Draft Environmental Impact Report
Project Description: Sunset Studios Holdings, LLC., the Applicant, proposes the development of an 18-story mixed-use building on an approximately 1.55 acre site located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Bronson Avenue (Project Site) in the Hollywood Community of the City of Los Angeles. The proposed building, which would replace the existing surface parking lot on the Project Site, would include approximately 26,000 square feet of retail space at the ground level and approximately 274,000 square feet of office uses in the tower element of the proposed building for a total of approximately 300,000 square feet of new floor area and a corresponding floor area ratio of 4.5:1. A total of 1,118 parking spaces would be provided in seven levels above the retail level and in two subterranean levels below the retail level. The Project would also include an office lobby at the ground level and landscaped courtyards within the tiered office levels.
Permits and Approvals: The Project would require various approvals and may include, but would not be limited to, the following: General Plan Amendment; Zone Changes/Height District Changes; Ordinance to modify street designation standards; Conditional Use Permit; Site Plan Review; Development Agreement; and other discretionary and ministerial permits and approvals that may be deemed necessary, including but not limited to, temporary street closure permits, grading permits, excavation permits, haul route approval, foundation permits, and building permits.
Anticipated Significant Effects: Significant and unavoidable Project impacts have been identified with regard to shading, on-site noise during construction, on-site vibration during construction (pursuant to the threshold for human annoyance), off-site vibration (pursuant to the threshold for human annoyance) during construction from haul trucks, construction-related traffic associated with lane closures, and operational traffic (intersections and residential street segments). In addition, cumulative impacts could result with regard to shading, on-site noise during construction, off-site noise and vibration (pursuant to the threshold for human annoyance) from haul trucks, construction-related traffic associated with lane closures, and operational traffic (intersections and residential street segments).
Other issues addressed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) include: aesthetics (visual quality, views, light, and glare); air quality; greenhouse gas emissions; cultural resources; geology and soils; land use; noise; traffic, access, and parking issues; water supply, and energy resources. With implementation of mitigation measures, no significant and unavoidable Project or cumulative impacts other than those identified above are expected with construction or operation of the Project.
Document Review and Comment: If you wish to review a print copy of the Draft EIR or the documents referenced in the Draft EIR, you may do so by appointment, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., at the City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning at 200 North Spring Street, Room 750, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The Draft EIR can be purchased on CD-ROM for $7.50 per copy. Contact Erin Strelich at (213) 978-1351 to purchase a copy. The Draft EIR is also available on CD-ROM at the following libraries: 1) Central Library—630 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 2) F.H. Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Library—1623 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028 3) Will and Ariel Durant Branch Library—7140 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046
Comment Due Date: The review period for the Draft EIR begins on March 12, 2015, and ends on April 27, 2015. If you wish to submit comments regarding the Draft EIR, please reference the file number above and submit them in writing by 4:00 P.M. on April 27, 2015.
Please direct your comments to:
Ms. Erin Strelich
Department of City Planning
City Hall, City of los Angeles
200 North Spring Street, Room 750
Los Angeles, CA 90012
E-mail: erin.strelich@lacity.org
Circulation Period: March 12, 2015 – April 27, 2015 (45 Days)
