HomeMy WebLinkAbout00- Apr 20, 2011 AgendaI. CALL TO ORDER A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT 6:30 P.M.
II. COMMISSIONERS: Louis Morales, District 3
Michael Murray, District 1, Vice - Chairman
Hector Lujan, District 5
Ernie Garcia, District 4
Robert Kiefer, District 2, Chairman
III. MINUTES: April 6, 2011
IV. AGENDA CHANGES:
V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
DOWNEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 11111 BROOKSHIRE AVENUE
DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
6:30 P.M.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: RECOMMENDED MINUTE ACTION
1. Initiation of a Code Amendment to amend Article IX of the Downey Municipal Initiate Code
Code to prohibit Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. Amendment
2. Request to submit Final Map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 09- 70964, consolidating Recommend
three parcels of land, which comprise 1.15 acres, into one parcel at 8236 -8250 Approval to
Firestone Boulevard, and 11217 Downey Avenue, zoned Downtown Downey City Council
Specific Plan — Firestone Boulevard Gateway District.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. PLN -11 -00080 (SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT)
Location: 9001 Paramount Boulevard
Owner /Applicant: Andrea Valenzuela /Cornerstone Christian Worship Center
Authorized Agent: Landmark Christian Center
Staff: Sebastian Rodriguez /Kevin Nguyen
CEQA: As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
this request has been found to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA,
per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to
Land).
Request: A request to conduct a one -day outdoor event within the parking lot Approve
of an existing church (Cornerstone Christian Worship Center) on
Saturday, April 23, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on property
zoned R1 -7,500 (Single Family Residential).
2. PLN -11 -00055 (VARIANCE)
Location: 13411 Verdura Avenue
Owner /Applicant: Hermila and Robert Gutierrez
Authorized Agent: Same
Staff: Narineh Shahinian /Jessica Flores
CEQA: As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
this request has been found to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA,
per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15305 (Class 5, Minor Alterations
in Land Use Limitations).
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April 20, 2011
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
2. PLN -11 -00055 (VARIANCE) (Continued from page 1)
Request: A Variance request to construct a 193 square foot addition Approve
to an existing 386 square foot residence and allow said addition
to deviate from the requirements set forth in the City of Downey
Municipal Code Section 9312.08, Table 9.3.3 (R -1 Zone- Property
Development Standards), for the minimum unit size for a one -
bedroom residence (proposed at 576 square feet instead of the
required 700 square feet) and for the minimum required side yard
setback on the south side setback (proposed at 3' -4" instead of the
required 5'). Additionally, the request is to deviate from the City of
Downey Municipal Code Section 9410.12(b), thereby allowing said
addition to be constructed without providing a location for the future
establishment of a two -car garage, on property zoned R1 -5,000
(Single Family Residential).
3. PLN -11 -00079 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. 09 -54)
Location: 11416 Old River School Road
Owner /Applicant: Robert Marshall Tr.
Authorized Agent: Martha Velez
Staff: Jessica Flores
CEQA: As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
this request has been found to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA,
per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities).
Request: A request to change the address on an existing Conditional Use Approve
Permit allowing a 1,500 square foot second hand store within an
existing multi- tenant building from 11406 Old River School Road to
11416 Old River School Road, on property zoned C -2 (General
Commercial).
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
IX. OTHER BUSINESS:
X. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA:
XI. ADJOURNMENT: To May 4, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, Ca., In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the Planning Division office at (562) 904-
7154 (voice) or the California Relay Service. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. Supporting data for
items included in this agenda is available for public review and inspection in the office of the Planning
Division during regular workday hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and in the City Library during
regular hours.
NOTICE: SECTION 9806 - APPEALS.
Any person aggrieved or affected by any final determinations of the Commission concerning an application for
action of an administrative nature, including a variance or a permit, or any condition or requirement thereon, or
upon the failure of the Commission to make its findings and determinations within thirty (30)days after the closure
of the hearing thereon, no later than fifteen (15) calendar days, (Exception: subdivisions. no later than ten (10)
calendar days) after the date of the decision or of the Commission's failure to make a determination, may file with
the City Clerk a written notice of appeal therefrom to the Council. Such appeal shall set forth specifically wherein
it is claimed the Commission's findings were in error, and wherein the decision of the Commission is not
supported by the evidence in the matter, and wherein the public necessity, convenience, and welfare require the
Commission's decision to be reversed or modified.