HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 13-2856 RESOLUTION NO. 13-2856
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY ADOPTING A FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE FIRESTONE
BLVD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT BY THE CITY OF DOWNEY IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Downey General Plan (Vision 2025) was adopted on January 25,
2005; and,
WHEREAS, the State of California Government Code Section 65402, requires the City of
Downey shall not acquire, use, or dispose of any real property until the use of the property has
been found in conformance with the City's General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, it is a policy of the General Plan (2.1.1) to "Maintain a street system that
provides safe and efficient movement of people and goods;" and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey is embarking on a project to replace the Firestone Blvd
Bridge over the San Gabriel River, which will replace the deteriorating bridge and improve traffic
flow; and,
WHEREAS, the existing right-of-way has an insufficient width to accommodate the
proposed improvements, so the City of Downey wishes to obtain the following easements:
Owner AIN Size Type
Champion Automotive 6287-025-026 &6287-025-027 700 s.f. Roadway
Champion Automotive 6287-025-026 &6287-025-027 1,742 s.f. Construction
LA County Flood Control 6287-027-903 &6287-027-909 6,992 s.f. Roadway
LA County Flood Control 6287-027-903 &6287-027-909 12,049 s.f. Construction
LA County Flood Control 8021-005-913 2,160 s.f. Roadway
LA County Flood Control 8021-005-913 4,746 s.f. Construction
Stockton West Lane 6284-033-024 &6284-003-025 1,884 s.f. Slope
Stockton West Lane 6284-033-024 &6284-003-025 5,807 s.f. Construction
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission does hereby find and determine the proposed
purchase of real property for the Firestone Blvd Bridge Replacement Project is in conformance
to the City's adopted General Plan. The proposed improvements will allow for the enhanced
traffic flow and improved level of service at the intersection. These improvements will assist in
maintaining the street system that provides safe and efficient movement of people and goods.
Resolution No. 13-2856
Downey Planning Commission
SECTION 2. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 2013.
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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 16th day of October,
2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lujan, Flores, Rodriguez, Kiefer and Morales
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
Mary C. anagh, Secretar
Planning Commission
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General Plan Consistency Finding(PLN-13-00213)
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