A new small lot residential development has been proposed at 6540 Shoup Avenue, located along the border of West Hills and Canoga Park in the western San Fernando Valley. Plans submitted to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning outline the redevelopment of the site with a for-sale subdivision consisting of 10 single-family homes, accompanied by five attached accessory dwelling units, for a total of 15 residential units.
The application lists 6540 Shoup, LLC as the owner and applicant. JZA Architects is responsible for the designs. Project documentation identifies the proposal as a ministerial subdivision utilizing provisions of SB 1123, which allows streamlined approval for small lot housing developments. The site spans approximately 20,909 square feet and is zoned RA-1-RIO, permitting low-density residential use.
6540 Shoup Avenue Elevations via JZA Architecture
Plans show a linear arrangement of parcels extending deep into the site from Shoup Avenue, with individual lots ranging in width and configuration. Each primary residence is designed as a three-story single-family dwelling, with attached garages located at the ground level. Several of the front parcels include integrated ADUs at the first floor, while rear parcels are developed as standalone single-family homes without accessory units. Parking is primarily accommodated within private garages, with two spaces provided per home.
Architectural drawings depict contemporary massing with flat roofs and rooftop decks incorporated across multiple units. Floor plans indicate vertical layouts with living spaces positioned above garage levels, and bedrooms distributed across upper floors. Roof decks are shown as usable open space, reinforcing the vertical residential typology. Exterior materials are noted as smooth plaster with aluminum windows and doors, maintaining a consistent and minimal design language across the development.
Zoning data indicates that each parcel complies with SB 1123 standards allowing one primary dwelling and one ADU per lot. The project requests several setback reductions, including decreased front yard setbacks for multiple parcels and a reduced rear yard setback for one lot. Building heights range up to approximately 30 feet, aligning with local zoning limits. The proposal also notes that no parking is required under transit proximity provisions, though parking is still provided on-site.
Once approved, the project would replace an existing single-family residence with a higher-density ownership-oriented housing development, reflecting a growing use of state legislation to facilitate incremental residential intensification in traditionally low-density neighborhoods.
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