Commission Planning Meeting - November 3, 2026

The City of Gardena Planning Commission’s November 3, 2026 meeting considered a site plan review, lot merger, and environmental assessment for a proposed 152-unit, five-story apartment development at 2315 Marine Avenue, with an automated parking structure. The proposal included 148 spaces in the structure and six surface spaces; staff noted a floor-plan discrepancy and a condition requiring two units to be combined. After public comments raised concerns about trash collection, privacy, parking, security, construction impacts, and possible soil and vapor contamination, the Commission approved the project 3–2 with added conditions addressing the trash enclosure’s location, cameras subject to Community Development Director approval, landscaping, and review of a possible crosswalk. Staff stated that building permits cannot be issued until DTSC provides clearance or approval of required hazardous-substance plans, including a soil management plan and vapor intrusion risk evaluation. No contract award or purchasing decision was identified.