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Committee denies appeals to a 139‑unit project in East Hollywood; tenants and neighborhood groups object
Summary
The committee denied two appeals against a proposed 139-unit project at 5416–5430 West Carlton Way, sustaining the planning commission determination; opponents said the project will demolish rent-stabilized units, displace tenants and fail no-net-loss tests, while city staff said replacement requirements under state law were satisfied.
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee on Wednesday denied two appeals seeking to overturn approvals for a 139‑unit residential project in East Hollywood, sustaining the City Planning Commission finding that the project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 32 infill exemption.
Opponents, including the Carlton Serrano Tenants Association and the supporters alliance for environmental responsibility (SAFER), told the committee the project would demolish seven rent‑stabilized buildings, displace tenants and fail the state’s replacement-unit calculations. They asked for preparation of an environmental impact report, citing air‑quality and indoor‑air formaldehyde risks and alleged net loss of affordable units.
City Planning staff said the project complies with state…
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