# Commission Planning Meeting  - November 3, 2026

The Gardena Planning Commission’s regular meeting on November 3, 2026, considered a site plan review, lot merger, and environmental assessment for a proposed 152-unit, five-story apartment development at 2315 Marine Avenue, with a five-tier automated parking structure. Staff described 148 parking spaces in the structure and six surface spaces, and noted that a floor-plan count showed 154 units; a condition would require combining two units. Public comments raised concerns about contamination and DTSC clearance, construction impacts, parking, security, trash placement, and effects on nearby homes and Thornberg Park. The commission approved Resolution 13-26 and directed staff to file a notice of exemption by a 3–2 vote, with added direction concerning review of the trash enclosure location, landscaping, security cameras subject to Community Development Director approval, and a potential crosswalk subject to Public Works approval. Staff said building permits would not be issued until DTSC provided the required clearance or approval for hazardous-substance plans. No contract award, vendor selection, or public spending allocation was identified.

The commission also reviewed General Plan Amendment 1-26 and Environmental Assessment 11-26, presented by the city’s consultant Kimley-Horn, to update the open space and conservation plans. The updates address park access and maintenance, urban forestry, habitat and wildlife connectivity, climate resilience, water and energy conservation, and potential grant funding for the Gardena Willows wetland preserve. The commission approved staff’s recommendation by a 5–0 vote; no specific grant, budget appropriation, or procurement action was approved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Sources
- [Commission Planning Meeting  - November 3, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9FO8Fk7QWw) - CityofGardena