Ridgeline Protection Ordinance Comment Period Extension

Source:  Department of City Planning

Dear Stakeholder,

On June 17th, City Planning held a public hearing on the proposed Ridgeline Protection Ordinance (Case No. CPC-2021-3001-CA) and proposed Zone Change Ordinance (Case No. CPC-2021-3059-ZC) to apply the Ridgeline Protection regulations to the initial application area. As explained at the public hearing, public input and engagement are critical to this phase of the process. We appreciate and rely on your thoughts and comments to inform the upcoming revisions of the draft ordinances. To that end, the comment period for both of these ordinances has been extended.
The new deadline for submitting comments on these ordinances is end of day Monday, August 2, 2021. Please submit comments and questions to Planning.Ridgelines@lacity.org. We want to hear from you!

Council and Committee Referrals – Tuesday, June 29, 2021

13-1493-S13 Draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to extend the reduced cost for a vending operating
To Economic Development and Jobs Committee
City Attorney report R21-0218, dated June 25, 2021, relative to a draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to extend the reduced cost for a vending operating permit until July 1, 2022.

 

20-0380-S1 Draft Ordinance to correct the typographical error in the Local Emergency Ordinance
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson) relative to requesting the City Attorney, in consultation with the Department of City Planning, to prepare and present a draft Ordinance to correct the typographical error in the Local Emergency Ordinance, to reference the correct set of eligibility criteria.

 

 

 

LADBS will continue the “Drop-off/Pick-up” system

Council and Committee Referral – For Friday, June 25, 2021

13-1339 New Fee Schedule for applications or permits to remove or relocate a protected tree or shrub.
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
To Public Works Committee
City Attorney report R21-0209, dated June 21, 2021, relative to a draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to establish a new Fee Schedule for applications or permits to remove or relocate a protected tree or shrub.

UNDERSTANDING NITHYA RAMAN ON THE HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY PLAN

For Immediate Release: February 17, 2021

NITHYA RAMAN RELEASES STATEMENT ON THE HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY PLAN

LOS ANGELES– Councilmember Nithya Raman released a letter today stating the position of her office on the Hollywood Community Plan. The Hollywood Community Plan will go before the City Planning Commission on Thursday, February 18. The Councilmember’s full statement, contained within her letter to the City Planning Commission, is as follows:

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the forthcoming update to the Hollywood Community Plan. The advancement of this draft plan marks an important accomplishment for Hollywood after decades of labor, and we are deeply appreciative of the Department of City Planning’s work in this arena.

Council District 4 is committed to advancing tenant protections and expanding affordable housing in Los Angeles, and we believe there are several areas within this plan that can be strengthened to ensure equitable and affordable development in Hollywood. Namely, we believe the plan can enshrine more robust protections against tenant displacement, be more ambitious in its offering of affordable housing incentives, and take additional steps to protect open space in the Santa Monica mountains. We’ll expound upon each of these priorities one at a time.

Council District 4 shares and supports the priorities of the Just Hollywood Coalition around developing a more robust set of anti-displacement tools for the residents of Hollywood. We believe that replacement RSO units in redeveloped properties should not count towards the affordability requirements therein, but rather should be preserved in addition to new affordable units. We believe that new affordability covenants in Hollywood should follow in the lead of Santa Monica, New York City, and other cities and extend in perpetuity, not their current 55-year time horizon. We further support the Just Hollywood Coalition’s demand for increased public input on hotel projects, requiring conditional use permits appealable to the City Council and restricting the conversion and demolition of housing for the development of hotels.

On the issue of affordable housing, CD4 believes strongly that the Hollywood CPIO’s incentives should go further than those within the City’s Transit Oriented Communities Program, and thereby serve as a model for incentivizing affordable housing in high-opportunity neighborhoods across Los Angeles. To achieve this, we support more ambitious affordable housing percentages within incentive programs that allow for increased density, as well as the removal of parking requirements for 100% affordable projects. We oppose the proposed height limits on Sunset Blvd. in Corridor 5 and the proposed height reductions on Hillhurst Ave. in Los Feliz and support opportunities for increasing allowable height along these corridors only for projects that demonstrate a substantial commitment to affordable housing. 

Finally, we believe that the Hollywood Community Plan can go further in preserving our fragile and unique ecosystem in the Santa Monica Mountains. To forever protect gains made in this arena, all lands acquired by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) should be rezoned to open space as part of the update. In addition, city-owned land in the Santa Monica Mountains that exists within the Hollywood Community Plan should be rezoned as open space as well, as part of the implementation plan for “open space preservation” set out in the Draft Plan.

We understand that this will not be the last opportunity to contribute to the Hollywood Community Plan Update, and we will continue to work with the Department of City Planning and other associated departments to incorporate comments from the City Planning Commission and the public in the coming weeks. Thank you once again for your indefatigable work in updating our city’s Community Plans. We hope that our comments are constructive in furthering this work, and look forward to working closely alongside you as this draft plan is finalized.

Commentary:  Raman Recall Remorse, Dick Platkin, June 24, 2021

Council and Committee Referrals – Wednesday, June 16, 2021

20-0499 Streamlining City processes for permitting sidewalk dining
To Public Works Committee
Bureau of Engineering report, dated June 16, 2021, relative to streamlining City processes for permitting sidewalk dining

 

18-1114
CD 7, 14
Comprehensive study to assess hillside streets.
To Public Works Committee
Bureau of Engineering report, dated June 16, 2021, relative to implementation of a phased comprehensive study to assess hillside streets.

 

13-1493-S13 Reduced cost of the sidewalk vending operating permit until July 1, 2022
To Economic Development and Jobs Committee
Motion (Price – Raman – O’Farrell) relative to requesting the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to extend the reduced cost of the sidewalk vending operating permit until July 1, 2022

Council and Committee Referral – Tuesday, June 15, 2021

21-0665 Ghost kitchens and Co-living
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Koretz – Harris-Dawson) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and the City Attorney, to prepare and present an ordinance that defines “Ghost kitchens” and “Co-living” residential facilities as an enumerated use with corresponding zones.

Council and Committee Referral – Monday, June 21, 2021

21-0002-S106 AB 1401 (Friedman)
To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Chief Legislative Analyst report 21-0002-S106, dated June 15, 2021, relative to adopting Resolution (Koretz – Lee) to include in the City’s 2021-22 State Legislative Program its position on AB 1401 (Friedman), which would prohibit a city or county from imposing minimum parking requirements on all developments located within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor.

Council and Committee Referrals – Tuesday, June 15, 2021

21-0658 Strategic plan to streamline 100 percent deed restricted affordable housing projects in the City.
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Raman – Harris-Dawson) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department and the Department of Building and Safety, to report with a strategic plan to streamline 100 percent deed restricted affordable housing projects in the City.

 

21-0665 Ordinance that defines “Ghost kitchens” and “Co-living” residential facilities
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Koretz – Harris-Dawson) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and the City Attorney, to prepare and present an ordinance that defines “Ghost kitchens” and “Co-living” residential facilities as an enumerated use with corresponding zones.

Low Impact Development (LID)

Source: LA Sanitation

IMPORTANT NOTICE June 15, 2021

The Low Impact Development Counter will continue to support all development service functions through the LID Plan Check Portal and to operate the “Drop-off/Pick-up” system, by way of the City of Los Angeles Continuity of Operations Plan for Development Services Centers, until a reopening date is announced for in-person services at all City of Los Angeles Development Service Departments.
EFFECTIVE October 19, 2020
All projects electing to submit plan check documents electronically will be required to submit through the LID Plan Check Submittal Portal located at https://lid.lacitysan.orgPlease utilize the step-by-step instruction guides below to assist in establishing your LID Plan Check Submittal Portal account and for instructions on how to submit projects.

LID Plan Check Portal account set up Step-by-Step guide (PDF)

LID Plan Check Portal document submittal Step-by-Step guide (PDF)

In keeping with Mayor Eric Garcetti’s COVID-19 Guidelines and Directives, LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) will be following the Continuity of Operations Plan for Development Services Centers. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Drop off and Pick up boxes will be available outside of the Development Services Center in Figueroa Plaza in a special designated “Drop-off/Pickup” area that will be monitored by Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) staff. Customers may drop off plans and applications along with contact information, including an email address and phone number. Dropped off plans and applications will be routed to the appropriate City department. Department staff will contact customers to confirm receipt of any items that were dropped off and process their applications accordingly. For transactions that involve payment of fees, the Departments will inform the applicant about the amount and payment options.

Residential (4 Units or Less, i.e small scale) Projects
New submittals requiring LID approval may elect to submit electronically via the LID Plan Check Portal https://lid.lacitysan.org or dropped off at the special designated “Drop-off/Pickup” areas. The estimated review time is 15 business days.

Submit the following with either submittal option:
• Copy of LADBS permit application, including PCIS #
Project Summary Form (all information on page 2 must be filled out)
• Project Drawings (1 file in pdf format)
o Architectural Site Plan
o Architectural Roof Plan
o Architectural Elevations
o LID Stormwater Plan
o Grading / Civil Plans (if any)
• 8.5” X 11” Plot Plan showing project site and BMPs.

All Other Development Projects (i.e. Large Scale)
To submit electronically via the LID Plan Check Portal https://lid.lacitysan.org or drop off at the special designated “Drop-off/Pickup” areas. The estimated review time: Regular Plan Check 11-12 Weeks; Expedited 9-10 Weeks.

• Copy of LADBS permit application, including PCIS #
Project Summary Form (all information on page 2 must be filled out)
• LID Report and Hydrology Calculations (1 file in pdf format)
• Project Drawings (1 file in pdf format)
o Architectural Site Plan
o Architectural Roof Plan
o Architectural Elevations
o LID Stormwater Plan
o Grading / Civil Plans (if any)
o Plumbing Plans (Riser Diagram) (If any)
o 8.5” X 11” Plot Plan showing project site and BMPs.

Certificate of Occupancy Clearances (must be submitted electronically at https://lid.lacitysan.org)
(Estimated review time: 10 business days)
• Pictures of all BMPs taken during various construction phases and at completion
• Copy of the Sanitation stamped approved plans (PDF or jpeg format)
• Completed Stormwater Observation Report (SOR) format:
o Residential Development (4 units or less) Stormwater Observation Report Form
o All Other Developments Stormwater Observation Report Form

Planning Case Referral Requests (must be submitted electronically at https://lid.lacitysan.org)
(Estimated review time: 7 Business Days)
• Proposed architectural plan (1 file in pdf format)
• Applicant name, e-mail, phone number and business address (in body of email request)
• Project address, lot area, proposed impervious area cover on redeveloped site area (in body of email request).

Restamp
Plans requesting a re-stamp may elect to submit electronically at https://lid.lacitysan.org or dropped off at the special designated “Drop-off/Pickup areas.
(Estimated review time: 5-7 Business Days)

Submit the following:
• Previously approved Sanitation stamped set
• 2 – new plan sets
• 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper with PCIS permit application number, applicant name, email, phone number.
• Applicants will be notified via email when restamped plans are ready for pick up.

All new submittals electing not to drop off should be submitted at the LID Plan Check Submittal Portal: https://lid.lacitysan.org

For general questions please contact: san.swplancheck@lacity.org

Plan drop off only at 201 N. Figueroa.

Once submitted, your project will be assigned to a plan checker who will be in contact with you once the review is complete.
Payments must be collected prior to final approval of the plans. Your assigned plan checker will inform you on the amount and method of payment.
As this is a new process for all of us we appreciate your patience and understanding.

Ilyanne Morden Kichaven / South Valley Area Planning Commission / Commission Appointment

CF  21-1200-S13    AT PLUM 06/15/2021

TIME LIMIT: 6/28/21; LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 6/25/21
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Ms. Ilyanne Morden Kichaven to the South Valley Area Planning Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2023, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Anna Menedjian.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Yes.
Background Check: Completed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 5-18-21.pdf


Click on the BLUE HIGHLIGHT to view official documents and reports.

  • 06/11/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 15, 2021.  Report from Mayor 05/13/2021
  • 05/14/2021 Mayor document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from Mayor 05/13/2021
  • 05/13/2021 Document(s) submitted by Mayor, as follows:  Report from Mayor 05/13/2021

Mayor report, dated May 13, 2021, relative to appointing Ilyanne M. Kichaven to the South Valley Area Planning Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2023. Ms. Kichaven will fill the vacancy created by Anna Menedjian, who has resigned.

 

Electric Vehicle Charging / Building Infrastructure / Alternative Compliance Pathways / Los Angeles Municipal Code / Amendment

CF 17-0309-S1   AT PLUM 06/15/2021

Motion (Koretz – Blumenfield) relative to directing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to submit a Code Amendment to all Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections regarding electric vehicle (EV) charging in buildings that will provide an alternative compliance pathway to meet the minimum required number of installed Level 2 chargers, provide flexibility for developers to locate conduit and stub outs in between two adjacent spaces where feasible, for spaces with no installed charger but where conduit and panel capacity are required; increase the multi-family EV ready parking space requirement from 20% to 25% to align with the County of Los Angeles, provide a reduced EV parking space requirement for certain technical hardships, provide developers flexibility relative to the parking stall size, ensuring only that parking stalls meet minimum Code requirements; and, such Code should be re-evaluated at the time of the triennial green building code update to adjust for changes in local charging needs and prevailing technologies.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.
For: Westside Neighborhood Council


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  • 06/11/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 15, 2021.  Motion 03/17/2021
  • 05/13/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council.   Refer to CF 17-0309-S1
  • 03/17/2021 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee. Motion 03/17/2021

Council and Committee Referral – Wednesday, June 09, 2021

21-0631 Best practices for designating a list of pre-qualified contractors to
To Economic Development and Jobs Committee
Motion (de Leon – Rodriguez) relative to directing the Economic and Workforce Development Department, in coordination with the Departments of City Planning, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and the Bureau of Contract Administration, to form a working group to recommend the best practices for designating a list of pre-qualified contractors to be scored using the criteria stated in this Motion.

 

21-0002-S120 Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes
To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Chief Legislative Analyst report 21-05-0413, dated June 2, 2021, relative to adopting Resolution (Lee – Koretz – O’Farrell) to include in the City’s 2021-22 Federal Legislative Program its position on S. 1459 (Padilla), the Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act, which would protect California’s iconic landscapes, provide critical access to open space for communities, support California’s outdoor recreation economy, and fight the climate crisis.

Council and Committee Referrals – Friday, June 04, 2021

18-0341
CD 11
Draft Ordinance establishing the Westchester-Playa del Rey Community Plan Implementation Overlay District
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
City Attorney report R21-0177, dated May 25, 2021, relative to a draft Ordinance establishing the Westchester-Playa del Rey Community Plan Implementation Overlay District.

 

13-0413 Implement and adjust fees for the Affordable Housing Bond Program (AHBP
To Housing Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0220-00540-1502, dated June 4, 2021, relative to the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) requests authority to implement and adjust fees for the Affordable Housing Bond Program (AHBP) based on a fee study conducted by BAE Urban Economics (BAE).

 

Interim Motel Conversion Ordinance Expansion / Commercial Office Buildings / Supportive and Transitional Housing / Supportive Services / COVID-19 Pandemic / Homelessness Crisis

CF 17-1432-S1  AT CITY COUNCIL 06/09/2021

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of expanding the provisions of the existing Interim Motel Conversion Ordinance to existing commercial office buildings, and changes to the Motel Conversion Ordinance to allow the repurposing or adaptation of commercial office buildings into supportive and transitional housing with supportive services.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin – Koretz – Raman): ​

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), and City Attorney, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), to report on feasibility of and recommendations for expanding the provisions of the existing Interim Motel Conversion Ordinance to existing commercial office buildings.

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare draft changes to the Motel Conversion Ordinance that would allow the repurposing or adaptation of commercial office buildings into supportive and transitional housing with supportive services.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes.
For:
NoHo Neighborhood Council
Los Feliz Neighborhood Council


Click on the BLUE HIGHLIGHT to view official documents and reports.

  • 06/01/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 06/01/2021, Motion 03/24/2021
  • 05/27/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 1, 2021.  Motion 03/24/2021
  • 05/20/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council,Los Feliz Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 17-1432-S1
  • 05/18/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by NoHo Neighborhood Council.   Refer to CF 17-1432-S1
  • 03/24/2021 Motion document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Motion 03/24/2021

 

Board of Directors for So Cal Corporate Growth Partners (SCCGP).

SATT is pleased to announce that R. Nicolas Brown, AICP has become a Board of Director of So Cal Corporate Growth Partners (SCCGP).  SCCGP is contracted by Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) under U.S. Department of Commerce.

SCCGP directs and operates the  MBDA Business Center in Pasadena and MBDA CARES Act Program. Under these contracts SCCGP provides corporate consulting to minority owned businesses and small businesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic throughout the United States.

Council and Committee Referrals – Thursday, May 27, 2021

12-0460-S4 Reorganize Zoning Code processes and procedures
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Department of City Planning report, dated May 25, 2021, relative to a technical correction to the proposed ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to reorganize Zoning Code processes and procedures

 

11-1705 City’s Zoning Code, for both on-site and off-site signs.
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Los Angeles City Planning Commission report, dated May 25, 2021, relative to a comprehensive revision and consolidation of Citywide sign regulations into one section within the City’s Zoning Code, for both on-site and off-site signs.