Artesia/Aviation
F.A.R. Studies
May 2025
Prepared for City of Redondo Beach
Prepared by PlaceWorks
Artesia Blvd
Residential
50’
130’
Site Area 0.15 AC / 6,500 SF
Existing Use Commercial
Building Height 2 Story / 25’
Total Floor Area 1,520 SF
FAR 0.23
• Underground parking not feasible due to lot size and
dimensions. Width is too narrow to accomodate
ramp and turning movements.
Site 1: 2613 Artesia Blvd 1 Existing Conditions
Site Area 0.15 AC / 6,500 SF
Building Height 2 Stories / 25’
Total Floor Area 2,500 SF
FAR .39
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 8
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 10
Parking Provided 8
Parking Type Surface
Building Depth: 40’ 1st Floor
30’ 2nd Floor
Open Space Req’d N/A
Open Space Provided N/A
• Meets current parking standards and AACAP Design
Guidelines
• Massing maximizes street frontage presence
• Second story includes 6’ stepback to accommodate
balcony amenity opportunity
• Parking hidden from public view
• Narrow building depth (60’ min recommended for retail) Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Residential Residential
Site 1: 2613 Artesia Blvd 1A Scenario A: Surface Parking Only 50’
130’
Residential
Surface Parking
8 Spaces
0.39 FAR
Site 1: 2613 Artesia Blvd 1B Scenario B: Valet/Tandem Parking Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Site Area 0.15 AC / 6,500 SF
Building Height 2 Stories / 25’
Total Floor Area 4,200 SF
FAR .64
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 14
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 17
Parking Provided 14
Parking Type Valet/Tandem
Building Depth: 50’
Open Space Req’d N/A
Open Space Provided N/A
• Valet/tandem parking requires on-site attendant
• Narrow one way driveway
• Increased ground floor frontage and footprint
0.64 FAR
50’
130’
50’
Residential
Tandem/Valet Parking
14 Spaces
Artesia Blvd Artesia Blvd
Residential
Triple Stack Lift
Parking
Site 1: 2613 Artesia Blvd 1B Scenario B: Mechanical Lift Parking Site Area 0.15 AC / 6,500 SF
Building Height 3 Stories / 35’
Total Floor Area 5,500 SF
FAR .84
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 18
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 22
Parking Provided 18
Parking Type Triple Stack Lift
Building Depth: 45’
Open Space Req’d N/A
Open Space Provided N/A
• Mechanical lift height: 25’ total
• Mechanical lift may require parking attendant
• Does not meet 20’ setback requirement from rear
residential use
• May require screening to mitigate views from adjacent residential uses
• Parking hidden from street view
50’
130’
45’
Parking Lift: 18 Total Spaces
0.84 FAR
Site 1: 2613 Artesia Blvd 1 Existing Conditions
Site Area 0.15 AC / 6,500 SF
Total Floor Area 9,750 SF
FAR 1.50
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 33
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 39
Parking Type Surface
50’ 120’
130’
Surface parking within site area Surface parking needed to accommodate 1.5 F.A.R. 11 Parking Spots 33 Parking Spots
130’
• Surface parking within the lot area will not accomodate parking requirements at 1.50 FAR.
Lot Area
Artesia Blvd
Green Ln
Vanderbilt Ln
Library South Bay Aquatics
Residential
135’
100’
Site 2: 2008-2012 Artesia Blvd 2 Existing Conditions
• Two lots under single ownership
• Mid-block
Site Area 0.30 AC / 13,000 SF
Existing Use Pet Clinic
Building Height 1 Story / 15’
Total Floor Area 3,624 SF
FAR 0.28
Library
Library
South Bay Aquatics
Residential
Residential
Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Site Area 0.30 AC / 13,000 SF
Building Height 1 Stories / 15’
Total Floor Area 4,600 SF
FAR 0.35
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 15
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 18
Parking Provided 15
Parking Type Surface
Building Depth: 60’
Open Space Req’d N/A
Open Space Provided N/A
Site 2: 2008-2012 Artesia Blvd 2A Scenario A: Surface Parking • Meets current parking standards and AACAP Design
Guidelines
0.35FAR
100’
135’
60’
Surface Parking
15 Spaces
Library
Library
South Bay Aquatics
Residential
Residential
Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Site Area 0.30 AC / 13,000 SF
Building Height 2 Stories / 25’
Total Floor Area 6,600 SF
FAR 0.50
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 22
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 26
Parking Provided 22
Parking Type Valet/Tandem
Building Depth: First Floor: 60’
Second Floor: 34’
Open Space Req’d N/A
Open Space Provided N/A
Site 2: 2008-2012 Artesia Blvd 2B Scenario B: Valet/Tandem • Valet/tandem parking requires on-site attendant
• Second story deck for office uses and/or outdoor dining 100’
135’
60’
Tandem/Valet Parking
22 Spaces
0.50 FAR
Library
Library
South Bay Aquatics
Residential
Artesia Blvd
Site Area 0.30 AC / 13,000 SF
Building Height 3 Stories / 35’
Total Floor Area 10,000 SF
FAR 0.77
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 33
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 40
Parking Provided 33
Parking Type Mechanical Lift
Building Depth: First Floor: 60’
Second/Third Floor: 45’
Open Space Req’d N/A
Open Space Provided N/A
Site 2: 2008-2012 Artesia Blvd 2C Scenario C: Mechanical Lift Triple Stack Lift
Parking
Double Stack Lift Parking Artesia Blvd
• Mechanical lift parking may require on-site attendant • Double stack lift height 14’ (potential height to top of car) • Triple Stack Mechanical lift height: 25’ total
• May require screening to mitigate views from adjacent residential uses
• Second story deck for office uses and/or outdoor dining
0.77 FAR
Parking Lift: 42 Total Spaces 100’
135’
60’ 45’
Library
Library
South Bay Aquatics
Residential
Residential
Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Site Area 0.30 AC / 13,000 SF
Building Height 3 Stories / 35’
Total Floor Area 12,600 SF
FAR 0.97
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 42
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 50
Parking Provided 42
Parking Type Mechanical Lift
Building Depth: 60’
Open Space Req’d N/A
Open Space Provided N/A
Site 2: 2008-2012 Artesia Blvd 2D Scenario D: Mechanical Lift Triple Stack Lift
Parking
Triple Stack Lift Parking
• Triple Stack Mechanical lift height: 25’ total
• May require screening to mitigate views from adjacent residential uses
0.97 FAR
Parking Lift: 42 Total Spaces 100’
135’
60’
Library
Library
South Bay
Aquatics
Residential
Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Site Area 0.30 AC / 13,000 SF
Building Height 3 Stories / 35’
Total Floor Area 19,500 SF
FAR 1.50
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 65
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 78
Parking Provided 65
Parking Type Underground (3 Levels)
Building Depth: First/Second Floor: 105’
Third Floor: 65’
Open Space Req’d 1,950 SF
Open Space Provided 2,500 SF
Site 2: 2008-2012 Artesia Blvd 2E Scenario E: Underground Parking Ramp to
Underground
Parking
100’
135’ 105’
65’
1.50 FAR
3 Levels Underground
Parking
Site Area 0.30 AC / 13,000 SF
Total Floor Area 19,500 SF
FAR 1.50
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 65
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 78
Parking Type Surface
100’ 220’
135’ 135’
Surface parking within site area Surface parking needed to accommodate 1.5 F.A.R. 24 Parking Spots 65 Parking Spots
Site 2: 2008-2012 Artesia Blvd 2 Surface Parking Comparison • Surface parking within the lot area will not accomodate parking requirements at 1.50 FAR.
Lot Area
Site Area 0.45 AC / 19,500 SF
Existing Use Gas Station
Building Height 1 Story / 15’
Total Floor Area 880 SF
FAR 0.05
Artesia Blvd
Rindge Ln
Residential
150’
130’
Site 2: 2018-2020 Artesia Blvd 3 Existing Conditions
Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Rindge Ln
Rindge Ln
Site 3: 2018-2020 Artesia Blvd 3A Scenario A: Surface Parking Site Area 0.45 AC / 19,500 SF
Building Height 1 Stories / 15’
Total Floor Area 6,800 SF
FAR 0.35
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 23
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 27
Parking Provided 23
Parking Type Surface Parking Only
Building Depth: 55’
Open Space Req’d N/A
Open Space Provided 680 SF
• Meets current parking standards and AACAP Design
Guidelines
• Open Space engages intersection corner with potential plaza or outdoor dining.
150’
130’
55’
0.35 FAR
Surface Parking
23 Spaces
Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Rindge Ln
Site 3: 2018-2020 Artesia Blvd 3B Scenario B: Valet/Tandem Parking Site Area 0.45 AC / 19,500 SF
Building Height 2 Stories / 25’
Total Floor Area 13,500 SF
FAR 0.70
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 45
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 54
Parking Provided 45
Parking Type Valet/Tandem
Building Depth: First Floor: 50’
Second Floor: 40’
Open Space Req’d N/A
Open Space Provided 810 SF
150’
130’
50’ 40’
Rindge Ln
0.70 FAR
Tandem/Valet Parking
45 Spaces
• Open space provided to mitigate and screen views of
rear parking, as well as buffer the parking area from the pedestrian right of way.
Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Rindge Ln
Rindge Ln
Site 3: 2018-2020 Artesia Blvd 3C Scenario C: Mechanical Lift Site Area 0.45 AC / 19,500 SF
Building Height 4 Stories / 45’
Total Floor Area 21,600 SF
FAR 1.11
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 72
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 86
Parking Provided 72
Parking Type Mechanical Lift
Retail Depth: 58’
Open Space Req’d 2,160 SF
Open Space Provided 2,160 SF
Triple Stack Lift Parking
Triple Stack Lift Parking
150’
130’
58’
1.11 FAR
• Triple Stack Mechanical lift height: 25’ total
• May require screening to mitigate views from adjacent residential uses
• Parking equipment visible from Rindge Ln
Parking Lift: 72 Total Spaces
Artesia Blvd
Artesia Blvd
Rindge Ln
Rindge Ln
Site 3: 2018-2020 Artesia Blvd 3D Scenario D: Underground Parking Site Area 0.45 AC / 19,500 SF
Building Height 3 Stories /35’
Total Floor Area 29,250 SF
FAR 1.50
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 98
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 117
Parking Provided 117
Parking Type Underground (3 Levels)
Retail Depth: 60’
Open Space Req’d 2,925 SF
Open Space Provided 2,940 SF Ramp to
Underground
Parking
150’
21’
60’
130’
1.50 FAR
3 Levels Underground
Parking
Site Area 0.45 AC / 19,500 SF
Total Floor Area 29,250 SF
FAR 1.50
Parking Req’d 1 space per 300 98
Parking Req’d 1 space per 250 117
Parking Type Surface
150’ 285’
Surface parking within site area Surface parking needed to accommodate 1.5 F.A.R. 45 Parking Spots 98 Parking Spots
Site 3: 2018-2020 Artesia Blvd 3 Surface Parking Comparison 130’ 130’
• Surface parking within the lot area will not accomodate parking requirements at 1.50 FAR.
Lot Area