City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011, after 8:30 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL ROOM 340 200 N. SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 William Roschen, FAIA, President Michael J. LoGrande, Director Regina M. Freer, Vice President Alan Bell, AICP, Deputy Director Sean O. Burton, Commissioner Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Deputy Director Diego Cardoso, Commissioner Eva Yuan-McDaniel, Deputy Director Matt Epstein, Commissioner Barbara Romero Commissioner Michael K. Woo, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant I POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS No(s) 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 STAFF. The Commission has 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.planning.lacity.org under “Forms and Instructions”. 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. 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. 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 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. 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 at www.planning.lacity.org. Click the Meetings and Hearings@ link. Commission meetings may be heard on Council Phone by dialing (213) 621-2489 or (818) 904-9450. 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. Update on City Planning Commission Status Reports and Active Assignments 1. Ongoing Status Reports: 2. City Council/PLUM Calendar and Actions 3. List of Pending Legislation (Ordinance Update) B. Legal actions and rulings update C. Other items of interest: • Standard Conditions for Charter Schools – Jim Tokunaga, Senior City Planner • Update on City Planning Commission / Community Redevelopment Agency Board Joint Committee on the CRA Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard Design Guide – Kevin Keller, AICP, Senior City Planner 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 FEBRUARY 10, 2011 4. CPC-2010-652-CU Council District: 14 – Huizar CEQA: ENV-2010-653-EIR Expiration Date: 2-10-11 Extended SCH No. 2010041044 Appeal Status: Appealable to City Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on January 19, 2011 Consent Request Location: 1600 N. CAMPUS ROAD Proposed Project: The construction of a 22,663 square-foot, three-story addition to an existing 16,340 square-foot, three- story structure (Swan Hall) and the installation of a 12,762 square-foot temporary trailer as faculty office and administrative space for the duration of construction on the Occidental College campus. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-U,6, a Conditional Use to allow the use, maintenance, and construction of an educational institution in the R1-1 Zone. 2. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-F, authority to allow a building height of 58 feet, nine inches in lieu of the 33-foot height limit of the R1-1 Zone. 3. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c) of the California Public Resources Code and the California Environmental Quality Act, Certify ENV-2010-653-EIR as the Environmental Impact Report for the above referenced project, Adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring Program and the required Findings for the certification of the EIR. Applicant: Occidental College Representative: Seymour Consulting Group Recommended Actions: 1. Approve a Conditional Use to allow the construction of a 22,663 square-foot addition to an existing 16,340 square-foot structure for educational institutional uses in the R1 Zone with a total height of 58 feet, nine inches in the R1-1 Zone; 2. Adopt the attached Findings. 3. Adopt and Certify Environmental Impact Report No. ENV 2010-653-EIR (SCH No. 20100041044). 4. 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 5. Advise the applicant that pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing. Staff: Luciralia Ibarra (213) 978-1394 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 FEBRUARY 10, 2011 5. CPC-2010-1945-HD-SPR Council District: 13 – Garcetti CEQA: ENV-2010-1946-MND Expiration Date: 2-10-11 Extended Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council. HD appealable by Applicant if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on January 19, 2011 Location: 1603-1609 N. CHEROKEE AVENUE Proposed Project: A joint public and private development (Abode Communities and LAUSD) involving a new six-story, 66- unit affordable apartment building with 117 parking spaces on a 26,817 square-foot lot in the proposed PF-2D Zone. The new structure will have a 3-foot front yard along Selma Avenue, a variable zero to 5- foot side easterly yard setback, a zero-foot westerly side yard setback for the first floor parking structure and an 8-foot westerly side yard for the residential units on the second floor, and a 6-foot rear yard setback. Of the 117 parking spaces, 50 will be provided to serve Selma Elementary School during the day and will be made available to the general public in the evenings. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.32-F, a Height District Change from ‘1XL’ to ‘2D’. The proposed “D” Development Limitation would limit the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 3 to 1 and a maximum height of 75 feet. 2. Pursuant to the procedures of L.A.M.C. Section 16.05, a Site Plan Review for a joint public/private development in the PF Zone, involving 66 units of residential use and 50 parking spaces for use by Selma Elementary School (LAUSD). 3. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and required findings for the above-referenced project. Applicant: Selma Community Housing, LP Representative: Craig Lawson & Company, LLC Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt Height District Change from ‘1XL’ to ‘2D’ with the proposed “D” Development Limitation to limit the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 3 to 1 and a maximum height of 75 feet. 2. Approve a Site Plan Review to permit a joint public and private development as specified in LAMC Section 12.04.09-B, 9, involving 66 units of residential use (Abode Communities) and 50 parking spaces for use by Selma Elementary School (LAUSD). 3. Adopt the attached Findings. 4. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2010-1946-MND. 5. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 6. Advise the applicant that pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing. Staff: Luciralia Ibarra (213) 978-1394 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 FEBRUARY 10, 2011 6. CPC-2006-10241-GPA-ZC-HD-CUB-CU- Council District: 9 – Perry ZAA-ZAD-DB-SPR Expiration Date: 3-13-11 CEQA: ENV-2006-9471-EIR Appeal Status: Appealable to City Plan Area: Southeast Los Angeles Council; ZC/HD is appealable by applicant if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on October 8, 2010. Continued from the meeting of Dec. 9, 2010 Location: 2300 & 2327 S. FLOWER STREET Proposed CEQA Project: CEQA requires consideration of the whole of an action, including an action that is currently not being applied for if it is a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the current action or it will likely change the scope or nature of the current action. Here, the Proposed Project under CEQA consists of the discretionary action under consideration (2300 S. Flower, Site A) as well as the discretionary action that was withdrawn and will likely be considered at a later date (2327 S. Flower, Site B). Therefore, the Proposed Project would involve the development of a mixed-use project with a total of approximately 1,400 multi-family residential units (approximately 1,663,061 square feet) and ancillary common area and recreation amenities totaling approximately 65,480 square feet. The Proposed Project would also provide approximately 34,000 square feet of retail uses, including approximately 6,000 square feet of restaurant use. More specifically, the Proposed Project would consist of two structures, a six-story building on the eastern side of Flower Street (Site A) and a 44-story building directly across from it, on the western side of Flower Street (Site B). Site A would contain approximately 34,000 square feet of retail uses and 919 multifamily units; Site B would contain approximately 481 multi-family units. Parking for the Proposed Project would consist of approximately 3,204 spaces provided in three subterranean levels and one ground level located beneath Site A and five subterranean parking levels located beneath Site B. Reduced Density Proposal December 2010: The Applicant’s Reduced Density Proposal (referred to herein as the Reduced Lorenzo Project) would not change the proposed height, unit count and retail square footage on Site A, but would reduce the proposed structure on Site B from 44 stories to 12 stories and from 481 multi-family units to 132 multi-family units. This proposal would also result in a reduction in total project parking from 3,204 space to 2,447 spaces, which would be provided on two subterranean levels and one ground level located at Site A and four subterranean levels and one ground level located at Site B. Proposed Project: 2300 S. Flower Street Only: The proposed project would involve the phased development of a 1,762,541 1,383,068 square foot mixed-use project with a total of 1,400 919 multi-family residential units, ancillary common area and recreation amenities, and approximately 34,000 square feet of retail uses, including about 6,000 square feet of restaurant use. The proposed project would consist of two structures to be built in two phases. Phase One consists of a six-story building on the eastern side of Flower Street (hereafter referred to as Site A) containing approximately 34,000 square feet of retail uses and 919 multi-family dwelling units. Phase Two would consist of a 44 story building on the western side of Flower Street (Site B) containing approximately 481 multi-family dwelling units. Parking for the proposed project would consist of a maximum of 3,204 2,255 total spaces which includes 367 replacement parking spaces for the Orthopedic Hospital, 152 151 spaces CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 FEBRUARY 10, 2011  for restaurant and retail uses, and approximately 2,685 1,737 parking spaces for the residential uses. 2327 S. Flower Street-Site B (Phase Two) was withdrawn from consideration by the Applicant on November 24, 2010. No discretionary actions will be sought at this time with regard to Site B. Requested CEQA Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Certification of the Environmental Impact Report (City Planning Case No. ENV-2006-9471-EIR) and Adoption of the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program, the required Findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations for the adoption of the EIR. Requested Actions: 2. Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, General Plan Amendments to the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan as follows: a. To change the Land Use designation on the portion of the property located at 2327 S. Flower (identified as Site B), from Limited Manufacturing to Community Commercial. (Withdrawn After Public Hearing) b. To amend Footnote Number 1 to specifically exclude the project site from the Height District 1 (1.5:1 Floor Area Ratio) limitation imposed by footnote #1 in order to permit the site to be developed consistent with the existing Height District 2 (6:1 Floor Area Ratio) Zone designation. 3. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from [Q]C2-2-O (Commercial Zone with Conditions restricting the site to educational, hospital, medical office, parking and related uses), to C2-2-O, to permit all uses allowed in the C2 (Commercial) zone. 4. Pursuant to Section 12.24 W.1 of the Municipal Code, a Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for consumption off-site in conjunction with a market or drugstore use and sale and dispensing for consumption on-site in conjunction with a restaurant use. 5. Pursuant to Section 12.24 W.19 a Conditional Use to permit the averaging of floor area ratios for buildings which comprise a unified development. (Withdrawn After Public Hearing) 6. Pursuant to Section 12.21 A.4(y) of the Municipal Code, a Variance to permit approximately 779 of the required on-site parking spaces for Site B to be located off-site on Site A. (Withdrawn After Public Hearing). 7. Pursuant to Section 12.28 and 12.21 G.3 an Adjustment from 12.21 G 2 to allow the required open space to be averaged across the entire proposed project site as follows: to provide 175,950 square feet of open space on Site A in lieu of the minimum 119,660 square feet required, and to permit 26,550 square feet of open space on Site B in lieu of the minimum 63,750 square feet otherwise required. No reduction in the total amount of 183,350 square feet of required open space for the proposed project has been requested. (Withdrawn After Public Hearing). 8. Pursuant to Section 12.24.Y of the Municipal Code a Determination to permit a 10% reduction in the required number of commercial parking spaces by Finding that the commercial building is located on a lot not more than 1,500 feet distant from the portal of a fixed rail transit station, or bus station, or other similar transit facility. 9. Pursuant Section 16.05 of the Municipal code, Site Plan Review for a project which creates, or result in an increase, of 50 or more dwelling units. 10. Pursuant to Section 12.22 A.25 of the Municipal Code, in consideration of restricting 5% of the dwelling units (70 units) for Very Low Income Housing, the applicant proposes to utilize Parking Option Number 1 which permits a reduction in the otherwise required parking for residential units of a Housing Development Project. 11. Pursuant to Section 12.22 A.29 of the Municipal Code in consideration of providing the requisite number of Restricted Affordable Units, the applicant proposes to utilize parking incentives which CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 FEBRUARY 10, 2011  permit a reduction in the otherwise required parking for residential projects located in the Greater Downtown Housing Incentive Area. (Withdrawn After Public Hearing). Applicant: Palmer/Flower Street Properties Representative: George Mihlsten, Latham & Watkins, LLP Recommended CEQA Actions: 1. Certify Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2006-9471-EIR and Adopt the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program, the required Findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations associated with the subject Environmental Impact Report. 2. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that the mitigation conditions, identified as “(MM)” on the condition pages, are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 3. Advise the applicant that pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and / or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing. Recommended Actions: (2300 S. Flower Street Only): 4. Deny as Submitted. 5. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt the following General Plan Amendment to the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan amending Footnote No. 1 as follows: “The provisions of this Footnote shall not apply to the property located at 2300 S. Flower Street, as identified per City Planning Case No. CPC-2006-10241-GPA-ZC-HD-CUB-CU-ZAA-ZAD-DB-SPR.” 6. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt a Zone Change from [Q]C2-2-O (Commercial Zone with conditions that restricted the site to educational, hospital, medical office, parking and related uses), to (T)(Q)C2-2-O, removing current restrictions and to permit all uses allowed in the C2 (Commercial) zone. 7. Approve a Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for consumption off-site in conjunction with a market or drugstore use and sale and dispensing for consumption on-site in conjunction with a restaurant use. 8. Approve a Determination to permit a 10% reduction in the required number of commercial parking spaces by Finding that the commercial building is located on a lot not more than 1,500 feet distant from the portal of a fixed rail transit station, or bus station, or other similar transit facility. 9. Approve the requested Site Plan Review. 10. Deny Without Prejudice (Withdrawn) a General Plan Amendment on the portion of the property located at 2327 S. Flower (identified as Site B), from Limited Manufacturing to Community Commercial. 11. Deny Without Prejudice (Withdrawn) a Conditional Use to permit the averaging of floor area ratios for buildings which comprise a unified development. 12. Deny Without Prejudice (Withdrawn) a Variance to permit approximately 779 of the required on- site parking spaces for Site B to be located off-site on Site A. 13. Deny Without prejudice (Withdrawn) an Adjustment from 12.21 G 2 to allow the required open space to be averaged across the entire proposed project site as follows: to provide 175,950 square feet of open space on Site A in lieu of the minimum 119,660 square feet required, and to permit 26,550 square feet of open space on Site B in lieu of the minimum 63,750 square feet otherwise required. No reduction in the total amount of 183,350 square feet of required open space for the proposed project has been requested. 14. Adopt the attached Findings. 15. Recommend that the applicant be advised that time limits for effectuation of a zone in the “T” CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 FEBRUARY 10, 2011  Tentative classification or “Q” Qualified Classification are specified in Section 12.32.G of the L.A.M.C. Conditions must be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits and, that the “T” Tentative classification be removed in the manner indicated. Staff: Lynda Smith (213) 978-1170 7. CPC-2010-2841-VZC-SPR-CDO Council District: 11 – Rosendahl CEQA: ENV-2008-2610-EIR, SCH No. Expiration Date: 3-05-11 2008101153 Appeal Status: Appealable to City Plan Area: Westchester Council. VZC appealable by applicant If disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on December 20, 2010 Location: 7250, 7260, 7270, 7280, 7296 & 7298 W. MANCHESTER AVENUE and 8624 S. RAYFORD DRIVE Proposed Project: Demolition of approximately 24,000 square feet of retail uses and the construction of a mixed-use structure containing approximately 256,698 square feet of floor area consisting of 260 dwelling units and 5,053 square feet of ground floor commercial (retail and restaurant) space. The proposed project would be a predominately 4-story building with a maximum height of 58 feet and would provide a total of 501 parking spaces in two levels of subterranean parking. The project is located on a 131,854 square foot (sq. ft.) site currently classified in the [Q]C4-1-CDO and [Q]RAS4-1-CDO Zones however, in order to accommodate the project as proposed, the Applicant would need the following approvals. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Certification of Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ENV-2008-2610-EIR, SCH No. 2008101153 for the above referenced project and Adoption of the proposed mitigation monitoring program, the required findings, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.36 of the Municipal Code, concurrent processing of all entitlements listed below. 3. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code a Vesting Zone Change from [Q]C4-1-CDO (Commercial Zone) and [Q]RAS4-1-CDO (Residential/Accessory Services Zone) to (T)(Q)RAS4-1. 4. Pursuant to Section 13.08 of the Municipal Code, a Determination that the proposed project 5. substantially complies with the Community Design Overlay (CDO) Guidelines and Standards. Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review Approval for a project which creates or results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. Applicant: David J. Nagel, Decron Properties; Playa N & F Enterprises, LP and Playa Manchester, LP Representative: Elizabeth Smagala, CJ Laffer - Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell Recommended Actions: 1. Certify and recommend that the City Council Certify Environmental Impact Report ENV-2008- 2610-EIR, SCH No. 2008101153, Adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring Report. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 FEBRUARY 10, 2011  2. Disapprove a Vesting Zone Change from [Q]C4-1-CDO (Commercial Zone) and [Q]RAS4-1-CDO (Residential/Accessory Services Zone) to (T)(Q)RAS4-1 as filed 3. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt a Vesting Zone Change from [Q]C4-1-CDO (Commercial Zone) and [Q]RAS4-1-CDO (Residential/Accessory Services Zone) to (T)(Q)RAS4-1- CDO (see attached maps) subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. 4. Approve a Design Overlay Plan Approval. 5. Approve the requested Site Plan Review findings. 6. Adopt the attached Findings, including the Environmental Findings. 7. Recommend that the applicant be advised that time limits for effectuation of a zone in the “T” Tentative classification or “Q” Qualified Classification are specified in Section 12.32.G of the L.A.M.C. Conditions must be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits and, that the “T” Tentative classification be removed in the manner indicated on the attached pages. 8. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that the mitigation conditions, identified as “(MM)” on the condition pages, are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. Staff: Kevin Jones (213) 978-1172 8. CPC-2009-800-CA Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2009-801-ND Expiration Date: N/A Plan Areas: All Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Continued from the November 4, 2010 CPC Meeting Location: CITYWIDE Proposed Project: A proposed ordinance defining Community Care Facility, Licensed; Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, Licensed; and Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facility, Licensed; bringing the LAMC into conformity with State law; regulating these facilities as public benefits; defining Single Housekeeping Unit and amending the definitions for Boarding or Rooming House and Family. Requested Actions: 1. Approve the proposed ordinance. 2. Consideration of Negative Declaration No. ENV-2009-801-ND. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the initial and supplemental staff reports (dated Oct. 14, 2010 and Feb. 10, 2011) as its report on the subject. 2. Adopt the Findings. 3. Adopt the Negative Declaration No. ENV-2009-801-ND as the CEQA clearance on the subject. 4. Approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Staff: Thomas Rothmann (213) 978-1370 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 9 FEBRUARY 10, 2011  The next regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2011 Van Nuys City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd Floor 14410 Sylvan Street 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@lacity.org. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 10 FEBRUARY 10, 2011