City Planning Commission

Información e n EspaÁol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005, 8:30 A.M. MARVIN BRAUDE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CONSTITUENT SERVICE CENTER 6262 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR MEETING ROOM VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA, 91401 Jane Ellison Usher, President Mark Winogrond, Interim Director Andres F. Irlando , Vice President Gordon Hamilton, Deputy Director Diego Carodoso, Commissioner Bob Sutton, Deputy Director Regina M. Freer, Commissioner Robin R. Hughes, Commissioner Sabrina Kay, Commissioner Fr. Spencer T. Kezios, Commissioner William Roschen, Commissioner Michael K. Woo, Commissioner Gabriele Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II, (213) 978-1247; FAX (213) 978-1029 POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM No.9. 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 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT STAFF. To ensure that the Commission has ample opportunity to review written materials, all concerned parties who wish to submit written materials on agendized items should submit them to the Commission Office, 200 North Spring Street, Room 532, Los Angeles, 90012, 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 ADJOURN FOR LUNCH at approximately 12:00 Noon. Any cases not acted upon during the morning session will be considered after lunch. TIME SEGMENTS noted * herein are approximate. Some items may be delayed due to length of discussion of previous items. 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 No. Main Street, Los Angeles, California, and are accessible through the Internet World Wide Web at http://www.lacity.org/dept/PLN/meetings/cpcagnda.htm. 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 agendized here, or in written correspondence on these matters delivered to this agency at or prior to the public hearing. The time in which a party may seek judicial review of this determination is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Under that provision, a petitioner may seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, only if the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section is filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City’s decision became final. GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS: CEQA - Calif. Environmental Quality Act ND - Negative Declaration EIR - Environmental Impact Report MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration CE - Categorical Exemption 1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT A. Council actions and schedule. C. Other items of interest. 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar. B. Commission Requests. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address it, for a cumulative total of up to thirty (30) minutes, on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. (This requirement is in addition to any other hearing required or imposed by law.) PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK MUST SUBMIT A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM. ALL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC THAT ARE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. Individual testimony within the public comment period shall be limited as follows: (a) For non-agendized matters, up to three (3) minutes per person and up to ten (10) minutes per subject. (b) For agendized matters, up to two (2) minutes per person and up to ten (10) minutes per subject. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THESE ITEMS WILL BE DEFERRED UNTIL SUCH TIME AS EACH ITEM IS CALLED FOR CONSIDERATION. The Chair of the Commission may allocate the number of speakers per subject, the time allotted each subject, and the time allotted each speaker. 4. CPC 2005-2621-ZC-BL-ZAD-SPR Plan: Sun Valley-La Tuna Canyon CEQA: ENV-2005-2583-MND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 2 NOVEMBER 17, 2005 Council District: 6 Location: 12501 Sheldon Street Appeal Status: ZC and BL appealable by applicant to City Council. Expiration Date: 12-5-05 Public Hearing completed on September 20, 2005. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from RA-1 (Suburban Zone) to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1(Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and Pursuant to Section 12.32.R of the Municipal Code, a Building Line Removal of a 25-foot building line on the north side of Sheldon Street; and Pursuant to Section 12.24.X.7 of the Municipal Code, a Determination to permit a six-feet in height masonry and wrought iron fence/wall within the front yard; and Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, findings for Site Plan Review for a project exceeding 50 residential units, for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of 54-residential condominium units in eight three story buildings. The subject site is approximately 2.18 net acres in size. Applicant: Jim Brewer, Spiegel Development Inc. STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RD1.5-1, AND APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING LINE REMOVAL, DETERMINATION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Jim Tokunaga, (213) 978-1172. 5. CPC-2004-7081-GPA-ZC Council District: 7 CEQA: ENV-2004-7079-MND Location: 12305 Terra Bella Street Plan: Arleta-Pacoima Appeal Status: ZC appealable by applicant to City Council Expiration Date: 12-11-05 Continued from 9-22-05 and 10-27-05. Public Hearing completed on July 22, 2005. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE, from Low Density Residential/A2-1 (Agriculture Zone) to Low Medium I Density Residential/(T)(Q)RD3-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); for the proposed demolition of one single family dwelling and the proposed construction, use and maintenance of 26 residential detached condominium units, two stories, 22 ½ feet in height, with 68 parking spaces, including 52 garage parking spaces for residents and 16 uncovered guest parking spaces, on a 80,246 square foot lot. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 NOVEMBER 17, 2005  (Note: A separate case, Vesting Tentative Tract No. 61698, has been filed for condominium purposes which will have a separate public hearing before the Advisory Agency) Applicant: Chuck Francoeur, Montage Development, Inc. STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RD6-1 AND DISAPPROVAL OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT. Madhu Kumar, (213) 978-1169. 6. CPC-2005-2293-ZC-DD-SPR Council District: 6 CEQA: ENV-2002-2294-MND Location: 6818-6832 N. Van Nuys Blvd. Plan: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Appeal Status: Appealable by applicant to City Council. Expiration Date: 10-31-05 Continued from 10-27-05. Public hearing completed on September 19, 2005. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from C2-1L (Commercial Zone) and P-1L (Automobile Parking Zone) to RAS4-1L (Residential/Accessory Service Zone); and Pursuant to Section 12.21 G 3 of the Municipal Code, a Director’s Determination to permit approximately 8,455 square feet of courtyard area and 6,000 square feet of private balcony open space, totaling 14,455 square feet, in lieu of the minimum 15,500 square feet of open space required; and Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review Findings for a project which exceeds 50 residential units, for the demolition of a 6,834 square-foot commercial building and construction of a mixed-use project including 120 apartment units and approximately 14,245 square feet of ground floor retail space, 6-stories, 75 feet in height, with surface and subterranean parking for 297 vehicles, on a 73,150 square foot lot. The project involves the grading of 26,750 cubic yards of earth. Applicant: Robert Frankel STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RAS4-1L AND APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR’S DETERMINATION AND THE SITE PLAN REVIEW, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Franklin N. Quon, (818) 374-5036. 7. CPC 2005-1231-ZC-GPA-ZAA-SM-F Council District: 3 CEQA: ENV-2004-3089-MND Location: 18440, 18434, 18430 Strathern Plan: Reseda-West Van Nuys Street. Appeal Status: Appealable by applicant to CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 NOVEMBER 17, 2005 City Council. Expiration Date: 02-05-06 Public Hearing completed on September 19, 2005. Pursuant to Section 11.5.8 of the Municipal Code, a General Plan Amendment (Periodic Plan Review for Window No. 148, Geographic Area 4) to the Reseda-West Van Nuys Community Plan from Low Density to Low Medium I Density Residential; and Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from (T)RS-1 (Suburban Zone) to RD3-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and Pursuant to Section 12.28 A of the Municipal Code, an Adjustment from Section 12.09.1 B 4 to permit an increase in the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on the subject property in the RD3 zone from 21 to 22 units; and Pursuant to Section 12.28 B of the Municipal Code, a Slight Modification from Section 12.21 C 2(a) to allow 8 feet of space between seven of the proposed buildings in lieu of the minimum 10 feet required; and Pursuant to Section 12.24 X 7 of the Municipal Code, a Determination to allow construction of a wall, not to exceed 6 feet in height, in the required front yard, for the demolition of 3 single family dwellings and construction of 22 detached condominium dwellings, 2-stories, approximately 25 feet in height, with 44 garage parking spaces for the residents, and 11 open guest parking spaces, on a 64,927 net square foot lot. (Note: An additional application, Tentative Tract No. 61229, has been filed for condominium purposes which will require a separate public notice and hearing before the Advisory Agency.) Applicant: Mark Handel, Calabasas 3000, L.P. STAFF RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RD6-1 AND APPROVAL OF THE DETERMINATION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; DISAPPROVAL OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ADJUSTMENT AND SLIGHT MODIFICATION. Franklin N. Quon, (818) 374-5036. 8. CPC 2005-3064-ZC-GPA-PPR Council District: 2 CEQA: ENV-2004-6796-MND Location: 6016 N. Ethel Avenue Plan: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Appeal Status: Appealable by applicant to City Council. Expiration Date: 02-05-06 Public Hearing completed on September 19, 2005. Pursuant to Section 11.5.8 of the Municipal Code, a General Plan Amendment (Periodic Plan Review for Window No. 148, Geographic Area 4) to the Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Community Plan from Low Density and Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential; and CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 NOVEMBER 17, 2005  Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from R1-1 (One-Family Zone) and R3-1 (Medium Dwelling Zone) to (T)(Q)R3-1 (Medium Dwelling Zone), for the proposed construction, use and maintenance of 6 condominium units, three-stories, 35 feet, 8 inches in height, with 12 parking spaces for residents and 3 guest parking spaces, for a total of 15 parking spaces, on a 9,598.3 net square foot parcel. (Note: An additional application for condominium purposes that has yet to be filed will require a separate public notice and hearing before the Advisory Agency.) Applicant: David Cameron and Shalom Ainar STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RD2-1 AND THE PLAN AMENDMENT TO LOW MEDIUM II DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. Franklin N. Quon, (818) 374-5036. 9. CPC-2005-203-CU-ZV-PA Council District: 6 CEQA: AD-149-04 (Negative Declaration) Location: 16700 Roscoe Boulevard Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council Plan: Reseda-West Van Nuys Expiration Date: (Extended) LIMITED PUBLIC HEARING Plot Plan Approval in accordance with Section 2 of the Q Condition for the Van Nuys Airport for projects containing more than 10,000 square feet; and Conditional Use Permit required for major projects containing more than 100,000 square feet in accordance with Section 12.24 U 14 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code; and Height Variance from Section 12.21.1. A. 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to allow a height of 52 feet for two hangers in lieu of the 45-foot height limit, for the proposed construction, use and maintenance of approximately 252,625 square feet of hanger space and 55,200 square feet of office space at Van Nuys Airport with 138,610 square feet of existing hanger and office space to be demolished. Construction is to occur in four phases and the demolition of existing structures is to be done in three phases. Applicant: Air Sources, Inc. STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Marc Woersching, (213) 978-1396. 10. CPC 2005-5919-ZC-ZAA-ZAD-SPR Council District: 6 CEQA: ENV-2004-4890-MND Location: 9582 Haddon Avenue; 12810, Plan: Arleta-Pacoima 12816 Montague Street; 12661 Branford Street Appeal Status: Appealable by applicant to CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 NOVEMBER 17, 2005 City Council. Expiration Date: 11-19-05 Public Hearing completed on October 7, 2005. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from RA-1 (Suburban Zone) to RD5-1 and RD2-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zones); and Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, Yard and Area Adjustments from: a Section 12.09.1 B 1 to permit a front yard of 12 feet, 8 inches in lieu of the minimum required 15 feet along Haddon Avenue and 15 feet in lieu of the minimum required 20 feet along Branford Street; b. Section 12.21 C 1 (g) to permit a swimming pool which is designed to contain water more than 18 inches in depth to be located within the front yard which is otherwise not permitted; c. Section 12.21 C 2 (a) to permit five feet of space between buildings on a lot in lieu of the minimum required 10 feet of space between buildings; and Pursuant to Section 12.24 X 7 of the Municipal Code a Wall/Fence Height Determination to permit a 6 foot high wall in the required front yards, and to permit a 6 foot high fence located within five feet of the side street lot line of a reverse corner lot in lieu of the maximum 42 inch in height fence permitted; and Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review findings for projects which result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units, for the demolition of three existing single-family dwellings with garages and the construction of 125 two-story single family dwellings with attached 2 car garages for each dwelling unit plus, 66 guest parking spaces for a total of 316 parking spaces, and a 6 foot high perimeter block wall on an approximately 436,089 square foot parcel. (Note: Tentative Tract 61531 was approved for this project by the Advisory Agency on July 13, 2005 for condominium purposes.) Applicant: Branford 150, LP STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RD5-1 AND (T)(Q)RD2-1 AND APPROVAL OF THE ADJUSTMENTS, DETERMINATION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Madhu Kumar, (213) 978-1169. 11. CONTINUATION OF COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Future policy discussion items and possible establishment of Policy Subcommittees. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 NOVEMBER 17, 2005  B. Selection of first topics for policy presentations and/or training. The next regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2005, at 200 North Spring Street, Room 1010, City Hall, Los Angeles, California 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. 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 three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1247. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 NOVEMBER 17, 2005