Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · July 26, 2007
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
South Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes
Thursday, July 26, 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, Barbara Romero
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
None
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
Commissioner Andros indicated that he will not make it to the August 9, 2007 and that
Commissioner Murley will recuse himself in one of the cases scheduled for next meeting.
B. Commission Requests
None
3. APCSV- 2007-0437-SPE
CEQA: ENV 2007-0438-MND Council District: 2
Plan Sherman Oaks-Studio City Location: 8017 West Mulholland Drive
Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Expiration Date: 07/28/07
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JUNE 11, 2007
SPECIFIC PLAN EXCEPTION, pursuant to Section 11.5.7 F 1(f) of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code (LAMC), from the following provisions of the Mulholland Scenic Parkway
Specific Plan (Ordinance No.167,943):
a. Specific Plan Section 5.D.3.b, to permit a 10-foot side yard setback on the
Southerly side only in lieu of minimum 20 foot, as required by that section;
b. Specific Plan Section 5.D.3.a to permit an 8-foot front yard setback for a linear
distance of 5 feet in lieu of minimum 40 feet, as required by that section; and
c. Specific Plan Section 5.D.2.a to permit the dwelling to be 18 feet, 0 inches high
in lieu of the maximum 15 feet limitation required for projects within the first 100
feet of the Mulholland Drive right-of-way.
PROJECT: Construction of a 2,300 square-foot addition to an existing 3,275 square-
foot single-family dwelling on a 34,449 square-foot lot for a total dwelling
of 5,575 square feet.
APPLICANTS: Paul and Treesha White
Robert Lamishaw, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDED DISAPPROVAL OF REQUESTS AS FILED; APPROVE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. ENV-2007-0438-MND; ADOPT FINDINGS.
Thomas Lee Glick (818) 374-5062
Staff presented the case.
The President opened the public comment.
Applicant’s representative spoke for the project and specified that they are withdrawing the Specific
Plan Exception request for the height of 18 feet.
Applicant and his spouse spoke for the project.
Architect for the applicant spoke for the project.
One speaker spoke against the project.
Applicant’s representative rebutted and answered questions of the Commission.
The President closed the public comment.
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Commission deliberated.
Motion: Disapprove the Specific Plan Exceptions as requested; adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration No. ENV-2007-0438-MND; adopt the findings.
Moved: Romero
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Andros, Cochran, Epstein
VOTE: 5-0
4. DIR-2006-10444-DRB-SPP-1A
CEQA: ENV-2006-10445-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Location: 2840 Beverly Drive
Expiration Date: 08/13/07
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s 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: Demolition of an existing, 3,589 square-foot, single-family residence
and the construction of a new, 13,291 square-foot (including an
attached 4-car garage), two-story, single-family residence, on a
47,508 square-foot lot. The maximum proposed building height is
42 feet. The project requires 3,569 cubic yards of cut, 447 cubic
yards of fill and 3,122 cubic yards of export. The project is in the
Inner Corridor, upslope and visible from Mulholland Drive.
APPLICANT: Ocean Equities, Inc.
APPELLANT: Jeff Cary
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066
Applicant requested continuance to August 23, 2007.
Motion: Approve request for continuance to August 23, 2007.
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Moved: Andros
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Cochran, Romero, Epstein
VOTE: 5-0
5. DIR-2006-8456-DRB-SPP-1A
CEQA: ENV-2005-8051-EAF Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 4414 San Blas Avenue
Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: 08/14/07
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 2,866 square-foot (including an attached two-car
garage), three-story, single-family residence, on a 7,796 square-foot lot.
The maximum project height is 47 feet 10 inches per height adjustment
Granted by ZA-2005-8650-ZAD-(YV). The project is in the Outer
Corridor and not visible from Mulholland Drive.
APPLICANT: Siavash Jazayeri
APPELLANT: Thomas Lane
STAFF RECOMMENDED 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 testified for the project and answered questions of the Commission.
Appellant testified for the appeal and requested some specific conditions to be added.
One speaker testified in support of the appeal and requested to reduce the size of the project.
Council District Office representative testified and questioned the visibility of the project from
Mulholland.
Both applicant and appellant rebutted.
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The President closed the public hearing.
Commission deliberated. At this point, the Deputy City Attorney reminded the Commission that if
they are adding some specific conditions such requiring bonds, they have to have findings.
Motion: Grant the appeal in part; modify Conditions of Approval; sustain the determination
of the Director of Planning dated May 16, 2007; conditionally approve the
proposed project; and adopt findings.
Moved: Murley
Seconded: Andros
Ayes: Cochran, Romero, Epstein
VOTE: 5-0
The Commission recessed at 6:30 p.m. and reconvened at 6:44 p.m.
6. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 61414-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-8643-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Reseda-West Van Nuys Location: 18202 Calvert Street
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the entire decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract 61414 and specifically appeal to add, clarify or correct Conditions of
Approval to permit 6 new single-family lots and a private street.
APPLICANT: Izzy Basharel, Owner
APPELLANT: Kathy Delle Donne, Tarzana Property Owners Association
STAFF RECOMMENDED GRANTING THE APPEAL IN PART AND ADD CONDITIONS
TO THE DEPUTY ADVISORY AGENCY’S DECISION.
Candida B. League
Staff presented the case and reported that both the applicant and the appellant already came to an
agreement on certain conditions.
The President opened the public hearing.
Appellant’s representative stated that they are now in support of Staff’s recommendation.
Council District Office representative also in support of the project.
The President closed the public hearing.
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Motion: Grant the appeal in part; modify Conditions of Approval; adopt Mitigated Negative
Declaration No. ENV-2005-8643-MND; adopt findings.
Moved: Andros
Seconded: Cochran
Ayes: Murley, Romero, Epstein
VOTE: 5-0
Agenda Items Nos. 7 and 8 discussed simultaneously as they are related.
7. AA- 2005-5638-PMLA-1A
Related Case: APCSV-2006-0047-ZC
CEQA: ENV 2005-5639-MND Council District: 3
Plan Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 7719 N. Wilbur Avenue
Expiration Date: 07/01/07 ext.
Appeal Status: Not further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 20, 2006
AN APPEAL, from the entire decision of the Advisory Agency in disapproving a Parcel Map
AA-2005-5638 for the proposed four-parcel, single-family development with an internal private
Street on a 33,000 square foot lot in the RA zone.
APPLICANT: Ann Tumberian
APPELLANT: Ann Tumberian
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 and five other speakers spoke for the project. Other people in
attendance who did not speak stood up in support.
Nine speakers spoke against the project.
Council District Office representative spoke in support of the Advisory Agency’s decision in disapproving
the parcel map.
The President closed the public comment.
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Commission deliberated.
Motion: Deny the appeal; sustain the decision of the Advisory Agency in disapproving the
parcel map; adopt the findings.
Moved: Cochran
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Andros, Romero, Epstein
VOTE: 5-0
8. APCSV- 2006-0047-ZC
Related Case: AA-2005-5638-PMLA
CEQA: ENV 2005-5639-MND Council District: 3
Plan Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 7719 N. Wilbur Avenue
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 20, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, incident
to parcel map, from RA-1 to R1-1 for a maximum new four-parcel, single-family
development on a 0.76 acre lot.
APPLICANT: Ann Tumberian
Fred Gaines, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDED DISAPPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE.
Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310
SEE DISCUSSION UNDER ITEM NO. 7.
Motion: Deny the request for zone change; adopt findings.
Moved: Cochran
Seconded: Murley
Ayes: Andros, Romero, Epstein
VOTE: 5-0
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9. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Applicant for Case No. AA-2006-9658-COC-1A heard on July 12, 2007 requested for
Commission reconsideration of their action and give him the opportunity to present new
information/evidence and documents supporting his case.
After some discussion, the Commission came to a decision to deny the request.
There being no further business to come before the South Valley Area Planning Commission, the meeting
adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
______________________________________ (Sgd.)
Matt Epstein, President
_____________________________________ (Sgd.)
Fely C, Pingol, Commission Executive Assistant
South Valley Area Planning Commission
Adopted on _ September 27, 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, JULY 26, 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
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REQUEST FORM AT THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT.
POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NOS: 4, 5. 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.
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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..
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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. APCSV- 2007-0437-SPE
CEQA: ENV 2007-0438-MND Council District: 2
Plan Sherman Oaks-Studio City Location: 8017 West Mulholland Drive
Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Expiration Date: 07/28/07
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED JUNE 11, 2007
SPECIFIC PLAN EXCEPTION, pursuant to Section 11.5.7 F 1(f) of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code (LAMC), from the following provisions of the Mulholland Scenic Parkway
Specific Plan (Ordinance No.167,943):
a. Specific Plan Section 5.D.3.b, to permit a 10-foot side yard setback on the
Southerly side only in lieu of minimum 20 foot, as required by that section;
b. Specific Plan Section 5.D.3.a to permit an 8-foot front yard setback for a linear
distance of 5 feet in lieu of minimum 40 feet, as required by that section; and
c. Specific Plan Section 5.D.2.a to permit the dwelling to be 18 feet, 0 inches high
in lieu of the maximum 15 feet limitation required for projects within the first 100
feet of the Mulholland Drive right-of-way.
PROJECT: Construction of a 2,300 square-foot addition to an existing 3,275 square-
foot single-family dwelling on a 34,449 square-foot lot for a total dwelling
of 5,575 square feet.
APPLICANTS: Paul and Treesha White
Robert Lamishaw, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS DISAPPROVAL OF REQUESTS AS FILED; APPROVE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. ENV-2007-0438-MND; ADOPT FINDINGS.
Thomas Lee Glick (818) 374-5062
SOUTH VALLEY AREA 2
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4. DIR-2006-10444-DRB-SPP-1A
CEQA: ENV-2006-10445-CE Council District: 5
Plan: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Location: 2840 Beverly Drive
Expiration Date: 08/13/07
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, of the Director of Planning’s 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: Demolition of an existing, 3,589 square-foot, single-family residence
and the construction of a new, 13,291 square-foot (including an
attached 4-car garage), two-story, single-family residence, on a
47,508 square-foot lot. The maximum proposed building height is
42 feet. The project requires 3,569 cubic yards of cut, 447 cubic
yards of fill and 3,122 cubic yards of export. The project is in the
Inner Corridor, upslope and visible from Mulholland Drive.
APPLICANT: Ocean Equities, Inc.
APPELLANT: Jeff Cary
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066
5. DIR-2006-8456-DRB-SPP-1A
CEQA: ENV-2005-8051-EAF Council District: 3
Plan: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Location: 4414 San Blas Avenue
Hills-West Hills Expiration Date: 08/14/07
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 2,866 square-foot (including an attached two-car
garage), three-story, single-family residence, on a 7,796 square-foot lot.
The maximum project height is 47 feet 10 inches per height adjustment
Granted by ZA-2005-8650-ZAD-(YV). The project is in the Outer
Corridor and not visible from Mulholland Drive..
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APPLICANT: Siavash Jazayeri
APPELLANT: Thomas Lane
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Daniel O’Donnell (818) 374-5066
6. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 61414-1A
CEQA: ENV 2005-8643-MND Council District: 3
Plan: Reseda-West Van Nuys Location: 18202 Calvert Street
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the entire decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving
Tentative Tract 61414 and specifically appeal to add, clarify or correct Conditions of
Approval to permit 6 new single-family lots and a private street.
APPLICANT: Izzy Basharel, Owner
APPELLANT: Kathy Delle Donne, Tarzana Property Owners Association
STAFF RECOMMENDS GRANTING THE APPEAL IN PART AND ADD CONDITIONS
TO THE DEPUTY ADVISORY AGENCY’S DECISION.
Candida B. League
7. AA- 2005-5638-PMLA-1A
Related Case: APCSV-2006-0047-ZC
CEQA: ENV 2005-5639-MND Council District: 3
Plan Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 7719 N. Wilbur Avenue
Expiration Date: 07/01/07 ext.
Appeal Status: Not further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 20, 2006
AN APPEAL, from the entire decision of the Advisory Agency in disapproving a Parcel Map
AA-2005-5638 for the proposed four-parcel, single-family development with an internal private
Street on a 33,000 square foot lot in the RA zone.
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APPLICANT: Ann Tumberian
APPELLANT: Ann Tumberian
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL
Lynn Harper (213) 978-1310
8. ZA- 2006-0047-ZC
Related Case: AA-2005-5638-PMLA
CEQA: ENV 2005-5639-MND Council District: 3
Plan Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Location: 7719 N. Wilbur Avenue
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING COMPLETED APRIL 20, 2006
ZONE CHANGE, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, incident
to parcel map, from RA-1 to R1-1 for a maximum new four-parcel, single-family
development on a 0.76 acre lot.
APPLICANT: Ann Tumberian
Fred Gaines, Representative
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.
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The next regular meeting of the South Valley Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 09, 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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