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Planning commission continues review of 246‑unit Lampson Avenue project after traffic, sewer and trash concerns
Summary
Los Alamitos planning commissioners heard testimony on the Lampson Park Place proposal — 246 units including 77 affordable units — and delayed action after residents, Seal Beach officials and commissioners raised concerns about VMT traffic impacts identified in the draft EIR, sewer and stormwater service, parking and trash logistics.
At a Planning Commission public hearing, commissioners discussed the proposed Lampson Park Place development at 4665 Lampson Avenue — a mixed project of about 246 homes, including 77 affordable units — and continued the item to the commission's next regular meeting to allow staff and the applicant to return with more information.
City consultant Bill Halligan told the commission that the environmental impact report (EIR) for the project analyzed air quality, biology, cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards, hydrology, noise, transportation and other topic areas. "The EIR did identify 1 significant unavoidable adverse impact, and that was related to transportation and traffic," Halligan said, explaining that Senate Bill 743 changed CEQA traffic analysis to vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and that residential, non‑mixed use development near Lampson would increase VMT.
Developer representatives said the 12.3‑acre site would include a mix of single‑family courtyard homes, townhomes and 77 affordable rental units, plus on‑site…
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