TO:
Honorable Mayor Powell and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Richard Thompson, Director of Community Development
Eric Haaland, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:Title
Use Permit Amendment and Sign Exception for a Remodel and Modification to an Existing Religious Facility at 1829 Sepulveda Boulevard
RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the decision of the Planning Commission approving the project subject to certain conditions.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission, at its regular meeting of October 24, 2012, unanimously approved (5-0) a use permit amendment and sign exception allowing an existing religious assembly facility to remodel an existing 3-level building to include conversion of 1,006 square feet of kitchen area to multipurpose space, and establishment of pre-school facilities at the basement level. The sign exception approval allows additional small entry wall signs, but does not allow the requested light-emitting diode electronic sign. The project does not involve exterior building expansions or substantial changes to the property. The proposed modifications are in conformance with applicable requirements.
The Planning Commission discussed traffic, parking, and neighborhood disruption concerns that were noted by residential neighbors west of the facility. While the analysis indicated that traffic levels would not be significant, and on-site parking would be adequate for the increase in capacity, concerns were expressed about parking and vehicle queuing in the adjacent residential area during large events and student pick-ups. The Commission responded by encouraging continued communication between the applicant and neighbors, and requiring staff-reviewed parking and loading management plans fo...
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