City of Torrance

PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024, AT 6:30PM IN THE LEROY J. JACKSON COUNCIL CHAMBER  LOCATED AT 3031 TORRANCE BOULEVARD, TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, 90503, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:

PRE24-00009: Petition of ROBERT RIBLETT (KENNETH AND ERIN QUARTAROLO) for approval of a Precise Plan of Development to allow a two-story addition to an existing one-story single-family residence, on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the  R-1 Zone at 264 Paseo de Gracia. This project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).   

PRE24-00012, WAV24-00007: Petition of BRINDA DIXIT (JOANN H. WALTER FAMILY TRUST) for approval of a Precise Plan of Development to allow one and two-story additions to an existing one-story single-family residence, in conjunction with a Waiver of the front yard, side yard, and rear yard setback separations, on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R-1 Zone at 671 Calle Miramar. This project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15305 (Minor Alterations).  

PRE24-00010, WAV24-00009: Petition of NAGY BAKHOUM, OBELISK ARCHITECTS (DAN AND RON BUXTON) for approval of a Precise Plan of Development to allow existing as-built lower floor area and the remodeling of an existing two-story single-family residence, in conjunction with a Waiver to exceed the maximum height limit for a retaining wall, on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R-1 Zone at 316 Paseo de Gracia. This project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15305 (Minor Alterations).  

PCR24-00001: Petition of CINDY LY (NRI PORTFOLIOS LLC C/O KEN PHAM) for approval of a Planning Commission Review to allow additions to an existing one-story single-family residence, on property located within the Torrance Tract Overlay in the R-1 Zone at 1217 Beech Avenue. This project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).  

CUP24-00021:Petition of KEYUR MARU (NARASIMHACHARYA CHERUKUPALLY) for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a religious facility at an existing commercial building on property located in the H-MP Zone at 23805 Hawthorne Boulevard. This project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).

LUS24-00003:  CITY OF TORRANCE (SOLAR AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT):  Planning Commission consideration of proposed amendments to the Torrance Municipal Code pertaining to solar energy systems and expedited permitting process for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Citywide. This item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Sections 15060(3) and 15061(b)(3).

MEETING INFORMATION

Planning Commission meetings are held monthly on the first and/or third Wednesday at 6:30pm in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber located at City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance is needed to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 618-2780.  Notification given 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City Clerk’s Office to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting.  [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title II] 

MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES

The meeting agenda is made available no less than 72 hours before the Planning Commission meeting and posted on the Public Notice Board located at City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503 and on the City webpage.  The meeting agenda is also available for review in-person at the City Clerk's Office and the Permit Center (Planning Counter) located at the above referenced address, open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday, open alternate Fridays.  A limited number of meeting agenda copies will be made available during the Planning Commission meeting at the back of the Council Chamber room.  Minutes are available after they are approved by the Planning Commission.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notices of the public hearing are made no less than 10 calendar days before the Planning Commission meeting.  Notices are posted on the subject property and mailed to the registered owner of properties located within a 500-foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the subject property.  Notices are also published in the local newspaper (The Daily Breeze) and posted on the City webpage.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Members of the public may provide comments related to any items on the meeting agenda.  Oral comments are limited to two minutes per speaker for items on the agenda and limited to one minute per speaker for items not on the agenda.  Everyone interested in speaking on an agenda item will be heard at the meeting.  Speakers are asked to come forward to the podium, speak clearly, and provide their name and address for the record.  Meetings are audio recorded.  Language translation services are not available.  If presenting handout material to the Planning Commission, please submit 15 color copies no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday the day before the meeting.

Written comments may be submitted via email to PlanningCommission@TorranceCA.Gov.  Comments must include in the subject line “Public Comment” and the record number and project address.  Comments must be pertinent to the agenda item and must not include personal remarks.  All personal signatures, personal addresses, personal telephone numbers and personal email addresses must be omitted or will be redacted.  Repetitive comments and/or duplicate copies of petitions and flyers are neither necessary nor helpful.

Comments that are submitted no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday one week before the meeting will be attached to the agenda item and posted on the City webpage.  Comments that are submitted no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday the day before the meeting will be included as a supplemental agenda item and will be posted on the City webpage on the day of the meeting.  Comments that are submitted after 5:00pm on Tuesday the day before the Planning Commission meeting will be filed with the public record.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Members of the public may review the public record for any items on the meeting agenda at the Permit Center (Planning Counter) located at the above referenced address, open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday, open alternate Fridays.  Appointments are available by contacting the Planning Division at (310) 618-5990. 

Members of the public may also submit a public records request for any items on the meeting agenda by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (310) 618-2870 or submitting an online request through the Public Records Center. 

RESOLUTION NO. 88-19

Any challenge in court to items on the meeting agenda may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written comments delivered to the Community Development Department or the City Clerk's Office, prior to the public hearing and further, by the terms of Resolution No. 88-19, and may be limited to 90 days in which to commence such legal action pursuant to Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

RIGHT OF APPEAL

Decisions made by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council within 15 calendar days of adoption of the resolution.  For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 618-2870.

CONTACT US

For more information about items on the meeting agenda, please contact the Planning Division at (310) 618-5990 or visit the Permit Center (Planning Counter) located at the above referenced address, open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday, open alternate Fridays.

For more information about the Planning Commission, please visit the City webpage.