A city commission on Thursday, March 14, moved forward a proposal to demolish the Beverly Plaza Shopping Center, a strip mall near the Beverly Center, for a proposed eight-story, mixed-use building. Photo: Google MapsLOS ANGELES — A city commission on Thursday, March 14, moved forward a proposal to demolish the Beverly Plaza Shopping Center, a strip mall near the Beverly Center, for a proposed eight-story, mixed-use building.
The project will be constructed over three underground parking levels that will provide spaces for 153 vehicles and 109 bicycles. Representatives of 400 S. Vicente LLC said they were proud of their efforts to better the project and ensure they addressed concerns from nearby residents, particularly those from the Beverly Wilshire Homes Association.
Jennifer Torres, planning deputy for Yaroslavsky’s office, added the applicant agreed to additional conditions — no selling of alcohol and limited outdoor noise on the eighth floor by 10 p.m. On the commercial floors, alcohol sales will be permitted until 11 p.m. and indoor alcohol sales to midnight.A few residents gave public testimony in support of the project, such as Kevin DiPietro, who owns a duplex on West Fourth Street near the proposed development.