Here is a summary of the actions taken at the DLANC Planning & Land Use Committee on July 22, 2009:

Meeting Agenda

1. Call to order and roll call – 6:45 pm.
2. Public comment – None.
3. Presentation by Ayahlushim Hammand (Thomas Properties) regarding proposed redevelopment of Wilshire Grand Hotel site on Figueroa Street between Wilshire Boulevard and 7th Street.
Action: PLUC recommends that DLANC write a letter of support for preliminary site concept and design, as well as request for TOT rebate and TFAR.

4. Presentation by Hilary Norton regarding application for FASTLA project.
action: PLUC recommends that DLANC write a letter of support endorsing FAST.
5. Presentation by Brandon Finch (EPG Inc.) regarding CUB application for bar/lounge project at 626 S.
Spring Street (ZA-2009-650-CUB-CUX).
Action: PLUC recommends that DLANC write a letter of support.
6. Brief update regarding CUB application for the Edison bar/lounge project at 108 W. 2nd Street (ZA-2008-3405-CUB-CUX).
Action: PLUC recommends that DLANC write a letter supporting approval of project subject to voluntary conditions agreed to by Higgins Building HOA.
7. Discussion of DLANC-area projects proposed for no position.
a. 1000 E. 7th Street – Categorical exemption for Ford Hotel – No action taken.
b. 816 S. Stanford – Lot line adjustment – PLUC voted to take no position.
8. Brief update on proposed revision to City’s Joint Live Work ordinance (CPC-2009-1771-CA).
Action: PLUC recommends that DLANC write a letter of support and encourage urgent
action by City Council.
9. Brief update on City Planning Commission hearing for proposed amendments to the Cultural
Heritage Ordinance.
Action: None.
10. Update regarding City’s Convention Center Electronic Signage ordinance.
Action: PLUC recommends that DLANC write a letter supporting proposed amendment to Convention Center Electronic Signage ordinance as approved by City Planning Commission.
11. Brief update on Bringing Back Broadway and related streetscape design project.
Action: None.  LA Streetcar public forum scheduled for July 29, 2009 from 4 pm to 9 pm at Bradbury Building.
12. Update regarding City’s Board of Public Works Community Beautification Grant program.
Action: None.  PROS and Sustainability Committees to consider potential projects for funding.
13. Approval of minutes from prior meetings: June 3, 2009 and June 21, 2009.
Action: Past meeting minutes approved.
14. Future agenda items. Next meeting scheduled for August 18, 2009.
15. Board member comment – None.
16. Adjournment – 9:30 pm

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