Area Planning Commission

Información en Espaℑol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011, 4:30 P.M. HENRY MEDINA WEST L.A. PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY 11214 W. EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, SECOND FLOOR, ROLL CALL ROOM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, 90064 Glenda E. Martinez, President Erica Teasley Linnick, Vice-President Thomas M. Donovan, Commissioner Joyce L. Foster, Commissioner Christopher D. Lee, Commissioner Rhonda Ketay, Commission Executive Assistant (213) 978-1300; FAX (213) 978-1029 EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A SPEAKER=S REQUEST FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT STAFF. POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM No(s. 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. 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, all concerned parties who wish to submit written materials on agendized items should submit them to the Commission Office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 272, Los Angeles, 90012, at least 10 days prior to the meeting at which the item is to be heard, in order to meet the mailing deadline. Note: Materials received after the mailing deadline will be placed in the official case file. 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. In the case of a Commission meeting cancellation, all items shall be continued to the next regular meeting date or beyond, as long as the continuance is within the legal time limits of the case or cases. 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 A. Items of interest 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Request C. Approval of the minutes from March 2, 2011 3. APCW-2010-2349-SPE-CU-DRB-SPP CEQA: ENV-2010-2350-MND Plan: Brentwood - Pacific Palisades Council District: 11 Expiration Date: 5/10/11 Appeal Status: Further appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON JANUARY 7, 2011. Project Location: 11811 West San Vicente Boulevard Proposed Project: The demolition of an existing car wash and auto repair shop and the construction of a 3-story, 45-foot tall, office building (10,742 of building area). The proposed project would provide 36 parking spaces at the basement and first floor levels and a 739 square foot public plaza. The project is located on an 8,083 square foot corner lot classified in the C1.5-1VL Zone and also located within the boundaries of the San Vicente Scenic Corridor Specific Plan. Requested Action: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.36 of the Municipal Code, concurrent processing of all entitlements listed below. 3. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7 of the Municipal Code, Exceptions from the San Vicente Scenic Corridor Specific Plan (Ordinance No.’s 153,639, 161,766 and 173.381) as follows: a. From Section 5.D to permit a project with approximately 47.97% of the ground floor uses identified in lieu of the otherwise required 80%; and b. From Section 8.D to permit a 2-foot wide landscaped setback along Montana Avenue in lieu of the approximately 2’ 6” landscaped setback otherwise required. 4. Pursuant to Section 12.24 W.27 of the Municipal Code, a Conditional Use to allow deviations from the requirements of a Commercial Corner development as follows: a. From Section 12.22 A.23 (a)(4) to permit tandem parking which is otherwise not permitted; West Los Angeles 2 March 16, 2011 Area Planning Commission  b. From Section 12.22 A.23 (a)(10) to permit a two-foot landscaped setback on a portion of the Montana Avenue frontage in lieu of the otherwise required 5 foot setback; and c. From Section 12.22 A.23 (a)(10) to permit a zero-foot landscaped setback along the San Vicente Boulevard frontage in lieu of the otherwise required 5 foot landscaped setback (where a 4 foot landscaped setback provided along San Vicente Boulevard is located in a potential future street dedication). 5. Pursuant to Section 12.36 E and 16.50 of the Municipal Code, Design Review Approval for the proposed office building project described above. 6. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7 of the Municipal Code, a Project Permit Compliance Determination with the San Vicente Scenic Corridor Specific Plan. APPLICANT: Thomas Safran Representative: Brian Silveira, The Katherman Companies Recommended Action: 1. Approve a continuance to April 20, 2011 for this case, to enable the applicant to obtain the required approval of the San Vicente Scenic Corridor Design Review Board. Staff: Jeff Pool (213) 978-9987 4. APCW-2009-3151-SPE-CDP-ZAA-ZAD-SPP CEQA: ENV-2009-3152-ND Plan: Venice Council District: 11 Expiration Date: 3/20/11 Appeal Status: Further appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON JANUARY 10, 2011 Location: 559 East Westminster Avenue Proposed project: Continued use and maintenance of three dwelling units (two units plus an additional unit which has been converted from a garage) and an over-height fence in the front yard. The proposed project would provide four uncovered parking spaces. The project is located on a 5,204 square foot lot classified in the RD1.5-1 residential zone and also located within the Oakwood subarea of the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan. Requested Action: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Adopt the Negative Declaration (ND) for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7 f of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan Exception from Section 10.G 2 a (2) of the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan (Ordinance 175,693) to permit three dwelling units on an approximately 5,204 square foot property classified in the RD1.5 zone instead of the maximum two dwellings otherwise permitted. 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.2 of the Municipal Code, a Coastal Development Permit to permit the conversion of a one car garage into a third dwelling unit. 4. Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, an Adjustment to area regulations as follows: West Los Angeles 3 March 16, 2011 Area Planning Commission  a. From 12.09.1 B.2 (a) to permit a zero foot side yard for the rear dwelling units in lieu of the minimum four foot side yard otherwise required. b. From 12.09.1 B.3 to permit a zero foot rear yard for the rear dwelling units in lieu of the minimum 15 foot rear yard which is otherwise required. c. From Section 12.21 C.2 to permit a 6-foot 3-inch passageway to the rear dwelling unit instead of the minimum 10-foot passageway otherwise required. 5. Pursuant to Section 12.24.X.7(a) a Fence Height Determination to permit a six-feet in height wooden fence within the front yard setback in lieu of the maximum 42 inches (3 ½ feet) in height wall/fence that is otherwise permitted for properties classified in residential zones. 6. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7 of the Municipal Code, a Project Permit Compliance determination with the Venice Coastal Zone specific Plan.. 7. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 65590 and 65590.1 a Mello Act Compliance review for projects in the Coastal Zone. (The Mello Act is a statewide law which requires local governments to comply with certain requirements designed to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing in the Coastal Zone.) APPLICANT: Marie Branch Representative: Rochelle Branch Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Negative Declaration ENV-2009-3152-ND. 2. Approve the requested Specific Plan Exception to permit three dwelling units on an approximately 5,204 square foot property classified in the RD1.5 zone instead of the maximum two dwellings otherwise permitted. 3. Approve the requested Adjustment to permit a zero foot side yard for the rear dwelling units in lieu of the minimum four foot side yard otherwise required. 4. Approve the requested Adjustment to permit a zero foot rear yard for the rear dwelling units in lieu of the minimum 15 foot rear yard which is otherwise required. 5. Approve the requested Adjustment to permit a 6-foot 3-inch passageway to the rear dwelling unit instead of the minimum 10-foot passageway otherwise required. 6. Approve the requested Fence Height Determination to permit the continued use and maintenance of a 6 foot high wood fence located in the front yard in lieu of the maximum 42 inch in height (3 ½ feet) fence or wall that is otherwise permitted in the front yard setback of properties located in the RD1.5 Zone. 7. Approve the request for a Coastal Development Permit of a one car garage into a third dwelling unit and for a 6-foot high fence in the front yard. 8. Approve the requested Project Permit Compliance determination with the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan. 9. Approve a Mello Act Compliance review to permit three dwelling units on an approximately 5,204 square foot property classified in the RD1.5 zone. 10. Adopt the Findings. Staff: Kevin Jones (213) 978-1172 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 West Los Angeles 4 March 16, 2011 Area Planning Commission  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 two (2) minutes per person and up to ten (10) minutes per subject. The next regular meeting of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at: HENRY MEDINA WEST L.A. PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY 11214 W. EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, SECOND FLOOR, ROLL CALL ROOM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, 90064 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 Planning Commission Office at (213) 978-1300 or by e-mail at APCWestLA@lacity.org. West Los Angeles 5 March 16, 2011 Area Planning Commission