City of West Hollywood

Meeting: Planning Commission Teleconference Meeting

Meeting Time: January 19, 2023 at 6:30pm PST

Note: The online Request to Speak window has expired.

The online Comment window has expired

Agenda Items

Select an Agenda Item to Comment on. Or, Register to Speak at the Public Meeting.

Land Acknowledgement "The West Hollywood City Council acknowledges that the land on which we gather and that is currently known as the City of West Hollywood is the occupied, unceded, seized territory of the Gabrieleño Tongva and Gabrieleño Kizh peoples." <br><br> AB 361 has authorized public meetings to take place via teleconference because State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing. The Planning Commission members, City staff, and members of the public will participate via teleconference using the Zoom platform. The meeting may also be viewed on various platforms. Please visit www.weho.org/wehotv for all the viewing options. <br><br> TO PARTICIPATE BY PROVIDING AN E-COMMENT: <br><br> Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the Planning Commission are strongly encouraged to submit an E-Comment using the form located at: https://www.weho.org/city-government/wehotv no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Planning Commission meeting day. <br><br> Note: E-Comments received by 4:00 p.m. will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and posted on the City's website as part of the official meeting record. <br><br> TO PARTICIPATE BY PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE: This option is to provide public comment via phone ONLY. To view the meeting, please see information on how to view the meeting provided above. <br><br> a. You are strongly encouraged to Email dgillig@weho.org in advance of the Planning Commission meeting, to be added to the Public Speaker List for the meeting. Please include your name, the phone number from which you will be calling, and which item you would like to speak on. <br><br> b. Dial-in 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting (the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Dial in Codes: 6 = unmute. 9 = lets the host know you want to speak on the current item <br><br> Dial-in: 669-900-6833 <br><br> Meeting I.D.: 820 9771 2649 # <br><br> c. YOUR PHONE WILL BE MUTED UNTIL YOU ARE CALLED TO SPEAK. Comments from the public are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. <br><br> <br><br> 1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

3. ROLL CALL

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA SUBJECT: The Planning Commission is requested to approve the Agenda.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SUBJECT: The Planning Commission is requested to approve the minutes of prior Planning Commission meetings.

A. December 15, 2022

Item 5.A.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT This time, limited to a maximum of twenty (20) minutes, has been set aside for the public to address the Planning Commission on any item that is not set for public hearing or any item that is not on tonight’s agenda. In accordance with the Brown Act, public comment relating to business not appearing on the agenda cannot be acted upon or discussed by the Commission during the meeting but may be referred to staff for report on a future agenda, ordered received and filed, or referred to the proper department for administrative resolution. Staff requests that all persons wishing to address the Commission fill out a Speaker's Slip and give it to the Commission Secretary prior to speaking. The Commission requests that when you begin speaking you state your name and the name of the city where you reside. Individuals may address the Commission for up to three (3) minutes each unless the Commission determines a different time limit.

7. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

8. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS

9. CONSENT CALENDAR. None.

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. 8497-8499 SUNSET BOULEVARD: SUBJECT: Officially continued from Thursday, December 1, 2022. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to replace a previously approved static billboard with a new digital off-site advertising billboard, for the properties located at 8497-8499 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.

Item 10.A.

B. 1047 N. CRESCENT HEIGHTS BOULEVARD: SUBJECT: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to determine general plan consistency for real property acquisition and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section §15061, located at 1047 N. Crescent Heights Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.

Item 10.B. Item 10.B. Exhibit A

C. 8527-8555 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, AND 8532-8552 N. WEST KNOLL DRIVE: SUBJECT: Officially continued from Thursday, September 15, 2022, Thursday, November 3, 2022, and Thursday, December 1, 2022. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to demolish all existing structures on six contiguous parcels, and construct a new five story, mixed-use development, for the properties located at 8527-8555 Santa Monica Boulevard and 8532-8552 N. West Knoll Drive, West Hollywood, California.

Item 10.C. Item 10.C. Exhibit A Item 10.C. Exhibit B Item 10.C. Exhibit C Item 10.C. Exhibit D Item 10.C. Exhibit E Item 10.C. Exhibit F Item 10.C. Exhibit G Item 10.C. Exhibit H Item 10.C. Exhibit I Item 10.C. Exhibit J Item 10.C. Exhibit K Item 10.C. Exhibit L Item 10.C. Exhibit M Item 10.C. Exhibit N Item 10.C. Exhibit O Item 10.C. Previous Correspondence (12-01-2022) Item 10.C. Additional Correspondence (01-17-2023) Item 10.C. Additional Correspondence (01-18-2023) Item 10.C. Additional Correspondence (01-19-2023) Item 10.C. Additional Correspondence (01-19-2023).1 Item 10.C. Additional Correspondence (01-19-2023) (1-document - 275 pages) Item 10.C. Additional Correspondence (01-19-2023) (documents received after closing deadline)

D. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT MULTI-STALL GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOM FACILITES: SUBJECT: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zone text amendment to require multi-stall gender neutral restroom facilities for all commercial bathroom remodel projects and commercial building renovations requiring a building permit and find that the amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section §15061(b)(3), citywide, West Hollywood, California.

Item10.D. Item 10.D. Exhibit A Item 10.D. Exhibit B Item 10.D. Exhibit C