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Sierra Madre council approves tentative parcel map to split 444 North Lima into three lots
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 26-31, authorizing a tentative parcel map to subdivide 444 North Lima Street into three parcels; the approval covers the subdivision only — future design review and permits for homes will follow.
Sierra Madre
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 26-31 on a tentative parcel map that will divide the 30,872-square-foot property at 444 North Lima Street into three parcels, council members agreed Tuesday. The decision covers the lot split only; separate approvals will be required for building footprints, design review and final maps.
Assistant Planner Wang presented the staff recommendation, saying the subdivision "qualifies for a Class 15 exemption for minor land divisions under CEQA" and noting the proposed parcels meet R-1 zone lot-size requirements. Wang told the council that the tentative map includes conceptual building footprints and a shared driveway and that future entitlements would be subject to separate review and permits.
Property owner Steve Reebel and the applicant team framed the proposal as a family-driven project. "We live three blocks from this site ... these three homes would be for our three kids," Reebel said, and architect Steve Dahl said the plan reduces massing by creating smaller homes rather than one large house.
Neighbors and an adjacent property owner spoke in favor. Former planning commissioner and neighbor Joe Catalano said the project "is balanced" and compatible with surrounding houses.
Council members asked staff to confirm that approval tonight would not grant final design entitlements. Wang and staff reiterated the map action "is only for the subdivision" and that future building design, setbacks and any discretionary entitlements would return to the planning commission or council if appealed.
The council moved, seconded and adopted the resolution by voice vote. Next steps include posting the developer's annual report online as required under the development agreement and subsequent submittals for design review and permits.
What happens next: Staff will post the developer's upcoming weekly and annual project reports online and will return future entitlements to the planning commission for review; the subdivision includes a condition that further entitlements be submitted within a year of approval.
Sources: City staff presentation and applicant comments at the City Council meeting.
