Current Status:

Construction drawings are in plan check. (May 2008)

Project Description:

This project proposes to construct 68 residential condominiums at 1600 W. Commonwealth Ave. (south side of Commonwealth Ave. near Basque Ave.) The project, as currently proposed, would require the approval of: a Tentative Tract Map, a change in General Plan Land Use from "Industrial" to "Medium Density Residential", a change in Zoning from "General Industrial" (M-G) to "Limited Density Multiple-Family Residential" (R-3), a Variance to reduce the required building-to-street setback, a Variance to reduce the required usable open space, a Variance to exceed the allowable lot coverage, approval of projected exterior noise levels up to 65 dB(A) and approval of a Major Site Plan.

This application will require hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council.

Aerial Photo of Existing Site (posted Feb. 2007)

Conceptual Site Plan (February 2007)

Conceptual Elevation Plan (February 2007)

Past Status Reports

Status as of Sept. 2007:

Project approved by City Council. Demolition permits have been issued, grading permits are in plan check at this time.

Status as of 2/12/07:

An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts has been prepared and is posted here for review. Comments should be sent to Mr. Andrew Kusch by February 22, 2007.

Notice of Intent

Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

Appendix A - Air Quality Assessment

Appendix B - Native American Heritage Commission Letter

Appendix C - Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments

Appendix D - Acoustical and Vibration Analysis

Appendix E - Traffic Analysis

Applicant Contact: The Olson Company, Kimberly J. Prijatel (562)596-4770, ext. 218

City Contact: Andrew Kusch, Acting Associate Planner, (714)738-6550