Developers seek incentives and waivers, including increased height, an additional story and reduced parking, deviating from the local Pacific Palisades Commercial Village and Neighborhoods Specific Plan
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Land Use Committee is scheduled to hear details Feb. 11 on a proposed three-story mixed-use development at 15113 W. Sunset Blvd., invoking California’s Density Bonus Law.
The project, on a vacant lot in the commercial village area, would include ground-floor commercial space and six residential units, with one designated for very-low-income tenants.
Developers are seeking incentives and waivers under the state law, including increased height, an additional story and reduced parking, deviating from the local Pacific Palisades Commercial Village and Neighborhoods Specific Plan.
The Density Bonus Law mandates benefits for qualifying projects with affordable units and supersedes local zoning, limiting city discretion.
The site is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, raising community concerns about added density impacting evacuation routes, particularly after the 2025 wildfire.
Committee members noted the project’s scale alone may not significantly affect evacuation but highlighted risks from potential similar developments along the Sunset Boulevard corridor.
The council has historically supported lawful development while opposing density increases that compromise safety in fire-prone areas.
A representative from developer consultant Crest Real Estate is expected to attend the 6 p.m. meeting to present plans and answer questions.
The committee has not taken a position on the project. Further reviews are anticipated by the Pacific Palisades Design Review Board and City Planning Commission, largely administrative under state law.
