AGENDA ITEM 9A
CUP25-00003, DVP25-00001
1 PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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1. Project Location
2. Background
3. Appeal Overview
4. CEQA Review
5. Site Plan
6. Elevations
7. Recommendation
PROJECT LOCATION
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NPrivate Driveway
Torrance Blvd
Amie Ave.
BACKGROUND
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• November 5, 2025: Public hearing held for original project; Staff found the project was complaint with CEQA and the H-DA1 standards of the Torrance Municipal Code; Following public testimony and deliberation, the Project was approved 5-1.
• November 18, 2025: Appeal filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER), citing that the use of a Class 32 Infill Development Exemption is not applicable and requesting preparation of additional environmental review. The appellant requests that the City Council overturn the approval.
APPEAL OVERVIEW
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• Appeal filed November 18, 2025, by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) • Appeal challenges the use of the Class 32 Infill Development Exemption • Appellant requests preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
• Appeal does not identify evidence that a Class 32 criterion is not met
CEQA REVIEW
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The residential development meets the five required criteria for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption:
a. The project is consistent with the C-CTR land use designation and its corresponding zone district b. The project is located within the City of Torrance limits and consists of an approximate 4.03-acre parcel located at 3610 Torrance Boulevard. The site is bounded by hotel and commercial uses to the south and east, commercial uses to the north, and Amie Avenue to the west c. The project site is not a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species d. The potential traffic, noise, air quality, and water quality associated with the project were assessed in technical studies prepared in consultation with the Torrance Community Development Department and the Torrance Public Works. The studies found the project would not result in significant or less than significant traffic, noise, air quality, and water quality impacts e. The project site is served by existing utilities and public services
SITE PLAN
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VAN NESS AVENUE
ELEVATIONS – WEST AND SOUTH
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ELEVATIONS – EAST AND NORTH
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RECOMMENDATION
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Planning Commission and Community Development
Director recommend that City Council:
• Deny the appeal;
• Affirm the Class 32 Infill Development Exemption;
• Approve the project.
AGENDA ITEM 9A
CUP25-00003, DVP25-00001
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