Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · May 10, 2007
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
South Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Marvin Braude Constituent Service 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 Matt Epstein at 4:30 p.m.
Commissioners present: Gordon Murley, Barbara Romero
Teleconference Participation: Steve Cochran
Commissioner absent: George Andros
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
None
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
None
B. Commission Requests
None
C. Minutes of March 22, 2007 Meeting
Minutes of March 22, 2007 was adopted and approved unanimously without
objections.
3. DIR-2005-7688-BSA-1A
CEQA: N.A. Council District: 5
Plan: Encino-Tarzana Location: 17059 Escalon Drive
Expiration Date: 07/09/06 ext.
Continued from 06/22/06, Appeal Status: Not further appealable
12/14/06, and 04/26/07
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL, from the Director’s decision, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code
Section 12.26-K, that the Department of Building and Safety did not err or abuse
discretion in the issuance of Order to Comply No. 1101 on October 5, 2005 for a
retaining wall in excess of 6 feet in height.
APPLICANT: Steve Berman
Gideon Jacov, Representative
APPELLANT: Steve Berman
Gideon Jacov, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL
Patricia Brown (213) 978-1306
The Commission received an inter-department correspondence from the Acting
Chief Zoning Administrator clarifying the proper procedures on withdrawal of
Application.
Commissioner Murley, therefore, moved to receive and file the withdrawal
letter dated April 11, 2007 submitted by the applicant’s representative. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Romero and voted in favor by Commissioners Cochran
and Epstein.
4. ZA-2006-6641-ZAD-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-6642-CE Council District: 4
Plan Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Location: 7411 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Lake-Cahuenga Pass Expiration Date: 05/23/07
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL from certain conditions of the Zoning Administrator’s approval, pursuant to
Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-X,7, of a Zoning Administrator’s Determination
to permit the construction, use and maintenance of an over in height fence in the front,
side and rear yard setbacks of a single-family dwelling in the RE15-1-H Zone. The appeal
requests are: 1) a modification of the language of Condition No. 7 to allow an 8-foot solid
wooden fence; and 2) the deletion of Condition Nos. 8, 9, and 10 concerning landscaping
and fence height.
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APPLICANT: William Grant and Alan S. Hergott, The Woodrow Trust
John A. Henning, Jr. – Representative
APPELLANT: William Grant and Alan S. Hergott, The Woodrow Trust
John A. Henning, Jr. – Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Leonard S.Levine (213) 220-6187
Staff presented the case and recommended to modify Condition Nos. 7 and 8.
The President opened the public hearing.
Applicant’s representative testified for the Project and stated a mutual agreement
Has been reached with the adjacent neighbors. He showed photos and a map of
the proponed Project and the surrounding properties. He also discussed the modified
Conditions of Approval contained in his letter dated May 3, 2007.
One speaker testified to make sure the side yard fence remains at six feet.
Council District representative testified in support of the Project/appeal.
The President closed the public hearing.
The Commissión deliberated.
Motion: Grant the appeal; sustain the action of the Zoning Administrador;
Modified Conditions 7 and 8; adopt the findings and adopt ENV-2006-
\ 6642-CE.
Moved: Romero
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Cochran, Epstein
Absent: Andros
Vote: 4-0
Agenda Item No. 8 was moved out of order. Taken as Item No. 5
8. AA- 2006-9658-COC-1A
CEQA: ENV Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Location: 21503 West Marchena Street
Woodland Hills-West Hills Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING NOT REQUIRED
AN APPEAL, of a Certificate of Compliance determination denying a lot cut by deed in
violation of the State Subdivision Map Act to create two parcels from one legally recorded
lot.
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APPLICANT: Robert Fedor
APPELLANT: Robert Fedor
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310
Staff presented the case.
Applicant requested continuance to June 14, 2007.
Motion: Continue to June 14, 2007.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Romero
Ayes: Cochran, Epstein
Absent: Andros
Vote: 4-0
5. ZA-2006-8302-CUB-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-6168-MND Council District: 2
Plan North Hollywood Location: 11222 West Vanowen Street
Expiration Date: 05/23/07
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 12.24-W,1, of a Conditional Use to permit an upgrade from existing beer
and wine sales to the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for off-site
consumption in an existing 3,136 square-foot market having hours of operation between 7
a.m. and 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday, between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday and
Saturday, and between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Sunday.
APPLICANT: Rafee Mbarkeh
George Bromberg – Representative
APPELLANT: Rafee Mbarkeh
George Bromberg – Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Gary Booher (213) 978-1308
Staff presented the case.
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The President oponed the public hearing.
Applicant/owner testified for the Project and answered the questions of the Commissión.
There was no other speakers.
The President closed the public hearing.
The Commissión deliberated.
Motion: Deny the appeal; sustain the action of the Zoning Administrador;
adopt the findings; did not adopt ENV-2006-8303-MND.
Moved: Romero
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Cochran, Epstein
Absent: Andros
Vote: 4-0
6. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 63362-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-7443-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- Location: 4343 Mammoth Avenue
Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Expiration Date: 05/27/07
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the entire decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract 63362 for a one-lot subdivision for a maximum 6-unit condominium
on a 6,651 net square foot lot.
APPLICANT: Syrus & Medhi Jamneshan/Tala Associates
APPELLANT: Jackie Bender
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Julia Witz
Case will be continued to due error on the property address in the agenda.
Motion: Continue to May 24, 2007 Meeting
Moved: Romero
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Cochran, Epstein
Absent: Andros
Vote: 4-0
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7. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 62992-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-8187-MND Council District: 4
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 11501 W. Hatteras Street
Expiration Date: 05/18/07
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 62992 for a maximum 6-unit residential condominium building on a
7,166 net square-foot site.
APPLICANT: Nelli Ventures, LLC
APPELLANT: Jonathan Pae (on behalf of the applicant)
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Julia Witz
Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission.
The President opened the public hearing.
Applicant/appellant’s representative testified for the project/appeal.
A representative from the applicant’s Engineering Company testified for the project.
The President closed the public hearing.
The Commission deliberated.
Motion: Grant the appeal in part; sustain the action of the action of the Advisory
Agency; modify Conditions of Approval and findings; adopt Mitigated
Negative Declaration No. ENV-2005-8187.
Moved: Romero
Seconded: Epstein
Nays: Murley, Epstein
Absent: Andros, Cochran
Vote: 1-2 (Failure to Act)
9. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
None
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There being no further business to come before the South Valley Area Planning Commission,
the meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
______________________________________ (SGD.)
Matt Epstein, President
_____________________________________ (SGD.)
Fely C, Pingol, Commission Executive Assistant
South Valley Area Planning Commission
Adopted on ________June 14, 2007________
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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, MAY 10, 2007, 4:30 P.M.
MARVIN BRAUDE CONSTITUENT SERVICE CENTER
6262 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
Matt Epstein, President
Gordon Murley, Vice President
George Andros, Commissioner
Steve Cochran, Commissioner
Barbara Romero, Commissioner
Fely C. Pingol, Commission Executive Assistant
(213) 978-1300; 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. 3, 4, 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. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
B. Commission Requests
C. Minutes of March 22, 2007 Meeting
3. DIR-2005-7688-BSA-1A
CEQA: N.A. Council District: 5
Plan: Encino-Tarzana Location: 17059 Escalon Drive
Expiration Date: 07/09/06 ext.
Continued from 06/22/06, Appeal Status: Not further appealable
12/14/06, and 04/26/07
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL, from the Director’s decision, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code
Section 12.26-K, that the Department of Building and Safety did not err or abuse
discretion in the issuance of Order to Comply No. 1101 on October 5, 2005 for a
retaining wall in excess of 6 feet in height.
APPLICANT: Steve Berman
Gideon Jacov, Representative
APPELLANT: Steve Berman
Gideon Jacov, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL
Patricia Brown (213) 978-1306
SOUTH VALLEY AREA 2
PLANNING COMMISSION May 10, 2007
4. ZA-2006-6641-ZAD-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-6642-CE Council District: 4
Plan Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Location: 7411 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Lake-Cahuenga Pass Expiration Date: 05/23/07
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL from certain conditions of the Zoning Administrator’s approval, pursuant to
Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-X,7, of a Zoning Administrator’s Determination
to permit the construction, use and maintenance of an over in height fence in the front,
side and rear yard setbacks of a single-family dwelling in the RE15-1-H Zone. The appeal
requests are: 1) a modification of the language of Condition No. 7 to allow an 8-foot solid
wooden fence; and 2) the deletion of Condition Nos. 8, 9, and 10 concerning landscaping
and fence height.
APPLICANT: William Grant and Alan S. Hergott, The Woodrow Trust
John A. Henning, Jr. – Representative
APPELLANT: William Grant and Alan S. Hergott, The Woodrow Trust
John A. Henning, Jr. – Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Leonard S.Levine (213) 220-6187
5. ZA-2006-8302-CUB-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-6168-MND Council District: 2
Plan North Hollywood Location: 11222 West Vanowen Street
Expiration Date: 05/23/07
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 12.24-W,1, of a Conditional Use to permit an upgrade from existing beer
and wine sales to the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for off-site
consumption in an existing 3,136 square-foot market having hours of operation between 7
a.m. and 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday, between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday and
Saturday, and between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Sunday.
APPLICANT: Rafee Mbarkeh
George Bromberg – Representative
APPELLANT: Rafee Mbarkeh
George Bromberg – Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Gary Booher (213) 978-1308
SOUTH VALLEY AREA 3 May 10, 2007
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6. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 63362-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-7443-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- Location: 4343 Mammoth Avenue
Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Expiration Date: 05/27/07
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the entire decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract 63362 for a one-lot subdivision for a maximum 6-unit condominium
on a 6,651 net square foot lot.
APPLICANT: Syrus & Medhi Jamneshan/Tala Associates
APPELLANT: Jackie Bender
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Julia Witz
7. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 62992-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-8187-MND Council District: 4
Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Village Location: 11501 W. Hatteras Street
Expiration Date: 05/18/07
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 62992 for a maximum 6-unit residential condominium building on a
7,166 net square-foot site.
APPLICANT: Nelli Ventures, LLC
APPELLANT: Jonathan Pae (on behalf of the applicant)
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Julia Witz
8. AA- 2006-9658-COC-1A
CEQA: ENV Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Location: 21503 West Marchena Street
Woodland Hills-West Hills Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING NOT REQUIRED
SOUTH VALLEY AREA 4 May 10, 2007
PLANNING COMMISSION
AN APPEAL, of a Certificate of Compliance determination denying a lot cut by deed in
violation of the State Subdivision Map Act to create two parcels from one legally recorded
lot.
APPLICANT: Robert Fedor
APPELLANT: Robert Fedor
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310
9. 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, May 24, 2007
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) 978-1300.
SOUTH VALLEY AREA 5 May 10, 2007
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