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The annexation would require approvals by Lancaster City and the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). As presented by staff, the proposal includes a general plan amendment, pre-zoning to align zoning with the proposed land-use map, adoption of a specific plan for the 1,860-acre area, and certification of a final Environmental Impact Report with a possible statement of overriding considerations. The city proposes six zoning classifications across the annexation area, including rural residential (2.5-acre minimum lots), mixed-use employment, light industrial, mobile-home park (to match the existing Leisure Lakes mobile home park), public (sanitation district property), and a specific-plan designation.

Staff said the proposed zoning for the annexation area would allow up to 15,594,480 square feet of industrial and commercial uses under the mapped zones outside the specific-plan acreage, and noted a projected 1,837 residential units in rural-residential areas (calculated from one dwelling per 2.5-acre parcel). The North Lancaster Industrial Specific Plan itself would allow up to 38,500,000 square feet of industrial and commercial development based on a 0.5 floor-area ratio consistent with city code; staff noted permitted uses would include manufacturing and assembly, general industrial, alternative energy and battery storage (including solar and hydrogen), warehouse and logistics, institutional and commercial uses, and emergency shelters, while prohibiting hazardous materials facilities, vehicle-dismantling yards and salvage yards.

Staff outlined an aggressive schedule: the city council authorized filing of the annexation application and staff filed the application in August 2024; the notice of preparation for the EIR was released Sept. 3, 2024, and a scoping meeting held Sept. 26, 2024. Staff plans to release the draft EIR and draft specific plan for a 45-day public review period beginning April 4, 2025, with the public review period running April 4–May 19. Notices will be mailed to property owners and residents within the annexation area and those within 1,500 feet, plus relevant agencies. Tentative hearings before the planning commission are scheduled for July 21, 2025, with city council hearings anticipated in August and September; if approvals proceed on the current timeline, staff said the annexation could take effect Jan. 1, 2026, allowing the city to meet the Board of Equalization filing deadline.

Staff also said portions of Planning Area 6 already have county approvals for roughly 2,000,000 square feet of distribution uses and that an electrical substation (Southern California Edison) is likely to be sited somewhere within the specific-plan area to meet projected power needs. During the presentation, residents at an earlier scoping meeting asked whether annexation meant the city would buy or take property and whether owners could still develop their land; staff said those questions and other comments from the scoping meeting will be included in future project noticing and responses in the draft and final EIR.

Commissioners had no questions at the close of the presentation. Staff emphasized the item was informational only and will return for formal public hearings after the draft EIR and specific plan are released.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting February 26, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","City staff on March 17 presented an informational overview of a proposed Westside annexation of about 7,153 acres into Lancaster City and a North Lancaster Industrial Specific Plan covering about 1,860 acres; staff said a draft EIR and draft specific plan will be released for public review April 4–May 19, 2025.","taxTitle","Lancaster City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",3819,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6633466,"Planning commission approves Fairways Pub & Indoor Golf conditional use permit for West Avenue L tenant space",754,4561,758711,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664413-4441bedacee66c4059a153adc97daddb&start=4&end=758","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664413-4441bedacee66c4059a153adc97daddb/thumbnail_4561.jpg","/articles/6633466/Lancaster-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-Fairways-Pub-Indoor-Golf-conditional-use-permit-for-West-Avenue-L-tenant-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633466-180d586f5bae807d4b934217a11d43b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143926&Signature=m2pB2peMkhU-fo8meYVaPzd22n8n9sHD0HBDtVqJ39xOuSIS9gGUp6oFrV8m7Od85kiVQKfx7o-0koGwkxt5FYysjXtIKbpHzRai3lVOHKVNWcgHRu2~0DeA-P2y4BySm74cP0eEEdERv1NjvfqlRie1SerH2IJ038vohrXvOAf4i56EupU1U9sDBnORM2V2in3nqATADWdx7wvTaUtngWcxs0wPNyCJEiEi6bmjqGZmIcq-yCxn0TQlF6J~su6Bo3FCEnMM5y-N1beeu1hUstSahwl5aQOqgmF3BItZlgppovotpGGKciGmYQda-2QYwmPKVr5RibGam4vzWno8Uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lancaster City Planning Commission voted March 17 to adopt Resolution No. 25-02, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 25-004 to allow a bona fide restaurant, Fairways Pub Grub and Indoor Golf, with a Type 41 ABC license and an indoor golf simulator in a 2,600-square-foot tenant space at 1915 West Avenue L (APN 312-501-4017) in the Commercial Planned Development zone. The commission found the project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act and authorized staff to file a notice of exemption.

The project applicant told the commission the venue is intended to be family-oriented and open to all ages during operating hours. “It’s definitely a family restaurant… it is open all ages,” the applicant said. Commissioners asked about deliveries, loading, electrical capacity and entertainment. The applicant said deliveries would use the parking lot and brief curbside unloading, and described kitchen equipment as ventless units with built-in ANSEL fire-suppression certifications used in other jurisdictions.

The commission’s approval follows staff presentation and a public hearing in which no members of the public requested to speak. The motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-02 passed 6-0 with one commissioner absent.

The applicant described the proposed business as alcohol-limited: the venue will not serve hard liquor, and the operation will include virtual driving-range bays intended for parties of about four per bay. The applicant said kitchen equipment will rely primarily on ventless cooking technology (impingement, convection and microwave) and that any use of additional ventless grill systems would be coordinated with the fire department and building officials. The applicant also said the equipment vendor had certified exemptions used in Los Angeles County and offered to provide those certificates to city staff.

Commissioners raised site-specific operational questions. One commissioner asked whether deliveries would occur on Avenue L; the applicant replied deliveries would use existing parking areas and might require short unloading stops. Another commissioner asked about the electrical panel; the applicant said a licensed electrician reviewed the equipment specs and confirmed the existing panel should support the operation. The applicant said scheduling for simulator bays would focus on parties of four and that bays are configured with four seats each.

The commission’s motion authorizes the conditional use permit and directs staff to notify relevant agencies and file the CEQA notice of exemption. The resolution and permit records list the project address, APN and the CUP number; staff will hold the official files and the applicant may provide additional equipment certifications to city staff as requested.

Votes at a glance: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-02 (approve CUP No. 25-004) — passed, 6-0, one absent.

The applicant and city staff may now complete any remaining administrative conditions of approval and building-permit coordination before the business proceeds with tenant improvements and inspections.","The Lancaster City Planning Commission on March 17 approved a conditional use permit for a 2,600-square-foot restaurant and indoor golf simulator, Fairways Pub Grub and Indoor Golf, at 1915 West Avenue L, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6633459,"Chair announces investigation into March 1 shooting at King's Bar; staff to report on possible conditional use permit revocation",231,1276410,1507575,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664413-4441bedacee66c4059a153adc97daddb&start=1276&end=1507","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664413-4441bedacee66c4059a153adc97daddb/thumbnail_1276410.jpg","/articles/6633459/Lancaster-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Chair-announces-investigation-into-March-1-shooting-at-Kings-Bar-staff-to-report-on-possible-conditional-use-permit-revocation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633459-e97727b85f746861c5384bd14b4e48c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143926&Signature=Qta87Jxc-1bF8zAX-wWMmEYhEkLaC08TBStKf2Gxh9umiWjZ~EFDPsi6QoK29GXEs3wsy8wHHIooYaSpDxcwDhJkro7-nF6GC6YxeHcXqNctyPPWhvTNlVD9hoSP4~r~xylYogwDeNIx6mpFBTkHdXEqTjQqLaVAq~PAwznv5lHycrAHwrRfw0bDRnUSlc1ZGY5QnFi-evAtBGO7xkTRnaiDVqJvFJ~n2z23YKn6hTndcAh3Wi5k2ZHkuGK~QHtYdjELhSf2yZ3O8M62HYOPN2eh3f7HSOSxnCyj2XYa1EBYc3Y1wFwGBWw29OO4WI4HP8KfxWbtzxDIFlD-A6u8Pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chairman Vos told the commission on March 17 that an incident on March 1 at King’s Bar — described as a shooting — has prompted an instruction to staff to investigate the circumstances and prepare a report for the planning commission. The chair said staff should be prepared to recommend a revocation hearing on the conditional use permit for the site if the investigation indicates it is necessary.

Planning Manager Heine Nguyen told the commission staff has begun a preliminary review and will bring an item regarding King’s Bar to the commission in April for consideration. Nguyen said the city\u0000\u0000staff will be thorough and that any formal action the commission may take would remain subject to city council oversight.

Chair Vos said he did not have the full scope of information at the time of the meeting but emphasized the commission must address community incidents promptly and without preconceived notions. Nguyen confirmed staff will prepare the report and expects to have an agenda item ready for the commission\u0000\u0000s April meeting.

No formal revocation motion or vote occurred at the March 17 meeting; the commission directed staff to investigate and report back.","Commission chair reported a March 1 shooting at King's Bar, a site previously approved by a conditional use permit, and directed staff to investigate and prepare a report; planning manager said staff will bring a revocation item to the April meeting if warranted.","actionData","errors"]

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Staff outlines Westside annexation and North Lancaster Industrial specific plan; draft EIR released for public review in April

Planning commission approves Fairways Pub & Indoor Golf conditional use permit for West Avenue L tenant space

Chair announces investigation into March 1 shooting at King's Bar; staff to report on possible conditional use permit revocation