Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · April 18, 2012
Agenda
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WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012, 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
Erica Teasley Linnick, President
Thomas M. Donovan, Vice-President
Joyce L. Foster, Commissioner
Joseph W. Halper, Commissioner
Glenda E. Martinez, Commissioner
Rhonda Ketay, Commission Executive Assistant
(213) 978-1300; FAX (213) 978-1029
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POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM No(s) 3, 4, and 5.
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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
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TIME SEGMENTS noted * herein are approximate. Some items may be delayed due to length of discussion of previous
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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 Request
C. Approval of the minutes from March 21, 2012 and April 4, 2012
3. ZA-2010-1726-CDP-MEL-1A
CEQA: ENV-2010-1727-MND-REC1 Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades
Council District: 11
Expiration Date: 5/2/12 extended
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2012
FURTHER CONTINUANCE REQUESTED BY THE CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
Location: 17030 West Sunset Boulevard
Requested Action:
An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development
Permit pursuant to the provisions of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.20.2, to
allow the construction of a new approximately 84,500 square-foot residential
development consisting of three buildings containing a total of 49 units in the dual permit
jurisdiction of the California Coastal Zone; and to adopt the action of the lead agency in
issuing a Reconsideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV 2010-1727-MND-
REC1.
APPLICANT: Stephen Coaloa
APPELLANTS: 1) Amy C. Greenwood
2) Edgewater Towers Homeowners Association
Recommended Action:
1. Deny the appeal.
2. Sustain the Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development
Permit pursuant to the provisions of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.20.2, to
allow the construction of a new approximately 84,500 square-foot residential
development consisting of three buildings containing a total of 49 units in the dual
permit jurisdiction of the California Coastal Zone, subject to Conditions of Approval.
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3. Adopt the Findings.
4. Adopt the action of the lead agency in issuing a Reconsideration of Mitigated
Negative Declaration No. ENV 2010-1727-MND-REC1.
Staff: Fernando Tovar (213) 978-1303
4. ZA-2011-1502-CDP-1A
CEQA: ENV 2011-1503-CE Plan: West Los Angeles
Council District: 11
Expiration Date: 4/27/12
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
PUBLIC HEARING
Location: 202 South 5th Avenue
Requested Action:
An appeal of the Zoning Administrator decision granting a Coastal Development Permit
pursuant to Section 12.20.2 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The Zoning
Administrator decision approved a Coastal Development Permit and Mello Act
Compliance to permit the conversion of an existing three-story single-family dwelling into
two dwelling units with an attached five-car garage on a lot zoned RD2-1 located within
the single jurisdiction of the California Coastal Zone; and the decision to adopt the action
of the lead agency in issuing a Notice of Exemption (Subsection c, Section 2, Article II,
City CEQA Guidelines), log reference ENV 2011-1503-CE, for a Categorical Exemption,
Class 3, Category 2, Article III, Section 1, City CEQA Guidelines (Sections 15300-15333,
State CEQA Guidelines).
APPLICANT: Joel Hall
Representative: Sonia S. Rodrigues, Sonia Rodrigues and Associates
APPELLANT: Same as above
Recommended Action:
1. Deny the appeal.
2. Sustain the decision of the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Section 12.20.2 of the
Los Angeles Municipal Code, to approve a Coastal Development Permit and Mello
Act Compliance to permit the conversion of an existing three-story single-family
dwelling into two dwelling units with an attached five-car garage on a lot zoned RD2-
1 located within the single jurisdiction of the California Coastal Zone, subject to
Conditions of Approval.
3. Adopt the Findings.
4. Adopt the environmental clearance Categorical Exemption ENV 2011-1503-CE.
Staff: Sue Chang (213) 978-3304
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5. ZA-2010-3387-CUB-CDP-1A
CEQA: ENV-2010-3388-CE Plan: Venice
Council District: 11
Expiration Date: 5/7/12
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
PUBLIC HEARING
Location: 609 ½ East Rose Avenue
Requested Action:
An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal
Code Sections 12.24-W,1, to approve a conditional use permit to allow the sale and
dispensing for consideration and on-site consumption of a full line of alcoholic beverages
in conjunction with a proposed restaurant ; and, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code
Section 12.20.2, to approve a coastal development permit to allow the conversion, use
and maintenance of retail space to restaurant and retail space within the single
jurisdiction of the California Coastal Zone; and to adopt the decision of the lead agency
in issuing a Notice of Exemption (Subsection c, Section 2, Article II, City CEQA
Guidelines), log reference ENV 2010-3388-CE, for a Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
Category 34, Article III, Section 1, City CEQA Guidelines (Sections 15300-15333, State
CEQA Guidelines).
APPLICANT: Annette Vait
APPELLANT: Ian McIlvaine
Recommended Action:
1. Deny the appeal.
2. Sustain the action of the Zoning Administrator to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to allow the sale and dispensing for consideration and on-site consumption of a full
line of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a proposed restaurant; and to approve
a Coastal Development Permit to allow the conversion, use and maintenance of
retail space to restaurant and retail space within the single jurisdiction of the
California Coastal Zone, subject to Conditions of Approval.
3. Adopt the Findings.
4. Adopt the environmental clearance Categorical Exemption ENV 2010-3388-CE.
Staff: Lourdes Green (213) 978-1313
6. 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.
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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 West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at:
HENRY MEDINA WEST L.A. PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY
11214 W. EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, SECOND FLOOR, ROLL CALL ROOM
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, 90064
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discriminate. The meeting facility and its parking are wheelchair accessible. Sign language interpreters,
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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.
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