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Area Planning Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · July 12, 2007

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OFFICIAL CITY OF LOS ANGELES South Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes Thursday, July 12, 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 4:34 p.m. Commissioners present: George, Andros, Steve Cochran, Gordon Murley Commissioner absent: Barbara Romero 1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST Staff reported that Planning Department will be providing all planning services at the Van Nuys office effective November 2007. 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar Commissioner Andros confirmed that he will be in attendance at the July 26, 2007 meeting. B. Commission Requests None 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 Expiration Date: N/A Appeal Status: Not further appealable to City Council Continued from 05/10/07 and 06/14/07 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 Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission. The President opened the public comment. Applicant/appellant’s representative spoke for the project and answered questions of the Commission. A speaker from the County Assessor’s Office, also representing the applicant/appellant, spoke regarding the subject property records in the Assessor’s Office. He also confirmed that that the records showed the subject property has three separate lots. Applicant/appellant also spoke for the project and answered questions of the Commission. Council District representative spoke but did not take any position for the case. Applicant/appellant’s representative rebutted. The President closed the public comment. Commission deliberated. Motion: Deny the appeal; sustain the determination of Planning Staff; adopt findings. Moved: Murley Seconded: Andros Ayes: Cochran, Epstein Absent: Romero Vote: 4-0 The Commission took recess at 5:35 p.m. and reconvened at 5:51 p.m. SOUTH VALLEY AREA 2 July 12, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION 4. DIR-2006-8902-COA-1A CEQA: ENV-2006-8903-CE Council District: 6 Plan: Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Location: 14244 W. Haynes Street Expiration Date: 07/16/07 Appeal Status: Not further appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED MARCH 01, 2007 AN APPEAL, of a Director of Planning’s determination for a Certificate of Appropriateness in the Van Nuys Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) per Section 12.20.3 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The proposed project is for the removal of six (6) wood windows on the front façade of the residence to be replaced with five (5) vinyl windows. The Appellant is contesting the entire appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness issued for the project. APPLICANT: Valentin R. Ledezma and Reina I. Manzano APPELLANT: Valentin R. Ledezma and Reina I. Manzano STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL. Edward C. Sanderson (818) 374-5067 Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission. The President opened the public comment. Applicant/appellant’s representative spoke for the project. There were no other speakers. The President closed the public hearing. Commission deliberated. Motion: Deny the appeal; sustain the Director of Planning’s determination for Certificate of Appropriateness; adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2006-8902-CE; adopt findings. Moved: Andros Seconded: Murley Ayes: Epstein Nays: Cochran Absent: Romero Vote: 3-1 SOUTH VALLEY AREA 3 July 12, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION 5. DIR-2005-1592-DRB-SPP-1A CEQA: ENV-2005-1593-CE Council District: 3 Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 4380 Pampas Road Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: 07/12/07 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Continued from 06/14/07 to City Council PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s Conditional Disapproval 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 and visible from Mulholland Drive.. APPLICANT: Don Khalighi APPELLANT: Don Khalighi STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL. Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066 Staff presented the case. The President opened the public hearing. Applicant/appellant testified for the project and two speakers testified against. Applicant/appellant rebutted. The President closed the public hearing. The President read a letter from the Council District Office expressing their support of Planning Staff action. Motion: Deny the appeal; sustain the determination of the Director of Planning; adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2005-1593-CE; adopt findings. Moved: Cochran Seconded: Andros Ayes: Murley, Epstein Absent: Romero Vote: 4-0 SOUTH VALLEY AREA 4 July 12, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD A speaker spoke regarding a motion made by Councilmember Wendy Gruel regarding amendments to the North Hollywood-Valley Village Community Plan. There being no further business to come before the South Valley Area Planning Commission, the meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. ________________________________(Sgd.)_ Matt Epstein, President ________________________________(Sgd.)_ Fely C, Pingol, Commission Executive Assistant South Valley Area Planning Commission Adopted on __________08/23/07___________ SOUTH VALLEY AREA 5 July 12, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION

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Informacion en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300. SOUTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, JULY 12, 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 NO: 5 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. AA-2006-9658-COC-1A CEQA: N/A Council District: 3 Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Location: 21503 West Marchena Street Woodland Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: N/A Appeal Status: Not further appealable to City Council Continued from 05/10/07 and 06/14/07 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 July 12, 2007 4. DIR-2006-8902-COA-1A CEQA: ENV-2006-8903-CE Council District: 6 Plan: Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Location: 14244 W. Haynes Street Expiration Date: 07/16/07 Appeal Status: Not further appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED MARCH 01, 2007 AN APPEAL, of a Director of Planning’s determination for a Certificate of Appropriateness in the Van Nuys Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) per Section 12.20.3 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The proposed project is for the removal of six (6) wood windows on the front façade of the residence to be replaced with five (5) vinyl windows. The Appellant is contesting the entire appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness issued for the project. APPLICANT: Valentin R. Ledezma and Reina I. Manzano APPELLANT: Valentin R. Ledezma and Reina I. Manzano STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL. Edward C. Sanderson (818) 374-5067 5. DIR-2005-1592-DRB-SPP-1A CEQA: ENV-2005-1593-CE Council District: 3 Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 4380 Pampas Road Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: 07/12/07 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Continued from 06/14/07 to City Council PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s Conditional Disapproval 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 and visible from Mulholland Drive.. APPLICANT: Don Khalighi APPELLANT: Don Khalighi STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL. Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066 SOUTH VALLEY AREA 3 July 12, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION 6. 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, July 26, 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 4 July 12, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION

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