The luxury hotel and residential mixed use development known as One Beverly Hills took its first step on the last leg of its journey. On April 8, the Planning Commission held the first of three public hearings to consider the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the Overlay Specific Plan, the comprehensive document that regulates land uses, development standards, and operational standards for the plan area. The Commission signaled unanimous approval of the EIR, which will now go to the City Council for certification. If approved and completed, the project promises to reshape the city’s western gateway and create a striking new public amenity for the city.
One Beverly Hills is one of two marquee projects before the Planning Commission this year, along with the Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills by French conglomerate LVMH. The proposal combines three sites: the Beverly Hilton Hotel and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the former Robinsons-May department store, and the Union 76 Gas Station. The project is managed by Cain International and Alagem Capital Group, which owns the parcels.
