Area Planning Commission

SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016, AFTER 4:30 P.M. CONSTITUENT SERVICE CENTER 8475 SOUTH VERMONT AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CA 90044 Gail Willis, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director Eric D. Bates, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Deputy Director Antoinette Anderson, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Jaqueline Orozco, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director Stevie Stern, Commissioner Renee Glasco, Commission Executive Assistant I (213) 978-1300 POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: 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. APCS-2016-1560-VZC-VCU-CCMP CEQA: ENV-2016-1561-CE Council District: 8 – Harris-Dawson Plan Area: South Los Angeles Last Day to Act: 12-06-16 PUBLIC HEARING held on November 17, 2016 PROJECT SITE: 1691 West Adams Boulevard PROPOSED PROJECT: Demolition of an automotive fueling station with a 1,862-square-foot building and 8 vehicle fueling stations and the construction of a 2,500-square-foot building with 10 vehicle fueling stations with the continued use of an existing 30-foot high pole sign. The Project is Categorically Exempt (ENV-2016-1561-CE) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 2 and Class 2. Applicant: Benjamin An Representative: Michale Pauis Staff: Alan Como, City Planing Associate (213) 818-473-9985 alan.como@lacity.org South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 2 December 6, 2016  REQUESTED ACTIONS 1. Pursuant to Section 21084 of the California Public Resources Code, and Article 19, Sections 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures), 15331 (Historic Resource), and 15332 (In-Fill Development) of the CEQA Guidelines; and Article III, Section 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), Class 2 (Replacement of Commercial Structure) of the City CEQA Guidelines, a Categorical Exemption has been issued for the project; 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Vesting Zone Change from C1-1VL-HPOZ to (T)[Q]C2-1VL-HPOZ for the re-establishment of an automotive fueling station; 3. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24.T a Vesting Conditional Use to allow deviations from Commercial Corner Development regulations including a store operating 24 hours a day, a reduction in landscape requirements, and the continued use of an existing 30-foot high pole sign; and 4. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.20.3.L, a Certificate of Compatibility, for demolition and replacement of a non-contributing structure 5. 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. The next regular meeting of the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Constituent Service Center 8475 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, California 90044 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 APCSouth@lacity.org. South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 3 December 6, 2016