Acacia – The Boulevard Retail to ADU Conversion
The applicant proposes conversion of vacant, retail space to five residential units.
19923 – Ventura Blvd.
The applicant proposes a new new mixed-use 6-story 54 unit density bonus.
Plans submitted to the PLUM Committee can be found here:Project Plans
The case can also be viewed on the City’s website here: Proposed mixed use development at 19923 Ventura Blvd.
Southwest Valley Community Plan Update
The City of Los Angeles is currently updating the Southwest Valley Community Plan. The plan constitutes the Land Use Element of the General Plan, the long-range planning document that presents the City’s vision for the future of our neighborhoods.INformation on the plan can be found here:
https://planning.lacity.gov/plans-policies/community-plan-update/southwest-valley-community-plans-update
The presentation provided to the neighborhood council on May 16 can be found by clicking here.
Discussion Document for June 20, 2024 PLUM Meeting:
https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WHWCNC-PLUM-6-6-24-Community-Plan-Discussion-guide.pdf
22025 San Miguel St.
The applicant proposes to remodel and add an addition to an existing SFD, demo accessory structure. new trellis, pool, porch, balcony and addition of an ADU.
See the Case Report for the July 18, 2024 PLUM Meeting here.
20929 Ventura Blvd. – Sweetgreen
The applicant is proposing to undertake interior improvements to a current, vacant, restaurant space. A Modification of Project Permit Compliance is required due to a new proposed exterior door and new exterior signage.
6219 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. – Sharky’s
Expansion of outdoor patio with continued onsite sale of alcohol for onsite consumption.
4172 Rosario – New Single Family Home
Construction of a new 2-story single family dwelling with ADU and enclosed garage for 4-car spaces with 2 tandem included, with a total square footage of 4,248.
21241-21243 Ventura Blvd. – Small Lot Subdivision or Mixed Use Development
The applicant is proposing two alternative projects for the site and will seek entitlements for both with the final decision based on future market conditions.
Option 1:
The construction, use and maintainance of 111 three-story sfd, six (6) sfd will be restricted for Very Low Income Households, on proposed small lots in the C4-1LD and the P-1LD Zones
Option 2:
The construction of a new seven story mixed use apartment building with 578 units, 7,401 square feet of commercial space, and 58,600 square feet of open space.
The presentation presented to the PLUM committee can be viewed by clicking here.
Proposed Affordable Housing Project – 21300 Oxnard St.
The applicant proposes a two-phased density bonus Project which will provide 301 dwelling units (297 of which to be restricted affordable and 4 Manager’s Units). The units will be restricted affordable to both moderate and lower income households. The Project is seeking approval of a Project Permit Compliance Review and Density Bonus with three off menu incentives. This project is submitted through Executive Directive 1 and was presented to PLUM as a courtesy presentation.
Proposed Lot Split and Flag Lot – 22840 W Calvert St.
The applicant seeks to subdivide a single lot into two lots. The applicant is seeking an adjustment to the mid-point lot width to 20 feet in lieu of the required 70 feet in the RA zone, creating a flag lot.
Proposed Mixed Use Development – 6464 Canoga
The Applicant plans to propose a 276 dwelling unit mixed-use multi-family Project in the Downtown District of the WC 2035 Plan Area. The Project will include 270,387 square feet of Floor Area, inclusive of 4,045 square feet of ground floor commercial uses. The Project is seeking a Project Permit Compliance Review and two off-menu density bonus incentives and will restrict 10% of the base density affordable to very low-income Households.
Download motion related to dog relief area at the project.
Download the PowerPoint Presentation to PLUM on October 19, 2023
Proposed Lot Split and Flag Lot – 23139 Collins Street
The applicant is proposing to subdivide an RA-1 zoned lot into 2 lots creating a flag lot on the rear of the property. Applicant is also requesting a Zoning Administrator adjustment regarding under width access stem at the midpoint of the rear lot.
Master Conditional Use Permit Beverage, and expansion of outdoor – 5780 Canoga
This is a request for two (2) exceptions. The first is for a Master Conditional Use Permit Beverage (M.C.U.B.), pursuant to L.A.M.C. Section 12.24 W.1 for on-site sales, service, and consumption of a full line of alcoholic in five (5) existing establishments located in a standalone “Food Court.” Hours of operations from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM, daily. The second is a mrequest for approvals and permits from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety for 414 exterior seats, expansion of a shared outdoor dining patio, and updating the look and activiating the back of the building facing Canoga Ave. The project is completely within the Warner Center (WC) Commerce District.
Download the Case Report here.
L.A. Rams Offices and Practice Facilities
The applicant proposes the demolition of two existing ancillary structures and a portion of an existing surface parking lot in order to construct a 65,345 gross square foot office addition with ancillary gymnasium and outdoor athletic fields. This results in an approximately 50,000 square feet of net additional building space. The existing building meets all requirements for the 2035 Warner Center Specific Plan for the Downtown District. They are seeking Administrative Clearance to permit a horizontal addition to an existing structure as allowed in Section 5.3.2.7 of the WC 2035 Plan.
Download the Final Case Report
Download the PowerPoint Presentation presented to the PLUM Committee.
Oakdale Estates (5300 North Oakdale Ave.)
The Applicant proposes the creation of Oakdale Estates—a private, gated community of 21 lots, across 432,034 square feet of lot area on approximately 2/3 of the western portion of the Subject Property, allowing for the construction of 21, two-story, single-family homes and the construction of a gated Private Street which will intersect with Oakdale Avenue and provide access to the 21 homes (the “Proposed Project”). This 13-acre is the remaining portion of the former Bothwell Ranch, a once prominent commercial orange grove. The remaining 1/3 (approx. 4+ acres) has been donated to the Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority.
In-N-Out Burger
Demolition of existing of a vacant 1-story, 6,739SF bank building with parking lot (total 39,876 SF lot) and construction of a new 3,342 SF restaurant with drive-thru service, dining patio, parking lot with 32 spaces including handicapped, bike racks, and trash enclosure in the Cahuenga Blvd./Ventura Blvd. Specific Plan.
21011 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills (Extra Space Storage)
The applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing hotel parcel and constructing associated site improvements for the development of a new 6-story Self Storage Building for household goods on the rear parcel.
20401 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills 91364 (Extra Space Storage)
The Applicant proposes to build a new 158,371 SF storage facility and parking on an currently empty lot located near the crest of Chalk Hill at 20401 Ventura Blvd., and overlooking the 101 Freeway. The site had previously served as a location for several different restaurants, and most recently was slated to be the site for a new luxury hotel that was approved by the City. However, the SEI Union challenged the approval in court, and the hotel developer decided against spending any more money pursuing the hotel project and put the property up for sale. The site is on the North side of Ventura Blvd., and the proposed self-storage facility is planned to rise 3 stories for storage with an additional 2 basement levels for storage and elevator access. There is also a ground floor office and a retail space along Ventura Blvd. Proposed operating hours are 7 AM – 8 PM, seven days a week.
Mendocino Farms (Beer and Wine CUB)
The Applicant is requesting a CUB Alcohol (CUB) & Adult Entertainment Establishments conditional use permit to allow for the sale and dispensing of beer and wine for on-site consumption in conjunction with Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market under construction, located within the El Camino Shopping Center along with a variety of retail, restaurants, and service tenants. Mendocino Farms occupies 2,636 sf with 28 interior seats and operating hours from 10 AM to 11 PM daily.
5353 Del Moreno (Multifamily Housing)
The applicant is requesting to demolish a single-family house of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and 3,001 SF of floor area on a 16,807.4 SF lot on Del Moreno Dr. and replace it with a new eight story mixed use apartment building in the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan. The property that the building is on is zoned RA-1 in a single family home neighborhood with a Limited Commercial Land Use Designation. The building will have 78,000 SF of floor space; includes 80 automobile parking spaces, 58 bicycle parking spaces, balconies, a gym facility, and courtyard. The property currently has one access entry/exit—on Del Moreno Dr.; the project will add an additional entry/exit on the same street.
The application asks for approval of Density Bonus, plus numerous major variances, exceptions, off-menu incentives and waivers
Residential Detox Program Psyclarity Health
PLUM Motion December 12, 2022, Passed
As pertaining to Cases ZA-2022-1090-ZV-ZAA and ENV-2022-2091-CE, having held three (3) public
virtual teleconference PLUM meetings for the application filed by Aaron Barsalou, the applicant/owner of Psyclarity Health, the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee hereby finds that:
WHEREAS, the applicant has been operating a by-right 6-bed Residential Detox Program at the 22450 Collins Street location under State License No.191055AP since August 2020, treating substance abuse patients: and,
WHEREAS, the applicant is now requesting a Zone Variance to permit increasing the by-right, 6 bed licensed Residential Detox Program on the RE11-1 zoned parcel at 22450 Collins Street, to a 12-bed Program, that is not covered by the State statute, by doubling up in the existing rooms; and, WHEREAS, the applicant has stated does not plan to increase staff levels, add oversight personnel or make any modifications to the existing structure to accommodate the requested increased client count; and,
WHEREAS, the LAPD has reported that during the period of September 2021 to September 2022 there were a total of 9 police/emergency calls (an average of 1 every 40 days) for service at the facility; and, WHEREAS, the surrounding neighbors have expressed concerns that the increased volume of occupants will result in an increase in the level of residents roaming the neighborhood streets at night, and increase emergency and police activity resulting in further deterioration of the safety and quiet, semi-rural nature of the residential community; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant agreed to hold meetings with neighbors to see if issues could be worked out, but failed to hold even one such meeting over a three month period; and, WHEREAS, the PLUM Committee members question whether the existing staff level will be sufficient to prevent occupants from leaving the facility alone and roaming on the local streets; and, WHEREAS, the applicant plans to increase on-site parking capacity from 4 to 8 spaces by adding 4 new parking spaces and 10 bicycle spaces in the open back yard space of the property to comply with the required minimum of 9 parking spaces, thus negating the need for a Zone Variance; and, WHEREAS, a Zoning Administrator Determination is being requested to address an existing reduced side yard setback of 5’6” to 8’ in lieu of the minimum required setback of 10’ for institutions and centers like this; and,
WHEREAS, a temporarily closed school facility–Hughes Adult Learning Center, (formerly Charles Evans Hughes Junior High School) is directly across Capistrano Avenue to the west and is currently being used by the West Valley Girls Softball League for athletic activities and could put these children in a dangerous situation; and, WHEREAS, another Detox facility in the community is already located approximately .38 of a mile away on Dolorosa Street;
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee, for the findings stated herein, finds that the submitted application and plans to expand the Substance Abuse facility at 22450 Collins Street from the current 6 patients to the requested 12 patients, not receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills -Warner Center Neighborhood Council for the requested action(s);
The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council advise the city of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield of its findings and recommendation to not approve the application presented on Dec. 12, 2022.
Boething Treeland Nursery
On October 6, the PLUM Committee received a courtesy presentation on a draft alternative plan for the redevelopment of the Boething Treeland Nursery by Boething and Toll Homes representatives. [pdf-embedder url=”https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PowerPoint-Presentation-to-WHWCNC-PLUM-Boething-Treeland-Toll-Preliminary-Plan-10-6-22-NC-Copy.pdf” title=”PowerPoint Presentation to WHWCNC PLUM – Boething Treeland (Toll Preliminary Plan) – 10-6-22 – NC Copy”]
In-N-Out Determination Letter
Here is the determination letter of 2//4/2021 for the In-N-Out Burger project on Ventura Blvd
February , 2021
Michelle Bennett (A)
In-N-Out Burgers, Inc.
13502 Hamburger Lane
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
VW Land Investment, LLC (O)
Bhuphinder S. Mac
5951 Variel Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Dana Sayles / Sara Houghton (R)
Three6ixty
11287 W. Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230
CASE NO. ZA-2019-5326-CU-SPP-SPR
CONDITIONAL USE/PROJECT
PERMIT COMPLIANCE/SITE PLAN
REVIEW
22503 – 22527 W. Ventura Boulevard
Canoga Park-Winnetka-West Hills-
Woodland Hills Community Plan
Zone : C4-1VLD
D. M. : 171B097, 171B101
C. D. : 3
CEQA : ENV-2019-5327-CE
Legal Description: Lots 8 – 12 & 13
(Arb 1); Block E; Tract 9764
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15601, I hereby DETERMINE:
based on the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from CEQA
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32, and there is no
substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 W.17, I hereby DENY:
a Conditional Use authorizing a fast-food establishment with a drive-thru window and
with indoor and outdoor seating in the C4-1VLD Zone, abutting a residential zone;
Pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 W.27, I hereby DENY:
a Conditional Use for Commercial Corner development with hours of operation of
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.,
Friday and Saturday, in lieu of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and
CASE NO. ZA-2019-5326-CU-SPP-SPR
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a Conditional Use to for a Commercial Corner development with 14 percent
transparent windows for the building frontage facing Capistrano Avenue in lieu of 50
percent otherwise required;
Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 11.5.7, I hereby APPROVE:
a Director’s Determination for a Project Permit Compliance with the
Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard/Corridor Specific Plan.
Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 16.05, I hereby APPROVE:
a Site Plan Review for
DeSoto Senior Living
The proposed project will be the third large senior living complex that has filed for construction in Warner Center, joining a site proposed on Variel Ave. and a complex proposed for a portion of the Litton site on Canoga and Burbank Blvd. This proposed development will replace a 1.5 story commercial building that is currently used for trampoline-based recreation and classes.
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PLUM Project Schedule 11/12/2018
PLUM Project Schedule 11/12/2018