in lieu of the
maximum 25 feet.
2. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7.C of the Municipal Code, a Project permit
compliance with the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented Specific Plan for the
proposed construction, use and maintenance of a new 32 unit, 4-story,
maximum 50 foot high apartment building having 73 parking spaces in a two
level subterranean garage on an approximately 19,750 square foot site in the
C2-1 Zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
Lynda Smith, (213) 978-1170
APPLICANT: James Ha, Louis Young Development Company, INC.
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DISCUSSION:
Hearing Officer mentioned there was limited public hearing on 1c, gave an
overview of the proposed project and answered questions of the Central Area
Planning Commission.
Applicant’s Representatives gave an overview of the proposed project and
answered questions of the Central Area Planning commission. Clarified that
there were 70 parking spaces.
Chair opened the public hearing.
One speaker spoke against proposed project.
Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Acevedo moved to approve with 70 parking spaces; adopt
Findings and ENV 2005-7452-CE, seconded by Chair.
Vote: 4 – 0
7. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No speakers.
There being no further business to come before the Central Area Planning Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 8:04 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 EspaÁol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300
CENTRAL AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2006, 4:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, 10TH FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
Young Kim, President
Nancy Whang, Vice President
Franklin Acevedo, Commissioner
Renee Anderson, Commissioner
Chanchanit Martorell, Commissioner
Lourdes Sanchez, Commission Executive Assistant I, (213) 978-1298; FAX (213) 978-1029
POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Nos. 3, 4, 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. In all instances, however, equal time is allowed for
presentation of pros and cons of matters to be acted upon. All requests to address the Commission
on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission=s consideration of the item.
EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A
SPEAKER=S REQUEST FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT STAFF.
To ensure that the Commission has ample opportunity to review written materials, all
concerned parties 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,
prior to the meeting at which the item is to be heard in order to meet the mailing deadline.
Note: Materials received after the mailing deadline will be placed in the official case file.
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.
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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
3. ZA 2005-6132-ZV-ZAA-1A Council District No.: 13
CEQA: ENV-2005-6133-CE Location: 640 North Kingsley Drive
PLAN: Wilshire Expiration Date: 2/11/06
Appeal Status: ZA not further appealable;
Zone Variance further appealable, if
granted.
Continued from January 24, 2006
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s denials of: 1) Pursuant to Charter
Section 562 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27-B, a) a Zone Variance
from Section 12.10-C,4 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit 65 dwelling
units in lieu of the permitted 63 dwelling units with a lot area per additional dwelling
unit of zero square feet in lieu of the required 800 square feet, resulting from the
conversion of a recreation room and office space into a one bedroom and studio
dwelling units; b) a Zone Variance from Section 12.21-A,5(b) of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code to permit three compact spaces to have an 18 feet 4 inches reduced
access aisle in lieu of the required 43 feet access aisle backup; and c) a Zone
Variance from Section 12.21-A,5(c) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit two
compact spaces in lieu of the required standard spaces; and 2) Pursuant to Los
Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.28, a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment from
Section 12.21-C,2(b) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit a 5-foot 3-inch
passageway in lieu of the required 12 feet.
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL.
Daniel Green, (213) 978-1304
APPLICANT: Frederick H. Leeds; Representative: Nemesio Cervantes
APPELLANT: Same
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4. ZA-2005-3328-CUB-1A
CEQA: ENV-2004-5312-MND Council District: 10
Plan: Wilshire Location: 601-603 South Western Avenue
Expiration Date: 02/28/06
Appeal Status: Not further appealable.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s denial, 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 in conjunction
with an existing 3,949 square-foot restaurant with karaoke and live entertainment
seating 170 patrons having hours of operation and alcohol sales from 6 p.m. to 12
midnight Monday through Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday through
Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL.
Linn Wyatt, (213) 978-1473.
APPLICANT: Samuel K. Oh: Representative: Daniel Oh
APPELLANT: Same
5. ZA 2005-3502-CUB-ZV-1A
CEQA: ENV-2005-3503-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Wilshire Location: 8350-8352 West 3rd Street
Expiration Date: 03-03-06
Appeal Status: CUB not further appealable;
ZV further appealable, if granted.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s approvals of: 1) pursuant to Los
Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,1, a Conditional use to permit the sale
and dispensing of beer and wine only for on-site consumption, and wine only for off-
site consumption in the form of gift baskets, in conjunction with an existing
restaurant ; and 2) pursuant to Charter Section 562 and Los Angeles Municipal
Code 12.27-B, a Variance from Municipal Code Section 12.21-A,4(g) and Section
12.26-E.5 to provide parking spaces off-site within 750 feet of the site by lease in
lieu of the required recorded covenant.
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL.
Linn Wyatt, (213) 978-1473.
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APPLICANT: Joan McNamara; Representative: Bob Burke and Steve Catalano
APPELLANT: Diana Plotkin, Beverly Wilshire Homes Association
6. APCC-2005-7451-SPE-SPP
CEQA: ENV-2005-7452-CE Council District: 13
Plan: Wilshire Location: 3314-3330 West Beverly Boulevard
Expiration Date: 03-01-06
Appeal Status: Appealable to Council
Public Hearing completed on February 28, 2006.
1. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F.1(f) of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan
Exception from Section 8.1 of the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented Specific
Plan (Ordinance No. 173,749) to permit the following deviations from the
Development Standards and Design Guidelines:
a. Section V.6 – Stepbacks: to permit an approximately 50 foot high
structure within 15 feet of the front property line in lieu of the maximum
permitted 30 feet height, and to permit a second floor fronting on a major
highway to be flush with the first floor in lieu of the minimum required 10
foot Stepback.
b. Section V.18 – Privacy: to permit windows facing windows across
property lines which is otherwise not permitted.
c. Section 8.C transitional height: to permit an approximately 50 foot high
structure within 0 to 49 feet of a lot located within Subarea A, in lieu of
the maximum 25 feet.
2. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7.C of the Municipal Code, a Project permit
compliance with the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented Specific Plan for the
proposed construction, use and maintenance of a new 32 unit, 4-story,
maximum 50 foot high apartment building having 73 parking spaces in a two
level subterranean garage on an approximately 19,750 square foot site in the
C2-1 Zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
Lynda Smith, (213) 978-1170
APPLICANT: James Ha, Louis Young Development Company, INC.
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7. 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 Central Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2006,
at 200 North Spring Street, Room 1060, City Hall,
Los Angeles, California 90012
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) 978-1298.
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