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, AUGUST 11, 2016 after 8:30 a.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - ROOM 340 200 N. SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 David H. Ambroz, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director Renee Dake Wilson, AIA, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Deputy Director Robert L. Ahn, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director Caroline Choe, Commissioner Jan Zatorski, Deputy Director Richard Katz, Commissioner John W. Mack, Commissioner Samantha Millman, Commissioner Veronica Padilla-Campos, Commissioner Dana Perlman, Commissioner James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II POLICY FOR DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Nos. 5, 7, 9, 11. 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://planning.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 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 http://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 – July 28, 2016 D. Establishment of a Consent Calendar 3. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PRESENTATION: Presentation by Neighborhood Council representatives on any Neighborhood Council resolution, or community impact statement filed with the City Clerk, which relates to any agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda. 4. 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 AUGUST 11, 2016 5. CPC-2016-2583-GPA Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2015-2329-CE Expiration Date: N/A Plan Areas: All Appeal Status: N/A Public Hearing Location: CITYWIDE Proposed Project: A proposed resolution amending the Public Recreation Plan of the Service Systems Element of the Los Angeles City General Plan to modernize the definitions for neighborhood, community, and regional recreational sites and facilities and update the guidelines. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the staff report as its report on the subject. 2. Adopt the Findings. 3. Adopt the Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2015-2329-CE as the CEQA clearance on the subject. 4. Approve the proposed resolution to amend the Public Recreation Plan, a portion of the Service Systems Element of the General Plan, and recommend its adoption by the City Council. Staff: Phyllis Nathanson (213) 978-1474 Thomas Rothmann 6. CPC-2014-4279-ZC-HD-ZAA-SPR Council District: 13 – O’Farrell CEQA: ENV-2014-4280-EIR, SCH#2015011013 Expiration Date: 8-11-16 (Extended) Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on May 4, 2016 Continued from the June 9, and July 28, 2016 meetings Location: 1310 - 1332 N. COLE AVENUE; 6400 - 6418 W. HOMEWOOD AVENUE, 6407 - 6417 W. HOMEWOOD AVENUE, 1311 - 1347 N. CAHUENGA BOULEVARD, 6401 - 6423 W. FOUNTAIN AVENUE Proposed Project: The project proposes construction of a seven-story residential mixed-use building ranging from approximately 82 feet to 110 feet in height, that will provide 369 residential units, including 12 live/work units, 30 micro units and 20 units for Moderate Income households, and approximately 2,570 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. Approximately 40,900 square feet of open space is proposed, including a ground floor plaza accessible to the public, an outdoor recreation deck on the 2nd floor, a roof terrace on the 7th floor, a covered deck on the 2nd floor, a gym and recreation room. The project will include 567 parking spaces and 410 bicycle parking spaces within a two-level subterranean garage, at ground level within the building, and in the mezzanine level above-grade. The project involves the demolition of existing buildings, including one single-family residence, a three-unit apartment building, two office buildings, an auto repair facility, and surface parking lots. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 AUGUST 11, 2016  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), including the Errata, ENV-2014-4280-EIR, SCH No. 2015011013, 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 Measures and 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 LAMC Section 12.32, a Zone Change and Height District Change to modify the “D” Development limitation from 2.0:1 to allow a maximum FAR of 4.0:1. 5. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.28, a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to allow zero-foot east and west side yard setbacks in lieu of the 10 feet otherwise required. 6. Pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. Applicant: Rescore Hollywood, LLC Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP 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-2014-4280-EIR, (SCH. No. 2015011013). a. Certify that the EIR, including the Errata, has been prepared in compliance with CEQA and reflects the City’s (Lead Agency) independent judgment and analysis. b. Adopt the Mitigation Measures, Mitigation Monitoring Program. c. Adopt the related Environmental Findings. d. Adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations setting forth the reasons and benefits of adopting the EIR with full knowledge that significant impacts may occur. 2. Approve and recommend a Zone Change and Height District Change from C4-2D to (T)(Q)C4-2D to modify the “D” Development limitation from 2.0:1 to allow a maximum FAR of 4.0:1. 3. Approve a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to allow zero-foot east and west side yard setbacks in lieu of the 10 feet otherwise required. 4. Approve a Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. 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. 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. 7. 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 (213) 978-1351 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 AUGUST 11, 2016 7. VTT-73814-SL-1A Council District: 12 – Englander CEQA: ENV-2015-4679-MND Expiration Date: 8-11-16 Plan Area: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Appeal Status: Further appealable to City Hills-West Hills Council Related Case: CPC-2015-4680-GPA-ZC Public Hearing – Completed on June 7, 2016 Continued from the July 28, 2016 meeting Location: 7000 N. WOODLAKE AVENUE Proposed Project: The project involves the construction, use and maintenance of 15 Small Lot Homes. Each home will be two stories in height and will include two parking spaces within private garages. The project will result in the continuation and improvement of Woodlake Avenue, which is currently only a paper street and has not yet been improved. Requested Actions: 1. An appeal of the entire decision of the Advisory Agency’s approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73814-SL, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.06. 2. An appeal of the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-4679-MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-4679-MND. Applicant: Sherman Way-West Hills Partners, LLC Representative: Michael Harris Appellant #1: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Representative: Paul Edelman Appellant #2: Nicole Thibadeaux Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeal and sustain the decision of the Advisory Agency for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73814-SL. 2. Deny the appeal and sustain the decision of the Advisory Agency to adopt the environmental analysis, mitigation measures and Mitigation Monitoring Program in Case. No. ENV-2015-4679-MND. 3. Adopt the Findings of the Advisory Agency. 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. 5. 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 (213) 978-1382 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 AUGUST 11, 2016 8. CPC-2015-4680-GPA-ZC Council District: 12 – Englander CEQA: ENV-2015-4679-MND Expiration Date: 8-29-16 Plan Area: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, Hills-West Hills ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved Related Case: VTT-73814-SL-1A in whole or in part Public Hearing – Completed on June 7, 2016 Continued from the July 28, 2016 meeting Location: 7000 N. WOODLAKE AVENUE Proposed Project: The project involves the construction, use and maintenance of 15 Small Lot Homes. Each home will be two stories in height and will include two parking spaces within private garages. The project will result in the continuation and improvement of Woodlake Avenue, which is currently only a paper street and has not yet been improved. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to City Charter Section 555 and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 11.5.6, a General Plan Amendment to amend the Canoga Park - Winnetka - Woodland Hills - West Hills Community Plan to re-designate a 72,143 square-foot portion of the subject property from Very Low Residential to Low Residential land uses. 2. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32-F, a Zone Change of a 77,076 square-foot portion of the subject property from A1-1 to RD5-1. 3. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, consider the environment analysis in Case No. ENV-2015-4679-MND. Applicant: Sherman Way-West Hills Partners, LLC Representative: Michael Harris Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council and the Mayor approve a General Plan Amendment to amend the Canoga Park - Winnetka - Woodland Hills - West Hills Community Plan to re-designate a 72,143 square-foot portion of the subject property from Very Low Residential to Low Residential land uses. 2. Recommend that the City Council approve a Zone Change of a 77,076 square-foot portion of the subject property from A1-1 to (T)(Q)RD5-1. 3. Find, based on its independent judgment, after consideration of the entire administrative record, that the project was environmentally assessed under Case No. ENV-2015-4679-MND. 4. Adopt the Findings. 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, 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 (213) 978-1382 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 AUGUST 11, 2016 9. VTT-73714-SL-1A Council District: 12 – Englander CEQA: ENV-2015-4679-MND Expiration Date: 8-11-16 Plan Area: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland- Appeal Status: Further appealable to City Hills-West Hills Council Related Case: CPC-2015-4684-ZC PUBLIC HEARING Location: 23200 W. SHERMAN WAY Proposed Project: The project involves the construction, use and maintenance of 36 Small Lot Homes. Each home will be two stories in height and will include two parking spaces within private garages. The project will result in the continuation and improvement of Woodlake Avenue, which is currently only a paper street and has not yet been improved. Requested Actions: 1. An appeal of the entire decision of the Advisory Agency’s approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73714-SL, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.06. 2. An appeal of the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-4679-MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-4679-MND. Applicant: Sherman Way-West Hills Partners, LLC Representative: Michael Harris Appellant #1: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Representative: Paul Edelman Appellant #2: Nicole Thibadeaux Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeal and sustain the decision of the Advisory Agency to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73714-SL. 2. Deny the appeal and sustain the decision of the Advisory Agency to adopt the environmental analysis, mitigation measures and Mitigation Monitoring Program in Case. No. ENV-2015-4679-MND. 3. Adopt the Findings of the Advisory Agency. 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. 5. 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 (213) 978-1382 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 AUGUST 11, 2016 10. CPC-2015-4684-ZC Council District: 12 – Englander CEQA: ENV-2015-4679-MND Expiration Date: 8-11-16 Plan Area: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland- Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council Hills-West Hills by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in Related Case: VTT-73714-SL-1A part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on June 7, 2016 Location: 23200 W. SHERMAN WAY Proposed Project: The project involves the construction, use and maintenance of 36 Small Lot Homes. Each home will be two stories in height and will include two parking spaces within private garages. The project will result in the continuation and improvement of Woodlake Avenue, which is currently only a paper street and has not yet been improved. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32-F, a Zone Change from A1-1 to RD3-1 for the subject property. 2. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, consider the environment analysis in Case No. ENV-2015-4679-MND. Applicant: Sherman Way-West Hills Partners, LLC Representative: Michael Harris Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council approve a Zone Change from A1-1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1 for the subject property. 2. Find, based on its independent judgment, after consideration of the entire administrative record, that the project was environmentally assessed under Case No. ENV-2015-4679-MND. 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. 5. Advise the applicant that pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, 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 (213) 978-1382 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 AUGUST 11, 2016 11. VTT-72914-1A Council District: 9 – Price CEQA: ENV-2014-1773-EIR, SCH#2014071054 Expiration Date: 8-15-16 Plan Area: Southeast Los Angeles Appeal Status: Further appealable to City Related Cases: CPC-2014-1772-DA, Council CPC-2014-1771-GPA-VZC-SN-VCU-MCUP-CUX-ZV-SPR-MSC PUBLIC HEARING Location: 1900 S. BROADWAY Proposed Project: The project, as approved by the Deputy Advisory Agency on July 6, 2016, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 72914, consists of four ground lots and 76 airspace lots for the development of 1,444 residential condominiums; a 208-key hotel; 67,702 square feet of retail/restaurant uses; a 29,355 square-foot grocery store; a 17,507 square-foot gallery; and a 7,879 square-foot fitness studio. The existing Reef building will be maintained and includes an 8,000 square-foot addition for a rooftop restaurant. The project’s west lot is currently developed with the approximately 861,162 square-foot, 12-story Reef building and 400 surface parking spaces. The approximately 4.7-acre east lot is currently developed with an approximately 11,150 square-foot warehouse/distribution building and 700 surface parking spaces. The project consists of retention of the Reef building, demolition of the warehouse/distribution building and surface parking lots, and new construction. Requested Actions: 1. An appeal of the Deputy Advisory Agency’s approval of Vesting Tentative Tract No. VTT-72914, pursuant to LAMC Section 17.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. 2. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, the Certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), ENV-2014-1773-EIR, SCH No. 2014071054, 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. 3. Pursuant to Section 21801.6 of the California Public Resources Code, the Adoption of the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program. 4. Pursuant to Section 21081 of the California Public Resources Code, the Adoption of the required Findings for the adoption of the EIR. Applicant: PHR LA Mart, LLC Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP Appellant #1: United Neighbors in Defense Against Displacement (UNIDAD) Representative: Joe Donlin Recommended Actions: 1. Deny in part, grant in part, the appeal of VTT-72914-1A, denying the appeal of the overall project and to allow staff to make technical corrections to the Conditions of Approval. 2. Find that the City Planning Commission (CPC) has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Draft Environmental Impact Report, No. ENV-2014-1773-EIR, (SCH. No. 2014071054) dated September 2015, and the Final Environmental Impact Report dated June 2016, (collectively, "Reef FEIR"), as well as the entire Record of Proceedings for the project. 3. Certify that: a. The Reef FEIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 9 AUGUST 11, 2016  b. The Reef FEIR was presented to the CPC as a decision-making body of the lead agency; and c. The CPC reviewed and considered the information contained in the Reef FEIR prior to its decision on the Project. d. The Reef FEIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency. 4. Adopt the following: a. The related and prepared Reef FEIR Environmental Findings. b. The Statement of Overriding Considerations. c. The Mitigation Monitoring Program and Find the mitigation measures have been made conditions on the project. Staff: Sarah Molina-Pearson (213) 473-9983 12. CPC-2014-1771-GPA-VZC-SN-VCU-MCUP-CUX-ZV-SPR CEQA: ENV-2014-1773-EIR, SCH#2014071054 Council District: 9 – Price Plan Area: Southeast Los Angeles Expiration Date: 8-23-16 Related Cases: CPC-2014-1772-DA, Appeal Status: Appealable to Council, VTT-72914-1A by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on June 21, 2016 Location: 1900 S. BROADWAY Proposed Project: A mixed-use development consisting of: 549 apartment units, including 21 live/work units, and 895 residential condominiums (or up to 1,444 residential condominiums); a 208-key hotel; 67,702 square feet of retail/restaurant uses; a 29,355 square-foot grocery store; a 17,507 square-foot gallery; and a 7,879 square-foot fitness studio. The existing Reef building will be maintained and includes an 8,000 square- foot addition for a rooftop restaurant. The development includes several buildings ranging in height from 77 feet up to 420 feet on an approximately 9.7-acre property consisting of two City blocks. The project includes 2,512 vehicle parking spaces and 1,906 bicycle parking stalls. The project will contain approximately 2,541,468 square feet of floor area upon full build out. 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-2014-1773-EIR, SCH No. 2014071054, 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 Measures and 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 LAMC Section 11.5.6, a General Plan Amendment to the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan to change the property’s land use designation from “Limited Manufacturing” to “Community Commercial” and to modify Footnote No. 1 of the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan’s Land Use map to allow Height District 2. 5. Pursuant to LAMC Sections 12.32-F and 12.32-Q, a Vesting Zone Change from [Q]M1-2-O and M1-2-O to (T)(Q)C2-2-O-SN. 6. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32-S, the creation of a Supplemental Use Sign District (SN). CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 10 AUGUST 11, 2016  7. Pursuant to LAMC Sections 12.24-U,14 and 12.24-T, a Vesting Conditional Use to allow a Major Development Project resulting in an increase of 100,000 square feet of non-residential uses in the C2 zone. 8. Pursuant to LAMC Sections 12.24-W,19 and 12.24-T, a Vesting Conditional Use to allow floor area ratio averaging for a unified development. 9. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24-W,1, a Master Conditional Use to allow the on and/or off-site sale, dispensing and consumption of a full line of alcoholic beverages for up to 21 establishments. 10. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24-W,18, a Master Conditional Use to allow live entertainment and/or patron dancing for up to 21 establishments. 11. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24-Y, Special Permission for the Reduction of Off-Street Parking to allow a 10 percent parking reduction for commercial and industrial uses located within 1,500 feet of a transit facility. 12. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27, a Variance to allow 289 on-site trees in lieu of the otherwise required 361 on-site trees. 13. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27, a Variance to allow outdoor dining above the ground floor in the C2 zone. 14. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27, a Variance to allow alternative short-term and long-term bicycle stall siting. 15. Pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units and/or 50,000 gross square feet of non-residential floor area. Applicant: PHR LA Mart, LLC Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP Recommended Actions: 1. Find the project was assessed in the Reef FEIR, ENV-2014-1773-EIR (SCH No. 2014071054) (“Reef FEIR”). 2. Approve a General Plan Amendment from Limited Manufacturing to Community Commercial for the subject property and to modify Footnote No. 1 as follows: "Height District 1. The provisions of this Footnote shall not apply to the property located at 233 W. Washington Blvd., as identified per City Planning Case No. CPC-2008-596-GPA-ZC-SPR or the property located at 1900 S. Broadway, as identified per City Planning Case No. CPC-2014-1771-GPA-VZC-SN-VCU-MCUP-CUX-ZV-SPR." 3. Approve a Zone Change from [Q]M1-2-O and M1-2-O to (T)(Q)C2-2-O-SN, respectively. 4. Approve the creation of a Supplemental Use Sign District (SN). 5. Approve a Conditional Use for a Major Development Project for the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of non-residential floor area in the C2 zone. 6. Approve a Master Conditional Use to allow the on-site sale, dispensing and consumption of a full line of alcoholic beverages for up to eighteen (18) establishments and the sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption for up to two (2) establishments. 7. Approve a Master Conditional Use to allow live entertainment and/or patron dancing for up to five (5) establishments. 8. Approve Special Permission for the Reduction of Off-Street Parking to allow a 10 percent parking reduction for commercial uses located within 1,500 feet of a transit facility. 9. Approve a Variance to allow 289 on-site trees in lieu of the otherwise required 361 trees. 10. Dismiss a Variance to allow outdoor dining above the ground floor in the C2 zone. 11. Approve a Variance to allow alternative short-term and long-term bicycle stall siting, including a complimentary valet service for the hotel component. 12. Approve a Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of more than 50 dwelling units and more than 50,000 gross square feet of non-residential floor area. 13. 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 11 AUGUST 11, 2016  14. 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. 15. 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: Sarah Molina-Pearson (213) 473-9983 13. CPC-2014-1772-DA Council District: 9 – Price CEQA: ENV-2014-1773-EIR, SCH#2014071054 Expiration Date: 8-23-16 Plan Area: Southeast Los Angeles Appeal Status: Not appealable Related Cases: VTT-72914-1A CPC-2014-1771-GPA-VZC-SN-VCU-MCUP-CUX-ZV-SPR Public Hearing – Completed on June 21, 2016 Location: 1900 S. BROADWAY Proposed Project: Development Agreement for the provision of community benefits with a combined value of $15,250,000 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 Consideration and Certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), ENV-2014-1773-EIR, SCH No. 2014071054, 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 Measures and 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. Applicant: PHR LA Mart, LLC Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP Recommended 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-2014-1773-EIR, SCH No. 2014071054, 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: a. Pursuant to Section 21801.6 of the California Public Resources Code, the adoption of the proposed Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring Program; and b. Pursuant to Section 21081 of the California Public Resources Code, the adoption of the required Findings for the adoption of the EIR. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 12 AUGUST 11, 2016  2. Recommend that the City Planning Commission recommend that the City Council enter into the ‘Reef Project 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 20 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. 3. Recommend that the City Council adopt the Findings as the City Council’s Findings of Approval. 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. 5. 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: Sarah Molina-Pearson (213) 473-9983 14. CPC-2013-633-CU-F Council District: 1 – Cedillo CEQA: ENV-2013-634-MND Expiration Date: 8-18-16 Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on June 30, 2016 Location: 211-221 AVENUE 20 Proposed Project: The construction of a two-story 27-foot in height, 8,369 square foot school building containing a multi-purpose room, five (5) classrooms, a restroom, and a teachers lounge. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 U.24, a Conditional Use for the expansion of an existing Public Charter High and Middle School Campuses into the RD1.5-1 zone with a two-story 27-foot in height, 8,369 square foot school building containing a multi-purposed room, five (5) classrooms, a restroom, and a teachers lounge in the RD1.5 zoned portion of the site. 2. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 F to permit the following encroachments into the required side and rear yards: 1). Portions of exit stairs, an ADA lift and a retaining wall to be located within the rear yard setback, and 2) an elevated platform/landing stairs, bicycle parking and a concreted bench to be located in the southern side yard. The platform will have a width of 10 feet and the bicycle parking will project approximately two feet from the building wall. 3. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 X.7, a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to allow an over-in- height fence of up to eight feet in lieu of the 42 inches permitted within the required front yard and a combination six-foot masonry wall with a two-foot wrought iron extension in lieu of the 42 inches permitted within the southern portion of the required front yard of an RD1.5-1 zoned property. 4. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) for the above referenced project. Applicant: Grace Kim, Alliance College Ready Public Schools Representative: Michael S. Woodward CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 13 AUGUST 11, 2016  Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2013-634-MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) as adequate environmental clearance. 2. Approve the Conditional Use to allow a two-story 27-foot in height, 8,369 square foot school building containing a multi-purposed room, five (5) classrooms, a restroom, and a teachers lounge in the RD1.5 zoned portion of the site. 3. Approve portion of stairs, an ADA lift and a retaining wall to encroach into the rear yard setback and portions of the stairs to encroach into the front yard setback. 4. Approve the Zoning Administrator’s Determination to allow an over-in-height fence of up to eight feet within the required front yard of an RD1.5-1-HPOZ zoned lot. 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: Greg Shoop (213) 978-1243 15. CPC-2016-1583-CU Council District: 15 – Buscaino CEQA: ENV-2016-1584-CE Expiration Date: 8-19-16 Plan Area: Wilmington-Harbor City Appeal Status: Appealable it City Council Public Hearing - Completed on July 14, 2016 Location: 1581 W. L STREET Proposed Project: The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks requests a Conditional Use to allow a ground-mounted solar installation that will operate under the Feed-in-Tariff program. The Project is located on an approximately 30,000 square foot portion of a parking lot within the Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park. The solar installation will generate renewable energy that will be purchased by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power as part of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) program. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21084 of the California Public Resources Code and Article III, Section I, Class 3, Category 4 of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines, the above referenced project has been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and shall therefore be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 2. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-U.7, a Conditional Use to permit a ground mounted solar installation that operates under the Feed-in-Tariff program in an OS (Open Space) zone. Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks Representative: Harry Surmenian Recommended Actions: CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 14 AUGUST 11, 2016  1. Approve a Conditional Use Permit to permit a ground mounted solar installation that will operate under the Feed-in-Tariff program in an OS (Open Space) zone. 2. Find that the request is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 21084 of the California Public Resources Code and Article III, Section I, Class 3, Category 4 of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines, the project has been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall therefore be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff: Michelle Singh (213) 978-1166 The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held on: Thursday, August 18, 2016 LOS ANGELES CITY HALL Public Works Boardroom 350 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 PLEASE NOTE THIS EXTRA MEETING DATE 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 15 AUGUST 11, 2016