Gardena
City Council
11.A. May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.A
6.A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #19-24, SITE PLAN REVIEW #4-24, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
#2-24;
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve Environmental
Assessment (EA #19-24), Site Plan Review (SPR #4-24), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM #2-24; Tentative
Parcel Map No. 85142) to allow the construction of four (4) three-story condominium units in the Medium
Density Multi-Family Residential (R-3) zone portion of a split zoned R-3 and Single-Family Residential (R-1).
Environmental Consideration: The proposed project is being considered for a categorical exemption from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15303(b) (Class
3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), in that it consists of the construction and location of
limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures.
APPLICANT: Steve Stepakis
LOCATION: 1031 Magnolia Avenue, APN (6113-035-015).
Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission continued the public hearing for
Environmental Assessment #19-24, Site Plan Review #4-24, and Tentative Parcel Map #2-24, to a date certain
of July 7, 2026, by vote of 4-0, with one commissioner recusing their vote.
City Council Action: No City Council action required.