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) Density Bonus/Affordable Housing Incentives Determination, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (“LAMC”) Section 12.22A25 and Government Code Secs. 65915-65918, to permit a 35% density bonus with 53, or 98%, of the dwelling units reserved as restricted affordable units (46% of the units reserved for Very Low Income households, 30% of the units reserved for Low Income households and 22% of the units reserved for Moderate Income households); and, parking provided pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22A25(d)(2)(i) (one parking space for each restricted affordable unit); (a) On Menu incentive, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22A25(f)(8), to permit averaging of density, open space and parking over the entire property and vehicular access from a less restrictive zone to a more restrictive zone; (b) Off Menu-Incentives, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22A25(g)(3) and Government Code Sec. 65915: (i.) Waiver or Modification of SNAP Sec. 7.A (Residentially Zoned Properties), to permit more than two lots to be tied together and containing approximately 32,541 square feet of lot area in lieu of the maximum 15,000 square feet of combined lot area otherwise permitted; (ii) Waiver or Modification of SNAP Sec. 7.D (Transitional Height), to permit a building that is approximately 33 feet greater in height than the height of the shortest existing building on any adjacent lot in lieu of the permitted 15 feet. (This would allow a building of approximately 45 feet in height in lieu of the 27 feet in height otherwise permitted); (iii.) Waiver or Modification of SNAP Sec. 7.I (Development Standards): (1) SNAP Guidelines, Sec. IV.3 Useable Open Space, to permit required common useable open space to maintain a 15-foot dimension, in lieu of the minimum 20-foot dimension; (2) SNAP Guidelines, Sec. IV.14 Privacy, to permit windows facing windows across property lines or facing private outdoor space of other residential units; (iv.) Waiver or Modification of LAMC Section 12.21C5(h), 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); (v) Waiver or Modification of LAMC Section 12.21.1A.1, to permit a building 45 feet in height in lieu of the 30 feet permitted in Height District No. 1XL. (2) Project Permit Compliance approval, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7C.
Availability: If you wish to review a print copy of the FEIR or the documents referenced in the FEIR, 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 FEIR 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
Final EIR
Final EIR Errata
APPLICANT: |
PREPARED BY: |
ON BEHALF OF: |
Hollywood Community Housing Corporation |
The City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning Environmental Analysis Section |