CONSIDERATION OF A LEVEL 2 ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT ALLOWING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN
AN EXISTING INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING ON
PROPERTY LOCATED IN AN INSTITUTIONAL (P-CF)
ZONE
514 N. Prospect Ave.
MARCH 11, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
200 feet
SUBJECT SITE
Neighborhood
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
PROPOSED
PROJECT
Tenant space was previously occupied by a childcare development facility.
Shakespeare by the Sea
Will periodically occupy use from June to August
Will host fundraising events between 60 to 80 people during the day and evening.
Little Fish Theatre
Will host performances between September to May.
Seating for up to 98 audience members.
6 to 9 productions per year.
8-10 performers on stage.
Schedule:
Thursday through Sunday 8:00PM to 11:00PM
Saturday and Sunday Matinee 2:00PM to 5:00PM
Rehearsals Monday through Thursday 6:00PM to 11:00PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Considered Conditional Use Permit on 12/19/24
Discussed compatibility for BCHD site
Supportive of the use
Improve the quality of life for residents
Unanimously approved the CUP
Existing Grade Line
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
PARKING
BCHD has a total of 812 parking
spaces.
At its peak, 600 spaces are used
during the day.
Surplus of over 200 spaces are
available for the use during peak.
Source: Fehr & Peers Parking Analysis Technical Memorandum for the Beach Cities Health District Campus
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
Bond Waiver
§ 4-17.06 Bond.
Every permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall require a bond to be posted with the City.
Bond amount to be determined by the City Council.
The bond may be drawn upon for extraordinary law enforcement or public safety services in connection with the entertainment activity conducted under the permit.
Applicant requested that the City Council waive the $1,500 bond.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council open the
public hearing, take testimony, close the public
hearing, and approve the Level 2 Entertainment
Permit for the operation of a live performance
theater at a multi-tenant public community facility
(Shakespeare by the Sea/Little Fish Theatre) at 514
N. Prospect Ave.
SUBJECT SITE
Located on the east side of N. Prospect
Ave. and west of Diamond St.
Site is Zoned Public Facility (P-CF)
Properties to the north are zoned C-2
Properties to the east are single family
residential properties in the City of
Torrance
Properties to the south are zoned Single
Family Residential R-1.
Lot size is 407,808 SF
Two-way driveway on N Prospect Ave.
Tenant Space is 8,861 SF
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
WAYFINDING