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Land UseWracPlanning & DensityHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously voted on March 25, 2021 to oppose a proposal to increase the land use decision appeal fee from $89 to $16,097, arguing the increase would prohibit meaningful public access to the appeal process. The council urged the City Council Planning and Land Use Management Committee to reject the proposal.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
LADWP's Operation NEXT program, in partnership with LA Sanitation and Environment's Hyperion 2035 initiative, is undergoing environmental review under CEQA to improve water supply resiliency by recycling 100% of the City's available treated wastewater. The Notice of Preparation scoping period runs from March 15 to April 14, 2021, and invites public and agency input on environmental issues to be evaluated in the Program Environmental Impact Report.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee writes to Senators Ben Allen and Henry Stern regarding proposed draft amendments to SB 55, requesting that the bill be modified to allow property owners to rebuild on a 1:1 basis in accordance with applicable zoning codes at the time of rebuilding, rather than restricting rebuilding to the same or smaller size. The Council argues that limiting home size is not reasonably related to wildfire evacuation safety and expresses concerns about density mandates and equal treatment of similarly-situated properties.
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Land UsePlanning & DensityVHFHSZ
This California legislation adds Section 51182.5 to the Government Code, prohibiting new residential, commercial, retail, or industrial development in very high fire hazard severity zones or state responsibility areas unless counties and cities comply with state fire hazard planning guidance. The law includes exceptions for repairs, reconstruction of damaged structures, essential public services infrastructure, and fire prevention facilities.
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Land UseLand Use Reports
The PPCC Land Use Committee issued an interim report investigating the Marquez/Ida project at 16796 Marquez Ave., a three-story home nearly 45 feet tall that residents claim violates zoning code provisions, and examining broader zoning regulations for non-hillside Coastal Zone areas in Pacific Palisades. The report documents the project's permit history, applicable zoning regulations, and discusses potential alternatives such as stricter development standards or an Interim Control Ordinance.
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Public SafetyWracPlanning & DensityWildfire Prevention
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted suggested amendments to SB 55 to Senators Ben Allen and Henry Stern, proposing clarifications that would allow property owners in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone to rebuild or develop residential and commercially-zoned properties on a 1:1 basis while preserving single-family residential neighborhoods and preventing increased density. The council's recommendations address the rebuilding of legal structures, development of vacant properties, and construction of accessory dwelling units on parcels purchased prior to the legislation's effective date.
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GovernanceLeadership
Captain Jonathan Tom of the Los Angeles Police Department West Los Angeles Area notifies the community that the department is preparing for potential civil unrest related to the Minneapolis Police Officer Chauvin trial by pre-identifying protest targets, conducting preparedness exercises, and increasing patrol resources. The department emphasizes its commitment to protecting life and property while supporting peaceful protest and not tolerating violence or looting.
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Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping
Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the California Senate Housing Committee on March 12, 2021, expressing unanimous support for Senate Bill 15 (Portantino) as legislation that addresses the state's affordable housing crisis while respecting local land use control and environmental protection. The council's position was adopted following a public hearing and discussion on March 11, 2021, and aligns with a broader Westside Regional Alliance of Councils recommendation.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter opposing Senate Bill 290, which would remove local governments' ability to refuse development concessions or waivers based on adverse impacts to the physical environment. The council urged a vote against the bill unless amended to preserve local authority over environmental assessments.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on March 11, 2021, where members discussed legislative matters including SB 290, SB 10, and SB 55 related to housing and fire hazard zones, reviewed the treasurer's report showing a cash balance of $35,805.22, and heard updates from the Land Use Committee regarding zoning height regulations in lower Marquez.