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, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 after 8:30 a.m. PUBLIC WORKS BOARD ROOM - 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 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. 6, 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://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: Sign Ordinance Update 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 – August 18, 2016 D. Consent Calendar Procedures 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. THESE PRESENTATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE TIME THE AGENDA ITEM IS CALLED FOR CONSIDERATION. 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 MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. ALL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION CALLING THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 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 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item No. 5a) Consent Calendar items are considered to be not controversial and will be treated as one agenda item. The Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the item is removed from the Consent Calendar, in which event the item will be considered as time allows on the regular agenda. 5a. CPC-2016-1027-ZC-SPR-ZAA-CDO Council District: 3 – Blumenfeld CEQA: ENV-2016-1028-MND Expiration Date: 8-25-16 Plan Area: Reseda-West Van Nuys Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part Public Hearing – Completed on July 19, 2016 Consent Calendar Item Location: 18252, 18254, 18256, 18260 W. SHERMAN WAY 7120, 7124, AND 7128 N. ETIWANDA AVENUE Proposed Project: The project involves the demolition of a two-story 13,070 square-foot commercial building and surface parking lot and the construction, use and maintenance a new four-story mixed-use development consisting of two buildings with a maximum height of 47 feet, totaling 121,969 square-foot development, consisting of 115 dwelling units and 10,485 square feet of commercial floor area providing 228 automobile parking spaces within one (1) at-grade and two (2) subterranean parking levels. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Case No. ENV-2016-1028-MND) for the above referenced project. 2. 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- 2016-1028-MND. 3. Pursuant to Section 12.32-Q of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Vesting Zone Change from [Q]C2-1D-CDO and [Q]P-1L-CDO to (T)(Q)RAS4-1L-CDO. 4. Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment to permit a reduced rear yard setback for Building B of 0 feet. 5. Pursuant to Section 16.05-E of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Site Plan Review for a development which creates 50 or more dwelling units. 6. Pursuant to LAMC Section 13.08, a Community Design Overlay Plan Approval. Applicant: Sam Kermanian Representative: King Woods, Woods Diaz Group, LLC Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Case No. ENV-2016-1028-MND) for the above referenced project. 2. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2016-1028-MND. 3. Recommend that the City Council approve a Vesting Zone Change from [Q]C2-1L- CDO and [Q]P-1L-CDO to (T)(Q)RAS4-1L-CDO. 4. Approve a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment to permit a minimum 0-foot reduced rear yard setback for Building B. 5. Approve Reseda Community Design Overlay Plan Approval for the construction, use, and maintenance of a four-story, 47-foot tall, 115-unit mixed-use development consisting of two buildings on an approximately 65,170 square-foot site. 6. Approve a Site Plan Review for a development which creates 50 or more dwelling units. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016  7. Adopt the Findings. 8. 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. 9. 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: JoJo Pewsawang (213) 978-1214 6. DIR-2014-4310-DB-1A Council District: 5 – Koretz CEQA: ENV-2014-4311-CE Expiration Date: 9-8-16 (Extended) Plan Area: West Los Angeles Appeal Status: Not further appealable PUBLIC HEARING – Continued from the August 18, 2016 meeting. Location: 1122, 1124, 1128, 1130, 1132, 1136 S. ROXBURY DRIVE Proposed Project: An appeal of a Density Bonus Compliance, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.22 A.25, for a project totaling 25 dwelling units, reserving two (2) dwelling units for Very Low Income tenant/owners for a period of 55 years, with the following incentives: a. Yard/Setback. A twenty (20) percent decrease in the required depth of the front yard setback to 12 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet. b. Height. An eleven (11) percent increase in the height requirement, allowing 47 feet in height in lieu of the required 36 feet. Requested Actions: An appeal of the Director of Planning’s Approval of two on-menu Density Bonus Affordable Housing Incentives pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22 A.25. Applicant: Manny Labranche, Duke Development, Inc. Appellant: Dena Schechter Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeal of the approval of two on-menu Affordable Housing Incentives. 2. Sustain the Determination of the Director of Planning in approving two Density Bonus Incentives for the construction of a new four-story, 47-feet in height building comprised of 25 dwelling units reserving two units for Very Low Income households. 3. Find that a Categorical Exemption, ENV-2014-4311-CE, is adequate environmental clearance, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19 and Section 15332 (Class 32 – Infill Development). 4. Adopt the Findings. Staff: Debbie Lawrence (213) 978-1163 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 7. CPC-2015-2893-VZC-HD-CUB-ZAA-SPR Council District: 13 – O’Farrell CEQA: ENV-2015-2895-MND Expiration Date: 9-19-16 Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, ZC appealable by applicant if disapproved in whole or in part Public Hearing – Completed on May 25 and July 13, 2016 Location: 6407 W. SUNSET BOULEVARD (6407-6411 W. SUNSET BOULEVARD, 1511 N. IVAR AVENUE, 1512 N. CAHUENGA BOULEVARD) Proposed Project: The demolition of a one-story, 4,000 square-foot drive-thru restaurant and the construction, use and maintenance of a 21-story hotel, approximately 232 feet in height with 275 guest rooms with kitchenettes, 1,900 square-feet of retail floor area, 135 vehicular parking spaces within a four-level subterranean garage, on a 23,651 square-foot site in the C4-2D-SN Zone. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, (ENV-2015-2895-MND) for the subject use. 2. Pursuant to Section 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2015-2895-MND. 3. Pursuant to Sections 12.32. F and Q of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from C4-2D-SN to (T)(Q)C4-2D-SN to amend the D Limitation to allow a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 6.0:1. 4. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W,1, a Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with an approximately 141,895 square foot hotel (exclusive of a 1,900 square foot ground floor retail space). 5. Pursuant to Section 12.28-A of the L.A.M.C., a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to permit a zero- foot rear yard (northerly) in lieu of the required 20 feet required by Section 12.11-C,3 of the L.A.M.C. 6. 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 guest rooms. Applicant: R.D. Olsen Development Representative: Donna Shen Tripp, Craig Lawson & Company Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2015-2895-MND) and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program for the above-referenced project. 2. Recommend that the City Council approve a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from C4-2D-SN to (T)(Q)C4-2D-SN to amend the D Limitation to allow a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 6.0:1 subject to the attached (T) and (Q) Conditions of Approval. 3. Approve a Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with the operation of the proposed hotel. 4. Approve a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to permit a zero-foot rear yard (northerly yard) in lieu of the required 20 feet required by Section 12.11-C,3 of the L.A.M.C. 5. Approve a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates or results in an increase of 50 or more guest rooms. 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. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016  8. 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: Jordann Turner (213) 978-1365 8. CPC-2016-1904-ZC-GPA-HD Council District: 8 – Harris-Dawson CEQA: ENV-2016-1905-ND Expiration Date: 11-10-16 Plan Area: South Los Angeles Appeal Status: N/A Public Hearing Location: 1661 W. 37TH PLACE Proposed Project: Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections (LAMC) 12.32 and 11.5.6, a City-initiated resolution and ordinance to revise the existing zoning, height district and land use designation for a private property located at 1661 W. 37th Place. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, adoption of a General Plan Amendment to the South Los Angeles Community Plan from General Commercial to Low Medium I Residential. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, adoption of a Zone Change Change from P-1VL-O to R2-1-O. 3. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, adoption of a Height District Change from Height District -1VL to Height District -1 to decrease the height allowed from unlimited to 33 feet. 4. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, adoption of the Negative Declaration ENV-2016-1905-ND for the proposed project. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration, ENV-2016-1905-ND as the environmental clearance. 2. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt a General Plan Amendment from General Commercial to Low Medium I Residential. 3. Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt a Zone Change and Height District Change from P-1VL-O to R2-1-O for the subject site. 4. Approve and recommend that the City Council retain the “O” Oil Drilling suffix for the subject site. 5. Adopt the Findings. Staff: Melissa Alofaituli (213) 978-1201 9. CPC-2016-924-HPOZ Council District: 10 – Wesson CEQA: ENV-2016-925-CE Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Wilshire Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on June 14, 2016 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016  Location: Properties generally bounded by W. OLYMPIC BOULEVARD to the north; S. VICTORIA AVENUE to the east; W. PICO BOULEVARD to the south, and S. WINDSOR BOULEVARD to the west. Proposed Project: Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.20.3 F, establishment of the Oxford Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) and adoption of the Oxford Square Preservation Plan. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council approve the establishment of the proposed Oxford Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ). 2. Find that the proposed Oxford Square HPOZ ordinance boundaries are appropriate. 3. Adopt the Oxford Square HPOZ Preservation Plan. 4. Adopt the Findings. 5. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt (ENV-2016-925-CE) under the State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 for the Oxford Square HPOZ and Preservation Plan. Staff: Bradley Furuya (213) 978-1218 10. CPC-2016-930-HPOZ Council District: 14 – Huizar CEQA: ENV-2016-931-CE Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Northeast Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on July 21, 2016 Location: Properties bounded by KENDALL AVENUE and MOFFATT STREET to the north, HUNTINGTON DRIVE to the east and south, a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) campus (Sierra Vista Elementary) and NEWTONIA DRIVE to the south, and the rear lot lines of the properties located on the west side of ALPHA AVENUE to the west. Proposed Project: Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.20.3F, establishment of the El Sereno - Berkshire Craftsman District Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) and adoption of the El Sereno - Berkshire Craftsman District Preservation Plan. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council approve the establishment of the proposed El Sereno - Berkshire Craftsman District Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ). 2. Find that the proposed El Sereno - Berkshire Craftsman District HPOZ ordinance boundaries are appropriate. 3. Adopt the El Sereno - Berkshire Craftsman District HPOZ Preservation Plan. 4. Adopt the Findings. 5. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt (ENV-2016-931-CE) under the State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 for the El Sereno - Berkshire Craftsman District HPOZ and Preservation Plan. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016  Staff: Steve Wechsler (213) 978-1391 11. CPC-2016-884-HPOZ Council District: 5 - Koretz CEQA: ENV-2016-885-CE Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Wilshire Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – June 28, 2016 Location: Properties generally bounded by OLYMPIC BOULEVARD to the North; the alley west of STEARNS DRIVE to the West; the alley north of PICO to the South, and the alley east of HAYWORTH to the East Proposed Project: Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.20.3.F, establishment of the Carthay Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) and adoption of the Carthay Square Preservation Plan. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council approve the establishment of the proposed Carthay Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ). 2. Find that the proposed Carthay Square HPOZ ordinance boundaries are appropriate. 3. Adopt the Carthay Square HPOZ Preservation Plan. 4. Adopt the Findings. 5. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt (ENV-2016-1907-CE) under the State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 for the Carthay Square HPOZ and Preservation Plan. Staff: Blair Smith (213) 978-1174 12. CPC-2016-1906-CA Council Districts: All CEQA: ENV-2016-1907-CE Expiration Date: N/A Plan Areas: All Appeal Status: N/A Public Hearing – Completed on July 7 and July 9, 2016 Location: CITYWIDE Proposed Project: Revisions to LAMC Section 12.20.3.”HP” Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Ordinance, (No.175891, Eff. 5/12/04). Proposed amendments to the HPOZ Ordinance to modify Board composition and administration, modify procedures regarding the historic status of properties, modify procedures regarding review of projects, and establish procedures regarding demolition of historic resources. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its adoption by City Council. 2. Adopt the staff report its report on the subject. 3. Adopt the Findings. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016  4. Approve and recommend that the City Council, based on the whole of the record, determine that the proposed ordinance is exempt (ENV-2016-1907-CE) from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 for the Carthay Square HPOZ and Preservation Plan. Staff: Blair Smith (213) 978-1174 13. CPC-2016-1812-SP-SPP Council District: 13 – O’Farrell CEQA: ENV-2016-1813-CE Expiration Date: 8-10-16 Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on August 5, 2016 Location: 1175 N. MADISON AVENUE (Rose Hill Tract, Block None, Lots 32 and 33 (Arb 1 and 2). Proposed Project: The project includes the construction, use, and maintenance of a community garden and public park with an educational building, covered recreation area, and three (3) on-site parking spaces on a 24,411- square-foot site. The proposed educational building will contain 640 square feet of floor area, measure approximately 14 feet in height, and serve the community garden which will occupy the rear half of the subject property and be operated by the Los Angeles Community Garden Council. The proposed covered recreation area includes a 2,700-square-foot shade structure measuring approximately 21 feet in height and a 24-foot, 10-inch tall silo structure; and will service the public park which will occupy the front half of the subject property and be operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Proposed hours of operation will be from sunrise to sunset. The project site is located within Subarea A – Neighborhood Conservation of the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan / Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP). Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to 11.5.7 G of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan Amendment to the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan / Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP), Ordinance No. 184,414, to change the Subarea Designation of the subject property, from Subarea A – Neighborhood Conservation to Subarea E – Public Facilities. 2. Pursuant to Section 11.5.7 of the Municipal Code, a Specific Plan Project Permit Compliance to allow the construction, use, and maintenance of a community garden site parking spaces within the SNAP, Ordinance No. 184,414. 3. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt (ENV-2016-1813-CE) from environmental review pursuant to Class 3 Category 17 and Class 4 Category 1 of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Applicant: Placido Macaraeg, City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks Representative: Glen Dake, Los Angeles Community Garden Council Recommended Actions: 1. Approve and recommend the City Council approve a Specific Plan Amendment to the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan / Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP), Ordinance No. 184,414, to change the Subarea Designation of the subject property, from Subarea A – Neighborhood Conservation to Subarea E – Public Facilities. 2. Approve a Specific Plan Project Permit Compliance to allow the construction, use, and maintenance of a community garden and public park with an educational building, covered recreation area, and three (3) on-site parking spaces within the SNAP, Ordinance No. 184,414. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 9 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016  3. Affirm Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2016-1813-CE as the environmental clearance for the project pursuant to Class 3 Category 17 and Class 4 Category 1 of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 4. Adopt the Findings. Staff: Nuri Cho (213) 978-1177 The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held on: Thursday, September 22, 2016 VAN NUYS CITY HALL Council Chamber, 2nd Floor 14410 Sylvan Street Van Nuys, CA 91401 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. 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