Area Planning Commission

Información e n EspaÁol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007, 4:30 P.M. HENRY MEDINA WEST L.A. PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY 11214 W. EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, SECOND FLOOR, ROLL CALL ROOM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, 90064 Joyce Foster, President Sean O. Burton, Vice President Marianne P. Brown, Commissioner Glenda E. Martinez, Commissioner David O. Washington Ph.D., Commissioner James Williams, Commission Executive Assistant POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Nos. 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. 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. In all instances, however, equal time is allowed for presentation of pros and cons of matters to be acted upon. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission=s consideration of the item. EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A SPEAKER=S REQUEST FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT STAFF. To ensure that the Commission has ample opportunity to review written materials, all concerned parties who wish to submit written materials on agendized items should submit them to the Commission Office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 532, Los Angeles, 90012, prior to the meeting at which the item is to be heard in order to meet the mailing deadline. Note: Materials received after the mailing deadline will be placed in the official case file. TIME SEGMENTS noted * herein are approximate. Some items may be delayed due to length of discussion of previous items. 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 www.lacity.org/PLN. Click the AMeetings and Hearings@ quick link. APC agenda are available under any of the seven service areas. 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. DIRECTOR=S REPORT A. Council actions and schedule B. Other items of interest 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Request C. Minutes of Meeting – April 18, 2007 3. APCW 2006-2205-SPE-SPP Council District: 11 CEQA: ENV-2006-2206-MND Location: 11999 San Vicente Boulevard Expiration Date: 5-16-07 Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council Public Hearing – Completed on April 2, 2007. Request: Pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F of the Municipal Code, an Exception from the San Vicente Scenic Corridor Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 173,381) to permit the addition of two antennas to an existing rooftop wireless telecommunication facility on an existing four-story commercial office building Project: The proposed project involves the location of an unmanned wireless telecommunication facility at an existing four-story commercial office building located at 11999 San Vicente Boulevard in the C4-1VL zone including installation of a new cabinet and the addition of two Omni antennas mounted on the south parapet wall where two antennas currently exist. Applicant: Anthony Kassas, MMI Titan, Inc.; Representative: John Ryan STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL. Jim Tokunaga, (213) 978-1309 4. ZA 2006-10283-ZAD-1A Council District: 11 CEQA: ENV-2006-10284-CE Location: 14820 W. Pampas Ricas Blvd. Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Expiration Date: 6-02-07 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Public Hearing An appeal of a 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 a 7-foot over-in-height fence, including a hedge, gate and pilaster with a light feature, WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 2 MAY 16, 2007  for a linear distance of 100 feet within the required front yard setback area of an existing single-family dwelling. Applicant: Stuart Liner; Representative: Jennifer Klem Appellant: Huntington Palisades Property Owners Corporation, LTD; Representative: Donald Poppe STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. Albert Landini, (213)-978-1318 5. ZA 2006-2976-ZAA-1A Council District: 11 CEQA: ENV-2006-9277-CE Location: 1015 Tigertail Road Expiration Date: 5-16-07 (Extended) Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Appeal Status: Not further appealable Public Hearing An appeal of a Zoning Administrator’s denial, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.07.01-C,1 to permit a 5 foot yard setback for a carport. Applicant: Stephen Ellis Appellant: Same STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. Patricia Brown, (213)-978-1306 6. ZA 2006-6447-ZAD-1A Council District: 11 CEQA: ENV-2006-6478-CE Location: 2337 McKinley Avenue Plan: Venice Expiration Date: 5-28-07 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Public Hearing An appeal of a Zoning Administrator's denial, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-X, 7, of an over-in-height fence at 8 feet in height within the front yard setback. Applicant: P. Kevin Morris; Representative: Pamela Hicks Appellant: Same STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. Patricia Brown, (213)-978-1306 7. APCW-2006-8443-SPE-CU-SPR Council District: 11 CEQA: ENV-2006-8444-MND Location: 4040 Del Rey Avenue Plan: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Expiration Date: 5-02-07 Appeal Status: Appealable to Council Public Hearing – Completed on March 12, 2007. WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 3 MAY 16, 2007  Request: 1. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7 F of the Municipal Code, an Exception from the following Sections of the Glencoe/Maxella Specific Plan (Ordinance Nos. 169,102 and 171,946). A. Section 6.D.4 to permit the construction of a commercial project with a Floor Area Ratio of 1.5:1 (total floor area of all buildings on the lot not to exceed one-and-one half times the buildable area of the lot) in lieu of the maximum Floor Area Ratio of 1.0:1 that is otherwise permitted by the Specific Plan. B. Section 6.F.11 to permit the proposed project to provide 30 parking spaces in lieu of the minimum 51 parking spaces otherwise required (as set forth in Section 12.21.A.4(c)(1) of the Municipal Code). 2. Pursuant to Section 12.24 W 50 of the Municipal Code, a Conditional Use to permit the construction of a self storage building for household goods located in the CM Zone and within 500 feet or fewer of an R zone or residential use. (see attached maps). 3. Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review Approval for projects which result in an increase of 50,000 gross square feet or more of non residential floor area. Project: Demolition of a one-story industrial building and a three unit multi-family building to allow the construction of a self storage facility consisting of four, three-story, 45 foot high buildings totaling 157,705 square feet, which includes an approximate 1,200 square foot business office and an optional 1,350 square foot caretaker’s dwelling unit. The project proposes to provide 30 parking spaces on a 2.3 acre site having access from Glencoe, Del Rey, and Beach Avenues. Applicant: Craig Jennings – The Great Fight; Representative: Don Wilkins STAFF RECOMMENDS DISAPPROVAL. Kevin Jones, (213)-978-1172 8. ZA-2006-5112-ZAD-ZAA-1A Council District: 5 CEQA: ENV-2006-5113-CE Location: 9933 Tower Grove Place Plan: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Expiration Date: 6-19-07 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Public Hearing An Appeal, of the Zoning Administrator=s approval of 1) a Zoning Administrator’s Determination, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-X,26, for the continued maintenance of five retaining walls and construction of two retaining walls for a total of seven retaining walls observing heights varying between 4.3 and 20 feet in lieu of the maximum two permitted not exceeding a height of 10 feet each pursuant to Section 12.21-C,8 of the Municipal Code; 2) a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.28, from Sections 12.21-C,1(g), and 12.21-C,8 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to allow the continued maintenance of existing retaining walls in the northerly side yard and rear yard areas observing heights varying from 4.3 to 20 feet in lieu of the maximum 6 feet; and 3) a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.28, from Section 12.21,C-5(b) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to allow the construction, use and maintenance of a gate house observing a 0-foot front yard in lieu of the required 55 feet. Applicant: Lester Knispal: Representative: Leonard Liston Appellant: Martha and Bruce Karsh; Representative: Amy Forbes STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. Anik Charron, (213)-978-1307 WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 4 MAY 16, 2007 9. ZA-2006-5116-ZAD-ZAA-1A Council District: 5 CEQA: ENV-2006-5117-CE Location: 9937 Tower Grove Place Plan: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Expiration Date: 6-19-07 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Public Hearing An appeal of the Zoning Administrator=s approval of 1) a Zoning Administrator’ Determination, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-X,26, for the construction, use and maintenance of one new 6-foot high retaining wall (Extension of Wall L) and the continued maintenance of four retaining walls (Walls O,L,3, and K) observing heights varying between 2.5 and 20 feet in lieu of the maximum two permitted not exceeding a height of 10 feet each pursuant to Section 12.21-C,8 of the Municipal Code; and 2) a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.28, from Sections 12.21-C,1(g) and 12.21-C,8 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to allow the continued maintenance of existing retaining walls in the northerly, southerly side and rear yard areas observing at heights varying between 10.5 and 18 feet in lieu of the maximum 6 feet. Applicant: Lester Knispal: Representative: Leonard Liston Appellant: Martha and Bruce Karsh; Representative: Amy Forbes STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. Anik Charron, (213) 978-1307 10. ZA-2006-5101-YV-ZAA-ZAD-1A Council District: 5 CEQA: ENV-2006-5102-CE Location: 9941 Tower Grove Place Plan: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Expiration Date: 6-19-07 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Public Hearing An appeal of the Zoning Administrator=s approval of 1) a Zoning Administrator’ Determination, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-X,26, for the construction, use and maintenance of one new 6-foot high retaining wall (Wall 4), in addition to the continued maintenance of two existing walls (Walls 2 and 3) for a total of three retaining walls in lieu of the maximum two permitted pursuant to Section 12.21-C,8 of the Municipal Code; 2) a Variance, pursuant to Charter Section 562 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27, from Section 12.21-A,17(c)(1) of the Municipal Code to permit the construction, use and maintenance of a single-family dwelling observing a height of 60 feet in lieu of the maximum 36 feet; and 3) a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.28, from Sections 12.21-C,1(g), and 12.21-C,8 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to allow the continued maintenance of an existing retaining wall (Wall 3) in the southerly side yard area observing a height of 22 feet in lieu of the maximum 6 feet. Applicant: Lester Knispal: Representative: Leonard Liston Appellant: Martha and Bruce Karsh; Representative: Amy Forbes STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. Anik Charron, (213) 978-1307 WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 5 May 16, 2007 11. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address it, for a cumulative total of up to thirty (30) minutes, on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. (This requirement is in addition to any other hearing required or imposed by law.) PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK MUST SUBMIT A SPEAKER=S REQUEST FORM. ALL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC THAT ARE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. Individual testimony within the public comment period shall be limited as follows: (a) For non-agendized matters, up to three (3) minutes per person and up to ten (10) minutes per subject. (b) For agendized matters, up to two (2) minutes per person and up to ten (10) minutes per subject. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THESE ITEMS WILL BE DEFERRED UNTIL SUCH TIME AS EACH ITEM IS CALLED FOR CONSIDERATION. The Chair of the Commission may allocate the number of speakers per subject, the time allotted each subject, and the time allotted each speaker. The next regular meeting of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at: HENRY MEDINA WEST L.A. PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY 11214 W. EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, SECOND FLOOR, ROLL CALL ROOM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, 90064 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 Planning Commission Office at (213) 978-1300 or by e-mail at APCWestLA@lacity.org. WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION 6 MAY 16, 2007