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City of Glendale Land Use and Mobility Element Update and New Environmental Justice Element 

The City of Glendale, as the Lead Agency, is preparing an Environmental Impact Report pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the comprehensive updates to the Land Use and Circulation (Mobility) Elements as well as preparation of a new Environmental Justice Element (Project). Further information related to each of the three Elements can be found below.

Land Use Element Update. The Land Use Element constitutes the land use policy and regulatory framework by which future development projects will be reviewed and public improvements will be implemented. The proposed Land Use Element update includes a comprehensive set of goals, policies, and actions (implementation measures), as well as a revised Land Use Map. The Land Use Element update is expected to help guide the City's development, growth, and fiscal sustainability by requiring development, infrastructure improvements, and other projects to be consistent with its policies and objectives, and by implementing the actions included in the Element.

Circulation (Mobility) Element Update. The Project proposes a comprehensive update to the existing City of Glendale General Plan Circulation Element, including renaming it the Mobility Element. The proposed Mobility Element includes goals, policies, and actions (implementation measures) that are expected to provide direction with regards to the City's multimodal transportation system, including roadway, public transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and rail modes of travel, in addition to parking, goods movement, and  micromobility. Micromobility is a recent trend in transportation services that refers to small, low-speed, human- or- electric- powered transportation devices, including bicycles, scooters, electric-assist bicycles, electric scooters, and other small, lightweight, wheeled conveyances. 

New Environmental Justice Element. The City has prepared a draft Environmental Justice Element to be included in the Glendale General Plan to reflect efforts to ensure that all community members, regardless of race, ethnicity, or income, have equal access to an inclusive, safe, and healthy environment, including clean air and water, parks, and other essential resources. The proposed Environmental Justice Element includes goals, policies, and actions (implementation measures) to minimize pollution and its effects on all neighborhoods, with an emphasis on those in disadvantaged communities.

Scoping Meeting

The City of Glendale will hold a Scoping Meeting to solicit comments and suggestions regarding the scope and content of the EIR to be prepared for the Project. The Scoping Meeting will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Glendale Municipal Services Building, 633 East Broadway, Room 105 (Hearing Room), Glendale, CA 91206.

Comment Period for this Notice of Preparation of an EIR will be from November 20, 2024 to January 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Please see the Notice of Preparation for more details.

901-919 South Brand Blvd. (Also 112-118 West Garfield & 119 West Acacia Avenue)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is proposing to construct a new 5-story, 171,140 square- foot above-ground parking structure with rooftop parking on an existing 81,148 square-foot project site located in the “CA” - (Commercial Auto) Zone. The proposed project involves the demolition of the existing surface parking lot, an existing 561 square- foot accessory building (relocated to the site in 1964) and removal of existing solar panel structures that will be relocated to the rooftop of the new structure. The new parking structure will feature 450 parking spaces and is proposed for vehicle inventory for the Pacific BMW Car Dealership.

Development of the proposed project will require design approval from the Design Review Board for the new construction (Case No. PDR- 003152-2024) which will be noticed separately, at a later time.

A Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was circulated for 21 days from August 3, 2021 to August 23, 2021.  The Recirculated (Revised) MND includes new information provided by the applicant.  The Recirculated MND available for a 21 day public comment period from May 22, 2024 to June 11, 2024.

Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Programs.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 11, 2024 to May 1, 2024.

413, 417 and 419 Irving Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan with a request for a total density bonus of 371.4% (321.4% discretionary) as well as three concessions and one waiver from development standards, pursuant to California Government Code sections 65915, et seq. (“Density Bonus Law”).   Eight units will be reserved for very low income households.  The proposed project consists of the demolition of five existing residential dwelling units and existing accessory structures on-site, and the construction of a new 33-unit, four-story with mezzanine, multi-family density bonus residential housing development totaling 46,622 square feet (SF).  A total of 49 parking spaces are proposed on-site, including one level of surface parking containing 18 spaces (inclusive of three tandem spaces) and one level underground, semi-subterranean parking structure containing 31 residential parking spaces.   The project qualifies for reduced parking inclusive of guest and handicapped spaces under the State Density Bonus Law. The project site is 18,366 square feet located in the R-3050 (Moderate Density Residential) zone.

On February 27, 2024, the City Council approved a Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan application (Case No. PDBP-000174-2022) with eight (8) affordable units reserved for very low income households and a 371.4% density bonus, and made the requisite findings supporting three concessions, as follows:

  1. Increase the maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR);

  2. Increase the maximum allowed building height and stories; and

  3. Provide above-grade parking

The applicant requested and received approval from the City Council for one modification or waiver of a development standard, and made the requisite findings supporting one waiver as follows:

  1. Increase the maximum allowed lot coverage

5426 San Fernando Road & 753 West California Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Project site is located within the city of Glendale (City) in Los Angeles County. The Project proposes to demolish all existing structures and the existing surface parking for the construction of four new structures containing: (1) ten production sound stage studios (individually, a Stage and, collectively, the Stages), (2) three flex spaces (individually, a Flex Space), production office uses and commissary, (3) various support spaces (both Flex Space support, Mill spaces, and Stage support), (4) an above-grade parking garage with 419 parking spaces(Parking Garage), and (4) related surface parking lot with 114 spaces (Surface Parking), as shown in Figure 2.0-2: Project Site Plan. The Project’s various components are separated by fire lanes that vary approximately 26-45 feet in width and roughly bisects the property on two sides from north to south, and also transects the Property from running north to south and east to west. The fire lane also provides vehicular access to the Project’s multiple components.

The Project’s four structures will contain approximately 406,318 square feet of gross floor area. The first building (Building 1) fronts West San Fernando Road and West Milford Street and contains a total of approximately 214,885 square feet of gross floor area comprised of Production Office uses (including a ground floor entry lobby), 8, commissary, and 2 flex spaces on the ground floor and 1 mill space on the ground floor. Building 1 also contains the Parking Garage. The second building (Building 2) is located to the east of the Building 1, fronts Milford Street, and contains approximately 97,905 square feet of gross floor area with 5 Stages and 1 Flex Space uses. The third building (Building 3) is located to the south of Building 2, separated by part of the fire lane, and contains approximately 93,528 square feet of gross floor area with 5 Stages. The fourth building (Building 4) abuts Building 3 on the south with frontage on South Fernando Road and is adjacent to the southern legal non-conforming residential properties. The fourth building, the Parking Structure, fronts West San Fernando Road and West Milford Street and contains 419 parking spaces. The remaining 114 spaces will be provided on the Surface Parking. The Project will provide a total of 533 parking spaces (in both the Parking Structure and the Surface Parking) and 12 loading spaces.

The potential impacts of the Project were determined to be less than significant for the following topics: aesthetics, air quality, cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, land use and planning, and transportation. The potential impacts of the Project were determined to be less than significant for the following topics with the mitigation measures identified in the Draft EIR: hazards and hazardous materials and noise and vibration. No significant and unavoidable impacts are identified in the Draft EIR for the proposed Project.

COMMENTING ON THE DRAFT EIR: Consistent with the requirements of Sections 15087 of the State CEQA Guidelines, this Draft EIR is being made available on April 3, 2023, to 5:00p.m., May 3, 2023, for public review for a period of 30 days. During this period, the general public, agencies, and organizations may submit written comments on the content of this Draft EIR to the City of Glendale. Comments received on the Draft EIR, will all be responded to in the Final EIR.

1420 Valley View Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Project proposes to subdivide the current lot into two parcels for the development of two single-family dwellings. The structures at 1420 Valley View Road were demolished without first obtaining the necessary approvals. The Project will include a historic resources analysis to determine the historical significance of the residential buildings previously on site and whether that historical resource was adversely affected by the demolition. The potential impacts of subdivision of one lot into two lots will also be considered. A limited-issue EIR was prepared focusing on analyses of air quality/greenhouse gas emissions and noise during construction and effects on the historic structures. Alternatives that were considered in the EIR include the No Project Alternative (no subdivision or construction of new dwellings) and No Subdivision Alternative, which would involve rebuilding one single-family house and appurtenant structures on one lot.

The Draft EIR has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the State and Local Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to the findings of the Initial Study, the Draft EIR examines impacts related to Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Noise. The Draft EIR found that impacts related to Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Noise would be less than significant; but impacts to Cultural Resources would result in significant and unavoidable environmental impacts.

COMMENTING ON THE DRAFT EIR: The Draft EIR will be available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days on and after April 20, 2023.

Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Programs.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 20, 2023 to May 10, 2023.

1642 South Central Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Project site is zoned SFMU (Commercial/Residential Mixed Use) and developed with two residential buildings (1642 South Central Avenue and 1608 Gardena Avenue) and a detached garage. The residence located at 1642 South Central Avenue was constructed in 1913. The residence located at 1608 Gardena Avenue was constructed in 1920. The Project would demolish both residential dwelling units and detached garage and construct a new 40,240-square-foot, five-story, 31-unit, rental housing building per Government Code Section 65915 and Glendale Municipal Code Section 30.36 (Density Bonus Ordinance). Three of the residential units would be reserved for very low-income households. Parking would be provided in a 16-space one-level subterranean garage.

The Proposed Draft Environmental Impact Report was circulated for 30 days from March 24, 2022 until April 22, 2022.  The Partially Recirculated Draft EIR updates the Draft Environmental Impact Report and provides revisions to the analysis of construction noise and vibration impacts resulting in two new significant impacts not previously identified in the Draft Environmental Impact Report.  The Partially Recirculated Draft EIR is available for a 30 day public comment period, from August 15, 2022 to September 14, 2022.

5426 San Fernando Road & 753 West California Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project site is designated Mixed Use by the General Plan and zoned IMU (Industrial/Commercial Mixed Use). The project site is developed with 10 existing warehouse structures, surface parking, and loading areas. The project would include demolition of the existing structures and surface parking and construct four (4) new buildings (Figure 2, Site Plan) containing 10 new production sound stage studios, three flex spaces, various support spaces, a 385-space four-level above-grade parking garage, and 124 surface parking spaces with 12 loading spaces. Building 1, proposed on the northwest corner of the site on San Fernando Road, would have a height up to 93’-3” (including 11’-3” high rooftop equipment/screen) and Building 4, located on San Fernando Road at the southern end of the site, would have a height up to 77’-3”( including 11’-3” high rooftop equipment/screen), and Buildings 2 and 3, located in the central and eastern portion of the site would be 55 feet in height (including 5’-0” high rooftop equipment/screen, which is exempt from the height requirement). Access to the Project would be provided by four (4) gated entrances; two (2) located on Milford Street, one (1) on San Fernando Road, and one (1) on California Avenue, where primary access to the site is currently provided. The proposed Project is consistent with the zoning and General Plan land use designation of IMU (Mixed Use). The Applicant requests the approval of discretionary actions to develop the Project as proposed including variances for the heights of Buildings 1 and 4 to exceed the 50-foot height limit in the IMU zone, the landscape location and tree planting dispersal requirements for the interior parking areas, a deviation from the requirement for a building entrance to be located from the corner cutoff at the intersection of San Fernando Road and Milford Street, and a parking exception to allow 24 of the proposed parking spaces to be compact spaces.

FY21 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves the acquisition of computer hardware and laboratory supplies to improve forensic science services currently offered by the Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory of the Glendale Police Department, which services local, state, and federal agencies.

246 N. Jackson Street

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project scope of work includes the following: construct a new 9,760 square-foot. three-story, 11-unit rental housing project, with two Density Bonus  incentives and two waivers per State Density Bonus Law, with one unit being reserved for very low income households. The two incentives are for additional height/stories and reduced setbacks, and the two requested waivers are for additional floor area ratio and decreased unit size.  The project qualifies for reduced parking inclusive of guest and handicapped spaces, under the State Density Bonus Law and Glendale Municipal Code Section 30.36.090.  Development of the project includes demolition of an existing three-unit multifamily building (constructed in 1946), and will require Design Review Board approval.

 

 

620 N. Brand Boulevard and 625 N. Maryland Avenue - Lucia Park

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant has submitted a Stage II Final Design Review application for the construction of a new 294-unit, 24-story multi-family residential building on a 63,760 SF (1.48 acre) project site zoned DSP Gateway District. The proposed Floor Area Ratio is 7.25 and the building height is 266 feet (7.25 FAR and 275 feet maximum by right). The Project includes 373 subterranean parking spaces for the residential use and 129 above-ground, replacement parking spaces for existing commercial bank building, as well as a publicly accessible open space plaza fronting Brand Boulevard and residential amenity spaces throughout the project. No changes are proposed to the existing commercial/bank building at 620 N. Brand Boulevard; this building was identified as a potential historic resource in the 2019 South Glendale Historic Resources Survey and is therefore considered a historic resource under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The existing parking structure and two-story commercial building fronting Maryland Place (625 N. Maryland Avenue) will be demolished. The project complies with all of the development standards and no variances are proposed. A Development Agreement is also being requested for a six-year entitlement period for the project and to lock in the current Development Impact Fees.

Proposed Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Comment Period: JANUARY 18, 2022 to MARCH 10, 2022 (Deadline Extended)

Selected Footnote References:

Lucia Park

1633 Victory Boulevard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To modify a previously approved three-story hotel project on a 21,647 square-foot lot, located in the C3 (Height District I) Zone.  The 37,858 square-foot, 64-room hotel with a two-level subterranean garage with 65 parking spaces and a total export of 12,348 cubic yards of soil was approved with conditions by the Design Review Board (DRB) in January 2019, and appealed to City Council. In May 2019, City Council voted to adopt the MND and sustain the DRB’s approval. 

The new owners (AV Hospitality, LLC, applicant) are proposing to amend the project by enlarging the building to accommodate an additional 20 guestrooms. The revised project features a 45,005 square-foot, 84-room hotel with a two-level subterranean garage with 67 parking spaces on the 21,647 square-foot lot. The number of stories and amount of grading export will remain the same as previously approved.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 28, 2022 to May 19,  2022

Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Programs.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 21, 2022 to May 11, 2022.

City of Glendale 6th Cycle Housing Element 2021-2029

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Housing Element is one of eight state-mandated elements of the Glendale's General Plan. The Housing Element identifies the City's housing needs and conditions, and establishes goals, objectives and policies that form the basis of the City's vision and strategy for its housing in the City. The Element is updated in eight-year cycles with the current update referred to as Cycle 6 that was adopted by City Council on February 1, 2022.

The Housing Plan recommends only minor modifications to the City's current Housing Element Goals and Policies. No General Plan land use changes or zoning changes were necessary to accommodate Glendale's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. No areas have been identified for rezoning or upzoning. The Housing Plan includes a number of new programs to address State housing law including future required updates to the Glendale Municipal Code, new programs to support affirmatively furthering fair housing, and tracking and reporting requirements for Glendale's Housing Sites.

3001 Scholl Canyon Rd. (vehicular access via 7721 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90041)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Biogas Renewable Generation Project consists of the construction and operation of a 12-megawatt power generation facility. The project includes the installation of a new 60,000-gallon water storage tank for fire protection, and a 10,000-gallon domestic water storage tank along with on-site water pipeline and fill line. A three-inch diameter natural gas pipeline, 0.67 miles long, and a 12-inch diameter water pipeline, one-mile long are also included in the proposed project. Beneficial use of the land fill gas generated and collected at the Scholl Canyon Landfill will be used as fuel for the proposed power generation facility. The project is located at Scholl Canyon Landfill (SCLF). The landfill site occupies approximately 535 acres with portions owned by the City of Glendale, Los Angeles County and by Southern California Edison Company.

1231 – 1265 S. Brand Blvd.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is proposing to demolish four existing one-story commercial automobile dealership buildings with a combined total of 14,118 SF (vehicle sales, showroom, repair and storage buildings), maintain an existing 3,175 SF (workshop and car wash) building and construct a new two-story, 54,000 SF automobile dealership building (Honda) and a 1,500 SF service canopy on an approximately 70,718 SF site. The project will be constructed in two phases across the entire site. The new building will be two-stories and approximately 45’-10” in height at the top of the parking deck. The first level includes the dealership showroom, sales offices, parts storage and vehicle service. Access to the service reception will be from Magnolia Ave., and vehicle access (entrance and exit) to the dealership will be from Brand Blvd. and Magnolia Ave. The second level will include offices and parts storage. The proposed dealership building requires 235 on-site parking spaces. The applicant is proposing to provide a total of 90 on-site parking spaces, including 29 surface parking spaces and 61 rooftop parking spaces in the parking structure. The applicant is requesting a parking reduction permit for 145 parking spaces.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: November 1, 2021 to November 22, 2021.

3132 Charing Cross Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is requesting the approval of standards variances to construct a new approximately 2,764 square-foot (SF), three-story single-family residence with an attached 453 SF two-car garage on a vacant uphill hillside lot. The project site is 6,069 SF in area with frontage on Charing Cross Road located in the R1R-II (Restricted Residential Zone, Floor Area Ratio District II). The variance requests are as follows: construct a new single-family residence on a vacant 6,069 SF lot, which is less than the code-required 7,500 SF minimum lot size, reduction of the required interior setback (for the building and retaining walls greater than three feet) and ungraded open space on a lot with an average current slope greater than 30%, and increase the maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR). The lot features an average current slope of 50% and an average current slope of 45% for the area of polygon necessary to accommodate the building footprint.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: November 1, 2021 to November 22, 2021.

GWP Grayson Repowering Project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The City of Glendale, Department of Water and Power is proposing to repower the Grayson Power Plant, located in an industrial area of the City of Glendale at 800 Air Way, Glendale, California 91201, just northeast of the Interstate 5 and Highway 134 interchange. A majority of the facilities located at the Grayson Power Plant, with the exception of Unit 9 (a simple cycle peaking plant built in 2003), were completed between 1941 and 1977, and are proposed to be replaced with more reliable, efficient, flexible, and cleaner units and related facilities and infrastructure.

On April 10, 2018, the City Council considered, but did not take action on the Final EIR, and directed City staff to explore cleaner alternatives. The Partially Recirculated-Draft EIR updates the 2018 Final EIR and evaluates additional alternatives to the proposed repowering project. The Partially-Recirculated Draft EIR is available for a 98 day public comment period, from August 9, 2021 to November 15, 2021.

1221-1233 South Glendale Avenue & 1214-1234 South Maryland Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Demolition of the existing buildings and structures onsite and construction of a new 75,217 square-foot commercial building (East End Studios) for a soundstage (production) use that will include two one-story soundstages attached to a three-story (plus mezzanine) ancillary office building with a rooftop deck and a new surface parking lot with 113 parking spaces on a 96,043 square-foot (2.2 acres) project site located in the C3 (Commercial Service) Zone, Height District I, and the R-2250 P (Medium Density - Residential - Parking Overlay) Zone.

3450 North Verdugo Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan to construct a new 3-story, 25,141 square-foot mixed-use building containing new office and retail uses (total of 3,031 square feet) with 18 parking spaces at the first floor; and 22 residential units at the second and third floor, featuring four (4) affordable units restricted to very-low income households. The project provides a total of 61 parking spaces, of which 43 parking spaces will be located within a new one-level subterranean parking garage, designated for the residential units. The existing two, one-story commercial buildings totaling 10,500 square feet with office, vehicle repair, and storage use (built in 1923/1979) will be demolished.

515 Pioneer Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project consists of the demolition of the existing on-site structures and surface parking lot and construction of a new 100% affordable (aside from three manager units) Density Bonus Housing project. The proposed development involves a new five-story, 298,020 SF multi-family residential development containing 340-units. An on-site-parking garage is provided with 342 parking spaces within two levels of subterranean (below grade) parking. The project qualifies for reduced parking inclusive of guest and handicapped spaces under the State Density Bonus Law.

On August 10, 2021, the Glendale Housing Authority authorized the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Letter of Loan Commitment and Lease Option with LINC and National Core, and the City Council adopted a Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $10.0M for the funding of the 515 Pioneer Drive project, as well as approved a Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan application (Case No. PDBP2112447) with 100% of the units (aside from three manager units) reserved for extremely low, very low and low income senior and small family households earning between 30% to 80% area median income, a 750% density bonus and findings for four concessions and two waivers as follows:

Concessions

1) Reductions in various street front, street side and certain interior setbacks;

2) Reduction in studio unit size from 600 square feet to 360 square feet, reduction in one-bedroom unit size from 600 square feet to 530 square feet, and reduction in two-bedroom unit size from 800 square feet to 750 square feet;

3) Increase in building height from 69 feet (36 feet, as permitted under the R-3050 zoning standards plus the automatic height increase per Government Code sections 65915(b)(1)(G) & (d)(2)(D) of 33 feet) to 75 feet; and

4) Reduction in permanently landscaped open space from 30% to 15%.

Waivers

1) Increase the maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR) from 0.65:1 to 2.45:1; and

2) Increase the maximum allowed lot coverage from 50% to 58%.

On September 23, 2021, the Design Review Board approved, with conditions, the design of the proposed multi-family residential development described above (DRB Case No. PDR 2113614) without making any changes to the density or incentives/concessions or modifications/waivers approved pursuant to the August 10, 2021 Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan application.

526, 528 and 532 Hazel Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan to construct a new 3-story, 17-unit, 23,134 square-foot residential building, featuring two affordable units restricted to very-low income households with a one-level subterranean parking garage including 38 parking spaces. The existing three one-story residential dwellings and two detached garages on the project’s site (three adjoining lots) will be demolished.

515 Pioneer Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project consists of the demolition of the existing on-site structures and surface parking lot and construction of a new 100% affordable (aside from three manager units) Density Bonus Housing project. The proposed development involves a new five-story, 298,020 SF multi-family residential development containing 340-units. An on-site-parking garage is provided with 342 parking spaces within two levels of subterranean (below grade) parking. The project qualifies for reduced parking inclusive of guest and handicapped spaces under the State Density Bonus Law.

On August 10, 2021, the Glendale Housing Authority authorized the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Letter of Loan Commitment and Lease Option with LINC and National Core, and the City Council adopted a Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $10.0M for the funding of the 515 Pioneer Drive project, as well as approved a Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan application (Case No. PDBP2112447) with 100% of the units (aside from three manager units) reserved for extremely low, very low and low income senior and small family households earning between 30% to 80% area median income, a 750% density bonus and findings for four concessions and two waivers as follows:

Concessions

1) Reductions in various street front, street side and certain interior setbacks;

2) Reduction in studio unit size from 600 square feet to 360 square feet, reduction in one-bedroom unit size from 600 square feet to 530 square feet, and reduction in two-bedroom unit size from 800 square feet to 750 square feet;

3) Increase in building height from 69 feet (36 feet, as permitted under the R-3050 zoning standards plus the automatic height increase per Government Code sections 65915(b)(1)(G) & (d)(2)(D) of 33 feet) to 75 feet; and

4) Reduction in permanently landscaped open space from 30% to 15%.

Waivers

1) Increase the maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR) from 0.65:1 to 2.45:1; and

2) Increase the maximum allowed lot coverage from 50% to 58%.

1642 South Central Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project site is currently zoned SFMU (Commercial/Residential Mixed Use) and developed with a single-family dwelling built on the northwest half of the property. The single-family dwelling was constructed in 1913, along with a smaller single-family house constructed in 1935. The project would demolish both residential dwelling units and an accessory garage and construct a new 40,240 square-foot, five-story, 31-unit, affordable rental housing building. Parking would include a 16-space one-level subterranean garage. Per Government Code Section 65915 and Glendale Municipal Code Section 30.36, three of the residential units would be reserved for very low-income households.

534 and 538 North Kenwood Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling unit (addressed as 538 N. Kenwood Street), preservation of the existing single family dwelling unit (addressed as 534 N. Kenwood Street), and construction of a new 11-unit multi-family residential building, for a total of 12 residential units (one existing and 11 new) on a 15,000 square-foot lot. The project will provide a total of 27 parking spaces including 26 parking spaces in a new subterranean parking garage and one parking space onsite. The project includes common open space, private open spaces, and landscaping.

920 East Broadway

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves the adaptive reuse of the existing on-site buildings and construction of a new two-story building with a basement to provide a 40-unit density bonus residential housing project with 100% affordable units (aside from the manager’s unit). The project is located on a 33,450 SF site in the C3 (Commercial Service) zone.

900 East Broadway

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves the demolition of the existing, approximately 11,000 SF on-site building (built in 1976) and a surface parking lot in conjunction with the construction of a new five-story, 127-unit density bonus residential housing project with 100% affordable units (aside from the manager’s unit). The multi-family residential building will be constructed over a 92-space, subterranean parking garage located on a 36,800 SF site in the C3 (Commercial Service) and the R-2250 (Medium Density Residential) zones.

Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year Year 2021-2022 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and HOME Programs for the City of Glendale.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 15, 2021 to April 5, 2021.

Glendale Citywide Pedestrian Plan

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Glendale Citywide Pedestrian Plan (“Plan”) is a long-term plan for Glendale with near term steps for action. The Plan will establish a comprehensive, centralized, and coordinated approach to improving pedestrian infrastructure, safety, and demand in Glendale. The Plan will make Glendale a safer, more pleasant, and more convenient place for walking.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: November 2, 2020 to December 4, 2020

601-603 Bohlig Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves a tentative parcel map application (Case No. PPM1804173) to re-subdivide five existing lots, with a combine total of 23,866 square feet, into two parcels. The proposed project would result in the demolition of an existing single-family house (built in 1953) and the construction of a new two-story, 4,231 square-foot single-family house and a detached three-car garage on Parcel 1 (601 Bohlig Rd.) and a new three-story, 2,529 square-foot single-family house with an attached two-car garage on Parcel 2 (603 Bohlig Rd.).

The applicant is requesting exceptions from the subdivision code to;

  • allow the creation of two new residential parcels that are less than the 30,000 square-foot average required for new parcels created,
  • allow the creation of two new parcels that are less than the neighborhood average lot size within 500 feet of 15,565 square feet,
  • to allow Parcel 2 to be will be less than the minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet required for a newly created parcel,
  • allow Parcel 2 to provide dual frontage on Bohlig Road and Melwood Drive.

As proposed, the new residences will require approval of variances from the Zoning Ordinance (Case No. PVAR1817259) as follows: 601 Bohlig Road will require variances to;

  1. reduce the front setback to 9 feet,5-inches where 15 feet is required,
  2. increase the height of the detached garage to 32 feet, 9-inches where 12 feet is the maximum,
  3. reduce the driveway length to 11 feet where 18 feet is required.

The property at 603 Bohlig Road will require variances to;

  1. reduce the front setback to 4 feet, 9-inches where 15 feet is required,
  2. reduce the interior setback to 5 feet, 7-inches along the west side and 6 feet along the east side where 10 feet is required,
  3. reduce the driveway length to approximately 6 feet where 18 feet is required.

Both 601 & 603 Bohlig Road are located in the R1R-II (Restricted Residential Zone, Floor Area Ratio District II) Zone.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: October 1, 2020 to October 20, 2020

Amendment to FY 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Action Plan amendment prepared by the City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department for the fiscal year 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and HOME programs to include additional funding for existing Programs and add additional Public Social Services Program for the City of Glendale

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: September 21, 2020 to October 12, 2020.

Amendment to FY 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Action Plan amendment prepared by the City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department for the fiscal year 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and HOME programs to include the Emergency Solutions Grant Rounds 1 and 2 (ESG-CV2) of the CARES Act 2020 Action Plan.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: September 21, 2020 to October 12, 2020.

Amendment to FY 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Action Plan amendment prepared by the City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department for the fiscal year 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and HOME programs to include the CARES Act 2020 Action Plan.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: May 15, 2020 to June 4, 2020.

1248 Corona Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is requesting approval of the Design Review Board for the construction of a new two-story, 2,299 square-foot single-family dwelling with an attached 545 square-foot two-car garage on a 8,889 square-foot lot, zoned R1R (FAR District III) with an average current slope of approximately 70%. As proposed, the development will involve a total export of 1,058 cubic yards of soil.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: May 1, 2020 to May 21, 2020

Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and HOME Programs for the City of Glendale.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 20, 2020 to May 11, 2020.

6231- 6325 San Fernando Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed Project is

  • the construction of a 6,200 square-foot addition to an existing one-story, 6,087 square-foot, commercial/industrial building (6325 San Fernando Road, constructed in 1968), located in the C3 I (Commercial Services) zone, Height District I;
  • the construction of a 2,780 square-foot ground level addition and 4,832 square-foot mezzanine addition within an existing 6,648 square-foot, commercial/industrial building (6311 San Fernando Road, constructed in 1972);
  • the demolition of 848 square-feet and façade improvement to an existing 52,848 square-foot commercial/industrial building (6265 San Fernando Road, constructed in 1953);
  • and the construction of a 7,789 square-foot addition to an existing one-story, 2,211 square-foot commercial/industrial building (6231 San Fernando Road, constructed in 1921).

The project site is approximately 187,440 square-feet (4.3 acres) in size, located in the IMU (Industrial/Commercial Mixed Use) Zone. The Project will function as general commercial offices. The existing parking spaces at the Project site will be reconfigured with a code compliant amount of 263 parking spaces and 23 non-code compliant tandem parking spaces. The proposed project requires approval from the Design Review Board.

The Project site is generally located mid-block of San Fernando Road, between Sonora Avenue and Grandview Avenue. Surrounding the Project site are commercial businesses (retail, restaurants, auto repair, etc.) to the west (across San Fernando Road) located in the IMU (Industrial/Commercial Mixed Use) zone, office and retail to the north located within the C3-I (Commercial Service-Height District I) zone, auto repair to the south located in the IMU (Industrial/Commercial Mixed Use) zone, and the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way to the south located in the T (Transportation) zone.

Construction of the project will occur over a single phase, which will take place over a period of approximately 60 weeks or 14 months. The amount of soil import to the site will be approximately 574 cubic yards (426 cubic yards cut; 1,000 cubic yards fill). Based on this estimate, the excavation material would require approximately 56 truck trips, assuming 16 cubic yards per truck. Due to the nature of the project, excavation would not occur over the entire 60 week construction period, but would be concentrated over approximately two weeks within the first five weeks of construction. The maximum number of haul truck trips per eight-hour work day is anticipated to be 8. The primary inbound haul route to the Project site would be from the Western Avenue exit of the Interstate 5 Freeway, then right onto San Fernando Road ending at the Project site. The same route is anticipated to be used for outbound trucks. The project site is approximately 4.3 acres allowing for staging areas and construction worker parking to take place onsite.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: December 16, 2019 – January 6, 2020

All for Health, Health for All - 517 E. Broadway

COMBINED STAGE I AND II DESIGN REVIEW CASE NO. PDR 1902176

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project site is approximately 12,086 square feet and currently developed with a one-story medical office building (built in 1948) and adjacent private surface parking lot. The site is located on the northwest corner of Broadway and Isabel Street, in the DSP/EB (Downtown Specific Plan/East Broadway District) District, described as Portions of Lots 21, 22, 23 and 24, Tract No. 6356.

The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing medical-office building and adjacent parking lot and construct a 5-story, 32,500 square-foot commercial building containing medical/general offices and retail uses on the ground level and on-site parking within a multi-level underground parking structure providing 71 parking spaces.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: December 2, 2019 - December 23, 2019

Holy Family Campus Master Plan – 214 E. Elk Ave., 209 E. Lomita Ave., 400 E. Lomita Ave., and 404 S. Louise St.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project encompasses the expansion of and improvements to the Holy Family Campus (“Campus”) in conjunction with the proposed “Master Plan” for Holy Family. The Campus is located in the R-1650 multi-family residential zone on three corner properties and includes the Holy Family Elementary School located at 404 South Louise Street, Holy Family Church located at 214 East Elk Avenue and the Parish Office/Rectory at 209 East Lomita Avenue, and Holy Family High School located at 400 East Lomita Avenue. The proposed expansion of and improvements to the existing private school (Holy Family High School) and the existing church (Holy Family Church) will occur over two phases as described below. No changes to the elementary school are proposed as part of the Master Plan.

Holy Family High School (400 East Lomita Avenue) – The expansion of the existing private high school includes the development of two new buildings on the 124,338 square-foot site: a 12,600 square-foot, two-story building (Parish Center) and a 2,900 square-foot, one-story building. The high school project site is located on the south-east corner of Lomita Avenue and South Louise Street, and is currently developed with three buildings, as well as associated playground areas for the students and parking for the Holy Family Campus. The current student capacity for the all-girls High School will remain at 280 students, and the proposal does not include expanding the enrollment capacity. The existing high school building was built in 1950 and will remain; no changes are proposed to the high school building. The proposed project will require demolition of the other two buildings on-site that include the existing Parish Hall (originally built in 1923) and an existing, ancillary storage building (St. Anthony’s, built in 1964). Development of the site also includes improvements to the existing playground areas and reconfiguration of the on-site parking.

The applicant is requesting the following discretionary approvals:

  • a parking reduction to provide a total of 162 stalls for the private school and new buildings, where 287 parking spaces are required;
  • a conditional use permit to allow the expansion of the existing private school;
  • a setback and standards variance to allow the construction of a new fence in the street-front and street-side setback areas and to provide less landscaping than required by code.

Holy Family Church (214 East Elk Avenue and 209 East Lomita Avenue) – The proposal is to demolish an existing two-story, 3,055 square-foot office building (209 East Lomita Avenue) to provide 22 on-site parking spaces on the 19,450 square-foot project site. The site is currently developed with two buildings that include the Holy Family Church and Parish Office/Rectory. The existing church located at 214 East Elk Avenue was built in 1921 and will remain; no changes are proposed to the church building. The existing parish office building located at 209 East Lomita Avenue (west of the church) was built in 1977 and will be replaced with a surface parking lot for the church. A lot line adjustment application and a demolition clearance application have been submitted for this portion of the project.

The proposed “Master Plan” for the Holy Family Campus will be implemented over two phases as follows:

  • Phase 1 – This phase involves improvements to the church and high school that will be completed in three sub-phases that include the following:
  • Phase 2 – This phase deals with the high school site only:

Discretionary Permits:

Development of the high school portion of the project will require approval by the Planning Hearing Officer for the Parking Reduction Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Variances. The project will also have to obtain approval from the Design Review Board for the new construction.

Development of the parking lot adjacent to the church will require approval by the Director of Community Development for a Lot Line Adjustment and a Demolition Clearance application.

The applicant is also requesting a development agreement to maintain all discretionary approvals for a maximum of ten (10 years); the development agreement will require recommendation by the Planning Commission and approval by City Council.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: October 17, 2019 – November 6, 2019

1809 Verdugo Boulevard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project includes the development of a new three-story 35,000 square-foot residential congregate living/medical facility with 79-beds, a 32 space semi-subterranean parking garage (below new building), and a new 36,780 square-foot parking garage (one level subterranean and two levels above grade) with 110 spaces on a 64,495 square-foot site consisting of three lots, located in the C2-I (Community Commercial-Height District I) Zone (Project). The Project site is currently developed with a four-story 35,980 square-foot medical office building (constructed in 1984) and with surface parking spaces and minimal landscaping. There are no protected indigenous trees species on or within 20 feet of the site. The new residential congregate living facility/medical building will function as a residential use for persons in need of on-site assistance with activities of daily living and on-site assistance with medical care. The new 36,780 square-foot parking garage with 110 parking spaces will replace the existing surface parking spaces currently servicing the existing four-story 35,980 square-foot medical office building. The existing medical office building and the 36 parking spaces within the building at the ground level will remain. The proposed project requires approval from the Design Review Board.

The Project site is located at the northwest corner of Verdugo Boulevard and La Tour Way.

Surrounding the Project site are

  • State Route 2 (SR2)/Interstate 210 (I-210) freeway interchange to the north and west,
  • y of La Cañada Flintridge developed with single-family residences to the east and across La Tour Way,
  • mercial development in City of La Cañada Flintridge further west beyond the SR2/I-210 interchange,
  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital located within the C3-III (Commercial Service-Height District III) and PPD (Precise Plan of Development) zone.

Construction of the project will occur over three phases as follows:

  • Phase I - Improve the site with a new driveway accessed from Verdugo Boulevard and located west of the existing four-story medical office building;
  • Phase II – Demolish portions of the existing surface parking lot located at the northeast portion of the Project site (behind the existing four-story approximate 35,980 square-foot medical office building) and construct a 110 space parking structure; and
  • Phase III - Demolish the remaining portions of the surface parking lot located at the western portion of the Project site and construct the proposed three-story, 35,000 square-foot, residential congregate living/medical facility with a 32 space semi-subterranean garage.

The project’s three phases will take place over a period of approximate 103 weeks or 8.5 months. The amount of soil export from the site will be approximately 8,000 cubic yards during Phase II and approximately 6,110 cubic yards during Phase III (14,110 cubic yards total). Based on this estimate, the excavation material would require approximately 500 truck trips during Phase II and approximately 382 truck trips during Phase III, assuming 16 cubic yards per truck for a total of 882 truck trips. Due to the nature of the project, excavation would not occur over the entire 103 week period, but would be concentrated over approximately three weeks within the first eight weeks of both Phases II and III. The maximum number of haul truck trips per eight-hour work day is anticipated to be 33. The primary inbound haul route to the Project site is projected to be from the Verdugo Boulevard exit of the SR2 Freeway, then right onto Verdugo, and the route would end at the Project site via the new driveway to be constructed at Phase I. The same route would be used for outbound trucks. The north side (west bound) Verdugo Boulevard would be used as the staging area and parking during the construction period.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: July 8, 2019 – July 29, 2019

1100 South Brand Boulevard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves the demolition of the existing surface parking lot located on the northern portion of the subject site to accommodate the construction of a new three story, approximately 64,000 square-foot parking structure with roof top parking on an approximately 98,700 square-foot site. No changes to the existing dealership building, aside from the construction of ramps between the existing building and the new parking structure, are proposed. The new structure will be three stories and approximately 40 feet in height. Aside from four new service bays proposed to be located on the ground floor, the remainder of the structure will be used for parking vehicles.

Vehicular access to the site will remain as it currently exists with driveways from South Brand Boulevard, West Chevy Chase Drive and Palmer Avenue.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECOMMENDATION

The Community Development Department, after having conducted an Initial Study, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and all documents referenced therein are available for review in the Community Development Department, Planning Division office, Room 103 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 or on the Planning Division website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/environmental

Written comments may be submitted to the Community Development Department, Planning Division office, at the address listed above for a period of twenty (20) days after publication of this notice.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: July 5, 2019 to July 25, 2019

129 - 133 Los Feliz Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

An application to construct an approximately 57,350 square-foot, five story medical congregate care facility on an approximately 17,700 square-foot site. The first level includes a lobby, dining room, kitchen, pharmacy and administrative areas. The second through fifth floors mimic each other and include 18 rooms and common sitting areas. A roof deck is also proposed. A ramp leading to the subterranean garage is located off of the driveway in the western portion of the site.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: May 29, 2019 – June 19, 2019

534 and 538 North Kenwood Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves

  • demolition of an existing one-story Colonial Craftsman style single-family residence (built in 1922 and altered in 1928) located at 538 North Kenwood Street,
  • preservation and rehabilitation of an existing two-story Aeroplane Craftsman Style single-family residence (built in 1913) located at 534 North Kenwood Street,
  • construction of a new 11-unit, three-story residential building, for a total of 12 residential units on two adjoining lots totaling 15,000 square feet in area (0.34 acres), in the R-1250 (High Density Residential) zone.

The project provides 26 parking spaces in a new one-level subterranean parking garage, and one unenclosed parking with access from the public alley along the east boundary of the project site. The applicant has requested the approval of an Administrative Exception to exceed the allowable lot coverage by 2.48 percent (the maximum allowed lot coverage is 50 percent). The project also requires approval from the Design Review Board for the design

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: May 10, 2019 – May 30, 2019

727 Sonora Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project is to demolish a 7,641 square-foot and a 3,800 square-foot industrial building (constructed in 1945 and 1946, respectively), and to construct a four-story, 33,053 square-foot, general office building with a three-level,91-space, subterranean garage across two lots totaling 12,482 square-feet, located in the IND (Industrial) Zone.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 3, 2019 – April 24, 2019

Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and HOME Programs for the City of Glendale.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 25, 2019 to April 15, 2019.

601-603 Bohlig Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves a parcel map application to re-subdivide five existing parcels, totaling 23,866 square feet in size, into two parcels. The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing house (built in 1953) and the construction of a new three-story, 4,152 square-foot single-family house and an attached three-car garage on Parcel 1 (601 Bohlig Road) and a new 3-story, 2,529 square-foot single-family house with an attached two-car garage on Parcel 2 (603 Bohlig Road).

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 11, 2019 – April 1, 2019

1304-1310 South Brand Boulevard and 110-116 East Cypress Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves the demolition demolish a 7,641 square-foot and a 3,800 square-foot industrial building (constructed in 1945 and 1946, respectively), and to construct a four-story, 33,053 square-foot, general office building with a three-level,91-space, subterranean garage across two lots totaling 12,482 square-feet, located in the IND (Industrial) Zone.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: February 13, 2019 – March 5, 2019

3600 Marengo Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Standards variance and conditional use permit applications to construct two new broadcast towers at 140 feet and 160 feet in height, and to construct a new 1,750 square foot, 15-foot high unstaffed communications building at an existing transmission facility located on a 23.4 acre lot within a primary ridgeline, zoned ROS (Residential Open Space).

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: February 7, 2019 – February 27, 2019

620 West Elk Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project includes the development of a three-story mini-storage facility, approximately 48 feet in height, on an 81,875 square-foot through lot. The project site consists of four contiguous parcels, located mid-block with frontage on West Elk Avenue to the north and Vine Street to the south. The proposed storage building will be 214,745 square feet in size featuring storage units ranging in size from 25 square feet to 330 square feet on all three levels, and an office on the ground floor. The applicant is requesting a parking reduction to provide 40 parking spaces, including one handicapped parking space, where 214 parking spaces and eight loading spaces are required for the proposed personal storage facility use. All existing buildings on the project site will be demolished.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: November 13, 2018 – December 3, 2018

1809 Verdugo Boulevard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To construct a new, three-story, 79-bed, 35,000 square-foot, residential congregate living/ medical facility with a 34 space, semi-subterranean garage, and a new 36,783 square-foot, three-level (one level subterranean and two levels above grade), 105 space parking garage on a 64,495 square-foot site consisting of three lots. The site is currently developed with a 35,981 square-foot, three-story, medical office building with 36 parking spaces at the first level of the building (constructed in 1984), located in the C2-I Zone. The existing medical office building and the 36 parking spaces within the building will remain. As proposed, the development will involve a total export of 14,106 cubic yards of soil. The proposed residential congregate living/ medical facility will require approval from the Design Review Board.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: October 22, 2018 to November 11, 2018.

206-220 North Kenwood Street and 223-241 North Jackson Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves removal of the existing GUSD Headquarters building to allow for a 207 unit affordable housing project. The proposed project consists of a new 4-story (plus mezzanine) multi-family residential building containing 192 units, six new residential units proposed as an adaptive re-use on the second floor of the existing office building (231 N. Jackson Street), and the rehabilitation of 9 existing dwelling units (241 N. Jackson Street ). Parking will be provided in a multi-level above and below ground parking garage consisting of a minimum of 244 parking spaces wrapped by the new 192 unit structure. The project will provide 17 affordable units to very-low income households. As part of the density bonus application, the applicant is requesting two concessions and five waivers from the development standards. The project qualifies for reduced parking of 0.5 spaces per bedroom inclusive of guest and handicapped spaces under the State Density Bonus Law.

Proposed Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Comment Period: October 11, 2018 to November 9, 2018.

501 South Central Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

An application to construct a 17,826 square-foot, 3-story office/retail building (over a one-level 8,325 square-foot subterranean parking garage) on a 8,400 square-foot lot. Development of the project will require the demolition of the existing 720 square-foot counter service restaurant located at 501 South Central Avenue (built in 1948) and the existing 918 square-foot house located at 308 West Lomita (built in 1921). The applicant is asking to provide 30 on-site, accessible parking spaces, four tandem parking spaces, and 17 lift spaces (51 total) where 49 on-site, accessible parking spaces are required in the C3-1 Zone, described as a Portion of Lot 14, Palmetto Tract.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: September 20, 2018 to October 9, 2018.

401-409 Hawthorne Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is requesting approval of an affordable housing project pursuant to GMC Chapter 30.36 and the State Density Bonus law, to construct a new, 5-story, 23-unit multi-family residential development, and maintain two of the five existing units on-site (401 Hawthorne Street and 141 South Columbus Avenue), for a total of 25 residential dwelling units. Five of the units will be reserved as affordable to very low income tenants. As part of the density bonus application, the applicant is requesting three concessions in regards to floor area ratio, height, and additional outdoor space. The project site consists of three lots totaling 18,750 square-feet in area and is located in the R-1250 (High Density Residential) Zone. The proposal includes a total of 39 parking spaces with 37 parking spaces in a new two level subterranean parking garage, and two parking spaces within the existing detached garage for use by the two existing units (addressed as 401 Hawthorne Street and 141 South Columbus Avenue). The project involves the demolition of three existing residential units (405 Hawthorne Street – a duplex and a detached garage; 409 Hawthorne Street – one single family residence and detached garage). Development of the project requires approval by the Director of Community Development for the Density Bonus Review, and Design Review Board approval for the design.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: September 7, 2018 to September 27, 2018.

3506-3514 North Verdugo Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To demolish the existing buildings and to construct a new three-story (with mezzanine) mixed use project, which consists of 14 residential dwelling (three two-bedroom units, seven three-bedroom units, and four four-bedroom units) in the upper two floors, 2,762 square feet of retail/office space on the ground floor, and a total of 49 parking spaces located within two levels (ground floor and subterranean level), on an 18,000 square-foot (0.41 acre) lot, zoned C3 (Height District I). Per GMC 30.12.020, multiple residential dwelling units are permitted in the C3 zone in compliance with the R-1250 development standards. As proposed, the project requires approval of Standard Variances to allow additional lot coverage greater than 50% on the ground floor and additional floor area greater than 1.2. Also required is a reduction in the minimum 20-foot street front setback to allow residential private patios and landscape planters on the second floor deck above the ground floor retail/office space.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: June 14, 2018 to July 5, 2018.

Glendale 2018 Wastewater Change Petition

PROJECT LOCATION

The proposed project site includes the Glendale Water & Power (GWP) and Pasadena Water & Power (PWP) service areas within the Cities of Glendale and Pasadena. Also included are adjacent portions of the City of San Marino, City of Los Angeles, City of La Canada-Flintridge, and unincorporated community of Altadena, and is generally bounded by the San Gabriel Mountains to the north; the City of Sierra Madre to the east; the State Route (SR) 134 (Ventura Freeway), SR-2 (Glendale Freeway), and the Los Angeles River to the south; and the City of Burbank, Griffith Park, and Verdugo Hills to the west.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The City of Glendale proposes to gradually decrease the volume of treated wastewater discharged from the Los Angeles-Glendale Water Reclamation Plant (LAGWRP) to the Los Angeles River (River) in order to increase the delivery of recycled water to various users within the GWP and PWP service areas, as well construction and operation of new recycled water distribution facilities to serve new customers within the GWP service area.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: June 7, 2018 to July 6, 2018.

1633 Victory Boulevard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To demolish the existing one-story, 3,537 square-foot, commercial building and associated shade structures (constructed in 1966), and to construct a new three-story, 37,858 square-foot 64 room hotel with a two-level subterranean garage with 65 parking spaces on a 21,647 square-foot lot, located in the C3 (Height District I) Zone. As proposed, the development will involve a total export of 12,348 cubic yards of soil. The proposed hotel will require approval from the Design Review Board.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: May 3, 2018 to May 23, 2018.

1829 Kirkby Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To construct a new two-story, 4,114 square-foot single-family dwelling with an attached 648 square-foot, three-car garage on an approximately 15,880 square-foot lot, zoned R1R (FAR District II). The project includes demolition of the two (2) existing residential structures: a single-family dwelling and accessory living quarters (built circa 1911 and 1924). As proposed, the development will involve grading with a total export of 196 cubic yards of soil. There are a total of fourteen protected indigenous trees (Coast Live Oaks) located on or within twenty feet of the property (eleven located on the project site). Additionally, a portion of the lot is located in a Liquefaction Zone. The proposed single-family dwelling will require approval from the Design Review Board.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 29, 2018 to April 17, 2018.

Community Development Block Grant

1829 Kirkby Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant and HOME Programs.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 16, 2018 to April 5, 2018.

South Glendale Community Plan

1248 Corona Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is requesting approval of the Design Review Board for the construction of a new two-story, 2,566 square-foot single-family dwelling with an attached 495 square-foot two-car garage on a vacant, 8,889 square-foot lot, zoned R1R (FAR District III) with an average current slope of approximately 70%. As proposed, the development will involve a total of 987 cubic yards of grading (all export).

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: January 24, 2018 to February 15, 2018

1112-1118 N. Columbus

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is requesting approval of the Design Review Board for the construction of a new 3-story, 11-unit multi-family apartment building above a semi-subterranean garage with 25 parking spaces on a 11,490 SF project site, zoned R-1250 (High Density Residential). The project includes demolition of the three (3), existing residential units and all other structures on site. The project includes common open space, private open space and landscaping.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: December 7, 2017 to December 27, 2017

206 N. Kenwood St., 223-241 and 247 N. Jackson St.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed GUSD Apartments (“Development Project”) involves the demolition of the existing GUSD Headquarters office and associated buildings, two modular buildings, a multi-family residential building and respective parking lots. The new development involves constructing a five-story (with mezzanine), 286-unit residential development wrapped around a multi-level parking structure with 394 parking spaces located on a 113,289 square-foot lot (2.60 acres).

361-365 Myrtle Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves the demolition of two existing residential units (a single family home and detached garage on two combined lots) and the construction of a new three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential development on two lots with a combined square-footage of 13,514 square feet with a total of 29 parking spaces in a one-level semi-subterranean garage.

2942 and 2950 Oak Glen Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Applications to subdivide an existing 269,200 square foot lot (a portion of which is a secondary ridgeline) into four lots for constructing three new single-family dwellings, maintaining the single-family dwelling at 2950 Oak Glen (built in 1947), and demolishing a single-family dwelling at 2942 Oak Glen Road (built in 1944) with a shared driveway for two lots and less than the required lot width for three lots.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: October 12, 2017 - November 1, 2017.

Downtown Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Glendale Downtown Specific Plan (DSP or “proposed project”) is to guide development and design within the approximately 220 acres located in the center of the City of Glendale. The DSP consists of a comprehensive set of incentives, standards, and requirements that will implement the vision for the future development in Downtown Glendale. The DSP will act as the planning tool to guide and direct new development, economic development; streetscape improvements; transportation development; parking; pedestrian amenities; open space and land use; preservation of cultural resources; and art space. This is an urban design oriented plan, which sets the physical standards and guidelines as well as land use regulations for activities within the DSP area. In order to achieve these goals the DSP proposes General Plan Amendments (GPA’s), Zoning Changes (ZC), and District Design Standards.

348-350 Salem Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves the demolition of the existing residential units (348 Salem Street – one single family residence and detached garage; 350 & 352 Salem Street - three residential buildings divided into five residential units and a detached garage) and the construction of a new three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential development on a 13,955 SF lot with a total of 28 parking spaces in a one-level subterranean garage. The project includes common open space, private open space and landscaping. Development of the project requires Design Review Board approval for the design. No variances are proposed.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: June 28, 2017 to July 17, 2017

206 West Chevy Chase Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Proposed 25,705 sq.ft., five-story commercial building consisting of retail (585 sq.ft.) at the first (ground) level, medical office (4,750 sq.ft.) on the second level, and general offices (20,370 sq.ft.) on the third, fourth and fifth levels. The proposal includes 81 parking spaces located on the first and second levels and four levels below ground. The 11,002 sq.ft. property is zoned CA (Commercial Auto). The proposal will require approval from the Design Review Board.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 7, 2017 to April 27, 2017

2942 and 2950 Oak Glen Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Applications to subdivide an existing lot (a portion of which is a secondary ridgeline) of 269,200 square feet into four lots for constructing three new single-family dwellings, maintaining the single-family dwelling at 2950 Oak Glen (built in 1947), and demolishing a single-family dwelling at 2942 Oak Glen Road (built in 1944).

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 30, 2017 to April 18, 2017

1820 South Brand Boulevard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is requesting the approval of a six-story, 26-unit live/work development. The proposal will include a total of 103 parking spaces, including 46 in a tandem arrangement. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow development of the live/work units less than the required minimum size and a parking exception to allow less than the minimum number of parking spaces required for the development.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 8, 2017 to March 28, 2017

Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and HOME Programs.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 14, 2017 to April 4, 2017.

311 South Adams Street and 1012-1028 East Colorado Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A zone change to allow the construction of a three level parking structure (on the southeastern portion of a 34,176 square-foot site) for use by the existing banquet facility, commercial, and office uses on Colorado Street. Development requires the demolition of the existing surface parking lot. No changes are proposed to the existing commercial uses. The request includes changing the southern portion of the site from R-2250 zoning to C3-I zoning (the northern portion is currently zoned C3-I), and adding a Precise Plan of Design (PPD) overlay zone on the southeastern portion of the site, where the three level parking structure is proposed. The project’s architectural design was reviewed by the Design Review Board on November 10, 2016. The Board recommended approval of the project with conditions to the Planning Commission and City Council. The proposed project site also includes a lot line adjustment application consistent with the proposed PPD overlay zone.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 2, 2017 to March 22, 2017

600 East Colorado Street and 533 and 539 East Elk Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A zone change (zoning map amendment) to allow a change to the existing Precise Plan of Design (PPD) overlay zone placed on the property located at 533 and 539 East Elk Avenue . The existing on-site development does not include access to East Elk Avenue . The amendment to the existing PPD proposes to change the site plan to provide "Right turn only" egress from the subject site onto East Elk Avenue . The proposed egress would result in a two-space reduction of parking spaces in the existing on-site parking lot, relocation of the accessibility ramp and a slight increase in the amount of landscaping.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: November 17, 2016 to December 7, 2016

510-512 West Doran Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project involves the modification and relocation of the existing single-family dwelling unit (addressed as 512 W. Doran Street) to the north-east portion of the 14,225 square-foot lot, and the construction of three new residential dwelling units (one detached unit and two attached units), for a total of four residential units on the project site (one existing and three new). The project will provide a total of 8 parking spaces in private, attached garages and one unenclosed guest parking space. The project includes common open space, private open space and landscaping.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: October 27, 2016 to November 18, 2016

126, 128 and 132 South Kenwood Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project includes the demolition of the existing residential structures and the construction of a new 44-unit, five-story multi-family residential development in a “podium” type design (“Project”) with a building height of 69’-6”feet (74’-6” to the stair tower). The proposal features one, two, and three-bedroom units that surround a central courtyard open towards the north. The Project is providing the code-required 89 parking spaces (one space for one-bedroom units, two spaces for two or more bedroom units, and one guest space for every 10 units) within a two-level subterranean parking garage. One vehicular access point to the garage is proposed from the alley at the rear of the Project Site; no driveway is proposed on Kenwood Street. In conformance with DSP Section 7.2.4 Public Open Space, the Project is providing additional publicly accessible open space in order to obtain the maximum number of stories and FAR in the DSP East Broadway District (maximum of up to five stories, 80’ of height, and 2.75 FAR); the Project is offering an additional 563 square feet of publicly accessible open space over the minimum 1,125 SF of open space required by Code.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report is available for public comment October 20, 2016 to November 21, 2016.

Draft Environmental Impact Report
Cover
Title Page
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Summary
Chapter 3 - Project Description
Chapter 4.0 - Environmental Impact Analysis
Chapter 4.1 - Cultural Resources
Chapter 5.0 - Alternatives
Chapter 6.0 - Effects Not Significant
Chapter 7.0 - Other CEQA
Chapter 8.0 - Organizations
Chapter 9.0 - References
Appendix 1 - Notice of Preparation Responses
Appendix 4.1 - Historic Resources Assessment
Appendix 6.0 CalEEMod Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Files

1749-1761 Gardena Avenue
Glendale Beeline Bus Maintenance Facility

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Glendale Beeline Bus Maintenance Facility, including administrative and operational office uses, and incidental storage. A total of approximately 25,500 gross square feet (gsf) would be constructed at the new facility, including maintenance, administration, operations, and storage uses together in a single two-story building, along with an approximately 2,000 gsf outdoor bus wash and an approximately 100 gsf trash enclosure. The site is approximately two acres in size and is currently vacant.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: October 6, 2016 to November 6, 2016

3160 Linda Vista Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To construct a new two-story, 2,606 square-foot single-family dwelling with an attached 411 square-foot two-car garage on a 14,468 square-foot lot, zoned R1R (FAR District II). The site was previously developed with a single-family residential structure that sustained major damage by a fire in 2011 requiring its demolition. A total of nine protected indigenous trees (nine Coastal Live Oaks; two California Sycamores) and a Blue-Line stream are located on the site. The project will require approval from the Planning Hearing Officer to allow the proposed single-family dwelling to be located in the required interior setback and to maintain the existing driveway that exceeds the maximum slope. Approval from the Design Review Board is also required.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: September 15, 2016 to October 3, 2016

1712 South Glendale Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To

  • construct approximately 10,000 square feet of non-occupiable floor area for wall crypts, columbaria and walkways through a new garden area,
  • install approximately 21,000 square feet of new landscaping (approximately 31,000 square feet combined) at a 0.70 acre area located at the northwest portion of an approximately 305 acre existing cemetery (Forest Lawn Memorial-Park) that is located partially within the City of Glendale and the City of Los Angeles.

The portion of the cemetery that is located in the City of Glendale is zoned CEM (Cemetery). The proposal will require approval from the Design Review Board.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period: August 30, 2016 to September 19, 2016

2612 Honolulu Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A zone change (zoning map amendment) to amend the zoning map designation for the property located at 2612 Honolulu Avenue (2635 Sycamore Avenue) from C2-I and R1-II Zone to C2-I – PPD and R1-II – PPD (Precise Plan of Design) Zone and to allow the construction of a two- and three-story, 28-unit multi-family residential development. The three-story portion of the project includes two-stories of residential over a parking garage that is considered a story due to site slope conditions. Development requires the demolition of a vacant restaurant/bar and surface parking lot.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: June 30, 2016 to July 1, 2016

1100 North Brand Boulevard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Design Review application to demolish the existing buildings and construct a new six-story hotel project consisting of 85 hotel rooms and 85 parking spaces on a 15,500 square foot lot, zoned C3 (Height District III). No variances are required.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 7, 2016 to April 27, 2016

Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant and HOME Programs.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 14, 2016 to April 4, 2016.

2331 Ramsay Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To construct a new 4,268 square-foot, two-story residence and a attached 667 square-foot, three-car garage on a vacant 21,128 square-foot lot located within the R1R (Restricted Residential) Zone, Floor Area Ratio District II.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from December 22, 2015 to January 12, 2016.

707 North Pacific Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To demolish the existing, vacant restaurant building and to construct a new 12,900 SF (plus 1,661 SF mezzanine) drugstore on a 1.18 acre (51,440 SF) lot, zoned C2 (Height District II). The project includes a drive-thru pharmacy.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from September 28 to October 17, 2015.

1100-1108 North Brand Boulevard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Application for variances to allow for the construction of a new five-story mixed use project consisting of eighteen (18) residential dwelling units (seven 2-bedroom and 11 3-bedroom units), 3,000 SF of restaurant space on the ground floor, and 81 on-site parking spaces on a 15,500 SF corner lot, zoned C3. Per GMC 30.12.020, multiple residential dwelling units are permitted in the C3 zone in compliance with the R-1250 development standards; the project requires approval of variances to allow for an increase in height, number of stories, density, floor area ratio, and lot coverage, and a reduction in setbacks and additional open space for the residential portion of the project.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from June 3, 2015 to June 22, 2015.

330-334 Salem Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To construct a new three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building with one level of semi-subterranean parking garage with 29 parking spaces on two adjoining properties, located within the R-1250 (High Density Residential) Zone. The existing buildings will be demolished.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from May 29, 2015 to June 17, 2015.

129-133 West Los Feliz Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

New 24,600 sq.ft., three-story medical office building with two levels of parking (one at grade and one below grade, with a total of 65 parking spaces) on a vacant, 17,650 SF lot. The project requires approval of an Administrative Exception for a reduced interior setback at the rear, as well as Design Review.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from May 6, 2015 to May 26, 2015.

1680 Valley View Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project is to construct a new single-family dwelling with an attached three-car garage. The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to allow the use of an existing driveway that is not completely located on the same lot as the required garage.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from April 23, 2015 to May 12, 2015.

1225 Reynolds Drive - Parcel Map GLN No. 1629

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Parcel map application to subdivide an existing lot of 20,071 square feet developed with a single-family dwelling into three lots for the construction of two additional single-family dwellings.

3067 East Chevy Chase Drive - Chevy Chase Country Club

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A Zoning Map Amendment and SR Zone Development Review to amend the zoning map designation for the property located at 3067 E. Chevy Chase Drive from Special Recreation (SR) Zone to Special Recreation – Precise Plan of Design (SR PPD) Zone and to allow development in the Special Recreation Zone. The project includes a 20,795 square-foot expansion to the existing 11,520 square-foot clubhouse, reconfiguration of the parking lots/spaces and expansion of pool, new landscaping around the periphery of the building and parking lots, and four new tennis courts above the city-owned reservoir.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from February 4, 2015 to February 24, 2015.

1407 West Glenoaks Boulevard

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project includes the development of a 4-story mixed-use building with 76 multifamily residential units, including 4 studio units, 24 one-bedroom apartment units, 48 two-bedroom apartment units, and 12,900 square feet of ground level commercial space, along with a 5,400 square foot public mini-park. The Project site is 52,239 square feet in size and consists of one parcel near the southeast corner of Glenoaks Boulevard and Sonora Avenue. The proposed mixed use building would be 203,831 square feet in size and the mixed use building would include 199 standard parking spaces.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from October 15, 2014 to November 3, 2014.

515 West Broadway

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed 515 W. Broadway Mixed-Use Project (“Project”) is located on a 1.78 acre site consisting of nine continuous parcels bounded by W. Broadway to the south, Pacific Avenue to the east, and Kenilworth Avenue to the west. A mix of multi-family and single-family development borders the subject site on the north. The site is currently developed with a 1-story retail store (Office Depot), a large surface parking lot, a 2-story apartment building, and a garage facing Kenilworth Avenue. The Project includes the development of a 5-story mixed-use building with 180 multi-family residential dwelling units and 18,200 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The Project would include three studio units, 117 one-bedroom apartment units, and 60 two-bedroom apartment units. Of the 180 units, nine units will be provided for very-low income households.

A total of 331 parking spaces would be located within a single subterranean-level parking garage and at grade. Specifically, 212 parking spaces would be located within the subterranean parking area reserved for residents; the remaining 119 parking spaces would be at grade.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report is available for public comment October 15, 2014 to November 14, 2014.

Draft Environmental Impact Report
Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Summary
Chapter 3 - Project Description
Chapter 4.0 - Environmental
Chapter 4.1 - Aesthetics
Chapter 4.2 - Air Quality and Green House Gas
Chapter 4.3 - Land Use
Chapter 4.4 - Noise
Chapter 4.5 - Population & Housing
Chapter 4.6 Public Service
Chapter 4.7 - Recreation
Chapter 4.8 - Traffic
Chapter 4.9 - Utilities
Chapter 5.0 - Alternatives
Chapter 6.0 - Effects Not Significant
Chapter 7.0 - Other CEQA
Chapter 8.0 - Organizations
Chapter 9.0 - References

Appendices

509 and 525 West Elk Avenue
Enclave Multifamily Residential Project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed Enclave Multifamily Residential Project (“Project”) is located on a 0.72 acre parcel consisting of two continuous parcels of land located north of W. Elk Avenue between San Fernando Road and S. Pacific Avenue and is currently developed with a 1-story concrete block building occupied by a wholesale auto parts business and a parking lot. The addresses are 509 W. Elk Avenue and 525 W. Elk Avenue. The project site is bound on the south by W. Elk Avenue, on the west by the 5-story ICIS apartment complex, on the north by auto repair and medical office uses, and on the east by a 2-story apartment building. The Project includes the development of a 5-story apartment building with 71 multi-family residential dwelling units, recreation and open space amenities, and 161 parking spaces provided in a two-level subterranean garage. The Project would include one studio unit, 18 one-bedroom apartment units, and 52 two-bedroom apartment units.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report is available for public comment October 8, 2014 to November 7, 2014.

Draft Environmental Impact Report
Appendix 1.0 - Notice of Preparation
Appendix 4.2 - Air Quality
Appendix 4.4 Noise Calculations
Appendix 5.0 - Alternative Calculations
Appendix 6.0 - Traffic Memo

330 Wonderview

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
To demolish the existing house and to construct a new two-story, 7,314 SF single family dwelling with an attached four-car garage on a 2.3 acre (101,364.12 SF) hillside lot, zoned R--1--R (FAR District II) and featuring an average current slope of 45%. The project includes a swimming pool constructed on a lower level below the house. Site improvements will involve 1,590 CY of cut and 215 CY of fill.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: September 18, 2014 to October 7, 2014.

Precise Plan of Design Overlay Zone

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Amendments to the Zoning Code concerning the Precise Plan of Design Overlay Zone. Chiefly, the amendments would introduce flexibility in zoning standards for a specific project, while the overall intent and goals of the Zoning Code are met.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from August 6 to August 26, 2014.

Scholl Canyon Landfill Expansion

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The City of Glendale will be the Lead Agency and has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for this project:

The Sanitation Districts has identified two variations for the proposed project, which include a vertical expansion only (Variation 1) and a vertical and horizontal expansion (Variation 2). Variation 1 will provide approximately 11.5 million cubic yards of additional capacity and will extend the life of the landfill by 13 years (assuming a continued baseline disposal rate of 1,400 tons per day). Variation 2 will provide approximately 16.5 million cubic yards of additional capacity and will extend the life of the landfill by 19 years (assuming a continued baseline disposal rate of 1,400 tons per day). The proposed project will increase the capacity of the project site and therefore increase the life of the landfill to provide long-term disposal for the watershed. Neither variation would change current operations at the Scholl Canyon Landfill. The proposed project will provide waste diversion programs and disposal capacity to help meet the solid waste management needs of the City and other landfill users. The proposed project would also include the continued recovery of materials such as green waste, asphalt, soil, tires, metals, and other economically recoverable commodities through ongoing landfill waste diversion programs, which help jurisdictions to comply with state-mandated diversion goals. In addition, the proposed project would extend the recovery and beneficial use of landfill gas and thereby help meet California’s renewable energy goals.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report public comment period has been extended to August 29, 2014.

Draft Environmental Impact Report
Volume 1
Cover - Volume 1
Table of Contents
1.0 - Executive Summary
2.0 - Introduction
3.0 - Existing Facilities and Operations
4.0 - Project Description
5.0 - Effects Not Significant
6.1 - Aesthetics
6.2 - Air Quality
6.3 - Biological Resources
6.4 - Cultural Resources
6.5 - Geology and Soils-Hydrogeology
6.6 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
6.7 - Hazards and Hazardous Materials
6.8 - Surface Water Hydrology
6.9 - Water Quality
6.10 - Noise
6.11 - Transportation and Traffic
7.0 - Cumulative Impacts
8.0 - Unavoidable
9.0 - Growth Inducing

Volume 1 Appendices
10.0 - Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes
11.0 - Project Alternatives
12.0 - Inventory of Mitigation Measures
13.0 - List of Preparers
14.0 - References
15.0 - Glossary of Acronyms

Volume 2
Cover - Volume 2
Table of Contents
Appendix A - NOP - Initial Study
Appendix B - NOP - Initial Study Distribution List
Appendix C - NOP - Comment Letters & Summary of Comments in Response to the NOP
Appendix D - NOP - Public Notice & Attendance List
Appendix E - NOP - Consistency with SCAG Policy Documents
Appendix F - Air Quality and Climate Change Tech Report
Appendix G - Biological Resources Data Collection
Appendix H - Archaeological Inventory of a Portion of the SCLF
Appendix I - Geotechnical Report
Appendix J - Hydrology Calculations and Backup Data
Appendix K - Water Quality Backup Data
Appendix L - Noise Assessment for Scholl Canyon Landfill Expansion, City of Glendale
Appendix M - Traffic Data Collection and Calculations

1400 West Kenneth Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Proposed wireless telecommunication facility consisting of 12 antennas on 3 arrays mounted on a proposed 50 foot tall mono palm in the C1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from July 8, 2014 to July 28, 2014.

366 - 372 Burchett Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
To construct a new three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building with one level of semi-subterranean parking garage with 45 parking spaces on two adjoining properties, located within the R-1250 (High Density Residential) Zone. The existing buildings will be demolished.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from July 3, 2014 to July 23, 2014.

830 Harrington Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
To construct a new 3,440 square-foot, two-story single-family residence and attached two-car garage on a 9,470 square-foot vacant undeveloped lot. An outdoor deck and swimming pool is included with the proposal. The average current slope of the lot is 64%. As proposed, development of the subject site requires 120 cubic yards of grading.

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from June 30, 2014 to July 14, 2014.

2566 East Chevy Chase Drive

2566 E Chevy Chase Elevation

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To construct a new 3,072 square-foot, three-story single-family residence on a 17,948 square-foot undeveloped lot with an average current slope of 48 percent. Development of the subject site includes 1,985 cubic yards of grading (cut).

The Proposed Negative Declaration for the Project is available for public comment from May 22, 2014 to June 11, 2014

1229 Vista Superba Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project site includes two lots: 619 South Pacific Avenue (vacant lot) and 627 South Pacific Avenue (one single-family residence to be demolished). A five-story, 27-unit multi-family residential project (“Project”) with two levels of underground parking is proposed on the 15,000 SF project site, located in the IMU-R (Industrial/Commercial-Residential Mixed Use) Zone.

619-627 South Pacific Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project site includes two lots: 619 South Pacific Avenue (vacant lot) and 627 South Pacific Avenue (one single-family residence to be demolished). A five-story, 27-unit multi-family residential project (“Project”) with two levels of underground parking is proposed on the 15,000 SF project site, located in the IMU-R (Industrial/Commercial-Residential Mixed Use) Zone.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 10, 2014 through April 30, 2014.

Chamlian School - 4444 Lowell Avenue

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is requesting to increase the student enrollment at Chamlian School from 500 to 700 students, which requires the modification of conditions in existing approvals (Use Variance PVAR 2010-023, Standards Variance PVAR 2010-028 and Parking Reduction Permit PPR 2010-008) that limited enrollment to 500 students. The proposed increase in student enrollment will be accommodated within existing buildings. No increase in total building area is proposed.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: Mar. 26, 2014 to Apr. 16, 2014.

Community Development Block Grant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant and HOME Programs.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: Jan. 3, 2014 to Jan. 22, 2014.

507-525 West Colorado Street

507-525 West Colorado Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Glendale will be the Lead Agency and has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for this project:

The proposed mixed use project is located on a 0.99 acre parcel on the north side of West Colorado Street and west of South Pacific Avenue at 507-525 West Colorado Street, Glendale, CA 91204. The proposed project includes 90 multi-family residential units; 18,000 square feet of medical office space, 1,000 square feet of restaurant, counter service with limited seating, 1,200 square feet of activity room, and outdoor amenities. A total of 246 parking spaces will be provided within a two-level subterranean parking garage.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Project is available for public comment from February 7, 2014 to March 10, 2014

Draft Environmental Impact Report
Appendices

2512 E. Chevy Chase Dr.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Community Development Department, after having conducted an Initial Study, has prepared a Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the following project: An application for a Conditional Use Permit (PCUP 1322910) for a proposed 4,143 square-foot, 2-story single-family residence with an attached 3-car garage on a vacant lot having an average current slope of 56%.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: Jan. 3, 2014 to Jan. 22, 2014.

Tropico Apartments - 435 W. Los Feliz Road

Tropico Apartments

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Glendale will be the Lead Agency and has prepared a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) for this project:

The proposed Tropico Apartments project (“project”) is located on a 2.25 acre parcel on the northwest corner of the intersection of Los Feliz Road and Gardena Avenue at 435 West Los Feliz Road. The proposed project includes 225 multi-family residential units and a 6-story parking structure for 330 parking spaces and 14,698 square feet of amenities.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Project is available for public comment from November 12, 2013, to December 12, 2013.

Draft Environmental Impact Report
Appendices

2920 Greenwich

2920 Greenwich Rd

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Community Development Department, after having conducted an Initial Study, has prepared a Proposed Negative Declaration for the following project:

The proposed project includes the construction of a new 3,028 square-foot, three-story single family residence on a 10, 903 square foot, vacant, undeveloped lot. The subject site has an average current slope exceeding 50% and more than 1,500 cubic yards of grading is proposed. Approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) is required to allow the construction of a new house on a site with an average current slope of 70 percent and grading (cut and fill) 2,530 cubic yards. Also, the proposed residence will require approval from the Design Review Board .

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: November 7 to November 27, 2013.

5500 San Fernando Road

5500 San Fernando Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Community Development Department, after having conducted an Initial Study, has prepared a Proposed Negative Declaration for the following project:

The proposed project includes the development of a four-story, mini-storage facility approximately 50 feet in height. The project site is 60,593 square feet in size and consists of five contiguous parcels at the southeast corner of San Fernando Road and Doran Street. The proposed storage building would be 174,266 square feet in size and the facility would include 33 standard and 2 handicapped parking spaces (35 parking spaces total) and three loading spaces.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: October 9, 2013 to October 31, 2013.

342-344 Myrtle Street

342-344 Myrtle street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Community Development Department, after having conducted an Initial Study, has prepared a Proposed Negative Declaration for the following project:

The proposed project includes the demolition of two single-family homes and the construction of a 3-story, 11 unit multi-family condominium project. Thirty parking spaces are to be provided in a single level semi-subterranean garage accessed from Myrtle Street. The project site is located on two adjoining lots totaling 13,750 square feet in size in the R-1250 High Density Residential Zone.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: September 24, 2013 to October 14, 2013.

Glendale Link Project - 3901-3915 San Fernando Road

Glendale Link Project - 3901-3915 San Fernando Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Glendale will be the Lead Agency and will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project:

The proposed Glendale Link project (“project”) is located on a 1.05 acre parcel on the northwest corner of the intersection of San Fernando Road and Central Avenue at 3901-3915 San Fernando Road. The proposed project includes 142 multi-family residential units; approximately 11,600 square feet of commercial floor area, 5,000 square feet of commercial studio space, 1,500 square feet of lobby/leasing area, supporting parking facilities, and recreation and open space amenities. A total of 244 parking spaces would be provided on the ground floor and within a two-level subterranean parking garage.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Project is available for public comment through October 14, 2013.

Final Environmental Impact Report
Final EIR

North Central Apartments Project

North Central Apartments Project
  • PUBLIC NOTICE
  • NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Glendale will be the Lead Agency and will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project:

The proposed N. Central Ave. Apartments project (“Project”) includes two sites: Site A and Site B. Site A is located at 607-633 N. Central Ave., 317-321 W. Doran St. and 314-324 Pioneer Dr. The 105,703 square foot Site A is currently developed with medical office and residential uses and is located on Central Ave. between Doran St. and Pioneer Dr. The Project on Site A is a 5-story apartment building with 315 apartment units and 456 parking spaces.

Site B is located at 526-540 N. Central Ave., 200-214 W. Doran St. and 527-531 N. Orange St. The 88,139 square foot Site B is currently developed with medical office uses and is located on east side of Central Ave. at the corner of Central Ave. and Doran St. The Project on Site B is a 5-story apartment building with 192 apartment units and 275 parking spaces.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Project is available for public comment through September 26, 2013.

Final Environmental Impact Report

Final Environmental Impact Report
Final EIR

North Central Apartments Project

 

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