Area Planning Commission

Informacion en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300 NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012, 4:30 P.M. MARVIN BRAUDE CONSTITUENT SERVICE CENTER 6262 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR VAN NUYS, CA 91401 J. Richard Leyner, President Victor Sampson, Vice President Oshin Harootoonian, Commissioner Veronica Padilla, Commissioner Quyen Vo-Ramirez, 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 AT THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 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. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission’s consideration on 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, members of the public who wish to submit written materials on agendized items should submit them to the Commission office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 272, Los Angeles, CA 900152, at least 10 days prior to the meeting at which the item is to be heard in order to meet the mailing deadline. 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 N. 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 th Section 1094.5, the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed no later than the 90 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 – California 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. Advanced Calendar B. Commission Requests C. Approval of the minutes from August 16, 2012. 3. ZA-1998-427-CUZ-PA1-1A CEQA: ENV-2010-2723-CE Council District: 2 Expiration Date: 9/20/12 extended Plan: Sun Valley Appeal Status: Not further appealable CONTINUED FROM MARCH 1, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING Location: 11121 Pendleton Street Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-M, for the determination of the use authorized pursuant to Case No. ZA 98-0427(CUZ) is conducted with due regard for the character of the surrounding district and no additional corrective conditions are necessary for the protection of persons in the neighborhood or occupants of adjacent property, and an appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to adopt the action of the City in issuing a Notice of Exemption Article III, Section 3, City CEQA Guidelines, log reference ENV-2010-2723- CE for a Categorical Exemption, Class 1, Category 22. APPLICANT: Chief Zoning Administrator, Office of Zoning Administration APPELLANT: Athens Services Representative: Kristen Montet Lonner, Burns & Bouchard Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the Zoning Administrator’s decision for the determination of the use authorized pursuant to Case No. ZA-1998-0427(CUZ) is conducted with due regard for the character of the surrounding district and no additional corrective conditions are necessary for the protection of persons in the neighborhood or occupants of adjacent property. North Valley Area -2- September 20, 2012 Planning Commission  3. Sustain the Zoning Administrator’s decision to adopt the action of the City in issuing environmental clearance Categorical Exemption ENV-2010-2723-CE. Staff: R. Nick Brown (818) 374-5069 4. APCNV-2012-751-ZC-BL CEQA: ENV-2012-752-MND Council District: 6 Expiration Date: 9/28/12 Plan: Sun Valley – La Tuna Canyon Appeal Status: Further appealable to City Council if denied PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2012 Location: 7700-7706 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Proposed Project: The demolition of three single-family dwellings, and the construction of a new 32-unit apartment building, four stories, 44-feet 3-inches in height, with 64 parking spaces, on an approximately 24,940 sq-ft lot. The project is also utilizing a by- right Density Bonus to allow one additional dwelling unit, by setting aside two dwelling units for Very Low Income households. Requested Action: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2012-752-MND for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from R1-1 (One- Family Dwelling Zone) to (T)(Q)R3-1 (Multiple Dwelling Zone). 3. Pursuant to Section 12.32 R of the Municipal Code, a Building Line Removal of a 20-foot building line established by Ordinance 101,256 on the east side of Laurel Canyon Boulevard. APPLICANT: Pali, LLC Representative: Armin Gharai, GA Engineering Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2012-752-MND. 2. Approve and recommend that the City Council approve the Zone Change from R1- 1 to (T)(Q)R3-1 for the subject property, with the Conditions of Approval. 3. Approve and recommend that the City Council approve the Building Line Removal of a 20-foot building line established by Ordinance 101,256 on the east side of Laurel Canyon Blvd. 4. Adopt the Findings. 5. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions 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. Staff: Milena Zasadzien (818) 374-5054 North Valley Area -3- September 20, 2012 Planning Commission 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 North Valley Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91401 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 APCnorthvalley@lacity.org. North Valley Area -4- September 20, 2012 Planning Commission