PL NO. 25-0058; CUP NO. 25-01; ZC NO. 25-01; GPA NO. 25-01 – RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
Summary
SCH Number
2026010689
Public Agency
City of South Gate
Document Title
PL NO. 25-0058; CUP NO. 25-01; ZC NO. 25-01; GPA NO. 25-01 – RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/22/2026
Document Description
The project is for a new 1,700 SF restaurant building with a drive-through lane and a walk-up window located on the northern two lots. It includes a new 220 SF covered patio, 14 parking spaces, and other improvements. The application includes: a Site Plan and Design Review for development of a site greater than 15,000 SF where two or more parcels are proposed to be consolidated for development; Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant subject to South Gate Municipal Code (SGMC) Sections 11.40.220 and 11.22.090(D); Zone Change to change the zone from NL to UN and remove the Corridor Transition Overlay for the property at 8915 Vossler Avenue; and a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Medium Density Residential to Commercial for the property at 8915 Vossler Avenue.
Contact Information
Name
John F. Signo, AICP
Agency Name
City of South Gate
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Pedram Shokati
Agency Name
Shokati Architects
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
David Ghermezian
Agency Name
4816 Firestone, LLC
Job Title
Property Owner
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
South Gate
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Firestone Blvd. and Atlantic Ave.
Zip
90280
Total Acres
0.42
Jobs
6
Parcel #
6222-011-015, 6222-011-037, 6222-011-017
State Highways
I-710 Freeway and I-105 Freeway
Railways
UPRR
Airports
N/A
Schools
Aspire Firestone Academy Elementary School
Waterways
Los Angeles River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303)
Reasons for Exemption
The site is already developed with a building that will be demolished. A new drive-through restaurant building will be built, which is compatible with the area. The new building is less than 2,500 SF and located in an urbanized area. The project qualifies under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures and will not cause a significant effect on the environment under CEQA.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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