PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal of the Planning Commission s Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the Conversion of an Existing Motel into an Emergency Family Shelter Located at 12841 Washington Boulevard. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 01/14/2008 AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal of the Planning Commission s Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the Conversion of an Existing Motel into an Emergency Family Shelter Located at 12841 Washington Boulevard. Contact Person/Dept.: Paul Samaras; Thomas Gorham Fiscal Impact: Yes Phone Number: (310) 253 5706 (310) 253 5727 General Fund: Yes No X No X Item Number: PH 3 Public Hearing: X Action Item: Attachments: X Public Notification: Notices mailed to all property owners and occupants within a 300 foot radius of the site extended to the end of each block (12/24/07); speakers from the October 24 2007 Planning Commission meeting (12/24/07); persons who submitted written comments Councilman Bill Rosendahl City of Los Angeles 11th District Del Rey Neighborhood Council Mar Vista Community Council (12/24/07); Master Notification List (01/09/08). Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld (01/03/08) Fiscal Impact Review: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (01/09/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (01/08/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (01/09/08) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission s approval with five additional and/or modified conditions. PROCEDURE: 1. Mayor calls on staff for a brief staff report. 2. Mayor opens the public hearing to allow for public comment if any. 3. Receive comment from the applicant and public. 4. Mayor seeks a motion to close the public hearing after all testimony has been presented. 5. Council discusses the matter and arrives at its decision. BACKGROUND: On October 24 2007 the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the applicant s request for a Conditional Use Permit to a...
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