Design Review and Project Permit Compliance - ZA-2022-9228-ZAA-DRB-SPP-MSP

Project ZA-2022-9228-ZAA-DRB-SPP-MSP involves the construction of a new swimming pool, decks, and associated grading at 15523 West Casiano Court in Los Angeles, California. Managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning, the project is classified as a Modified Project (Phase 1) and is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 as an accessory structure for a single-family dwelling. The scope requires strict adherence to the Baseline Hillside Ordinance and the City's Hillside Development Guidelines, specifically regarding height limits, setback requirements, lot coverage, and residential floor area maximums. The project mandates comprehensive environmental and technical compliance. This includes the implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, a Low Impact Development Plan, and obtaining a Waste Discharge Identification Number under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Technical requirements include conformity to California Building Code seismic standards, the City's Landform Grading Manual, and SCAQMD District Rule 403 for air quality. Prior to the issuance of permits, the applicant must submit geotechnical reports approved by the Department of Building and Safety and secure approvals from the Los Angeles Fire Department for fire safety and access, as well as the Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Sanitation for drainage and sewer availability.