Public hearing on development plans and alcohol service permit in Torrance.

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026, AT 6:30PM IN THE LEROY J. JACKSON COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT 3031 TORRANCE BOULEVARD, TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, 90503, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
PRE25-00003, WAV25-00001: Petition of TAYLOR AND NICOLE HENDERSON for consideration of a Precise Plan of Development (PRE25-00003) to allow first and second story additions and an as-built rear deck to an existing one-story single-family residence, in conjunction with a Waiver (WAV25-00001) of the setback requirements on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the Single-Family Residential District (R-1) Zone at 2611 Nearcliff Street. This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
CUP25-00028: Petition of SELVA GOUNDER (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DEVELOPMENT) for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-00028) to allow on-sale alcohol service at an existing restaurant on property located in the Solely Commercial District – Precise Plan Overlay (C3-PP) Zone at 2404 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite B. This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. MEETING INFORMATIONThe meeting agenda is made available no less than 72 hours before the Planning Commission meeting and posted on the Public Notice Board located at City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503, and on the City webpage at www.bit.ly/TorrancePlanningCommissionAgenda. The meeting agenda will be made available for review in-person at the City Clerk’s Office and at the Permit Center (Planning Counter) at the above referenced address.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance is needed to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 618-2780. Notification given 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City Clerk’s Office to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting. [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]
PUBLIC COMMENTSMembers of the public may provide comments related to any items on the meeting agenda. Oral comments are limited to two minutes per speaker. Everyone interested in speaking on an agenda item will be heard at the meeting. Speakers are asked to come forward to the podium, speak clearly, and provide their name and address for the record. Meetings are audio recorded. Language translation services are not available. If presenting handout material to the Planning Commission, please provide 15 color copies to staff before speaking.
Written comments and handout material may be submitted via email to PlanningCommission@TorranceCA.gov. Comments must include in the subject line “Public Comment” and the record number and project address. Comments must be pertinent to the agenda item and must not include personal remarks. All personal signatures, personal addresses, personal telephone numbers and personal email addresses must be omitted or will be redacted. Repetitive comments and/or duplicate copies of petitions and flyers are neither necessary nor helpful.
Comments that are submitted no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday one week before the meeting will be attached to the agenda item and posted on the City webpage. Comments that are submitted no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday the day before the meeting will be included as a supplemental agenda item and will be posted on the City webpage on the day of the meeting. Comments that are submitted after 5:00pm on Tuesday the day before the meeting will be filed with the public record.
PUBLIC RECORDSMembers of the public may review the public record for any items on the meeting agenda by visiting the Permit Center (Planning Counter). Members of the public may also submit a public records request for any items on the meeting agenda by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (310) 618-2870.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-19Any challenge in court to items listed on the meeting agenda may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written comments delivered to the Community Development Department or the City Clerk's Office, prior to the public hearing and further, by the terms of Resolution No. 88-19, and may be limited to 90 days in which to commence such legal action pursuant to Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
CONTACT USFor more information about items on the meeting agenda, please contact the Planning Division at (310) 618-5990 or visit the Permit Center (Planning Counter) in the Community Development Department located at City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503, open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday, open alternate Fridays. For more information about the Planning Commission, please visit the City webpage at www.TorranceCA.gov/Planning.
MICHELLE RAMIREZCommunity Development DirectorDaily BreezePublished: 3/6/26