COMMITTEE MEETING
Joint Planning and Land Use Management Committees with HSDNC
Thursday, May 06, 2021, 6:30 PM
Webinar ID: 821 1836 6241
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82118366241
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In conformity with the September 16, 2021 enactment of California assembly bill361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Hollywood United Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely with a call-in option or internet-based service option. Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial 1 (669) 900-6833, and enter the Webinar ID above and then press # # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT - As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: NCSupport@lacity.org or phone: (213) 978-1551.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at Agenda is posted for public review at Counterpoint Records and Books 5911 Franklin Ave Hollywood Super Mart 6213 Franklin Ave, on our website at www.MyHUNC.org, and with EmpowerLA or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Brandi D'Amore at email: secretary@myhunc.org.
Comments from the public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the Agenda that is within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, for a maximum of 20 minutes total for Public comment, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board. In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at the scheduled meeting (or location noted in the Agenda item) or by making arrangements with our office (contact information above). As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation 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. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Neighborhood Council Support Help Line (213) 978-1551 or email info@myhunc.org. Note: Agenda items may be taken out of order or merged as deemed appropriate by the Board. Action may be taken on all items. To subscribe directly to our Agendas go to https://www.lacity.org/government/subscribe-agendasnotifications/neighborhood-councils and make your choice.
AB361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Nieghborhood Council's control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT - As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: NCSupport@lacity.org or phone: (213) 978-1551.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at Agenda is posted for public review at Counterpoint Records and Books 5911 Franklin Ave Hollywood Super Mart 6213 Franklin Ave, on our website at www.MyHUNC.org, and with EmpowerLA or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Brandi D'Amore at email: secretary@myhunc.org.
Comments from the public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the Agenda that is within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, for a maximum of 20 minutes total for Public comment, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board. In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at the scheduled meeting (or location noted in the Agenda item) or by making arrangements with our office (contact information above). As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation 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. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Neighborhood Council Support Help Line (213) 978-1551 or email info@myhunc.org. Note: Agenda items may be taken out of order or merged as deemed appropriate by the Board. Action may be taken on all items. To subscribe directly to our Agendas go to https://www.lacity.org/government/subscribe-agendasnotifications/neighborhood-councils and make your choice.
AB361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Nieghborhood Council's control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.
Welcome
- Roll Call
- Discussion and possible recommendation regarding the 5600 Hollywood proposed project:
The project consists of the proposed demolition of: 1) a 3-story, 14-unit, 9,856 sq. ft., 1957 apartment building at 1655 N. St. Andrews Pl. designed by architect Josef Van Der Kar; 2) a 1948 2-story, commercial building housing an auto body shop at 5604 Hollywood Blvd.; 3) a vacant lot at 5600 Hollywood Blvd.; and 4) a parking lot at 5607 Carlton Way, for the construction of a 217-foot-tall, 18-story, 200-unit residential development on a 36,000 sq. ft., 5-parcel combined lot at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd. and St. Andrews Place. Total development would be 222,234 sq. ft., with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 5.98:1. The applicant proposes 265 parking spaces within a 3-level parking podium and 2 subterranean levels. Case #s: CPC-2020-4296-CU-DB-SPP-RDP-SPR-VHCA-PHP; ENV- 2020-4297-SPCE. Applicant: Sean Beddoe, Bow West Capital.In exchange for setting aside 40 units for Very Low Income tenants, the applicant seeks the following discretionary entitlements:
- Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24.U.26, a Conditional Use Permit for a 115 percent density bonus, to allow 200 residential units in lieu of the maximum 93 units otherwise permitted;
- Pursuant to LAMC Section 22.A.25, the applicant seeks:
- A 35% density bonus;
- An off-menu incentive to permit 100% of the required open space to be located above the first habitable level, in lieu of the maximum 75% otherwise allowed by Section 9D of the Vermont/Western Transit District Oriented Specific Plan (SNAP);
- An off-menu incentive to permit a 1,707 sq. ft. public plaza in lieu of the 5,000 sq. ft. pedestrian throughway otherwise required;
- An off-menu incentive to permit 22% of the ground floor façade to be transparent, in lieu of the 50% otherwise required;
- A reduction in the required parking, from the maximum 435 stalls to 265 stalls; 3).Pursuant to LAMC Section 5.7.C, approval of a Project Permit Compliance Review;
- Pursuant to LAMC Section 05, approval of a Site Plan Review;
- A Floor Area Ratio of 5.98:1, in lieu of the maximum 4.5 FAR allowed in the Hollywood Redevelopment Plan Area. 6). A Determination that the project is Statutorily Exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
NOTE: Additional documents related to this project are available from the LA City Clerk’s website within Council File21-0383
- New/Future Business
Adjournment
A simple majority vote by the Board members present, not including abstentions, at a meeting at which there is a quorum, shall be required to take official action, unless specified otherwise in the Bylaws (https://hollywoodunitednc.org/bylaws-rules/).
Reconsideration: The Board may reconsider and amend its action on items listed on the agenda if that reconsideration takes place before the end of the meeting at which it was considered or at the next regular meeting. The Board, on either of these two days, shall: (1) Make a Motion for Reconsideration and, if approved, (2) hear the matter and take an action. If the motion to reconsider an action is to be scheduled at the next meeting following the original action, then two items shall be placed on the agenda for that meeting: (1) A Motion for Reconsideration on the described matter and (2) a [Proposed] action should the motion to reconsider be approved. A Motion for Reconsideration can only be made by a Board member who has previously voted on the prevailing side of the original action taken. If a Motion for Reconsideration is not made on the date the action was taken, then a Board member on the prevailing side of the action must submit a memorandum to the Recording Secretary identifying the matter to be reconsidered and a brief description of the reason(s) for requesting reconsideration at the next regular meeting. The aforesaid shall all be in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.