AA-2024-4438-PM-HCA

The project involves the subdivision of a single 33,978 square foot lot located at 15829 West Valley Vista Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, into two distinct parcels as depicted on parcel map AA-2024-4438-PM-HCA, which was stamped on October 31, 2024. Parcel A is zoned RE15-1-H with an area of 15,571 square feet, while Parcel B is dual-zoned RE15-1-H and R1-1, comprising 14,332.31 square feet in the RE15-1-H zone and 4,075 square feet in the R1-1 zone, totaling 18,407.31 square feet. The site currently features an existing single-family dwelling, pool, and spa, with no new construction proposed under this application. The project requires compliance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 17.51 and 17.53 J, adherence to BOE Special Grading Area standards due to its location within a liquefaction zone, and fulfillment of tree protection and replacement obligations, including a 4:1 replacement ratio for protected native trees and a 2:1 ratio for street trees. Demolition of structures crossing parcel boundaries is necessary, and all activities are contingent upon approval by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and Department of City Planning. Environmental compliance is governed under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically through Class 1 and Class 15 categorical exemptions, which apply to minor land alterations in urbanized areas without significant environmental impact, provided zoning and general plan conformity are maintained, no variances are required, public services are adequate, and no slopes exceed 20 percent. The parcel map serves as the primary deliverable, alongside a certified Urban Forestry Referral Form and Tree Inventory Report, both endorsed by the Urban Forestry Division. The project has been determined eligible for exemption without the need for an Environmental Impact Report, subject to the absence of unusual circumstances. All inspections and final acceptance occur on-site and are managed by municipal agencies, with no federal contract clauses, procurement elements, pricing data, or contractor evaluations applicable. The submission is managed through the City of Los Angeles planning process with a project identifier ENV-2024-4439-CE, and the primary point of contact for administrative inquiries is Courtney Yellen, Planning Assistant