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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1. PLN-17-00145 - 10221 & 10303 Downey AveSTAFF REPORT PLANNING DIVISION DATE: MAY 2, 2018 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTED BY: ALDO E. SCHINDLER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEWED BY: DAVID BLUMENTHAL, CITY PLANNER PREPARED BY: MONICA ESPARZA, SENIOR PLANNER SUBJECT: PLN-17-00145 (NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AND ZONE CHANGE) – A REQUEST TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION TO LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND REZONE TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) LOCATION: 10221 DOWNEY AVENUE & 10303 DOWNEY AVENUE ZONING: C-P (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE) & R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) REPORT SUMMARY Don Jervis, (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant’) is requesting a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for two properties, to amend the current land use designation of both from Low Density Residential to Low-Medium Density Residential and rezone one property from its current zone designation of C-P (Professional Office) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential); the Applicant is requesting to rezone the second property from R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential). Pursuant to Code Section 9834, all General Plan Amendment and Zone Change requests must obtain approval by the Planning Commission and the City Council. Based on the analysis contained in this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following titled resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND ZONE CHANGE TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10221 DOWNEY AVENUE AND 10303 DOWNEY AVENUE Agenda Page 1 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 2 BACKGROUND The subject sites are located on the west side of Downey Avenue, south of Florence Avenue, and north of Lexington Road and are located directly adjacent to each other with 10221 Downey Avenue located to the north of 10303 Downey Avenue. 10221 Downey Avenue has an area of 18,000 square feet and is improved with a one-story, single-family residence that is approximately 1,700 square feet in size and was built in 1952. 10303 Downey Avenue also has an area of 18,000 square feet and is improved with a one-story, single-family residence that is approximately 1,405 square feet in size and was built in 1952. The current General Plan land use designation and zoning for 10221 Downey Avenue is Low Density Residential and C-P (Professional Office), respectively. The General Plan land use designation and zoning for 10303 Downey Avenue is Low Density Residential and R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential), respectively. The surrounding uses include a two-story, nine-unit apartment building directly adjacent and to the south of 10303 Downey Avenue, an office building directly north of 10221 Downey Avenue, one-story, single-family residences to the west of the sites, and a mix of single-family and multiple-family residences to the east of Downey Avenue, along Lexington Road. Downey Avenue between 7th Street and Florence Avenue is predominantly improved with multiple-family residential developments in the form of apartments and condominiums. The zoning and land use designations for the surrounding properties are as follows: General Plan, Zoning and Existing Land Use General Plan Zoning Existing Use 10221 Downey Ave Low Density Residential C-P Single-family Residential 10303 Downey Ave Low Density Residential R-3 Single-family Residential North Office C-P Office South Medium Density Residential R-3 Multiple-family Residential East Low Medium Density Residential R-1 10,000 Single-family & Multiple-family Residential West Low Density Residential R-3 Single-Family Residential Agenda Page 2 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 3 Project site as viewed from Downey Avenue The history of 10303 Downey Avenue is as follows: On April 22, 1959, the property owner, at the time, of 10303 Downey Avenue requested a Zone Exception from the Planning Commission to convert the existing single-family dwelling unit into a duplex and build a two-story, eight-unit apartment building to the rear of the lot. The Planning Commission denied the request, stating that there was still a considerable amout of properties zoned R-3 that were being used for single-family and therefore, “the property owner is not being denied a property right.” After this decision, in 1978, the City Council approved a zone change of this property, including the single-family residential uses adjacent to this property, to change the zoning of these properties from R-1 5,000 to R-3, in an effort to create consistency with the General Plan which stated that these properties should be slated for R-3 development. On January 25, 2005, the 2025 General Plan was adopted. In this update, both 10221 Downey Avenue and 10303 Downey Avenue were re-evaluated and returned to Low Density Residential Land Use Designations. The history of 10221 Downey Avenue is as follows: On July 10, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6496 approving a General Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use Designation of 10221 Downey Avenue from Low Density Residential to Office. Thereafter, on July 24, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1105 approving the zone change of the subject site from R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to C-P (Professional Office). On March 15, 2017, the Applicant submitted a request for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 10221 Downey Avenue for a potential R-3 development. This request was presented to the Planning Commission on June 21, 2017. The Planning Commission denied this request based on the increase in density; however, during the discussion, the Planning Agenda Page 3 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 4 Commission indicated they would consider an option with lesser density, as they felt this would be more appropriate for the area. On August 21, 2017, the applicant submitted a request for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to amend the General Plan land use designation of both these properties from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential and to rezone 10221 Downey Avenue from C-P (Professional Office) to R-2 (Two-family Residential), and 10303 Downey Avenue from R-3 (Multiple-family Residential) to R-2 (Two-family Residential). On February 27, 2018, Staff deemed the application complete. In accordance with California State Law, the notice of the pending public hearing was published in the Downey Patriot and mailed to all property owners within 500’ of the subject site on March 29, 2018. The item was originally scheduled for April 18, 2018 but, at the Applicant’s request, was continued to May 2, 2018 without public comment. DISCUSSION The applicant is the property owner of both sites (10221 Downey Avenue and 10303 Downey Avenue). If the requests for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change are granted, the Applicant intends to merge these two lots and develop the site with an R-2, two-family residential development. Plans for the development of these two lots have not been submitted; however, it should be noted that R-2 development does not require Planning Commission review and would therefore be reviewed and approved at a staff level. In the event that the Applicant proposes a condominium development, the Planning Commission would review the Tentative Tract Map. The submitted application is solely to request a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for both of these sites. Pursuant to the City’s Development Standards for R-2 lots, each lot can accommodate seven (7) units with a maximum lot coverage of 50% and a maximum building height of two-stories or 30-feet, whichever is greater. As such, the Applicant could construct fourteen (14), two-story dwelling units. The development of these sites would include landscaping, two-car, enclosed parking spaces for the residents and 0.5 spaces per unit for guest parking. Under the previous application to change the zoning to R-3, the lot sizes could have accommodated nineteen (19) units. R-2 development on these sites will produce fewer units than an R-3 development. General Plan Amendment According to State Law, the General Plan serves as a guide to the long-term physical development and growth of a community in 20 to 30 year increments. The plan identifies issues confronting the community and outlines the long-term goals to address them with policies and programs as steps to accomplish the goals of the plan. Since land use decisions, zoning regulations, and other policies by the City are required to be consistent with the General Plan, it is imperative that the General Plan be updated to reflect the changing concerns and needs of the community. The City of Downey’s General Plan was first adopted in 1963 and was updated in 1973, and in 1992. The current General Plan, Downey Vision 2025 was adopted in 2005. During this latest update, 16 areas of the City underwent a change in Land Use Designation. The subject sites are located in Area 7; the land use designation was changed from Office to Low Density Residential. Based on staff’s analysis of these properties and the area surrounding it, it seems as though this change occurred based on the current development of the lots as single-family residential, and not how these properties relate to the surrounding area. Downey Avenue has been improved with a significant amount of multiple-family residential developments. A zone change to R-2 would allow the Applicant the ability to continue providing Agenda Page 4 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 5 multiple-family housing along Downey Avenue at a lower density than R-3. Additionally, there is currently a Low Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation along the east side of Downey Avenue. This provides a seamless buffer between the high density and low density uses that exist within this area. Figure 1 Existing General Plan Land Use Designation Map The request to amend this designation from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential would provide a smooth transition between the high density apartment complexes that surround this area and the mix of single-family and two-family residential development to the east of Downey Avenue. Furthermore, Policy 1.3.1 of the General Plan states, “minimize or eliminate conflicts where incompatible land uses in proximity.” This request is a good opportunity to comply with this intention, as the current development of these sites in proximity to office and multiple-family residential uses is not compatible. Figure 2, pictured on the next page, illustrates the proposed General Plan amendment and the transition referenced above. Agenda Page 5 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 6 Figure 2 Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation Zone Change The Downey Municipal Code implements the objectives of the General Plan by adopting regulations that seek to accomplish the goals of the General Plan. As such, the zoning designations that are outlined in the Municipal Code and shown in the Zoning Map must be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation. According to the General Plan, the Low Medium Density Residential designation is implemented when a property is zoned R-2 – Two-Family Residential. As previously stated, this would allow the Applicant to build fourteen (14) units on these lots, complete with parking for the residents and landscaping. This is less impactful than the current zoning of each of these properties, wherein an R-3 development of both of these lots would yield nineteen (19) units and an office development could yield a 36,000 square-foot and 5 story office building, directly adjacent to single-family residential. Furthermore, Downey Avenue is a fully-improved street. According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, an average of 6.5 trips are generated per dwelling unit, in apartment complexes where 50% are entering and 50% are exiting on any given day. Downey Avenue is fully equipped to handle this increase in trip generation. Additionally, all R-2 development is subject to the development standards adopted in the Zoning Code, such as setbacks, height, and noise. This will ensure minimal impacts on then adjacent uses. Agenda Page 6 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 7 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE The City’s Development Review Committee did not review this request as no development is proposed in association with this application. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Staff prepared an Initial Study of Environmental Impact, which was posted on the City’s Website and with the Los Angeles County Clerk. The public comment period is from March 29, 2018 to April 18, 2018. As part of the CEQA process, staff conducted the required tribal consultation. Staff consulted with Andrew Salas, the Chairman of the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation. Mr. Salas informed staff that there were no significant cultural resources associated with this location, but would like to be in contact with the Applicant prior to excavation of the site. Based on the Initial Study, public comment received, and tribal consultation, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission adopt a Negative Declaration. FINDINGS General Plan Amendment 1. That the proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with all other goals, policies, programs, and land uses of applicable elements of the General Plan. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with Policy 1.3.1 of the General Plan which states that the City must “minimize or eliminate conflicts where incompatible land uses are in proximity to each other.” The location of the single-family uses on the subject sites is incompatible with the multiple-family residential developments to the south of the sites and the office use to the north. The change from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential allows for smaller-scale, multiple-family residential development in the area without the mass of Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation. 2. That the proposed General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties or the surrounding environment. The proposed General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the surrounding properties or environment as the area is predominantly improved with higher density, multiple-family residential buildings. The future development of this property must comply with the standards of the R-2 zone, which have been adopted by the City of Downey, and are intended to be compatible with the area in which it is located. Additionally, According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, an average of 6.5 trips are generated per dwelling unit, in apartment complexes where 50% are entering and 50% are exiting on any given day. Downey Avenue is fully equipped to handle this increase in trip generation. 3. That the proposed General Plan Amendment promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare and serves the goals and purposes of this article. This land use designation is associated with the R-2 zone, which calls for less density than an R-3 development and a smaller scale development. The future development of Agenda Page 7 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 8 these sites will comply with all California Building Codes to protect the surrounding properties. Additionally, it serves the goals and purposed of the General Plan in that Program 1.3.1.2 intends to “promote certain land use designations or land use as buffers between incompatible land uses.” The future R-2 would act as a buffer between the office use along Florence Avenue and the R-3 development to the south, while staying in character with the single-family residential units to the west. 4. That the proposed General Plan Amendment will not conflict with provisions of this article, including the City’s subdivision ordinance. The proposed General Plan Amendment does not conflict with the provisions of this article, nor the City’s subdivision ordinance in that it promotes various goals and programs of the General Plan and does not include a request to subdivide. Zone Change 1. 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 interest or furtherance of the public health, safety, and general welfare. The requested zone change is necessary to accommodate the development of the lots for Low Medium Density Residential. The existing zone of both of these sites is incompatible with the General Plan Land Use Designation, and must therefore be changed to allow the future development of the sites. Furthermore, it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare in that it will provide more housing opportunities for those who cannot currently find housing within the City. 2. That the zone change will be compatible and complementary to existing conditions and adjoining property in the surrounding area. The subject sites are currently developed with single-family residences that are approximately 1,700 square-feet and are adjacent to offices to the north, single-family residences to the west, multiple-family residential to the south, and a mix of single-family and multiple-family to the east. The requested zone change will be compatible and complementary to the existing conditions and adjoining properties in that multiple-family residential currently exists along Downey Avenue. The existing development of the sites is incompatible as is. Therefore, the zone change will accommodate the development of R-2 development, which would be more compatible with the area and the mix of single- family and multiple-family already existent in the area. 3. 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. Although no development is proposed at this time, pursuant to Code Section 9312.08, the minimum size of an R-2 lot is 5,000 square feet. The subject sites both have a lot area of 18,000 square feet. The Applicant plans to merge both lots, which would allow compliance with all the property development standards for the R-2 zone. Agenda Page 8 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 9 4. 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 west side of Downey Avenue, south of Florence and north of Lexington Road. The approval of this zone change would allow the construction of up to fourteen (14) units. Downey Avenue is a fully-improved street. According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, an average of 6.5 trips are generated per dwelling unit, in apartment complexes where 50% are entering and 50% are exiting on any given day. Downey Avenue is fully equipped to handle this increase in trip generation. 5. That the proposed zone change is in general conformance with the General Plan and General Plan land use designation for the parcel. The proposed zone change is consistent with Policy 1.3.1 wherein the General Plan states in intent is to “minimize or eliminate conflicts where incompatible land uses are in proximity to each other”. This zone change would eliminate the incompatibility of two, single-family residences in between multiple-family residential to the south and office to the north. In association with the General Plan Amendment to Low Medium Density Residential, the zone change will be compatible with the land use designation of these sites as the requested zone is R-2. CORRESPONDENCE On September 5, 2017, Staff began correspondence with Daniel Jimenez regarding the Applicant’s intentions to develop the property. Email correspondence between staff and Mr. Jimenez is included as Exhibit “C”. Additionally, since the originally scheduled meeting, staff has received three letters in opposition of the project. These letters are also included as Exhibit “C”. CONCLUSION The Applicant’s request is to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation of 10221 Downey Avenue and 10303 Downey Avenue from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential and to change the zoning of 10221 Downey Avenue from C-P to R-2 and the zoning of 10303 Downey Avenue from R-3 to R-2. Based on the analysis contained within this report, staff concludes that the findings can be made for the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change and that future development of these sites is in accordance with the intentions and goals of the City’s General Plan. As such, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution, thereby recommending approval to the City Council of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change of the subject property. EXHIBITS A. Maps B. Planning Commission Resolution C. Correspondence D. Initial Study and Negative Declaration Agenda Page 9 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 10 Exhibit ‘A’ – Maps Aerial Photograph Agenda Page 10 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 11 Existing General Plan Land Use Designation Map Existing Zoning Map Agenda Page 11 10221& 10303 Downey Avenue – PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 12 Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation Proposed Zoning Map Agenda Page 12 RESOLUTION NO. 18- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND ZONE CHANGE TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10221 DOWNEY AVENUE AND 10303 DOWNEY AVENUE 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 August 21, 2017, the applicant submitted a request for a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of 10221 Downey Avenue from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential and a Zone Change to change the zone from C-P (Professional Office) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential); and change the land use designation of 10303 Downey Avenue from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential and change the zone from R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential); and, B. On February 27, 2018 staff deemed the application complete; and, C. In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a notice of the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration was posted at the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office on March 27, 2018; and, D. On March 29, 2018, notice of the pending application published in the Downey Patriot and mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject site; and, E. On April 18, 2018, the item was continued, at the Applicant’s request, without public testimony; and, F. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 2, 2018, 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 that after preparing an Initial Study in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, which found that the project will not have a significant environmental impact. As such the Initial Study/Negative Declaration was circulated for public review from March 29, 2018 to April 18, 2018. Based on its own independent judgment that the facts stated in the initial study are true, the Planning Commission hereby adopts a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts. SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearings regarding the General Plan Amendment, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that: Agenda Page 13 Resolution No. 18- Downey Planning Commission 10221 & 10303 Downey Avenue– PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 2 A. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with Policy 1.3.1 of the General Plan which states that the City must “minimize or eliminate conflicts where incompatible land uses are in proximity to each other.” The location of the single-family uses on the subject sites is incompatible with the multiple-family residential developments to the south of the sites and the office use to the north. The change from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential allows for smaller-scale, multiple-family residential development in the area without the mass of Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation. B. The proposed General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the surrounding properties or environment as the area is predominantly improved with higher density, multiple-family residential buildings. The future development of this property must comply with the standards of the R-2 zone, which have been adopted by the City of Downey, and are intended to be compatible with the area in which it is located. Additionally, According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, an average of 6.5 trips are generated per dwelling unit, in apartment complexes where 50% are entering and 50% are exiting on any given day. Downey Avenue is fully equipped to handle this increase in trip generation. C. This land use designation is associated with the R-2 zone, which calls for less density than an R-3 development and a smaller scale development. The future development of these sites will comply with all California Building Codes to protect the surrounding properties. Additionally, it serves the goals and purposed of the General Plan in that Program 1.3.1.2 intends to “promote certain land use designations or land use as buffers between incompatible land uses.” The future R-2 would act as a buffer between the office use along Florence Avenue and the R-3 development to the south, while staying in character with the single-family residential units to the west. D. The proposed General Plan Amendment does not conflict with the provisions of this article, nor the City’s subdivision ordinance in that it promotes various goals and programs of the General Plan and does not include a request to subdivide. SECTION 4. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearings regarding the Zone Change, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that: A. The requested zone change is necessary to accommodate the development of the lots for Low Medium Density Residential. The existing zone of both of these sites is incompatible with the General Plan Land Use Designation, and must therefore be changed to allow the future development of the sites. Furthermore, it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare in that it will provide more housing opportunities for those who cannot currently find housing within the City. B. The zone change will be compatible and complementary to existing conditions and adjoining property in the surrounding areas. The subject sites are currently developed with single-family residences that are approximately 1,700 square-feet and are adjacent to offices to the north, single-family residences to the west, multiple-family residential to the south, and a mix of single-family and multiple-family to the east. The requested zone change will be compatible and complementary to the existing conditions and adjoining properties in that multiple-family residential currently exists along Downey Avenue. The Agenda Page 14 Resolution No. 18- Downey Planning Commission 10221 & 10303 Downey Avenue– PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 3 existing development of the sites is incompatible as is. Therefore, the zone change will accommodate the development of R-2 development, which would be more compatible with the area and the mix of single-family and multiple-family already existent in the area. C. 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. Although no development is proposed at this time, pursuant to Code Section 9312.08, the minimum size of an R-2 lot is 5,000 square feet. The subject sites both have a lot area of 18,000 square feet. The Applicant plans to merge both lots, which would allow compliance with all the property development standards for the R-2 zone. D. 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 utilities exist which will adequately serve the property as rezoned. The subject site is located on the west side of Downey Avenue, south of Florence and north of Lexington Road. The approval of this zone change would allow the construction of up to fourteen (14) units. Downey Avenue is a fully-improved street. According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, an average of 6.5 trips are generated per dwelling unit, in apartment complexes where 50% are entering and 50% are exiting on any given day. Downey Avenue is fully equipped to handle this increase in trip generation. E. The proposed zone change is in general conformance with the General Plan and General Plan land use designation for the parcel. The proposed zone change is consistent with Policy 1.3.1 wherein the General Plan states in intent is to “minimize or eliminate conflicts where incompatible land uses are in proximity to each other”. This zone change would eliminate the incompatibility of two, single-family residences in between multiple-family residential to the south and office to the north. In association with the General Plan Amendment to Low Medium Density Residential, the zone change will be compatible with the land use designation of these sites as the requested zone is R-2. SECTION 5. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 4 of this resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Downey approve the request to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation at 10221 Downey Avenue from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential and approve the request to rezone the same property from C-P (Professional Office) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential); and amend the General Plan land use designation at 10303 Downey Avenue from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential and rezone the same property from R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential). [Signatures on next page] Agenda Page 15 Resolution No. 18- Downey Planning Commission 10221 & 10303 Downey Avenue– PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 4 SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 2018. Patrick Owens, 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 May, 2018, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Mary Cavanagh, Secretary City Planning Commission Agenda Page 16 Resolution No. 18- Downey Planning Commission 10221 & 10303 Downey Avenue– PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 5 General Plan Maps Existing General Plan Land Use Designation Map Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation Map Agenda Page 17 Resolution No. 18- Downey Planning Commission 10221 & 10303 Downey Avenue– PLN-17-00145 May 2, 2018 - Page 6 Zoning Maps Existing Zoning Map Proposed Zoning Map Agenda Page 18 Agenda Page 19 Agenda Page 20 Agenda Page 21 Agenda Page 22 Agenda Page 23 Agenda Page 24 Agenda Page 25 Agenda Page 26 Agenda Page 27 Agenda Page 28 Agenda Page 29 Agenda Page 30 Agenda Page 31 Agenda Page 32 Agenda Page 33 Agenda Page 34 Agenda Page 35 Agenda Page 36 Agenda Page 37 Agenda Page 38 Agenda Page 39 Agenda Page 40 Agenda Page 41 Agenda Page 42 Agenda Page 43 Agenda Page 44 Agenda Page 45 Agenda Page 46 Agenda Page 47 Agenda Page 48 Agenda Page 49 Agenda Page 50 Agenda Page 51 Agenda Page 52 Agenda Page 53 Agenda Page 54 Agenda Page 55 Agenda Page 56 Agenda Page 57 Agenda Page 58 Agenda Page 59 Agenda Page 60 Agenda Page 61 Agenda Page 62 Agenda Page 63 Agenda Page 64 Agenda Page 65 Agenda Page 66 Agenda Page 67 Agenda Page 68 Agenda Page 69 Agenda Page 70