
Los Angeles City Hall
Claims Board backs $172,839 building fee refund to Galpin Mazda dealership
The North Hills dealership overpaid an affordable housing fee after shrinking its building, and city staff verified the difference.

The North Hills dealership overpaid an affordable housing fee after shrinking its building, and city staff verified the difference.

The City of Los Angeles Claims Board voted 3-0 to recommend the City Council approve a Department of Building and Safety refund of $68,874.21 to Phantasma Construction & Development, Refund Claim No. 180760. The linkage fee was paid under a building permit for 2000-2002 S Louella Ave in Venice, and the claimant recorded a covenant agreeing to pay the fee if the property sells within three years.