VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 76045-SL (stamped map dated August 31, 2017) HEARING DATE: December 13, 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 164,845, IF A CERTIFICATE OF POSTING HAS NOT BEEN SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, IT MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE HEARING, OR THE CASE MUST BE CONTINUED. REQUEST Pursuant to LAMC Sections 17.03 and 12.22 C.27 (Small Lot Ordinance), a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for the subdivision of one 6,500 square-foot lot into 5 small lots that are 1,850 square feet (Lot 1), 1,100 square feet (Lots 2-4), and 1,350 square feet (Lot 5) in lot area. Each small lot will be improved with a single-family dwelling unit and 2 parking spaces. The existing 5-unit multi-family building on-site is proposed to be demolished. The project also involves a haul route to export 1,700 cubic yards of soil, and the removal of seven (7) non-protected trees including one (1) street tree. ADDRESS 2346-2350 South Beverly Glen Boulevard APPLICANT Angelo Paparella 2346-50 S. Beverly Glen Blvd, LLC 26500 West Agoura Road Suite 102-146 Calabasas, CA 91302 REPRESENTATIVE Steve Nazemi DHS & Assosciates, Inc. 275 Centennial Way, Suite 205 Tustin, CA, 92780 RELEVANT CASES ON-SITE: There are no previous or existing cases relevant to this subdivision. OFF-SITE: Case No. TT-64958: On June 15, 2006, the Deputy Advisory Agency approved a Tentative Tract Map for a maximum of 7 residential condominium units for a property located at 10386 West Almayo Avenue. PUBLIC RESPONSES No letters have been received from the public at the time of preparing this report. Staff received two phone calls from one neighbor with concerns regarding the removal of trees, the subdivision resulting in homes with excessive height, and eviction of current tenants. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 76045-SL PAGE 2 GENERAL COMMENTS The project site consists of one rectangular lot that covers a lot area of approximately 6,500 square feet. The subject site has frontage along the east side of Beverly Glen Boulevard measuring approximately 50 feet in width, and a lot depth measuring approximately 130 feet. The existing topography has a slope of less than 10 percent, with an elevation change of approximately 12 feet from the front property line along Beverly Glen (199’) to the rear property line (211’). The property fronts Beverly Glen Boulevard, a designated Avenue I Street with a designated right-of-way width of 100 feet and designated roadway width of 70 feet. No dedications are required per the Bureau of Engineering, however the subject site would be required to make sidewalk improvements along Beverly Glen Boulevard. The site is designated for Medium Residential land uses in the West Los Angeles Community Plan and is zoned R3-1-O. The site is currently improved with a 5-unit multifamily building built in 1951. The tenant list indicates that all 5 existing units are occupied. The project has not been identified as a historic resource or identified in the City’s HistoricPlacesLA or SurveyLA. No recent permits were filed at the time of preparing the staff report. The project involves the demolition of the existing 5-unit multifamily building and subdivision for the new construction, use, and maintenance of five small lot homes. Per architectural plans dated August 31, 2017, the dwelling units will be four stories (three residential levels over a semi-subterranean parking level) and a maximum of 45 feet in height. The subdivision maintains setbacks along the perimeter of the property of 15 feet to the west, 5 feet to the north, 16 feet to the south, and 5 feet to the east. Vehicular access is provided in the form of a Common Access Driveway Area that has a 16-foot width that is clear to sky. Vehicles have approximately 24 feet of back-up and maneuvering space when accessing the parking spaces (Level 1). Pedestrian access is provided in the form of a Common Access Pedestrian Easement that is 5 feet in width along the northern property line. Due to the slope of the site, stair steps are provided along the Common Access Pedestrian Easement in the form of an upper walkway, with pedestrian entrances for the small lot homes located on Level 2. Balconies are located on Level 2 facing the driveway and along Beverly Glen Boulevard, and roof decks are provided on Level 5. Trash storage is maintained in the garages for the individual small lot homes. Surrounding parcels are zoned R3-1-O and are developed with multi-family residential buildings ranging from 2 to 3 stories in height. Other parcels along Beverly Glen Boulevard are developed with multi-family residential buildings up to five stories in height. Neighboring parcels fronting along Ilona Avenue (approximately 25 feet to the northeast) are zoned R1- 1-O and developed with single-family residential uses. The subject site is also within the West Los Angeles Transportation Improvement and Mitigation Specific Plan. The site is within an active 500 Foot Park Zone (Rancho Park Golf Course), and is within a Methane Zone and BOE Special Grading Area. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 76045-SL PAGE 3 REPORTS RECEIVED BUREAU OF ENGINEERING: Reports that the Tract Map layout is satisfactory as submitted and recommends approval subject to conditions stated in the memo dated October 25, 2017 pertaining to improvements along Beverly Glen Boulevard. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, GRADING DIVISION: Tentatively approves subject to conditions stated in the memo dated June 23, 2017. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, ZONING DIVISION: A clearance letter will be issued stating that no Building and Zoning Code violations exist on the subject site once the items identified in the memo dated October 7, 2017 have been satisfied. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: No comments were available at the writing of the staff report. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Recommends that the plot plans be submitted for Fire Department review and approval prior to recordation of Tract Map Action. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: No comments were available at the writing of the staff report. DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS: Recommends that the project be subject to conditions stated in the memo dated September 29, 2017. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER: No comments were available at the writing of the staff report. BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING: Recommends that the project be subject to conditions stated in the memo dated October 19, 2017. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. BUREAU OF SANITATION: Wastewater Collection Systems Division of the Bureau of Sanitation has inspected the sewer/storm drain lines serving the subject tract and found no potential problems to their structures or potential maintenance problem, as stated in the memo dated October 2, 2017. Any proposed development in close proximity to the easement(s) must secure Department of Public Works approval. See recommended condition in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 76045-SL PAGE 5 DRAFT TENTATIVE TRACT REPORT WITH CONDITIONS Angelo Paparella (A)(O) Case No. VTT-76045-SL 2346-50 S. Beverly Glen Blvd, LLC Related Case: None 26500 West Agoura Road Ste 102-146 Address: 2346-2350 South Beverly Glen Calabasas, CA 91302 Boulevard Planning Area: West Los Angeles Steve Nazemi (R) Zone: R3-1-O DHS & Assosciates, Inc. D. M.: 129 B 161 275 Centennial Way, Suite 205 C. D.: 5 – Koretz Tustin, CA, 92780 CEQA: ENV-2017-2733-CE Legal Description: Lot 4, Tract TR 7260, Block 4 In accordance with provisions of Section 17.03 and 12.22 C.27 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), the Advisory Agency determined that the Categorical Exemption ENV-2017-2733-CE adequately serves as the environmental clearance, and approved Vesting Tentative Tract No. 76045-SL, located at 2346-2350 South Beverly Glen Boulevard for a maximum of 5 small lots, pursuant to the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance No. 176,354, as shown on map stamp-dated August 31, 2017 in the West Los Angeles Community Plan. This unit density is based on the R3-1-O Zone and subject to the following conditions. The subdivider is hereby advised that the LAMC may not permit this maximum approved density. Therefore, verification should be obtained from the Department of Building and Safety which will legally interpret the Zoning Code as it applies to this particular property. The Advisory Agency’s approval is subject to the following conditions: NOTE on clearing conditions: When two or more agencies must clear a condition, subdivider should follow the sequence indicated in the condition. For the benefit of the applicant, subdivider shall maintain record of all conditions cleared, including all material supporting clearances and be prepared to present copies of the clearances to each reviewing agency as may be required by its staff at the time of its review. BUREAU OF ENGINEERING - SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 1. That if this tract map is approved as ”Small Lot Subdivision” then, and if necessary for street address purposes all the common access to this subdivision be named on the final map satisfactory to the City Engineer. 2. That if this tract map is approved as small lot subdivision then the final map be labeled as “Small Lot Subdivision per Ordinance No.