Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · May 4, 2016
Minutes
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Henry Medina West L.A. Parking Enforcement Facility
11214 W. Exposition Boulevard, Second Floor, Roll Call Room
Los Angeles, CA 90064
MINUTES OF THE WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION HEREIN ARE
REPORTED IN ACTION FORMAT. COMPLETE DETAILS, INCLUDING THE DISCUSSION,
RELATING TO EACH ITEM ARE CONTAINED IN THE HEARING TAPES FOR THIS MEETING.
COPIES OF COMPACT DISC RECORDINGS ARE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING CENTRAL
PUBLICATIONS, AT (213) 978-1255 AND ARE ALSO ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE WORLD
WIDE WEB AT http://www.planning.lacity.org.
The meeting was called to order by Commission President Thomas Donovan at 4:38P.M.
Commissioners present: Joseph Halper, Esther Margulies, and Lisa Waltz Morocco
Commissioner absent: Marian Merritt
1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
Senior Planner, Debbie Lawrence gave a brief report regarding the Palisade Village Mix-
Use Program that was approved by the City Planning Commission. Also, the senior
planner commented on the Code Study Unit that hosted (7) public forums between March
and April. In conclusion, it was reported that the Department Multi-Phase Program hosted
an open house at the Westminster Elementary School to the Venice Community in regards
to the California Commission Certificate of the Local Coastal Program for Venice Coastal
·Zone. This forum gave the Venice Community an opportunity to voice their concerns while
it give purpose to the City, and to the planning staff to identify the needs of the community
of Coastal Program .
The commission asked several questions in regards to the senior planner's report,
including a request to provide future information of community events affecting the West
Los Angeles Area .
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A Advance Calendar
B. 9ommission Requests
Commissioner Donovan announced that the proposed West Los Angeles Rules , and
Procedures are being vetted by the City Attorney's office.
C. Approval of Minutes- April 20, 2016
Commission President commented on holding the minutes for approval to the next
calendared commission meeting .
3. DIR-2015-3048-CDP-1A
CEQA: ENV-2014-3049-CE Expiration Date: May 4, 2016
Community Plan: Brentwood Pacific Palisades Appeal Status: Not Further
Council District: 11 - Bonin Appealable
PUBLIC HEARING
LOCATION: 18062 W. Blue Sail Drive
Requested Action:
An appeal of the Director of Planning's decision of approve a Coastal Development Permit
authorizing the construction of a 858-square-foot, 10-foot high detached recreation room,
cut into the hillside, with a roof deck, retaining walls, and piles on a 25,373-square-foot lot
containing an existing 3,639-square-foot single-family residence located in the single
permit jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone.
APPLICANT: Nazy Efraim
APPELLANT: Maria Barrie
Recommended Action:
1. Deny the appeal.
2. Sustain the Determination of the Director of Planning approving a Coastal
Development Permit authorizing the construction of a 858-square-foot, 10-foot high
detached recreation room, cut into the hillside, with a roof deck, retaining walls, and
piles on a 25,373-square-foot lot containing an existing 3,639-square-foot single-family
residence located in the single permit jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone.
3. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt. A Categorical Exemption, ENV-2014-
3049-CE, was filed, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code.
Staff: Alan Como (213) 473-9985
Discussion:
Commission President Donovan communicated on the volume of documents received for
the commission to read on the day of meeting . The Commission President stressed the
point that the commission will do its due diligence in reading all materials received for
consideration when documents are submitted in a timely manner.
Planning Staff, Alan Como, gave a description of the project, and a brief synopsis of the
appellant's viewpoints. The Senior Planner, Debbie Lawrence announced that there was
a typographical error on page 6, no. 6, under the Conditions of Approval. The last sentence
should be stricken, because the environmental clearance was not a Mitigated Negative
Exemption but a Categorical Exemption .
Several questions were asked to clarify the Plan Approval regarding the Coast
Development Permits. The Commission called for the appellant to speak and was give
(5) minutes to present their appeal. Detail questions were asked of the appellant. The
Applicant was given the same amount of time to present its support of the project.
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The commission opened the public comment period. Two persons were given (2) minutes
to speak in support of the appeal followed by (5) minutes of rebuttals time for the applicant
and the appellant. Additional questions were asked by commission to the planning staff
and public comment period was closed . Followed by the commission 's deliberations and
a motion was form.
Motion:
1. Deny the appeal.
2. Sustain the Determination of the Director of Planning approving a Coastal
Development Permit authorizing the construction of a 858-sq uare-foot, 10-foot high
detached recreation room, cut into the hillside, with a roof deck, retaining walls, and
piles on a 25,373-square-foot lot containing an existing 3,639-square-foot single-family
residence located in the single permit jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone.
3. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt. Amend the Categorical Exemption to
read, ENV-2015-3049-CE that was filed .
4. Adopt the attached Conditions and Findings.
Moved: Halper
Seconded: Waltz-Morocco
Ayes: Donovan
Nayes: Margulies
Absent: Merritt
Vote: 3- 1
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no speakers for public comments.
There being no further business to come before the West Los Angeles Area Planning
Commission, the meeting adjourned at 6:36P.M .
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Rene A. Glasco, Commission Executive Assistant I
West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission
ADOPTED
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
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CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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Agenda
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, MAY 4, 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)
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 – April 20, 2016
3. DIR-2015-3048-CDP-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin
CEQA: ENV-2015-3049-CE Plan: Brentwood Pacific Palisades
Expiration Date: N/A
Appeal Status: Not further appealable
PUBLIC HEARING
Location: 18062 W. BLUE SAIL DRIVE
Requested Action:
An appeal of the Director of Planning’s decision to approve a Coastal Development
Permit authorizing the construction of a 858-square-foot, 10-foot high detached
recreation room, cut into the hillside, with a roof deck, retaining walls, and piles on a
25,373-square-foot lot containing an existing 3,639-square-foot single-family residence
located in the single permit jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone.
APPLICANT: Nazy Efraim
APPELLANT: Maria Barrie
Recommended Action:
1. Deny the Appeal.
2. Sustain the Determination of the Director of Planning approving a Coastal
Development Permit authorizing the construction of a 858-square-foot, 10-foot high
detached recreation room, cut into the hillside, with a roof deck, retaining walls, and
piles on a 25,373-square-foot lot containing an existing 3,639-square-foot single-
family residence located in the single permit jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone.
3. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt. A Categorical Exemption, ENV-2014-
3049-CE, was filed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code.
Staff: Alan Como (213) 473-9985
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4. 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, May 18, 2016 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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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.
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