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EXECUTIVE OFFICES200 N. Spring Street, Room 525 Los Angeles, CA 90012-4801

DEPARTMENT OF

CITY PLANNING City of Los AngelesCALIFORNIA

CITY PLANNING COMMISSIONMICHAEL J. LOGRANDE

DIRECTOR

(213) 978-1271

USA M. WEBBER, AICP DEPUTY DIRECTOR

(213) 978-1274

DAVID H. J. AMBROZ PRESIDENT St

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ROBERT L. AHN CAROUNE CHOE RICHARD KATZ JOHN W. MACK

SAMANTHA MILLMAN VERONICA PADILLA DANA M. PERLMAN

8* JAN ZATORSKI DEPUTY DIRECTOR

(213) 978-1273ERIC GARCETTI

MAYOR FAX: (213) 978-1275

INFORMATIONhttp://planning.lacity.orgJAMES K. WILLIAMS

COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT II

(213) 978-1300

January 6, 2016

Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73388-SL Address(s): 8714-8724 Cattaraugus Avenue Related Case(s): N/A Planning Area: West Adams-Baldwin Hills

Leimert

Rina Avnery (A)18653 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 750 Tarzana, CA. 91356

Kamran Kazemi (R)Tala Associates 1916 Colby Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90025

Zone D. M.C. D.CEQA : ENV-2015-456-MND

RD1.5-1123B16910

Reynaldo T. De Rama (R)(E) Tala Associates 1916 Colby Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90025

LETTER OF CLARIFICATION

Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety

On July 10, 2015, in accordance with provisions of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 17.03, the Advisory Agency approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73388- SL for a maximum of eight (8) small lots for the purposes of a Small Lot Subdivision.

On December 17, 2015, the applicant submitted a letter requesting a clarification of Condition No. 17.n.1 of the Advisory Agency approval to address revisions to the setback matrix due to changes in the construction documents affecting building locations in relation to the property lines. The requested clarifications will not result in a material change to the project.

This letter clarifies Condition No. 17.n.1 of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73388-SL to change the setback matrix consistent with updated construction documents as revised by the applicant.

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VTT-73388-SL (Clarification Letter)

Therefore, Condition No. 17.n.1 is clarified as follows:

Existing Setback Matrix:

SetbacksRear Side 1Lot No. Front Side 2

8’-7” (east) 0’-3” (north) 0-3” (north)

10’-10 0’-3 8’-0” (west) 0’-3” (south)

18’-7 7-92

7-6' 0’-3” (south)8-735’-3! 0’-3” (north) 0’-3” (south)4 11’-85’-3 5’-1” (east)

31-10" (south)5-0” (west)0’-35

6’-4 0’-3” (north)11’560-3 12’-7” (east) 0’-3” (south)8’-97

0’-3” (west) 5’-0” (east)4’-6 2-108

Revised Setback Matrix:

SetbacksSide 1 Side 2RearLot No. Front

8’-0” (west)0’-3 8’-7” (east)10-101O'-Z" (south)8’-0H 0’-3” (north)8’-720’-3” (south)V-3” (north)8’-0 >>8’-73O'-Z” (south)0’-3” (north)ir-8 5’-34

5’-1” (east) 5-0” (west)5-310’-3530’-3” (south) O'-Z" (north)6’-1 >>11 ’-56

0’-3” (south)0’-3 12’-7” (east)8’-975;-4” (east)2-10 0’-3” (west)4-68

All other conditions of vesting Tentative Tract No. 73388-SL shall remain unchanged.

Michael J. LoGrande Advisory Agency

JORDANN TURNER Deputy Advisory Agency

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OWNER RINA AVNERY 18653 VENTURA BLVD. TARZANA, CA. 91356 (818) 896-9700 ATTN: MR. UZI AVNERY

ADDRESS SITE:8714-8724 CATTARAUGUS AVENUE LOS ANGELES,CA. 90034

GROSS AREA: 18,497.73 SQ. FT.* 0.424 ACRE PIQ + HALF OF CATTARAUGUS AVENUENET AREA AFTER DEDICATION:PIQ ONLY * 12,670 SQ.FT.= 0.290 ACRE

NOTES:1. NO AREA IS SUBJECTED TO FLOODING.2. NO PROTECTED SPECIES ON THE SITE.3. ALL UTILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO SITE.4. PROPOSED PROJECT: 8 SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION5. EXISTING ZONE: RD1.5-1 PROPOSED ZONE: SAME6. NO EASEMENT EXCEPT SHOWN HEREON.7. PROPOSED PARKING SPACES: 16 PARKING SPACES.

2 PARKINGS FOR EACH LOT8. PROPOSED GUEST PARKING: 2 GUEST PARKING9. NO GEOLOGICAL HAZARDOUS AREA.10. SEWER IS AVAILABLE TO THE SITE.11. ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED.12. SITE IS IN LIQUEFACTION13. SMALL LOT SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION IN THE RD1.5-1

ZONE, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 176,354

EASEMENT NOTES: (LOT 15)PER FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANYORDER NO. 00044579-994-VNO-JC1, DATED: OCTOBER 9, 2013

4 LASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE SHOWN BELOW AND RIGHTS IDENTAL THERETO AS GRANTED IN A DOCUMENT:

PUBLIC UTILITIESPURPOSE:RECORDING NO.: IN BOOK 1779, PAGE 263, OF OFFICIAL AFFECTS: THE REAR 3 FEET

.5- :asement for the purpose shown below AND RIGHTS IDENTAL THERETO AS GRANTED IN A DOCUMENT:

PUBLIC UTILITIESPURPOSE:RECORDING NO.: IN BOOK 3061, PAGE 85, OF OFFICIAL AFFECTS: A 3 FOOT STRIP OVER THE LINES OF SAID LOT

EASEMENT NOTES: (LOT 16)PER OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANYORDER NO 2607142988-56, DATED: NOVEMBER 14, 2014

©EASEMENT AFFECTING THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND AND FOR THE PURPOSE SHOWN BELOW AND RIGHTS INCIDENTAL PURPOSES AS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING.PURPOSE:RECORDING NO.: IN BOOK 2364, PAGE 4, OF OFFICIAL AFFECTS.WHERE PRACTICABLE, AND WHERE NOT SO, ELSEWHERE.

CONDUITS, STORM DRAINS AND POLE LINES

3 FEET WIDE OVER THE LINE OF SAID LOT

$)SUCH RIGHTS OR EASEMENTS AS THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, SUCCESSOR TO LOS ANGELES GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE IN SAID LAND, FOR POLE LINES, CONDUITS AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES, AS DISCLOSED BY A DECLARATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES,

RECORDING NO.: IN BOOK 15498, PAGE 276, OF OFFICIAL AFFECTS: IN OR OVER THE REAR 3 FEET OF SAID LOT

REVISED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 73388FOR SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION PURPOSES

LOT 16 OF TRACT NO. 5500, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 60 PAGE 42 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY

LOT 15 OF TRACT NO. 5500, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 60 PAGE 42 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OF COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY

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DEPARTMENT OF EXECUTIVE OFFICES200 N. Spring Street, Room 525

Los Angeles, CA 90012-4801City of Los AngelesCITY PLANNING

CALIFORNIACITY PLANNING COMMISSION

MICHAEL J. LOGRANDE DIRECTOR

(213) 978-1271

LISA M. WEBBER, AICPDEPUTY DIRECTOR

(213) 978-1274

JAN ZATORSKI DEPUTY DIRECTOR

(213) 978-1273

&**£*£!DAVID H. J. AMBROZ PRESIDENT

RENEE DAKE WILSONVICE-PRESIDENT

ROBERT L. AHN CAROLINE CHOE RICHARD KATZ JOHN W. MACK

SAMANTHA MILLMAN DANA M. PERLMAN

MARTA SEGURA

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ERIC GARCETT!MAYOR FAX: (213) 978-1275

INFORMATIONhttp://planning.lacity.org

JAMES K. WILLIAMS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT II

(213) 978-1300

Decision Date: July 10, 2015

Appeal Period Ends: July 20, 2015

RE: Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73388-SL Address(s): 8714-8724 Cattaraugus Avenue Related Case(s): N/A Planning Area: West Adams-Baldwin Hills-

LeimertZone :RD1.5-1 D. M. :123B169 C. D. : 10CEQA : ENV-2015-456-MND

Rina Avnery (A)18653 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 750 Tarzana, CA. 91356

Kamran Kazemi (R)Tala Associates 1916 Colby Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90025

Reynaldo T. De Rama (R)(E) Tala Associates 1916 Colby Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90025

In accordance with provisions of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 17.15 and 12.22-C.27, the Advisory Agency approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73388-SL, located at 8714-8724 Cattaraugus Avenue for a maximum of eight (8) small lots for the purposes of a Small Lot Subdivision as shown on map stamp-dated January 30, 2015 in the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert Community Plan. This unit density is based on the RD1.5-1 Zone. (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.) For an appointment with the Development Services Center call (213) 482-7077 or (818) 374-5050. 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.

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VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. VTT-73388-SL Page 2

BUREAU OF ENGINEERING - SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

That a 2-foot wide strip of land be dedicated along Cattaraugus Avenue adjoining the tract to complete a 32-foot wide half right-of-way in accordance with Collector Street Standards.

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. 176354” satisfactory to the City Engineer.

3.

That if necessary public sanitary sewer easements be dedicated on the final map based on an alignment approved by the Central Engineering District Office.

4.

That the owners of the property record an agreement satisfactory to the City Engineer that they will provide name signs for the common access driveways.

5.

That any fee deficit under Work Order No. EXT00596 expediting this project be6.

paid.

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, GRADING DIVISION

That prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, or prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall make suitable arrangements to assure compliance, satisfactory to the Department of Building and Safety, Grading Division, with all the requirements and conditions contained in the Soils Report Approval Letter's dated January 29, 2014, Log No. 82888 and May 20, 2015, Log No. 86548R, and attached to the case file for Tract No. 73388.

7.

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, ZONING DIVISION

Prior to recordation of the final map, the Department of Building and Safety, Zoning Division shall certify that no Building or Zoning Code violations exist on the subject site. In addition, the following items shall be satisfied:

8.

Obtain permits for the demolition or removal of all existing structures on the site. Accessory structures and uses are not permitted to remain on lots without a main structure or use. Provide copies of the demolition permits and signed inspection cards to show completion of the demolition work.

a.

b. Show all street dedication as required by Bureau of Engineering and provide net lot area after all dedication. “Area” requirements shall be rechecked as per net lot area after street dedication. The tract has to maintain a minimum of 12,000 SF of lot area after street dedication is


taken to maintain 8 small lots. Front yard requirement shall be required to comply with current code as measured from new property lines after dedication.

Lots 1, 7, and 8 do not comply with the minimum 15 ft. front yard setback along Cattaraugus Avenue after required street dedication is taken as required for the RD1.5-1 Zone. Revise the Map to show compliance with the above requirement or obtain approval from the Department of City Planning.

c.

Resubmit the map to provide and maintain a minimum 20 ft. common access strip open to the sky for the lots all the way to the public street for access and frontage purpose per Section 12.03 under the definition of “Lot”. No projections are allowed into the 20 ft. minimum common access strip. Provide the 20 ft. wide common access open to the sky or obtain approval from the City Planning Advisory Agency to allow for a reduced and/or projection into the common access strip all the way to the public street.

d.

Provide and dimension the reciprocal private easement for pedestrian and driveway egress and ingress in the final map.

e.

Notes:

The proposed building plans have not been checked for and shall comply with Building and Zoning Code requirements. With the exception of revised health or safety standards, the subdivider shall have a vested right to proceed with the proposed development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time the subdivision application was deemed complete. Plan check will be required before any construction, occupancy or change of use

If the proposed development does not comply with the current Zoning Code, all zoning violations shall be indicated on the Map.

The proposed buildings may not comply with City of Los Angeles Building Code requirements concerning exterior wall, protection of openings and exit requirements, with respect to the proposed property line. Compliance shall be to the satisfactory of LADBS at the time of plan check.

Backup space for parking space with less than 26’-8” shall provide sufficient garage door opening width to comply with the current Zoning Code requirement.

An appointment is required for the issuance of a clearance letter from the Department of Building and Safety. The applicant is asked to contact Laura Duong at (213) 482-0434 to schedule an appointment.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Prior to recordation of the final map, satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Department of Transportation to assure:

9.

A minimum of 20-foot reservoir space be provided between any security gate(s) and the property line.

a.

b. Parking stalls shall be designed so that a vehicle is not required to back into or out of any public street or sidewalk. Note: Guest parking as proposed will violate a code since it serves more than 2 dwelling units. Section 12.21 A-5(i)

Proposed curb-cuts should be W=26’ and W=18’- Case 2, or to the satisfaction of the Department of Transportation.

c.

A parking area and driveway plan be submitted to the Citywide Planning Coordination Section of the Department of Transportation for approval prior to submittal of building permit plans for plan check by the Department of Building and Safety. Transportation approvals are conducted at 201 N. Figueroa Street Suite 400, Station 3.

d.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

10. Prior to the recordation of the final map, a suitable arrangement shall be made satisfactory to the Fire Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the following:

The plot plan shall include the following minimum design features: fire lanes, where required, shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width; all structures must be within 300 feet of an approved fire hydrant, and entrances to any dwelling unit or guest room shall not be more than 150 feet in distance in horizontal travel from the edge of the roadway of an improved street or approved fire lane.

a.

b. Site plans shall include all overhead utility lines adjacent to the site.

Any roof elevation changes in excess of 3 feet may require the installation of ships ladders.

c.

The applicant is further advised that all subsequent contact regarding these conditions must be with the Hydrant and Access Unit. This would include clarification, verification of condition compliance and plans or building permit applications, etc., and shall be accomplished BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, in order to assure that you receive service with a minimum amount of waiting please call (213) 482-6904. You should advise any consultant representing you of this requirement as well.


DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER

Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for compliance with LADWP’s Water System Rules and requirements. Upon compliance with these conditions and requirements, LADWP’s Water Services Organization will forward the necessary clearances to the Bureau of Engineering. (This condition shall be deemed cleared at the time the City Engineer clears Condition No. S-1.(c).)

11.

Questions should be directed to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Water Distribution Engineering, P.O. Box 51111, Room 1425, Los Angeles, California 90051-5700 or (213) 367-1120.

BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING

If new street light(s) are required, then prior to the recordation of the final map or issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), street lighting improvement plans shall be submitted for review and the owner shall provide a good faith effort via a ballot process for the formation or annexation of the property within the boundary of the development into a Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

12.

BUREAU OF SANITATION

Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division for compliance with its sewer system review and requirements. Upon compliance with its conditions and requirements, the Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division will forward the necessary clearances to the Bureau of Engineering. (This condition shall be deemed cleared at the time the City Engineer clears Condition No. S-1. (d).)

13.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY

That satisfactory arrangements be made in accordance with the requirements of the Information Technology Agency to assure that cable television facilities will be installed in the same manner as other required improvements. Refer to the LAMC Section 17.05-N. Written evidence of such arrangements must be submitted to the Information Technology Agency, 200 North Main Street, 12 Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213 922-8363.

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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS

That the Quimby fee be based on the RD1.5-1 Zone.15.

URBAN FORESTRY DIVISION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING

Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a plot plan prepared by a reputable tree expert, indicating the location, size, type, and condition of all existing trees on the

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site shall be submitted for approval by the Department of City Planning. All trees in the public right-of-way shall be provided per the current Urban Forestry Division standards.

Replacement by a minimum of 24-inch box trees in the parkway and four trees on the site to be removed, shall be required for the unavoidable loss of desirable trees on the site, and to the satisfaction of the Advisory Agency.

Note: Removal of all trees in the public right-of-way shall require approval of the Board of Public Works. Contact: Urban Forestry Division at: (213) 485-5675. Failure to comply with this condition as written shall require the filing of a modification to this tract map in order to clear the condition.

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

Prior to 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:

17.

Limit the proposed development to a maximum of eight (8) small lots.a.

Provide a minimum of two (2) covered off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. (Note: One space may be a compact space. Tandem parking is allowable.)

b.

Provide two (2) guest parking spaces, as shown on Exhibit “A”. No guest parking spaces shall permitted on the driveway for Lot 8.

c.

d. The use and development of the property shall be in substantial conformance with the plans submitted with the application and marked Exhibit "A", except as may be revised as a result of this action.

Prior to the recording of the final map, a revised map shall be submitted reflecting the setbacks approved by the Advisory Agency.

e.

f. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a minimum 6-foot-high slumpstone or decorative masonry wall shall be constructed adjacent to neighboring residences, if no such wall already exists, except in required front yard.

That a solar access report shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Advisory Agency prior to obtaining a grading permit.

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h. That the subdivider considers the use of natural gas and/or solar energy and consults with the Department of Water and Power and Southern California Gas Company regarding feasible energy conservation measures.


Recycling bins shall be provided at appropriate locations to promote recycling of paper, metal, glass, and other recyclable material.

i.

Outdoor lighting shall be designed and installed with shielding, such that the light source cannot be seen from adjacent residential properties, the public right-of-way or from above. (MM)

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Rooftop Open Space.k.

i. The guardrail shall not exceed the minimum height required pursuant to Section 91.023.3 of the L.A.M.C.

ii. The guardrail shall be located at least 5-0" from the perimeter of the roof.

iii. The guardrail shall be an opaque design and be a minimum of 75% open.

A Maintenance Agreement shall be created, composed of all property owners, to maintain all common areas such as trees, landscaping, trash, parking, community driveway, walkways, monthly service for private fire hydrant (if required), etc. Each owner and future property owners shall automatically become members of the Agreement and shall be subject to a proportionate share of the maintenance. The Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded as a Covenant and Agreement to run with the land. The subdivider shall submit a copy of this Agreement, once recorded to the Planning Department for placement in the tract file.

I.

Copies of all recorded Covenant and Agreement(s) for all reciprocal private easements shall be submitted to the Planning Department for placement in the tract file.

m.

Note to City Zoning Engineer and Plan Check. The Advisory Agency has approved the following variations from the Los Angeles Municipal Code as it applies to this subdivision and the proposed development on the site. Approved Variations as follows:

n.

1) Setbacks shall be permitted as follows:

SetbacksLot No. Front Rear Side 1 Side 2

10’-10 0’-31 8’-7” (east) 8-0” (west) 0’-3” (south)2 8’-7 7-9 0-3” (north)

3 8’-7’ 7-6 0-3” (north) 0’-3" (south) 0’-3” (south) 5-0” (west)

11’-8 5’-34 0’-3” (north)5’-335 5-1” (east)

11’56 6-4 31-10” (south) 0-3" (north) 0’-3” (south) 5-0” (east)

8’-9 0’-37 12’-7” (east)8 4’-6 2-10 0’-3” (west)

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Where physically possible provide a “pad” for trash/recycling bins which would include a landscaped planter or other decorative element. Such “pad” shall not interfere with the vehicular circulation in the common access easement.

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Prior to the clearance of any tract map conditions, the applicant shall show proof that all fees have been paid to the Department of City Planning, Expedited Processing Section.

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Indemnification. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, or employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees relating to or to attack, set aside, void or annul this approval which action is brought within the applicable limitation period. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the applicant of any claim action or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City.

19.

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES

Prior to 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 requiring the subdivider to identify mitigation monitors who shall provide periodic status reports on the implementation of mitigation items required by Mitigation Condition Nos. 17.j, 21 and 22 of the Tract’s approval satisfactory to the Advisory Agency. The mitigation monitors shall be identified as to their areas of responsibility, and phase of intervention (pre-construction, construction, postconstruction/maintenance) to ensure continued implementation of the above mentioned mitigation items.

20.

Prior to 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:

21.

MM-1. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in accordance with a landscape plan, including an automatic irrigation plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect in accordance with LAMC Sections 12.40 and 12.41. The final landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning during the building permit process.

MM-2. The exterior of the proposed structure shall be constructed of materials such as, but not limited to, high-performance and/or non-reflective tinted glass (no mirror-like tints or films) and pre-cast concrete or fabricated wall surfaces to minimize glare and reflected heat.

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The following recommendations 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. The plot plan shall include the following minimum design features: fire lanes, where required, shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width; all structures must be within 300 feet of an approved fire hydrant, and entrances to any dwelling unit or guest room shall not be more than 150 feet in distance in horizontal travel from the edge of the roadway of an improved street or approved fire lane.

MM-3.

Temporary construction fencing shall be placed along the periphery of the active construction areas to screen as much of the construction activity from view at the local street level and to keep unpermitted persons from entering the construction area.

MM-4.

The plans shall incorporate the 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, walls/fences 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 or building entrances in high-foot traffic areas, and provision of security guard patrol throughout the project site if needed. Please refer to "Design Out Crime Guidelines: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design", published by the Los Angeles Police Department. Contact the Community Relations Division, located at 100 W. 1st Street, #250, Los Angeles, CA 90012; (213) 486-6000. These measures shall be approved by the Police Department prior to the issuance of building permits.

MM-5.

MM-6. The developer shall install appropriate traffic signs around the site to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety.

MM-7. The applicant shall submit a parking and driveway plan that incorporates design features that reduce accidents, to the Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Transportation for approval.

Construction Mitigation Conditions - Prior to the issuance of a grading or building 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:

22.

CM-1. 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. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO POST THE SIGN 7 DAYS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION IS TO BEGIN.

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

a.

b. 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.

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.

c.

CM-2. 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.

CM-3. The owner or contractor shall keep the construction area sufficiently dampened to control dust caused by construction and hauling, and at all times provide reasonable control of dust caused by wind.

CM-4. All loads shall be secured by trimming, watering or other appropriate means to prevent spillage and dust.

CM-5. All materials transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amount of dust.

CM-6. All clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities shall be discontinued during periods of high winds (i.e., greater than 15 mph), so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

CM-7. General contractors shall maintain and operate construction equipment so as to minimize exhaust emissions.

CM-8. 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.

CM-9. 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.


CM-10. Construction and demolition activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid operating several pieces of equipment simultaneously, which causes high noise levels.

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

CM-11.

CM-12. The project sponsor shall comply with the Noise Insulation Standards of Title 24 of the California Code Regulations, which insure an acceptable interior noise environment.

CM-13. 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.

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

CM-14.

CM-15. Do not hose down pavement at material spills. Use dry cleanup methods whenever possible.

CM-16. Cover and maintain dumpsters. Place uncovered dumpsters under a roof or cover with tarps or plastic sheeting.

CM-17 Use gravel approaches where truck traffic is frequent to reduce soil compaction and limit the tracking of sediment into streets.

CM-18. 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 cloths to catch drips and spills.

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY CONDITIONS

SF-1. That approval of this tract constitutes approval of model home uses, including a sales office and off-street parking. If models are constructed under this tract approval, the following conditions shall apply:

Prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit a plot plan for approval by the Division of Land Section of the Department of City Planning showing the location of the model dwellings, sales office and off- street parking. The sales office must be within one of the model buildings.

All other conditions applying to Model Dwellings under Section 12.22-A.10 and 11 and Section 17.05-0 of the LAMC shall be fully complied with satisfactory to the Department of Building and Safety.

1.

2.


SF-2. Prior to obtaining any grading or building permits before the recordation of the final map, a landscape plan shall prepared by a licensed landscape architect, be submitted to and approved by the Advisory Agency in accordance with CP-6730. The landscape plan shall identify tree replacement on a 1:1 basis by a minimum of 24-inch box trees for the unavoidable loss of desirable trees on the site and shall include the following features.

All areas of the property not covered by buildings, driveways, or walkways shall be landscaped with low-water, drought-tolerant, and non-invasive plant materials and ground cover, in place of turf grass.

a.

b. Any existing natural features and topography shall be incorporated into an proposed landscaping, where appropriate.

Any proposed trees shall be shade bearing and spaced between 15- to 20-feet apart from each other.

c.

d. Landscape plans shall organize plants into groupings in accordance to proposed water needs.

Landscape plans shall incorporate shade trees and ornamental landscaping that define an edge and increases visual interest in the public and private realms of the development.

e.

f. Shrubs located immediately adjacent to the public sidewalk shall maintain a height of less than four (4) feet.

Fences and shrubbery shall be less than 3’6” tall in areas located adjacent to, or within five (5) feet of, the sidewalk and common public areas.

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h. Parkways shall be planted with ground cover, low-growing vegetation, or permeable materials that accommodate both pedestrian movement and clearance for car doors.

Provide planting areas in private open spaces for residents to maintain.i.

Landscape plans shall exhibit techniques that will be used to maintain privacy among all proposed dwelling units.

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k. Trees, shrubs, and vines shall be planted between property lines so as to screen building walls and enhance privacy.

In the event the subdivider decides not to request a permit before the recordation of the final map, a covenant and agreement satisfactory to the Advisory Agency guaranteeing the submission of such plan before obtaining any permit shall be recorded.


BUREAU OF ENGINEERING - STANDARD CONDITIONS

S-1. (a) That the sewerage facilities charge be deposited prior to recordation of the final map over all of the tract in conformance with Section 64.11.2 of the LAMC.

(b) That survey boundary monuments be established in the field in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer and located within the California Coordinate System prior to recordation of the final map. Any alternative measure approved by the City Engineer would require prior submission of complete field notes in support of the boundary survey.

(c) That satisfactory arrangements be made with both the Water System and the Power System of the Department of Water and Power with respect to water mains, fire hydrants, service connections and public utility easements.

(d) That any necessary sewer, street, drainage and street lighting easements be dedicated. In the event it is necessary to obtain off-site easements by separate instruments, records of the Bureau of Right-of- Way and Land shall verify that such easements have been obtained. The above requirements do not apply to easements of off-site sewers to be provided by the City.

(e) That drainage matters be taken care of satisfactory to the City Engineer.

(f) That satisfactory street, sewer and drainage plans and profiles as required, together with a lot grading plan of the tract and any necessary topography of adjoining areas be submitted to the City Engineer.

(g) That any required slope easements be dedicated by the final map.

(h) That each lot in the tract complies with the width and area requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.

(i) That 1-foot future streets and/or alleys be shown along the outside of incomplete public dedications and across the termini of all dedications abutting unsubdivided property. The 1-foot dedications on the map shall include a restriction against their use of access purposes until such time as they are accepted for public use.

G) That any 1-foot future street and/or alley adjoining the tract be dedicated for public use by the tract, or that a suitable resolution of acceptance be transmitted to the City Council with the final map.

(k) That no public street grade exceeds 15%.


That any necessary additional street dedications be provided to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

(I)

That the following provisions be accomplished in conformity with the improvements constructed herein:

S-2.

(a) Survey monuments shall be placed and permanently referenced to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A set of approved field notes shall be furnished, or such work shall be suitably guaranteed, except where the setting of boundary monuments requires that other procedures be followed.

(b) Make satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Transportation with respect to street name, warning, regulatory and guide signs.

(c) All grading done on private property outside the tract boundaries in connection with public improvements shall be performed within dedicated slope easements or by grants of satisfactory rights of entry by the affected property owners.

(d) All improvements within public streets, private street, alleys and easements shall be constructed under permit in conformity with plans and specifications approved by the Bureau of Engineering.

(e) Any required bonded sewer fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map.

S-3. That the following improvements be either constructed prior to recordation of the final map or that the construction be suitably guaranteed:

(a) Construct on-site sewers to serve the tract as determined by the City Engineer.

(b) Construct any necessary drainage facilities.

(c) Improve Cattaraugus Avenue adjoining the subdivision by the construction of additional concrete sidewalk within the newly dedicated area to complete a 7-foot wide sidewalk and landscaping of the parkway.

(d) Construct the necessary on-site mainline sewers satisfactory to the City Engineer.

(e) Install street lighting facilities to serve the tract as required by the Bureau of Street Lighting.


No street lighting improvements if no street widening per BOE improvement conditions. Otherwise relocate and upgrade street light; one (1) on Cattaraugus Avenue.

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(f) Plant street trees and remove any existing trees within dedicated streets or proposed dedicated streets as required by the Urban Forestry Division of the Bureau of Street Maintenance. All street tree plantings shall be brought up to current standards. When the City has previously been paid for tree planting, the subdivider or contractor shall notify the Urban Forestry Division (213-485-5675) upon completion of construction to expedite tree planting.

Repair or replace any off-grade or broken curb, gutter and sidewalk satisfactory to the City Engineer.

(9)

Construct access ramps for the handicapped as required by the City Engineer.

(h)

(i) Close any unused driveways satisfactory to the City Engineer.

G) Construct any necessary additional street improvements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

NOTES:

The Advisory Agency approval is the maximum number of units permitted under the tract action. However the existing or proposed zoning may not permit this density.

Approval from Board of Public Works may be necessary before removal of any street trees in conjunction with the improvements in this tract map through Bureau of Street Services Urban Forestry Division.

Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Power System, to pay for removal, relocation, replacement or adjustment of power facilities due to this development. The subdivider must make arrangements for the underground installation of all new utility lines in conformance with LAMC Section 17.05-N.

The final map must record within 36 months of this approval, unless a time extension is granted before the end of such period.

The Advisory Agency hereby finds that this tract conforms to the California Water Code as required by the Subdivision Map Act.

The subdivider should consult the Department of Water and Power to obtain energy saving design features which can be incorporated into the final building plans for the subject development. As part of the Total Energy Management Program of the


Department of Water and Power, this no-cost consultation service will be provided to the subdivider upon his request.

FINDINGS OF FACT (CEQA)

The Department of City Planning issued Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015- 456-MND on June 3, 2015. The Department found that potential negative impact could occur from the project’s implementation due to:

Aesthetics (visual character, light);Noise (construction, operational);Public Services (fire protection, police protection, schools, parks); Transportation/Traffic (hazards, emergency access).

The Deputy Advisory Agency certifies that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV- 2015-456-MND reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency and determined that this project would not have a significant effect upon the environment provided the potential impacts identified above are mitigated to a less than significant level through implementation of Condition Nos. 17.j, 21 and 22 of the Tract's approval. Other identified potential impacts not mitigated by these conditions are mandatorily subject to existing City ordinances, (Sewer Ordinance, Grading Ordinance, Flood Plain Management Specific Plan, Landscape Ordinance, Stormwater Ordinance, etc.) which are specifically intended to mitigate such potential impacts on all projects.

The project site, as well as the surrounding area are presently developed with structures and do not provide a natural habitat for either fish or wildlife.

In accordance with Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code (AB 3180), the Deputy Advisory Agency has assured that the above identified mitigation measures will be implemented by requiring reporting and monitoring as specified in Condition No. 20. The custodian of the documents or other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Advisory Agency’s decision is based are located with the City of Los Angeles, Planning Department, 200 North Spring Street, Room 750, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

FINDINGS OF FACT (SUBDIVISION MAP ACT)

In connection with the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73388-SL, the Advisory Agency of the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to Sections 66473.1, 66474.60, .61 and .63 of the State of California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act), makes the prescribed findings as follows:

(a) THE PROPOSED MAP WILL BE/IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PLANS.

The requested Small Lot Subdivision allows for the subdivision of underutilized land in multi-family and commercial areas for fee-simple homes. Intended as an infill development and a smart-growth alternative to traditional, suburban style


single-family subdivisions, small lot homes have smaller lot areas with compact building footprints and reduced yard setbacks, street frontages, passageways between buildings, and open space. As such, small lot subdivisions oftentimes create parcels with a unique set of design and spatial complexities.

The subject site is located in the West Adams - Baldwin Hills - Leimert Community Plan, which designates the subject property for Low Medium II Residential land uses with corresponding zones of RD1.5, RD2, RW2 and RZ2.5. The property is approximately 0.297 net acre (12,960 square feet) in size. The applicant is proposing to develop eight small lot homes on a site consisting of eight small lots, per the Small Lot Ordinance and the Subdivision Map Act.

The West Adams - Baldwin Hills - Leimert Community Plan, a part of the Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan, states the following goal and policies relevant to the current project:

A safe, secure, and high quality residential environment for all economic, age, and ethnic segments of the community.

Goal 1:

Objective 1-1: To provide for the preservation of existing housing and for the development of new housing to meet the diverse economic and physical needs of the existing residents and projected population of the Plan area to the year 2010.

Policy 1-1.2: Protect existing single-family and low density residential neighborhoods from encroachment by higher density residential and other incompatible uses.

Policy 1-1.3: Require that new single-family and multi-familyresidential development be designed in accordance with the design standards.

Objective 1-2: To locate new housing in a manner which reduces vehicular trips and makes it accessible to services and facilities.

Policy 1-2.1: Locate higher residential densities near commercial centers, light rail transit stations and major bus routes where public service facilities, utilities and topography will accommodate this development.

Objective 1-3: To preserve and enhance the varied and distinct residential character and integrity of existing single and multi-family neighborhoods.

Policy 1-3.1: Seek a high degree of architectural compatibility and landscaping for new and infill development to protect


the character and scale of existing residential neighborhoods.

Objective 1-5: To promote and ensure the provision of adequate housing for all persons regardless of income, age or ethnic background.

Policy 1-5.1: Promote greater individual choice in type, quality, price and location of housing.

Policy 1-5.3: Provide for development of townhouses and other similar condominium type housing units to increase home ownership options.

Policy 1-5.4: Provide for the clustering of housing units to help decrease the effective cost of land per dwelling unit.

The proposed small lot project will meet the intent of the aforementioned Community Plan’s Goals and Objectives and will provide much needed new home ownership opportunities for the West Adams - Baldwin Hills - Leimert Community Plan area in the form of single-family dwellings as part of an infill development.

The project complies the Specific Plan for the Management of Flood Hazards (floodways, floodplains, mud prone areas, coastal high-hazard and flood-related erosion hazard areas). As such, the Advisory Agency concludes that the proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the intent and purpose of the General Plan.

(b) THE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ARE CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PLANS.

The design and improvement of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the West Adams - Baldwin Hills - Leimert Community Plan and are not subject to any Specific Plan requirements. Cattaraugus Avenue is a designated Collector Street dedicated to a 60-foot width at the project’s street frontage. For the purposes of approving a small lot subdivision, the “design” of the tract or parcel map refers to the configuration and layout of the proposed lots in addition to the proposed site plan layout and building design. Easements and/or access and “improvements” refers to the infrastructure facilities serving the subdivision. The project was reviewed by various city agencies that have the authority to make improvement recommendations. Staff received recommendations from the Bureau of Engineering to dedicate a 2-foot wide strip of land along Cattaraugus Avenue and to improve Cattaraugus Avenue with a 7-foot wide sidewalk and landscaping in the parkway and from the Bureau of Street Lighting, which is requiring that the applicant relocate and upgrade the existing street light on Cattaraugus Avenue as part of the project. In addition, all necessary street improvements will be made to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act


(ADA) of 1990.

As conditioned, the design and improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the applicable General Plan.

THE SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE FOR THE PROPOSED TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT.

(c)

A mix of one- and two-story, single- and multi-family dwellings makes up the general character of the surrounding neighborhood. The properties to the west zoned RD1.5-1, and are developed with one-story, single-family dwellings. The properties to the north are zoned RD2-1, RD1.5-1 and C2-1, and are developed with one- and two-story, single- and multi-family dwellings. The properties to the south and east are zoned C2-1, and are developed with one- and two-story, commercial and light industrial buildings.

The project site, which is underutilized and consisting of 12,960 square feet of land, is currently developed with a 731 square-foot single-family dwelling and a 1,395 square-foot single-family dwelling, both of which will be demolished as part of the proposed project. The proposed project is considered an infill development in a neighborhood that has a mix of single- and multi-family uses and is consistent with the density and height district of the RD1.5-1 Zone.

The property is located within the Newport - Inglewood Fault Zone and a Liquefaction zone and has been required to comply with the conditions contained within the Department of Building and Safety’s Geology and Soils Report Approval.

The property is not located within an Airport Hazard area, Coastal Zone, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Fire District No. 1, Flood Zone, Hazardous Waste/Border Zone Properties, Methane Hazard Site, High Wind Velocity Areas, Special Grading Area (BOE Basic Grid Map A-13372), Oil Wells, Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone, Landslide area or a Tsunami Inundation zone.

The site is within Flood Zone Type X, which denotes areas determined to be outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain.

The Vesting Tentative Tract Map has been approved contingent upon the satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety, Grading Division prior to the recordation of the map and issuance of any permits. Therefore, the site will be physically suitable for the proposed type of development.

(d) THE SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE FOR THE PROPOSED DENSITY OF DEVELOPMENT.

Adjacent land uses consist of single- and multi-family dwellings and commercial and light industrial uses. The project proposes the development of eight small lot homes consistent with the density of the RD1.5-1 Zone. The applicant is


permitted to construct eight residential condominiums or apartment units by-right per the RD1.5-1 Zone.

The proposed project would provide an appropriate transitional development between the lower density residential development to the north and west, and the commercial and light industrial uses to the south and east. The site is currently developed with single-family dwellings. The proposed project will comply with all LAMC requirements for parking, yards, and open space in accordance with Ordinance No. 176,354. As conditioned the proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development.

(e) THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE OR SUBSTANTIALLY AND AVOIDABLY INJURE FISH OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT.

The project site, as well as the surrounding area are presently developed with structures and do not provide a natural habitat for fish. On June 3, 2015, the City Planning Department issued Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2015-456- MND. This Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency and determined that this project would not have a significant effect upon the environment provided the potential impacts are mitigated to a less than significant level. The custodian of the documents or other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision is based are located with the City of Los Angeles, Planning Department located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 750, Los Angeles, California 90012.

(f) THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEMS.

There appears to be no potential public health problems caused by the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision. The development is required to be connected to the City's sanitary sewer system, where the sewage will be directed to the LA Hyperion Treatment Plant, which has been upgraded to meet statewide ocean discharge standards.

The Bureau of Engineering has reported that the proposed subdivision does not violate the existing California Water Code because the subdivision will be connected to the public sewer system and will have only a minor incremental impact on the quality of the effluent from the Hyperion Treatment Plant.

(9) THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CONFLICT WITH EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC AT LARGE FOR ACCESS THROUGH OR USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION.

A 3-foot wide Public Utility easement is located along the southern and western


property line and a 5-foot wide Public Utility easement is located along the northern property line. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements will not conflict with these easements. Furthermore, the location of these easements will be shown on the Final Map in order to maintain recordation of and access to said easements for public utilities.

(h) THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION WILL PROVIDE, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, FOR FUTURE PASSIVE OR NATURAL HEATING OR COOLING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SUBDIVISION. (REF. SECTION 66473.1)

In assessing the feasibility of passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the proposed subdivision design, the applicant has prepared and submitted materials which consider the local climate, contours, configuration of the parcel(s) to be subdivided and other design and improvement requirements.

Providing for passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities will not result in reducing allowable densities or the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure under applicable planning and zoning in effect at the time the tentative map was filed.

The lot layout of the subdivision has taken into consideration the maximizing of the north/south orientation.

The topography of the site has been considered in the maximization of passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities.

In addition, prior to obtaining a building permit, the subdivider shall consider building construction techniques, such as overhanging eaves, location of windows, insulation, exhaust fans, planting of trees for shade purposes and the height of the buildings on the site in relation to adjacent development.

These findings shall apply to both the tentative and final maps for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 73388-SL.

Michael J. LoGrande Advisory Agencv^^

JAE H. KIMDeputy Advisory Agency

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Note: If you wish to file an appeal, it must be filed within 10 calendar days from the decision date as noted in this letter. For an appeal to be valid to the Central Area Planning Commission, it must be accepted as complete by the City Planning Department and appeal fees paid, prior to expiration of the above 10-dav time limit. Such appeal must be submitted on Master Appeal Form No. CP-7769 at the Department’s Public Offices, located at:

Figueroa Plaza 201 N. Figueroa St., 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 213 482-7077

Marvin Braude San Fernando Valley Constituent Service Center

6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 251 Van Nuys, CA 91401 818 374-5050

Forms are also available on-line at http://cityplanning.lacity.org/.

If you seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City's decision became final pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. There may be other time limits which also affect your ability to seek judicial review.

If you have any questions, please call Development Services Center staff at (213) 482-7077 or (818) 374-5050.

http://cityplanning.lacity.org/

VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 73388FOR SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION PURPOSES

LOT 16 OF TRACT NO. 5500, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 60 PAGE 42 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY

LOT 15 OF TRACT NO. 5500, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 60 PAGE 42 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OF COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY

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