HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 14-2895RESOLUTION NO. 14 -2895
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PLN -14- 00150), THEREBY ALLOWING
VERIZON WIRELESS TO LOCATE A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY ON
THE ROOF OF AN EXISTING BUILDING ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9637
IMPERIAL HWY, ZONED C -M (COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING)
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. The building on the subject site was constructed in 1967 and later expanded in 1969.
This building is a telephone switching station for Verizon California; and,
B. On June 26, 2014, the applicant (Marilyn Warren) submitted a request, on behalf of
Verizon Wireless, to install new cellular antennas on the roof of the building. This
application was deemed incomplete due to missing information on July 25, 2014; and,
C. On September 16, 2014, the applicant submitted the final information needed to
complete the request; as such, staff deemed the application complete on September 16,
2014; and,
D. On October 2, 2014, notice of the pending application published in the Downey Patriot
and mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject site; and,
E. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on October 15, 2014, and
after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at the
aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution.
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 Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission further
finds, determines and declares that:
The requested Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the intent and purpose of
the Zoning Code or the City's General Plan or the public convenience or general welfare
of persons residing or working in the neighborhood thereof. The subject site has a
General Plan Land Use Designation of Commercial Manufacturing, which is being
implemented by the C -M zone. The proposal will allow Verizon Wireless to enhance
their coverage and provide new services to their customers. General Plan Policy 2.7.1
states, "Provide adequate utility and communication systems." The proposed project is
consistent with this General Plan policy since it will provide better wireless
communications connectivity and services to those who live and work in the area.
Furthermore, the proposed wireless facility complies with all requirements of the
Resolution No. 14 -2895
Downey Planning Commission
SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15`h day of October, 2014.
Robert Kiefer, Chair an
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 October,
2014, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kiefer, Lujan, Morales and Flores
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Rodriguez '
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
Mary Cavanagh, Secretary
City Planning Commission
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10) There shall be no signs on the site related to the wireless facility, other than required
regulatory signs.
BUILDING
11) All construction shall comply with the most recent version of the California Building
Code, as adopted by the City of Downey, and Title 24 of the California Energy Code.
12) 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
13) Plans to be submitted through Building and Safety and shall comply with the most recent
version or the California Fire Code, as adopted by the City of Downey; current Downey
Municipal Code Ordinances and any other pertinent requirements to be determined at
time of plan submission and review.
14) Knox access shall be provided and maintained to the building and all roof /penthouse
access ladders.
15) The building street address shall be mounted to the front fagade of the building. The
street address shall be visible from the street, have a minimum letter height of 4 ", and
shall be a contrasting color to the building.
PUBLIC WORKS
16) All new onsite utilities shall be installed underground.
17) The owner /applicant shall be required to complete a construction & demolition (C &D)
waste management plan per Article V, Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code.
18) 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. Furthermore, the
owner /applicant shall provide a design that conveys all onsite drainage over a vegetative
swale a minimum distance of 20 feet and retain the first 0.75 inches of drainage onsite
using either surface detention basins or below grade facilities with flow in excess of the
first 0.75 inches allowed to overflow by underground drains to an existing Los Angeles
County Public Works storm drain
19) The owner /applicant shall provide that all construction graffiti created as part of this
project in the public right of way to be removed.
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