Planning and Land Use Management Committee - 2026-03-10
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Meeting Summary
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved updated affordable housing linkage fee market area maps shifting from community plan area level to neighborhood level for more accurate market representation. The committee denied appeals for the 6000 Hollywood Blvd mixed-use development (350 units including 44 affordable), allowing the project to proceed. Multiple motions addressing illegal signage enforcement, nuisance properties, and construction waste disposal were approved with amendments.
Key Decisions (9)
Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Market Area Map Update
Updated market area maps from community plan area level to neighborhood level for more accurate representation of market conditions. Maps determine linkage fee rates and affordable housing requirements under the Mixed Income Incentive Program. The linkage fee has generated approximately $160 million since 2018 (roughly $35-40 million annually).
CEQA Appeal for 6000 Hollywood Blvd Project
Denied appeal filed by Creed LA challenging the Environmental Impact Report for a mixed-use development at 5953-6048 W Hollywood Blvd and 6037 W Carlton Way. Project includes 350 residential units (44 very low income), 158,000 sq ft commercial, and nearly an acre of open space on former Toyota dealership site.
Tract Map Appeal for 6000 Hollywood Blvd Project
Denied second-level tract appeal filed by Creed LA for vesting tentative tract map 83987 for merger and re-subdivision of approximately 3.7 acre site into one ground lot and nine airspace lots, plus haul route for export of up to 252,000 cubic yards of soil.
Tobacco Shop ICO for Council District 15
Instructed departments to draft an interim control ordinance prohibiting processing of by-right land use permits for smoke and vape shops and issuance of tobacco retailer permits within CD15 boundaries. Approximately 170-190 licensed tobacco retailers currently in CD15, with nearly half of city schools having a retailer within 500 feet.
ICO for Parking by Conditional Use in Fire Severity Zones
Instructed departments to prepare an ICO prohibiting issuance of permits for public parking areas in A agricultural zones in sensitive areas including very high fire severity zones and hillside areas. Addresses unintended interaction between state laws AB 2011/AB 2243 and city zoning code that allows parking by conditional use.
Illegal Signage Enforcement and Penalties Ordinance
Instructed departments to prepare ordinance establishing fines up to $50,000 per day for illegal signage violations, revenue sharing mechanisms, and modifications to temporary construction wall sign program. Addresses estimated $60 million annual loss in public value from unregulated advertising.
Nuisance Declaration Project Motion
Adopted motion regarding nuisance declaration project to improve coordination and response to nuisance properties citywide.
Nuisance Abatement Proceedings Report
Held in committee pending report back from CLA on streamlining nuisance abatement processes. City Attorney reported on various administrative, legislative, and judicial abatement options and recommended creating a Problem Property Resolution Team database.
Construction Debris Disposal Requirements
Instructed DBS to prepare report with recommendations requiring project applicants to maintain roll-off dumpsters or provide verifiable proof of proper construction waste disposal to prevent illegal dumping in alleys and neighborhoods.
Development Activity (1)
6000 Hollywood Blvd Mixed-Use Development
350 residential units including 44 very low income units, approximately 158,000 sq ft commercial uses, nearly one acre of open space. Replaces former Toyota automotive dealership on 3.7 acre site. Requires export of up to 252,000 cubic yards of soil.
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Mixed income projects using citywide housing incentive programs are exempt from affordable housing linkage fees, indicating strong policy support for on-site affordability over fee collection.
Housing Demand
Affordable housing linkage fee has generated approximately $160 million since 2018 ($35-40 million annually), with funds being deployed through Homes for LA NOFA for new construction and preservation.
Commercial Demand
Illegal and unpermitted advertising signage is diverting approximately $60 million per year in public value from legitimate city advertising programs including bus shelters and planned convention center signage.
Sentiment
Strong community and industry support for transit-oriented mixed-use development on Hollywood Blvd, with multiple housing advocacy groups and labor unions testifying in favor of the 6000 Hollywood project.
Infrastructure
State housing bills AB 2011 and AB 2243 are creating unintended impacts on local zoning control, particularly in high fire severity zones where ministerial approval pathways are being triggered.