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Hotel site near El Pollo Loco: Staff said the hotel project that was approved in February 2019 received extensions and now faces a final deadline; staff indicated a final decision or activity is expected by October. Earlier approvals and permit pulls have occurred, but several conditions remain incomplete and the developer has sought time extensions; staff said no additional time beyond the October deadline is expected.

Buena Vista/Huntington shopping center: Staff reported increased marketing activity after the primary owner adopted a new marketing plan and brokerage this spring. City staff said there has been significantly more activity since the owner changed brokers and that staff are cautiously optimistic that positive movement at the site could occur within two to three months.

Mount Olive/Huntington (restore/thrift store): Staff said a new thrift-store tenant (Restore) plans to occupy a former Habitat/Restore location; signage and final permitting remain outstanding. Staff noted state legislation passed last year prevents cities from limiting thrift stores based on their acceptance of donations, which constrained local regulation in that area and influenced how the tenant will operate.

Animal hospital (Dr. Z): Staff reported the veterinary facility nearing final readiness: the applicant has paid required fees and permit materials are ready to be pulled, but the business owner is still finalizing a contractor. Once the contractor is selected, staff said permit issuance will proceed.

No formal actions or votes were taken; these reports were informational updates and staff indicated they would continue to monitor developer progress and return to the commission if formal actions were required.

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Craig, speaking during director’s reports, said the decision to open is BP's and city staff have offered a temporary opening arrangement while BP finalizes outstanding items. Craig said the site has a full-time security guard and a construction camera system in place, but the permanent security and electronic access systems (which connect charging stations, restrooms and lounge doors to a user app) remain incomplete. He said those systems and the company’s internal rollout decisions have delayed public opening, and that BP has been ‘‘closed-lipped’’ with staff while it finalizes its national rollout and app functions.

Staff explained BP is still addressing several small items, mainly security-related and a few architectural issues, and that the company is opening similar sites elsewhere, including near LAX, as part of a broader rollout. Staff said they hope BP will agree to the temporary opening pathway while completing final integrations.

The update did not include a firm opening date. Staff urged residents with questions to understand the delay is a BP operational decision and not a pending local permit denial.

","City staff said the new British Petroleum EV charging station is substantially complete but remains closed while BP finalizes security systems and app integrations. Staff have offered a temporary-opening pathway but are awaiting information from BP.",{"_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},6155624,"City presents draft 2035 Duarte strategic plan framework; commissioners invited to provide feedback",153,482000,635000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5474282-5320475e118850615f9d7e90bd9c98ac&start=482&end=635","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5474282-5320475e118850615f9d7e90bd9c98ac/thumbnail_482000.jpg","/articles/6155624/Duarte-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-presents-draft-2035-Duarte-strategic-plan-framework-commissioners-invited-to-provide-feedback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155624-4e34d72574240e97d0a3bcbbe1ad5c9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773590862&Signature=VhDNyf57eD4DYX6AFaabCfbPdcOza49eKp027FM7QlslRDupFAT0asWEnqTYw3HogmUaCWA1Id5oCW-JQJ~l4Ux1xjKTXjdMYIvP8mPSrN~9NYnP0BfTfmD6RdZJLKWkb1aFgEbn-ibjUDm-FnMcO-LLNwgIxM7c0vQwPTDl2YOkfK8m-cfPcQlhhT5XuTwM3L7EmasYEoWnrI5vTFqv2ojIdsnSkVc0lCHoK6z4KjuXwTXyagphv3~W5b21WF9DRPOxN0fAp4Auot2QG6tqRLiQjsZVeVfhdAYSm-TOutRwpbCr9TTE6betcBP2vBom-SjTlQVmBq6MD-uKMkuc~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a draft framework for the 2035 Duarte strategic plan and asked the Planning and Economic Development Commission for feedback on a proposed vision, values and goals that will guide a council workshop later this summer.

Andres, assistant to the city manager, summarized the process to date: a March launch of community and staff surveys (the community survey drew 892 respondents), a council workshop in June that used those findings to draft the framework, and plans for a second council workshop in August followed by adoption of the strategic plan in August or September. Commissioners were asked to provide feedback on an emerging vision and six values identified from the outreach: community pride, embracing diversity, being safe and welcoming, health and well-being, financial sustainability and connectivity.

The draft vision reads in part: \"Duarte is a close-knit, family-friendly small town at the crossroads near urban opportunities and natural environments... We are proud of our homegrown community and provide opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds to lead healthy, vibrant lives.\" Based on that vision, staff presented draft goals for the plan including economic development and activation; engagement, outreach and communication; community safety; financial sustainability; organizational excellence and staff retention; community vitality; and infrastructure and beautification.

Commissioners provided largely affirmative feedback on the draft vision and goals and suggested potential additions or alignments. One commissioner asked about aligning the plan with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Andres said he was not familiar with the SDGs’ reporting requirements but welcomed feedback and noted the draft already contains related themes. Staff indicated commissioners would receive the draft materials by email for further comment and were invited to participate in the upcoming council workshop.

No formal action was requested at the meeting; staff treated the presentation as an initial feedback opportunity in the plan’s drafting stage.

","City staff presented a draft framework for a 2035 strategic plan, based on surveys and a council workshop, and asked the Planning and Economic Development Commission for feedback on a proposed vision, values and goals ahead of a second council workshop and anticipated adoption in August or September.",{"_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},6155629,"Planning commission approves conditional use permit for Date Better Snacks at 1839 Business Center Drive",326,64000,390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5474282-5320475e118850615f9d7e90bd9c98ac&start=64&end=390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5474282-5320475e118850615f9d7e90bd9c98ac/thumbnail_64000.jpg","/articles/6155629/Duarte-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-Date-Better-Snacks-at-1839-Business-Center-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155629-9405a4f3f0169fb4149a20af100263a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773590862&Signature=CxPkClfpSF33bDIwsaCMkOzhcEiGmwwF2he-aaTwGVDmYrxP3PdDbTc6xP15c46Qhzwk7TYDUlz~FqrBSQpBLn5QP3TEZDY3dp~v6B6Y3nWe0sJUsq0phaahSSbp7iQYEF37lQIo-0EUy2C7x42TOvDiMLm9PoJh4okD1VV0jLta7oHqaVY3JfFJVGSohICGQZaI7mMgii8Jt4-WY7gTYuHVfS7g8VqGWSsWu7FYbtkvC11T7FAogl2DmpwKqImTqW0ahrDNrrsBDe9d25h309UbQh5I3KoY98fWfLF16lWD3j6FeA3Wxc-FlebYXU1PWTISaUhQUwe0NHiIGwMK9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Economic Development Commission on July 1 approved Conditional Use Permit CUP 25-03 and adopted Resolution PC 25-06 to allow Date Better Snacks to operate a small-scale food processing, packaging and storage business at 1839 Business Center Drive.

Staff told commissioners the business, Date Better Snacks, will make handcrafted chocolate-dipped Medjool date snacks and date bark, and would operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The applicant expects to employ about five people. Planning staff recommended approval, saying the site is zoned for industrial uses and the proposal is small in scale and ‘‘does not produce harsh odors, use heavy equipment, or have large delivery shipments.’’ The staff presentation described a floor plan with an office, employee break room, one restroom, a designated food preparation area and storage.

Michelle, the business owner, told the commission the operation does not fall under county health inspections and instead is regulated by the California state manufacturing inspection. She described the process as non-cooking: dates are filled and dipped in melted chocolate, packaged in plastic and boxed for shipment. She added finished goods will be stored on site for no more than five days before shipping. Shipping will use UPS and USPS with daily pickups between about 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and equipment will be electrically powered, producing minimal noise.

Planning staff said shared parking at the Lewis Business Park complex can accommodate the proposed use and that they anticipated no noise or odor impacts. After a brief public hearing and questions from commissioners, the commission voted to approve the conditional use permit; commissioners recorded a voice vote and the chair announced the motion carried.

Discussion and next steps: Commissioners asked whether the business would be subject to county health inspections; staff initially said they assumed so, and the applicant clarified regulation is at the state level (California state manufacturing inspection). Commissioners also asked about shipment volume; staff and the applicant characterized shipments as small (applicant referenced an estimate of about one pallet per quarter as a planning-era estimate). The approval allows the business to operate under the conditions reviewed by staff; the commission did not add conditions beyond those reflected in the resolution and permit paperwork.

The record contains staff reports, the applicant's floor plan (Exhibit B referenced during staff presentation) and the resolution adopting the permit. The commission’s approval is reflected in the motion to adopt Resolution PC 25-06 and approve CUP 25-03.

Less critical details: The applicant said she previously operated in a restaurant in Eagle Rock and had outgrown that space. She described the operation as small-scale handcrafted production rather than on-site cooking of raw materials. No controversy or public opposition was recorded in the hearing.

","The Planning and Economic Development Commission approved Conditional Use Permit CUP 25-03 and adopted Resolution PC 25-06 allowing Date Better Snacks to operate a small-scale food processing, packaging and storage business at 1839 Business Center Drive.","actionData","errors"]

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