HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 17-3041RESOLUTION NO. 17-3041
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN -17-00052), THEREBY
ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE, ONE-STORY, 17,656
SQUARE -FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
12120-12132 WOODRUFF AVENUE, ZONED P -B (PARKING BUFFER) AND
M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) AND M-2 (GENERAL 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. On April 11, 2017, the applicant submitted a request for a Zone Change and Site Plan
Review to eliminate the P -B (Parking Buffer) zone on the subject site and rezone the
entire subject site to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and to allow the construction of a 17,656
square -foot industrial building. Due to missing information on the project plans, staff
deemed the application incomplete; and,
B. On September 25, 2017, the applicant submitted the remaining information needed to
complete the application. Accordingly, staff deemed the application complete on October
12, 2017; and,
C. On November 22, 2017, notice of the pending application published in the Downey
Patriot and mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject site; and,
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on December 6, 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 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. 15332 (Class 32, In -fill
Development Projects). The Planning Commission finds the project is consistent with the
General Plan and zoning, is on a site that is less than five acres and does not have any
protected habitat, and can be adequately served by utilities.
SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearings regarding the Site Plan Review, the Planning Commission further finds,
determines and declares that:
A. The site plan is consistent with the goals and policies embodied in the General Plan and
other applicable plans and policies adopted by the Council. The proposed site plan is
consistent with the purpose of the manufacturing zone regulations in that this
development will provide employment opportunities close to home for residents of the
City and surrounding communities. Additionally, it complies with Program 1.1.3.1 of the
General Plan's Land Use Chapter wherein it encourages land uses that generate jobs.
The development of this site will give businesses the opportunity to operate within this
space.
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B. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of Article
IX and the zone in which the site is located. Pursuant to Article IX, Section 9318.02, the
purpose of the manufacturing zones is intended to provide an orderly development and
grouping together of light manufacturing uses in harmony with each other and the rest of
the community. The proposed development complies with all of the development
standards for the manufacturing zones and provides an opportunity for manufacturing
businesses to occupy this space. This continuation of a use will contribute to the
character of the existing manufacturing zone, therefore meeting the intent of the purpose
of the manufacturing zone.
C. The proposed development's site plan and its design features, including architecture and
landscaping, will integrate harmoniously and enhance the character and design of the
site, the immediate neighborhood, and the surrounding areas of the City. The proposed
development complies with all the development standards. The parking and circulation
of the site, as well as the addition of landscaping, will serve to upgrade the property and
integrate it harmoniously into the surrounding area.
D. The site plan and location of the buildings, parking areas, signs, landscaping, luminaries,
and other site features indicate that proper consideration has been given to both the
functional aspects of the site development, such as automobile and pedestrian
circulation, and the visual effects of the development from the view of the public streets.
The site design and overall integration of the landscaping and building orientation was
well -envisioned by the applicant. The relationship of the building to the street creates a
welcoming entrance into the building and is pedestrian friendly. The location of the
parking spaces throughout the development gives consideration to the residents and
visitors who will be patronizing this location.
E. The proposed development will improve the community appearance by preventing
extremes of dissimilarity or monotony in new construction or in alterations of facilities.
The project will enhance the existing manufacturing uses in the area. The new building
will bring a current architectural style to the streetscape, while breaking up the monotony
of generic manufacturing buildings. The development prevents this dissimilarity by
modifying the fagade of the existing 1,067 square -foot building to match the newly
constructed buildings on site, therefore making it a part of the development of the whole
lot.
F. The site plan and design considerations shall tend to upgrade property in the immediate
neighborhood and surrounding areas with an accompanying betterment of conditions
affecting the public health, safety, comfort, and welfare. The proposed development
includes the development of a brand new, modern industrial building. The new
development will enhance the streetscape along Woodruff Avenue by providing a
modern building and new landscaping.
G. The proposed development's site plan and its design features will include graffiti
resistant features and materials in accordance with the requirements of Section 4960 of
Chapter 10 of Article IV of this Code. Conditions of approval have been added to this
project to comply with Section 4960 of Chapter 10 of Article IV of the Municipal Code.
This includes the use of graffiti resistant products in the construction of the building and
the removal of any graffiti within 72 hours of application, which will be the responsibility
of the applicant to complete.
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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 Site Plan Review (PLN -17-
00052) subject to conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit A, 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.
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 2017.
Rodriguez, Ch4frman
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
December, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Rodriguez, Owens, Dominguez and Duarte
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Flores
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
Mary Ca anagh, Secretary
City Planning Commission
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SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN -17-00052)
EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1) The approval of this Site Plan Review (PLN -17-00052) allows for the construction of a
17,565 square -foot industrial building and a faQade modification of a 1,067 square -foot
building, inclusive of all parking and landscaping as shown in the plans dated September
25, 2017.
2) This Site Plan Review (PLN -17-00052) shall not be construed to mean any waiver of
applicable and appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County, and City
laws and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of
the City of Downey Municipal Code shall apply.
3) The Owner/Applicant agrees, as a condition of approval of this resolution, to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless, at Applicant's expense, City and City's agents, officers and
employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the time
period provided in Government Code Section 66499.37 to attack, review, set aside, void
or annul the approval of this resolution, to challenge the determination made by City
under the California Environmental Quality Act or to challenge the reasonableness,
legality or validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify Applicant of
any such claim, action or proceeding to which City receives notice, and City will
cooperate fully with Applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City
for any court costs and attorney's fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of
any such claim, action or proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion, participate in the
defense of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve
Applicant of the obligations of this condition.
4) The City Planner is authorized to make minor modifications to the approved preliminary
plans or any of the conditions if such modifications shall achieve substantially the same
results as would strict compliance with said plans and conditions.
5) The applicant shall comply with the art in public places requirements set forth in Downey
Municipal Code 8950 et seq. This shall include payment of all required fees prior to the
issuance of building permits. Should the applicant exercise their right to install public art
on site, the public art application (including payment of all deposits) shall be submitted
prior to the issuance of building permits.
6) This approval shall not be valid or in effect unless the City Council of the City of Downey
approves the zone change to eliminate the P -B (Parking Buffer zone from the property.
7) All exterior lights on the property shall be LED and shall be directed, positioned, and/or
shielded such that they do not illuminate surrounding properties and the public right-of-
way.
8) Prior to the final of building permits, the existing buildings located in the rear of the
subject site shall be painted to match the newly constructed buildings.
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9) The approved architectural style shall be as noted in the approved plans. Changes to the
facades and/or colors shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Planner.
The approved color schedule is as follows:
Location
Metal Canopies over entryways
Roll -up doors
Exterior Walls
Stringcourse (horizontal band around
buildinct)
Color
Benjamin Moore #1302 or equivalent
Benjamin Moore #1127 or equivalent
Benjamin Moore #1123 orequivalent
Benjamin Moore #1125 or equivalent
10) All buildings and walls shall be finished with graffiti resistant materials. Prior to the
issuance of building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
City Planner, that the finished materials will comply with this requirement.
11) Any graffiti applied to the site shall be removed within 72 hours.
12) Drought tolerant landscaping shall be used in all landscape areas of the site. All
landscape shall be installed and permanently maintained as approved by the Planning
Commission. The minimum sizes of trees shall be as follows:
Type
Size
Quantity
Desert Museum Palo Verde
48" box
3
Pink Trum et Tree
36° box
3
Brisbane Box
24" box
4
Brisbane Box
15 gallon
15
All above -grade back-flow preventers, check valves, and transformers shall be painted
green and screened from view from the public right-of-way.
All project entries shall have an enhanced paving (pavers or stamped color concrete).
The City Planner shall review and approve final enhanced paving prior to installation.
Applicant shall install radial curbs for both ingress and egress.
Prior to installing any signs on the property, the applicant shall obtain approval of a
Planned Sign Program by the Planning Commission.
17) All mechanical equipment shall be mounted to the rooftop and shall not extend higher
than the building parapets. In cases where roof mounted equipment is required by
another code or regulation to extend taller than the parapet, said equipment shall be
screened from view to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
18) All new accessory structures, including trash enclosures, shall be no taller than 12 -feet.
BUILDING
19) All construction shall comply with the most recent version of the California Building
Code, as adopted by the City of Downey.
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20) 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 occupancy of the units.
FIRE
21) All construction shall comply with the most recent version of the California Fire Code, as
adopted by the City of Downey.
22) An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed. All fire protection systems require
City of Downey Building and Safety or Fire Department permits.
23) Installation of approved fire extinguishing system in accordance with DMC Section 3319,
2013 CFC, and applicable NFPA standards. A separate plans and permit shall be
obtained for the residential fire sprinkler system.
24) Fire lanes shall be posted in accordance with the CFC and the California Vehicle Code
(C.V.C.), Section 22500.1 which requires: A sign, citing C.V.C. 22500.1, posted
immediately adjacent to, and visible form, the designated place clearly stating that the
place is a fire lane; Outlining or painting the place in red and, in contrasting color,
marking the place with the words "FIRE LANE" which are visible from the vehicle, OR by
a red curb or red paint on the edge of the roadway which is clearly marked by the words
"FIRE LANE". The required width of a fire lane shall not be obstructed in any manner,
including stopping or parking of vehicles. Entrances to fire lanes which have been close
with gates or barriers, approved by the Fire Department shall not be obstructed. The
minimum Fire lane or Fire Access road requirements shall be no less than 20 -feet
unobstructed.
25) The applicant shall install a Knox@ Rapid Entry System: key switch for gate entry. The
Knox@ Box's shall be mounted at a height not greater than 10 -feet for protruding boxes
or six (6) feet for flush mounted boxes. All gated entrance (pedestrian/auto) shall be
provided with a "Knox@ Access" system approved by the Fire Department.
PUBLIC WORKS
26) All on-site public utilities shall be installed underground.
27) Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the Applicant shall complete a construction &
demolition (C&D) waste management plan per Article V, Chapter 8 of the Downey
Municipal Code.
28) Proposed public improvements shall comply with the latest edition of Standard Plans
and Specifications for Public Works Construction and City of Downey standards. The
Applicant shall submit public improvement plan(s) for review and approval by Public
Works Department.
29) The Applicant shall obtain permits from Public Works Department for all public
improvements within the public right of way.
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30) Prior to final of building permits, the Applicant shall remove and replace damaged,
uneven or sub -standard curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway, disabled ramps, and pavement
to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Contact Public Works Inspector at
(562) 904-7110 to identify construction areas to be removed and replaced.
31) Prior to commencement of construction, the Applicant shall submit an engineered
grading plan and/or hydraulic calculations and site drainage plan for the site (prepared
and sealed by a registered civil engineer in the State of California) for approval by the
Engineering Division and Building and Safety Division. Lot(s) shall not have less than
one (1%) percent gradient on any asphalt or non -paved surface, or less than one quarter
(1/4%) percent gradient on any concrete surface. Provide the following information on
plans: topographic site information, including elevations, dimensions/location of
existing/proposed public improvements adjacent to project (i.e. street, sidewalk, parkway
and driveway widths, catch basins, pedestrian ramps); the width and location of all
existing and proposed easements, the dimensions and location of proposed dedications;
the location, depth and dimensions of potable water, reclaimed water and sanitary sewer
lines; chemical and hazardous material storage, if any, including containment provisions;
and the type of existing use, including the gross square footage of the building, and its
disposition.
32) Prior to building permit final, all unused driveways shall be removed and constructed
with full -height curb gutter, and sidewalk.
33) Construct onsite pavement, consisting of a minimum section of 4" thick aggregate base,
and a minimum 2-1/2" thick asphalt concrete pavement.
34) Comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); Ordinance
1142 of the Downey Municipal Code (DMC); and the Low Impact Development (LID)
Plan. Furthermore, the applicant shall be required to Certify and append Public Works
standard to all construction and grading plans as required by the LACoDWP Stormwater
Quality Management Plan (SQMP).
35) Prior to building final, remove all construction graffiti created as part of this project within
the public -right-of-way in a timely manner.
36) The owner/applicant shall install a sewer main and sewer lateral (to the front property
line) and shall provide that the design and improvements of sewers shall be to the
standards of the City Engineering Division. Septic systems are not acceptable.
37) The owner/applicant shall provide and use reclaimed water for all landscape irrigation
and other non -potable water needs (if approved by LA County DHS and Downey) in
cases where a reclaimed water main is located in the vicinity of the project site.
38) The owner/applicant shall grant easements in the name of the City shall include:
a) Vehicular easements
b) Walkway easements
C) Drainage easements
d) Utility easements
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39) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install a new (min. 1 -inch) dedicated potable
water service line, meter, and meter box for each unit.
40) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install a new (min. 1 -inch) dedicated potable water
service line, meter, and meter box for each unit.
41) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install backflow device in accordance with the
Department of Public Works and the State and County Department of Health Services
requirements.
42) The owner/applicant is responsible for coordinating with Building & Safety permit fees
and payment(s) to the City and CSDLAC for all sanitary sewer connection and capacity
charges.
43) The owner/applicant shall provide improvement plan mylars, record drawing mylars, and
record drawing digital (AutoCAD — latest edition) files in accordance with the
requirements of the Department of Public Works that have been signed by a civil
engineer licensed in the State of California. Final approval of new utilities shall be
dependent upon submittal and approval of record drawing mylars and scanned,
uncompressed TIFF images of record drawings on a CD/DVD-ROM media per City's
GIS Requirements.
44) Utility plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works prior
to the issuance of the grading plan permit. Submit plans to Building & Safety and
Planning Divisions regarding the following:
a) The use of drought tolerant plants
b) Drip irrigation
G) Latest Green Code standards for water fixtures, etc.
END OF CONDITIONS
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