Planning and Land Use Management Committee - 2026-04-14

Approved motion to increase mandatory inclusionary housing set-aside requirements for very low income households in the LA River adjacent area from 17% to 22%, utilizing Housing Department rent schedule six. Items 9, 10, and 11 approved together.

Adopted recommendations in Department of Building and Safety report dated February 6, 2026, as revised February 24, 2026, including fee increases. Staff indicated fees haven't been increased in a long time and LA will remain on low end compared to neighboring jurisdictions.

Designated King Taco Restaurant at 1118 N Cypress Ave in Cypress Park as Historic Cultural Monument. The 1948 vernacular building was the first permanent location for King Taco, which introduced the taco truck and soft shell taco to Los Angeles.

Approved appointment of Irma Lara Venegas to the Harbor Area Planning Commission. She is a lifelong Wilmington resident with over 30 years experience with Long Beach Unified School District.

Denied appeal filed by Pam Reeder on behalf of 2990 S Sepulveda LLC regarding a 71-foot, 6-story, 77-unit residential development with 12 very low income units. Appellant claimed interference with adjacent telecommunications facility; committee sustained City Planning Commission approval.

Denied appeal by Angelenos for Historic Preservation regarding demolition of the Barry Building at 11973-11975 W San Vicente Blvd, a designated Historic Cultural Monument. Sustained Board of Building and Safety Commissioners certification of EIR and statement of overriding considerations based on economic infeasibility of preservation.

Denied appeals by E&B Natural Resources and Warren E&P regarding CEQA determination for Zoning Administrator's Interpretation on oil well maintenance. ZAI interprets 'maintained' in LAMC Section 1301 requiring discretionary approval for well maintenance activities including rework permits.

Approved limited HCM designation for Hollywood Center Motel at 6714-6724 W Sunset Blvd, specifically the neon pole sign and breeze block wall fronting Sunset Blvd. Main structures were destroyed by fire in January 2026 and demolished by Fire Department.

Adopted motion with amendments instructing General Services Department to request Class A appraisal of property at 2100 Southwestern Ave in San Pedro, and instructing LA Housing Department to report on rules, regulations, rights and responsibilities for residents in long-term senior living, memory care and convalescent care facilities.