City of Carson CA. Planning Commission Meeting (Tuesday 8/11/2026 6:30PM)

The City of Carson Planning Commission held a meeting on August 11, 2026, primarily focused on a public hearing regarding the 2026 modification to the District at South Bay development project. The project involves redevelopment of a 157-acre former landfill site into a mixed-use area with light industrial buildings, removing the previously planned Country Mart retail component, and reducing the number of industrial buildings from six to five while maintaining the same square footage. The commission reviewed staff reports, CEQA consistency findings, and recommended approval of amended vesting tentative tract maps and specific plan amendments, forwarding these recommendations to the City Council. The project received strong community and labor union support, emphasizing job creation and economic growth. The commission unanimously approved the resolutions recommending the project to the City Council. Additionally, the meeting included updates on the city's economic development strategic plan and upcoming redevelopment opportunities for the Carson Civic Center campus.