Area Planning Commission

Informacion en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300 CENTRAL AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014, 4:30 P.M. th CITY HALL, 10 FLOOR 200 NORTH SPRING STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Daphne Brogdon, Commissioner Jennifer Chung, Commissioner Bricia Lopez, Commissioner Samantha Millman, Commissioner Vacant Rhonda Ketay, Commission Executive Assistant I (213) 978-1300 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(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. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission’s consideration on the item. 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If you seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section th 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 MND – Mitigated Negative Declaration CE – Categorical Exemption ND – Negative Declaration EIR – Environmental Impact Report 1. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Items of interest. 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advanced Calendar B. Commission Requests C. Minutes of Meetings – April 22 and June 10, 2014 3. ZA 2013-3176-ZV-ZAA-1A and VTT-72528-SL-1A CEQA: ENV-2013-3175-MND Plan: Hollywood Council District: 4 - LaBonge Expiration Date: 7/26/14 Appeal Status: Zone Variance further appealable if approved to City Council PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION: 1922 North Carmen Avenue, 1923 North Gower Street REQUESTED ACTION: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to APPROVE, pursuant to the provisions of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27-B, a Zone Variance from Section 12.21-G,2 to permit zero common open space in lieu of the required 1,050 square feet in the R3-1XL Zone; APPROVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.28, 1) an Adjustment from Section 12.10.C,2 to allow reduced side yards of 5 feet in lieu of the 6 feet required, 2) an Adjustment from Section 12.10-C,1 to allow a reduced front yard of zero feet along Gower Street in lieu of the 15 feet required, 3) an Adjustment from Section 12.10-C,1 to allow a reduced front yard of 7 feet along Carmen Avenue in lieu of the 15 feet required, 4) an Adjustment from Section 12.21-C,2(a) to allow a reduced separation of buildings of zero in lieu of the 12 feet required, 5) an Adjustment from Section 12.21-C,2(b) to allow a reduced passageway of 10 feet in lieu of the required 12 feet, 6) an Adjustment from Section 12.21-A,19(c) to allow private recycling areas in lieu of the recycling areas otherwise required, and 7) an Adjustment from Section 12.21.1.A.1 to allow a height increase of 19.7 percent (35 feet, 11 inches) in lieu of the allowable 30 feet; AND an appeal of the Deputy Advisory Agency’s decision, pursuant to the provisions of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.15 and 12.22-C,27, to APPROVE a Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 72528-SL for the construction of a maximum of six new single-family homes on an 8,630 net square-foot site in the R3-1XL Zone, and adopt the recommendation of the lead agency in adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV 2013-3175-MND as the environmental clearance for this action. APPLICANT: Frank Laurence, 1920 Carmen Avenue LLC Representative: Jesse Reyes, Modative Incorporated APPELLANT: David Moreno Central Los Angeles Area 2 June 24, 2014 Planning Commission  RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the Zoning Administrator’s decision to APPROVE a Zone Variance from Section 12.21-G,2 to permit zero common open space in lieu of the required 1,050 square feet in the R3-1XL Zone; APPROVE 1) an Adjustment from Section 12.10.C,2 to allow reduced side yards of 5 feet in lieu of the 6 feet required, 2) an Adjustment from Section 12.10-C,1 to allow a reduced front yard of zero feet along Gower Street in lieu of the 15 feet required, 3) an Adjustment from Section 12.10-C,1 to allow a reduced front yard of 7 feet along Carmen Avenue in lieu of the 15 feet required, 4) an Adjustment from Section 12.21-C,2(a) to allow a reduced separation of buildings of zero in lieu of the 12 feet required, 5) an Adjustment from Section 12.21-C,2(b) to allow a reduced passageway of 10 feet in lieu of the required 12 feet, 6) an Adjustment from Section 12.21-A,19(c) to allow private recycling areas in lieu of the recycling areas otherwise required, and 7) an Adjustment from Section 12.21.1.A.1 to allow a height increase of 19.7 percent (35 feet, 11 inches) in lieu of the allowable 30 feet; AND sustain the Deputy Advisory Agency’s decision to APPROVE a Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 72528-SL for the construction of a maximum of six new single-family homes on an 8,630 net square-foot site in the R3-1XL Zone. 3. Adopt the Findings. 4. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV 2013-3175-MND as the environmental clearance for this action. Staff: Fernando Tovar (213) 978-1318 4. ZA 2013-3158-CUB-CU-1A CEQA: ENV-2013-3159–CE Plan: Wilshire Council District: 10 - Wesson Expiration Date: 7/5/14 Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION: 326 South Western Avenue (318-326 South Western Avenue) REQUESTED ACTION: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision, pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.24-W,1, to DENY a Conditional Use to permit the on-site sales and dispensing of beer only, in conjunction with a proposed karaoke establishment located in the C2-1 Zone; and the Zoning Administrator’s decision, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24- W,27, to DENY a Conditional Use to permit deviations from the Mini-Shopping Center/Commercial Corner Development maximum hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.in the C2-1 Zone; and the decision to NOT ADOPT the recommendation of the lead agency by adopting Categorical Exemption ENV-2013-3159–CE as the environmental clearance for this action. APPLICANT: Hye Min Choi APPELLANT: Hye Min Choi Representative: Nathan Freeman, FMG Central Los Angeles Area 3 June 24, 2014 Planning Commission  RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to DENY a Conditional Use to permit the on-site sales and dispensing of beer only, in conjunction with a proposed karaoke establishment located in the C2-1 Zone; and the Zoning Administrator’s decision to DENY a Conditional Use to permit deviations from the Mini-Shopping Center/Commercial Corner Development maximum hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.in the C2- 1 Zone. 3. Adopt the Findings. 4. Do not find the Categorical Exemption ENV-2013-3159–CE as the environmental clearance for this action. Staff: Fernando Tovar (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 Central, Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at City Hall 200 North Spring Street, 10th Floor Los Angeles, California 90012 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 e-mail at APCCentral@lacity.org. Central Los Angeles Area 4 June 24, 2014 Planning Commission