Area Planning Commission

Información en Espanol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016, 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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 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, approximately 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 532, 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. 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 online 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 A. Items of interest 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Requests C. Minutes of Meeting – March 2, 2016 3. DIR-2015-2817-DRB-SPP-1A Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2015-2818-CE Plan: Westwood Expiration Date: 3-16-16 Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1000 S. GAYLEY AVENUE Requested Action: An appeal of the Director of Planning’s Conditional approval of a Project Permit Compliance and Design Review pursuant to Section11.5.7 and Section 16.50 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC). Consideration of Categorical Exemption No. ENV- 2015-2818-CE. APPLICANT: Tri-West Enterprises LLC Representatives: Mike Trifunovich, Josh Trifunovich APPELLANT: Maurice Meyers, Gayley Properties, LLC Representative: Robert L. Glushon, Luna & Glushon Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the Determination of the Director of Planning in approving Project Permit Compliance and Design Review approval for minor façade improvements and new signage. 3. Adopt the Findings of the Director of Planning. 4. Affirm that Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2015-2818-CE is adequate environmental clearance for the project. Staff: Sheila Gershon (213) 978-1226 West Los Angeles 2 March 16, 2016 Area Planning Commission 4. ZA-2014-3552-ZV-1A Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2014-3353-CE Plan: West Los Angeles Expiration Date: 3-23-16 Extended Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 10201 W. PICO BOULEVARD Requested Action: An appeal of the Associate Zoning Administrator’s approval of a Zone Variance pursuant to Charter Section 562 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27-B from: Section 14.4.10-A,1 to allow the replacement of three existing wall signs with three new wall signs with a total sign area of 1,512 square feet in lieu of the maximum 961 square feet permitted; Section 14.4.10-A,5 to allow a total sign area of 6,364 square feet for all wall and pole signs along the Pico Boulevard frontage, in lieu of the maximum sign area of 5,800 square feet; and Section 14.4.10-D,2 to allow the proposed wall signs to project up to 3 feet from the face of the building in lieu of the maximum 2 feet permitted. Consideration of Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2014-3353-CE. APPLICANT: John Candreva, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. Representative: John J. Parker, Pacific Crest Consultants APPELLANT: Hugh Kinsellagh Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the action of the Associate Zoning Administrator in approving a Zone Variance to allow the replacement of three existing wall signs with three new wall signs. 3. Adopt the Findings of the Associate Zoning Administrator. 4. Affirm that Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2014-3353-CE is adequate environmental clearance for the project. Staff: Theodore Irving (213) 978-1366 5. AA-2014-2269-PMLA-CC-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2014-2270-CE Plan: Venice Related Case: Expiration Date: Not Provided ZA-2014-2373-CDP-MEL-1A Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 328 S. RENNIE AVENUE Requested Action: An appeal of the entire decision of the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving Preliminary Parcel Map No. AA-2014-2269-PMLA-CC for a one-lot subdivision for a maximum three-unit residential condominium conversion. Consideration of Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2014-2270-CE. APPLICANT: Eric J. Smith APPELLANT: Robin Rudisill, Lydia Ponce, Laddie Williams, David Ewing West Los Angeles 3 March 16, 2016 Area Planning Commission  Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the action of the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving Preliminary Parcel Map No. AA-2014-2269-PMLA-CC for a one-lot subdivision for a maximum three-unit residential condominium conversion. 3. Adopt the Findings of the Deputy Advisory Agency. 4. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt (ENV-2014-2270-CE). Staff: Jose Carlos Romero-Navarro (818) 374-5037 6. ZA-2014-2373-CDP-MEL-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2014-2270-CE Plan: Venice Related Case: Expiration Date: Not Provided AA-2014-2269-PMLA-CC-1A Appeal Status: Not further appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Continued from the January 20, 2016 meeting. Location: 328 S. RENNIE AVENUE Requested Action: An appeal of the entire decision of the Associate Zoning Administrator in approving a Coastal Development Permit to allow a three-unit residential condominium conversion within the single permit jurisdiction area of the California Coastal Zone. Consideration of Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2014-2270-CE. APPLICANT: Eric J. Smith APPELLANT: Robin Rudisill, Lydia Ponce, Laddie Williams, David Ewing Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the action of the Associate Zoning Administrator in approving a Coastal Development Permit to allow a three-unit residential condominium conversion within the single permit jurisdiction area of the California Coastal Zone. 3. Adopt the Findings of the Associate Zoning Administrator. 4. Affirm that the project is Categorically Exempt No. ENV-2014-2270-CE. Staff: Jose Carlos Romero-Navarro (818) 374-5037 7. ZA-2015-1473-CDP-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2013-3872-ND Plan: Venice Related Case: DIR-2016-527-MEL-1A Expiration Date: Not Provided Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING – Continued from the February 17, 2016 meeting. Location: 1217 – 1219 S. CABRILLO AVENUE West Los Angeles 4 March 16, 2016 Area Planning Commission  Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development Permit to allow a two-unit residential condominium, in conjunction with Preliminary Parcel Map No. AA-2013-3873-PMLA, located within the single permit jurisdiction area of the California Coastal Zone. Consideration of Negative Declaration No. ENV-2013- 3872-ND. APPLICANT: John Staff, J. Staff Architect Representative: Justin Block, Law Offices of Block & Block APPELLANT: Robin Rudisill, Manuel Katz, Stephen Pouliot, Brian Finney, Lydia Ponce, Mark Kleiman, Irv Katz, Sue Kaplan, George Gineris Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the actions of the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving, pursuant to Section 12.20.2 of the LAMC, a Coastal Development Permit to allow a two-unit residential condominium within the single permit jurisdiction area of the California Coastal Zone. 3. Adopt the Findings of the Deputy Advisory Agency and the Zoning Administrator. 4. Adopt Negative Declaration No. ENV-2013-3872-ND Staff: Joese Carlos Navarro-Romero (818) 374-5037 8. DIR-2016-524-MEL-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: Not Provided Plan: Venice Related Case: ZA-2015-1473-CDP-1A Expiration Date: Not Provided Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1217 – 1219 S. CABRILLO AVENUE Requested Action: An appeal of the Director of Planning’s Mello Act Compliance Determination pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65590 and 65590.1 (commonly called the Mello Act) and the City of Los Angeles Interim Administrative Procedures for complying with the Mello Act. APPLICANT: John Staff, J. Staff Architect Representative: Justin Block, Law Offices of Block & Block APPELLANT: Robin Rudisill, Manuel Katz, Stephen Pouliot, Brian Finney, Lydia Ponce, Mark Kleiman, Irv Katz, Sue Kaplan, George Gineris Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the Determination of the Director of Planning in approving a Mello Act Compliance Determination for the demolition of three (3) Residential Units and construction of two (2) new Residential Units; finding that no affordable units exist at 1217 and 1219 Cabrillo Avenue and that the proposed development of two (2) new Residential Units is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Part 2.4.2 of the Interim Mello Act Administrative Procedures. Staff: Kevin Jones (213) 978-1361 West Los Angeles 5 March 16, 2016 Area Planning Commission 9. APCW-2014-3142-SPE-SPP-CUB-ZV-CDP Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2014-3143-MND-REC1 Plan: Venice Expiration Date: Not Provided Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – June 1, 2015 Location: 3018, 3024 N. WASHINGTON BOULEVARD Proposed Project: Change of use of an office use (previously maintained as a retail use, medical marijuana dispensary) to a restaurant use and a 458-square-foot addition; resulting in a one-story, 1,454 square-foot restaurant and wine bar. The proposed restaurant is comprised of 558.5 square feet of Service Floor Area, providing 20 indoor seats and 15 outdoor seats, and will operate between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. seven days a week. Requested Action: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-3143-MND-REC1 for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan Exception from the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan, Ordinance 175,693; from Section 11.B.3 to allow a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.93:1 in lieu of the maximum 0.5:1 FAR for restaurants in commercial zones. 3. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7.C of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan Project Permit Compliance determination for compliance with the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan, Ordinance No. 175,693. 4. Pursuant to Section 12.24 W.1 of the Municipal Code, a Conditional Use Permit for the sale and onsite consumption of beer and wine. 5. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Variance from Section 12.21 A.19(c)(12)(ii), to allow 15 square feet of trash area within the front one-half of the lot. 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.2 of the Municipal Code, a Coastal Development Permit for the proposed project, within the single-permit jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone. APPLICANT: Bruno Bondanelli Representative: Sheryl Brady Recommended Action: 1. Deny a Specific Plan Exception to allow a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.93:1 in lieu of the maximum 0.5:1 FAR for restaurants in commercial zones. 2. Deny a Specific Plan Project Permit Compliance determination for a project within the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan, Ordinance No. 175,693. 3. Deny a Conditional Use Permit for the sale and onsite consumption of beer and wine. 4. Deny a Zone Variance to allow 15 square feet of trash area within the front one-half of the lot. 5. Deny a Coastal Development Permit for the proposed project, within the single- permit jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone. 6. Adopt the Findings. 7. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-3143-MND-REC1. 8. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Plan for Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV- 2014-3143-MND-REC1. Staff: Kevin Jones (213) 978-1361 West Los Angeles 6 March 16, 2016 Area Planning Commission 10. ZA-2014-3007-CDP-CUB-ZV-SPP-MEL-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2014-3008-MND Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Expiration Date: Not Provided Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 811 – 815 S. OCEAN FRONT WALK Requested Action: An appeal of the Associate Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve: pursuant to LAMC Section 12.20.2, a Coastal Development Permit authorizing the demolition of nine existing residential dwelling units within three buildings, and the construction use and maintenance of a three-story mixed-use building containing a ground-level restaurant, two dwelling units, and subterranean parking garage, on property located within the dual jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone; pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24W, a Conditional Use to allow the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverage for on-site consumption in conjunction with a proposed restaurant in the C1-1 Zone; and pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7.C, a Project Permit Compliance Review for the construction of a three-story, 35-foot in height, approximately 11,147 square-foot, mixed-use building containing a ground-level 2,691 square-foot restaurant, two upper-floor residential dwelling units, and a subterranean parking level providing a total of 36 on-site parking spaces; all within the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan, and; consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-3008-MND as the environmental clearance for the Project. (A Zone Variance from Municipal Code Section 12.21-A,5 to allow deviations in the design of parking facilities in conjunction with the provision of 36 on-site parking spaces was dismissed). APPLICANT: 811 Ocean Front Walk LLC, Gary Sutter, Vera Sutter Representative: John Reed, Reed Architectural Group, Inc. APPELLANT: POWER, Bill Przylucki, Robin Rudisill, Mark Kleiman, Gabriel Ruspini, Todd Darling, Lydia Ponce, Sue Kaplan, George Gineris, Laddie Williams Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the Associate Zoning Administrators decision to approve: pursuant to LAMC Section 12.20.2, a Coastal Development Permit authorizing the demolition of nine existing residential dwelling units within three buildings, and the construction use and maintenance of a three-story mixed-use building containing a ground-level restaurant, two dwelling units, and subterranean parking garage, on property located within the dual jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone. 3. Adopt the Findings of the Associate Zoning Administrator. 4. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-3008-MND. Staff: Jonathan Hershey (213) 978-1318 West Los Angeles 7 March 16, 2016 Area Planning Commission 11. 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. The next regular meeting of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 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 8 March 16, 2016 Area Planning Commission