City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012, after 8:30 a.m. JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER - 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 Lisa M. Webber AICP, Deputy Director Diego Cardoso, Commissioner Eva Yuan-McDaniel, Deputy Director George Hovaguimian, Commissioner Justin Kim, Commissioner Robert Lessin, Commissioner Dana Perlman, Commissioner Barbara Romero, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS No(s) 4 and 5. 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 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 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Request C. Minutes of Meeting – August 23, 2012 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. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE DISCUSSION FOR ITEM NUMBERS 5 AND 6 MAY CONTINUE FOR AN ADDITIONAL DAY, CONCLUDING ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 2 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 4. CPC-2008-2142-CA Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2008-2143-CE Expiration Date: N/A Plan Areas: All Appeal Status: N/A LIMITED PUBLIC HEARING Continued from the July 12, 2012 meeting of the City Planning Commission REQUEST FOR FURTHER CONTINUANCE Location: City Wide Proposed Project: A proposed ordinance amending Sections 14.4.2 and 14.4.20 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and amending Sections 5.111.2 & 22.116 and adding Section 22.119 to the Los Angeles Administrative Code to allow for the creation and preservation of Original Art Murals and Public Art Installations on private property. Requested Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report as its report on the subject. 2. Adopt the findings. 3. Adopt the Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2008-2143-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. Adopt the Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2008-2143-CE as the CEQA clearance on the subject. 4. Approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Staff: Thomas Rothmann (213) 978-1891 5. CPC-2012-849-GPA-VZC-SP-SN-DA Council District: 9 – Perry CEQA: ENV-2011-585-EIR, SCH#2011031049 Expiration Date: 12-1-12 Plan Area: Central City Appeal Status: Not Appealable Related Case: CPC-2012-851-SP-DA PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1111, 1191, 1201, 1269, 1301 S. FIGUEROA STREET, 1000 W. OLYMPIC BOULEVARD, 1206 PICO BOULEVARD Proposed Project: The Project proposes the modernization of the Los Angeles Convention Center and the construction of a new multi-purpose Event Center (Farmer’s Field) on 68 acres of land owned by the City of Los Angeles. The project would involve the demolition of the existing 285,552 square feet of rentable area and exhibit space in the West Hall building, construction of a replacement hall (New Hall), the construction of the Event Center on the existing West Hall site, and the construction of two parking garages on Bond Street and Cherry Street. The New Hall would be of a similar size to the existing West Hall and would increase the amount of contiguous floor area available at the Convention Center. The Convention Center modernization also includes the renovation of existing floor area within the existing Concourse Building and South Hall as well as the demolition of floor area within the South Hall CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012  as needed to connect the building with the New Hall (maximum height of 90 feet). The Event Center would be constructed on the site of the demolished West Hall. The Event Center would primarily function as the home venue for one or possibly two National Football League teams, as well as a venue to host a variety of other events, such as conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, concerts, other sporting events, as well as private and miscellaneous events. The Event Center (maximum height of 220 feet) would be configured with approximately 72,000 permanent seats and would be expandable to 76,250 seats for periodic special events, and would also be designed to be useable for Convention Center events or standalone exhibition events. During such events, the playing field area could be used for exhibit space, and the various clubs and suites at the Event Center could be used for exhibit space or as meeting rooms, and pre-function and hospitality spaces, to supplement what is available at the Convention Center. The Event Center would also include offices, food and merchandise sales, restaurants, bars and clubs, and similar uses. The parking garages would be constructed west of L.A. Live Way to replace the existing Bond Street Parking Lot, the existing Cherry Street Garage, and the parking that is currently located beneath the existing West Hall, and to provide additional parking to support the new on-site development. Existing parking within the boundaries of the proposed Specific Plan area totals 5,558 parking spaces and would be increased to 6,670 parking spaces under the Proposed Project, with a net increase of 1,112 parking spaces. The applicant seeks to enter into a Development Agreement with the City for a term of 35 years, with provision of community benefits, associated with the ground lease for the proposed construction of the Event Center. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c) of the California Public Resources Code, the certification of the Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2011-585-EIR, SCH#2011031049, including the accompanying mitigation measures, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and the adoption of the related environmental findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations. 2. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 11.5.6-A, a General Plan Amendment to: (a) Change the Regional Center Commercial land use designation of portions of Staples Center to Public Facilities. (b) Amend the General Plan Land Use Map for the Central City Community Plan to add a footnote establishing the proposed Convention and Event Center (CEC) Specific Plan as the land use regulatory document for the project and provide correspondence of the Public Facilities designation with CEC. (c) Reclassify a segment of 12th Street as a Local Street. 3. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32-Q,3, a Vesting Zone Change from PF-4D-O and C2-4D-O to CEC (Convention and Event Center Specific Plan). 4. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32-A, establishment of the Convention and Event Center Specific Plan to contain regulations and procedures to satisfy or supersede the applicable provisions of the LAMC. 5. Pursuant to LAMC Section 13.11, establishment of a Sign Supplemental Use District. 6. Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65864-65869.5, amendment of the STAPLES Center Development Agreement. 7. Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65864-68869.5, to enter into a Development Agreement with the Applicant on the Event Center. Applicant: City of Los Angeles, LA Convention Hall, LA Event Center, LLC, LA Arena Land Company, LLC Representative: Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac, LLP CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012  Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council Certify that it has reviewed and considered the Environmental Impact Report, ENV-2011-585-EIR (SCH No. 2011031049), including the accompanying mitigation measures, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Adopt the related environmental findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations as the environmental clearance for the proposed project and find that: a) The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Convention and Event Center Project, which includes the Draft EIR and the Final EIR, has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and the State and City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. b) The Project’s EIR was presented to the City Planning Commission (CPC) as a recommending body of the lead agency; and the CPC reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prior to recommending the project for approval, as well as all other information in the record of proceedings on this matter. c) The Project’s EIR represents the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency. 2. Recommend that the City Council Approve a General Plan Amendment to: a) Change the Regional Center Commercial land use designation of portions of Staples Center to Public Facilities. b) Amend the General Plan Land Use Map for the Central City Community Plan to add a footnote establishing the proposed Convention and Event Center (CEC) Specific Plan as the land use regulatory document for the project and provide correspondence of the Public Facilities designation with CEC. c) Reclassify a segment of 12th Street between LA Live Way and SR-110 Freeway east of Right- of-Way line, as a Local Street from Collector Street. 3. Recommend that the City Council Approve a Vesting Zone Change from PF-4D-O & C2-4D-O to CEC to reflect the establishment of the proposed Convention and Event Center Specific Plan. 4. Recommend that the City Council Approve the Convention and Event Center Specific Plan with regulations and procedures satisfying or superseding the applicable provisions of the LAMC. 5. Recommend that the City Council Approve a Sign Supplemental Use District "SN" ordinance, as recommended by staff, to set forth sign regulations, procedures, guidelines and standards for the project site. 6. Recommend that the City Council Approve the Amendment to the STAPLES Center Development Agreement as attached, and Advise the applicant that the Department of City Planning will create a separate case file (CPC-2012-2398-DA) associated with the amendment of the STAPLES Development Agreement. 7. Recommend that the City Council, Approve the Event Center Development Agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65864-65869.5, by the Developer and the City of Los Angeles, as amended, subject to the terms of the agreement as attached, including but not limited to, a maximum for a term of 35 years, and Advise the applicant that the Department of City Planning will create a separate case file (CPC-2012-2311-DA) associated with the Event Center Development Agreement. 8. Recommend that the City Council Adopt the attached findings. 9. 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. 10. Advise the Applicant that pursuant to the State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game and/or Certificate of Game Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notices and Determination (NOD) filing. Staff: Henry Chu (213) 978-1324 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 6. CPC-2012-851-SP-DA Council District: 9 – Perry CEQA: ENV-2011-585-EIR SCH#2011031049 Expiration Date: 12-1-12 Plan Area: Central City Appeal Status: Not Appealable Related Case: CPC-2012-849-GPA-VZC- SP-SN-DA PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on September 13, 2012 Location: 1000 W. OLYMPIC BOULEVARD, 1015 S. GEORGIA STREET, 1005 W. CHICK HEARN COURT Proposed Project: In conjunction with the Convention and Event Center Project, an amendment to section 6.B.4 of the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District (LASED) Specific Plan and Section 3.1.3(a) of the LASED Development Agreement to allow development of the Convention Center Expansion site with any use permitted in the LASED upon whichever is the earlier; issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the New Hall of the Convention Center or October 21, 2021. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, the certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), ENV-2011-585-EIR, SCH No. 2011031049, including the accompanying mitigation measures, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and the adoption of the related environmental findings and Statement of Overriding Conditions. 2. Pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7.G, a Specific Plan Amendment to the LASED Specific Plan to remove the land use restriction for the Convention Center Expansion Parcel, Development Site 1a, in the Olympic West Subarea. 3. Pursuant to Section 65864-65869.5 of the California Government Code and the City implementing procedures, a Second Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Development Agreement to the the LASED Development Agreement to modify Section 3.1.3(a), the land use restriction for Development Site 1a in the Olympic West Subarea. Applicant: LA Arena Land Company, LLC Representative: William Delvac, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council Certify that it has reviewed and considered the Environmental Impact Report, ENV-2011-585-EIR (SCH No. 2011031049) and including the accompanying mitigation measures, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Adopt the related environmental findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations as the environmental clearance for the proposed project and find that: a) The Environmental Impact Report (EIR), for the Convention and Event Center Project, which includes the Draft EIR and the Final EIR, has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and the State and City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. b) The Project’s EIR was presented to the City Planning Commission (CPC) as a recommending body of the lead agency; and the CPC reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prior to recommending the project for approval, as well as all other information in the record of proceedings on this matter. c) The Project’s EIR represents the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012  2. Recommend that the City Council Approve the requested Specific Plan Amendment, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7.G, to modify Section 6.B.4 of the LASED Specific Plan to allow development of the Convention Center Expansion Parcel with any other use permitted by the Specific Plan upon the earlier issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the New Hall of the Convention Center or October 21, 2021. 3. Recommend that the City Council, Approve the Second Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Development Agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65864- 65869.5, by the Developer and the City of Los Angeles, as amended, subject to the terms of the agreement, including but not limited to, a modification of Section 3.1.3(a) of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement to modify the existing use restriction on the Convention Center Expansion Parcel to provide that the Convention Center Expansion Parcel may be used for any uses permitted in the LASED Specific Plan upon completion of the New Hall and Advise the applicant that the Department of City Planning will create a separate case file (CPC-2012-2322- DA) associated with the amendment of the LASED Development Agreement. 4. Recommend that the City Council Adopt the findings. 5. Advise the Applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation measures 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 the State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game and/or Certificate of Game Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notices and Determination (NOD) filing. Staff: Henry Chu (213) 978-1324 The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2012 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 7 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012