New 127-Unit Residential Density Bonus Affordable Housing Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021050123
Public Agency
City of Glendale
Document Title
New 127-Unit Residential Density Bonus Affordable Housing Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/6/2021
Document Description
The proposed project involves the demolition of the existing, approximately 11,000 SF on-site building (built in 1976) and a surface parking lot in conjunction with the construction of a new five-story, 127-unit density bonus residential housing project with 100% affordable units (aside from the manager's unit). The multi-family residential building will be constructed over a 92-space, subterranean parking garage located on a 36,800 SF site in the C3 (Commercial Service) and the R-2250 (Medium Density Residential) zones.
On May 4, 2021, the City Council approved a Density Bonus Housing Application (Case No. PDBP 2106442) with 100% of the units (aside from the manager's unit) reserved for low, very low and extremely low senior households, 324%
density bonus and findings for four concessions and three waivers, as follows:
Concessions
1) Reductions in various street front, street side and interior setbacks;
2) Reduction in minimum studio unit size;
3) Allowance for multi-family housing on the ground floor in the C3 zone without approval of a conditional use permit; and
4) Reduction in common open space.
Waivers
1) Increase in lot coverage;
2) Increase in floor area ratio; and
3) Reduction in additional open space.
Contact Information
Name
Roger Kiesel
Agency Name
City of Glendale
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Glendale
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Zip
91205
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32
Reasons for Exemption
he project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 32-"ln-fill Development Projects" exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 because the project meets all the conditions for an in-fill development project as follows:
a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations;
b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban areas;
c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species;
d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and
e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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