Around the Corner

• LA Times says No to Proposition 33. Prop 33 would expand local governments’ authority to enact rent control on residential property. Rent control can be an effective short-term solution, but some studies suggest that its longer-term impact may discourage the construction of new housing units.

• 957 Arapahoe St listed for sale, RTI and TOC entitled for 109 units

• 124-unit ED1 project proposed in West Los Angeles at 2023 Westwood Blvd

The Week Ahead

Oct 15 | LA Planning and Land Use Mgmt Committee

• 10540 Lindbrook Dr, DIR-2023-5300-RAO-1A: Review of partial appeal from applicants of reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability. City response to the appeal. City decision AUTHORIZED:

  • 5,762 sf of RFA in lieu of the maximum 3,523.5 sf of RFA allowed in the R1 Zone

  • 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

  • use and maintenance of one covered parking space in lieu of the two otherwise required

  • deviation from the locally protected tree replacement requirements

    DENIED

  • 6,422 sf of RFA, 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, parking within the front yard setback, and allowing more than 50% of the required front yard setback to be designed, improved or used for access driveways

• 974 S Gramercy Dr, DIR-2022-2825-TOC-SPR-HCA-1A: Appeal filed by SAFER 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 of a new 7-story, 67-foot tall in the R3-1 Zone, and 85 feet in the C2-1 zone, 153-unit mixed-use apartment building (16 ELI units)

• Final EIR Findings, SCH, and Mitigation Monitoring Program; reports for the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan (CASP) to certify a Final EIR

• 6801 Hollywood Blvd, CPC-2001-1940-DA-ZV-A1: Appeal filed by H&H Retail Owner LLC from the determination to terminate the Development Agreement contract between the City of Los Angeles and TrizecHahn Hollywood, LLC, executed November 5, 2002. A Notice of Default was issued on February 22, 2024. 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.

Oct 16 | Santa Monica Planning Commission

• Adoption of Resolution Number 24-016 (PCS), Resolution of Intention declaring the intention of the Planning Commission to consider recommending to the City Council that the City Council Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Allow for Adult Use of Cannabis Uses, Including, but Not Limited to, Retail, Cannabis Events, and Consumption Lounges

• 1700 Ocean Ave, 24ENT-0159 Appeal: Appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s approval of a Minor Use Permit to allow for the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility with a total of three (3) antennas and ancillary antenna equipment located behind three (3), 10’-high rooftop antenna screening enclosures. Applicant: Network Connex, on behalf of T-Mobile West, LLC Appellant:  Michael Lee, The Seychelle Owners Association Property Owner: DTRS Santa Monica LLC

   

Week in Review 

Highlighted Case Applications

Los Angeles

• 2023 Westwood Blvd, ADM-2024-6628-DB-VHCA-ED1: Demolition of an existing commercial building and the construction of a 9-story, 84'-9'', 100% affordable residential building with 124 dwelling units in West Los Angeles

• 41 Clubhouse Ave, DIR-2024-6592-CDP-MEL-HCA: Conversion of existing rec. room to new ADU in Venice

• 112 N Avenue 52, ADM-2024-6606-CWNC: Sidewalk repair in Highland Park HPOZ

• 3670 6Th Ave, ADM-2024-6579-CWC: Under section 13B.8.4.E.1 of the LAMC, Conforming Work on a Contributing Element in the Jefferson Park HPOZ, for in-kind repair, reroof, and paint in new colors

Culver City

• 100 Corporate Pointe, P2024-0235: New 5-to 7-story Mixed-Use Development with Affordable Units. Demolition of an existing 112,276 sf office building with associated parking and construction of a new development with 351 residential units (30 VLI units), 4,700 sf of retail space, and a parking structure with 524 parking spaces

Highlighted Completions

Did you know we now have a completed date filter in ATC? You can also check a project's status using the new status filter. For example, many of the cases below have been approved but have a status of “In appeal period.”

Los Angeles

• 846 S Union Ave, DIR-2024-4224-BSA: Denied an appeal of LADBS determination related to a demolition permit (20019-10000-00474) for the structure located at 846 S. Union Ave. Appeal that LADBS had erred in approving the permits.

• 12 Toluca Estates Dr, ZA-2024-2037-F: Approved with conditions for constructing 6' tall fences and gates along the front property line for approximately 156 linear feet.

• 555 Universal Hollywood Dr, CPC-2017-5423-VZC-HD-CUB-CUX-SPR: Approved addition of a 15-story hotel expansion building to a 24-story existing hotel building. the new uses include 365 guestrooms, an 8,000 sf. the rooftop restaurant, and a 10,120 sf spa

• 9236 Burnet Ave, APCNV-2020-7431-ZC-DB-HCA: Terminated removal of the existing family home and all trees and construct eight new townhouse-style apartments in North Hills