Council File: 00-2217
Title
SILVER LAKE / ECHO PARK COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE
Subject
The Silver Lake - Echo Park District Plan was adopted in 1984 to provide a general guide to development of the estimated seven square mile are over a 20-year term. The Planning area includes varied landmarks such as Echo Park Lake, historic turn-of-the-century residences on Carroll Ave, Dodger Stadium, the Silver Lake reservoir and distinctive architecture designed by modernist architects Rudolph Schindler and Richard Neutra.
As the Plan approaches its 20-year horizon,the Community Plan Update (CPU) program presents an opportunity to analyze and evaluate changes in population, land use, transportation and environmental conditions and to refine policies, if appropriate, to be responsive to such changes and any anticipated needs. It provides the opportunity to implement the recommended studies and specific plans already outlined in the 1984 Plan (such as, a proposed Echo Park Center Specific Plan and a Silver Lake Scenic Corridor Specific Plan) and to incorporate new planning policies and zoning measures. The Silver Lake - Echo Park District Plan is one of the last remaining plans yet to be completed under the Community Plan Update program.
Since the Plan's adoption sixteen years ago, community members have witnessed growth and have reiterated a strong desire to preserve the Plan's integrity and to fine-tune its policies in light of changing conditions. They have raised concerns about a full range of land use issues which may be addressed through the city planning process, including issues related to density, urban design, open space, economic development, traffic mitigation and resolution of industrial-residential land use conflicts.
In August, 2000, the Department of City Planning led preliminary "focus group" discussions with community members. The Department ought to continue to facilitate strong community participation which is inclusive and representative of the district's diversity of people and perspective.
It is appropriate and timely to study, analyze and amend if appropriate the Silver Lake-Echo Park District Plan through the City Planning Department's Community Plan Update Program.
THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of City Planning be instructed to evaluate and recommend whether the Studies and Specific Plans recommended in the original 1984 Plan as shown in Attachment I should be implemented or eliminated from consideration.
FURTHER MOVE that the Department of City Planning be instructed to analyze and recommend appropriate policies and zoning actions in response to the land use issues (including Density, Design, Open Space, Commerce / Economic Development, Industrial - Residential Land Use, Undesirable Land Uses and Special Use District recommended for inclusion in the Plan as shown in Attachment II.
FURTHER MOVE that the Department of City Planning be instructed to consider the report "Elysian Valley Industrial / Residential Conflict Study" prepared by the City Planning Department in October, 1994, (Council File 94-0530) and recommend the appropriate policies and zoning actions to resolve such conflicts.
FURTHER MOVE that the City Planning Department be instructed to initiate the appropriate General Plan Amendments and Zone Changes to effectuate an update of the Silver Lake - Echo Park District Plan.
SEE ALSO COUNCIL FILES: 94-0530 AND 83-0071
NEW COUNCIL FILE 08-1732
Date Received / Introduced
11/08/2000
Last Changed Date
07/02/2008
Council District
1,4,13
Mover
JACKIE GOLDBERG
Second
MIKE HERNANDEZ
File History
11-8-00 - This day's Council session
11-8-00 - File to Calendar Clerk for placement on next available Council agenda
11-16-00 - Scheduled for Planning and Land Use Management Committee meeting on November 21, 2000
12-1-00 - File to Planning Department per Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk
6-16-04 - For ref - Transmittal from the Mayor of a City Planning Department report relative to the General Plan Amendments for the Silver Lake-Echo Park Community Plan Update - City Plan Case No. 1995-0357 CPU.
6-18-04 - Ref to Planning and Land Use Management Committee
6-21-04 - File to Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk
7-8-04 - Set for Planning and Land Use Management Committee on July 14, 2004
7-13-04 - Communication from the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council relative to Community Impact Statement
7-14-04 - Planning and Land Use Management Committee Disposition - Approve as amended
8-11-04 - Council Action - Planning and Land Use Management Committee report ADOPTED *AS AMENDED (see attached motion) to:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 00-2217 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2003-7281 MND].
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission as the Findings of the Council.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the City Planning Commission and the Director of Planning APPROVING the proposed Community Plan Text and Map (Exhibit B and C) amending the Silver Lake-Echo Park Community Plan as part of the General Plan of the City of Los Angeles - Applicant: City of Los Angeles - CPC 1995-0357 CPU
4. ADOPT the staffing and funding for a new City Planning Associate position in order to work on the implementation of the Silver Lake-Echo Park Community Plan.
5. INCLUDE Elysian Valley in the name of the Community Plan.
6. INSTRUCT the Planning Department to implement the following:
a. Amendments to the plan map and associated zone changes described in the change matrices (Exhibit D and E). These amendments to the Silver Lake-Echo park Community Plan were necessary to respond to changes in land use and policies that have occurred in the community since the existing plan was adopted.
b. Amendments to the Citywide General Plan Framework to extend the general boundaries of the Mixed Use Boulevard on 1) Sunset Boulevard to include the segment from Echo Park Avenue to Silver Lake Boulevard and 2) Temple Street to include the segment from Rampart Boulevard to Silver Lake Boulevard and 3) to combine the three discrete Community Centers at Sunset Boulevard/Echo Park Avenue, Sunset Boulevard/Glendale Boulevard and Alvarado Street into one Community Center.
c. Amendments to the Highways and Freeways Map of the Transportation Element of the General Plan to reclassify streets as outlined in the staff report to the City Planning Commission (Attachment II) and identified in the Street Redesignation Matrix (Exhibit G).
d. Implement the community plan by preparing the recommended overlay districts, as outlined in the staff report to the City Planning Commission (Attachment II).
e. Instruct the Planning Department to prepare the necessary ordinances changing the zones as shown on the zone change map and matrix (Exhibits C and D).
7. AMEND the Planning Department staff report to include the following future plan implementation programs, as submitted by Council Districts One and 13:
a. DIRECT the Planning Department to amend the Central City West Specific Plan to include the design guidelines developed in the recommended Temple Street Community Design Overlay District to be applied to proposed developments on Temple Street from Glendale Boulevard to the Harbor Freeway.
b. DIRECT the Planning Department to establish an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the Angelino Heights Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) "expansion area," as shown on the attached map, generally bounded by Bonnie Brae on the west, 101 Freeway on the southwest, Sunset Boulevard on the north, the south side of Allison Avenue (and the commercial frontage on Sunset Boulevard east of Sunset Boulevard and Allison Avenue) on the south and westside of Victor Street and Bellevue Avenue on the east, excluding the future site for the convent at intersection of Beaudry/Sunset/Bellevue.
c. DIRECT the Planning Department to prepare a zone change and plan amendment changing the 800 and 900 block on the east side of Hyperion; the 900 block of Sanborn Avenue; 800 and 900 block Manzanita Street, Venango Street, Venango Circle and Rector Place from R3-1VL to RD1.5-1VL and change the community plan category from Medium Density Residential land use to Low Medium II Residential land use. Also evaluate the 800 block of Dillon and Vendome for a similar density reduction.
8. ADD the following instructions and directives to be included in the Plan immediately, as submitted by Council Districts One and 13:
a. INSTRUCT the Planning Department to revise "Map Footnote 1" to read:
1. Height District 1-VL, exists throughout the entire district, except where designated in the Echo Park Avenue/Sunset Boulevard Community Center and as indicated in Footnotes 2 and 3. When a discretionary Floor Area Ratio (FAR) bonus is requested, building height should substantially conform to the 1-VL height district limitation.
b. DIRECT the Planning Department to extend the proposed Sunset Boulevard/Echo Park Avenue Community Design Overlay District to the Harbor/Pasadena Freeway.
c. DIRECT the Planning Department to promote community revitalization and neighborhood character through the establishment of a Special Study Area in Elysian Valley for the area generally bounded by Altman Street to the east, Blake Avenue to the south, the Glendale Freeway to the west and the LA River to the north. The purpose of the Special Study Area is to consider additional land use modifications and the creation of a neighborhood commercial center.
d. DIRECT the Planning Department to remove the second bullet point at Chapter III page 47 which states the following language: Reconfigure and/or add double turn lanes to accommodate southbound traffic at the Off-set intersection of Stadium Way and Academy Road to add capacity and deter traffic from commuting through adjacent residential streets. [Transportation Improvement and Mitigation Program] - Findings ADOPTED - Resolution ADOPTED - Mitigated Negative Declaration ADOPTED
8-11-04 - Council Action - *Verbal Motion - Garcetti Mover 2004 / Reyes - ADOPTED - HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND the Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report (Item No. 19, Council File 00-2217) relative to the proposed amendments to the Silver Lake-Echo Park Community Plan Update text and map with associated zone and height district changes, as follows:
INSTRUCT the City Planning Department to correct Figure 5, consistent with the Planning Commission action, to remove one block on the north side of Sunset Boulevard, between Portia Street and Sutherland Street from the area where the Map Footnote allowing a discretionary mixed use floor area bonus will apply.
8-17-04 - File to Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk OK
8-18-04 - File in files
10-28-04 - For ref - Communication from the Director of Planning relative to:
City Plan Case No. 1995-0357 CPU
Council File No. 00-2217
Council District Nos. 1, 4, 13
Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley
Community Plan
SUBJECT: ZONE CHANGES FOR THE SILVER LAKE-ECHO PARK-ELYSIAN VALLEY
COMMUNITY PLAN
On August 11, 2004, the City Council adopted plan amendments and zone changes within the Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan area. As part of this action, the Council adopted zone changes in concept and instructed the Planning Department to prepare the necessary ordinances and ordinance maps. This action was taken in relation to the Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan Update.
Pursuant to Section 559 of the City Charter, I have reviewed the findings of the City Planning Commission's action taken relative to City Plan Case No. 1995-0357 CPU on August 11, 2004, and on behalf of the Commission, I adopt their findings and approve this ordinance as it conforms to the latest action of the Commission in this matter.
Transmitted herewith is the zone change ordinance for appropriate action by the City Council.
10-28-04 - Ref to Planning and Land Use Management Committee
10-28-04 - File to Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk
11-17-04 - Council Action - Planning and Land Use Management Committee report ADOPTED, subject to the approval of the Mayor to:
1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of Council.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning, effecting the zone changes for the Silver Lake - Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan on Sunset Boulevard from McDuff Street on the east to Glendale Boulevard on the west from C2-1VL to [Q]C2-1VL and P-1L to [Q]C2-1L (Subarea 13b); and from C2-1L to [Q]C2-1L, P-1L to [Q]C2-1L, and C2-1VL to [Q]C2-1VL (Subarea 14a). - CPC 1995-0357 CPU
Said rezoning shall be subject to the [Q] Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
3. ADVISE the applicant of [Q] Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report. (12 Votes required for Urgency Clause) - (Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by Council on August 11, 2004) - Ordinance ADOPTED - Findings ADOPTED.
11-17-04 - File to Mayor for signature FORTHWITH
11-19-04 - File to Calendar Clerk
12-3-04 - File to Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk OK
12-3-04 - File in files
11-8-00 - File to Calendar Clerk for placement on next available Council agenda
11-16-00 - Scheduled for Planning and Land Use Management Committee meeting on November 21, 2000
12-1-00 - File to Planning Department per Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk
6-16-04 - For ref - Transmittal from the Mayor of a City Planning Department report relative to the General Plan Amendments for the Silver Lake-Echo Park Community Plan Update - City Plan Case No. 1995-0357 CPU.
6-18-04 - Ref to Planning and Land Use Management Committee
6-21-04 - File to Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk
7-8-04 - Set for Planning and Land Use Management Committee on July 14, 2004
7-13-04 - Communication from the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council relative to Community Impact Statement
7-14-04 - Planning and Land Use Management Committee Disposition - Approve as amended
8-11-04 - Council Action - Planning and Land Use Management Committee report ADOPTED *AS AMENDED (see attached motion) to:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 00-2217 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2003-7281 MND].
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission as the Findings of the Council.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the City Planning Commission and the Director of Planning APPROVING the proposed Community Plan Text and Map (Exhibit B and C) amending the Silver Lake-Echo Park Community Plan as part of the General Plan of the City of Los Angeles - Applicant: City of Los Angeles - CPC 1995-0357 CPU
4. ADOPT the staffing and funding for a new City Planning Associate position in order to work on the implementation of the Silver Lake-Echo Park Community Plan.
5. INCLUDE Elysian Valley in the name of the Community Plan.
6. INSTRUCT the Planning Department to implement the following:
a. Amendments to the plan map and associated zone changes described in the change matrices (Exhibit D and E). These amendments to the Silver Lake-Echo park Community Plan were necessary to respond to changes in land use and policies that have occurred in the community since the existing plan was adopted.
b. Amendments to the Citywide General Plan Framework to extend the general boundaries of the Mixed Use Boulevard on 1) Sunset Boulevard to include the segment from Echo Park Avenue to Silver Lake Boulevard and 2) Temple Street to include the segment from Rampart Boulevard to Silver Lake Boulevard and 3) to combine the three discrete Community Centers at Sunset Boulevard/Echo Park Avenue, Sunset Boulevard/Glendale Boulevard and Alvarado Street into one Community Center.
c. Amendments to the Highways and Freeways Map of the Transportation Element of the General Plan to reclassify streets as outlined in the staff report to the City Planning Commission (Attachment II) and identified in the Street Redesignation Matrix (Exhibit G).
d. Implement the community plan by preparing the recommended overlay districts, as outlined in the staff report to the City Planning Commission (Attachment II).
e. Instruct the Planning Department to prepare the necessary ordinances changing the zones as shown on the zone change map and matrix (Exhibits C and D).
7. AMEND the Planning Department staff report to include the following future plan implementation programs, as submitted by Council Districts One and 13:
a. DIRECT the Planning Department to amend the Central City West Specific Plan to include the design guidelines developed in the recommended Temple Street Community Design Overlay District to be applied to proposed developments on Temple Street from Glendale Boulevard to the Harbor Freeway.
b. DIRECT the Planning Department to establish an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the Angelino Heights Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) "expansion area," as shown on the attached map, generally bounded by Bonnie Brae on the west, 101 Freeway on the southwest, Sunset Boulevard on the north, the south side of Allison Avenue (and the commercial frontage on Sunset Boulevard east of Sunset Boulevard and Allison Avenue) on the south and westside of Victor Street and Bellevue Avenue on the east, excluding the future site for the convent at intersection of Beaudry/Sunset/Bellevue.
c. DIRECT the Planning Department to prepare a zone change and plan amendment changing the 800 and 900 block on the east side of Hyperion; the 900 block of Sanborn Avenue; 800 and 900 block Manzanita Street, Venango Street, Venango Circle and Rector Place from R3-1VL to RD1.5-1VL and change the community plan category from Medium Density Residential land use to Low Medium II Residential land use. Also evaluate the 800 block of Dillon and Vendome for a similar density reduction.
8. ADD the following instructions and directives to be included in the Plan immediately, as submitted by Council Districts One and 13:
a. INSTRUCT the Planning Department to revise "Map Footnote 1" to read:
1. Height District 1-VL, exists throughout the entire district, except where designated in the Echo Park Avenue/Sunset Boulevard Community Center and as indicated in Footnotes 2 and 3. When a discretionary Floor Area Ratio (FAR) bonus is requested, building height should substantially conform to the 1-VL height district limitation.
b. DIRECT the Planning Department to extend the proposed Sunset Boulevard/Echo Park Avenue Community Design Overlay District to the Harbor/Pasadena Freeway.
c. DIRECT the Planning Department to promote community revitalization and neighborhood character through the establishment of a Special Study Area in Elysian Valley for the area generally bounded by Altman Street to the east, Blake Avenue to the south, the Glendale Freeway to the west and the LA River to the north. The purpose of the Special Study Area is to consider additional land use modifications and the creation of a neighborhood commercial center.
d. DIRECT the Planning Department to remove the second bullet point at Chapter III page 47 which states the following language: Reconfigure and/or add double turn lanes to accommodate southbound traffic at the Off-set intersection of Stadium Way and Academy Road to add capacity and deter traffic from commuting through adjacent residential streets. [Transportation Improvement and Mitigation Program] - Findings ADOPTED - Resolution ADOPTED - Mitigated Negative Declaration ADOPTED
8-11-04 - Council Action - *Verbal Motion - Garcetti Mover 2004 / Reyes - ADOPTED - HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND the Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report (Item No. 19, Council File 00-2217) relative to the proposed amendments to the Silver Lake-Echo Park Community Plan Update text and map with associated zone and height district changes, as follows:
INSTRUCT the City Planning Department to correct Figure 5, consistent with the Planning Commission action, to remove one block on the north side of Sunset Boulevard, between Portia Street and Sutherland Street from the area where the Map Footnote allowing a discretionary mixed use floor area bonus will apply.
8-17-04 - File to Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk OK
8-18-04 - File in files
10-28-04 - For ref - Communication from the Director of Planning relative to:
City Plan Case No. 1995-0357 CPU
Council File No. 00-2217
Council District Nos. 1, 4, 13
Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley
Community Plan
SUBJECT: ZONE CHANGES FOR THE SILVER LAKE-ECHO PARK-ELYSIAN VALLEY
COMMUNITY PLAN
On August 11, 2004, the City Council adopted plan amendments and zone changes within the Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan area. As part of this action, the Council adopted zone changes in concept and instructed the Planning Department to prepare the necessary ordinances and ordinance maps. This action was taken in relation to the Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan Update.
Pursuant to Section 559 of the City Charter, I have reviewed the findings of the City Planning Commission's action taken relative to City Plan Case No. 1995-0357 CPU on August 11, 2004, and on behalf of the Commission, I adopt their findings and approve this ordinance as it conforms to the latest action of the Commission in this matter.
Transmitted herewith is the zone change ordinance for appropriate action by the City Council.
10-28-04 - Ref to Planning and Land Use Management Committee
10-28-04 - File to Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk
11-17-04 - Council Action - Planning and Land Use Management Committee report ADOPTED, subject to the approval of the Mayor to:
1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of Council.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning, effecting the zone changes for the Silver Lake - Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan on Sunset Boulevard from McDuff Street on the east to Glendale Boulevard on the west from C2-1VL to [Q]C2-1VL and P-1L to [Q]C2-1L (Subarea 13b); and from C2-1L to [Q]C2-1L, P-1L to [Q]C2-1L, and C2-1VL to [Q]C2-1VL (Subarea 14a). - CPC 1995-0357 CPU
Said rezoning shall be subject to the [Q] Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
3. ADVISE the applicant of [Q] Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report. (12 Votes required for Urgency Clause) - (Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by Council on August 11, 2004) - Ordinance ADOPTED - Findings ADOPTED.
11-17-04 - File to Mayor for signature FORTHWITH
11-19-04 - File to Calendar Clerk
12-3-04 - File to Planning and Land Use Management Committee Clerk OK
12-3-04 - File in files
Online Documents (Doc)
| Title | Doc Date |
|---|
| Final Ordinance No. 176290 | 11/29/2004 |
| Complete Council File | 01/01/2000 |
Council Vote Information (2 Votes)
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Council Vote Information (2 Votes) | |
| Meeting Date: | 11/17/2004 |
| Meeting Type: | Regular |
| Vote Action: | Adopted |
| Vote Given: | (13 - 0 - 2) |
| Member Name | CD | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| TONY CARDENAS | 6 | YES |
| ERIC GARCETTI | 13 | YES |
| WENDY GREUEL | 2 | YES |
| JANICE HAHN | 15 | YES |
| TOM LABONGE | 4 | YES |
| MARTIN LUDLOW | 10 | YES |
| CINDY MISCIKOWSKI | 11 | YES |
| ALEX PADILLA | 7 | YES |
| BERNARD C PARKS | 8 | YES |
| JAN PERRY | 9 | ABSENT |
| ED REYES | 1 | YES |
| GREIG SMITH | 12 | YES |
| ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA | 14 | YES |
| JACK WEISS | 5 | ABSENT |
| DENNIS ZINE | 3 | YES |