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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. 68314 (stamped map dated February 1, 2007) HEARING DATE: November 14, 2007

PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 164,845, IF A CERTIFICATE OF POSTING HAS NOT BEEN SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, IT MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE HEARING, OR THE CASE MUST BE CONTINUED. REQUEST Tentative Tract Map No. 68314 consisting of the merger of three lots for a one-lot subdivision to permit the construction of a new 36-unit residential condominium with 90 parking spaces, including 18 guest parking spaces, on 28,874 net square feet of land in the [Q]R4-1VL zone. RELEVANT CASES ON-SITE: There are no previous or existing cases relevant to this subdivision. OFF-SITE: Ordinance No. 173,562: No building permit for the construction or placement of any off-site sign shall be issued. The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area map. CPC-2003-2115-CRA: Approved amendment to redevelopment map only on April 4, 2003. PUBLIC RESPONSES No letters or calls have been received from the public. GENERAL COMMENTS The Project Site encompasses approximately 28,874 net square feet of area within a fully developed residential neighborhood. The Project Site consists of three contiguous lots located at 5958, 6000, 6004, 6008, and 6012 Carlton Way. Currently, the Project Site is developed with five residential structures including an eight unit apartment building at 5958 Carlton Way; a two-family residence and two-car garage at 6000 Carlton Way, and one-family residences with one-car garages at 6004, 6008, and 6012 Carlton Way. The project site is zoned [Q]R4-1VL for multi-family residential that permits development of up to one unit for each 600 square feet of lot area with a height restriction not to exceed 3 stories or 45 feet. The Hollywood Community Plan (a component of the City of Los Angeles General Plan) designates the site as High Medium Residential density. The engineer has certified that there are no protected trees on the site.

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Four of the five structures currently located on the project site, 6000, 6004, 6008, and 6012 Carlton Way, are situated within the boundaries of the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District. The Historic District was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places by consensus through the Section 106 process after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The four structures, 6000, 6004, 6008, and 6012 Carlton Way, are currently listed in the California Register (California Historical Resource Status Code 2D2) as contributors to an eligible National Register Historic District, the Selma-La Baig Historic District in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California (eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District or Historic District). Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21084.1, these properties are contributing buildings in a historic district and are, therefore, considered historical resources. The proposed project would relocate the residence at 6012 to a nearby lot at 1551 La Baig Avenue within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District. The relocation site is currently developed with a wood deck and garden, which is surrounded by a wood privacy fence and hedge. The concrete foundations of an earlier multi-family residence formerly located on the relocation site are covered by the wood deck. Improvements adjacent to the relocation site include driveways on the north and west, and a swimming pool on the south. Land uses adjacent to the relocation Site include single-family residences along Harold Way, Selma Avenue and La Baig Avenue with multi-family residential uses to the north along Carlton Way, and to the west along Gordon Street. Commercial uses occur to the north along Hollywood Boulevard, to the east along Gower Street and to the south along Sunset Boulevard. As with the project site, the relocation site is zoned for and has a Hollywood Community Plan designation for multiple-family residential. The architectural style of the proposed project is contemporary and distinct. The buildings have a stucco finish with wood and galvanized steel elements. A light well along the Carlton Way street frontage provides natural light to the subterranean parking garage while also serving as a pedestrian access way. Large trees and other plant materials supported by an irrigation system extend to the upper levels, providing visual interest and enhancing views from the garage and at street level. Additional trees and landscaping are also provided along Carlton Way to further enhance the streetscape. Tall trees and other landscape materials are proposed along the rear of the lot to provide a green buffer between the buildings and adjacent properties within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District. A six foot high wood fence proposed along the east, west and south property lines would provide a natural background for landscaping that is proposed in these areas. Building No. 1, in the western portion of the project site will be 11,189 square feet in size with a total of ten units. The ten units are comprised of four two-bedroom loft configuration units and six two-bedroom town-home configuration units. The central building, Building No. 2, will be 20,975 square feet in size with a total of 16 units. These units include one three-bedroom, six two-bedroom, and four one-bedroom loft configuration units, and five two-bedroom town-home configuration units. Building No. 3, in the eastern portion of the project site will be 16,796 square feet in size with ten two-bedroom loft configuration units.


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A total of 90 parking spaces will be provided in a one-level subterranean parking garage with 72 resident parking spaces and 18 guest parking spaces. Access to the parking garage will be provided at the northwest corner of the project site along Carlton Way. The width of the two-way driveway will be 20 feet and the entry to the parking garage will be controlled by a security gate. Residents and guests who use the parking garage will exit by elevator or through gated staircases leading up to the courtyards along Carlton Way. This site is subject to the permanent “Q’ condition pursuant to Ordinance No. 165,662 that limits residential density to a maximum of one dwelling unit for each six hundred (600) square feet of lot. The project proposes the construction of a new 36-unit residential condominium with 90 parking spaces including 18 guest parking spaces. The proposed density complies with the zoning density and the proposed parking is consistent with the Advisory Agency’s residential parking policy in parking congested areas. REPORTS RECEIVED BUREAU OF ENGINEERING: Reports that the Tract Map layout is satisfactory as submitted and recommends approval subject to conditions pertaining to dedications and improvements along Carlton Way in a memo dated April 24, 2007. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, GRADING DIVISION: No comments were available at the writing of the staff report. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, ZONING DIVISION: A clearance letter will be issued stating that no Building and Zoning Code violations exist on the subject site once the items identified in the memo dated March 11, 2007 have been satisfied. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Recommends that the project be subject to conditions stated in the memo dated February 26, 2007. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Recommends that the project be subject to conditions stated in the memo dated February 15, 2007. See recommended conditions in Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions under department. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: No comments were available at the writing of the staff report.


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DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER: No comments were available at the writing of the staff report. BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING: No comments were available at the writing of the staff report. BUREAU OF SANITATION: No comments were available at the writing of the staff report. ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE As the Lead Agency for the project, CRA/LA took several steps to ensure that all interested parties had an opportunity to comment on the Draft EIR, in accordance with Article 7, EIR Process, of the CEQA Guidelines (Section 15087 et seq.). The Draft EIR was submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse, which established a 45-day public review period from July 31, 2007 to September 13, 2007. A notice stating that the Draft EIR was available for public review and announcing the date and time of a public hearing was published on the CRA/LA website under Documents for Public Review and Environmental Documents (www.crala.net), and in the Los Angeles Independent newspaper during the week of July 31, 2007. The notice also stated that members of the public could review and/or obtain copies of the Draft EIR at the Agency’s Records Center, on the Agency’s web site, at the Agency’s Hollywood office, and at the Frances Howard Goldwyn Branch Library. A similar notice was also transmitted to public agencies and other potentially interested parties along with copies of the Draft EIR at the beginning of the circulation period. The CRA/LA held a public hearing on September 6, 2007, during the review period, to solicit comments on the Draft EIR. The Community Redevelopment Agency certified Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse No. 2007041106, on October 18, 2007. See Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions. TENANTS The subdivider provided a list of eight (8) tenants. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS The Planning Department staff recommends approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 68314 subject to the standard conditions and the additional conditions in the Draft Tentative Tract Report with Conditions.


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Prepared by: SARAH MOLINA City Planning Assistant (213) 473-9983 Note: Recommendation does not constitute a decision. Changes may be made by the Advisory Agency at the time of the public hearing.


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DRAFT TENTATIVE TRACT REPORT WITH CONDITIONS In accordance with provisions of Section 17.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), the Advisory Agency approved Tentative Tract Map No. 68314 composed of three-lots, located at 5958-6012 West Carlton Way for a new maximum 36-unit residential condominium as shown on map stamp-dated February 1, 2007 in the Hollywood Community Plan. This unit density is based on the [Q]R4-1VL Zone. (The subdivider is hereby advised that the LAMC may not permit this maximum approved density. Therefore, verification should be obtained from the Department of Building and Safety, which will legally interpret the Zoning code as it applies to this particular property.) For an appointment with the Advisory Agency or a City Planner call (213) 978-1414. The Advisory Agency=s approval is subject to the following conditions: NOTE on clearing conditions: When two or more agencies must clear a condition, subdivider should follow the sequence indicated in the condition. For the benefit of the applicant, subdivider shall maintain record of all conditions cleared, including all material supporting clearances and be prepared to present copies of the clearances to each reviewing agency as may be required by its staff at the time of its review. BUREAU OF ENGINEERING - SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 1. That an 8.20-foot wide and variable width strip of land be dedicated along Carlton

Way adjoining the subdivision to complete a 30-foot wide half right-of-way dedication.

2. That Board of Public Works approval be obtained, prior to the recordation of the final

map, the removal of any tree in the existing or proposed right-of-way area associated with improvement requirements outlined herein. The Bureau of Street Services, Urban Forestry Division, is the lead agency for obtaining Board of Public Works approval for removal of such trees.

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, ZONING DIVISION 3. That prior to recordation of the final map, the Department of Building and Safety,

Zoning Division shall certify that no Building or Zoning Code violations exist on the subject site. In addition, the following items shall be satisfied:

a. Obtain permits for the demolition or removal of all existing structures on the

site. Accessory structures and uses are not permitted to remain on lots without a main structure or use. Provide copies of the demolition permits and signed inspection cards to show completion of the demolition work.

b. Show all street/alley dedication(s) as required by Bureau of Engineering and

provide net lot area after all dedication. “Area” requirements shall be re-checked as per net lot area after street/alley dedication.


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Any proposed structures or uses on the site have not been checked for and shall comply with Building and Zoning Code requirements. Plan check will be required before any construction, occupancy or change of use.

An appointment is required for the issuance of a clearance letter from the Department of Building and Safety. The applicant is asked to contact Eric Cabrera at (213) 482-0474 to schedule an appointment. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 4. That prior to recordation of the final map, satisfactory arrangements shall be made

with the Department of Transportation to assure:

a. A minimum of 20-foot reservoir space be provided between any security gate(s) and the property line.

b. Parking stalls shall be designed so that a vehicle is not required to back into

or out of any public street or sidewalk. c. A parking area and driveway plan be submitted to the Citywide Planning

Coordination Section of the Department of Transportation for approval prior to submittal of building permit plans for plan check by the Department of Building and Safety. Transportation approvals are conducted at 201 N. Figueroa Street Suite 400, Station 3.

FIRE DEPARTMENT 5. That prior to the recordation of the final map, a suitable arrangement shall be made

satisfactory to the Fire Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the following:

a. Submit plot plans for Fire Department approval and review prior to

recordation of Tract Map Action. b. Access for Fire Department apparatus and personnel to and into all structures shall be required. c. No proposed development utilizing cluster, group, or condominium design of one or two family dwellings shall be more than 150 feet from the edge of the roadway of an improved street, access road, or designated fire lane. d. No building or portion of a building shall be constructed more than 300 feet from an approved fire hydrant. Distance shall be computed along path of travel. Exception: Dwelling unit travel distance shall be computed to front door of unit.


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DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER 6. Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Los Angeles Department of Water

and Power (LADWP) for compliance with LADWP=s Water System Rules and requirements. Upon compliance with these conditions and requirements, LADWP=s Water Services Organization will forward the necessary clearances to the Bureau of Engineering. (This condition shall be deemed cleared at the time the City Engineer clears Condition No. S-1.(c).)

BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING 7. Street light improvements shall be made to the satisfaction of the Bureau of Street

Lighting and/or the following street lighting improvements shall be required. (This condition shall be deemed cleared at the time the City Engineer clears Condition S-3. (c).)

BUREAU OF SANITATION 8. Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater

Collection Systems Division for compliance with its sewer system review and requirements. Upon compliance with its conditions and requirements, the Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division will forward the necessary clearances to the Bureau of Engineering. (This condition shall be deemed cleared at the time the City Engineer clears Condition No. S-1. (d).)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY 9. That satisfactory arrangements be made in accordance with the requirements of the

Information Technology Agency to assure that cable television facilities will be installed in the same manner as other required improvements. Refer to the LAMC Section 17.05-N. Written evidence of such arrangements must be submitted to the Information Technology Agency, 200 North Main Street, 12th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 922-8363.

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS 10. That the Quimby fee be based on the R4 Zone. URBAN FORESTRY DIVISION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING 11. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a plot plan prepared by a reputable tree expert, indicating the location, size, type, and condition of all existing trees on the site shall be submitted for approval by the Department of City Planning. All trees in the public right-of-way shall be provided per the current Urban Forestry Division standards.


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Replacement by a minimum of 24-inch box trees in the parkway and on the site of the twelve (12) trees to be removed, shall be required for the unavoidable loss of desirable trees on the site, and to the satisfaction of the Advisory Agency. Note: Removal of all trees in the public right-of-way shall require approval of the Board of Public Works. Contact: Urban Forestry Division at: (213) 485-5675. Failure to comply with this condition as written shall require the filing of a modification to this tract map in order to clear the condition.

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 12. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall prepare and execute a

Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the following:

a. Limit the proposed development to a maximum of 36 dwelling units. b. Provide a minimum of 2 covered off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit,

plus ½ guest parking spaces per dwelling unit. All guest spaces shall be readily accessible, conveniently located, specifically reserved for guest parking, posted and maintained satisfactory to the Department of Building and Safety.

If guest parking spaces are gated, a voice response system shall be installed at the gate. Directions to guest parking spaces shall be clearly posted. Tandem parking spaces shall not be used for guest parking.

In addition, prior to issuance of a building permit, a parking plan showing off-street parking spaces, as required by the Advisory Agency, be submitted for review and approval by the Department of City Planning (200 North Spring Street, Room 750).

c. That prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a minimum 6-foot-high

slumpstone or decorative masonry wall shall be constructed adjacent to neighboring residences, if no such wall already exists, except in required front yard.

d. The applicant shall install an air filters capable of achieving a Minimum

Efficiency Rating Value (MERV) of at least 8 or better in order to reduce the effects of diminished air quality on the occupants of the project.

e. That a solar access report shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the

Advisory Agency prior to obtaining a grading permit.


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f. That the subdivider considers the use of natural gas and/or solar energy and

consults with the Department of Water and Power and Southern California Gas Company regarding feasible energy conservation measures.

g. Recycling bins shall be provided at appropriate locations to promote recycling

of paper, metal, glass, and other recyclable material.

h. Prior to the clearance of any tract map conditions, the applicant shall show proof that all fees have been paid to the Department of City Planning, Expedited Processing Section.

13. That the subdivider shall record and execute a Covenant and Agreement to comply

with [Q] Condition(s) per Ordinance No. 165,662. 14. That the applicant execute and record a Covenant and Agreement (Planning

Department General Form CP-6770) in a form satisfactory to the Advisory Agency binding the applicant and any successor in interest to provide tenant relocation assistance and establish a relocation program in a manner consistent with LAMC Section 47.07 relating to demolition. The covenant and agreement shall be executed and recorded within 10 days after the expiration of the appeal period (and final action thereon) and a copy provided to each eligible tenant within five days of recordation of the covenant and agreement.

15. Within 10 days after the time to appeal has expired, the applicant shall execute and

record a Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a form satisfactory to the Advisory Agency binding the applicant and any successor in interest to the affirmative duty to abide by all provisions of the Ellis Act (Government Code § 7060, et seq.) and §§ 151.22-151.28 of the LAMC.

16. That the subdivider shall make suitable arrangements for clearance with the

Community Redevelopment Agency for the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Project area.

17. All open areas not used for buildings, driveways, parking areas, recreational facilities or walks shall be attractively landscaped and maintained in accordance with a landscape plan, including an automatic irrigation plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect to the satisfaction of the decision maker. 18. Outdoor lighting shall be designed and installed with shielding, so that the light source cannot be seen from adjacent residential properties. 19. The design and construction of the project shall conform to the Uniform Building Code seismic standards as approved by the Department of Building and Safety.


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20. The project shall comply with the City of Los Angeles Noise Ordinance No. 144,331 and 161,574, and any subsequent ordinances, which prohibit the emission or creation of noise beyond certain levels at adjacent uses unless technically infeasible. 21. Construction and demolition shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday. Construction and demolition activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid operating several pieces of equipment simultaneously. 22. The project contractor shall use power construction equipment with state-of-the-art noise shielding and muffling devices. 23. The project sponsor shall comply with the Noise Insulation Standards of Title 24 of the California Code Regulations, which insure an acceptable interior noise environment. 24. Prior to the issuance of any demolition permit, the applicant shall provide a letter to the Department of Building and Safety from a qualified asbestos abatement consultant that no ACM are present in the building. If ACM are found to be present, it will need to be abated in compliance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Rule 1403 as well as all other State and Federal rules and regulations. 25. Project applicants are required to implement stormwater BMPs to treat and infiltrate the runoff from a storm event producing 3/4 inch of rainfall in a 24 hour period. The design of structural BMPs shall be in accordance with the Development Best Management Practices Handbook Part B Planning Activities. A signed certificate from a California licensed civil engineer or licensed architect that the proposed BMPs meet this numerical threshold standard is required. 26. Post development peak stormwater runoff discharge rates shall not exceed the estimated pre-development rate for developments where the increase peak stormwater discharge rate will result in increased potential for downstream erosion. 27. Concentrate or cluster development on portions of a site while leaving the remaining land in a natural undisturbed condition. 28. Limit clearing and grading of native vegetation at the project site to the minimum needed to build lots, allow access, and provide fire protection. 29. Maximize trees and other vegetation at each site by planting additional vegetation, clustering tree areas, and promoting the use of native and/or drought tolerant plants.


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30. Any connection to the sanitary sewer must have authorization from the Bureau of Sanitation. 31. Reduce impervious surface area by using permeable pavement materials where appropriate, including: pervious concrete/asphalt; unit pavers, i.e. turf block; and granular materials, i.e. crushed aggregates, cobbles. 32. Install Roof runoff systems where site is suitable for installation. Runoff from rooftops is relatively clean, can provide groundwater recharge and reduce excess runoff into storm drains. 33. Paint messages that prohibit the dumping of improper materials into the storm drain system adjacent to storm drain inlets. Prefabricated stencils can be obtained from the Dept. of Public Works, Stormwater Management Division. 34. All storm drain inlets and catch basins within the project area must be stenciled with prohibitive language (such as NO DUMPING - DRAINS TO OCEAN) and/or graphical icons to discourage illegal dumping. 35. Signs and prohibitive language and/or graphical icons, which prohibit illegal dumping, must be posted at public access points along channels and creeks within the project area. 36. Legibility of stencils and signs must be maintained. 37. The owner(s) of the property will prepare and execute a covenant and agreement (Planning Department General form CP-6770) satisfactory to the Planning Department binding the owners to post construction maintenance on the structural BMPs in accordance with the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan and or per manufacturer's instructions. 38. Concrete, not metal, shall be used for construction of parking ramps. 39. The interior ramps shall be textured to prevent tire squeal at turning areas. 40. Parking lots located adjacent to residential buildings shall have a solid decorative wall adjacent to the residential. 41. The applicant shall pay school fees to the Los Angeles Unified School District to offset the impact of additional student enrollment at schools serving the project area. 42. The project shall comply with the Bureau of Engineering's requirements for street dedications and improvements that will reduce traffic impacts in direct portion to those caused by the proposed project's implementation.


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DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES 43. That prior to recordation of the final map the subdivider shall prepare and execute a

Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department requiring the subdivider to identify mitigation monitors who shall provide periodic status reports on the implementation of mitigation items required by Mitigation Condition Nos. 44 and 45 of the Tract’s approval satisfactory to the Advisory Agency. The mitigation monitors shall be identified as to their areas of responsibility, and phase of intervention (pre-construction, construction, postconstruction/maintenance) to ensure continued implementation of the above mentioned mitigation items.

44. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall prepare and execute a

Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the following:

MM-1. Retention, Relocation and Rehabilitation (6000, 6004, and 6008 Carlton

Way). Reasonable steps shall be taken to relocate the residences at 6000, 6004, and 6008 Carlton Way to appropriate off-site locations with compatible setting and association qualities, preferably within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District, or to another historic district or historic preservation overlay zone or neighborhood of predominantly early twentieth-century residences with similar architectural characteristics. Reasonable steps shall include: a) advertisement of the availability of the three residences in the Sunday real estate section of two newspapers of general circulation for a period of not less than thirty (30) days; b) Consultation with Hollywood Heritage, the LA Conservancy, or other organizations to find parties interested in relocating the buildings; and, c) outreach to potentially interested property owners who could accommodate a building or buildings on a suitable site, preferably within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District.

Relocation within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District or another historic district or historic preservation overlay zone within the City of Los Angeles shall be undertaken in accordance with a relocation plan prepared by the party taking possession of any of the structures to be moved. The relocation plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Preservation prior to its implementation and shall be developed in conjunction with a qualified architectural historian, historic architect, or historic preservation professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for History, Architectural History, or Architecture, pursuant to 36 CFR 61. The relocation plan shall include relocation methodology


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recommended by the National Park Service, which are outlined in the booklet entitled “Moving Historic Buildings,” by John Obed Curtis (1979).

Upon relocation of any of the structures to a new site within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District or another historic district or historic preservation overlay zone within the City of Los Angeles, any maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction work performed in conjunction with the relocation of the residences shall be undertaken in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Compliance with relocation and rehabilitation standards shall be monitored and verified by a professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications. Any subsequent alterations of any of the residences requiring a building permit would be subject to the standards and principles outlined in the City of Los Angeles Historic Preservation Ordinance; however, if any of the residences are relocated outside of the City of Los Angeles, they would be subject to the local ordinances of the corresponding municipality.

No demolition or relocation of the residences at 6000, 6004, and 6008 Carlton Way shall take place until all of the reasonable steps such as advertisement, consultation, and outreach as outlined above, have been completed to the satisfaction of the CRA/LA. If two (2) months have passed after all of the reasonable steps have been taken and no party or parties are found who can relocate the buildings, then the following steps are required to document the important architectural history of this/these resource(s):

Recordation. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, a photographic documentation report shall be prepared by a qualified architectural historian or historic preservation professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for History and/or Architectural History, pursuant to 36 CFR 61. This report shall document the significance of the bungalow(s) and its/their physical conditions, both historically and currently, through photographs and text. Photographic documentation noting all elevations, details of the key character-defining features, and representative oblique views should be taken utilizing 35-mm black and white film. The photographer shall be familiar with the recordation of historical resources. Photographs shall be prepared in a format consistent with the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)

standards for field photography. Archivally produced copies of the written

report shall be submitted to the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources and the City of Los Angeles Public Library (main branch).


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MM-2. Relocation and Rehabilitation (6012 Carlton Way). As a component of

the Proposed Project, the existing residence located at 6012 Carlton Way will be relocated to the vacant lot at 1551 La Baig Avenue within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District. Implementation of this measure shall be undertaken in accordance with a relocation plan prepared by the applicant. The relocation plan shall be developed in conjunction with a qualified architectural historian, historic architect, or historic preservation professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for History, Architectural History, or Architecture, pursuant to 36 CFR 61. The relocation plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources and shall include relocation methodology recommended by the National Park Service, which are outlined in the booklet entitled “Moving Historic Buildings,” by John Obed Curtis (1979).

Upon relocation of the structure to the new site, any maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction work performed in conjunction with the relocation of the residence shall be undertaken in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Compliance with relocation and rehabilitation standards shall be monitored and verified by a professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications. Any subsequent alterations of the residences requiring a building permit shall be subject to the standards and principles outlined in the City of Los Angeles Historic Preservation Ordinance.

MM-3. A qualified paleontologist shall be retained by the applicant and approved by the City of Los Angeles to oversee and carryout the mitigation measures below.

MM-4. The paleontologist shall perform inspections of excavation or grading

activity in sediments five feet or more below the original ground surface. The frequency of inspections shall be based on consultation with the construction personnel and will depend on the rate of excavation and grading activities, the materials being excavated, and if found, the abundance and type of fossils encountered. Inspections shall consist of visually inspecting fresh exposures of rock for larger fossil remains and, where appropriate, collecting wet or dry screened sediment samples of promising horizons for smaller fossil remains. Inspections will not be conducted in areas where grading, excavation, and/or construction activities will not occur or in areas where exposed sediment will be buried, but not otherwise disturbed.

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temporarily divert or redirect grading and excavation activities in the area of the exposed fossil to facilitate evaluation and, if necessary, salvage.

MM-6. At the paleontologist’s discretion and to reduce any construction delay,

the grading and excavation contractor shall assist in removing rock samples for initial processing.

MM-7. Any fossils encountered and recovered shall be prepared to the point of

identification and catalogued before they are donated to their final repository.

MM-8. Any fossils collected should be donated to a public, non-profit institution with a research interest in the materials, such as the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Accompanying notes, maps, and photographs shall also be filed at the repository.

MM-9. Following the completion of the above tasks, the paleontologist shall prepare a report documenting the absence or discovery of fossil resources on the Project Site. If fossils are found, the report shall summarize the results of the inspection program, identify those fossils encountered, recovery and curation efforts, and the methods used in these efforts, as well as describe the fossils collected and their significance. A copy of the report shall be provided to the applicant and to the City of Los Angeles, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The applicant shall submit a copy of the report to representatives of other appropriate or concerned agencies to signify the satisfactory completion of the Project and the required mitigation measures.

MM-10. All unpaved demolition and construction areas shall be wetted at least

twice daily during excavation and construction, and temporary dust covers shall be used to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD District Rule 403. Wetting could reduce fugitive dust by as much as 50 percent.

MM-11. The owner or contractor shall keep the construction area sufficiently

dampened to control dust caused by construction and hauling, and at all times provide reasonable control of dust caused by wind.

MM-12. All loads shall be secured by trimming, watering or other appropriate

means to prevent spillage and dust.

MM-13. All materials transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amount of dust.


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MM-14. All clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities shall be discontinued during periods of high winds (i.e., greater than 15 mph), so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

MM-15. General contractors shall maintain and operate construction

equipment so as to minimize exhaust emissions.

MM-16. Prior to the issuance of the building permit or the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit the evidence of the tenant relocation (in accordance with Ordinance No. 178,632) assistance being paid to the satisfaction of the Advisory Agency.

45. Construction Mitigation Conditions - Prior to the issuance of a grading or building

permit, or the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall prepare and execute a Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the following:

CM-1. That a sign be required on site clearly stating a contact/complaint telephone

number that provides contact to a live voice, not a recording or voice mail, during all hours of construction, the construction site address,

and the tract map number. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO POST THE SIGN 7 DAYS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION IS TO BEGIN.

a. Locate the sign in a conspicuous place on the subject site or structure

(if developed) so that the public can easily read it. The sign must be sturdily attached to a wooden post if it will be freestanding.

b. Regardless of who posts the site, it is always the responsibility of the

applicant to assure that the notice is firmly attached, legible, and remains in that condition throughout the entire construction period.

c. If the case involves more than one street frontage, post a sign on

each street frontage involved. If a site exceeds five (5) acres in size, a separate notice of posting will be required for each five (5) acres, or portion thereof. Each sign must be posted in a prominent location.

CM-2. The project shall comply with the City of Los Angeles Noise Ordinance No.

144,331 and 161,574, and any subsequent ordinances, which prohibit the emission or creation of noise beyond certain levels at adjacent uses unless technically infeasible.

CM-3. Construction and demolition shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 am to

6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday.


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CM-4. Construction and demolition activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid operating several pieces of equipment simultaneously, which causes high noise levels.

CM-5. The project contractor shall use power construction equipment with state-

of-the-art noise shielding and muffling devices. CM-6. All waste shall be disposed of properly. Use appropriately labeled recycling

bins to recycle construction materials including: solvents, water-based paints, vehicle fluids, broken asphalt and concrete, wood, and vegetation. Non recyclable materials/wastes must be taken to an appropriate landfill. Toxic wastes must be discarded at a licensed regulated disposal site.

CM-7. Clean up leaks, drips and spills immediately to prevent contaminated soil

on paved surfaces that can be washed away into the storm drains. CM-8. Do not hose down pavement at material spills. Use dry cleanup methods

whenever possible. CM-9. Cover and maintain dumpsters. Place uncovered dumpsters under a roof or

cover with tarps or plastic sheeting. CM-10. Use gravel approaches where truck traffic is frequent to reduce soil

compaction and limit the tracking of sediment into streets. CM-11. Conduct all vehicle/equipment maintenance, repair, and washing away from

storm drains. All major repairs are to be conducted off-site. Use drip pans or drop cloths to catch drips and spills.

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-STANDARD CONDOMINIUM CONDITIONS C-1. That approval of this tract constitutes approval of model home uses, including a

sales office and off-street parking. Where the existing zoning is (T) or (Q) for multiple residential use, no construction or use shall be permitted until the final map has recorded or the proper zone has been effectuated. If models are constructed under this tract approval, the following conditions shall apply:

1. Prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit a plot plan

for approval by the Division of Land Section of the Department of City Planning showing the location of the model dwellings, sales office and off-street parking. The sales office must be within one of the model buildings.

2. All other conditions applying to Model Dwellings under Section 12.22-A,10

and 11 and Section 17.05-O of the LAMC shall be fully complied with satisfactory to the Department of Building and Safety.


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C-2. Prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall record an “Agreement for

Development of Units for Lease or Sale (“15% Ordinance”)” covenant, to benefit the Housing Authority, for certification of the development in accordance with LAMC Section 12.39-A. Arrangements shall be made with the Department of Building and Safety, Zoning Section - Subdivisions (213)482-0000 to approve the covenant format, prior to recording the covenant.

C-3. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall pay or guarantee the

payment of a park and recreation fee based on the latest fee rate schedule applicable. The amount of said fee to be established by the Advisory Agency in accordance with LAMC Section 17.12 and is to be paid and deposited in the trust accounts of the Park and Recreation Fund.

C-4. Prior to obtaining any grading or building permits before the recordation of the final

map, a landscape plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect, shall be submitted to and approved by the Advisory Agency in accordance with CP-6730.

In the event the subdivider decides not to request a permit before the recordation of the final map, a covenant and agreement satisfactory to the Advisory Agency guaranteeing the submission of such plan before obtaining any permit shall be recorded.

C-5. In order to expedite the development, the applicant may apply for a building permit

for an apartment building. However, prior to issuance of a building permit for apartments, the registered civil engineer, architect or licensed land surveyor shall certify in a letter to the Advisory Agency that all applicable tract conditions affecting the physical design of the building and/or site, have been included into the building plans. Such letter is sufficient to clear this condition. In addition, all of the applicable tract conditions shall be stated in full on the building plans and a copy of the plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Advisory Agency prior to submittal to the Department of Building and Safety for a building permit.

OR

If a building permit for apartments will not be requested, the project civil engineer, architect or licensed land surveyor must certify in a letter to the Advisory Agency that the applicant will not request a permit for apartments and intends to acquire a building permit for a condominium building(s). Such letter is sufficient to clear this condition.


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BUREAU OF ENGINEERING - STANDARD CONDITIONS S-1. (a) That the sewerage facilities charge be deposited prior to recordation of the

final map over all of the tract in conformance with Section 64.11.2 of the LAMC.

(b) That survey boundary monuments be established in the field in a manner

satisfactory to the City Engineer and located within the California Coordinate System prior to recordation of the final map. Any alternative measure approved by the City Engineer would require prior submission of complete field notes in support of the boundary survey.

(c) That satisfactory arrangements be made with both the Water System and

the Power System of the Department of Water and Power with respect to water mains, fire hydrants, service connections and public utility easements.

(d) That any necessary sewer, street, drainage and street lighting easements

be dedicated. In the event it is necessary to obtain off-site easements by separate instruments, records of the Bureau of Right-of-Way and Land shall verify that such easements have been obtained. The above requirements do not apply to easements of off-site sewers to be provided by the City.

(e) That drainage matters be taken care of satisfactory to the City Engineer. (f) That satisfactory street, sewer and drainage plans and profiles as required,

together with a lot grading plan of the tract and any necessary topography of adjoining areas be submitted to the City Engineer.

(g) That any required slope easements be dedicated by the final map. (h) That each lot in the tract complies with the width and area requirements of

the Zoning Ordinance. (i) That 1-foot future streets and/or alleys be shown along the outside of

incomplete public dedications and across the termini of all dedications abutting unsubdivided property. The 1-foot dedications on the map shall include a restriction against their use of access purposes until such time as they are accepted for public use.

(j) That any 1-foot future street and/or alley adjoining the tract be dedicated for

public use by the tract, or that a suitable resolution of acceptance be transmitted to the City Council with the final map.


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(k) That no public street grade exceeds 15%. (l) That any necessary additional street dedications be provided to comply with

the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. S-2. That the following provisions be accomplished in conformity with the improvements

constructed herein: (a) Survey monuments shall be placed and permanently referenced to the

satisfaction of the City Engineer. A set of approved field notes shall be furnished, or such work shall be suitably guaranteed, except where the setting of boundary monuments requires that other procedures be followed.

(b) Make satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Transportation with

respect to street name, warning, regulatory and guide signs. (c) All grading done on private property outside the tract boundaries in

connection with public improvements shall be performed within dedicated slope easements or by grants of satisfactory rights of entry by the affected property owners.

(d) All improvements within public streets, private street, alleys and easements shall be constructed under permit in conformity with plans and specifications approved by the Bureau of Engineering.

(e) Any required bonded sewer fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the

final map. S-3. That the following improvements be either constructed prior to recordation of the

final map or that the construction be suitably guaranteed: (a) Construct on-site sewers to serve the tract as determined by the City

Engineer. (b) Construct any necessary drainage facilities. (c) Install street lighting facilities to serve the tract as required by the Bureau of

Street Lighting. (d) Plant street trees and remove any existing trees within dedicated streets or

proposed dedicated streets as required by the Street Tree Division of the Bureau of Street Maintenance. All street tree plantings shall be brought up to current standards. When the City has previously been paid for tree planting, the subdivider or contractor shall notify the Street Tree Division (213) 485-5675 upon completion of construction to expedite tree planting.


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(e) Repair or replace any off-grade or broken curb, gutter and sidewalk satisfactory to the City Engineer.

(f) Construct access ramps for the handicapped as required by the City

Engineer. (g) Close any unused driveways satisfactory to the City Engineer. (h) Construct any necessary additional street improvements to comply with the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. (i) That the following improvements be either constructed prior to recordation

of the final map or that the construction be suitably guaranteed:

1. Improve Carlton Way being dedicated and adjoining the subdivision by the construction of the following:

A. A concrete curb, a concrete gutter, and a 5-foot concrete

sidewalk adjacent to the property line and landscaping of the parkway.

B. Suitable surfacing to join the existing pavement and to

complete a 20-foot half roadway.

C. Any necessary removal and reconstruction of existing improvements.

D. The necessary transitions to join the existing improvement. NOTES: The Advisory Agency approval is the maximum number of units permitted under the tract action. However the existing or proposed zoning may not permit this number of units. Approval from Board of Public Works may be necessary before removal of any street trees in conjunction with the improvements in this tract map through Bureau of Street Services Urban Forestry Division. Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Power System, to pay for removal, relocation, replacement or adjustment of power facilities due to this development. The subdivider must make arrangements for the underground installation of all new utility lines in conformance with LAMC Section 17.05-N. The final map must record within 36 months of this approval, unless a time extension is granted before the end of such period.


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The Advisory Agency hereby finds that this tract conforms to the California Water Code, as required by the Subdivision Map Act. No building permit will be issued until the subdivider has secured a certification from the Housing Authority that the development complies with the requirements for low-and moderate-income housing, per LAMC Section 12.39-A . The subdivider should consult the Department of Water and Power to obtain energy saving design features which can be incorporated into the final building plans for the subject development. As part of the Total Energy Management Program of the Department of Water and Power, this no-cost consultation service will be provided to the subdivider upon his request. Indemnification. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, or employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul this approval which action is brought within the applicable limitation period. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the applicant of any claim action or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City. FINDINGS OF FACT (CEQA) I. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT LOCATION

The proposed Las Hermanas Residential Project Site (“Project Site”) consists of an approximately 29,000 square foot area at 5958-6012 Carlton Way in the Hollywood Redevelopment Project of the City of Los Angeles. The Project Site is located on the south side of Carlton Way between North Gower Street and Bronson Avenue and is located approximately 5.1 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles and 11.5 miles northeast of the Pacific Ocean. Primary regional access is provided by the Hollywood Freeway (U.S. Highway 101), located two blocks east of the Project Site. Other primary roadways in the Project Site vicinity include Hollywood Boulevard to the north and Sunset Boulevard to the south.

The Las Hermanas Residential Project (“Proposed Project”) would construct 36 residential apartment units and an associated parking the Project Site. It also would involve the relocation of one historic home, offering three others for relocation, and demolishing a non-historic eight-unit apartment building.

II. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION BACKGROUND

The Community Redevelopment Agency (“Agency”), acting as lead agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, distributed a Notice of Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) to the State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Research, responsible agencies and other interested parties for their review during the


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period of April 26, 2007 to May 22, 2007. The Agency prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (“Draft EIR”) for the Los Hermanas Residential Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2007041106), which was circulated from July 31, 2007 to September 13, 2007, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) of 1970, as amended (CEQA Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 Code of Regulations 15000 et seq., “CEQA Guidelines”) and Agency CEQA Guidelines adopted pursuant thereto.

The Draft EIR incorporated herein by reference in full, was circulated for public review for 45 days from July 31, 2007 to September 13, 2007. On July 31, 2007, and soon thereafter, the Agency provided public notice of the availability of the Draft EIR by the Internet, newspapers and direct mailing. During the public review period, on September 6, 2007, a duly noticed public hearing on the Draft EIR for the Las Hermanas Residential Project was held by the Agency Board of Commissioners.

Upon the close of the public review period, written responses were prepared to comments received on the Draft EIR, and those comments and responses, together with a list of persons commenting, were included within a Final EIR prepared pursuant to said statutes and guidelines for the proposed Project.

The Final EIR for the Proposed Project was prepared pursuant to CEQA and the State and Agency CEQA Guidelines, which incorporated the Draft EIR by reference and included additions and corrections and written responses to the verbal and written comments made at the public hearing and during the CEQA review period. The Final EIR was mailed to commenters on the Draft EIR on October 4, 2007. The CRA Board certified the Final EIR on October 18, 2007.

III. FINDINGS REQUIRED UNDER CEQA

Public Resources Code Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 require a public agency, prior to approving a Project, to identify significant impacts of the Project and make one or more of three allowable findings for each of the significant impacts.

• The first allowable finding is that “[c]hanges or alterations have been required in or incorporated into, the Project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.” (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091, subd. (a)(1))

• The second allowable finding is that “[s]uch changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency.” (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091, subd. (a)(2))

• The third allowable finding is that “[s]pecific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or alternatives identified in


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the final environmental impact report.” (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091 (a)(3))

The findings reported in the following pages incorporate the facts and discussions of the environmental impacts that are found to be significant in the Final EIR for the Proposed Project as fully set forth therein. IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE LAS HERMANAS RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

The Proposed Project would redevelop the 29,000 square foot Project Site with 36 residential apartment units in three buildings with a total of 48,960 square feet and 90 parking spaces provided in a one level basement parking garage. The Project Site is currently comprised of five lots with five structures, including an eight-unit apartment building at 5958 Carlton Way, a two-family residence and two-car garage at 6000 Carlton Way, and a single-family residence with a one-car garage at 6004, 6008 and 6012 Carlton Way, respectively. As part of the Proposed Project, the residence at 6012 Carlton Way, which is considered a historical resource, would be rehabilitated and relocated to 1551 La Baig Avenue within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District. The remaining properties at 6000, 6004, and 6008 Carlton Way, which are also historical resources, would be made available for relocation to address the historical resource impacts of the Proposed Project. The eight-unit apartment building at 5958 Carlton Way, which is not considered a historical resource, would be demolished to allow for development of the Proposed Project.

The Final EIR describes the physical effects on the environment, which could result from development of the Proposed Project.

V. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FOUND TO BE LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT

In the Initial Study, the Agency determined that implementation of Proposed Project may have significant effects in the following areas:

• Historic Resources • Paleontological Resources

The Agency determined that the Proposed Project would not have the potential to cause significant impacts in the following areas:

• Aesthetics/Light/Glare • Agricultural Resources • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Geology/Soils • Hazards/Hazardous Materials • Hydrology/Water Quality • Land Use/Planning • Mineral Resources


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• Noise • Population/Housing • Public Services • Recreation • Transportation/Circulation • Utilities/Service Systems

These issues were not examined in the EIR. The rationale for the finding that no significant impacts would occur for these issues is provided in the Draft EIR, Appendix A (Notice of Preparation [NOP], Initial Study, and NOP Comment Letters).

VI. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, MITIGATION MEASURES AND FINDINGS

A. Historical Resources (Section III.A. of the EIR)

1. Environmental Effects

The Final EIR concluded that development of the Proposed Project would have the potential to result in significant impacts on historic resources. Such impacts would result from the relocation of the residences at 6000, 6004, 6008, and 6012 Carlton Way, which are listed on the California Register as contributors to an eligible National Register district, the Selma-La Baig Historic District.

6012 Carlton Way. As a component to the Proposed Project, the existing residence at 6012 Carlton Way, which is considered a historical resource, would be removed and relocated to the vacant lot at 1551 La Baig Avenue within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District; therefore, a significant impact would occur to this resource. After relocation, the residence would be repaired and rehabilitated for residential use. Although relocation and rehabilitation of the residence would substantially reduce the impacts to this resource, which would retain its integrity of setting, design, workmanship, materials: a significant impact would still occur because of the removal of the residence from its original location.

6000, 6004 and 6008 Carlton Way. Under the Proposed Project, these properties would be removed and pursuant to mitigation would be relocated either to compatible sites within or outside of the eligible Selma La-Baig Historic District; therefore, a significant impact to this historical resource would occur. Although relocation, rather than demolition of the residences, would substantially reduce potential impacts, and the residences would still retain integrity of design, workmanship, and materials, a significant impact would still occur due to removal of the residences from their original locations and settings.

The Eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District. The Selma-La Baig Historic District has been determined eligible for the National Register and is


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considered an historical resource. Four contributing residential buildings, 6000, 6004, 6008, and 6012 Carlton Way, which are currently situated within the northern boundary of the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District, would be removed and relocated as a component to the Proposed Project; therefore, a potentially significant impact would occur to this resource (the Historic District). The extent of this impact would be influenced by whether feasible relocation sites can be secured within the Historic District for the residences at 6000, 6004 and 6008 Carlton Way. In the worst-case event that all three resources cannot be relocated within the Historic District, the integrity of the Historic District would be adversely impacted to some degree; however, the significance of the eligible Selma La-Baig Historic District would still be retained. The important core area of the Historic District along both sides of Selma and La Baig Avenues and the north side of Harold Way would remain intact and the majority of the contributing resources in the Historic District would be retained. Furthermore, the integrity of the Historic District’s northern boundary has already been compromised by the demolition of five residences (6016, 6030, 6036, 6040, and 6046 Carlton Way), which have been replaced by multi-family infill development.

Under the Proposed Project, the new construction has the potential to result in indirect impacts to the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District in the event the development is incompatible with historical resources in proximity to the Project Site. Therefore, this potential indirect impact is considered significant.

Cumulative Impacts. To the extent that other projects in the City of Los Angeles, particularly the Hollywood Area, affect historic resources with similar context or property type (i.e. early twentieth-century residential neighborhoods or single-family bungalow residences), adverse cumulative impacts may be expected. As there are a number of related projects, listed in Chapter II, Project Description, of the Draft EIR, that are known to have historical resources with the same or similar context or property type, it is possible, even with relocation and mitigation measures provided for the Proposed Project, that combined effects overtime could result in cumulatively significant historical impacts associated with the loss of early twentieth-century residential neighborhoods or single-family bungalow residences in Hollywood.

2. Mitigation Measures

The following mitigation measures address the retention, relocation, and rehabilitation of the residences at 6000, 6004, and 6008 Carlton Way as well as the relocation and rehabilitation of the residence at 6012 Carlton Way.

MM-A1: Retention, Relocation and Rehabilitation (6000, 6004, and 6008 Carlton Way). Reasonable steps shall be taken to relocate the residences at 6000, 6004, and 6008 Carlton Way to appropriate off-site locations with


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compatible setting and association qualities, preferably within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District, or to another historic district or historic preservation overlay zone or neighborhood of predominantly early twentieth- century residences with similar architectural characteristics. Reasonable steps shall include: a) advertisement of the availability of the three residences in the Sunday real estate section of two newspapers of general circulation for a period of not less than thirty (30) days; b) consultation with Hollywood Heritage, the LA Conservancy, or other organizations to find parties interested in relocating the buildings; and, c) outreach to potentially interested property owners who could accommodate a building or buildings on a suitable site, preferably within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District.

Relocation within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District or another historic district or historic preservation overlay zone within the City of Los Angeles shall be undertaken in accordance with a relocation plan prepared by the party taking possession of any of the structures to be moved. The relocation plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources prior to its implementation and shall be developed in conjunction with a qualified architectural historian, historic architect, or historic preservation professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for History, Architectural History, or Architecture, pursuant to 36 CFR 61. The relocation plan shall include relocation methodology recommended by the National Park Service, which are outlined in the booklet entitled “Moving Historic Buildings,” by John Obed Curtis (1979).

Upon relocation of any of the structures to a new site within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District or another historic district or historic preservation overlay zone within the City of Los Angeles, any maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction work performed in conjunction with the relocation of the residences shall be undertaken in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Compliance with relocation and rehabilitation standards shall be monitored and verified by a professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications. Any subsequent alterations of any of the residences requiring a building permit would be subject to the standards and principles outlined in the City of Los Angeles Historic Preservation Ordinance; however, if any of the residences are relocated outside of the City of Los Angeles, they would be subject to the local ordinances of the corresponding municipality.

No demolition or relocation of the residences at 6000, 6004, and 6008 Carlton Way shall take place until all of the reasonable steps such as advertisement, consultation, and outreach as outlined above, have been completed to the satisfaction of the Agency. If two (2) months have passed


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after all of the reasonable steps have been taken and no party or parties are found who can relocate the buildings, then the following steps are required to document the important architectural history of this/these resource(s):

Recordation. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, a photographic documentation report shall be prepared by a qualified architectural historian or historic preservation professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for History and/or Architectural History, pursuant to 36 CFR 61. This report shall document the significance of the bungalow(s) and its/their physical conditions, both historically and currently, through photographs and text. Photographic documentation noting all elevations, details of the key character-defining features, and representative oblique views should be taken utilizing 35-mm black and white film. The photographer shall be familiar with the recordation of historical resources. Photographs shall be prepared in a format consistent with the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) standards for field photography. Archivally produced copies of the written report shall be submitted to the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources and the City of Los Angeles Public Library (main branch).

MM-A2: Relocation and Rehabilitation (6012 Carlton Way). As a component of the Proposed Project, the existing residence located at 6012 Carlton Way will be relocated to the vacant lot at 1551 La Baig Avenue within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District. Implementation of this measure shall be undertaken in accordance with a relocation plan prepared by the applicant. The relocation plan shall be developed in conjunction with a qualified architectural historian, historic architect, or historic preservation professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for History, Architectural History, or Architecture, pursuant to 36 CFR 61. The relocation plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources and shall include relocation methodology recommended by the National Park Service, which are outlined in the booklet entitled “Moving Historic Buildings,” by John Obed Curtis (1979).

Upon relocation of the structure to the new site, any maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction work performed in conjunction with the relocation of the residence shall be undertaken in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Compliance with relocation and rehabilitation standards shall be monitored and verified by a professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications. Any subsequent alterations of the residences requiring a building permit shall be subject to the standards and principles outlined in the City of Los Angeles Historic Preservation Ordinance.


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3. Finding

With the implementation of the above mitigation measures, there would still be significant and unavoidable impacts on historic resources at the project and cumulative level. The relocation of the three residences at 6000, 6004, 6008 Carlton Way to a suitable off-site location would reduce the impacts to these structures since the resources would not be materially impaired; however, removal of the three residences from their original location and setting would still have a significant unavoidable impact on these historical resources. The relocation of the residence at 6012 Carlton Way to the vacant lot at 1551 La Baig Avenue within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District would reduce the impacts to this building since the resource would not be materially impaired; however, removal of the residence from its original location and setting would still result in a significant impact to this historical resource.

B. Paleontological Resources (Section III.B. of the EIR)

1. Environmental Effects

The Final EIR concluded that, although the Project Site has been developed with residences for more than 100 years and the original ground surface has been disturbed with related construction and improvements, there is still a potential to directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or a unique geologic feature. The potential impact associated with the Proposed Project relates terrestrial fan and alluvial deposits derived from the nearby Hollywood Hills may be encountered.

From a cumulative impact perspective, grading and excavation activities associated with the Proposed Project in combination with other related projects in the vicinity could contribute to the progressive loss of fossil remains, as-yet unrecorded fossil sites, associated geologic and geographic site data, and fossil-bearing strata. However, with implementation of proposed mitigation measures, impacts associated with the Proposed Project would be less than significant. It would also be expected that other related projects would implement such mitigation measures on a case-by-case basis if deemed appropriate as part of their environmental review. Thus, with implementation of the mitigation measures listed below, impacts would be less than significant and the project would not have a cumulatively considerable impact on paleontological resources.

2. Mitigation Measures

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MM-B1: A qualified paleontologist shall be retained by the applicant and approved by the City of Los Angeles to oversee and carryout the mitigation measures stipulated in this EIR.

MM-B2: The paleontologist shall perform inspections of excavation or grading activity in sediments five feet or more below the original ground surface. The frequency of inspections shall be based on consultation with the construction personnel and will depend on the rate of excavation and grading activities, the materials being excavated, and if found, the abundance and type of fossils encountered. Inspections shall consist of visually inspecting fresh exposures of rock for larger fossil remains and, where appropriate, collecting wet or dry screened sediment samples of promising horizons for smaller fossil remains. Inspections will not be conducted in areas where grading, excavation, and/or construction activities will not occur or in areas where exposed sediment will be buried, but not otherwise disturbed.

MM-B3: If a potential fossil is found, the paleontologist shall be allowed to temporarily divert or redirect grading and excavation activities in the area of the exposed fossil to facilitate evaluation and, if necessary, salvage.

MM-B4: At the paleontologist’s discretion and to reduce any construction delay, the grading and excavation contractor shall assist in removing rock samples for initial processing.

MM-B5: Any fossils encountered and recovered shall be prepared to the point of identification and catalogued before they are donated to their final repository.

MM-B6: Any fossils collected should be donated to a public, non-profit institution with a research interest in the materials, such as the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Accompanying notes, maps, and photographs shall also be filed at the repository.

MM-B7: Following the completion of the above tasks, the paleontologist shall prepare a report documenting the absence or discovery of fossil resources on the Project Site. If fossils are found, the report shall summarize the results of the inspection program, identify those fossils encountered, recovery and curation efforts, and the methods used in these efforts, as well as describe the fossils collected and their significance. A copy of the report shall be provided to the applicant and to the City of Los Angeles, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The applicant shall submit a copy of the report to representatives of other appropriate or concerned agencies to signify the satisfactory completion of the Project and the required mitigation measures.


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3. Finding

The Agency finds that proposed paleontological resource mitigation measures would reduce, to a less than significant level, the direct, indirect, and cumulative adverse environmental impacts on paleontological resources that could result from construction activities associated with the Proposed Project. Therefore, with implementation of the mitigation measures above, no significant unavoidable adverse paleontological impact is anticipated as a result of the Proposed Project.

VII. ALTERNATIVES (Section IV of the EIR.)

The Final EIR analyzed four Project alternatives. The No Project Alternative and Preservation/Low Density Alternative A would have the fewest impacts overall and would therefore be the environmentally superior alternatives. However, as the No Project Alternative would not meet any of the objectives of the Proposed Project, Preservation/Low Density Alternative A is considered the environmentally superior alternative.

The Agency finds that specific economic, social, and other considerations make infeasible the Project alternatives identified in the Final EIR, as set forth below:

1. No Project Alternative

The No Project Alternative would not achieve the underlying purpose of the Proposed Project to develop an attractively designed multi-family residential building that will serve the need for housing and enhance the neighborhood, be consistent with the Hollywood Redevelopment Plan goals to provide additional housing opportunities, and provide an acceptable return on investment. Furthermore, the No Project Alternative would not achieve the more specific objectives of the Project identified in Chapter II, Project Description, of the Draft EIR.

2. Preservation/Low Density Alternative A

The Preservation/Low Density Alternative A would still result in the development of a residential building, however, compared to the Proposed Project the number of units would be substantially reduced, from 40 (36 new units and 4 relocated/ rehabilitated unit), to 15 (11 new and 4 rehabilitated units) or by approximately 62 percent. As such, while some of the objectives of the Proposed Project would be met under this Alternative, they would be met to a lesser degree than the Proposed Project. As it relates to Redevelopment Plan Goal 9, as described in Chapter II, Project Description, the provision of in-fill housing to enable residents to live and work in Hollywood would not be realized to the same degree under this Alternative as the Proposed Project. Furthermore, the reduced size of this Alternative, combined with the need to partially demolish and upgrade the aging structures on the Project Site and design and implement a revised building are such that this Alternative would not be economically viable or generate a


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reasonable return on investment for the applicant, both objectives of the Proposed Project.

3. Preservation/Low Density Alternative B

Implementation of the Preservation/Low Density Alternative B would result in two of the existing residences, 6000 and 6004, remaining on the Project Site, and would still result in the development of a residential building. Under this Alternative, the number of dwelling units would be substantially reduced compared to the Proposed Project, from 40 to 21 units (or 48 percent). However, the reduction in development under this Alternative would not be to quite the same degree as Alternative A. As such, while some of the objectives of the Proposed Project would be met, they would be met to a lesser degree than if the Proposed Project was built. As relates to Redevelopment Plan Goal 9, as described in Chapter II, Project Description, the provision of in-fill housing to enable residents to live and work in Hollywood would not be realized to the same degree as the Proposed Project. Furthermore, the reduced size of this Alternative, combined with the need to partially demolish and upgrade the aging structures on the Project Site and design and implement a revised building would not be economically viable or generate an acceptable return on investment for the applicant, both objectives of the Proposed Project.

4. Alternative Relocation Concept

Implementation of the Alternative Relocation Concept Alternative would result in the development of the 36-unit residential building and relocation of the residence at 6012 Carlton Way to 1551 La Baig Avenue, as with the Proposed Project. However, unlike the Proposed Project, 6000 Carlton Way would also be relocated to the rear of an existing historic property within the Historic District. Development of this alternative would meet the Project objective to redevelop the Project Site with an attractively designed multiple family residential building. Further, this alternative would respond to community concerns regarding historic resources and the need for housing by relocating the two additional existing historic residences. However, this Alternative is dependent on the interest, cooperation, and ability of the property owner at the relocation site to accept the residence that would be relocated from 6000 Carlton Way, and therefore, its implementation may not be possible to accomplish. Pursuant to CEQA, the Project applicant is not able to “reasonably acquire, control or otherwise have access to the alternative site . . .” as stated by CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(f)(1).

VIII. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS

The implementation of the Proposed Project will have a significant and adverse impact on the environment that cannot be reduced to less than significant levels through implementation of feasible mitigation measures, as described in the Final EIR, the Resolution and this Attachment A. No further changes or alterations in the Project to avoid


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or substantially lessen these significant environmental effects are feasible (i.e. no feasible mitigation measures or alternatives to the Proposed Project have been identified which will reduce the impact to historic resources to less than significant levels.)

In accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15093(a), CEQA requires the decision-making body to balance, the economic, legal, social, technological or other benefits of a project against its unavoidable environmental risks. If the specific economic, legal, social, technological or other benefits of a project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects, may be considered “acceptable”.

The Agency, having balanced the benefits of the Proposed Project against the adverse environmental effects of the Proposed Project as described in the Final EIR and these findings, makes the following Statement of Overriding Considerations:

1. Support of Redevelopment Plan for the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Removal and/or demolition of the existing historic resources will allow for the development of the Project Site in a manner that would increase the supply of housing in the area and support the renewal and rehabilitation of deteriorated and underutilized areas would be consistent with the objectives of the Agency and the Redevelopment Plan for the Hollywood Redevelopment Project. Specifically the Proposed Project:

• Will increase the supply of housing in the area and support the renewal and rehabilitation of deteriorated and underutilized areas consistent with the objectives of the Agency and the Redevelopment Plan for the Hollywood Redevelopment Project.

• Will promote the development of sound residential neighborhoods through mechanisms such as land use, density and design standards, public improvements, property rehabilitation, sensitive in-fill housing, traffic and circulation programming, development of open spaces and other support services necessary to enable residents to live and work in Hollywood.

• By relocating on of the historic structures into a vacant lot within the Selma-La Baig Historic District, recognize, promote and support the retention, restoration and appropriate reuse of existing buildings, groupings of buildings and other physical features especially those having significant historic and/or architectural value and ensure that new development is sensitive to these features through land use and development criteria.

• Responds to community concerns regarding historic resources and the need for housing by relocating and rehabilitating the existing residence at 6012 Carlton Way to another site within the eligible Selma-La Baig Historic District and making the historic residences located at 6000, 6004, and 6008 Carlton Way available for relocation to other sites within the Historic District, Hollywood, or other areas.


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The Agency hereby finds that each of the reasons stated above constitutes a separate and independent basis of justification for the Statement of Overriding Considerations and override the unavoidable environmental effects of the Proposed Project. In addition, each reason is independently supported by substantial evidence contained in the administrative record.

IX. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM

The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Proposed Project is described in full in Section 4 of the Final EIR and is incorporated herein by this reference.

X. CUSTODIAN OF THE DOCUMENTS

The custodian of the documents or other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the lead agency’s decision is based is the Agency’s, Records Center located at 354 S. Spring Street, Fifth Floor, Los Angeles, California 90013.

FINDINGS OF FACT (SUBDIVISION MAP ACT) In connection with the approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 68314, the Advisory Agency of the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to Sections 66473.1, 66474.60, .61 and .63 of the State of California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act), makes the prescribed findings as follows: (a) THE PROPOSED MAP IS/WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE GENERAL

AND SPECIFIC PLANS.

The adopted Hollywood Community Plan designates the subject property for High Medium Residential land use with the corresponding zone of [Q]R4. The property is not located in a Specific Plan area. The property contains approximately 0.663 net acres (0.65 net square feet after required dedication) and is presently zoned [Q]R4-1VL. The proposed development of 36 residential condominiums is allowable under the current adopted zone and the land use designation. The Hollywood Community Plan, a part of the Land Use Element, encourages projects “To make provision for the housing required to satisfy the varying needs and desires of all economic segments of the Community, maximizing the opportunity for individual choice” (Objective 3). The project will provide much needed new home ownership opportunities for the Community Plan area. The existing tenants will be provided with relocation assistance pursuant to the Los Angeles Housing Department=s applicable ordinances.

The site is not subject to the Specific Plan for the Management of Flood Hazards (floodways, floodplains, mud prone areas, coastal high-hazard and flood-related erosion hazard areas).


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Therefore, as conditioned, the proposed tract map is consistent with the intent and purpose of the applicable General Plan.

(b) THE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ARE

CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PLANS. Carlton Way is a Local Street dedicated to a 60-foot width at the project’s street frontage. The Bureau of Engineering is requiring an 8.2-foot width dedication to complete a 30-foot wide half street dedication in accordance with Local Street Standards. The proposed project will provide 90 parking spaces in conformance with the LAMC and the Deputy Advisory Agency’s parking policy for condominium projects in parking congested areas. As conditioned the design and improvements of the proposed project are consistent with the applicable General Plan.

(c) THE SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE FOR THE PROPOSED TYPE OF

DEVELOPMENT.

The site is currently developed with five residential structures including an eight unit apartment building at 5958 Carlton Way; a two-family residence and two-car garage at 6000 Carlton Way, and one-family residences with one-car garages at 6004, 6008, and 6012 Carlton Way. The development of this tract is an infill of an otherwise multiple-family neighborhood.

The site is level and is not located in a slope stability study area, high erosion hazard area, or a fault-rupture study zone.

The tract has been approved contingent upon the satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety, Grading Division prior to the recordation of the map and issuance of any permits.

(d) THE SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE FOR THE PROPOSED DENSITY OF

DEVELOPMENT.

Adjacent land uses consist of multi-family residential apartment buildings and condominiums and commercial car dealerships and retail to the north in the [Q]R4-1VL and C4-1-SN zones and multi-family residential to the west, south and east in the [Q]R4-1VL zone. The site currently contains five residential structures including an eight unit apartment building, and the proposed project would provide 36 residential condominium units. The proposed project will comply with all LAMC requirements for parking, yards, and open space. As conditioned the proposed tract map is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development.


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(e) THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE OR SUBSTANTIALLY AND AVOIDABLY INJURE FISH OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT.

The Initial Study prepared for the project identifies no potential adverse impact on fish or wildlife resources as far as earth, air, water, plant life, animal life, risk of upset are concerned. Furthermore, the project site, as well as the surrounding area are presently developed with structures and do not provide a natural habitat for either fish or wildlife.

(f) THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS

ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEMS.

There appear to be no potential public health problems caused by the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision.

The development is required to be connected to the City's sanitary sewer system, where the sewage will be directed to the LA Hyperion Treatment Plant, which has been upgraded to meet Statewide ocean discharge standards. The Bureau of Engineering has reported that the proposed subdivision does not violate the existing California Water Code because the subdivision will be connected to the public sewer system and will have only a minor incremental impact on the quality of the effluent from the Hyperion Treatment Plant.

(g) THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS

WILL NOT CONFLICT WITH EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC AT LARGE FOR ACCESS THROUGH OR USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION.

No such easements are known to exist. Needed public access for roads and utilities will be acquired by the City prior to recordation of the proposed tract.

(h) THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION WILL PROVIDE, TO THE

EXTENT FEASIBLE, FOR FUTURE PASSIVE OR NATURAL HEATING OR COOLING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SUBDIVISION. (REF. SECTION 66473.1)

In assessing the feasibility of passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the proposed subdivision design, the applicant has prepared and submitted materials which consider the local climate, contours, configuration of the parcel(s) to be subdivided and other design and improvement requirements.

Providing for passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities will not result in reducing allowable densities or the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure under applicable planning and zoning in effect at the time the


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tentative map was filed.

In addition, prior to obtaining a building permit, the subdivider shall consider building construction techniques, such as overhanging eaves, location of windows, insulation, exhaust fans; planting of trees for shade purposes and the height of the buildings on the site in relation to adjacent development.

These findings shall apply to both the tentative and final maps for Tentative Tract Map No. 68314. S. Gail Goldberg, AICP Advisory Agency MAYA ZAITZEVSKY Deputy Advisory Agency MZ:RG:SM:jq Note: If you wish to file an appeal, it must be filed within 10 calendar days from the

decision date as noted in this letter. For an appeal to be valid to the Hollywood Planning Commission, it must be accepted as complete by the City Planning Department and appeal fees paid, prior to expiration of the above 10-day time limit. Such appeal must be submitted on Master Appeal Form No. CP-7769 at the Department’s Public Offices, located at:

Figueroa Plaza Marvin Braude San Fernando 201 N. Figueroa St., 4th Floor Valley Constituent Service Center Los Angeles, CA 90012 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 251 (213) 482-7077 Van Nuys, CA 91401

(818) 374-5050

Forms are also available on-line at www.lacity.org/pln.

If you seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City's decision became final pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. There may be other time limits which also affect your ability to seek judicial review.

If you have any questions, please call Subdivision staff at (213) 978-1362.

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