Source: Source: http://planning.lacity.org/StaffRpt/InitialRpts/DIR-2014-2867.pdf
By: Chad Kim
A four story mixed use development is proposed, by developer California Landmark, at 1947 S. Sawtelle Boulevard which is also located in Sawtelle Japantown.
A four story mixed use development is proposed, by developer California Landmark, at 1947 S. Sawtelle Boulevard which is also located in Sawtelle Japantown.
According to the Recommendation Report from the Los Angeles Department of City Planning, the developer of this project is California Landmark and the total dwelling units (DUs) of the 4 story project is 72 DUs. The height of the building is proposed at 56 feet high. The retail component is a total of about 7,700 square feet. Amenities include a 1,230 square foot courtyard on the second story along with a roof deck (5,022 square foot).
The project includes a density bonus as the developer would set aside 9 units for Very Low Income households. However, according to the minutes from the December 10, 2015 City Planning Commission meeting, a recommended action to address a technical correction to adjust the affordable units from 9 to 8 units for Very Low Income households was stated. Nevertheless, with a density bonus, the developer was able to build 15 more units which totals to the aforementioned 72 DUs. Additionally, the project would receive an increase in height where: C2 zone from max height of 45 feet to 56 feet and R2 zone max height 33 feet to 44 feet.
A minimum vehicle parking space of 78 residential parking spaces are required for this project, and the developer proposes 89 residential parking spaces. Additionally, a minimum of 39 commercial vehicle parking spaces are also required, and the developer proposes 67 vehicle commercial parking spaces. Accordingly, in total, the project would provide 156 vehicle parking spaces. The project would also include 84 bicycle parking spaces where: 73 long-term residential, 7 short-term residential, 2 long-term commercial, and 2 short-term commercial.
The project includes a density bonus as the developer would set aside 9 units for Very Low Income households. However, according to the minutes from the December 10, 2015 City Planning Commission meeting, a recommended action to address a technical correction to adjust the affordable units from 9 to 8 units for Very Low Income households was stated. Nevertheless, with a density bonus, the developer was able to build 15 more units which totals to the aforementioned 72 DUs. Additionally, the project would receive an increase in height where: C2 zone from max height of 45 feet to 56 feet and R2 zone max height 33 feet to 44 feet.
A minimum vehicle parking space of 78 residential parking spaces are required for this project, and the developer proposes 89 residential parking spaces. Additionally, a minimum of 39 commercial vehicle parking spaces are also required, and the developer proposes 67 vehicle commercial parking spaces. Accordingly, in total, the project would provide 156 vehicle parking spaces. The project would also include 84 bicycle parking spaces where: 73 long-term residential, 7 short-term residential, 2 long-term commercial, and 2 short-term commercial.
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Public transit is available next to the project site at Sawtelle & La Grange which is serviced by Route 4 from Big Blue Bus. Additionally, the project site is a little less than 1 mile away from, LA Metro's upcoming Expo Line Phase 2, the Exposition/Sepulveda Station. According to LA Metro's website, the second phase of the Expo Line which would extend the light rail line from Culver City to Santa Monica is expected to be completed in early 2016.
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Source: http://planning.lacity.org/StaffRpt/InitialRpts/DIR-2014-2867.pdf
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Not too far from the project site is another proposed development, from Rexford Elegant Apartments LLC, at 1650 - 1654 S. Sawtelle Boulevard.
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