Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · August 24, 2006
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
South Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes
Thursday, August 24, 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 Acting Chairperson, Commissioner Gordon Murley at
4:35 p.m.
Commissioners present: George Andros, Steve Cochran, Matt Epstein, Barbara Romero
Commissioner absent: None
1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Epstein was nominated President.
Moved: Romero
Seconded: Andros
Ayes: Cochran, Murley, Epstein
Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Murley was nominated Vice President.
Moved: Andros
Seconded: Romero
Ayes: Cochran, Murley, Epstein
Vote: 5-0
2. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
None
3. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A Advance Calendar
Commissioners Cochran and Andros both indicated that they will be leaving early on
September 14 and October 12, 2006 meetings respectively..
B. Commission Requests
None
C. Minutes of August 10, 2006 Meeting
Minutes of August 10, 2006 Meeting were adopted by consent.
4. APCSV-2006-1253-SPE
CEQA: ENV-2006-1254-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 21530-21850 Oxnard Street
Hills-West Hills 5921-5955 Owensmouth Avenue
21525-21825 W. Califa Street
Expiration Date: 08/24/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JULY 07, 2006.
SPECIFIC PLAN EXCEPTION, pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F of the Los Angeles Municipal,
Code (LAMC), from Section 7 C 7 of the Warner Center Specific Plan (Ordinance No.
174,884) to allow a use (i.e., the storage of off-site vehicle inventory) which is otherwise not
permitted in the (WC)C4-U/2.0 zone.
PROJECT: The legalization of the storage of up to 500 new vehicle inventories, from two
locally based off-site automotive sales dealerships, on the upper levels of two (2) existing
parking structures within an existing 2.2 million square feet unified development, consistent
with the Building and Safety Order to Comply (A-1016638) dated August 24, 2005.
APPLICANT: Allan Golad, Douglas Emmett 2000, LLC
Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim and Associates, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN EXCEPTION.
Thomas L. Glick (818) 374-5062
Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission.
The Chair opened public comment.
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Applicant representative spoke for the project focusing on parking issues.
Council District representative spoke in support of the Staff report and recommendation.
The Chair closed public comment.
The Commission deliberated.
Motion: Approve the Specific Plan Exception as requested; modify Conditions of
Approval; adopt ENV 2006-1254-MND; adopt Findings.
Moved: Murley
Seconded Andros:
Ayes: Cochran, Romero, Epstein
Vote: 5-0
5. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 63404-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-1560-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 13002-13022 Riverside Drive
Expiration Date: 08/25/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from part of the decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract No. 63404
PROJECT: Tentative Tract Map No. 63404 request to permit a one-lot subdivision to convert
an existing apartment complex containing 40-units and 82 parking spaces into a residential
condominium complex containing 40-units and 82 parking spaces on a 31,601 net square foot
site in the [Q]R3-1 zone
APPLICANT: Riverside Villas, LLC
APPELLANTS: Judd Weiss, Shirley Gonsalves,
Rosalina Ruiz, Represented by Teresa Breman
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Theodore L. Irving, (213) 978-1366
Staff presented the case.
The Chair opened public hearing.
Appellant representative testified against the project.
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Applicant representative testified for the project.
Representative from Bureau of Engineering testified
Applicant representative responded to the issues brought by the appellant.
The Chair closed public hearing.
The Commission deliberated.
Motion: Grant the appeal in part; sustain the decision of the Advisory Agency;
modify Conditions of Approval; adopt ENV 2006-1560-CE; adopt
Findings.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Andros
Ayes: Cochran, Romero, Epstein
Vote: 5-0
The Commission took recessed at 5:53 p.m. Reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
6. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 66127-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-3178-MND Council District: 4
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 11274-11280 W. La Maida St.
Expiration Date: 08/25/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from part of the decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract No. 66127
PROJECT: Tentative Tract Map No. 66127 to permit the construction of a 4-story, 12 unit
condominium with 27 parking spaces on a 10,786 net square foot site in the R3-1VL zone.
APPLICANT: RTC Creative Developers, LLC
APPELLANTS: Sheila Cornell
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Tina Vacharkulksemsuk (213) 978-1376
Staff presented the case.
The Chair opened public hearing.
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Appellant testified against the project.
Applicant representative testified for the project and answered questions of the Commission.
There were four other speakers against the project.
Appellant rebutted to the testimony of the applicant representative.
The Chair closed public hearing.
The Commission deliberated.
Motion: Grant the appeal in part; sustain the decision of the Advisory Agency in
approving Tentative Tract 66127; adopt revised Conditions of Approval;
adopt ENV 2006-3178; and adopt Findings.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Cochran
Ayes: Andros, Romero, Epstein
Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Murley left at 7:10 p.m.
7. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 65277-1A
ZA-2006-1345-ZAA-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-1262-MND Council District: 2
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 11941-11945 Burbank Blvd.
Expiration Date: 08/24/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council; Zoning Administrator’s
Adjustment not further appealable.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from entire decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract No. 65277 and the Zoning Administrator’s approval of ZA-2006-1345-ZAA.
PROJECT: Tentative Tract No. 65277 to permit the construction of a 19-unit condominium
with 42 parking spaces including 4 guest parking spaces in the R4-1 zone, and; ZA-2006-
1345-ZAA to permit a 15-foot front yard setback within an existing 27-foot building line,
originally established by Ordinance No. 98,921.
APPLICANT: 11941-5 Burbank, LLC
APPELLANT: Eugene Sena
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Luciralia Ibarra (213) 473-9983
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Staff presented the case.
The Chair opened public hearing.
Appellant testified against the project and questioned the Staff’s Findings.
Applicant testified for the project and answered questions of the Commission.
Appellant rebutted.
There were two additional speakers who supported the appeal and one for project.
A representative from the Neighborhood Council requested continuance.
Motion: Approve request for continuance to September 28, 2006.
Moved: Andros
Seconded: Cochran
Ayes: Romero, Epstein
Absent: Murley
Vote: 4-0
8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
A speaker announced some community activities.
There being no further business to come before the South Valley Area Planning Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
______________________________________
Matt Epstein, President
_____________________________________
Fely C, Pingol, Commission Executive Assistant
South Valley Area Planning Commission
Adopted on ______________________________
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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, AUGUST 24, 2006, 4:30 P.M.
MARVIN BRAUDE CONSTITUENT CENTER
6262 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR.
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
Gordon Murley, Acting Chair
George Andros, Commissioner
Steve Cochran, Commissioner
Matt Epstein, Commissioner
Barbara Romero, 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 NOS. 5, 6, AND 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, 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.
If you seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1094.5, the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed no later than
the 90th day following the date on which the City's decision became final pursuant to California Code
of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. There may be other time limits which also affect your ability to seek
judicial review.
GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS:
CEQA - Calif. Environmental Quality Act ND - Negative Declaration
EIR - Environmental Impact Report MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
CE - Categorical Exemption
1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
2. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
3. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
B. Commission Requests
C. Minutes of August 10, 2006 Meeting
4. APCSV-2006-1253-SPE
CEQA: ENV-2006-1254-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 21530-21850 Oxnard Street
Hills-West Hills 5921-5955 Owensmouth Avenue
21525-21825 W. Califa Street
Expiration Date: 08/24/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JULY 07, 2006.
SPECIFIC PLAN EXCEPTION, pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F of the Los Angeles Municipal,
Code (LAMC), from Section 7 C 7 of the Warner Center Specific Plan (Ordinance No.
174,884) to allow a use (i.e., the storage of off-site vehicle inventory) which is otherwise not
permitted in the (WC)C4-U/2.0 zone.
PROJECT: The legalization of the storage of up to 500 new vehicle inventories, from two
locally based off-site automotive sales dealerships, on the upper levels of two (2) existing
parking structures within an existing 2.2 million square feet unified development, consistent
with the Building and Safety Order to Comply (A-1016638) dated August 24, 2005.
APPLICANT: Allan Golad, Douglas Emmett 2000, LLC
Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim and Associates, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN EXCEPTION.
Thomas L. Glick (818) 374-5062
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5. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 63404-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-1560-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 13002-13022 Riverside Drive
Expiration Date: 08/25/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from part of the decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract No. 63404
PROJECT: Tentative Tract Map No. 63404 request to permit a one-lot subdivision to convert
an existing apartment complex containing 40-units and 82 parking spaces into a residential
condominium complex containing 40-units and 82 parking spaces on a 31,601 net square foot
site in the [Q]R3-1 zone
APPLICANT: Riverside Villas, LLC
APPELLANTS: Judd Weiss, Shirley Gonsalves,
Rosalina Ruiz, Represented by Teresa Breman
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Theodore L. Irving, (213) 978-1366
6. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 66127-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-3178-MND Council District: 4
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 11274-11280 W. La Maida St.
Expiration Date: 08/25/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from part of the decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract No. 66127
PROJECT: Tentative Tract Map No. 66127 to permit the construction of a 4-story, 12 unit
condominium with 27 parking spaces on a 10,786 net square foot site in the R3-1VL zone.
APPLICANT: RTC Creative Developers, LLC
APPELLANTS: Sheila Cornell
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Tina Vacharkulksemsuk (213) 978-1376
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7. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 65277-1A
ZA-2006-1345-ZAA-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-1262-MND Council District: 2
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 11941-11945 Burbank Blvd.
Expiration Date: 08/24/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council; Zoning Administrator’s
Adjustment not further appealable.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from entire decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract No. 65277 and the Zoning Administrator’s approval of ZA-2006-1345-ZAA.
PROJECT: Tentative Tract No. 65277 to permit the construction of a 19-unit condominium
with 42 parking spaces including 4 guest parking spaces in the R4-1 zone, and; ZA-2006-
1345-ZAA to permit a 15-foot front yard setback within an existing 27-foot building line,
originally established by Ordinance No. 98,921.
APPLICANT: 11941-5 Burbank, LLC
APPELLANTS: Eugene Sena
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Luciralia Ibarra (213) 473-9983
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 South Valley Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2006
at the Marvin Braude Constituent Center
6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401
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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) 978-1294.
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