San Pedro New Community Plan

Case Number: ENV-2009-1558-EIR
Council District: 15
State Clearinghouse Number: 2008021004
Community Plan Areas: San Pedro
Project Location: The San Pedro Community Plan Area (CPA) contains approximately 3,674 acres and is situated in the southern portion of the City of Los Angeles. The CPA is geographically located on the Palos Verdes peninsula at the southern terminus of the Harbor Freeway (I-110), and is adjacent to the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan Area. The CPA is also located adjacent to the Port of Los Angeles, the Pacific Ocean, and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The CPA is generally bounded by: Taper Avenue on the north; John S. Gibson Boulevard, Harbor Boulevard, the West Channel of the Port of Los Angeles, and Cabrillo Beach on the east; the Pacific Ocean on the south; and the western border of Los Angeles with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.

Draft Environmental Impact Report

Project Description: The Proposed San Pedro Community Plan (Proposed Plan) includes changes in land use designations and zones that are intended to accommodate growth anticipated in the SCAG 2030 Forecast. It is a conservative plan that aims at preserving existing single-family residential neighborhoods and accommodating a variety of housing opportunities near public transit, services, and amenities. The Proposed Plan would preserve the character of existing single-family and lower density neighborhoods by maintaining lower density land use designations and limiting the allowed residential density of some neighborhood commercial areas. The Proposed Plan seeks to direct growth away from existing residential neighborhoods by focusing growth in higher-intensity commercial centers, including emphasis of the downtown as San Pedro’s regional center with increased residential and commercial activity. The policies emphasize the importance of planning for sustainability, improved mobility, more open space, plazas, and parks, and better urban design. There are also policies for improving the attractiveness and functionality of Downtown San Pedro, the Gaffey Street and Pacific Avenue commercial corridors, and the North Gaffey Street industrial areas. The establishment of lively and walkable commercial districts while retaining positive elements of San Pedro’s small-town environment is a key goal of the Proposed Plan. Proposed land use changes would be implemented by Plan amendments, zone changes, and height district changes and other long range implementation programs.

Review Locations: The environmental impact report is available for review at the Department of City Planning, 200 North Spring Street, Room 667, Los Angeles, CA 90012 and other locations.

  • 1. Central Library - 630 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  • 2. San Pedro Regional Branch Library – 931 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
  • 3. Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library - 24000 S. Western Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710

The Draft EIR may be purchased on CD-ROM for $7.50 per copy. To purchase a copy, contact Cherry Yap at (213) 978-1164.

Please direct your comments to:

  • Debbie Lawrence, San Pedro Community Planner
  • Los Angeles Department of City Planning
  • 200 North Spring Street, Room 667
  • Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • debbie.lawrence@lacity.org

Circulation Period: August 09, 2012 - September 24, 2012 at 4 PM.