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• 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.

  

• Shell Station CUP/CUB Letter

  Letter March 7, 2016

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  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.

  

• 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.

  

• STRs Motion

  Motion March 6, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted a motion opposing short-term rentals in residential zones while recommending strict regulations if legalization occurs, including owner-occupancy requirements, a 30-night annual cap, mandatory permits, liability insurance, transient occupancy tax collection, and platform accountability. The motion specifies requirements for host registration, neighbor notification, wage compliance, and establishes appeal and private action rights for affected residents.

  

• Short Term Rentals Letter - 2

  Letter March 6, 2016

  Governance

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes a motion to legalize short-term rentals in residential zones and urges the City to enforce existing law rather than change zoning regulations. The Council passed a motion on October 22, 2015 recommending regulatory measures that must be included in any ordinance addressing short-term rentals.

  

• Short Term Rentals Letter

  Letter March 6, 2016

  Community LifeCivic Advocacy

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Motion CF 14-1635-S2 regarding short-term rentals in residential zones, citing concerns about neighborhood safety, property values, enforcement challenges, and the need to preserve the character of residential neighborhoods. The council recommends strengthening enforcement of existing zoning laws rather than legalizing short-term rentals.

  

• Sidewalk Vending Letter

  Letter March 6, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes city-wide legalization of sidewalk and street vending due to concerns about impacts on businesses, residential neighborhoods, ADA access, and enforcement, but supports special vending district programs only if neighborhood councils can approve district boundaries and vendor concentrations with distance limits from sensitive uses. The council submitted this position to Mayor Garcetti and city council members regarding proposed amendments to LAMC Section 42.00.