Area Planning Commission

Información en EspaÁol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 EAST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008, 4:30 P.M. RAMONA HALL COMMUNITY CENTER 4580 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90065 David Marquez, President Sharon Lowe, Vice President Lilia Esther C. Garcia, Commissioner Luis Lopez, Commissioner Fabiola Vilchez, Commissioner James Williams, Commission Executive Assistant I, (213) 978-1300; FAX (213) 978-1029 POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) No. 3. 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. On January 24, 2007, the Commission adopted the City Planning Commission's rules as its rules regarding written submissions to ensure that it has reasonable and appropriate opportunity to review your materials, which must be submitted 10 days prior to the meeting at which the item is to be heard. The mailing and email addresses, deadlines, page limits, and required numbers of copies for your advance submissions may be found at www.planning.lacity.org under “Forms and Instructions”. Day of hearing submissions (12 copies must be provided) are limited to 2 pages plus accompanying photographs, posters, and PowerPoint presentations of 5 minutes or less. Non-complying materials will NOT be distributed to the Commission. 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.plann.lacity.org. Click the AMeetings and Hearings@ quick link. Agenda is available under the East Los Angeles service area. 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. The time in which a party may seek judicial review of this determination is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Under that provision, a petitioner may seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, only if the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to th that section is filed no later than the 90 day following the date on which the City=s decision became final. 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. Items of interest – Welcome Commissioner Lilia Esther C. Garcia 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Requests C. Minutes of Meeting 3. ZA-2007-3656-ZAA-1A Council District: 14 CEQA: ENV-2007-3657-CE Location: 2055 W. Ridgeview Avenue Plan: Northeast Los Angeles Expiration Date: 3/30/08 Appeal Status: Not further appealable. PUBLIC HEARING – CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2008 AN APPEAL of the Zoning Administrator's approval, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.28, of a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment from Section 12.21-A,17(a),(b) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit the construction, use and maintenance of a new, maximum 510 square-foot garage observing 0-foot setbacks for the front yard and westerly side yard in lieu of the required 5 feet on property located in the R1 Zone. Applicant: Moises Vasquez; Representaive: Luis Tamayo Appellant: Cecil Marr STAFF RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. Anik Charron, (213) 978-1307 4. CPC 2007-1262-CDO-ZC Council Districts: 1, 13 and 14 CEQA: ENV-2008-146-ND Location: Cypress Park & Glassell Park CDO Plan: Northeast Los Angeles Expiration Date: N/A Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on February 26 and 28, 2008 Project Location: A Community Design Overlay that applies design guidelines and development standards related to site planning, building design, architectural features, landscaping, signage and mechanical equipment to an established district within the Cypress Park and Glassell Park communities. Requested Actions: Pursuant to Section 12.32(S) of the Municipal Code, the adoption of a Community Design Overlay District with corresponding design guidelines and development standards. East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 2 March 26, 2008  Proposed Project: A Community Design Overlay District including Design Guidelines and Development Standards that will enhance the visual and aesthetic qualities of Lincoln Boulevard by encouraging pedestrian oriented development, restricting signage, and placing design controls on new developments and alterations of existing buildings. Recommended Actions: Review and Comment on the proposed CDO Design Guidelines and Development Standards. There is no request for Zone Change. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Craig Weber, (213) 978-1213 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 East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Ramona Hall Community Center 4580 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90065 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 or by email at APCELA@lacity.org. East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 3 March 26, 2008