A former preschool site at 4276 Van Nuys Boulevard in Sherman Oaks is proposed for redevelopment as a small lot residential subdivision, according to a recent application filed with the Los Angeles Department of City Planning. The project would replace an existing two-story institutional building with eight newly constructed single-family homes, introducing low-scale residential density along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor.
The proposal is being advanced by South Oaks Villas, an entity affiliated with Done-Rite Construction, Inc. Plans call for the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of eight fee-simple homes, each designed with an attached garage and space for an accessory dwelling unit. In total, the development would add eight primary residences on the site, supported by on-site parking integrated at the ground level.
4276 Van Nuys Boulevard 3D View 2 via Bica Architects
Architectural plans prepared by Bica Architects depict a series of contemporary four-story structures arranged across the subdivided lot. Elevations show individual building volumes with front-facing balconies, recessed upper levels, and private roof decks, giving each home a distinct form rather than a single consolidated mass. The design emphasizes vertical organization to accommodate living space, garages, and outdoor areas within the small lot framework.
4276 Van Nuys Boulevard Elevation via Bica Architects
The project is proposed under California’s SB 684, a state law that streamlines approvals for qualifying small lot subdivisions by allowing ministerial review when projects meet objective zoning and design standards. By utilizing this process, the development would not require discretionary hearings, enabling a faster path from entitlement to construction.
4276 Van Nuys Boulevard via Bica Architects
If approved, the subdivision would represent a shift in land use at the site from institutional to residential, adding new ownership-oriented housing in an area already transitioning toward higher residential intensity. The proposal reflects a growing pattern of small lot infill in Sherman Oaks, where modestly scaled projects are incrementally increasing housing supply without introducing large multifamily buildings.
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