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Public SafetyWracCell Tower Regulation
This collection documents Pacific Palisades Community Council's positions on cell tower regulation and siting from 2017-2018, including letters opposing SB 649, a Crown Castle network upgrade presentation, and small cell pole design specifications.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted two motions requesting that LA City Planning calculate maximum buildout capacity under existing zoning with density bonuses and accessory dwelling units for Westside neighborhoods, and provide updated population and density figures compared to 2010 data.
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Public SafetyWracCell Tower Regulation
This document is a catalog of small cell pole and base equipment options available for wireless network installation, detailing specifications, manufacturers, costs, and deployment examples for various pole and base configurations. The catalog was released on October 31, 2017, and serves as a reference guide for field personnel to select appropriate equipment based on aesthetic, deployment, and cost considerations.
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The Skinny on Los Angeles Regulations – Commercial Cannabis Activity.4
Background Info December 8, 2017Land UseWracCommercial
This document summarizes Los Angeles commercial cannabis activity regulations, detailing location restrictions and buffer zones for retail sales, delivery-only operations, and other cannabis businesses, with notes that on-site retail sales are unlikely in Pacific Palisades due to proximity to sensitive uses like parks, schools, and libraries. Licensing and operating regulations adopted by the city are also referenced, with the document noting that the City Council was expected to consider amendments in early 2018.
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GovernanceMinutesMotionsWrac
The Pacific Palisades Community Council voted on October 26, 2017 to support a proposed eldercare facility at 1525 N. Palisades Drive, finding it an appropriate use while noting community concerns about height, safety, access, noise, and proximity to open space, with the developer agreeing to modifications including an exit-only driveway and responsiveness to lighting complaints.
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Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMinutesMotionsWrac
On May 11, 2017, the Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously voted to support the formation of a Dog Park Working Group to assess potential locations, identify funding sources, and conduct community outreach for creating a dog park in response to a January 2017 City Council motion by Councilmember Mike Bonin.
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Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMinutesMotionsWrac
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously supports maintaining a Coastal Development Permit that restricts beach access from midnight to 5am under LAMC 66.34 B 14 (b), citing public safety, quality of life, and environmental considerations.
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GovernanceWrac
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion on July 27, 2017, supporting Sam's by the Beach's conditional use permit application for expanded operating hours and a small full bar with no more than 6 seats, based on the restaurant's long history of responsible operation in the neighborhood.
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Land UseWracCommercial
The Pacific Palisades Community Council clarifies its positions on Conditional Use Beverage permit applications, stating it voted no objection to Sam's Restaurant's CUB request and took no position on Chipotle's application due to divided community opinions. The Council emphasizes it is an advisory body without authority to issue permits and that its non-opposition stance does not prevent permit approval.
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GovernanceWrac
Councilmember Mike Bonin opposes Senate Bill 649, which would strip local authority over wireless small cell facilities and eliminate cities' ability to consider aesthetic, environmental, and neighborhood concerns in their placement. He argues the bill unconstitutionally limits local control over public property and fair-market compensation for its use.