Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · July 10, 2013
Agenda
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EAST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
As called by the President of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013, 4:30 P.M.
RAMONA HALL COMMUNITY CENTER
4580 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90065
Javier C. Angulo, Acting President
Monique C. Chavoya, Commissioner
Mayumi Fukushima, Commissioner
Ana Hanson, Commissioner
David Marquez, Commissioner
Rhonda Ketay, Commission Executive Assistant
(213) 978-1300; FAX (213) 978-1029
POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 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. 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.
EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A SPEAKER=S REQUEST
FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT STAFF.
On January 24, 2007, the Commission adopted the City Planning Commission's rules as its rules
regarding written submissions to ensure that it has reasonable and appropriate opportunity to review
your materials, which must be submitted 10 days prior to the meeting at which the item is to be heard. All
concerned parties who wish to submit written materials on agenda items should submit them to the
Commission Office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 272, Los Angeles, 90012, by noon of the day prior to
the date of the meeting at which the item is to be heard (15 copies must be provided). Day of hearing
submissions (12 copies must be provided) are limited to 2 pages plus accompanying photographs,
posters, and PowerPoint presentations of 5 minutes or less. Non-complying materials will NOT be
distributed to the Commission.
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.
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pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, only if the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to
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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. DEPARTMENT REPORT
Items of interest
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
B. Commission Requests
C. Approval of Minutes: March 27, 2013 and April 24, 2013
3. ZA-2012-2339-CUW-1A
CEQA: ENV 2012-2340-MND Council District: 14
Location: 7131 North Figueroa Street
6050 East Buena Vista Terrace
Plan: Northeast Los Angeles
Expiration Date: 8/13/13
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
PUBLIC HEARING
Requested Action:
An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Conditional Use, pursuant to
the provisions of Section 12.24-W,49 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to allow the
installation, use, and maintenance of an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility
consisting of six panel antennas and three microwave antennas, located on the rooftop and
building wall of an existing church building, in the RD1.5-1 Zone; to approve, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 12.24-F of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a maximum antenna
height of 48 feet from grade, in-lieu of the 45-foot maximum height permitted, in the RD1.5-1
Zone; and the Zoning Administrator’s adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-
2012-2340-MND) pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources
Code.
APPLICANT: Metro PCS
Representative: Veronica Arvizu
APPELLANT: Juan D. Mah y Busch
Recommended Action:
1. Deny the appeal.
2. Sustain the action of the Zoning Administrator in approving a Conditional Use Permit
to allow the installation, use, and maintenance of an unmanned wireless
telecommunications facility consisting of six panel antennas and three microwave
antennas, located on the rooftop and building wall of an existing church building, in the
RD1.5-1 Zone, subject to the Conditions of Approval.
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3. Adopt the Findings.
4. Adopt the environmental clearance Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV 2012-2340-
MND.
Staff: Fernando Tovar (213) 978-1303
4. 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 East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at
Ramona Hall Community Center
4580 North Figueroa Street,
Los Angeles, California 90065
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 Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1300 or by email at
APCELA@lacity.org.
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