purpose of sale, lease or financing without complete compliance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the ordinances and regulations of the City of Cerritos.
48. Indemnification. The property owner and each successor with a vested interest in the property(ies) and/or project shall protect and defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Cerritos, its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceedings, liability cost, including attorney's fees and costs against the City or its agents, officers or employees, to attack, set aside, void or annul any approval of the City, City Council or Planning Commission concerning this project.
The City shall promptly notify the property owner of any claim, action or proceeding and said property owner shall cooperate fully in the defense of the City of Cerritos, its agents, officers and employees.
49. Art in Public Places. The proposed project shall conform with the requirements of the Cerritos Municipal Code pertaining to Art in Public Places. a. All steps deemed necessary to comply with the requirements of the Cerritos Municipal Code, including but not limited to the installation of artwork onsite and/or contribution to the Art in Public Places trust fund, shall be finalized prior to the final release of occupancy.
b. For any and all artwork placed on the subject property under the Art in Public Places program, the property owner shall provide the City of Cerritos with proof of insurance sufficient to cover the repair or replacement of said artwork in the event that it is damaged or stolen. On an annual basis, the property owner shall provide the City of Cerritos with proof of continual insurance coverage. Repair or replacement of artwork shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner, and said repair or replacement shall occur in a timely manner subject to the approval of the City of Cerritos. c. The property owner shall maintain said artwork in perpetuity in its original condition to the satisfaction of the City of Cerritos, at the property owner's sole cost and expense.
SO. Conflict of Conditions of Approval. All conditions of approval of Precise Plan 70- 7, and related amendments and Precise Plan 2014-10 shall apply. In the event of any conflict between the conditions of approval of Precise Plan 70-7, and related amendments and Precise Plan 2014-10 and conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit 2026-1, the most restrictive conditions shall apply.
51. Mitigation Measures. If applicable all mitigation measures noted in the related environmental assessment shall be incorporated into the proposed project.
END OF STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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Conditions of Approval
AutoNation - 17600 Crusader Avenue
Conditional Use Permit 2026-2
August 24, 2026
B. PROJECT-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Please note the following conditions contained in this section have been prepared specifically for your project and must be fully complied with in addition to the standard conditions listed above to obtain final release of occupancy for this project from the Department of Community Development and the Building and Safety Division.
52. Architecture Requirements. The following conditions of approval shall apply to the building(s) on the subject site.
a. Architectural Features and Detailing. Prior to the installation or application of any architectural features, structures, equipment, detailing and other items not specifically set forth in the architectural plans approved by way of the Precise Plan and/or the Conditions of Approval, said elements shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Community Development. b. Changes to Exterior Finishes. Any proposed changes to the materials and colors of the exterior finishes shall be subject to the review and approval of the Department of Community Development Department.
c. Rooftop Equipment Screening. In addition to the requirements of Standard Condition of Approval No. 35, any proposed rooftop mechanical units shall be screened with new parapets or screens that are architecturally compatible with the subject building. All rooftop screens shall be uniform in appearance, including color, material, and texture subject to the review and approval of the Department of Community Development.
53. Site Amenity and Utility Improvements. The following conditions of approval shall apply to site amenity and utility improvements at the subject property. a. Trash Enclosures. All trash enclosures shall be designed to complement the architecture of the building. A solid cover shall be placed above the trash enclosure to prevent dumping and solid metal doors shall be provided to screen the trash bins from view. The design of all enclosure and the proposed exterior materials and colors shall be subject to the review and approval of the Department of Community Development.
b. Utility Upgrades. If applicable, the applicant and/or the developer shall provide plans for any proposed gas, water, cable/internet, service panel, switchboard, switchgear, meter and/or transformer upgrade for review and approval of the Department of Community Development concurrent with submittal of building plans for plan check review.
All new switchgear cabinets and related equipment shall be placed within a designated enclosure or located inside the building. All new conduits and related equipment shall be wholly contained inside the building walls. New switchgear cabinets, conduits and related equipment shall be prohibited on the visible exterior of the building.
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Conditions of Approval
AutoNation - 17600 Crusader Avenue
Conditional Use Permit 2026-2
August 24, 2026
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All existing and new backflow devices shall be identified on the landscape plan and shall remain screened from public view with dense landscaping.
Screening of Meters. Electric and gas meters shall be located in inconspicuous areas that are screened or out of public view and shall be painted to match the surfaces on which they are mounted or, where feasible, placed in decorative cabinets incorporated into the architectural design of the building. Meter locations and camouflage shall be subject to the review and approval of the Department of Community Development prior to installation.
54. Landscaping and Parking Lot Improvements. The following conditions of approval shall apply to landscaping and parking lot improvements at the subject site. a.
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Landscape Maintenance on Site and in Public Right-Of-Way. The property owner shall be responsible for all landscape maintenance, refurbishment, irrigation installation and improvements on the subject property and in the public right-of-way along Crusader Avenue abutting the subject property.
Failure to maintain the site landscape shall result in Code Enforcement action against the property owner.
Refurbishment of Existing Landscape Planters. In addition to the requirements of Standard Condition of Approval No. 31, the applicant/developer shall submit a comprehensive and detailed landscape planting and irrigation plan for all landscape planters within the subject site, including the parkway frontage area along Crusader Avenue. Said plan shall detail which plants will be protected in place and/or replaced in order to restore the landscape planters to their original condition or better and to ensure 100% coverage of all landscape planters with organic living plant material. Said plan shall also identify the location of existing and new backflow devices and include adequate screening to ensure that said devices remain screened from public view. The landscape and irrigation plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Department of Community Development.
Enhanced Paving. The Americans with Disabilities Act-required truncated domes/detectable warning surfaces throughout the property shall be comprised of enhanced decorative pavers designed to complement the building and site design, subject to review and approval of the Department of Community Development. The applicant/property owner shall construct colored, stamped, decorative enhanced paving including, but not be limited to, natural stone, decorative pavers, and decorative concrete, along the full width of the driveway entrance and the design shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Community Development.
Parking Lot Refurbishment. The applicant or developer shall remove, replace, and/or repair all damaged and deteriorated asphalt areas and slurry seal and re-stripe the entire parking lot in accordance with City standards, subject to the review and approval of the Department of Community Development and 388
Conditions of Approval
AutoNation - 17600 Crusader Avenue
Conditional Use Permit 2026-2
August 24, 2026
Department of Public Works. Curbs where parking is prohibited shall be repainted and/or marked "no parking."
e. Landscape Lighting. The landscaped and hardscape areas shall be enhanced with accent lighting including decorative fixtures and up-lighting of plant material. The landscape architect shall prepare and submit a comprehensive landscape lighting plan for review and approval by the Department of Community Development.
f. Maintenance of Trees. All of the trees on site shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 9.75 of the Cerritos Municipal Code. The landscape maintenance company hired to trim trees must obtain a City business license and obtain a tree trimming permit from the City prior to start of work. g. Tree Removal and Replacement. Any trees removed, now and in the future, shall be replaced with minimum 24-inch-box-size trees.
55. Ongoing Operation, Use, and Maintenance. The following conditions of approval shall apply to ongoing operation, use, and maintenance of the subject site. a. Outdoor Storage Prohibited. All merchandise, delivered goods, pallets, trash bins, and other materials shall be kept indoors or behind approved enclosures and shall not be visible from public view.
b. Trash. All debris and trash shall be deposited into the designated onsite trash bins within the trash enclosure on site. The tenant and property owner shall be responsible for cleaning all debris and trash throughout the site every night after close of business and shall keep the exterior of the industrial building clean and clear of debris at all times.
END OF ALL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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CITY OF CERRITOS
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2026-2, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE
CERRITOS DEVELOPMENT MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY ±3.93 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 (APN 7034-017-019), FROM INDUSTRIAL (M) TO INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL (MC).
WHEREAS, Applicant AutoNation, Incorporated, doing business as Lexus of Cerritos ("Applicant"), has submitted an application requesting approval of Development Map Amendment 2026-2 to amend the zoning designation of approximately ±3.93 acres of land located at 17600 Crusader Avenue, Cerritos, California 90703 (APN 7034-017-019), from Industrial (M) to Industrial/Commercial (MC); and
WHEREAS, the subject property is approximately ±3.93 acres in size and is currently zoned Industrial (M); and
WHEREAS, in January 2023, Conditional Use Permit 2022-23 and Precise Plan 2022- 15 were approved by the Cerritos City Council for the construction of a new 75,514-squarefoot industrial building on the subject property; and WHEREAS, permits for the approved industrial building have been issued, but construction has not yet commenced and, therefore, the subject property remains vacant; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes to utilize the entitled building as a non-customerfacing automotive repair facility, private car wash, parts storage, and surplus vehicle inventory parking facility in support of the existing Lexus of Cerritos dealership located within the Cerritos Auto Square; and
WHEREAS, all customer vehicle drop-off, pick-up, sales, and customer-facing activities will continue to occur exclusively at the existing Lexus of Cerritos dealership located at 18800 Studebaker Road; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 22.28 of the Cerritos Municipal Code does not permit automobile repair uses within the Industrial (M) zoning designation; and WHEREAS, Chapter 22.29 of the Cerritos Municipal Code conditionally permits automobile repair uses within the Industrial/Commercial (MC) zoning designation; and WHEREAS, Development Map Amendment 2026-2 proposes to amend the zoning designation of the subject property from Industrial (M) to Industrial/Commercial (MC) to facilitate the proposed automotive-related use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development map amendment will support the continued operation and expansion of the Lexus of Cerritos dealership, further strengthening the Cerritos Auto Square and supporting continued sales tax generation within the City; and Exhibit 18
Planning Commission Resolution
Development Map Amendment 2026- 2
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WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider Development Map Amendment 2026-2 was set and held before the Cerritos Planning Commission on August 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.rn., and notice of the hearing was duly given and appropriate testimony and comments have been made as part of the record; and NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Cerritos does find, determine and declare:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the recitals above of this Resolution are true and correct and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. Based on substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the public hearing regarding Development Map Amendment 2026-2, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
A. DMA 2026-2 is consistent with the goals and policies of the Cerritos General Plan pertaining to land use. Policy LU-3.6, Goal LU-4, Policy LU-6.1, and LU-9.4 of the General Plan call for the City to ensure that adjacent land uses are compatible, encourage compatible land uses to locate in appropriate areas of the City, to assure that the type and intensity of land use shall be consistent with that of the immediate neighborhood. The proposed amendment changes the zoning designation of the subject property to Industrial/Commercial (MC), thereby facilitating a transition to a compatible automotive-related use consistent with surrounding industrial/commercial development. The type and intensity of use will remain consistent with surrounding industrial/commercial and open space areas, and no adverse land use impacts are anticipated. Furthermore, DMA 2026-2 is consistent with the goals of the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan, to leverage the existing strength in auto sales by taking full advantage of market opportunities. As such, in order to improve the competitiveness of the Cerritos Auto Square operations at the Lexus of Cerritos dealership, DMA 2026-2 will allow for operational expansion in support of the auto square.
B. DMA 2026-2 will be in the public interest by reason of a balanced consideration of public necessity, convenience, health, safety, efficiency, economy, amenity, general welfare and sound planning and development practice. The proposed amendment will include changes to the zoning designation of the subject property, facilitating a transition to a compatible automotive-related use consistent with surrounding industrial/commercial development.
C. DMA 2026-2 provides for a reasonable use of properties. The amendment seeks to change the zoning designation of the subject property to conditionally permit automobile repair uses. By allowing automobile repair uses to be permitted at the subject property under the Industria/Commercial zone, the City can further promote the expansion of the Cerritos Auto Square, while allowing for uses that support existing Cerritos Auto Square operations, while promoting uses that are viable to the property and compatible with adjacent land uses.
D. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is exempt from CEQA review , under a common sense exemption for projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effective on the environment. The subject property is a vacant lot where an industrial building has been previously approved, 391
and the proposed change of zoning designation and use are administrative procedures to allow for a newly proposed use within a previously entitled building.
Furthermore, the proposed project (i) by virtue of its location, will not impact a sensitive environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern; (ii) will not have a cumulative impact on the environment through successive projects of the same type, in the same place, over time; (iii) does not have any unusual circumstances that will have a significant effect on the environment; (iv) does not impact a scenic highway; (v) is not located on a hazardous waste site; and (vi) will not adversely impact a historical resource.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to the above findings, it is resolved that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that a resolution amending the Cerritos Development Map, under Development Map Amendment 2026-2, be adopted. A copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted to the Cerritos City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of August 2026.
Benjamin A
Chair, Cerr os Planning Commission
ATTEST: Amanda Acuna
Secretary to the Cerritos Planning Commission
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF CERRITOS )
I, Amanda Acuna, Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of Cerritos, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2026-23 was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of said City and was approved by the Chair of said City at a meeting of said Planning Commission held on the 5th day of August, 2026 and that it was so adopted as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chauhan, Reyes, Surti, Ao
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Jhaveri
ABSTAINING: COMMISSIONERS: None
Dated: August 5, 2026
Amanda Acuna
Secretary of the Cerritos Planning Commission
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CITY OF CERRITOS
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-2, A REQUEST BY AUTONATION INC., TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF A
NON-CUSTOMER-FACING AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR FACILITY, PRIVATE CAR WASH, AND VEHICLE PARKING FACILITY AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703, TO SUPPORT THE EXISTING LEXUS OF CERRITOS DEALERSHIP, LOCATED AT A SEPARATE SITE.
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 (APN 7034-017-019).
WHEREAS, an application for a development proposal has been duly filed by:
AutoNation, Inc./Lexus of Cerritos
201 SW 1st Ave., 14th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
WHEREAS, a proposal has been submitted requesting conditional use permit approval to permit an automobile repair facility within a new industrial building 17600 Crusader Avenue, Cerritos, California, 90703.
WHEREAS, the property in question is described as follows:
See attached
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider said application was set and held before the Planning Commission on the 5th day of August 2026 at the hour of 7:00 p.m., and notice of the hearing was duly given.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CI1Y OF CERRITOS does find, determine and declare:
SECTION 1. All of the above recitals are incorporated herein. SECTION 2. The Cerritos Planning Commission makes the following findings:
1. The proposed conditional use permit conforms with the Cerritos General Plan. The subject property is proposed to be designated Industrial/Commercial (MC), which is intended to provide for a variety of industrial and compatible support commercial uses, and the proposed development consists of an auto reconditioning facility that will support commercial operations in the Cerritos Auto Square. Goal LU2 of the 2004 General Plan calls for a balance of land uses, and the proposed project meets this goal by maintaining consistency with the adopted land use plan, which was designed to maintain a balance between residential, commercial, and industrial land uses.
2. The proposed conditional use permit conforms with the applicable land use zone. The subject property is proposed to be zoned Industrial/Commercial (MC), and the proposed project will be a automobile repair facility with accessory uses, which is listed as a conditionally permitted use in said zone in accordance with Exhibit 19
Planning Commission Resolution
Conditional Use Permit 2026-2
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Chapter 22.29 of the Cerritos Municipal Code. The proposed project meets the intensity and site development standards set forth in the Cerritos Municipal Code for this zone.
3. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size, shape, topography, accessibility and other physical characteristics to accommodate the proposed use and development in a manner compatible with existing and potential surrounding uses.
The subject use is proposed inside a previously approved industrial building and is sufficient in size to accommodate the said building. Accessibility within and around the subject site will be provided by vehicular driveways and pedestrian pathways in accordance with the Los Angeles County Building Code, which is adopted by reference in the Cerritos Municipal Code and which contains minimum requirements for site accessibility consistent with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
4. The site for the proposed use has adequate access to utilities and other services required for the proposed use. The subject property, though currently vacant, is connected to existing electrical, water, sewer, and stormwater lines, all of which will be required for the function of the proposed use.
5. The proposed use will be arranged, designed, constructed, operated and maintained, as to be compatible with the intended character of the area and shall not change the essential character of the area from that intended by the Cerritos General Plan and the applicable land use zone. The subject property meets the site development standards of the Industrial/Commercial (MC) zone governing arrangement, design, and construction. The proposed use is consistent with the stated character of the MC land use zone, as it is a professional service business.
6. The conditions of approval attached to this report are necessary to implement the intent and purpose of the Cerritos Municipal Code. Said conditions of approval clarify such areas as operation, maintenance, and the type and location of various site elements.
7. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA review. Any potential adverse impact can be reduced to a level of insignificance through the standards of development included in the Development Code, the City's precise plan and design review process, other Municipal Code requirements, and the conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit 2026-2. Furthermore, the proposed project (i) by virtue of its location, will not impact a sensitive environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern; (ii) will not have a cumulative impact on the environment through successive projects of the same type, in the same place, over time; (iii) does not have any unusual circumstances that will have a significant effect on the environment; (iv) does not impact a scenic highway; (v) is not located on a hazardous waste site; and (vi) will not adversely impact a historical resource.
Accordingly, none of the exceptions to categorical exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2, apply to this project.
SECTION 3. PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE FINDINGS, IT IS RESOLVED that the Cerritos Planning Commission recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit 2026-2 to the Cerritos City Council and all related conditions of approval. A copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted 395
to the Cerritos City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of August 2026.
ATTEST:
rnanda Acuna
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF CERRITOS )
I, Amanda Acuna, Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of Cerritos, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2026-24 was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of said City and was approved by the Chair of said City at a meeting of said Planning Commission held on the 5th day of August, 2026 and that it was so adopted as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chauhan, Reyes, Surti, Ao
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Jhaveri
ABSTAINING: COMMISSIONERS: None
Dated: August 5, 2026
Amanda Acuna
Secretary of the Cerritos Planning Commission