HomeMy WebLinkAbout0. PC Agenda - May 16, 2018PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
May 16, 2018
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 Flores, Duarte, Frometa, Vice Chairman Dominguez
and Chairman Owens
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
1. PLN-18-00055 (Special Event Permit) Approve
Location: 10830 Downey Avenue
Request: A request by the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church to conduct a
Greek Festival for two consecutive days (June 2, 2018 through
June 3, 2018), on property zoned DDSP (Downtown Downey Specific Plan)
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to
Land)
Staff: Assistant Planner Kevin Nguyen
Contact: knguyen@downeyca.org
(562) 904-7154
2. PLN-18-00057 (Special Event Permit) Approve
Location: 11045 Downey Avenue
Request: A request by Bastard’s Canteen to conduct a Memorial Day event on
Monday, May 28, 2018, inclusive of a partial closure of a private street
(Second Street between Downey Avenue and New Street), on property
zoned DDSP (Downtown Downey Specific Plan).
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to
Land)
Staff: Senior Planner Monica Esparza
Contact: mesparza@downeyca.org
(562) 904-7154
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
May 16, 2018
3. PLN-18-00054 (Modification to a Conditional Use Permit) Approve
Location: 8323 Firestone Boulevard
Request: Revision ‘B’ to an existing Conditional Use Permit, which allows a
hookah lounge (Hookah Hub), on property zoned DDSP (Downtown
Downey Specific Plan).
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities)
Staff: Principal Planner Guillermo Arreola
Contact: garreola@downeyca.org
(562) 904-7154
4. PLN-18-00025 (Zone Text Amendment) Approve
Location: Citywide
Request: A request to amend various sections of Article IX of the Downey
Municipal Code, revising regulations related to “Commercial
Recreational” uses in the commercial zones, and to adopt language
allowing “Minor Commercial Recreational” uses in the Neighborhood
Commercial (C-1) Zone.
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15305 (Class 5, Minor Alterations in
Land Use Limitations)
Staff: Associate Planner Alfonso Hernandez
Contact: ashernandez@downeyca.org
(562) 904-7154
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.
5. Approval of the Minutes from April 18, 2018
6. Adoption of a Resolution of denial for Negative Declaration, General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change (PLN-17-00145)
7. Extension of Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819
IX. OTHER BUSINESS:
X. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
May 16, 2018
XI. ADJOURNMENT: To Wednesday, June 6, 2018, 6:30 pm, at Downey City Hall, 11111
Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA. 90241.
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 at 711. 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 10th day of May, 2018 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