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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
This document presents talking points opposing SB 50 Chapter 4.35 (Equitable Communities Incentives), arguing that the bill would undermine local planning authority by shifting land use decisions to the state level, eliminate community participation in zoning decisions, and create opportunities for speculative real estate activity. The opposition emphasizes concerns about overriding local community plans, removing density bonus limitations, and reducing transparency in government decision-making.
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Land UseTraffic & Transportation
This document proposes Preferential Parking District No. 268 in Council District 11, showing a map of the designated area with street boundaries and parking regulations including 2-hour parking from 8 AM to 6 PM and permit exemptions.
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Land UseMinutesMotionsWracDevelopment Projects
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the City Planning Department regarding the Marquette Project (560-620 North Marquette Street) requesting that the City carefully review neighbors' concerns about the development, examine the appropriateness of multiple lot line adjustments, and determine if Marquette Street has been withdrawn from public use. The PPCC board passed this motion on November 8, 2018, after the developer presented and answered questions about the proposed eight-house development.
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Land UseMinutesMotionsWracDevelopment Projects
The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests a 30-day extension of the comment deadline for the Marquette Project (Case Nos. DIR-2017-264, -268, -334, -336, -361, -366, -445 and -449) to allow time for a board vote on October 25, 2018 discussion that was postponed to November 8, 2018. The council also requests that the Department of City Planning apply applicable zoning regulations and Coastal Act provisions while considering community concerns regarding geology, environmental impacts, sewer connection, public safety, building sizes, and lot line adjustments.
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Land UseMinutesCommercial
This document summarizes the history of sidewalk vending regulation in Los Angeles, including PPCC's 2015 position supporting optional vending districts if legalization occurs, and the impact of California's SB 946 law passed in 2018 that legalizes sidewalk vending statewide and restricts cities' ability to prohibit or cap vendors unless specific public health, safety, or welfare impacts are demonstrated. The City Council directed the City Attorney in July 2018 to revise the sidewalk vending ordinance to comply with the new state law effective January 2019.
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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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Land UseMinutesMotionsWracVillage Project
Caruso responds to Pacific Palisades Community Council concerns about Palisades Village parking by outlining measures taken to address employee parking on residential streets, including tenant communications, signage, and enforcement actions. The company also announces an extension of the free parking grace period from 30 minutes to one hour and addresses validation system issues.
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Land UseMinutesMotionsWracVillage Project
The Pacific Palisades Community Council wrote to Rick Caruso of Caruso regarding ongoing parking issues at the newly opened Palisades Village, including employee parking violations on residential streets, unclear validation policies, and customers parking on neighborhood streets instead of using the garage. The council invited Caruso to attend their October 25, 2018 board meeting to address these community concerns.
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Land UseCommercial
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission opposing certain provisions of the proposed Home-Sharing Ordinance, including the 120-day annual cap, extended home-sharing processes with limited notice requirements, and advocating for a private right of action for affected residents. The Council supports other provisions such as primary residence requirements, host registration, permits, liability insurance, and a trust fund for enforcement.
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Land UseLand Use Reports
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Land Use Committee met on August 23, 2018 to discuss a mixed-use development project at 17346 Sunset Boulevard (former Jack in the Box site), with committee members and public speakers expressing concerns about the project's size, height, and architectural design exceeding Specific Plan limits. The committee unanimously voted to request that the applicant meet with neighboring residents and return for a final presentation before any City public hearing.