Relevant Project Facts

RELEVANT PROJECT FACTS:
The Environmental Impact Report analyzed 728 dwelling units as the evaluated maximum buildout, assuming the maximum 607 units in the two mixed use districts combined, along with a 20 percent hypothetical density bonus. —-The current Lindero Terrace planned development, with 693 units, well exceeds the current Environmental Impact Report “EIR”. The Housing Element that was used as the basis for this EIR distributes the dwellings between 2 zoned locations.

WHAT IS THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED-USE PROJECTS IN THE PLAN AREA?   Generally, projects in the plan area are subject to City Council approval through the Planned Development Permit process. Projects are also subject to professional design review by the City’s architecture consultant. Projects in the Mixed Use Lindero district with at least 20 percent of the units reserved for lower income households are considered ministerial “by-right” projects and do not require a Planned Development Permit.

The Lindero Terrace development has only 10 percent of its units reserved for lower income households. This project does not qualify to be a “by-right” project which would allow it to fast track without City Council Approval.

WHAT IS THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS FOR RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED-USE PROJECTS IN THE PLAN AREA? 

  • The City will evaluate any proposed project to determine if it is consistent with the scope of development and impacts analyzed in the EIR.
  • If a proposed project is outside the scope of development anticipated and analyzed in the EIR, additional environmental review will be required.
  • The Lindero Terrace development is completely outside the scope of the EIR that took place in 2020 and has been published.

SUMMARY- GROUNDS FOR CITY COUNCIL TO STOP LINDERO TERRACE

    1. The project scope far exceeds the WLV housing element.
    2. The project only intends that 10 percent of its dwelling units (70) are for lower income households.
    3. The EIR was published June 2020 (coincidentally, during Covid lockdowns) stars that any project outside the scope and analysis of the EIR, will require an additional EIR.

CONCLUSION
Our WLV City Council is well within its rights to Vote No on the development of this project.
Please make your voices be heard on these facts.
We have elected these officials to represent us and our wishes for WLV.

Author: Marc Bakerman, a 4th generation Los Angeles born entrepreneur & youth sports advocate. Public-school educated, attended Canoga Park High, then San Diego State University where he played baseball while studying marketing & communications. 2022 Candidate for WLV City Council. More about Marc > LINK

Article written: April 23, 2023

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