Planning and Land Use Committee on Jan 19, 2021

Agenda

Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa
www.ncwpdr.org

IN CONFORMITY WITH THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 (MARCH 17, 2020) AND DUE TO CONCERNS OVER COVID-19, THE BOARD OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL WESTCHESTER / PLAYA MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY TELEPHONICALLY.

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Chairperson Julie Ross
Meeting Date: January 19, 2021 6:30 pm
Meeting Place https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92562414437

Call to Order:

Call to order and Introductions Salute the Flag

Discussion/Action (Motion):

1.

Minutes review and approval of December 15, 2020 PLUC meeting.

2.

Announcements from Government Representatives.

3.

Public comment on non-agenda items.

4.

Goeff Thompson LAWA liason from Councilmember Mike Bonins office will give an overview of LAWA’S proposed ATMP project.

The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project will focus on airfield, terminal and landside improvements while staying within the airport’s existing footprint. The Project would elevate the passenger experience, improve the community experience, enhance safety and increase business opportunities.

5.

The Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study for the Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are now available online [2]. These documents are being prepared by Los Angeles City Planning as part of the Plan to House LA [3].

The review and response period for the NOP is from January 13, 2021 through February 15, 2021. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15082(b), written responses to this NOP must be provided during this response period. Additional information regarding the proposed project, and how to provide comments, is provided in the NOP.

Notice Of Preparation

Additionally, the NOP provides notice of two upcoming Public Scoping Meetings for the project. The date, time, and virtual location of the Public Scoping Meetings are as follows. Please refer to the NOP for additional information regarding the meetings and how you can participate.

Scoping Meeting Dates

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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733-042-203 (English) | 248-966-475 (Spanish)

Thursday, January 28, 2021

11:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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715-621-491 (English) | 679-132-603 (Spanish)

6.

7346 Rindge Ave., Playa del Rey: DIR-2019-1463-CDP-MEL/ENV-2019-1464-CE

Applicant is requesting approval for the demolition of an exisiting one story 1,214 sq. ft. single family dwelling and the contruction of a new two story 6,028 sq. ft. single family dwelling with a roof top deck, ground level basement, maximum height of 45ft. and attached two car garage and 890 yards of cubic grading in the California Coastal Zone, a CEQA exemption and a Mello Act review. Two parking spaces are provided on site.

Background: 4th presentation to PLUC. Possibility that the project has been reduced to 4,308 sq. ft.

Presenter: Athena Novak, AHN & Associates

Public Comment

Committee Discussion

Chair Discussion Recap

Possible Committee Action: Motion to support/deny/modify.

7.

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is requesting an amendment to their Master Plan ( Los Angeles City Ordinance 181605) that would allow for relocation of their already approved square footage among three use categories on campus: Acadmenic/Administrative, Residential and Athletic indoors. This would allow LMU to keep Gersten Pavillon in use for trianing, practices, recovery stations, coaches offices adn other ancillary athletic uses after construction of the university’s new venue. The revised amendment reduces the amount of approved square footage LMU could transfer from one category to another.

Background: 7th presentation to PLUC.

Presenters: Marianna Villa/LMU Executive Director of External Relations, Mason Stockstill: LMU Public Affairs.

Public Comment

Committee Discussion

Chair Discussion Recap

Possible Committee Acition: Motion to support/deny/modify.

8.

Updates on projects in the community.

Presenter: Committee Chair

9.

Announcements: Next PLUC meeting Tuesday February 16th 6:30 PM.

Public Comment:

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Public Comment Request

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