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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DIVISION OF
LOT AS PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISION 9 CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE 29 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ALLOW A VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN
THE P-D ZONE AT 2325 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD (APN
7359-028-233), HEREIN REFERRED AS THE TORRANCE
DEL AMO PROJECT
DIV23-00008: 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 Division of Lot (DIV23-00008) to allow a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (No.84269) for condominium purposes in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-00027) to allow the construction of a 272-unit residential condominium development with density bonus, 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, a motion for adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the Torrance Del Am9 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 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, 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, together with provision for its design and improvement, is consistent with the Medium-high Density Residential land use designation (adoption pending);
d) That the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, is conditionally permitted within the Planned Development District (P-P Zone), and complies with the provisions of the Torrance Municipal Code;
e) That the site is physically suitable for the Torrance Del Amo Project, as conditioned, and will not interfere with the orderly development of the City because the project is situated in an urban area that is already served by all necessary utilities and public services, and will not extend any roads or other infrastructure;
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f) 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;
g) 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
NOW, THEREFORE, is hereby that DIV23-00008 filed by Rose Equities (Optimus Properties, LLC) to allow a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes, in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-00027) to allow the construction of a 272-unit residential condominium development with density bonus, 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 be subject to all conditions imposed in Division of Lot 23-00008 (Vesting Tentative Tract Map 84269); 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 Division of Lot 23-00008 (Vesting Tentative Tract Map 84269) is not used within two years 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
92.29.13 of the Torrance Municipal Code;
3. That centerline ties be filed with and checked by the Community Development Department; (Engineering)
4. That all fees be paid, and a subdivision agreement be signed with bonds furnished to cover all public improvements prior to recordation of Final Map or issuance of development permits whichever occurs first; (Engineering)
3 5. That all conditions of Conditional Use Permit 23-00027, Planned Development 23-00001 shall be met; (Planning)
6. That all conditions of other City departments received prior to or during the consideration of this case by the Planning Commission shall be met.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of June 2024.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney
svc/P/£~ Rebecca Poirier, MMC, City Clerk
Assistant City Attorney
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46
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:
A YES: COUNCILMEMBERS Gerson, Kalani, Kaji, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and Mayor Chen .
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None.
ABSTAIN : COUNCILMEMBERS None. ...... ...
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None. ~~ I/ I l/J/ I 91 Re becca Poirier, MMC L Date : City Clerk of the City of Torrance
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