Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · August 2, 2007
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
North Valley Area Planning Commission Minutes
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center
6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, First Floor Meeting Room
Van Nuys, California 91401
ACTION MINUTES OF THE NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION. COMPLETE
DETAILS 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 Sampson at 4:39 p.m.
Commissioners present: Richard L. Corona, Melrita Evans Fortson, John Lett, Sr.,
J. Richard Leyner
Commissioner absent: None
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - ITEMS OF INTEREST
Staff reported that effective November all Planning functions will be available in the Valley
Office.
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
Commissioner Fortson indicated she will not be able to attend the November meetings.
B. Commission Requests
None
3. DIR-2007-0851-BSA-1A
CEQA: ENV-2007-0852-CE Council District: 2
Plan: Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View- Location: 6511 West Foothill Blvd.
Terrance-Shadow Hills-East La Expiration Date: 09/10/07
La Tuna Canyon Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s denial, pursuant to Section 12.26-K of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code, of: 1) an appeal of the determination of the Department of Building
and Safety in its March 28, 2006 Order to Comply and its the February 7, 2007 Determination
(DBS-06006-DCP) that the current operating retail/automotive repair use in the C2 Zone
located within 300 feet of a residential zone does not conform to the Zoning Code regulations
in that the prior nonconforming automotive repair use was vacated for a period in excess of
one year; and 2) the Zoning Administrator’s determination that the Department of Building and
Safety did not err or abuse its discretion.
APPLICANT: Joseph Seitz, Jr.
Discount Tire Centers
APPELLANT: Joseph Seitz, Jr.
Discount Tire Centers
STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
R. Nicolas Brown (818) 374-5069
Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission.
The President opened the public hearing.
Applicant/appellant testified for the Project/appeal.
Two speakers, including a representative from the Neighborhood Council testified against the
proposal with some suggested conditions. One speaker testified in support of the Project.
Council District representative testified the Project requires discretionary Conditional Use
process.
The President closed the public hearing.
Commission deliberated.
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Motion: Grant the appeal in part in that the Zoning Administrador erred by not clarifying
the basis of the appeal on the Department of Building and Safety’s action was
found in Section 12.23-B, 1(d) (Nonconforming Use of Buildings) of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code. Also, the term “vacant” in Section 12.23-B., 11(d)
was interpreted to mean “discontinued for a continuous period”.
Further, the Area Planning Commission agrees with the Zoning Administrador’s
conclusión that the charácter and mode of the operation substantially changed
when Interstate Brands utilized the premises for an aproxímate six year period.
Whereby, subsequent use by Discount Tire Centers intensified the automotive
repair from Interstate’s accessory/incidental service and maintenance of its
own vehicles to be a commercial automotive repair operation open to the
public. Therefore, this was a change of use triggering compliance with the
Municipal Code and Specific Plan.
Moved: Fortson
Seconded: Lett
Ayes: Corona, Leyner, Sampson
Vote: 5-0
4. ZA-2006-6728-CUB-1A
CEQA: ENV-2005-6729-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Location: 7101-7111 West Foothill Blvd.
Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Expirations Date: 06/17/07 ext.
Tuna Canyon 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 the sale and dispensing of beer and wine
only for off-site consumption from an existing 1,120 square-foot mini-market, in conjunction
with a gas station, with said mini-market having hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 12 Midnight,
seven days a week.
APPLICANT: Mkrtich Mike Akopyan
Jonathan Pae, Representative
APPELLANT: Mkrtich Mike Akopyan
Jonathan Pae, Representative
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STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Gary Booher (213) 978-1308
Staff presented the case and answered questions of the Commission.
The President opened the public hearing.
Applicant’s representative testified and answered questions of the Commission.
Commission suggested to continue the matter to give the applicant the opportunity to meet
and discuss the case with the community, Neighborhood Council, and the Council District
Office.
Council District and the Neighborhood Council representatives opted not to continue the
matter.
Commission Fortson made a motion to continue the matter as requested by the Applicant
representative. No one seconded.
Public hearing continued.
Council District representative testified against the proposal.
The President closed the public hearing.
Motion: Deny the appeal, sustain the action of the Zoning Administrator’s denial,
pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,1, of a Conditional
Use to permit the sale and dispensing of beer and wine only for off-site
consumption from an existing 1,120 square-foot mini-market, in conjunction
with a gas station, with said mini-market having hours of operation from 8 a.m.
to 12 Midnight, seven days a week; adopt findings; and did not adopt
ENV-2006-6729-MND,
Moved: Leyner
Seconded: Corona
Ayes: Lett, Sampson
Nays: Fortson
Vote: 4-1
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
None
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There being no further business to come before the North Valley Area Planning Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
_______________________________________(Sgd.)
Victor Sampson, President
_______________________________________(Sgd.)
Fely C. Pingol. Commission Executive Assistant
North Valley Area Planning Commission
Date Adopted: ______September 20, 2007_____
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Agenda
Informacion en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300
NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 02, 2007, 4:30 P.M.
MARVIN BRAUDE CONSTITUENT SERVICE CENTER
6262 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
Victor Sampson, President
Dr. John Lett, Sr., Vice President
Richard L. Corona, Commissioner
Melrita Evans Fortson, Commissioner
J. Richard Leyner, 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 AND 4:
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.
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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. DIR-2007-0851-BSA-1A
CEQA: ENV-2007-0852-CE Council District: 2
Plan: Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View- Location: 6511 West Foothill Blvd.
Terrance-Shadow Hills-East La Expiration Date: 09/10/07
La Tuna Canyon Appeal Status: Not further appealable
to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL, from the Zoning Administrator’s denial, pursuant to Section 12.26-K of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code, of: 1) an appeal of the determination of the Department of Building
and Safety in its March 28, 2006 Order to Comply and its the February 7, 2007 Determination
(DBS-06006-DCP) that the current operating retail/automotive repair use in the C2 Zone
located within 300 feet of a residential zone does not conform to the Zoning Code regulations
in that the prior nonconforming automotive repair use was vacated for a period in excess of
one year; and 2) the Zoning Administrator’s determination that the Department of Building and
Safety did not err or abuse its discretion.
APPLICANT: Joseph Seitz, Jr.
Discount Tire Centers
APPELLANT: Joseph Seitz, Jr.
Discount Tire Centers
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
R. Nicolas Brown (818) 374-5069
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4. ZA-2006-6728-CUB-1A
CEQA: ENV-2005-6729-MND Council District: 2
Plan: Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Location: 7101-7111 West Foothill
Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Boulevard
Tuna Canyon Expiration Date: 06/17/07 ext.
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 the sale and dispensing of beer and wine
only for off-site consumption from an existing 1,120 square-foot mini-market, in conjunction
with a gas station, with said mini-market having hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 12 Midnight,
seven days a week.
APPLICANT: Mkrtich Mike Akopyan
Jonathan Pae, Representative
APPELLANT: Mkrtich Mike Akopyan
Jonathan Pae, Representative
STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF APPEAL.
Gary Booher (213) 978-1308
5. 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 North Valley Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2007
at the Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center
6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
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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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