RESOLUTION NO. 2024-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT AS PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISION 9,
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 34 OF THE TORRANCE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW AN AMENDMENT TO THE
LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL
COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE P-D ZONE AT 2325
CRENSHAW BOULEVARD (APN 7359-028-233), HEREIN
REFERRED AS THE TORRANCE DEL AMO PROJECT
GPA23-00002: ROSE EQUITIES (OPTIMUS PROPERTIES, LLC)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Torrance conducted a public hearing on March 20, 2024, to consider an application filed by Rose Equities (Optimus Properties, LLC) for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (EAS23-00005), and approval a Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-00027) to allow the construction of a 272-unit residential condominium development with density bonus, in conjunction with a Division of Lot (DIV23-00008) to allow a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes, a Planned Development (PUD23-00001) to establish development standards for the development plan, and a General Plan Amendment (GPA23-00002) to amend the land use designation from General Commercial to Medium-High Density Residential, on property located in the P-D Zone at 2325 Crenshaw Boulevard (APN 7359-028-233), herein referred as the Torrance Del Amo Project; and WHEREAS, at the Planning Commission meeting of March 20 , 2024 , e motion for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the Torrance Del Amo Project passed by a roll call vote of 6 to O; and
WHEREAS, an appeal to the City Council was filed on April 4, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Torrance conducted a public hearing on June 18, 2024, to consider an application filed by Rose Equities (Optimus Properties, LLC) for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (EAS23-00005), and approval a Conditional Use Permit (CUP23 -00027) to allow the construction of a 272-unit residential condominium development with density bonus, in conjunction with a Division of Lot (DIV23-00010) to allow a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes, a Planned Development (PUD23-00001) to establish development standards for the development plan, and a General Plan Amendment (GPA23-00002) to amend the land use designation from General Commercial to Medium-High Density Residential, on property located in the P-D Zone at 2325 Crenshaw Boulevard (APN 7359-028-233), herein referred as the Torrance Del Amo Project; and WHEREAS, due and legal publication of notice was given to owners of property in the vicinity thereof and due and legal hearings have been held, all in accordance with the provisions of Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 42, and Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 29, and Division 9 , Chapter 2, Article 34, and Division 9, Chapter 5, Article 1 of the Torrance Municipal Code; and 1 WHEREAS, an Initial Study (EAS23-00005) was prepared and circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to assess the potential environmental impacts associated with Torrance Del Amo Project, and said Initial Study concluded that the Torrance Del Amo Project may result in or cause potentially significant effects.
However, compliance with existing policies, plans and regulations, revisions to the plans, together with design features and mitigation measures incorporated would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to levels that would be less than significant. Therefore, the City of Torrance has determined a Mitigated Negative Declaration is appropriate and that no further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Torrance carefully considered the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and all comments thereon, including the Response to Comments, and determined that such is the appropriate environmental document for the Torrance Del Amo Project, and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Torrance as the Lead Agency, and that no further environmental review is required; and WHEREAS, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared that lists all of the mitigation measures, specifies the appropriate responsible party for implementing each mitigation measure, and identifies approximate time frames for implementing of each mitigation measure; and
WHEREAS, that with implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the IS/MND and included in and enforced by the MMRP, and on the basis of the whole record and public testimony considered, there is no substantial evidence that the Torrance Del Amo Project will have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, WHEREAS, based on all the evidence found and public testimony considered, the City Council of the City of Torrance by roll call vote adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Torrance Del Amo Project; and •
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE DOES HEREBY FIND AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
a) That the property is located at 2325 Crenshaw Boulevard (APN 7359-028-233); b) That the property is described as "PM 202-51-55 LOT 2" as per map recorded in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, State of California; c) That a change in the General Plan land use designation from General Commercial to Medium High Density Residential is appropriate in the manner and location proposed and would not be injurious to the City or surrounding properties because the project involves the redevelopment of a commercial building with new housing units. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element policies and objectives of promoting new residential development which is aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the character and scale of existing neighborhoods and promoting stable residential community; d) That the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare, as the environment impacts associated with the Torrance Del Amo Project have been properly assessed through an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration under established CEQA guidelines . The Torrance Del Amo Project would not have a significant effect on the environment, when certain mitigation measures are incorporated, and therefore a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted; and 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE HEREBY APPROVED GPA23-00002 filed by Rose Equities (Optimus Properties, LLC) for approval of a General Plan Amendment (GPA23-00002) to amend the land use designation from General Commercial to Medium-High Density Residential, in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-00027) to allow the construction of a 272-unit residential condominium development with density bonus, a Division of Lot (DIV23-00008) for approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes, and a Planned Development (PUD23-00001) to establish development standards for the development plan, on property located in the P-D Zone at 2325 Crenshaw Boulevard (APN 7359-028-233), herein referred as the Torrance Del Amo Project, on file in the Community Development Department of the City of Torrance.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of June 2024.
May George K. Chen
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney ATTEST: --
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3 TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-43
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF TORRANCE
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I, Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Torrance at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of June 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Gerson, Kalani, Kaji, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen .
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None.
ABSTAIN : COUNCILMEMBERS None.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None.
Date : Ul lg/tkf City Clerk of the City of Torrance
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