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VNC Board of Officers Meeting: 11-19-13

The Venice Neighborhood Council Board of Officers will meet at the Westminster Elementary School (Auditorium) at 1010 Abbot Kinney this evening (Tuesday, November 19, 2013) from 6:30 -10:30pm. Click here to read the full meeting agenda.

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Meeting highlights include:

The Great Venice Toy Drive. Bring a toy to the meeting, or just drop one off at the meeting! Toys will then be distributed on a first come, first served basis as part of a fun-filled day at Oakwood Recreation Center on December 7, 2013 from 10am-2pm. Volunteers are needed: please email if you are interested in helping!

A Revised Motion on Short-Term Vacation Rentals. (Noting that there are presently 746 short-term rentals in Venice listed on a popular rental website, the demand for short-term rental units resulting in long-term rental units being withdrawn from the market.)

The Oakwood Recreation Center is currently taking applications to be a part of the Park Advisory Board. Last date to submit application is Friday, November 22, 2013.

Upgrade Of The Westminster Community Center and Dog Park

Creation of Visitor Impact Committee

101 Dudley Ave, 90291; Cell Phone Tower CASE NUMBER: ZA-2012-2118-CUW MOTION: The VNC recommends denial of the proposed project for a cell tower at 101 Dudley Avenue, as presented, for the following reasons.

1420 Abbot Kinney Blvd; Change of Use CASE NUMBERS: ZA-2013-1466-CDP [EXHIBIT] MOTION: Approve the change of use, from duplex to retail/office, as presented with the following conditions

305 Rose Ave, CA 90291; Change of Use CASE NUMBER: ZA-2013-1426-ZV-CDP-SPP MOTION: The Venice Neighborhood Council supports this adaptive reuse from Church to General Office based on certain conditions.

530-532 East Grand Blvd. 90291; Small Lot Subdivision, 3-homes on 2-lots CASE NUMBER: ZA 2013-2127-CDP-MEL MOTION: The Venice Neighborhood Councils supports this small lot subdivision (3 homes on 2 existing lots) project based on certain conditions.

709 5th Avenue 90291; Legalization of 3 Existing Homes on 1 Lot.

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