Agenda - Hearing Officer

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PROVIDING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT

To provide written public comment for the record, send an email to comment@planning.lacounty.gov

with the agenda item number, first name, last name, email address, and phone number, and identify

yourself as the applicant or not the applicant. Written public comments submitted prior to 12 p.m. on

Monday, August 17, 2026 will be provided to the Hearing Officer. Written public comments submitted

after 12 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, will not be provided to the Hearing Officer but will be

added to the public record.

PROVIDING VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENT VIRTUALLY (ONLINE)

To provide verbal public comment for the record during the meeting, go to https://bit.ly/ZOOM-HO

(Webinar ID: 824 5573 9842), or call by phone: (669) 444-9171 or (719) 359-4580 and staff will

assist you or send an email to comment@planning.lacounty.gov with the agenda item number, first

name, last name, email address, and phone number, and identify yourself as the applicant or not the

applicant.

To provide verbal public comment for the record before the meeting, dial (213) 974-6411 and leave a

message or voicemail with your comment, the agenda item number, first name, last name, email

address, and phone number, and identify yourself as the applicant or not the applicant. Verbal public

comments submitted prior to 12 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, will be transcribed and provided

to the Hearing Officer. Verbal public comments submitted after 12 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026,

will not be provided to the Hearing Officer but will be transcribed and added to the public record.

PART I - LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Hearing Officer

PART II - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. Hearing Officer

PART III - CONSENT ITEMS FOR APPROVAL

Project No. PRJ2021-002011-(1)

26-200

Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83534 (RPPL2021007149)

Planner: Timothy Stapleton

Applicant: Lennar

20100 Block of Colima Road and 19816 Walnut Drive (a portion of the

former Royal Vista Golf Course facility)

East San Gabriel Valley Planning Area

To create 248 lots (200 single-family residential lots, 35 multi-family

residential lots, and 13 open space lots) on 75.65 gross acres that

facilitate 360 for-sale residential units (200 detached single-family and

160 attached condominiums) in the RPD-5,000-6U (Residential Planned

Development – 5,000 Square Feet Minimum Required Lot Area – 6

Dwelling Units Per Acre), RPD-5,000-12U (Residential Planned

Development – 5,000 Square Feet Minimum Required Lot Area - 12

Dwelling Units Per Acre), and RPD-5,000-17U (Residential Planned

Development – 5,000 Square Feet Minimum Required Lot Area – 17

Dwelling Units Per Acre) Zones.

This time extension action is categorically exempt (Class 5 - Minor

Alterations in Land Use Limitations) pursuant to CEQA reporting

guidelines.

Time extension request is from October 1, 2026 to October 1, 2027.

Approval of this extension for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83534 for

one (1) year pursuant to Section 66452.6(e) of the Subdivision Map Act

and Section 21.38.050 of the Los Angeles County Code (Subdivision

Ordinance) subject to the findings and conditions of the tentative

approval. This is the first discretionary time extension.

Project No. R2015-00356-(1)

26-206

Tentative Parcel Map No. 74267 (RPPL2016002279)

Planner: Timothy Stapleton

Applicant: EGL Associates

1218 San Gabriel Boulevard

West San Gabriel Valley Planning Area

To create one multi-family parcel with four detached condominium units

on 0.56 gross acres within the R-A (Residential Agricultural – 5,000

Square Feet Minimum Required Lot Area) Zone.

This time extension action is categorically exempt (Class 5 - Minor

Alterations in Land Use Limitations) pursuant to CEQA reporting

guidelines.

Time extension request is from August 1, 2026 to August 1, 2027.

Approval of this extension for Tentative Parcel Map No. 74267 for one (1)

year pursuant to Section 66452.6(e) of the Subdivision Map Act and

Section 21.48.120 of the Los Angeles County Code (Subdivision

Ordinance) subject to the findings and conditions of the tentative

approval. This is the first discretionary time extension.

Project No. R2014-02459-(5)

26-209

Tentative Tract Map No. 072942

Planner: Timothy Stapleton

Applicant: EGL Associates

5426 Santa Anita Avenue

West San Gabriel Valley Planning Area

To create one multi-family lot with five detached condominium units on

0.68 net acres within the A-1 (Light Agricultural – 5,000 Square Feet

Minimum Required Lot Area) Zone.

This time extension action is categorically exempt (Class 5 - Minor

Alterations in Land Use Limitations) pursuant to CEQA reporting

guidelines.

Time extension request is from July 26, 2026 to July 26, 2027.

Approval of this extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 072942 for one (1)

year pursuant to Section 66452.6(e) of the Subdivision Map Act and

Section 21.40.180 of the Los Angeles County Code (Subdivision

Ordinance) subject to the findings and conditions of the tentative

approval. This is the second discretionary time extension.

Project No. PRJ2023-000193-(5)

26-241

Tentative Parcel Map No. 84008 (RPPL2023000275)

Planner: Timothy Stapleton

Applicant: Carlos Torres/Randy Gorman

Northeast corner of West Avenue M-4 and 25th Street West

Antelope Valley Planning Area

To create two parcels on 5.03 gross (4.33 net) acres in the A-2-2 (Heavy

Agricultural – Two Acre Minimum Required Lot Area) Zone.

This time extension action is categorically exempt (Class 5 - Minor

Alterations in Land Use Limitations) pursuant to CEQA reporting

guidelines.

Time extension request is from August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027.

Approval of this extension for Tentative Parcel Map No. 84008 for one (1)

year pursuant to Section 66452.6(e) of the Subdivision Map Act and

Section 21.48.120 of the Los Angeles County Code (Subdivision

Ordinance) subject to the findings and conditions of the tentative

approval. This is the first discretionary time extension.

PART IV - PUBLIC HEARINGS

Project No. PRJ2025-004454-(3)

26-211

Oak Tree Permit No. RPPL2025004079

Planner: Monica Gonzalez Jimenez

Applicant: Irvin Vasquez

30473 Mulholland Highway Agoura Hills

Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area

To authorize the encroachment into the protected zones of 14 oak trees

and two designated Santa Monica Mountains North Area Protected Trees

(sycamores) in association with the installation of underground utilities,

including directional boring to install a three-inch Community Antenna

Television (“CATV”) conduit and vault at a depth of five feet, and the

placement of 71 new CATV pull boxes within Seminole Springs Mobile

Home Park in the R-R-1 (Rural and Recreation – One Acre Minimum

Required Lot Area) Zone within the Santa Monica Mountains North Area.

This project is categorically exempt (Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land)

pursuant to CEQA reporting requirements.

Project No. PRJ2024-004225-(1)

26-222

Community Standards District Modification No. RPPL2024006082

Planner: Evan Sahagun

Applicant: Robert Mahlebashian

5548 North Willard Avenue, East Pasadena – East San Gabriel

West San Gabriel Valley Planning Area

To authorize a reduction to the required rear yard setback required by the

East Pasadena – East San Gabriel CSD for an addition for a single-family

residence, and a reduction to the required side yard setback, to

accommodate an existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

(“HVAC”) unit in the A-1 (Light Agricultural) Zone. This project is

categorically exempt (Class 1 – Existing Facilities and Class 5 – Minor

Alterations in Land Use Limitations) pursuant to CEQA reporting

requirements.

Project No. PRJ2024-000806-(5)

Oak Tree Permit No. RPPL2024001187

Planner: Sean Donnelly, AICP

26-223

Applicant: Ndubisi Ezeolu

1117 East Altadena Drive Altadena

West San Gabriel Valley Planning Area

To encroach on two non-heritage oak trees related to the request to

construct a new detached 784-square-foot garage with second floor

accessory dwelling unit. This project is categorically exempt (Class 1 –

Existing Facilities, Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small

Structures, and Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land) pursuant to CEQA

reporting requirements.

PART V - PUBLIC COMMENT

10. Public comment on any items not specifically agendized pursuant to Section 54954.3 of

the Government Code.

PART VI - ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT TO 9:00 A.M., TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026

GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS:

CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act

SEA - Significant Ecological Area

EIR – Environmental Impact Report

MND – Mitigated Negative Declaration

ND – Negative Declaration

CE – Categorical Exemption

TIME LIMITS: The Hearing Officer has established time limits with respect to receipt of testimony regarding matters on this

Agenda. Applicants will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes to present testimony in support of their application, with an

additional ten (10) minutes for responses to issues raised by other witnesses. Other proponents and opponents will be

limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Responses to questions from the Hearing Officer will not be included in these

time limitations. All speakers are urged to refrain from repeating testimony presented by others. The Hearing Officer may

impose different time limits, depending upon the length of the agenda, the number of speakers wishing to give testimony

and/or the complexity of an agenda item.

TIME LIMITS FOR APPEAL ITEMS: Appellant and applicant shall be provided equal time to present evidence. The

Hearing Officer shall determine the time limit based on the complexity of the case and the length of the agenda. Time will

also be allocated to the appellant for rebuttal.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Written testimony that is received prior to the public hearing will be made a part of the record and

need not be read into the record.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSING AND RE-OPENING: Public hearings that are closed during the course of the meeting may

be re-opened by the Hearing Officer without notice at any time prior to adjournment of the meeting.

LOBBYIST REGISTRATION: Any person who seeks support or endorsement from the Hearing Officer on any official

action may be subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 93-0031, relating to lobbyists. Violation of the lobbyist ordinance

may result in a fine and other penalties. FOR INFORMATION, CALL (213) 974-1093.

MEETING MATERIALS: The agenda package is accessible on LA County Planning’s website at

http://planning.lacounty.gov. Any meeting-related writings or documents provided to the Hearing Officer after distribution of

the agenda package, unless exempt from disclosure pursuant to California law, are available at LA County Planning and

are also available in the hearing room on the day of the Hearing Officer meeting regarding that matter.

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