City of Los Angeles Development Project Appeals Overview

The content details appeals filed for development projects in Los Angeles, focusing on changes in development potential, project alternatives, tree removal concerns, and staff recommendations. It includes images and information on the project locations, city-approved developments, issues under appeal, and proposed changes. The appeals raise significant issues related to land use and environmental impact assessments.

• City of Los Angeles
• Development Project
• Appeals
• Environmental Impact
• Land Use

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1. ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G APPEALS NOS. A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5- PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 ITEMS TH13A, TH13B CDP APPLICATIONS NOS. A-5-PPL-19-0168/5- 23-0568, A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 16948, 16950, 16966, 16970, 16980, and 16982 West Sunset Boulevard; 114, 120, and 125 North Marquez Place; and 16931 West Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SOUTH COAST DISTRICT SLIDE 1

2. PROJECT LOCATION ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 2

3. CITY-APPROVED DEVELOPMENT Lot 1 Residence Lot 4 Open Space Lot 3 Residence ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 3

4. APPEALS 1. The City-approved lot line adjustment increases development potential. 2. There are project alternatives for less landform alteration and fewer stabilization piles than what the City approved. 3. The City approved the removal of 115 significant trees, and environmentally sensitive habitat area (ESHA) might be impacted. ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 4

5. SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE Staff recommends that the Commission determine that substantial issue exists with respect to the grounds on which the appeal was filed. ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 5

6. DE NOVO/DUAL PROPOSAL Project Aspect Original City- Approved Development De Novo/Dual Proposed Development Square Footage (Total) 44,815 sq. ft. 31,848 sq. ft. Landform Alteration 5,630 cu. yds. 91,842 cu. yds. Stabilization Piles 45 28 ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 6

7. DE NOVO/DUAL PROPOSAL Lot 1 Residence Lot 3 Open Space Neighbor s Easement Lot 4 Open Space Pacific Coast Highway ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 7

8. OPEN SPACE Lot 3 Open Space Neighbor s Easement Lot 4 Open Space ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 8

9. COASTAL HAZARDS Shown here: 1947 landslide near the project site ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 9

10. COASTAL HAZARDS Sunset Boulevard Bluff Edge Lot 2 Residence Lot 1 Residence Stabilization Piles Lot 3 Open Space ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 10

11. VISUAL RESOURCES Palos Verdes Peninsula ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 11

12. VISUAL RESOURCES Sunset Boulevard Lot 2 Residence Lot 1 Residence Lot 3 Open Space ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 12

13. DEVELOPMENTAND COMMUNITY CHARACTER Lot 2 Residence (12,878 sq. ft.) Lot 1 Residence (18,970 sq. ft.) Lot 3 Open Space ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 13

14. MINIMIZATIONOF ENERGY & RESOURCE CONSUMPTION Recycled concrete. Solar panels and storage batteries. Electric heat pumps. Geothermal cooling. Energy- & water-efficient appliances/fixtures. Greywater recycling, rainwater capture, low-water (drip) irrigation. Increased insulation & weatherization (e.g., triple paned glazing). ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 14

15. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Subject Site 225 E Mantua Rd ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 15

16. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission approve the coastal development permit applications as conditioned. Motion and resolution may be found on pages 26-28 of the staff report. ON APPEAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168, A-5-PPL-19-0169, A-5-PPL-19-0170 (ITEMS TH12E, TH12F, TH12G) DE NOVO/DUAL: A-5-PPL-19-0168/5-23-0568 & A-5-PPL-19-0170/5-23-0569 (ITEMS TH13A, TH13B) SLIDE 16