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 22, 2016 after 8:30 a.m. VAN NUYS CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 2ND FLOOR 14410 SYLVAN STREET, VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA 91401 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 No. 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 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 – September 8, 2016 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. The Neighborhood Council representative shall provide the Board or Commission with a copy of the Neighborhood Council's resolution or community impact statement. 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 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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) 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-2016-778-VZC Council District: 4 – Ryu CEQA: ENV-2016-779-ND Expiration Date: 10-31-16 Plan Area: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on July 19, 2016 Location: 14006 WEST RIVERSIDE DRIVE Proposed Project: Conversion of existing retail stores and back-of-house space into eight (8) new restaurants, in addition to the three (3) existing restaurants. The property is subject to existing (Q) Qualified zoning conditions, implemented by Ordinance No. 170151, which allowed for a maximum of three (3) sit-down restaurants at the mall. The applicant is requesting a Vesting Zone Change to update the Q Conditions in the Ordinance to allow eight additional restaurants, with hours of operation for all restaurants of Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 am. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Negative Declaration (ENV-2016-779-ND) for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32-Q.3, a Vesting Zone Change to modify previously adopted “Q” Condition No. 12 to allow the addition of eight new restaurants otherwise not permitted under the exiting “Q” Condition. 3. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32-Q.3, a Vesting Zone Change to modify previously adopted “Q” Condition No. 15 to allow hours of operation for all restaurants Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Applicant: Sherman Oaks Fashion Associates, LP Representative: Heather Crossner, Latham & Watkins, LLP Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt Negative Declaration No. ENV-2016-779-ND as environmental clearance for the project. 2. Recommend that City Council approve a Vesting Zone Change to modify previously adopted “Q” Condition No 12 to allow the addition of eight new restaurants otherwise not permitted under the exiting “Q” Condition. 3. Recommend that City Council approve a Vesting Zone Change to modify previously adopted “Q” Condition No 15 to allow for operating hours Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 am. 4. Advise the applicant that pursuant to State Fish and Wildlife Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Wildlife Fee is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing. Staff: Heather Bleemers (213) 978-0092 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 5b. CPC-2015-3338-DB-SPR-SPP Council District: 2 – Krekorian CEQA: ENV-2015-3339-MND Expiration Date: 9-28-16 Plan Area: North Hollywood-Valley Village Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on August 22, 2016 Location: 12444 CHANDLER BOULEVARD, (12438-12462 WEST CHANDLER BOULEVARD, 5353 NORTH WILKINSON AVENUE, 5350 – 5354 NORTH WHITSETT AVENUE) Proposed Project: The construction, use, and maintenance of a new, 62,481 square-foot, five-story, 56 feet tall, mixed-use building consisting of 69 multi-family residential units (55 one-bedroom units and 14 two-bedroom units) over 5,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial retail and restaurant space and 470 square feet of community center space on 27,822 square foot-site in the [Q]C2-1VL Zone. In addition to the parking for the retail uses on the ground floor, parking for the residents will be provided in two underground levels. The proposed building will provide a total of 140 automobile parking spaces and 82 bicycle parking spaces. The project will include nine (9) density bonus units reserved for Very Low Income Households. A haul route is necessary as the project will involve the grading and export of approximately 18,000 cubic yards of dirt to accommodate the subterranean parking garage. Vehicle access will be provided via the existing alley along the site’s southern boundary. Approximately 6,900 square feet of open space will be provided. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.22 A.25, a Density Bonus for the construction of a mixed-use development with 69 residential units (with a set aside of 13 percent, nine (9) units for Very Low Income Households for a period of 55 years,); a Density Bonus Parking Incentive (Parking Option 1) and requesting two (2) Off-Menu Waivers as follows: a. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.21.1 A.1, an Off-Menu Waiver to permit a 50 percent increase in Floor Area Ratio of 2.25:1 (62,481 square feet), in lieu of the otherwise permitted 1.5:1 (41,733 square feet). b. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.21.1 A.1, an Off-Menu Waiver to permit an 11-foot increase in height for a building five (5)-stories, 56-foot high as measured from plumb height (45 feet plus 11 feet) in lieu of the otherwise maximum permitted three (3)-stories and 45 feet. 2. Pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates or results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. 3. Pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7 C, a Project Permit Compliance for the Valley Village Specific Plan for a new mixed-use development, including 5,000 square feet of ground floor commercial. 4. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code (CRPC), adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2015-3339-MND) for the above referenced project. 5. Pursuant to Section 21081.6 of the CRPC and Section 15097 of the CEQA Guidelines, a Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV-2015-3339-MND. Applicant: Yaron Levy, Chandler Village, LLC Representative: Ellia Thompson, Ervin, Cohen & Jessup, LLP CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016  Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2015-3339-MND) and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for (MMP), as specified in the environmental conditions of approval, as environmental clearance pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Approve a Density Bonus (with a set aside of 13 percent, nine (9) units, for Very Low Income Households); a Density Bonus Parking Incentive (Parking Option 1) and two (2) Off-Menu Waivers as follows: a. Pursuant to Section 12.22 A.25(f)(4), an Off-Menu Waiver to permit a 50 percent increase in Floor Area Ratio of 2.25:1 (62,481 square feet). b. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22 A.25(f)(5), an Off-Menu Waiver to permit an 11-foot increase in building height for a building five (5)-story, 56-foot high as measured from plumb height (45 feet plus 11 feet). 3. Approve a Site Plan Review for a development project with 69-units and 5,000 square feet of commercial. 4. Approve the Project Permit Compliance for the Valley Village Specific Plan. 5. Adopt the Findings. 6. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 7. Advise the applicant that pursuant to State Fish and Wildlife Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Wildlife Fee is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing. Staff: Sarah Hounsell (818) 374-9917 5c. CPC-2016-1387-CU-SPR Council District: 7 – Fuentes CEQA: ENV-2016-1388-MND Expiration Date: 10-31-16 Plan Area: Mission Hills-Panorama City- Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council North Hills PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on August 2, 2016 Location: 9334, 9342, 9346, 9356, 9400 NORTH LEMONA AVENUE Proposed Project: The demolition of existing structures and the construction, use, and maintenance of a new 9th through 12th grade public charter high school (Valor Academy), with a maximum enrollment of 500 students. The school will include a new two-story 26,405 square-foot classroom building (34-feet in height) and a single-story 9,280 square-foot administration and multi-purpose building. The project will include parking for 64 automobiles and 104 bicycle parking spaces in a surface lot fronting Lemona Avenue. The school proposes hours of operation from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2016-1388-MND) for the above referenced project. 2. Pursuant to Sections 21081.6 and 15097, the adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring Program for ENV- 2016-1388-MND. 3. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.) Section 12.24-U,24 , a Conditional Use to permit the use and maintenance of a 9th through 12th Grade charter high school within the RA-1 Zone. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 5 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016  4. Pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12-24-S, a Conditional Use to permit changes to parking requirements not to exceed 20 percent of the requirements otherwise required by the Code in order to provide 64 automobile parking stalls in lieu of the required 77 spaces. 5. Pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.24-F, a determination to permit the following area and height deviations: a. A side yard of 0 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet for bicycle parking shade structures within the northern side yard. b. A combined side yard of less than 40% of the width of the lot, but need not exceeding 50 feet. c. A 13-foot front yard setback in lieu of the required 25 feet for automobile and bicycle parking. d. A building height of 34 feet in lieu of the permitted height of 30 feet. 6. Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the L.A.M.C., a Site Plan Review for a change of use which results in a net increase of 1,000 or more daily trips. Applicant: Bright Star Schools Representative: Michael S. Woodward Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2016-1388-MND for the above-referenced project. 2. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2016-1388- MND. 3. Approve a Conditional Use pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.24-U,24 to permit the use and maintenance of a charter high school with 35,685 square feet of building area in the RA-1 Zone. 4. Approve a Conditional Use pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.24-S to permit a 20 percent reduction in required automobile parking. 5. Approve the following Conditional Uses pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.24-F to allow the following: a. A side yard of 0 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet for bicycle parking shade structures within the northern side yard. b. A combined side yard of less than 40% of the width of the lot, but need not exceeding 50 feet. c. A 13-foot front yard setback in lieu of the required 25 feet for automobile and bicycle parking. d. A building height of 34 feet in lieu of the permitted height of 30 feet. 6. Approve a Site Plan Review pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 16.05 for a change of use which results in a net increase of 1,000 or more daily trips. 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 Wildlife Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Wildlife 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 5d. CPC-2016-1256-CU Council District: 12 – Englander CEQA: ENV-2016-1257-CE Expiration Date: 10-5-16 Plan Area: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council Woodland Hills-West Hills PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on August 22, 2016 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 6 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016  Location: 7401 NORTH SHOUP AVENUE Proposed Project: Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 W.24, a Conditional Use for the continued use and maintenance of an existing Kindergarten – 12th grade school facility under previously approved conditions as a public charter school. No work, site modifications, or increase in enrollment are proposed. Requested Actions: 1. Find that the Categorical Exemption (ENV-2016-1257-CE) is the appropriate environmental clearance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code. 2. Approve a Conditional Use, subject to the Conditions of Approval, for the continued use and maintenance in the A1-1 Zone of an existing school as a public charter school with a maximum of 50 children and 20 faculty and staff on-site at one time. 3. Adopt the Findings. Applicant: David Fehte, El Camino Real Alliance Representative: Jane Usher, Musick, Peeler & Garrett Recommended Actions: 1. Find that the Categorical Exemption (ENV-2016-1257-CE) is the appropriate environmental clearance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code. 2. Approve a Conditional Use, subject to the Conditions of Approval, for the continued use and maintenance in the A1-1 zone of an existing school as a public charter school with a maximum of 50 children and 20 faculty and staff on-site at one time. 3. Adopt the Findings. Staff: William Hughen (818) 374-5049 6. CPC-2015-300-GPA-ZC-SPR Council District: 6 – Martinez CEQA: ENV-2015-301-MND Expiration Date: 10-31-16 Plan Area: Mission Hills-Panorama City- Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, North Hills ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on July 19 and August 16, 2016 Location: 7662 -7700 NORTH WOODMAN, 7711 NORTH VENTURA CANYON AVENUE Proposed Project: The construction, use, and maintenance of two new apartment buildings, containing a total of 288 age- restricted (62 years and older) dwelling units with 1,221 square feet of ground floor commercial/flex space and 252 parking spaces on one level of at-grade parking and four levels of residential dwelling units above the parking. The proposed building would be a maximum of 58 feet in height. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016  Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Sections 21082.1(c)(3) and 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2015-301-MND) and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. 2. Pursuant to City Charter Section 555 and LAMC Section 11.5.6-B, a General Plan Amendment to the Mission Hills-Panorama City-North Hills Community Plan to: a. Re-designate the subject site from Limited Manufacturing land uses to General Commercial land uses. b. Amend Footnote No. 3 on the subject property to allow Height District 1 on the site, in lieu of Height District 1VL for properties with a General Commercial Land Use designation. 3. Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32, a Zone Change from M1-1 and RSP-1 to (T)(Q)RAS4-1. 4. Pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, Site Plan Review to permit a development that results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. Applicant: Reisman Family Trust Representative: Ken Stockton Architects, Inc. Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-301-MND and the associated Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. 2. Recommend that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment to re-designate the land use of the Project Site from Limited Manufacturing to General Commercial. 3. Recommend that the City Council deny a General Plan Amendment to amend Footnote No. 3 on the subject property to allow Height District 1 on the site in lieu of the designated Height District 1VL for properties with a General Commercial Land Use designation. 4. Deny the requested Zone Change from M1-1 and RSP-1 to (T)(Q)RAS4-1. 5. Recommend that the City Council approve a Zone Change from M1-1 and RSP-1 to (T)(Q)RAS3-1, for the project site. 6. Adopt the Findings. 7. Recommend that the applicant be advised that time limits for effectuation of a zone in the “Q” Qualified Classification and “T” Tentative Classification are specified in L.A.M.C. Section 12.32.G. Conditions must be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits and that the (T) Tentative classification be removed in the manner indicated. 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 Wildlife Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Wildlife Fee is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing. Staff: Heather Bleemers (213) 978-0092 7. CPC-2015-889-VZC-SN-VCU-MCUP-SPR-ZAD-ZAA Council District: 2 – Krekorian CEQA: ENV-2015-888-EIR, SCH# 2015041001 Expiration Date: 9-22-16 Plan Area: North Hollywood-Valley Village Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council, ZC appealable by applicant only, if disapproved in whole or in part PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on July 26, 2016 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 8 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016  Location: 6150 NORTH LAUREL CANYON BLVD., 12001 WEST OXNARD STREET Proposed Project: The Project involves an integrated commercial, retail, and residential development consisting of a mix of uses totaling approximately 1.3 million square feet, including: (1) the adaptive re-use, rehabilitation, and partial expansion of the former Macy’s building for approximately 256,000 square feet of office and retail uses, (2) approximately 316,000 square feet of new commercial development, to include retail, restaurant, health club, and cinema uses, (3) 642 rental housing units in two main residential buildings, and (4) public and private recreational amenities strategically located within the 25-acre site. The project also involves development of associated parking facilities, the installation of commercial signage, and the demolition of several existing buildings on-site. Requested Actions: 1. Pursuant to Sections 21082.1(c) and 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code, certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (ENV-2015-888-EIR), adoption of the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program and required findings for the certification of the EIR, and adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations setting forth the reasons and benefits for certifying the EIR with full knowledge that significant impacts may remain. 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from C4-1L, (Q)C4-1L, and P-1L (Commercial and Parking Zones, Limited Height District 1) to (T)(Q)C2-1 (Commercial Zone, Height District 1). 3. Pursuant to Section 13.11 of the Municipal Code, a Sign District (-SN Supplemental Use District) for a comprehensive set of sign regulations for the project. 4. Pursuant to Section 12.24-W.19 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Vesting Conditional Use Permit for floor area ratio averaging in a unified mixed-use development in the C2 Zone. 5. Pursuant to Section 12.24-W.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Master Conditional Use Permit to allow for the sale and dispensing of alcohol for on-site and off-site consumption at nineteen establishments within the commercially developed portion of the project site, including restaurant, market, and cinema uses. 6. Pursuant to Section 16.05 of the Municipal Code, Site Plan Review for a development project which creates over 50,000 square feet of non-residential floor area and over 50 dwelling units. 7. Pursuant to Section 12.24-X.22 of the Municipal Code, a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to allow the project to exceed the Transitional Height requirements of 12.21.1-A,10, and provide maximum building heights of 77 feet for Commercial Building J within 0 to 199 feet of the R1 zone, in lieu of the following: the maximum 25 feet within 0 to 49 feet, the maximum 33 feet within 50 to 99 feet, and the maximum 61 feet for Residential Building B within 100 to 199 feet of an RW1 or more restrictive zone, as established under the transitional height requirements of Section 12.21.1-A.10; 8. Pursuant to Section 12.24-X,20 of the Municipal Code, a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to allow Shared Parking of the off-street commercial parking spaces in the project, providing 2,162 spaces in lieu of the required 2,694 parking spaces. 9. Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment from Section 12.14-C to allow a rear yard setback of 13 feet 9 inches in lieu of the required 18-foot rear yard for one residential building. Applicant: MGP XI GPI Laurel Plaza, LLC Representative: Altoon Partners, LLP Recommended Actions: 1. Certify the following: a. The Environmental Impact Report, ENV-2015-888-EIR, has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). b. The EIR was presented to the decision-making body of the lead agency. c. The EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 9 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016  2. Adopt the following: a. The related and prepared Environmental Findings. b. The Statement of Overriding Considerations. c. The Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the EIR (Conditions 22, 23, and 24). 3. Recommend that the City Council approve a Zone Change and Height District Change from C4-1L, (Q)C4-1L, and P-IL to (T)(Q)C2-1. 4. Recommend that the City Council approve a Sign District (-SN Supplemental Use District) for a comprehensive set of sign regulations for the project. 5. Approve a Vesting Conditional Use Permit for floor area ratio averaging in a unified mixed-use development in the C2 Zone. 6. Approve a Master Conditional Use Permit to allow for the sale and dispensing of alcohol for on-site and off-site consumption at eighteen establishments within the commercially developed portion of the project site, including restaurant, market, and cinema uses. 7. Approve a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates over 50,000 square feet of non-residential floor area and over 50 dwelling units. 8. Approve a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to allow the project to exceed the Transitional Height requirements of 12.21.1-A,10, and provide maximum building heights of: 77 feet for Building J from 0 to 100 feet of the R1 zone, 72 feet for Building J from 100 to 200 feet of the R1 zone, 34 feet for Residential Building B from 50 to 100 feet of the R1 zone, and 64 feet for Residential Building B from 100 to 200 feet of the R1 zone. 9. Approve a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to allow Shared Parking of the off-street parking spaces for the commercial uses within the project, providing 2,046 spaces in lieu of the required 2,389 parking spaces. 10. Approve an Adjustment from Section 12.14-C to allow a rear yard setback of 11 feet 6 inches in lieu of the required 18-foot rear yard for one residential building. 11. Adopt the Findings. 12. Advise the applicant that pursuant to State Fish and Wildlife Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Wildlife Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption may be required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (“NOD”) filing. 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. 14. Advise the applicant that the approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map may require modification as a result of this determination. Staff: Milena Zasadzien (818) 374-5054 8. DIR-2016-1896-DI-1A Council District: 2 – Krekorian CEQA: ENV-2016-1897-CE Expiration Date: 10-28-16 Plan Area: Sherman Studio City- Appeal Status: Not further appealable Cahuenga Pass-Toluca Lake PUBLIC HEARING Location: 13033 VENTURA BOULEVARD Proposed Project: A Director’s Interpretation that the definition of a project shall not include a change of use which increases the parking requirement per Section 7.F of the Ventura Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan) when this requirement can be provided on-site either through automobile parking spaces or through bicycle parking spaces. The Director furthermore interprets that an increase CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 10 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016  of parking spaces resulting from a change of use shall be subject to the procedures of the Specific Plan for parking alternatives, regardless of whether the strictest requirement for parking is from the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) or the Specific Plan. The Director recognizes that this will allow for changes of use with an increase in parking to be exempt from Project Permit Compliance case processing for tenant improvements only with no structural alterations, grading or new signage, but as the parking requirement will be met on-site, such a case filing would otherwise have been inconsistent with the intent of the Specific Plan. Requested Actions: An appeal of the Director of Planning’s Interpretation pursuant to Section 11.5.7 H of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC). Applicant: Masoud Netty Appellant: David Garfinkle, Tarzana Property Owners Association Recommended Actions: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the Director of Planning’s Interpretation pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7 H. 3. Affirm the environmental clearance, ENV-2016-1897-CE, and the associated findings. Staff: William Hughen (818) 374-5409 9. CPC-2016-1139-HPOZ Council District: 4 - Ryu CEQA: ENV-2016-1140-CE Expiration Date: N/A Plan Area: Hollywood Appeal Status: N/A PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on July 27, 2016 Location: Properties generally bounded by HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD to the North; FAIRFAX BOULEVARD the West; SUNSET BOULEVARD to the South, and VISTA STREET to the East. Proposed Project: Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.20.3.F, establishment of the Sunset Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) and adoption of the Sunset Square Preservation Plan. Recommended Actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council approve the establishment of the boundaries for the proposed Sunset Square HPOZ, excluding multi-family properties along Hollywood Boulevard. 2. Find that the proposed Sunset Square HPOZ ordinance boundaries are appropriate, excluding multi-family properties along Hollywood Boulevard. 3. Adopt the Sunset Square HPOZ Preservation Plan. 4. Adopt the Findings. 5. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt under the State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 for the Sunset Square HPOZ and Preservation Plan. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Staff: Ariane Briski (213) 978-1220 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 11 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016  The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held on: Thursday, October 13, 2016 Los Angeles City Hall Public Board Works Room 350 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate. The meeting facility and its parking are wheelchair accessible. Translation services, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services must be requested 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 12 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016