CITY PLANNING COMMISSION - Corrected Agenda
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
CORRECTED AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 after 8:30 a.m. VAN NUYS, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 2ND FLOOR 14410 SYLVAN STREET, VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA 91401
DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
Update on City Planning Commission Status Reports and Active Assignments
Legal actions and issues update
Other Items of Interest
Advance Calendar
Commission Requests
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PRESENTATION
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
The Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address it on non- agenda items, 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.PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK MUST SUBMIT A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM. ALL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON NON-AGENDA 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.
RECONSIDERATIONS
MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER - The Commission may make a motion to reconsider a
Commission Action on any agenda items from its previous meeting, consistently with the Commission Rule 8.3, provided the Commission retains jurisdiction over the matter.
MERITS OF ANY ITEM THE COMMISSION HAS VOTED TO RECONSIDER – If a majority of the Commission has approved a motion to reconsider a Commission Action, the Commission may address the merits of the original Commission Action.
CONSENT CALENDAR – (Items 5a and 5b)
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.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.
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5a. CPC-2018-3906-ZC-CUB-CUX CEQA: ENV-2007-5777-MND-REC1 Plan Area: Hollywood
PUBLIC HEARING – Completed January 2, 2019 PROJECT SITE: 960 North La Brea Avenue
PROPOSED PROJECT:
Council District: 4 – Ryu Last Day to Act: 02-28-19
Tenant improvements and the change of use of an existing 58,417 square-foot, maximum 72-foot in height commercial warehouse building to a private athletic club with a rooftop pool, restaurant with rooftop outdoor patio seating, spa/salon, and co-working office space. The project will include seating for 488 patrons total (303 indoor and 185 outdoor) and include live entertainment and public dancing. Proposed hours of operation are from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), daily.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Based on the independent judgement of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2007-5777-MND adopted on November 10, 2010; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164, as supported by the addendum dated December 6, 2018, no major revisions are required to the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and no subsequent EIR or negative declaration is required for approval of the project;
Pursuant to Section 12.32 F of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Zone Change from (Q)M1-1 to M1-1;
Pursuant to LAMC 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; and
Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 W.18, a Conditional Use to permit public dancing.
Applicant: Sebastian Schoepe, 960 N. La Brea, LLC
Representative: Elizabeth Peterson, Elizabeth Peterson GroupStaff: JoJo Pewsawang, City Planner [email protected]
(213) 978-1214
5b. CPC-2019-766-MSC
CEQA: ENV-2016-3391-EIR; SCH No. 2015021014 Plan Area: Los Angeles International AirportPUBLIC HEARING – N/A
PROJECT SITE: 5523-5541 West 93rd StreetPROPOSED ORDINANCE:
Council District: 11 – Bonin Last Day to Act: 05-05-19
An ordinance to allow the sale of portions of Los Angeles World Airports-owned properties.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Approve and recommend that the City Council find, based on the independent judgement of the Commission, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the project was assessed in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2016-3391- EIR (SCH No. 2015021014), certified on June 7, 2017, and pursuant to State CEQA
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Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164, no major revisions are required to the EIR and no
subsequent EIR is required for approval of the project;
Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance to authorize the
exchange of Los Angeles World Airports property with an adjacent private property owner; and
Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance and findings.
Applicant: Los Angeles World Airports
Staff: Jonathan Hershey, Senior City Planner [email protected]
(213) 978-1337
6. CPC-2008-3470-SP-GPA-ZC-SUD-BL-M3
CEQA: ENV-2008-3471-EIR; SCH No. 1990011055
Plan Area: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West HillsPUBLIC HEARING – Completed May 3, 2018 PROJECT SITE: Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan
PROPOSED ORDINANCE:
Council District: 3 – Blumenfield Last Day to Act: 05-05-19
Amendment to the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan (“Plan”) to update and clarify the way mobility fees, pursuant to Section 7 of the Plan are assessed and calculated, with amendments to Sections 4, 5, and 7, and Appendices D and E of the Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Approve and recommend that the City Council find, based on the independent judgement of the Commission, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the project was assessed in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2008-3471- EIR (SCH No. 1990011055), certified on April 24, 2013, and pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164, no major revisions are required to the EIR and no subsequent EIR is required for approval of the project;
Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance and findings, amending the Warner Center 2035 Specific.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Staff: Jonathan Hershey, Senior City Planner [email protected]
(213) 978-1337
7. CPC-2018-6339-MSC CEQA: N/A
Plan Area: Citywide
Council Districts: All
Last Day to Act: 07-01-19PUBLIC HEARING – Completed November 28, 2018; November 29, 2018; December 4, 2018; December 6, 2018
PROJECT SITE: Citywide City Planning Commission
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PROPOSED PROJECT:
Department adoption of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Appendix G of the Guidelines as the Department of City Planning CEQA Thresholds.
The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research adopted, in 2018, comprehensive updates to theCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityActGuidelinesandAppendices. TheDepartmentofCity Planning’s adoption of CEQA Guidelines and Appendix G as the Department’s CEQA Thresholds of significance will ensure compliance with existing State law and any future updates to State law. **
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Endorse the Department of City Planning’s adoption of the State CEQA Guidelines and Appendix G of the Guidelines as the Department’s CEQA Thresholds.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Staff: Diana Kitching, City Planner [email protected]
(213) 978-1308
8. CPC-2018-6577-MSC CEQA: N/A
Plan Area: Citywide
Council Districts: All
Last Day to Act: 07-01-19PUBLIC HEARING – Completed November 28, 2018; November 29, 2018; December 4, 2018; December 6, 2018
PROJECT SITE: Citywide
PROPOSED PROJECT:
An update to the Transportation Section of the Los Angeles CEQA Thresholds Guide to comply with State legislation (Senate Bill 743). State guidelines require all cities to update their transportation impact analysis metrics to vehicle miles traveled (VMT) before July 1, 2020. This approach prioritizes the safety and access of all street users. The State is also proposing a comprehensive update to the CEQA Guidelines. Accordingly, the Department of City Planning is updating its CEQA significance thresholds as part of the State’s 2019 update to CEQA.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Recommend that the City Council determine, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the proposed resolution is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1), CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308, and none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 apply;
Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Resolution pursuant to Senate Bill 743 and CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15064.3 and 15064.7(b), updating the City’s adopted transportation thresholds;
Adopt the staff report as the Commission’s report on the subject;
Adopt the findings; and
Recommend that the City Council instruct the Department of City Planning and the
Department of Transportation to report back annually for two years on status and any additional changes needed to meet the intent of Senate Bill 743.
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Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Staff:
Rubina Ghazarian, City Planner
(213) 978-1194
The next scheduled regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will be held on:Thursday, March 14, 2019
Los Angeles City Hall Council Chamber, Room 340 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
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