Area Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · February 22, 2017
Minutes
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission Minutes
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 4:30 PM
Ramona Hall Community Center
4580 North Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90065
MINUTES OF THE EAST 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 AUDIO 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 4:56 p.m. by Commission Vice-President Donna Choi with
Commissioners Alarcon and Leung present.
Commissioners Arellano and Stein were absent.
Also present were, Blake Lamb, Senior City Planner, Oscar Medellin, Deputy City Attorney, and
Harold Arrivillaga, Commission Executive Assistant.
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ITEM NO. 1
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Blake Lamb, Senior City Planner, announced that on February 23, 2017, the City Planning
Commission (CPC) will consider a Conditional Use Permit application for Occidental College.
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ITEM NO. 2
COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Advance Calendar:
No changes.
B. Commission Requests:
None.
C. Approval of the Minutes – January 11, 2017
The approval of these minutes was tabled to a future meeting.
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ITEM NO. 3
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
There were no presentations by any Neighborhood Council representatives.
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ITEM NO. 4
ZA-2016-1745-CUB-1A Council District: 14 – Huizar
CEQA: ENV-2016-1746-MND Last Day to Act: 03-20-17
Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles
PROJECT SITE: 5317 East York Boulevard
IN ATTENDANCE:
Aleta James, Associate Zoning Administrator, representing the Planning Department; Veronica
Becerra, applicant’s representative.
MOTION:
Commissioner Alarcon put forth the actions below in conjunction with the approval of the
following project with modifications as stated on the record by the Commission:
The sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in
conjunction with a proposed bar, and the off-site consumption in conjunction with a proposed
market within two tenant spaces of a restaurant/retail building located in the [Q]C2-1XL Zone.
1. Find, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of
the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV- 2016-
1746-MND (Mitigated Negative Declaration), and all comments received, with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have
a significant effect on the environment; find the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the
independent judgment and analysis of the City; find the mitigation measures have been
made enforceable conditions on the project; and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration;
2. Grant the appeal in part and deny the appeal in part;
3. Sustain in part, the Zoning Administrator’s determination to approve a Conditional Use
Permit for the project;
4. Adopt the Conditions of Approval as modified by the Commission; and
5. Adopt the Findings as amended by the Commission.
Commissioner Leung seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Alarcon
Seconded: Leung
Ayes: Choi
Absent: Arellano and Stein
Vote: 3-0
MOTION PASSED
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Planning Commission
Agenda
EAST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 AFTER 4:30 p.m.
RAMONA HALL COMMUNITY CENTER
4580 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90065
Christopher Arellano, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director
Donna Choi, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Deputy Director
Patricia Alarcon, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director
Helen Leung, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director
Teri Stein, Commissioner
Harold Arrivillaga, 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 of the item. EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST
COMPLETE A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION STAFF.
Day of hearing submissions (10 copies must be provided) are limited to 2 pages plus accompanying
photographs and posters.
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.
AGENDAS are posted for public review in the Main Street lobby of City Hall East, 200 North Main Street, Los
Angeles, California, and are accessible online at http://planning.lacity.org.
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 days prior
to the meeting by calling the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1300 or by e-mail at
APCEASTLA@lacity.org.
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
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
C. Approval of the Minutes – January 11, 2017
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-2016-1745-CUB-1A Council District: 14 – Huizar
CEQA: ENV-2016-1746-MND Last Day to Act: 03-20-17
Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles
PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
PROJECT SITE: 5317 East York Boulevard
PROPOSED PROJECT:
The sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in
conjunction with a proposed bar, and the off-site consumption in conjunction with a proposed
market within two tenant spaces of a restaurant/retail building located in the [Q]C2-1XL Zone.
APPEAL:
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 bar, and the off-site consumption in conjunction with a proposed
market within two tenant spaces of a restaurant/retail building, located in the [Q]C2-1XL Zone,
pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W, 1, and of the decision to adopt
Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2016-1746-MND as the environmental clearance for the
project.
Applicant: Amber Willat
Representative: Veronica Becerra, Rabuild Commercial Services
Appellant: Marcus Mcinerney, Sheet Rock the Block
Representative: Veronica Becerra, Rabuild Commercial Services
Staff: Aleta James, Associate Zoning Administrator
(213) 202-5402
aleta.james@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 East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission
will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at
RAMONA HALL COMMUNITY CENTER
4580 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90065
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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 APCEASTLA@lacity.org.
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