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STAFF REPORT PLANNING DIVISION CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA DATE: JUNE 15, 2011 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: BRIAN SAEKI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DAVID BLUMENTHAL, SENIOR PLANNER
SUBJECT: PLN-11-00125 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) – REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 3,038 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 12,129 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING FOR CHAMPION FIAT AND A GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
FINDING ALLOWING THE CITY TO SELL THE SUBJECT SITE, WHICH IS LOCATED AT 9715 FIRESTONE BLVD, ZONED C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). CEQA Staff has reviewed the proposed use for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Upon completion of this review, it has been determined that this request is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section
No. 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities). Categorical Exemptions are projects, which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and have been exempted from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Class 1 consists of projects that involve no or negligible expansion of the existing use. According to the CEQA Guidelines
this includes additions, up to 10,000 square feet, in urban areas that all public services and facilities are available, such as the City of Downey. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that
the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following titled resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW
(PLN-11-00125), THEREBY ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,038 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 12,129 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING FOR CHAMPION FIAT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9715 FIRESTONE BLVD,
ZONED C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) 2) Adopt a finding, via Minute Action, to determine that the City’s disposal of the subject site, through the sale to the applicant, is consistent with
the City’s General Plan (Vision 2025). CODE AUTHORITY The applicant is making their request pursuant to the provisions of Municipal Code Section 9820.04, which requires approval of a
Site Plan Review from the Planning Commission prior to constructing any addition to a commercial building that is greater than 10% of the existing building. The Planning Commission’s
authority to consider the requested Site Plan Review is set forth in
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 2 Municipal Code Section 9820 (Site Plan Review). The Planning Commission authority to consider the sale of
the property resides in the State of California Government Code Section 65402. SITE LOCATION 9715 Firestone Blvd SITE DESCRIPTION A. Subject Property 1. Property Information Site Location:
9715 Firestone Blvd (AIN 6287-025-024 & 025) 2. Applicant Information Applicant: Property Owner: Paul Antepara Champion Fiat 9715 Firestone Blvd Downey, CA 90241 City of Downey 11111
Brookshire Ave Downey, CA 90241 3. CEQA Determination: Categorical Exemption (Class 1) 4. Noticing Information Applicant Notification: Required Action Date: May 27, 2011 July 26, 2011
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 3 B. Surrounding Properties North – To the north of the subject site is the Rio San Gabriel park, a 16-acre
community park that is zoned R-1 8,000 (Single Family Residential) and has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Open Space. South -The site to the south of the project site is bounded
by Firestone Blvd. Across Firestone is concrete tilt-up industrial park that is zoned M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and P-B (Parking Buffer) and has a General Plan Land Use Designation of
Commercial Manufacturing. There are multiple industrial businesses that operate at the site. East – Adjacent to the east side of the property is a vacant parcel that is zoned R-1 5,000
(Single Family Residential) and has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Open Space. Beyond this vacant parcel is the San Gabriel River. West -The property to the west of the subject
site is improved with a new car dealership (Champion Dodge). This property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial) and has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial. C. Site
Photographs View of two-story sales/office building
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 4 View of metal repair building BACKGROUND The subject site is a 4.12 acre irregular shaped parcel that is located
on the north side of Firestone Blvd, west of the San Gabriel River. Previously, this site was used as a new car dealership (Downey Suzuki), which closed in 2004. After which, the site
has been used off and on as a Dodge dealership. Most recently the site is used by Champion Dodge, which occupies the adjacent property, as an additional display and storage area. The
site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of GC (General Commercial) and is within the C-2 (General Commercial) zone. The site is improved with a 12,129 square foot two-story block
building that was the used as the sales and office area. Additionally, there is an 8,050 square foot metal building that was used for repairs and maintenance of vehicles, and a car wash
canopy. The remainder of the site is used has vehicle display (sales) area and storage area. The The site has a grade differential with the front (south) portions of the lot being approximately
six feet higher than the rear (north) side of the lot. The lower lot can be accessed via ramps on either side of the block building. This results in the two-story sales/office block
building having a single story appearance, as viewed from Firestone Blvd.
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 5 On May 19, 2011, the applicant submitted a Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) application, requesting to construct
a 3,038 square foot addition to the sales/office building. After a review of the request, staff deemed the application completed on May 27, 2011. On June 2, 2011, notice of the pending
application published in the Downey Patriot. Furthermore, the notice was mailed to all property owners within 500’ of the subject site. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing
to construct a 3,038 square foot addition on the south side of office/sales building. This addition will be used as a new showroom for Downey Fiat, which is proposing to open on the
site. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to add two service entrance canopies, one of which is on the west side of the building, at the ramp from the upper to the lower level of
the lot, and the other of which is on the south side (on the lower portion of the lot) of the building. Since the addition will be used as the showroom, the majority of it will be finished
with storefront framing and glass walls. The remainder will be a fiber cement panel that is painted a gray and an aluminum composite panel that is red. To blend the addition into the
existing building, the applicant is proposing to cover the western and eastern sides of the building with the fiber cement panels and paint the entire building with the new color scheme.
It is staff’s opinion that these finishes will give the building a clean modern look that is consistent with recently developed new car dealerships. Upon completion, the upper floor
of the building will include the showroom, sales area, and business offices. The lower floor of the building includes the service and parts departments. The outdoor vehicle display area
will be located on the south side of the buildings, closest to Firestone Blvd and customer parking will be located immediately south of the metal repair building on the east side of
the sales/office building. To ensure adequate access to the customer parking, staff is recommending a condition of approval that a 25’ wide drive aisle (code minimum) and directional
signs be provided from the street to the customer parking area. Based on a review of the proposal, staff has noted that the request meets or exceeds all development standards for the
addition, with the exception of landscaping. In this case, the landscaping is existing nonconforming, in which the Code does not require the applicant to bring it into compliance. A
summary of the development standards for the sales/office building is as follows: Standard Requirement Existing Proposed Lot Area 10,000 s.f. 179,467 s.f. 179,467 s.f. Width 100’ 374.77’
374.77’ Depth 100’ 529.06’ 529.06’ FAR 1.4 0.11 0.13 Lot Coverage 50% 7.9% 8.7% Height Above Curb 45’ 19’-2” 19’-2” Above Finished Grade N/A 25’-2” 25’-2” Setbacks Front 15’ 110’-3”
85’-2” Rear 46’ 366’-9” 341’-2” Side (west) 0’ 57’-4” 0’-0” Side (east) 46’ 174’-0” 159’-0” Building Separation 20’ 32’-10” 32’-10”
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 6 Notwithstanding the code provisions, staff noted several deficiencies on the site that need to be addressed
as part of this project. This includes repairing the parking lot, painting the other building and light standards, repairing the block wall along the front of the lot, and repairing
the chain link fence along the rear and eastern property lines. Furthermore, the Fire Department has raised a concern about site access. Accordingly, staff is recommending a condition
of approval that the applicant provide a 20' wide continuous emergency access (fire lane) from the public right of way through all portions of the site. The conditions of approval also
require a secondary means of emergency access be provided along the north property line via the Rio San Gabriel Park’s parking lot. However, there is an approximate two (2’) foot grade
difference between the park’s parking lot and the subject site. This will require the applicant to grade in an emergency access driveway. Due to the expense of the driveway and due to
the fact that it will most likely require grading within the park’s parking lot, staff is recommending that the applicant be given two (2) years to complete this requirement. In addition
to these site maintenance/access issues, the Public Works Department is requesting a small street dedication along Firestone Blvd. The Firestone Blvd Bridge over the San Gabriel River,
which was originally built in 1934, is in dire need of replacement due to age and wear. Accordingly, the County of Los Angles has designed a new wider bridge that meets current traffic
standards. As a result an approximate 708 square foot dedication is required from the applicant to transition all west bound traffic from the new bridge to the existing Firestone Blvd
right of way. Based on the survey conducted by the County of Los Angeles, the dedication would only affect the landscape area along Firestone Blvd. While this would reduce the already
non-conforming site landscaping, Municipal Code 9522.08 allows the Planning Commission to require this dedication as part of the Site Plan Review. It is staff’s opinion that there is
a nexus to require this dedication based on the increase in traffic from reestablishing a stand-alone car dealership and expanding the showroom at the site. Findings Pursuant to Municipal
Code Section 9820.08, there are seven (7) findings that the Planning Commission must adopt in order to approve the Site Plan Review. A discussion is as follows: 1. The site plan is consistent
with the goals and polices embodied in the General Plan and other applicable plans and policies adopted by the Council. The proposed Site Plan Review is to construct an addition to existing
building to allow for a showroom for a new car dealership. The subject property has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial. According to the General Plan, “The General
Commercial designation allows for a full range of commercial uses including shopping centers, automobile dealerships, hotels, offices, and automobile repair.” Furthermore, it is a goal
of the General Plan to “Ensure the continued fiscal balance of the community” (Goal 9.3). Inasmuch as the proposed addition is to allow for a showroom for a new car dealership, staff
is of the opinion that approval of this Site Plan Review is consistent with the intent of the General Commercial Land Use Designation and Goal 9.3 of the General Plan.
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 7 2. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of Article IX and the zone in
which the site is located. The subject site is within the C-2 (General Commercial) zone. According to the Municipal Code, “the C-2 Zone is intended to provide for and encourage the orderly
development of general commercial uses, with a wide variety of goods and services, for the residents of the entire City, with provisions designed to ensure that such commerce will be
efficient, functionally related, and compatible with adjacent noncommercial development.” Additionally, the proposed addition meets all of the development standards set forth in the
C-2 zone. It is staff’s opinion that the proposed new car dealership is consistent with the intent of the C-2 zone, since the car sales lot is intended to serve the community as a whole,
rather than a local neighborhood. Staff is of the further opinion that since the proposal meets all of the development standards it is being proposed in accordance with the objectives
of the zone. 3. The proposed development’s site plan and its design features, including architecture and landscaping, will integrate harmoniously and enhance the character and design
of the site, the immediate neighborhood, and the surrounding areas of the City. The subject site is located on Firestone Blvd near the eastern boundary of the City. The surrounding properties
include a Dodge dealership and a concrete tilt-up industrial park. It is staff’s opinion that the proposed architectural design will complement the architecture of the surrounding uses.
Furthermore, the landscaping at the front of the site is continuous with the Dodge dealership, giving the streetscape a harmonious look and feel. 4. The site plan and location of the
buildings, parking areas, signs, landscaping, luminaries, and other site features indicate that proper consideration has been given to both the functional aspects of the site development,
such such as automobile and pedestrian circulation, and the visual effects of the development from the view of the public streets. The applicant has laid out the site in a manner that
is conducive to operating a new car dealership. It is staff’s opinion that since the architecture of the buildings are oriented towards the street and the customer parking is located
near the showroom, that the proper consideration has been given in the site design towards pedestrian circulation and the streetscape. 5. The proposed development will improve the community
appearance by preventing extremes of dissimilarity or monotony in new construction or in alterations of facilities. The proposed architecture is a modern design, with the use of both
fiber cement panels and aluminum composite panels. While this type of architectural style is not typically found in the City, staff is of the opinion that it is not extremely dissimilar
from other
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 8 buildings in the City. Furthermore, staff believes that this project will upgrade the overall appearance of
the site and in turn improve the community appearance. 6. The site plan and design considerations shall tend to upgrade property in the immediate neighborhood and surrounding areas with
an accompanying betterment of conditions affecting the public health, safety, comfort, and welfare. In recent years, the property has fallen into a slight state of disrepair, with weeds
growing through the parking lot and the buildings needing maintenance. Staff believes that the applicant’s design, in conjunction with the proposed conditions of approval, will upgrade
the appearance of the property and the area. Furthermore, the Fire Department has requested additional access to the site, which will result in a betterment of condition to protect the
public safety. 7. The proposed development’s site plan and its design features will include graffitiresistant features and materials in accordance with the requirements of Section 4960
of Chapter 10 of Article IV of this Code. As part of the recommended resolution for approval, staff is recommending several conditions of approval for this Site Plan Review. This includes
the use of graffiti resistant materials in the construction of the building. With these conditions of approval, staff believes that this finding can be adopted. General Plan Consistency
Currently, the property is owned by the City of Downey; however, the City has agreed to sell this property to the applicant in order for him to establish the Fiat dealership at the site.
Notwithstanding this, State of California Government Code Section 65402 requires that the City adopt a finding that the sale of the property is consistent with the adopted General Plan.
In considering this, staff has noted that the subject property has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial. According to the General Plan, “The General Commercial designation
allows for a full range of commercial uses including shopping centers, automobile dealerships, hotels, offices, and automobile repair.” By allowing the sale of the property, in staff’s
opinion, the City will facilitate the establishment of a new car dealership, which is consistent with the General Commercial Land Use Designation. Furthermore, it is a policy of the
General Plan (Policy 9.3.1) to “Balance the maximization of revenue generation with costs for providing services.” This policy is implemented by General Plan Program 9.3.1.3 that states
“Encourage the growth and establishment of industries that generate local point-of-sale tax advantages.” It is staff’s opinion that allowing the sale of the property to establish the
car dealership will assist in implementing the policy and program since new vehicle sales are a large generator of local sales taxes. Therefore, staff believes that the sale of the property
is consistent with the General Plan and that the Planning Commission can make this finding. finding. CORRESPONDENCE As of the date that this report was printed, staff has not received
any correspondence regarding this matter.
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 9 CONCLUSION Based on the analysis contained within this report, staff is concluding that the proposed addition
is consistent with the goals and intent of the General Plan and Zoning Code. Furthermore, staff is concluding that the style of the buildings will complement the area and provide a general
upgrade to the aesthetic quality of the area. Finally, as noted above, staff believes that all seven findings required approving a Site Plan Review and a finding to find the proposal
consistent with the General Plan can be made in a positive manner. As such, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve the Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125), subject to
the recommended conditions of approval. H:\Community Development\Blumenthal\Projects\Firestone_9715\PLN-11-00125\Staff Report_2011-6-15.doc
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 10 Exhibit ‘A’ – Aerial Photograph Subject Site N
Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 11 Exhibit ‘B’ – Zoning Map N Subject Site
RESOLUTION NO. 11-2720 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN-11-00125), THEREBY ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,038 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 12,129 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING FOR CHAMPION FIAT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9715 FIRESTONE BLVD, ZONED C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. On May 19, 2011, the applicant submitted
a request to construct a 3,038 square foot addition to an existing 12,129 square foot building for Downey Fiat; and, B. On May 27, 2011, after review of the proposal, staff deemed the
application complete; and, C. On June 2, 2011, notice of the pending application was mailed to all property owners within 500’ of the subject site and published in the Downey Patriot;
and, D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 15, 2011 and after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at the aforesaid
public hearing adopted this resolution, subject to conditions of approval (Exhibit A). SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares the environmental impact
of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found to be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant
to Guideline Section No. 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities). SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearings, regarding the
Site Plan Review, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that: 1. The site plan is consistent with the goals and polices embodied in the General Plan and other
applicable plans and policies adopted by the Council. The proposed Site Plan Review is to construct an addition to existing building to allow for a showroom for a new car dealership.
The subject property has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial. According to the General Plan, “The General Commercial designation allows for a full range of commercial
uses including shopping centers, automobile dealerships, hotels, offices, and automobile repair.” Furthermore, it is a goal of the General Plan to “Ensure the continued fiscal balance
of the community” (Goal 9.3). Inasmuch as the proposed addition is to allow for a showroom for a new car dealership approval of this Site Plan Review is consistent with the intent of
the General Commercial Land Use Designation and Goal 9.3 of the General Plan. 2. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of this article and the zone
in which the site is located. The subject site is within the C-2 (General Commercial) zone. According to the Municipal Code, “the C-2 Zone is intended to provide for and encourage the
orderly development of general commercial uses, with a wide variety of goods and services, for the residents of of the entire City, with provisions designed to ensure that such commerce
will be efficient, functionally related,
Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 2 and compatible with adjacent noncommercial development.”
Additionally, the proposed addition meets all of the development standards set forth in the C-2 zone. The proposed new car dealership is consistent with the intent of the C-2 zone since
the car sales lot is intended to serve the community as a whole, rather than a local a neighborhood. Furthermore, since the proposal meets all of the development standards it is being
proposed in accordance with the objectives of the zone. 3. The proposed development’s site plan and its design features, including architecture and landscaping, will integrate harmoniously
and enhance the character and design of the site, the immediate neighborhood, and the surrounding areas of the City. The subject site is located on Firestone Blvd at the eastern boundary
of the City. The surrounding properties include a Dodge dealership and a concrete tilt-up industrial park. The proposed architectural design will complement the architecture of the surrounding
uses. Furthermore, the landscaping at the front of the site is continuous with the Dodge dealership, giving the streetscape a harmonious look and feel. 4. The site plan and location
of the buildings, parking areas, signs, landscaping, luminaries, and other site features indicate that proper consideration has been given to both the functional aspects of the site
development, such as automobile and pedestrian circulation, and the visual effects of the development from the view of the public streets. The applicant has laid out the site in a manner
that is conducive to operating a new car dealership. Since the architecture of the buildings is oriented towards the street and the customer parking is located near the showroom, proper
consideration has been given in the site design towards pedestrian circulation and the streetscape. 5. The proposed development will improve the community appearance by preventing extremes
of dissimilarity or monotony in new construction or in alterations of facilities. The proposed architecture is a modern design, with the use of both fiber cement panels and aluminum
composite panels. While this type of architectural style is not typically found in the City, it is not extremely dissimilar from other buildings in the City. Furthermore, this project
will upgrade the overall appearance of the site and in turn improve the community appearance. 6. The site plan and design considerations shall tend to upgrade property in the immediate
neighborhood and surrounding areas with an accompanying betterment of conditions affecting the public health, safety, comfort, and welfare. In recent years, the property has fallen into
a slight state of disrepair, with weeds growing through the parking lot and the buildings needing maintenance. The applicant’s design, in conjunction with the conditions of approval,
will upgrade the appearance of the property and the area. Furthermore, the additional emergency access to the site will be provided, which will result in a betterment of condition to
protect the public safety 7. The proposed development’s site plan and its design features will include graffitiresistant features and materials in accordance with the requirements of
Section 4960 of Chapter 10 of Article IV of this Code. As part of the conditions of approval for this Site Plan Review, a condition of approval has been included to require the use of
graffiti resistant materials in the construction of the building.
Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 3 SECTION 4. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections
1 through 3 of this Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves the Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125), 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 Planning Commission to make the findings set forth in the previous sections.
The conditions are fair and reasonable for the accomplishment of these purposes SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this
15th day of June, 2011 Robert Keifer, Chairman City Planning Commission I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Downey at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 15th day of June, 2011 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
Theresa Donahue, Secretary City Planning Commission
Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 4 SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN-11-00125) EXHIBIT A -CONDITIONS PLANNING
1) The approval of this Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) allows for the construction of a 3,038 square foot addition to an existing sales/office building for Downey Fiat on property located
at 9715 Firestone Blvd. 2) Approval of this Site Plan Review shall not be construed to mean any waiver of applicable and appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County,
and City laws and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of the City of Downey Municipal Code shall apply. 3) The City Planner is authorized to make
minor modifications to the approved preliminary plans or any of the conditions if such modifications shall achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance with said
plans and conditions. 4) Prior to the final of building permits, the metal repair building shall be painted to match the proposed addition. Final color scheme shall be approved by the
City Planner. 5) Prior to the final of building permits, all portions of the parking lot (including upper and lower portions) shall be repaired, patched, and slurry sealed. 6) Prior
to the final of building permits,
all light standards on the site shall be repainted. 7) Prior to the final of building permits, the chain link fence along the north and the east property line shall be repaired or replaced
so as not to lean over. The applicant shall work with the City Planner to determine which areas may be repaired and which areas shall be replaced. Additionally, a solid material shall
be provided along the northern property line fence to screen the site from the adjacent park. 8) Prior to the final of building permits, damaged portions of the block wall along the
front landscape area shall be repaired. 9) The applicant shall maintain a 25’ wide drive aisle from the street to the customer parking area. Additionally, the applicant shall provide
appropriate directional signs, as determined by the City Planner, to guide customers from the street to the customer parking area. 10) The all buildings, including windows, shall be
finished with graffiti resistant materials. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Planner, that the finished materials
will comply with this requirement. 11) Any graffiti applied to the site shall be removed within 48 hours. 12) The applicant shall comply with the art in public places requirements set
forth in Downey Municipal Code 8950 et seq. 13) All signs shall comply with Chapter 6 of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code.
Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 5 BUILDING 14) All construction shall comply with the 2010
California Building Code and Title 24 of the California Energy Code. 15) Prior to the commencement of construction, the applicant shall obtain all required permits. Additionally, the
applicant shall obtain all necessary inspections and permit final prior to beginning operation of the site. PUBLIC WORKS 16) The applicant shall install all new utilities associated
with this project underground. 17) All areas within the scope of work of this project shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements of the
Federal Clean Water Act; the General Construction Activities Stormwater Permit (GCASP) of the State, the Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SQMP) of the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works, and Ordinance 1142 of the Downey Municipal Code. 18) Prior to the issuance of permits, the applicant shall complete a Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management
Plan per Article V, Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code. 19) The applicant shall dedicate up to 708 square feet along Firestone Blvd frontage for a proposed right-of-way widening.
Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall record a “Dedication for Street Purposes” that is approved by the Director of Public Works. 20) Prior to the issuance of building
permits, the applicant shall obtain approval of a water utility plan to determine that there is sufficient supply to meet the water usage demand (including fire sprinklers) of the site.
FIRE DEPARTMENT 21) Plans to be submitted through Building and Safety and shall comply with 2010 California Fire Code, 2010 California Building Code, current Downey Municipal Code Ordinances
and any other pertinent requirements to be determined at time of plan submission and review. 22) The applicant shall provide a 20’ wide continuous emergency access lane (Fire Lane) from
the public right-of-way through all portions of the site. 23) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide a fire flow test (for all hydrants and necessary
water lines) to ensure sufficient capacity exists on the site. 24) All buildings on site shall have a fully automatic fire sprinkler system, which is approved by the City of Downey Fire
Department, throughout. 25) A commercial fire alarm system, which is approved by the City of Downey Fire Department, shall be provided on all buildings. 26) Prior to the final of building
permits, the applicant shall provide signage identifying all utility shutoffs and system controls.
Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission Site Plan Review (PLN-11-00125) – 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 -Page 6 27) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant
shall provide Knox box/lock access to all buildings and gates on the site. 28) Within two (2) years after final of building permits the applicant shall provide a secondary emergency
access to the site through the northern property line. This shall include an approach within the Rio San Gabriel Park’s parking lot to account for the grade differential. The approach
shall be designed by the applicant and shall require approval by the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chief. The emergency access may be secured with a combination of gate and removable
bollards, provided Knox locks are utilized. H:\Community Development\Blumenthal\Projects\Firestone_9715\PLN-11-00125\PC Reso.doc