Mike Hess Brewing Co. / ZA-2025-6483-MPA
Summary
SCH Number
2026041367
Public Agency
City of Los Angeles
Document Title
Mike Hess Brewing Co. / ZA-2025-6483-MPA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/29/2026
Document Description
A Main Plan Approval to permit the stilling, sale and dispending of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site and off-site
consumption and patron dancing in conjunction with a proposed distillery, restaurant, brewery, and outdoor beer garden.
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Mello
Agency Name
FE Design & Consulting
Job Title
Representative
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Heather Bleemers
Agency Name
city of los angeles
Job Title
City Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Michael Hess
Agency Name
Mike Hess Brewing Co., LLC
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
S Harbor Blvd & Las Riendas Dr
Zip
90631
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 / Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt because it involves a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site and off-site consumption in conjunction with a
proposed distillery, restaurant, brewery, and outdoor beer garden. None of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemption Under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies to the proposed project. The approval includes a conditional use permit to allow alcohol service
within a proposed distillery, restaurant, brewery, and outdoor beer garden. The project will not have a significant effect on the
environment due to unusual circumstances. All adjacent lots are developed with commercial and residential buildings. The project site
is located in a typical urbanized area of the Port of Los Angeles 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 the conditional use permit. The project is not unusual for
the vicinity of the site and is similar in scope to other existing residential and commercial uses in the area. The project is not in the vicinity
of a state scenic highway and will not damage scenic resources in a state scenic highway. 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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