The Los Angeles City Council denied the CEQA appeal filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER), upholding the Los Angeles City Planning Commission's approval of a Categorical Exemption for a seven-story, mixed-use building. The project will involve the demolition of two commercial buildings and a surface-level parking lot to construct a new building with 100 residential units, including 10 reserved for Extremely Low Income Households. The building will include approximately 105,620 square feet of floor area, featuring 13,046 square feet of commercial space, a maximum height of 92 feet, 72 vehicle parking spaces, and various amenities such as a gym, courtyard, roof deck, and community hall.
This mixed-use development contributes to the city's housing stock, including affordable housing, and enhances the local commercial landscape. It aligns with urban infill and community development goals while complying with CEQA standards.