In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Los Angeles (City), as Lead Agency, has prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed 3003 Runyon Canyon Project (Project) to assess potential environmental impacts. An EIR is comprised of two parts, the Draft EIR and the Final EIR. A Draft EIR was made available and circulated for public review and comment, pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, for a 45-day public review period from August 22, 2019, to October 7, 2019.
The Final EIR was released on March 18, 2022, and includes a response to comments received during the public review period and includes text revisions to the Draft EIR in response to input received. The EIR will be submitted to the decision-maker for requested certification and action on the Project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The irregular shaped Site is located within the Runyon Canyon Park area of the City and is approximately 0.5 miles south of Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills. In particular, the Project Site is just west of US Highway 101 and the Hollywood Bowl landmark. The total area that composes the Project Site is approximately 197,435 square feet (approximately 4.5 acres). The Project Site is almost entirely vacant with the exception of an existing single-family residence known as the Headley/Handley House. The Headley/Handley House was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) #563 on July 14, 1992; therefore, the Headley/Handley House is a “historical resource” pursuant to CEQA and subject to the provisions of the City of Los Angeles Historic Preservation Ordinance.
The Project proposes the construction of a multi-level, single-family residential structure along the western side of a modified prominent ridge on the Project Site. The proposed building would include a basement, first floor area, and second floor area totaling approximately 6,982 square feet in size not including the basement, which is excluded by the Department of Building and Safety. The proposed building would also include approximately 2,475 square feet of mechanical/electrical area, and approximately 7,769 square feet of covered patio area. There would also be an attached four-car garage. The existing historical structure would remain intact and is located on the opposing eastern facing side of the modified prominent ridge. As part of the Project, the existing structure would be reclassified as Accessory Living Quarters. Vehicular access to the Project would be provided via a driveway along North Runyon Canyon Road.
FILE REVIEW:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
The Department of City Planning recognizes the unprecedented nature of COVID-19, and having been identified as an essential City service, continues to work and respond to all inquiries pertaining to our ongoing efforts to process entitlement applications and study updates to our community plans and citywide policies. As a result of the Mayor’s Safer at Home Order issued March 19, 2020, some of the previous means to access materials at libraries are no longer available to all residents or interested parties. To that end, the Department of City Planning will ensure that interested parties seeking information about the Project will have access.
The Final EIR is available for public review, by appointment only, at City Planning offices located at 221 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 1350, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Please contact the Staff Planner listed below to schedule an appointment. The Final EIR can also be purchased on CD-ROM for $5.00 per copy by contacting the planning staff listed below and digital copies are also available at the following Library Branches:
- Los Angeles Central Library, 630 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
- John C. Fremont Branch Library, 6121 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
If you are unable to access digital copies of the Final EIR, the Department will attempt to make reasonable arrangements to mail and supply the materials. In addition, physical copies of the Final EIR and case file can still be viewed at City offices. The Department has implemented additional measures to ensure the safety of the public viewing physical case files, necessitating appointments.
STAFF CONTACT:
Erin Strelich
Major Projects Section
City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning
221 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 1350
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 847-3626
erin.strelich@lacity.org
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Report
