Summary

Planning and Land Use Management Committee summary

Los AngelesFeb 24, 20263 min read

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The committee adopted multiple motions and ordinance actions including a definition of 'vacant site' to include golf courses in Very High Fire Severity Zones, approval of temporary One‑Stop Permit Center surcharge increases to fund the BuildLA development services system, adoption of the One San Pedro Specific Plan zone changes, several historic‑cultural monument listings, and received a Bureau of Engineering report on BuildLA metrics.

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The committee voted on zoning, housing, permitting fees, and historic‑property listings that affect where and how development can occur in the city. Members approved temporary permit fee increases to help pay for BuildLA, a new specific plan that allows phased redevelopment in San Pedro (including up to 1,553 dwelling units), and several historic‑property designations that protect notable houses. The committee also directed city staff to define 'vacant site' for state housing law and to investigate nuisance activity at specified Wilmington properties, which could lead to enforcement actions.

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Adopted Motion to instruct City Planning to define 'vacant site' under state law to include golf courses within Very High Fire Severity Zones – Adopted (3 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent)
Adopted Motion to investigate reported nuisance activities at specified Wilmington properties and allow potential administrative nuisance abatement – Adopted (3 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent)
Received and filed Bureau of Engineering report assessing metrics used to evaluate BuildLA across departments – (3 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent)
Approved City Attorney report and revised draft ordinance to temporarily increase One‑Stop Permit Center surcharge fees to help fund BuildLA – Approved (3 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent)
Adopted revised Zone Change Ordinance and related ordinances establishing the One San Pedro Specific Plan to allow phased redevelopment (up to 1,553 dwelling units and 130,000 sq ft commercial) – Adopted (3 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent)
Denied appeal and sustained LACPC determination for a six‑story mixed‑use project (354 units) after the appellant withdrew; LACPC approval sustained – Denied appeal (3 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent)
Approved Cultural Heritage Commission report for Elmer Reavis House with amendment to exclude rear yard from designation – Approved as amended (3 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent)
Approved Cultural Heritage Commission report to include The Brady Bunch House in the list of Historic‑Cultural Monuments – Approved (3 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent)
Denied appeal of Board of Building and Safety Commissioners action to certify EIR for the Barry Building demolition (appeal denied) – Denied appeal (3 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent)
Forwarded Department of City Planning report on SB 79 impacts and implementation options with a committee report (split vote) – (2 Yes; 1 No; 2 Absent)

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