Area Planning Commission

Informacion en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300 CENTRAL LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016, AFTER 4:30 P.M. CITY HALL, 10TH FLOOR 200 NORTH SPRING STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Kimberly Chemerinsky, President Daphne Brogdon, Vice President Jennifer Chung Kim, Commissioner Oliver DelGado, Commissioner Christina Oh, Commissioner Renee Glasco, Commission Executive Assistant I (213) 978-1300 EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM AT THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S): 4, 5, and 6 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. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission’s consideration on 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 agenda items should submit them to the Commission office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 532, 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 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, California, and are accessible online 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 this public hearing, 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 – California Environmental Quality Act MND – Mitigated Negative Declaration CE – Categorical Exemption ND – Negative Declaration EIR – Environmental Impact Report 1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT A. Items of interest. 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advanced Calendar B. Commission Requests C. Approval of the Minutes August 23, 2016 D. Election of Officers 3. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Presentation by Neighborhood Council representatives on any neighborhood council resolution, or community impact statement filed with the City Clerk, which relates to any agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda. 4. ZA-2015-1231-ELD-1A Expiration Date: June 27, 2016 CEQA: ENV-2015-1232-MND Appeal Status: Not Further Appealable Community Plan: Wilshire Council District No.: 5 – Koretz PUBLIC HEARING – CONTINUANCE FROM JUNE 28, 2016 LOCATION: 8467-8469 West 4th Street Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 14.3.1, the Zoning Administrator’s Determination for the construction, use and maintenance of a new Eldercare Facility in the R2-1 Zone. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2015-1232-MND. APPLICANT: Moti Michael Ganburd, Paya’s Paradise, Inc. Representative: Robert Cherno, Land Use Specialist, Inc APPELLANT: Same Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the Findings of the Zoning Administrator. 2. Deny the Appeal. 3. Sustain the action of the Zoning Administrator’s decisions to deny the construction, use and maintenance of a new Eldercare Facility in the R2-1 Zone. 4. Do Not Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2015-1232-MND. Associate Zoning Administrator: Fernando Tovar Central Los Angeles 2 September 13, 2016 Area Planning Commission 5. ZA-2012-1171-CU-ZAA-1A CEQA: ENV-2012-1172-CE Expiration: September 29, 2016 Community Plan: Wilshire Appeal Status: Not Further Appealable Council District No.: 5 - Koretz PUBLIC HEARING: LOCATION: 138 North Laurel Avenue Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.23-W,37, a Conditional Use to permit a surface parking lot and associated driveways on a R1-1 Zone property; and to approve pursuant to LAMC Section 12.28, an Adjustment from LAMC Section 12.08-C,1 to permit for a 15-foot front yard setback in lieu of the 24-foot prevailing setback otherwise required by LAMC Section 12.08- C,1; all in conjunction with the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction, use and maintenance of a surface parking lot and landscaping for use with an existing adjacent hotel. Find this project to be Categorically Exempt ENV-2012-1172-CE, from environmental review pursuant to Article 3, Section 1, and Class 11, Category 2 of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. APPLICANT: Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel, LLC Representative: Brian Lane-Koning Eizenberg Architecture APPELLANT: Lori, Scott, and Alex Sale Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the Findings of the Zoning Administrator. 2. Deny the appeal. 3. Sustain the Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve: a. a Conditional Use to permit a surface parking lot and associated driveways on a R1-1 Zone property b. an Adjustment from Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.08-C,1 to permit for a 15-foot front yard setback in lieu of the 24-foot prevailing setback otherwise required by LAMC Section 12.08-C,1; all in conjunction with the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction, use and maintenance of a surface parking lot and landscaping for use with an existing adjacent hotel. 4. Find this project to be Categorically Exempt ENV-2012-1172-CE, from environmental review pursuant to Article 3, Section 1, and Class 11, Category 2 of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. Planning Staff: Jack Chiang (213) 978-0195 6. ZA-2009-3694-CUB-CUX-1A CEQA: ENV-2009-3695-MND Expiration: September 20, 2016 Community Plan: Westlake Appeal Status: Not Further Appealable Council District No.: 1 - Cedillo PUBLIC HEARING: LOCATION: 333 South Boylston Street Central Los Angeles 3 September 13, 2016 Area Planning Commission  Requested Action: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W, 1 and 18, a Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption and a Conditional Use for public dancing in conjunction with an existing 40,986 square-foot event venue with live entertainment and maximum proposed occupancy of 1,600 persons, with hours of operation between 11:00 a.m. and 2 a.m. daily, and extended hours until 4:00 a.m. during four specific holidays. Do not adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2009-3695-MND-REC1. APPLICANT: George Luk/Anthony Fung, Los Angeles Ent. Ctr., LLC Representative: King Woods, King R. Woods & Assoc., Inc. APPELLANT: Same Representative: Charles S. Krolikowski, Esq. Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP Representative: King Woods, King R. Woods & Assoc., Inc. Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the Findings of the Zoning Administrator. 2. Deny the appeal 3. Sustain the Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny: a. a Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption b. a Conditional Use for public dancing in conjunction with an existing 40,986 square-foot event venue with live entertainment and maximum proposed occupancy of 1,600 persons, with hours of operation between 11:00 a.m. and 2 a.m. daily and extended hours until 4:00 a.m. during four specific holidays. 4. Do Not Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2009-3695-MND-REC1. Planning Staff: Lourdes Green 7. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Area Planning Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address 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 at the discretion of the Commission President. Central Los Angeles 4 September 13, 2016 Area Planning Commission  The next regular meeting of the Central Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at City Hall 200 North Spring Street, 10th Floor Los Angeles, California 90012 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. Language interpreters, 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 (7) seven working days prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1300 or by e-mail at:APCCENTRAL@lacity.org. Central Los Angeles 5 September 13, 2016 Area Planning Commission