HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 16-2975RESOLUTION NO. 16 -2975
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A ZONE CHANGE (PLN -16-
00018), THEREBY REZONING THE SOUTHERLY SIXTY -SIX (66') FEET OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8104 STEWART & GRAY RD FROM P -B (PARKING
BUFFER) TO R -3 (MULTIPLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
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. An application was filed by Raul Echemendia (hereinafter "Applicant ") requesting
approval of a zone change to rezone a portion of the property from P -B (Parking
Buffer) to R -3 (Multiple - Family Residential), on property at 8104 Stewart & Gray
Rd, Downey, California (hereinafter "Subject Site ");
B. Concurrently, the applicant has requested for approval of Tentative Tract Map
No. 74082 and Site Plan Review for the development of a 7 -unit townhome
project;
C. On March 24, 2016, notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all Downey
property owners within 500 feet of the subject site and the notice was published
in the Downey Patriot;
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 6, 2016,
and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, 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. 15332 (Class 32), In -Fill Development
Projects.
SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearings, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that:
A. That the zone change is necessary and desirable for the development of the
community in harmony with the objectives of the General Plan and this
chapter and is in the interests or furtherance of the public health, safety,
and general welfare. The request to rezone a portion of the property from P -B to
R -3 is in harmony with the Zoning Ordinance that the City updated in 2008.
Specifically, the R -3 Zone is intended for multiple - family residential uses. It is
staff's opinion that the proposed zone change will provide additional area to
accommodate the proposed residential development, which implements the
proposed zoning and the General Plan. Furthermore, the project site will exceed
the minimum parcel requirements set forth in the Zoning Code. Considering these
factors along with meeting the intent of the land use designation, staff believes
that this zone change will be in harmony with the objectives of the General Plan
and is in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
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B. That the zone change will be compatible and complementary to existing
conditions and adjoining property in the surrounding area. The surrounding
area includes residential uses to the north, south, east and west of the site. The
requested zone change will allow the development of a townhome project that will
be similar to the neighboring uses. It is staff's opinion that rezoning the southerly
66 feet of the project site from P -B (Parking Buffer) to R -3 (Multiple - Family
Residential) will make it compatible with other parcels in the vicinity and continue
to support the residential development in the area.
C. That the site is adequate in size to accommodate the uses permitted in the
zone requested and that all applicable property development standards can
be complied with. The minimum size requirement for new parcels in the R -3
zone is 10,000 square feet in size; however, the subject parcel comprises 15,934
square. As part of his request, the applicant is proposing to rezone the southerly
66 feet of the subject property from P -B to R -3. This allows the applicant to
create a developable site that can easily accommodate the number of units
proposed for the townhome project and comply with all of the development
standards set forth in the Zoning Code.
D. That the site properly relates to streets and highways designed and fully
improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic that is expected to be
generated in the area and that utilities exist or are planned which will
adequately serve the property as rezoned. The subject site is located on the
south side of Stewart and Gray Road. It is a secondary arterial with four travel
lanes (two in each direction). The proposed residential project is for seven
townhomes and a review of the area indicates that all surrounding properties are
residential. It is staffs opinion that Stewart and Gray Road has sufficient capacity
to accommodate any future development that will occur on the property.
Furthermore, all utility systems are in place and can adequately serve future
projects.
E. That the proposed zone change is in general conformance with the General
Plan and General Plan land use designation for the parcel. Currently, the
General Plan Land Use designation for the subject property is Medium Density
Residential. The proposed rezone of the rear 66 feet of the property from P -B to
R -3 will be consistent with the Medium Density Residential designation. It is
staff's opinion that the proposed zone change will provide additional area to
accommodate the residential development, which implements the proposed
zoning and existing general plan.
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 PLN -16- 00018,
subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto, 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.
PLN -16 -00018 — 8104 Stewart & Gray Rd
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SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 61h day of April 2016.
_.art
Mati-as Flores, 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 6th day of April 2016,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Flores, Rodriguez, Morales and Lujan
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
Owens
ABSTAIN
COMMISSIONERS:
None
Mary Ca ranagh, Secretary
City Planning Commissio
PLN -16 -00018 — 8104 Stewart & Gray Rd
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