531 W. College Street/ EAR-2025-3353-TOC-VHCA

The project, identified as EAR-2025-3353-TOC-VHCA, involves the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new 8-story mixed-use development at 531 W. College Street, as well as 909-911 N. Hill Street and 912-930 N. Yale Street in Los Angeles, California. The building will reach a height of 87 feet 10 inches and feature 455 dwelling units, including 91 low-income units. Additionally, the development will include approximately 10,098 square feet of retail space, 7,707 square feet of medical office space, and 473 vehicle parking spaces. Landscaping requirements include the provision of approximately 121 trees on-site or in the public right-of-way, with a specific requirement to replace one removed street tree with at least two new ones. Managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning, the project is situated on a Lower Income Rezoning Housing Element Site. Because at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower-income households, the project qualifies for ministerial approval under Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i). Consequently, the project is statutorily exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1), as confirmed in the Notice of Exemption dated September 19, 2025.