The Legacy@Sixth-Union (ENV-2025-461-CE)

The proposed project includes the demolition of the existing surface parking lot, a single-story mart, and single-story plaza mall, and the new construction, use and maintenance of a six-story mixed use building comprised of approximately 108,968 square feet of residential and commercial floor area, for a proposed floor area ratio (FAR) of 3.75:1. The project proposes 100 dwelling units, of which 10 units or 10 percent of the total units will be restricted to Extremely Low Income Households. The building will have a maximum height of 71 feet and 8 ½ inches, as measured from grade to the highest point of the parapet. The project will provide a total of 108 parking spaces including 88 for residential and 20 for commercial provided across two (2) levels of subterranean parking. The project will also provide a total of 103 bicycle parking spaces, which includes 10 short-term and 10 long-term commercial spaces, and eight (8) short-term and 75 long-term residential bicycle parking spaces. The project includes a total of 11,000 square feet of usable open space, consisting of a 2,460 square-foot atrium on the second floor, a 6,340 square-foot roof deck, and 2,200 square feet of private open space through balconies. The project proposes the removal of one (1) non-protected street tree along 6th Street, while one (1) non-protected street tree along Union Avenue will remain. Additionally, the applicant proposes to plant 24 new 24-inch box trees on-site. The project assumes a worst-case scenario of removing all street trees, in the event of changes to the right-of-way improvement plans after approval of the environmental clearance. However, this environmental analysis does not authorize the removal of any street trees without prior approval of Urban Forestry, in compliance with LAMC Sections 62.169 and 62.170 and their applicable findings. The project proposes the export of up to 19,000 cubic yards of earth, which would require a haul route since it is located in a Special Grading Area. The subject property is zoned C2-1 and has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Community Commercial by the Westlake Community Plan. Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.22 A.31, the applicant will utilize the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Affordable Housing Incentive Program (Tier 3) in order to qualify for base incentives for an increase in density (up to 70 percent), an increase in floor area (up to 3:75:1), and one (1) additional incentive to reduce the required front, side and rear yards/setbacks. With the TOC base incentives for a density increase and an FAR increase, the proposed project will comply with the density and FAR allowed on the site. As shown in the case file, the project is consistent with the applicable Westlake Community Plan designation and policies and all applicable zoning designations and regulations. The site is located in the Westlake Recovery Redevelopment Project Area. On January 6, 2021, Planning staff approved an administrative review and noted the proposed 100-unit multi-family residential development is permitted in the Community Commercial areas of the Westlake Redevelopment Plan consistent with the Community Plan.