Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · June 14, 2007
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
South Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes
Thursday, June 14, 2007
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 Matt Epstein at 4:30 p.m.
Commissioners present: Gordon Murley, Barbara Romero
Commissioner absent: George Andros, Steve Cochran
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
None
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
None
B. Commission Requests
None
C. Minutes of April 26, 2007 and May 10, 2007 Meetings
Minutes of April 26, 2007 and May 10, 2007 meetings were unanimously approved.
3. AA- 2006-9658-COC-1A
CEQA: N/A Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Location: 21503 West Marchena Street
Woodland Hills-West Hills Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
Continued from 05/10/07
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.
APPLICANT: Robert Fedor
APPELLANT: Robert Fedor
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310
Applicant requested continuance to July 12, 2007.
Motion: Approve request for continuance to July 12, 2007.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Romero
Ayes: Epstein
Absent: Andros, Cochran
Vote: 3-0
Agenda Item No. 7 was moved out order and was taken as Item No. 4.
7. DIR-2005-1592-DRB-SPP
CEQA: ENV-2005-1593-CE Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 4380 Pampas Road
Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: 07/29/07
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s Conditional Approval of Design Review and
Project Permit Compliance, pursuant to Section 11.A of the Mulholland Scenic
Parkway Specific Plan and Section 11.5.7 of the LAMC.
PROJECT: Construction of a new 3,650 square-foot (including an attached 4-car
garage), three-story, single-family residence, on a 11,762 square-foot lot.
The maximum proposed building height is 36 feet. The project is in the Outer
Corridor, downslope, and visible from Mulholland Drive.
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APPLICANT: Don Khalighi
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066
Applicant requested continuance to July 12, 2007.
Motion: Approve request for continuance to July 12, 2007.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Romero
Ayes: Epstein
Absent: Andros, Cochran
4. APCSV- 2006-5665-BL
CEQA: ENV 2006-3869-MND Council District: 2
Plan Van Nuys- North Sherman Oaks Location: 13633-13641 West Leadwell Street;
7346-7362 Woodman Avenue
Expiration Date: 05/28/07 ext.
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 30, 2007
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, pursuant to Section 11.32R of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC),
of a 15-foot building line along th east side of Woodman Avenue, established by Ordinance No.86,540
by the Los Angeles City Council on May 20, 1942, in order to allow a structure to be placed eight (8) feet
from the western property line and not within the required five (5) foot side yard setback area.
PROJECT: Construction of a four-story, 61-unit residential condominium with 122 resident parking
spaces and 16 guest parking spaces. This Project was approved by the Advisory Agency
on August 4, 2006, pursuant to Tentative Tract No. 65110. No appeals were filed on this
tract approval.
APPLICANT: MWH Development Corporation
Attention: Mark Dierking or Mark Handel
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF REQUEST AS FILED.
Thomas Lee Glick (818) 374-5062
Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission.
There were no speakers present.
The President closed the public comment.
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Motion: Approve and recommend to City Council adopt, by
Ordinance, the request for a Building Line Removal
of an 87.5 linear foot portion of a 15-foot building line
along the eastside of Woodman Avenue; approve
Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2006-3869;
Adopt Findings.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Romero
Ayes: Epstein
Absent: Andros, Cochran
Vote: 3-0
5. APCSV- 2006-8441-ZC-BL
CEQA: ENV 2006-8442-MND Council District: 12
Plan Reseda-West Van Nuys Location: 17610 W. Sherman Way
Expiration Date: 06/23/07
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED MAY 07, 2007
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from R1-1 (One Family Zone)
to RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, pursuant to Section 11.32R of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC),
of a 20-foot building line, established by Ordinance No.130,484, located on the south side of Sherman
Way.
PROJECT: The demolition of an existing detached garage, addition of a 60 square foot bedroom to
an existing dwelling and construction of four apartment units, for a total of 5 units,
2-stories, approximately 25 feet 3 inches high, with 8 garage parking spaces for residents
and one open parking space, on a 7,500 square foot lot
APPLICANT: Selwyn Ginsburg
STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RD2-1 SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF BUILDING LINE REMOVAL.
Frank Quon (818) 374-5036.
Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission.
The President opened the public comment.
Applicant was not present at the meeting.
Three speakers spoke against the proposal, including two from the
Neighborhood Council.
The President closed the public comment.
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Motion: Disapprove request for zone change from R1-1 to
RD1.5-1; disapprove request for building line removal
Of 20-foot building line established by Ordinance
No. 130,484; did not adopt Mitigated Negative
Declaration No. ENV-2006-8442-MND; modify findings.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Romero
Ayes: Epstein
Absent: Andros, Cochran
Vote: 3-0
6. ZA-2006-9417-F-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-9416-CE Council District: 2
Plan Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 5447 North Noble Avenue
Expiration Date: 06/30/07
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-X,7, of a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to permit the continued use and
maintenance of an existing over-in-height 5-foot,11-inch fence in conjunction with an existing
single-family dwelling as not permitted under Section 12.21-C,1(g) of the Los Angeles Municipal
Code in lieu of the allowed maximum fence height of 3 feet, 6 inches in the front yard setback.
APPLICANT: Erez and Orly Cohen
APPELLANT: Erez and Orly Cohen
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Eric Ritter (213) 978-1321
Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission.
The President opened the public hearing.
Applicant/Appellant testified for the Project and appeal.
No other speakers present.
The President closed the public hearing.
Commission deliberated.
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Motion: Deny the appeal; sustain the Zoning Administrator’s action dated March 30, 2007; adopt
findings..
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Epstein
Nays: Romero
Absent: Andros, Cochran
Vote: 2-1 (FAILURE TO ACT)
8. DIR-2005-9187-DRB-SPP
CEQA: ENV-2006-9188-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Bel Air – Belverly Crest Location: 3000 Benedict Canyon Drive
Expiration Date: 05/05/07 ext.
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s Conditional Approval of Design Review and
Project Permit Compliance, pursuant to Section 11.A of the Mulholland Scenic
Parkway Specific Plan and Section 11.5.7 of the LAMC.
PROJECT: Construction of a new 15,143 square-foot (including an attached 4-car
garage), three-story, single-family residence, on a 141,126 square-foot lot.
The maximum project height is 35 feet. The project is in the Outer
Corridor and visible from Mulholland Drive.
APPLICANT: Eli Attia
Chris Parker, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066
Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission.
The President opened the public hearing.
Applicant and his representative testified for the project.
Appellant testified against the project and answered questions of the Commission.
Three speakers testified in support of the project and two testified against the project.
Both applicant and appellant rebutted.
The President closed the public hearing.
Planning Staff answered more questions of the Commission
Commission deliberated.
SOUTH VALLEY AREA 6 June 14, 2007
PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion: Grant the appeal in part; sustain the determination of the Director of Planning;
modify findings, adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2006-9188-CE;
adopt findings.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Romero
Ayes: Epstein
Absent: Andros, Cochran
Vote: 3-0
9. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
None
There being no further business to come before the South Valley Area Planning Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 6:54 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, JUNE 14, 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. 6, 7, AND 8:
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 April 26, 2007 and May 10, 2007 Meetings
3. AA- 2006-9658-COC-1A
CEQA: N/A Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Location: 21503 West Marchena Street
Woodland Hills-West Hills Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
Continued from 05/10/07
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.
APPLICANT: Robert Fedor
APPELLANT: Robert Fedor
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310
SOUTH VALLEY AREA 2
PLANNING COMMISSION June 14, 2007
4. APCSV- 2006-5665-BL
CEQA: ENV 2006-3869-MND Council District: 2
Plan Van Nuys- North Sherman Oaks Location: 13633-13641 West Leadwell Street;
7346-7362 Woodman Avenue
Expiration Date: 05/28/07 ext.
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 30, 2007
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, pursuant to Section 11.32R of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC),
of a 15-foot building line along th east side of Woodman Avenue, established by Ordinance No.86,540
by the Los Angeles City Council on May 20, 1942, in order to allow a structure to be placed eight (8) feet
from the western property line and not within the required five (5) foot side yard setback area.
PROJECT: Construction of a four-story, 61-unit residential condominium with 122 resident parking
spaces and 16 guest parking spaces. This Project was approved by the Advisory Agency
on August 4, 2006, pursuant to Tentative Tract No. 65110. No appeals were filed on this
tract approval.
APPLICANT: MWH Development Corporation
Attention: Mark Dierking or Mark Handel
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF REQUEST AS FILED.
Thomas Lee Glick (818) 374-5062
5. APCSV- 2006-8441-ZC-BL
CEQA: ENV 2006-8442-MND Council District: 12
Plan Reseda-West Van Nuys Location: 17610 W. Sherman Way
Expiration Date: 06/23/07
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED MAY 07, 2007
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, from R1-1 (One Family Zone)
to RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and
BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, pursuant to Section 11.32R of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC),
of a 20-foot building line, established by Ordinance No.130,484, located on the south side of Sherman
Way.
PROJECT: The demolition of an existing detached garage, addition of a 60 square foot bedroom to
an existing dwelling and construction of four apartment units, for a total of 5 units,
2-stories, approximately 25 feet 3 inches high, with 8 garage parking spaces for residents
and one open parking space, on a 7,500 square foot lot
APPLICANT: Selwyn Ginsburg
STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RD2-1 SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF BUILDING LINE REMOVAL.
Frank Quon (818) 374-5036
SOUTH VALLEY AREA 3 June 14, 2007
PLANNING COMMISSION
6. ZA-2006-9417-F-1A
CEQA: ENV 2006-9416-CE Council District: 2
Plan Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 5447 North Noble Avenue
Expiration Date: 06/30/07
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-X,7, of a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to permit the continued use and maintenance
of an existing over-in-height 5-foot,11-inch fence in conjunction with an existing single-family dwelling
as not permitted under Section 12.21-C,1(g) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code in lieu of the allowed
maximum fence height of 3 feet, 6 inches in the front yard setback.
APPLICANT: Erez and Orly Cohen
APPELLANT: Erez and Orly Cohen
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Eric Ritter (213) 978-1321
7. DIR-2005-1592-DRB-SPP
CEQA: ENV-2005-1593-CE Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 4380 Pampas Road
Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: 07/29/07
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s Conditional Approval of Design Review and
Project Permit Compliance, pursuant to Section 11.A of the Mulholland Scenic
Parkway Specific Plan and Section 11.5.7 of the LAMC.
PROJECT: Construction of a new 3,650 square-foot (including an attached 4-car
garage), three-story, single-family residence, on a 11,762 square-foot lot.
The maximum proposed building height is 36 feet. The project is in the Outer
Corridor, downslope, and visible from Mulholland Drive..
APPLICANT: Don Khalighi
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066
SOUTH VALLEY AREA 4 June 14, 2007
PLANNING COMMISSION
8. DIR-2005-9187-DRB-SPP
CEQA: ENV-2006-9188-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Bel Air – Belverly Crest Location: 3000 Benedict Canyon Drive
Expiration Date: 05/05/07 ext.
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s Conditional Approval of Design Review and
Project Permit Compliance, pursuant to Section 11.A of the Mulholland Scenic
Parkway Specific Plan and Section 11.5.7 of the LAMC.
PROJECT: Construction of a new 15,143 square-foot (including an attached 4-car
garage), three-story, single-family residence, on a 141,126 square-foot lot.
The maximum project height is 35 feet. The project is in the Outer
Corridor and visible from Mulholland Drive..
APPLICANT: Eli Attia
Chris Parker, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066
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, June 28, 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.
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