The Los Angeles City Council granted the CEQA appeal filed by Felipe Caceres, overturning the Los Angeles City Planning Commission's (LACPC) determination approving a Categorical Exemption for a proposed four-story, 56-foot tall apartment building with 16 units at 1500 West Adams Boulevard. The project, which is utilizing the Transit Oriented Communities program for a Tier 2 project with additional incentives for reduced RAS3 yards and an increased building height, was remanded to the LACPC. The Council requested a new environmental assessment and traffic safety analysis.
This decision reflects the importance of thorough environmental and traffic impact assessments for developments in historic zones, ensuring compliance with CEQA standards and addressing community concerns.