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Planning and Land Use Management Committee meeting summary
Los AngelesAug 12, 20252 min read
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The committee acted on multiple planning appeals and approvals, including denying several appeals that sustained prior planning determinations, listing Terminal Island Tuna Street buildings as Historic‑Cultural Monuments, remanding an RV park matter back to the City Planning Commission for further review, and approving code and process changes related to building safety and high‑value development project timing.
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Committee members confirmed existing planning decisions for several proposed projects, so those prior approvals or requirements will remain in place. The meeting added historic protection for the Terminal Island Tuna Street buildings, and sent one recreational vehicle park proposal back to the City Planning Commission for more consideration. The committee also approved steps to change building code rules and to direct planning staff to report on zoning files and improve public tracking of planning processes, which could affect how future projects are reviewed and how quickly decisions are issued.
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- Denied appeal and sustained the South Valley Area Planning Commission determination for the AT&T 50‑foot wireless monopole at 12226 Sherman Way (Case No. ZA-2022-7780-CUW-1A).
- Approved inclusion of Terminal Island “Furusato” Tuna Street Buildings (700–716 Tuna Street) in the list of Historic‑Cultural Monuments (CHC-2025-1064-HCM).
- Adopted motion to initiate consideration of a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 7000 West Romaine Street to explore additional residential, office, retail uses and onsite affordable housing.
- Adopted ordinance language to create an amendment process for existing Historic‑Cultural Monuments allowing revisions, technical corrections, and boundary changes.
- Denied appeal regarding Full House Restaurant and sustained the Zoning Administrator’s operational conditions (Case No. ZA-2024-7708-RV).
- Approved the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Rosenstein to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and other planning commission appointments/reappointments.
- Vetoed and remanded the Ocean’s 11 RV Park matter (DIR-2024-7352-BSA-1A) back to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for further consideration.
- Adopted motions directing the Department of City Planning to report on Zoning Information File ZI No. 2355 and Sun Valley land‑use history, and to develop organizational and public‑facing tracking information for planning activities.
- Approved a Citywide code amendment to define High Value Development Projects and to limit duration/number of time extensions for Council action on those projects.
- Approved Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety reports proposing amendments regarding single‑exit and single‑stairway rules for multifamily residential buildings up to six stories.
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Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Aug 12, 2025, 9:00 PMPlanning and Land Use Management Committee, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 2:00 PM, JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 340, CITY HALLcompleted
Agenda
- 25-0547 CD 2 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3, and related CEQA findings; report from the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC); and an Appeal filed by Debora B. Gelberg, from the failure of the SVAPC to act, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 12.24 A.2. (Chapter 1) and 13B.2.2.F.2. (Chapter 1A), thereby upholding the Zoning Administrator’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the installation, use and maintenance of a new, unmanned 50-foot wireless telecommunications facility monopole (disguised as eucalyptus tree); for the property located at 12226 Sherman Way (12220 - 12230 Sherman Way and 12229 Gault Street). [At its meeting of February 27, 2025, the SVAPC held a public hearing to consider an appeal of the determination by the Zoning Administrator, related to Case No. ZA-2022-7780-CUW-1A, but failed to reach a consensus. The 2-1 vote resulted in a failure to act by the SVAPC.] Applicant: AT&T Wireless, New Cingular Wireless, PCS LLC (AT&T Mobility) Representative: Sonal Thakur, Eukon Group Case No.: ZA-2022-7780-CUW-1A Environmental No.: ENV-2022-7781-CE-1A Related Case: ZA-2022-7780-CUW Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0547Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0153 CD 15 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and report from the Cultural Heritage Commission relative to the inclusion of Terminal Island “Furusato” Tuna Street Buildings, located at 700 - 702 Tuna Street; and 712 - 716 Tuna Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: Los Angeles City Council Owner: Los Angeles City Harbor Department Case No. CHC-2025-1064-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2025-1065-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Wilmington Neighborhood Council TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 3, 2025)25-0153Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0397 CD 13 Motion (Soto-Martinez – Harris-Dawson) relative to initiating consideration of a General Plan Amendment and accompanying Zone Change for the property located at 7000 West Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038 to explore permitting options for additional residential, office, and retail/restaurant uses, including onsite affordable housing units, in addition to the base industrial uses for this proposed project in order to support the further growth of the Media/Sycamore district, and to increase the supply of both market rate and affordable housing; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0397Decision: ITEM(S)
- 16-0126-S1 Motion (Soto-Martinez – Jurado) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, to prepare a proposed ordinance to amend the Cultural Heritage Ordinance (Administrative Code Section 22.171 of Article 1, Chapter 9, Division 22) to create an amendment process for existing Historic-Cultural Monuments that will allow for: 1) revisions that add to or enhance the statement of significance, period of significance, and designation criteria; 2) technical corrections; and 3) geographical boundary changes. Community Impact Statement: None submitted16-0126-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0383 CD 2 CONTINUED FROM 6/10/25 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), and related CEQA findings; report from the Department of City Planning, Office of the Zoning Administrator, and an Appeal filed by VA Corner Dining, Inc., Vasil Ogannisyan (Representative: Alicia Bartley), from part of the determination of the Zoning Administrator, in requiring the modification of the operation of a restaurant, known as Full House Restaurant, located at 11649, 11649 ½, 11651 and 11651 ½ West Riverside Drive, in order to mitigate adverse impacts caused by said operation and any potential impacts caused by any future operation of the use; and adoption of project findings. The business owner/operator is appealing Condition Nos. 8 (Hours of Operation), 22 (Outdoor Speakers) and 31.a (Security Guard). Applicant: VA Corner Dining, Inc., Vasil Ogannisyan Representative: Alicia Bartley Case No. ZA-2024-7708-RV Environmental No. ENV-2024-7709-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 27, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 27, 2025)25-0383Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-1200-S34 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mr. Brian Rosenstein to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2029. Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 5, 2025)25-1200-S34Decision: ITEM(S)
- 22-1200-S3 Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Ms. Vanessa Barraza to the South Valley Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2030. Ms. Barraza’s current term expired on June 30, 2025. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 10, 2025)22-1200-S3Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-1200-S37 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Ms. Myanna Dellinger to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2028. Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 17, 2025)25-1200-S37Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0784 CD 5 City Administrative Officer Report and Joint Tax Transfer Resolution relative to approving and accepting the annexation of 0.64 acres of uninhabited County-owned territory known as Reorganization 2021-11 located south of the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Genesee Avenue to the City of Los Angeles, detachment from the consolidated fire protection district of Los Angeles County and the West Basin Municipal Water District. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0784Decision: ITEM(S)
- 23-0796-S1 CD 14 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and appeals filed by: 1) Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (Representative: Richard Drury, Lozeau Drury LLP); and, 2) Lincoln Heights Preservation Coalition, from the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use and maintenance of a new seven-story residential development with 184 residential units, including 47 Very Low Income units, above two levels of automobile parking under the Density Bonus program; for the properties located at 3601 - 3615 Mission Road; and 2010 - 2036 Lincoln Park Avenue. Applicant: Shay Yadin, Lincoln Park Holdings, LLC Representative: Elizabeth Peterson Case No. CPC-2022-6189-CU-DB-ZAA-SPR-HCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2022-6190-CE-1A Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council23-0796-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-0711-S1 CD 15 (Option 1) Consideration of Veto and Remand. OR (Option 2) Consideration of the Determination and Findings of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), dated July 14, 2025; relative to a report from the LACPC’s determination in denying an appeal filed by Concerned Residents of Green Meadows West - Harbor City (Representative: Kristina Kropp, Luna & Glushon) and sustaining the Director of Planning’s Determination and Findings, dated April 9, 2025, denying the appeal, and finding that the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety did not err or abuse its discretion in preparing to issue Supplemental Building Permit No. 24026-10000-00086 for the use of land in conjunction with a new recreational vehicle park as a Public Benefit Project, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code, Chapter 1, Section 14.00 A.7, compliant with the required performance standards, for the property located at 23416 and 23514 South President Avenue, within the Wilmington-Harbor City- Community Plan area. [On July 30, 2025 the City Council adopted Motion (McOsker – Lee), pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction over the June 26, 2025 action of the LACPC.] Applicant: Stuart Silver, Ocean’s 11 RV Park, LLC Representative: Ben Reznik and Daniel Freedman, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Case No. DIR-2024-7352-BSA-1A Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 20, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 20, 2025)24-0711-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0757 Motion (Padilla - Blumenfield) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning (DCP), with assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Department of Public Works (Bureau of Sanitation), in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with recommendations on the current status of Zoning Information File ZI No. 2355, and instruct DCP to include in the report a historical review of land use projects within Sun Valley’s designated Environmental Justice Improvement Area since 2008, including the number of projects reviewed under ZI No.2355, the mitigation measures adopted, any enforcement actions taken, and recommendations for strengthening future oversight in light of the forthcoming Clean Up Green Up update report; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0757Decision: ITEM(S)
- 15-1026-S1 Motion (Padilla, Jurado, McOsker – Hernandez) relative to the Clean Up Green Up (CUGU) lessons learned since its adoption and the resources needed to expand the program. (The Energy and Environment Committee approved the matter as amended on June 3, 2025) Community Impact Statement: None submitted15-1026-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0572 Motion (Raman, Yaroslavsky - Blumenfield) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning (DCP) to report on the following: 1) Create an organizational chart of relevant DCP staff; 2) On position reclassifications or deletions that might achieve cost savings and further permit streamlining; 3) On other pre-entitlement work that could be shifted into the Bureau; 4) Develop public facing dashboards, inclusive of information regarding project-type submittals, planning approvals, permit issuances, and average response and approval times for projects in the City; and 5) On achievable metrics of success based on the Bureau’s stated objectives to efficient and effective development citywide. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0572Decision: ITEM(S)
- 22-0736-S1 Exemption from the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5); report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission; and a proposed ordinance, pursuant to Section 13B.1.3.D.3 of Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), relative to a Citywide Code Amendment that will: 1) add a new definition for High Value Development Projects in Chapters 1 and 1A of the LAMC; and 2) limit the duration and number of time extensions that the City Council and an applicant may consent to for the City Council’s time to act on any application for High Value Development Projects, including its appeals, and all CEQA appeals; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC-2024-6096-CA Environmental No. ENV-2024-6097-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted22-0736-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0247 Reports from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and Department of City Planning relative to proposed amendments to the Los Angeles Building and Safety Code, regarding single-exit and single-stairway for multifamily residential buildings up to six stories; jurisdiction allowing single-stair buildings over three stories; and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Mid City West Neighborhood Council West Los Angeles Sawtelle Neighborhood Council Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Reseda Neighborhood Council North Westwood Neighborhood Council25-0247Decision: ITEM(S)
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