The Los Angeles City Council denied the CEQA appeal filed by Fred Stifter, Linoleum City, Inc., sustaining the LACPC's determination to approve a Categorical Exemption as environmental clearance. This approval allows for the demolition of an existing duplex and detached garage, replacing them with a five-story, 15,479-square-foot residential building comprising 30 units. The project is located within Subarea C (Community Center) of the Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Area Plan Specific Plan.
This decision promotes urban density and transit-oriented housing development, addressing Los Angeles' housing goals.