City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 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 Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Robert L. Ahn, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director Caroline Choe, Commissioner Richard Katz, Commissioner John W. Mack, Commissioner Samantha Millman, Commissioner Corrected Agenda ** (Item# 4) Veronica Padilla, Commissioner Dana Perlman, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM No. 5. 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: Density Bonus Parking Requirements, Mobility Hub Update – Claire Bowin 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 – December 10, 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 DECEMBER 17, 2015 4. CPC-2015-2361-ZC-HD-SPR Council District: 2 – Krekorian CEQA: ENV-2015-2360-MND Expiration Date: 12-17-15 Plan Area: Van Nuys – North Sherman Oaks Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, Zone Change appealable by applicant only, if denied in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on October 6, 2015 Location: 13103 – 13225 W. VICTORY BOULEVARD Proposed Project: In conjunction with a Zone and Height District change from [Q]R3-1XL and (T)(Q)RAS3-1VL to (T)(Q)RAS3-1VL and a Site Plan Review, the project involves the construction, use, and maintenance of 63 small lot homes with a total of 143 on-site parking spaces and over 38,900 square feet of open space. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.32-F, a Zone and Height District Change from [Q]R3-1XL and (T)(Q)RAS3-1VL to RAS3-1VL. 2. Pursuant to LAMC 16.05-E, Site Plan Review for a project creating 50 or more residential dwelling units. 3. Pursuant to Section 21166 of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15162 of the State’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, find that since the adoption of Case No. ENV-2015-2360-MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2015-2360-MND on November 10, 2015, no subsequent environmental analysis is necessary. ** Applicant: Phil Bacerra, Warmington Residential Representative: Eric Lieberman, QES, Inc. Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt a Zone and Height District Change from [Q]R3- 1XL and (T)(Q)RAS3-1VL to (T)(Q)RAS3-1VL, consistent with the adopted Neighborhood Commercial land use designation. 2. Approve a Site Plan Review for a project creating 50 or more residential dwelling units. 3. Adopt the Conditions of Approval. 4. Adopt the Findings. 5. Find that pursuant to Section 21166 of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15162 of the State’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, that since the adoption of Case No. ENV-2015-2360-MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2015-2360- MND on November 10, 2015, no subsequent environmental analysis is necessary.Find the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2015-2360-MND adequate for the project. ** 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 on the page. 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. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 DECEMBER 17, 2015  Staff: Jenna Monterrosa, Hearing Officer (213) 978-1377 5. CPC-2013-910-GPA-SP-CA-MSC-M1 Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2013-911-EIR-ADD1 Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: All Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING Location: CITY WIDE Proposed Project: Incorporate amendments to the Mobility Plan 2035. Applicant: Los Angeles Department of City Planning Recommended Actions: 1. Pursuant to the procedures in LAMC Section 11.5.6 and City Charter Section 555, approve and recommend that the Mayor and City Council approve a resolution that does all of the following: a. Amends the Circulation Element of the General Plan by adopting the Amended Mobility Plan 2035, including provisions related to equity, Council oversight, public safety, community input and flexibility in implementation, as well as technical corrections and language clean-ups related to nomenclature and map corrections. b. Amends the Land Use Element of the General Plan (consisting of 35 community plans) to make it consistent with the Amended Mobility Plan 2035 by updating the text and all exhibits and maps of all 35 community plans to align with the complete street nomenclature and street classifications of the Amended Mobility Plan. c. Amend the maps and/or text of any and all Specific Plans so that they are consistent with the new street classifications as illustrated in the Citywide General Plan Circulation System Maps A1-A9 in the Mobility Plan 2035, including the Downtown Street Standards document. 2. Recommend that the City Council finds, based on its independent judgment, after consideration of the entire administrative record, including the Mobility Plan EIR, EIR No. 2013-0911-EIR; SCH No. 2013041012, certified on August 11, 2015 (“Mobility Plan EIR”), and the Addendum dated December 3, 2015, that the Amended Mobility Plan 2035 was environmentally assessed in the Mobility Plan EIR and that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and Public Resources Code Section 21166 no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required for approval of the Amended Mobility Plan 2035. 3. Conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Project. 4. Approve the staff report as the Commission Report. Staff: Claire Bowin, Senior City Planner (213) 978-1312 The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2015 at: Los Angeles City Hall Public Works Board Room 350 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 DECEMBER 17, 2015  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 17, 2015