Lead Agency: City of Los Angeles
Case Number: ENV-2012-110-EIR
State Clearinghouse Number: 2012031014
Project Location: 1600-1608 N. Serrano Ave. & 1601-1605 N. Hobart Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Project Description: The proposed Project includes the demolition of four existing 2-story apartment buildings (totaling approximately 21,802 sf) and the retention of two existing 1-story bungalow structures (totaling approximately 1,661 sf after renovation). The two bungalow structures to be retained are currently on the Serrano Property and contain three, 1-bedroom dwelling units which will be relocated on-site to have direct access from the sidewalk along the Serrano Avenue frontage. A new 3- to 4-story apartment building over one level of subterranean parking will be constructed behind the relocated bungalow buildings and will contain 51 new dwelling units. The proposed Project would result in a total 54 dwelling units on site with approximately 46,353 sf of floor area. This represents a net increase of 24 dwelling units and 22,731 additional square feet as compared to existing conditions. All the proposed units will be reserved for low-income households except one unrestricted unit for the apartment manager. The proposed Project also includes 56 subterranean parking spaces, open space and landscaped areas. The proposed Project would require approval of the following discretionary actions: 1. Exceptions from the SNAP, to permit (a) more than two lots to be tied together and containing approximately 32,540 sf of lot area in lieu of the maximum 15,000 sf of lot area permitted, (b) a portion of the required useable open space to have a minimum 15-foot, in lieu of the required 20-foot dimension, and (c) windows facing windows across property lines or facing private outdoor space of other residential units within the development; 2. Approval of a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to permit an accessory use (open space) located in a more restrictive zone (R3 Zone) serving a main residential use located in a less restrictive zone ([Q]R4-2 Zone); 3. Approval of a Density Bonus/Affordable Housing Incentives Determination, including a 35% density bonus with 53, or 98%, of the dwelling units reserved as restricted affordable units (46% reserved for Very Low Income households, 30% reserved for Low Income households and 22% reserved for Moderate Income households); parking pursuant to Code with one parking space provided for each restricted affordable unit; one affordable housing incentive on the menu to allow averaging of density, open space and parking over the entire property and vehicular access from a less restrictive zone to a more restrictive zone; and, two Waiver or Modification of Development Standards for an incentive not on the menu to allow: 1.) A 45-foot in height building in lieu of the 30-foot height permitted in Height District No. 1XL and 2.) An approximate 45-foot in height building in lieu of the approximate 27-foot in height building otherwise permitted by the SNAP; 4. Approval of Project Permit Compliance; and 5. Approval of a haul route.
Availability: If you wish to review a print copy of the DEIR or the documents referenced in the DEIR, you may do so at the City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning, at 200 N. Spring Street, City Hall, Los Angeles, CA, Room 750. Digital versions of the DEIR are also available at the following Library Branches:
Central Library
630 West 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Francis Howard Goldwyn
Hollywood Regional Library
1623 North Ivar Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028
John C. Fremont Library
6121 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
To view the electronic version of the document in PDF please select from the following:
Draft EIR Sections
Appendices to the Draft EIR
APPLICANT: |
PREPARED BY: |
ON BEHALF OF: |
Hollywood Community Housing Corporation |
The City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning Environmental Analysis Section |