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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission regarding a development project at 881 Alma Real Drive, reaffirming its support for the Pacific Palisades Commercial Village and Neighborhoods Specific Plan and advocating for strict adherence to established planning and zoning regulations without exemptions.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
Councilmember Mike Bonin requests that the Los Angeles City Planning Department develop tailored Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO) and Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BHO) regulations specifically for Pacific Palisades, arguing that the proposed citywide amendments do not account for the community's existing development patterns and neighborhood characteristics. He contends that Pacific Palisades neighborhoods are satisfied with current regulations and should not be subject to the same restrictions being applied citywide.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter of support to the Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee for approval of the Palisades Village Project, stating that the position reflects community consensus. The letter references prior testimony and submissions to the City Planning Commission regarding the project.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously opposed the proposed Baseline Mansionization/Baseline Hillside Code Amendment on May 26, 2016, stating that the draft fails to account for the unique aspects and character of the community regarding design, grading, and property values for R1 zoned properties. The council urged the City Council and Planning Department to revise the amendment to accommodate Pacific Palisades' particular needs and concerns.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
This document outlines proposed amendments to Building and Hillside Ordinance codes for single-family zones in Pacific Palisades, including restrictions on floor area exemptions, height envelopes, wall articulation requirements, and grading limits, along with an analysis of potential property value losses for R1 zone lots. The amendments eliminate various residential floor area bonuses and establish stricter development standards for hillside areas.
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Land UseCommercial
Starbucks submitted a response to the Pacific Palisades Community Council's questions regarding its application for a Conditional Use Permit to serve beer and wine at the Village Starbucks location at 15300 Sunset Boulevard. The company addressed concerns about alcohol service near schools, staff training, customer limits, and operational details, citing successful implementation of the Evenings Program at other Los Angeles area locations.
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Land UseVillage Project
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter on March 14, 2016, supporting approval of the Palisades Village Project, including land use entitlements, a vesting zone change, and a parcel map vacation, based on a board vote of 17-1 in favor and reported community support. The Council recommended approval contingent on the applicant's commitment to fund off-site streetscape improvements in coordination with local community organizations.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter opposing the proposed Baseline Mansionization/Baseline Hillside Code Amendment, requesting postponement of the CPC hearing scheduled for March 2016 to allow for additional study and public comment. The council cited six concerns including insufficient public process, lack of economic impact analysis, unclear language regarding height and size measurements, and insufficient demonstration of community consensus for the amendment.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The PPCC Executive Committee authorized emergency action to submit comments supporting the City's adoption of the Palisades Village Project MND because a Board vote could not occur before the City's deadline, and the committee found broad community support for the project based on positive comments from Board members and the public. The committee documented that negative comments were largely outside the MND scope, and that even critics of specific aspects generally supported the overall project.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council supports adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2015-2715 MND) for the Palisades Village Project, based on the City's determination that the project will have no unmitigated significant impacts and a traffic study reviewed by the Council's Transportation Advisor. The Council's support is conditional on establishment of a Village Project Committee to monitor and address issues during construction and operations.