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• Planning & Density Positions -- from 2023

  Background Info March 2, 2024

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  This document lists Pacific Palisades Community Council positions on planning and density-related state and city measures from 2023, including opposition letters to bills AB 1287, SB 423, and SB 4, as well as a letter regarding an Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance. The positions span from April through October 2023.

  

• PPCC letter construction noise

  Letter February 12, 2024

  Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the Department of City Planning's proposed changes to construction noise thresholds, arguing the proposal violates CEQA requirements, lacks substantial evidence, contradicts the City's General Plan Noise Element, and would disproportionately harm residents in quiet residential areas and those who work night shifts or from home. The Council contends the proposal fails to demonstrate that weakening noise protections will result in additional affordable housing construction.

  

• background report LUC CEQA Construction Noise

  Report February 6, 2024

  Land UseUrban ForestMinutesPlanning & Density

  The PPCC Land Use Committee reviewed the Department of City Planning's proposal to change construction noise thresholds and drafted a position letter opposing the changes for Board discussion and approval. The LUC's opposition is based on review of the DCP proposal, Mayor's Executive Directive No. 7, and relevant city noise regulations and environmental guidelines.

  

• LUC Report re Construction Problems

  Report January 18, 2024

  Land UseUrban ForestPlanning & Density

  The PPCC Land Use Committee developed proposed solutions to address hillside construction safety problems, particularly following incidents on Paseo Miramar in 2023, based on review of relevant regulations and community input. The committee's draft letter to Councilmember Park with these proposals was scheduled for discussion and approval at the PPCC Board meeting on January 25, 2024.

  

• 5-91-286(City of Los Angeles)

  Report December 23, 2023

  Land UseCoastalPotrero CanyonRecapsDevelopment Projects

  The California Coastal Commission staff recommends approval of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks' application to install approximately three million cubic yards of clean fill dirt in Potrero Canyon at Pacific Palisades and develop it as a public park with restored riparian habitat, subject to multiple conditions including habitat preservation, erosion control, and public access requirements.

  

• LUC Policies-Procedures 2023R

  Background Info November 20, 2023

  Land UseBylawsLand Use Reports

  This document outlines the policies and procedures for the Pacific Palisades Community Council Land Use Committee, including its purpose to provide standardized analysis of zoning and land use issues, the types of projects and policies it may review, and the operational procedures for meetings and decision-making. The committee consists of 5-9 members appointed by the PPCC Chair and makes recommendations to the full PPCC Board on development projects and land use policy matters.

  

• WRAC motion re R1

  Motion November 10, 2023

  Land UseWracPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the Housing Element's proposed rezoning of R-1 and multifamily neighborhoods, arguing that sufficient capacity exists in commercial corridors and through adaptive reuse to meet state housing mandates without residential upzoning beyond what SB 9 and ADU laws already allow. The council calls on city officials to reject residential upzoning and direct development to underutilized commercial areas instead.

  

• Metro TCN Oct 26

  Letter October 31, 2023

  Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  Pacific Palisades Community Council voted on October 26, 2023, to oppose the Metro Transportation Communication Network (TCN) program, which proposes installing 86 large digital billboards throughout LA City, citing concerns about driver distraction, environmental impacts, visual blight, and erosion of scenic corridor protections. The council urges the City Planning Commission and Councilwoman Park to reject the program and remove all proposed billboards from Council District 11.

  

• AHSO Fin

  Letter October 14, 2023

  Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that the Department of City Planning include an unconditional exemption for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in the proposed Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance, citing public safety concerns related to wildfire evacuation risks and limited egress routes in the community. The council argues this exemption is consistent with City Council positions, the approved Housing Element, and necessary to allow adequate environmental review of housing projects in fire-sensitive areas.

  

• Unclassified - Sep 12, 2023 (EQU Planning Package)

  Image October 10, 2023

  Land UseDevelopment Projects

  This is a planning package for a tenant improvement and interior remodel of an existing health club/gym at Equinox Pacific Palisades located at 17383 Sunset Boulevard. The project involves modifications to floors 1-3 of Building C and the 3rd floor of Building B, with a net area decrease from 24,731 SF to 24,718 SF, and includes reconfiguration of interior circulation stairs.