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Commission forwards condominium-conversion recommendation for 22001 Clarita Avenue to city council
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve a conditional use permit and tentative tract map to convert six detached single-family dwellings at 22001 Clarita Avenue into six condominium units, finding the project exempt under CEQA Class 1 (Section 15301).
The City of Hawaiian Gardens Planning Commission voted Aug. 5 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-001 recommending that the City Council approve a conditional use permit and tentative tract map to convert six detached single-family dwellings into six condominium units at 22001 Clarita Avenue.
Planning staff presented the project and advised the commission that the application proposes no expansion or structural changes to the existing units, that the city's building official reviewed and approved the structural report, and that the tentative map was approved by city engineering. Staff said the project qualifies for a Class 1 exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15301) because it involves existing facilities. "The project does not require site improvements, or modification or expansion to existing structures," the project planner said, and staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 2026-001 to forward the matter to council.
Owner Maria Fernandez told the commission she has owned the property for several years and recounted its development history, including a 2018 fire that prompted rebuilding. Fernandez said the applicant provided relocation-assistance materials to tenants and that "at least 5 of the 6 are eager to try to use their option to purchase." She also confirmed the formation of a homeowners association to manage shared services, noting the units currently share a single trash bin.
Commissioners asked about tenant notification, minimum open space and right-of-way dedication. Staff replied that tenants were notified as required under state law and the municipal code, that each unit meets the minimum open-space requirement (staff cited 350 square feet per unit), and that the right-of-way dedication for potential future street widening would not impact the nearest home. After discussion, Commissioner Rodriguez moved to adopt the resolution and Commissioner Gonzales seconded. A roll-call vote recorded support by Rodriguez, Vice Chair Gonzales and the chair; the motion carried.
The commission’s action is a recommendation; the project will be scheduled for an upcoming City Council hearing where the council will consider the staff and commission recommendations and make the final decision.
