Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · September 2, 2015
Agenda
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WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015, after 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
Esther Margulies, Vice President
Joseph W. Halper, Commissioner
Marian Merritt, Commissioner
Lisa Waltz Morocco, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II
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 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.
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. Telephone (213) 978-1300; FAX (213) 978-1029.
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.
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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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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
A. Items of interest
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
B. Commission Requests
C. Minutes of Meeting – August 19, 2015
3. ZA-2014-1346-CDP-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin
CEQA: ENV-2014-1347-CE Plan: Venice
Expiration Date: 8-21-15
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
PUBLIC HEARING
Location: 1141 S. CABRILLO AVENUE
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 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
to adopt the action of the Lead Agency in issuing Categorical Exemption ENV-2014-
1347-CE as the environmental clearance for the subject action.
APPLICANT: Patrick Ortega
Representative: Robert Thibodeau, DU Architects
APPELLANT: Robin Rudisill, Todd Darling, Lydia Ponce, Brian Finney, Irv Katz,
Kimmy Miller
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 of the Zoning Administrator.
4. Certify that Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2014-1347-CE is adequate
environmental clearance for the project.
Staff: Theodore Irving (213) 978-1366
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4. ZA-2014-1710-CDP-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin
CEQA: ENV-2014-1711-CE Plan: Venice
Expiration Date: 9-10-15
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
PUBLIC HEARING
Location: 920 SUPERBA AVENUE
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 authorizing the
demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction of a new,
approximately 3,326 square-foot, two-story, single-family dwelling with an attached two-
car garage and rooftop deck, in the single permit jurisdiction of the California Coastal
Zone, and to adopt the action of the Lead Agency in issuing Categorical Exemption
ENV-2014-1711-CE as the environmental clearance for the subject action.
APPLICANT: Chris Mitchell, CAI Multi-Unit PCI, LLC
Representative: Dave Wyrick, Crown Acquisitions, Inc.
APPELLANT: Sue Kaplan, Lydia Ponce, Robin Rudisill, Gabriel Ruspini
Recommended Action:
1. Deny the appeal.
2. Sustain the decision of the Zoning Administrator to approvea Coastal Development
Permit authorizing the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the
construction of a new, approximately 3,326 square-foot, two-story, single-family
dwelling with an attached two-car garage and rooftop deck, in the single permit
jurisdiction of the California Coastal Zone.
3. Adopt the Findings of the Zoning Administrator.
4. Certify that Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2014-1711-CE is adequate
environmental clearance for the project.
Staff: Theodore Irving (213) 978-1366
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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.
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The next regular meeting of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at:
HENRY MEDINA WEST L.A. PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY
11214 W. EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, SECOND FLOOR, ROLL CALL ROOM
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, 90064
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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.
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