Los Angeles
City Council
Agenda Item 7
(7) 230497 CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the property located at 1848 South Gramercy Place. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the revised FINDINGS as modified by the PLUM Committee on October 15, 2024, attached to the Council file, as the Findings of Council. 2. RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by Jean Frost, West Adams Heritage Association, and Laura Meyers, and THEREBY OVERTURN the Los Angeles City Planning Commission’s (LACPC) determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of an 8story, 89foot tall mixeduse building comprised of 33 residential dwelling units (3 units are restricted to Very Low Income households), and approximately 466 square feet of commercial space; the project will provide two levels of parking atgrade and at the second floor, comprising a total of 20 parking spaces, the project also provides 32 longterm and five shortterm bicycle parking spaces; the project will be 31,263 square feet in floor area with a Floor Area Ratio of 6.04:1, the site is currently area with a Floor Area Ratio of 6.04:1, the site is currently developed with a twostory residential structure that is to be demolished as part of the project, there is one large street tree along the western side of the subject site on the public rightof way; for the property located at 1848 South Gramercy Place. 3. REMAND the matter back to the LACPC as requested by the PLUM Committee. Applicant/Representative: Akhilesh Jha Case No. ENV20202116CE1A Related Case No. CPC20202115DBHCA Environmental No. ENV20202116CE Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council