The City of Los Angeles has approved a Zone Change for the properties located at 16949-16955 West Sherman Way, transforming the zoning from CR-1VL, (Q)C1-1VL, and P-1VL to (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL. This change facilitates the development of a new mixed-use project featuring 111 residential units, with six units set aside for Extremely Low Income households and 13 units for Very Low Income households, alongside 4,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The project includes a maximum building height of 48 feet and four stories, two levels of subterranean parking with 165 residential and 18 retail parking spaces, and developer incentives for reduced parking requirements and relief from height restrictions.
This Zone Change is important as it allows for increased housing density, including affordable housing options, and supports mixed-use development in a major corridor, contributing to the city's goals for sustainable growth and urban revitalization.