Resolution No. 2021-030RESOLUTION NO. 2021-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
GRANTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83466 TO TORRANCE
LOGISTICS COMPANY, LLC TO SUBDIVIDE THE PARCEL LOCATED AT
2709 37TH STREET
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. PI Development, LLC has applied for a tentative parcel map, on behalf of the property
owner of 2709 37th Street, Torrance Logistic Company, LLC (collectively the “Applicant”).
B. Applicant has submitted Tentative Parcel Map No. 83466 (“Parcel Map”) consisting of
two Parcels located at 2709 37th Street.
C. Parcel 1 contains approximately 596,342 square feet, or 13.69 acres of land and has
approximately 393.3 feet frontage on 37th Street. Parcel 2 contains approximately 136,664
square feet, or 3.14 acres of land and has approximately 290.8 feet frontage on 37th Street and
377.7 feet frontage on Soto Street.
D. Combined Parcels 1 and 2 are approximately 733,006 square feet, or 16.83 acres.
E. 37th Street and Soto Street are both of adequate size to handle the traffic generated
from the proposed Project.
F. The domestic and industrial waste from the proposed Project will be discharged into the
City of Vernon sewer system in accordance with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District’s
ordinance and will not result in violation of existing requirements as described by the Los
Angeles Water Quality Control Board.
G. The proposed Project site is surrounded by industrial and warehousing uses that are
compatible with the proposed Project. The Project site is located in the (C2) Commercial Overlay
District and the (T) Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay District of the I-Zone of the City, and is
designated as “Industrial” by the City of Vernon General Plan and Zoning Map.
H. The Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15315, Class 15 “Minor land division of
industrial property into four or fewer parcels”, of the CEQA guidelines, because the proposed
division of property is in an area zoned “Industrial,” it is in conformance with both the City of
Vernon General Plan and the City of Vernon Zoning Code. Additionally, no variances or
exceptions are required for the proposed Project, all services and access to the proposed
Project meet the City of Vernon Code standards. Finally, the Project site was not involved in a
division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the Project site does not have an
average slope greater than 20 percent. Therefore, a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the
County Clerk’s office.
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I. The City Council has received a Staff Report, dated September 21, 2021, and written
and oral supporting evidence upon which it has relied in making the foregoing recitals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that
the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds that the Project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guideline
15315 for the reasons set forth above.
SECTION 4. The Tentative Parcel Map No. 83466 is hereby granted to Applicant to
subdivide 16.83 acres into two parcels located at 2709 37th Street, subject to the following
conditions:
a. Applicant shall regrade the subject parcels to ensure that drainage from both
parcels drain independently into the storm drain and does not cross property lines or onto the
railroad right-of-way. Applicant shall ensure that all drainage is treated in accordance with
NPDES Standards before entering the public right-of-way. Prior to grading, Applicant shall
implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. During grading, Applicant shall ensure
frequent watering of the soil on the Project site, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works, and in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District standards.
b. Applicant shall independently serve each parcel with utilities. Any utility crossing
the property line shall be terminated. No cross-lot surface drainage shall occur between
Parcels 1 and 2 of Tentative Parcel Map No. 83466.
c. Applicant shall completely remove any abandoned utilities and utility vaults
adjoining the subject parcels.
d. Applicant shall provide an electrical easement to the City of Vernon for all future
City light and power electrical lines and facilities serving power to any buildings located on the
Project site.
e. As part of the future site development, defined as vertical construction of
a building or permanent structure, Applicant shall dedicate to the City portions of land adjoining
the subject parcels in order to widen 37th Street, Soto Street and the Northwest corner of 37th
and Soto in accordance with the City of Vernon’s Master Plan of Streets. The corner radius at
property line shall be 52-feet.
f. Applicant shall pave and stripe the parking lot, loading areas, and fire roads in
accordance with City of Vernon Standards.
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g. As is required by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Applicant shall install
one (1) new public fire hydrant on Parcel 1 of Tentative Parcel Map No. 83466 as shown on
the plan attached herewith as Exhibit “A”. The required fire flow shall be 1,750 gallons per
minute (“GPM”) at 20 pounds per square inch (“PSI”) for two (2) hours. The Applicant shall
ensure that vehicular access be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction.
The new public fire hydrant shall be tested and accepted prior to construction. All required fire
hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted or bonded prior to Final Map approval. Water
improvement plans for the required new public fire hydrant shall be submitted from the local
water purveyor through epicla.lacounty.gov for review and approval prior to installation.
h. Applicant shall comply with all other applicable state, federal and local laws and
regulations.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution
and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 2021.
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MELISSA YBARRA, Mayor
ATTEST:
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ZAYNAH N. MOUSSA,
Interim City Attorney
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-30 was passed and adopted
by the City Council of the City of Vernon at the Regular meeting on September 21, 2021 by
the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Larios, Lopez, Merlo, Davis, Ybarra
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
________________________________
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
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City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-721-2021
Submitted by: Jazmine Hooks
Submitting Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: September 21, 2021
SUBJECT
Tentative Parcel Map No. 83466 for Torrance Logistics Company, LLC Located at 2709 East 37th
Street
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) under Section 15315, Class 15 “Minor land division of industrial property into four or fewer
parcels,” of the CEQA guidelines, because the proposed division of property is in an area zoned
Industrial, it is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required,
all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not
involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the parcel does not have an
average slope greater than 20 percent. Therefore, a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County
Clerk’s office; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-30 granting Tentative Parcel Map No. 83466 to Torrance Logistics
Company, LLC to subdivide the parcel located at 2709 East 37th Street.
Background:
PROJECT
PI Development, LLC on behalf of Torrance Logistics Company, LLC, property owner (Applicant), has
submitted Tentative Parcel Map No. 83466 (Parcel Map) to subdivide an existing lot into two (2) lots
located at 2709 37th Street (Project). The details of the proposed parcels are as follows:
Parcel 1
Lot Square Feet: 596,342
Acreage: 13.69
Buildings: 6
Building Sq. Ft.: 65,768
Parcel 2
Lot Square Feet: 136,664
Acreage: 3.14
Buildings: 5
Building Sq. Ft.: 15,250
Total
Lot Square Feet: 733,006
Acreage: 16.83
Buildings: 11
Building Sq. Ft.: 81,018
Additionally, Parcel 1 has an approximate 393.3’ frontage on 37th Street while Parcel 2 has approximate
290.8’ and 377.7’ frontages on 37th Street and Soto Street, respectively. The Applicant also plans to
demolish the buildings, modify the utilities, and repave/stripe the lot for trailer parking.
Per the City’s Master Plan of Streets, 37th Street and Soto Street are required to be 100 feet wide with
8-foot sidewalks along the frontage of the subject site. As a condition of approval, the applicant will be
required at the time of future site development, defined as vertical construction of a building or permanent
structure, to widen the sidewalk along 37th Street and Soto Street, including the curb return in
accordance with the City of Vernon Master Plan of City Streets. 37th Street and Soto Street are of
adequate size to handle the traffic generated from the proposed use.
The proposed Project site is surrounded by industrial and warehousing uses that are compatible with the
proposed use. Water and sewer services for the Project site will continue to be provided by the City of
Vernon. The domestic and industrial waste from the proposed Project will be discharged into the City’s
sewer system. The discharge will be in accordance with County Sanitation District’s ordinance and will
not result in violation of existing requirements as described by the Los Angeles Water Quality Control
Board (Sec. 66474.6). A soils report was previously prepared for the site and no expansive soil or other
soil issues were found.
ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed Project site is located in the (C2) Commercial Overlay District and the (T) Truck and
Freight Terminal Overlay District of the I-Zone of the City, and is designated as “Industrial” by the City of
Vernon General Plan. The Project site will not change and the subdivision of the parcel will comply with
all applicable policies and procedures, including the City’s Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance.
CEQA DETERMINATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed Project site is surrounded by industrial and warehousing uses that are compatible with the
proposed Project. The Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15315, Class 15 “Minor land division of industrial
property into four or fewer parcels”, of the CEQA guidelines, because the proposed division of property
is in an area zoned “industrial,” it is in conformance with both the City of Vernon General Plan and the
City of Vernon Zoning Code. Additionally, no variances or exceptions are required for the proposed
Project, and as detailed above, all services and access to the proposed Project meet the City of Vernon
Code standards. Finally, the Project site was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the
previous two (2) years, and the Project site does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent.
Therefore, a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk’s office.
CONDITIONS
It is recommended that the Parcel Map be approved with the following conditions:
a.Applicant shall regrade the subject parcels to ensure that drainage from both parcels drain
independently into the storm drain and does not cross property lines or onto the railroad right-of-way.
Applicant shall ensure that all drainage is treated in accordance with NPDES Standards before entering
the public right-of-way. Prior to grading, Applicant shall implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan. During grading, Applicant shall ensure frequent watering of the soil on the Project site, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, and in accordance with South Coast Air Quality
Management District standards.
b.Applicant shall independently serve each parcel with utilities. Any utility crossing the property line
shall be terminated. No cross-lot surface drainage shall occur between Parcels 1 and 2 of Tentative
Parcel Map No. 83466.
c.Applicant shall completely remove any abandoned utilities and utility vaults adjoining the subject
parcels.
d.Applicant shall provide an electrical easement to the City of Vernon for all future City light and
power electrical lines and facilities serving power to any buildings located on the Project site.
e.As part of the future site development, defined as vertical construction of a building or permanent
structure, the Applicant shall dedicate to the City portions of land adjoining the subject parcels in order to
widen 37th Street, Soto Street and the Northwest corner of 37th and Soto in accordance with the City of
Vernon’s Master Plan of Streets. The corner radius at property line shall be 52-feet.
f.Applicant shall pave and stripe parking lot, loading areas, and fire roads in accordance with City
of Vernon Standards.
g.As is required by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Applicant shall install one (1) new
public fire hydrant on Parcel 1 of Tentative Parcel Map No. 83466 as shown on the plan attached
herewith as Exhibit “A”. The required fire flow shall be 1,750 GPM @ 20 PSI for two (2) hours. The
Applicant shall ensure that vehicular access be provided and maintained serviceable throughout
construction. The new public fire hydrant shall be tested and accepted prior to construction. All required
fire hydrants shall be installed, tested, and accepted or bonded prior to Final Map approval. Water
improvement plans for the required new public fire hydrant shall be submitted from the local water
purveyor through epicla.lacounty.gov for review and approval prior to installation.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2021-30