Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · September 21, 2006
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
North Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Marvin Braude Constituent Services Center
6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, First Floor Meeting Room
Van Nuys, California 91401
ACTION MINUTES OF THE NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION. COMPLETE
DETAILS 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 President Honda at 4:34 p.m.
Commissioners present: John Lett, Sr., Victor Sampson, Carmen N. Schroeder
Commissioner absent: Melrita Evans Fortson
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
None
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
None
B. Commission Requests
None
3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 61877-1A
CEQA: ENV-2004-5928-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Sunland-Tujunga-Shadow Hills- Location: 10010 Helen Avenue
Lakeview Terrace-East La Tuna Expiration Date: 09/04/06 ext.
Canyon Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
TWO APPEALS (Nos. 1 & 4), from the entire decision and TWO APPEALS (Nos. 2 & 3)
from part of the decision of the Advisory Agency in approving Tentative Tract 61877 for a
maximum of 9 single-family lots and 1 open space lot.
APPLICANT: Byrne Properties, Inc.
APPELLANTS: (1) Mark Hunter, et.al.
(2) Mary Benson
(3) Debra Stephens
(4) Maria Mejia
STAFF RECOMMENDED GRANT APPEAL IN PART, AMEND CONDITION NOS. 22a,
22b, 23, 25b, 25e, 25f, S-1c, FINDINGS OF FACT (Subdivision Map Act) (b)
(e), FINDINGS OF FACT (CEQA); ADD CONDITION NOS. 16a, and 20a AND REVISE
ALL REFERENCES TO “HIKING AND EQUESTRIAN TRAILS.
Joey Vasquez (213) 978-1352
Staff presented case.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Three of the appellants testified and discussed the nature of their appeals. The fourth
appellant did not show up.
Six speakers testified in support of the appeals and two in support of the Staff
Recommendation.
The Applicant and his representative testified in support of the Staff Recommendation,
responded to the Appellants’ concerns, and answered the questions of the Commission.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
The following motions were made on Appeal Nos. 1, 2, and 3:
Motion: Grant the appeals in part; modify the Deputy Advisory Agency’s decision in
approving Tentative Tract No. 61877; adopt the revised Conditions of
Approval; adopt the Findings, and adopt ENV 2004-5928-MND.
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Moved: Schroeder
Seconded: Sampson
Ayes: Lett, Honda
Absent: Fortson
Vote: 4-0
On Appeal No. 4:
Motion: Deny the appeal; sustain the Deputy Advisory Agency’s decision in
approving Tentative Tract No. 61877..
Moved: Schroeder
Seconded: Sampson
Ayes: Lett, Honda
Absent: Fortson
Vote: 4-0
4. APCNV- 2006-2244-ZC-BL
Related Case: Tentative Tract 64069 Council District: 7
Location: 12323-12335 W. Osborne
CEQA: ENV 2006-0558-MND Place
Plan: Arleta-Pacoima Expiration Date: 09/25/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable
to City Council by Applicant
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED MAY 16, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32.F of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
RA-1 (Suburban Zone) to RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal
Code, of a 35-foot building line on the east side of Osborne Street for the construction,
use, and maintenance of a 37-unit residential condominium project with 83 parking
spaces (74 for residents, and 9 guest parking spaces). The project site is 66,102 net
square feet.
APPLICANT: Hamid Reisi
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FROM RA-1 TO
(T)(Q)RD1.5-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL.
Jim Tokunaga (213) 978-1470
Council District representative requested continuance to November 16, 2006 which the
Applicant agreed.
Motion: Approve request for continuance to November 16, 2006.
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Moved: Honda
Seconded: Lett
Ayes: Sampson, Schroeder
Absent: Fortson
Vote: 4-0
5. AA-2005-7746-PMLA-1A
CEQA: ENV-2005-7747-CE Council District: 12
Plan: Northridge Location: 18509-18539 W.
Devonshire Street
Expiration Date: 09/24/06
Appeal Status: Not further
appealable to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JUNE 15, 2006
AN APPEAL, in part from the Advisory Agency’s approval of AA 2005-7746 for a two
parcel commercial subdivision of a 3.24 acre portion of an existing 40 acre shopping
center..
APPLICANT: Lytle Development Company
APPELLANT: Lytle Development Company
STAFF RECOMMENDED GRANT THE APPEAL IN PART; AMEND CONDITION NOS.
4a AND b; ADD CONDITION NO. 7c; AND SUSTAIN THE FINDINGS AND ALL OTHER
CONDITIONS OF THE ADVISORY AGENCY.
LYNN HARPER (123) 978-1467
Staff presented the case.
The Chair opened the public comment.
Council District representative spoke in support of the Staff Recommendation and the
proposed modifications on the Conditions.
No other speakers.
The Chair closed the public comment.
Motion: Grant the appeal in part; modify Conditions of Approval; adopt the
Findings; and adopt ENV 2005-7747-CE.
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Moved: Sampson
Seconded: Lett
Ayes: Schroeder, Honda
Absent: Fortson
Vote: 4-0
Both Agenda Item Nos. 6 and 7 were heard simultaneously as they were related.
6. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63405-1A
Related Case: APCNV 2006-0143-ZC
CEQA: ENV-2005-6307-MND Council District: 6
Plan: Sun Valley-La Tuna Canyon Location: 12136 Keswick Street
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the decision by the Advisory Agency in approving Tentative Tract
63405 for a 7-lot subdivision consisting of a 6 single-family lots and one multi-family
dwelling lot.
APPLICANT: Hamid Reisi
APPELLANT: Jerry Demille
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Julia Witz (213) 978-1361
Staff presented the two related cases.
The Chair opened public hearing.
Appellant testified against the project.
Council District representative testified in support of the project with some suggested
modifications on the Conditions of Approval.
Applicant’s representative answered questions of the Commission.
The Chair closed public hearing.
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Motion: Grant the appeal in part; modify Conditions of Approval; adopt
findings and adopt ENV 2005-6307.
Moved: Sampson
Seconded: Lett
Ayes: Schroeder, Honda
Absent: Fortson
Vote: 4-0
7. APCNV-2006-0143-ZC
Related Case: Tentative Tract 63405
CEQA: ENV-2005-6307-MND Council District: 6
Plan: Sun Valley-La Tuna Canyon Location: 12136 Keswick Street
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable
to City Council by applicant
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JULY 25, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
R1-1 to R3-1 for one multi-family lot (proposed Lot 7 under proposed TT 63405) for an
undetermined number of apartment units. The remainder of the lot would retain its zone
of R-1 and would be subdivided into six single-family lots under TT 63405.
APPLICANT: Hamid Reisi
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM R1-1 TO
(T)(Q)R3-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Julia Witz (213) 978-1361
SEE DISCUSSIONS UNDER TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 63405
Motion: Approve zone change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1 subject to
Conditions of Approval; adopt Findings; and adopt
ENV 2005-6307.
Moved: Sampson
Seconded: Lett
Ayes: Schroeder, Honda
Absent: Fortson
Vote: 4-0
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8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
A speaker announced some community activities.
There being no further business to come before the North Valley Area Planning Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
_______________________________________
David Honda, President
_______________________________________
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) 978-13000
NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006, 4:30 P.M.
MARVIN BRAUDE CONSTITUENT CENTER
6262 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
David Honda, President
Victor Sampson, Vice President
Melrita Evans Fortson, Commissioner
Dr. John Lett, Sr., Commissioner
Carmen N. Schroeder, 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. 3 AND 6:
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. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
B. Commission Requests
3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 61877-1A
CEQA: ENV-2004-5928-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Sunland-Tujunga-Shadow Hills- Location: 10010 Helen Avenue
Lakeview Terrace-East La Tuna Expiration Date: 09/04/06 ext.
Canyon Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
TWO APPEALS (Nos. 1 & 4), from the entire decision and TWO APPEALS (Nos. 2 & 3)
from part of the decision of the Advisory Agency in approving Tentative Tract 61877 for a
maximum of 9 single-family lots and 1 open space lot.
APPLICANT: Byrne Properties, Inc.
APPELLANTS: (1) Mark Hunter, et.al.
(2) Mary Benson
(3) Debra Stephens
(4) Maria Mejia
STAFF RECOMMENDS GRANT APPEAL IN PART, AMEND CONDITION NOS. 22a,
22b, 23, 25b, 25e, 25f, S-1c, FINDINGS OF FACT (Subdivision Map Act) (b)
(e), FINDINGS OF FACT (CEQA); ADD CONDITION NOS. 16a, and 20a AND REVISE
ALL REFERENCES TO “HIKING AND EQUESTRIAN TRAILS.
Joey Vasquez (213) 978-1352
4. APCNV- 2006-2244-ZC-BL
Related Case: Tentative Tract 64069 Council District: 7
Location: 12323-12335 W. Osborne
CEQA: ENV 2006-0558-MND Place
Plan: Arleta-Pacoima Expiration Date: 09/25/06
Appeal Status: Further appealable
to City Council by Applicant
NORTH VALLEY AREA 2
PLANNING COMMISSION September 21, 2006
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED MAY 16, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32.F of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
RA-1 (Suburban Zone) to RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal
Code, of a 35-foot building line on the east side of Osborne Street for the construction,
use, and maintenance of a 37-unit residential condominium project with 83 parking
spaces (74 for residents, and 9 guest parking spaces). The project site is 66,102 net
square feet.
APPLICANT: Hamid Reisi
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FROM RA-1 TO
(T)(Q)RD1.5-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL.
Jim Tokunaga (213) 978-1470
5. AA-2005-7746-PMLA-1A
CEQA: ENV-2005-7747-CE Council District: 12
Plan: Northridge Location: 18509-18539 W.
Devonshire Street
Expiration Date: 09/24/06
Appeal Status: Not further
appealable to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JUNE 15, 2006
AN APPEAL, in part from the Advisory Agency’s approval of AA 2005-7746 for a two
parcel commercial subdivision of a 3.24 acre portion of an existing 40 acre shopping
center..
APPLICANT: Lytle Development Company
APPELLANT: Lytle Development Company
STAFF RECOMMENDS GRANT THE APPEAL IN PART; AMEND CONDITION NOS. 4a
AND b; ADD CONDITION NO. 7c; ABD SUSTAIN THE FINDINGS AND ALL OTHER
CONDITIONS OF THE ADVISORY AGENCY.
LYNN HARPER (123) 978-1467
NORTH VALLEY AREA 3
PLANNING COMMISSION September 21, 2006
6. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63405-1A
Related Case: APCNV 2006-0143-ZC
CEQA: ENV-2005-6307-MND Council District: 6
Plan: Sun Valley-La Tuna Canyon Location: 12136 Keswick Street
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to
City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the decision by the Advisory Agency in approving Tentative Tract
63405 for a 7-lot subdivision consisting of a 6 single-family lots and one multi-family
dwelling lot.
APPLICANT: Hamid Reisi
APPELLANT: Jerry Demille
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Julia Witz (213) 978-1361
7. APCNV-2006-0143-ZC
Related Case: Tentative Tract 63405
CEQA: ENV-2005-6307-MND Council District: 6
Plan: Sun Valley-La Tuna Canyon Location: 12136 Keswick Street
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable
to City Council by applicant
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JULY 25, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, from
R1-1 to R3-1 for one multi-family lot (proposed Lot 7 under proposed TT 63405) for an
undetermined number of apartment units. The remainder of the lot would retain its zone
of R-1 and would be subdivided into six single-family lots under TT 63405.
APPLICANT: Hamid Reisi
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM R1-1 TO
(T)(Q)R3-1 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Julia Witz (213) 978-1361
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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, October 05, 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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