City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014, after 8:30 a.m. CITY HALL – PUBLIC WORKS BOARD ROOM 350 200 N. SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 David H. Ambroz, President Michael J. LoGrande, Director Renee Dake Wilson, AIA, Vice President Alan Bell, AICP, Deputy Director Robert L. Ahn, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Maria Cabildo, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director Caroline Choe, Commissioner Richard Katz, Commissioner John W. Mack, Commissioner Dana Perlman, Commissioner Marta Segura, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS No(s) 4, 5, 6, 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. Written submissions are governed by Rule 10 of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission Rules and Operating Procedures, a copy of which is posted online at http://cityplanning.lacity.org/Forms Procedures/CpcPolicy.pdf. Day of hearing submissions (20 copies must be provided) are limited to 2 pages plus accompanying photographs. Submissions that do not comply with these rules will be stamped “File Copy. Non-Complying Submission.” Non- complying submissions will be placed into the official case file, but they will not be delivered to or considered by the CPC, and will not be included in the official administrative record for the item at issue. 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: SB 1818, AB 2222, and the Density Bonus ordinance 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 – October 9, 2014 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 OCTOBER 23, 2014 4. CPC-2014-1915-SP Council District: 9 – Price CEQA: ENV-2000-3577-EIR & Addendum Expiration Date: 10-27-14 Plan Area: Central City Appeal Status: Appealable by Related Case: CPC-2014-1916-DA applicant if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1000 W. OLYMPIC BOULEVARD Proposed Project: An Amendment to the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District (LASED) Specific Plan, increasing the total number of permitted alcohol use approvals for on-site alcohol consumption from 30 to 35 (an increase of 5); and a requested modification to Condition #11 in Table 1 of the Specific Plan (Conditions Volunteered in the Development Agreement for On-Site Alcohol Consumption) to allow the service of alcohol to commence at 8:00 a.m. instead of at 10:00 a.m. for up to eight establishments that are allowed on-site alcohol use approvals, including at each permitted hotel. The purpose of this request is to facilitate the service of traditional alcoholic beverages as breakfast and brunch components. The five Alcohol Use Approvals for on-site consumption requested would be for the following uses: 1. Beer and wine only, at the Cinema permitted in Specific Plan Subarea 1. 2. A full line of alcoholic beverages in Specific Plan Subarea 12 to accommodate the development of an additional hotel on that site. 3. A full line of alcoholic beverages for meeting and ballroom uses in Specific Plan Subarea 1a. 4. A full line of alcoholic beverages for a restaurant use in Specific Plan Subarea 1a. 5. A full line of alcoholic beverages for one additional establishment, to be determined. Requested Actions: 1. Find that the previously adopted Environmental Impact Report, ENV-2000-3577-EIR, certified on September 4, 2001 and subsequently adopted Addenda to the Final Impact Report, together with the Addendum, as the project’s environmental clearance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code is adequate environmental clearance and complies with the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) an Amendment to the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District (LASED) Specific Plan to allow the following: a. An increase in the allowed number of permitted Alcohol Use Approvals for on-site consumption from 30 to 35. b. Allow the service of alcohol to commence at 8:00 a.m. instead of at 10:00 a.m. for up to eight establishments that are allowed on-site Alcohol Use Approvals. c. Incorporate related modifications and clarifications into the Specific Plan. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the attached findings, including the related environmental finding that the Addendum prepared to ENV-2000-3577-EIR for this action is adequate environmental clearance for the subject requests. 2. 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. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 OCTOBER 23, 2014  3. 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 to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing. 4. Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt the requested Specific Plan Amendments to the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District (LASED) Specific Plan, as modified. 5. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance, and subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality, amending Ordinance Nos. 174224, 178134, 179413, 181334, and 182729 known as the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District Specific Plan. Applicant: Ted Tanner, L.A. Arena Land Company, LLC Rep.: David A. Goldberg, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac, LLP Staff: Debbie Lawrence (213) 978-1163 5. CPC-2014-1916-DA Council District: 9 – Price CEQA: ENV-2000-3577-EIR & Addendum Expiration Date: 10-27-14 Plan Area: Central City Appeal Status: N/A Related Case: CPC-2014-1915-SP PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1000 W. OLYMPIC BOULEVARD Proposed Project: An Amendment to the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District (LASED) Specific Plan Development Agreement, Attachment 5 (Conditions for On-site Alcohol Consumption) to allow the service of alcohol to commence at 8:00 a.m. instead of at 10:00 a.m. for up to eight establishments that are allowed on-site alcohol use approvals, including at each permitted hotel. The purpose of this request is to facilitate the service of traditional alcoholic beverages as breakfast and brunch components. Requested Actions: 1. Find that the previously adopted Environmental Impact Report, ENV-2000-3577-EIR, certified on September 4, 2001 and subsequently adopted Addenda to the Final Impact Report, together with the Addendum, as the project’s environmental clearance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code is adequate environmental clearance and complies with the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Pursuant to Section 65868 of the State Government Code and the City implementing procedures, an amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement to bring the Development Agreement into consistency with this action to Amend the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District (LASED) Specific Plan to allow the service of alcohol to commence at 8:00 a.m. instead of at 10:00 a.m. for up to eight establishments that are allowed on-site Alcohol Use Approvals. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the findings, including the related environmental finding that the Addendum prepared to ENV-2000-3577-EIR for this action is adequate environmental clearance for the subject request. 2. 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. 3. 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 to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 OCTOBER 23, 2014  4. Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt the requested amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement, as modified. 5. Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance, and subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality, authorizing the execution of the subject amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Development Agreement. Applicant: Ted Tanner, L.A. Arena Land Company, LLC Rep.: David A. Goldberg, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac, LLP Staff: Debbie Lawrence (213) 978-1163 6. DIR-2014-144-DB-1A Council District: 10 – Wesson CEQA: ENV-2014-145-MND Expiration Date: 10-23-14 Plan Area: Wilshire Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: 831, 837, 843 S. HARVARD BOULEVARD Proposed Project: Density Bonus Compliance for a project reserving at least ten (10) percent, or five (5) dwelling units, of the 49 total “base” dwelling units permitted on the site for Very Low Income tenants/owners for a period of 30 years, for a project that proposes the construction of 65 total dwelling units, subject to the attached conditions of approval: a. Yard/Setback. A 20 percent decrease in the required rear yard setback, requesting a 15 foot rear yard setback in lieu of 18 feet. b. Open Space. A 20 percent reduction in the required open space requirement to provide 6,480 square feet of open space in lieu of 8,100 square feet. Requested Actions: An appeal of the Director of Planning’s Approval of two on-menu Density Bonus Affordable Housing Incentives pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.22 A.25. Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-145-MND. Applicant: Saman Kerendian, Harvard Investment, LLC Appellant: Mie Kyung Kim Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeal of the approval of two on-menu Density Bonus Affordable Housing Incentives. 2. Sustain the determination of the Director of Planning approving two on-menu Density Bonus Affordable Housing Incentives to allow the construction of 65 residential dwelling units. 3. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-145-MND, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code. Staff: Gabriela Juarez (213) 978-1199 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 OCTOBER 23, 2014 7. CPC-2014-1324-CU Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2014-1325-MND Expiration Date: 11-3-14 Plan Area: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on August 20, 2014 Location: 12901 W. CORAL TREE PLACE (5400, 5401, 5408, 5455 S. BEETHOVEN STREET; 12748, 12912 W. CORAL TREE PLACE) Proposed Project: The project involves the expansion of an existing elementary/middle school and the establishment of an Early Childhood Center (ECC) serving children ages 2 ½ to 5½ within an existing building located at 12901 West Coral Tree Place. The proposed project involves a change of use of an existing light industrial building to an educational use that is operated by Westside Neighborhood School (WNS), an existing independent private school. The subject building is an approximately 26,414 square-foot, two- story, 21-foot high building, with the second floor (mezzanine) located above the south portion of the building only. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Coral Tree Place and Beethoven Street. The applicant, Westside Neighborhood School, serves students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade and currently operates across the street from the proposed project site, out of two buildings (previously entitled) located at the northeast and southeast corners of Beethoven Street and Coral Tree Place. The school’s main campus building, 5401 Beethoven Street (the southeast corner), has been in operation at its location for over nine years. The applicant proposes to remodel the subject building and construct an Early Childhood Center that will enroll a maximum of 68 students ages 2 ½ to 5 ½ and employ six (6) full-time and eight (8) part time employees. The subject building will also be remodeled to provide an additional instructional space, a full size gymnasium, and office space for students and faculty of the existing Westside Neighborhood School that will continue to serve Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The height, size, and bulk of the existing building will not change. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24-W,51, a Conditional Use to permit a pre-school/nursery school with a maximum enrollment of 68 children in the M2-1 Zone. 2. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24-U,24(b), a Conditional Use to permit the addition of a classroom, laboratory, project room, seminar room, performance studio, gymnasium, and office space for an existing K through 8th grade private school in the M2-1 Zone. 3. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-1325-MND for the above referenced project. Applicant: Westside Neighborhood School, Representative: Kathleen Hill, Alston & Bird, LLP Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the Conditional Use to permit a pre-school/nursery school with a maximum enrollment of 68 children. 2. Approve the Conditional Use to permit the addition of classroom, laboratory, project room, seminary room, performance studio, gymnasium, and office space for an existing K through 8th grade private school in the M2-1 Zone. 3. Adopt the Findings. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 OCTOBER 23, 2014  4. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-1325-MND for the above-referenced project. 5. 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. 6. 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 8. DIR-2014-2824-DI-1A Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2004-2691-CE Expiration Date: 11-12-14 Plan Area: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING Location: VENICE COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARY AREA, bounded by the City of Santa Monica to the north (Marine Ct.), the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Marina and County of Los Angeles to the South (Via Marina, Washington Blvd, Oxford Ave.), and Lincoln Boulevard to the east. Requested Actions: An appeal of the entire Director Of Planning Specific Plan Interpretation for the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan clarifying the relationship between Section 12.22 C. 27 of the LAMC, established by the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance (Ordinance No. 176,354), and the Venice Coastal Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 172,897). Applicant: City of Los Angeles Appellant #1: 1716 Main Street, LLC Representative: Mark Robbins - Epport, Richman & Robbins, LLP Appellant #2: Len Judakens - Kalnel Gardens, LLC Representative: Alan Abshez Recommended Actions: 1. Deny both appeals. 2. Sustain the Revised Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan Director’s Interpretation. Staff: Michelle Levy (213) 978-1198 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 OCTOBER 23, 2014 9. CPC-2013-193-ZC-ZV-CU-CDO-BL Council District: 4 – LaBonge CEQA: ENV-2013-194-EIR Expiration Date: 11-15-14 Plan Area: Wilshire Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council; ZC appealable by applicant if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING - Completed on August 28, 2014 Location: 5711 – 5757 W. WILSHIRE BOULEVARD Proposed Project: The proposed Project involves the demolition of a portion of an existing surface parking lot for the construction of a new 13-story, 172-foot 8-inch tall, 249,500 square-foot commercial office building on proposed Lot B. The Project will also include a 162,768 square-foot addition to an existing five-story parking building located on proposed Lot A. The two-level addition would add a sixth level and rooftop level to the existing parking building. The Project will result in a net total of a minimum 1,843 parking stalls. 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-2013-0194-EIR, SCH No. 2013051027, for the above- referenced project, and the following: a. Adoption of the Statement of Overriding Considerations setting forth the reason and benefits of adopting the EIR with full knowledge that significant impacts may remain. b. Adoption of the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program and the required Findings for the adoption of the EIR. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32.F of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), a Zone Change from QPB-2 to (T)(Q)C4-2. 3. Pursuant to Section 12.32.R.2(e) of the L.A.M.C, the removal of a variable 13- and 15-foot Building Line established by Ordinance No. 60761 along the east side of Curson Avenue between Wilshire Boulevard and 6th Street within the subject site. 4. Pursuant to Section 12.24 of the L.A.M.C, a Conditional Use for the following: a. Pursuant to Section 12.24.W.19 of the L.A.M.C., approval of floor area ratio averaging within a unified commercial development. b. Pursuant to Section 12.24.U.14 of the L.A.M.C., approval of a Major Development Project for the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area. 5. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the L.A.M.C., a zone variance to permit one parking space per one hundred five square feet of auditorium use in lieu of the one parking space per thirty five square feet required pursuant to Section 12.21.A.4(e). 6. Pursuant to Section 13.08 of the L.A.M.C., a Design Overlay Plan within the Miracle Mile Community Design Overlay District (Ordinance 176,331). Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council Certify that it has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report, Environmental Clearance No. ENV-2013-194-EIR, (SCH. No. 2013051027). a. Adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations setting forth the reasons and benefits of adopting the EIR with full knowledge that significant impacts may occur; and b. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program: Adopt the related Environmental Findings. 2. Recommend that the City Council Approve a Zone Change from QPB-2 Zone to the (T)(Q)C4-2 Zone. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 OCTOBER 23, 2014  3. Approve pursuant to Section 12.32.R.2(e) of the L.A.M.C, the removal of a variable 13- and 15- foot Building Line established by Ordinance No. 60761 along the east side of Curson Avenue between Wilshire Boulevard and 6th Street within the subject site. 4. Approve a Conditional Use to permit floor area ratio averaging within a unified commercial development. 5. Approve a Conditional Use for a Major Development Project for the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area. 6. Approve a zone variance to permit one parking space per one hundred five square feet of auditorium use in lieu of the one parking space per thirty five square feet. 7. Approve a Design Overlay Plan pursuant to the provisions of the Miracle Mile Community Design Overlay District subject to modified conditions. 8. 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. 9. Recommend that the applicant be advised that time limits for effectuation of a zone in the “T” Tentative classification or “Q” Qualified classification are specified in Section 12.32.G of the L.A.M.C. Conditions must be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits and, that the “T” Tentative classification be removed in the manner indicated on the attached page. 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. Applicant: Kacy Keys, 5757 Wilshire, LLC Staff: Henry Chu and Erin Strelich (213) 978-1324 The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at: City Hall 200 N. Spring Street Public Works Board Room 350 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 9 OCTOBER 23, 2014