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, FEBRUARY 25, 2009, 4:30 P.M. RAMONA HALL COMMUNITY CENTER 4580 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90065 Luis Lopez, President Sharon Lowe, Vice President Javier C. Angulo, Commissioner Lilia Esther C. Garcia, Commissioner David Marquez, Commissioner Linda Gillespie, Commission Executive Assistant, (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. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT – ITEMS OF INTEREST 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Requests 3. ZA 2006-10109-CU-CUB-CUX-ZV-1A Council District: 14 CEQA: ENV 2006-10110-MND Expiration Date: 12-10-08 (Extended) Plan: Boyle Heights Appeal Status: ZV further appealable to City Council if approved PUBLIC HEARING –CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 22, 2008 ST Location: 3425 E. 1 Street An appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision in part 1) pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,37, for the approval of a Conditional Use to permit the use and maintenance of public parking lots on 12 record lots in residential zones for an existing market and a restaurant; and 2) pursuant to Los Angels Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,1, the approval of a Conditional Use to permit the sale and distribution of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption with live entertainment at an existing restaurant and a proposed sports bar; and 3) pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,18, the approval of a Conditional Use to permit dancing at an existing restaurant with a proposed sports bar; 4) pursuant to Charter Section 562 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27- B, the approval of a Variance from Section 12.12.1-A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit the construction of a grand entrance attached to the existing building containing office and retail space in a P- 1 Zone, and approved Mitigated Negative Declaration MND-ENV-2006-10110-MND the environmental clearance recommended for the proposed project by City staff. APPLICANT: Pedro Rosado; Representative: Brian Silveira APPELLANT: 1) Pedro Rosado, Representative: Brian Silveira 2) Boyle Heights Neighborhood Stakeholders Association Recommendation Action: Deny the appeal; sustain the decision the Zoning Administrator for the approval of a Conditional Use permit to allow the use and maintenance of public parking lots on 12 record lots in residential zones for an existing market and a restaurant, and the approval to allow the sale and distribution of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption with live entertainment at an existing restaurant and a proposed sports bar, and the approval to allow dancing at an existing restaurant with a proposed sports bar; and the approval of a Variance to permit the construction of a grand entrance attached to the existing building containing office and retail space in a P-1 Zone and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2006-10110-MND as the environmental clearance for the project as recommended by City staff. Sue Chang, (213) 978-3304 East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 2 February 25, 2009 4. APCE 2008-1613-ZC Council District: 14 CEQA: ENV 2008-1614-MND Expiration Date: 2/25/09 Plan: Boyle Heights Appeal Status: Further appealable PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on January 12, 2009 Location: 3128 E. Whittier Blvd Proposed Project Construction, use and maintenance of an approximately 13,620 square foot retail development. The proposed project consists of approximately 4,770 square feet of retail building area, 1,250 square feet of restaurant area, and 7,500 square feet of area for a Batting Cage providing 42 parking spaces and is located on a 36,024 square foot irregular shaped lot which abuts the 60 (Pomona Freeway). Requested Action Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from [Q] P-1 (Automobile Parking Zone) to C2-1 (Commercial Zone, 1.5:1 Floor Area Ratio FAR). Recommended Actions 1)Disapprove the requested Zone Change from [Q] P-1-O (Automobile Parking Zone) to C2-1VL-O (Commercial Zone, 1.5:1 Floor Area Ratio FAR) as filed and; 2) approve the requested Zone Change from [Q] P-1-O (Automobile Parking Zone) to (T)(Q)C2-1VL (Commercial Zone, 1.5:1 Floor Area Ratio FAR) as filed and; 3) pursuant to Section 21082.1, adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV- 2008-1614-MND) will be considered and; 4) adopt the attached Findings and 5) recommend that the applicant be advised that time limits for effectuation of a zone in the “T” Tentative classification or “Q” Qualified Classification are specified in Section 12.32.G of the L.A.M.C. Conditions must be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits and, that the “T” Tentative classification be removed in the manner indicated on the attached pages and; 6) advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that the mitigation conditions, identified as “(MM)” on the condition pages, are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. APPLICANT: Byeong Seong Lee Representative: King R. Woods Christine Mahfouz, (213) 978-1195 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. East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 3 February 25, 2009  The next regular meeting of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 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 4 February 25, 2009