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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 24-8270 - Approving Lot Merger for Consolidation of 3 Seperate Parcels at 11521 Downey, 11531 Downey, and 8268 ArnettA ;RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A LOT MERGER FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THREE SEPARATE PARCELS ;(APNs: 6255-013-032, 6255-013-033, AND 6255-013- 034), LOCATED AT 11521 DOWNEY AVENUE,11531 DOWNEY AVENUE, AND 8268 ARNETT STREET WHEREAS, on May 21, 2024, the applicant, Rodrigo Abello (a representative of YMCA of Los Angeles), formally submitted a request for a Zone Change, Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Lot Merger, to construct a new 18,718 square foot YMCA parks and recreational facility at 11521 Downey Avenue, 11531 Downey Avenue, and 8268 Arnett Street ("Project"); and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2024, the applicant was issued a letter deeming the application incomplete; and WHEREAS, on July 23, 2024, upon review of all required materials submitted, the applicant was issued a letter deeming the application complete. WHEREAS, on August 8, 2024, notices `of a Planning Commission public hearing for a Zone Change, Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Lot Merger were sent to all tenants and property owners within 500 feet of the subject site, and the public hearing notice was published in Downey Patriot; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on August 21, 2024, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, facts, and opinions, adopted Resolution No. 24-4037 recommending approval of a Lot Merger ;by the City Council for the Project, as well as Resolution 24-4035 recommending approval of a Zone Change and Resolution 24-4036 recommending approval of a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit; and Variance; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on September 24, 2024, to fully consider all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions regarding the Zone Change, Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Lot Merger: NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Downey hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows: A. The merged parcel conforms with the general plan, zoning - ordinance and applicable specific plan. The merged parcels are located within the City's General Plan land use designation of Office (0) and are to be appropriately zoned Commercial Office (C-P), which identifies the standard size of lots within the zone as a minimum of 6,000 square foot. The proposed merged parcel is a total of 2.16 acres, or 94,089.60 square feet, which is in compliance with the standards required in the Downey Municipal Code. B. Development of the merged parcel creates no public health, safety or welfare hazards. The lot merger will assist in facilitating the redevelopment of the site with a small newer facility of the same use and function. All potential impacts are expected to either be reduced or equal compared to existing impacts present while the current vacant YMCArecreation facility was in operation. Lastly as evidence Resolution No.24-8270 Page 2 to the support a Class 32 CEQA exemption, the overall redevelopment of the site underwent technical studies related to Noise, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Cultural Resources, and Traffic. The studies find that no impacts will I be generated as a result of the redevelopment of the site. Therefore; it is further found that the merged parcels and final development will not create hazards to public health, safety, or welfare. C. The merged parcel has adequate access and is served by all necessary utilities. The proposed parcel will have access from two separate street frontages along Downey Avenue and Arnett Street. -Maneuvering onto and out of the site is achieved through two (2) separate 26' (foot) driveways allowing adequate access to emergency vehicles. Utilities including, but not limited to, cable, phone, internet, and electricity are currently existing on site and accessed from utility poles found along both street frontages, D. The merged parcel is comprised of legally created standard parcels, owned in common by the same person(s). The parcels are recorded with the County of Los Angeles and identified in Parcel Map No. 6255, Page 13, as Parcels 32, 33,-and 34, and are all owned by YMCA of Los Angeles. E. The merged parcel does not require right-of-way or utility easement dedications, as none are proposed for this project and are not currently located on site to provide the current utilities to the existing site. F. The merged parcel does not require parking or access agreements. All parking is contained on site and in compliance with the standards outlined in the Downey Municipal Code. SECTION 2. The City Council further finds, determines and declares that the proposed project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and is categorially exempt from CEQA; pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 In - fill Development Projects). Class 32 exemptions consist of projects characterized as in -fill development meeting the following conditions: the project is consistent with the applicable general plan and zoning designations; the proposed development occurs within city limits on a site of no more than 5 acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services: SECTION 3. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Resolution, the City Council hereby approves a Lot Merger for the Project, subject to conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit A', which are necessary to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the community and enable the City Council to make the findings set forth in the previous sections. The conditions are fair and reasonable for the accomplishment of these purposes. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. Resolution No. 24-8270 Page 3 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this'24th day of September, 2024. MARIO TRUJILLO, May r ATTEST:. 4AZ l ALICIA DUA TE, C City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wlw— � & JOH . FUNK City Attorney l HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a Regular meeting held on the 24th day of September, 2024, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members: Ortiz Pemberton, Sosa, Mayor Trujillo NOES: Council Members: None. ABSENT: Council Members Frometa ABSTAIN: Council Members: None. 4A AX LIC[AUARTE, C City Clerk Resolution No. 24-8270 Page 4 PLN-24-00068 (LOT MERGER) EXHIBIT A -CONDITIONS LOT MERGER 1) The Lot Merger shall be recorded with Los Angeles County Recorder's office within one (1) year of this date, August 21, 2025. Time extensions, not to exceed one (1) year, may be granted and approved by the Community Development Director, if a written request is received by the within thirty (30) days prior to expiration. 2) The subdivision map shall be recorded in accordance with the approved Lot Merger, date stamped August 21, 2025, and to the satisfaction of the Public` Works Director. 3) Prior to recordation of the Lot Merger, a Notice of Merger shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office within thirty (30) days of August 21, 2025. Such notice shall be notarized by the property owner. Time extensions may be granted and approved by the Community Development Director. 4) Prior to recordation of the Lot Merger, current ownership evidence such as updated preliminary title reports and deeds shall be submitted for review. 5) All conditions of approval herein, as applicable, shall be satisfied prior to recordation of a final map or as otherwise specified herein 6) In the event the Lot Merger is not executed, at the expense of the applicant, the Community Development Director shall cause to be recorded a release of the Notice of Merger.