;ITY OF Los ANGELE.~. DEPARTMENT OF EXECUTIVE OFFICES CITY PLANNING 200 N. SPRING STRUT, ROOM 525 S. CAlL GOLDBERG, AICP Los ANGELS, CA 90012-4801 DIR£CTOR (213)978-1271 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION CORDON B. HNAIl TON JANE ELLISON USHER DEPUT'DIRfCTOR PRESIDE,T (213)978-1272 ANDRES F. IRLANDO VICE-PRl510EI-T ROBERT H. SUTTON DIEGO CARDOSO DEPL'TYDIRFCTOR REGINA M. fREER (213)978-1274 ROBIN R. HUGIIES SABRINA KAY FAX: (213) 978-1275 FR. SPENCER T_ KEZIOS ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA WILlIM1 ROSCH EN MICHAFL K. WOO M,WOR INFORMATION (213)978-1270 GABRIELE WILLIAMS COMMISSION EXECUTIVEASSIS1ANT 'N.lacity_org/PLN (213)978-1300 November 29, 2006

Honorable City Council CASE NO. APCNV-2004-4682-ZC City of Council File No. 06-2156 u Room 395, City Hall Council District No.6 v.. MAIL STOP: 160 Plan Area: Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks

Dear Honorable Members,

ZONE CHANGE ORDINANCE REVISION: ZONE CHANGE FROM R1-1 TO (T)(Q)R3-1 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7651 WITHIN THE VAN NUYS - NORTH SHERMAN OAKS PLAN AREA.

The attached report adds "Q" condition No. A.6 as recommended for approval by the Planning and Land Use Committee of the City Council at its meeting held November 14, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 559 of the City Charter, i have reviewed the findings of the North Valley Area Planning Commission's action taken relative to Case No. APCNV-2004-4682-ZC on August 22, 2006, and on behalf of the Commission, i adopt its findings and approve this Ordinance, and recommend its adoption insofar as it substantially conforms to the latest action of the North Valley Area Planning Commission in this matter.

Pursuant to Rule No. 38, transmitted herewith is the revised ordinance, for appropriate action by the City CounciL. S.Dire~ GAIL GOLDBERG, AICP

ROBET H. SUTTON Deputy Director

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History

The History of the proposed zone change for the subject property is as follows:

August 22, 2006 The North Valley Area Panning Commission approved and recommended that the City Council adopt a Zone Change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1, for the proposed construction of 47 condominium units (35 units permitted by the proposed zoning plus 12 density bonus units of which four will be set aside for Very Low income, or seven will be set aside for Low Income residents) at 7652 Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

November 14, 2006 The Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee of the City Council recommended approval of the subject zone change modifying the "Q" Conditions by adding "Q" Condition No. A6 regarding ingress and egress to the site.

PLUM Committee Recommendation

On November 14, 2006, the Planning and Land Use Management Committee of the City Council recommended approval of the subject zone change modifying the "Q" Conditions by adding "Q" Condition No. A6 to read as follows:

Condition No. A6: InQress/Ei:ress. All inqress and eqress to this property shall be from Laurel Canyon Boulevard No inqress/eqress shall be obtained from Keswick Street or Vantaqe Avenue. ORDINANCE NO.

An ordinance amending Section 12.04 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code by amending the Zoning map.

THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Section 12.04 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by changing the zones and zone boundaries shown upon a portion of the zone map attached thereto and made a part of Article 2, Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, so that such portion of the Zoning map shall be as follows: .J i I i ------KESWICK ST r------=-=-=-=-=~~_=-.. t:.. I "--- --_----_.. 96.81 165.11 I

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(Q) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

Pursuant to Section 12.32.G.2 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code the following limitations are hereby imposed upon the use of that property shown in Section 1 hereof which is subject to the (Q) Qualified Classification. Prior to the recordation of the final map,

A. Entitlement Conditions

1. Use. Limit the number of condominium units to a maximum of 47 units (35 units permitted by the proposed R3 zone and 12 density bonus units of which four units for Very Low income households or seven units for Low income households).

2. Covenant and Agreement. Owner shall execute a covenant to the satisfaction of the Los Angeles Housing Department to make 4 units of the condominium development available for rental or sale solely to very low income households, or 7 units of the condominium development available for rental or sales solely to low income households, at a rental or sales price determined to be affordable for very low or low income households by the Los Angeles Housing Department, for a period of 30 years.

3. Parking. The applicant shall provide a minimum of two (2) covered off-street parking spaces and one quarter (1/4) space of guest parking per dwelling unit Very Low Income and Low Income designated units may have a maximum of one parking space per unit (no guest parking). Lots with less than 50 feet of frontage shall have one guest parking space provided on site.

a. Tandem parking may be used only for the spaces which are assigned and designated for a single residential unit

b. Guest parking signs shall be clearly posted at building entrances. The signs shall be in large, easy to read lettering and shall indicate the general location of guest parking. Sign wording shall be to the satisfaction of the Department of City Planning and shall indicate the number of reserved guest parking spaces. If any guest parking is located behind security gates, the following shall be apply:

1) A remote electronic gate opening system shall be installed so that the security gate can be opened from each residential unit served by the secured guest parking.

2) An electronic intercommunication system shall be installed. The system shall be readily accessible to the drivers of guest vehicles and to the units served by the secured guest parking.

3) The security gate shall be set back at least 40 feet from the public right-of-way so as to provide a waiting area for guest vehicles and to prohibit blockage or interference with the public right-of way by waiting guest vehicles.

c. Alternatives to the provisions of this condition may be approved by the Department of City Planning provided that the intent of readily accessible guest parking facilities and no interference with the public right-of-way is assured. APCNV -2004-4682-ZC Q-2

4. Balconies. No balconies shall be placed on the west side of the project facing the singe family homes to the west.

5. Plans. The project shall be consistent with site plans labeled as Exhibit "A" (Sheets A-1 thru A-7) in file dated June, 2004 and attached to the case file.

6. Ingress/Egress. All ingress and egress to this property shall be from Laurel Canyon Boulevard. No ingress/egress shall be obtained from Keswick Street or Vantage Avenue.

B. Environmental Conditions

7. Landscaping. All open areas not used for buildings, driveways, parking areas, recreational facilities or walks shall be attractively landscaped and maintained in accordance with a landscape plan, including an automatic irrigation plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect to the satisfaction of the Planning Department.

Landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Council Office for review prior to submittal to the Advisory Agency for review and approvaL.

8. Every existing building, structure, or portion thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and good repair. The premises of every building or structure shall be maintained in good repair and free from graffiti, debris, rubbish, garbage, trash, overgrown vegetation or other similar material, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 91,8104.

9. The exterior of all privately owned buildings and fences shall be free from graffiti when such graffiti is visible from a public street or alley, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 91,8104.15.

10. Outdoor lighting shall be designed and installed with shielding, so that the light source cannot be seen from adjacent residential properties.

11. Project applicants are required to implement stormwater BMPs to retain or treat the runoff from a storm event producing 3/4 inch of rainfall in a 24-hour period. The design of structural BMPs shall be in accordance with the Development Best Management Practices Handbook Part B Planning Activities. A signed certificate from a California licensed civil engineer or licensed architect that the proposed BMPs meet this numerical threshold standard is required.

12. Post development peak stormwater runoff discharge rates shall not exceed the estimated pre-development rate for developments where the increase peak stormwater discharge rate will result in increased potential for downstream erosion.

13. Any connection to the sanitary sewer must have authorization from the Bureau of Sanitation. 14. Reduce impervious surface area by using permeable pavement materials where appropriate, including: pervious concrete/asphalt; unit pavers, i.e. turf block; and granular materials, i.e. crushed aggregates, cobbles.

15. Install Roof runoff systems where site is suitable for installation. Runoff from rooftops is relatively clean, can provide groundwater recharge and reduce excess runoff into storm drains. Paint messages that prohibit the dumping of improper materials into the storm drain APCNV -2004-4682-ZC Q- 3

system adjacent to storm drain inlets. Prefabricated stencils can be obtained from the Dept. of Public Works, Stormwater Management Division.

16. All storm drain inlets and catch basins within the project area must be stenciled with prohibitive language (such as "NO DUMPING - DRAINS TO OCEAN") and/or graphical icons to discourage illegal dumping.

17. Signs and prohibitive language and/or graphical icons, which prohibit illegal dumping, must be posted at public access points along channels and creeks within the project area

18. Legibility of stencils and signs must be maintained.

19. Materials with the potential to contaminate stormwater must be: (1) placed in an enclosure such as, but not limited to, a cabinet, shed, or similar stormwater conveyance system; or (2) protected by secondary containment structures such as berms, dikes, or curbs.

20. The storage area must be paved and sufficiently impervious to contain leaks and spills.

21. The storage area must have a roof or awning to minimize collection of stormwater within the secondary containment area.

22. Design an efficient irrigation system to minimize runoff including: drip irrigation for shrubs to limit excessive spray; shutoff devices to prevent irrigation after significant precipitation; and flow reducers.

23. The owner(s) of the property will prepare and execute a covenant and agreement (Planning Department General form CP-6770) satisfactory to the Planning Department binding the owners to post construction maintenance on the structural BMPs in accordance with the Standard Urban Storm water Mitigation Plan and or per manufacturer's instructions.

24. A minimum five-foot wide landscape buffer shall be planted adjacent to the residential use.

25. Graffiti. The owners shall maintain the subject property clean and free of debris and rubbish and to promptly remove any graffti from the walls, pursuant to Municipal Code Sections 91.8101-F, 91.8904-1 and 91.1707-E.

26. Exterior walls shall be covered with clinging vines, screened by oleander trees or similar vegetation capable of covering or screening entire walls.

C. Construction Mitiçiation

27. Prior to the issuance of a GradinG or buildinq permit, or the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall prepare and execute a Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the following:

a. That a sign be required on site clearly stating a contact/complaint telephone number that provides contact to a live voice, not a recording or voice mail, during all hours of construction, the construction site address, and the tract map number. THE PROJECT iS REQUIRED TO POST THE SIGN 7 DAYS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION IS TO BEGIN. APCNV -2004-4682-ZC Q-4

1) Locate the sign in a conspicuous place on the subject site or structure (if developed) so that it can be easily read by the public. The sign must be sturdily attached to a wooden post if it will be free-standing.

2) Regardless of who posts the site, it is always the responsibility of the applicant to assure that the notice is firmly attached, legible, and remains in that condition throughout the entire construction period.

3) If the case involves more than one street frontage, post a sign on each street frontage involved. If a site exceeds five (5) acres in size, a separate notice of posting will be required for each five (5) acres, or portion thereof. Each sign must be posted in a prominent location.

b. All unpaved demolition and construction areas shall be wetted at least twice daily during excavation and construction, and temporary dust covers shall be used to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD District Rule 403. Wetting could reduce fugitive dust by as much as 50 percent.

c. The owner or contractor shall keep the construction area sufficiently dampened to control dust caused by grading and hauling, and at all times provide reasonable control of dust caused by wind.

d. All loads shall be secured by trimming, watering or other appropriate means to prevent spillage and dust.

e. All materials transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amount of dust.

f. All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall be discontinued during periods of high winds (Le., greater than 15 mph), so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

g. General contractors shall maintain and operate construction equipment so as to minimize exhaust emissions.

h. The project shall comply with the City of Los Angeles Noise Ordinance No. 144,331 and 161,574, and any subsequent ordinances, which prohibit the emission or creation of noise beyond certain levels at adjacent uses unless technically infeasible.

L Construction and demolition shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday.

l. Construction and demolition activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid operating several pieces of equipment simultaneously, which causes high noise levels

k. The project contractor shall use power construction equipment with state-of-the-art noise shielding and muffling devices.

i. The project sponsor must comply with the Noise Insulation Standards of Title 24 of the California Code Regulations, which insure an acceptable interior noise environment. APCNV -2004-4682-ZC Q- 5

m. All waste shall be disposed of properly. Use appropriately labeled recycling bins to recycle construction materials including: solvents, water-based paints, vehicle fluids, broken asphalt and concrete; wood, and vegetation. Non recyclable materials/wastes must be taken to an appropriate landfilL. Toxic wastes must be discarded at a licensed regulated disposal site.

n. Clean up leaks, drips and spills immediately to prevent contaminated soil on paved surfaces that can be washed away into the storm drains.

o. Do not hose down pavement at material spills. Use dry cleanup methods whenever possible.

p. Cover and maintain dumpsters. Place uncovered dumpsters under a roof or cover with tarps or plastic sheeting.

q. Use gravel approaches where truck traffic is frequent to reduce soil compaction and limit the tracking of sediment into streets.

r. Conduct all vehicle/equipment maintenance, repair, and washing away from storm drains. All major repairs are to be conducted off-site. Use drip pans or drop clothes to catch drips and spills.

D. Administrative Conditions

28. Approval verification and submittals. Copies of any approvals, guarantees or verification of consultations, reviews or approvals, plans, etc., as may be required by the subject conditions, shall be provided to the Planning Department for placement in the subject file.

29. Covenant. Prior to the issuance of any permits relative to this matter, an agreement concerning all the information contained in these conditions shall be recorded in the County Recorder's Office. The agreement shall run with the land and shall be binding on any subsequent property owners, heirs or assigns. The agreement shall be submitted to the Department of City Planning for approval before being recorded. After recordation, a copy bearing the Recorder's number and date shall be provided to the Department of City Planning for attachment to the file.

30. Building Plans. All the conditions of approval shall be printed on the building plans submitted to the Department of City Planning and the Department of Building and Safety.

31. Definition. Any agencies, public offcials, or legislation referenced in these conditions shall mean the agencies, public officials, legislation or their successors, designees or amendments to any legislation.

32. Code Compliance. Area, height and use regulations of the zone classification of the subject property shall be complied with, except as such regulations are herein specifically varied or required.

33. Enforcement. Compliance with these conditions and the intent of these conditions shall be to the satisfaction of the Planning department and any other designated agency, or the agency's successor, and in accordance with any stated laws or regulations, or any amendments thereto. APCNV-2004-4682-ZC Q-6 34. Corrective Conditions. 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 City Planning Commission, or the Director of Planning, pursuant to Section 12.27.1 of the Municipal Code, to impose additional corrective conditions, including discontinuance and revocation, if in the decision makers opinion, such actions are proven necessary for the protection of persons in the neighborhood or occupants of adjacent property.

35. Mitigation Monitoring. The applicant shall identify mitigation monitors who shall provide periodic status reports on the implementation of the Environmental Conditions specified herein, as to area of responsibility and phase of intervention (pre-construction, construction, post-construction/maintenance) to ensure continued implementation of the Environmental Conditions. Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and have it published in accordance with Council policy, either in a daily newspaper circulated in the City of Los Angeles or by posting for ten days in three public places in the City of Los Angeles: one copy on the bulletin board located at the Main Street entrance to the Los Angeles City Hall; one copy on the bulletin board located at the Main Street entrance to the Los Angeles City Hall East; and one copy on the bulletin board located at the Temple Street entrance to the Los Angeles County Hall of Records. i hereby certify that this ordinance was passed by the Council of the City of Los Angeles at its meeting of

FRANK T. MARTINEZ, City Clerk

By Deputy

Approved

Mayor

Approved as to Form and Legality

Pursuant to Sec. 559 of the City Charter, I approve this ordinance on behalf of the City Commission and recommend its adoption.. ROCKARD J. DELGADILLO, City Attorney November 29, 2006

See attached report By

City Attorney ;,Á~ .,~ Director of Planni ~.

File No. C.F. 06-2156 APCNV 2004-4682 APC NV -2004-4682-ZC T-1

CONDITIONS FOR EFFECTUATING (T) TENTATIVE CLASSIFICATION REMOVAL

Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G, the ''T Tentative Classification shall be removed by the recordation of a final parcel map or tract map or by posting of guarantees through the B-permit process of the City Engineer to secure the following without expense to the City of Los Angeles, with copies of any approvals or guarantees provided to the Department of City Planning for attachment to the subject City Plan Case file.

Dedication(s) and Improvements. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, public improvements and dedications for streets and other rights-of-way adjoining the subject property shall be guaranteed to the satisfaction of the Bureau of Engineering, Department of Transportation, Fire Department (and other responsible City, regional, and Federal government agencies, as may be necessary).

1. Responsibilities/Guarantees.

a. As part of early consultation, plan review, and/or project permit review, the applicant/developer shall contact the responsible agencies to ensure that any necessary dedications and improvements are specifically aCknowledged by the applicant/developer.

b. Prior to issuance of sign-offs for final site plan approval and/or project permits by the Department of City Planning, the applicant/developer shall provide written verification to the Department of City Planning from the responsible agency acknowledging the agency's consultation with the applicant/developer. The required dedications and improvements may necessitate redesign of the project. Any changes to the project design required by a public agency shall be documented in writing and submitted for review by the Department of City Planning.

2. Transportation Dedications and Improvements. That a 2-foot wide strip of land be dedicated and improved along Laurel Canyon Boulevard adjoining the subdivision to complete a 52-foot wide half street dedication in accordance with Major Highway Standards satisfactory to the City Engineer. If necessary, a variable width strip of land be dedicated and/or improved for future street purposes for the elbow section of the intersection of Keswick Street and Vantage Avenue satisfactory to the City Engineer. The applicant shall consult with the Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Transportation (DOT) for any other dedications or street widening requirements. These requirements must be guaranteed before the issuance of any building permit through the B-permit process of the Bureau of Engineering, department of Public Works. They must be constructed and completed prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy to the satisfaction of DOT and the Bureau of Engineering.

3. Street Lighting. If street improvements are required, install street lighting (2) on "Future" street; if street widening is required, relocate/upgrade (1) Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The property within the boundary of the development shall be formed or annexed into a Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District prior to final recordation for this project or issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

4. Street Trees. If determined necessary, construct tree wells and plant street trees satisfactory to the City Engineer and the Street Tree Division (213) 847-0833 of the Bureau of Street Services. APCNV-2004-4682-ZC T- 2

5. Sewers. If determined necessary, construct sewers to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

6. ParkinglOriveway Plan. Submit a parking and driveway plan to the Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Transportation, Construction Services Counter (Station 23 at 201 North , third floor), prior to the issuance of a building permit. A parking area and driveway plan may be submitted to the Department of Transportation for approval prior to submittal of building permit plans for plan check by the Department of Building and Safety.

7. Fire. The requirements of the Fire Department relative to fire safety shall be incorporated into the building plans, which includes the submittal of a plot plan for approval by the Fire Department either prior to the recordation of a final map or the approval of a building permit. In order to mitigate the inadequacy of fire protection in travel distance, sprinkler systems shall be required throughout any structure to be built, in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Section 57.09.07.

8. Police. The building plans shall incorporate design guidelines relative to security, semi- public and private spaces (which may include but not be limited to access control to building), secured parking facilities, wallslfences with key systems, well-illuminated public and semi-public space designed with a minimum of dead space to eliminate areas of concealment, location of toilet facilities and building entrances in high-foot traffic areas, and provision of security guard patrol throughout the project site if needed. Refer to Design out Crime Guidelines: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design published by the Los Angeles Police Department's Crime Prevention Section (located at , 150 N. , Room 818, Los Angeles, Phone: 213-485-3134). These measures shall be approved by the Police Department prior to the issuance of building permits. Recreation and Parks Dedication/Fee. Per Section 12.33 of the Municipal Code, the applicant shall dedicate land for park or recreational purposes or pay the applicable Quimby fees for the construction of condominiums, or Recreation and Park fees for construction of apartment buildings.

9. Schools. The payment of school fees shall be made to the Los Angeles Unified School District to offset the impact of additional student enrollment at schools serving the project area.

10. Cable Television. The applicant shall make necessary arrangements with the appropriate cable television franchise holder to assure that cable television facilities will be installed in City rights-of-way in the same manner as is required of other facilities, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 17.05 N, to the satisfaction of the Department of Telecommunications.

11. Prior to issuance of a clearance letter, all engineering fees pertaining to Ordinance 171,502 adopted by the City Council must be paid in fulL.

Notice. If conditions dictate, connections to the public sewer system may be postponed until adequate capacity is available.

Notice. Certificates of Occupancies for the subject property will not be issued by the City until the construction of all the public improvements (streets, sewers, storm drains, etc.), as required herein, are completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer