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• CD11 Comment Letter_02.09.2021_Housing Element CEQA and Wildfires

  Letter February 10, 2021

  Land UseEventsMinutesPlanning & Density

  Councilmember Mike Bonin requests that a wildfire study be included in the Housing Element 2021-2029 and Safety Element Updates' Draft Environmental Impact Report, citing concerns about increased vulnerability to wildfires in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and the cumulative impacts of development in wildland urban interface areas. He emphasizes the need for CEQA analysis to address how development in hillside communities may exacerbate wildfire conditions and threaten residents through increased risks of debris flows, landslides, and flooding.

  

• Housing Element Comment Letter

  Letter February 3, 2021

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments on the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update EIR, expressing concerns about increased housing density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, limited evacuation routes, potential impacts on scenic resources, and the lack of concurrent updates to local community plans. The council requested that the EIR analyze potential significant environmental impacts from a range of realistic rezoning possibilities that may be assigned to Pacific Palisades.

  

• PPCC Letter Senate Gov&Finance-SB9-10

  Letter February 3, 2021

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter on February 3, 2021 opposing Senate Bills 9 and 10, citing concerns about public safety in fire hazard zones, violations of local control and democratic principles, and failure to ensure affordable housing requirements. The council passed two motions detailing specific objections to each bill, including claims that they violate the California Coastal Act and Environmental Quality Act.

  

• PPCC Letter Senate Housing-SB 9-10

  Letter February 3, 2021

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter on February 3, 2021 opposing Senate Bills 9 and 10, citing concerns about public safety in fire hazard zones, violations of local control and democratic principles, and failure to ensure affordable housing requirements. The council passed motions opposing both bills, arguing they lack exemptions for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and bypass required environmental and coastal zone reviews.

  

• PPCC EC Letter re RCC Longworth Gate

  Letter January 12, 2021

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracDevelopment Projects

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that Councilmember Mike Bonin's office work with the City Planning Department to issue a Zoning Determination Letter confirming that Riviera Country Club's Longworth Maintenance Gate is restricted to maintenance use only, citing concerns about unauthorized expansion of gate access that threatens pedestrian safety near Paul Revere Charter Middle School.

  

• Community Plan Process

  Letter December 3, 2020

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  The Palms Neighborhood Council requests a minimum 6-month delay in the Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Community Plan approval process to allow for additional public comment periods, a pandemic impact assessment, updated data projections, and expanded stakeholder outreach before the Environmental Impact Report phase begins.

  

• PPCC-PRIDE Digital Ads Letter

  Letter November 20, 2020

  Land UseStreet FurnitureSignage

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council and Palisades PRIDE jointly oppose the City's planned Request for Proposals to install digital advertising signage in bus shelters throughout Los Angeles, particularly in Pacific Palisades, citing concerns about visual blight, public safety hazards, and impacts on the community's character and aesthetic appeal. They request that the City halt the RFP process to allow for public input and community engagement, and seek an exemption for Pacific Palisades from any digital signage installation.

  

• CF 1098 Request for Clarification

  Letter October 15, 2020

  Land UseWracPlanning & Density

  Pacific Palisades Community Council requested clarification from Councilmembers Bonin and Ryu regarding CF 1098, which passed with an amendment calling for Planning to analyze standards and zoning regulations that may limit single-family home size. Councilmember Bonin responded confirming that different iterations based on locale and neighborhood character would be considered in the analysis.

  

• PPCC EC Letter2-CF20-1098:cap on home size

  Letter October 13, 2020

  Land UseWracPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes a proposed citywide cap on home size (CF 20-1098), arguing that such a blanket regulation fails to account for the diverse topography, neighborhood character, and local conditions across different communities. The Council advocates instead for tailored zoning regulations that reflect the unique characteristics of individual neighborhoods.

  

• PPCC Letter - HCRD Expansion

  Letter September 30, 2020

  Land UseWracPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments on a motion to expand the Hillside Construction Regulation District/Pilot Program, supporting a halt on construction grading and hauling during windy and Red Flag Days as determined by LAFD, and supporting further review and study to determine whether the program should be expanded to their community. The Council noted insufficient time for detailed review and indicated their position may be supplemented after full Board review.