City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015, after 8:30 a.m. VAN NUYS CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 2ND FLOOR 14410 SYLVAN STREET, VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA 91401 David H. Ambroz, President Michael J. LoGrande, Director Renee Dake Wilson, AIA, Vice President Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Robert L. Ahn, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director Caroline Choe, Commissioner Richard Katz, Commissioner John W. Mack, Commissioner Dana Perlman, Commissioner Marta Segura, MPH, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Nos. 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: 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 Requests C. Minutes of Meeting – April 23, 2015 and May 14, 2015 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 MAY 28, 2015 4. CPC-2013-910-GPA-SP-CA-SMC Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2013-911-EIR Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: All Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING (Other Public Hearings were held on March 15, 19, 22, 29, 2014 and April 2, 5, and 12, 2014) Location: CITYWIDE Proposed Project: Mobility Plan 2035. The proposed Plan is an update to the 1999 City of Los Angeles Transportation Element of the General Plan and incorporates complete street policies to guide mobility decisions in the City through 2035. The Plan lays the policy foundation to design streets that meet multiple purposes and implement a full range of mobility options including transit, walking, bicycling, driving, and carsharing. The Plan and its accompanying supporting documents include: 1. Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Programs that support a balanced transportation system. 2. Enhanced Complete Street Networks concept that prioritize selected roadway potential for future pedestrian, bicycle, transit, or vehicle enhancements. 3. A Complete Street Design Guide that serves as a living document to guide City departments in identifying and implementing street standards and experimental design configurations that promote complete streets. 4. Revisions to the S-470-1 Street Standards Plan. 5. Technical Amendments to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections. 6. Five Year Implementation Strategy. Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2013-911-EIR, including: adopting the Findings of Fact; adopting the Mitigation Monitoring Plan; and, adopting the Statement of Overriding Considerations. 2. Pursuant to procedures set forth in Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code and City Charter Sections 555, amend the General Plan to update the Transportation Element by adopting the Mobility Plan 2035 and by adopting the Resolution. 3. Take related actions to implement the Mobility Plan 2035, including among other actions, making amendments to the Land Use Element (35 Community Plans), adopting an ordinance to implement the new street standards and complete street principles, and adopt Complete Street Design Guidelines. Staff: Claire Bowin, (213) 978-1194 5. CPC-2015-1556-ZC-HD Council District: 13 – O’Farrell CEQA: ENV-2011-2158-MND Expiration Date: 5-28-15 Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, 1614, 1616, 1616 ½, 1618, AND 1618 ½ N. HIGHLAND AVENUE; 1600, 1606, 1612, 1616, AND 1622 N. MCCADDEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 MAY 28, 2015  PLACE; 6709, 6757, 6757 ½, 6759, 6759 ½, 6761, 6763, 6765, 6767, 6773, 6775, AND 6777 W. SELMA AVENUE Proposed Project: In May 2013, the City Planning Commission approved case CPC-2011-2157-ZV-SPR under the Hollywood Community Plan Update (HCPU) that was adopted by City Council in 2012. The approval granted development of the site for a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 3.6:1, above the 3:1 FAR per the “D” Limitation established for the subject parcels. The 2012 Hollywood Community Plan had changed the “D” Limitation on the subject site for both zones, increasing the maximum FAR from 2:1 to 3:1. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) ENV-2011-2158-MND was also adopted. During the entitlement process for the approved project, the adopted HCPU was challenged in Court and on April 2, 2014 the City Council took action to rescind the HCPU and its associated zoning Ordinance (No. 182,173). As a result of the action, the City reverted by operation of law to the Hollywood Community Plan and zoning regulations that existed immediately prior to June 19, 2012, (the date of the adoption of the HCPU and ordinance) thereby changing the “D” Limitation back to 2:1 FAR (per Ordinance No. 165,662, effective May 7, 1990). As the Project is entitled pursuant to the adopted approvals described above, the zone/height district change to remove the “D” Limitation is requested by the applicant to address this inconsistency. There is no project being proposed with this entitlement. The purpose of the request is to address the inconsistency in the approval under CPC-2011-2157-ZV-SPR as it relates to the current Hollywood Community Plan. The applicant is seeking a Zone/Height District Change to remove the existing “D” Limitation on the subject lots, which would change the zone from C4-2D and C4-2D-SN, to C4-2 and C4-2-SN. The site consists of 15 total parcels totaling 1.74 acres on three separate blocks. Existing uses on the site include surface parking lots. A separate public hearing has not been held for the subject request. The Commission Meeting being held on May 28, 2015 will serve as the public hearing. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, find that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2011-2158-MND is adequate environmental clearance. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32. F of the LAMC, a Zone/Height District change to remove the “D” Limitation, changing the zone from C4-2D and C4-2D-SN, to C4-2 and C4-2-SN. Applicant: Robert D. Champion, Highland Selma Venture, LLC Representative: Jerry Neuman, Liner Law, LLP Recommended Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Find that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV-2011-2158-MND is adequate environmental clearance. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32. F of the LAMC, adopt a Zone/Height District change to remove the “D” Limitation, changing the zone from C4-2D and C4-2D-SN, to C4-2 and C4-2-SN. Staff: Debbie Lawrence (213) 978-1163 6. DIR-2014-2585-DB-1A Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2014-2586-CE Expiration Date: 5-28-15 Plan Area: Wilshire Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 MAY 28, 2015  Location: 1505 – 1513 S. HOLT AVENUE Proposed Project: Density Bonus Compliance for a project reserving at least ten percent, or two dwelling units, of the 16 total “base” dwelling units permitted on the site for Very Low Income tenants/owners for a period of 55 years, for a project that proposes the construction of 21 total dwelling units, subject to the attached conditions of approval: a. Floor Area Ratio Increase. A 27.7 percent increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 3:1, or 27,000 square feet, to 3.83:1, or 34,459 square feet. b. Height. An increase in allowable maximum height from 45 feet to 56 feet. Requested Actions: 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. Applicant: Dan Daneshrad, Holt Place, LLC; Sam Ghanouni, SG Design Appellant: Anthony Paul Thien, et. al., abutting property owners 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 21 residential dwelling units. 3. Adopt Categorical Exemption, ENV-2014-2586-CE, 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 7. CPC-2015-393-GPA-ZC Council District: 2 – Krekorian CEQA: ENV-2015-394-MND Expiration Date: 5-28-15 Plan Area: Van Nuys-N. Sherman Oaks Appeal Status: ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING - Completed on April 24, 2015 Location: 14305 SHERMAN WAY; 7223 TYRONE AVENUE Proposed Project: The construction of a new 38-unit apartment building, comprised of three levels of residential uses over one level of at-grade parking, with a maximum height of 45-feet, located on two lots totaling 35,129 square feet in area. The project will include 77 vehicle parking spaces and 42 bicycle parking spaces. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1 of the California Public Resources Code, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2015-394-MND) for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, a General Plan Amendment from Low Residential to Medium Residential. 3. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from R1-1 and R3-1 (One-Family Zone / Multiple-Dwelling Zone) to [T][Q]R3-1 (Multiple-Dwelling Zone). CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 MAY 28, 2015  Applicant: Danny Kurian, Tyrone Villas at Van Nuys, LLC Representative: Eric Lieberman, QES, Inc. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, ENV-2015-394-MND. 2. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-394- MND. 3. Approve and recommend that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment to the Van Nuys – North Sherman Oaks Community Plan from Low Residential to Medium Residential for the subject property. 4. Deny the request as filed for a Zone Change from R1-1 and R3-1 to [T][Q]R3-1. 5. Approve and recommend that the City Council approve a Zone Change from R1-1 and R3-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1 for the subject property, with the Conditions of Approval. 6. Adopt the Findings. 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. Staff: Milena Zasadzien, (818) 374-5054 8. CPC-2015-926-DB-SPR Council District: 2 – Krekorian CEQA: ENV-2015-927-MND Expiration Date: 8-10-15 Plan Area: N. Hollywood-Valley Village Appeal Status: On-Menu Incentives are appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING Location: 11405 – 11415 W. CHANDLER BOULEVARD Proposed Project: The construction of a seven-story mixed-use building consisting of 82 rental units and 1,000 square feet of commercial space with a total of 92 parking spaces and 152 bicycle stalls on a 25,497 square-foot site in the C4-1 Zone. The project includes a 30% density bonus request to provide 19 additional units, of which 7 units will be set aside for Very Low Income Households. The applicant is requesting one On-Menu Affordable Housing Incentive to allow an increase in the FAR to 3:1; and one Off-Menu Affordable Housing Incentive to waive the required Transitional Height requirement. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.22-A,25(c), a 30% density bonus to provide 19 additional units, of which 11% (7 units) will be set aside for Very Low Income Households. The applicant is requesting one On-Menu Affordable Housing Incentive and one Off-Menu Affordable Housing Incentive as follows: a. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22-A,25(f), an on-menu incentive to allow an increase in the FAR to 3:1 in lieu of the maximum 1.5:1 FAR as required in LAMC Section 12.21.1-A,1. b. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22-A,25(g)(3), an off-menu incentive to waive the required Transitional Height requirement as otherwise required in LAMC Section 12.21.1-A,10. 2. Pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, a Site Plan Review for a project creating more than 50 residential dwelling units. 3. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public resources Code, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. ENV-2015-927-MND for the above referenced project. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 MAY 28, 2015  4. Pursuant to Section 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2015-927-MND. Applicant: Larry Kruger, Micropolitan, LLC Representative: Joel Miller, PSOMAS Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the On-Menu Affordable Housing Incentive to permit a maximum FAR of 3:1, with the Conditions of Approval. 2. Approve the Off-Menu Affordable Housing Incentive to waive the transitional height requirement. 3. Approve the Site Plan Review for a mixed-use development with 82 rental units and 1,000 square feet of commercial floor area, with the Conditions of Approval. 4. Adopt the Findings. 5. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-927-MND. 6. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-927- MND. 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: Christina Toy Lee, (213) 473-9723 9. CPC-2014-194-GPA-ZC Council District: 12 – Englander CEQA: ENV-2014-193-MND Expiration Date: 6-29-15 Plan Area: Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Appeal Status: ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING - Completed on April 21, 2015 Location: 8500 FALLBROOK AVENUE Proposed Project: Construction of a total of 90 single-family dwelling units, including 11 single-family one- and two-story dwellings in the proposed RE11-1 Zone, 32 single-family two- story dwellings in the proposed R1-1 Zone, 47 two-story small lot homes with 94 garage parking spaces and 18 guest parking spaces pursuant to Ordinance No. 176,354 (small lot subdivision) in the proposed RD3-1 Zone, and one public park lot in the proposed OS Zone for public park purposes. The subject property is a net 13.76 acre site. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, a General Plan Amendment to the Chatsworth- Porter Ranch Community Plan for a portion of the site from Very Low II Residential to Low II Residential (in the central portion of the site), Low Medium I Residential (in the westerly portion of the site), and Open Space (in the southerly portion for the proposed park) land use designations. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32 F of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from A1–1 (Agriculture zone) to RE11 (Residential Estate Zone), R1 (One-Family Zone), RD3 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone), and OS (Open Space Zone). CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 MAY 28, 2015  3. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, ENV-2014-193-MND, for the above project. 4. Pursuant to Section 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2014-193-MND. Applicant: Shawn Evenheim, The Village at the Valley Condos, Inc. Representative: Rogelio Navar Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and recommend that the City Council approve the requested General Plan Amendment from Very Low II Residential to Low II Residential (in the central portion of the site), Low Medium I Residential (in the westerly portion of the site), and Open Space (in the southerly portion for the proposed park) land use designations. 2. Approve and recommend that the City Council approve the Zone Change from A1–1 to (T)(Q) RE11-1, (T)(Q) R1-1, (T)(Q) RD3-1, and (T) OS-1, with the Conditions of Approval. 3. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-193-MND. 4. Adopt Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2014-193-MND. 5. Adopt the Findings. 6. 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. Staff: Franklin Quon, (818) 473-9987 The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at: City Hall 200 N. SPRING STREET ROOM 350 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD ROOM, 3RD FLOOR 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 8 MAY 28, 2015