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• VillageProjectPLUMLetter

  Letter June 5, 2016

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  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.

  

• BMO-BHO Amendment Letter May 2016

  Letter May 28, 2016

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  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.

  

• AB 57 Letter

  Letter March 19, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes AB 57, stating the bill would severely restrict local government authority to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities and cell tower siting, and expressing concern that it may curtail environmental review requirements under the California Coastal Act for facilities in coastal zones. The council urges Senator Hueso to vote against the bill.

  

• CPC Archer Project Letter-2

  Letter March 19, 2016

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  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.

  

• PPCC City Council Committees Letter

  Letter March 19, 2016

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  Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that City Council members include PPCC on the same basis as certified neighborhood councils and neighborhood council alliances for additional speaking time before the City Council and agencies under Council File 15-0389. PPCC argues it performs identical functions to neighborhood councils but remains ineligible for certification because it declines City funding, and highlights its 1973 founding, frequent public meetings, elected board structure, and leadership on various municipal legislative matters.

  

• Bluffs Project CDP Appeal Letter

  Letter March 7, 2016

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  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.

  

• SB 218 Letter

  Letter March 7, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses support for Senate Bill 218, which would end photo enforcement of stop signs by the Mountains Recreation Conservancy Authority (MRCA) within parklands. The council argues that MRCA's legislative exception to the California Vehicle Code is unwarranted and has been abused, citing the placement of photo enforcement machines in Temescal Canyon Gateway Park at intersections with no accident history or significant traffic.

  

• Storage Ords Letter

  Letter March 7, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council urges immediate implementation of the parks storage ordinance (LAMC 63.44) and opposes certain proposed amendments to the sidewalks storage ordinance (LAMC 56.11), instead recommending alternative amendments including a 300-foot buffer zone from residences, retention of specific personal item protections, and clarified ADA access language.

  

• BMO-BHO Amendment Letter

  Letter March 6, 2016

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  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.

  

• Haul Route Letter

  Letter March 6, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council writes to Rick Caruso regarding the Palisades Village Project, conveying recommended conditions for the remediation phase haul route including specific ingress/egress routes, consultation with local schools on hauling hours, and additional mitigation measures such as traffic monitors, dust control, and a 24/7 hotline. The Council also requests relevant project documents and invites Caruso Affiliated to attend a Village Project Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for February 10, 2015.