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 18, 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 CORRECTED AGENDA John W. Mack, Commissioner (Item Nos. 2, 4 & 5**) Dana Perlman, Commissioner Marta Segura, 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. 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: Northeast Los Angeles River Plan – Christine Saponara, City Planner 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 20, 2014 and December 11, 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 DECEMBER 18, 2014 4. CPC-2014-1617-ZC-ZAA-SPR Council District: 10 – Wesson CEQA: ENV-2014-1618-MND Expiration Date: 1 -21-15 Plan Area: Wilshire Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council; ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part** PUBLIC HEARING - Completed on October 15, 2014 Location: 3419 - 3429 W. 6TH STREET; 544 - 550 S. KENMORE AVENUE Proposed Project: The construction, use, and maintenance of 53 residential units within a three-story building above an existing four-story parking structure with ground floor and basement level commercial uses, for a total of seven-stories. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.32-F, a Zone Change from C2-1 to RAS4-1. 2. Pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.28, a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment from Section 12.11.5-C,1 to permit a reduced front yard of zero feet in lieu of the required 5-foot setback. 3. Pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 16.05-C,1(b), Site Plan Review for the construction of 50 or more dwelling units. 4. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, the adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-1618-MND and required findings for the above-referenced project. Applicant: KP3, LLC Representative: Nathan Freeman, FMG Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt a Zone Change from C2-1 to (T)RAS4-1, consistent with the Neighborhood Office Commercial land use designation. 2. Approve a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment for a reduced front yard of zero (0) feet in lieu of the required five (5) feet along Kenmore Avenue. 3. Approve a Site Plan Review for a residential development consisting of 53 dwelling units. 4. Adopt the Findings. 5. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-1618-MND. 6. Recommend that the applicant be advised that time limits for effectuation of a zone in the “T” Tentative Classification are specified in LAMC Section 12.32-G. Conditions must be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits and that the (T) Tentative classification be removed in the manner indicated. 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: May Sirinopwongsagon (213) 978-1372 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 DECEMBER 18, 2014 5. CPC-2014-3669-SP Council District: 14 – Huizar CEQA: Pending** Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on November 19, 2014 Location: All parcels in the COLORADO BOULEVARD Specific Plan boundary map; parcels are generally fronting Colorado Boulevard, between Eagle Dale to the west and Eagle Vista to the east Proposed Project: Amend the specific plan to delete hours of operation in Section 6-B(h) of the Colorado Boulevard Specific Plan. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to LAMC Sections 11.57 and 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan Amendment to delete hours of operation in Section 6-B(h) of the Colorado Boulevard Specific Plan. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt an amendment to delete the hours of operation in Section 6-B(h) of the Colorado Boulevard Specific Plan. Staff: Haydee Urita-Lopez (213) 978-1162 6. CPC-2014-371-GPA Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2014-372-ND Expiration Date: N/A Plan Areas: All Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARINGS - Completed on March 15, 19, 22, 29, 2014, April 2, 5, 21, 2014, August 14, 2014 Location: CITY WIDE Proposed Project: General Plan Amendment to adopt the Plan for a Healthy Los Angeles, a new Health and Wellness Element of the General Plan. The Plan provides a comprehensive series of goals, objective, policies and programs to assist the City in improving health and wellness and reducing health disparities. Requested Actions: Pursuant to procedures set forth in Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code and City Charter Sections 555 and 558, amend the General Plan to incorporate the proposed Plan, and recommend the adoption of the Resolution and the draft Plan for a Healthy Los Angeles, a Health and Wellness Element of the General Plan. Applicant: Department of City Planning Recommended Actions: 1. Rescind the August 14, 2014 City Planning Commission recommendation on the Plan for a Healthy Los Angeles. 2. Conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Plan, as modified by this staff report. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 DECEMBER 18, 2014  3. Approve the staff report as the Commission Report. 4. Recommend that the Mayor recommend approval and the City Council adopt the Plan for a Healthy Los Angeles as an update to the General Plan of the City of Los Angeles, as modified. 5. Authorize the Director of Planning to present the resolution and Plan to the Mayor and City Council, in accordance with Sections 555 and 558 and the City Charter. 6. Find that the City Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the Negative Declaration ENV-2014-372-ND in its determination recommending approval of the Proposed Plan, and transmit the Negative Declaration to City Council for its consideration. Staff: Lauren Grabowski (213) 978-1212 The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 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 5 DECEMBER 18, 2014