BURBANK, CA Zoning Board of Adjustment
Sundays tracks every public Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting in BURBANK, CA and summarizes what was decided — variances, site-plan and subdivision applications, and Board of Adjustment hearings. Land-use items are kept off the weekly Sundays email (they're a specialist read), but every one is archived here and verified against the official meeting record. 28 items on file; most recent August 27, 2026.
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Planning Commission Discussion and Feedback on Administrative Draft Downtown TOD Specific Plan
Commissioners provided feedback on the draft Downtown TOD Specific Plan, including requests for more review time, concerns about centering the plan on the Metrolink station and access issues, bridge and multimodal improvements, micromobility policy alignment, building heights and shade, parking and underground parking costs, fire access coordination, and interest in a future study session and walking tour.
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Closed Session and Study Session Agenda Announcement
The City Attorney announced the closed session and study session schedule. The closed session included one item of existing litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Amanda Sim vs. City of Burbank (personal injury). A study session on accessory dwelling unit ordinance updates was scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
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Transition from Study Session to Regular Meeting
Council concluded the ADU study session and proceeded into the regular City Council meeting after a brief break discussion.
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Study Session Direction: Proceed with Option 3 ADU Ordinance Update and Return with ADU Separate Conveyance (Condominium) Information
Council discussed R1H fire zone protections, HCD’s interpretation, SB9 comparisons, and the possibility of allowing ADUs to be sold separately. Council directed staff to move forward with Option 3 (retain/update local ADU program consistent with HCD interpretation) and to return with a detailed report on ADU separate conveyance mechanics and impacts.
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Study Session: Updates to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance and State Law Compliance Options
Planning staff presented recent state ADU law changes and HCD guidance requiring Burbank to update its ADU ordinance. Staff outlined four update options, including whether to retain a local ADU program and R1H high fire hazard provisions, and discussed HCD’s interpretation that local ADUs must be allowed in addition to three state-mandated ADUs.
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Council Q&A — Fresh Food Access and Hotel Entitlements (CUP vs Development Agreement/Planned Development)
Councilmember Price raised the need for fresh food options and asked about hotel approvals in the specific plan area. Staff said hotels are proposed to be reviewed through a conditional use permit (CUP) process, with Planning Commission action subject to appeal to the City Council; multiple council members requested analysis of alternative approaches.
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Conditional Use Permit for Additional Soft-Touch Automatic Car Wash System and Circulation Changes at 1420 N. San Fernando Blvd.
The Commission held a public hearing on a CUP request to add a second soft-touch automatic car wash system inside an existing building bay and to revise on-site circulation by shifting access to Scott Road and closing San Fernando Blvd driveways. The Commission approved the CUP with amended weekend opening hours and a complaint-triggered review condition.
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Public Hearing: Proposed Zone Text Amendment to Allow “School, Adult Vocational Trade” Use in M1 and M2 Zones (CUP, Definition, Parking Standard)
The Commission held a public hearing on a City-initiated zone text amendment to establish “school, adult vocational trade” as a new use permitted in M1 and M2 zones subject to a conditional use permit, add a new definition, and set a minimum parking standard of one space per student. After discussion (including CUP vs. administrative permit and parking minimums), the Commission voted to recommend approval to the City Council.
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Public Hearing: Variance and Lot Line Adjustment at 1791 N. Victory Place (Burbank Empire Center / Sharky’s Restaurant area)
The Commission held a public hearing on a variance and lot line adjustment to align the property line along W. Empire Avenue with approved I-5 Empire interchange improvements, affecting setbacks for the existing Sharky’s building and trash enclosure and allowing retaining/garden wall heights. The Commission adopted the staff-prepared resolution approving the project.
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Approval of Conditional Use Permit: Ice Smash Burbank (328 N. San Fernando Blvd.)
The Planning Commission approved Project No. 25-00003592 to operate a new amusement enterprise use (Ice Smash Burbank) at 328 N. San Fernando Blvd., subject to project conditions and required findings under BMC sections 10-1-1935 and 10-1-1936. The motion passed unanimously on roll call (4-0), with one commissioner absent.
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Commission Questions and Deliberation: Ice Smash Burbank Conditional Use Permit
Commissioners questioned the applicant about lobby/check-in operations, soundproofing and noise, other locations and complaints, funding, projections, hours, alcohol, intoxication policies, handling emotional customers, safety incidents, recycling, and expected capacity. The applicant provided detailed responses.
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Public Comment on Public Hearing Item: Project No. 25-00003592
The Chair opened public comment for the conditional use permit hearing and provided instructions for in-person and telephone participation (818-238-3335). No in-person speakers or callers commented, and the Chair closed public comment.
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Applicant Presentation: Ice Smash Burbank (Rocky Slaughter)
Applicant representative Rocky Slaughter described the Ice Smash concept, safety and supervision practices, insurance, noise and waste handling, staffing and investment plans, and anticipated community and economic benefits. He requested approval of the conditional use permit and stated willingness to work with the city on operational adjustments.
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Staff Presentation: Conditional Use Permit for Ice Smash Burbank
Assistant Planner Eduardo Randon presented the conditional use permit request for Ice Smash Burbank at 328 N. San Fernando Blvd., describing the site, surrounding uses, proposed interactive activity rooms, hours, tenant improvements, noticing, and CEQA categorical exemption (Section 15301). Staff recommended approval with conditions and adoption of a resolution approving the project.
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Public Hearing Opened: Conditional Use Permit for Ice Smash Burbank (328 N. San Fernando Blvd.)
The Chair opened the public hearing for Project No. 25-00003592, a request for a conditional use permit to operate a new amusement enterprise use (Ice Smash Burbank) at 328 North San Fernando Boulevard. Staff confirmed noticing was completed and reported no written communications were received.
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Appeal of Community Development Director decision — 257 West Lynen Avenue (conditioned development review and density bonus application)
Staff presented an appeal of the Director’s decision that conditioned approval of an 11-unit residential project at 257 West Lynen Avenue after reducing a previously proposed 75-unit project due to Fire Code emergency access issues. The appellant argued updated VMT data qualifies the site for density bonus law provisions requiring approval of 75 units and zero parking. The hearing was continued to January 12, 2026.
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Conditional Use Permit — Equinox Gym Early Opening (3400 W. Riverside Dr., Suite 150)
The Commission held a public hearing on a CUP request to allow Equinox to open at 5:00 a.m. on weekdays, which falls within the City’s late-night business hours due to nearby residential zoning. One resident raised concerns about outdoor speakers and neighborhood signage/parking. Staff and the applicant stated operations are indoors with no outdoor amplified sound. The Commission approved the CUP.
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Conditional Use Permit and Development Review — Extra Space Storage Expansion (2801 Thornton Ave.)
The Commission held a public hearing on a request to demolish and expand an existing self-storage facility at 2801 Thornton Avenue with a new four-story building and 30 parking spaces. With no public comment received, the Commission approved the CUP and development review as recommended by staff.
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Conditional Use Permit Amendment — Community Youth Center (75 E. Santa Anita Ave.)
The Commission held a public hearing on a request to amend a previously approved CUP for the Community Youth Center to add adult daycare, expand hours, modify special event rules, and remove an off-site parking requirement. After extensive public comment focused on parking and access impacts, the Commission approved the request with added conditions requiring a community liaison and multilingual parking/neighbor notices.
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Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI), 2711 Winona Avenue
The Commission held a public hearing on a request for a conditional use permit to allow a trade/vocational school (Southern California Health Institute) at 2711 Winona Avenue in the M2 (General Industrial) zone. After staff and applicant presentations and no public testimony, the Commission approved the permit by unanimous vote.
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Flow Wine & Coffee Conditional Use Permit Approval
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Flow Wine & Coffee, a hybrid café and wine bar at 325 North First Street, Burbank. The establishment will serve coffee and light food during the day, transitioning to a wine bar in the evening.
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Sky Zone Conditional Use Permit Approval
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a new Sky Zone amusement enterprise at 2011 East Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank. The facility will feature indoor trampolines, arcade areas, and private event spaces, aiming to provide a safe, family-oriented entertainment venue.
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Approval of Conditional Use Permit for Flow Wine Coffee Restaurant/Drinking Establishment
The resolution approves a conditional use permit for Flow Wine Coffee at 325 North First Street, Suite 101. The venue will operate as a cafe transitioning into a wine bar and aims to provide a community-focused space offering coffee, food, and alcohol.
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Approval of Conditional Use Permit for Sky Zone Amusement Enterprise
The resolution approves a conditional use permit for Sky Zone, an indoor trampoline park and family entertainment center at 2011 East Magnolia Boulevard. The project complies with city zoning regulations and includes conditions to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses.
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Conditional Use Permit for Flow Wine Coffee
This ordinance approves a conditional use permit for Flow Wine Coffee, a new restaurant and drinking establishment located at 325 North First Street. It allows for the sale and consumption of beer and wine on the premises.
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Conditional Use Permit for Sky Zone Amusement Enterprise
This ordinance approves a conditional use permit for the operation of a new amusement enterprise, Sky Zone, at 2011 East Magnolia Boulevard. The project involves transforming a vacant commercial space into an indoor trampoline park and family entertainment center.
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Conditional Use Permit for Flow Wine Coffee
The Planning Commission deliberated on project number 24-00005692, a conditional use permit for Flow Wine Coffee, a restaurant and drinking establishment at 325 North First Street.
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Conditional Use Permit for Sky Zone Amusement Enterprise
A proposal was discussed regarding a conditional use permit for Sky Zone, an amusement enterprise, at 2011 East Magnolia Boulevard, within the Burbank Town Center Mall.