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File #: 16-076    Version: 1 Name: Appeal of the Culver Studios Conformance review
Type: Minute Order Status: Action Item
File created: 7/14/2016 In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 7/25/2016 Final action:
Title: CC - Appeal of the Planning Commission's Decision on The Culver Studios Comprehensive Plan Conformance Review, Determining that the Revised Plans for Building Y and the Van Buren Parking Structure Provide Additional Visual Enhancements and Minimize Potential Impacts to Adjacent Residential Uses in Conformance with Condition No. 106 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2015-R098.
Attachments: 1. 16-07-25_ATT No. 1_RESO 2015-R098 and Exhibit A_ Conditions of Approval, 2. 16-07-25_ATT No. 2_June_8_2016 Planning Commission Staff Report.pdf, 3. 16-07-25_ATT No. 3_ Letter of Appeal June 21_2016, 4. 16-07-25_ATT No. 4_Cross Section Van Buren Parking Structure with Additional Rooftop Stepback, 5. 16-07-25_ATT No. 6_ Cross Sections and Plan of Van Buren Fire Vehicle Exit Ramp, 6. 16-07-25_ATT No. 5_Revised Plans for Bulidng Y and Van Buren Parking Structure.pdf, 7. 16-07-25_ATT No. 7_Rolled Curb Detail at Van Buren Exit Ramp, 8. 16-07-25_ATT No. 8_The Culver Studios Tree Preservation Arborist Report.docx, 9. 16-07-25_ATT No. 9_ Van Buren Place Residents Arborist Report.doc, 10. 16-07-25_ATT No. 11_Public Comments, 11. 16-07-25_ATT No. 12_DRAFT_June 8_2016 Planning Commission Minutes.pdf, 12. 16-07-25_ATT No. 10_Street Tree Maintenance Letter by The Culver Studios, 13. 16-07-25_ATT No. 13_Tree Case Management Aborist Supplemental Letter.docx.pdf
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CC - Appeal of the Planning Commission's Decision on The Culver Studios Comprehensive Plan Conformance Review, Determining that the Revised Plans for Building Y and the Van Buren Parking Structure Provide Additional Visual Enhancements and Minimize Potential Impacts to Adjacent Residential Uses in Conformance with Condition No. 106 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2015-R098.

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Meeting Date: July 25, 2016

Contact Person/Dept: Thomas Gorham, Planning Manager and Susan Yun, Senior Planner/ Community Development Department

Phone Number: (310) 253-5755

Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [x] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]

Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [x] Attachments: [x]

Commission Action Required: Yes [x] No [] Date: June 8, 2016
Commission: Planning Commission.

Public Notification: On July 12, 2016, a notice was mailed to all the property owners and occupants within an extended 500 foot radius of the project site, emailed to recipients of Planning Commission notices/GovDelivery and posted on the City's website. (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/19/16).

Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (7/15/16)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the City Council consider the Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on The Culver Studios Comprehensive Plan Conformance Review and either:

1. (Staff Recommendation) Deny the Appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's decision (A) determining that the revised plans for Building Y and the Van Buren Parking Garage provide additional visual enhancements and minimize potential impacts to adjacent residential uses in conformance with Condition No. 106 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2015-R098; and (B) requiring the first line of parking on the 6th floor level of the Van Buren Parking Garage (Van Buren side) be setback, subject to Fire Department approv...

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