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THE WEEKENDER 12/6-12/8
1320 Pico Blvd proposal includes 100 High speed pursuit of stolen apartments in eight story building car from downtown LA ends with crash in Santa Monica SCOTT SNOWDEN
SMDP Staff Writer
A high-speed pursuit that started in downtown Los Angeles ended in Santa Monica with a crash and the subsequent arrest of two suspects. According to reports, the chase began a little after 8 p.m. with the Los Angeles Police Department pursuing a suspect driving a stolen sedan westbound on the 10 Freeway. Footage from ABC7’s helicopter showed the vehicle swerving dangerously through traffic and using the shoulder of the freeway to pass other cars. At times, the suspect exceeded 120 mph, covering the 11 miles from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica in just a few minutes. Picture Credit: DFH Architects
PICO: Eight stories high, 100 apartments and parking for 78 vehicles. SCOTT SNOWDEN SMDP Staff Writer
A plan for the development of a commercial site just two blocks west of Santa Monica College proposes the construction of a new eight-story edifice according to an application being considered by the City of Santa Monica. The 1320 Pico Blvd project
would incorporate 100 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments on top of parking for 78 vehicles, according to West Hollywoodbased real estate agency, Dylan Investments. According to the application, requested approvals include tier 1 density bonus incentives as per Interim Zoning Ordinance 2699 — plus additional incentives as
allowed by AB 1287 — to permit a bigger structure than otherwise permitted by zoning rules. As such, a total of 16 of the apartments will be set aside at below market rates. In addition to the eight-story, Pico Blvd-facing structure, the proposal, designed by DFH Architects, also includes a smaller
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SEE PICO PAGE 3
The pursuit moved off the freeway and onto city streets, where the suspect collided with another vehicle near 34th Street and Pico Blvd at the edge of Santa Monica city limits. However, the driver continued to flee from authorities before eventually abandoning the vehicle in a parking lot near Donald Douglas Loop North and 31st Street, close to Santa Monica Airport. Both the driver and a passenger attempted to escape on foot, but were quickly apprehended and according to ABC7, authorities confirmed that the grey-colored Infiniti had been reported stolen. scott.snowden@smdp.com
Malibu submits updated school unification study THOMAS LEFFLER SMDP Staff Writer
The City of Malibu has made a second crack at proving the feasibility of an educational split between the city’s schools and Santa Monica’s.
On Nov. 21, Malibu submitted its feasibility analysis of proposed reorganization of Santa MonicaMalibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) into two separate districts, taking on nine criteria SEE MALIBU PAGE 2
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