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, MARCH 6, 2013, 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. 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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 February 6, 2013 3. ZA-2011-1946-ZV-ZAA-1A CEQA: ENV-2011-1947-MND Plan: West Los Angeles Council District: 11 Expiration Date: 3/23/13 Appeal Status: Zone Variance further appealable if approved CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2013 PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1521 South Wellesley Avenue Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny, pursuant to Charter Section 562 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27-B, a Variances from: Section 12.09- A,2 to permit a 4th dwelling unit in lieu of the maximum two dwelling units otherwise permitted in the R2 Zone; and Section 12.21-A,4(a) to permit zero additional parking spaces in lieu of the additional one covered and one uncovered parking space otherwise required for the 4th dwelling unit; and pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.28-A, to deny Zoning Administrator's Adjustments from: Section 12.09-C,2 to permit a 1-foot easterly side yard setback and a 10-1/2-inch westerly side yard setback, in lieu of the minimum 5 feet otherwise required; Section 12.09-C,3 to permit a 5-foot rear yard in lieu of the minimum 15 feet otherwise required; and Section 12.21-C,2(b) to permit a 5- foot 7-inch wide passageway from the 4th dwelling unit to the street frontage in lieu of the minimum 10 feet otherwise required; all in conjunction with the 4th dwelling unit, which was illegally converted from a laundry room without a permit; and rejection of the recommendation of the Lead Agency to adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV 2011-1947-MND as the environmental clearance for this action. APPLICANT: Fred Leeds Properties Representative: Carolina Abrego-Pineda, Abrego-Pineda Consulting Services West Los Angeles 2 March 6, 2013 Area Planning Commission  APPELLANT: (same) Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2 Sustain the decision of the Zoning Administrator to deny a Variance from Section 12.09-A,2 to permit a 4th dwelling unit in lieu of the maximum two dwelling units otherwise permitted in the R2 Zone; a Variance from Section 12.21-A,4(a) to permit zero additional parking spaces in lieu of the additional one covered and one uncovered parking space otherwise required for the 4th dwelling unit; and to deny a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment from Section 12.09-C,2 to permit a 1-foot easterly side yard setback and a 10-1/2-inch westerly side yard setback, in lieu of the minimum 5 feet otherwise required; a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment from Section 12.09-C,3 to permit a 5-foot rear yard in lieu of the minimum 15 feet otherwise required; and a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment from Section 12.21- C,2(b) to permit a 5-foot 7-inch wide passageway from the 4th dwelling unit to the street frontage in lieu of the minimum 10 feet otherwise required; all in conjunction with the 4th dwelling unit, which was illegally converted from a laundry room without a permit. 3. Adopt the findings of the Zoning Administrator. 4. Reject the recommendation of the Lead Agency to adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV 2012-1947-MND as the environmental clearance for this action. Staff: Sue Chang (213) 978-3403 4. ZA-2010-1726-CDP-MEL-1A CEQA: ENV-2010-1727-MND-REC1 Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Council District: 11 Expiration Date: N/A Appeal Status: Not further appealable HEARD ON JANUARY 16, 2013 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 West Los Angeles 3 March 6, 2013 Area Planning Commission  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. 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 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, March 20, 2013 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 March 6, 2013 Area Planning Commission