Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · March 2, 2006
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
North Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Marvin Braude Constituent Services Center
6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, First Floor Meeting Room
Van Nuys, California 91401
MINUTES OF THE NORTH 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 George Stavaris at 4:34 p.m.
Commissioners present: David Honda; John Lett, Sr., Sampson, and Tony Torres.
Commissioner absent: None
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
None
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
None
B. Commission Requests
None
3. APCNV 2004-5185(ZC)
CEQA: ENV 2004-5117-MND Council District: 12
Plan: Granada Hills-Knollwood Location: 16310 San Fernando
Mission Boulevard
Expiration Date: 03/02/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 06, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from A2-1
(Agricultural Zone) and RS-1 (Suburban Zone) to RD6-1 (Restricted Density Multiple
Dwelling Zone).
PROJECT: Demolition of a single family dwelling, barn and shed and construction
of 19 detached 2-story condominium units, providing 38 parking spaces for residents
in attached 2 car garages and 20 uncovered guest parking spaces on an approximately
116,074 square foot lot. Note: (Tentative Tract 61793 for condominium purposes was
approved by the Advisory Agency on December 5, 2005, and is currently being held
under advisement).
APPLICANT: Ilan Levy, Hoffman Gardens LLC.
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM A2-1 AND RS-1
TO
(T)(Q)RD6-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Madhu Kumar (213) 978-1169
Discussion
Staff presented the case.
The Chair opened public comment.
Applicant representative spoke for the project.
Council District Office representative spoke in support.
The Chair closed public comment.
Motion: Approve zone change from A2-1 to RS-1 to (T)(Q)RD6-1 subject to
Conditions of Approval; adopt mitigated negative declaration, and adopt
findings.
Moved: Torres
Seconded: Sampson
Ayes: Stavaris
Nays: None
Absent: Honda, Lett
Vote: 3-0
4. APCNV 2005-7104(ZC)
CEQA: ENV 2005-7094-MND Council District: 7
Plan: Sylmar Location: 14050 Olive View Drive
Expiration Date: 03/04/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 17, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from A1-1
(Agricultural Zone) to RE-11 (Residential Estate Zone).
PROJECT: The subdivision of land for the construction, use and maintenance of
three single family dwellings. Note: A concurrent Hearing was held with the Deputy
Advisory Agency (AA-2005-7093-PMLA) for subdivision purposes.
APPLICANT: Betty Duffy (Trustee), The Duffy Family Trust.
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM A1-1 TO
(T)(Q)RE11-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Madhu Kumar (213) 978-1169
Discussion
Staff presented the case.
The Chair opened public comment.
Applicant representative spoke for the project.
The Chair closed public comment.
Motion: Approve zone change from A1-1 to (T)(Q)RE-11-1; adopt mitigated
negative declaration; and adopt findings.
Moved: Sampson
Seconded: Lett
Ayes: Honda, Torres, Stavaris
Nays:
Absent:
Vote: 5-0
5. APCNV 2005-6196(ZC)(ZAD)
CEQA: ENV 2005-6203-MND Council District: 7
Plan: Sylmar Location: 14334-14346 Tyler Street
Expiration Date: 03/04/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council by Applicant.
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PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 17, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from RA-1
(Suburban Zone) to RD3-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone);
DETERMINATION, pursuant to Section 12.24. X.7 of the Municipal Code, to permit a
6-
foot high Wall/Fence within the front yard setback in lieu of the maximum 42-inch in
height permitted.
PROJECT: Demolition of an existing single family dwelling, and accessory
buildings for the subdivision and construction of 23 single-family dwellings as part of a
small lot subdivision. Each dwelling will provide two parking spaces and eight guest
parking spaces for the entire subdivision. Note: A concurrent Hearing was held with the
Advisory Agency on Tentative Tract 63264-SL for subdivision purposes.
APPLICANT: Daniel Berstein, Tyler Street, LLC
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO
(T)(Q)RD3-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Madhu Kumar (213) 978-1169
Discussion
Staff presented the case.
The Chair opened public comment.
Applicant spoke for the project.
Council District Office representative spoke for the project.
The Chair closed public comment.
Motion: Approve zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1 subject to Conditions of
Approval; adopt mitigated negative declaration; and adopt findings.
Moved: Honda
Seconded: Lett
Ayes: Sampson, Torres, Stavaris
Nays: None
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Absent:
Vote: 5-0
6. APCNV 2005-6902(ZC)(ZAA)
CEQA: ENV 2005-6899-MND Council District: 7
Plan: Arleta-Pacoima Location: 13650 Brownell Street
Expiration Date: 03/04/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 10, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from RA-1
(Residential Agricultural Zone) to R1-1 (One-Family Zone);
ADJUSTMENT, pursuant to Section 12.28 A of the Municipal Code, to permit reduced
side yards of five feet in lieu of the six feet required and reduced rear yards of ten feet in
lieu of the 15 feet required.
PROJECT: The construction, use and maintenance of four single-family dwellings.
The subject site is approximately 24,510 net square feet in size. Parcel Map number
AA-2005-6898-PMLA was filed for the development of a 4 lot subdivision on the subject
site.
APPLICANT: Art Santiago, Montage Development, Inc.
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO
(T)(Q)R!-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF
ADJUSTMENT AS FILED.
Lynda Smith (213) 978-1170
Discussion
Staff presented the case.
No one spoke.
The Chair closed public comment.
Motion: Approve zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)R1-1 subject to the Conditions
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of Approval, approve an adjustment to allow reduced side yards of five-
feet in lieu of the six-feet required and reduced rear yards of 10-feet in lieu
of the 15-feet required; adopt mitigated negative declaration and adopt
findings.
Moved: Lett
Seconded: Sampson
Ayes: Honda, Torres, Stavaris
Nays: None
Absent:
Vote: 5-0
7. APCNV 2005-6357(ZC-F)
CEQA: ENV 2005-6360-MND Council District: 7
Plan: Sylmar Location: 12747 and 12751 Norris
Avenue
Expiration Date: 03/04/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable
to City Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 10, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from R1-1 (One-
Family Zone) to (T)(Q)RD3-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone);
DETERMINATION, pursuant to Section 12.24.X.7 of the Municipal Code, to permit a six
feet in height wall/fence within the front yard and side yard setback in lieu of the
maximum 42 inch height permitted.
PROJECT: Demolition of four existing dwelling units and accessory buildings for the
construction of 14 single-family dwellings as part of a small lot subdivision. Each home
will provide two parking spaces; six guest parking spaces will be provided for the entire
subdivision. The subject site is approximately 43,621 net square feet in size.
APPLICANT: Gail S. Jones, Russell W. Settell.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM R1-1 TO (T)(Q)RD3-
1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF DETERMINATION
AS FILED.
Lynda Smith (213) 978-1170
Discussion
Staff presented the case and amended (Q) Qualified Conditions to reflect correct
numbering of items.
The Chair opened public comment.
Applicant representative spoke for the project.
The Chair closed public comment.
Motion:Approve zone change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1 subject to Conditions of
Approval; approve a determination to allow a six-feet in height wall/fence
within the front yard and side yard setback in lieu of the maximum 42 inch
height permitted; adiot mitigated negative declaration; and adopt findings.
Moved: Torres
Seconded: Sampson
Ayes: Honda, Lett, Stavaris
Nays: None
Absent:
Vote: 5-0
8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
None
There being no further business to come before the North Valley Area Planning
Commission, the meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
__________________________________
George Stavaris, President
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_______________________________________
Fely C. Pingol. Commission Executive Assistant
North Valley Area Planning Commission
Date Adopted: ___________________________
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Agenda
Informacion en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300.
NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 02, 2006, 4:30 P.M.
MARVIN BRAUDE CONSTITUENT CENTER
6262 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
George Stavaris, President
David Honda, Vice President
Dr. John Lett, Sr., Commissioner
Victor Sampson, Commissioner
Tony Torres, 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 NO:
Pursuant to the Commission’s general operating procedures, the Commission at times must necessarily limit
t h e sp e a k i n g t i m e s o f t h o s e p r e s e n t i n g t e s t i m o n y o n e i t h e r si d e o f
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
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. APCNV 2004-5185(ZC)
CEQA: ENV 2004-5117-MND Council District: 12
Plan: Granada Hills-Knollwood Location: 16310 San Fernando
Mission Boulevard
Expiration Date: 03/02/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 06, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from A2-1
(Agricultural Zone) and RS-1 (Suburban Zone) to RD6-1 (Restricted Density Multiple
Dwelling Zone).
PROJECT: Demolition of a single family dwelling, barn and shed and construction of
19 detached 2-story condominium units, providing 38 parking spaces for residents in
attached 2 car garages and 20 uncovered guest parking spaces on an approximately
116,074 square foot lot. Note: (Tentative Tract 61793 for condominium purposes was
approved by the Advisory Agency on December 5, 2005, and is currently being held under
advisement).
APPLICANT: Ilan Levy, Hoffman Gardens LLC.
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM A2-1 AND RS-1 TO
(T)(Q)RD6-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Madhu Kumar (213) 978-1169
NORTH VALLEY AREA
PLANNING COMMISSION 2 March 02, 2006
4. APCNV 2005-7104(ZC)
CEQA: ENV 2005-7094-MND Council District: 7
Plan: Sylmar Location: 14050 Olive View Drive
Expiration Date: 03/04/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 17, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from A1-1
(Agricultural Zone) to RE-11 (Residential Estate Zone).
PROJECT: The subdivision of land for the construction, use and maintenance of
three single family dwellings. Note: A concurrent Hearing was held with the Deputy
Advisory Agency (AA-2005-7093-PMLA) for subdivision purposes.
APPLICANT: Betty Duffy (Trustee), The Duffy Family Trust.
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM A1-1 TO (T)(Q)RE11-1
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Madhu Kumar (213) 978-1169
5. APCNV 2005-6196(ZC)(ZAD)
CEQA: ENV 2005-6203-MND Council District: 7
Plan: Sylmar Location: 14334-14346 Tyler Street
Expiration Date: 03/04/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 17, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from RA-1 (Suburban
Zone) to RD3-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone);
DETERMINATION, pursuant to Section 12.24. X.7 of the Municipal Code, to permit a 6-foot
high Wall/Fence within the front yard setback in lieu of the maximum 42-inch in height
permitted.
PROJECT: Demolition of an existing single family dwelling, and accessory
buildings for the subdivision and construction of 23 single-family dwellings as part of a small
lot subdivision. Each dwelling will provide two parking spaces and eight guest parking
spaces for the entire subdivision. Note: A concurrent Hearing was held with the Advisory
Agency on Tentative Tract 63264-SL for subdivision purposes.
NORTH VALLEY AREA
PLANNING COMMISSION 3 March 02, 2006
APPLICANT: Daniel Berstein, Tyler Street, LLC
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO (T)(Q)RD3-1
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Madhu Kumar (213) 978-1169
6. APCNV 2005-6902(ZC)(ZAA)
CEQA: ENV 2005-6899-MND Council District: 7
Plan: Arleta-Pacoima Location: 13650 Brownell Street
Expiration Date: 03/04/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 10, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from RA-1 (Residential
Agricultural Zone) to R1-1 (One-Family Zone);
ADJUSTMENT, pursuant to Section 12.28 A of the Municipal Code, to permit reduced side
yards of five feet in lieu of the six feet required and reduced rear yards of ten feet in lieu of
the 15 feet required.
PROJECT: The construction, use and maintenance of four single-family dwellings. The
subject site is approximately 24,510 net square feet in size. Parcel Map number AA-2005-
6898-PMLA was filed for the development of a 4 lot subdivision on the subject site.
APPLICANT: Art Santiago, Montage Development, Inc.
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO (T)(Q)R!-1
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT AS
FILED.
Lynda Smith (213) 978-1170
7. APCNV 2005-6357(ZC-F)
CEQA: ENV 2005-6360-MND Council District: 7
Plan: Sylmar Location: 12747 and 12751 Norris
Avenue
Expiration Date: 03/04/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JANUARY 10, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from R1-1 (One-
Family Zone) to (T)(Q)RD3-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone);
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PLANNING COMMISSION 4 March 02, 2006
DETERMINATION, pursuant to Section 12.24.X.7 of the Municipal Code, to permit a six
feet in height wall/fence within the front yard and side yard setback in lieu of the maximum
42 inch height permitted.
PROJECT: Demolition of four existing dwelling units and accessory buildings for the
construction of 14 single-family dwellings as part of a small lot subdivision. Each home will
provide two parking spaces; six guest parking spaces will be provided for the entire
subdivision. The subject site is approximately 43,621 net square feet in size.
APPLICANT: Gail S. Jones, Russell W. Settell.
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM R1-1 TO (T)(Q)RD3-1
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF DETERMINATION
AS FILED.
Lynda Smith (213) 978-1170
8. 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, March 16, 2006
at the Marvin Braude Constituent Center
6262 Van Nuys Blvd., 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.
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