I am a resident living within the immediate vicinity of the proposed project at 7811 Santa Monica Blvd. I am writing to formally request that the Commission DENY the requested waivers and require a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). I also know that this would impact Brick LA, a business that’s been a central point of community for many WeHo residents. Brick also invests back into the community by partnering with nonprofits and others initiatives that invest in our city.

Strongly oppose. Brick is a staple in this community and a safe space core to developing peoples physical and mental health. This is a long standing locally owned establishment that is core to the health of the community and we do not need to replace it with another large scale development. It’s important that we stand by local businesses and support those that make our community thrive in a healthy space

Faring Capital has two failed projects (French Market, Robertson Lane) with expired entitlements—now blighted sites. Why approve a third? Please require Faring to finish existing projects first.

This project will destroy the neighborhood feel of eastern Santa Monica Blvd, added unnecessary traffic, reduce critical parking (which serves as overflow for Whole Foods) in order to add unnecessary hotel capacity and increase the already oversupply of overpriced housing. This is not the right project for this community.

I strongly oppose this proposal. Brick is a community hub where neighbors connect and support each other. West Hollywood has ample hotels—what we need are spaces serving residents, not transient guests. This development replaces a thriving local business with a use prioritizing visitors over people who live here, while adding congestion to an already strained area. We should protect businesses that anchor our neighborhood, not clear them for projects benefiting developers over residents.

Brick is a vital community anchor, bringing people of all backgrounds together to exercise, connect, and improve their health. In an already dense and high-pressure area, a spacious and thriving fitness center is invaluable. Along SMB, many underused or blighted properties sit idle, while Brick remains active, well used, and deeply valued. There are many decrepit places to redevelop. Brick is NOT one of them. Preserve what works. Listen to the community. This is not progress. It is displacement.

I strongly oppose this proposal. BRICK Fitness is a long-standing, locally owned community space that supports the physical and mental health of West Hollywood residents. Our neighborhood does not need another hotel; it needs places where people gather regularly, build connection, and invest in their well-being. Replacing an established small business with a mixed-use hotel would erode the character of the area and add unnecessary strain to traffic and local infrastructure.

I strongly oppose this proposal. The businesses in this area like BRICK are a vital part of the West Hollywood community. To remove them just to build yet another overpriced hotel/residential space would be a major disservice.

BRICK fitness is more than a gym — it’s a vital community space where residents connect and support their physical and mental health. Replacing this long-standing small business with a mixed-use hotel would harm the fabric of our neighborhood. We should be protecting local businesses and spaces that foster wellness and community. I strongly oppose this proposal.

I strongly oppose this project. Under the current planning policies a thorough review of Faring Capital's previous projects should be considered and their combined affect on destroying historic safe spaces for the community. Not only does it destroy a locally owned and operated business but it changes the fabric of the community which it supports, a true environmental impact; it causes much undo stress on the traffic corridors that are already stretched to their limits. Truly unnecessary.

I strongly oppose this proposal. Our neighborhood doesn’t need more hotels; we need community spaces and safe havens like BRICK Fitness that support residents’ health, connection, and well-being. Development should prioritize the people who live here.

I OPPOSE The Bond at 7811 Santa Monica Blvd. Faring's French Market and Robertson Lane projects died from expired entitlements, leaving blighted sites. Why approve another? The site is 200ft from Fire Station 8: construction will impede emergency response. The 2019 traffic study was called "malfeasant" by commissioners. At 7 stories in a 1-2 story area, this is overdevelopment. Require Faring to complete failed projects before new entitlements.

When I first moved to the area, Brick welcomed me and helped make WeHo my home. Redeveloping the land as a mixed used residential hotel would be a detriment to our community. From a community health standpoint, we need Brick as a healthy outlet. From an economic standpoint, we need to support our small businesses. I strongly oppose this measure.

I strongly oppose this development. Moving forward would demolish Brick, a longtime West Hollywood small business and a true home for its members. When I moved to LA, Brick welcomed me with open arms, as it does for everyone. This proposal would destroy a vital community space, cost caring staff their jobs, and replace something meaningful with an empty lot.

The Brick community is so special, and this safe space they’ve created is a major reason why! OPPOSE.

I strongly oppose this proposition. It is not necessary to build another hotel in Weho, especially in an area that is already congested with traffic affecting daily commutes. I am also a member of Brick and love being able to walk to the gym. More than a gym this place provides members with community, a place to take care of themselves mentally and physically. This project would be destructive to what Brick has built in our city. We must protect small businesses to maintain our wonderful city.

I oppose the proposed redevelopment of the property, which houses Brick Fitness. This gym is an important part of my daily routine and contributes positively to the health and well-being of many members of our community. Removing it would negatively impact not only myself but many residents who rely on this facility as part of a healthy lifestyle. I believe that preserving spaces that support physical and mental health should be a priority when considering development decisions.

I strongly oppose this project. As an autistic adult with multiple physical disabilities, Brick is the ONLY gym where I receive the tailored, skilled care necessary for my health. Their coaches provide a unique, compassionate environment I cannot find elsewhere. As an LGBTQ+ person, I travel miles into WeHo specifically for this safe sanctuary. Replacing this vital social infrastructure with a hotel (with big promises, but no guarantees) is a loss for WeHo’s most vulnerable like myself.

These apartment complexes keep being built and hardly anyone lives in them. We need businesses and gyms like Brick that build community to bring people to West Hollywood - we don't need more luxury housing/hotels that sit half empty.

The project is likely to significantly increase traffic congestion in an area that already experiences heavy daily use. Additional vehicle volume would place further strain on existing roadways, create safety concerns

The development would also require the removal of a building that currently serves as a fitness facility and established community gathering space. This location supports public health, social connection, and overall neighborhood engagement.