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• CP - 881 Alma Real Signage issue

  Letter May 18, 2017

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracSignage

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously opposed the approval of signage at 881 Alma Real Drive on May 11, 2017, after the sign was approved by Los Angeles Superior Court under the Permit Streamlining Act despite the community's previous objections and the local Specific Plan. The Council chair requested that the City Attorney appeal the court ruling and implement measures to prevent future approvals that bypass community input.

  

• PPCCletterCUBKaynDaves

  Letter May 1, 2017

  Land UseWracCommercial

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion on April 29, 2017, supporting a Conditional Use Permit application for KaynDaves restaurant to sell a full line of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption, citing the restaurant's long-standing responsible operation in the community.

  

• PPCCletterCUBMoku

  Letter May 1, 2017

  Land UseWracCommercial

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion on April 27, 2017, supporting a Conditional Use Permit application for Moku Sushi restaurant to sell a full line of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption, citing the restaurant's responsible operation and track record in the community. The council did not take a position on the requested operating hours.

  

• Memo - Apr 27, 2017 (LUC Formation)

  Memo April 29, 2017

  Land UsePotrero CanyonMinutesVillage Project

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council Chair appointed a Land Use Committee consisting of eight members to provide thorough analysis and recommendations on zoning and land use issues affecting the community. The committee will review pending city-sponsored land use policy initiatives and individual real estate development projects according to established PPCC policies.

  

• Motions Re Planning - Extracted Text Motions Re Planning Dens.

  Motion April 29, 2017

  Land UseWracPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted two motions requesting that LA City Planning calculate maximum buildout capacity under existing zoning for residential and commercial zones including density bonuses, and provide updated population and density figures for the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils area compared to 2010 data.

  Motion

• Shall Station Findings

  Letter April 25, 2017

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracCommercial

  On March 23, 2017, the Pacific Palisades Community Council discussed the Shell Station at 15401 Sunset Boulevard regarding extended operating hours and alcohol sales. The Council failed to pass a motion on extended hours and declined to reach consensus on the Conditional Use Beverage Permit, instead encouraging continued dialogue between the applicant and community.

  

• PPCC Chair Statement re 4-2-17 Accident - Rev2

  Position Paper April 5, 2017

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracTraffic & Transportation

  PPCC Chair Maryam Zar issued a statement regarding a fatal accident on Sunset Boulevard and Chautauqua on April 2, 2017, involving a teen driver and a bike rider. The statement addresses community concerns about motorcycle riders, notes that the accident's cause has not been determined to be excessive speed, and announces that LAPD's West Traffic Division Captain will attend the April 13th PPCC board meeting to discuss the incident and street safety.

  

• PPCCletterPotreroCanyonDevelopment

  Letter March 21, 2017

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracDevelopment Projects

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the Department of City Planning supporting guidelines for development along Potrero Canyon's rim to protect the viewshed from canyon trails, and concurring with comments made by the Potrero Canyon Community Advisory Committee Chair regarding six properties on De Pauw Street.

  

• Background Info - Mar 24, 2016 (Transit Priority AREAS ZI)

  Background Info January 17, 2017

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  This Zoning Information File explains Senate Bill 743 and its exemptions for aesthetic and parking impacts under CEQA for residential, mixed-use residential, and employment center projects located on infill sites within Transit Priority Areas (TPAs) in Los Angeles. The document provides definitions of key terms, instructions for planners, and a citywide map of TPAs to reference when evaluating projects.

  

• Report - Jan 1, 2017 (Recodela Smcommins UPDATE)

  Report January 17, 2017

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  Sharon Commins, CoChair of the ReCodeLA Zoning Advisory Committee, provided an update on the city's zoning code redrafting process, explaining the new form-based zoning structure and discussing state-level housing policy trends that are shifting local land use planning authority to Sacramento. The presentation covered the mechanics of the ReCode project, California's Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements, and the implications of state legislation on local planning decisions.