HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 17-3036RESOLUTION NO. 17-3036
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DENYING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 74429 (PLN -17-00121), THEREBY
REJECTING A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO
RESIDENTIAL PARCELS, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7741 THIRD STREET,
ZONED R-1 5,000 (SINGLE-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 3-E Enterprises Inc. (hereinafter "Applicant") on
July 21, 2017 requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map No. 74429
(PLN -17-00121), to subdivide a 19,090 square foot into two single-family lots;
and,
B. On August 21, 2017, the project was deemed complete; and,
C. On September 7, 2017, notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all
property owners within 500 feet of the subject site. Additionally, the notice was
published in the Downey Patriot on September 7, 2017; and,
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September
20, 2017, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, facts, and
opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing directed staff to prepare a
resolution of denial based on the inability to make of the required findings in a
positive manner; and,
E. On October 4, 2017, the Planning Commission adopted this resolution.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares it has
reviewed the project for compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act. Based on its own analysis and consideration, it was found that the project is
categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15315 (Class 15, Minor
Land Divisions). This proposed project would subdivide a single lot into less than four parcels.
SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearing, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that:
A. That the proposed map is not consistent with the General Plan. The subject site has a
General Plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential, which is intended to
guide the growth of single-family residential areas at low densities. The applicant's
proposal will subdivide an existing single-family parcel into two lots, thus double the
amount of units that could be built on the project site. The sizes of the properties on
Third Street, west of Rives Avenue are typically around 10,000 square feet, each with a
single-family residence built upon it. This equates to approximately 4.4 units per acre.
The proposed Tentative Parcel Map would provide lots that are approximately 8,900
square feet in size, which equates to 4.9 units per acre. This increase in density is
inconsistent with the surrounding lot sizes, the character of the area, and the Low
Density Residential Land Use Designation. Therefore, the proposed map is not
consistent with the General Plan.
Resolution No. 17-3036
Downey Planning Commission
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 denies Tentative Parcel
Map No. 74429 (PLN -17-00121).
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October 2017.
Ji odriguez, airman
C ify 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 4th day of October
2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Rodriguez, Flores and Dominguez
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Owens and Duarte
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
Mary Cav6agh, Secretary
City Planning Commission
7441 Third Street. — PLN -17-00121
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