Density Bonus Case No. PDBP-002015-2023, Design Review Case No. PDR-003089-2024, Demolition Planning Clearance Case No. PDPRV-005544-2025

The 1303-1315 North Central Avenue Housing Project in Glendale, California, involves the demolition of the 1957 Glendale Garden Homes, a 37-unit apartment complex, to make way for the construction of a new 149-unit affordable housing development. Located on an approximately 86,025 square foot lot within a High Density Residential Zone, the new building will stand between three and six stories tall and include two levels of parking providing 211 spaces. As a density bonus project, the development will utilize four specific incentives regarding height, floor area ratio, lot coverage, and interior setbacks to accommodate 14 very low-income and 5 moderate-income units. The project has been granted an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under Public Resources Code Section 21080.66, as it meets statutory criteria including site size, municipal location, and the absence of historic structures or significant environmental hazards. The development must adhere to strict regulatory standards, including state fire mitigation measures and compliance with the California Building Code. Additionally, the site must remain free of designated hazardous waste, earthquake fault zones, and special flood hazard areas, and must not impact protected species habitats or lands under conservation easements. The City of Glendale Planning Department serves as the lead agency for this development.