City Council

11.A. April 7, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.A The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve a modification to amend Conditional Use Permit (CUP #5-21); Site Plan Review (SPR #5-21); and Environmental Assessment (EA#2- 26); to replace a previously approved pool and spa with a courtyard and landscaping for the 121-unit single room occupancy housing development that is currently under construction, per Section 18.36.030.P.4 of the Gardena Municipal Code. Environmental Consideration: The project was considered for a categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32- infill development project). APPLICANT: Lee Johnson (West Realty Group) LOCATION: 13126 S. Western Ave., APN (6102-006-013) Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 4-26, by vote of 4-0, with one commissioner absent, to approve Modification of Conditional Use Permit #5-21, Site Plan Review #5-21; and Environmental Assessment #2-26, subject to the conditions of approval, and directed staff to file a notice of exemption City Council Action: Receive and file OR Call for Review (By way of two votes from the City Council).