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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: October 10, 2023
Agenda Item: 5.E
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: David Martin, Director, City Planning
Subject: Adoption of Resolution Approving Final Map for Condominium at 2002 21st
Street
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the proposed project was previously analyzed in the certified
2002 21st Street Project Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No.
2007031019), and no further review is required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Adopt the attached resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 66625.
Executive Summary
This report transmits for City Council approval a Final Tract Map for the following
condominium project. The Vesting Tentative Tract Map was approved by the Planning
Commission on May 15, 2019. A timely filing of the Final Map was made to the County
or City prior to the Map’s expiration date. According to Section 66452.6(d) of the
Subdivision Map Act, once a timely filing is made to the County or City, subsequent
actions of the local agency, including, but not limited to, processing, approving, and
recording of a map, may lawfully occur after the map’s expiration date.
Discussion
TRACT MAP ADDRESS SUBDIVIDER UNITS
66625 2002-2018 21st St Park Virginia, LLC 19
The following table provides a brief summary of the project:
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Zoning District R2 (Low Density Residential)
Parcel Area 28,935 SF
Parcel Dimensions 203’ x 142.5’
Existing On-Site Improvements
(Year Built)
Six one-story residential buildings comprised of
15 rent-controlled dwelling units totaling
approximately 8,985 SF and three garage
structures constructed between 1935-1951
Rent Control Status 15 rent-controlled units, pending Ellis Act
withdrawal.
Historic Resources Inventory Status 2002 21st St designated Structure of Merit
2008 21st St designated Structure of Merit
AHPP Compliance Payment of Fee
A Vesting Tentative Tract Map application (06TM-021) was submitted to the City
Planning Division on July 12, 2006, to create 19 residential condominium air space
parcels on one land lot in the R2 Zoning District. After a public hearing and careful
review of the record and staff recommendations, the Planning Commission approved a
Vesting Tentative Tract Map for the above project on May 15, 2019. The action of the
Planning Commission was based on its findings that the proposed subdivision will not
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat, and is in conformance with all state and local laws and
regulations, and applicable General Plan Elements. The Final Map conforms to the
Tentative Map. As a vesting tentative tract map application, its associated approval
confers a vested right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the
ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time the vesting map is deemed
complete by the City. In this case, the application was deemed complete on July 12,
2006, and therefore the development is subject to the development standards of the
Zoning Ordinance in effect at that time.
The developer will be required to show proof of payment of the condominium tax of
$19,000 prior to issuance of building permit. The Final Map has been approved by the
Los Angeles County Engineer’s Office and certified by the City Engineer for
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conformance with the Tentative Map and conditions thereon, the Subdivision Map Act,
and local ordinances pertaining to the subdivision. The City Engineer’s office indicates
that there are no required off-site public improvements.
Environmental Review
In accordance with CEQA, this project was analyzed in the 2002 21st Street Project
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2017031019) that was certified
by the City on May 15, 2019. No substantial changes have occurred warranting the
preparation of a subsequent EIR as set forth in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Therefore, no further environmental documentation is required pursuant to CEQA.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the
recommended action.
Prepared By: Ross Fehrman, Senior Planner
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Final Map Resolution - 2002 21st St
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City Council Meeting: October 10, 2023 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 66625
TO SUBDIVIDE A PROPERTY AT 2002-2018 21st STREET
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2019, the Santa Monica Planning Commission approved
a vesting tentative tract map to create 19 residential condominium airspace parcels on
one land lot at 2002-2018 21st Street; and
WHEREAS, a timely filing of a final tract map was made to the County of Los
Angeles prior to expiration of the vesting tentative tract map; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.6(d) of the Government Code, if a timely
filing of a final map is made to the City or County, then the City may process, approve,
and record a final map after the expiration of the vesting tentative map; and
WHEREAS, the final tract map conforms to the vesting tentative tract map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed subdivision is consistent
with the applicable general and specific plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Final Map for Tract No. 66625 in the City of Santa Monica
is hereby accepted and approved.
SECTION 2. That the City Clerk hereby is authorized and directed to endorse
upon the face of said Map this order authenticated by the Seal of the City of Santa Monica.
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Packet Pg. 341 Attachment: Final Map Resolution - 2002 21st St [Revision 2] (5973 : Final Map for Condominium at 2002 21st Street)
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SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution,
and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Douglas Sloan
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 342 Attachment: Final Map Resolution - 2002 21st St [Revision 2] (5973 : Final Map for Condominium at 2002 21st Street)