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Planning committee approves environmental and height waivers for Universal City hotel expansion
Summary
The Planning and Land Use Committee voted 5–0 to approve environmental review extensions and a height increase for an 18‑story tower addition to the Universal City Hilton; labor unions supported the project while some public commenters raised concerns about background checks and discrimination.
The Planning and Land Use Committee voted 5–0 to approve environmental and height-related ordinances that clear the way for an 18‑story tower addition to the Hilton at Universal City.
The vote, taken after public comment and staff presentations, adopted the environmental extension and a height exemption needed for the project. Committee members recorded five affirmative votes in roll call: Bloomenfield, Hot, Nazarian, Lee and Ramon.
The committee’s approval follows a multi-part public record: City planning staff described the proposal as maintenance of the existing tower plus construction of a new 18‑story tower…
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