Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · January 17, 2017
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission Minutes
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Constituent Service Center
8475 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, California 90044
MINUTES OF THE SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION HEREIN ARE
REPORTED IN ACTION FORMAT. COMPLETE DETAILS, INCLUDING THE ENTIRE
DISCUSSION, RELATING TO EACH ITEM ARE CONTAINED IN THE AUDIO RECORDING FOR
THIS MEETING. COPIES OF COMPACT DISC RECORDINGS ARE AVAILABLE BY
CONTACTING CENTRAL PUBLICATIONS, AT (213) 978-1255 AND ARE ALSO ACCESSIBLE
ONLINE AT planning.lacity.org.
The meeting was called to order at 4:39 p.m. by Commission Vice-President Eric Bates with
Commissioners Bates, Orozco and Stern present. President Willis arrived at 5:00 p.m.
Commissioner Anderson was absent.
Also present were, Conni Pallini-Tipton, Senior City Planner, Ernesto Velasquez, City Attorney
and Renee Glasco, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM NO. 1
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
Senior City Planner, Conni Pallini-Tipton, gave a brief report to the Commission regarding the
initiatives under was by the City Planning Department.
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ITEM NO. 2
COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar:
There were no changes requested by the Commission
B. Commission Requests:
Commissioner Stern requested an update on the Verizon Wireless Facility case, and the
Senior Planner announced she will try to provide the requested information by the next
meeting.
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ITEM NO. 3
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
There were no presentations given by any Neighborhood Council representative.
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ITEM NO. 4
DIR-2016-3329-SPR-1A
CEQA: ENV-2016-3330-ND Council District: 1 - Cedillo
Plan Area: South Los Angeles Last Day to Act: 01-17-17
PROJECT SITE: 1122 West Washington Boulevard
IN ATTENDANCE:
Jordann Turner, City Planner; Peter Becronis, Applicant’s Representative; Robert Hanasab,
Applicant; Andrew Fogg, Applicant’s Representatives; Saul Reiss, Appellant’s Representative;
Henry Shahgry, Appellant; Gerald Gubatan, representing the Office of Councilmember Cedillo.
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MOTION
Commissioner Bates put forth the actions below in conjunction with the approval of the following
project with modifications as stated by the Commission, including a modification to the CEQA
determination.
A new four-story 60,000 square-foot medical office building and nine level parking structure on a
126,355 square-foot site in the [Q]C2-1 Zone.
1. Find, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of
the administrative record, including the Negative Declaration ENV-2016-3330-ND, and all
comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant
effect on the environment; Find the Negative Declaration reflects the independent
judgment and analysis of the City; and Adopt Negative Declaration.
2. Deny the appeal and Sustain the Planning Director’s determination;
3. Adopt Conditions of Approval, as modified by the Commission; and
4. Adopt the Findings as amended by the Commission.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Willis, and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Bates
Seconded: Willis
Ayes: Orozco, Stern
Absent: Anderson
Vote: 4–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 5
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no members of the public wishing to address the Commission.
There being no further business to come before the South Los Angeles Area Planning
Commission, the meeting adjourned 6:20 p.m.
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Agenda
SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017, 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 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
C. Approval of the Minutes – October 18, 2016
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. DIR-2016-3329-SPR-1A
CEQA: ENV-2016-3330-ND Council District:: 1 - Cedillo
Plan Area: South Los Angeles Last Day to Act: 01-20-2017
PUBLIC HEARING – Completed May 25, 2016
PROJECT SITE: 1122 West Washington Boulevard
PROPOSED PROJECT:
The construction, use and maintenance of a new four-story 60,000 square-foot medical office
building and nine level parking structure on a 126,355 square-foot site in the [Q]C2-1 Zone.
APPEAL:
An appeal of the Planning Director’s Determination to approve a Site Plan Review associated
with the proposed project, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 16.05-H, and an
appeal of the Negative Declaration No. ENV-2016-3330-ND as the environmental clearance
for the project.
Applicant: Robert Hanasab, 1122 Washington Boulevard LLC
Representative: Terry Winders, Southern California Land Use
Appellant: Barok Shahery Trustee of the B and R Shahery Trust
Representative: Saul Reiss, Law Offices of Saul Reiss
Staff: Jordann Turner, City Planner
(213) 978-1365
jordann.turner@lacity.org
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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, February 7, 2017, 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.
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