City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011, after 8:30 A.M. PUBLIC WORKS BOARD ROOM - CITY HALL ROOM 350 200 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 Eva Yuan-McDaniel, Deputy Director Diego Cardoso, Commissioner George Hovaguimian, Commissioner Justin Kim, Commissioner Robert Lessin, Commissioner CORRECTED COPY ** Barbara Romero, Commissioner Michael K. Woo, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS No(s) 4, 5, 8, 12, 13 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 1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT A. Update on City Planning Commission Status Reports and Active Assignments 1. Ongoing Status Reports: • RENEW Transit Oriented District – Lynell B. Washington Project Manager ** Request to move to July 14, 2011 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: 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Request C. Discussion of creation of a subcommittee to review and discuss with City staff the proposed Convention Center Modernization and Farmers Field Event Center Project. The Project Site is generally bounded by Chick Hearn Court on the north, Figueroa Street on the east, Venice Boulevard on the south and the 110 Harbor Freeway on the west.** 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. 2 4. CPC-2011-309-CA Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2011-310-ND Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Citywide Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Continued from the May 12, 2011 meeting REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE TO JULY 14, 2011 Location: CITYWIDE Proposed Project: A proposed ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to: expand bicycle parking requirements to include some multi-family residential development; increase the amount of bicycle parking required for new development and additions to commercial, institutional, and industrial uses; require bicycle parking for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing uses of less than 10,000 sq. ft.; refine siting and design requirements for bicycle parking; require that both short-term and long-term bicycle parking be provided; amend the amount of bicycle parking that may be substituted for automobile parking, and to provide rules for the installation of bicycle parking within the public right-of- way by private businesses. Requested Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report. 2. Adopt the findings. 3. Adopt the Negative Declaration No. ENV-2011-310-ND as the CEQA clearance on the subject. 4. Approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report. 2. Adopt the findings. 3. Adopt the Negative Declaration No. ENV-2011-310-ND. 4. Approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Staff: Thomas Rothmann (213) 978-1891 5. CPC-2011-958-ICO Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2011-959-CE Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Citywide Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Continued from the May 12, 2011 meeting Location: CITYWIDE Proposed Project: A proposed ICO temporarily prohibiting the issuance of demolition, building, and any other applicable permits for the installation of ground mounted solar photovoltaic systems located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 JUNE 9, 2011  Requested Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report as it report on the subject. 2. Adopt the findings. 3. Adopt the Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2011-959-CE as the CEQA clearance on the subject. 4. Disapprove the proposed ordinance and recommend its disapproval by the City Council. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report. 2. Adopt the findings. 3. Adopt the Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2011-959-CE. 4. Disapprove the proposed ordinance and recommend its disapproval by the City Council. Staff: Deborah Kahen (213) 978-1202 6. CPC-2011-515-DB Council District: 15 – Hahn CEQA: ENV-2011-516-MND Expiration Date: 6-09-11 Extended Plan Area: San Pedro Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on May 4, 2011 Location: 301-336 S. PACIFIC AVENUE Proposed Project: The construction of a new 49-unit affordable apartment building with 87 on-site parking spaces on a 36,008 square-foot lot in the [Q]C2-1XL Zone. The applicant is utilizing a 35% Density Bonus to develop 49 units in lieu of the 36 units permitted under the ‘Q’ restriction and is seeking six off-menu incentives to permit: (1) a reduced front yard setback varying from zero to 15 feet in lieu of the 8- to 24- foot front yard required by the ‘Q’ restriction; (2) a reduced northerly side yard of 7 feet in lieu of the 7.25 required in the C2 Zone; (3) a reduced southerly side yard of 7 feet in lieu of 7.25 feet in the C2 Zone; (4) an increase in height from the minimum of 30 feet and two stories to 49 feet and four stories; (5) an increase in the Floor Area Ratio from 1.5:1 to 2.25:1, and; (6) removal of the ½ guest parking space per dwelling unit required under the ‘Q’ restriction. The applicant is providing 87 parking spaces, which exceeds the minimum parking requirements under Parking Option 2, or one parking space per restricted affordable unit. Requested Actions:** 1. Pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.22-A,25(g)(3), a 35% Density Bonus request to permit the construction of a four-story, 49-unit affordable housing development with 87 parking spaces, utilizing six off-menu incentives and Parking Option 2. This project is subject to public hearing and notice requirements of LAMC Section 12.24-D, for projects seeking incentives off the menu. 2. 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: Meta Housing Corporation, LP Representative: Lee Consulting Group, LLC CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 JUNE 9, 2011  Recommended Actions:** 1. Approve a Density Bonus to allow a 49-unit affordable housing development with 87 parking spaces, utilizing Parking Option 2 and six off-menu incentives to permit: (1) a reduced front yard setback varying from zero to 15 feet in lieu of the 8- to 24-foot front yard required by the ‘Q’ restriction; (2) a reduced northerly side yard of 7 feet in lieu of the 7.25 required in the C2 Zone; (3) a reduced southerly side yard of 7 feet in lieu of 7.25 feet in the C2 Zone; (4) an increase in height from the minimum of 30 feet and two stories to 49 feet and four stories; (5) an increase in the Floor Area Ratio from 1.5:1 to 2.25:1, and; (6) removal of the ½ guest parking space per dwelling unit required under the ‘Q’ restriction. 2. Adopt the attached Findings. 3. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2011-516-MND. 4. 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. 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) 978-1378 7. CPC-2010-3431-DA Council District: 11 – Rosendahl CEQA: ENV-2008-3887-MND-REC2 Expiration Date: 6-18-11 Plan Area: Westchester-Playa del Rey Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on April 12, 2011 Consent Request Location: 5900 W. CENTER DRIVE and the area generally bounded by Sepulveda Boulevard, Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway), and Howard Hughes Parkway. Proposed Project: The Third Amendment to the Howard Hughes Center Development Agreement which includes a 15 year extension of the Development Agreement to November, 2026, and additional flexibility regarding the permitted uses of the four remaining undeveloped lots at Howard Hughes Center. The proposed amendment would allow an alternative development option for the four remaining vacant lots which would allow development of any use permitted within the C2 (Commercial) Zone with specified exceptions. The project would retain mitigated measures previously adopted pursuant to CEQA for development at Howard Hughes Center as applicable, as well as the other development limitations (including limitations on building height, the existing PM peak hour trip cap, and the 3:1 average floor area ratio limitation) of the existing Development Agreement. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), ENV-2008-3887-MND-REC2, as reconsidered for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to Section 65864-65869.5 of the California Government Code and the City Implementing procedures, a Development Agreement between BRE/TTZ HHL, LLC and the City of Los Angeles. The Development Agreement is intended to provide reasonable assurances to the Applicant with CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 JUNE 9, 2011  respect to their ability to implement proposed Project Approvals, with the Applicant providing the City with certain Public Benefits. BRE/TTZ HHL, LLC requests an extension of the term of the Development Agreement until November 4, 2026. Applicant: BRE/TTZ HHL Holdings, LLC Representative: Terry Speth, Bruce A. Miller & Associates Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the requested Amendment to the Development Agreement dated November 3, 1986 between Equity Office, owner of the Howard Hughes Center and the City of Los Angeles to permit a 15 year extension of the Development Agreement to November, 2026, and additional flexibility regarding the permitted uses of the four remaining undeveloped lots. 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance and subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality, authorizing the execution of the subject Development Agreement amendment. 3. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt ENV-2008-3887-MND-REC2. 4. Adopt the attached Findings including the Environmental Findings. 5. 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. DIR-2009-2065-DB-1A Council District: 13 - Garcetti CEQA: ENV-2007-365-MND Expiration Date: 6-09-11 Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 5241-5247 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD and 5238-5246 VIRGINIA AVENUE Proposed Project: A Density Bonus Compliance Review for a mixed use project comprised of two buildings. The building fronting Santa Monica Boulevard contains approximately 32,272 square feet of commercial space on two floors and 39 residential units on three floors. The building fronting Virginia Avenue is a two-story building comprised of 10 residential units plus recreational facilities for a project total of 49 units. Two Density Bonus incentives are requested for the project which reserves at least 20% of total units for Low Income households, as defined by Ordinance 179681: a. Floor Area Ratio: A floor area ratio increase to 3:1 on the commercially zoned properties fronting Santa Monica Boulevard in lieu of the permitted floor area ratio 0.5:1. b. Averaging: Averaging of parking, open space, and permitting vehicular access. Requested Actions: 1. Two appeals of the Director of Planning’s Denial of a Density Bonus Compliance Review as filed and Conditional Approval of a Density Bonus Compliance Review pursuant to Section 12.22 A.25 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC). 2. Consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2007-0365-MND. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 JUNE 9, 2011  Applicant: Karnik Shadbazian Representative: Robert Lamishaw, JPL Zoning Services, Inc. Appellants: 1) Seta Panosian Representative: Robert Silverstein, Silverstein Law Firm 2) Gary Taglyan, Petros Taglyan Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeals. 2. Modify in part the Determination of the Director of Planning in approving a Density Bonus Compliance Review to add conditions relating to noise attenuation. 3. Sustain the remainder of the Determination of the Director of Planning in approving a Density Bonus Compliance Review to allow the construction of 49 residential dwelling units, with 20% as restricted affordable units, and 14,947 square feet of commercial floor area. 4. Adopt the attached revised Findings. 5. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2007-0365-MND. 6. 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. Staff: Blake Lamb (213) 978-1167 9. CPC-2010-714-MSC Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2010-715-ND Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Citywide Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING Location: CITYWIDE Proposed Project: No development project is proposed. The adoption of Citywide Design Guidelines (“Design Guidelines”) for Multifamily Residential, Mixed- Use, Commercial and Industrial projects, as an Appendix to the General Plan Framework Element. The purpose of the Design Guidelines is twofold: to implement the design values in the 10 Design Principles, a part of the Framework Element, on individual projects; and to consolidate basic Design Guidelines common throughout most Community Plans in one document, allowing individual New Community Plans to provide tailored, neighborhood-specific Design Guidelines. The Design Guidelines will establish design expectations for new development based on Citywide goals, policies and objectives. The Design Guidelines will illustrate ways for individual projects to promote walkability, maintain neighborhood form and character, and promote creative development solutions that balance existing neighborhood character and improve the streetscape experience. The Design Guidelines will apply to all new development proposals and substantial building alterations requiring discretionary approvals from the Department of City Planning. As well, they may also be used by staff in other Departments or community members for advisory review of new development applications. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 JUNE 9, 2011  Requested Actions: 1. Adopt the Citywide Design Guidelines as an Appendix to the General Plan Framework Element to implement the ten Principles of Urban Design. 2. Approve the Negative Declaration ENV-2010-715-ND as the environmental clearance on the subject. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the Negative Declaration ENV-2010-715-ND as the environmental clearance on the subject. 2. Adopt the attached Findings as part of this project. 3. Adopt the Citywide Design Guidelines as an Appendix to the Framework Element of the General Plan. Staff: Kevin Keller (213) 978-1198 10. CPC-2011-653-SP-ZC-CA Council District: 9 – Perry CEQA: SCH#2005021059 Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Central City Appeal Status: N/A Related Case: CPC-2011-654-SP PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on May 3, 2011 Location: That portion of the Central City Community Plan Area encompassing the boundaries of the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project Area (which is set to expire on January 1, 2012), within the City of Los Angeles. As shown on the attached map labeled Exhibit A, the area is generally bounded by: 1st Street on the north; Hill Street on the east; 4th Street and 5th Street on the south; and the Harbor Freeway (SR-110) on the west. Proposed Project: A proposed ordinance establishing the Bunker Hill Specific Plan, encompassing both a Floor Area and Land Use Plan and an Urban Design Plan, a Zone Change amending the existing zoning (“D” Development Limitations), and a Code Amendment to relevant sections of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, to replace regulations that will expire with the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Plan, which is set to expire on January 1, 2012. The proposed specific plan and zone change would transfer jurisdiction from the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) to the Department of City Planning to continue allocating a pool of unbuilt floor area rights in the district, refine the list of permitted uses for consistency across the district, facilitate continued design review of new development, and modify parking requirements in the district. Design review would include implementation of the Downtown Design Guide as well as additional urban design standards aimed at improving the pedestrian environment in the district. The proposed code amendment would amend the City’s Administrative Code to establish a Bunker Hill Floor Area Payment Trust Fund for the receipt and disbursement of funds generated by floor area payments to fund future improvements in the area. No development is proposed as part of the project. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, the adoption of a Specific Plan. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32 G of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change to those parcels lying within the CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 JUNE 9, 2011  proposed Specific Plan Area to amend the existing “D” Development Limitations. 3. A Code Amendment to the Administrative Code to add Chapter 160 to establish the Bunker Hill Floor Area Payment Trust Fund. 4. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, finding that the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is adequate environmental clearance for the above referenced project, and adoption of the Statement of Overriding Considerations and the proposed mitigation monitoring program and the required findings for the adoption of the EIR. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt the proposed Bunker Hill Specific Plan. 2. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt the zone change ordinance amending the existing “D” Development Limitations in the zoning of properties contained within the Specific Plan boundaries. 3. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt the Bunker Hill Floor Area Payment Trust Fund ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 4. Find that the previously certified Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse No. 2005021059, is adequate environmental clearance for this action, recommend that the City Council make concurring findings, and adopt the attached Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, previously certified by the CRA/LA Board of Commissioners, as adequate for the Bunker Hill Specific Plan. 5. Adopt the attached Findings, including the Additional Environmental Findings. Staff: Nicholas Maricich (213) 978-1240 11. CPC-2011-654-SP Council District: 9 – Perry CEQA: SCH#2005021059 Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Central City Appeal Status: N/A Related Case: CPC-2011-653-SP-ZC-CA PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on May 3, 2011 Location: That portion of the Central City Community Plan Area encompassing the boundaries of the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project Area (which is set to expire on January 1, 2012), within the City of Los Angeles. As shown on the attached map labeled Exhibit A, the area is generally bounded by: 1st Street on the north; Hill Street on the east; 4th Street and 5th Street on the south; and the Harbor Freeway (SR-110) on the west. Proposed Project: A proposed ordinance establishing the Bunker Hill Specific Plan, encompassing both a Floor Area and Land Use Plan and an Urban Design Plan, to replace regulations that will expire with the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Plan, which is set to expire on January 1, 2012. The proposed specific plan would transfer jurisdiction from the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) to the Department of City Planning to continue allocating a pool of unbuilt floor area rights in the district, refine the list of permitted uses for consistency across the district, facilitate continued design review of new development, and modify parking requirements in the district. Design review would include implementation of the Downtown Design Guide as well as additional urban design standards aimed at improving the pedestrian environment in the district. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 9 JUNE 9, 2011  No development is proposed as part of the project. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, the adoption of a Specific Plan. 2. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, finding that the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is adequate environmental clearance for the above referenced project, and adoption of the Statement of Overriding Considerations and the proposed mitigation monitoring program and the required findings for the adoption of the EIR. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt the proposed Bunker Hill Specific Plan. 2. Find that the previously certified Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse No. 2005021059, is adequate environmental clearance for this action, recommend that the City Council make concurring findings, and adopt the attached Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, previously certified by the CRA/LA Board of Commissioners, as adequate for the Bunker Hill Specific Plan. 3. Adopt the attached Findings, including the Additional Environmental Findings. Staff: Nicholas Maricich (213) 978-1240 12. CPC-2010-1495-CA Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2010-1496-ND Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Citywide Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING Location: CITYWIDE Proposed Project: The proposed ordinance (Appendix A) amends Sections 11.5.7, 12.20.2, 12.20.2.1, 12.20.3, 12.22, 12.24, 12.25, 12.26, 12.27, 12.28, 12.36, 14.00, 16.05, 16.50, 17.02, 17.07, 17.56, and 18.08 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to create consistent procedures for review of projects requiring multiple approvals, synchronize the expiration periods of multiple approvals granted to a single project, clarify language regarding utilization of approvals, eliminate the redundancy of extensions of time for quasi-judicial land use approvals, extend the life of previously-granted approvals following the dates specified in the state legislation SB-1185 and AB-333, and make minor technical corrections. Requested Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report as its report on the subject; 2. Adopt the findings. 3. Adopt the Negative Declaration (ENV-2010-1496-ND) as the CEQA clearance on the subject. 4. Approve the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report as its report on the subject; 2. Adopt the findings. 3. Adopt the Negative Declaration (ENV-2010-1496-ND) as the CEQA clearance on the subject. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 10 JUNE 9, 2011  4. Approve the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Staff: Tanner Blackman (213) 978-1195 13. CPC-2010-1073-CA Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2011-959-CE Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Citywide Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING Consent Request** Location: CITYWIDE Proposed Project: The proposed ordinance amends Sections 12.03 and 12.21 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to impose a shopping cart containment standard on all new and major remodeled stores with six or more shopping carts. This report also addresses the requested feasibility study for applying the on-site shopping cart containment development standard to existing stores which resulted from the Department’s report, dated March 11, 2010, to City Council and the PLUM committee. Requested Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report as its report on the subject. 2. Adopt the findings. 3. Approve the Negative Declaration ENV-2011-959-CE as the CEQA clearance on the subject. 4. Approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report as its report on the subject. 2. Adopt the findings. 3. Approve the Negative Declaration ENV-2011-959-CE as the CEQA clearance on the subject. 4. Approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Staff: Gabriela Juarez (213) 978-1199** The next regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011 Van Nuys City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd Floor 14410 Sylvan Street Van Nuys, CA 91401 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 11 JUNE 9, 2011  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 12 JUNE 9, 2011