Here is a summary of DLANC’s Planning & Land Use Committee meeting from August 18, 2009:

Agenda Items

1.      Call to order and roll call.  6:45 pm.

2.      Public comment – None.

3.      Presentation by Vincent Terzian regarding proposed bar/lounge project at 912 S. Olive Street.
Item continued for a future meeting.

4.      Presentation by Sherrie Olson (PLRC, LLC) regarding two proposed 7-Eleven convenience stores at 940 S. Hill Street and 898 W. 7^th Street.
Action:  None.  Applicant noted that they are not proceeding with the proposed Hill Street location, but do have another location at 501 S. Broadway.  Applicant will return to present the projects when they are finalized, and suggest conditions to address neighborhood safety concerns.

5.      Presentation by Lee Rabun regarding CUB application for Score Gentlemen’s club at 2065 S. Santa Fe Avenue (ZA-2009-783-CUB).
Action:  PLUC recommends that DLANC write a letter of support, contingent on applicant’s agreement to conditions proposed by LAPD and CD14.

6.      Presentation by Veronica Becerra (Rabuild Commercial) regarding CUB application for Promenade restaurant at 710 W. 1^st Street (ZA-2009-650-CUB).
Action:  PLUC recommends that DLANC write a letter of support.

7.      Presentation by Eddie Navarrette (FE Design) regarding CUB application for YXTA restaurant at 601 S. Central Avenue (ZA-89-0654-PA1).
Action:  PLUC recommends that DLANC write a letter of support.

8.      Presentation by Robert Fedor regarding CUB-CUX application for proposed restaurant project at 610 E. 7^th Street with live music, dancing, karaoke and 3 video games (ZA-2009-710-CUB-CUX-CU).
Action:  None.  Committee members raised concerns about the lack of parking, safety and lighting plans for the project, and noted some inconsistencies between the project’s marketing materials and planning application.  Given the strong opposition from CCEA and lack of input from LAPD’s Newton Division, the Committee refrained from taking a vote.  The applicant was invited to return with additional information if the ZA hearing is not completed before the next meeting.

9.      Discussion regarding PLUC membership issues and potential candidates for public seats.
Action:  PLUC voted to support the requests of Valerie Watson (Melendrez) and Simon Ha (TCA Architects) to join the committee as public members.  It was noted that Scott Bytoff has vacated his public member seat on the committee, due to his change of status to Board member.  One public member seat remains open on the committee.

10.  Approval of minutes from prior meetings:  July 22, 2009.
Action:  Past meeting minutes approved.

11.  Future agenda items.  Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2009.

12.  Board member comment.  None.

13.  Adjournment.   Approximately 9:15 pm.

Related information

• Action Items – 4/21/2009 PLUC Meeting
• Summary of 7/22/2009 PLUC Meeting
• Summary of 9/14/2009 PLUC Meeting
• Summary of 5/19/2009 PLUC Meeting
• Action Items – DLANC PLUC Meeting – 2/25/2009