City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013, after 8:30 a.m. CITY HALL - PUBLIC WORKS BOARD ROOM 350 200 N. SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90012 Rene Dake Wilson AIA, President Michael J. LoGrande, Director Dana Perlman, Vice President Alan Bell, AICP, Deputy Director Robert L. Ahn, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber AICP, Deputy Director David H. Ambroz, Commissioner Eva Yuan-McDaniel, Deputy Director Maria Cabildo, Commissioner Caroline Choe, Commissioner Richard Katz, Commissioner John W. Mack, Commissioner Marta Segura, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS No(s) 4, 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 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. 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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 – November 21, 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 DECEMBER 12, 2013 4. CPC-2012-1665-TDR-ZV-SPR Council District: 14 – Huizar CEQA: ENV-2012-1666-MND-REC2 Expiration Date: 2-25-14 Plan Area: Central City Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council LIMITED PUBLIC HEARING – A public hearing was completed on June 17, 2013 Location: Site A: 1308 S. FLOWER STREET, 516, 520, 524, 526, 530, 534 W. PICO BOULEVARD, legally described as Lots: FR 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Block: B; and Tract: Cameron Tract. Site B: 1306 S. HOPE STREET, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 426, 430, 432, 434 W. PICO BOULEVARD, legally described as Lots: FR 1, 2, 3, 4; Block: C; Tract: Cameron Tract. Proposed Project: The Project is located on two separate sites with two separate buildings with a total of 383,141 approximately 377,840 square feet including 418 410 apartments and 42,000 square feet (sf) of retail/commercial spaces on 1.86 acres. Site A consists of removal of the existing surface parking lot and construction of a seven-story, 88-foot ten-inch tall building (with architectural elements up to 91 feet), containing 249 248 apartments and 28,800 sf of commercial space. Site B consists of removal of two one-story commercial buildings and a surface parking lot and construction of a seven-story, 88-foot ten-inch tall building (with architectural elements up to 91 feet), containing 169 162 apartments and 13,200 sf of commercial space. Site A provides 116 residential parking spaces, 32 29 commercial parking spaces and 154 covenanted parking spaces for a total of 302 299 parking spaces. Site B provides 150 residential parking spaces and 15 13 commercial parking spaces for a total of 165 163 parking spaces. Sites A and B parking is located at-grade and within two subterranean parking levels contained within the building footprint. Vehicular access to parking areas is provided from the alley (Cameron Lane). Site A provides 21,799 21,548 square feet of open space and Site B provides 14,454 14,432 square feet of open space. The residential and pedestrian access is provided on Pico Boulevard. Site A is a 48,678-square-foot site classified in the [Q]R5-2D-O Zone and designated High Medium Residential. Site B is a 32,507-square-foot site classified in the C2-2D-O Zone and designated Community Commercial. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2012-1666-MND-REC2) for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to Sections 14.5.6 and 14.5.8 through 14.5.12 of the Municipal Code, a Transfer of Floor Area Rights from the Los Angeles Convention Center (Donor Site) at 1201 S. Figueroa Street, a City-owned property, to Site A (Receiver Site) for the approximate amount of 89,692 86,466 square feet thereby allowing a 4.84:1 4.78:1 FAR and 235,727 232,501 square feet of floor area in lieu of a 3:1 FAR and 146,035 square feet of floor area. 3. Pursuant to Section 14.5.7 of the Municipal Code, a Floor Area Deviation to permit the increase of floor area of Site B by 49,893 47,818 square feet thereby allowing a 4.53:1 4.47:1 FAR and 147,414 145,339 square feet of floor area in lieu of a 3:1 FAR and 97,521 square feet of floor area. 4. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance to deviate from LAMC Section 12.21 G.2 open space requirements to allow a 18 20 percent reduction in open space on Site A (21,799 21,548 square feet in lieu of 26,650 26,800 square feet) and an 20 18 percent reduction in open space on Site B (14,454 14,432 square feet in lieu of 18,150 17,600 square feet). 5. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance to deviate from LAMC Section 12.21 G.2(a)(3) to provide one tree per 15 dwelling units in lieu of one tree per four dwelling units for Site A (17 trees in lieu of 62 trees) and to provide one tree per 11 dwelling units in lieu of one tree per four dwelling units for Site B (16 trees in lieu of 42 trees). CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 DECEMBER 12, 2013  6. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance to deviate from LAMC Section 12.21 G.2(a)(3) to provide 16 percent landscaped common open space area in lieu of 25 percent for Site A (1,840 square feet in lieu of 2,827 square feet) and to provide 20 percent landscaped common open space area in lieu of 25 percent for Site B (1,546 square feet in lieu of 1,863 square feet). 7. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance to deviate from LAMC Section 12.21 A.4(p) to reduce residential parking to permit 116 residential parking spaces in lieu of 273 266 residential parking spaces for Site A and to permit 150 residential parking spaces in lieu of 179 173 residential parking spaces for Site B. 8. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance to deviate from LAMC Section 12.21 A.4(i) to reduce commercial parking to permit 32 commercial parking spaces for Site A in lieu of 29 commercial parking spaces and to permit 15 commercial parking spaces in lieu of 13 commercial parking spaces for Site B. 9. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance to deviate from LAMC Section 12.21 A.5(c) to allow up to 71 85 percent (or 190 227 parking spaces) of 266 parking spaces to be compact in lieu of one standard space per unit. 10. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance to deviate from LAMC Section 12.21 A.4 to allow parking spaces to be rented or sold separately from residential units. 11. Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, a Site Plan Review for a project that creates or results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. Applicant: Simon Ha, Onyx East Apartments, LLC and Alpine Group, LLC Representative: Ryan Leaderman Recommended Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code Adopt the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2012-1666-MND-REC2) and associated Findings. 2. Recommend that the City Planning Commission Continue this case, CPC-2012-1665-TDR-ZV-SPR to January 23, 2014, after the Agency Board acts on the requested TFAR Transfer Plan and Public Benefit Payment, in order for the City Planning Commission to consider the requested Public Benefit Payment, TFAR Transfer Plan, and associated Findings. 3. Approve the requested Floor Area Deviation to permit the increase of floor area of Site B by 49,893 47,818 square feet thereby allowing a 4.53:1 4.47:1 FAR and 147,414 145,339 square feet of floor area in lieu of a 3:1 FAR and 97,521 square feet of floor area. 4. Approve the requested Variance from Section 12.21 G.2 of the LAMC to permit an 18 20 percent reduction in open space on Site A (21,799 21,548 square feet in lieu of 26,650 26,800 square feet) and an 20 18 percent reduction in open space on Site B (14,454 14,432 square feet in lieu of 18,150 17,600 square feet). 5. Approve the requested Variance from Section 12.21 A.4(p) of the LAMC to reduce residential parking to permit 116 residential parking spaces in lieu of 273 266 residential parking spaces for Site A and to permit 150 residential parking spaces in lieu of 179 173 residential parking spaces for Site B. 6. Approve the requested Variance from Section 12.21 A.5(c) of the LAMC to permit 108 114 of the proposed 249 248 dwelling units to have one compact parking space per unit in lieu of the minimum one standard parking space per unit for Site A and to allow 82 113 of the proposed 169 162 dwelling units to have one compact parking space per unit in lieu of the minimum one standard parking space per unit for Site B. 7. Approve the requested Site Plan Review for a project that creates a maximum 383,141 377,840 square feet of development on two separate sites that total 1.86 acres including 418 410 residential units and 42,000 square feet of retail/commercial uses. 8. Adopt the Findings. 9. Advise the applicant that pursuant to the 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 Notices of Determination (NOD) filing. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 DECEMBER 12, 2013  Staff: Monique Acosta (213) 978-1173 5. CPC-2013-739-CU-ZAA-F-SPR Council District: 13 – O’Farrell CEQA: ENV-2013-740-MND Expiration Date: 12-23-13 Plan Area: Westlake Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on October 16, 2013 Location: 1539-1658 W. ROCKWOOD STREET 1525-1547 W. BEVERLY BOULEVARD Proposed Project: The proposed construction, use, and maintenance of a new two-story, with a basement level, (38-foot high), 28,485 square-foot public charter high school, containing 24 classrooms consisting of 16,800 square feet, 1,838 square feet of office/administrative space, a 649 square-foot faculty lounge, 1,472 square feet of gym/multi-purpose space, 7,832 square feet of common area/corridor space, 840 square feet of shaded lunch area, and located on a 1.22 acre (approximately 54,000 square feet) lot. The school will serve grades 9 through 12, serve a maximum enrollment of 600 students, and have a staff of 34, composed of teachers and administrative staff. The high school proposes 48 on-site, surface, automobile parking spaces and a total of 139 Short Term and 4 Long Term bicycle spaces. The school will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m and will offer an after school program, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for approximately 25% of the student body. Approximately 10 parent- teacher meetings (one each month) will occur throughout the school year. Special events such as parent-student conferences, committee meetings, and fundraisers, will occur at a maximum of 5 times per month, with no more than one event on a single day. Approximately twice a month, the school will offer limited educational activities (such as tutoring, enrichment classes and other learning activities) on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon for up to approximately 50% of the student body. Summer school classes will be offered from June through August. The proposed high school, College Ready Academy High School #16, currently operates at 1575 W. 2nd Street, on the campus of Belmont High School, with approximately 263 students in grades 9 through 11. If approved, all operations of the charter school would be re-located to the subject project site. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24-U,24, a Conditional Use to permit a public charter high school in the RD1.5-1-O and C2-1-O Zones. 2. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.28-A, a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to allow parking in the required front yard, in the RD1.5-1-O Zone. 3. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24-X,7, a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to permit the construction, use, and maintenance of an over-in-height fence/wall of up to 8 feet within the required front, side, and rear yard, in the RD1.5-1-O Zone. 4. Pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05-C, Site Plan Review for a use which results in a net increase of 1,000 or more average daily trips. 5. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, a Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2013-740-MND and required findings for the above referenced project. Applicant: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 DECEMBER 12, 2013  Representative: Michael Woodward Recommended Actions: 1. Approve a Conditional Use to permit a public charter high school in the RD1.5-1-O and C2-1-O Zones. 2. Approve a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to allow parking in the required front yard, in the RD1.5.-1-O Zone. 3. Approve a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to permit the construction, use, and maintenance of an over-in-height fence/wall of up to 8 feet within the required front, side, and rear yard, in the RD1.5-1-O Zone. 4. Approve Site Plan Review for a use which results in a net increase of 1,000 or more average daily trips. 5. Adopt the Findings. 6. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2013-740-MND for the above-referenced project. 7. 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. 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: Jenna Monterrosa (213) 978-1377 6. CPC-2013-872-SPP-DB-DI Council District: 1 – Cedillo CEQA: ENV-2013-873-MND Expiration Date: 12-12-13 Plan Area: Central City West Specific Plan Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on September 27, 2013 Location: 1329-1419 W. 7TH STREET Proposed Project: The proposed project consists of a seven-story, 93-foot tall mixed-use commercial and residential building that contains 87 dwelling units and 900 square feet of ground floor neighborhood serving retail. The project provides 135 parking spaces at grade level and on the second story. The applicant proposes to utilize Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.22 A 25 (Density Bonus) to develop the site with 87 units, with a minimum of seven percent (5 units) of the base density designated as Very Low Income affordable units, which permits a density bonus of 25 percent. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2013-873-MND) for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section (LAMC) 12.22-A, 25(d)(1), a Density Bonus to permit a 87-unit rental housing development, with 5 units (or 7%) restricted to Very Low Income Households and 82 market-rate units, and the utilization of Parking Option 1 to allow 118 residential parking spaces in lieu of 143, per Municipal Code Section 12.21-A.4. a. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(f)(4), an on-menu incentive to permit an increase in Floor Area Ratio not to exceed 3.7:1 in lieu of the otherwise allowable maximum of 3:1. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 DECEMBER 12, 2013  b. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to permit 4,415 SF in lieu of 9,675 SF of open space, a 55% decrease from the Central City West Specific Plan (CCWSP), 15% decrease from LAMC requirement (includes 250 SF of private open space), as required by LAMC 12.21.G.2. c. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction of Common Open Space to 4,165 SF in lieu of 8,700 SF (53% decrease from CCWSP, 14% decrease from LAMC requirement), as required by LAMC 12.21.G.2. d. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction in off- site trees to allow more than 50% of the required 87 trees to be planted offsite (61 trees instead of 44 trees, 69% planted off-site) as required by CCWSP Section 8.D.1.C & Appendix D. e. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction of Side Yard Setback for the second floor garage to allow 6 foot setback in lieu of 9 foot setback on the west side (33% reduction), and 0 foot setback in lieu of 9 foot on the east side (100% reduction) as required by CCWSP Section 6.F.6. f. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction in Retail Frontage to allow 28% of frontage in lieu of 75% of frontage as required by CCWSP Section 6.G.4. g. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction in Retail Depth to allow a 15 foot depth in lieu of a 50 foot depth as required by CCWSP Section 4, Ground Floor definition. h. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to permit 5-foot dedication along 7th Street without roadway and sidewalk widening improvements. i. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to permit elimination of Loading Space for commercial and residential use, as required by CCWSP Section F.6, referencing LAMC 12.14. j. Pursuant to Section LAMC 12.22 A 25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction of vehicle reservoir space between property line and security gate from 40 feet to 38 feet, per Department of Transportation requirements. 3. Pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7.C, a Project Permit Compliance for the Central City West Specific Plan. 4. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.31, a Director’s Interpretation of Central City West Specific Plan Section 8(a) Stepback Volume Calculation, to allow the calculation of stepback requirements through a sum of the volume of stepbacks along West 7th Street above 45 feet, in lieu of a minimum linear stepback number. Applicant: Steve Erdman, 7th Street Property Investors, LLC Representative: Sheri Bonstelle, Jeffer Mangels Butler Mitchell, LLP Recommended Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Do Not Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2013-873-MND) for the above referenced project. 2. Deny without Prejudice a Density Bonus Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section (LAMC) 12.22-A, 25(d)(1), to permit a 87-unit rental housing development, with 5 units (or 7%) restricted to Very Low Income Households and 82 market-rate units, and the utilization of Parking Option 1 to allow 118 residential parking spaces in lieu of 143, per Municipal Code Section 12.21-A,4. a. Deny without Prejudice an on-menu incentive to permit an increase in Floor Area Ratio not to exceed 3.7:1 in lieu of the otherwise allowable maximum of 3:1. b. Deny without Prejudice an off-menu incentive to permit 4,415 SF in lieu of 9,675 SF of open space, a 55% decrease from the CCWSP, 15% decrease from LAMC requirement. (includes 250 SF of private open space), as required by LAMC 12.21.G.2. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 DECEMBER 12, 2013  c. Deny without Prejudice an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction of Common Open Space to 4,165 SF in lieu of 8,700 SF (53% decrease from CCWSP, 14% decrease from LAMC requirement), as required by LAMC 12.21.G.2. d. Deny without Prejudice an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction in off-site trees to allow more than 50% of the required 87 trees to be planted offsite (61 trees instead of 44 trees, 69% planted off-site) as required by CCWSP Section 8.D.1.C & Appendix D. e. Deny without Prejudice an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction of Side Yard Setback for the second floor garage to allow 6 foot setback in lieu of 9 foot setback on the west side (33% reduction), and 0 foot setback in lieu of 9 foot on the east side (100% reduction) as required by CCWSP Section 6.F.6. f. Deny without Prejudice an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction in Retail Frontage to allow 28% of frontage in lieu of 75% of frontage as required by CCWSP Section 6.G.4. g. Deny without Prejudice an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction in Retail Depth to allow a 15 foot depth in lieu of a 50 foot depth as required by CCWSP Section 4, Ground Floor definition. h. Deny without Prejudice an off-menu incentive to permit 5-foot dedication along 7th Street without roadway and sidewalk widening improvements. i. Deny without Prejudice an off-menu incentive to permit elimination of Loading Space for commercial and residential use, as required by CCWSP Section F.6, referencing LAMC 12.14. j. Deny without Prejudice an off-menu incentive to permit a reduction of vehicle reservoir space between property line and security gate from 40 feet to 38 feet. 3. Deny the requested Project Permit Compliance Pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7.C, for the Central City West Specific Plan. 4. Deny without Prejudice the requested Director’s Interpretation, Pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7, of Central City West Specific Plan Section 8(a) Stepback Volume Calculation, to allow the calculation of stepback requirements through a sum of the volume of stepbacks along West 7th Street above 45 feet, in lieu of a minimum linear stepback number. Staff: Michelle Singh (213) 978-1166 7. TT-72286-CN-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2013-1230-MND Expiration Date: 12-24-13 Plan Area: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Appeal Status: Appealable to Related Case: DIR-2013-1229-DB-SPR-1A City Council PUBLIC HEARING Location: 4210 S. DEL REY AVENUE Proposed Project: The proposed project involves the construction of a new 68-unit residential condominium with 1,800 square feet of commercial space on a 41,110 square-foot lot. The project will have 118 residential parking spaces and 68 long term bicycle parking spaces. The proposed height of the building is 66 feet with a 10-foot front yard setback, 15-foot rear yard setback, and 8-foot side yard setbacks. Requested Actions: Appeals of the Deputy Advisory Agency’s approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 72286-CN for a maximum 68 residential condominium units and 1,800 square feet of commercial space including 6- units set-aside for very low-income in the Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Community Plan. Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2013-1230-MND. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 DECEMBER 12, 2013  Applicant: Ken Kahen, D1 Living, LLC Representative: Eric Lieberman, QES, Inc. Appellant 1: Dale Bolen Appellant 2: Mitchell Snary Appellant 3: Michelle Black, Douglas Carstens Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeals. 2. Sustain the Deputy Advisory Agency’s approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 72286-CN for a maximum 68 residential condominium units and 1,800 square feet of commercial space including 6-units set-aside for very low-income in the Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Community Plan. 3. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2013-1230-MND. Staff: Nicholas Hendricks (818) 374-5046 8. DIR-2013-1229-DB-SPR-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2013-1230-MND Expiration Date: 12-24-13 Plan Area: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Appeal Status: Not further appealable Related Case: TT-72286-CN-1A PUBLIC HEARING Location: 4210 S. DEL REY AVENUE Proposed Project: The proposed project involves the construction of a new 68-unit residential condominium with 1,800 square feet of commercial space on a 41,110 square-foot lot. The project will have 118 residential parking spaces and 68 long term bicycle parking spaces. The proposed height of the building is 66 feet with a 10-foot front yard setback, 15-foot rear yard setback, and 8-foot side yard setbacks. Requested Actions: Appeals of the Director of Planning’s approvals of a Density Bonus Compliance Review to permit a 68- unit residential condominium development, with 6 units restricted for Very Low Income Households; and a Site Plan Review for the construction, use and maintenance of a new five-story, mixed-use project consisting of 68 residential condominium units and 1,800 square feet of commercial space in the CM(GM)-2D-CA Zone. Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2013-1230-MND. Applicant: Ken Kahen, D1 Living, LLC Representative: Eric Lieberman, QES, Inc. Appellant 1: Dale Bolen Appellant 2: Mitchell Snary Appellant 3: Michelle Black, Douglas Carstens Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeals. 2. Sustain the Director of Planning’s approvals of a Density Bonus Compliance Review to permit a 68-unit residential condominium development, with 6 units restricted for Very Low Income Households; and a Site Plan Review for the construction, use and maintenance of a new five-story, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 9 DECEMBER 12, 2013  mixed-use project consisting of 68 residential condominium units and 1,800 square feet of commercial space in the CM(GM)-2D-CA Zone. 3. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2013-1230-MND. Staff: Nicholas Hendricks (818) 374-5046 9. CPC-2011-927-GPA-ZC-HD-SP-CA-M1 Council District: 9 – Price CEQA: ENV-2009-271-EIR, SCH#2009011101 Expiration Date: N/A Plan Areas: South, Southeast Los Angeles Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on November 5, 2013 Location: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN (All subareas) Proposed Project: The adoption of Design Guidelines and Concept Streetscape Plan for Jefferson Boulevard (also known as Appendix A and Appendix B of the University of Southern California University Park Campus Specific Plan) is being proposed in fulfillment of the requirements of the USC University Park Campus Specific Plan and Development Agreement which were adopted by the City Council on December 11, 2012 and became effective on January 23, 2013 (Ordinance numbers 182343 and 182344, respectively). Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 1, Sections 11.5.4 and 11.5.7 of the LAMC, the adoption of Urban Design Guidelines for the USC University Park Campus Specific Plan. 2. Pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 1, Sections 11.5.4 and 11.5.7 of the LAMC, the adoption of the Jefferson Boulevard Concept Streetscape Plan (Appendix B of the USC University Park Specific Plan) which will become the official street standard for that portion of W. Jefferson Boulevard designated as a Modified Secondary Highway between Vermont Avenue and Flower Street. 3. Find that the Environmental Impact Report ENV-2009-271-EIR, SCH No. 2009011101 and related Environmental Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, previously certified by the City Council in connection with the adoption of the Specific Plan ordinance, are adequate environmental clearance for this action. Applicant: City of Los Angeles, University of Southern California Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Urban Design Guidelines as Appendix A of the USC University Park Specific Plan. 2. Adopt the Jefferson Boulevard Concept Streetscape Plan (Appendix B of the USC University Park Specific Plan) which will become the official street standard for that portion of W. Jefferson Boulevard designated as a Modified Secondary Highway between Vermont Avenue and Flower Street. 3. Find that the Environmental Impact Report ENV-2009-271-EIR, SCH No. 2009011101 and related Environmental Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, previously certified by the City Council in connection with the adoption of the Specific Plan ordinance, are adequate environmental clearance for this action. Staff: Michelle Levy (213) 978-1198 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 10 DECEMBER 12, 2013  The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 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 11 DECEMBER 12, 2013