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A. INTRODUCTION

TheHomewoodFoundation,asupportingorganizationoftheAcademyFoundation,thecharitablearmoftheAcademyofMotionPictureArtsandSciences(“Academy”), is theapplicant(“Applicant”) for theproposedAcademy Museum of Motion Pictures (“Museum” or “Project”), and the City of Los Angeles is the LeadAgency. TheProjectwouldbedevelopedonaportionof theLosAngelesCountyMuseumofArtCampus(“LACMACampus”)intheCityofLosAngeles(“City”).TheProjectwouldinvolverehabilitationandadaptivereuse of the historically significant May Company Wilshire department store building (“May CompanyBuilding”),andconstructionofanewwing(“NewWing”),includinganat‐gradepiazza(“Piazza”).LocatedatthenortheastcornerofWilshireBoulevardandFairfaxAvenue,onMiracleMileintheWilshireCommunityPlanAreaoftheCity,theproposedMuseumwouldmarkthewesternedgeofWilshireBoulevard’sMuseumRow (“Museum Row”). The Museum would be dedicated to films and filmmaking and would includepermanent and changing exhibition space; three theaters with a combined seating capacity of up toapproximately1,350persons;banquetandconferencespacewithamaximumoccupancyofapproximately1,200 persons; an approximately 4,000‐square‐foot café (“Museum Café”) with seating for up toapproximately 150 persons; an approximately 5,000‐square‐foot store (“Museum Store”); and ancillaryspaces includingadministrativeoffices,educational spaces,exhibitpreparation,a conservation laboratory,and maintenance and receiving areas. Parking would be provided through joint use of existing LACMAparkingfacilitiesandexistingoff‐siteparkingfacilitiesintheimmediatevicinity.

TheAcademyhassecuredalong‐termleasefromMuseumAssociates,thenon‐profitentitythatadministersLACMA,fortheapproximately2.2‐acreProjectSite(“ProjectSite”)withintheLACMACampus.1TheProjectSite is currently developed with the original May Company building, constructed in 1939 (“OriginalBuilding”),andthe1946buildingaddition(“1946Addition”)constructedonthenorthsideof theOriginalBuilding.2 TheMayCompanyBuildingwasacquiredbyLACMAin1994andpartiallyrenovated forreuse.Portions of the building have been used by LACMA since 1998 to house offices, storage, temporaryexhibitionsandexhibitpreparation,educationprograms,andspecialevents.TheMayCompanyBuildingiscurrentlyusedbyLACMAforartstorageandtotemporarilyhousesomeAcademystaffduringrenovationoftheAcademy’sexistingBeverlyHillsheadquarters.

The parcel containing the Project Site is designated as Regional Center Commercial in the City’sWilshireCommunityPlanandiszonedforcommercialuse([Q]C2‐2‐CDO).TheProjectwouldrequireazonechangetoremovetheexisting[Q]conditionsrelatedtopriorentitlementsontheparcelthatarenolongerrelevant,butwouldotherwisebeconsistentwiththeexistingCommunityPlanlanduseandzoningdesignations. Inaddition,theProjectwouldrequirevariouslanduseapprovalsasdescribedinSectionG,below.

1 The Project also includes a proposed sign district (“Sign District”) thatwould encompass the Project Site and a 0.8‐acre area

immediatelynorthoftheProjectSiteforatotalareaof3acres.2 ProjectFloorAreanumbersusedthroughoutthissectionarecalculatedinaccordancewithLosAngelesMunicipalCode(“Municipal

Code”)Section12.03,whichexcludesbasementstorage,verticalcirculation,androomshousingmechanicalequipment.

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ThedesignconceptwouldretainimportanthistoricfeaturesoftheOriginalBuilding,includingrehabilitationof its primary façades and seismic reinforcement,while retrofitting the building interior to accommodateMuseum uses. Also, the wall of the Original Building fifth floor tea room (“Tearoom”) facing WilshireBoulevardwouldberemovedandanewwallwouldbeconstructedsouthward,retainingsimilarheightanddetailingsuch that itwouldnotappearnoticeablydifferent fromoff‐siteviewpointswhere it is currentlyvisible. The New Wing would be constructed at the north side of the Original Building and would beapproximately 42,300 square feet; the 1946 Addition would be demolished above grade to allowconstruction of the NewWing. The NewWing would include a Museum entrance; a spherical structure(“Sphere”) housing a state‐of‐the‐art theater with seating for up to 1,000 persons (“Main Theater”); anapproximately10,000‐square‐footenclosedviewdeck(“ViewDeck”)withintheSpherethatwouldprovidepanoramic views to visitors and be used for receptions, special events and occasional exhibits; andpedestrianbridges linking theSphere to theOriginalBuilding;and thePiazza. Totaldeveloped floorarea(“Floor Area”) on the Project Site at buildout would be up to approximately 208,000 square feet.3 TheAcademy has retained Renzo Piano Building Workshop and Studio Pali Fekete Architects to design theProject.

B. PROJECT LOCATION AND SURROUNDING USES

AsshowninFigure2‐1,RegionalandProjectVicinityMap,theProjectSiteislocatedatthewesternedgeoftheLACMACampus. LACMAservesastheanchorandwesternedgeofMuseumRow,astretchofWilshireBoulevardbetweenFairfaxAvenueandLaBreaAvenuethathousesfivemuseumsincludingLACMA,GeorgeC.PageMuseumattheRanchoLaBreaTarPits(“PageMuseum/LaBreaTarPits”),thePetersenAutomotiveMuseum, theA+DArchitectureandDesignMuseum,and theCraft andFolkArtMuseum. ThemajorityofMuseum Row is located within the City‐designated Miracle Mile Community Design Overlay District(“MiracleMileCDO”),whichencompassescommercially‐zonedproperties,includingtheProjectSite,withintheareagenerallyboundedbySixthStreetonthenorth,EighthStreetonthesouth,SycamoreAvenueontheeast,andFairfaxAvenueonthewest.AprominentculturalandbusinesscenterestablishedduringtheearlydevelopmentofWilshireBoulevard,MiracleMile iscentrally locatedbetweenDowntownLosAngelesandtheWestside,withintheCity’sWilshireCommunityPlanArea.

VehicularaccesstotheLACMACampusisprovidedviaWilshireBoulevard,FairfaxAvenue,andSixthStreet;the latter provides access to the underground519‐spacePritzker parking garage (“PritzkerGarage”) thatserves LACMA. Access to LACMA’s 263‐space Spaulding surface lot (“Spaulding Lot”) is provided atSpauldingAvenue,southoftheintersectionofWilshireBoulevardandSpauldingAvenue.RegionalaccessisprovidedbytheSantaMonicafreeway(I‐10)andHollywoodfreeway(US101).

AsshowninFigure2‐2,AerialPhotographofProjectSiteandVicinity, theLACMACampusiscomprisedofLACMAWest(“LACMAWest”)andLACMAEast(“LACMAEast”)generallywestandeastofthevacatedOgdenDrive. LACMAWestencompassesapproximately8acresandincludestheProjectSiteaswellastheBroadContemporaryArtMuseum,ResnickExhibitionPavilion, andResnickNorthLawn. LACMAEast is locatedwithin the approximately 23‐acre Hancock Park, alongwith the PageMuseum/La Brea Tar Pits, on land

3 TheProposedDevelopmentProgramhasbeenrefinedsincetheNoticeofPreparationfortheEIRwasreleased;however,thebasic

characteristicsandcomponentsoftheProjecthavenotchanged.Overall,theProjectsizehasdecreasedfrom229,000squarefeetto208,000squarefeet.

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owned by the County of Los Angeles (“County”). LACMA East includes five buildings: the Ahmanson,Hammer,ArtoftheAmericas,BingCenter,andthePavilionforJapaneseArt.

Specifically, the Project Site is bordered on the north by the Resnick North Lawn, which contains the“LevitatedMass”outdoorinstallation;onthenortheastbytheResnickExhibitionPavilion;andontheeastbytheBroadContemporaryArtMuseum,andstairstothePritzkerGarage.TheProjectSitefrontsdirectlyontoWilshireBoulevardon the southandFairfaxAvenueon thewest. Pedestrianaccess is available from thesurroundingstreetsaswellasfromtheLACMACampusviatheBPGrandEntranceandDwightM.KendallConcourse.

Surrounding off‐site land uses include the 160‐acre Park La Brea residential neighborhood to the northacross Sixth Street; a mix of museums, galleries, cultural institutions, and commercial business alongWilshire Boulevard to the south including the Petersen Automotive Museum and A+D Architecture andDesignMuseum;commercialusestothewestacrossFairfaxAvenue;andcommercialofficeandretailusestotheeastacrossCursonAvenue. AsdepictedonFigure2‐2, theWilshire/FairfaxStation for theMetroLosAngelesWestsideSubwayExtensionProject(“MetroWestsideSubwayExtension”)willbe locatedbeneaththe intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. As also indicated on Figure 2‐2, theWilshire/FairfaxStationentrancewillbelocatedonthesoutheastcornerofWilshireBoulevardandOrangeGrove Avenue. Section I of the Metro Westside Subway Extension, which includes the Wilshire/FairfaxStation, is anticipated to be operational in 2023. The construction staging area for theWilshire/FairfaxStationwouldbelocatedonthesouthsideofWilshireBoulevardbetweenOrangeGroveAvenueandOgdenDriveandwillrequirerelocationoftheA+DArchitectureandDesignMuseumatthatlocation.

C. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND EXISTING CONDITIONS

1. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

TheAcademywasfoundedin1927byagroupof36representativesofthefilmmakingcommunity,includingLouis B.Mayer,Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Harold Lloyd,Mary Pickford, and Cecil B. DeMille, and is today anhonorary membership organization of over 6,000 motion picture professionals dedicated to theadvancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures.4 Although perhaps best known for its annualOscars® telecast, theAcademyconductsabroad rangeof education,outreach,preservationandarchiving,andresearchactivities.TheAcademyisacertifiedCalifornianonprofitinstitutionandisadministeredbyaBoard of Governors which represents the Academy’s various branches and is responsible for corporatemanagement,control,andgeneralpolicies.

TheAcademy’spermanentheadquartersareat8949WilshireBoulevardinBeverlyHillsandhouseAcademyexecutiveofficesandAcademydepartments includingmembership,communications,awardscoordination,theateroperations, andother functions; theGrandLobbyexhibit gallery; a small screening room;and thelarger Samuel Goldwyn Theater, which accommodates public programming, member screenings, movie

4 AcademyofMotionPictureArtsandSciences,HistoryandOrganizationoftheAcademy,http://www.oscars.org/academy/history‐

organization/index.html.AccessedMarch2013.



premieres, and other activities. The Academy’s headquarters, including related offices, departments, andfacilities,willremainatthislocation.5

The Academy also operates the Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study (“Fairbanks Center”) in thehistoricallysignificant1927WaterTreatmentNo.1PlantbuildinginBeverlyHills.TheFairbanksCenterishometotheMargaretHerrickLibraryoffilm‐relatedmaterials. In1991,theAcademycompletedadaptivereuseandexpansionofWaterTreatmentNo.1 todevelop the libraryaswellas filmarchiveholdings. In2002,theneedforadditionalspacetohousethegrowingcollectionsledtorelocationofthefilmarchivestonewquarters,thePickfordCenterforMotionPictureStudy(“PickfordCenter”),onVineStreetinHollywood.ThePickfordCenteralsohousestheAcademy’sScienceandTechnologyCouncil,otherdepartments,andthe286‐seat Linwood Dunn Theater, which accommodates special programs such as film festivals, moviepremieres,andotherculturalprogramsandmemberevents.TheAcademyalsooperatesatheaterinNewYorkknownastheAcademyTheateratLighthouseInternational.

In the mid‐2000s, the Academy purchased land around the intersection of Vine Street and HomewoodAvenueinHollywood,adjacenttoitsexistingPickfordCenter,withtheintenttodevelopamuseum.Withtheonsetof the challengingeconomicclimate, theAcademyplaced itsplans foramuseumat that locationonholdandultimatelysoldthepropertyin2013.ThecurrentProjectsupersedesplansfordevelopmentoftheHollywoodpropertywithamuseumandfulfillstheAcademy’s long‐heldvisionforcreatingamajormoviemuseumintheheartoftheCity.TheAcademy’sintentwiththecurrentProjectistodevelopandoperateaworld‐classMuseum at theMay Company Building on the LACMA Campus that is dedicated to the past,present,and futureof filmsand filmmaking. TheAcademy’smission for theMuseum is to “Celebrateandexplorehowmotionpictureshavereflectedandshapedworldculture,andhelpusalltobetterunderstandwhatthemovieshavemeant—andcontinuetomean—inourlives.”

2. Existing Uses

a. Land Use and Zoning Designations

The City’sWilshire Community Plan designates the Project Site as Regional Center Commercial and it iszoned forcommercialuses([Q]C2‐2‐CDO). Withinthe[Q]C2‐2‐CDOdesignation,C2denotesacommercialzonedesignationallowing,amongotheruses,not‐for‐profitmuseums,motionpicturetheaters,auditoriaofup to 3,000 seats, cafés, cafeterias, restaurants and offices; ‐2 represents Height District 2, whichcorrespondstoa6:1Floor‐to‐AreaRatio(“FAR”),unlimitedmaximumbuildingheight,andnopropertylinebuilding setbacks in C2 zones; andCDO indicates that theProject Site is located in theMiracleMile CDO,which sets forth a number of design and rehabilitation standards for buildings in the CDO to ensurearchitecturalcompatibility.

The [Q]designationrefers todevelopmentconditionsapproved in1993, togetherwithazonechangeandGeneralPlanamendment, for theparcelboundedbyWilshireBoulevard,FairfaxAvenue,SixthStreet, andthe now‐vacated Ogden Drive (referred to as Parcel “D” in City documents related to its rezoning), inconjunctionwithplanneddevelopmentthat includedmorethanamillionsquarefeetofcommercialoffice,hotel,retail,andrestaurantuses,butwasneverrealized.

5 As previously indicated, theMay Company Building is currently being used to temporarily house some Academy staff during

renovationoftheAcademy’sBeverlyHillsheadquarters.



The[Q]conditionslimitedtheFARontheparcelto3:1,establisheda15‐storyand200‐footbuildingheightlimitwithin100feetofFairfaxAvenueanda23‐storyand315‐footbuildingheightlimitontheremainderofthe parcel, definedminimumbuilding setbacks and landscape buffers from surrounding streets, requiredconstruction of a childcare center to serve the proposed office towers, and imposed numerous otherdevelopmentstandardsspecifictothisplan.6 The[Q]conditionshavebeenclarifiedandmodifiedovertheyearstoreflectchangingcircumstancesanddramaticallyaltereddevelopmentplansfortheparcelfollowingitsacquisitionbyLACMA in1994, including the2006vacationofOgdenDriveandLACMA’smulti‐phasedExpansion Project (aka Transformation) to construct the Broad Contemporary Art Museum, BP GrandEntrance,DwightM.KendallConcourse,andPritzkerGarage(PhaseI,completedin2008),followedbytheResnick Exhibition Pavilion, installation of “Levitated Mass,” garden and open space rehabilitation, andreconfigurationoftheBPGrandEntrance(PhaseII,completed2010‐2012).7LocatedentirelywithinParcel“D”andtheformerOgdenDriveright‐of‐way,thesecollectivelyrepresentedamuchsmallerprojectthanthatproposed in1993. For furtherdiscussionof theentitlementhistoryofParcel “D”andtheProjectSite,seeSection4.G,LandUse,ofthisDraftEIR.

b. Site Improvements

The Project Site is currently developed with an approximately 265,900‐square‐foot, five‐level buildingdesigned by architects Albert C. Martin and S. A. Marx and originally constructed as the May CompanyWilshire department store. After the department store’s closure in the early 1990s, the building wasacquiredbyLACMA,andnowisusedbyLACMAforartstorageandtotemporarilyhousesomeAcademystaffduringrenovationoftheAcademy’sexistingBeverlyHillsheadquarters.

The May Company Building was constructed in two phases. As shown on Figure 16 of Appendix F‐3,Historical Resources Assessment Report, in this Draft EIR, the Original Building, constructed as the firstphase, is a five‐level,183,500‐square‐foot StreamlineModernebuildingbuilt in1939. It isknown for itsdistinctivecylindricalgoldtower(“CornerTower”)facingtheintersectionofWilshireBoulevardandFairfaxAvenue.AsdepictedonFigure24ofAppendixF‐3,thesecondphaseinvolvedthefive‐level,approximately82,400‐square‐foot 1946 Addition built at the rear of the Original Building. The fifth or top level of theOriginalBuildingissetbackfromWilshireBoulevardbehindanopen‐airterraceenclosedbyaseven‐foot‐highparapetwall.

The remainder of the Project Site is developedwith a loading dock, service driveways, and a gravel areanorthoftheMayCompanyBuilding,historicallyusedforaccessandparking,andpedestrianwalkwaysthatprovideaccessfromPritzkerGarageandLACMA.

TheMayCompanyBuildingwasdeterminedeligible for listingon theNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces(“NationalRegister”)in1983,althoughthedeterminationonlymadereferencetotheOriginalBuilding.Asaresultofthisdetermination,thepropertywasalsolistedontheCaliforniaRegisterofHistoricalResources(“CaliforniaRegister”). TheOriginalBuildingwassubsequentlydesignatedbytheCityasHistoric‐CulturalMonument No. 566 on September 30, 1992. The designation action adopted by the City Council (“CityMonument Designation”) contained the following specific stipulations: the Original Building must be6 “Q”conditionsestablishedpursuanttoOrdinance168,993.7 Pursuanttothe1994ZoningAdministrator’sInterpretationZA‐94‐0086(ZAI)andthe2006Clarificationof“Q”ConditionsDIR2006‐

0311‐CLQ.



preserved; itmay be adapted to accommodate new uses; exteriormodification of the Original Building’sWilshirefaçade,Fairfaxfaçade,andOrangeGroveAvenue(East)façademustconformtotheSecretaryoftheInterior’sStandardsforRehabilitation(“Standards”);theStandardsneednotapplytointerioralterationsorthe rear (North) façade of theOriginalBuilding to allow the greatest flexibility for adaptively reusing thehistoricbuilding;andthe1946Additionmayberemoved.8

D. STATEMENT OF PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The underlying purpose and primary objective of the Project is to create an economically viable andsustainableworldclassmuseumthatreflectstheimportanceofthemotionpictureindustrybyshowcasingAcademycollections,andprovidingfilmscreeningsandpremieresinastate‐of‐the‐arttheatercompetitivewithotherLosAngelesvenuesinsizeandamenities. AsfurtherrequiredbytheStateCEQAGuidelines,thespecificobjectivessoughtbytheApplicantfortheProjectareprovidedbelow.

1. Design a world‐class Museum to showcase the past, present and future of the

motion picture industry

CreateaniconicMuseumthatreflectstheimportanceofthemotionpictureindustry.

Create aMainTheater that accommodates themost advanced technological capabilities in film, toaccommodatefilmscreeningsinavarietyofformats.

Create a Main Theater of appropriate size and design to host film premieres and cultural moviescreeningsandaccommodateAcademyMemberandpublicmoviescreenings,includingforfamilies.

ProvidesignificantMuseumspacetohouseaportionoftheAcademy’sexistingcollectionsandfutureacquisitionsforpublicviewing,includingeducational,administrative,andsupportamenitiessuchasaMuseumCaféandMuseumStore.

CreateindoorandoutdooreventspacesthattakeadvantageofthemildlocalclimateandpanoramicCityviews,includingaMuseumCaféandPiazzaopentothecommunityandMuseumvisitors.

2. Rehabilitate the Original Building and preserve its historic significance

PreserveandadaptivelyreusetheOriginalBuildingontheformerMayCompanylocationtoretainthestatusoftheOriginalBuildingasaCityHistoric‐CulturalMonumentandasaCaliforniaRegister‐listedandNationalRegister‐eligibleresource.

Preserve and rehabilitate the Original Building to enhance its prominence as an iconic historicbuildingatagatewaytoMuseumRow.

Develop theNewWingwithadesign that is compatiblewith,butarchitecturallydistinct from, theOriginalBuildingintermsofshape,size,height,andmassing.

Restore the threehistoricallysignificant façades inamanner thatconformsto theSecretaryof theInterior’sStandardsforRehabilitation.

8 CityofLosAngeles,AdoptedStipulationsfortheMayCompanyHistoricCulturalMonumentDesignation,September1992,includedin

AppendixF‐3,HistoricalResourcesAssessmentReport,AppendixF,RecordsSearchResults,ofthisDraftEIR.



CreateacompatibleinfillwallatthenorthendoftheOriginalBuilding.

AdapttheTearoomforcontinueduseasadiningroomofanappropriatesize.

3. Operate the Museum in a manner that provides opportunities for a range of visitors

while meeting Academy administrative and programming needs

Provide a venue unique to Los Angeles that dynamically conveys how movies are made andhighlightstheroleofmoviesinpopularculture.

Develop an underutilized site that accommodates a variety ofMuseum and entertainment‐relatedspacesanduses,includingMuseumexhibitions,theaters,culturalandeducationalprograms,specialevents,aMuseumCafé,MuseumStore,andoutdoorPiazza.

Establishoperationalhoursthataccommodateusebyschoolchildren,residents,andtourists.

CreatearobustK‐12educationalprogramthatbringsLosAngelesUnifiedSchoolDistrictandotherpublicandprivateschoolstudentsintotheMuseumcampusforworkshopsandotheractivitiestiedtocurricularstandards.

Ensure collocation of movie premieres and associated receptions to avoid the need for guests todriveormovetoasecondvenue.

Hostculturalprogrammingopentothepublic,astheAcademycurrentlydoesatitsotherfacilities.

AccommodateAcademyMuseumstaffofficeson‐site.

4. Create an economically viable and sustainable Museum

Expand Los Angeles’s interpretation and presentation of its cultural heritage with respect to theentertainmentindustry.

Provide for revenue‐generating events that support sustainableMuseumoperations, includingbutnot limited to lease events such as movie premieres, film festivals, and occasional late nightscreenings,inavarietyoflocationsontheMuseumcampus.

Create special event andbanquet space, includingaMuseumCaféopen to thepublicandMuseumvisitors,tocomplementuseoftheMainTheaterandencourageuseoftheMuseum.

Enhance theMiracleMileDistrict andMuseumRow’swesterngateway, to increasepatronageandenhancelocaltourism.

ProvidesignagethatwillinformandattractvisitorsandprovideappropriaterecognitionofMuseumandMuseumeventsponsors.

CreateaMainTheatertohostfilmpremieresthatiscompetitivewithothervenuesinLosAngelesinsizeandamenities.

ReduceconstructioncostsandenvironmentaleffectsthroughpreservationandrehabilitationoftheOriginalBuildingandshareduseofexistingparkingfacilities.



5. Locate the Museum on a site uniquely suited for museum uses and accessible to

residents and tourists

CentrallylocatetheMuseuminLosAngeles.

Create a gathering place with significant cultural, educational, entertainment, and socialopportunitiesforthelocalcommunity.

Synergisticallybuilduponexisting relatedvenuesonMuseumRow, including theLACMACampus,Page Museum/La Brea Tar Pits, and Petersen Automotive Museum as well as other museums,galleries,andculturalinstitutions.

Enhance and expandMuseum Row, adding to the diversity of visitor opportunities in the Projectarea.

LocatetheMuseumtotakemaximumadvantageofmasstransitinfrastructure,includingtheplannedMetroWestsideSubwayExtensionandWilshire/FairfaxStation.

Conserveresourcesandavoidenvironmentalimpactsbytakingadvantageofexistingparkingsupplyinthevicinity.

Implement a Parking and Traffic Management Plan to avoid the need for new infrastructure andreduceimpactsonsurroundingstreetsandneighborhoods.

DesigntheoverallProjectinamannerconsistentwithsmartgrowthandurbandesignprinciples.

Encouragebicycleusethroughtheprovisionofhigh‐qualitybicycleamenitiesandfacilities.

6. Reinforce connections to the surrounding neighborhood

Create an iconic Museum that takes advantage of the LACMA Campus, a unique location that isalreadydedicatedtotheartsandtoeducational,aesthetic,intellectual,andculturalexperiencesforawidearrayofaudiences.

Create an inviting, safe pedestrian environment, including strengthening the Original Building’sWilshireBoulevardfrontageandenliveningthewesternendoftheLACMACampus.

ProvideaPiazzathatwillenliventheFairfaxAvenuestreetfrontageandfacilitatepedestrianaccesstotheProjectSiteandthebroaderLACMACampusfromtheneighborhoodswestofFairfaxAvenue.

E. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT

1. Project Characteristics

TheAcademyproposestorehabilitateandadaptivelyreusetheOriginalBuildingandconstructaNewWing.AsallowedbytheCityMonumentDesignation,the1946Additionwouldbedemolishedtocreatethesiteofthe New Wing on the north side of the Original Building. The Project would incorporate sustainableelementsofdesign,constructionandoperationtosupportLeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign(“LEED®”)SilverCertificationoritsequivalent.ThetotalFloorAreaofthecompletedMuseumwouldbeuptoapproximately208,000squarefeet.



a. Original Building

The proposed rehabilitation work on the Original Building is intended to ensure that it would retain itssignificance as a historic resource. As required by the City Historic‐Cultural Landmark designation, theProjectwould rehabilitate theWilshire façade, Fairfax façade, and East façade of the Original Building inaccordancewiththeStandards.ThesefaçadesarecladinblackSouthernCaliforniagraniteandTexasshelllimestone (“Cladding”); the Corner Tower is clad in gold leaf and glassmosaic tile (“Tile”). The existinghistoricstorefronts,includingbulkheadsandwindowassemblies,wouldberehabilitated.Existingwindowmullionsand framesonupper floorswouldbe rehabilitatedandpainted. Toprovideappropriate climatecontrol for Museum uses, transparent barriers between the windows and the interior spaces would beconstructed.

AllOriginalBuildingdoorsalongFairfaxAvenueandWilshireBoulevardwouldbe retained;however, thenon‐originaldoorsonFairfaxAvenueandthosetotheeastonWilshireBoulevardwouldbereplacedwithglasstomatchtheprimaryWilshireentranceinthecenteroftheWilshireelevation.Toreinstatethestrongrelationship between theOriginal Building andWilshireBoulevard, the historic “front doors”would onceagainbeusedforvisitoraccess.AmorerecentreplacementdooronWilshirewouldberemovedandanewdoor matching the original door would be installed. The curvilinear northwest corner of the OriginalBuildingthatwasremovedbythe1946Additionwouldbereconstructed.CladdingandmosaicTileinneedofrepairorreplacementwouldberehabilitatedinconformancewithStandards.OtherworkontheexterioroftheOriginalBuildingwouldincluderemovalofuptofourof16windowsontheEastfaçadetoallowforinstallation of fresh air intake and exhaust vents. In addition, the south wall of the Tearoom would beremoved and a newwallwould be constructed southward one structural bay (approximately 20 feet) toaccommodate a special event dining room (“Special Event Dining Room”) and related space, as furtherdescribed below, and would be in filled with similar glazing and doors. The new south wall would beapproximatelythesameheightastheexistingsouthwall,wouldhaveasimilarexteriorfinish,parapetandcornice, andwould relocate the StreamlineModerne pipe railing from the Penthouse roofline to the newsouth wall, so that the massing, set back and Streamline Moderne style of the Tearoom and Penthouserooflinewouldnotappearsubstantiallychangedfromareasofthepublicrightofwaywhereitisvisible.Thejointwherethenewconstructionwouldmeettheoriginalwouldbedistinguishedbyasimplewallreveal.

Circulationelements,including,escalators,elevatorsandpotentiallystairs,wouldbeaccommodatedwithintheOriginalBuildingintheareaalongtheNorthfaçadewherethe1946Additionwouldberemoved.Ontheexterior inthisareabetweenthereconstructednorthwestcornerandtheretainednortheastcorneroftheOriginal Building, a wall that is predominately windows with bands of painted concrete between thewindows,wouldbeconstructedthatwouldallownaturallightandviewsintotheMuseuminteriorwhilealsoaccommodating theMuseumentranceoff thePiazza. Thenewwallwouldbe in the same locationas theoriginalNorthfaçadeoftheOriginalBuilding,aportionofwhichremainstotheeastofthe1946Addition,andwould be similar inmaterials and finish to theoriginalwall thatwas removed to allow for the1946Addition.Atthefifthfloorlevel,theoriginalribbonwindowsandparapet,whichremainpartiallyintacteastofthe1946Addition,wouldbereconstructed. Thecolor,finish,materialsanddesignofthenewconcrete‐and‐glasswall in theareabetween thereconstructednorthwest cornerand theretainednortheast cornerwould be subtly differentiated from the Original Building, and a joint, offset or reveal would mark thejuncturebetweenhistoricfabricandthenewwallsothatthedesignintentandarchitecturalfeaturesoftheOriginal Building would remain predominant. While the North façade would not be a completereconstructionoftheoriginalNorthfaçade,theProjectwouldprotecthistoricmaterials,featuresandspatialrelationships that characterize the property and the newnorth facingwallwould be in keepingwith the



OriginalBuilding’sNorthfaçadeandwouldbecompatiblewiththehistoricmaterials,features,size,scaleandproportion,andmassingtoprotecttheintegrityandsignificanceofthepropertywhileallowingforthenewuse.

AkeycomponentoftherehabilitationistoensurethewaterproofingandsoundnessoftheconnectionoftheCladding and Tile, which is important for long‐term preservation of these materials and to ensureappropriateindoorclimatecontrolfortheMuseum.ThecurrentCladdingandTileincludedamaged,brokenormissingpieces.AsfurtherdescribedbelowunderSectionF,ProjectDesignFeatures,theProjectincludesdevelopment and implementation of a materials conservation and preservation plan (“MaterialsConservationandPreservationPlan”or“PreservationPlan”)withaMaterialsConservationcomponentthatwould govern the treatment of the Cladding, Tile, and other original exterior materials of the OriginalBuildingincompliancewiththeStandards.

ProjectplansfortheOriginalBuildingwouldinvolveseismicreinforcement;disabledaccessimprovementsin accordance with any historic preservation regulations; modification of mechanical rooftop structures;replacementofexistingmechanical,electrical,andplumbingsystems;installationofamethanemonitoringsystem;andutilityupgradesorreplacementasnecessary.

TheCityMonumentDesignationprovidesforthegreatestflexibilityforadaptivereuseoftheinterioroftheOriginalBuilding.Therefore,renovationoftheinteriorforMuseumusewouldbeconsistentwithMonumentstatus.TheexhibitspacewouldbelocatedintheOriginalBuildingandthepermanentandchangingexhibitswould be the single largest Museum component. Exhibits are anticipated to encompass film history, anOscars®gallery, interactivedisplays, andothermulti‐media formats thatdocument films, filmmaking, andthe audience experience over time. Additionally, space would be provided for changing exhibits andprograms.

The Original Building would be accessed through the former department store entrance on WilshireBoulevard and through an entrance on the north off the Piazza. It would contain both temporary andpermanentexhibitionspace,aneducationalcenterthatwouldsupporteducationalprogrammingfocusedonthe arts and sciences ofmoviemaking, visitor orientation services, a ticketing office, docent facilities, theMuseumCafé, and theMuseumStore. The ticketingoffice, visitororientation services,MuseumCafé, andMuseumStorewouldallbelocatedneartheMuseum’sentrancefromthePiazza. TheMuseumCaféwouldhaveseatingforuptoapproximately150andwouldincludeoutdoorseatingonthePiazza.PublicrestroomsandotherservicefacilitieswouldbelocatedthroughouttheOriginalBuilding.

AmezzaninelevelwithintheOriginalBuildingthathasbeenclosedoff inrecentyearswouldbereopenedandwouldcontainalobbythatwouldconnecttoandservetheMainTheaterlocatedwithintheSphere.Thesecondlevelwouldcontainexhibitspace,asmalltheaterwithupto75seats,andgreenroomsthatwouldbeusedbyindividualshostingeventswithintheMuseum,andbyspecialguestsattendingscreenings,lectures,symposiaandotherevents.

ThethirdleveloftheOriginalBuildingwouldcontainexhibitspace.Thefourthlevelwouldcontainexhibitspace,Academyadministration,curatorial,andpublicprogramoffices,andtheFounders’Room,tobeusedforspecialevents.



TheTearoomonthefifth,ortop,leveloftheOriginalBuildingwouldbeexpandedtocontainaSpecialEventDiningRoom and a rooftop terrace (“Rooftop Terrace”) overlookingWilshireBoulevardwith a combinedmaximum occupancy of approximately 1,200 persons, along with space for catering and other supportservices. Thenorthwallof theTearoomwouldalsobeopeneduptoprovideaccess fromthis level totheView Deck within the Sphere. The Special Event Dining Room and Rooftop Terrace are anticipated toaccommodatemeetings,conferences,andreceptions.

Thebasement(whichwouldalsoincludethe1946Additionbasementarea)wouldberenovatedtohouseaneducationcenter,conservationareas,exhibitproductionspace,supportservices,somepublicservicessuchasbagcheck,buildingserviceandmechanicalequipment,storagefortheMuseumCaféandMuseumStore,basementstorage,andasmalltheaterwithamaximumof275seats.

b. New Wing and Piazza

TheNewWingwouldincludetheSpherewhichwouldbeconstructedpredominantlyofglassandstructuralsteel, at the north side of the Original Building. The Spherewould house theMain Theaterwith a largescreen,stage,orchestrapit,seatingforupto1,000persons,alightingdimmerroomandaudiocontrolroom,andaprojectionbooth. TherewouldbeaViewDeckatoptheMainTheater,whichwouldprovidevisitorswithpanoramicviewsacrosstheLosAngelesbasin,includingviewsoftheHollywoodHills.TheViewDeckwouldalsobeused for receptionsandspecialeventsandmaybeperiodically leasedoutby theAcademy.TheSpherewouldbeelevatedaminimumof12feetabovegradetoaccommodatetheMuseumentranceandaPiazzalinkingtheMuseum’sNewWingentrancewithLACMA’sDwightM.KendallConcoursetotheeastandaccommodatingstreet‐levelpedestrianaccess fromFairfaxAvenueto thewest. TheSpherewouldbelinkedtotheOriginalBuildingbypedestrianbridges.

The Spherewould be up to approximately 165 feet inwidth and up to approximately 130 feet in heightabove adjacent grade. In comparison, the roof parapet of theOriginal Building is 87 feet above adjacentgrade,and theheightsof the fifth level, themechanical roomatop the fifth level,and theventilationstackalongFairfaxAvenueare94feet,111feet,and117feetaboveadjacentgrade,respectively.

As called for by the Standards, the Sphere would be of a compatible, contemporary design that wouldcomplement but remain visually distinct from the Original Building. The Sphere design reflects acontemporaryarchitecturalstyle,as theOriginalBuildingepitomizes trends incommercialarchitectureofthe late1930s. TheSpherewouldalsobe inkeepingwiththevariedcollectionofbuildingsthatcurrentlycomprise theLACMACampus. TheSphere’s shapeand theplanneduseof a varietyof façade treatments,includingglassandmetal,areintendedtoreduceitsperceivedmassandvisualimpact. TheSpherewouldalsostepbackfrom,andreveal,theOriginalBuilding’sreconstructednorthwestcorner.Likewise,theSpherewould step back from the northeast corner of the Original Building. These Project characteristicswouldensuretheOriginalBuildingremainsvisuallypredominantalongtheWilshireBoulevardandFairfaxAvenuecorridors.

TheNewWingwould includeaMuseumentranceoff thePiazza. Visitorswouldbedirected to the lobbyinsidetheentranceandtheticketingdeskandwouldthenenterexhibitspacesorotherpublicareas.

The New Wing would also include the outdoor Piazza which would be constructed to the north of theOriginalBuildingandtheMuseum’snorthernentrance,includingareasbeneathandsurroundingtheSphere.



ThePiazzawouldreplacetheexistingservicedrivewayandgravelareanorthoftheOriginalBuilding.ThePiazzaisnormallyintendedtoprovidepublicaccesstotheMuseumandLACMACampusduringtheday,andwouldprovideMuseumCaféandotherseating;itwouldalsoaccommodateMuseumandAcademyprogramsandspecialeventsheldduringthedayorevening.

TheProjectSitePlanisdepictedonFigure2‐3,ProposedSitePlan. Thenorth‐southsectionoftheProjectSite that illustrates theSphereandOriginalBuilding is shownonFigure2‐4,North‐SouthSection:ProjectSite along Fairfax Avenue. The relationship between the Project Site and adjacent LACMA Campus isillustratedonFigure2‐5,East‐WestSection:ProjectSiteandLACMACampus.ArenderingoftheNewWingfrom the Fairfax Avenue vantage point is shown on Figure 2‐6,Museum Entrance and NewWing. AnoverviewoftheProjectSiteandLACMACampusisshownonFigure2‐7,Bird’sEyeViewoftheProjectSiteand LACMA Campus. Table 2‐1, Proposed Development Program, summarizes Museum facilities andassociatedFloorArea.

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MuseumStore 5,000 0 5,000

MuseumCafé 4,000 0 4,000

LobbyandVisitorServices,Administration,Restrooms 37,000 0 37,000

Event/FunctionSpace 19,300 10,300 29,600

Kitchen/Catering 3,200 0 3,200

TOTAL 165,700 42,300 208,000

a The Proposed Development Program has been refined since the Notice of Preparation for the EIR was released, however, the basic characteristics and components of the Project have not changed. Overall, the Project size has decreased from 229,000 sf to 208,000 sf. The various Proposed Development Program Components have been modified accordingly and some of the categories were combined where appropriate.

b Calculated in accordance with Municipal Code Section 12.03 which excludes basement storage, vertical circulation, and rooms housing

mechanical equipment. Source: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, June 2014.

2. Museum Operations and Academy Programming

a. Museum Operations

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design drawings, as well as equipment, props and costumes, scripts, letters and other artifacts.9 TheMuseum’sexhibitionsandprogramswoulddrawupontheseuniqueholdings to illustrate film's impactonAmericancultureandonculturesworldwide. Museumoperationswouldincludepermanentandchangingexhibitions; film clinics, classes, and lectures; indoor and outdoor educational programs; joint schoolprograms;receptionsandsit‐downdinners;andadministrative functions. Museumoperationswouldalsoincludetheaterprogramming(“TheaterProgramming”),asfurtherdescribedbelow.

NormalMuseumhoursofoperationforpublicvisitationwouldbe9:00A.M.to6:00P.M.,sevendaysaweek;two late‐night closings per week (including Fridays) are proposed and would be no later than 8:00 P.M.duringthefall,winter,andspring,andnolaterthan10:00P.M.duringthesummer.TheMuseumwouldbeclosed two days per year, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Museum’s anticipated design dayattendance (“Design Day Attendance”), defined as the average of the top 10 percent of attendance daysannually(generallyholidaysandweekends),wouldbeapproximately5,000visitors.

RegularMuseumoperationsareexpectedtorequireapproximately135permanentfull‐timeadministrationand office staff, as well as support staff including security, custodial, Museum Café, and Museum Storeemployees, and docents. The Museum would be staffed with 24‐hour security personnel patrolling theProjectSiteperimeterandMuseum,includingentryandexitpoints.Additionalsecuritywouldbeprovidedintheformofclosed‐circuittelevisions,keycard‐controlledaccesstorestrictedareas,andintruderalarms.

b. Theater Programming

The three theaters would be used in support of Museum operations as well as independently for filmscreenings and other special events. During Theater Programming events in theMain Theater, pre‐ andpost‐eventfunctionspacesincludingtheSpecialEventDiningRoom,RooftopTerrace,andViewDeck,wouldnot operate simultaneously as separate entities, but as pre‐ and post‐event function space to accompanytheaterprograms. TheAcademyandLACMAwouldcoordinateprogramming toavoidsimultaneous largeeventspursuanttoanEventCoordinationPlan,asspecifiedintheproposedParkingandTrafficManagementPlan(seeSectionF,ProjectDesignFeatures,belowforfurtherdiscussion).

(1) Cultural and Educational Programs

The three theaters would be used for cultural and educational programs (“Cultural and EducationalPrograms”) in conjunction with daily Museum operations, during which times they would generally bepublicly accessible to Museum visitors. Such programsmay include, butmay not be limited to, films toaccompany permanent and changing exhibitions, classes, film festivals, and spoken word programs. Inaddition,theAcademymayregularlyholdmatineeandeveningmoviescreeningsforthegeneralpublic,onweekdaysorweekends.TheAcademymayalsoleaseoutthetheatersforthird‐partyuseforthesepurposes.Attendanceattheseprogramsisanticipatedtorangefrom200to1,350attendees.

Weekday andweekendmatinees for the general public would typically have a 2:00 P.M. start time. ThemajorityofeveningscreeningswouldtakeplaceafterregularMuseumoperatinghoursandondayswhentheMuseum is closed in theevenings. Evening screenings for thegeneralpublicduring theweekandon

9 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Collection, Highlights from the Academy Collection,

http://www.oscars.org/academymuseum/index.html.AccessedJune2014.



weekends, including leaseevents,wouldtypicallyhavea7:30P.M.start timeandwouldendby12:30A.M.,withcampusvacationby1:00A.M. Occasionalmidnightscreeningsareproposedandwouldconcludewithcampusvacationcompletedby3:00A.M.

(2) Member Screenings

Although Academymember screenings (“Member Screenings”) are currently conducted at the Academy’sGoldwynandLinwoodDunntheaters,demandforsucheventsexceedstheavailabilityandcapacityofthosetheaters. Accordingly, someMemberScreeningsmaybehosted in the theaterson theProjectSite. TheseeventswouldbelimitedtoAcademymembership,withattendanceanticipatedtorangefrom200to1,350attendees.

MemberScreenings,includingpre‐eventarrival,mayoverlapwithMuseumoperationsintheearlyeveningsonweekdaysandweekends.However,itisexpectedthatthemajorityofMemberScreeningswouldhappenoutsidenormalMuseumhoursofoperation,inordertoallowmemberstocirculatewithintheMuseum.Forthis reason, Museum hours may periodically be curtailed early to accommodate such events. MemberScreeningsmayrequireadditionalsupportstaffincludingsecuritypersonnel,caterers,andothervendors.

(3) Premiere Screenings

TheAcademyproposes to leaseout theMainTheater andpossibly the two smaller theaters forpremierescreenings (“Premiere Screenings”) and other special events. These would be ticketed, invitation‐onlyeventsforupto1,350attendees.Sucheventscouldbeaccompaniedbyapre‐eventorpost‐eventreceptionorseateddinnerserviceforupto1,000attendees,tobeheldon‐sitewithintheground‐levelMuseumlobbyand exhibit space, Special Event Dining Room, Rooftop Terrace, or the View Deck within the Sphere.Premiere Screenings may require up to approximately 200 additional support staff including securitypersonnel,caterers,andAcademyeventplanningandpublicrelationsstaff,andcustodians;leaseeventsmayrequireothersupportstafforvendors.

Approximately two Premiere Screenings or special events perweek are anticipated throughout the year;Premiere Screenings would typically take place Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. As with MemberScreenings,themajorityofPremiereScreeningsorspecialleaseeventswouldtakeplaceoutsideofnormalMuseum hours of operation, and Museum hours may be curtailed early to accommodate such events.PremiereScreeningsandspecial leaseeventswouldtypicallyhavea7:30P.M.start timeandendby12:30A.M.,withcampusvacationby1:00A.M.

c. Outdoor Programming

The Project would include outdoor programming (“Outdoor Programming”), including Museum andAcademy events. Outdoor Museum Programmingmay include, but would not be limited to, exhibitions,hands‐onstudentactivities,andlectures.OutdoorAcademyProgrammingmayincludeoutdoorscreenings,concerts,exhibits,orothereventsduringMaythroughOctober. OutdoorProgrammingeventswouldtakeplaceontheRooftopTerraceoronthePiazza.TheRooftopTerracewouldaccommodateupto800persons;outdooreventsonthePiazzawouldnormallyaccommodateupto1,350attendees,withoccasionaleventswithupto2,500attendees.TheuseofamplifiedsoundinconjunctionwithallOutdoorProgrammingwouldconcludeby10:00P.M.andOutdoorProgrammingwithoutamplifiedsoundwouldconcludeby12:30A.M.,withcampusvacationcompletedby1:00A.M.



3. Access, Circulation, and Parking

a. Vehicular Access and Circulation

Vehicular access to LACMA’s PritzkerGarage andSpaulding Lotparking facilities,whichwouldbe sharedwith the Museum, would be maintained. The Pritzker Garage is accessed via the existing signalizedintersectionatSixthStreetandLACMAWay. Thedrivewayentranceformsthesouthlegofthissignalizedintersection,providingdirectaccessintothePritzkerGarage.TheSpauldingLotisaccessedviaanexistingdrivewayonSpauldingAvenue,southofWilshireBoulevard.

PrimaryvisitorvehicularaccesswouldbeprovidedviathePritzkerGarage. ForspecialeventandTheaterProgramming (e.g., Premiere or Member Screenings), accommodations for supplemental valet or visitorpick‐up/drop‐offwouldbeprovidednorthof theMuseumwithinadesignatedon‐siteareaaccessed fromFairfaxAvenue,with ingress tobeprovidedvia theexistingsoutherlycurbcutandegressvia theexistingnortherlycurbcutthatwillcontinuetoprovideaccessforloadinganddeliverytrucks.Specificmeasurestoaddress circulation and access during certain special events would be set forth in a parking and trafficmanagementplan(“ParkingandTrafficManagementPlan”)subjecttoCityreviewandapproval(seeSectionF, Project Design Features, below for further discussion). Access to existing LACMA loading dock areaswould be maintained from Fairfax Avenue and would also serve the Museum loading dock area.Improvementstotheoff‐siteLosAngelesDepartmentofWaterandPowertransformeryardjustwestoftheResnickExhibitionPavilionwouldalsobeundertakenaspartoftheProject.

For further discussion of vehicular access and circulation during Project construction and operation, seeSection4.J,TransportationandParking,ofthisDraftEIR.

b. Pedestrian Access and Circulation

TheMuseumwouldbeaccessed through entrances in theNewWing and theOriginalBuilding. TheNewWingentrancewouldbeatgradethroughthePiazzajustsouthoftheelevatedSphere.ThisentrancetotheNewWingwouldaccommodatevisitorsfromtheadjacentneighborhoodstothenorthandwestaswellasvisitors approaching from thePritzkerGarage and theDwightM.Kendall Concourse east of theMuseum.AccesstotheMuseum’sNewWingentranceforneighborhoodstothenorthwouldbeviaexistingpedestrianaccesspointstotheLACMACampusorHancockParkalongSixthStreet,withaccessforneighborhoodstothewestthroughthesesamepointsoranewdedicatedpedestrianentranceandwalkwayoffofFairfaxAvenuenear the northwest corner of the Original Building. The former department store entrance onWilshireBoulevardwouldserveastheOriginalBuildingMuseumentranceandwouldprovideaccessfromthesouth,toaccommodatepedestriansapproachingfromtheSpauldingLot,aswellasfromadjacentparkingfacilitiesandotherdestinationsalongWilshireBoulevard.

c. Bicycle Access and Circulation

Visitors arriving by bicycle would have similar access opportunities as pedestrian visitors. The Projectwouldprovideatleastapproximately88bicycleparkingspacesplusassociatedfacilitiesontheProjectSiteorincloseproximitywithintheLACMACampusorpotentiallyadjacentareas,whichwouldmeetorexceedrequirementssetforthintheCity’sBicycleParkingOrdinance10andsatisfyLEED®requirements.Additional10 LAMC12.21A16(a)(2)],



bicycle parking and bicycle‐friendly amenities would be provided at a rate that would meet or exceedrequirementsoftheBicycleParkingOrdinance.

d. Public Transit Access

The Project is located in an area well served by public transportation; Metro provides Local and Rapidservice along the Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard corridors. The Los Angeles Department ofTransportation DASH provides local circulator service on Fairfax Avenue with connections to WestHollywood and the surrounding areas. The corner ofWilshireBoulevard andFairfaxAvenue serves as atransferpointforMetroLines20,217,720,and780withconnectiontotheDASHFairfaxline.TransitstopsinthenorthboundandwestbounddirectionsstopsarelocatedimmediatelyadjacenttotheProjectSitealongtheFairfaxAvenueandWilshirefrontages;theeastboundandsouthboundstopsarelocateddirectlyacrossthestreet.

Two future transitprojectswould serve to enhance transit access to theProject. TheWilshireBusRapidTransitProjectwillprovideapeakhourbus‐onlylanealongWilshireBoulevard,supplementingtheexistingbus service on this street. The Metro Westside Subway Extension anticipates placement of theWilshire/Fairfax Station beneath the intersection ofWilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, south of theProjectSite,withastationportal locatedonthesoutheastcornerofWilshireBoulevardandOrangeGroveAvenue.Servicetothisfuturestationisanticipatedtocommencein2023.

e. Parking

Parking to accommodate Museum operations and cultural programs, member screenings, and premierescreeningswouldbeprovided throughshareduseof existingLACMA facilities,which include thePritzkerGarageandSpauldingLot.Inadditiontotheexistingparkingfacilities,thereisthepotentialforuseofotheroff‐siteparkingfacilitiesintheimmediatevicinity,especiallyinconnectionwithMuseumspecialevents.Busstaging,loading,andcirculationareplannedtobeaccommodatedinasimilarmannerastheLACMACampus,and may include use of the existing designated pick‐up/drop‐off area along the north side of WilshireBoulevardbetweenSpauldingAvenueandOgdenDrive,amongothersuitableareas. It isanticipated thattherewouldbecoordinationbyLACMAandtheAcademyregardingschedulingofspecialevents.ForfurtherdiscussionofProjectparking,seeSectionF,ProjectDesignFeatures,below,andSection4.J,TransportationandParking,ofthisDraftEIR.

4. Open Space and Landscaping, Lighting, and Signage

a. Open Space and Landscaping

ThePiazzawouldserveaspubliclyaccessibleopenspaceontheProjectSiteandwouldprovideaccesstotheMuseum,MainTheater,andLACMACampusfromFairfaxAvenueandneighborhoodstothenorthandwest.Landscaping provided as part of the Project would include ornamental plantings on the Piazza andinstallation of new or replacement street trees along the Project Site’s Wilshire Boulevard and FairfaxAvenuefrontages. LandscapingwouldcomplywithapplicableMunicipalCoderequirementsandwouldbeconsistentwithWilshireCommunityPlanandMiracleMileCDOpolicies.Forfurtherdiscussionofplannedopenspaceandlandscaping,seeSection4.A.1,AestheticsandViews,ofthisDraftEIR.



b. Lighting and Signage

TheProjectwould introducenewexterior light sources including architectural and façade lightingon theOriginalBuildingandSphere;lightingofthePiazzatothenorthoftheOriginalBuilding(includingtheareabeneath the elevated Sphere), including lighting forOutdoor Programming and special events held in theevening;rehabilitationoftheoriginallightingconceptfortheCornerTowerandthecovelightingwithintheOriginal Building’s cantilevered awning that extends over the Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenuesidewalks; lighting of the display windows that wrap around the Original Building’s ground floor; andilluminatedsignage.TheexterioroftheSpherewouldincludeuplightingwithinthePiazza.LightingofthePiazzamaybesupplementedwithlandscapelightingtohighlightplantingsorarchitecturalfeature.LightinginfrastructurewouldbeinstalledwithinthePiazzatoprovidepowerforeveningevents.

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter I, Article 3, Section13.11 of theMunicipal Code, theProjectwouldestablishasigndistrict(“SignDistrict”) thatwouldencompasstheProjectSiteand0.8acreof theResnickNorthLawn,immediatelynorthoftheProjectSiteforatotalareaof3acres. TheSignDistrictboundaryisshownonFigure2‐8,ProposedSignDistrictBoundary.

ThepurposesandobjectivesoftheSignDistrictareto:

SupportandenhancethelandusesandurbandesignobjectivesintheWilshireCommunityPlan;

Provide unique and vibrant signage that will inform and attract visitors regarding the Museum’scontent and offerings, as well as provide appropriate recognition of the Museum and Museumexhibitionandeventsponsors;

EnsurethequalityoftheMuseumappearance;

Ensurethatsignsareresponsivetoandintegratedwiththeaestheticcharacterofthestructuresonwhichtheyarelocated,includingreuseofthestorefrontwindowsontheOriginalBuilding,andarepositionedinamannerthatiscompatiblebotharchitecturallyandrelativetotheothersignageon‐site;

Encouragecreative,well‐designedsignsthatcontributeinapositivewaytothevisualenvironmentofMuseumRow, theMiracleMileDistrictand theWilshireCommunityPlanarea inamanner thataccentuatesthearchitecturalcharacteristicsoftheProject;

EnsurethatsignsareconsistentwiththeidentityestablishedbytheOriginalBuilding,theNewWing,MuseumRow and theMiracleMile District, integrated and compatible in scalewith the aestheticcharacterofthestructuresonwhichtheyarelocated,whilemaintainingcompatibilityandsensitivitytosurroundinguses;and

Coordinate the location and display of signs so as to enhance the pedestrian realm andminimizepotentialtraffichazardsandprotectpublicsafety.

As conceptually proposed, the Project may include banner signs installed on the upper wall area of theOriginal Building and on the Sphere. Digital displaysmay be located in the Original Building storefrontwindowdisplaysandalongthesouthfaçadeoftheSphere.Canopysignsmaybeplacedonthecanopy(i.e.,cantileveredawning)frontingWilshireBoulevardandFairfaxAvenue.Projectedimagesignsareproposedfor occasional use in associationwith special events, andwould be permitted on portions of theOriginalBuilding.FlagpolesignswouldbepermittedoneachoftheeightexistingflagpolesontheOriginalBuilding.



IdentificationsignsmaybelocatedthroughouttheSignDistrict,includinganOscarstatuetteproposedattheCornerToweroftheOriginalBuilding.SignswouldbeintegratedintotheaestheticcharacteroftheOriginalBuilding andNewWing and are intended to be compatible in scalewith other signs on‐site, enhance thepedestrian environment, and contribute positively to the identities ofMuseumRowand theMiracleMile.SignagewouldbededicatedtotheadvertisingofMuseumexhibits,events,programs,andwhereapplicable,recognitionofMuseumeventandprogramsponsors.

ForfurtherdiscussionofProjectsignage,seeSections4.A.1,AestheticsandViews,and4.A.2,LightandGlare,ofthisDraftEIR.

5. Construction Schedule and Staging

TheProjectwouldentailanapproximately30‐monthconstructionperiod.Anticipatedconstructionphasesincludeinteriorabatementofhazardousmaterialsanddemolitionofthe1946Addition;softdemolitionandabatement of hazardous materials within the Original Building; upgrades and renovation of the OriginalBuildinginteriorandrestorationoftheexterior;ProjectSiteclearing,gradingandexcavation;constructionof the New Wing including the Sphere and Piazza; Original Building interior finishing/exhibit spacepreparation; and outdoor hardscape and landscaping. Construction is anticipated to commence pendingProjectapproval in late2014andwouldbecompleted in time fora2017Museumopening. ConstructionhourswouldnormallyoccurinaccordancewithMunicipalCoderequirements,whichprohibitconstructionbetweenthehoursof9:00P.M.and7:00A.M.MondaythroughFriday,6:00P.M.and8:00A.M.onSaturday,andatanytimeonSunday.Someactivitiesmayrequireafter‐hoursconstructionandapprovalwouldbesoughtfromthePoliceCommissionasauthorizedundertheMunicipalCode.

Noconstructionworker,haultruck,ordeliverytruckparkingwouldbeallowedinthepublicright‐of‐wayinthe vicinity of the Project Site, including nearby residential neighborhoods. Parking for constructionworkerswouldbeprovidedontheProjectSiteandinexistingLACMAparkingfacilities,withpotentialuseofother securedoff‐siteparking facilities in the immediatevicinity. Noworker transport to theProjectSitewould be required. The simultaneous staging of construction equipment and materials would beaccommodated on the Project Site and just to the north of the Project Site in a construction staging areaplannedonaportionoftheResnickNorthLawn.TheProjectSitewouldbefencedduringconstructionforsecurity purposes with gate‐controlled access. Any dewatering and filtration of groundwater dischargewould be accommodated on‐site in compliance with applicable stormwater management requirements.Excavatedsoilwouldrequireexportduetothepotentialforcontaminationwithnaturally‐occurringoilandtar.

Temporary lane closures for the curb lanes along Fairfax Avenue (north of the existing building to SixthStreet),WilshireBoulevard,andSixthStreet(betweenFairfaxAvenueandtheentrancetoPritzkerGarage)maybenecessaryfornewutilityconnections,“BPermit”streetwork,andinspecial,limitedcircumstances,for offloading andmobile craneplacement. Some sidewalk closures and/or the temporary installation ofpedestriansidewalkcanopieswouldalsobenecessary.ProjectconstructionactivitieswouldbecoordinatedwithLACMAoperationstoensureLACMAaccesstoitsexistingloadingdocksismaintainedasrequired. Acomprehensiveconstruction trafficmanagementplanwouldbeprepared forconsiderationby theCity forapproval prior to commencement of any construction activity, as discussed in Section F, Project DesignFeatures,below.

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Two bus stops are located along FairfaxAvenue, just north ofWilshireBoulevard and just south of SixthStreet.Projectconstructionmaynecessitatetemporaryrelocationofthesebusstopsasmaybedeterminednecessarythroughconsultationwiththeappropriatetransitauthority.

F. PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES

The Applicant proposes to implement a number of Project Design Features to reduce potentialenvironmental impacts of the Project. The Project Design Features would be included in the MitigationMonitoringandReportingProgramrequiredinassociationwithcertificationoftheEIR.SeveralkeyProjectDesignFeaturesarediscussedbelow.TheseandotherproposedProjectDesignFeaturesaresummarizedinTable2‐2,SummaryofProjectDesignFeatures,andarediscussedindetailinthetechnicalsectionsindicatedinthetable.TheProjectDesignFeaturesweretakenintoaccountintheanalysisofpotentialProjectimpacts.

1. Materials Conservation and Preservation Plan; Construction Period Vibration

Monitoring Plan

AprimaryobjectiveoftheProjectisensuringtheOriginalBuildingwouldretainitssignificanceasahistoricresource. Accordingly, a Materials Conservation and Preservation Plan, to be carried out by a qualifiedmaterialsconservator toberetainedby theApplicant, isproposed toensureconformancewithapplicableStandardsduring rehabilitationof theOriginalBuilding. ThePreservationPlanwould serveas aprimaryplanning document for decision‐making about preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstructiontreatments.ThePreservationPlanwouldincludearchitecturalrecordationtodocumentexistingconditionspriortothecommencementofProjectconstruction.Thearchitecturalrecordationwouldprovideimportantsourcematerial foranyrepairorrestorationof thebuildingthatmaybeundertakeninthe futureandthearchitectural recordation report would be archivally produced and deposited in a publically accessiblelibraryormuseum.

The Preservation Plan would include a materials conservation and treatment program for the exteriorCladdingandTilewhichwouldincludeconditionsinvestigations,testing,research,andrepairsbyateamofqualifiedhistoricarchitectsandconservators,toassistincompliancewiththerequirementthattreatmentoftheprimaryfaçadesoftheOriginalBuildingconformtotheStandards.Overthelong‐term,thePreservationPlanwouldguidechangesmadetoprimaryfaçadesoftheOriginalBuildingandwouldprovideinformationformaintenanceprocedures.

ThePreservationPlanwouldrequirethataqualifiedpreservationconsultantreviewfinalconstructionplans,provide guidance and oversight for preservation treatment, and conduct periodic monitoring duringdemolition and construction to protect andpreserve character‐defining features to be retainedunder theProject.Theconsultantwouldidentifyitemsfromdemolitionofthe1946AdditionandrehabilitationoftheOriginalBuildingappropriateforsalvage,ifany,anddevelopasalvageprogramforpreservationofartifacts.

ThePreservationPlanwouldalsodevelopapublicallyaccessible interpretiveprogramon thehistoryandarchitectureoftheMayCompanyBuildingtomaketheculturalhistoryavailabletothepublic.



Table 2‐2

Summary of Project Design Features

Draft EIR Section & Environmental Topic Project Design Feature # Project Design Feature Summary

4.A.1Light&Glare PDF‐LIGHT‐1 OperationalLighting. DefinesoperationallightingfeaturestobeincorporatedintotheProject,addressingthemaximumpermittedilluminationlevelsfortheOriginalBuildinginterior,façade,andcanopy,thePiazza,anddefinesoperationalrestrictionstolimitglare.

PDF‐LIGHT‐2 SpecialEventLighting.Limitstheorientationandbearingofhigh‐intensitylighting(i.e.,searchlights)toavoidoutwardprojectionfromProjectSite.

PDF‐LIGHT‐3 IlluminatedSignage.Establishesmaximumsignage‐relatedluminanceandilluminancelevelsandrequiresimplementationofanIlluminationTestingandComplianceProtocolimmediatelypriortoinitialsignageoperationandMuseumoperationand12monthsafterissuanceoftheCertificateofOccupancy,tolimitoff‐sitespilllightandglareandensurecompliancewiththeCity’sCEQAthresholdandtheMunicipalCode.

4.BAirQuality PDF‐AQ‐1 GreenBuildingMeasures.SpecifiesmeasuresandperformancestandardstomeetorexceedapplicablerequirementsoftheStateofCaliforniaGreenBuildingStandardsCode,CityofLosAngelesGreenBuildingCode,andachieveU.S.GreenBuildingCouncilLEED®SilverCertificationoritsequivalent.

PDF‐AQ‐2 PiazzaElectricalInfrastructure.RequiresinstallationofwiringandoutletsinthePiazzatosupportamplifiedsoundandotherelectricity‐poweredAcademyandvendorneedsasrequiredforoutdoorevents,tolimittheuseofon‐sitedieselgeneratorstoback‐upandemergencypurposes.

4.C.3HistoricalResources PDF‐HIST‐1 MaterialsConservationandPreservationPlan.TobecarriedoutbyaqualifiedmaterialsconservatortoensureconformancewithapplicableStandardsduringrehabilitationoftheOriginalBuilding.Wouldserveasaprimaryplanningdocumentfordecision‐makingaboutpreservation,rehabilitation,restoration,orreconstructiontreatments.

4.EHazardousMaterials PDF‐HAZ‐1 HealthandSafetyPlan.Addressestheprotectionofpublicandworkerhealthandsafety,incompliancewithOccupationalHealthandSafety(“OSHA”)SafetyandHealthStandardsandCal/OSHAstandardsregardingsubsurfacegases(methaneandHydrogensulfide).


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PDF‐HAZ‐2 SoilManagementPlan.Requiressampling,testing,treatment,anddisposalofcontaminatedsoilsinaccordancewithapplicableregulatoryrequirements.

PDF‐HAZ‐3 GasMitigationandMonitoringSystem.Requiresinstallationandmaintenanceofpassiveandactivesystemstoensuresubsurfacegasesdonotposeasignificanthealthorsafetyrisk.

PDF‐HAZ‐4 OperationsandMaintenancePlan(O&M). Definesstandardproceduresandprotocolsforroutineandlong‐termoperationandmaintenanceoftheGasMitigationandMonitoringSystem,forthelifeoftheProject.

PDF‐HAZ‐5 EmergencyPlan. AsrequiredbytheMethaneCode,requiresdevelopmentofanemergencyplanforimplementationinresponsetogasdetection.

4.FHydrologyandWaterQuality

PDF‐WQ‐1 ConstructionDewateringDischargeAnalysisandTreatment.Requiresmonitoringandtreatmentasrequiredofdissolvedgases,hydrocarbons,andvolatileorganiccompoundsingroundwaterextractedduringconstructiondewatering.

PDF‐WQ‐2 NitrateControl. Requiresvoluntaryreductioninuseofnitratesthroughlandscapeplantselectionandlandscapemaintenancepractices,toreducepotentialforpollutantloadsinstormwaterrunoff.

4.HNoise PDF‐NOISE‐1 RooftopTerrace,OutdoorSoundAmplificationLimits.LimitsoutdoorsoundamplificationlimitsforeventstakingplaceontheRooftopTerracewithintheOriginalBuildingandrequirescalibrationofsoundsystemsbyAcademysoundengineers/technicians.

PDF‐NOISE‐2 PiazzaOutdoorSoundAmplificationLimits. LimitsoutdoorsoundamplificationlimitsforeventstakingplaceonthePiazza,andrequirescalibrationofsoundsystemsbyAcademysoundengineers/technicians.

PDF‐NOISE‐3 AmplifiedSoundCurfew.Imposesa10:00p.m.curfewforamplifiedsoundontheProjectSite.

PDF‐NOISE‐4 ConstructionPeriodVibrationMonitoringPlan.RequiresmonitoringbyaqualifiedpreservationconsultantofvibrationimpactsonOriginalBuildingduringdemolitionandexcavationactivitieswithin50feetandduringplacementofpilesforthefoundationoftheSphere.Authorizeshaltingoradjustingconstructionactivitiestominimizedamage.


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4.JTransportationandParking PDF‐TRAF‐1 ConstructionTrafficManagementPlan. Requiresdevelopmentandimplementation,subjecttoCityapproval,ofacomprehensiveplanaddressingstreetclosureinformation,detourplans,haulroutes,andstagingplanstoreduceimpactsonthesurroundingcommunity.

PDF‐TRAF‐2 ParkingandTrafficManagementPlan.TobeimplementedduringMuseumoperationsandTheaterSpecialEventstomanageProjectoperation‐relatedcirculationandaccess,accommodateparkingdemandinappropriatefacilities,andminimizeparkingimpactsonsurroundingneighborhoods.TobedevelopedandimplementedbytheAcademyasneeded,dependingonthenatureandsizeofspecificevents.

PDF‐TRAF‐3 TransitConnectionEnhancements.Integratesexistingbusandfuturerailtransitfacilitiesthroughthecreationofapedestrian‐friendlyenvironmentwithestablishedandclearpedestriannetworks,intersections,andsignage.

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InadditiontothePreservationPlan,asaprecautiontoavoidorminimizepotentialconstructionvibrationdamage to Original Buildingmaterials such as Cladding andmosaic Tile, a Construction Period VibrationMonitoring Planwould be implemented. The Construction Period Vibration Monitoring Plan wouldauthorizeaqualifiedpreservationconsultanttohaltoradjustconstructiontoavoidorminimizedamagetotheOriginalBuilding,and,intheeventofdamage,itwouldrequirethatrepairbeundertakeninconsultationwithaqualifiedpreservationconsultantinconformancewiththePreservationPlan.

2. Parking and Traffic Management Plan

A Parking and Traffic Management Plan is proposed to be implemented during Museum operations andTheater Special Events, on weekdays and weekends, to effectively manage Project operation‐relatedcirculation and access, accommodate parking demand in appropriate facilities, and minimize parkingimpactsonthesurroundingneighborhoods. SubjecttoCityapproval,theParkingandTrafficManagementPlanwouldbedevelopedandimplementedbytheAcademyasneeded,dependingonthenatureandsizeofspecific events, and may include encouragement of alternative travel options; coordinated directionalsignage;identificationofbusstaging,loading,andparkinglocations;designatedemployeeparking;andtheuseofparkingattendants,flagmen,valets,etc.asneeded;developmentofanEventCoordinationPlanwithLACMA; and other measures. Periodic review of parking and traffic management strategies would beundertakentodetermineeffectivenessforfuturesimilarevents.TheParkingandTrafficManagementPlan



wouldalso includeTransportationDemandManagementstrategiesbypromotingcarpoolingandnon‐autotravelinordertoreduceparkingdemandandvehiculartrafficonthesurroundingstreetsystem.

3. Gas Mitigation and Monitoring System

TheLosAngelesBasinhasahistoryofpetroleumproduction,andsignificantoilexplorationandextractionhasoccurredintheProjectarea.TheProjectSiteislocatedinaCity‐designatedMethaneZone,reflectingthepresenceofnaturally‐occurringmethaneandhydrogensulfidegasesassociatedwithsubsurfaceoilandgasfields in the Project vicinity. Accordingly, a gas mitigation and monitoring system (“Gas Mitigation andMonitoringSystem”)wouldbeinstalledandmaintainedaspartoftheProjectincompliancewithapplicableMethaneSeepageRegulationsof theMunicipalCode (“MethaneCode”), toensure subsurfacegasesdonotposeasignificanthealthorsafetyrisk.DesignandconstructionoftheGasMitigationandMonitoringSystemwouldbesubjecttoreviewandapprovalbytheCity’sDepartmentofBuildingandSafety,FireDepartment,and Bureau of Sanitation, Watershed Protection Division, and would meet requirements set forth in theMethaneCodeandbytheFireDepartment’sBureauofFirePreventionandPublicSafety.TheGasMitigationandMonitoringSystemwouldbeintegratedintothearchitecturalandlandscapedesignsfortheProjectandwouldcompriseacombinationofpassivesystems(suchas imperviousmembranesandventsystems)andactivesystems(suchasgasdetectionssystems,mechanicalventilation,andanalarmsystem).

4. Noise

Several Project Design Features are proposed that would limit Project‐generated noise and vibration.Outdoorsoundamplificationlimitswouldbeset foreventstakingplaceontheRooftopTerracewithintheOriginalBuildingandthePiazza. TheProjectDesignFeaturesalsorequirecalibrationofsoundsystemsbyAcademysoundengineers/techniciansandplacementofspeakerstodirectsoundtowardtheinterioroftheProject Site and away from off‐site land uses. Moreover, a Project Design Feature imposes a 10:00P.M.curfewforamplifiedsoundontheProjectSite.

G. ANTICIPATED PROJECT APPROVALS

Discretionaryentitlements,reviewsandapprovalsrequiredforimplementationoftheProjectwouldinclude,butwouldnotnecessarilybelimitedto,thefollowing:

Zonechangetoremovetheexisting[Q]conditionsrelatedtopriorentitlementsontheProjectSite;

Cultural Heritage Commission approval of permits for work on the Original Building, which isdesignatedasCityHistoric‐CulturalMonumentNo.566;

A Design Overlay Plan Approval for compliance with the Miracle Mile CDO and a Director’sDeterminationofConsistencywiththeMiracleMileCDOandsuchotherapprovalsoractionsasmayberequired;

MasterConditionalUsePermittoallowfortheon‐sitesaleandconsumptionofalcoholicbeverages;

Varianceforoutdoordining,asmayberequired;

Variancetopermitalternativelocationsforcoderequiredbicyclespaces;

Construction permits, including building permits, grading, excavation, foundation, and associatedpermits;



Haulroutepermit,asmayberequired;

AcademyMuseumofMotionPicturesSignSupplementalUseDistrictfortheProjectSitetoallowtheproposedsignageprogram;

SitePlanReviewforconstructionofthenewMuseumfloorarea;

Special Permission for Reduction of Off‐Street Parking to allow a 10 percent reduction in therequired number of parking spaces for an institutional use located within 1,500 feet from theplannedMetroWestsideSubwayExtension,Wilshire/FairfaxStationentrance;

AZoningAdministrator’s Interpretation for the following: that theprovisions forReductionofOff‐Street Parking also apply to institutional (museum) and auditorium (theater) uses; that theprovisionsoftheHistoricalExemptionallowforareductioninretainedparkingfordemolitionofthe1946Addition:

PoliceCommissionapprovalforextendedconstructionhours,asmayberequired;

CertificationofanEnvironmentalImpactReport;and

Otherapprovalsasneededandasmayberequired.

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