DLANC Planning & Land Use Committee

May 8, 2012

Los Angeles Department of City Planning

Office of Zoning Administration, 7th Floor

200 North Spring Street

Los Angeles, California 90012

RE: Planning Case #: ZA-2012-152-CUE

Project Address: 333 S. Spring Street, Suite E8

Applicant: Joe Lopez

Dear Zoning Administrator:

At our regularly held public meeting on May 8, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (“DLANC”) voted to support the above-listed request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Joe’s Steakout Restaurant, pursuant to the motion passed on April 17, 2012, by DLANC’s Planning & Land Use Committee (“PLUC”).

In particular, DLANC supports the request for beer & wine sale for on-site consumption in conjunction with the existing restaurant.

In DLANC’s view, the information presented provides adequate justification for granting the requested approvals, subject to any additional conditions recommended by the LAPD and City Council Office. DLANC fully supports the applicant’s request and encourages the city to approve.

Please provide a digital copy of the decision letter to moc.cnaldnull@ah.nomis. Thank you.

Very truly yours, Very truly yours,

Patricia Berman Simon Ha, AIA, LEED AP

DLANC President DLANC Planning & Land Use Committee Co-Chair

CC: Tricia Robbins (Council District 14)

Sgt. John Strasner (Los Angeles Police Department)

Sherrie Olson

RE: Planning Case #: ZA-2012-912-CUB-CUX

Project Address: 851 S. Grand Avenue

Applicant: Embassy Partners LLC

Dear Zoning Administrator:

At our regularly held public meeting on May 8, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (“DLANC”) voted to support the above-listed request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Embassy Hotel with conditions listed below, pursuant to the motion passed on April 17, 2012, by DLANC’s Planning & Land Use Committee (“PLUC”).

In particular, DLANC supports the request for a Type-47 license for a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with existing historic hotel and theater. The addition, DLANC supports the applicant’s requests for live entertainment and dancing and a Type-66 license for in-room alcohol access cabinets.

There are two conditions requested by the Board:

1. The rooftop pool & recreation activities and noise may cause nuisance to the residents at Sky Lofts (801 S. Grand Ave.) to the north of the proposed project. Amplified music on the roof top may require restrictions on sound levels and hours. DLANC encourages the applicant to reach out to the residents who may be affected to avoid future conflicts.

2. The current design for the outdoor garden/dining area at the ground level facing 9th Street is completely isolated with an 8’ tall solid wall. The Board encourages the garden to open up to the public sidewalk on both 9th Street and Grand Avenue and engage the public realm rather than turning its back to it. Providing visual connection can enliven the street scene and provide eyes on the street for a safer neighborhood.

In DLANC’s view, the information presented provides adequate justification for granting the requested approvals, subject to any additional conditions recommended by the LAPD and City Council Office. The renovation of the historic building and the addition of a hotel with restaurants and other amenities is a welcomed asset to the South Park neighborhood and DLANC fully supports the project and encourages the city to approve the applicant’s request.

Please provide a digital copy of the decision letter to moc.cnaldnull@ah.nomis. Thank you.

Very truly yours, Very truly yours,

Patricia Berman Simon Ha, AIA, LEED AP

DLANC President DLANC Planning & Land Use Committee Co-Chair

CC: Stephanie Magnien Rockwell (Council District 9)

Tricia Robbins (Council District 14)

Sgt. John Strasner (Los Angeles Police Department)

Rachel Finfer (EPG, Inc)