City Planning Commission

Información en EspaÁol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2006, 8:30 A.M. VAN NUYS CITY HALL 14410 SYLVAN STREET COUNCIL CHAMBER, 2ND FLOOR VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA, 91401 Jane Ellison Usher, President S. Gail Goldberg, Director Andres F. Irlando , Vice President Gordon Hamilton, Deputy Director Diego Cardoso, Commissioner Bob Sutton, Deputy Director Regina M. Freer, Commissioner Eva Yuan-McDaniel, Acting Deputy Director 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 POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM No. 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 of 10 days prior to the meeting. 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 www.lacity.org/PLN. Click the AMeetings and Hearings@ quick link. CPC agenda are available under any of the seven service areas. 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. B. Other items of interest. C. Los Angeles River Task Force Follow Up Presentation – Thomas Rothmann 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. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 2 OCTOBER 26, 2006 4. CPC-2006-0092-GPA-ZC-ZAA-BL Council District: 6 CEQA: ENV-2005-4331-MND Location: 12131 & 12147 W. Saticoy Plan: Sun Valley-La Tuna Canyon Street Expiration Date: 9-28-06 Appeal Status: Building Line appealable to Council by applicant if disapproved; Adjustment appealable to Council by any aggrieved party. Public Hearing completed on June 26, 2006. Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, a General Plan Amendment (Periodic Plan Review for Window No. 153, Geographic Area 1) to the Sun Valley - La Tuna Canyon Community Plan from Low Density Residential to Low Medium I Density Residential; and Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from R1-1 (One Family Zone) to RD3-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, an Adjustment from the following: a. Section 12.09.1 B.2 to permit 8-foot side yards in-lieu of the required 10 foot side yards; b. Section 12.21 C.2 to permit 8 feet of space between residential buildings on the same lot in-lieu of the minimum 10 feet otherwise required; and Pursuant to Section 12.32.R of the Municipal Code, a Building Line Removal of a 20- foot building line established by Ordinance No. 130,425. Proposed Project: Construction of 19 detached residential condominium units, 2 stories, approximately 30 feet high, with 38 resident parking spaces, and 8 guest parking spaces, for a total of 46 parking spaces, on an approximately 58,000 square foot lot. (Note: A Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes has yet to be filed and will require a separate public notice and hearing before the Advisory Agency at a later date.). Applicant: Arcadio and Tania Aliaga STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST TO A CONTINUANCE TO NOVEMBER 16, 2006. APPLICANT HAS SUBMITTED TIME EXTENSION. Franklin N. Quon, (818) 374-5036. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 OCTOBER 26, 2006 5. CPC-2006-3101-ZC-GPA-BL-ZAA- Council District: 6 SPR Location: 15215-15239 W. Saticoy CEQA: ENV-2005-9272-MND Street (Phase 1) & 15141-15203 W. Saticoy Plan: Van Nuys-North Sherman Street & 7611-7627 Burnet Avenue Oaks (Phase 2) Expiration Date: 11-16-06 Appeal Status: Appealable to Council per LAMC Section 12.36 Multiple Entitlements. Public Hearing completed on September 11, 2006. 15215-15239 W. Saticoy Street; 15141-15203 W. Saticoy Street; 7611-7627 Burnet Avenue; and ADD AREA (15207 W. Saticoy Street): Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, a General Plan Amendment (Periodic Plan Review for Window No. 156, Geographic Area 4) to the Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Community Plan from Low Density Residential to Low Medium II Density Residential. 15215-15239 W. Saticoy Street; 15141-15203 W. Saticoy Street; and 7611-7627 Burnet Avenue: Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from R1-1 (One Family Zone) to RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and Pursuant to Section 12.32 R of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Building Line Removal of a variable 22 to 25 feet building line on the north side of Saticoy Street established by Ordinance 98,019; and Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, an Adjustment from Section 12.21 C.2 to permit 8 feet of space between residential buildings on the same lot in-lieu of theminimum 10 feet otherwise required, for Phase 1, and to permit 6 feet of space between residential buildings in-lieu of the minimum 10 feet otherwise required for Phase 2 and Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review for projects which create 50 or more dwelling units. Proposed Project: 15215-15239 W. Saticoy Street; 15141-15203 W. Saticoy Street and 7611-7627 Burnet Avenue Demolition of 11 single-family dwellings and construction of 82 condominium units to be constructed in two phases, 3 stories, a maximum of 35 feet in height, with a total of 164 resident parking spaces, and 41 guest parking spaces, on a group of lots totaling 170,000 square feet. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 OCTOBER 26, 2006  Phase 1 includes the construction of 32 condominium units, with 64 resident parking spaces and 16 guest parking spaces. Phase 2 construction will include 50 condominium units, with 100 resident parking spaces, and 25 guest parking spaces. (Note: A Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes has yet to be filed and will require a separate public notice and hearing before the Advisory Agency at a later date.) No project is proposed for the ADD AREA (15207 Saticoy Street) Applicant: Franz Neuwirth and Fred Diondorfer STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE PLAN AMENDMENT TO LOW MEDIUM II DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR SUBJECT PROPERTY AND ADD AREA; APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RD2-1; APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING LINE REMOVAL; AND DISAPPROVAL OF THE ADJUSTMENT AND THE SITE PLAN REVIEW. Franklin N. Quon, (818) 374-5036. 6. CPC-2005-3930-SPE-SPP-SPR- Council District: 2 CU-ZV-ZAA-ZAD Location: Various CEQA: ENV-2006-3931-MND Expiration Date: 11-12-06 Plan: North Hollywood-Valley Appeal Status: Appealable to Council per Village LAMC Section 12.36 Multiple Entitlements. Public Hearing completed on August 29, 2006. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan Exception from the following sections of the Valley Village Specific Plan (Ordinance 168,613): a. 6.B.1.a to permit an approximately 14-foot in height roof top elevator housing on an existing 34-foot, 8-inches in height parking building (45-foot height to top of elevator housing) to be located at the perimeter of the roof, as not otherwise permitted by Section 12.21.1.B.3 of the LAMC, and in lieu of the maximum 36-foot height limit for multiple family residential uses (SITE 3); b. 6.B.1.a to permit a approximately 67.5 to 77-foot in height (80.5 feet to top of elevator and stairway structures) additions to an existing 66.5 foot in height (70.5 foot in height to roof top mechanical screen) adaptive reuse building, including a new approximately 67.5 foot in height fourth floor penthouse areas, swimming pool and deck, and a new approximately 77-foot in height, rooftop changing/storage room, deck enclosure and shade canopy, in lieu of the maximum 36-foot height limit for multiple residential uses on SITE 4; c. 6.D.1.a to permit a walkway to be located within the required 20-foot rear yard setback on SITE 2; d. 6.D.2.a to permit a three feet, in lieu of the five feet of additional front yard depth otherwise required for 50 percent of the lot frontage on SITE 2, if street dedication is required; e. 8.A.2 to permit guest parking for 104 new condominium units in the Adaptive Reuse building on SITE 4 to be provided at one-quarter space per dwelling unit (26 guest spaces) in lieu of the one-half space per dwelling unit otherwise required; f. 8.A.3 to permit guest parking for SITE 1, SITE 2, and SITE 4 to be located on SITE 3, in lieu of requiring parking to be located on the same lot as the units; CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 OCTOBER 26, 2006  g. 9.B.1 to permit portions of the planted material within the required five-foot landscape buffer area along the rear, northerly lot line of SITE 2 and the rear southerly lot line of SITE 4 to be maintained at a height lower than six feet at maturity. h. 9.B.2 to permit no wall along the northerly lot line of SITE 2 in lieu of the minimum six-foot in height, solid, decorative masonry block wall otherwise required along a rear lot line between any adjacent one-family residential use and any parking or driveway use of the project; and Pursuant to Section 12.24.W.27 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Variance for the following: a. Section 12.09.1 of the LAMC to permit the continued use and maintenance of an existing three-story (four level) parking structure extending into the RD1.5 zoned portion of the site having a height not to exceed 34-feet 8-inches, observing an existing reduced 0-feet easterly side yard and a one to five foot westerly side yard, in lieu of the five-foot side yards otherwise required, and observing an existing 10-foot rear yard in lieu of the 15-foot otherwise required, to serve the residential uses on SITE 1, SITE 2, and SITE 4 in addition to nearby commercial uses; b. Section 12.21.A.4(a) of the LAMC to permit residential parking space for SITE 4 to be provided off-site in an existing parking structure on SITE 3; c. Section 12.21.1.A.1 of the LAMC to permit approximately 127,676 square feet, in lieu of the approximately 60,400 square feet of floor area otherwise permitted for all the main buildings on the C2-1 zoned portion of SITE 4 (approximately 124,870 square feet of floor area in the existing adaptive reuse building and approximately 2,806 square feet of floor area in a new main building); and Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, a Zoning Administrator=s Adjustment to permit: a. approximately 106, in lieu of the 100 dwelling units otherwise permitted on the C2-1 zoned portion of SITE 4 pursuant to Section 12.14.C.3 of the LAMC; b. all accessory uses including, but not limited to, parking and outdoor patios for residential uses located in the C2-1 zone to be located in the RD1.5 zone, as not otherwise permitted by Section 12.21.C.5(h) of the LAMC on SITE 3 and 4; and Pursuant to Section 12.24.X.1 of the Municipal Code, a Zoning Administrator=s Determination to permit an adaptive reuse project on SITE 4, incorporating the following incentives and exceptions permitted by Section 12.24.X.1(b)(2) of the LAMC: a. to exceed the density of the C2 zone by providing 26 joint live and work quarter condominiums and 78 residential condominiums (total 104 dwelling units) in lieu of the maximum 100 dwelling units otherwise permitted; b. to exceed the floor area permitted by the C2 Zone by maintaining a building with an approximately 3.1:1 floor area ratio (FAR) in lieu of the maximum 1.5:1 FAR otherwise permitted; c. to maintain an existing 0-foot front yard and 0-foot to six foot side yards which do not meet the yard requirements of the C2-1 Zone or the Valley Village Specific Plan; and Pursuant to Section 12.24.W.27 of the Municipal Code, a Conditional Use Permit to permit the following deviations from the Commercial Corner Development provisions of Section 12.22.A.23 of the LAMC: CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 OCTOBER 26, 2006  a. to permit a 36-foot in height residential building (39.5 foot in height to top of roof top mechanical equipment and screen) in lieu of the 33-foot height limit otherwise required within 50-99 feet of a lot zoned RW1 or more restrictive for a portion of the building on SITE 1; and in lieu of the 25- and 33-foot height limit otherwise required within 0 to 49 feet and 50 to 99 feet respectively for portions of a building on SITE 2; b. to not provide a solid masonry wall at least six-feet in height as otherwise required along the lot line of SITE 2 that is separated by an alley from a residential use; c. to permit a variable landscape setback of one to three feet on SITE 1, and a variable setback of zero to five or zero to three feet (depending on dedication) on SITE 2, in lieu of the five foot in width required along the Chandler Boulevard frontage of SITE 1 and SITE 2; and Pursuant to Section 11.5.7.C of the Municipal Code, Project Permit Compliance Review with the Valley Village Specific Plan; and Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review for a project consisting of more than 50 dwelling units. Proposed Project: SITE 1:5404 Agnes Avenue, 5405 Ben Avenue, 12011 W. Chandler Boulevard The construction of a new three story, 36-foot in height (39.5 foot height to roof top of mechanical equipment and screening), approximately 18,383 square foot townhouse development containing 14 residential condominiums providing two parking spaces per unit (28 spaces) on-site and 0.5 guest parking spaces per unit (seven spaces) provided off-site on SITE 3. SITE 2:5409 Agnes Avenue, 12033-12053 W. Chandler Boulevard The construction of a new four story, 36-foot in height (39.5 foot height to roof top of mechanical equipment and screening) approximately 29,466 square foot residential condominium development containing eight flats and 18 townhouses on a podium level, with two parking spaces per unit (52 spaces) provided on-site at ground level and 0.5 guest parking spaces per unit (13 spaces) provided off-site on SITE 3. SITE 3:5339-5345 Agnes Avenue, 12032-12040 W. Chandler Avenue The continued use and maintenance of an existing three-story (four level) 292 space parking structure extending into the RD1.5 Zoned portion of the site having a 34-foot 8- inch height (45-foot height to top of elevator structure), observing an existing reduced zero-foot easterly side yard, a one to five foot westerly side yard, and an existing 10-foot rear yard, to serve the residential uses on SITE 1, SITE 2, and SITE 4. SITE 4:5334 and 5342 Agnes Avenue, 12000-12020 W. Chandler Boulevard The adaptive reuse of an existing approximately 124,880 square foot, 66.5 foot in height (70.5 height of roof top mechanical screen) office building to an approximately 124,870 square foot, 77-foot in height (80.5 foot in height of roof top of elevator and stair structures) residential building containing 26 joint living and work quarters and 78 loft units; and the construction of two new buildings: a three story, 36-foot in height (39.5 foot height of roof top mechanical equipment and screening), 10,370 square foot, seven unit residential townhouse condominium development along Agnes Avenue on the RD1.5 zoned portion of the property, and a three story, 36-foot in height (39.5 foot height CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 OCTOBER 26, 2006  of roof top mechanical equipment and screening), 2,806 square foot two unit residential townhouse condominium development along Ben Avenue on the C2 zoned portion of the property. Two parking spaces and one-quarter guest parking space will be provided per unit of the adaptive reuse units in the existing parking structure on SITE 3 (208 residents parking and 26 guest parking spaces). Two parking spaces will be provided per unit of the townhouse condominium units (18 spaces on-site) and one-half guest parking space per unit (four spaces) provided off-site in the existing parking structure on SITE 3. Applicant: Chandler Corner, LLC STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Jim Tokunaga, (213) 978-1470. 7. CPC-2006-4272-GPA Council District: 12 CEQA: ENV-2006-4273-ND Location: Various Plan: Granada Hills-Knollwood Expiration Date: N/A Appeal Status: N/A Public hearing completed September 11, 2006. Pursuant to City Charter Section 555 and Section 11.5.6 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a General Plan Amendment, to the Transportation Element of the General Plan and the Granada Hills – Knollwood Community Plan, to downgrade a portion of White Oak Avenue, between Rinaldi Street on the north to Devonshire on the south, from a Major Highway to a Collector Street. Applicant: City of Los Angeles STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE PLAN AMENDMENT TO RE- DESIGNATE WHITE OAK AVENUE TO A COLLECTOR STREET. Richard H. Platkin, (818) 374-5037. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 OCTOBER 26, 2006  AFTER 10 AM 8. CPC-2005-5033-GPA-ZC-CUB-ZAA Council District: 7 CEQA: ENVB2005-5034-MND Location: 14109-14131 Hubbard Street Plan: Sylmar Expiration Date: 12-27-06 Appeal Status: Appealable to Council per LAMC Section 12.36 Multiple Entitlements. Public Hearing completed June 30, 2006. Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, a General Plan Amendment to the Sylmar Plan from Low Residential to Community Commercial; and Pursuant to Section 12.32 F of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from R1-1 (One- Family Zone) to [T][Q]C4-1 (Commercial Zone); and Pursuant to Section 12.24 W 1 of the Municipal Code a Conditional Use to permit the sale and/or dispensing of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with 2 separate licenses (one serving a full-line of liquor on-site, one beer and wine on- site); and Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code a Height Adjustment from Section 12.21.1 (Transitional Height) to permit a building to exceed the height requirement by 4 feet six inches, adjacent to R1-1 property, in lieu of the maximum 25 feet which is otherwise permitted. Proposed Project: Demolition of 3 single-family dwellings and construction of a 32,546 square foot retail shopping center with 19,096 square feet of retail, 5,867 square feet of office space, and 2 restaurant spaces totaling 7,583 square feet, 2 stories, varying in height from 20 feet to 40 feet, with 59 subterranean parking spaces and 115 surface parking spaces, for a total of 174 parking spaces, on a 81,758 square foot (1.88 acre) site. A 6,048 square foot restaurant will have a maximum of 287 seats; the second 1,535 square foot restaurant will have a maximum of 48 seats. Proposed hours of operation for the restaurants are from 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM seven days a week. Applicant: Extra Hubbard LLC, Albert Gonzalez STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF PLAN AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY COMMERICAL; APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)C4-1; AND APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE/HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Madhu Kumar, (213) 978-1162. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 9 OCTOBER 26, 2006 9. CPC-2005-7487-ZC-SPR Council District: 3 CEQA: ENV-2005-7488-MND Location: 22761 Vanowen Street Plan: Canoga Park-West Hills- Expiration Date: 10-28-06 Winnetka-Woodland Hills Appeal Status: Appealable to Council Public hearing completed on September 15, 2006. Pursuant to Section 12.32 F of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from C4-1-VL (Commercial Zone) to RAS4 (Residential/Accessory Services Zone); and Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code Site Plan Review approval for projects that result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. Proposed Project: Demolition of an existing gas station and mini market, and construction of a mixed-use project, 5-stories, 50 feet high, consisting of 55 new multiple-family apartment units and up to 4,400 square-feet of ground floor retail uses, with 104 resident parking spaces, and 11 commercial parking spaces, for a total of 115 parking spaces, on a 22,113 square foot lot. Applicant: Stephen Gregorchuk, Manasseh Building Group, Inc. STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE TO RAS 3-1VL AND DENY WITHOUT PREJUDICE THE SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL. Madhu Kumar, (213) 978-1162. 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. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 10 OCTOBER 26, 2006  AFTER 1 PM 10. CPC-2006-7109-DA-SP-ZC Council District: 9 CEQA: ENV-2000-3577-EIR Location: Various Plan: Central City Expiration Date: 10-28-06 Appeal Status: Appealable to Council. Public hearing completed on September 15, 2006. Pursuant to Sections 11.5.7 and 12.32(C) of the Municipal Code, a SpecificPlan Amendment to the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District (LASED) Specific Plan (Ordinance 174,224) to: add the Olympic North properties to the Specific Plan; increase the maximum floor area permitted within the Specific Plan to 5,147,000 square feet; clarify that the Convention Center Hotel may include residential units and that ballroom/meeting facilities may be located on the Olympic West properties; clarify the boundary of the Convention Center Expansion Parcel; modify signage regulations; and incorporate other minor clarifications and modifications; and Pursuant to Section 12.32(C) of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change to the Olympic North properties from the C2-4D Commercial Zone to the “LASED” zone to add the properties to the Specific Plan Area; and Pursuant to Section 65868 of the State Government Code and the City implementing procedures, an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement to bring the Development Agreement into consistency with this action, and incorporate other minor clarifications and modifications. The project location is the area generally bounded by Olympic Boulevard to the north, Cherry Street to the west, 11th Street to the south, and Figueroa Street to the east; the area generally bounded by 11th Street to the north, Figueroa Street to the west, Pico Boulevard to the south, and Flower Street to the east; and the area generally immediately north of Olympic Boulevard between Georgia Street and Francisco Street, as well as between Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard. Proposed Project: Development of a mixed-use project over multiple parcels consisting of up to5,147,000 square feet of floor area within the Specific Plan Area (up to 5,609,705 square feet of floor area within the larger Development Agreement area), including a minimum of 1200 hotel rooms, a minimum of 500 residential units, retail, office, entertainment, restaurant, and convention center related uses. Applicant:L.A. Arena Land Company, LLC. and Flower Holdings, LLC. STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE TO THE “LASED” ZONE; AND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Kevin Keller, (213) 978-1211. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 11 OCTOBER 26, 2006  The next regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2006, 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 12 OCTOBER 26, 2006