HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 17-3028RESOLUTION NO. 17-3028
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE TIERRA LUNA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AND PCCP IRG DOWNEY, LLC AND IRG
DOWNEY, LLC TO AMEND GENERAL DEVELOPER COVENANTS FOR
COMMERCIAL RETAILERS AND DEVELOPMENT OF A FIRE STATION.
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. On November 30, 2003, the City of Downey ("City") sold the property now known as the
Promenade at Downey shopping center to PCCP IRG Downey, LLC, and IRG Downey,
LLC (collectively "Developer"); and,
B. On March 15, 2012 the City and the Developer entered into a Development Agreement
for the Promenade at Downey shopping center; and,
C. The City and the Developer now wish to amend the terms of the Development
Agreement; and,
D. On July 20, 2017, 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 August 2, 2017, 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 project 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 amendment to the development agreement, the Planning
Commission further finds, determines and declares that:
The requested amendment to the Development Agreement is consistent with the City's
adopted General Plan. The subject site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of
Mixed Use, which is intended to provide a variety of uses (retail, office, restaurant,
entertainment) within close proximity to each other. Amending the development
agreement achieves this goal by allowing the continual growth of the Promenade at
Downey shopping center. This amendment will also streamline the review process for
new tenants, which is consistent with General Plan Policy 9.4.2, which states,
"Streamline the development review process."
Resolution No. 17-3028
Downey Planning Commission
2. The requested amendment to the Development Agreement is consistent with the
Specific Plan. The development agreement is for the construction and operation of the
Promenade at Downey shopping center. While the proposed change streamlines the
review process for new businesses that want to operate in the shopping center, it does
not alter the permitted uses. Additionally, no changes will occur to building locations,
parking requirements, landscaping, or other development standard.
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 recommends that the City Council of the
City of Downey approve the amendments to the Development Agreement, which are outlined in
Exhibit A.
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of AuguV, 2017.
Matias Flores, Acting 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 2nd day of August,
2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Flores,
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Dominguez and Duarte
Mary C vanagh, Secy to
City Planning Commissl
11215 Lakewood Blvd. — PLN -15-00182
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