Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · June 8, 2006
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
South Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes
Thursday, June 08, 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 4:38 p.m.
Commissioners present: Tina Choi, Thomas Hudnut, Gordon Murley, Patricia Patano
Commissioner absent: None
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
None
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
Commissioner Hudnut will not be available at June 22, 2006 and July 27, 2006 Meetings.
Commissioner Iwata will be leaving early on June 22, 2006 meeting.
B. Commission Requests
None
C. Minutes of May 11, 2006
Above Minutes of Meeting were adopted by consent.
The following Agenda Items were moved out of order and taken as Item Nos. 3, 4, and 5
respectively:
6. APCSV 2004-6781-ZC
Related Case: AA 2005-0577-PMLA
CEQA: ENV 2004-6782-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 21502 W. Cohasset Street.
Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED AUGUST 18, 2005
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, incident
to Parcel Map, from R1-1 to (T)(Q)RZ3-1 for a maximum new 3-parcel, single-family.
Development.
APPLICANT: Jocelyn Mackay, Owner
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM R1-1 TO
(T)(Q)RZ3-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310
APPROVED BY CONSENT WITHOUT OBJECTIONS.
Vote: 5-0 (Choi, Hudnut, Murley, Patano, and Iwata)
7. APCSV 2005-8918-ZC
CEQA: ENV 2005-8919-MND Council District: 2
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 12430 Lemay Street.
Expiration Date: 05/27/06 ext.
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 03, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
R1-1 to R3-1.
PROJECT: Construction of a 2-story, maximum 36 foot high, 13-unit apartment
building and one density bonus unit, for a total of 14 units, providing 27 parking spaces
In a basement garage on an approximately 10,650 square foot irregular shaped lot.
APPLICANT: Dan Close, Lemay 123, LLC
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STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM R1-1 TO (T)(Q)R3-1
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Frank N. Quon (818) 374-5036
APPROVED BY CONSENT WITHOUT OBJECTIONS.
Vote: 5-0 (Choi, Hudnut, Murley, Patano, and Iwata)
10. APCSV 2005-2549-ZC-BL
Related Case: Tentative Tract 62947
CEQA: ENV 2005-2524-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 7342-54 De Soto Avenue.
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED FEBRUARY 16, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
RA-1 to RD1.5-1 and BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, incident to 8-unit condominium
subdivision..
PROJECT: A tentative tract map for 8-unit condominium subdivision with 16 parking
spaces and 4 guest parking spaces on 0.34 net acres (15,000 net square-foot) site zoned
RA-1 and designated for Low Medium II Residential in the Canoga Park-Winnetka-Wood-
Land Hills-West Hills Community Plan. Also a Zone Change incident to subdivision from
RA-1 to RD1.5-1.
APPLICANT: Soheil Navidbakhsh
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO
(T)(Q)RD1.5-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Lateef Sholebo (213) 978-1454
APPROVED BY CONSENT WITHOUT OBJECTIONS.
Vote: 5-0 (Choi, Hudnut, Murley, Patano, and Iwata)
3. DIR-2005-6741-DRB-SPP-A1
CEQA: ENV 2004-3638-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills- Location: 4381 San Blas Avenue
West Hills Expiration Date: 06/29/06
Appeal Status: Not further
appealable to City Council
Continued from 05/11/06
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PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s Determination of Design Review and Project
Permit Compliance Conditional Approval - Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan.
PROJECT: Construction of a new 3,251 square-foot (including an attached 2-car
garage), three-story, single family residence, on a 8,593 square-foot lot. The maximum
proposed building height is 45 feet. The project is in the outer corridor, upslope, and
visible from Mulholland Drive.
APPLICANT: Shafi Sedaghat, Owner
APPELLANT: Dr. Janine Angelotti, Barbara Tarr, Teri Lowe
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066
Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission.
The President opened public hearing.
Appellant testified against the project.
A geologist testified for the appellant and discussed the soil problem.
Four other speakers testified in opposition of the project.
Applicant and his representative both testified for the project.
Appellant rebutted.
The President closed public hearing.
Motion: Granted the appeal in part; modify the determination of the Director
of Planning dated November 9, 2005 by including a new condition,
and adopted the findings.
Moved: Choi
Seconded: Hudnut
Ayes: Iwata
Absent: Patano
Recused: Murley
Vote: 3-0
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4. APCSV-2005-1919-ZC-YV
CEQA: ENV 2005-1910-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Reseda-West Van Nuys Location: 18318 Strathern Street.
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED OCTOBER 20, 2005
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
RA-1 to (T)(Q)R1-1 incident to a 6-lot subdivision for 6 detached single-family residences.
VARIANCE, pursuant to Section 12.24 X.7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
Code Section 12.22.C.20(f) to permit a fence height of 9 feet in lieu of the 3 ½ feet in the
front Yard.
PROJECT: A six-lot subdivision for the development of 6-detached single-family
dwellings on a 1.04 net acre lot.
APPLICANT: Sienna Residential, LLC
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO
(T)(Q)R1-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; APPROVAL IN PART OF A
REQUEST FOR AN OVER-IN-HEIGHT FENCE/WALL.
Simon Pastucha (213) 978-1326
Staff presented the case,
The President opened public comment.
Applicant representative spoke about the project.
No other speakers.
The President closed public comment.
Motion: Approve zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)R1-1 subject to Conditions of
Approval, approve in part a request for an over-in-height fence/wall to a
maximum of 8 feet within the front yard setback along the westerly
property lines of Lot Nos. 1 and 6 of Tentative Tract No. 62634; adopt
Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV 2005-1910; and adopt findings.
Moved: Hudnut
Seconded: Choi
Ayes: Murley, Iwata
Absent: Patano
Vote: 4-0
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5. ZA 2005-6476-ZAA-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-6477-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Location: 8660 Skyline Drive
Expiration Date: 07/08/06
Appeal Status: Not further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’ s denial, pursuant to Los Angeles
Municipal Code Section 12.28, of a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment from Section
12.21-A,17(c)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit the construction, use and
maintenance of a single-family dwelling, observing a height of 53 feet in lieu of the
maximum 45 feet in the RE15-1-H Zone.
APPLICANT: David Abramowitz
Benjamin Reznik, Representative
APPELLANT: David Abramowitz
Benjamin Reznik, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Anik Charron (213) 978-1307
Staff presented the case.
The President opened public hearing.
Applicant representative testified for the project.
Three speakers spoke in favor of the appeal and two in opposition of the project.
Applicant representative rebutted and answered questions of the Commission.
The President closed public hearing.
Commission deliberated.
Motion: Grant the appeal; adopt findings submitted by the applicant; and
adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV 2005-6477-CE.
Moved: Choi
Seconded: Patano
Ayes: Iwata
Nays: Hudnut, Murley
Vote: 3-2
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8. APCSV 2005-5196-SPE-SPP
CEQA: ENV 2005-5197-MND Council District: 5
Plan: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- Location: 14745 Mulholland Drive.
Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Expiration Date: 05/29/06 ext.
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 17, 2006
EXCEPTION, pursuant to Section 11.5.7 F of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from the
following Sections of the Mulholland Parkway Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 167,943):
a. Section 5.D.3.a to permit a 25-foot front yard setback in lieu of the
required minimum 20 percent (46 feet) of the depth of the lot (but not
required to exceed a maximum of 40 feet);
b. Section 5.D.1 to permit the building to penetrate the view shed by
six feet which is otherwise not permitted;
c. Section 5.D.2.c to permit the dwelling to be 45 feet high in lieu of the
maximum 40 feet permitted; and
PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE, pursuant to Section 11.5.7 C of the Municipal
Code with the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan.
PROJECT: Construction of a new 6,296 square foot, 3 story, 45-foot in height,
single-family residence, with an attached 3 car garage and a swimming pool, on a
27,791 square foot lot. The lot is a visible, downsloping lot, within the inner corridor
of the Mulholland Specific Plan..
APPLICANT: Olga Klein
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN EXCEPTION FOR THE
FRONT YARD SEETBACKK SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL;
DISAPPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR THE BUILDING TO PENETRATE THE VIEWSHED
AND TO THE DWELLING HEIGHT OF 45 FEET; AND DISMISSAL OF THE PROJECT
PERMIT COMPLIANCE DETERMINATION WITH THE MULHOLLAND SCENIC
PARKWAY SPECIFIC PLAN.
Frank N. Quon (818) 374-5036
Staff briefly presented the case and recommended a continuance as the applicant failed to
comply with the posting of notice requirement.
Applicant representative was called to answer questions of the Commission.
The President opened public comment.
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Two speakers spoke against the project.
The President closed public comment.
Motion: Approve continuance to July 13, 2006 as recommended by the staff.
Moved: Patano
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Choi, Hudnut, Iwata
Vote: 5-0
9. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 62945-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-4843-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- Location: 11805 Laurelwood Drive
Expiration Date: 04/21/06 ext.
Appeal Status: Further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, in part from decision by the Advisory Agency in approving Tentative
Tract 62945.
PROJECT: Tentative Tract Map No. 62945 is located at 11805 Laurelwood Drive,
to permit the one lot subdivision for a new 24-unit residential condominium including
6 density bonus units with 48 parking spaces including 6 guest parking spaces on a
26,989 net square foot site in the [Q]RD1.5-1VL zone. Also a request for an approval
for a haul route to export 1,000 cubic yards.
APPLICANT: Laurelwood Ventures, LLC
APPELLANT: Studio City Residents Association
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Theodore Irving (213) 978-1366
Staff presented the case.
The President opened public hearing.
Two speakers representing the appellant testified in opposition of the project. There
were four other speakers supporting the appeal.
Applicant representative testified describing the project. The Project Surveyor also
testified.
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One other speaker testified supporting the project.
Appellant representative rebutted.
Council District representative testified in support of the appeal. She requested that the
Commission deny vacation and require more quest parking spaces (2/4 of a space per
unit,
The President closed public hearing.
Commission deliberated.
Motion: Deny the appeal; sustain the decision of the Advisory Agency; adopt
ENV 2005-4843-MND; and adopt findings.
Moved: Choi
Seconded: Patano
Ayes: Iwata
Nays: Murley
Recused: Hudnut
Vote: 3-1
11. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No speakers.
There being no further business to come before the South Valley Area Planning Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
_______________________________________
David Iwata, President
_______________________________________
Fely C, Pingol, Commission Executive Assistant
South Valley Area Planning Commission
Adopted on ____June 22, 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, JUNE 08, 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
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REQUEST FORM AT THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT.
POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NOS. 3, 5, AND 9 :
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.
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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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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
C. Minutes of May 11, 2006
3. DIR-2005-6741-DRB-SPP-A1
CEQA: ENV 2004-3638-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills- Location: 4381 San Blas Avenue
West Hills Expiration Date: 06/29/06
Appeal Status: Not further
appealable to City Council
Continued from 05/11/06
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s Determination of Design Review and Project
Permit Compliance Conditional Approval - Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan.
PROJECT: Construction of a new 3,251 square-foot (including an attached 2-car
garage), three-story, single family residence, on a 8,593 square-foot lot. The maximum
proposed building height is 45 feet. The project is in the outer corridor, upslope, and
visible from Mulholland Drive.
APPLICANT: Shafi Sedaghat, Owner
APPELLANT: Dr. Janine Angelotti, Barbara Tarr, Teri Lowe
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066
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4. APCSV-2005-1919-ZC-YV
CEQA: ENV 2005-1910-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Reseda-West Van Nuys Location: 18318 Strathern Street.
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED OCTOBER 20, 2005
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
RA-1 to (T)(Q)R1-1 incident to a 6-lot subdivision for 6 detached single-family residences.
VARIANCE, pursuant to Section 12.24 X.7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
Code Section 12.22.C.20(f) to permit a fence height of 9 feet in lieu of the 3 ½ feet in the
front Yard.
PROJECT: A six-lot subdivision for the development of 6-detached single-family
dwellings on a 1.04 net acre lot.
APPLICANT: Sienna Residential, LLC
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO
(T)(Q)R1-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; APPROVAL IN PART OF A
REQUEST FOR AN OVER-IN-HEIGHT FENCE/WALL.
Simon Pastucha (213) 978-1326
5. ZA 2005-6476-ZAA-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-6477-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Location: 8660 Skyline Drive
Expiration Date: 07/08/06
Appeal Status: Not further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’ s denial, pursuant to Los Angeles
Municipal Code Section 12.28, of a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment from Section
12.21-A,17(c)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit the construction, use and
maintenance of a single-family dwelling, observing a height of 53 feet in lieu of the
maximum 45 feet in the RE15-1-H Zone.
APPLICANT: David Abramowitz
Benjamin Reznik, Representative
APPELLANT: David Abramowitz
Benjamin Reznik, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Anik Charron (213) 978-1307
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6. APCSV 2004-6781-ZC
Related Case: AA 2005-0577-PMLA
CEQA: ENV 2004-6782-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 21502 W. Cohasset Street.
Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED AUGUST 18, 2005
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, incident
to Parcel Map, from R1-1 to (T)(Q)RZ3-1 for a maximum new 3-parcel, single-family.
Development.
APPLICANT: Jocelyn Mackay, Owner
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM R1-1 TO
(T)(Q)RZ3-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310
7. APCSV 2005-8918-ZC
CEQA: ENV 2005-8919-MND Council District: 2
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 12430 Lemay Street.
Expiration Date: 05/27/06 ext.
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 03, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
R1-1 to R3-1.
PROJECT: Construction of a 2-story, maximum 36 foot high, 13-unit apartment
building and one density bonus unit, for a total of 14 units, providing 27 parking spaces
In a basement garage on an approximately 10,650 square foot irregular shaped lot.
APPLICANT: Dan Close, Lemay 123, LLC
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM R1-1 TO (T)(Q)R3-1
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Frank N. Quon (818) 374-5036
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8. APCSV 2005-5196-SPE-SPP
CEQA: ENV 2005-5197-MND Council District: 5
Plan: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- Location: 14745 Mulholland Drive.
Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Expiration Date: 05/29/06 ext.
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 17, 2006
EXCEPTION, pursuant to Section 11.5.7 F of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from the
following Sections of the Mulholland Parkway Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 167,943):
a. Section 5.D.3.a to permit a 25-foot front yard setback in lieu of the
required minimum 20 percent (46 feet) of the depth of the lot (but not
required to exceed a maximum of 40 feet);
b. Section 5.D.1 to permit the building to penetrate the view shed by
six feet which is otherwise not permitted;
c. Section 5.D.2.c to permit the dwelling to be 45 feet high in lieu of the
maximum 40 feet permitted; and
PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE, pursuant to Section 11.5.7 C of the Municipal
Code with the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan.
PROJECT: Construction of a new 6,296 square foot, 3 story, 45-foot in height,
single-family residence, with an attached 3 car garage and a swimming pool, on a
27,791 square foot lot. The lot is a visible, downsloping lot, within the inner corridor
of the Mulholland Specific Plan..
APPLICANT: Olga Klein
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN EXCEPTION FOR THE
FRONT YARD SEETBACKK SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL;
DISAPPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR THE BUILDING TO PENETRATE THE VIEWSHED
AND TO THE DWELLING HEIGHT OF 45 FEET; AND DISMISSAL OF THE PROJECT
PERMIT COMPLIANCE DETERMINATION WITH THE MULHOLLAND SCENIC
PARKWAY SPECIFIC PLAN.
Frank N. Quon (818) 374-5036
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9. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 62945-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-4843-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- Location: 11805 Laurelwood Drive
Expiration Date: 04/21/06 ext.
Appeal Status: Further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, in part from decision by the Advisory Agency in approving Tentative
Tract 62945.
PROJECT: Tentative Tract Map No. 62945 is located at 11805 Laurelwood Drive,
to permit the one lot subdivision for a new 24-unit residential condominium including
6 density bonus units with 48 parking spaces including 6 guest parking spaces on a
26,989 net square foot site in the [Q]RD1.5-1VL zone. Also a request for an approval
for a haul route to export 1,000 cubic yards.
APPLICANT: Laurelwood Ventures, LLC
APPELLANT: Studio City Residents Association
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Theodore Irving (213) 978-1366
10. APCSV 2005-2549-ZC-BL
Related Case: Tentative Tract 62947
CEQA: ENV 2005-2524-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 7342-54 De Soto Avenue.
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council by Applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED FEBRUARY 16, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
RA-1 to RD1.5-1 and BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, incident to 8-unit condominium
subdivision..
PROJECT: A tentative tract map for 8-unit condominium subdivision with 16 parking
spaces and 4 guest parking spaces on 0.34 net acres (15,000 net square-foot) site zoned
RA-1 and designated for Low Medium II Residential in the Canoga Park-Winnetka-Wood-
Land Hills-West Hills Community Plan. Also a Zone Change incident to subdivision from
RA-1 to RD1.5-1.
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APPLICANT: Soheil Navidbakhsh
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-1 TO
(T)(Q)RD1.5-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Lateef Sholebo (213) 978-1454
11. 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, June 22, 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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