A contentious proposed storage facility near the banks of the Los Angeles River won final approval after the Long Beach City Council voted 7-1 to allow construction to move forward despite fierce resistance from advocates demanding the privately-owned site be used for park space.
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The council’s vote certifies a decision made by the Planning Commission in December that approved lot mergers, zoning changes and permits for the construction of the three-story, 152,000 square-foot self storage and recreational vehicle storage facility that will be built at 3701 Pacific Place.
Councilman Roberto Uranga was the lone opposition vote, stating that he supported a full environmental impact report. Councilwoman Suely Saro recused herself because of her work with an environmental agency that had taken part in negotiations for the project site.