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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 UsePlanning & Density
The Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Community Plan is a comprehensive land use and development plan with its most recent amendment adopted in 1998-99, while the Pacific Palisades Commercial Village and Neighborhoods Specific Plan governs development in four commercial areas and was most recently amended in 2016.
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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 UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments to the City Planning Commission regarding the Archer School for Girls project, expressing concerns about potential traffic congestion impacts on Pacific Palisades, particularly regarding overlap with the California Incline replacement project scheduled to begin April 20, 2015. The Council urged that no approval be granted without thorough assessment of cumulative construction impacts and verifiable assurances that negative traffic impacts can be mitigated.
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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 to the West Los Angeles Planning Commission regarding a proposed multi-family residential development at 16990-17000 Sunset Boulevard, reiterating its request for a Focused Environmental Impact Report to be prepared prior to issuance of a Coastal Development Permit, with specific focus on soils, hydrology, haul routes, traffic, and storm-drain/sewer access. The council also requested that the Planning Commission apply and enforce all applicable City zoning regulations and Coastal Act provisions.
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Land UseCommercial
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes a proposed gas station with mini-mart and beer/wine sales at 15401 W. Sunset Blvd. as currently written, citing concerns about hours of operation, alcohol sales hours, building size, placement, and traffic impacts. The Council requests the applicant revise the application in consultation with neighboring residents and businesses.
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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.