After winning some concessions, the Los Angeles Planning Commission gave its unanimous approval Thursday to a $143 million plan to expand Providence Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
The panel issued a conditional-use permit for the 101-bed, four-story tower at 15031 Rinaldi St., after Providence officials agreed to develop a traffic management program and revise its parking plans.
“We are doing this, not because of the wonderful work you do as a hospital, but after studying all the land-use aspects,” commission President Jane Usher said at the conclusion of a 90-minute hearing.
Usher noted that commissioners were facing a deadline to act, and that Providence officials had refused requests by local officials and residents for additional time to study traffic, air quality and other environmental issues.
Critics of the plan said they will appeal the commission’s approval to the City Council.
After the hearing, City Councilman Richard Alarc n said he will renew concerns about the need for a full environmental impact report during the appeals process.
“This is a large project that will definitely impact traffic for many miles around,” said Alarc n, who represents the community.
