1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Council File 14-1746 Re: the role of the Mission Statement of the City Planning Department j&w II ** EECS Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Council File 14-1746 Re: the role of the Mission Statement of the City Planning Department john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Tue. Jan 20. 2015 at 9:52 PM To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee Council File 14-1746 "The mission of the City Planning Department is to create and implement plans, policies and programs that realize a vision of Los Angeles as a collection of healthy and sustainable neighborhoods, each with a distinct sense of place, based on a foundation of mobility, economic vitality and improved quality of life for all residents." Please consider the important quality of life issues raised by this Small Lot Project. Please consider upholding our appeal. We will gladly work with this developer to design a new project. Thank you. Beachwood Gardens Neighborhood Association https ://mail. google.com/mai l/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0b0cf2e8d7a39&siml=14b0b0cf2e8d7a39 1/1
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Council File 14-1746 Re: Average front setback measurements on Beachwood Drive c sr LA Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> GEECS Council File 14-1746 Re: Average front setback measurements on Beachwood Drive john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Tue. Jan 20. 2015 at 10:06 PM To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> The average residential front setback measurement on the 1100 block of North Beachwood Drive are incorrect in the official staff report in this case. Planning #VTT-72899-SL-2A. The front setback measurements used in staff report are incorrectly calculated at 15'6". These measurements have been taken three times by the appellant with three separate witnesses, then run through the ladbs.org setback calculator, as required. This correct figure has been submitted, and the true measurement is at least 1873". This discrepancy would not allow the project to be built as planned, and is therefore integral to the case. I am disputing these findings as incorrect, and request an independent calculation with representatives for both the appellant and applicant. Thank you. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0b1951644846d&siml=14b0b1951644846d 1/1
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee Re: Council File 14-1746 Property Address 1146/1152 Beachwood Drive. Los A. Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee Re : Council File 14-1746 Property Address 1146/1152 Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90038 john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Tue. Jan 20. 2015 at 6:50 PM To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> Cc: councilmember.ofarrell@lacity.org Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee Re : Council File 14-1746 Property Address 1146/1152 Beachwood Drive. Los Angeles. CA 90038 Greetings. I am writing regarding the appeal in the above case. We support the appreal. as we believe the Department of City Planning should have performed an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") at this site, to assess : proposed. 1.Fire safety, egress routes, and emergency vehicle access at the site. 2. Earthquake readiness of the project. 3. Noise levels during construction, for which no mitigation has been We believe the conclusions of the Project s Mitigated Negative Declaration ( MND") and Advisory Agency s CEQA Findings of no impact/less-than-significant impacts resulting from the Project are unsubstantiated by the evidence, and therefore preclude informed decision making and proper public participation. This project needs to be further conditioned by the Department of City Planning through a proper EIR before any construction takes place at this site. Los Angeles residents deserve a full accounting of the facts. This project needs to be re-designed with input from the community, the Neighborhood Council, and the developer working together. Thank you. Beachwood Gardens Neighborhood Association https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0a66865589e08&siml=14b0a66865589e08 1/2
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - PLEASE ADD THIS SETBACK CALCULATOR TO THE OFFICIAL CASE FILE #14-1746 Prevailing Setbacks 8.72 ft Total no of lots entered=14 Total frontage entered=721.00 ft 40% of Total frontage entered=288.40 ft No of lots used in the calculations^ 2 Setback range used=14-24 ft Total frontage used in the calculations=573.4 ft No of trials=1 Lots Used Lot Frontage Setback 1116 32 14 1124 31.4 18.6 1128 42 23.6 1134 50 19.9 1140 36 16.1 1146 46 23 1153 48 15 1147 48 24 1143 50 16.1 1137 48 16.5 1131 52 21 1121 90 16.8 View Calculations Detail j! Calculate No Lot Frontage Setback No Lot Frontage [ Setback fl No Lot Frontage Setback 1 1116 32 14 2 1124 31.4 18.6 3 1128 42 23.6 4 1130 48 30.4 5 1134 50 19.9 6 1140 36 16.1 7 1146 46 23 8 1152 50 9 1156 50 29 10 1153 48 15 11 1147 48 24 12 1143 50 16.1 13 1137 48 16.5 14 1131 52 21 15 1121 90 16.8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26: 27 28 29 F= ------- : =! 30 https ://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b055c265eafe9b&siml=14b055c265eafe9b 1/2..._...
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1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Re: Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guideline. Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Re: Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at taxpayer expense. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? Carol Cetrone <perpetua99@gmail.com> Sun. Jan 18. 2015 at 8:50 PM To: john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Cc: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> GREAT POINT On Jan 18. 2015. at 8:26 PM. john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> wrote: <SLS snip april 29.PNG>Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at taxpayer expense. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? Please grant the appeal in Council File 14-1746. The Beachwood Small Lot project needs to be re-designed. Thank you. https ://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b00877005b7c9e&siml=14b00877005b7c9e 1/1
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail Council File 14-1746 Please include a copy of this letter in official case file. Council File 14-1746 0 LA M L - GEfCS Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Council File 14-1746 Please include a copy of this letter in official case file. Council File 14-1746 john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Sun. Jan 18. 2015 at 8:52 PM To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org <councilmember.englander@lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> Cc: councilmember.ofarrell@lacity.org Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee. I support Small Lot Subdivision legislation reform. Just as City Council does. Below is a segment from the original motion brought before City Council by Councilmember LaBonge, No. 13-1478, regarding the Small Lot Design Guidelines, as well as problems with the Small Lot Ordinance, dated November 30, 2013 " I THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of Planning be instructed to update and improve the Small Lot Subdivision Guidelines. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the City Attorney, be instructed to evaluate the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance and prepare any changes to the Ordinance that are necessary to ensure that future Sinall Lot Subdivisions are compatible with the neighborhood." --Councilmember Tom LaBonge Also, below, is the confirmation by City Clerk, regarding the https://m ail.google.com/mai l/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b008920aad98ab&siml=14b008920aad98ab 1/2
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Council File 14-1746 Please include a copy of this letter in official case file. Council File 14-1746 adoption of No. 13-1478 by City Council (unanimous, one absent), dated August 1, 2014. I will now highlight language from section 2 of the August 1,2014 document. The following text is verbatim from this document. "2. DIRECT the DCP, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to evaluate the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance and prepare any changes to the Ordinance that are necessary to ensure that future Small Lot Subdivisions are compatible with the neighborhood." Obviously, it is my contention that the proposal in case VTT 72899SL 2A (City Council file 14-1746) is in no way compatible with the neighborhood. Thank you for your time https ://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b008920aad98ab&siml=14b008920aad98ab 2/2
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Council File 14-1746. Councilmember O'Farrell believes in the Small Lot Design Guidelines, after holding a publicly funded w. Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Council File 14-1746, Councilmember O'Farrell believes in the Small Lot Design Guidelines, after holding a publicly funded workshop on the matter, we hope so. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Sun. Jan 18. 2015 at 8:36 PM To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> Cc: simon.pastucha@lacity.org. councilmember.ofarrell@lacity.org % # COUNCILMEMBER MITCH O'FARRELL LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL,! 3TH DISTRICT Small Lot Subdivision Info Workshop Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 PM Holy Virgin Mary Cathedral 650 Micheltorena 5treet Los Angeles, CA 00026 Presentation and Q&A with Simon Pastucha, an urban designer from the Department of City Planning and a creator of the small lot ordinance. Discussion topics include: Intent of the Small Lot Ordinance Project Approval Process Role of the Small Lot Design Guidelines Please RSVP and direct questions about the event to Gary Benjamin at: gary.benjaminv@lacity.org and/or (213) 473-7569. Council File 14-1746. Councilmember O'Farrell believes in the Small Lot Design Guidelines, after holding a publicly funded workshop on the matter, we hope so. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? Please grant the appeal in Council File 14-1746 Lee Harrision https ://mai I,google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=i nbox&th= 14b007a240175a64&sim l=14b007a240175a64
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Council File 14-1746. Council President Herb Wesson is promoting the Small Lot Guidelines at publicly funded workshops.,.w R pi; LA Vfys"' GtECS Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Council File 14-1746. Council President Herb Wesson is promoting the Small Lot Guidelines at publicly funded workshops...why is Planning not using the Guidelines? john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Sun. Jan 18. 2015 at 8:30 PM To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> Cc: councilmember.ofarrell@lacity.org COUNCIL PRESIDENT HERB J. WESSON JR LOS ANGELS CITY COUNCIL, TENTH DISTRICT Small l ot Subdivision Info Workshop Tuesday, October ZS, 6:30pm CD 10 District Office, 1819 S. Western Ave 90006 lute: FarlJnEtotffB-*. Manta tbe. Place, 1 block w<.i! e? Wtotun&Ve ihr r-.fw.r* UL!S J-Jill Ulo i'u f I'Jlii: Ic*. tj.' i>m m.1l J '-^Lu-rJc- U. U -I. -L Bite o! ckt Small Let CJriii-arici; P Ojiiti Apprcva' 1OCtis Ro ti tfce Sr-iaf lot U6&gn Su-aci its Rwase RSVP anddiioci guestioa abu-i ihte/efti to U! Carle, at. UL:aU;iu.Cat1ii.i'frlati.ora a-id/ar 3232-7.33-S233. Council File 14-1746. Council President Herb Wesson is promoting the Small Lot Guidelines at publicly funded workshops...why is Planning not using the Guidelines? Please grant the appeal in Council File 14-1746. Small Lot Subdivisions need more regulation. Lee Harrison https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b007530274cb62&siml=14b007530274cb62 1/2
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at.. JSmall Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at taxpayer expense. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? Please grant the appeal in Council File 14-1746. The Beachwood Small Lot project needs to be re-designed. Thank you. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b00717ac54a438&siml=14b00717ac54a438 1/1
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Council File 14-1746 Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Council File 14-1746 john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Sun. Jan 18. 2015 at 8:21 PM To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee : I am writing to voice my support for the appeal filed in Council file 14-1746, concerning the proposed construction of a Small Lot Subdivision at 1146/1152 Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, 90038. As a neighbor in the immediate neighborhood, my quality of life will be negatively affected by the construction of these buildings. My main concern is the height of the proposed homes, 45 feet tall in places. This is a very low profile neighborhood. The average residential height on this street is only 18 feet. Such high structures will result in : 1. A loss of privacy for the surrounding residents, some of whom will be set back only five feet from the new buildings. 2. A lack of sunlight and fresh air available to the surrounding homes. The properties to the East of this project will be dark most of the day if the construction proceeds. I ask that you uphold the appeal on the grounds that City Planning has not used the Small Lot Design Guidelines to remedy these issues. The developer in this case should then go back to the drafting table to design a more responsible project. Thank you Clarence C. Cowan Beachwood Gardens Neighborhood Association 1134 Beachwood Drive. https ://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b006c371326a6f&siml=14b006c371326a6f 1/1
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelin. sfl L \fjsr GEECS Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Fwd: Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at taxpayer expense. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> To: Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Tue. Jan 20. 2015 at 9:31 AM --------- Forwarded message---------- From: john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Date: Sun. Jan 18. 2015 at 8:26 PM Subject: Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at taxpayer expense. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@ lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> community ^ UfANLL l. 01 design Gunn. inrs t m Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at taxpayer expense. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0866bc3c1e874&siml=14b0866bc3c1e874 1/2
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelin. Please grant the appeal in Council File 14-1746. The Beachwood Small Lot project needs to be re-designed. Thank you. Sharon Gin City of Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk 213.978.1074 Sharon.Gin@lacity.org t~... i * LACityClerk U Connect < - L -I Mobile Oar.k Hsre My LA Click Here 511 to I Learn More https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0866bc3c1e874&siml=14b0866bc3c1e874 2/2
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1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Council File 14-1746. Councilmember O'Farrell believes in the Small Lot Design Guidelines, after holding a publicly fun... Guidelines? Please grant the appeal in Council File 14-1746. Lee Harrision Beachwood Gardens Neighborhood Association Sharon Gin City of Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk 213.978.1074 r:, LACityClerk 'i Connect Mobile CS-ick Here 1 A M https ://mail. google.com/mai l/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b08666d311f2ca&siml=14b08666d311f2ca 2/2
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Council File 14-1746. Council President Herb Wesson is promoting the Small Lot Guidelines at publicly funded worksho. Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Fwd: Council File 14-1746. Council President Herb Wesson is promoting the Small Lot Guidelines at publicly funded workshops...why is Planning not using the Guidelines? Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> To: Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Tue. Jan 20. 2015 at 9:30 AM --------- Forwarded message---------- From: john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Date: Sun. Jan 18. 2015 at 8:30 PM Subject: Council File 14-1746. Council President Herb Wesson is promoting the Small Lot Guidelines at publicly funded workshops...why is Planning not using the Guidelines? To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@ lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> Cc: councilmember.ofarrell@lacity.org HERB.WESSON JR. LOS ANGELS CITY COUNCIL, TENTH DISTRICT Small Lot Subdivision Info Workshop Tuesday, October 28, 6:30pm CD 10 District Office, 1819 S. Western Atre 90006 im«r i'-a;king If)! Itam ifaith*r.[j r.! W^twnAw. r«eu*iisaitor-. jrtd with Sane,* i Silu.'lia, a uihae> tj>.from Ihs tk-pifinitnl C: f Fij riding aid a -creator of Lrc small lot ai&nancg LiKcus-sian topics v, I tociast: kusiiji o' [lit- Sma'.i LmdrSirancc A «j«s Approval j> rode Hi fi-e.t <5? Wi jfsjlf Lot JeSsgn GUtttfinH kinase 85V? a«d direst question stout the Pvtnt to Li Carlin av LhenWL.Ca;lmitflia<:itv.u;a aid/tii 3232-733-8233. Council File 14-1746. Council President Herb Wesson is promoting the Small Lot Guidelines at publicly funded workshops...why is Planning not using the Guidelines? https ://mailgoogle.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0866430d6b086&siml=14b0866430d6b086 1/2
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Council File 14-1746. Council President Flerb Wesson is promoting the Small Lot Guidelines at publicly funded worksho. Please grant the appeal in Council File 14-1746. Small Lot Subdivisions need more regulation. Lee Harrison Beachwood Gardens Neighborhood Association Sharon Gin City of Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk 213.978.1074 j LACityClerk U * Connect Mobile Cii:.k Here 1 1 https ://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0866430d6b086&siml=14b0866430d6b086 2/2
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Council File 14-1746 Fwd: Council File 14-1746 Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> To: Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Tue. Jan 20. 2015 at 9:30 AM --------- Forwarded message---------- From: john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Date: Sun. Jan 18. 2015 at 8:21 PM Subject: Council File 14-1746 To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>. "councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>. "councilmember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@ lacity.org>. "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>. "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>. Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee : I am writing to voice my support for the appeal filed in Council file 14-1746, concerning the proposed construction of a Small Lot Subdivision at 1146/1152 Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, 90038. As a neighbor in the immediate neighborhood, my quality of life will be negatively affected by the construction of these buildings. My main concern is the height of the proposed homes, 45 feet tall in places. This is a very low profile neighborhood. The average residential height on this street is only 18 feet. Such high structures will result in : 1. A loss of privacy for the surrounding residents, some of whom will be set back only five feet from the new buildings. 2. A lack of sunlight and fresh air available to the surrounding homes. The properties to the East of this project will be dark most of the day if the construction proceeds. I ask that you uphold the appeal on the grounds that City Planning has not used the Small Lot Design Guidelines to remedy these issues. The developer in this case should then go back to the drafting table to design a more responsible project. Thank you https ://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b086617cb484cc&siml=14b086617cb484cc 1/2
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Council File 14-1746 Clarence C. Cowan Beachwood Gardens Neighborhood Association 1134 Beachwood Drive. Sharon Gin City of Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk 213.978.1074 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b086617cb484cc&siml=14b086617cb484cc 2/2
' 1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: PLEASE ADD THIS SETBACK CALCULATOR TO THE OFFICIAL CASE FILE #14-1746 Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org: Fwd: PLEASE ADD THIS SETBACK CALCULATOR TO THE OFFICIAL CASE FILE #14-1746 Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> To: Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 9:32 AM --------- Forwarded message----------- From: john jhon <jhon9003b@gmait.com> Date: Mon, Jan 19. 2015 at 7:21 PM Subject: PLEASE ADD THIS SETBACK CALCULATOR TO THE OFFICIAL CASE FILE #14-1746 To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>, ''councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org" <counciimember.cadillo@lacity.org>, ''c0uncilmember.en9lander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@lacity.org>, "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilrnember.huizar@iacity.org>, "etta.anristrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@incity.org>, Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org>, councilmember.ofarrell@lacity.org PLEASE ADD THIS SETBACK CALCULATOR TO THE OFFICIAL CASE FILE COUNCIL CASE FILE # 14-1746 OFFICIAL ladbs setback calculator January 19, 2015 Refresh ladbs home Inches to Feet Conversion Table Important Note Zoning Code Prevailing Setback Information Bulletin Prevailing Setback-18.72 ft T I i Tit 1 n U-J " UJ it IUU» i if"»"vi'11!'» ';!.JV4 ttlt i - 1 1 i -* Tt i ft mir snt re -72.00 8 L,., _> t if - i f.! r.. 2''B 10 fl r- :i of ic 1 ] ai c.iiiniinns=12 Sf.'lflCk! USi ' 1 1-24 v 1 it t r 1 - ' ti. r caiculhiions=573.4 ft No of-trials -1 Lots.Used.j,' u f. L.: c-k 3Z 50 : View Calculations Detail Calculate No Lot Frontage Setback [no Lot i Frontage. Setback i No Lot Frontage l Setback 1 1116 32 j 14 2 1124 [31.4 18.6 4 : 1130 1 48 30.4 5 j 1134. j 50 i 19.9 lb ;ll6 1128 42 23.6 ; 1140 36 16.1 I 7 1146 j 46 23 8 11152 I 50 J 1156 50 29 ; io. 1153 il 48 i 15 : 111 1147 j 48 24 i 12 1143 : 50 16.1 I 113.r 1137 i 48! 16.5 j 14: 1131... j J 1 IH 1 I 52 ;l 21 l.i.:5 :i:i 1121 j 90 16.8 = https:// m ai I.googl e.com /m ai l/u/0/?ui=2&i k=efee67dbd5&vi ew=pt&search= i nbox&th= 14b08676e 118255d&si m I = 14b08676e118255d 1/2
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1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Council File 14-1746 Please include a copy of this letter in official case file. Council File 14-1746 Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Fwd: Council File 14-1746 Please include a copy of this letter in official case file. Council File 14-1746 Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> To: Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 9:31 AM --------- Forwarded message---------- From: john jhon <jhon90038@gmasl.com> Date: Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 8:52 PM Subject: Council File 14-1746 Please include a copy of this letter in official case file. Council File 14-1746 To: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@lacity.org>, "councilmember.cedilio@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>, "counciimember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@ lacity.org>, "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>, "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>, Sharon Gin <sharon,gin@lacity.org> Cc: councilmember.ofarrell@lacity.org Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee. I support Small Lot Subdivision legislation reform. Just as City Council does. Below is a segment from the original motion brought before City Council by Councilmember LaBonge, No. 13-1478, regarding the Small Lot Design Guidelines, as well as problems with the Small Lot Ordinance, dated November 30, 2013 11 I THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of Planning be instructed to update and improve the Small Lot Subdivision Guidelines. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the City Attorney, be instructed to evaluate the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance and prepare any changes to the Ordinance that are necessary to ensure that future Sinall Lot Subdivisions are compatible with the neighborhood." --Councilmember Tom LaBonge https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0867056bddba0&siml=14b0867056bddba0 1/3
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Council File 14-1746 Please include a copy of this letter in official case file. Council File 14-1746 Also, below, is the confirmation by City Clerk, regarding the adoption of No. 13-1478 by City Council (unanimous, one absent), dated August 1, 2014. I will now highlight language from section 2 of the August 1,2014 document. The following text is verbatim from this document. "2. DIRECT the DCP, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to evaluate the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance and prepare any changes to the Ordinance that are necessary to ensure that future Small Lot Subdivisions are compatible with the neighborhood." Obviously, it is my contention that the proposal in case VTT 72899SL 2A (City Council file 14-1746) is in no way compatible with the neighborhood. Thank you for your time Sharon Gin City of Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk 213.978.1074 Sharon.Gin@lacity.org r /j^.laatyaerv Jr f Connect Mobile ChekM. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0867056bddba0&siml=14b0867056bddba0 2/3
1/21/2015 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelin. Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Fwd: Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at taxpayer expense. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> To: Etta Armstrong <etta.armstrong@lacity.org> Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 9:31 AM --------- Forwarded message---------- From: Carol Cetrone <perpetua99@gmail.com> Date: Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 8:50 PM Subject: Re: Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at taxpayer expense. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? To: john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> Cc: "cityclerk@lacity.org" <cityclerk@facity.org>, "counciimember.cedillo@lacity.org" <councilmember.cedillo@lacity.org>, "counciimember.englander@lacity.org" <councilmember.englander@ iacity.org>, "councilmember.huizar@lacity.org" <councilmember.huizar@lacity.org>, "etta.armstrong@lacity.org" <etta.armstrong@lacity.org>, Sharon Gin <sharon.gin@lacity.org> GREAT POINT On Jan 18, 2015, at 8:26 PM, john jhon <jhon90038@gmail.com> wrote: <SLS snip april 29.PNG>Small Lot Design Guidelines in Council File 14-1746. Simon Pastucha and Jae H. Kim have been promoting the Guidelines...at taxpayer expense. Why is Planning not using the Guidelines? Please grant the appeal in Council File 14-1746. The Beachwood Small Lot project needs to be re-designed. Thank you, Sharon Gin City of Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk 213.978.1074 Sharon.Gin@lacity.org https://mailgcogle.eom/m ail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=efee67dbd5&view=pt&search=inbox&th=14b0866dd4cec09e&siml=14b0866dd4cec09e 1/2