CALIFORNIA. fjr ANTONIO R. VILLARA1GOSA MAYOR. May 24, Re: Extensions of Time for Tentative Tract and Preliminary Parcel Maps

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1 DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING 200 N. Spring Street, room 525 Los Angeles, CA AND 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Sure 351 Van Nuys, CA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION WILLIAM ROSCHEN PRESIDENT REGINA M. FREER VICE-PRESIDENT SEAN O. BURTON DIEGO CARDOSO GEORGE HOVACUIMIAN JUSTIN KIM ROBERT LESSIN BARBARA ROMERO MICHAEL K. WOO JAMES WILLIAMS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT II (213) City of Los Angeles CALIFORNIA fjr ANTONIO R. VILLARA1GOSA MAYOR a] EXECUTIVE OFFICES MICHAEL J, LOCRANDE DIRECTOR (213) ALAN BELL, AICP DEPUTY DIRECTOR {213) EVAYUAN-MCDANIEL DEPUTY DIRECTOR <213) VACANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR (213) FAX: (213) INFORMATION May 24, 2012 All Concerned Consultants and Developers Re: Extensions of Time for Tentative Tract and Preliminary Parcel Maps The State legislature on July 15, 2011, enacted legislation whereby all maps are automatically granted an additional two years as long as those maps were still valid as of July 15, 2011 and will expire before January 1, In order to take advantage of the increase time extension authority, the City of Los Angeles adopted a new ordinance consistent with State law (Ordinance No , effective May 20, 2012). The new time extension is in addition to any extension provided for by the Municipal Code and the State Map Act. Accordingly, the maximum total time (not considering offsite improvements, lawsuits, moratoriums, unit maps and development agreements) a tentative tract map or preliminary parcel map can be maintained as valid is now 14 years. Authority Section A and A LAMC SB 1185 State Automatic Extension AB 333 State Automatic Extension AB 208 State Automatic Extension Ordinance No Total time Length of time and extension 3 years (for initial approval) 1 year (if map is valid on 7/15/08 and expires before 1/1/11) 2 years (if map is valid on 7/15/09 and expires before 1/1/12) 2 years (if map is valid 7/15/11 and expires before 1/1/14) 6 years (bv application) 14 years 22- JlM TOKUNAGA (j Deputy Advisory Agency

2 DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING 200 N. Spring Street, Room 525 Los Angeles; CA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION JANE ELLISON USHER PRESIDENT ANDRES F. IRLANDO VICE-PRESIDENT DIEGO CARDOSO REGINA M. FREER ROBIN H HUGHES SABRINA KAY FR. SPENCER T. KEZIOS WILLIAM ROSCHEN MICHAEL K. WOO GABRIELE WILLIAMS COMMISSION KECUTTVW5ISTANT 1213) City of Los Angeles CALIFORNIA ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA MAYOR EXECUTIVE OFFICES S. GAIL COLDBERC, AICP DIRECTOR (213) GORDON B. HAMILTON DEPUTY DIRECTOR (213) ROBERT H. SUTTON DEPUTY DIRECTOR (213) FAX: ( INFORMATION (213) Decision Date: January 31, 2007 Appeal Period Ends: February 12, 2007 David Taban (A)(0) Conversion Properties, LP 888 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1900 Los Angeles, CA Brad Gwinn (R) 3435 Wilshire Blvd., #340 Los Angeles, CA Re: Tentative Tract No.: Related Case: ZA ZAD Address: 819 S. Santee Street Council District: 14 Existing Zone: M2-2 Community Plan: Central City ENV No.: ENV MND Fish and Game: Exempt Gregory Hindson (E) Mollenhauer Group 707 Wilshire Boulevard, 40th floor Los Angeles, CA In accordance with provisions of Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, the Advisory Agency approved Vesting Tract Map No composed of one lot, located at 819 South Santee Street for a maximum of 96 Joint Living and Work Quarter Condominium units as shown on map stamp-dated July 13, 2006 in the Central City Community Plan. This unit density is based on the conversion of an existing non residential building into residential use, as permitted by the Zoning Administrator s Determination (Case Number ZA ZAD). For an appointment with the Advisory Agency or a City Planner call (213) The Advisory Agency's approval is subject to the following conditions: NOTE on clearing conditions: When two or more agencies must clear a condition, subdivider should follow the sequence indicated in the condition. For the benefit of the applicant, subdivider shall maintain record of all conditions cleared, including all material supporting clearances and be prepared to present copies of the clearances to each reviewing agency as may be required by is staff at the time of its review. AN EQUAL. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER ftecydabe art made from recycled waste.

3 PAGE 2 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, ZONING DIVISION 1. That prior to recordation of the final map, the Department of Building and Safety, Zoning Division shall certify that no Building or Zoning Code violations exist on the subject site. In addition, the following items shall be satisfied: a. b. c. d. e. f. g- h. Provide copy of all building permit records, plot plan and certificate of occupancy to verify the last legal use and the number of parking spaces required and provided on site. Provide a copy of D condition(s). Show compliance with the above condition(s) as applicable or Department of City Planning approval is required. Provide a copy of affidavit AFF Show compliance with all the conditions/requirements of the above affidavit as applicable. Termination of above affidavit may be required after map has been recorded. Obtain approval from the Department, on the termination form, prior to recording. Provide a copy of ZA case ZA ZAD. Show compliance with all the conditions/requirements of the ZA case(s) as applicable. Show all street dedication(s) as required by Bureau of Engineering and provide net lot area after all dedication. Area" requirements shall be rechecked as per net lot area after street dedication. Provide building plans to show compliance with current Los Angeles City Building Code concerning exterior wall/opening protection and exit requirements with respect to the new property lines. All noncompliance issues shall be corrected, required permits shall be obtained, and the final work inspected prior to a clearance letter being issued. Residential uses in M2 Zone are not allowed per Zoning Code. Obtain approval from City Planning for proposed residential uses. Parking is required for the existing structures to remain. Show location of all parking spaces and access driveways. The existing or proposed building plans have not been checked for and shall comply with Building and Zoning Code requirements. Any vested approvals for parking layouts, open space, required yards or building height, shall be to the satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety at the time of Plan Check." If the proposed development does not comply with the current Zoning Code, all zoning violations shall be indicated on the map.

4 PAGE 3 An appointment is required for the issuance of a clearance letter from the Department of Building and Safety. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2. That prior to recordation of the final map, satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Department of Transportation to assure: a. b. c. A minimum of 20-foot reservoir space be provided between any security gate(s) and the property line or to the satisfaction of the Department of Transportation. Parking stalls shall be designed so that a vehicle is not required to back into or out of any public street or sidewalk. A parking area and driveway plan be submitted to the Citywide Planning Coordination Section of the Department of Transportation for approval prior to submittal of building permit plans for plan check by the Department of Building and Safety. Transportation approvals are conducted at 201 N. Figueroa Street Suite 400, Station 3. FIRE DEPARTMENT 3. That prior to the recordation of the final map, a suitable arrangement shall be made satisfactory to the Fire Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the following: (MM) a. Submit plot plans for Fire Department approval and review prior to recordation of Tract. b. Access for Fire Department apparatus and personnel to and into all structures shall be required. c. No proposed development utilizing cluster, group, or condominium design of one or two family dwellings shall be more than 150 feet from the edge of the roadway of an improved street, access road, or designated fire lane. d. No building or portion of a building shall be constructed more than 300 feet from an approved fire hydrant. Distance shall be computed along path of travel. Exception: Dwelling unit travel distance shall be computed to front door of unit.

5 PAGE 4 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER 4. Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for compliance with LADWP s Water System Rules and requirements. Upon compliance with these conditions and requirements, LADWP s Water Services Organization will forward the necessary clearances to the Bureau of Engineering. (This condition shall be deemed cleared at the time the City Engineer clears Condition No. S-1. (c).) BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING 5. Street light improvements shall be made to the satisfaction of the Bureau of Street Lighting and/or the following street lighting improvements shall be required. (This condition shall be deemed cleared at the time the City Engineer clears Condition S 3. (c).) No street lighting requirements if there is no street widening. Otherwise, one (1) impacted existing street lights on Santee St., to be relocated and upgraded. BUREAU OF SANITATION 6. Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division for compliance with its sewer system review and requirements. Upon compliance with its conditions and requirements, the Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division will forward the necessary clearances to the Bureau of Engineering. (This condition shall be deemed cleared at the time the City Engineer clears Condition No. S-1. (d).) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY 7. That satisfactory arrangements be made in accordance with the requirements of the Information Technology Agency to assure that cable television facilities will be installed in the same manner as other required improvements. Refer to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.05N. Written evidence of such arrangements must be submitted to the Information Technology Agency, 200 N. Main Street, 12th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS 8. That the Quimby fee be based on the R5 zone. (MM)

6 PAGE 5 DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 9. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall prepare and execute a Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the following: a. b. c. Limit the proposed development to a maximum of 96 joint living and work units and a maximum of 7,800 square feet of ground floor commercial space. Provide zero parking spaces. Recycling bins shall be provided at appropriate locations to promote recycling of paper, metal, glass, and other recyclable material. 10. That prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall apply for a building permit for change of use from warehouse to residential condominium from the Department of Building and Safety. 11. That a Housing Inspection Report is submitted prior to recordation of the final map. Said report shall be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer, licensed general building contractor, licensed general engineering contractor or architect. As necessary, the inspection shall be conducted by a team of experts certified by the International Conference of Building Officials, with specialty in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural engineering. Said report shall show substantial compliance with applicable provisions of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for existing residential buildings, taking into account nonconforming rights. In addition, prior to inspecting the building, the subdivider or owner shall obtain from the tenants a list of defects and necessary repairs, which in their opinion exist on the site and the common areas, unit or apartment structure. CP-6711 will not be prepared unless housing list of deficiencies and tenants list of defects are submitted. The Advisory Agency has guidelines available at 200 N. Spring Street in Room 763 for the preparation of Housing Inspection reports. The report shall indicate the condition and estimated remaining useful life of the roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, and other mechanical and structural systems. Prior to recordation of the final map, any deficiencies determined by the inspection shall be corrected and satisfactory evidence shall be submitted to the Advisory Agency that said corrections have been made. A certified parking plan shall be required as a part of this condition and all spaces shall be in place prior to recordation. OR

7 PAGE 6 The Department of Building and Safety shall certify to the satisfaction of the Advisory Agency that the existing structure meets all applicable Codes to its satisfaction for a residential use. 12. That an acoustical report prepared by a licensed acoustical engineer be submitted to the Department of City Planning for approval prior to recordation of the final map or concurrently with any required Housing Inspection Report. The acoustical report shall indicate (a) the type of construction between dwelling units and the general sound attenuation. (Note: The acoustical report may be included in the Housing Inspection Report as a separate section.) OR The Department of Building and Safety shall certify to the satisfaction of the Advisory Agency that the existing structure meets all applicable Codes to its satisfaction for a residential use. 13. That prior to the issuance of the building permit or the recordation of the final map, a copy of case number ZA ZAD shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Advisory Agency. DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES That prior to recordation of the final map the subdivider shall prepare and execute a Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770 and Exhibit CP M) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department requiring the subdivider to identify (a) mitigation monitor(s) who shall provide periodic status reports on the implementation of mitigation items required by Mitigation Condition No(s). 8,9c and 15 of the Tract s approval satisfactory to the Advisory Agency. The mitigation monitor(s) shall be identified as to their areas of responsibility, and phase of intervention (pre-construction, construction, postconstruction/maintenance) to ensure continued implementation of the above mentioned mitigation items. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider will prepare and execute a Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the following: MM-1. Every existing building, structure, or portion thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and good repair. The premises of every building or structure shall be maintained in good repair and free from graffiti, debris, rubbish, garbage, trash, overgrown vegetation or other similar material, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 91,8104.

8 PAGE 7 MM-2. The exterior of all privately owned buildings and fences shall be free from graffiti when such graffiti is visible from a public street or alley, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 91, MM-3. The applicant shall install air filtration system(s) to reduce the diminished air quality effects on occupants of the project. MM-4. Prior to the issuance of the demolition permit, the applicant shall provide a letter to the Department of Building and Safety from a qualified asbestos abatement consultant that no ACM are present in the building. If ACM are found to be present, it will need to be abated in compliance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District s Rule 1403 as well as other state and federal rules and regulations. MM-5.The applicant shall pay school fees to the Los Angeles Unified School District to offset the impact of additional student enrollment at schools serving the project area. MM-6. Submit a parking and driveway plan, that incorporates design features that shall reduce accidents, to the Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Transportation for approval. DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-STANDARD ADAPTIVE REUSE CONDITIONS AR-1. That prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall make arrangements with the Housing Authority for certification of the development in accordance with Section 12.39A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code relating to low and moderate housing. The Housing Authority shall transmit a copy of its determination to the Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Building and Safety. AR-2. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall pay or guarantee the payment of a park and recreation fee based on the latest fee rate schedule applicable. The amount of said fee to be established by the Advisory Agency in accordance with Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and to be paid and deposited in the trust accounts of the Park and Recreation Fund. AR-3. That a landscape plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect, be submitted to and approved by the Advisory Agency in accordance with CP-6730 prior to obtaining anv grading or building permits before the recordation of the final map. In the event the subdivider decides not to request a permit before the recordation of the final map, a covenant and agreement satisfactory to the Advisory Agency guaranteeing the submission of such plan before obtaining any permit shall be recorded.

9 PAGE 8 AR-4. In order to expedite the development, the applicant may apply for a building permit for a joint living and work building (or) an apartment building. However, prior to issuance of a building permit for joint living and work units, the registered civil engineer, architect or licensed land surveyor shall certify in a letter to the Advisory Agency that all applicable tract conditions affecting the physical design of the building and/or site, have been included into the building plans. Such letter is sufficient to clear this condition. In addition, all of the applicable tract conditions shall be stated in full on the building plans and a copy of the plans shall be reviewed and approved bv the Advisory Agency prior to submittal to the Department of Building and Safety for a building permit. OR If a building permit for joint living and work units will not be requested, the project civil engineer, architect or licensed land surveyor must certify in a letter to the Advisory Agency that the applicant will not request a permit for a joint living and work building and intends to acquire a building permit for a joint living and work condominium building(s). Such letter is sufficient to clear this condition. AR-5. That approval of this tract constitutes approval of model home uses, including a sales office and off-street parking. Where the existing zoning is (T) or (Q) for multiple residential uses, no construction or use shall be permitted until the final map has recorded or the proper zone has been effectuated. If models are constructed under this tract approval, the following conditions shall apply: 1. Prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit a plot plan for approval by the Division of Land Section of the Department of City Planning showing the location of the model dwellings, sales office and offstreet parking. The sales office must be within one of the model buildings. 2. All other conditions applying to Model Dwellings under Section 12.22A, 10 and 11 and Section O of the Code shall be fully complied with satisfactory to the Department of Building and Safety. DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-STANDARD JOINT LIVING AND WORK CONDITIONS LW-1. That prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall make arrangements with the Housing Authority for certification of the development in accordance with Section 12.39A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code relating to low and moderate housing. The Housing Authority shall transmit a copy of its determination to the Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Building and Safety.

10 PAGE 9 LW-2. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall pay or guarantee the payment of a park and recreation fee based on the latest fee rate schedule applicable. The amount of said fee to be established by the Advisory Agency in accordance with Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and to be paid and deposited in the trust accounts of the Park and Recreation Fund. LW-3. That a landscape plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect, be submitted to and approved by the Advisory Agency in accordance with CP-6730 prior to obtaining any grading or building permits before the recordation of the final map. In the event the subdivider decides not to request a permit before the recordation of the final map, a covenant and agreement satisfactory to the Advisory Agency guaranteeing the submission of such plan before obtaining any permit shall be recorded. LW-4. In order to expedite the development, the applicant may apply for a building permit for a joint living and work building. However, prior to issuance of a building permit for joint living and work units, the registered civil engineer, architect or licensed land surveyor shall certify in a letter to the Advisory Agency that all applicable tract conditions affecting the physical design of the building and/or site, have been included into the building plans. Such letter is sufficient to clear this condition. ]n addition, all of the applicable tract conditions shall be stated in full on the building plans and a copy of the plans shall be reviewed and approved bv the Advisory Agency prior to submittal to the Department of Building and Safety for a building permit. OR If a building permit for joint living and work units will not be requested, the project civil engineer, architect or licensed land surveyor must certify in a letter to the Advisory Agency that the applicant will not request a permit for a joint living and work building and intends to acquire a building permit for a joint living and work condominium building(s). Such letter is sufficient to clear this condition. LW-5. That approval of this tract constitutes approval of model home uses, including a sales office and off-street parking. Where the existing zoning is (T) or (Q) for multiple residential uses, no construction or use shall be permitted until the final map has recorded or the proper zone has been effectuated. If models are constructed under this tract approval, the following conditions shall apply: 1. Prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit a plot plan for approval by the Division of Land Section of the Department of City Planning showing the location of the model dwellings, sales office and offstreet parking. The sales office must be within one of the model buildings.

11 PAGE All other conditions applying to Model Dwellings under Section 12.22A, 10 and 11 and Section O of the Code shall be fully complied with satisfactory to the Department of Building and Safety. BUREAU OF ENGINEERING - STANDARD CONDITIONS S-1. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (0 (g) (h) (0 That the sewerage facilities charge be deposited prior to recordation of the final map over all of the tract in conformance with Section of the Municipal Code. That survey boundary monuments be established in the field in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer and located within the California Coordinate System prior to recordation of the final map. Any alternative measure approved by the City Engineer would require prior submission of complete field notes in support of the boundary survey. That satisfactory arrangements be made with both the Water System and the Power System of the Department of Water and Power with respect to water mains, fire hydrants, sen/ice connections and public utility easements. That any necessary sewer, street, drainage and street lighting easements be dedicated. In the event it is necessary to obtain off-site easements by separate instruments, records of the Bureau of Right-of-Way and Land shall verify that such easements have been obtained. The above requirements do not apply to easements of off-site sewers to be provided by the City. That drainage matters be taken care of satisfactory to the City Engineer. That satisfactory street, sewer and drainage plans and profiles as required, together with a lot grading plan of the tract and any necessary topography of adjoining areas be submitted to the City Engineer. That any required slope easements be dedicated by the final map. That each lot in the tract comply with the width and area requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. That 1-foot future streets and/or alleys be shown along the outside of incomplete public dedications and across the termini of all dedications abutting unsubdivided property. The 1-foot dedications on the map shall include a restriction against their use of access purposes until such time as they are accepted for public use.

12 PAGE 11 0) (k) (I) That any 1-foot future street and/or alley adjoining the tract be dedicated for public use by the tract, or that a suitable resolution of acceptance be transmitted to the City Council with the final map. That no public street grade exceed 15%. That any necessary additional street dedications be provided to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of S-2. That the following provisions be accomplished in conformity with the improvements constructed herein: (a) (b) (c) <d) (e) Survey monuments shall be placed and permanently referenced to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A set of approved field notes shall be furnished, or such work shall be suitably guaranteed, except where the setting of boundary monuments requires that other procedures be followed. Make satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Traffic with respect to street name, warning, regulatory and guide signs. All grading done on private property outside the tract boundaries in connection with public improvements shall be performed within dedicated slope easements or by grants of satisfactory rights of entry by the affected property owners. All improvements within public streets, private street, alleys and easements shall be constructed under permit in conformity with plans and specifications approved by the Bureau of Engineering. Any required bonded sewer fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final mafi. S-3. That the following improvements be either constructed prior to recordation of the final map or that the construction be suitably guaranteed: (a) (b) (c) Construct on-site sewers to serve the tract as determined by the City Engineer. Construct any necessary drainage facilities. Install street lighting facilities to serve the tract as required by the Bureau of Street Lighting.

13 PAGE 12 (d) (e) fl) (9) (h) 0) Plant street trees and remove any existing trees within dedicated streets or proposed dedicated streets as required by the Street Tree Division of the Bureau of Street Maintenance. All street tree planting s shall be brought up to current standards. When the City has previously been paid for tree planting, the subdivider or contractor shall notify the Street Tree Division ((213) ) upon completion of construction to expedite tree planting. Repair or replace any off-grade or broken curb, gutter and sidewalk satisfactory to the City Engineer. Construct access ramps for the handicapped as required by the City Engineer. Close any unused driveways satisfactory to the City Engineer. Construct any necessary additional street improvements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of That the following improvements be either constructed prior to recordation of the final map or that the construction be suitably guaranteed: (1) A concrete curb, a concrete gutter, and a 12-foot full-width concrete sidewalk with tree wells. (2) Suitable surfacing to join the existing pavement and to complete a 45-foot and variable width half roadway. (3) Any necessary removal and reconstruction of existing improvements. (4) The necessary transitions to join the existing improvement. NOTES: The Advisory Agency approval is the maximum number of units permitted under the tract action. However the existing or proposed zoning may not permit this number of units. Approval from Board of Public Works may be necessary before removal of any street trees in conjunction with the improvements in this tract map through Bureau of Street Services Urban Forestry Division. Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Power System, to pay for removal, relocation, replacement or adjustment of power facilities due to this development. The subdivider must make arrangements for the underground installation of all new utility lines in conformance with Section 17.05N of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

14 PAGE 13 The final map must record within 36 months of this approval, unless a time extension is granted before the end of such period. The Advisory Agency hereby finds that this tract conforms to the California Water Code, as required by the Subdivision Map Act. No building permit will be issued until the subdivider has secured a certification from the Housing Authority that the development complies with the requirements for low-and moderate-income housing, per Section Aof the LAMC. The subdivider should consult the Department of Water and Power to obtain energy saving design features, which can be incorporated into the final building plans for the subject development. As part of the Total Energy Management Program of the Department of Water and Power, this no-cost consultation sen/ice will be provided to the subdivider upon his request. Indemnification. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, or employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul this approval which action is brought within the applicable limitation period. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the applicant of any claim action or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City. FINDINGS OF FACT (CEQA) The Department of City Planning issued Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV MND on October25,2006. City Planning found that potential negative impact could occur from the projects s implementation due to: Aesthetics (visual character, light); Air Quality (operational); Hazards and Hazardous Materials (asbestos); Land Use and Planning (land use); Public Services (fire, police, schools, street improvements); Recreation (parks); and Utilities (solid waste). The Deputy Advisory Agency, certifies that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV MND reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency and determined that this project would not have a significant effect upon the environment provided the potential

15 PAGE 14 impacts identified above are mitigated to a less than significant level through implementation of Condition No(s). 8, 9, and 15 of the Tract's approval. Other identified potential impacts not mitigated by these conditions are mandatorily subject to existing City ordinances, (Sewer Ordinance, Grading Ordinance, Flood Plain Management Specific Plan, Xeriscape Ordinance, Stormwater Ordinance, etc.) which are specifically intended to mitigate such potential impacts on all projects. The Initial Study prepared for the project identifies no potential adverse impact on fish or wildlife resources as far as earth, air, water, plant life, animal life, risk of upset are concerned. However measures required as part of this approval will mitigate the any mentioned impact(s) to a less than significant level. Furthermore, the project site, as well as the surrounding area is presently developed with structures and do not provide a natural habitat for either fish or wildlife. In light of the above, the project qualifies for the De Minimis Exemption for Fish and Game fees (AB 3158). Furthermore, the Advisory Agency hereby finds that modification(s) to and/or corredion(s) of specific mitigation measures have been required in order to assure appropriate and adequate mitigation of potential environmental impacts of the proposed use of this subdivision. FINDINGS OF FACT (SUBDIVISION MAP ACT) In connection with the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No , the Deputy Advisory Agency of the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to Sections , ,.61 and.63 of the State of California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act), makes the prescribed findings as follows: (a) THE PROPOSED MAP WILL BE/IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PLANS. The adopted Central City Community Plan designates the subject property for Light Industrial land use with the corresponding zone(s) of MR2 and M2. The property is not located in a Specific Plan area. The property contains approximately.20 net acres (8,539 net square feet after required dedication) and is presently zoned M2-2D. The proposed development of a 96 joint live and working quarter condominium units is allowable under the current adopted zone and the land use designation with the approval of a Zoning Administrator s Determination (Case No. ZA ZAD). The project will provide much needed new home ownership opportunities for the Community Plan area The site is not subject to the Specific Plan for the Management of Flood Hazards (floodways, floodplains, mud prone areas, coastal high-hazard and flood-related erosion hazard areas).

16 PAGE 15 Therefore, as conditioned, the proposed tract map is consistent with the intent and purpose of the applicable General and Specific Plans. (b) THE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ARE CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PLANS. Santee Street is a Collector Street dedicated to a 60-foot width at the project's street frontage. The Bureau of Engineering has determined that the subdivision layout is satisfactory as submitted; that the existing structure within the subdivision area precludes additional street dedication at this site. Also, that the existing structure on-site precludes additional required street dedications. This project is not subject to any Specific Plan requirements. The proposed project will provide zero parking spaces in conformance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code (for Adaptive Reuse projects) and the Deputy Advisory Agency s parking policy for condominium projects in non-parking congested areas. As conditioned the design and improvements of the proposed project are consistent with the applicable General and Specific Plans. (c) THE SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE FOR THE PROPOSED TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT. The site is currently developed with an existing light manufacturing building. It is one of the few under-improved properties in the vicinity. The development of this tract is an adaptive reuse of an otherwise mix-density neighborhood. The site is level and is not located in a slope stability study area, high erosion hazard area, or a fault-rupture study zone. The tract has been approved contingent upon the satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety, Grading Division prior to the recordation of the map and issuance of any permits. (d) THE SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE FOR THE PROPOSED DENSITY OF DEVELOPMENT. Adjacent land uses are a vacant lot to the east in the M2-2D zone, parking across Santee Street to the south in the M2-2D zone, light industrial to the west in the M2-2D zone, and clothiers to the north in the M2-2D zone. The proposed project would provide an appropriate transitional development between the industrial uses to the south and the commercial uses to the north of the site. The site currently contains light industrial uses and the proposed project would provide 96 joint living and work quarter condominium units. The proposed project will comply with all L.A.M.C requirements for parking, yards, and open space. As conditioned the proposed tract map is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development.

17 PAGE 16 (e) THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE OR SUBSTANTIALLY AND AVOIDABLY INJURE FISH OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT. The Initial Study prepared for the project identifies no potential adverse impact on fish or wildlife resources as far as earth, air, water, plant life, animal life, risk of upset are concerned. However measures required as part of this approval will mitigate the any mentioned impacts to a less than significant level. Furthermore, the project site, as well as the surrounding area is presently developed with structures and do not provide a natural habitat for either fish or wildlife. In light of the above, the project qualifies for the De Minimis Exemption for Fish and Game fees (AB 3158). (0 THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEMS. There appear to be no potential public health problems caused by the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision. The development is required to be connected to the City's sanitary sewer system, where the sewage will be directed to the LA Hyperion Treatment Plant, which has been upgraded to meet Statewide ocean discharge standards. The Bureau of Engineering has reported that the proposed subdivision does not violate the existing California Water Code because the subdivision will be connected to the public sewer system and will have only a minor incremental impact on the quality of the effluent from the Hyperion Treatment Plant. (9) THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS WILL NOT CONFLICT WITH EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC AT LARGE FOR ACCESS THROUGH OR USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION. No such easements are known to exist. Needed public access for roads and utilities will be acquired by the City prior to recordation of the proposed tract. (h) THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION WILL PROVIDE, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, FOR FUTURE PASSIVE OR NATURAL HEATING OR COOLING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SUBDIVISION. (REF. SECTION ) In assessing the feasibility of passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the proposed subdivision design, the applicant has prepared and submitted materials which consider the local climate, contours, configuration of the parcel(s) to be subdivided and other design and improvement requirements.

18 PAGE 17 Providing for passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities will not result in reducing allowable densities or the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure under applicable planning and zoning in effect at the time the tentative map was filed. The lot layout of the subdivision has taken into consideration the maximizing of the north/south orientation. The topography of the site has been considered in the maximization of passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities. In addition, prior to obtaining a building permit, the subdivider shall consider building construction techniques, such as overhanging eaves, location of windows, insulation, exhaust fans; planting of trees for shade purposes and the height of the buildings on the site in relation to adjacent development. These findings shall apply to both the tentative and final maps for Vesting Tract Map No S. Gail Goldberg, AICP Advisory Agency 'Yvw MAYA ZAITZEVSKY Deputy Advisory Agency MZ:TI:MS:jh Note: If you wish to file an appeal, it must be filed within 10 calendar days from the decision date as noted in this letter. For an appeal to be valid to the City Planning Commission, it must be accepted as complete by the City Planning Department and appeal fees paid, prior to expiration of the above 10-dav time limit. Such appeal must be submitted on Master Appeal Form No. CP-7769 at the Department s Public Offices, located at: Figueroa Plaza 201 N. Figueroa St., 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA Marvin Braude San Fernando Valley Constituent Service Center 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 251 Van Nuys, CA

19 PAGE 18 Forms are also available on-line at The time in which a party may seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section , the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City's decision became final pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section There may be other time limits, which also affect your ability to seek judicial review. If you have any questions, please call Subdivision staff at (213)

20 :! f / ' L SWX3 3SN3DTI i su 'NOSONiH a AdoocaD ' ryiaitj, k * ; I & PREPARED BY: MOLLENHAIIER CROUP 707 WILSHIRE B0ULEVAR0.CTHFLOOR LOS ANGELES, CA CONTACT: ROSE FISTROVIC (213) 624-T VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE/LIVE WORK CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES VICINITY AMP SITE ijqt y y y ip* GRAPHIC SCALE SCALE : 1'- 10' LEGAL DESCRIPTION:... LAND REFERREDTO HEREON IS SITUATED , LOS ANCEUS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE Of CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: STH STREET THOSE PORTIONS OF LOT 12 OF RESU0O1MSIONOF WDOW0OTULFR '. IN THE CITY OF ANGELES. THE COUNTY OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AS PER MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, AND OF LOT 1 OF BfllGIDO 80ELLER TRACT, SAID CITY. COUNTY ANO STATE, AS PER PAGE 27 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, RECORDER OF SAIOCOUNTY. THIS DESCRIPTION DESCRIBES THAT PROPERTY OESCfilBEOIN THE TITLE REPORT IDENTIFIED STEWART TITLE COMPANY ORDER NO , DATED MARCH I BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE BEAJV4G NORTH 47T0'S0' EAST BEING THE CENTERLINE OF SANTS STREET AS SHOW SURVEY SURVEYS. ANM1ES, STATE Of CALIFORNIA, WAS USED AS THE BASIS OF BEARINGS FOR THIS SUR1EY. NOTES: I) PROPERTY ADDRESS; _ AJ>.N.: DISTRICT MAP: I26-A211 THOMAS GUIDE: 934 F-3 RECORD 1LEW BOOK 130, PAGE 84 OF RECORD THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES. COUNTY OF BENCHMARK: CITY OF LOS ANGELES BENCH RECOROEO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY OF BC CURB RETURN WEST Of MAPLE STREET. EAST END OF ELEVATION FEET (NGVO 1929, 1985 ADJUSTMENT) OWNERS/SUBDIVIDER: CONVERSION PROPERTIES U», A CAUFCRNi! EJMITEDPARTNERSHIP 898 S. FIGUEROA STREET, al JITE 1900 LOS ANGELES, SS TEL (213) FAX: (213) CONTACTi ALBERT TABAN AND SHEIVA TABAN SURVEYORS NOTES: VESTINGTENTATIVE TRACT MAP WAS PREPARED (MARCH, 2005) A.I.T.A. BASE SURVEY COMPlETEO O.K.E, ENGINEERING ANO PROVIDEDTO' BOUNDARY VERIFICATION 2) EXISTINGZONE; M2-2Q (UGHT MANUFACTURING) TENTATIVE MAP INFORMATION LOS ANGELES / PROPOSED ZONE; SAME f 3) NO SETBACK REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL ZONE. 4) PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IS LOT SUBDIVISION, UK USE DEVELOPMENT, CONSISTINGOF AN EXISTINGBUILDING, GROUND LEVEL RETAIL AND II STORES OF SORESIDENTIAL LIVE WORK UNITS. 5) EXISTING PROJECT AREA; B, (0.20 ACRES) GROSS AREA, (0.28 ACRES) TO THE CENTERLINE OF SANTEE STREET NET AREA; SO. FT. (0.20 ACRES) - SAME AS PROJECT AREA il J T BUILDING *fe -^NNNNM N N N N W nx ^ W V W W W \ \ \ \ \ \ \ v \ \ \ A H.-Mt-KI BJ3J 4h fit'. JNSHHOTSAM HiVA <D01A0Bd DNIXUVd 0NUS53 N... ADDITIONAL I REQUIRED BY PROVIDED ar client. si? E. < r as i? T v \ V ^ k \ \ v S \ \ K w ' 7 I? E.'lE.O % I rinoho HinVHNTTTOA PRIVATP " PROPOSED LOT LOT A 5) BOUNDARY ESTABLISHED CITY ENCINEER WONUUENTED STREETS (AS SHOWN) AND LINE OCCUPATION OF EXISTINGBUILDINGS. 7) UTILITY SHOWNPER BEST AVAILABLE PUBLIC RECORDS. AND FIELD VISIBLE LOCATION. 8) PROPERTY 9) EXISTINGBUILWNG TO REMAN RESIDENTIAL UWTX. 10) THERE ARE RELA1TVELY LEVEL. ADAPT!** REUSE, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS HAZARDOUS AREA, 11) THERE ARE OAK TREES AND/OR OTHER TREES THE PROPERTY. 12) SANTEE STREET CLASSIFIED FEET). THE EXISTING 2 FEET FUTURE DEDICATION WOULD BE REQUIRED PER CITT OF LOS ANGELES. -TWO FEET (32*) HALF COLLECTOR STREET (ULTIMATE WIDTH - HIGHWAY DEDICATION, BUREAU OF ENGINEERING, TO ACCOMMODATE OF WAY. EXISTINGBUILOING15 LOCATED SOUTHEASTERLY PROPERTY THEREFORE REQUIRED DEDICATION WLL NOT 8 POSSIBLE. 13) PROPERTY IS (FIRM), COMMUNITY FLOOD ZONE AREA. (EXISTING R/W), FLOCO ZONE 0*. (AREA OF M1WLIAL ROOOING), , DATED DECEMBER2, 1980 ANOIS NOT.NSURANCE HATE 14) CASEMENTS AGREEMENT CREATING THUS ITEMIS PLOTTED HEREON AND OOES AFFECT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. RECORDS ON SUBJECT PROPERTY. THE MATTERS CONTAINED IN THE OOCUMENT ENTITLED PRIVATE ALLEY" RECORDED BOOK 1237 PAGE 143 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. 15) NEAREST FIRE HYDRANT LOCATED ON THE CORNER APPROXIMATELY 95' NORTHEAST LEGEND: CE CITY ENGINEER M MEASURED INSTANCE BIN STREET AND SANTEE STREET NORTHWEST PROPERTY CORNER. SYMBOL LEGEND: VALVE CCWtCTW si? w -Hi OFFieiAL'WcoIitts" BUILDING L K> 51# \ JiYA. H 3.9l.B0.2Y S 'A A 2 kl c? UTILITY ABBREVIATIONS: - BUREAU POWERS UGHT OWPPS - LOS ANGELES DEPT. OF WATER&POWER- POWERSYSTEM OWPWS - LOS ANGELES LACFCD - LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROOO CONTROL HSTRI LAG - LOS AMCCLES CAS - METROPOUTAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY P.G.fcE. - PACIFIC CAS ANO ELECTRIC PACIFIC TELEPHONE SCE - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO.. 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