The PLUC - BHNC in Review

The final Boyle Heights Planning and Land Use Committee (PLUC) for this term met May 10^th to a full crowd. Students from Cal State packed the audience on their final assignment. Making it one of the biggest crowds. Though the agenda was lite, the students received a impromptu Q&A session after the meeting with committee members who have served on the PLUC for the last two years.

The one item on the agenda was regarding a special permit request by Stanley Szieto regarding a conditional use permit to continue an auto alarm, stereo installation and window tinting at 314 Soto St. on the cornet of Soto and Chavez, near residential properties. The presenter was a “no-show” so the PLUC elected to table the Item until the next meeting or when the presenter could attend. Shortening the committee meeting.

Students came in interest of another subject that the PLUC handles, though. This lead to the after-committee meeting Q&A. The points of interests from the students were regarding the function of the PLUC, affordable housing and specifically current Metro developments. Mynor Godoy, the committee chair, lead the Q&A, while Jason Gallegos and Bana Hafar provided additional commentary.

With the elections now having passed, and official results pending, the PLUC will see a new membership. The new Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council (BHNC) will nominate and elect representatives. Unlike other committees, all PLUC members are not just volunteers, but elected. Electing a chair from the BHNC board, two supporting board members, and four community stakeholders.

The Boyle Heights Planning and Land Use Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Providing advisory recommendations based on community input to the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council and our CD14 representative regarding land use issue, special permits, and developments in the Boyle Heights area.