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RECREATION AND PARKS

Initial Study/Negative Declaration

Document No. MND-RP-778-08: DOCUMENT NO. NG-12-97-RP PDF

Council District: 8 Metro Griffith Region

Project Address:  609 W. 105th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044

Project Description:  The project would involve the conversion of an existing residential lot into a small neighborhood “pocket park.”  The new pocket park would consist of landscaping, including trees and shrubbery and decomposed granite. Irrigation (sprinkler) systems would be installed. Park amenities would include A play structure with resilient surfaces, fitness equipment, benches, and a drinking fountain.  Hardscapes would include concrete walkways. Security fencing would also be installed around the entire site.   The proposed park is intended to serve surrounding neighborhoods within walking distance.  The proposed pocket park would comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project site is located within the South Los Angeles community of the City of Los Angeles at 609 W. 105th Street, between Figueroa and Hoover Streets.

Review Locations:

An Initial Study/Negative Declaration has been prepared and will be circulated for public review from March 29, 2012 to April 18, 2012. Copies of the document are available at the following locations:

• Department of Recreation and Parks, 221 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012;
• Algin Sutton Recreation Center, 8800 S. Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 (323) 758-5808;
• Mark Twain Branch Library, 9621 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003 (323) 755-4088

All comments must be submitted in writing no later than 3:00 PM on April 18, 2012, by mailing to: Paul Davis, Environmental Specialist, City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks, 221 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Facsimiles at (213) 202-2611 will also be accepted up to the comment deadline (please mail the original). For further information, contact Paul Davis at (213) 202-2667.