City Planning Commission

Información en EspaÁol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007, 8:30 A.M. ROOM 1010 - CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Jane Ellison Usher, President S. Gail Goldberg, Director William Roschen, Vice President Eva Yuan-McDaniel, Acting Deputy Director Diego Cardoso, Commissioner Regina M. Freer, Commissioner Robin R. Hughes, Commissioner Sabrina Kay, Commissioner Fr. Spencer T. Kezios, Commissioner Michael K. Woo, Commissioner Gabriele Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: No: 8. 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. In November 2006, the Commission adopted rules regarding written submissions to ensure that it has reasonable and appropriate opportunity to review your materials. The mailing and email addresses, deadlines, page limits, and required numbers of copies for your advance submissions may be found at www.lacity.org/PLN under “NEW FEATURES” and ‘Forms / Procedures”. Day of hearing submissions (15 copies must be provided) are limited to 2 pages plus accompanying photographs, posters, and PowerPoint presentations of 5 minutes or less. Non-complying materials will NOT be distributed to the Commission. 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 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. 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. 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 five (5) minutes per person and up to ten (10) minutes per subject. (b) For agendized matters, up to three (3) 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 MARCH 8, 2007 4. CPC-2006-724-ZC-ZV-ZAA-SPR Council Districts: 5 CEQA: ENV-2006-725-MND Location: 3417 and 3447 S. Motor Ave Plan: Palms-Mar Vista, Del Rey, West Expiration Date: 3-11-07 Los Angeles Appeal Status: Appealable to Council Public Hearing completed on January 22, 2007. Requested Actions: Pursuant to the Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from C2-1 (Commercial Zone) to RAS4-1 (Residential/Accessory Services Zone); and Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance from the following: Section 12.21.5 A.7(l) to permit the alteration and relocation of an existing two-sided off-site sign (billboard) into two one sided off site signs, one sign to be located on the northern portion of the site and the second to be located on the southern portion of the site in-lieu of no new off-site sign being allowed in any zone, and no alteration or enlargements permitted to existing signs; and Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, an Adjustment from Section 12.21C.6(b) to permit a loading space with a minimum height of 8 feet 2 inches in-lieu of the minimum 14 foot height otherwise required and 12.21 C6(c) to permit a loading space with a minimum area of 300 square feet in-lieu of the minimum area of 400 square feet which is other wise required; and Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review approval of projects which result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units and/or 50,000 square feet on non residential floor area Proposed Project: The construction of a new 92,067 square foot (sq. ft.) mixed use project comprised of 85 apartment units with a floor area of 80,538 sq. ft., 8,564 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space, a 2,196 sq. ft. gym and 769 sq. ft. of office space in a five-story (maximum 60 feet in height) building on a lot of 31,950 sq. ft.. The proposed project will provide 153 resident parking spaces and 46 parking spaces to be shared by the commercial uses and residential guests for a total of 199 subterranean parking spaces. 9,756 sq. ft. of Open Space will be provided. The new development requires the demolition of eleven residential buildings that provide 22 rental units. An existing two-sided, monopole off-site sign (billboard) is to be replaced (relocated) with two single sided off-site signs; one on the north elevation and one on the south elevation of the new building. Applicant: James Frost, Motor Avenue Investors, LLC Representative: John Reed, Reed Architectural Group, Inc. and Derek Jones; Jeffer, Mangels, Butler and Marmaro STAFF RECOMMENDS DISAPPROVAL. Kevin D. Jones, (213) 978-1172. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 MARCH 8, 2007 5. CPC-2006-4392-GPA-ZC-HD-ZV-ZAA- Council District: 13 ZAI-SPR Location: 5661 W. Santa Monica Blvd., CPC-2006-4401-GPA-ZC-HD-ZV-ZAA- 5539-5545 W. Virginia Ave., and 5536- ZAI-SPR 5542 W. Virginia Ave. CEQA: ENV-2006-8129-MND Expiration Date: 03-10-07 Plan: West Los Angeles Appeal Status: Appealable to Council LIMITED PUBLIC HEARING Requested Actions: Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, a General Plan Amendment to the Hollywood Community Plan to add a Footnote to increase the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial designation on Site I generally bounded by Virginia Avenue, St. Andrews Place, Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilton Place (see attached maps) from the current 1.5:1 to 3.84:1 for CPC-2006-4392-ZC-HD-ZV-ZAA-ZAI-SPP or 4.04:1 for CPC-2006-4401- ZC-HD-ZV-ZAA-ZAI- SPP; and Pursuant to the Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone and Height District Change from R4- 1VL (Multiple Dwelling Zone, 3:1 Floor Area Ratio/45 feet maximum height) and C4-1VL (Commercial Zone, 45 feet maximum height, 1.5:1 Floor Area Ratio) to RAS4-2D (Residential/Accessory Services Zone, unlimited height, 6:1 Floor Area Ratio) on Site I (see attached maps); and Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance from the following: a. Section 12.11.5 A.2 to permit commercial uses below and above the ground floor in an RAS Zone in lieu of only being permitted on the ground floor on Site I; b. Section 12.30 and 12.37 to permit 11,373 square feet of alleys to be vacated and added to the buildable area used to calculate floor area on Site I; and c. Section 12.21.A.1 to permit “early start” construction of the mixed-use project on Site I in the existing R4-1VL and C4-1VL Zones; and Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, an Adjustment to permit zero-foot front yard setbacks along the street frontages of Santa Monica Boulevard, Wilton Place and St. Andrews Place in lieu of the minimum 5-foot required front yard setback otherwise required on Site I; and Pursuant to Sections 12.11.5 A 2(cc) and 12.21 A 2 of the Municipal Code, a Determination to permit a department store use on the southeast corner of Site I in the RAS4 Zone; and Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review approval of projects which result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units and/or 50,000 square feet on non residential floor area. Proposed Project: Master Project: CPC-2006-4392-GPA-ZC-HD-ZV-ZAA-ZAI-SPR and Vesting Tentative Tract No. 66044 The construction of a new mixed use project located on three sites. The total floor area to be provided including existing and new construction will be 822,999 square feet (sq. ft.), 377,900 sq. ft. for commercial uses, 445,099 sq. ft. for residential uses and 62,033 sq. ft. of Open Space. A total of 437 dwelling units will be provided. The project will be configured as follows: Site I: 397,800 sq. ft. of residential uses providing 375 condominium units; 377,900 sq. ft. of commercial space (95,570 sq. ft. of a new below-grade department store, 102,440 sq. ft. of at-grade commercial space, and 65,770 sq. ft. of second floor commercial space), ranging in height from 2 to 8 stories, a maximum of 113 feet high, providing 844 residential parking spaces, 827 commercial parking spaces in a 3-level subterranean garage, the existing 114,120 sq. ft. department store will remain; and 52,633 sq. ft. of Open Space; Site II: 16,512 sq. ft. of residential use providing 24 condominium units, 4-stories, 45- feet high, providing 54 parking spaces in a 3-level subterranean garage with 3,790 sq. ft. of Open Space; and Site III: 30,717 sq. ft. of residential uses providing 38 condominiums, 4-stories, 45 feet high, providing 86 parking spaces in a 3-level subterranean garage with 5,610 sq. ft. of Open Space. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 MARCH 8, 2007  Alternative Project: CPC-2006-4401-GPA-ZC-HD-ZV-ZAA-ZAI-SPR and Vesting Tentative Tract No. 66814. The construction of a new mixed use project located on three sites. The total floor area to be provided including existing and new construction will be 783,469 square feet (sq. ft.), 353,300 sq. ft. for commercial uses, 430,169 sq. ft. for residential uses and 61,726 sq. ft. of Open Space. A total of 437 dwelling units will be provided. The project will be configured as follows: Site I: 382,940 sq. ft. of residential uses providing 375 condominium units, 353,300 square feet of commercial space (107,680 sq. ft .of a new below-grade department store, 84,780 sq. ft. of at-grade commercial space, and 46,720 sq. ft. of second floor commercial space), ranging in height from 2 to 8 stories, a maximum of 113 feet high, providing 844 residential parking spaces, 656 commercial parking spaces in a 3-level subterranean garage, the existing 114,120 sq. ft. department store will remain and 52,326 sq. ft. of Open Space; Site II: 16,512 sq. ft. of residential uses providing 24 condominium units, 4-stories, 45- feet high, providing 54 parking spaces in a 3-level subterranean garage with 3,790 sq. ft. of Open Space; and Site III: 30,717 sq. ft. of residential uses providing 38 condominium units, 4-stories, 45 feet high, providing 86 parking spaces in a 3-level subterranean garage with 5,610 sq. ft. of Open Space. Applicant: St. Andrews-Santa Monica, LLC – Juri Ripinsky Representative: Craig Lawson and Associates STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE PLAN AMENDMENT; APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)RAS4-2D; DISAPPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE TO PERMIT EARLY START CONSTRUCTION; APPROVAL OF THE VARIANCES, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; DISAPPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE TO PERMIT EARLY START CONSTRUCTION; AND APPROVAL OF THE ADJUSTMENTS AND SITE PLAN REVIEW, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Kevin D. Jones, (213) 978-1172. 6. CPC-2005-8984-ZC-HD-DA Council District: 13 CEQA: Addendum to EIR No. 0970-ZC- Location: 5800 W. Sunset Blvd. GPA-DA-PM-CU Expiration Date: 03-08-07 Plan: Hollywood Appeal Status: Appealable to Council Public Hearing completed on January 8, 2007. Requested Actions: Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from M1-1 (Limited Industrial Zone) to [T][Q]M1-2D (Permanent, Limited Industrial Zone with Development Limitations) in order to permanently restore the identical zone, height district and development limitations established in 1994 under Ordinance No. 169,816 which expired in 2000; and Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Height District Change from Height District 1 (Floor Area Ratio of 1.5:1, unlimited height) to Height District 2D(Floor Area Ratio of 6:1, unlimited height with development limitations); and Pursuant to Section 65864-65869.5 of the California Government Code and the City implementing procedures, a Development Agreement between Tribune California Properties, Inc and the City of Los Angeles. The Development Agreement is intended to provide reasonable assurances to the Applicant with respect to their ability to implement proposed Project Approvals, with the Applicant providing the City with certain public benefits. Tribune California Properties Inc requests an extension of the term of the Development Agreement until December 2017. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 MARCH 8, 2007  Proposed Project: A four-phase project which involves the retention of 198,655 square feet of existing uses and development of up to a maximum of 685,613 square feet of new studio related and commercial office uses, with an additional 88,427 square feet of new studio related and commercial office uses permitted pursuant to Council File 93-1644, resulting in a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 2.2:1, with the tallest office buildings to be not more than 16 and 20 stories in height, and subterranean parking for 2,528 automobiles on a 10.15 acre site Applicant: Tribune California Properties, Inc. Representative: Steven M. Siemens STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ZONE AND HEIGHT DISTRICT CHANGED TO Q[T][Q]M1-2D; APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AS MODIFIED. Madhu Kumar, (213) 978-1162. 7. CPC-2006-3871-ZC-CUB-SPR Council District: 13 CEQA: ENV-2006-3872-MND Location: 1540 North Vine St.. Plan: Hollywood Expiration Date: 03-08-07 Appeal Status: Appealable to Council Public Hearing completed on January 12, 2007. Requested Action: Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal code, a Zone Change from C4-2D-SN (Commercial Zone with Development Limitations) to C4-2-SN (Commercial Zone) to remove the “D” Development Limitation established by Ordinance No. 165,660 which sets a maximum floor area ratio of 3:1; and Pursuant to Section 12.24 W 1 of the Municipal Code, a Conditional Use to permit the off-site sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages and the on-site consumption of beer and wine in conjunction with a grocery market, with wine-tasting and dining areas, in the proposed C4-2-SN zone; and Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, a Site Plan Review Approval for projects which create 50,000 gross square feet or more of nonresidential floor area and which create 50 or more dwelling units. Proposed Project: Construction of a 428,423 square foot mixed-use building, 11-stories (approximately 145 feet) high, consisting of 306 apartment units and a ground floor grocery market of approximately 67,500 square feet with an overall floor area ratio of 4.5:1 (4.5 times the buildable area of the lot). The project will provide 250 subterranean commercial parking spaces and 550 residential parking spaces to be located on three levels between the ground level retail and the main level of the residential units for a total of 800 parking spaces on an 85,729 square foot lot Applicant: Rick Holcomb, Camden USA Inc. Representative: Jennifer Sacco-Smith, Allen Matkins, Leck. Gamble, Mallory & Natsis LLP STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE TO (T)(Q)C4-2-SN; APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; AND APPROVAL OF THE SITE PLAN REVIEW. Lynda Smith, (213) 978-1170. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 MARCH 8, 2007  AFTER 1 P.M. 8. CPC-2005-8252-CA Council Districts: 3, 5, 11 & 15 CEQA: ENV-2006-8253-ND Location: Various (Coastal Zone) Plan: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades; Expiration Date: N/A Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills- Appeal Status: N/A West Hills; Encino-Tarzana; Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey; Los Angeles International Airport; Port of Los Angeles; San Pedro; Venice; Wilmington-Harbor City; Westchester-Playa Del Rey; and West Los Angeles PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM 11-9-06 & 1-11-07. In accordance with a state law commonly called the Mello Act, a proposed Ordinance (Exhibit B) adding a new Section 12.20.2.2 to the Los Angeles Municipal Code concerning affordable housing in the Coastal Zone. The proposed ordinance requires that removed or converted affordable existing residential units be replaced one-for-one with affordable replacement units. A minimum of ten percent of all residential units in new housing projects and condominium conversions of ten or more residential units must be affordable to very low income households. New housing projects and condominium conversions of two to nine units must pay an in-lieu fee. Minor adjustments are made to Section 5.528 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code concerning the Coastal Zone Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and a new Section 5.528.1 is added to the Los Angeles Administrative Code establishing the Mello Act Ordinance Appeals Trust Fund. Applicant: City of Los Angeles STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED MELLO ACT ORDINANCE (EXHIBIT B) AND THE REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES. Alan Bell, (213) 978-1322. 9. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION OF PLANNING POLICY AND GOALS 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. The next regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Van Nuys City Hall 14410 Sylvan Street Council Chamber, 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. Translation services, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services must be requested 72 hours prior to the meeting by calling the Planning Commission Secretariat at (213) 978-1300. or by email at CPC@planning.lacity.org. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 MARCH 8, 2007