Planning and Land Use Management Committee - 2026-02-24
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Meeting Summary
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved several key items including a motion directing studies on high-density housing in the Girard tract of Woodland Hills (Council File 260184), denied an appeal to save the historic Barrie Building at 11973 W San Vicente Blvd allowing its demolition, designated the Brady Bunch House at 11222 W Dilling St as a Historic Cultural Monument, and advanced SB 79 transit-oriented housing implementation with the Chair's recommendation for Option C2 to the full City Council.
Key Decisions (6)
Girard Tract Housing Study Motion
Motion directing city departments to study infrastructure, fire safety, and environmental impacts of proposed high-density housing development at the Woodland Hills Country Club site in the Girard tract, a very high fire severity zone. The proposed development would add 398 homes. Approved on consent calendar.
CEQA Appeal for Comedy Club at 6253 W Hollywood Blvd
Denied CEQA appeal filed by NEDPAN Inc. regarding categorical exemption for a conditional use permit allowing continued sale of alcoholic beverages at a 9,210 square foot comedy supper club with 434 indoor seats at the Hollywood Equitable Building at Hollywood and Vine.
Brady Bunch House Historic Cultural Monument Designation
Approved inclusion of the Brady Bunch House at 11222 W Dilling St in Studio City as a Historic Cultural Monument. The 1959 contemporary ranch residence was used for establishing shots in the 1969-1974 TV series and was restored in 2018 to match its television appearance.
Barrie Building Demolition CEQA Appeal
Denied appeal filed by Angelinos for Historic Preservation to save the Barrie Building, Historic Cultural Monument #887, at 11973-11975 W San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood. Sustained LADBS determination certifying EIR and adopting statement of overriding considerations for demolition due to seismic retrofit infeasibility.
SB 79 Transit-Oriented Housing Implementation
Advanced Chair's recommendation for Option C2 to full City Council for SB 79 implementation, which would expand transit-oriented incentive area (TOIA) eligibility within quarter mile of operational rail stations and corridor transition (CT) incentives in other TOD zones at opportunity stations, excluding HPOZs established before 2015 or in low opportunity areas.
Wilmington Mixed-Use Project Appeal Withdrawal
Denied withdrawn appeal for density bonus compliance review at 1268, 1270, 1290 W Pacific Coast Hwy and 25900 S Brampton Ave in Harbor City. Sustained City Planning Commission approval for vesting conditional use and site plan review.
Zoning Changes (1)
Citywide - TOD zones within half mile of transit stations
City of Los Angeles (SB 79 implementation)
Development Activity (3)
Woodland Hills Country Club Housing Development
Proposed 398-unit dense housing project on former golf course property in very high fire severity zone. Would add approximately 800-900 additional residents.
Comedy Supper Club at Hollywood Equitable Building
9,210 square foot comedy/supper club with 434 indoor seats on ground and mezzanine levels, operating 9am-2am daily. Tenant improvement converting existing restaurant/bar.
Barrie Building Demolition
Demolition of Historic Cultural Monument #887, a commercial building constructed in mid-century. No replacement project proposed - site to be cleared and sold.
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Planning Department reported rents in LA dropped approximately 4% from previous high to lowest level in four years, attributed partly to increased housing supply.
Housing Demand
City's CHIP program entitled over 26,000 homes in first 10 months, with 37% covenanted as affordable and 58% in higher opportunity zones.
Infrastructure
57% of transit-oriented development zones are in majority lower opportunity areas, and 16% intersect with fire zones, creating tension between housing goals and safety concerns.
Sentiment
Strong community opposition to high-density development in hillside fire zones following January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires, with residents citing evacuation concerns.
Commercial Demand
Planning staff noted Hollywood Blvd commercial tenants still struggling to recover from COVID impact, supporting entertainment venue approvals to reinvigorate the corridor.