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Planning commission continues decision on tire-store site after owner reports construction progress
Summary
The Gardena Planning Commission continued action on revoking a 2015 site-plan review for a tire business at 1818 West Redondo Beach Boulevard after staff showed photos and the property owner described recent construction progress; the commission voted 5-0 to continue the item to the commission’s first February meeting.
The Gardena Planning Commission continued consideration of a proposed revocation of Site Plan Review 4-15 for a tire business at 1818 West Redondo Beach Boulevard after staff presented evidence of recent construction activity and the property owner described remaining work.
Community Development staff told commissioners that code enforcement documented a lack of construction activity at the site on Nov. 21, 2024, but the property owner later provided photos showing work on Dec. 17 and Dec. 20, and a foundation inspection for a trash enclosure passed on Dec. 17. Staff said building permits were issued Dec. 20 and that landscaping, the trash enclosure and parking-lot restriping remained to be completed. Staff recommended the commission review the progress report and decide whether to adopt Resolution PC 10-24 to uphold the director’s decision to revoke Site Plan Review 4-15. Staff further advised the commission that the action was categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to guidelines section 15 3 2 1.
The property owner told the commission he had delayed work after hiring a new general contractor and returning to Korea to care for an ailing family member. He said the contractor expects to finish in roughly two weeks but, to allow for delays, the owner estimated completion by the end of the month. He listed the outstanding items as final inspections for landscaping and the trash enclosure’s roof, restriping and parking bumpers, and the removal of temporary wrought-iron fencing currently on the site.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about whether a new fence would require a permit and whether the remaining timeline was feasible; staff confirmed a permit would be required for a new fence and said the remaining work appeared practicable by month’s end unless severe weather intervened. After discussion, commissioners moved to continue the item to the Planning Commission’s first February meeting (Feb. 4) so staff could confirm completion and any remaining inspections.
On roll call the commission voted yes five to zero; the item was continued to the Feb. 4 meeting.
The continuation leaves in place the director’s revocation decision for now while giving the owner time to complete inspections and remove temporary fencing. Staff noted that final building inspections for landscaping, the trash enclosure and parking restriping remain outstanding and that the owner must schedule those inspections to clear the conditions of approval.
