Mary Jack, et al., v. City of Los Angeles, et al., BS175256

Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied

Petitioners Mary Jack (“Jack”) and Sue Kaplan (“Kaplan”) petition the court for a writ of mandate directing Respondent California Coastal Commission (“Commission”) to set aside its decision that there is no substantial issue for appeal of the three Coastal Development Permits (“CDPs”) issued by the City of Los Angeles (“City”) for a project to partially demolish, relocate, and remodel a craftsman bungalow (“Craftsman”) and construct two new homes within a historic walk street district in Venice, California (“Project”).

The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition,[1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision.

A. Statement of the Case

1. Petition

Petitioners commenced this proceeding on September 27, 2018, alleging causes of action for violations of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the Coastal Act of 1976 (“Coa