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, MAY 07, 2015, 4:30 P.M. MARVIN BRAUDE CONSTITUENT SERVICE CENTER 6262 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR VAN NUYS, CA 91401 Veronica Padilla, President Oshin Harootoonian, Vice President Yolanda Anguiano, Commissioner Nora Cadena, Commissioner Victor Sampson, Commissioner Randa Hanna, 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. 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 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 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 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, California, and are accessible through the internet World Wide Web at 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 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 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. Minutes of Meeting – April 16, 2015 3. APCNV-2014-3374-ZC-BL-F Council District: 7 - Fuentes CEQA: ENV-2014-3375-MND Location: 13245 West Hubbard Street Related Case: VTT-73075-SL Expiration Date: 5/07/15 Ext. Plan Area: Sylmar Appeal Status: Zone Change & Building Line Removal are only appealable by applicant only if denied. Fence Variance is final unless appealed to Council. (Continued from March 5, 2015; April 2, 2015; and April 16, 2015) PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON JANUARY 5, 2015 PROPOSED PROJECT: The proposed project includes the development of a Small Lot Subdivision with 21 single-family dwellings on 21 separate lots on a 70,645 square-foot site. Each residence will be two-stories in height, with a maximum building height of 25 feet. The project will result in the removal of 44 trees; none are protected. The proposed project will also include grading of approximately 1,200 cubic yards. The project when completed will include 44 parking spaces in 22 garages and 14 guest parking spaces. The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing 1,900 square-foot single-family home and accessory structures built circa 1920. The project's total lot coverage will be 36% buildings/structures, 26% paving and driveway, and 38% landscaping. Additionally, the proposed project is proposed to be completely gated/walled/fenced. The site is comprised of an internal private street system connecting all dwellings with each other and linked to a primary entrance along Hubbard Street. The Small Lot Subdivision is being processed under a separate application under Vesting Tentative Tract (VTT) No. 73075. This project has been continued three times with continuances on March 5, 2015 and April 2, 2015 requested by the applicant and the last continuance requested by the Area Planning Commission in order to review the revised plans submitted by the applicant dated April 16, 2015, as Exhibit E. REQUESTED ACTIONS: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2014-3375-MND) for the above referenced project; 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32-B of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from RA-1 (Suburban Zone) to RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); North Valley Area -2- May 07, 2015 Planning Commission  3. Pursuant to Section 12.32-R of the Municipal Code, a Building Line Removal of a 37-foot building line along Hubbard Street established under Ordinance 117919; and 4. Pursuant to Section 12.28-C of the Municipal Code, an Adjustment for an over- height fence, wall or gate in the front yard setback on Hubbard Street from the 3’-6” height limit established in LAMC Section 12.24-X.7 the Municipal Code up to a maximum height for a fence/wall/gate of 6’-0”. APPLICANT: Jim Brewer, Spiegel Development, Inc. Representative: Rhonda Lieberman, Kerr Wagner Associates, Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: 1. Adopt the Staff Findings. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration, ENV-2014- 3375-MND. 3. Disapprove the requested Zone Change from the requested RA-1 to RD1.5.1. 4. Recommend that the City Council Approve: a. Zone Change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1 b. Building Line Removal for a 37-foot building line along Hubbard Street established under Ordinance 117,919. 5. Approve the requested Adjustment for an over-height fence, wall or gate in the front yard setback on Hubbard Street from the 3’-6” height limit of LAMC Section 12.24-X.7, up to a maximum height for a fence/wall/gate of 6’-0”. 6. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that the mitigation conditions, identified as “(MM)” on the condition pages, 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: Thomas Glick (818) 374-5060 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 North Valley Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91401 An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer North Valley Area -3- May 07, 2015 Planning Commission 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- May 07, 2015 Planning Commission