8665-8675 West Appian Way Single-Family DwellinQ and Retainina Walls - ZA-2023-7650-ZAD-ZAA-WDI

The project ZA-2023-7650-ZAD-ZAA-WDI involves the construction of a new 2,081 square-foot single-family dwelling and a two-car garage at 8665-8675 West Appian Way in Los Angeles, California. The structure will have an envelope height of 19 feet, 9 inches. Site work includes the retention of 24 existing garden walls, the construction of two new retaining walls ranging from 5 feet, 8 inches to 7 feet, 4 inches in height, and the demolition of two existing walls. The project requires the export of 314 cubic yards of soil, with 319 cubic yards of cut and 5 cubic yards of fill. Seven protected trees are on-site, and no trees are proposed for removal. The project is subject to a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the Baseline Hillside Ordinance and the Brush Clearance Requirements of the Fire Code due to its location in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Prior to the issuance of permits, the applicant must provide a geotechnical report from a registered civil engineer or certified engineering geologist for approval by the Department of Building and Safety. Additionally, the project must meet the standards of the Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Sanitation for drainage and sewer availability, and obtain approval from the Los Angeles Fire Department for fire safety and access.