Legislation Details

File #: 27-422    Version: 1 Subject:
Type: Public Hearing Status: Public Hearing
In control: PLANNING COMMISSION
On agenda: 10/28/2026 Final action:
Title: RECOMMENDED BY STAFF TO BE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 11, 2026 - PC – PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Statutory Exemption from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66, and Site Plan Review, for Project P2026-0156-SPR-DOBI, to allow a housing project with 40 residential units on a site located at 4076-4080 Lafayette Place
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1 - Proposed Planning Commission Resolution with Exhibits, 2. Attachment 2 - Vicinity Map, 3. Attachment 3 - Project Summary, 4. Attachment 4 - Preliminary Development Plans, 5. Attachment 5 - Transportation Assessment, 6. Attachment 6 - Mobility and Transportation Demand Management Plan, 7. Attachment 7 - Preliminary Construction Management Plan, 8. Attachment 8 - DOBI Administrative Approval, 9. Attachment 9 - CEQA AB 130 Exemption Checklist, 10. Attachment 10 - Community Meeting Minutes
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RECOMMENDED BY STAFF TO BE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 11, 2026 - PC – PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Statutory Exemption from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66, and Site Plan Review, for Project P2026-0156-SPR-DOBI, to allow a housing project with 40 residential units on a site located at 4076-4080 Lafayette Place

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Meeting Date: October 28, 2026

Contact Person/Dept: Andrea Fleck, Associate Planner
Peer F. Chacko, Current Planning Manager

Phone Number: 310-253-5737 / 310-253-5755

Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]

Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [ ] Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]

Public Notification: (Email) Public Notifications – Planning Commission (10/07/26); (Posted) City website (10/07/26); Social Media (10/07/26); (Mailed) Property owners and occupants within a 500 ft radius with extended boundary (10/07/26); (Posted) on-site sign (10/06/26); (Email/Posted) Meetings and Agendas – Planning Commission (10/23/26)

Department Approval: Emily Stadnicki, Planning and Development Director (10/12/26)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the Site Plan Review for Project P2026-0156-SPR-DOBI to a public hearing to be held on November 11, 2026. On October 22, 2026, the City received an appeal of the administrative approval of the Density and Other Bonus Incentive (DOBI) request for this Project. The applicant has requested that this appeal be heard in conjunction with the Site Plan Review consideration.


PROCEDURES

Chair calls for a motion to continue the public hearing to November 11, 2026.


BACKGROUND

Existing Site Conditions
As shown on Attachment 2 – Vicinity Map, the 15,410 square-feet Project site consists of two parcels occupied by a total of four residential dwellings with accessory structures. The Project site fronts Lafayette Place and Braddoc...

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