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CC - (1) Discussion of Release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Consultant Services to Conduct Studies and Prepare Recommendations for R-1 Neighborhood Development Standards to Address the Development of Larger Single Family Homes; and (2) Provide Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Contact Person/Dept: Sol Blumenfeld / CDD
Thomas Gorham / Planning
Phone Number: (310) 253-5700
(310) 253-5727
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/17/16) (05/20/16); Ongoing Topics - Planning and Zoning "Mansionization" (05/17/16) (05/20/16)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Director of Community Development (05/11/16)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss the release of the proposed Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services to conduct studies and prepare recommendations for R-1 development standards for one single family residential neighborhood to address the development of larger single family homes; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
At the City Council meeting of January 4, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2016-001, approving Zoning Code Amendment, P-2015-0103-ZCA, which became effective on February 3, 2016 (Ordinance). During deliberations on the Ordinance, the City Council directed staff to research and prepare a report on the use of consultant services to prepare zoning code amendments related to R-1 development standards to address unique neighborhood conditions. At the City Council meeting of February 22, 2016, staff provided the City Council wi...
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