Area Planning Commission

NORTH VALLEY LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017, AFTER 4:30 P.M. VAN NUYS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 14410 SYLVAN STREET, 2nd FLOOR VAN NUYS, CA 91401 Oshin Harootoonian, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director Nora Cadena, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Deputy Director Aura Garcia, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Eric Nam, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director Victor Sampson, 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 and posters. 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 online at http://planning.lacity.org. GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS: CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act MND – Mitigated Negative Declaration CE – Categorical Exemption ND – Negative Declaration EIR – Environmental Impact Report Información 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. ZA-2016-1485-CU-1A CEQA: ENV-2016-1484-MND Council District: 12 - Englander Plan Site: Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Last Day to Act: 02-02-17 PROJECT SITE: 10650 North De Soto Avenue APPEAL: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s determination to approve a Conditional Use for a new 7,098 square-foot church with 150 seats in the (T)(Q)RE11-1 Zone; and an appeal of the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2016-1484-MND as the environmental clearance for this project. Applicant: Martin Lubran, American Classic Construction Inc. Representative: Robert Lamishaw, JPL Zoning Services Appellant #1: Kristina Zitkovich Appellant #2: Andre Van Der Valk Staff: Henry Chu, Associate Zoning Administrator (213) 978-1225 henry.chu@lacity.org North Valley Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 2 February 2, 2017 5. DIR-2016-1555-DRB-SPP-SPR-1A CEQA: EIR-88-0026-SP-ZC-GPA Council District: 12 - Englander Plan Site: Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Last Day to Act: 02-02-17 PROJECT SITE: 11401-11405- North Porter Ranch Drive APPEAL: An appeal of the Planning Director’s Determination based upon the recommendation of the Porter Ranch Design Review Board, to conditionally approve a Project Permit Compliance and Design Review, and a Site Plan Review for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new multi-family residential development with 266 dwelling units. Applicant: Shappell Liberty Investment Properties, LLC Representative: Kyndra Casper, Liner, LLP Appellant: Matt Pakucko, Save Porter Ranch Staff: May Sirinopwongsagon, City Planner (213) 978-1372 may.sirinopwongsagon@lacity.org 6. 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 North Valley Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2017 at Van Nuys Council Chambers 14410 Sylvan Street, 2nd Floor Van Nuys, CA 91401 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 APCnorthvalley@lacity.org. North Valley Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 3 February 2, 2017