PUBLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
NOTICES
LOS ANGELES TIMES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8,
2015
Notice is hereby
given to the general public of the availability for public review and comment
on the following environmental documents. Please call the telephone number listed
(*, **) for each particular item for information regarding the location where
the document is available for review and to where written comments must be
addressed. CD indicates the City Council District. The publication is intended
to serve as our Notice of Intent to adopt the following Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) or Negative Declaration (ND).
* Please call
Darlene Navarrete to review file: (213)978-1332. Documents are available for
REVIEW at: Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Room 750, Los Angeles, CA
90012. Comments can be faxed to: (213)978-1343, or emailed to darlene.navarrete@lacity.org
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-445-PL:
ENV-2015-2969.
15727 W. Tupper St; Mission Hills-Panorama
City-North Hills. CD12. On an existing 62,265 gross sq.-ft. lot, the
applicant is requesting the demolition of an existing single-family home &
the construction of a 9-lot "conventional" subdivision with 9
single-family homes. The applicant is requesting the following entitlements
including: 1) A Zone Change from the existing zoning of RA-1 to a proposed zone
of R1-1 and 2) A Tentative Tract Map approval under TT-73569 which will include
the Advisory Agency review & approval under authority granted by LAMC
Section 17.05 of the applicant's request for reduced lot width. Each lot will
be approx. 6,000 sq. ft. & the average house size will be approx. 2,500 sq.
ft. The project will provide 18 parking spaces for residents. No guest parking
is proposed. The maximum height of the project will be 28 ft. & 2 stories.
The applicant is developing this project in conjunction with a previous 2014
zone change approval under Ordinance No. 183,014 (APCNV-2014-1276-ZC-ZAA) on
the adjacent lot at 15237 Tupper which was granted a zone change from ZA-1 to
(T)(Q)R1-1 to allow the construction 10 units on 10
lots approved under Tentative Tract No. 72194. This instant case will allow the
applicant with the improvements of Vicennes St. &
Liggett St. to provide a unified development with the 10-unit project approved
under Ordinance No. 183,014. Please
call (818)374-5062 to review the file. Documents are available for review at:
Van Nuys Planning Office, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Rm 430, Van
Nuys, CA 91401. Comments can be faxed:
(818)374-9955. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-446-PL:
ENV-2014-3015.
175 S Avenue 57; Northeast Los Angeles.
CD1. A Tentative Tract Map to allow the development of 12 (three level over
garage) single family Small Lot Subdivisions with 28 parking spaces, including
4 guest spaces, on a 23,725 sq. ft. (54 acres) lot within the RD1.5 zone, with
a General Land Use Designation of Low Medium ll
Residential. The project site is a standard 50 ft. width lot, but with a significantly
larger depth than what is typical, between 451 & 495 feet. The site is a
through lot with frontage & access from both Ave. 57 & Ave. 58. Avenue
57 is a fully improved street, while Avenue 58 adjoins the site with a
pedestrian only public staircase. The site is relatively level in the long
direction, but has a cross slope from north to south that increases the
steepness from Ave. 57 to Ave. 58. The project also involves a Zoning
Administrator Determination to allow for retaining wall heights more than 8 ft.
in maximum height within the Hillside Area & a Zoning Administrator
Adjustment to allow for more than 2 retaining walls in the Hillside Area. A
Haul Route for the exportation of 4,344 cubic yards of earth. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Nov. 9, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-447-PL:
ENV-2014-3456.
6202 S Pacific Ave; Westchester-Playa
Del Rey. CD11. The project requires a Coastal Development Permit to permit
the construction of a new 5,401 sq.-ft. 2-unit single-family dwelling within the
Dual Jurisdiction Coastal Zone. The project is the construction of a new
3-story, 44-ft. 9-in., 5,401 sq.-ft. single-family 2-unit dwelling with a
basement, attached apartment, garage, including an outdoor and rooftop pool/spa
with 5 parking stalls provided within the R3-1 Zone. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Nov. 9, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-448-PL:
ENV-2015-778.
1324 N Quintero St; Silver Lake-Echo
Park-Elysian Valley. CD13. The project involves the demolition of a single
family home & the construction, use & maintenance of 4 small lot homes.
The proposed units will include 4 levels, including a roof top deck & will
be approx. 45 ft. in height. Each unit will include a 2-car garage. The project
site includes approx. 14 Palm, Cypress & other non-protected trees which
will be removed as part of the project. The project requires a Small Lot
Subdivision for the creation of 4 lots. There will be a net export of 161 cubic
yards. REVIEW/COMMENT
period ends: Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-449-PL:
ENV-2015-1153.
1805 N Kilbourn
St; Northeast Los Angeles. CD1. Construction of a new single family home on
a currently vacant lot zoned R1-1. The square footage for the entire project,
which includes a 2-car attached garage is 1,732 sq. ft. The project’s height is
32 ft. & 2 inches. Sixteen cubic yards of earth will be exported as a part
of this project. The applicant seeks a Project Permit Compliance for the Mount
Washington-Glassell Park Specific Plan. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28,
2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-450-PL:
ENV-2015-2024.
The Project Site is bound by Arbor Vitae
St. on the north & 93rd St. to the northwest, 96th
St. on the south, Belford Ave. on the east, and Airport Blvd. on the west; Los
Angeles International Airport. CD11. The Project would improve a vacant
12.6-acre Project Site with a surface parking lot to be used for the temporary
storage of rental car vehicles & LAX airport employee parking for up to
1,300 vehicles for a period of 5 years. The entitlement requested is a Zone
Variance to permit the improvement, use, and maintenance of a 12.6-acre site as
a surface parking lot to be used for the temporary storage of rental car
vehicles & LAX airport employee parking for up to 1,300 vehicles. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28,
2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-451-PL:
ENV-2015-2148.
3330 W Florence Ave; West Adams-Baldwin
Hills-Leimert. CD8. Request authorization for a
change of use from a Laundromat to a 3,077 sq.-ft. Convenience Market
(7-Eleven) with proposed 24 hours operation, daily, in the [Q]C2-1
Zone. The project would require a Conditional Use Permit for deviation from the
Commercial Corner Development/Mini-Mall regulations for extended hours of
operation, and a Project Permit Compliance with the Crenshaw Corridor Specific
Plan. REVIEW/COMMENT period
ends: Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-452-PL:
ENV-2015-2166.
661-695 W 6th St & 600 S Gaffey St; San Pedro. CD15. The applicant is requesting
a conditional use pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24.W.17 & 12.24.W.27 to
permit a drive-thru fast food restaurant (Jack in the box) in the [Q]C2-1XL & C2-1 Zones with proposed restaurant &
drive-thru hours of operation 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, beyond the
restricted hours of operation from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm for Commercial Corner
Developments. The applicant is also requesting reduced landscaping , reduced
window transparency, and continued use of the existing pole sign not otherwise
permitted by the Commercial Corner Development standards. The proposed project
will include demolition of the existing drive-thru Jack in the box restaurant,
Chinese restaurant, and surface parking lot, and the construction, operation,
and maintenance of the proposed Jack in the box restaurant, providing 2,670 sq.
ft. of floor area (2,823 gross sq. ft.) & 73 seats (including 16 seats
outside), 37 parking spaces, and 4 bicycle parking spaces, constructed to a
height of 20-ft. on an approx. 28,060 sq. ft. site in the [Q]C2-1XL & C2-1
Zones. Three consecutive phases of construction are proposed, with the existing
Jack in the box restaurant & drive-thru remaining open during the first two
construction phases when the new parking lot & other site improvements are
being constructed, and then demolished in phase three when the new Jack in the
box restaurant building is being constructed. Two trees will be removed (1
on-site & 1 in the parkway), and approx. 150 cubic yards of earth material
will be imported. REVIEW/COMMENT
period ends: Nov. 9, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-453-PL:
ENV-2015-2283.
9262 W Nightingale Dr;
Hollywood. CD4. The proposed project includes the demolition of 2
single-family residences containing 6,627 sq. ft. of floor area & built in
the 1960’s; and the construction of a 2-story 10,574-sq.-ft. single-family
dwelling that includes a basement, water feature, swimming pool, and detached
garage with 4 parking spaces. The project will remove 19 non-protected trees.
As proposed, the project requires an approval of a haul route to permit the
export of approx. 10,174 cubic yards of earth material. REVIEW/COMMENT
period ends: Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-454-PL:
ENV-2014-2853.
4706 S Centinela
Ave; Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey. CD11. The project includes the demolition of
3 duplexes or 6 dwelling units in total on 3 record lots for a total parcel
area of 9,527 sq. ft. This infill project includes the construction of a new
45-ft. high, 3 1/2-story over 18 parking space basement garage, 8 bicycle
parking spaces, 18 unit apartment building. Three of
these 18 dwelling units are for Very Low Income tenants, and the remaining
balance of 15 units are market rate. The request is for a Density Bonus that
includes 3 on-menu incentives of: reduced Side Yards to 5-ft. in lieu of the
required 6-ft., reduced open space to 1,800-sq. ft. in lieu of the required
2,350-sq. ft.; the ministerial incentive of Parking Option 1 which would permit
20 parking spaces minus 2 parking spaces for a total of 18 parking spaces
because of the 10% reduction provision where 8 bicycle parking spaces are being
provided; and, the one off-menu incentive to allow vehicles to back up onto a
public street from the garage driveway. REVIEW/COMMENT
period ends: Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-455-PL:
ENV-2014-3504.
500 S Mateo St; Central City North.
CD14. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.24-W.1 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code, a Conditional Use to permit the sale & dispensing of a full
line of alcoholic beverages for both on-site & off-site consumption in
conjunction with a proposed 12,682 sq. ft. restaurant, coffee bar, bakery, and
market with 210 interior seats & 214 outdoor seats within a 4,818 sq. ft.
patio & supplemented by a 2,983 sq. ft. mezzanine. Hours of operation are
as follows: restaurant & wine bar: 11:00 am to 12:00 am daily; market &
bakery: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily; coffee bar: 7:00 am to 12:00 am daily. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28,
2015
*NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-456-PL:
ENV-2014-4167.
11401 & 11405 W Chalon Rd; Bel
Air-Beverly Crest. CD5. The project site is located on a single 56,703
sq.-ft. lot zoned RE20-1-H & designated for Very Low I Residential uses
within the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Community Plan Area. Based on the Residential
Floor Area calculation of the Baseline Hillside Ordinance, the project is
currently occupied with an existing 7,536-sq.-ft., 2-story, single-family home
with a height of approx. 30 ft. & includes a swimming pool, tennis court
& a 2-car parking garage. The project proposes additions & new
construction in the following 2 phases with a project total of 14,073 sq. ft.
(including covered loggias & decks): Phase I proposes a total of 3,331 sq.
ft. of residential floor area to the first & second levels of the existing
2-story single-family home; Phase II proposes a total of 3,206 sq. ft. of
residential floor area for the construction of a new subterranean garage to
accommodate 6 parking spaces & a 2-story accessory structure that will
include a small movie theater, memorabilia room, one bedroom & one and a
half bathrooms. Phase II of the project proposes a maximum height of approx. 26
ft., and is located on the site of the existing tennis court north of the
single-family home & will be connected to Phase I via a 1-story covered
breezeway. There are 34 non-protected trees on site, and no trees will be
removed as a result of this project. The cumulative quantity of grading per
dwelling unit does not exceed the maximum grading quantities allowed pursuant
to the Baseline Hillside Ordinance. As proposed, the project requires an
approval of a haul route to permit the export of 1,700 cubic yards of soil. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28,
2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-457-PL:
ENV-2014-4205.
2516 S Robertson Blvd; West Adams-Baldwin
Hills-Leimert. CD10. A Conditional Use permit for
the installation of a new 54-ft. monopine. The
proposed ancillary radio equipment, consisting of 2 cabinets & a stand-by
generator, will be located in a new enclosure at ground level. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28,
2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-458-PL:
ENV-2014-4813.
101-105 S Fairfax Ave; Wilshire.
CD5. The project is the demolition of an existing auto repair shop &
construction of a new 4-story mixed-use building that has a maximum height of
56 ft. The proposed development will contain approx. 1,000 sq. ft. of ground
floor commercial uses, 45 residential units including 4 units for very low
income households, and an on-site parking garage with 1 level of subterranean
parking & 1 ground floor parking. The project will provide a minimum of 55
vehicular parking spaces & 51 bicycle parking spaces. The total project
floor area is approx. 23,422 sq. ft. on a site that is approx. 12,200 sq. ft.
The project would provide approx. 4,750 sq. ft. of open space. The project
requires the export of approx. 2,500 cubic yards of earth material. The project
proposes the removal of 1 non-protected street tree. Vehicular access to the
project site would be provided from the 20-ft. alley located to the west of the
project site. Pursuant to LAMC 12.22.A.25, the applicant requests a Density
Bonus Compliance Review for a 35% increase in density to provide 12 units in
addition to the 33 base density units that are allowed by right. The project
proposes 41 market rate units & 4 units reserved for Very Low Income
Households. The project qualifies for 2 incentives for setting aside 11% of the
total units for Very Low Income Households. The applicant seeks the following
on-menu incentives: a maximum of 35% increase in allowable Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) from 1.5:1 to 2.03:1 & an 11-ft. increase in allowable maximum height
from 45 ft. to 56 ft. REVIEW/COMMENT
period ends: Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-459-PL:
ENV-2015-1843.
2251 N. Nichols Canyon Rd; Hollywood.
CD4. The proposed project consists of the construction of an 8,183 sq. ft.
single family dwelling & pool with 3 parking spaces, on a lot with an area
of 22,899 sq. ft. There are 6 protected trees currently on site including 3
Western Sycamore trees & 3 Black Walnut trees. Two Western Sycamore trees
& 1 Black Walnut tree will be removed. The remaining Western Sycamore tree
& 2 Black Walnut trees will remain on site. As proposed, the project
requires an approval of a haul route to permit the export of 3,578 cubic yards
of soil. REVIEW/COMMENT
period ends: Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-460-PL:
ENV-2015-2253.
431 W Cedar St; Northeast Los Angeles.
CD1. The project consists of a Zoning Administrator's Determination to permit
the relief to waive the requirement to improve the adjacent street of the
subject lot to 20 ft., in conjunction with the project permit compliance to
construct a 3-story single family dwelling with a detached garage on a
currently vacant lot located within the Mount Washington-Glassell
Park Specific Plan & R1-1 Zone. REVIEW/COMMENT
period ends: Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-461-PL:
ENV-2015-2297.
1016-1020½ N Vermont Ave & 4666 W
Santa Monica Blvd; Hollywood. CD13. The project involves tenant
improvements for the purposes of reopening an existing, 10,962 sq.-ft. theater
for use as an event venue. The applicant intends to operate the existing
theater as a venue for banquets, theater events, concerts, and special events
with the daily hours of operation from 9:00 am to 2:00 am. Existing fixed
seating will be removed & the theater flooring will be converted to a
platform that will allow the staging of tables & chairs for banquets &
events. As filed, the project is in request of a Conditional Use to permit the
sale & dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site
consumption & to permit public patron dancing & live entertainment, all
in conjunction with the establishment of a theater & event venue. Although
not a part of the requested entitlements, the project includes the permanent
placement of a food truck located outside of the theater on the subject site;
however, the requested alcohol sales have not been requested for this use. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28,
2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-462-PL:
ENV-2015-2637.
7661 W Curson
Terrace; Hollywood. CD4. The proposed project includes the demolition of an
existing 8,177-sq.-ft. single-family dwelling & the construction of a
2-story 25,567-sq.-ft. single-family dwelling that consists of a main building,
attached garage for 5 parking spaces, outdoor pool, and accessory building. The
project site contains 4 unprotected trees, and no trees will be removed as part
of the project. As proposed, the project requires an approval of a haul route
to permit the export of approx. 14,500 cubic yards of earth material. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28,
2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-463-PL:
ENV-2015-2744.
14801 W Pampas Ricas
Blvd; Brentwood-Pacific Palisades. CD11. The proposed project consists of
the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling & construction (with
associated grading) of a 2-story, single-family residence with a basement
level, subterranean parking & a swimming pool; total project size is approx.
12,504 sq. ft. The subject lot is irregularly shaped & is approx. 15,027
sq. ft. The property is located in the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Community
Plan Area, zoned R1-1, and has a General Plan Designation of Low Residential.
The project requires an approval of a haul route to permit the export of 1,635
cubic yards of dirt in a Special Grading Area. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-464-PL:
ENV-2015-2832.
3780 S Western Ave; South Los Angeles.
CD8. The project is the demolition of an existing single-story building used as
take-out restaurant & gas station storage & the construction, use, and
maintenance of a 2,511 sq.-ft. convenience market, operating 24 hours, daily,
on a 15,488 sq.-ft. lot in the C2-1VL Zone. The existing gas station will
remain. The project is requesting a conditional use permit. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28,
2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-465-PL:
ENV-2015-2982.
1933-1935 N Bronson Ave; Hollywood.
CD4. The project is the installation, use & maintenance of a Wireless
Telecommunication Facility (WTF) on the rooftop of an existing 6-story
residential building with 12, eight-ft. tall antennas, 12 Remote Radio Units
(RRU), 6 Raycaps & 3 Global Positioning System
(GPS) antennas within 3 sectors all mounted behind 11-ft. tall screens. The
project also includes the installation of an equipment area within the existing
basement. The project requires a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
installation of a Wireless Telecommunication Facility (WTF) on the rooftop of
an existing building within the RD1.5-1XL Zone. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28, 2015
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION-NG-15-466-PL:
ENV-2014-1308.
14411 W Vanowen
St; Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks. CD6. The project is the conversion of a
2-story, 12,280 sq. ft. office building into 22 moderate to low income
apartment units with up to 33 parking spaces in the rear parking lot area .
Only interior renovation & façade improvements are proposed. No tree
removal is proposed. A Zoning Administrator's Adjustment is being requested to
allow for a 0-ft. front yard setback in lieu of 15 ft., 0-ft. side yard
setbacks in lieu of 5 ft., and 0-ft. rear year setback in lieu of 15 ft. Please call (818)374-5059 to review the
file. Documents are available for review at: Van Nuys Planning Office, 6262 Van
Nuys Blvd., Rm 351, Van Nuys, CA 91401. Comments can be faxed: (818)374-5070.
REVIEW/COMMENT period ends:
Oct. 28, 2015
*MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION-NG-15-467-PL:
ENV-2014-2475.
17349 & 17431 W Roscoe Blvd;
Northridge. CD12. Demolition of 2 existing single-family dwellings, and the
construction, use & maintenance of two, 3-story (37'-9" in height),
senior citizen independent living residential buildings with 77 units (53 units
in Phase II-A & 24 Units in Phase II-B), each building having front yard
setback of 25 ft., totaling 60,179 sq. ft. with 77 (53+24) proposed parking
spaces, in addition to the existing 58 units with 52 parking spaces, for a
total of 135 units with a total 129 parking spaces; and the addition of K-5
grades to an existing preschool with 45 students for a total enrollment up to
180 students within the existing 11 classroom structure & play areas on the
church campus with 205 parking spaces, of which 36 spaces are continued to be
maintained as tandem parking without an attendant, on a total 6.83-acre site.
The project would require a Conditional Use Permit, a Zone Variance, an
Eldercare Facility Unified Permit, and a Site Plan Review. REVIEW/COMMENT period ends: Oct. 28, 2015