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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DOWNEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 11111 BROOKSHIRE AVENUE
DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
6:30 P.M.
Chairman Morales called a Regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order on January 15, 2014, at
6:40 pm, at Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA. After the Flag Salute, roll was
called.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Hector Lujan, District 1
Matias Flores, District 4
Jim Rodríguez, District 5
Robert Kiefer, District 2, Vice Chairman
Louis Morales, District 3, Chairman
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Brian Saeki, Director of Community Development
Yvette Abich-Garcia, City Attorney
William Davis, City Planner
Kevin Nguyen, Assistant Planner
Mary Cavanagh, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; AND
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS: None
PRESENTATIONS: None
REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. PLN-13-00221: (Conditional Use Permit) Continue to February 5, 2014 Regular Meeting: A
request to allow a Type 40 (beer only) ABC license, the operation of live entertainment, commercial
recreation (Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, and meditation sessions) at an existing business (Stay Gallery),
located at 11140 Downey Ave, zoned DDSP (Downtown Downey - Firestone Blvd Gateway District).
It was moved by Commissioner Rodriguez, seconded by Commissioner Lujan, and passed by a 5-0 vote,
to continue PLN-13-00221 (Conditional Use Permit) to the February 5, 2014, meeting of the Planning
Commission.
2. PLN-13-00238: (Conditional Use Permit): Chairman Morales opened the public hearing for PLN-13-
00238, and Ms. Cavanagh affirmed proof of publication.
Assistant Planner Kevin Nguyen gave a brief PowerPoint presentation of the request by Sprint Corporation
to install and operate six (6) panel antennas and a two-foot diameter microwave dish antenna on an
existing 135-foot tall Southern California Edison high tension tower, on a public park (Wilderness Park).
Mr. Nguyen said the antennas will be painted to match the tower and will not be easily visible to the public.
In addition, Sprint is proposing a 320 sq. ft. equipment shelter at the base of the tower. Based on the
analysis contained within the staff report, staff is recommending approval of the request.
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Applicant, Justin Robinson, representing the Sprint Corporation, stated that the enclosure will be a generic
size of 16’x18’, occupying approximately 1/3 of the space at the base of the tower.
Vice Chairman Kiefer asked if the size of the enclosure is unusually large, to which Mr. Robinson
responded by saying that the enclosure is similar in size in comparison to those of other carriers such as
Verizon and AT&T.
Commissioner Rodriguez asked Mr. Robinson if a generator would be operated at that site and if it would
be equipped with electricity. Mr. Robinson stated that Southern California Edison does not allow
generators at the base of their towers. The enclosure will have electricity and an outlet to allow the use of
a generator in the event of an emergency.
Vice Chairman Kiefer asked if there would be noise, to which Mr. Robinson stated that the noise would be
minimal.
Commissioner Rodriguez inquired as to the roof of the enclosure and whether it would be possible for
children to climb up or play on.
Mr. Robinson stated that the enclosure would have a steel gate roof to keep anyone from getting in, and
that it would be no different than children climbing any other structure.
Vice Chairman Kiefer asked how often the facility would have to be maintained, to which Mr. Robinson
stated that it would be maintained approximately every month to six weeks.
Chairman Morales closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Rodriguez, seconded by Commissioner Lujan, and passed by a 5-0 vote,
to adopt Resolution No. 14-2863, to approve the request for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN-13-00238).
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
3. Approval of the Minutes from December 4, 2013
It was moved by Commissioner Lujan and seconded by Commissioner Flores, and passed by a 5-0 vote,
to approve the Consent Calendar.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Director of Community Development Brian Saeki invited everyone to the
upcoming Community Development Forum on January 29, 2014 at the Columbia Space Center.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Morales adjourned the
meeting at 6:58 pm, to Wednesday, February 5, 2015, at 6:30 pm at Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire
Ave.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 2014.
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 Planning
Commission held on the 5th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
Mary Cavanagh, Secretary
City Planning Commission