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Jocelyn Swain, senior planner for the city, said the proposal is intended to facilitate job-producing industrial and commercial development on largely vacant and fragmented land north of the current city limits. \"This project represents the first time in 35 years that the city of Lancaster has proposed to modify its jurisdictional boundaries,\" Swain told the commission, describing the annexation area as roughly bound by Avenue B, Avenue G, Thirtieth Street West and Sierra Highway.

Staff said the specific plan would not entitle any single development but would set zoning and development standards for up to 38,500,000 square feet of industrial and commercial development within the specific-plan area, divided into eight planning areas. A development agreement with MPAV Logistics LLC was proposed to facilitate build-out in several planning areas and would run 15 years with a potential 15-year extension; the agreement would obligate infrastructure contributions from the developer, including trails, public art, and other public benefits.

The city prepared a programmatic/project-level environmental impact report (EIR) for the annexation and specific plan. Swain told commissioners that most impacts could be mitigated to less-than-significant levels, but three categories\u0000air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and operational noise\u0000would remain significant and unavoidable under currently feasible mitigation. \"We did look at potential mitigation measures, but there were no feasible ones\" for operational roadway noise, Swain said, noting that measures such as rubberized asphalt (the city standard) and continuous 12-foot sound walls would not be feasible or sufficient.

Speakers at the hearing included landowners and business representatives who supported the annexation, citing job creation, infrastructure investments and enhanced public safety. Peter J. Gutierrez, attorney for a Leisure Lakes mobile home park owner, told the commission the owner supports annexation and expects improved services such as police protection if incorporated into Lancaster.

After public testimony, the commission adopted Resolution 25-17 recommending the city council certify the final EIR, adopt findings and statements of overriding considerations, approve the annexation, General Plan amendment, pre-zoning, specific plan, and the development agreement. The vote was 7-0.

Staff outlined the remaining procedural steps: city council hearings expected in September and October and the LAFCO process later in the fall. If the approvals proceed as scheduled, the annexation would be filed with the state Board of Equalization on Dec. 1, according to staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting August 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Lancaster Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend the Westside annexation of roughly 7,153 acres and adoption of the North Lancaster Industrial Specific Plan covering 1,860 acres, while acknowledging the final EIR identified significant and unavoidable impacts for air quality, greenhouse gases and operational noise.","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},6488376,"Planning commission approves 228-unit Sierra Azul affordable complex near Avenue K-8",961,2159000,3120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595080-bf10ab4a9ea94e14f35237c69a097f1d&start=2159&end=3120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595080-bf10ab4a9ea94e14f35237c69a097f1d/thumbnail_2159000.jpg","/articles/6488376/Lancaster-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-228-unit-Sierra-Azul-affordable-complex-near-Avenue-K-8","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488376-47ca1940bd1eb69192a5cafee5561118/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146072&Signature=GWQU0H--~84tToA8vzDc7bGexidScKxF4TpMitBXawrS1BrBAFDlSCMAJxFugwn~Yb3vfLonuzDdlx3P~9zUSGU0hMaqMhIKexL3YQs6ZJR9wWqCrHII1I3YMOeqV8TxF5nA78AHgv1px-S5EWv-PB3~5tRijmgK62NKZT9GHmh-zh2oNJz~DAzt0rsi2pSLbGCmgwXK~HBw3yWegZUiyDL77W8YXCy6H1JO-wFv-9UoY3~bDo2SAC3Ic7xI1qIA-rvQhdrJEM7KewIgRW0SebKN0Zoole-JmXljnl4x-DwjngH74odcUsOe6zZf4G2qRFCbNtKiRsOYkTibpBf9QQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lancaster Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit to allow Sierra Azul, a 228-unit, 100% affordable apartment development on a vacant parcel on the east side of 15th Street West north of Avenue K-8.

Shannon Edwin, the project case planner, told the commission the project is proposed by AMG Associates and is zoned Commercial Plan Development (CPD), where multifamily residential requires a CUP. \"The project includes a total of 228 units that range from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms. The project will be 100% affordable with income limits ranging from 30 to 60% area median income or AMI,\" Edwin said, adding that the proposal meets Lancaster Municipal Code development standards and does not request density bonuses, concessions, or waivers.

Edwin also explained environmental review: staff prepared an initial study and mitigated negative declaration (IS/MND), which received two comment letters during the public review period. Revisions were made in response to a California Department of Fish and Wildlife comment and the California Department of Transportation requested multimodal improvements; staff found no recirculation of the IS/MND was required. Staff recommended adoption of Resolution 25-16 approving CUP 25-005, the IS/MND (SEH number 2025070610), and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program.

Douglas Gibson of Pacific West Architecture, representing the applicant, described the site's layout and architecture, noting a three-story, walk-up design, rooftop-mounted condensers and photovoltaics, courtyard amenities, multiple dog parks, and water-efficient landscaping. \"The way the project site has been laid out is really to have that visibility specifically,\" Gibson said, describing courtyard-facing units and sight lines intended to increase informal surveillance.

The commission voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution 25-16 and approve CUP 25-005, authorizing staff to file a notice of determination under CEQA and to move forward with required mitigation and monitoring measures.","The commission approved Conditional Use Permit 25-005 to allow construction of Sierra Azul, a 228-unit, 100% affordable apartment project with units restricted to 30–60% of Los Angeles County area median income; approval included adoption of an IS/MND and mitigation monitoring program.",{"_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},6488382,"Lancaster planning panel keeps King Bar——permit in place after safety review, vows closer monitoring",1415,685000,2100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595080-bf10ab4a9ea94e14f35237c69a097f1d&start=685&end=2100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595080-bf10ab4a9ea94e14f35237c69a097f1d/thumbnail_685000.jpg","/articles/6488382/Lancaster-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Lancaster-planning-panel-keeps-King-Barpermit-in-place-after-safety-review-vows-closer-monitoring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488382-2d5424aaf17b0f305247d57d957b79f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146072&Signature=BeW94UTLO~XAm1xPBvDMfQysbgj9uumVic61obix54bKFFmj0tgpNrPbckZb2TwAu-cqWw-ZYny5~-uBJdsBpG2ybG09inGHaf0oo7j11BFZwaEVEoEr4LTBZEirj4AorKYlEznR1yMdEe5DvF0pcC2dfUL~vpo2zPKO6tuH20fFr2S~yEbJT87V9CF1hRSj~2WsnwAnlaqOThOUmPTm1jK6OGL0gmPg5fj3i7OEq4B6e6FbZO7sz-bZ9UXhgqEKxRBx3Xmam1RWxkleoAPZncWACCFRpcq1PMI~k7BjKBPjUlHpgG-lc9cQBlhlzN5RlLADSDWJcK6yYMaTA2sagg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lancaster Planning Commission voted 6-1 to allow the King Bar at 2822 East Avenue I to continue operating under its existing conditional use permit (CUP 23-005) and to retain its deemed-approved status as an alcoholic beverage establishment, after staff recommended revocation following a compliance review.

The decision came after staff summarized enforcement history and safety concerns. \"Based upon those facts and incidents, these are grounds to revoke the two components of the bar operation,\" said Hai Niu Nguyen, acting assistant director for community development, referring to the CUP provisions for live entertainment and the bar's grandfathered alcohol status. Nguyen told commissioners the city had recorded 11 calls for service over the previous 15 months, including an March 1 incident described as an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred in the parking lot and resulted in victims being taken to the hospital.

The staff report said the building-permit application to legalize some on-site structures is approved pending county fire clearance; the permit also covers construction of a block sound wall required by the CUP and a demo permit is required for an unpermitted shade structure. The applicant submitted a letter asking that staff conduct condition-compliance reviews for five years instead of pursuing revocation.

Owner Sam Zreb and his team told commissioners they had added on-site security, improved lighting, installed metal detectors and body cameras, and created entry controls. \"We have added more security,\" said Danielle Santiano, a facility representative, noting a security patrol presence and ID check at the door. Lancaster police leadership also inspected the site: \"Many of the additions that they mentioned today are actually going above and beyond most other bars in our city,\" said Chief Armalyn, who told the commission he observed a marked security patrol car and other improvements.

Commissioners discussed options that included revoking both the CUP and the deemed-approved alcohol status, revoking only the CUP for outdoor events (which would limit the site to indoor bar operations and capacity limits), or taking no action. Several commissioners commended the applicant for submitting security and lighting plans but stressed the citys obligation to be a good neighbor to nearby mobile home parks and to address noise and public-safety concerns.

In voting to let the King Bar continue under CUP 23-005 and retain its deemed-approved alcoholic beverage status, the commission did not adopt staff's recommendation to revoke. The commission's action does not preclude future enforcement: staff noted the commission may call up the permit for review under condition 12 and that appeals of any future planning decision can be made to the city council.

The commission's vote leaves the CUP and grandfathered alcohol status in effect while staff continues compliance monitoring and the applicant moves forward with the approved building permits pending fire clearance.","After hearing staff testimony about multiple service calls and a March assault, the Lancaster Planning Commission declined to revoke conditional use permit 23-005 or the bar's grandfathered alcoholic-beverage status, voting 6-1 to allow continued operation under existing conditions and closer oversight.","actionData","errors"]

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