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Commission turns down Ponte Vista
Unanimous vote asks developer to develop downsize project
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L.A. Planning Commission calls for smaller Ponte Vista
"We're giving one more shot at coming up with a compromise," said Councilwoman Hahn
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Back to Drawing Board=Ponte Vista Project
Planners will have six months to try to forge a compromise with Planning staff
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Planners seek cuts in Ponte Vista project envisioned for San Pedro site
The city panel rejects a 1,950-unit proposal, invites developer to submit scaled-back plan.
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LA City Controller releases performance audit of LA City Planning
Cites lack of overall oversight and absence of coordination between departments.
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Another Round for the Opposition to San Pedro's Ponte Vista
The power of neighborhood councils to stop proposed developments-that's the crux of matter.
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Ponte Vista changes draw mixed reviews
The majority of attendees support the start over concept.
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Changes to San Pedro's Ponte Vista project debuts March 12th
Ponte Vista team to "unveil" emerging new directions.
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San Pedro residents organize to oppose Ponte Vista
Neighborhood councils on Western Avenue have come together to campaign for reductions in the project's scope and demand the city maintain the property's current single-family zoning.
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NWSPNC provides update on Ponte Vista Plan
Urges developer to scrap application and start over
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The Very Latest Update on Ponte Vista
RNR1 urges action on the "new" Ponte Vista team plan
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Developer rebuilds Ponte Vista plans
Ponte Vista team plans to hand pick their "own" community consensus team.
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Developer of San Pedro's Ponte Vista plan is ousted
Bob is gone, but the project marches on.
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Ponte Vista limits would cut amenities on San Pedro project
Bob Bisno trots out his old line once again
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Ponte Vista project given thumbs down by Los Angeles City Planning Department
Advisory agency again just says no, no, no, no, no
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City planners reject tract map
Advisory agency just says no
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San Pedro forum more heat than light
Opponents, wearing red R-1 buttons -for the site's current single-family residence zoning pointed to the specter of more traffic and density
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Debate begins again over Ponte Vista
It's been nearly a year since a citizens panel gave a resounding thumbs-down to the proposed Ponte Vista housing development in San Pedro.
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Little League Inks Field Deal
In the end, it was an offer they couldn't refuse
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1930s streets meet 2008 traffic
Projects like Ponte Vista will only serve to make SP Traffic worse and current proposed "solutions" won't solve the problem.
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Lomita voters oust mayor
Results stun Waronek, who took fire for his ties to Ponte Vista
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Ponte Vista Site Still in Play
Recent Story in Daily Breeze "Not Accurate," Says LAUSD Official ________________________________________________________________
SP high school campus is tabled; Lomita becomes a possibility
LAUSD had sought a new high school at the Ponte Vista development but now says it's exploring other options.
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Eastview Little League Never Supported Ponte Vista
Recently obtained e-mails state only 17 of 570 members supported the project
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San Pedro condos to be leased rather than sold
Seaport Homes on Western Avenue will rent its 136 units for now.
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Does L.A. need own traffic formula?
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Lomita mayor severs his ties with Ponte Vista developer
Mark Waronek denies that he fears link could hurt his re-election bid.
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Los Angeles City asked to hold Ponte Vista meetings locally
Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council asked the city of Los Angeles to hold all future Ponte Vista meetings in the Harbor area for widest possible community involvement.
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Advisory panel urges rejection of Ponte Vista housing project
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Report snubs Ponte Vista, complains about flawed data
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A Developer Wants to Build 2,300 Condos in San Pedro.
We want to stop him.
Coastal and Northwest San Pedro Councils ask Neighborhood Councils city wide for help in preventing overdevelopment at Ponte Vista.
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Panel favors fewer homes in Ponte Vista development
Committee advises against 1,950 units and suggests 535 for the project at former Navy housing site in San Pedro. Click headline for story and here to read and make comments.
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Ponte Vista developer downplays SP panel's vote
Bob Bisno says the decision was "outside the process" and that he's still confident. Councilwoman Janice Hahn says she doubts the planning commission will be a pushover.
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Yaroslavsky to NCs: “Let’s Screw ‘em Back”

Active ImageLA County Supervisor … and former LA City Councilmember …  Zev Yaroslavsky told a gathering of neighborhood council leaders on Saturday that he smells another revolution brewing. “People want a stake in where they live,” he told the gathering at the
Citywide Alliance

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Councilwoman Janice Hahn presented with R-1 Petitions
Over 3000 cards and petitions voice support for maintaining current zoning

R-1 Group Submits Petitions
(Press Release)

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Two Legends Join Protest
"Elvis" and Neal Kleiner join recent Ponte Vista R-1 demonstrations

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Councilwoman Janice Hahn still backs R-1 Zoning
Statement of support made at Homeowners Group Annual Meeting

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Ponte Vista Plan Heads For Change
Possible scaled back version with more 55 and older units arrives June 18th

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Developer's latest Ponte Vista plan adds perks, subtracts little
Hahn is among critics who say San Pedro housing project is still too dense despite revisions