When and where is the public hearing for 1515 El Prado?

The hearing is Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the West Annex Commission Meeting Room, Torrance City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard.

How do I submit written comments to be included in the agenda?

Email HistoricPreservationCommission@TorranceCA.gov and submit by 5:00 PM one week before the meeting for attachment to the agenda.

What if I miss the one‑week comment deadline?

Comments received by 5:00 PM the day before the meeting will be included as supplemental materials; later comments will be filed in the public record.

Where can I review project materials in person?

Materials are available at the Permit Center, Community Development Department, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, open Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and alternate Fridays.

May 8, 2026 Public Hearing: 1515 El Prado, Torrance, CA

CITY OF TORRANCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 AT 6:30 PM , IN THE WEST ANNEX COMMISSION MEETING ROOM, CITY HALL 3031 TORRANCE BOULEVARD, TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA 90503, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER. HPC2600001 : Petition of JUDITH JOHNSON (JOHNSON JUDITH A TR JUDITH A) for approval a Historic Landmark Designation of an existing singlefamily residence on property located within the Torrance Tract Overlay in the SingleFamily Residential (R1) Zone at 1515 El Prado (APN 7355020003). This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation. Material can be reviewed in person at the Permit Center in the Community Development Department at 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503, open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday, open alternate Fridays. The agenda will be posted on the Public Notice Board at 3031 Torrance Boulevard and online at https://www.torranceca.gov/Government/AdvisoryBoardsCommissions/CommissionsBoards/HistoricPreservationCommission. All persons interested in any of the above matters are requested to submit their comments to the Community Development Department, City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503 or via email to HistoricPreservationCommission@TorranceCA.gov If you challenge any of the above matters in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Department or the office of the City Clerk, prior to the public hearing and further, by the terms of Resolution No. 8819, you may be limited to ninety (90) days in which to commence such legal action pursuant to Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Members of the public may provide comments related to any items on the meeting agenda. Oral comments are limited to two minutes per speaker for items on the agenda and limited to one minute per speaker for items not on the agenda. 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 Historic Preservation Commission, please submit 15 color copies no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday the day before the meeting. Written comments and handout material may be submitted via email to HistoricPreservationCommission@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 Wednesday 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 Wednesday the day before the meeting will be filed with the public record. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development Department at 310.618.5990. If you need a special hearing device to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 310.618.2870. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR35.10235.104 ADA Title II]. For further information, contact the PLANNING DIVISION of the Community Development Department at 310.618.5990. MICHELLE G. RAMIREZ Community Development Director Daily Breeze Published: 5/8/26

Public Hearing — 1515 El Prado, Torrance, CA (HPC2600001)

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