24-0418 CD 5 Categorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities), and related CEQA findings, and a partial appeal filed by Laurence and Robin Hilman from the Zoning Administrator’s determination in: 1) Granting with modifications, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.22 A.27, the Reasonable Accommodation to a person with a disability by authorizing: 5,762 square feet of Residential Floor Area (RFA) in lieu of the maximum 3,523.5 square feet of RFA allowed on an approximately 7,830 square-foot lot in the R1 Zone, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.08 C,5(a); a waiver of the western and northern 45-degree encroachment plane that originates from a point that is 20 feet in height from the existing or finished grade, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.08 C.5(a); the use and maintenance of one covered parking space in lieu of the two otherwise required to be provided by LAMC Sec. 12.21 A.4(a); 2) Granting pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22 A.27, a Reasonable Accommodation to a person with a disability for a deviation from the locally protected tree replacement requirements of LAMC Sec. 46.02; and, 3) Denying, pursuant to LAMC Code Section 12.22 A.27, the requested Reasonable Accommodations to a person with a disability for: 6,422 square feet of RFA in lieu of the maximum 3,523.5 square feet allowed on an approximately 7,830 square-foot lot in the R1 Zone, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.08 C,5(a); a waiver of the southern 45-degree encroachment plane that originates from a point that is 20 feet in height from the existing or finished grade, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.08 C.5(a); to allow parking within the front yard setback, as otherwise prohibited by LAMC Section 12.21 C.1(g); and to allow more than 50 percent of the required front yard setback to be designed, improved or used for access driveways, as otherwise prohibited by LAMC Section 12.21 C.1(g); for the property located at 10540 West Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024, subject to amended Grant and Conditions of Approval pursuant to communications from the Department of City Planning dated October 8, 2024; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: Laurence A. Hilman Case No. DIR-2023-5300-RAO-1A Environmental No. ENV-2023-5301-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 25, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 25, 2024)
24-0418
Decision: ITEM(S)
24-0973 CD 5 Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32, and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and, an Appeal filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Brian Flynn, Lozeau Drury LLP), from the LACPC’s determination in approving an Exemption as the environmental clearance for the demolition of two commercial structures and a nursery, and the construction, use and maintenance of a new seven-story, 67-foot tall in the R3-1 Zone, and 85 feet in the C2-1 zone, 153-unit mixed use apartment building (including 16 units reserved for Extremely Low Income, the Project has a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 3.41:1; totaling approximately 174,415 square feet, with commercial floor area limited to 4,800 square feet, the Project provides 207 vehicular parking spaces, and 119 bicycle parking spaces, the Project provides 12,540 square feet of open space; for the properties located at 3377 West Olympic Boulevard (primary); 3355 - 3377 West Olympic Boulevard; 989 Saint Andrews Place; and 974 - 998 Gramercy Drive; Approval; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: Dong Chul Shin, Bando Dela 2, LLC Representative: Hyeung Seok Kang, AndMore Partners Case No. DIR-2022-2825-TOC-SPR-HCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2022-2826-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 28, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 25, 2024)
24-0973
Decision: ITEM(S)
13-0078-S2 CD 1 Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) [City EIR No. ENV-2021-2643-EIR and State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2021040206], Final EIR Findings, SCH, and Mitigation Monitoring Program; reports from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) and Mayor, Resolution for the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan (CASP) to certify a Final EIR, adopt EIR findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring Program; approve, pursuant to Section 13B.1.1. (General Plan Adoption/Amendment) of Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and City Charter Section 555, amendments the Downtown and Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Maps, and the Citywide General Plan Framework Element; approve, pursuant to Section 13B.1.4. (Zone Change) of Chapter 1A of the LAMC and City Charter Section 558, the proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Map; approve, pursuant to Section 13B.1.2. (Specific Plan Adoption/Amendment) of Chapter 1A of the LAMC and City Charter Section 558, the proposed ordinance to repeal the existing Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan and to establish the proposed Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan; approve the proposed ordinance to amend Division 8.3. (Special Districts) of Chapter 1A of the LAMC and amend the Targeted Planting Map and Special Lot Line Map as established in Section 1.5.5. (Targeted Planting Map) and Section 1.5.8. (Special Lot Line Map) of Chapter 1A of the LAMC; approve, pursuant to Section 13B.1.4. (Zone Change) of Chapter 1A of the LAMC and City Charter Section 558, the proposed ordinance to amend the Cypress Park and Glassell Park Community Design Overlay (CDO) boundaries; and approve the proposed ordinance to rescind the CASP Floor Area Payment Trust Fund, for the update of the CASP, replacing the existing CASP (Existing CASP) with a new Specific Plan (Proposed CASP) that includes revised zoning regulations, incentives, and boundaries, for the purpose of encouraging affordable, mixed-income, and permanent supportive housing production, the proposed project strengthens the CASP’s affordable housing requirements; the project area is located to the northeast of Downtown Los Angeles and is generally bordered by the communities of Chinatown to the west, Lincoln Heights to the east, and Cypress Park to the north, thoroughfares include North Figueroa Street at the north, North Spring Street and North Main Street at the south, and North Avenue 19 and North San Fernando Road near the center portion of the Project Area, the Los Angeles River, Arroyo Seco, Interstate 5, State Route 110, and Metro A Line (formally L Line and Gold Line) pass through the Project Area, which also includes the Los Angeles State Historic Park; consider revised recommended actions requesting the City Attorney and the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare all project ordinances for Council review, pursuant to the DCP's Corrected CPC Recommended Actions dated October 9, 2024; consider technical corrections and modifications to project approvals pursuant to DCP's communications dated October 9, 2024 and September 25, 2024; and adoption of project findings. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 30, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2024)
13-0078-S2
Decision: ITEM(S)
24-0920 CD 7 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and report from the Cultural Heritage Commission relative to the inclusion of Stylesville Barber Shop and Beauty Salon, located at 13161 West Van Nuys Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Owners: Greg Faucett; Freddie L. and Ollie V. Carter, Trustees Carter Family Trust Case No. CHC-2024-3336-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2024-3337-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 30, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2024)
24-0920
Decision: ITEM(S)
24-0963 CD 9 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and report from the Cultural Heritage Commission relative to the inclusion of Cadet Records, located at 5810 - 5814 South Normandie Avenue and 1338 - 1360 West 58th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: Jerold Kress Owners: Troy Martinez; Central & Palo Verde LLC c/o Richard Engel Case No. CHC-2024-1629-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2024-1632-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 13, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)
24-0963
Decision: ITEM(S)
24-0969 CD 10 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and report from the Cultural Heritage Commission relative to the inclusion of Chateau La Martine, located at 627 South Normandie Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: James Dastoli Owner: Universal Investments LLC Case No. CHC-2024-2182-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2024-2183-CE Financial Policies Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 13, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)
24-0969
Decision: ITEM(S)
24-0828 CD 13 Continued from October 1, 2024 Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321 (Class 21), and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and an Appeal filed by H&H Retail Owner LLC (Representative: Jeffrey B. Isaacs, Isaacs-Friedberg-Zill LLP), from the determination of the LACPC in the termination of the Development Agreement contract, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65867 and 65868 and Section 5.1.3. of the Development Agreement (Ordinance No. 174843), by and between the City of Los Angeles and TrizecHahn Hollywood, LLC, executed November 5, 2002. A Notice of Default was issued on February 22, 2024, and the purported successor Developer was required to cure the default by April 22, 2024. As the purported successor Developer had not cured the default, the Director of Planning utilized the Failure to Cure Default Procedures of Section 5.1.3 of the Development Agreement for the LACPC to terminate the Development Agreement contract. Termination of the Development Agreement contract would not affect the previously approved Zone Variance entitlement pertaining to location of employee parking spaces; for the properties located at 6801 West Hollywood Boulevard (6801 - 6909 West Hollywood Boulevard; 1755 - 1767 North Highland Avenue; 1722 North Orange Drive); and adoption of project findings. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC-2001-1940-DA-ZV-1A Environmental No. ENV-2024-2272-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 31, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2024)
24-0828
Decision: ITEM(S)
23-0497 CD 10 Continued from October 1, 2024 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32 (Infill Development), and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), and a joint Appeal filed by Jean Frost, West Adams Heritage Association (WAHA), and Laura Meyers, from the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of an 8-story, 89-foot tall mixed-use building comprised of 33 residential dwelling units (3 units are restricted to Very Low Income households), and approximately 466 square feet of commercial space, the Project will provide two levels of parking at-grade and at the second floor, comprising a total of 20 parking spaces, the Project also provides 32 long-term and five short-term bicycle parking spaces, the Project will be 37,025 square feet in floor area with a Floor Area Ratio of 6.04:1, the site is currently developed with a two-story residential structure that is to be demolished as part of the Project, there is one large street tree along the western side of the subject site on the public right-of-way; for the property located at 1848 South Gramercy Place; and adoption of project findings. Applicant/Representative: Akhilesh Jha Case No. ENV-2020-2116-CE-1A Related Case No. CPC-2020-2115-DB-HCA Environmental No. ENV-2020-2116-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council
23-0497
Decision: ITEM(S)
24-1087 Report from the City Administrative Officer relative to executing first contract amendments with 11 on-call consultants to extend the term for an additional 24 months through January 3, 2027 and increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.5 million for a total maximum compensation of $3.5 million with four consultants: Economic & Planning Systems, HR&A Advisors, Inc., Kosmont and Associates, Inc., and PLACEWORKS; execute a second contract amendment with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to extend the term for an additional 24 months through January 3, 2027 and increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.5 million for a total maximum compensation amount of $3.5 million; execute first contract amendments to extend the term for an additional 24 months through January 14, 2027 and increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.5 million for a total maximum compensation amount of $3.5 million with five consultants: Arup North America, Ltd., BAE Urban Economics, Inc., DTA, NBS, and The Boston Consulting Group; and, execute a first contract amendment with Deloitte Consulting LLP to extend the term for an additional 24 months through February 3, 2027 and increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.5 million for a total maximum compensation amount of $3.5 million; to provide on-call economic analysis consulting services. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 25, 2024)
24-1087
Decision: ITEM(S)
22-0617-S3 CDs 1, 9, 14 Report from Department of City Planning relative to potential modifications to the Industrial Mixed-use IX1 Use District to better facilitate community facilities within portions of the Skid Row neighborhood, as part of the Downtown Community Plan; and recommended options as described in the report, and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: Yes For if amended: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
22-0617-S3
Decision: ITEM(S)
22-0617-S4 CDs 1, 9, 14 Report from Department of City Planning relative to productive space with retail and front office uses in the Industrial Mixed-use IX3 Use District, within the Downtown Community Plan; and recommended options as described in the report, and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
22-0617-S4
Decision: ITEM(S)
22-0617-S5 CD 1, 9, 14 Report from Department of City Planning relative to potential effects to housing production in the Downtown Community Plan Area within the Fashion District’s IX3 Zone; and recommended options as described in the report, and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: Yes For if amended: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
22-0617-S5
Decision: ITEM(S)
24-1063 CD 14 Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse No. 2021010130, Addendum and related California Environmental Quality Act findings; reports from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and Mayor, Resolution for the General Plan Amendment from Public Facilities, Open Space and Low Residential land uses to Low Residential, Low Medium II Residential, Medium Residential and Neighborhood Commercial land uses, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 13B.1.1 of Chapter 1A; and draft Ordinance effectuating a Zone and Height District Change from PF-1, R1-1-HPOZ, R1-1, R3-1, and R4-1-HPOZ to OS-1-HPOZ, R1-1, RD1.5-1XL, R3-1-HPOZ, R3-1, and C2-1VL, pursuant to LAMC Section 13B.1.4 of Chapter 1A; to amend the General Plan Land Use designations and change the Zoning for properties that were previously designated as Public Facilities or Open Space and zoned PF-1, R1-1, R1-1-HPOZ, R3-1, or R4-1-HPOZ in anticipation of the I-710 Freeway Expansion; for the project area located at the eastern edge of the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area, the Project Area is generally bounded by the City of South Pasadena to the north, the City of Alhambra to the east, Alhambra Avenue to the south, and Lowell and Maycrest Avenues to the west; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC-2024-551-GPA-ZC-HD Environmental No. ENV-2020-6762-EIR; ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD1 Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-1063
Decision: ITEM(S)