HomeMy WebLinkAbout0. PC Agenda - May 17, 2017PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MAY 17th, 2017
REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11111 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA
I. CALL TO ORDER: A REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Dominguez, Duarte, Flores, Vice Chairman Owens and
Chairman Rodriguez
III. PLANNING COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUEST FOR FUTURE
AGENDA ITEMS; AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS:
IV. PRESENTATIONS:
V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
2. PLN-17-00040 (General Plan Amendment and Zone Change)
Location: 10221 Downey Avenue Continue
Request: A request to amend the General Plan Land Use designation from
LDR (Low-Density Residential) to MDR (Medium-Density Residential)
and to rezone property currently zoned C-P (Professional Office) to
R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential)
to June 21
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to
Land)
Staff: Associate Planner Monica Esparza
3. PLN-17-00066 (Special Event Permit)
Location: 11040 Brookshire Avenue Approve
Request: A request by Downey High Band Boosters Club to conduct a four-day
carnival from May 26 to 29, 2017, which includes carnival rides, game
booths, and food sales on the parking lot of Downey High School, on
property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential)
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to
Land)
Staff: Assistant Planner Kevin Nguyen
1. Imperial Highway Economic Development Strategic Plan
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MAY 17th, 2017
4. PLN-17-00062 (Special Event Permit)
Location: 10830-10846 Downey Avenue Approve
Request: A request by the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church to conduct a
Greek Festival for three consecutive days (June 2, 2017 through
June 4, 2017) inclusive of food, drink and vendor sales,
alcoholic beverage sales, mechanical rides, and live entertainment, on
property zoned DDSP (Downtown Downey Specific Plan)
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to
Land)
Staff: Associate Planner Monica Esparza
5. PLN-16-00015 (Modification to a Planned Sign Program)
Location: 7405-7435 Florence Avenue Approve
Request: A request for a modification to the existing Planned Sign Program
(DR-83-2), on property zoned C-2 and P-B (General Commercial and
Parking Buffer)
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15311 (Class 11, Accessory
Structures)
Staff: Senior Planner Guillermo Arreola
VII. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for the
public to address the Planning Commission on items within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and not
listed on the agenda. It is requested, but not required, that you state your name, address and subject matter
upon which you wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than 5 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown
Act, no discussion or action, other than a brief response, referral to the City Planning staff or schedule for a
subsequent agenda, shall be taken by the Planning Commission on any issue brought forth under this section.
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Items in this section will be voted on in one motion unless a
commissioner or citizen requests separate actions. Anyone wishing to discuss a Consent Calendar item
should be recognized by the chairman, state name, address and agenda item number. Further, any Consent
Calendar items removed from the agenda will be considered by the commission following the public hearing
items.
6. Approval of the Minutes from March 15, 2017
IX. OTHER BUSINESS:
X. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
XI. ADJOURNMENT: To Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 6:30 pm, at Downey City Hall, 11111
Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA. 90241.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MAY 17th, 2017
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you
should contact the Planning Division office at (562) 904-7154 (voice) or the California Relay Service. Notification 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Supporting data for items included in this agenda is available for public review and inspection in the office of the
Planning Division during regular workday hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and in the City Library during regular
hours and on the City’s website at http://www.downeyca.org.
I, Mary Cavanagh, Secretary to the Planning Commission, City of Downey, do hereby certify, under
penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing notice was posted pursuant
to Government Code Section 54950 Et. Seq. and City of Downey Ordinance at the following locations:
Downey City Hall, Downey City Library, and Barbara J. Riley Senior Center.
Dated this 11th day of May, 2017 Mary Cavanagh
Mary Cavanagh
Secretary, Planning Commission
NOTICE: SECTION 9806 – APPEALS
Any person aggrieved or affected by any final determinations of the Commission concerning an application for
action of an administrative nature, including a variance or a permit, or any condition or requirement thereon, or
upon the failure of the Commission to make its findings and determinations within thirty (30) days after the closure
of the hearing thereon, no later than fifteen (15) calendar days, (Exception: subdivisions. no later than ten (10)
calendar days) after the date of the decision or of the Commission’s failure to make a determination, may file with
the City Planner a written notice of appeal there from to the Council. Such appeal shall set forth specifically
wherein it is claimed the Commission’s findings were in error, and wherein the decision of the Commission is not
supported by the evidence in the matter, and wherein the public necessity, convenience, and welfare require the
Commission’s decision to be reversed or modified