Area Planning Commission

CENTRAL LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2016, AFTER 4:30 P.M. CITY HALL, 10TH FLOOR 200 NORTH SPRING STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Kimberly Chemerinsky, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director Daphne Brogdon, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Deputy Director Jennifer Chung-Kim, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Oliver DelGado, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director Christina Oh, Commissioner Renee Glasco, Commission Executive Assistant I (213) 978-1300 POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 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 on the item. 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. 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. Submissions that do not comply with these rules will be stamped “File Copy. Non-Complying Submission.” Non-complying submissions will be placed into the official case file, but they will not be delivered to or considered by the APC, and will not be included in the official administrative record for the item at issue. 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. 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. 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. 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 seven (7) days prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1300. 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 agenized 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. 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 at http://planning.lacity.org. Click the Meetings and Hearings link. Commission meetings may be heard on Council Phone by dialing (213) 621-2489 or (818) 904-9450. GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS: CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act MND – Mitigated Negative Declaration CE – Categorical Exemption ND – Negative Declaration EIR – Environmental Impact Report Informacion en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300 1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT Items of interest. 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advanced Calendar B. Commission Requests 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. Motion to Rescind the September 15, 2016 Determination Letter for ZA-2016-1009- PAD-1A Pursuant to California Government Code section 54960.1. 5. ZA-2016-1009-PAD-1A Council District No.: 4 - Ryu CEQA: ENV-2016-1010-CE Last Day to Act: N/A Community Plan: Hollywood Public Hearing held on 8-23-16* PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED *Pursuant to California Government Code section 54960.1, the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will hold a new hearing on this project. PROJECT SITE: 1917 North Bronson Avenue PROPOSED PROJECT: A Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and dispensation of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant with proposed expanded hours of operation until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 2:00 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The Project is Categorically Exempt Categorically Exempt (ENV-2016-1010-CE) pursuant to CEQE Guidelines Article III, Section 1, and Class 5, Category 34. APPEAL: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s determination, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section (LAMC) 12.24-L, to approve plans for the upgrade of alcoholic beverage sales and dispensing from beer and wine to a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant, and pursuant to LAMC 12.24-W 27, to approve a Conditional Use Permit to deviate from LAMC Section 12.22-A 23, to allow hours of operation to be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday in lieu of the operating hour restrictions for Mini-Shopping Centers. Applicant: Greg Morris, Victor’s Square Hospitality, LLC Representative: Margaret Taylor, Apex LA Appellant: Anthony Hatch Staff: Aleta James, Associate Zoning Administrator (213) 202-5402 aleta.james@lacity.org 2 Central Los Angeles Area November 29, 2016 Planning Commission 6. ZA-2016-932-CUB-1A Council District No.: 4 - Ryu CEQA: ENV-2016-933-CE Last Day to Act: November 29, 2016 Plan Area: Central Continued from 11-2-16 PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED PROJECT SITE: 4001 West 6th Street PROPOSED PROJECT: A Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with a proposed restaurant, in the C2-1/R4-2 Zone, and to allow expanded hours of operation until 2:00 a.m., daily. Applicant: Yoon Hee (Charles) Yeh, Aceplus, Inc Representative: Hana Oh, The Code Solution APPEAL NO. 1: An Appeal, in part, of the Zoning Administrator’s determination to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with a proposed restaurant, as it pertains to Condition Nos. 13, 32, 34 and 35. Appellant No. 1: Yoon Hee (Charles) Yeh, Aceplus, Inc Representative: Hana Oh, The Code Solution APPEAL NO. 2: An Appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s determination that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Article III, and Section I, Class 5, Category 34, of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines, and of the entire decision of the Zoning Administrator to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with a proposed restaurant in the C2-1/R4-2 Zone; and of the approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow expanded hours of operation until 2:00 a.m.daily, in lieu of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. as restricted by Commercial Corner Regulations. Appellant No. 2: Peter Park, Christian Total Ethos of California Staff: Aleta James, Associate Zoning Administrator (213) 202-5402 aleta.james@lacity.org 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. 3 Central Los Angeles Area November 29, 2016 Planning Commission  The next regular meeting of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 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. 4 Central Los Angeles Area November 29, 2016 Planning Commission