Carson planning commission approves conditional site plan for new 58,938‑sq‑ft industrial building at 2277 East 220th Street

The Carson Planning Commission on Nov. 25 conditionally approved site plan and design review No. 4‑24 for a new Class A light‑industrial building at 2277 East 220th Street, voting to adopt a resolution that staff will reissue with the phrase referring to demolition removed.

Associate Planner Richard Garcia told the commission the project consists of a roughly 58,938 square‑foot industrial building on two parcels (APNs 7316025079 and 7316025080), consistent with the general plan and MLD (Manufacturing Light) zoning. Garcia said the site previously held a two‑story office building that had been vacant since 2019 and "has since been demolished," and recommended the commission find a categorical exemption under CEQA guideline section 15332. "The proposed project is a development of a 58,938 square foot light industrial building," Garcia said during his presentation.

Why it matters: The approval allows a speculative industrial development in an established light‑manufacturing area that staff says will not have significant traffic, noise, air or water quality impacts and that qualifies for a CEQA infill exemption. The commission's decision moves the project forward toward building permits and site work; the applicant estimates construction would start after the rainy season and finish in late 2026 if schedules hold.

What the commission heard: Commissioner questions focused on tenant status, project timing and conditions. Applicant Daniel Wilson, who identified himself as representing the applicant, said there is not yet a tenant and described the proposal as speculative: "we're building it, to spec." He told the commission the team hopes to break ground in late Q1 (after the rainy season) and anticipated an approximately eight‑month construction schedule, with completion in Q4 2026. Wilson said he had reviewed the general conditions in Exhibit B and was not pushing back on them "at this moment." Architect Chris Savage of RGA Architects introduced himself as the architect of record and said he was available to answer questions.

Procedural action: Vice Chair Diaz moved to approve the project "as been illustrated this evening and ... to remove the demolition portion of this project because it's already been removed." Commissioner Dale Huff seconded the motion. The secretary announced "Motion carries." The transcript does not record a roll‑call tally or individual yes/no votes.

Project details and conditions: Staff presented the site plan showing 73 vehicle parking spaces, 12 dock doors, two trailer parking spaces, about 21,954 square feet of landscaping (37 trees and more than 700 shrubs/groundcover) and a building peak height of 45 feet, 6 inches. Garcia stated staff would revise the resolution title to omit the demolition language and that the revised title would be part of the motion when finalized.

Outstanding specifics: The presentation included a small numeric inconsistency (one slide listed 58,937 square feet while the staff report and other slides list 58,938); the commission did not discuss the discrepancy on the record. The vote was announced as "Motion carries" and the transcript does not include a roll‑call tally, which staff typically provides in the signed minutes.

Next steps: Staff will prepare the revised version of Resolution No. 25‑2893 with the corrected title reflecting development (not demolition); administrative processing and permitting will proceed subject to the resolution's conditions and standard building permits. The commission also approved the Oct. 28, 2025 minutes earlier in the meeting.