Planning Projects
Listed below are all current Planned Projects.
For all other Planning Projects going before the Planning Commission please visit the Planning Commission Agenda page.
Current Projects
The Project site consists of one approximately 3.43-acre parcel (APN 6106-013-049) located at 1610 West Artesia Boulevard, between South Western Avenue and South Normandie Avenue. The Project includes the demolition of existing on site commercial and industrial uses and the development of multi-family residential housing with 300 apartment units (i.e., 283 market rate units and 17 affordable units) in a six-story, podium apartment building. Various apartment types (i.e., studios, and one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 515 SF to 1,280 SF are proposed on levels 2 to 6, with amenities.
RESOURCES
CEQA Documents
- FINAL Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA)
- Notice of Availability
- DRAFT Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA)
- Appendix 6.3-1 Air Quality Technical Report
- Appendix 6.3-2 Health Risk Assessment
- Appendix 6.5-1 Cultural Resources Assessment
- Appendix 6.6-1 Energy Assessment
- Appendix 6.7-1 Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
- Appendix 6.8-1 Greenhouse Gas Technical Report
- Appendix 6.9-1 Phase I ESA
- Appendix 6.9-2 Phase II ESA
- Appendix 6.9-3 VIRE
- Appendix 6.10-1 Hydrology Studies
- Appendix 6.13-1 Noise Technical Report
- Appendix 6.13-2 Vibration Technical Report
- Appendix 6.17-1 VMT Assessment
- Appendix 6.17-2 Local Transportation Assessment
- Appendix 6.17-3 Transportation Assessment Scope of Work
- Appendix 6.19-1 Sewer Capacity Study
- Appendix 6.19-2 Water Availability Report
UPCOMING MEETINGS
May 7, 2024 – Planning Commission Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Ordinance No. 1865 amending the Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 18.60 relating to temporary use permits and temporary events permits and amending Sections 5.08.170, 8.16.030, and 8.16.050 to delete the requirement for a temporary use permit for circuses, carnivals, and fireworks, and amending Section 5.04.160 of Title 5 relating to permits.
UPCOMING MEETING
Planning Commission Meeting – April 2, 2024
City Council Meeting – March 12, 2024
Planning Commission Meeting – January 16, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council on an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.52 and Title 18 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to significant tobacco retailers, cigar lounges, hookah lounges, and similar use determinations.
Temporary moratorium on significant tobacco retailers for an additional year to March 27, 2025 and making findings that adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Planning Commission – April 2, 2024
RESOURCES
- March 12, 2024
- May 9, 2023 – City Council Meeting
- April 25, 2024 – City Council Meeting
- March 28, 2023 – City Council Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Proposed adoption of Ordinance making changes to Gardena Municipal Code to implement the programs set forth in the City’s 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element and changes required by state law and making findings that adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
UPCOMING MEETING
City Council Meeting – March 12, 2024
Planning Commission Meeting – February 20, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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The Project proposes to establish the Normandie Crossing Specific Plan, to allow development within a 5.3-acre area for up to 403 dwelling units (DU).
LOCATION: 16829, 16835, 16907 S. Normandie Avenue
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Planning Commission Meeting – March 19, 2024
Planning Commission Action Sheet
RESOURCES
Draft Normandie Crossing Specific Plan
CEQA Documents
FINAL EIR
Normandie Crossing Specific Plan Project Final EIR
DRAFT EIR
Normandie Crossing Specific Plan Project Draft EIR
- Appendix 1.0-1 Initial Study, NOP, and Comment Letters
- Appendix 4.1-1 Air Quality Technical Report
- Appendix 4.1-2 Health Risk Assessment
- Appendix 4.2-1 Archaeological Resources Assessment
- Appendix 4.2-2 Historical Resources Assessment
- Appendix 4.3-1 Energy Data
- Appendix 4.4-1 Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
- Appendix 4.5-1 GHG Technical Report
- Appendix 4.5-6 Opinion Letter
- Appendix 4.6-1 North Phase I ESA
- Appendix 4.6-2 South Phase I ESA
- Appendix 4.6-3 Soil Gas Phase II
- Appendix 4.6-4 Soil Groundwater Phase II
- Appendix 4.6-6 VIRE
- Appendix 4.7-1 Water Resources Technical Report
- Appendix 4.9-1 Noise Impact Study
- Appendix 4.13-1 CEQA Transportation Study
- Appendix 4.13-2 Local Transportation Assessment
- Appendix 4.14 Tribal Resources Assessment
- Appendix 4.15-1 Water and Wastewater Technical Report
Previous Documents
Previous Meetings:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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An appeal by The Tire House from the Community Development Director’s Intent to Revoke Approval of Site Plan Review #4-15, pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code Section 18.44.070, discontinuing auto repair facility uses in the General Commercial (C-3) Zone, due to multiple violations of the conditions of approval imposed by the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission on August 26, 2015.
UPCOMING MEETING
February 20, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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The Draft EIR is available for public review, please see below.
The City of Gardena Land Use Plan and Zoning Amendments Project proposes changes to the land use designation and zoning for parcels located throughout the City of Gardena.
RESOURCES
CEQA DOCUMENTS:
DRAFT EIR – City of Gardena General Plan, Zoning Code & Zoning Map Amendment Project
Appendices:
- Appendix A – Notice of Preparation
- Appendix B – Notice of Preparation Comments
- Appendix C – General Plan Land Use Map Amendments
- Appendix D – Zoning Map Amendments
- Appendix E – Air Quality, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Modeling Data
- Appendix F – Cultural and Paleontological Resources Assessment
- Appendix G – Noise Study
- Appendix H – Transportation Analysis
- Appendix I – Tribal Consultation/Correspondence
Previous Documents
MEETINGS
Scoping Meeting Recording – April 27, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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A request for a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Development Agreement, Site Plan Review, and Affordable Housing Agreement to develop a 196 residential unit, including 10 very low income units, apartment building with 3,300 square feet of commercial area on a 1.11 net acre lot
LOCATION: 14600 Western Ave
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- November 21, 2023 – Cancellation of Meeting
- November 21, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
RESOURCES
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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A request for a modification to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #13-17, to add an additional prefabricated storage container to the property from the previously approved three prefabricated storage containers for a Landscaping Contractor’s Yard.
LOCATION: 1650 W 130th St
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- November 7, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
- September 5, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
RESOURCES
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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This project involves the consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 18.43 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Density Bonus provisions.
UPCOMING MEETING
November 7, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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This project involves the potential regulations for accessory dwelling units in the City.
CLICK HERE to view Ordinance No. 1856 that was adopted by the Gardena City Council on October 24, 2023.
RESOURCES
Previous Meetings
- October 24, 2023 – City Council Meeting
- October 10 , 2023 – City Council Meeting
- September 5, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
- July 18, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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For a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine ancillary to a new karaoke bar business at 15210 Western Avenue, pursuant to a Type-42 On-Sale General license.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- September 5, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
RESOURCES
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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A request for a conditional use permit, per section 18.32.030.B of the Gardena Municipal Code, to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine in an existing restaurant located in the General Commercial (C-3) zone.
LOCATION: 1845 W Redondo Beach Blvd.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- September 5, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
RESOURCES
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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The Project proposes to establish the 1450 Artesia Blvd Specific Plan, to allow development within a 6.3-acre area for construction and operation of a mixed-use development with a total building area of 268,000 square feet (SF) and an approximate height of 75 feet, including a self-storage use, an industrial warehouse use, and an office/retail use.
LOCATION: 1450 Artesia Blvd
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Scoping Meeting, June 22, 2023
RESOURCES
CEQA Documents
Previous Meetings
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Send in a Public Comment to the Planning Division via EMAIL
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – June 21, 2022
Agenda Item No. 5.B. PACKET 14206 Van Ness Avenue
Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Appendices
Recent Projects
This project involves the potential regulations for short term rentals and home sharing rentals in the City.
CLICK HERE to view Ordinance No. 1854 that was adopted by the Gardena City Council on September 12, 2023.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- September 12, 2023 (Second Reading of Ordinance)
RESOURCES
Previous Meetings:
- August 22, 2023, City Council
- July 18, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting
- June 20, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting
- May 16, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting
- November 11, 2022, City Council Meeting
- September 27, 2022 City Council Agenda
- September 6, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
- August, 9, 2022, City Council Meeting Agenda Staff Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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A request for a conditional use permit to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine in an existing restaurant.
LOCATION: 1425 W. Artesia Blvd. Unit 21-22
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- May 16, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
RESOURCES
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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A request for a vesting tentative map for the subdivision of airspace to create five condominium units for a property located in the Medium Residential Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-3) zone.
LOCATION: 1715 W. 149th Street
MEETINGS
- May 16, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
RESOURCES
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Ordinance No. 1857, amending Section 18.12.060 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to two-unit housing developments was adopted by the Garden City Council on on July 25, 2023. Click Here to vie a copy of the adopted ordinance.
RESOURCES
- City Council – July 25, 2023
- City Council – July 11, 2023
- Planning Commission Agenda – December 7, 2021
- Draft Ordinance Nos. 1838 and 1839
- Agenda Packet
- Urgency Ordinance No. 1838.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Send in a Public Comment to the Planning Division via EMAIL
MEETINGS
April 25, 2023 – City Council Meeting
March 21, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting
March 7, 2023 – Notice of Continuation
February 21, 2023 – Notice of Continuation
RESOURCES
CEQA DOCUMENTS:
Notice of Determination – April 27, 2023
Notice of Determination – March 22, 2023
Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Appendices:
- Appendix A – Transportation Impact Analysis
- Appendix B – AQ Memo
- Appendix C – GHG Memo
- Appendix D – Energy Memo
- Appendix E – Noise Memo
- Appendix F – Phase I Soil Report
- Appendix G – Phase II Soil Report
- Appendix H – Low Impact Development Plan
- Appendix I – Geotechnical Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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MEETINGS
RESOURCES
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Send in a Public Comment to the Planning Division via EMAIL
MEETINGS
- February 15, 2023, City Council Meeting
- January 31, 202, Planning Commission Agenda
- July 26, 2022, City Council Meeting Agenda Staff Report
- January 26, 2022, Special City Council Meeting
- January 4, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting
RESOURCES
Redlined version of Revised 2021-2029, Housing Element January 2023
2021-2029 Housing Element (December 2021)
Potential locations for RHNA allocation (March 2021)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Survey
WORKSHOPS
3rd Virtual Workshop Presentation, June 1, 2021
2nd Virtual Workshop Presentation – March 31, 2021
Virtual Workshop Presentation – February 4, 2021
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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MEETINGS
City Council November 8, 2022. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA. All interested persons may appear at said public hearing and present any comments which they may care to offer
RESOURCES
City of Gardena PLHA application
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Send in a Public Comment to the Planning Division via EMAIL
For further information, please contact the Planning Division, at (310) 217-9524.
Notice of Planning Commission Decision
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – July 19, 2022
- Join the July, 19 2022 Planning Commission meeting on Zoom, CLICK HERE
City Council Meeting – April 12, 2022
City Council Packet – March 22, 2022
Planning Commission Packet – February 15, 2022
- Letter of Support from Nassiri
- Letter of Support from Tasoro
- Letter of Support from Blackwood
- Draft Gardena TOD Specific Plan and Development Plans
- Digital Billboard Memorandum
- Memo on Parking Study
- Final Environmental Impact Report
- Appendix 9.1 Notice of Preparation and Comment Letters
- Appendix 9.2 Sign Lighting Technical Study 2021 01 07
- Appendix 9.3 Air Quality Data
- Appendix 9.4 Cultural Resources Data
- Appendix 9.5 Energy Appendix
- Appendix 9.6 Paleontological Resource Data
- Appendix 9.7 GHG Emissions Data
- Appendix 9.8 Hazards and Hazardous Materials Data
- Appendix 9.9 Hydrology and Water Quality Data
- Appendix 9.10 Noise Data
- Appendix 9.11 Transportation Data
- Appendix 9.12 TCR Data and Tribal Consultation Correspondance
- Appendix 9.13 Utilities and Service Systems Data
- Appendix 9.14 Geotechnical Data
- GTODSP Initial Study
- Scoping Meeting Presentation – September 2, 2020
- Resolution No. PC 7-20
- Appendix A_Air Quality Assesment
- Appendix B_Assembly Bill 52 Communication
- Appendix C1_Geotechnical and Infiltration Evaluation
- Appendix C2_ Gardena Building Division Preliminary Review of Site Plan
- Appendix D_Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Appendix E1_Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment
- Appendix E2_Final Response Plan
- Appendix E3_Screening Levels for Revised Site Plan
- Appendix E4_Approval of Response Plan for Rosecrans Place
- Appendix E5_EPA Approval Letter
- Appendix F1_Preliminary Hydrology Study
- Appendix F2_Preliminary Low Impact Development Plan
- Appendix G_Acoustical Assessment
- Appendix H1_Transportation Impact Study
- Appendix H2_Draft SB 743 Maps
- Appendix I_Will Serve Letters
- Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
- Rosecrans Place Notice of Intent, 06/26/20
- Revised Site Plan
City Council Notice of Public Hearing (141st and Normandie)
NOI 141st and Normandie Townhome Project
141st and Normandie Townhomes ISMND
Appendix A_Air Quality GHG Energy Data
Appendix B_Cultural Resources Assessment
Appendix C_Tribal Consultation Communication
Appendix E_Hazardous Materials Studies 1
Appendix E_Hazardous Materials Studies 2
Appendix F_Preliminary Hydrology