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\"The draft EIR for the Westside annexation and North Lancaster Industrial specific plan was released for a 45-day public review and comment period on May 23 of this year,\" said the city’s environmental planner. She said that because of an error in the document staff had to renotice, and the public comment period now closes on July 21. Staff emphasized that tonight’s hearing was limited to collecting public comment for inclusion in the final EIR and not an opportunity for commissioners to debate or answer questions about the draft EIR.

The planner said all oral comments provided at the meeting would be transcribed verbatim from the video record and included in the administrative record, and that written comments by email or regular mail will be accepted through the July 21 deadline. The draft specific plan and EIR will return to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to City Council on August 18, staff said.

No members of the public spoke on this item during the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting June 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff announced a re-notice and extension of the public comment period on the draft environmental impact report (EIR) for the Westside annexation and North Lancaster Industrial Specific Plan; oral comments will be transcribed and responded to in the final EIR.","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},6555239,"Commission approves 150‑lot subdivision on East Side; developers, neighbors discuss buffers and environment",919,2024000,2943000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846305-712c8212b3bd54149951ebf377ac085f&start=2024&end=2943","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846305-712c8212b3bd54149951ebf377ac085f/thumbnail_2024000.jpg","/articles/6555239/Lancaster-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Commission-approves-150lot-subdivision-on-East-Side-developers-neighbors-discuss-buffers-and-environment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555239-4b6d660a65c9a8ff62527aee23b7b8b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773464003&Signature=eG1hz7ZNJt1Fzin1YtVg-OCN6wprLsA9I6yju9V4FZE~AvkiGQyfK3tjXD2AIumw3zqTOO-Kt2wJCjG2z-jQ2wLC-T1GSKSM5YcxfmxjddW7MpgjXpMFlWm~MnL0H0VLQFE6VlA9I17XMjFFKNQQKY1y~cDQUIZrxLW420xbRP7ceIqJAjTedQxA5ZjwohfP5fi6e-MIoma7xBRWJ2CUmPgvQgqdaUXBqD~e32bTa1wihVEz-tlFvYVMf-ICD06ZZbQiOrnoEw07H7byWgvMj7R73hXyziy81beT5FIVaEIkjeI66FcbbBxjs7f0FRCa4RFGW-ys-fezlj9p9PqYTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lancaster Planning Commission unanimously approved Tentative Tract Map 22007 (Map No. 532560) to subdivide about 40.3 gross acres at the northwest corner of 30th Street East and Avenue K into 150 single-family lots in an R-7,000 zone. The commission adopted Resolution 2511 and a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Staff described the map and site, noting the property is zoned R-7,000 and that the lots proposed range from about 7,000 square feet up to roughly 14,000 square feet for some corner parcels. \"It's a 150 residential lot subdivision on 40 gross acres,\" staff said, adding that an initial study was completed and that staff received two comment letters during the public-notice period that did not require changes to the initial study.

Several nearby residents spoke. Arden Hughes, a longtime East Side resident and past homeowners association vice president, urged the commission to preserve a buffer that would visually and physically separate the new tract from the Rancho Tierra Del Sol neighborhood, describing the unique character of that area and asking commissioners to visit the site. Paul Ward asked whether accessory dwelling units were being considered; staff replied that ADUs are allowed by right on private properties and noted lot sizes along the eastern boundary fall in the 7,000–8,000 square-foot range.

Commissioners raised environmental and construction questions. One commissioner recounted previous environmental work on the East Side High School project, saying crews had found above-ground and underground \"translate pipe\" containing asbestos and that protected wildlife such as bats had been observed in drainage areas. Staff and the applicant said required mitigations and conditions of approval would address such constraints in accordance with the project’s environmental review.

Developer Yigal Hassid, who said his company has built in Lancaster and Palmdale for more than 30 years, told the commission he and his team intend to follow required protocols and mitigation measures. After questions and public comment, the commission moved and seconded adoption of Resolution 2511 approving the tentative tract map, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and mitigation-monitoring program and authorizing staff to file the notice of determination. The motion passed 5-0 with two members absent.

The approval allows the developer to proceed to final engineering and subdivision map steps required before building permits may be issued; staff noted conditions and required mitigations will be enforced during those subsequent stages.","The Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map 22007 to subdivide about 40.3 acres into 150 single-family lots (R-7000) near Eastside High School; public comment focused on buffering between the new tract and existing Rancho Tierra Del Sol homes and environmental mitigation needs.",{"_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},6555243,"Planning panel approves conditional-use permit for new banquet hall at West Avenue L; one commissioner abstains",487,1465000,1952000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846305-712c8212b3bd54149951ebf377ac085f&start=1465&end=1952","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846305-712c8212b3bd54149951ebf377ac085f/thumbnail_1465000.jpg","/articles/6555243/Lancaster-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-panel-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-new-banquet-hall-at-West-Avenue-L-one-commissioner-abstains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555243-fade9849c429ef97e108ee87bea6729e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773464003&Signature=Xzr-PcE56gSLxkjw5mHJ8jv5VYf6LGZTzAsTwV~tzqhtyxCjLVRS99bd~bRsBrSYvl-W-mDGaU96Mhzj5PvewH9P~up0roZ3JhSRKLnxKqIiouBvUpaq0MrbDw0wBE9orQGc8KjiLRolXdAKQKGJz5WYSKSXH6tpWu-Qk~msYCWV7GJHn2EQ7i-qcg9bpEWFCcZBAtm1XAk3gQcWeG7-r9hrEIDeq~-1L~Zcv2wYCyiyvGNNLAxH2Cm96cJAEtslSMLpFXjFaEbb82zX9rHcxTuwPPCvydXDLJkeqvfU06VhTkAcPaW2pJVI4jfuU5eC93MUfNHsWG218qyC-GqN2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lancaster Planning Commission on a 4-1-2 vote approved a conditional-use permit to allow a new banquet hall, \"The Venue by Palacio,\" at 2733 West Avenue L in the West Lancaster Plaza shopping center. The motion adopted Resolution 2510 and found the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 for existing facilities.

Mitzi Alvarado, project planner, presented the proposal and said the tenant space would include two event rooms, support spaces and no on-site kitchen. \"The proposed banquet hall plans to host private events such as meetings, weddings, and birthdays during the business operating hours, which are Monday through Sunday from 10 AM to 12 AM,\" Alvarado said, adding that the applicant is not requesting an ABC license and that all food and alcohol would be provided by licensed caterers. Staff noted a condition requiring security for every event at a ratio of one guard per 75 guests.

Applicant representatives told commissioners the venue will rely on outside catering and private bookings rather than operate as a nightclub. \"We are dealing with one client versus open to the public. We're not doing nightclubs or promotion stuff like that,\" said Andres Cabrera, who said the team will contract professional security and work with the sheriff's department as needed.

Commissioners confirmed conditions of approval will allow periodic review by the commission if crime or other concerns arise. The commission also received an uncontested letter from the applicant included in the record.

When the commission voted, Commissioner Carrillo abstained, citing a small current project he is working on with one of the applicants as the reason for recusal. The motion to adopt Resolution 2510 passed 4 in favor, 1 abstention and 2 absent. The planning manager will authorize staff to file the required notice of exemption under CEQA.

The conditional-use permit allows private events in the existing commercial tenant space; staff will monitor compliance with conditions including hours, security staffing and catering/vendor approvals.","The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 24-11 to allow a new banquet hall at 2733 West Avenue L, finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA; the motion passed with one abstention and two absences.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6555248,"Planning Commission backs Synergy industrial project, recommends council approve general-plan amendment and zone change",1265,194000,1459000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846305-712c8212b3bd54149951ebf377ac085f&start=194&end=1459","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846305-712c8212b3bd54149951ebf377ac085f/thumbnail_194000.jpg","/articles/6555248/Lancaster-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-Commission-backs-Synergy-industrial-project-recommends-council-approve-general-plan-amendment-and-zone-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555248-766723d5a466adb18b3ad1c43d21bead/orig.mp4?Expires=1773464003&Signature=ZyKzWL1~wvWWeqcvuUY8vsI8uxcX8wxStdYA~DsB9q-kx-dgDKcp7INt4lucKx9EqXqBb8IIAaL7KvrdUDiFXbzHVol4ztbEw5TfICOtKWq4dxUkDu86Y9kUjNrK8dZyOZq4m2uTxJ9aQx9lPqkCpzb4f9UT9xbLrrHEi7bSAnJ1XQ3ONzhnN6hqSgLyjVItU9geBPmpxAW11lo9BYm0mmf0OoFZtsgXMVmazWOJHF2-ms9USmPe5BvqKybnRO0WRnMsecUbF9wTCUYCD8l0t1W2o-Y9t4FKy-CQo7eoI6z6ms3TprEH4Fda5v2Lw2YmPahPFR~QnNEYe-oHdBTPaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lancaster Planning Commission voted 5-0, with two members absent, to recommend that City Council approve a general-plan amendment and zone change to allow a Synergy industrial project on about 40 gross acres at the northwest corner of Avenue M and Division.

Staff told commissioners the recommended action is to forward approval of General Plan Amendment 24-0001 and Zone Change 24-001 and to adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MND No. 2025040920). \"The public hearing notice was mailed to owners and occupants within a 500 foot radius and posted in compliance with the Lancaster Municipal Code,\" staff said during the presentation and recommended adoption of Resolution 2509.

The matter drew broad public support at the Planning Commission hearing. \"Synergy was willing to go above and beyond,\" said Zach Trosters of CREED LA, who urged approval and said the developer had reached out to the community. Quintin Miles, Walter Flores and several other community members and labor representatives told commissioners the project would provide local jobs and opportunities for workers who need a second chance. Jessica Haughton, a consultant for Lancaster M Avenue LLC, identified herself as representing the ownership team and answered commissioners' questions about project entitlements.

Commissioners asked staff and the applicant detailed questions about conditions of approval. Commissioner Carrillo pressed staff about references to exterior electrical cabinets and switchgear, saying he had observed exterior switchgear on a different project despite a condition calling for internal installation. The city’s traffic engineer said the recommended signalized intersection on the west boundary aligns with a planned entrance for an adjacent Covington project in Palmdale and described how cost responsibility would be assigned depending on timing: if Covington does not proceed first, the Synergy applicant would be responsible for the entire cost of the intersection.

Staff also clarified design conditions including a required 14-foot meandering sidewalk along Avenue M and that rooftop equipment screening and internal mechanical rooms are required rather than exterior cabinets. The staff memorandum responding to comments is dated 06/10/2025; staff said responses did not require revisions to the IS/MND.

After public comment and discussion, the commission moved to adopt Resolution 2509 recommending City Council approval of the general-plan amendment and zone change and to recommend adoption of the IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The motion passed 5-0 with two members absent. Commissioners congratulated the applicant and expressed interest in seeing the project proceed to construction.

The matter now goes to the Lancaster City Council for final action.","The Lancaster Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve a general-plan amendment and zone change for a roughly 40-acre Synergy industrial development at Avenue M and Division, following staff recommendation and a series of public comments in support.","actionData","errors"]

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