June Full Board Meeting

AGENDA – WHWCNC FULL BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – 6:30 p.m.
American Legion Hall 826
5320 Fallbrook Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Announcements:
Office of Councilman Bob Blumenfield
Office of other Local and State Officials and Other Public Announcements and Presentations
Public Comment Period (on items not on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker
Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:
Officer Reports:
President – Joyce Fletcher
Officer Elections will be held at the July 10, 2019 WHWCNC Board Meeting
Vice-President – Sheppard Kaufman
Committee Assignments will be approved at the August 14, 2019 WHWCNC Board Meeting
Treasurer – Paul Lawler
Secretary – Linda Kouy-Ghadosh, Assistant Secretary – Karen DiBiase
Parliamentarian – Don Patterson
Committee Reports:
Beautification Committee – Sean McCarthy, Chair
Budget Committee – Paul Lawler and Joyce Fletcher, Co-Chairs
Community Outreach Committee – Ray Cole, Chair – Peter Fletcher, Vice Chair
Community Services Committee – Mercy Alpert and Joyce Fletcher, Co-Chairs
Education Committee – Bill Anderson, Chair
Environmental Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Don Patterson, Chair
Homelessness Committee – Ray Cole, Chair
PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Lauren Coffman, Co-Chairs
Public Safety Committee – Sheppard Kaufman, Chair
WHIP Committee – August Steurer, Chair
Ad-hoc Westfield Promenade 2035 Project – Joyce Fletcher, Chair
Ad-hoc SSFL Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Ad-hoc Election Committee – Chairs, Joyce Fletcher and Don Patterson
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Swearing In Ceremony
of the Newly Elected
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Board
Oath of Office
Meet and Greet with Refreshments
(30 minutes total)
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Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:
1. Approval of Minutes: May 8, 2019 – Regular Meeting
May 8, 2019 – Special Meeting
2. Items for Board discussion and possible action:
Item No. (1) Treasurer – Paul Lawler, Chair
(19-147) May 2019 MER
Discussion and possible vote:
Motion to approve the WHWCNC Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Monthly Expense Reconciliation [MER] for May 2019. Copy of the May 2019 MER will be provided at the Board meeting. Roll Call Vote
Item No. (2) Treasurer, Paul Lawler
(19-148) Funding Request – Board member NC Logo T-shirts/Polo Shirts
Discussion and possible vote:
Motion for the Board approve funding of up to $1,000.00 from the 2018-2019 BC Budget for the purchase of outreach items from approved vendor HALO Branded Solutions to purchase additional T-shirt and/or Polo Shirts for board members to wear to NC outreach events. Roll Call Vote
Item No. (3) Treasurer, Paul Lawler
(19-149) Funding Request – NC Meeting Countdown Timer
Discussion and possible vote:
Motion for the Board to approve funding up to $1000.00 from the 2018-2019 Budget for the purchase of a digital tripod meeting countdown timer, from an approved vendor of choice, to insure fair and correct timing of public and board member public comments. Roll Call Vote
Item No. (4) Treasurer, Paul Lawler
(19-150) Funding Request – Board Member Name Badges
Motion for the Board to approve funding up to $500.00 from the 2018-2019 NC Budget for the purchase of business cards from an approved vendor of choice, for current and new board members for NC outreach an informational purposes when conducting NC business and attending outreach events. Roll Call Vote
Item No. (5) Treasurer, Paul Lawler and President, Joyce Fletcher
(19-151) 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Administrative Packet with 2019-2020 NC Budget
Discussion and possible vote:
Motion for the Board to approve the 2019-2020 Administrative Packet for fiscal year 2019-2020.
The administrative packet includes the NC Budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. This budget does not contain the 2018-2019 rollover funds as the precise amount will be determined by the City Clerk on August 1, 2019, after the audit of our 2018-2019 Budget has been completed.
At that time the WHWCNC Budget committee will meet to reallocate funds in August and prepare a reallocated budget for Board approval at the September 11, 2019 Board Meeting. Roll Call Vote
A copy of the Administrative packet will be provided and reviewed at the August 12, 2019 Board meeting.
Item No. (6) PLUM Committee, Lauren Coffman – Chair, PLUM Committee
(19-152) DIR-2018-2617-SPP
22055 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 – live-work 12 unit apartment building
Discussion and possible vote:
MOTION: As pertaining to Case DIR- 2018-2617-SPP, having held three public meetings, for the application requesting Project Permit Compliance to construct a Work-Live 12 unit residential, 4 story building with ground level parking on the first floor at 22055 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, the Planning Land Use and Mobility Committee hereby finds that:
WHEREAS, the applicant plans to replace a used car lot and small building with a 4 story modern residential structure, which represents a significant visual improvement to the corner of Ventura Boulevard and Glade Avenue, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has made significant changes from the original plans to accommodate requests from the Ventura Corridor, City Planning, and the PLUM committee, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided a revised plan that offers a more open and inviting street frontage facade facing Ventura Blvd., and
WHEREAS, the project conforms to height, density and use regulations for the area, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to provide an affordable unit and gain an increase of 35 percent in floor area provided by the density bonus, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to add landscaping to the west and north sides of the building and replace the existing street tree, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to provide a security camera and lighting on the rear of the building facing the alley.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee, for the findings and conditions stated herein, finds that the submitted application and plans for the project at 22055 Ventura Boulevard receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills -Warner Center Neighborhood Council for the requested actions contingent upon the following conditions:
Conditions:
1. The front windows on the first floor work-live unit could have solar shading and shall have no privacy curtains.
2. The proposed façade stone treatment on the first floor shall wrap around the building on all faces.
3. Electrical conduit shall be installed in the building to accommodate future wiring for charging electric vehicles.
4. Opaque glass above the first floor shall be non-reflective.
5. Trash containers shall be enclosed and located so as not to be visible from the street.
6. There shall be no banners or posters installed on the exterior of the building beyond 30 days after receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy.
7. The applicant shall provide the maximum allowable street trees along Glade Avenue.
8. The pathway on the east side of the building shall be paved from gate to gate.
9. All plans presented on June 12, 2019 at the Board Meeting of Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council shall be dated as such and re-submitted to Planning as an (updated) project application submittal.
10. The applicant will not submit any significant, further updated plans without presenting them to the WHWCNC for support.
11. Additionally, all conditions herein shall be printed on one of the Project Summary pages as commitment to and acceptance of these conditions.
12. Signage showing rendering of finished structure, plus specifics to size, ownership and contact information shall be erected and maintained during the construction of the project.
The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council advise the City of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield of its findings and recommendation for the application presented on June 12, 2019.
Item No. (7) PLUM Committee, Chair – Lauren Coffman
(19-153) DIR-2019-2161-SPP
22753 ½ Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills CA, 91934 – Retail Store – Edible Arrangements
Discussion and possible action:
MOTION: As pertaining to Case DIR- 2019-2161-SPP, having held one public meeting, for the application requesting Project Permit Compliance for the project at 22753 ½ Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, the WHWCNC Planning Land Use and Mobility Committee (PLUM) hereby finds that:
WHEREAS, the applicant plans to make no changes to exterior of the building except a new sign on the front of the building identifying the business, and
WHEREAS, the applicant plans to modify the interior of the building to accommodate preparation of edible arrangement products, and
WHEREAS, the modified building will accommodate customer ordering and take-out of products, but no provisions for customers to eat or drink within the building or on the property around the building, and
WHEREAS, the applicant will provide 9 parking spaces for employees and customers, including one handicapped space behind the building by restriping the existing parking spaces, and
WHEREAS, the applicant plans to lease an additional 6 parking spaces across the alley in the back from the American Legion to satisfy the minimum requirements for a take-out restaurant, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to explore upgrading the signs on all three business in the building as part of changing the existing Century 21 sign for the Edible Arrangements business.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee, for the findings and conditions stated herein, finds that the submitted application and plans for the project at 22753 1/2 Ventura Boulevard receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills -Warner Center Neighborhood Council for the requested actions contingent upon the following conditions:
Conditions:
1. The applicant shall make necessary improvements for the project to be fully ADA compliant.
2. There shall be no banners or posters installed on the building beyond 30 days after receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy.
3. All plans presented on June12, 2019 at the Board Meeting of Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council shall be dated as such and re-submitted to Planning as an (updated) project application submittal.
4. The applicant will not submit any significant, further updated plans without presenting them to the WHWCNC for support.
5. Additionally, all conditions herein shall be printed on one of the Project Summary pages as commitment to and acceptance of these conditions.
The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council advise the city of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield of its findings and recommendation for the application presented on June 12, 2019.
Item No. (8) PLUM Committee – Chair – Lauren Coffman
(19-154) DIR-2019-1831-SPP
21914 W. Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills CA, 91364
Project Permit Compliance Pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7 for a change of use from retail to a dental office with two off-street parking spaces located within the Ventura/Cahuenga Blvd. Corridor Specific Plan
Discussion and possible motion:
MOTION: As pertaining to Case DIR-2019-1831-SPP, having held one public meetings for the application filed by Abbas Jour the owner, and represented by Allen Jour, to review a façade design / change of use, the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee hereby finds that:
WHEREAS, the owner has agreed to maintain full transparency of the front façade, and
WHEREAS, the applicant is meeting the code requirement of additional parking by paying for two off-site parking spaces, and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing exterior signage lighting for the front façade, and exterior signage lighting for the rear façade, and
WHEREAS, the applicant will return with final signage plans as part of their signage permit application,
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee, for the findings and conditions stated herein, finds that the submitted application by Abbas Jour and plans by Allen Jour, representative for the property at 21914 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council for the requested actions contingent upon the following conditions:
Conditions
1) All plans presented on June 12, 2019 at the Board Meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC) shall be dated as such and re-submitted to Planning as an (updated) project application submittal.
2) The applicant will not submit any significant, further updated plans without presenting them to the WHWCNC for support.
3) Additionally, all conditions herein shall be printed on one of the Project Summary pages as a commitment to and acceptance of these conditions.
4) Any changes to the proposed façade materials shall be resubmitted to the PLUM committee for review and support.
5) The applicant will finish the back side of the reception desk which is located at the glass façade,
The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council advise the City of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield of its findings, and its subsequent supporting recommendation for this application as presented on June 12, 2019.
Item No.(9) PLUM Committee, Chair, Lauren Coffman
(19-155) ZA-2018-5488-ZAD ENV-2018-5489-CE
5150 N. Baza Avenue, Woodland Hills CA, 91346
Zoning administrator determination – the request for a ZAD for a new 3 story SDF on a substandard hillside street. The property is located in the RE-40-1 zone. The dwelling will be 2 stories over a 2 car garage. The dwelling will have an areaa of 3,032 SF. The attached 2-car garage will have an area of 400 SF. A 10 ft. tall retaining wall will be located in the backyard.
Discussion and possible vote:
MOTION: As pertaining to case ZA-2018-5488-ZAD, having held three public meetings for the application filed by the property applicant Amir Menrazi, and represented by Allen Adel / Core & Associates, concerning the new construction of a three story, 3,032 sq. ft. residence, with a 400 sq. ft. two car, attached garage, at 5150 Baza Avenue, Woodland Hills 91364, the Planning, Land Use and Mobility committee hereby finds that:
WHEREAS, the Applicant has designed and substantially complies with the applicable regulations, findings, standards, and provisions of the Baseline Hillside Ordinance; And
WHEREAS, as a plan check item, Public Works is requiring the applicant to widen the substandard hillside street from the property to Ventura Boulevard, and
WHEREAS, the applicant is claiming as reasons: 1)financial hardship and 2)unresolvable existing conditions, that do not enable street widening from their property down to Ventura Boulevard, and
WHEREAS, the project is requesting a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to permit the construction, use, and maintenance of a new single-family dwelling on a lot fronting a Substandard Hillside Limited Street that is not currently improved, but will be improved by the applicant, to a width of at least 20 feet, in front of the applicant’s property, as required by LAMC Section 12.21 C.10.(i)(2). And,
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to implement and will note on their plans, conditions, as listed below, to the submitted application;
THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility committee, for the findings and conditions stated herein, finds that the submitted application submitted by the applicant Amir Menrazi, for the new construction of a three story, 3,032 sq. ft. residence, with a 400 sq. ft. two car, attached garage, and a limited street widening to 20 feet in front of the applicant’s property, receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council for the requested action contingent upon the following conditions:
Conditions
1. WHWCNC PLUM committee requests that the Zoning Administrator require extensive conditions for the following:
a. Grading procedures
b. Haul routes for dirt removal and concrete delivery
c. On-site parking plan for heavy equipment in use
d. Staging area on-site for material delivery and storage
e. Construction crew parking plan, on site and remote
2. All plans presented on June 12, 2019 at the Board Meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC) shall be dated as such and re-submitted to Planning as an (updated) project application submittal.
3. Additionally, all conditions herein shall be printed on the Project Summary page as a commitment to and acceptance of these conditions.
4. The applicant and owner will not submit any significant further updated plans or changes without first presenting them to the WHWCNC for support.
5. No mechanical equipment or other utilities will be located on the flat roof.
6. Construction hours as per the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code will be strictly adhered to.
The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council advise the City of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Council member Bob Blumenfield of its findings and recommendation for this application as presented on June 12, 2019.
4. Board Member Area Reports:
Announcements: The next Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Meeting dates for or the upcoming 2019 year; the proposed Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at the American Legion Hall located at 5320 Fallbrook Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 at 6:30pm.
HOWEVER, Please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.
Adjournment of meeting:
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