ZA-2023-5467-ZAD-DRB-SPP-MSP-HCA

2024101275

City of Los Angeles

NOE - Notice of Exemption

10/29/2024

10/29/2024

Jude Hernandez

City of Los Angeles / Department of City Planning

Planning Assistant

Lead/Public Agency

200 N Spring st
Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 482-7076

jude.hernandez@lacity.org

Isaac Lemus

Crest Real Estate

Representative

Parties Undertaking Project

11150 Olympic Boulevard #700
Los Angeles, CA 90064

(323) 828-0522

isaac@crestrealestate.com

34°7'47"N 118°25'35.8"W

Java Dr. and Firth Dr.

90210

13442 Java Dr

Categorical Exemption

15303 / 3a

Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure; (a) One single-family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone. In urbanized areas, up to three single-family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption. As a project which is characterized as the construction of a Single-Family residence, the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under City CEQA Guidelines, Article19, Section 1, Class 1 and Section 3. The proposed construction of a new single-family dwelling is within the limits and designs already existing within the immediate neighborhood and conforms with section (a) As stated previously, the proposed construction of a new single-family dwelling fulfills the requirements for section (a).The City has further considered whether the proposed project is subject to any of the six exceptions (listed as af) set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2, that would prohibit the use of any categorical exemption. None of the exceptions are triggered for the following reasons: A. Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located. A project that is ordinarily insignificant in its effect on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes may not be utilized where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. Based on a review of the data reported on the Department of City Planning's ZIMAS and Department of Building Safety's NavigateLA for the subject property, the site is not located within a Coastal Zone, Farmland Area, Flood Area, Methane Hazard Site, High Wind Velocity Area, Oil Well Area, Liquefaction Area, or Preliminary Fault Rupture Study Area. The project site is located 1. 75 KM from the Hollywood Fault Zone, a Landslide Area, and in a Very High Fire Severity Zone. The property is also located within the Satna Monica Mountain Zone, and the Special Grading Area BOE A-13372. However, specific Regulatory Compliance Measures (RCMs) in the City of Los Angeles regulate the grading and construction of projects in these particular types of locations and will reduce any potential impacts to less than significant. RCMs require that design and construction of the building must conform to the California Building Code seismic standards, must comply with conditions contained within LADBS's Geology and Soils Report Approval Letter, must comply with LADBS Methane design requirements, must comply with Los Angeles Fire Department recommendations prior to building permit approval, and grading on site shall comply with the City's Landform Grading Manual, as approved by the Department of Building and Safety. These RCM's have been historically proven to reduce any impacts from the specific environment the project is located. B. Cumulative Impact. The exception applies when, although a particular project may not have a significant impact, the impact of successive projects, of the same type, in the same place, over time is significant. While it is anticipated that other properties in the vicinity might apply for building permits to construct additions or modify existing homes, it is unlikely that significant number of properties will be constructed at the same time. Therefore, it is unlikely that there would be cumulative impacts due to successive projects conducting construction activities. In addition, specific Regulatory Compliance Measures (RCMs) in the City of Los Angeles regulate impacts related to construction noise and transportation/traffic. Numerous Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections provide requirements for construction activities and ensure impacts from construction related noise, traffic, and parking are less than significant. The Noise Regulation Ordinance, No. 144,331, provides regulatory compliance measures related to construction noise and maximum noise levels for all activities. LAMC Section 62 provides specific regulatory compliance measures related to construction traffic and parking. Finally, LAMC Section 41 requires construction site postings listing representative contact information and permitted construction/demolition hours as established by the Department of Building and Safety. Thus, exception (b) does not apply.C. Significant Effect Due To Unusual Circumstances. This exception applies when, although the project may otherwise be exempt, there is a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect due to unusual circumstances. The proposed project is located in an RE40-1-H-HCR zone. and is designated for such development. Nearby lots to the north, east, south, and west are similarly zoned, and developed with single family dwellings ranging from 3,183 square feet to 7,682 square feet per lot approximately. Thus, the exception (c) does not apply. D. Scenic Highways. This exception applies when, although the project may otherwise be exempt, there may be damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. Based on a review of the California Scenic Highway Mapping System (http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LandArch/16 livability/ scenic highways/), subject site is not located along a State Scenic Highway. Based on this, the proposed project will not result in damage to scenic resources including trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway, and this exception does not apply. E. Hazardous Waste Sites. Projects located on a site or facility listed pursuant to California Government Code 65962. 5. Based on a review of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control "Envirostor Database" (http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/), no known hazardous waste sites are located on or proximate to the project site. In addition, there is no evidence of historic or current use, or disposal of hazardous or toxic materials at this location. Based on this, the project will not result in a significant effect due hazardous waste and this exception does not apply. F. Historical Resources. Projects that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource. The project site has not been identified as a historic resource by local or state agencies, and the project site has not been determined to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, or the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments Register. Based on this, the project will not result in a substantial adverse change to the significance of a historic resource and this exception does not apply. In conclusion, since the project meets all of the requirements of the categorical exemption set forth at CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303 and none of the applicable exceptions to the use of the exemption apply to the project, it is appropriate to determine this project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA.