RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AS PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISION 9,
CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 272-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT WITH
DENSITY BONUS ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
P-D ZONE AT 2325 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD
(APN 7359-028-233), HEREIN REFERRED AS THE
TORRANCE DEL AMO PROJECT
CUP23-00027: 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 , s3 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 (DIV23-00008) 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, 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 list 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, based on all the evidence found and public testimony considered, the City Council of the City of Torrance 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 the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, will not impair the integrity and character of the proposed P-D Zone (adoption pending) and is compatible with the surrounding uses which includes a hotel, commercial office and residential uses; d) That the project site is physically suitable for the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, because the project site is situated within an urbanized environment and already served by all necessary utilities and public services, and will not extend any roads or other infrastructure; e) That the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, will be compatible with the existing and proposed future land uses nearby, and the general area in which the project is to be located because the project site is surrounded by urban uses that include office buildings to the east and south, single family residential uses to the north, and multifamily residential uses to the south and west;
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f) That the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, will encourage and be consistent with the orderly development of the City as provided for in the General Plan because the project is located within the proposed Medium High Density Residential land use designation (adoption pending), which is described as multifamily residences with subterranean parking and a density range of 31.1 to 44 dwelling units per acre, and because the project will provide a much needed housing supply to meet the needs of all income levels; g) That the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, will not discourage the appropriate existing or planned future use of surrounding property and tenancies because the project is a viable redevelopment of the site and is compatible with the current uses and development in the surrounding vicinity and represents an improvement to the area. For example, the project architecture demonstrates appeal through modulation of building masses, elevations, and rooflines that promote visual interest. Additional features and design enhancements include various ground level amenities, such as a pool and open courtyards that promote quality experience and increased value;
h) That there will be adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, is not detrimental to public health and safety because the project site is situated within an urbanized environment and is already served by all necessary utilities and public services, and will not extend any roads or other infrastructure. The addition of 272 residential units or 710 persons at full occupancy (2.61 persons per household) represents a negligible impact on utility and public service capacity, and will not result in the need to construct new facilities. In addition, the project applicant is required to pay development impact fees and school district fees to offset the incremental increase in the demand for public services; i) That there will be adequate provisions for public access to serve the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, because pedestrian and vehicular access is provided from access roadways providing access via cross access easements from adjacent properties to Crenshaw Boulevard to the east and Sepulveda Boulevard to the south; . j) That the location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare, or to the property of persons located in the area because the project has been thoroughly reviewed and is consistent with the proposed Medium High Density Residential land use designation (adoption pending);
k) That the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, will not produce any or all of the following results:
• Damage or nuisance from noise, smoke, odor, dust or vibration, • Hazard from explosion, contamination or fire,
• Hazard occasioned by unusual volume or character of traffic or the congregating of large numbers of people or vehicles;
I) 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 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CUP23-00027 filed by Rose Equities (Optimus Properties, LLC) for 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, on file in the Community Development Department of the City of Torrance, is hereby APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
1. That use of the subject property for the Torrance Del Amo Project shall be subject to all conditions imposed in Conditional Use Permit 23-00027; and any amendments thereto or modifications thereof as may be approved from time to time pursuant to Section 92.28.1 et seq. of the Torrance Municipal Code on file in the office of the Community Development Director of the City of Torrance; and further, that the said use shall be established or constructed and shall be maintained in conformance with such maps, plans, specifications, drawings, applications or other documents presented by the applicant to the Community Development Department and upon which the Planning Commission relied in granting approval;
2. That if Conditional Use Permit 23-00027 is not used within one year after granting of the permit, it shall expire and become null and void unless extended by the Community Development Director for an additional period as provided for in Section 92.27 .1;
3. That Phase II Environmental Study shall be conducted and submitted as part of the grading permit application to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager; (Planning)
4. That a copy of the Planning Commission Resolutions and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program shall appear on all grading plans, construction specifications, and bid documents associated with the Torrance Del Amo Project to facilitate coordination and effective implementation of the conditions of approval and the mitigation measures; (Planning)
5. That a draft copy of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval by the City Attorney's Office prior to the recordation of a condominium plan to permit sale of individual units within the project to ensure that all conditions required by the City Council to be included in the CC&R's are in fact properly included in the document and that a copy of the document shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for placement in the permanent file; (Planning)
6. That the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall make provisions for a tie breaker vote in the event of a disagreement between the owners of the condominiums; (Planning)
7. That the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions shall make provisions for the storage, collection, and retrieval of the shared trash receptacles (trash, green waste, and recyclables) and trash enclosures areas; (Planning)
8. That the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions shall make provisions for reciprocal access and parking agreements for the drive aisles, vehicle turnaround areas, and guest parking spaces; (Planning)
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9. That the applicant shall submit, in order to ensure with compliance with Government Code Section 65915 (c)(1 )(A) (or successor statue) a Density Bonus Housing Agreement or similar named agreement, complete with attachment and exhibits, as appropriate, to memorialize the approved density bonus allowance, incentives, concessions, waivers of development standards, parking allowances, development standards and uses, the City Monitoring Fee, and any other terms and conditions relative to the approved project. The applicant shall submit a draft Density Bonus Housing Agreement (DBH Agreement) no less than 90 days prior to the anticipated date for issuance of the first building permit for the project, and the DBH Agreement shall be final and executed by the applicant and the City, in recordable form, prior to issuance of the first building permit for the project. The DBH Agreement shall be presented to the Community Development Department and City Attorney's Office for review and approval, and shall be in a form approved by the Community Development Department and City Attorney's Office, prior to issuance of the first building permit. The DBH Agreement may be executed by the City Manager on behalf of the City, subject to any preference of the City Manager or legal requirement for the DBH Agreement to be approved by the City Council.
The applicant may request from the City a form to be used for the DBH Agreement, and the applicant shall reimburse the City for the cost of legal review. The DBH Agreement shall be executed and recorded with the County of Los Angeles Recorder prior to occupancy of units; (Planning)
10. That the 28 affordable units reserved for very low income shall remain affordable in accordance with the State Density Bonus Law or be sold to the initial buyer at an affordable housing cost which may not exceed the area median income for a household size suitable for the unit in accordance with the State Density Bonus Law. The applicant, property manager and/or owner shall provide the Community Development Department with an annual report detailing compliance with the Density Bonus Housing Agreement. The report shall include income verification for all tenants in affordable units, rent rolls and confirmation of rents charged including utility allowances used for the rental project or units sold including mortgage loan payments, mortgage insurance payments, property taxes and .issessments, homeowner association fees, utilities allowance, insurance premiums, maintenance costs and space rent; (Planning)
11. That for purposes of defraying the monitoring activities required to ensure compliance with recorded affordability covenants governing the affordable units, the owner(s) of the project, or their successor(s) in interest, shall pay a City Monitoring Fee each year. The City shall deliver to the owner(s) of the project an invoice for the City Monitoring each year. In the event that City fails to deliver an invoice for the applicable year, then that failure shall relieve the owner(s) of the project of their obligation to pay the City Monitoring Fee for that year only. Such failure to deliver the invoice for the applicable year shall not relieve said owner(s) of their obligation to pay any future City Monitoring Fees for which City timely delivers an invoice or to provide annual monitoring reports. Upon City's written request to the applicant, the applicant shall provide the mailing and delivery information for any owner(s) of the project. The terms and requirements of the City Monitoring Fee shall be included in the Density Bonus Housing Agreement; (Planning)
12. That during all construction activities, the applicant or developer shall provide a toll-free hotline for complaints relating to the construction of the project. The hotline shall be staffed with a live operator who is able to immediately access a construction supervisor who is present at the project site during regular construction hours. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant or developer shall post at least two highly visible signs on the perimeter of the site informing the public of the availability of the hotline; (Planning) 5 13. That during all construction activities the project site shall be secured with perimeter fencing and screened with a decorative wrap to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director; (Planning)
14. That a sample of the exterior building materials, finishes, and color shall be submitted with the building plan set for review prior to permit issuance. The sample shall include the gates, perimeter fencing/walls, and outdoor furniture. The exterior building materials, finishes, and color shall have a cohesive design to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager; (Planning)
15. That a detail of the perimeter fencing, and walls shall be provided to the Community Development Department for approval prior to the issuance of any building permits and that no chain link shall be allowed; (Planning)
16. That the project shall comply with the development standards established in Plan of Development PUD23-00001; (Planning)
17. That the project shall comply with the following development standards established for the project:
Perimeter wall setback from property line
North property line = 30 feet
South property line= 30 feet
East property line = 17 feet
West property line = 56 feet
Minimum street/fire access width= 30 feet (with or without street parking) Parking Minimum
Studio 1 space
1 Bedroom 1 space
2 Bedroom 1.5 spaces .
3 Bedroom 1.5 spaces
4 Bedroom 2.5 spaces
Usable Open space = There shall be provided a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet of usable open space per dwelling unit.
Maximum Height = 50 feet (3-story buildings)
70 feet (5-story buildings)
18. That an exterior photometric lighting plan shall be submitted with the building plan set for review prior to permit issuance. The lighting plan shall be prepared in compliance with the California Green Code (CGC) and shall ensure that all parking areas and pathways are provided with adequate illumination, security lights that are non-glaring, and that all building lights are properly shaded and reflected to prevent excess lighting onto adjacent uses and public streets. Lighting values at property line shall not exceed 1 foot candle. The height of light fixtures shall be reduced to 15 feet maximum in height when adjacent to the multifamily residential use; (Planning)
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19. That all mechanical equipment, electrical boxes, meters, pipes, transformers, air conditioners and all other equipment shall be prohibited on the roof; (Planning)
20. That a sample of the exterior building materials, finishes, and color shall be submitted with the building plan set for review prior to permit issuance. The sample shall include the gates, perimeter fencing/walls, and outdoor furniture. The exterior building materials, finishes, and color shall have a cohesive design to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager; (Planning)
21. That a detail of the trash enclosures shall be submitted with the building plan set for review prior to permit issuance . The trash enclosures shall be bounded on three sides by a wall and shall be equipped with solid doors, concrete stress pads to reduce pavement stress, a rainwater intrusion barrier (roof) to meet the current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, and shall provide receptacles for the storage and collection of trash and recyclable materials. The trash enclosures shall have a cohesive design to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager; (Planning)
22. That all pedestrian pathways connecting from the sidewalks along Crenshaw Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard to the project site shall feature a decorative element, such as stamped concrete, pavers or other enhancement to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager; (Planning)
23. That a landscape plan shall be submitted with the building plan set for review prior to permit issuance. The landscape plan' shall be prepared in compliance with the latest State Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and shall utilize drought tolerant California friendly vegetation, shade-producing trees, and shall provide a water efficient irrigation system. Outdoor furniture and fixtures such as lighting, trellises, raised planters, benches, trash receptacles, fencing, etc., shall be included on the landscape plan. The planting arrangement shall provide landscaping of sufficient height and texture to provide an effective screen of all trash enclosures, transformers, utility connections, backflow devices. All trees planted within the project site shall not be less than 24-inch box in size, and all shrubs shall not be less than 5 gallon in size. The location of street trees planted alongside the buildings shall be reviewed for approval by the Torrance Fire Department and the Torrance Public Works Department; (Planning)
24. That a minimum 10% of total parking spaces shall be reserved for electric vehicle charging (EV), with no less than 47 EV spaces fully operable at the time of occupancy and maintained for the duration of the project. The placement and installation of EV spaces, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) shall comply with the California Green Code (CGC) and shall be identified on the building plan set for review prior to permit issuance; (Planning)
25. That two loading spaces for pickups and deliveries shall be provided onsite for residential use to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager; (Planning)
26. That a utility management plan shall be submitted with the building plan set for review prior to permit issuance. The utility management plan shall identify the placement, design, and screening of all utility and related equipment, including but not limited to any transformer, panel, meter, backflow preventer, double detector check assembly, fire riser, etc. Screening shall comply with all utility company and emergency access requirements to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager; (Planning)
27. That mail kiosks and building directories with maps shall be provided onsite to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager; (Planning)
7 28. That a required number of parking space(s) shall be assigned to each condominium unit; (Planning)
29. That pickups and deliveries of products, material or trash and parking lot sweeping shall occur onsite and shall not be allowed prior to 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m., and that such restrictions shall be posted at the trash enclosure, the loading spaces, and the driveway entrances to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager; (Planning)
30. That the residential amenities (e.g. courtyards, club room, fitness room, recreation room, pool etc.) shall be provided and maintained for resident use for the duration of the project. The residential amenities shall not be available for lease to third parties for regular use or special events; (Planning)
31. That each residential unit shall be provided with 200 cubic feet of lockable storage space to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager. The storage space may be located above each parking space extending downward not closer than 4' 6" above the floor and not further than 3' from the rear of the parking space; (Planning)
32. That each residential unit shall be provided with a washer and dryer appliance (laundry) as shown on the floor plans; (Planning)
33. That all open space and landscape areas located at ground level, including the large variety of onsite amenities and outdoor furniture, shall be maintained, repaired, and kept free of trash, litter, debris, graffiti and vandalism; (Planning)
34. That no vending machines, publication racks, telephones, kiosks, donation bins and similar items shall be permitted outside of the buildings; (Planning)
35. That no outdoor sound amplifying equipment, speakers, radios, paging, telephone bells, buzzers and similar noise emitting devices shall be permitted outside of the building; (Planning)
36. That all forms of barbed wire and razor wire, chain link fence or stmilar fence type shall be prohibited; (Planning)
37. That exterior security bars and roll-up doors applied to windows and building entrances shall be prohibited; (Planning)
38. That any future request for a Wireless Telecommunications Facility (WTC) shall require a separate approval and that all related equipment cabinets shall be located within the structure and screened from public view; (Planning)
39. That a striping and signage plan for all drive aisles and parking areas shall be prepared in conformance with the development standards for residential parking areas (Article 5, Chapter 3 of Division 9 of the Torrance Municipal Code) and said plan shall be submitted with the building plan set for review prior to permit issuance; provided, however, that a request for reduction of the development standards pursuant to State Density Bonus Law shall be subject to administrative review by the Community Development Director prior to permit issuance.
The striping and signage shall include stop and/or yield controls, directional signage, and pavement markings to assist right-of-way assignment and pedestrian safety. The plan shall note the spaces reserved for accessible parking, electric vehicle parking, and loading. All parking spaces shall be striped with double lines (6'' both sides of center) to facilitate the movement into and out of the parking space. Parking spaces adjacent to walls shall be minimum 1 O' wide. The onsite curbs and drive aisles shall be striped, red color and signed "NO PARKING" to facilitate fire access and to prohibit parallel parking. Signage shall be installed at the entrance of each drive aisle alerting drivers of the pedestrian walkways and that the drive aisle shall not be used for recreational activities or other non-vehicular activities. 8 -----------------~------
The driveways, parking spaces turnaround areas, and walkways shall be treated with high quality finishes and decorative features, such as stamped concrete or pavers; (Planning) 40 . That in the event that soil conditions on the site are encountered that exceed standards established in the SMP, the applicant, on behalf of the City of Torrance, shall either enter into DTSC's Standard Voluntary Agreement (SVA) program or seek oversight with the Los Angeles County Site Mitigation Unit ensuring the proper evaluation of the Project is completed; (Planning)
41. That the applicant shall conduct surveys for the presence of lead-based paints or products, mercury, asbestos containing materials and polychlorinated biphenyl caulk and the removal, demolition and the disposal of any of these chemicals shall be conducted in compliance with California environmental regulation and policies; (Planning)
42. That the sampling near current building(s) shall be conducted in accordance with DTSC's June 2006 Phase I Addendum Guidance; (Planning)
43. That all imported soil and fill material, if any, shall be tested to ensure any contaminants of concern are within approved screening levels for the intended land use; (Planning)
44. That the documentation of the origins of the soil or fill material including sampling of the imported soil and fill material meets screening levels for the intended land use; (Planning)
45. That the soil sampling should include analysis based on the source of the fill and knowledge of the prior land use; (Planning)
46. That a noise attenuation plan shall be submitted to the Environmental Division prior to the issuance of the first building permit associated with the Torrance Del Amo Project to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager. The acoustical engineer/ noise consultant shall contact the Environmental Division prior to conducting the noise study . The recommendations of the noise attenuation plan shall be adhered to so that when the proposed development is completed, noise from this use will comply with the noise ordinance.of the Torrance Municipal Code, will not disturb the internal tenants, and will not disturb neighboring properties; (Environmental)
47. That all signs (new, modified or revised) must be approved by the Environmental Division with appeal rights to the Planning Commission; (Environmental)
48. That address numbers shall measure at a minimum 4" in height and be a color that contrasts with the color of the fa9ade; (Environmental)
49. That prior to occupancy the applicant shall perform the following as it pertains to the oil well:
a. Submit an application for Construction Site Well review to California Geological Energy Management (CalGem/Dept. of Oil and Gas).
b. Submit to the Environmental Division of the Community Development Department a copy of the CalGem letter, with findings of the well review or submit a letter ensuring the City that the results will be submitted once they are received. c. The property owner shall comply with California Geological Energy Management (CalGem) determinations regarding the abandoned well.
9 d. The property owner shall provide a site plan showing:
• The location of the abandoned well.
• Distances left around the abandoned well as indicated below so that future re abandonment is possible.
• An open and unobstructed area shall be provided immediately adjacent to the surface location of the well head as follows: No structure or property line shall be closer than ten ( 10) feet to any two (2) adjacent sides of the said well; No structure or property line shall be closer than fifty (50) feet from the third (3rd) side of the said well; and The fourth (4th) side shall have open access so that an oil well abandonment rig can be driven onto the site. • Well shall be vented.
50. That a drawing demonstrating that no building surcharge loads shall be imposed on the public storm drain shall be submitted for review prior to the issuance of grading permit; (Engineering)
51. That the existing driveways on Crenshaw Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard shall be reconstructed per current City of Torrance Standards. The driveways shall be commercial radius type driveways, minimum 30' wide, with depressed back of walk and wheelchair ramps; (Engineering)
52. That all connections for water service shall be made to the stub outs provided (unless stub outs are undersized). If existing stub outs are not used, they shall be abandoned at the main; (Engineering)
53. That all proposed and/or existing water meters larger than 2", double check detector assemblies and reduce pressure backflow assemblies shall be located above ground on private property near the public right-of-way and shall be screened from public view with approved plant material. Final location of said facilities and landscape screening shall be incorporated into water, fire and landscape plan for review prioi-to BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE. Landscape screening shall provide access to water and fire department at all times and be maintained diligently to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal; (Engineering)
54. That the applicant shall perform fire hydrant flow test that determines the capability of the public water system to supply the project; (Engineering)
55. That the project shall be supplied by a master public water meter with privately owned, operated, maintained, and administered submetering system for each dwelling unit. Common areas shall be served by a separate meter. Master meters and backflow preventers shall be installed at each connection point at the public main; (Engineering)
56. That an easement shall be granted to the City of Torrance for the proposed public water line; (Engineering)
57. That the public water main shall be relocated to follow the fire lane and remain as a loop with fire hydrants; (Engineering)
58. That the applicant shall design a private on-site sewer main line and shall be constructed to public standards. The sewer plans, prepared by professional engineer, shall be submitted by the applicant to the Engineering Division of COD for review and approval prior to issuance of grading permit; (Engineering)
10 59. That the applicant shall submit a sewer study discussing the new development's impact on the public sewer system. The proposed sewer study shall include the proposed development at 22600 Crenshaw Boulevard. The study shall include flow monitoring data and be approved by the Engineering Division of the Community Development Department prior to issuance of grading permit. The applicant shall design and construct improvements to the public sewer system as per recommendations of the approved study prior to occupancy; (Engineering)
60. That the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Torrance and its agents, officers, and employees from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City agency or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval by the City, including, without limitation, an action by an advisory commission, appeal board, or legislative body concerning this discretionary approval. This defense and indemnification shall include the payment of all legal costs incurred on behalf of the City in connection with the application, and the defense of any claim, action or proceeding challenging the approval of this Conditional Use Permit or the project. The City will promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and agrees to cooperate to the extent required for an effective defense. In the event a legal challenge to the discretionary approval is successful, and an award of attorney fees is made to the challenger, the applicant shall be responsible to pay the full amount of such an award;
61. That all conditions of all other City departments received prior to or during the consideration of this case by the Planning Commission shall be met; and
62. That upon completion of the project the applicant shall hire a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) to verify the project complies with California Building Code. All deficiencies shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the Building Official; (Grading)
63. That the applicant shall provide all required path of travel including path of travel from the public right of way per California Building Code. Where path of travel extends beyond the property line an approved easement shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Building Official. (Grading) •
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of June 2024.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney ATTEST: _
By~ aii;y¥rade,-Re~City Clerk
Assistant City Attorney
11 TORRANCE CITY COUNCI L RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44
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 : [V[l~{rli Reb cca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
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