VNC Board Meeting Agenda
Westminster Elementary School (Auditorium)
1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, 90291
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PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the Board on any Old or New Business item on the agenda and the Treasurer’s Report. Comments from the public on these agenda items will be heard only when that item is being considered. Comments from the public on other agenda matters or on matters not appearing on the agenda but within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless modified by the presiding officer of the Board.
DISABILITY POLICY: The Venice Neighborhood Council complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and does not discriminate on the basis of any disability. Upon request, the Venice Neighborhood Council will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of any outstanding minutes submitted by the Secretary
August 18, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
(see http://venicenc.org/files/090818VNCBoardMinutes1.doc)
[Committee Reports are provided in written form when available]
4. Consent Calendar
A From LUPC
I De Minimis Projects
Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org) on behalf of LUPC: Challis Macpherson moves that VNC Board of Officers send the VNC Standing Rule 5A Form Letter, stating No Opinion & No Recommendation Without Prejudice, regarding entitlement applications listed in Exhibit A.
II LUPC motion regarding 119 Lincoln Blvd, ZA 2008 4919
Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org): Challis Macpherson, on behalf of LUPC, regarding 119 Lincoln Blvd, requests that the VNC Board of Officers accept the LUPC Staff Report & recommends that the Board of Officers recommend approval of this project as presented with the addition of the usual LUPC/ABC alcohol related conditions which are appended to all alcohol-related projects recommended by LUPC. Motion passed unanimously. See Exhibit B
III LUPC motion regarding 600 E. Mildred, ZA 2008 4919
Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org): Challis Macpherson, on behalf of LUPC, regarding 600 E. Mildred, Kim’s Market, requests that the VNC Board of Officers accept the LUPC Staff Report & recommends that the Venice Neighborhood Council Board of Officers recommend that the VNC Board of Officers recommend approval of project as presented subject to same conditions LUPC has recommended for other full-line alcohol outlets in Venice. To wit: (list conditions as per as Whole Foods, no minis, price break on single cans, etc). Moved by Jim Murez, seconded by Jed Pauker. Passed 4-1-0. Conditions submitted under separate cover to Secretary@VeniceNC.org. See Exhibit C
IV COMMUNITY IMPACT STATEMENT TO BE ATTACHED TO COUNCIL FILE 09-2171
Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org): We, the Venice Neighborhood Council, object and resolve to campaign against institution of subject Council File 09-2171 which states: “I move that the order of business of regular meetings of the Council, as listed in Council Rule 22, be amended to move ‘Public Testimony on Non-Agenda Items’ toward the end of the Council meetings just prior to ‘Adjourning Motions:’ with the understanding that the Council President shall retain the discretion to change the order of business for any Council meeting at his discretion and depending on the needs of the day.”
Implementation of this rule will hinder the opportunities of neighborhood activists most. Neighborhood Councils are City Chartered organizations and by this rule their members will be refused the opportunities offered to other Departmental and Agency representatives.
5. Treasurers Report – expenditures for July 2009 See Exhibit D accept report as presented
6. Scheduled Announcements (no more than 1 minute per report unless otherwise stated)
A Governmental Reports
• EmpowerLA: Deanna Stevenson (Deanna.Stevenson@lacity.org)
• LAPD: Officer Peggy Thusing, Senior Lead Officer
• State Assemblyperson Ted Lieu: Jennifer Zivkovic, Field Representative (310-615-3515; Jennifer.zivkovic@asm.ca.gov)
• Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: Jennifer Badger, West Area Representatives (310-479-3823; jennifer.badger@lacity.org)
• City Councilperson Bill Rosendahl: Arturo Piña, Field Deputy
• LADWP/MOU: VNC Representatives DeDe Audet & Challis McPherson
B Ivan Spiegel (310-821-9556; ivan13147@verizon.net): Announcement of upcoming events: Venice Beach Music Fest; Community BBQ (to be made by Carolyn)
C Ethics Training Compliance Update Linda Lucks (VicePresident@VeniceNC.org)
D Mural Funding Available
Elizabeth Jane (818-568-9080; elizabethjanestudios@earthlink.net): There is funding available from $1000-$10,000 for a mural. If interested, contact Elizabeth for brochure and details.
E Mayor’s Budget Day and EmpowerLA Empowerment Congress
Hugh Harrison and Brooke Soles were appointed by the Administrative Committee as the VNC Budget Representatives for the October 10, 2009 Mayor’s Budget Day and EmpowerLA Empowerment Congress.
F 13.1 Los Angeles Half Marathon Brennan Lindner (brennan@genericevents.com).
G 2010 Election Outreach Planning Session Report Ira Koslow (310-392-0868; ira.koslow@venicenc.org)
7. Announcements & Public Comment on items not on the Agenda
[15 min, no more than 2 minutes per person – no board member announcements permitted]
8. Old Business
A Board election of nominee to the vacant Board Community Officer position
Nominees are Andre Bollinger, Jake Kaufman, Kristopher Valentine, Peter Thottam, & Roland Eavey.
The election procedure will be by ballot and will be posted for public review immediately after the completion of the following process: (i) One ballot will be used listing all Board candidates; (ii) Each board member will vote for 1 Board candidate; in the event of a tie between two or more candidates for the one board position, runoff votes will be held between the tied candidates until the position is filled; (iii) Upon completion of the voting process, board members will sign their ballots and the ballots will be immediately posted for public review.
The elected Community Officer will immediately become a voting member of the VNC Board, subject to a subsequent stakeholder ratification election to occur between 30 and 90 days after being elected by the Board.
B Community Officers appointment of replacement for vacant Administrative Committee position
C Rules & Elections Committee Bylaw Amendment & Standing Rules Motions
Ira Koslow (ira.koslow@venicenc.org): See Exhibit E.
D Board to consider 4 motions originally brought to it by the Homelessness and Vehicular Occupancy Committee and alternatives proposed by Board Members.
The HVOC motions as originally presented & related motions affecting these HVOC motions are attached as Exhibit F. The HVOC Committee Report, including the Minority Report, is available online at http://venicenc.org/node/1223.
9. New Business
A From Board Member
I Letter of support of our two appeals of an SB1818 project
Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org) & Karen Wolfe for Jennifer Reed (818-985-4466 or 818-445-5385 cell; jenhar@earthlink.net) on behalf of Valley Village Neighborhood Council: We ask your Venice NC to CONSIDER a MOTION and SEND a LETTER OF SUPPORT to the City Planning Commission (CPC) (and thereby support our Valley Village stakeholders and Neighborhood Council in preventing abuses for our common good against SB1818 inappropriate projects) See Exhibit G for the proposed motion/letter – and please understand that you might additionally choose any of the supporting ideas 1 – 13 if it resonates for YOUR council beyond the barebones of the core motion. We would like to present the project to your NC. We tried to present it to your LUPC but their agenda was full. Challis suggested that I contact you directly to put on the full NC agenda. I will send additional material to the secretary@VeniceNC.org.
B From Environmental Committee
I “Bin Your Butts” Flyer / “Green Screen” Film Festival & Series Nick Karno (323-578-6038; nkarno@yahoo.com) & Kristopher Valentine (kristophervalentine@gmail.com) on behalf of Environmental Committee: The Environmental Committee is currently working on a campaign to reduce the littering of cigarette butt at First Fridays on Abbot Kinney. We are developing a plan with businesses on Abbot Kinney, which includes public awareness, purchasing of bins, and clean up. There is a very good chance funding of the program will come from involved businesses. At this point the Eco Committee requests the endorsement of the VNC so that the campaign can be promoted at the VNC booth and the flyer can use the VNC logo. This litter reduction program is a pilot that if successful will be implemented on Ocean Front Walk and other parts of Venice.
On Thursday September 10th, Nick Karno and Kristopher Valentine met with Joel Shapiro, owner of the Electric Lodge, to discuss plans for a “Green Screen” Environmental Film Festival in November as well as 10 part monthly film series to begin in January 2010. The Eco Committee plans to requests support and funding for the project at next month’s meeting.
Motions for the two items will be presented at Tuesday’s board meeting.
10. Announcements & Public Comment on items not on the Agenda
[15 min, no more than 2 minutes per person – no board member announcements permitted]
11. Adjourn (approx 10:00PM)
Exhibit A – LUPC De Minimis Projects
ENTITLEMENT APPLICATIONS FROM 2009-6-21 TO 2009-7-4
ZA-2009-1973-ZAA-SPP, ENV 2009-1974 CE 1 E CATAMARAN ST 90292 ZAA-AREA HEIGHT YARD AND BUILDING LINE ADJMNTS < 20% (SLIGHT MODIFICATIONS);SPP-SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE. CD=categorical exemption BRYAN / STEVE ROYEA (310)493-2524 De Minimis Form Letter
ENV-2009-2009-CE 4089 S LINCOLN BLVD 90292 CDO=comm design overlay; CE-CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION KEN PARIS (310)739-2793 De Minimis Form Letter
DIR-2009-2049-VSO 225 E LINNIE CL 90291 VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF BLAS FERNANDEZ (714)381-1269 De Minimis Form Letter
DIR-2009-2006-SPP; ENV 2009-2007-CE 720 E MARCO PL 90291 SPP-SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE; CE=categorical exemption JOE CLARK (310)384-3851 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-2009-2064-CEX 805 E MARCO PL 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION SIAN EDDINGTON (310)486-0487
De Minimis Form Letter
DIR-2009-2041-SPP-SPPA; ENV 2009-2042 CE 2611 S OCEAN FRONT WALK 90291 SPP-SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE;SPPA-SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT ADJUSTMENT; CE=categorical exemption DAN BRUNN (310)855-3555 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-2009-1907-CEX 110 E PARK PL 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION BRYAN KIM (323)222-6268 De Minimis Form Letter
DIR-2009-2030-VSO 220 E SOUTH VENICE BLVD 90291 VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF CHERYL DUBOIS (310)613-8872 De Minimis Form Letter
ENTITLEMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM 2009-7-5 TO 2009-7-18
DIR-2009-2110-VSO 1100 S 6TH AVE 90291 VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF GERHARD PICHEL (310)459-1757 De Minimis Form Letter
CEX-1999-069-CEX 2318 S CLOY AVE 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION CAROLYN MCCOWN (310)915-0332 De Minimis Form Letter
DIR-2009-2105-VSO 117 E CLUB HOUSE AVE 90291 VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF CONSTANTINE TZIANZIS (310)266-4547 De Minimis Form Letter
CEX-1999-0144-CEX 2801 S CLUNE AVE 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION DANIEL L. BACKSON (310)821-0242 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-1999-0258-CE 940 W COEUR D ALENE AVE 90291 CE-CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION JANELL HOFFMAN (310)390-3079 De Minimis Form Letter
CEX-1999-048-CEX 703 W CRESTMOORE PL 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION MICHAEL CLOSSON (310)450-3188 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-1999-0024-CE 720 W CRESTMOORE PL 90291 CE-CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION JANE BARTELME (310)399-2221 De Minimis Form Letter
DIR-2009-2151-SPP; ENV 2009-2152 CE 25 E DRIFTWOOD ST 90292 SPP-SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE; CE=categorical exemption RILEY PRATT (310)826-6222 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-2009-2153-CEX 2325 S FREY AVE 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION EYAL HOLLINGER (949)439-4854 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-2009-2196-CEX; DIR 2009-2195 VSO 2919 S GRAYSON AVE 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION; VSO CAROLINA STONE (310)699-7259 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-2009-2140-CEX; DIR 2009-2132 VSO 506 W MARR ST 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION; VSO JEFFREY KIM (626)683-8969 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-2009-2163-CEX 734 E NOWITA PL 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION CARSON ARCHITECHTS (310)827-1222 De Minimis Form Letter
DIR-2009-2106-VSO 2412 S PACIFIC AVE 90291 VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF GARY KATAYAMA (310)574-4052 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-2009-2157-SPP; ENV 2009-2158 CE 21 E PARK AVE 90291 SPP-SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE; CE=categorical exemption ANDREA KELLER (323)314-4009 De Minimis Form Letter
ZA-2009-2224-CEX 731 E SUPERBA AVE 90291 CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION RICARDO FLORES (323)595-2795 De Minimis Form Letter
Entitlement Applications Received 2009-7-19 to 2009-8-1
ZA-2009-2274-CEX 619 S OCEAN FRONT WALK 90291 WALL SIGN CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter VARTAN YAPUDZHYAN (818)502-0520
DIR-2009-2289-VSO 250 S 4TH AVE 90291 REMODEL & 2ND-STORY ADD’N TO (E) REAR 1-STORY UNIT ON A LOT W/ 2 SFDS VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF De Minimis Form Letter LUCAS GOETTSCHE (310)920-0959
ZA-2009-2386-CEX 1100 S 6TH AVE 90291 SECOND FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SFD. CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter GERHARD PICHEL (310)459-1757
CHC-2009-2268-MA and CHC 2009-2272 MA 1310 S 6TH AVE 90291 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE MA-MILLS ACT De Minimis Form Letter LAMBERT GIESSINGER (213)978-1183
DIR-2009-2401-SPP; ENV 2009-2402 CE 25 E ANCHORAGE ST 90292 DEMO OF AN EXISTING 800 SF SFD AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1;486.52SF SFD. SPP-SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE De Minimis Form Letter TRAVIS INGERSOLL (310)895-3271
CEX-1999-0270 217 S BERNARD AVE 90291 COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter BIG CHIEF CONSTRUCTION (310)337-9042
DIR-2009-2254-VSO-MEL 820 E CALIFORNIA AVE 90291 2ND STORY ADD’N TO (E) FRONT 1-STORY SFD; DEMO (E) REAR 1-STORY SFD; REPLACE W/ A 3-CAR GARAGE + A UNIT ABOVE VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF;MEL-MELLO ACT COMPLIANCE REVIEW De Minimis Form Letter CLAUDIO (818)804-3341
DIR-2009-2343-VSO 226 E CARROLL CL 90291 55SQFT ADD’N BY ENCLOSING (E) COVERED ENTRY; INTERIOR REMODEL OF (E) 2-STORY SFD VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF De Minimis Form Letter ADAM WHEELER (310)733-4644
DIR-2009-2376-SPP: ENV 2009-2377 CE 148 E CHANNEL POINTE MALL 90292 CONSTRUCT GLASS RAILING ON ROOF ON SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. SPP-SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE De Minimis Form Letter ARIANA VARDI (310)294-1216
ZA-2009-2440-CEX 811 W CRESTMOORE PL 90291 REPLACE ALL EXTERIOR FRAMING MEMBERS DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF TWO TANKLESS WATER HEATERS. CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter KEVIN MENDEZ (310)936-2022
DIR-2009-2385-VSO 2317 S FREY AVE 90291 MAJOR REMODEL / 2ND-STORY ADD’N W/ A ROOF DECK TO AN (E) 1-STORY SFD; PROVIDING 3 PKG SPACES ACCESSED FROM ALLEY VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF De Minimis Form Letter CHRISTOPHER (323)356-6565
ZA-2009-2304-CEX 2819 S GRAYSON AVE 90291 COASTAL EXEMPTION FOR FREE-STANDING PATIO COVER CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter LUCIA ESQUIVEZ (310)303-9345
ENV-2009-2308-CE 204 S HAMPTON DR 90291 TIME EXTENSION/PLAN APPROVAL CE-CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter RHONDA MEISTER (310)396-6468
CEX-1999-0188-CEX 924 W HOWARD ST 90292 COASTAL EXEMPTION CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter AVI TIROSH (323)874-1071
DIR-2009-2398-CDO 1415 S LINCOLN BLVD 90291 2 ILLUMINATED PANELS ON (E) POLE SIGN CABINET WITH POLE CLADDING; 2 ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS; 1 INFORMATION SIGN CDO-COMMUNITY DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT De Minimis Form Letter STEVE THERRIAULT (SIGN TECH) (619)398-1620
CEX-1999-0271 2010 S LINDEN AVE 90291 COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter
LOUISE LAYCOCK (213)978-0000
DIR-2009-2375-VSO 2401 S OCEAN FRONT WALK 90291 REPLACE (E) WINDOWS/DOORS (ONE FOR ONE); ADDING TWO HEADERS FOR NEW DOORS; REWORK/RECONFIGURE FRONT ENTRY STEP VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF De Minimis Form Letter DOUGLAS PETERS (323)356-8098
DIR-2009-2404-VSO 17 E PRIVATEER ST 90292 DEMO (E) SFD; GARAGE. INSTALL PROTECTION FENCE VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF De Minimis Form Letter GUY BARTOLI (310)823-4118
CEX-1999-0196 20 E PRIVATEER ST 90292 COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter LEO J. SCHWARTZBERG (818)992-1158
DIR-2009-2342-VSO 3008 S THATCHER AVE 90292 29.67 X 45.75 ADD’N TO REAR OF (E) 1-STORY SFD; PROVIDING 2 COVERED PKG ACCESSED FROM ALLEY + 1 UNCOVERED PKG FROM STREET VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF De Minimis Form Letter IGNATIUS OPARA (323)919-3641
ZA-2009-2371-CEX 3008 S THATCHER AVE 90292 NEW GARAGE 360 SF. AND ADDITION OF 590 SF. TO EXISTING SFD CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter JO ANN SALSOSKI (310)822-4063
Entitlement Applications Received from 2009-8-2 through 2009-8-15 COMMENTS
DIR-2009-2622-VSO 746 E CALIFORNIA AVE 90291 RENOVATION & 2ND-STORY ADD’N TO (E) 2-STORY SFD W/ DETACHED 3-CAR GARAGE & REC RM ABOVE VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF De Minimus Form Letter SEAN GALE (310)420-7887
ZA-2009-2633-CEX 746 E CALIFORNIA AVE 90291 A 656SF ADDITION TO THE 2ND-STORY OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter SEAN GALE (310)420-7887
ZA-2009-2477-CEX 117 E CLUB HOUSE AVE 90291 EXTERIOR DECK TO ADDITION TO SINGLE RESIDENCE CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter CONTANTINE TZIANTZIS (310)266-4547
ZA-2009-2616-CEX 821 W COEUR D ALENE AVE 90291 COASTAL EXEMPTION TO ALLOW INTERIOR REMODELLING AND THE REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimus Form Letter JESSICA IMMEDIATO (310)962-0855
DIR-2009-2577-VSO 2506 S OAKWOOD AVE 90291 1-STORY ADD’N (236SQFT) & REMODEL OF (E) 1-STORY SFD W/ DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE ACCESSED FROM ALLEY VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF De Minimus Form Letter DARA KIMBALL (310)592-9263
DIR-2009-2522-VSO; ZA 2009-2525 CEX 1631 S SHELL AVE 90291 BATHROOM REMODEL W/ NEW 12.46SQFT ADD’N TO (E) 1-STORY SFD-12.5 sf addition VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF De Minimis Form Letter ROGER WHITE (310)399-4187
ENV-2009-2489-EAF: VTT-70870 522 VENICE BLVD 12-UNIT NEW RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT EAF-ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT De Minimis Form Letter LEN JUDAKEN (310)838-4818
ZA-2009-2496-CEX 627 E VERNON AVE 90291 REPLACE WINDOWS WITH SLIDING GLASS DOOR FOR SFD CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION De Minimis Form Letter T.S CARPENTER (310)849-3067
Exhibit B – LUPC Staff Report Re: 119 Lincoln Blvd
Venice Neighborhood
Council
Post Office Box 550
Venice, CALIFORNIA 90294
310-606-2015.
Land Use and Planning Committee Report to VNC Board of Officers
08/18/2009
Case Number: ZA 2009 674
Address of Project: 119 Lincoln Blvd
SYNOPSIS OF PROJECT FOR VNC BOARD of OFFICERS: CVS Pharmacy would like a type 21 ABC license allowing them to sell off-site beer, wine and hard alcohol. Currently, they have not ABC license. However, before they moved to their current location (they were previously located where the Whole Foods is now) they had a type 21 license which stayed with the property. Additionally, they would also like to stay open 24 hours a day. Currently, their hours are from 7am-10pm
Size of Parcel: 12,778 Sq ft
Size of Project: 7000 Sq Feet
Venice Subarea: Oakwood
Zone: C2
Permit Application Date: March 18th 2009
Date of Planning Report: November 7th 2008
ZA Hearing: March 18, 2009 postponed to September 10, 2009
City of LA Planning Staff
Report Prepared by: TBA
Applicant: Combined Lincoln Rose LLC
Address: 1255 22nd St., 6th Floor Washington Blvd
Representative: Roger Barbosa
Contact Information: 1422 Allec Street Suite C Anaheim, CA
Date(s) heard by LUPC: June 24, 2009, ___________, August 26, 2009
WLA Area Planning TBA
Commission Dates:
LUPC MOTION:
The Land Use and Planning Committee of the Venice Neighborhood Council recommends that the Board of Officers recommend approval of this project as presented with the addition of the usual LUPC/ABC alcohol related conditions which are appended to all alcohol-related projects recommended by LUPC. Motion passed unanimously.
Conditions are:
_______________ list here ___________
STAFF REPORT
Project Description: A CUP to permit the sale of alcohol type 21 full liquor license for off-site consumption AND 24 hour operation. Currently there is no ABC license and their store hours are from 7am-10pm.
Applicant described the project on the LUPC Project Form as: CVS is petitioning for a full type 21 license to allow the sale of beer wine and spirits. Additionally, CVS would like to increase their store hours from 7am-10pm to 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Section of Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan and/or the Los Angeles Municipal Code governing this particular site and application: Oakwood area Venice- Venice Specific Plan
Summary of Arguments Against this Project/Issue: Currently, Venice already has more full liquor licenses than the population would usually allow. There is a liquor license in the adjacent Whole Foods. Additionally, CVS Market is requesting an extension to 24 hour operation.
Summary of Arguments For this Project/Issue: CVS was previously in the building now occupied by Whole Foods. While in that building they had a liquor license without incident. Their liquor license was sold with the building to Whole Foods. CVS is a large company with many stores. Their corporate structure seems to lend itself to the idea that they would operate responsibly with a full liquor license and a 24 hour a day operation time.
Summary of Public Comment: N/A
Summary of Findings by LUPC: Venice currently has a disproportionate number of liquor licenses. This is primarily due to the fact that Venice is a tourist destination for hundreds of thousands of people a year. The increased number of visitors apparently justifies the increased liquor licenses. People come to Venice and it makes sense that they should be able to buy liquor if they so please. CVS operated with a liquor license for years without incident before selling their previous space to Whole Foods. CVS has ample parking and it located on Lincoln Blvd away from the residential streets behind the property.
Applicant called a meeting together of neighbors/residents within approximately 1,000’ of 119 Lincoln Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Oakwood Community Center from 6:30pm to 9:00 pm. Applicant hired a firm specifically to do the radius mailing and flyer distribution. Copy of flyer attached. No one showed up at this meeting.
Author of Report: Matthew Geller
Date: August 26, 2009
Draft of LUPC Recommended Letter from VNC Board of Officers to Council District 11 and selected others.
Approximate Hours Spent on this Project by LUPC Staff: 3
VNC/LUPC RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CUB conditions:
1) No branded alcohol advertisements shall be visible from the outside of the premises.
2) There shall be no coin-operated games, video machines, pool tables or similar game activities maintained upon the premises at any time.
3) Any future operator or owner for this site must file a new Plan Approval Application to allow the City of Los Angeles to review the mode and character of the usage.
4) The authorized use shall be conducted at all times with due regard for the character of the surrounding district, and the right is reserved to the Zoning Administrator to impose additional corrective Conditions, if, in the Administrator_s opinion, such Conditions are proven necessary for the protection of persons in the neighborhood or occupants of adjacent property.
5) The applicant shall train staff to provide Designated Driver resources, when appropriate, for restaurant patrons, such as taxicabs, referral services (e.g., www.designateddriver.com ).
6) In addition to the business name or entity, the name of the individual
Applicant(s) shall appear on the alcohol license and any related permits.
General conditions:
1) Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent area under the control of the Applicant shall be removed or painted over within
24 hours of being applied, and the paint shall match the original color.
2) The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter, the area and adjacent to the premises over which they have control.
3) Noise generated on-site shall not exceed the decibel levels stated in the Citywide Noise Ordinance.
4) The use and development of the property shall be in substantial conformance with the floor plan submitted.
5) No tobacco sales allowed on the premises.
6) The Applicant shall adhere to Best Management Practices as they pertain to the location.
7) To encourage a walk-friendly environment, the applicant will install bicycle racks.
8) Exterior lighting on the building shall be maintained and provide sufficient illumination of the immediate environment so as to render objects or persons clearly visible. Said lighting shall be directed in such a manner so as not to illuminate any nearby residence.
9) The Applicant shall regularly police the area under their control in an effort to prevent loitering.
10) The entitlement will run with the applicant, not the property.
11) Trash receptacles used will be designed to contain odors per Best Management Practices.
12) Cleanup and all trash removal will be performed in such a manner as to prevent debris from entering the storm drain system, and will not interfere in any way with surrounding uses.
13) No exterior work-related activity will occur either before opening or over one hour after closing.
14) Offsite advertising signage will be prohibited.
15) Trash pickup will occur between the hours of 8am and 6pm on weekdays as necessary.
16) Loading and unloading hours will be arranged to avoid conflict with surrounding uses, and will in no case occur after 4pm.
17) The storage/changing room will be clearly marked as such on plans submitted to the City, and will not be used as service area.
18) The applicant will appear before LUPC twelve months after opening.
19) Upon change or termination of any lease regarding satisfaction of the Conditions of Approval, the applicant will notify the Department of Planning and the Venice Neighborhood Council, and will comply within thirty days.
20) Upon change of ownership, the new owner must appear before the City within 30 days of the close of escrow, with a plan approval application to renew the conditions and demonstrate that the required parking can be provided.
21) The applicant must obtain approval for all outside signage, or must remove nonconforming signage.
22) All bottles will be recycled upon removal from the premises.
23) A laminated copy of these Conditions shall be posted in a conspicuous place.
Exhibit C – LUPC Staff Report Re: 600 E. Mildred
Venice Neighborhood Council
Post Office Box 550
Venice, CALIFORNIA 90294
310-606-2015.
Land Use and Planning Committee Report to VNC Board of Officers
05/12/2009
Case Number: ZA 2008 4919
Address of Project: 600 E. Mildred
SYNOPSIS OF PROJECT FOR VNC BOARD of OFFICERS: Kim’s Market would like to upgrade its existing beer and wine license to a full liquor license. There would be no change to hours or use. Currently Kim’s Market operates as a convenience store as well as a small take out restaurant serving sandwiches and similar items. The project would not drastically change the current operation. The only difference in day to day operation would be the availability of hard alcohol.
Size of Parcel: 4,561
Size of Project: 904 Sq Feet
Venice Subarea: Southeast Venice
Zone: C1-1-0
Permit Application Date: January 2nd 2009
LUPC Staff Report Prepared by: Matthew Geller
LUPC meeting dates: August 12, 2009
Applicant: Kim Abraham Kyujin
Address: 600 Mildred Ave. Venice, CA 90291
Representative: Seo & Company (Justin Kim)
Contact Information: 3450 Wilshire Blvd #402 Los angeles, CA 90010
Date(s) heard by LUPC: 6/24/08
Zoning Administration Date: 11/24/08
WLA Area Planning
Commission Dates: TBA
LUPC MOTION:
LUPC motion to recommend that the VNC Board of Officers recommend approval of project as presented subject to same conditions LUPC has recommended for other full-line alcohol outlets in Venice. To wit: (list conditions as per as Whole Foods, no minis, price break on single cans, etc). Moved by Jim Murez, seconded by Jed Pauker. Passed 4-1-0.
STAFF REPORT
Project Description: A CUB to permit the upgrade of an existing off-site beer and wine license to an off-site FULL line alcoholic beverages in conjunction with an existing market having the hours of operation from Monday-Friday (7:30am-8pm) and Saturday and Sunday (8am-8pm). Pursuant to Section 12.24W1 of the LAMC to allow upgrade of an existing market and take-out with sales of off-site beer and wine to off-site sales of full line alcohol
Applicant described the project on the LUPC Project Form as:
A 904 Sq. Ft. Market with a small take out restaurant that has long been established at this location. It is compatible in size and use of the developments in this community. The applicant feels that upgrading the current beer and wine off-site sales to full line off-site sales will create a convenience for this diverse community who seeks such services. The proposed request will be a desirable addition to the operation of a well established market. The proposed project will enhance the characteristics of the commercial developments in the community
Section of Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan and/or the Los Angeles Municipal Code governing this particular site and application: Southeast Venice- Venice Specific Plan
Summary of Arguments Against this Project/Issue: Currently, Venice already has more full liquor licenses than the population would usually allow. Additionally, Kim’s Market is located in a residential neighborhood with homes all around the store.
Summary of Arguments For this Project/Issue: The subject market has served beer and wine in this location for decades with no outstanding issues or violations. The Market provides a convenience for the surrounding community. Adding a full liquor license will enhance this convenience and provide nearby residents a market within walking distance that provides spirits.
Summary of Public Comment: N/A
Summary of Findings by LUPC: LUPC finds that Kim’s Market currently operates a market (as described above) with off-site beer and wine sales. Currently, there is no disciplinary action found against Kim’s Market. The upgrade of their liquor license will not change the use of the market, and may provide a convenience to nearby residents.
Authors of Report: Matthew Geller
Date: 5/12/2009
Draft of LUPC Recommended Letter from VNC Board of Officers to Council District 11 and selected others.
Draft of Community Impact Statement
Approximate Hours Spent on this Project by LUPC Staff: 3
VNC/LUPC RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(See CUB Conditions in Exhibit B above)
Exhibit D – Treasurers Report
Not all expenses for the 2008-2009 fiscal year have been reported as yet as several of the community improvement projects have received extensions. A final report for last year will be available when completed.
2009-10 Expenditures to Budget August 2009
Amt Spent in Current Yr Budget by Acct
Current Yr Budget by Acct % of Bdgt Amt spent
Current
Month Amt Spent in
Current Fiscal Year Amt Available to Spend % Budget Remain
Annual Allocation 50,000.00 50,000.00 $45,000.00
Rollover 81,073.89 81,073.89 $20,537.94
Sub Total-Unallocated Budget 131,073.89 133,208.54 $65,537.94
Neighborhood Comm. Projects 09-10 20,000.00
Total 85,537.94
100 Operations Budget
Office Supplies 1,071.67 1,000.00 $2,100.00 $88.48 $88.48 $2,011.52 95.8%
Copies 316.62 680.00 $1,000.00 $67.79 $67.79 $932.21 93.2%
Office Equipment 661.72 800.00 $1,834.00 $1,834.00 100.0%
Staffing/Apple One 5,301.88 7,700.00 $700.00 $41.25 $140.25 $559.75 80.0%
Telephone Expense 994.57 900.00 $800.00 $66.38 $66.38 $733.62 91.7%
Storage 508.00 1,500.00 $1,854.00 $152.00 $304.00 $1,550.00 83.6%
Bank Charges 12.50 20.00 $150.00 $12.50 $12.50 $137.50 91.7%
Board Retreat 0.00 0.00 $850.00 $850.00 100.0%
General Operations 0.00 $800.00 $200.00 $200.00 $600.00 75.0%
sub Total Operations 13,000.00 $10,088.00 11.8% $628.40 $879.40 $9,208.60 91.3%
200 Outreach
Copies / Printing 2,379.94 7,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 100.0%
Facilities For Public 7,180.00 7,200.00 $2,000.00 $120.00 $240.00 $1,760.00 88.0%
Refreshments 896.49 1,500.00 $1,000.00 $49.48 $49.48 $950.52 95.1%
Web Site & e-mail 327.40 500.00 $1,150.00 $30.00 $60.00 $1,090.00 94.8%
Advertising & Promotions 7,040.64 8,000.00 $500.00 $500.00 100.0%
Newsletter Prodution 2,240.00 4,000.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 100.0%
Newsletter Printing $9,000.00 $9,000.00 100.0%
Newsletter Delivery 5,228.62 6,000.00 $5,100.00 $5,100.00 100.0%
Outreach Events 44.35 9,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.0%
General Outreach 60.00 1,800.00 $2,100.00 $54.86 $54.86 $2,045.14 97.4%
sub Total Outreach 50,000.00 $23,650.00 27.6% $254.34 $404.34 $23,245.66 98.3%
300 Community Improvement
Venice Community BBQ 0.00 0.00 $5,000.00 $1,597.72 $3,597.64 $1,402.36 28.0%
Neighborhood Commun Proj 2009-10 0.00 40,900.00 $20,000.00 $9.66 $9.66 $19,990.34 100.0%
General Community Projects 2009-10 23,785.00 18,200.00 $5,600.00 $5,600.00 100.0%
Neighborhood Commun Proj 2010-11 0.00 0.00 $21,200.00 $21,200.00 100.0%
sub Total Community Improvement 70,000.00 $51,800.00 60.6% $1,607.38 $3,607.30 $48,192.70 93.0%
Total $85,538.00 $2,490.12 $4,891.04 $80,646.96 94.3%
Amt Spent in Current Yr Budget by Acct Current Yr Budget by Acct % of Bdgt Amt spent
Current
Month Amt Spent in
Current Fiscal Year Amt Available to Spend % Budget Remain
Neighborhood Community Projects 2009-2010
Friends of Coeur d’Alene Garden $1,996.00 10% $1,996.00 100%
Master in the Chapel-Concerts $2,000.00 10% $2,000.00 100%
Westminster School-Benches $2,000.00 10% $2,000.00 100%
FranceFagin-Photography Program $2,000.00 10% $2,000.00 100%
Inside Out Arts-Courtyard $2,000.00 10% $2,000.00 100%
Abbey Kinney District-Festival $2,000.00 10% $2,000.00 100%
Oakwood Rec Center-Halloween $2,000.00 10% $2,000.00 100%
SPARC-Building Beautification $2,000.00 10% $2,000.00 100%
Alex Stowall-Metal at Muscle Beach $2,000.00 10% $2,000.00 100%
Mother Olivia Faire-Tutoting $405.00 2% $405.00 100%
Cong Mishkon Tephiklo-Sing Along $1,599.00 8% $9.66 $9.66 $1,589.34 99%
Total $20,000.00 $9.66 $9.66 $19,990.34 100%
General Community Improvement 2009-2010
Total Available $5,600.00 $5,600.00 100%
Total Allocated $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Exhibit E – REC Bylaw Amendment & Standing Rules Motions
I Bylaw amendments to comply with city requirements
Ira Koslow (310-392-0868; ira.koslow@venicenc.org):
1. Amend Article III.A. to read:
A. Stakeholders: “Stakeholders” are defined as individuals who live, work, or own property within the Venice Neighborhood Council boundaries and also to those who declare a stake in the neighborhood and affirm a factual basis for it.
2. Amend Article III.B. to read:
B. Voting Members: Any non-factual basis stakeholder who chooses to register may become a “Voting Member.” Voter registration shall be conducted in accordance with Article VI, as interpreted by the Rules and Elections Committee. Proof of Stakeholder status shall be required for voting rights to be effected.
3. Amend Article IV.A. to read:
A. Governing Body: The Governing Body of the Venice Neighborhood Council shall be the Board of Officers. The Board of Officers shall establish policies and positions of the Venice Neighborhood Council at its regular meetings and review and recommend actions to governmental and other entities on issues affecting the Venice community. The Board of Officers is comprised of twenty-one (21) voting Officers
, elected from and by the population of Voting Members and factual basis stakeholders, as follows:
• Seven (7) Executive Officers
• Fourteen (14) Community Officers
4. Amend Article IV.C. to read:
C. Community Officers:
(i) Thirteen (13) Community Officers are elected at-large by the non-factual-basis Voting Members. Each non-factual-basis Voting Member shall cast one vote from a ballot listing all candidates for Community Officer. The thirteen (13) Community Officer candidates with the highest vote totals shall be elected.
(ii) Factual-basis Voting Members shall be entitled to run for and elect one (1) factual-basis Community Officer. If more than one factual-basis candidate is on the factual-basis ballot, the factual-basis candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected. In the event that there are no factual-basis candidates, the Community Officer receiving the next highest vote total shall be elected.
Community Officers shall serve on at least one Standing Committee and shall serve on and/or chair other committees.
5. Amend Article VI. To read:
ARTICLE VI — ELECTIONS
A. Timing: Beginning with the City Clerk conducted election held between March and June of 2010, a board member’s term shall be for the duration of two years or until a successor is elected or appointed. The only order of business at this Election Meeting shall be the election of the Board of Officers. The Election shall elect all twenty-one (21) Officers. Additional Election Meetings may be held during a Stakeholder or Board of Officers meeting as specified elsewhere in these bylaws.
B. Administration of Elections and Board Terms: The Neighborhood Council’s election will be conducted by the City Clerk every two years in every even-numbered year in accordance with the rules and regulation promulgated by the City Clerk. The City Clerk will hold these elections between March and June of the even-numbered years. The rules and regulations developed by the City Clerk shall take precedence over any inconsistent language in the Neighborhood Council bylaws. All current board terms which end prior to the 2010 election shall be extended until after the certification of election results or the resolution of all official election challenges, whichever date is later. There are no term limits.
C. Registration: Stakeholders, with the exception of those who utilize vote-by-mail, may register to vote up to and including the day of any Election Meeting.
D. Qualification: Any Stakeholder who is sixteen (16) years or older, or a junior or senior in High School, may vote.
E. Credentials: Voters will verify their Stakeholder status by providing documentation acceptable to the City Clerk—Election Division supporting that declaration. Factual-basis Stakeholders will also be required to provide a form of documentation to substantiate their factual-basis claim.
F. Voting: Voting for election of Officers shall be by ballot.
(i) Each factual basis Voting Member shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote for a factual-basis Community Officer candidate. (ii) Each non-factual-basis Voting Member shall be entitled to cast votes as follows:• One (1) vote for President
• One (1) vote for Vice President
• One (1) vote for Secretary
• One (1) vote for Treasurer
• One (1) vote for Communications Officer
• One (1) vote for Community Outreach Officer
• One (1) vote for Land Use and Planning Committee Chair
• One (1) vote for only one (1) Community Officer. The Community Officer candidates with the thirteen (13) highest vote totals shall be elected; EXCEPT, if there is no factual-basis candidate, the Community Officer candidates with the fourteen (14) highest vote totals shall be elected.
If more than two (2) candidates are running for an Executive Officer position, a plurality shall be sufficient to elect unless the election procedures direct otherwise.
No voting by proxy is allowed.
II Bylaw amendment limiting occurrence of petition elections
Ira Koslow ( ira.koslow@venicenc.org): Request board adopt the following amendment to VNC Bylaw VA1:
Receipt of this completed petition by the Secretary shall trigger this item being scheduled as an action item on the Agenda at a separate Election Meeting to be held not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) two hundred and ten (210) days following receipt of the completed petition. Notice of the Initiative, including the outline paragraph of fifty (50) words or less, shall be made in all public meeting notices and announcements for the upcoming meeting at which the Initiative shall be voted on. This time limit may be waived by a majority vote of the VNC Board if there is evidence of a time sensitive matter.
III New Standing Rule precluding Saturday Only Voting Events
Ira Koslow ( ira.koslow@venicenc.org): Request board adopt the following new standing rule:
The Venice Neighborhood Council will not hold “Saturday only” elections, ratifications or referendums.
Exhibit F – Homelessness and Vehicular Occupancy Motions
As presented by the HVOC at the VNC June 16, 2009 Board Meeting
II Motion to Create VNC Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee
Mark Ryavec (310 392 4843; delphiassociates@ca.rr.com) & Carolyn Rios (310-821-7922; crlynrios@ca.rr.com) Co-Chairs: Request that That the VNC establish a Committee on Affordable Housing to promote the development of affordable housing and that said committee consider the following incentives:
• voluntary inclusionary zoning to allow an additional small affordable unit(s) (400 to 600 sq. ft.) per lot where lot size is adequate (i.e., those which now are allowed two or more units by right).
• selective re-zoning along major thorough-fares to allow owners ability to build more & smaller units/acre.
• Historical Preservation variances that create incentives to retain existing non-conforming affordable housing stock (not to include legalization of garage conversions unless code-required parking is provided.)
• the reduction – but not elimination – of required care-provider staff parking and occupant parking for facilities which house the previously homeless, including Single Room Occupancy (SRO) projects, and very
low to low income projects. (For example, instead of the current requirement of one parking space per unit in an SRO project, the City might only require .5 spaces per unit, recognizing that individuals at this income level frequently do not have automobiles.)
IV Motion for Limited Zoning Exemption for Permanent Supportive Housing
Mark Ryavec (310 392 4843; delphiassociates@ca.rr.com) & Carolyn Rios (310-821-7922; crlynrios@ca.rr.com) Co-Chairs: Request the VNC recommend to the Councilman of the District and Mayor that, for the purpose of construction or adaptive reuse to create permanent supportive housing or transitional housing for chronic homeless individuals only, that a zoning exemption be granted to increase the number of units per acre (while maintaining height limits) beyond City code and the Venice Specific Plan, if the units created are vested in perpetuity as affordable by the project developer, whether publicly or privately developed, and located in commercial or manufacturing zones only, per the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee.
VI Motion to Create Vehicle-to-Housing Transition Program
Mark Ryavec (310 392 4843; delphiassociates@ca.rr.com) & Carolyn Rios (310-821-7922; crlynrios@ca.rr.com) Co-Chairs: Request that the VNC recommend that the City of Los Angeles establish a program, funded by the City, County and possibly private charitable sources, and operated by a non-profit social service provider, to provide first responders and off-street sites and services to assist vehicular dwellers, on a voluntary basis, find affordable housing, per the program outline and conditional use permit contained in the Ad Committee’s report and recommendations.
VIII Motion to extend the Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness & Vehicular Occupation to September 18, 2009
Mark Ryavec (310 392 4843; delphiassociates@ca.rr.com) & Carolyn Rios (310-821-7922; crlynrios@ca.rr.com) Co-Chairs: To continue the dialogue begun by this Committee with various agencies and officials, to advance the recommendations made by this Committee (or which will be made by this Committee), and to maintain a focus on the needs of the homeless in our community, request that the VNC confirm the decision of the Ad Hoc Committee that it continue to meet until its one-year renewal date on September 18, 2009, on the subject of Homelessness, and the related issues of development of affordable housing in and around Venice, on a once per month basis or as determined by its chair(s), and that it act as the VNC’s interlocutor with homeless serving agencies, both public and private, City agencies such as the LAPD and City Attorney and LAHD, County representatives, and LAHSA. The committee shall also hold meetings with various agencies to gauge progress in assisting Venice’s homeless population gain access to services and housing.
Alternatives prepared by Carolyn Rios and Stewart Oscars after the August 18, 2009 Board Meeting
Motion to Explore the Following as Alternatives to HVOC Motions II, IV, and VI
Stewart Oscars (310-305-8248; stewart.oscars@gmail.com) and Carolyn Rios (310-821-7922; crlynrios@ca.rr.com): Request that the VNC board explore the following as alternatives to HVOC motions II, IV and VI scheduled to be heard at its September 15, 2009 meeting:
Motion II: Motion to Create VNC Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee
Request that the VNC establish a Committee on Affordable Housing to promote the development of affordable housing in Los Angeles. The VNC Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness and Vehicular Occupation Final Report contains a number of ideas in the section on Recommendations to Promote Affordable Housing. The new committee may explore these ideas, among others.
Motion IV: Motion for Limited Zoning Exemption for Permanent Supportive Housing
Request that the VNC recommend to the Councilmember of the District and the Mayor, for the purpose of construction or adoptive reuse to create permanent supportive housing or transitional housing for chronic homeless individuals, that granting zoning exemptions be explored as a way to increase the number of units available on a site. The properties created need to be vested in perpetuity as permanent supportive housing by the project developer, whether publicly or privately developed, and can be located in residential, commercial, or manufacturing zones per the recommendations of the VNC Ad Hoc Homelessness and Vehicular Occupation Committee Final Report in the section on Recommendations to Promote Affordable Housing.
Motion VI: Motion to Create Vehicle-to-Housing Transition Program [MarcS joins in making this motion]
Request that the VNC recommend that the City of Los Angeles establish a program, funded by the City, County and possibly private charitable sources, and operated by a non-profit social service provider, to provide sites and services to assist vehicle dwellers, on a voluntary basis, find affordable housing.
The VNC suggests that most successful programs are flexible in their approaches to homeless individuals and that the initial program be a “Pilot” program. This suggests that the program specifics not be codified by ordinance but rather be determined by any contract the City of Los Angeles concludes with the non-profit social service provider selected to operate the program. The contract should be sensitive and protective of both residents’ and homeless individuals’ needs. It is further suggested that the City of Los Angeles and its contractor explore the ideas contained in the VNC Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness and Vehicular Occupation’s Final Report in the section on the Pilot Vehicle-to-Housing Transition Program.
As adopted by the VNC Board at its July 21 Meeting and rescinded at its August 18 Meeting
(See below attached agenda file for accurate display of this section)
Exhibit G – SB1818 Motion & Support Letter
To: City Planning Commission
William Roschen, President
c/o Commission Secretary James K. Williams City Hall Room 272 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
FAX: 213-978-1029
E-mail: james.k.williams@lacity.org
Cc: City Planners
Sevana Mailian, sevana.mailian@lacity.org Bob Duenas, Bob.Duenas@lacity.org
Reference: City Planning Commission, DIR-2008-1178-DB-SPP & ENV-2008-1179-MND
At its regular meeting of ____________ 2009, the ____________Neighborhood Council passed the following motion:
MOTION: ____________ The Board of the __________ Neighborhood Council supports the stakeholders of Valley Village in regard to their two appeals of [DIR-2008-1178-SPP] regarding the SB1818 development located at 11933 Magnolia Boulevard Valley Village: (1) Dale Neglia et al. ; (2) The membership of the Board of Neighborhood Council Valley Village.
We agree:
1) That there appears to have been a bias within the Department to get this project approved no matter under what code of law and no matter the lack of proper documentation.
2) That the failure of the Director to require review by NCVV prior to approval, and to consider the input of their Neighborhood Council, demonstrates a disregard for the community, and is an inappropriate use of Planning Department discretionary authority.
3) That development of this site does not reflect the prevailing character of the community, and will stand dramatically at odds with adjoining properties. This is a failure of the Planning department to uphold and negotiate vigorously to minimize transgressions of our General, Community and Specific Plans.
4) That the Planning Department did nothing to require adequate documentation relating to economic feasibility or to use any standard by which to determine this feasibility. This impacts precisely on whether the proposed affordable units could be provided with far less density and with some other different concessions that would not trample the General, Community or Specific Plans, and be acceptable to the Neighborhood Council.
5) That the City lacks the process to adequately evaluate either the economic feasibility or the environmental (& health & safety) component. Therefore, the project cannot and should not be approved until such procedures, processes, and protocols are in place.
6) That the excessive height and density of this project will, in the future, be improperly cited as a precedent for variances and exceptions, which by its very outsized presence enable opportunities for projects that are not presently entitled to density bonus and further deteriorating the character of the neighborhood.
7) That there have been many procedural irregularities associated with this Developer’s application with the Planning Department as an abbettor to forward the approval.
8) That the project brings traffic congestion to the substandard surrounding and collector streets — streets not even included in the “cumulative impact” investigations. Streets which for the most part that have no sidewalks or infrastructure to protect the many bicyclists, children and pedestrians. Traffic mitigations are inadequate and imperil single family neighborhoods with DOT’s noted reliance on additional cut thru traffic.
9) That there was a failure of the Planning Department to defend our General, Community and Specific Plans in extending numerous incentives not even requested.
10) That there was failure of the Planning Department to defend our General, Community and Specific Plans by accepting conflicting, outdated and improper documents from the Developer at face value without any investigation as to their veracity or applicability to the current project.
11) That there was failure of the Planning Department in approving a project that invades neighbors rights to privacy, to the future use and enjoyment of their open space property and common areas.
12) That there was failure of the Planning Department to require mandated downzoning as was called for by AB283 and thereby defend our General, Community and Specific Plans.
13) That the cumulative impacts of this project on the street, the infrastructure, traffic, and other CEQA concerns have not been adequately addressed or mitigated. That a small 3-project inquiry cannot give an adequate picture to the extraordinary overbuilding in the area.
As a Neighborhood Council, we share these grave concerns. They are matters that affect all of us. We consider them unacceptable and support the appellants. Please take this position into consideration when making a decision on this matter.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely yours,
President, __________________ Neighborhood Council
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