Planning commission approves Aim High Living warehouse at Minnesota Avenue

The Paramount Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution PC26013 and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 994, allowing Aim High Living to use an existing 2,203‑square‑foot building at 16253 Minnesota Avenue as a centralized warehouse for supplies and maintenance materials serving its off‑site residential facilities.

Staff presentation and conditions: Staff recommended approval, noting the property is in the M‑2 heavy manufacturing zone and meets zoning and parking requirements. Staff said the permit includes conditions requiring removal or modification of exterior security window bars, repair and restriping of the parking lot, proper signage permits and that no living or residential use is permitted on site.

Applicant remarks and operations: Carlos de Leon, who identified himself as associate director of Aim High Living, said the nonprofit operates supportive‑housing programs across Los Angeles and that the proposed Paramount location would serve as a private centralized storage hub. "We provide IDs, driving lessons, clothing and job placement support," Carlos de Leon said, describing partner organizations and an average participant turnaround of six to 12 months.

Commissioners asked operational questions about security bars and delivery vehicles; staff said they would coordinate with the fire department on egress and that deliveries are expected to be by smaller vans accessing the parking lot via the alley. The commission recorded the motion to approve by roll call and adopted the resolution with no recorded dissent.

The permit is approved subject to the conditions set forth in Resolution PC26013; the commission did not receive any written or oral public testimony for or against the application.