City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013, after 8:30 a.m. CITY HALL - PUBLIC WORKS BOARD ROOM 350 200 N. MAIN STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 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 Camilla Eng, Commissioner George Hovaguimian, 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) 6 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. Sign language, interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request no later than three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1300 or by e-mail at CPC@lacity.org. 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: 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Request C. Minutes of Meeting – March 28, 2013 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 APRIL 11, 2013 4. CPC-2011-2157-ZC-HD-CU-ZV-SPR Council District: 13 – Garcetti CEQA: ENV-2011-2158-MND Expiration Date: 4-13-13 Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council; ZC appealable (by applicant only) if it is disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on March 11, 2013 Location: 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, 1614, 1616, 1616 ½, 1618, 1618 ½, 1620, 1622 HIGHLAND AVENUE; 1600, 1606, 1612, 1616, 1622 N. MCCADDEN PLACE; 1601, 1607, 1611, 1617 N. MCCADDEN PLACE; 6766, 6766 ½ W. HAWTHORN AVENUE; 6709, 6733, 6735, 6757, 6757 ½, 6759, 6759 ½, 6761, 6763, 6765, 6767, 6773, 6775, 6777 W. SELMA AVENUE Proposed Project: The proposed project will include the construction of two mixed-use commercial and residential buildings (“Building A and Building B”) that will include 248 residential units and 12,672 square feet of retail uses. Building A will consist of a total of 138,947 square feet - 12,203 square feet of retail uses and 134 residential units. Building B will consist of a total of 110,775 square feet - 469 square feet of retail uses and 114 residential units. Both buildings will be constructed to a height of 6 stories (Building A will be 82’ 6” in height and Building B will be 80’ 6” in height). The existing Panavision building (24,266 square feet in size) and a commercial building (11,900 square feet in size) are located within the site boundary and, as part of this project, will be maintained as post production, trade school, and office facilities. Including these 36,166 square-foot existing structures (the Panavision and commercial buildings), the project will include a maximum of 285,888 square feet of floor area resulting in an approximate 2.42:1 floor area ratio (FAR) averaged across the site (285,888 square feet of floor area / 118,049.5 square feet of lot area). A total of 538 parking spaces will be provided. The site consists of 22 total parcels totaling 2.7 acres on two separate blocks (approximately 118, 049.5 square feet). Existing uses on the site include the Panavision building, surface parking lots, and a commercial building at the corner of Highland and Hawthorn Avenue. The applicant seeks a Zone/Height District Change and a Conditional Use Permit for the averaging of FAR for the entire site (2.42:1 FAR averaged over the entire site), parking variances to reduce required parking (requesting 538 parking spaces in lieu of the required 584 parking spaces), and a Site Plan Review. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone/Height District Change from the existing C4-2D-SN and C4-2D zone to the C4-2-SN and C4-2 zone. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.24 W.19 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) a Conditional Use Approval to permit Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Averaging in a Unified Development totaling 2.42:1 FAR averaged across the site (285,888 square feet of floor area) / 118,049.5 square feet of lot area) where a 3:1 FAR is permitted. 3. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the LAMC a Variance from Section 12.21 A.4 of the LAMC to permit 538 parking spaces in lieu of the required 584 parking spaces. 4. Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review for a project which results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. 5. Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2011-2158-MND for the above referenced project. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 APRIL 11, 2013  Applicant: Robert Champion, Highland Selma Venture, LLC Representative: Jerry Neuman - Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP Recommended Actions: 1. Deny without Prejudice a Zone/Height District Change from the existing C4-2D-SN and C4-2D zone to the C4-2-SN and C4-2 zone. 2. Approve a Conditional Use Approval to permit Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Averaging in a Unified Development totaling 2.42:1 FAR averaged across the site (285,888 square feet of floor area / 118,049.5 square feet of lot area) where a 3:1 FAR is permitted. 3. Approve a Variance from Section 12.21 A.4 of the LAMC to permit 538 parking spaces in lieu of the required 584 parking spaces. 4. Approve the Site Plan Review Findings for a project which results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. 5. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2011-2158-MND. Staff: Blake Lamb (213) 978-1167 5. CPC-2011-2480-CU Council District: 15 – Buscaino CEQA: ENV-2011-2478-MND Expiration Date: 4-11-13 Plan Area: Wilmington-Harbor City Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on January 24. 2013 Location: 1600 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH Proposed Project: The subject site is currently developed with 86 dwelling units that provide off-campus housing for students attending the Marymount College Rancho Palos Verdes Campus. The stated goal of the College is to develop a five phase undergraduate and graduate campus, which at total build out would accommodate 1,500 students, with 847 students being housed on the site. The project proposes: to convert the garages of the existing dwellings into additional bedrooms, construct a surface parking lot along Palos Verdes Drive, construct new structures comprised of a 27,000 square foot dining facility, with classrooms and administrative offices, (called the Old Main), a 17,500 square foot building located south of Old Main containing classrooms, laboratories design studios and administrative offices and a 4,077 square foot maintenance building. The proposed buildings will be two to four stories 30-75 feet in height. The Old Main building will have an 87 foot 6 inches in height tower element which will serve as a focal point for the campus. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24U.6 of the Municipal Code, a Conditional Use authorizing the construction of a five phased college campus in the RD6 zone. 2. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 F, modifications of the following height and area regulations are being requested: a. From LAMC Section 12.21.1 to permit the proposed campus buildings to have a variable range of stories from three (3) to four (4) stories, and heights ranging from 36 feet to 75 feet (including elevator towers) for the required classroom buildings and residence halls, and 87 feet 6 inches for the administration building tower feature instead of the 30-feet permitted in the 1XL zone. b. From LAMC Section 12.09.1 B 3 to maintain the existing rear yard setback of 10 feet instead of the 25 foot rear yard required in the RD6 zone. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 APRIL 11, 2013  c. From LAMC Section 12.21C.3 (b) to allow a reduced side yard setback of 10 feet instead of the 50 feet required for institutional yards. In addition, a modification approval to allow the security guard building to be located within 10 foot the western side yard setback and a 6- feet in height pedestrian gate (with a 13 foot 4 inch arch) and wall to be located within the front yard setback. 3. Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2011-2478-MND for the above referenced project. Applicant: Marymount College Representative: James Krause Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the Conditional Use authorizing the construction of a college campus in the RD6 zone, subject to the conditions of approval. 2. Approve the requested Modification to permit the proposed campus buildings to have a variable range of stories from three (3) to four (4) stories, and heights ranging from 36 feet to 75 feet (including elevator towers) for the required classroom buildings and residence halls, and 87 feet 6 inches for the administration building tower feature instead of the 30-feet permitted in the 1XL zone. 3. Approve the requested Modification of the area regulations to permit a reduction to maintain the existing rear yard setback of 10-feet instead of the 25-foot rear yard required in the RD6 zone. 4. Approve the requested Modification of the area regulations to allow the following: the maintaining of the existing reduced side yard setback of 10 feet instead of the 50 feet required for institutional yards, the security guard building to be located within the eastern side yard setback, and a 6-feet in height pedestrian gate (with a 13 foot 4 inch arch) and wall to be located within the front yard setback. 5. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, ENV-2011-2478-MND-REC. 6. Adopt the Findings. 7. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City will monitor or require evidence that any 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. 8. 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: Greg Shoop (213) 978-1243 6. CPC-2006-5567-CPU Council District: 5 – Koretz, CEQA: ENV-2008-478-EIR 8 – Parks, 10 – Wesson Plan Area: West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert Expiration Date: N/A Appeal Status: Not appealable LIMITED PUBLIC HEARING – Public hearing held on January 15, 2013 Location: GENERALLY BOUNDED BY PICO AND VENICE BOULEVARDS TO THE NORTH, CITY OF INGLEWOOD TO THE SOUTH, ARLINGTON AND VAN NESS AVENUES TO THE EAST, AND CULVER CITY TO THE WEST Proposed Project: West Adams – Baldwin Hills - Leimert New Community Plan: The West Adams - Baldwin Hills - Leimert New Community Plan (Proposed Plan) revises and updates the current West Adams - Baldwin Hills – Leimert Community Plan Text and Land Use Diagram to reflect changes in existing conditions since the CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 APRIL 11, 2013  last plan update in 1998, such as the opening of five Metro Expo Line stations and the planning of the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor. The Proposed Plan includes new goals, policies, and implementation programs; revisions to the Citywide General Plan Framework Element, General Plan Land Use Designations; creation of a Community Plan Implementation Overlay District as well as Specific Plan Amendments, Zone and Height District changes; and Street Reclassifications. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to procedures set forth in Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code and City Charter Sections 555 and 558, amend the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert Community Plan as part of the General Plan of the City of Los Angeles, as modified in the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert New Community Plan Resolution, the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert New Community Plan Text and Change Maps and Additional Plan Map Symbol, Footnote, Corresponding Zone and Land Use Nomenclature Changes. 2. Pursuant to Sections 11.5.7.G., 16.50.D., 12.32. and 12.04 of the Municipal Code and City Charter Section 558, amend the Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan, as shown in the proposed Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan Amendments. 3. Pursuant to Section 13.14.C., 12.32, and 12.04 of the Municipal Code and City Charter Section 558, adopt the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) District, as shown in the proposed CPIO Subdistrict Ordinances. 4. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, adopt rezoning actions to effect changes of zone as identified on the Land Use Change Map, Land Use Change Matrix and Proposed Zoning Map. 5. Pursuant to procedures set forth in Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code and City Charter Sections 555 and 558, amend the Highways and Freeways Map of the Transportation Element of the General Plan to reclassify selected streets within the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert New Community Plan as shown on the Street Redesignation Matrix. 6. Pursuant to procedures set forth in Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code and City Charter Sections 555 and 558, amend the Long Range Land Use Diagram of the Citywide General Plan Framework Element to reflect changes and modifications to the geography of neighborhood districts, community centers, regional centers, and mixed use boulevards as shown on the Proposed Long Range Land Use Diagram Framework Map. 7. Consideration of the Draft Environmental Impact Report ENV-2008-478-EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2008021013) in its determination approving the Proposed Plan and transmission of the EIR to the City Council for certification. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct a limited public hearing on the Proposed Plan, as modified in the staff report. 2. Approve the Staff Report as the Commission Report. 3. Approve and Recommend that the Mayor approve and the City Council adopt the West Adams- Baldwin Hills-Leimert New Community Plan Resolution, the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert New Community Plan Text, Change Maps and Additional Plan Map Symbol, Footnote, Corresponding Zone and Land Use Nomenclature Changes amending the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert New Community Plan as part of the General Plan of the City of Los Angeles, as modified. 4. Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt the requested rezoning actions to effect changes of zone as identified in the Proposed Land Use and Zone Change Subarea Map, the Proposed Land Use and Zone Change Subarea Matrix, the Proposed Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) District, and the Proposed Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan Amendments. 5. Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the existing Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 176,230) pursuant to procedures set forth in CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 APRIL 11, 2013  Section 11.5.7 (Specific Plan Procedures) and Section 16.50 (Design Review Board Procedures) of the Municipal Code. 6. Instruct the Department of City Planning to finalize the necessary zone change ordinances to be presented to City Council, and make other technical corrections as necessary. 7. Amend the Highways and Freeways Map of the Transportation Element of the General Plan to reclassify selected streets within the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert New Community Plan as shown on the Street Redesignation Matrix. 8. Amend the Long-Range Land Use Diagram of the Citywide General Plan Framework Element to reflect changes and modifications to the geography of neighborhood districts, community centers, regional centers, and mixed use boulevards as shown on the Proposed General Plan Framework Map. 9. Authorize the Director of Planning to present the resolution, Plan text and Plan amendments to the Mayor and City Council, in accordance with Sections 555 and 558 of the City Charter. 10. Find that in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 13.14 C.5, the proposed supplemental development regulations of the Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) District are consistent with, and necessary to implement the goals, policies, programs and design guidelines of the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert Community Plan. 11. Find that the City Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the Draft Environmental Impact Report ENV-2008-478-EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2008021013) in its determination approving the Proposed Plan and transmit the EIR to the City Council for certification. 12. Recommend that the City Council consider a Statement of Overriding Considerations with the Final Environmental Impact Report. 13. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt the Findings, and direct staff to prepare additional environmental findings for City Council consideration. Staff: Reuben Caldwell (213) 978-1209 The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2013 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 APRIL 11, 2013