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Huntington Park planning commission approves storage-yard permits at 2503 East 58th Street
Summary
The Huntington Park Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and development permit for a 750-square-foot plumbing storage yard at 2503 East 58th Street, finding the project consistent with the general plan and exempt from CEQA under Class 32. The vote was 4–0 with one member absent.
The Huntington Park Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit and development permit for a storage-yard use and a 750-square-foot building at 2503 East 58th Street during its Jan. 21 meeting.
Associate Planner Jordan Martinez told commissioners the project would include a 400-square-foot office and 350-square-foot storage area for a plumbing business; operating hours are proposed as Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The business statement estimates six plumbers on call, three company trucks and one dispatcher. Martinez said ‘‘one of the conditions of rule is to remove the barbed wire,’’ noting the site must maintain visibility where required by municipal code.
Staff recommended approval after finding the project met the six CUP findings and the seven development-permit findings. Martinez said the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the infill exemption (Class 32) and that required conditions — including removing prohibited barbed wire and ensuring sightlines and landscaping — would mitigate potential impacts.
Commissioners asked about the construction and occupancy timeline; Martinez replied that, after planning approval, the applicant must pass building and safety plan checks, obtain any required water connections and receive a fire-department inspection and sign-off before occupying the site. He estimated timing depends on the completeness of submittals and applicant responsiveness, ranging from a few months to longer if multiple plan corrections are required.
During the public-hearing portion staff and the applicant said the site already houses containers and trucks in its current vacant condition. Martinez told the commission that because operations are primarily off-site and no hazardous materials would be stored, the project should not produce new odor or significant noise impacts.
Commissioner Carvajal moved to approve PC Case 2025-16 (CUP) and Case 202507DP as recommended by staff; Commissioner Tapia seconded. The commission voted yes: Commissioner Carvajal, Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Tapia and Chairperson Terango. The vice chair was absent. The motion passed, and staff reminded the applicant that the commission's action is final unless appealed to the City Council within 15 days under the city's municipal code.
The next procedural step is building and safety review; staff emphasized that a fire-department sign-off is required before a business license or occupancy is issued.
