Area Planning Commission

Información en EspaÁol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 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 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) 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. 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 Items of interest 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Request C. Approval of the minutes from July 18, 2012 D. Election of Officers 3. ZA-2011-378-ZAA-1A CEQA: ENV 2011-0379-CE Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Council District: 11 Expiration Date: 8/18/12 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Location: 201 South Woodburn Drive Requested Action: An appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator to approve, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.28-A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Zoning Administrator’s Adjustments from 1) Section 12.21-C(g) to permit the construction, use and maintenance of an over-in-height fence with a maximum height of 6 feet in lieu of the 8 feet 1 inch originally requested, a swimming pool over 18 inches in depth, and a barbecue within the required front yard setback area; and 2) Section 12.21-C,5(b) to allow the construction, use and maintenance of a seating pavilion structure located 10 feet from the front lot line in lieu of being in the rear half of the lot or 55 feet from the front lot line; and the decision to adopt the recommendation of the lead agency by adopting Categorical Exemption ENV 2011-0379-CE as the environmental clearance for this action. APPLICANT: Jeff and Arezou Appel Representative: Jaime Massey, Permits Unlimited APPELLANT: Steven Meiers Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the decision of the Zoning Administrator approving, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.28-A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Zoning Administrator’s Adjustments from 1) Section 12.21-C(g) to permit the construction, West Los Angeles 2 August 1, 2012 Area Planning Commission  use and maintenance of an over-in-height fence with a maximum height of 6 feet in lieu of the 8 feet 1 inch originally requested, a swimming pool over 18 inches in depth, and a barbecue within the required front yard setback area; and 2) Section 12.21-C,5(b) to allow the construction, use and maintenance of a seating pavilion structure located 10 feet from the front lot line in lieu of being in the rear half of the lot or 55 feet from the front lot line, subject to Conditions of Approval. 3. Adopt the Findings. 4. Adopt the recommendation of the lead agency by adopting Categorical Exemption ENV 2011-0379-CE as the environmental clearance for this action. Staff: Albert Landini (213) 978-1318 4. ZA-2011-433-ZAA-1A CEQA: ENV 2011-0434-CE Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Council District: 11 Expiration Date: 8/18/12 Appeal Status: Not further appealable Location: 1871 North Kimberly Lane Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.28-A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to allow an over-height fence/hedge in the northerly and westerly side yard including a portion of the rear yard that would appear to be a continuation of the side yard with heights varying from 8 feet to a maximum of 9 feet, identified by the applicant as Fence Segments 1,2, and 3 and the continuation of Segment 3; the approval, instead, of a maximum height of 7 feet in lieu of the maximum 6 feet otherwise permitted, and the approval an over-in-height fence/hedge in the westerly rear yard with heights varying from 8 feet to a maximum of 9 feet in lieu of the permitted maximum height of 6 feet, and the decision to adopt the recommendation of the lead agency by adopting Categorical Exemption ENV 2011-0434-CE as the environmental clearance for this action. . APPLICANT: Lisa Feintech Representative: Jonathan Lonner, Burns & Buchard, Inc. APPELLANT: Same Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the decision of the Zoning Administrator to: 1) deny, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.28-A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to permit an over-height fence/hedge in the northerly and westerly side yard including a portion of the rear yard that would appear to be a continuation of the side yard with heights varying from 8 feet to a maximum of 9 feet, identified by the applicant as Fence Segments 1,2, and 3 and the continuation of Segment 3; and 2) approve, pursuant to Section 12.28-A of the Code, Adjustments to permit an over-height fence/hedge in the northerly and westerly side yard including a portion of the rear yard that would appear to be a continuation of the side West Los Angeles 3 August 1, 2012 Area Planning Commission  yard, identified by the applicant as Fence Segments 1,2, and 3 and the continuation of Segment 3 having a height of7 feet in lieu of the permitted maximum height of 6 feet, and an over-in-height fence/hedge in the westerly rear yard with heights varying from 8 feet to a maximum of 9 feet in lieu of the permitted maximum height of 6 feet; all in conjunction with a single-family dwelling within the RE15-1-H Zone, subject to Conditions of Approval. 3. Adopt the Findings. 4. Adopt the recommendation of the lead agency by adopting Categorical Exemption ENV 2011-0434-CE as the environmental clearance for this action. Staff: Albert Landini (213) 978-1318 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 West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 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 4 August 1, 2012 Area Planning Commission