511 West Avenue 49 (ENV-2026-648-CE)

Project ENV-2026-648-CE involves the construction, use, and maintenance of a 416 square foot rear yard addition to an existing 888 square foot single family dwelling, located at 511 West Avenue 49 in Los Angeles. The project, which brings the total dwelling size to 1,304 square feet on a 4,959.9 square foot lot, is situated within the Mount Washington-Glassell Park Specific Plan area. It is designated as categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3, as it pertains to a single family home addition. The project is managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning, with Kate Haffenden as the applicant and Pablo Estrada as the primary City Planning Associate. The development must adhere to all Los Angeles Municipal Code requirements and specific plan compliance. Because the site is located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the project must comply with the City of Los Angeles Emergency Operations Plan, the Los Angeles County Operational Area Emergency Response Plan, and specific landscaping and brush clearance regulations. A Hillside Construction Traffic Management Plan is not required since the addition is under 1,000 square feet. Environmental requirements include ensuring no impact on federally protected wetlands or sensitive species. Regarding vegetation, an arborist report confirms there are no protected trees to be removed, though any removal of street trees requires prior approval from Urban Forestry. The project must also comply with the Grading Pre-Inspection letter from the Department of Building and Safety.