9. HEARINGS
9B.Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of RESOLUTIONS Pertaining to the Construction of a 260unit Townhome Development, on Property Located in the HDA1 Zone at the Northwest Corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366019 123, 7366019182, 7366019183), Referred to as the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project. The Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project Have Been Assessed in an Initial Study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. EAS2300003, CUP2300012, DVP2300002, DIV23 00003, MOD2300007, MOD2300008: LENNAR HOMES (MADRONA F & F, LLC). Expenditure: None.
Name
Robert
Comment 12/02/2024 04:10 PM : (No Vote)
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Begin forwarded message:
From: BEVERLY THOMPSON
Date: December 2, 2024 at 3:41:29 PM PST
To: Michelle Ramirez
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
No response to this email as well.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 1:09:40 PM PST
To: Beverly
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 9:11:33 AM PST
To: MRamirez@
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 10:53:59 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lemar Holmes
The Torrance city clerk was not much help getting information about the appeal. They did not return any of my calls and the only information I received about the appeal was that it would cost $900, since our homeowner association checking account didn’t have that much money I requested that the city council members appeal the decision of the planning commission. Please forward this information to the cityCouncil. since the third district councilman didn’t have time to here residence concerns about the Lennar Project.— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 10:46:53 AM PST
To: Beverly
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Ramirez, Michelle"
Date: December 2, 2024 at 9:16:19 AM PST
To: Kathleen Kinz
Cc: City Clerk , "Oorts, Leo"
Subject: RE: Lemar Holmes
Good Morning Robert ~
If you would like the below comment to be included as part of the agenda item, then it will need to be submitted through the OneMeeting Public Portal at https://torranceca.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=true . All comments submitted before 5:30 p.m. today (December 2nd) will be published for public review prior to the meeting. Comments received after 5:30 p.m., but prior to the adjournment of the meeting will be added to the record. Feel free to reach out if you have any issues submitting your comment through the OneMeeting Public Portal.
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Community Development Director Community Development Department 3106185996 | [email protected]
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From: Kathleen Kinz
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 9:12 AM
To: Ramirez, Michelle
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 10:53:59 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lemar Holmes
The Torrance city clerk was not much help getting information about the appeal. They did not return any of my calls and the only information I received about the appeal was that it would cost $900, since our homeowner association checking account didn’t have that much money I requested that the city council members appeal the decision of the planning commission. Please forward this information to the cityCouncil. since the third district councilman didn’t have time to here residence concerns about the Lennar Project.— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:43:46 AM PST
To: Beverly , Eric
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:18:09 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lennar Holmes
The impact of this project on the utilities of our community should be considered. The utilities in this area were installed during the 1950s The state of California will probably require them to be all electric, during the last heat wave that area and the residential area to the west was without electricity for 12 hours. The city of Torrance has approved high density development all over the city without the consideration of the impact on the all utilities. The condo development on thecorner of Oak and Jefferson next to Wilson Park was approved by the city. the sewer system in the area wasput in in the 1920s and 30s or even before that. After the developer disappeared, the sewer system overflowed into old downtown Torrance and sewage was running through the streets. The city of Torrance and the residence of Torrance had to pay to have the sewer system repaired and upgraded. This needs to be taken into account on the development of condo complexon on Madrona Including Weather the city can supply enough water and natural gas without impacting the existing residential community.
Please forward these emails to the city
— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
email for the records.
From: BEVERLY THOMPSON
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 8:02 AM
To: Ramirez, Michelle
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:43:46 AM PST
To: Beverly, Eric
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:18:09 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lennar Holmes
The impact of this project on the utilities of our community should be considered. The utilities in this area were installed during the 1950s The state of California will probably require them to be all electric, during the last heat wave that area and the residential area to the west was without electricity for 12 hours. The city of Torrance has approved high density development all over the city without the consideration of the impact on the all utilities. The condo development on thecorner of Oak and Jefferson next to Wilson Park was approved by the city. the sewer system in the area wasput in in the 1920s and 30s or even before that. After the developer disappeared, the sewer system overflowed into old downtown Torrance and sewage was running through the streets. The city of Torrance and the residence of Torrance had to pay to have the sewer system repaired and upgraded. This needs to be taken into account on the development of condo complexon on Madrona Including Weather the city can supply enough water and natural gas without impacting the existing residential community.
Please forward these emails to the city
— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
1 9. HEARINGS
9B.Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of RESOLUTIONS Pertaining to the Construction of a 260unit Townhome Development, on Property Located in the HDA1 Zone at the Northwest Corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366019 123, 7366019182, 7366019183), Referred to as the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project. The Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project Have Been Assessed in an Initial Study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. EAS2300003, CUP2300012, DVP2300002, DIV23 00003, MOD2300007, MOD2300008: LENNAR HOMES (MADRONA F & F, LLC). Expenditure: None.
Name
Robert
Comment 12/02/2024 04:10 PM : (No Vote)
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: BEVERLY THOMPSON
Date: December 2, 2024 at 3:41:29 PM PST
To: Michelle Ramirez
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
No response to this email as well.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 1:09:40 PM PST
To: Beverly
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 9:11:33 AM PST
To: MRamirez@
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 10:53:59 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lemar Holmes
The Torrance city clerk was not much help getting information about the appeal. They did not return any of my calls and the only information I received about the appeal was that it would cost $900, since our homeowner association checking account didn’t have that much money I requested that the city council members appeal the decision of the planning commission. Please forward this information to the cityCouncil. since the third district councilman didn’t have time to here residence concerns about the Lennar Project.— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 10:46:53 AM PST
To: Beverly
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Ramirez, Michelle"
Date: December 2, 2024 at 9:16:19 AM PST
To: Kathleen Kinz
Cc: City Clerk , "Oorts, Leo"
Subject: RE: Lemar Holmes
Good Morning Robert ~
If you would like the below comment to be included as part of the agenda item, then it will need to be submitted through the OneMeeting Public Portal at https://torranceca.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=true . All comments submitted before 5:30 p.m. today (December 2nd) will be published for public review prior to the meeting. Comments received after 5:30 p.m., but prior to the adjournment of the meeting will be added to the record. Feel free to reach out if you have any issues submitting your comment through the OneMeeting Public Portal.
MICHELLE RAMIREZ
Community Development Director Community Development Department 3106185996 | [email protected]
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From: Kathleen Kinz
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 9:12 AM
To: Ramirez, Michelle
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 10:53:59 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lemar Holmes
The Torrance city clerk was not much help getting information about the appeal. They did not return any of my calls and the only information I received about the appeal was that it would cost $900, since our homeowner association checking account didn’t have that much money I requested that the city council members appeal the decision of the planning commission. Please forward this information to the cityCouncil. since the third district councilman didn’t have time to here residence concerns about the Lennar Project.— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:43:46 AM PST
To: Beverly , Eric
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:18:09 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lennar Holmes
The impact of this project on the utilities of our community should be considered. The utilities in this area were installed during the 1950s The state of California will probably require them to be all electric, during the last heat wave that area and the residential area to the west was without electricity for 12 hours. The city of Torrance has approved high density development all over the city without the consideration of the impact on the all utilities. The condo development on thecorner of Oak and Jefferson next to Wilson Park was approved by the city. the sewer system in the area wasput in in the 1920s and 30s or even before that. After the developer disappeared, the sewer system overflowed into old downtown Torrance and sewage was running through the streets. The city of Torrance and the residence of Torrance had to pay to have the sewer system repaired and upgraded. This needs to be taken into account on the development of condo complexon on Madrona Including Weather the city can supply enough water and natural gas without impacting the existing residential community.
Please forward these emails to the city
— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
email for the records.
From: BEVERLY THOMPSON
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 8:02 AM
To: Ramirez, Michelle
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:43:46 AM PST
To: Beverly, Eric
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:18:09 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lennar Holmes
The impact of this project on the utilities of our community should be considered. The utilities in this area were installed during the 1950s The state of California will probably require them to be all electric, during the last heat wave that area and the residential area to the west was without electricity for 12 hours. The city of Torrance has approved high density development all over the city without the consideration of the impact on the all utilities. The condo development on thecorner of Oak and Jefferson next to Wilson Park was approved by the city. the sewer system in the area wasput in in the 1920s and 30s or even before that. After the developer disappeared, the sewer system overflowed into old downtown Torrance and sewage was running through the streets. The city of Torrance and the residence of Torrance had to pay to have the sewer system repaired and upgraded. This needs to be taken into account on the development of condo complexon on Madrona Including Weather the city can supply enough water and natural gas without impacting the existing residential community.
Please forward these emails to the city
— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
2 9. HEARINGS
9B.Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of RESOLUTIONS Pertaining to the Construction of a 260unit Townhome Development, on Property Located in the HDA1 Zone at the Northwest Corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366019 123, 7366019182, 7366019183), Referred to as the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project. The Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project Have Been Assessed in an Initial Study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. EAS2300003, CUP2300012, DVP2300002, DIV23 00003, MOD2300007, MOD2300008: LENNAR HOMES (MADRONA F & F, LLC). Expenditure: None.
Name
Robert
Comment 12/02/2024 04:10 PM : (No Vote)
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: BEVERLY THOMPSON
Date: December 2, 2024 at 3:41:29 PM PST
To: Michelle Ramirez
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
No response to this email as well.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 1:09:40 PM PST
To: Beverly
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 9:11:33 AM PST
To: MRamirez@
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 10:53:59 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lemar Holmes
The Torrance city clerk was not much help getting information about the appeal. They did not return any of my calls and the only information I received about the appeal was that it would cost $900, since our homeowner association checking account didn’t have that much money I requested that the city council members appeal the decision of the planning commission. Please forward this information to the cityCouncil. since the third district councilman didn’t have time to here residence concerns about the Lennar Project.— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 10:46:53 AM PST
To: Beverly
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Ramirez, Michelle"
Date: December 2, 2024 at 9:16:19 AM PST
To: Kathleen Kinz
Cc: City Clerk , "Oorts, Leo"
Subject: RE: Lemar Holmes
Good Morning Robert ~
If you would like the below comment to be included as part of the agenda item, then it will need to be submitted through the OneMeeting Public Portal at https://torranceca.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=true . All comments submitted before 5:30 p.m. today (December 2nd) will be published for public review prior to the meeting. Comments received after 5:30 p.m., but prior to the adjournment of the meeting will be added to the record. Feel free to reach out if you have any issues submitting your comment through the OneMeeting Public Portal.
MICHELLE RAMIREZ
Community Development Director Community Development Department 3106185996 | [email protected]
TorranceCA.Gov|
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From: Kathleen Kinz
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 9:12 AM
To: Ramirez, Michelle
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 10:53:59 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lemar Holmes
The Torrance city clerk was not much help getting information about the appeal. They did not return any of my calls and the only information I received about the appeal was that it would cost $900, since our homeowner association checking account didn’t have that much money I requested that the city council members appeal the decision of the planning commission. Please forward this information to the cityCouncil. since the third district councilman didn’t have time to here residence concerns about the Lennar Project.— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:43:46 AM PST
To: Beverly , Eric
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:18:09 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lennar Holmes
The impact of this project on the utilities of our community should be considered. The utilities in this area were installed during the 1950s The state of California will probably require them to be all electric, during the last heat wave that area and the residential area to the west was without electricity for 12 hours. The city of Torrance has approved high density development all over the city without the consideration of the impact on the all utilities. The condo development on thecorner of Oak and Jefferson next to Wilson Park was approved by the city. the sewer system in the area wasput in in the 1920s and 30s or even before that. After the developer disappeared, the sewer system overflowed into old downtown Torrance and sewage was running through the streets. The city of Torrance and the residence of Torrance had to pay to have the sewer system repaired and upgraded. This needs to be taken into account on the development of condo complexon on Madrona Including Weather the city can supply enough water and natural gas without impacting the existing residential community.
Please forward these emails to the city
— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
email for the records.
From: BEVERLY THOMPSON
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 8:02 AM
To: Ramirez, Michelle
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:43:46 AM PST
To: Beverly, Eric
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:18:09 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lennar Holmes
The impact of this project on the utilities of our community should be considered. The utilities in this area were installed during the 1950s The state of California will probably require them to be all electric, during the last heat wave that area and the residential area to the west was without electricity for 12 hours. The city of Torrance has approved high density development all over the city without the consideration of the impact on the all utilities. The condo development on thecorner of Oak and Jefferson next to Wilson Park was approved by the city. the sewer system in the area wasput in in the 1920s and 30s or even before that. After the developer disappeared, the sewer system overflowed into old downtown Torrance and sewage was running through the streets. The city of Torrance and the residence of Torrance had to pay to have the sewer system repaired and upgraded. This needs to be taken into account on the development of condo complexon on Madrona Including Weather the city can supply enough water and natural gas without impacting the existing residential community.
Please forward these emails to the city
— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
3 9. HEARINGS
9B.Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of RESOLUTIONS Pertaining to the Construction of a 260unit Townhome Development, on Property Located in the HDA1 Zone at the Northwest Corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366019 123, 7366019182, 7366019183), Referred to as the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project. The Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project Have Been Assessed in an Initial Study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. EAS2300003, CUP2300012, DVP2300002, DIV23 00003, MOD2300007, MOD2300008: LENNAR HOMES (MADRONA F & F, LLC). Expenditure: None.
Name
Robert
Comment 12/02/2024 04:10 PM : (No Vote)
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: BEVERLY THOMPSON
Date: December 2, 2024 at 3:41:29 PM PST
To: Michelle Ramirez
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
No response to this email as well.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 1:09:40 PM PST
To: Beverly
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 9:11:33 AM PST
To: MRamirez@
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 10:53:59 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lemar Holmes
The Torrance city clerk was not much help getting information about the appeal. They did not return any of my calls and the only information I received about the appeal was that it would cost $900, since our homeowner association checking account didn’t have that much money I requested that the city council members appeal the decision of the planning commission. Please forward this information to the cityCouncil. since the third district councilman didn’t have time to here residence concerns about the Lennar Project.— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: December 2, 2024 at 10:46:53 AM PST
To: Beverly
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Ramirez, Michelle"
Date: December 2, 2024 at 9:16:19 AM PST
To: Kathleen Kinz
Cc: City Clerk , "Oorts, Leo"
Subject: RE: Lemar Holmes
Good Morning Robert ~
If you would like the below comment to be included as part of the agenda item, then it will need to be submitted through the OneMeeting Public Portal at https://torranceca.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=true . All comments submitted before 5:30 p.m. today (December 2nd) will be published for public review prior to the meeting. Comments received after 5:30 p.m., but prior to the adjournment of the meeting will be added to the record. Feel free to reach out if you have any issues submitting your comment through the OneMeeting Public Portal.
MICHELLE RAMIREZ
Community Development Director Community Development Department 3106185996 | [email protected]
TorranceCA.Gov|
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From: Kathleen Kinz
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 9:12 AM
To: Ramirez, Michelle
Subject: Fwd: Lemar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 10:53:59 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lemar Holmes
The Torrance city clerk was not much help getting information about the appeal. They did not return any of my calls and the only information I received about the appeal was that it would cost $900, since our homeowner association checking account didn’t have that much money I requested that the city council members appeal the decision of the planning commission. Please forward this information to the cityCouncil. since the third district councilman didn’t have time to here residence concerns about the Lennar Project.— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:43:46 AM PST
To: Beverly , Eric
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:18:09 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lennar Holmes
The impact of this project on the utilities of our community should be considered. The utilities in this area were installed during the 1950s The state of California will probably require them to be all electric, during the last heat wave that area and the residential area to the west was without electricity for 12 hours. The city of Torrance has approved high density development all over the city without the consideration of the impact on the all utilities. The condo development on thecorner of Oak and Jefferson next to Wilson Park was approved by the city. the sewer system in the area wasput in in the 1920s and 30s or even before that. After the developer disappeared, the sewer system overflowed into old downtown Torrance and sewage was running through the streets. The city of Torrance and the residence of Torrance had to pay to have the sewer system repaired and upgraded. This needs to be taken into account on the development of condo complexon on Madrona Including Weather the city can supply enough water and natural gas without impacting the existing residential community.
Please forward these emails to the city
— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
email for the records.
From: BEVERLY THOMPSON
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 8:02 AM
To: Ramirez, Michelle
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:43:46 AM PST
To: Beverly, Eric
Subject: Fwd: Lennar Holmes
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kathleen Kinz
Date: November 20, 2024 at 9:18:09 AM PST
To: [email protected]
Subject: Lennar Holmes
The impact of this project on the utilities of our community should be considered. The utilities in this area were installed during the 1950s The state of California will probably require them to be all electric, during the last heat wave that area and the residential area to the west was without electricity for 12 hours. The city of Torrance has approved high density development all over the city without the consideration of the impact on the all utilities. The condo development on thecorner of Oak and Jefferson next to Wilson Park was approved by the city. the sewer system in the area wasput in in the 1920s and 30s or even before that. After the developer disappeared, the sewer system overflowed into old downtown Torrance and sewage was running through the streets. The city of Torrance and the residence of Torrance had to pay to have the sewer system repaired and upgraded. This needs to be taken into account on the development of condo complexon on Madrona Including Weather the city can supply enough water and natural gas without impacting the existing residential community.
Please forward these emails to the city
— Robert
Sent from my iPhone
4 9. HEARINGS
9B.Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of RESOLUTIONS Pertaining to the Construction of a 260unit Townhome Development, on Property Located in the HDA1 Zone at the Northwest Corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366019 123, 7366019182, 7366019183), Referred to as the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project. The Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project Have Been Assessed in an Initial Study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. EAS2300003, CUP2300012, DVP2300002, DIV23 00003, MOD2300007, MOD2300008: LENNAR HOMES (MADRONA F & F, LLC). Expenditure: None.
Name
Matthew
Lawrence
Comment 12/02/2024 05:09 PM : (For)
To the Honorable City Council,
My name is Matthew Lawrence and I am a resident of Torrance. I am writing this letter regarding agenda item 9B the proposed development at the Del Amo Fashion center by Lennar Homes Inc. I would like to comment that I am broadly in favor of building housing at this location. I think that the location near transit and along the Hawthorne corridor would be well served by the increased density to make homes more accessible in the city of Torrance and to further our progress on the RHNA allocation.
With that out of the way, I also want to express my disappointment. I think the project is underwhelming and an underutilization of the 16 acres which are precious resources in the city. At 260 units this project will have lower density than neighboring apartment complexes for example the complex at 3316 W CARSON ST has a density of approximately 22 units per acre. The Golden West Tower is located less than a half mile from the project site at 3510 Maricopa St and has a density of 151.7 units per acre and a total of 179 units. Per the Hawthorne plan and the research put forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) the site was planned for 335 Units, I think the loss of 75 units is a real shame. The developer has experience with larger projects including projects near malls with their Colony at the Lakes development in West Covina a 450 unit complex on 6.58 acres resulting in a density of roughly 68 units per acre. Despite all of this, I recognize the pressure some members of the public have put on the City Council. There’s been plenty of commotion about development within the city and yet this seems to be a compromise that makes nobody satisfied.
I can’t put too much of the blame upon the developers however, I have to instead express my disappointment at the city both it’s government and many of it’s residents.
The clamor over the building height and number of units ignores much of the evidence that taller buildings exist in the surrounding neighborhood. With both the Marriott and DoubleTree hotels rising high and looming over the Del Amo mall, along with the aforementioned Golden West Tower this part of Torrance is no stranger to density and large building projects. Being located on a major transit stop it can be well served to help prevent new traffic from emerging. That being said, if the large supply of parking at
2.5 spaces per unit is any indication, we can expect that this project will bring more cars into the city. Given the size and limited number of units and no affordable housing, it’s unlikely that this project will make much of a dent in the commutes of working class people who might be looking to live in the city that they already work in. I hope that the city will find it necessary to help stem the tide of population decline and address the housing affordability crisis impacting seniors especially and who make up a growing share of the city. This development may not be the most aspirational, the need for housing is still there and the housing that gets built is better than having the land be a largely empty parking lot.
Beyond the larger issues of housing production, which the city desperately needs, I think there are improvements that the city could easily work with the developer to implement. Currently as the project stands there will not be a single native tree planted.
Given the park that is planned on the property and the proximity to the Madrona Marsh, a wildlife oasis amidst the development of the city, it would be great to see some consideration of this. Not only that but Native trees could be better for water usage on the project. Currently the only thing preventing this change is some suggestions in the Hawthorne Specific plan which call for nonnative trees. Either a variance could be approved by the council or a change in plan could promote a better urban forest for our city. Similarly we are requiring facade articulations for buildings that will be just as bland but less sound than a more uniform facade. In our city plans we call for that to break up the monotony of buildings and yet I doubt anyone looking at the plans will be aweinspired here. It’s fine to build housing and at the end of the day that’s what this project is, but I think the city can do that and simultaneously hope for better. Whether it’s the rowhomes of Philadelphia, Bostonian Brownstones, or the beautiful townhomes in Amsterdam there are plenty of buildings that manage to astonish without requiring unnecessary complications of facade articulation. Our own sister city of Kashiwa Japan for example doesn’t require this and has many stunning buildings. For the millions of dollars that go into this project we’re going to be looking at an underwhelming property for decades to come.
Yet in the end I still feel compelled to support this project moving forward. It’s not the project I want to see, and honestly I doubt anyone wants to see. Yet our city needs housing and sometimes housing is a mass produced box to live in. Plenty of our city was built out of cookie cutter patterns in the 1940s and 50s. I’ve lived in more than one house like that and it’s still been a wonderful place to call home. As a city we should not deny our future residents that similar opportunity to make a home. We have a wonderful community in the city of Torrance and more jobs than people or efficient transit and our demand for housing reflects that. At the end of the day I support this project because Torrance needs more housing.
Respectfully,
Matthew Lawrence
5 9. HEARINGS
9B.Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of RESOLUTIONS Pertaining to the Construction of a 260unit Townhome Development, on Property Located in the HDA1 Zone at the Northwest Corner of Carson Street and Madrona Avenue at 3405 Carson Street and 21405, 21515 Madrona Avenue (APN 7366019 123, 7366019182, 7366019183), Referred to as the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project. The Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the Fashion Square at Del Amo Project Have Been Assessed in an Initial Study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. EAS2300003, CUP2300012, DVP2300002, DIV23 00003, MOD2300007, MOD2300008: LENNAR HOMES (MADRONA F & F, LLC). Expenditure: None.
Name
Matthew
Lawrence
Comment 12/02/2024 05:09 PM : (For)
To the Honorable City Council,
My name is Matthew Lawrence and I am a resident of Torrance. I am writing this letter regarding agenda item 9B the proposed development at the Del Amo Fashion center by Lennar Homes Inc. I would like to comment that I am broadly in favor of building housing at this location. I think that the location near transit and along the Hawthorne corridor would be well served by the increased density to make homes more accessible in the city of Torrance and to further our progress on the RHNA allocation.
With that out of the way, I also want to express my disappointment. I think the project is underwhelming and an underutilization of the 16 acres which are precious resources in the city. At 260 units this project will have lower density than neighboring apartment complexes for example the complex at 3316 W CARSON ST has a density of approximately 22 units per acre. The Golden West Tower is located less than a half mile from the project site at 3510 Maricopa St and has a density of 151.7 units per acre and a total of 179 units. Per the Hawthorne plan and the research put forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) the site was planned for 335 Units, I think the loss of 75 units is a real shame. The developer has experience with larger projects including projects near malls with their Colony at the Lakes development in West Covina a 450 unit complex on 6.58 acres resulting in a density of roughly 68 units per acre. Despite all of this, I recognize the pressure some members of the public have put on the City Council. There’s been plenty of commotion about development within the city and yet this seems to be a compromise that makes nobody satisfied.
I can’t put too much of the blame upon the developers however, I have to instead express my disappointment at the city both it’s government and many of it’s residents.
The clamor over the building height and number of units ignores much of the evidence that taller buildings exist in the surrounding neighborhood. With both the Marriott and DoubleTree hotels rising high and looming over the Del Amo mall, along with the aforementioned Golden West Tower this part of Torrance is no stranger to density and large building projects. Being located on a major transit stop it can be well served to help prevent new traffic from emerging. That being said, if the large supply of parking at
2.5 spaces per unit is any indication, we can expect that this project will bring more cars into the city. Given the size and limited number of units and no affordable housing, it’s unlikely that this project will make much of a dent in the commutes of working class people who might be looking to live in the city that they already work in. I hope that the city will find it necessary to help stem the tide of population decline and address the housing affordability crisis impacting seniors especially and who make up a growing share of the city. This development may not be the most aspirational, the need for housing is still there and the housing that gets built is better than having the land be a largely empty parking lot.
Beyond the larger issues of housing production, which the city desperately needs, I think there are improvements that the city could easily work with the developer to implement. Currently as the project stands there will not be a single native tree planted.
Given the park that is planned on the property and the proximity to the Madrona Marsh, a wildlife oasis amidst the development of the city, it would be great to see some consideration of this. Not only that but Native trees could be better for water usage on the project. Currently the only thing preventing this change is some suggestions in the Hawthorne Specific plan which call for nonnative trees. Either a variance could be approved by the council or a change in plan could promote a better urban forest for our city. Similarly we are requiring facade articulations for buildings that will be just as bland but less sound than a more uniform facade. In our city plans we call for that to break up the monotony of buildings and yet I doubt anyone looking at the plans will be aweinspired here. It’s fine to build housing and at the end of the day that’s what this project is, but I think the city can do that and simultaneously hope for better. Whether it’s the rowhomes of Philadelphia, Bostonian Brownstones, or the beautiful townhomes in Amsterdam there are plenty of buildings that manage to astonish without requiring unnecessary complications of facade articulation. Our own sister city of Kashiwa Japan for example doesn’t require this and has many stunning buildings. For the millions of dollars that go into this project we’re going to be looking at an underwhelming property for decades to come.
Yet in the end I still feel compelled to support this project moving forward. It’s not the project I want to see, and honestly I doubt anyone wants to see. Yet our city needs housing and sometimes housing is a mass produced box to live in. Plenty of our city was built out of cookie cutter patterns in the 1940s and 50s. I’ve lived in more than one house like that and it’s still been a wonderful place to call home. As a city we should not deny our future residents that similar opportunity to make a home. We have a wonderful community in the city of Torrance and more jobs than people or efficient transit and our demand for housing reflects that. At the end of the day I support this project because Torrance needs more housing.
Respectfully,
Matthew Lawrence
6 Dec 3, 2024
CityofTorrance3031TorranceBlvd.Torrance,CA90503
Re:FashionSquareatDelAmoHousingDevelopmentProject
Byemail:[email protected];[email protected];[email protected];[email protected];[email protected];[email protected];[email protected];[email protected];[email protected];[email protected] Cc:[email protected];[email protected];[email protected];[email protected] DearTorranceCityCouncil,
TheCaliforniaHousingDefenseFund(“CalHDF”)submitsthislettertoremindtheCity ofitsobligationtoabideby theHousingAccountabilityAct(“HAA”)whenevaluatingtheproposed260-unithousingdevelopmentprojectat3405CarsonStreetand21405,21515MadronaAvenue.
TheHAAprovidestheprojectlegalprotections.Itrequiresapprovalofzoningandgeneralplancomplianthousingdevelopmentprojectsunlessfindingscanbemaderegardingspecific,objective,writtenhealthandsafetyhazards.(Gov.Code,§65589.5,subd.(j).)TheHAAalsobarscitiesfromimposingconditionsontheapprovalofsuchprojectsthatwouldreducetheproject’sdensityunless,again,suchwrittenfindingsaremade.(Ibid.)Asadevelopmentwithatleasttwo-thirdsofitsareadevotedtoresidentialuses,theprojectfallswithintheHAA’sambit,anditcomplieswithlocalzoningcodeandtheCity’sgeneralplan.TheHAA’sprotectionsthereforeapply,andtheCitymustnotrejecttheproject,exceptbasedonhealthandsafetystandards,asoutlinedabove.
Asyouarewellaware,Californiaremainsinthethroesofastatewidecrisis-levelhousingshortage.Newhousingsuchasthisisapublicbenefit;itwillbringincreasedtaxrevenueandnewcustomerstolocalbusinesses,anditwillreducedisplacementofexistingresidents.Itwillalsohelpcutdownontransportation-relatedgreenhousegasemissionsbyprovidinghousingindenser,moreurbanareas,asopposedtofarther-flungregionsinthestate(and 360GrandAve#323,Oakland94610www.calhdf.org
outofstate).Whilenooneprojectwillsolvethestatewidehousingcrisis,theproposeddevelopmentisastepintherightdirection.CalHDFurgestheCounciltoapproveit,consistentwithitsobligationsunderstatelaw.
CalHDFisa501(c)3non-profitcorporationwhosemissionincludesadvocatingforincreasedaccesstohousingforCaliforniansatallincomelevels,includinglow-incomehouseholds.YoumaylearnmoreaboutCalHDFatwww.calhdf.org.
Sincerely,
DylanCaseyCalHDFExecutiveDirector
JamesM.LloydCalHDFDirectorofPlanningandInvestigations
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