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128, 133 and 139 East Hurricane Street / 3817 and 3813 South Esplanade / 3913 South Esplanade West / Class 3 Conditional Use (CU3) / Project Compliance (SPPC) / Appeal

Council File 26-0734-S1

Under review — an appeal over zoning and permits for a multi-parcel pumping plant project on East Hurricane Street is scheduled for a committee hearing in mid-October, with a deadline to decide by late that month.

Introduced
2026-06-09
Last changed
2026-09-18
CFMS file status
File open See note on file status
Expires
2028-09-18
Committee
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Initiated by
Los Angeles City Planning Commission
References
Case: CPC-2024-2010-GPA-ZC-CU3-SPPC-1AEnvironmental: SCH No. 2015111038; Venice Auxiliary Pumping Plant (VAAP) Project EIRRelated Case: CPC-2024-2010-GPA-ZC-CU3-SPPC

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Brief

The Los Angeles City Planning Commission has referred an appeal involving a Class 3 conditional use permit, zoning change, and special project permit compliance for the Venice Auxiliary Pumping Plant (VAAP) project across multiple South Esplanade and East Hurricane Street parcels. The Planning and Land Use Management Committee initially had until August 7, 2026 to act, but that deadline was extended to October 18, 2026. The matter is now scheduled for committee hearing on October 13, 2026.

Full summary

This file concerns an appeal of land use and zoning entitlements for the Venice Auxiliary Pumping Plant project, a multi-parcel development spanning 128, 133, and 139 East Hurricane Street and 3817, 3813, and 3913 South Esplanade West. The underlying entitlements include a Class 3 conditional use permit, a zoning change, and special project permit compliance determinations. The project was previously subject to environmental review under CEQA, with an Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2015111038) prepared during the planning process. On June 9, 2026, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission formally referred the appeal to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee. The committee initially faced an August 7, 2026 deadline for action. On July 2, 2026, the committee chair granted an extension, moving the deadline to October 18, 2026. Most recently, on September 18, 2026, the committee scheduled the matter for hearing on October 13, 2026. The file remains pending before the Planning and Land Use Management Committee. The appeal must be heard and the committee must take action before the extended October 18, 2026 deadline. Once the committee acts, the matter may proceed to the full City Council for final consideration, depending on committee recommendation and any additional appellate procedures under the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

Activity (4)

  • 2026-09-18 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on October 13, 2026.
  • 2026-07-02 Planning and Land Use Management Committee Chair approved extension of time limit from August 7, 2026 to October 18, 2026.
  • 2026-06-10 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
  • 2026-06-09 Document submitted by Los Angeles City Planning Commission, dated June 4, 2026.

Documents (12)

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