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, NOVEMBER 19, 2014, 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 Thomas Donovan, President CORRECTED AGENDA: CLARIFICATION OF APPEAL Joseph W. Halper, Vice President LANGUAGE ITEM NO(S) 4 AND 5 Esther Margulies, Commissioner Marian Merritt, Commissioner Lisa Waltz Morocco, 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. POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM No(s) 3, 4, and 5. 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. Day of hearing submissions (10 copies must be provided) are limited to 2 pages plus accompanying photographs, posters, and PowerPoint presentations of 5 minutes or less. 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.planning.lacity.org. 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 minutes from November 5, 2014 and corrected minutes from October 15, 2014. 3. AA-2014-581-PMLA-SL-1A CEQA: ENV-2014-582-MND Plan: Venice Council District: 11 - Bonin Expiration Date: 11/19/14 extended Appeal Status: Not further Appealable CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1740 South Penmar Avenue Proposed Project: The proposed project involves a Small Lot Subdivision for the development of two small lot single-family dwellings. Requested Action: An appeal, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.54, of the entire decision of the Advisory Agency’s approval of Parcel Map No. AA-2014-581-PMLA-SL for a maximum of two small lots and the construction, use, and maintenance of two small lot single-family dwellings. APPLICANT: James Henrie, Verum Ventures, LLC. Representative: Brian Silveira, Brian Silveira & Associates APPELLANT: Michael Stenger Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2014-582-MND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074. 3. Sustain the decision of the Deputy Advisory Agency for the approval of two small lots in conjunction with the development of two small lot single-family homes pursuant to LAMC Section 17.53 and Ordinance No. 176,354. West Los Angeles 2 November 19, 2014 Area Planning Commission  4. Sustain the decision of the Deputy Advisory Agency for an adjustment pursuant to LAMC Section 17.53-J to allow for a reduced lot area of 2,897 square feet in lieu of the required 3,000 square feet. 5. Adopt the Findings. 6. 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. 7. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing. Staff: Heather Bleemers (213) 978-0092 4. ZA-2014-277-CDP-1A CEQA: ENV-2014-0278-CE Plan: Venice Council District: 11 - Bonin Expiration Date: 11/19/14 extended Appeal Status: Further Appealable to the California Coastal Commission PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1511 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.20.2, to Approve a Coastal Development Permit for a change of use and reduction in building size from a 3,820 square-foot Artist-in-Residence dwelling unit to a 3,465 square-foot building containing a 1,106 square-foot Artist-in-Residence dwelling unit and 2,359 square-foot commercial retail space, within an existing three-story building with an attached garage, located within the Single-Jurisdiction Area of the California Coastal Zone, and the Zoning Administrator’s decision to adopt the action of the Lead Agency in issuing Categorical Exemption ENV-2014-0278-CE as the environmental clearance for this action. APPLICANT: Simon Lavi Representative: Shannon Nonn APPELLANT: James Murez Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the decision of the Zoning Administrator to approve a Coastal Development Permit for a change of use and reduction in building size from a 3,820 square-foot Artist-in-Residence dwelling unit to a 3,465 square-foot building containing a 1,106 square-foot Artist-in-Residence dwelling unit and 2,359 square-foot commercial retail West Los Angeles 3 November 19, 2014 Area Planning Commission  space, within an existing three-story building with an attached garage, located within the Single-Jurisdiction Area of the California Coastal Zone. 3. Adopt the Findings. 4. Find Categorical Exemption ENV-2014-0278-CE as the environmental clearance for this action. Staff: Albert Landini (213) 978-1318 5. ZA-2014-1111-CDP-1A CEQA: ENV-2014-1112-CE Plan: Venice Council District: 11 - Bonin Expiration Date: 11/23/14 Appeal Status: Further Appealable to the California Coastal Commission PUBLIC HEARING Location: 2404 South Boone Ave Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to Approve, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.20.2, a Coastal Development Permit authorizing the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction of a new single-family dwelling in the single permit jurisdiction area of the California Coastal Zone and the decision to adopt the action of the Lead Agency in issuing Categorical Exemption ENV-2014-1112-CE as the environmental clearance for the Project. APPLICANT: Darren McClure Representative: Robert Thibodeau, DU Architects APPELLANT: Lydia Ponce and Pamela Anderson Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the decision of the Zoning Administrator to approve a Coastal Development Permit authorizing the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction of a new single-family dwelling in the single permit jurisdiction area of the California Coastal Zone. 3. Adopt the Findings. 4. Find Categorical Exemption ENV-2014-1112-CE as the environmental clearance for this action. Staff: Maya Zaitzevsky (213) 978-1318 6. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD West Los Angeles 4 November 19, 2014 Area Planning Commission  The Area Planning Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address any 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, December 3, 2014 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 5 November 19, 2014 Area Planning Commission