Planning Commission approves 18-Story housing project despite environmental appeal

Planning Commission Approves 18-Story Residential Tower on 6th Street, Rejects Environmental Appeal

The 194-foot-tall building exceeds local height limits by 109 feet under California’s Density Bonus Law The Santa Monica Planning Commission unanimously approved an 18-story, 172-unit residential tower at 1437 6th Street on June 18 denying an appeal from the Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility that sought a full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.  The project, developed by 1437 6th Street Owner …

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Planning Commission approves 18-Story housing project despite environmental appeal

The Santa Monica Planning Commission unanimously approved a controversial 18-story residential tower, rejecting an appeal that challenged the project on environmental grounds while expressing frustration that the appeal was filed in the wrong venue. The commission voted 6-0 to deny the appeal and approve the 172-unit project at 1437 6th Street, which will include 26 […] The post Planning Commission approves 18-Story housing project despite envir…