Planning commission approves modification to automated parking structures; council receives and files

Summary

The Planning & Environmental Quality Commission adopted Resolution PC 16-25 to approve a modification that adds an additional tier and a roof to two previously approved six-tier automated parking structures at 13126 Southwestern Avenue; the height remains unchanged at 50 feet and the commission determined the project exempt under CEQA Class 32.

At its Oct. 28 meeting the Gardena City Council received and filed a staff report from the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission concerning a modification to an approved automated parking project at 13126 Southwestern Avenue.

Staff reported the commission adopted Resolution PC 16-25 (4–0, one commissioner absent) approving a modification to Conditional Use Permit 6-21, Site Plan Review SPR 5-21, and Environmental Assessment EA 14-25 to add one tier and a roof to two previously approved six-tier automated parking structures. The structures’ height will remain unchanged at 50 feet, staff said, and the commission determined the project was categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guideline section 15332 (in-fill development projects) and directed staff to file a notice of exemption.

The applicant is Lee Johnson of West Realty Group; the project location listed in the staff report is 13126 Southwestern Avenue (APN 610-200-6013). The council had the option to call the commission’s decision for review but took no action and accepted the commission’s resolution.