Area Planning Commission

SOUTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017, AFTER 4:30 P.M. VAN NUYS CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 14410 SYLVAN STREET, 2ND FLOOR VAN NUYS, CA 91401 Steve Cochran, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director Lydia Drew Mather, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Deputy Director Rebecca Beatty, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Raymond J. Bishop, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director Mark Dierking, Commissioner Renee Glasco, Commission Executive Assistant I (213) 978-1300 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. POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S): 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. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission’s consideration on the item. TIME SEGMENTS noted herein are approximate. Some items may be delayed due to length of discussion of previous items. 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. 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. 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. AGENDAS are posted for public review in the Main Street lobby of City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, California, and are accessible online at planning.lacity.org. 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. 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 A. Items of interest. 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS Advanced Calendar 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. VTT-74216-SL-1A Council District: 2 - Krekorian CEQA: ENV-2016-1409-CE Last Day to Act: 03-09-17 Plan Area: Sherman Oaks-Studio City- Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED PROJECT SITE: 4423 and 4431 North Tujunga Avenue PROPOSED PROJECT: The demolition of one single-family dwelling and one duplex, and the construction, use, and maintenance of eight (8) new 4-story small lot homes with roof top decks on eight (8) new small lots on a net 12,070 square-foot site pursuant to the Small Lot Ordinance (No. 176,354), in the RD1.5-1-RIO Zone. Two parking spaces will be provided for each single family dwelling and will be located within private garages. APPEAL: An appeal of the Deputy Advisory Agency’s determination in approving the subdivision of eight (8) new small lots on a net 12,070 square-foot site in the RD1.5-1RIO Zone; and an appeal of the Categorical Exemption for the project pursuant to Section1, Class 32 of the City CEQA Guidelines. Applicant: Ben Cohen Simhayoff and Frank M. Maslach Representative: Aaron Belliston Appellant: Sarah Whistler & Dean Maya Staff: Marianne King, City Planning Associate marianne.king@lacityorg (818) 374-5059 South Valley Area Planning Commission 2 March 9, 2017 5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The South Valley 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 South Valley 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 Valley Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017 , 2016 at VAN NUYS CITY HALL, 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 APCSVALLEY@lacity.org. South Valley Area Planning Commission 3 March 9, 2017