City Planning Commission

Información en Español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 after 8:30 a.m. CITY HALL – PUBLIC WORKS BOARD ROOM 350 200 N. SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 David H. Ambroz, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, 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 Veronica Padilla, Commissioner Dana Perlman, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM No. 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 7 days 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 – March 24, 2016 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 APRIL 14, 2016 4. CPC-2015-3990-GPA-ZC-SP Council District: 15 - Buscaino CEQA: ENV-2010-32-EIR Expiration Date: 5-23-16 Plan Area: Southeast Los Angeles Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on January 14, 2016 Location: The approximately 118.5 acre area bounded by 97th STREET to the north, GRAPE STREET to the west, 103rd STREET to the south, and ALAMEDA STREET to the east, generally known as the Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan, Subarea 1. Proposed Project: A General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to change land use designations and corresponding zones within the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan for parcels within the boundaries of the Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan Subarea 1, and a request to amend the Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan. The proposed requests will enable the redevelopment of the Jordan Downs Urban Village. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), find that the project was assessed in the Jordan Downs Specific Plan EIR No. ENV-2010-32-EIR (SCH No. 2010021007) certified on April 17, 2013. As provided in two FEIR Addendums, Find, in the independent judgment of the decision-maker that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, based on the whole of the administrative record, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or negative declaration is required for approval of the project. 2. Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, a City initiated General Plan Amendment to change the following land use designations within the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan for the blocks within the boundaries of the Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan described below: a. Open Space to Neighborhood Commercial: Blocks X, Y, Z, and a portion of 9E b. Open Space to Public Facilities: Block 10A c. Public Facilities to Open Space: a portion of Block 7 d. Public Facilities to Neighborhood Commercial: Block 12, and a portion of Block 7 e. Medium Multiple Family to Open Space: a portion of Blocks 19B, 20, and 23 f. Medium Multiple Family to Commercial Manufacturing: a portion of Block 24 g. Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial Manufacturing: Block 3A, and a portion of Block 3 h. Neighborhood Commercial to Open Space: a portion of Block 9D 3. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change to change the following zones within the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan for the blocks within the boundaries of the Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan described below to correspond to amended General Plan land use designations: a. OS-UV to RAS3-UV: Blocks X, Y, Z, and a portion of 9D b. OS-UV to PF-UV: Block 10A c. PF-UV to OS-UV: a portion of Block 7 d. PF-UV to RAS3-UV: Block 12, and a portion of Block 7 e. R3-UV to OS-UV: a portion of Blocks 19B and 20 f. RAS3-UV to OS-UV: a portion of Blocks 9D and 23 g. RAS3-UV to R3-UV: Blocks 23 and 23A h. RAS3-UV to CM-UV: a portion of Blocks 3 and 24 i. RAS4-UV to RAS3-UV: Blocks 4A, 8A, and 9A j. RAS4-UV to CM-UV: Block 3A k. CM-UV to RAS3-UV: a portion of Block 2 4. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7 of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan Amendment to re-align Laurel Street as depicted on the Plan Maps, amend maps 1-6, Table 1, Table 2, and text of the approved Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan to reflect the Specific Plan Amendments requested CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 APRIL 14, 2016  herein, and to modify the language of the Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan for the following sections: a. Section 8.b: To allow surface parking in all Subareas, with a maximum 490 residential surface parking spaces. b. Section 3.B.4: To permit the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption for a full-service grocery store, drug store, or pharmacy, per the procedures set forth in the South Los Angeles Alcohol Sales Specific Plan. c. Section 6.H.8: To allow public entrances to face the parking lot for commercial buildings located along Century Boulevard in Blocks 1 and 2. d. Section 6.H.9: To permit an average parking ratio of 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area for commercial development on Blocks 1 and 2. e. Section 6.H.11: To permit loading docks and service bays to exceed 20 percent of the street frontage along the 97th Street frontage of Block 1 in Subarea 1. Applicant: The Housing Authority, City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Representative: Eric Lieberman, QES, Inc. Recommended Actions: 1. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Find that this project was assessed in the Jordan Downs Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2010-32-EIR (SCH No. 2010021007) certified on April 17, 2013. As provided in the addendums, Find, in the independent judgement of the decision maker that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, based on the whole of the administrative record, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or negative declaration is required for approval of the project. 2. Approve and recommend the City Council adopt the General Plan Amendment to change land use designations within the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan for the blocks within the boundaries of the Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan described below: a. Open Space to Neighborhood Commercial: Blocks X, Y, Z, and a portion of 9E b. Open Space to Public Facilities: Block 10A c. Public Facilities to Open Space: a portion of Block 7 d. Public Facilities to Neighborhood Commercial: Block 12, and a portion of Block 7 e. Medium Multiple Family to Open Space: a portion of Blocks 19B, 20, and 23 f. Medium Multiple Family to Commercial Manufacturing: a portion of Block 24 g. Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial Manufacturing: Block 3A, and a portion of Block 3 h. Neighborhood Commercial to Open Space: a portion of Block 9D 3. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the Zone Change to change the zones within the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan for the blocks within the boundaries of the Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan described below: a. OS-UV to RAS3-UV: Blocks X, Y, Z, and a portion of 9D b. OS-UV to PF-UV: Block 10A c. PF-UV to OS-UV: a portion of Block 7 d. PF-UV to RAS3-UV: Block 12, and a portion of Block 7 e. R3-UV to OS-UV: a portion of Blocks 19B and 20 f. RAS3-UV to OS-UV: a portion of Blocks 9D and 23 g. RAS3-UV to R3-UV: Blocks 23 and 23A h. RAS3-UV to CM-UV: a portion of Blocks 3 and 24 i. RAS4-UV to RAS3-UV: Blocks 4A, 8A, and 9A j. RAS4-UV to CM-UV: Block 3A k. CM-UV to RAS3-UV: a portion of Block 2 4. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the Specific Plan Amendments to the Jordan Downs Urban Village Specific Plan, as modified. Staff: Michelle Singh, City Planner (213) 978-1166 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 APRIL 14, 2016 5. CPC-2013-2812-GPA-ZC-HD-CU-SPR Council District: 13 – O’Farrell CEQA: ENV-2013-2813-EIR Expiration Date: 4-14-16 Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, Related Case: CPC-2015-984-DA ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on December 28, 2015 Location: 5901 SUNSET BOULEVARD, 1515 N. BRONSON AVENUE Proposed Project: The project involves the removal an existing parking lot for the development of a 15-story, 230-foot tall mixed-use office building on an approximately 1.55 acre site located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Bronson Avenue (project site) in the Hollywood Community of the City of Los Angeles. The proposed building will include approximately 26,000 square feet of retail space at the ground level and approximately 274,000 square feet of office uses in the tower element of the proposed building for a total of approximately 300,000 square feet of new floor area and a corresponding floor area ratio of 4.5:1. A total of 830 parking spaces would be provided in five levels above the retail level and in two subterranean levels. The project would also include an office lobby at the ground level and landscaped courtyards. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, the Consideration and Certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), ENV-2013-2813-EIR, SCH No. 2014021009, for the above-referenced project, and 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. 2. Pursuant to Section 21801.6 of the California Public Resources Code, the Adoption of the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program. 3. Pursuant to Section 21081 of the California Public Resources Code, the Adoption of the required Findings for the adoption of the EIR. 4. Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), a General Plan Amendment to the Hollywood Community Plan to change the land use designation from Highway Oriented Commercial to Regional Center Commercial. 5. Pursuant to Section 12.32-F of LAMC., a Zone Change and Height District Change from P-1 and C4-1-SN to (T)(Q)C4-2D and (T)(Q)C4-2D-SN, respectively. 6. Pursuant to Section 12.24-U,14 of the LAMC, a Conditional Use for a Major Development Project for the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of non-residential floor area. 7. Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the LAMC a Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of 50,000 gross square feet of non-residential floor area. Applicant: Sunset Studios Holdings, LLC Representative: James Pugh, Sheppard Mullin, LLC 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- 2013-2813-EIR, (SCH. No. 2014021009). a. Certify that the EIR has been prepared in compliance with CEQA and reflects the City’s (Lead Agency) independent judgment and analysis. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 APRIL 14, 2016  b. Adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations setting forth the reasons and benefits of adopting the EIR with full knowledge that significant impacts may occur. c. Adopt the Mitigation Measures, Mitigation Monitoring Program. d. Adopt the related Environmental Findings. 2. Recommend that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment from Highway Oriented Commercial to Regional Center Commercial. 3. Approve a Zone Change and Height District Change from P-1 and C4-1-SN to (T)(Q)C4-2D and (T)(Q)C4-2D-SN, respectively. 4. Approve a Conditional Use for a Major Development Project for the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of non-residential floor area. 5. Approve a Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of 50,000 gross square feet of non-residential floor area. 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. 7. 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 LAMC. Conditions must be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits and, that the “T” Tentative classification be removed in the manner indicated. 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. Staff: Erin Strelich, Hearing Officer (213) 978-1351 6. CPC-2015-984-DA Council District: 13 – O’Farrell CEQA: ENV-2013-2813-EIR Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: Not appealable Related Case: CPC-2013-2812-GPA-ZC- HD-CU-SPR PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on December 28, 2015 Location: 5901-5925 SUNSET BOULEVARD, 1515-1525 N. BRONSON AVENUE Proposed Project: Development Agreement for the provision of community benefits with a combined value of $1,750,000 in exchange for a proposed term of 20 years. 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-2013-2813-EIR, SCH No. 2014021009, for the above- referenced project, and 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. 2. Pursuant to Section 21801.6 of the California Public Resources Code, the adoption of the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program. 3. Pursuant to Section 21081 of the California Public Resources Code, the adoption of the required Findings for the adoption of the EIR 4. Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65864-65869.5, a Development Agreement between the Developer and the City of Los Angeles, for a term of 20 years. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 APRIL 14, 2016  Applicant: Sunset Studios Holdings, LLC Representative: James Pugh, Sheppard Mullin, LLC Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Planning Commission Certify that it has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report, Environmental Clearance No. ENV-2013-2813-EIR, (SCH. No. 2014021009), including the accompanying mitigation measures, the Mitigation Monitoring Program, Adopt the related environmental CEQA Findings, the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program as the environmental clearance for the proposed project and find that: a. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for 5901 Sunset, which includes the Draft EIR and the Final EIR, has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and the State and City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. b. The Project’s EIR is presented to the City Planning Commission (CPC) as a recommending and decision-making body of the lead agency; and the CPC reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prior to certification of the EIR and recommending the project for approval, as well as all other information in the record of proceedings on this matter. c. The Project’s EIR represents the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency. 2. Recommend that the City Planning Commission approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the ‘5901 Sunset Development Agreement’, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65864-65869.5, by the Developer and the City of Los Angeles, subject to the terms and recommendations for a term of approximately 10 years. 3. 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 Development Agreement. 4. Recommend that the City Council adopt the findings as the City Council’s Findings of Approval. 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 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. Staff: Erin Strelich, Hearing Officer (213) 978-1351 7. CPC-2015-2209-DB-CDO-SPR Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2015-2210-MND Expiration Date: 4-14-16 Plan Area: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on October 7, 2015 Location: 11916-11936 W. PICO BOULEVARD Proposed Project: The project involves the removal of the existing surface parking lot, three one-story commercial structures, and a vacant two-story four-unit residential building and the construction, use and maintenance of a five-story, 56-foot tall mixed-use building with 100 dwelling units (with nine (9) affordable (very-low income) units), 2,625 square feet of restaurant and retail uses, 124 parking spaces in three (3) subterranean levels of parking, and 122 bicycle parking spaces, totaling approximately 78,484 square feet of floor area. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 APRIL 14, 2016  Applicant: South Gate Investors III, LLC Representative: Jonathan Lonner, Burns & Bouchard, Inc. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), a 35% Density Bonus (with a set aside of 11%, nine (9) units, for Very Low Income households); a Density Bonus Parking Incentive (Parking Option 1) to allow one (1) parking space for the 0-1 bedroom units and two (2) parking spaces for the 2-3 bedroom units; and one (1) On-Menu Incentive and four (4) Off- Menu Waivers as follows: a. Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25(f)(5), an On-Menu Incentive to allow a building height of 56 feet in lieu of the otherwise permitted 45 feet on the portion of the building fronting Pico Boulevard. b. Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25(g)(3), an Off-Menu Waiver to allow Floor Area Ratio of 3 to 1, in lieu of the otherwise permitted 1.5 to 1. c. Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25(g)(3), an Off-Menu Waiver to waive transitional height limitations for the back portion of the building within 50-feet from the nearest R-1 zoned property. d. Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25(g)(3), an Off-Menu Waiver to allow five (5) stories in lieu of the permitted three (3) stories. e. Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25(g)(3), an Off-Menu Waiver to allow a side yard setback of 2’0” in lieu of the otherwise required 8’0” adjacent to a “Pedestrian Walk Street”. 2. Pursuant to Section 13.08-E of the L.A.M.C., a Director’s Determination for the West Pico Boulevard Community Design Overlay Plan. 3. Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the L.A.M.C., a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates or results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. 4. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-2210-MND for the above referenced project. 5. Pursuant to Section 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15097 of the CEQA Guidelines, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2015-2210-MND. Recommended Actions: 1. Approve a 35% Density Bonus (with a set aside of 10%, nine (9) units, for Very Low Income households); a Density Bonus Parking Incentive (Parking Option 1) to allow one (1) parking space for the 0-1 bedroom units and two (2) parking spaces for the 2-3 bedroom units; and one (1) On- Menu Incentive and four (4) Off-Menu Waivers as follows: a. An On-Menu Incentive to allow a building height of 56 feet in lieu of the otherwise permitted 45 feet on the portion of the building fronting Pico Boulevard. b. An Off-Menu Waiver to allow Floor Area Ratio of 3 to 1, in lieu of the otherwise permitted 1.5 to 1. c. An Off-Menu Waiver to waive transitional height limitations for the back portion of the building within 50-feet from the nearest R-1 zoned property. d. An Off-Menu Waiver to allow five (5) stories in lieu of the permitted three (3) stories. e. An Off-Menu Waiver to allow a side yard setback of 2’0” in lieu of the otherwise required 8’0” adjacent to a “Pedestrian Walk Street”. 2. Approve a Director’s Determination for the West Pico Boulevard Community Design Overlay Plan. 3. Approve a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates or results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. 4. Adopt the Findings. 5. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-2210-MND for the above-referenced project. 6. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-2210- 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. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 APRIL 14, 2016  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: Oliver Netburn, Hearing Officer (213) 978-1382 8. CPC-2014-491-VZC Council District: 11 – Bonin CEQA: ENV-2014-492-MND Expiration Date: 5-9-16 Plan Area: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on January 25, 2016 Location: 3960-3966 S. GRAND VIEW BOULEVARD Proposed Project: The proposed project includes the construction of a five-story, 51-unit Independent Living Senior Citizen Housing Development totaling 43,731 square feet. The proposed five-story building will be approximately 60 feet in height and will include one rooftop penthouse unit, two subterranean levels of parking and one level of ground floor parking to provide up to 67 vehicle parking spaces and 57 bicycle parking spaces. The project will provide a minimum of 8,214 square feet of open space. The project site consists of one vacant parcel that comprises approximately 17,000 square feet and has split zoning of M-1 and (T)(Q)R4-1 with a General Plan Designation of High Medium Residential. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) and 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code, consideration of the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2014-492-MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) for ENV-2014-492-MND, for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32.Q, a Vesting Zone Change from M1-1 (Limited Industrial Zone) to (T)(Q)R4-1 (Multiple Dwelling Zone) to permit the construction, use and maintenance of a five- story, Independent Living Senior Citizen residential building comprised of 51 dwelling units. Applicant: Richard Lebby RJL Construction and Development Representative: Lee Ambers, California Property Consultants Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV- 2014-492-MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the above referenced project. 2. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt a Vesting Zone Change from the existing M1- 1 zone to (T)(Q)R4-1VL zone, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 3. Adopt the Findings. 4. 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: Sheila Gershon, Planning Assistant (213) 978-1376 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 9 APRIL 14, 2016  The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held on: Thursday, April 28, 2016 VAN NUYS CITY HALL Council Chamber, 2nd Floor 14410 Sylvan Street Van Nuys, CA 90401 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 7 days prior to the meeting by calling the Planning Commission Secretariat at (213) 978-1300 or by email at CPC@lacity.org. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 10 APRIL 14, 2016