Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · January 13, 2016
Minutes
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission Minutes
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Ramona Hall Community Center
4580 North Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90065
MINUTES OF THE EAST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION HEREIN ARE
REPORTED IN ACTION FORMAT. COMPLETE DETAILS, INCLUDING THE ENTIRE
DISCUSSION, RELATING TO EACH ITEM ARE CONTAINED IN THE AUDIO RECORDING FOR
THIS MEETING. COPIES OF AUDIO RECORDINGS ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING
CENTRAL PUBLICATIONS, AT (213) 978-1255 AND ARE ALSO ACCESSIBLE ONLINE AT
planning.lacity.org.
The meeting was called to order at 4:44 p.m. with Commissioners Choi, Alarcon and Stein
present. Commissioners Arellano and Diel were absent.
Also in attendance were, Shana Bonstin, Principal City Planner, Jane Choi, Senior City Planner,
Oscar Medellin, Deputy City Attorney, and Felicidad Pingol, Commission Executive Assistant.
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ITEM NO. 1
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Bonstin introduced Jane Choi, Senior City Planner, who will begin staffing the East Los
Angeles Area Planning Commission meetings.
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ITEM NO. 2
COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar:
There were no changes to the advanced calendar
B. Commission Requests:
There were no requests by any Commission members.
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ITEM NO. 3
AA-2015-0777-PMLA-SL-1A Council District: 13 – O’Farrell
CEQA: ENV-2017-0778-MND Last Day to Act: 01-31-16
Plan Area: Silver Lake – Echo Park – Elysian Valley
PROJECT SITE: 1324 Quintero Street
IN ATTENDANCE:
Jae Kim, Senior City Planner, representing the Planning Department; Laurie Harris, applicant’s
representative, and Patrick Sherman, the appellant.
MOTION:
Commissioner Stein put forth the actions below in conjunction with the approval of the following
project with modifications to the Conditions of Approval as stated on the record by the
Commission:
A small lot subdivision for a maximum of 4 small lots in the RD1.5-1VL Zone.
1. Denied the appeal.
2. Sustained the decision of the Deputy Advisory Agency for the approval of four (4) small
lots in conjunction with the development of four small lot homes, pursuant to LAMC
Section 17.53 and Ordinance No. 176364;
3. Adopted the Conditions of Approval;
4. Adopted the Advisory Agency's Findings;
5. Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-0778-MND, pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 1507 4, and the associated Mitigation Monitoring Program;
6. Advised 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. Advised 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.
Commissioner Alarcon seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Stein
Seconded: Alarcon
Ayes: Choi
Absent: Arellano and Diel
Vote: 3-0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 5
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers who requested to address the Commission.
There being no further business to come before the East Los Angeles Area Planning
Commission, the meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Donna Choi, Vice President
East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission
Patricia Alarcon, omm1ss1oner
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Agenda
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EAST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016, 4:30 P.M.
RAMONA HALL COMMUNITY CENTER
4580 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90065
Christopher Arellano, President
Donna Choi, Vice President
Patricia Alarcon, Commissioner
Johann R. Diel, Commissioner
Teri Stein, Commissioner
Fely C. Pingol, 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..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. 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 No. 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
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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. DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Items of interest
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar
B. Commission Requests
3. AA-2015-0777-PMLA-SL-1A
CEQA: ENV-2017-0778-MND Council District: 13
Location: 1324 Quintero Street
Plan Area: Silver Lake-Echo Park- Expiration Date: 01/31/16
Elysian Valley Appeal Status: Not further appealable to City
Council
PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Project:
The proposed project involves a Small Lot Subdivision for the development of four (4) small
lot homes.
Requested Action:
AN APPEAL, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 17.53, of the decision in part,
of the Advisory Agency’s approval of Preliminary Parcel Map No. AA-2015-0777-PMLA-SL for a
maximum of four (4) small lots for the construction, use, and maintenance of four (4) small lot homes.
Applicant: Noah Ornstein
Representative: Noah Ornstein, LOF Partners, LLC
Appellant: Patrick N. Sherman
Recommended Actions:
1. Deny the appeal;
2. Sustain the decision of the Deputy Advisory Agency for the approval of four (4) small
lots in conjunction with the development of four small lot homes, pursuant to LAMC
Section 17.53 and Ordinance No. 176364;
3. Adopt the Conditions of Approval;
4. Adopt the Advisory Agency’s Findings;
5. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-0778, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15074, and the associated Mitigation Monitoring Program;
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: Jane Choi (213) 978-1379
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The Area Planning Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address
them 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, January 27, 2016 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 APCEastla@lacity.org.
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