City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013, after 8:30 A.M. ND VAN NUYS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 2 FLOOR 14410 SYLVAN STREET, VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA 91401 Vacant, President Michael J. LoGrande, Director Regina M. Freer, Vice President Alan Bell, AICP, Deputy Director Diego Cardoso, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Vacant, Commissioner Eva Yuan-McDaniel, Deputy Director Camilla Eng, Commissioner George Hovaguimian, Commissioner Robert Lessin, Commissioner Dana Perlman, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS No(s) 4, 5, 7, and 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 2. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Advance Calendar B. Commission Requests C. Minutes of Meeting – August 8, 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 AUGUST 22, 2013 4. AA-2012-2102-PMLA-1A Council District: 2 – Krekorian CEQA: ENV-2012-2067-MND Expiration Date: 8-22-13 Ext. Plan Area: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Appeal Status: Not further Related Case: DIR-2012-2066-SPR-1A appealable PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR FURTHER CONTINUANCE Location: 7600-7612 N. TYRONE AVENUE, 7639-7641 N. HAZELTINE AVENUE Proposed Project: A four-lot subdivision for the demolition of the existing 10 structures and the development of three industrial buildings totaling approximately 290,000 square feet with one structure per parcel and the fourth parcel to be vacant which includes a proposed future dedication for Saticoy Street. Requested Actions: An Appeal of the Deputy Advisory Agency’s approval of Parcel Map No. AA-2012-2102-PMLA for a maximum four-parcel development (dated May 13, 2013). Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2012-2067-MND. Applicant: William Shubin, Shubin Nadal Associates, LLC Representative: Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim & Associates, Inc. Appellant #1: Same as applicant Appellant #2: Michael Moody, Time Warner Cable Pacific West, LLC Representative: Bruce Ehrlich, Ehrlich Group Law Office Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeals. 2. Sustain the Deputy Advisory Agency’s approval of Parcel Map No. AA-2012-2102-PMLA for a maximum four-parcel development (dated May 13, 2013). 3. Find that the Deputy Advisory Agency did not err or abuse discretion in approving the Parcel Map. 4. Adopt the Conditions of Approval. 5. Adopt the Findings. 6. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2012-2067-MND. Staff: Sarah Hounsell (818) 374-9909 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 AUGUST 22, 2013 5. DIR-2012-2066-SPR-1A Council District: 2 – Krekorian CEQA: ENV-2012-2067-MND Expiration Date: 8-22-13 Ext. Plan Area: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Appeal Status: Not further Related Case: AA-2012-2102-PMLA-1A appealable PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR FURTHER CONTINUANCE Location: 7600-7612 N. TYRONE AVENUE, 7639-7641 N. HAZELTINE AVENUE Proposed Project: A four-lot subdivision for the demolition of the existing 10 structures and the development of three industrial buildings totaling approximately 290,000 square feet with one structure per parcel and the fourth parcel to be vacant which includes a proposed future dedication for Saticoy Street. Requested Actions: An Appeal of the Director of Planning’s approval of a Site Plan Review for the construction, use and maintenance of approximately 290,000 square feet of combined industrial floor area within three one- story plus mezzanine, 35-foot tall, free standing structures on an approximate 17.35 gross acres in the M2-1 Zone (dated May 15, 2013). Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2012- 2067-MND. Applicant: William Shubin, Shubin Nadal Associates, LLC Representative: Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim & Associates, Inc. Appellant #1: Same as applicant Appellant #2: Michael Moody, Time Warner Cable Pacific West, LLC Representative: Bruce Ehrlich, Ehrlich Group Law Office Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeals. 2. Sustain the Director of Planning’s approval of a Site Plan Review for the construction, use and maintenance of approximately 290,000 square feet of combined industrial floor area within three one-story plus mezzanine, 35-foot tall, free standing structures on an approximate 17.35 gross acres in the M2-1 Zone (dated May 15, 2013). 3. Find that the Director of Planning did not err or abuse discretion in approving the Site Plan Review. 4. Adopt the Conditions of Approval. 5. Adopt the Findings. 6. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2012-2067-MND. Staff: Sarah Hounsell (818) 374-9909 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 AUGUST 22, 2013 6. CPC-2013-1001-ZC-BL-ZV Council District: 4 – LaBonge CEQA: ENV-2013-1002-MND Expiration Date: 9-4-13 Plan Area: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, ZV appealable if approved, ZC-BL appealable by applicant only (if disapproved in whole or in part) PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on July 16, 2013 Location: 5201-5224 N. VAN NUYS BOULEVARD, 14557, 14511-14565 W. MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD Proposed Project: The four phase expansion of Center BMW auto dealership to include the following: Phase 1—Construction of a new 3,124 square-foot one-story building for detail and car wash bays and a new 121,298 square-foot, three-story service building with roof top parking for service bays, parts storage, and parking. Phase 2—Expansion and remodeling of the existing showroom building, adding a total of 7,816 square feet of floor area and a 4,579 square-foot service drive. Phase 3—Expansion of the existing showroom building by adding a total of 3,545 square feet of additional floor area. Phase 4—Construction of a new 93,241 square-foot, four-level parking structure to connect to the new service building (Phase 1) with building bridge. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section (LAMC) Section 12.32, a Zone Change from C2- 1VL, P-1VL, and [Q]RD1.5-1 to C2-1VL for a portion of the site with the General Commercial Land Use designation. 2. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32-R, the removal of a 14-foot Building Line along the north side of Magnolia Boulevard, established by Ordinance No. 101,141 on February 25, 1953. 3. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27, a Zone Variance from Sections 12.09.1-A and 12.21-C,5(h) to permit the construction and use of a portion of the proposed service building/parking structure within the RD1.5 Zone and to allow access across the site from a less restrictive zone (C2 Zone) to a more restrictive zone (RD1.5 Zone). 4. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public resources Code, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2013-1002-MND) for the above referenced project. Applicant: David Farguson, Farguson-Morrison Land Holdings, LLC Representative: Mee Semcken, Lee Consulting Group, LLC Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt a Zone Change for the portion of the site with the General Commercial land use designation from C2-1VL, P-1VL, and [Q]RD1.5-1 to (T)(Q)C2- 1VL. 2. Approve and recommend that the City Council remove a 15-foot Building Line along the north side of Magnolia Boulevard, established by Ordinance No. 101,141 on February 25, 1953. 3. Approve a Zone Variance to permit the construction and use of a portion of the proposed service building/parking structure within the RD1.5 Zone. 4. Approve a Zone Variance to allow vehicular access from a less restrictive zone (proposed C2 Zone) to a more restrictive zone (RD1.5 Zone). 5. Adopt the Findings. 6. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2013-1002-MND. 7. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 AUGUST 22, 2013  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. 8. 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: Sarah Hounsell (818) 374-9909 7. DIR-2012-3428-DB-1A Council District: 4 – LaBonge CEQA: ENV-2012-3429-MND Expiration Date: 8-26-13 Plan Area: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Appeal Status: Not further Appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 5300-5312 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD Proposed Project: A Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Incentive Review to allow the construction of 36 rental apartments, including 3 apartments reserved for very low income households. The project will be 36 feet in height, three stories, with a total floor area of 68,687 square feet. Pursuant to Section 12.22 A 25 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, for projects that provide affordable units, a 35% density bonus was granted to the project along with a 20 % decrease in the required depth of the front setback and a 20% decrease in the required depth of the side (north) setback as allowed from the menu of density bonus incentives. Consistent with the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance, the applicant has also selected by-right Parking Option One which requires 72 parking spaces. Requested Actions: An appeal of part (landscaping, sunlight and light) of the Director of Planning’s approval of a Density Bonus application pursuant to Section 12.22 A25 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2012-3249-MND. Applicant: Isaac Cohanzad, Don Tolentino Appellant: Anita M. Berthold Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the Appeal. 2. Sustain the determination of the Director of Planning, and adopt the findings therein. 3. Expand (in bold) on condition number 4: “Setbacks. The project qualifies for a 20 percent reduction in the normally required front and side (north) yard setbacks, and shall provide no less than a 12 foot front yard setback and a 4 foot 10 inch side yard setback on the north side of the project. Accordingly, the landscape plan shall provide and indicate landscape points for the project equivalent to 10% more than otherwise required by LAMC 12.40 and Landscape Ordinance Guidelines ‘O’. ” 4. Adopt the environmental clearance Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2012-3429-MND Staff: Thomas Henry (213) 374-5061 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 AUGUST 22, 2013 8. CPC-2011-1964-SN Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2011-1965-EIR Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: LAX Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on July 16, 2013 Location: ONE WORLD WAY (A portion of Los Angeles International Airport - LAX) Proposed Project: Los Angeles International Airport Signage Supplemental Use District (LAX Sign District) Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 13.11 of the Municipal Code, the creation of a Signage Supplemental Use District. 2. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (ENV-2011-1965-EIR) and adopt the related environmental Findings of Fact, and Project Design Features and LAX Master Plan Commitments Monitoring and Reporting Program. Applicant: City of Los Angeles - Los Angeles World Airports Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt the proposed LAX Sign District, as modified and subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality. 2. Recommend that the City Council Certify and Adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report (ENV- 2011-1965-EIR), for the above referenced project and adopt the Monitoring and Reporting Program. 3. Approve and Recommend that the City Council Adopt the Findings, including the Environmental Findings. Staff: Nicholas P. Maricich (213) 978-1240 The next regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2013 CITY HALL Public Works Board Room 350 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 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 AUGUST 22, 2013