AA-2024-3788-CUB-CUX - ZA-2024-3788-CUB-CUX
Summary
SCH Number
2026040182
Public Agency
City of Los Angeles
Document Title
AA-2024-3788-CUB-CUX - ZA-2024-3788-CUB-CUX
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/3/2026
Document Description
A Class 2 Conditional Use Permit for the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcohol beverages for on-site consumption, patron dancing,
and live entertainment, all in conjunction with a new 3,744 square foot restaurant in an existing one-story structure (Garnachas
and Beer) seating 91 patrons inside and a 1,353 square foot outdoor patio seating 64 patrons outside. The project proposes hours of
operation from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday through Sunday.
Contact Information
Name
Courtney Yellen
Agency Name
City of Los Angeles
Job Title
Planning Assistant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Adam Alvarez
Agency Name
Alvarez + Studio, LLC
Job Title
Representative
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
16828 West Saticoy Street and Haskell Ave
Zip
91406
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303/ Class 3
Reasons for Exemption
The new 3,744 square foot restaurant in an existing one-story structure with a 1,353-square-foot outdoor patio, including the sale of a full
line of alcoholic beverages and live entertainment with dancing, is exempt from CEQA under Class 3 as a conversion of a small structure
involving only minor expansion. None of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies
to the proposed project. (a) Location: The project site is not located within a hillside area or Santa Monica Mountains Zone, according to
ZIMAS records, the subject site does not contain an officially mapped environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. (b)
Cumulative Impact: Per ZIMAS, the LADBS Haul Route Status Table, and NavigateLA, there are no concurrent approved or pending
projects or haul routes within the same place as the project site. The proposed Project will not result in significant cumulative impacts
from l,UCCessive projects of the same type in the same place. (c) Significant Effect: The project will not have a significant effect on the
environment due to unusual circumstances. Most adjacent lots are developed with carious commercial uses, industrial uses and single
and multi-family uses, and the subject site is of similar size and slope to nearby properties. The project site is located in a typical urbanized
area within the Reseda - West Van Nuys Community Plan, and the project would be consistent with the designated zoning and would
adhere to all requirements of the LAMC, with the approval of a Class 2 Conditional Use. The project is not unusual for the vicinity of the
site, and is similar in scope to other existing commercial uses in the area. Furthermore, there is not a reasonable possibility that the
project would have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The project is not located within the Very High
Fire Severity Zone according to ZIMAS records. The subject site is located within an Airport Hazard area (Horizontal Surface Area) due
to the proximity to the Van Nuys Airport. The site will be reviewed for any Airport Hazard during Plan Check; however, this is an existing
structure and no additional height or floor area is proposed. (d) Scenic Highways: The project is not in the vicinity of a state scenic
highway and will not damage scenic resources in a state scenic highway. (e) Hazardous Waste Sites: The project site is not on a list
compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 related to hazardous waste sites. (f) Historical Resources: Per ZIMAS,
SurveyLA, and/or Historic Places LA, the project site is not identified or eligible as a historical resource. The project will not cause a
substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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