1 TO: City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura MacMorran, Associate Planner
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2023
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of Final Tract Map No. 78233 (26016 Oak Street)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 78233 and find the request exempt from the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA).
BACKGROUND
The City of Lomita received communication from Quantum Consulting, Inc., the City’s engineering consultant, and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department recommending approval of a Final Map (subdivision) for nine new residential condominium units on a 23,417-square-foot lot (after right-of-way dedication) located at 26016 Oak Street in the RVD-2500 (Residential Variable Density) Zone. City Council approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 78233 on August 3, 2021, and found it exempt from CEQA. The City’s Public Works Department and Planning Division reviewed the map and requirements per LMC Title XI Chapter 2, and it is recommended that the City Council adopt the following motion.
1. Make findings as follows:
a. That the subdivision has met and performed all applicable requirements and conditions imposed pursuant to State Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66410, et seq.) and the City's subdivision ordinances; and
b. That the proposed subdivision is in substantial compliance with the previously approved tentative map; and
c. That division and development of the property is in the manner set forth Item No. PH 9a
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2 on the approved tentative map for this subdivision, will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of any right of way or easements owned by any public entity and/or public utility in accordance with Section 66445(e) of the State Subdivision Map Act.
2. Approve the final map for Tract Map No. 78233.
3. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of Tract Map No. 78233 the certificate that embodies the approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive fees from the issuance of building and related permits for the proposed development.
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution
2. Tract Map No. 78233
Reviewed by: Approved by:
Brianna Rindge, AICP Ryan Smoot
Community and Economic Development City Manager
Director
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
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Laura MacMorran Gary Sugano
Associate Planner Assistant City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 78233 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF NINE CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON A 7,500-SQUAREFOOT LOT, LOCATED AT 26016 OAK STREET IN THE RESIDENTIAL VARIABLE DENSITY 2500 ZONE (RVD-2500) FILED BY GRANVIA
INVESTMENTS INC., 1981 ARTESIA BLVD. #8, REDONDO BEACH,
CALIFORNIA
Section 1. Recitals
A. The City Council of the City of Lomita has considered an application for a Tract Map No. 78233 (Exhibit A) for the development of nine condominium residential units with a maximum height of 25 feet 6 inches on a 23,417-square-foot lot, located at 26016 Oak Street in the Residential Variable Density 2500 zone (RVD2500). Filed by Granvia Investments, Inc., 1981 Artesia Blvd. #8, Redondo Beach, California (“Applicant”).
B. On July 18, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and accepted testimony for and against the proposed project.
C. On August 3, 2021, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and accepted testimony for and against the Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 78233 and adopted Resolution 2021-29.
D. On June 14, 2021, Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on and accepted testimony for and against the proposed project and recommended approval of the project.
E. Said map has been recommended by the City’s Engineer and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department.
F. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
G. In accordance with the proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA. Section 15332 exempts those projects which: (1) are consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies (as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations); (2) occur within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; (3) have no value as a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; (4) would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; or (5) have a project site that can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The nine proposed 1,600-square foot, two-story dwelling units are located on a lot on less than one acre and surrounded by urban uses. The development is fully located within the Attachment No. 1
Resolution No. 2023-15
City limits, is consistent with the applicable General Plan and zoning designations, is fully served by all required utilities, and the site has no value for sensitive or endangered habitat. This type of project is exactly the type of multifamily-use project that is intended and expected for this site per the Lomita Municipal Code and General Plan.
H. The City Council finds that the applicant agrees with the necessity of and accepts all elements, requirements, and conditions of this resolution as being a reasonable manner of preserving, protecting, providing for, and fostering the health, safety, and welfare of the citizenry in general and the persons who work, visit or live in this development in particular.
Section 2. Findings. The City Council finds, after due study and deliberation, that the Tract map qualifies for approval pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act Government Code Sections 66473.5 and 66474 (a through g) and Lomita Municipal Code Section 11-
2.116. The Subdivision Map Act of the California Government Code regulates the subdivision of property. (See Government Code sections 66410, et seq.) Section 66474 states, “a city or county shall deny approval of a tentative map, or Tract map for which a tentative map was not required,” subject to certain specified findings listed in Government Code section 66474. The proposed project does not satisfy any of the reasons articulated in Government Code section 66474 for denial. Therefore, pursuant to Government Code Sections 66473.5 and 66474 (a through g), the proposed Tract map qualifies for approval.
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Lomita hereby approves Tract Map No. 78233 subject to the following conditions:
Section 4. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
GENERAL PROJECT CONDITIONS
1. The conditions of approval within Planning Commission Resolution No. 2021-13.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lomita hereby approves Tract Map No. 78233. The decision of the City Council is final and conclusive as to all things involved.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 18th day of July 2023.
Resolution No. 2023-15
Barry Waite, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
Attachment No. 2