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REGULAR MEETING
DOWNEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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®' WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2010
LI FO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 11111 BROOKSHIRE AVENUE
DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
6:30 P.M.
A Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held January 20, 2010. After the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, roll was called at 6:35 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Louis Morales, District 3
Robert Kiefer, District 2
Fernando Vasquez, District 5
Michael Murray, District 1
Terry Lambros, District 4, Chairman
ALSO PRESENT: Brian Saeki, Community Development Director
G. Ross Trindle, III, Assistant City Attorney
William Davis, City Planner
David Blumenthal, Senior Planner
Shion Hori, Assistant Planner
Theresa Donahue, Secretary
III. MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Murray, seconded by Commissioner Morales and
passed by a vote of 4 -0 -1, with Commissioner Vasquez abstaining, to approve the Minutes of January
6, 2010 as presented.
IV. AGENDA CHANGES: There were no changes to the agenda.
V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Community Development Director Saeki stated there
were no Planning - related items to report from the last City Council meeting held January 12,
2010.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
1. A request to initiate Code Amendments relating to massage businesses, cargo containers and
open house signs.
It was moved by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Murray and passed by a
unanimous vote, to approve the Consent Calendar initiating Code Amendments relating to massage
businesses, cargo containers and open house signs.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. 08 -29, Revision B
Location: 10924 Paramount Boulevard
Owner /Applicant: Ricardo M. Vasquez
Authorized Agent: Walter Vasquez
Staff: Shion Hori
CEQA: As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project has
been determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA, per CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities).
Request: A request to modify the conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
08 -29, Revision A, to allow an additional 90 days to comply with certain
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VIII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: (Continued from page 1)
Request: conditions of approval for an existing restaurant (Downey Brewing Company)
that is operating with an ABC Type 75 (On -Sale General, Brew Pub) license and
live entertainment on property zoned C -3 (Central Business District).
Chairman Lambros opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 08 -29, Revision B. Ms.
Donahue affirmed proof of publication.
Assistant Planner, Shion Hori, presented staff's report with accompanying PowerPoint. She noted that
the Commission had approved Conditional Use Permit No. 08 -29, Revision A, on September 2, 2009,
through Resolution No. 2596, to expand the permitted hours of live entertainment, increase the number
of live performers allowed at any given time, and to change the alcohol beverage control license from
Type 41 (on -sale beer and wine, eating place) to a Type 75 (on sale general, brewpub). She noted that
the applicant had submitted a letter requesting an extension of time or to modify several of the
conditions of approval of Resolution No. 2596 involving: Condition No. 4, requiring this 6 month review;
Condition No. 22, to remove wheel stops and install 6" -high concrete and landscape the planter areas
with live plant materials; Condition No. 23, to paint existing signs; Condition No. 25, to legalize patio
cover and install gates with self latching panic hardware on the west and east ends of the outdoor
patio /dining area to fully enclose the perimeter; Condition No. 38, to remove swinging doors by kitchen
area; Condition No. 42, to provide a roof - covered trash enclosure.
Ms. Hori reviewed photos of the property depicting the applicants' progress to meet these conditions,
noting that the applicant had completed the following conditions: Condition No. 24, to patch and slurry
seal the existing asphalt parking lot; Condition No. 26, to remove the phone booth along Paramount
Boulevard; and Condition No. 39, to post the "emergency exit' sign above doorways. She stated that
the applicant is requesting another 90 days to complete the remainder of the outstanding conditions of
approval. She noted that staff could support this request for additional time because said extension
would not be detrimental to the existing use and will allow the applicant time to comply.
Ms. Hori informed the Commission that she received correspondence from one person, Eduardo,
who had requested a copy of staff's report and was assured that the matter would remain under review.
Sergio Vasquez, applicant/representative, 10924 Paramount Boulevard, addressed the Commission.
He first commended Ms. Hori for helping them with the entire process. He stated the reason for the
requested extension was mostly due to their need to make numerous costly upgrades to the interior of
the restaurant, the expense and required coordination associated with the parking lot improvements,
and the need to finalize plans with a contractor for the trash enclosure. He added that the patio
improvements would be the final condition to be met. Mr. Vasquez stated that he believed 90 days
would be sufficient to complete the remaining conditions, provided that nothing unforeseen was to
occur.
Chairman Lambros responded that the applicants had shown that they were reliable and believed they
would complete these requirements as stated.
Chairman Lambros noted that Ms. Hori had stated that one person had expressed concern with this
property. She then invited anyone from the audience to come forward to address the Commission on
this matter.
No one came forward.
William Davis, City Planner, stated staff's recommendation was for approval. He stated the
accompanying Resolution number prepared for this approval is 10 -2624.
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There being no questions regarding staff's recommendation, the public hearing was closed.
mission comments:
Commissioner Vasquez stated that the applicant made a compelling request and had shown that
progress is being made. He felt that another 90 days should be sufficient time to complete the work.
Commission Murray stated his agreement, noting that in these economic times it can be difficult to find
the funds for capital improvements. He stated that he was happy to see the applicant was making
progress. Chairman Lambros expressed her affirmation as well.
It was moved by Commissioner Vasquez, seconded by Commissioner Murray and passed by a 5 -0
vote, to adopt Resolution No. 10 -2624, approving the extension of time to complete the conditions of
approval, as stated.
Chairman Lambros stated the action of the Planning Commission will be final unless the matter is
appealed to the City Council, with the appropriate fee, within the specified time period as set forth in
the City's Ordinance.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No one spoke at this time.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS:
1. A Year in Review
Senior Planner Blumenthal provided a PowerPoint presentation for a year in review of 2009. This
included a review of Community Development Department activities for 2009, Planning Commission
activities for the year, completed projects that the Planning Commission had previously reviewed, and
some projects anticipated to be presented to the Planning Commission in 2010.
2. Election of Officers: Chairman Lambros opened the floor to nominations for Chairman.
Commissioner Kiefer nominated Commissioner Morales for Chairman. There being no further
nominations, nominations were closed. The vote was unanimous to elect Louis Morales as Chairman.
Commissioner Murray nominated Robert Kiefer as Vice Chairman. There being no objections and no
further nominations, Chairman Lambros declared Robert Kiefer Vice Chairman. The Commissioners took
their new seats
X. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA: There were no further items addressed here.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, the
Commission adjourned at 7:10 p.m., to February 3, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, Ca.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3 d day of February, 2010.
Louis Morales
Louis Morales, Chairman
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Minutes were duly approved at a Regular meeting of the
Commission held on the 3rd day of February, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Murray, Kiefer, Vasquez, Lambros, Morales
Theresa Donahue
Theresa Donahue, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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