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, APRIL 20, 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 CORRECTED AGENDA** 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 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 - Distribution of proposed changes to W. LA APC Rules and Procedures ** C. Minutes of Meeting – March 16, 2016 3. DIR-2015-1503-DRB-SPP-1A Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2015-1504-CE Plan: Westwood Expiration Date: 5-14-16 Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1130 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 Section 11.5.7 and Section 16.50 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC). Consideration of Categorical Exemption No. ENV- 2015-1504-CE. APPLICANT: Michael McGrath, Le Pain Quotidien Representatives: Howard Robinson and Associates, LLC APPELLANT: Sandy Brown, Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal of the Director of Planning’s conditional approval of a Project Permit Compliance and Design Review. 2. Sustain the Determination of the Director of Planning in approving Project Permit Compliance and Design Review with conditions for minor façade improvements and new signage. 3. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to City CEQA Guidelines, Art. III, Section 1, Class 3, Category 6. ** Staff: Sheila Gershon (213) 978-1376 West Los Angeles 2 April 20, 2016 Area Planning Commission 4. ZA-2014-3523-ZAA-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2014-3524-CE Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Expiration Date: 4-27-16 Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1133 N. LACHMAN LANE Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrators decision to approve a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment from Section 12.21-C,1(g) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to allow the continued use and maintenance of a retaining wall in the side and rear yards ranging in height from 6 feet to 14 feet in lieu of the maximum 6 feet in height otherwise permitted in the side yard and rear yard in conjunction with the construction of a pool and the continued occupancy of a single-family residence on a 22,409 square-foot lot in the RE15-1-H Zone. Consideration of Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2014-3524-CE. APPLICANT: Brett Roth Representative: John J. Parker APPELLANT: Nahid and Parviz Manouchehri Representative: Sahm Manouchehri, Central Park Law Group, APLC Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the Zoning Administrator’s decision approve a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment from Section 12.21-C,1(g) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to allow the continued use and maintenance of a retaining wall in the side and rear yards. 3. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to City CEQA Guidelines, Art. III, Section 1, Class 3, Category 6. ** Staff: David Weintraub (213) 978-3304 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. West Los Angeles 3 April 20, 2016 Area Planning Commission  The next regular meeting of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 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 7days 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 4 April 20, 2016 Area Planning Commission