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DATE: MAY 16, 2018
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING DIVISION
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBMITTED BY: ALDO E. SCHINDLER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REVIEWED BY: DAVID BLUMENTHAL, CITY PLANNE
PREPARED BY: DAVID BLUMENTHAL, CITY PLANNER
SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 73819
LOCATION: 11215 LAKEWOOD BLVD
ZONING: LAKEWOOD/FIRESTONE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 91-2)
DISCUSSION
On June 1, 2016, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 16-2987, which among
various entitlements approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819. This map combined 12 parcels
of land into a single 1.76 -acre lot to accommodate a new ALDI grocery store. Municipal Code
Section 9922 specifies that tentative maps are valid for 24 months, unless the final map is
recorded.
Since the approval, the applicant has constructed and begun operating the ALDI store on the
subject site. They are currently working with the City's Public Works Department on completing
necessary improvements to Lakewood Blvd and Nash Street, which are anticipated to be
completed in the next several months. Upon completion of the street improvements, the City
will be able to process the final map.
Inasmuch as the original 24 -month period is set to expire, the applicant submitted a letter
request to extend Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819. Section 9922 of the Municipal Code allows
the Planning Commission to grant a 12 -month extension. Staff feels this extension is justified
since the applicant has been continually working with the Public Works Department to complete
the required work.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve this request, via minute action, thereby
granting a 12 -month extension to Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819. Upon this approval, the
map will now expire on June 1, 2019.
EXHIBITS
A. Resolution No. 16-2987
B. Extension Request
C. Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819
RESOLUTION NO. 16-2987
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY 1) RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
LAKEWOOD/FIRESTONE SPECIFIC PLAN; AND 2) APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 73819 AND A SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN -15-
00182), THEREBY APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 18,557
SQUARE FOOT GROCERY STORE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11215
LAKEWOOD BLVD., ZONED LAKEWOOD/FIRESTONE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP
91-2)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS.-
SECTION
OLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find,
determine and declare that:
A. On September 9, 2015, the applicant submitted a request to amend the
Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan, Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819, and a Site Plan
Review, requesting to construct an 18,557 square foot ALDI grocery store on the project
site. Due to missing information on the project plans, staff deemed the application
incomplete; and,
B. On January 21, 2016, the applicant submitted the remaining information needed to
complete the application. Accordingly, staff deemed the application complete on
January 26, 2016; and,
C. In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a notice
of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted at the Los Angeles
County Recorder's Office on May 9, 2016; and,
D. On May 12, 2016, notice of the pending application published in the Downey Patriot and
an'/8t" page ad and mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject site; and,
E. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 1, 2016, 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 unless mitigated the project could have a significant environmental
impact. As such the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated for public review
from May 12, 2016 to June 1, 2016. Based on its own independent judgment that the facts
stated in the initial study are true, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City
Council of the City of Downey adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts.
Mitigation measures have been included in the conditions of approval of this resolution.
SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearings regarding the amendment to the specific plan, the Planning Commission
further finds, determines and declares that:
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The proposed location of the development and proposed conditions under which it will
be operated or maintained is consistent with the goals and polices embodied in the
General Plan and other applicable plans and policies adopted by the Council. The
boundaries of the Specific Plan are within the General Plan Land Use Designation of
General Commercial. The intent of the land use designation is to provide commercial
and service uses in the City that serve the broadest community and regional needs.
This amendment will allow the construction of a grocery store with incidental alcohol
sales. The proposed grocery store will meet the intent of the land use designation by
providing additional grocery shopping opportunities for those who live and work in the
area. Furthermore, General Plan Policy 1. 1.4 states "Provide an appropriate amount of
land area for people to acquire goods and services." This approval will provide
additional shopping opportunities to those who live and work in the area. The grocery
store will be complementary to the other retail/commercial uses that are located in the
vicinity of the project site. It is also a policy of the General Plan (Policy 8.2.2) to
"Promote the upgrading of properties." The proposed improvements will not only
upgrade the subject site by eliminating the unsightly overgrown vegetation, but will serve
to upgrade all of the surrounding properties, by enhancing the streetscape.
2. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of this
article and the zone in which the site is located. The proposed amendment is to the
Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan, which is the underlying zoning for the area. It is an
objective of the specific plan to provide commercial retail uses that can serve those who
live and work in the area. It is further intended to guide the growth in the area in a
manner that aesthetically enhances the streetscape. Additional grocery shopping
opportunities in the area can only serve as a benefit and encourage people to visit and
shop in Downey. Furthermore, the proposed improvements will not only upgrade the
subject site by eliminating the unsightly overgrown vegetation, but it will serve to
upgrade all of the surrounding properties, by enhancing the streetscape.
3. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of
persons residing or working in or adjacent to such a development, nor detrimental to
properties or improvements in the vicinity or the general welfare of the City. The
amendment to the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan is necessary and desirable for the
continual development of the community. While the availability of fresh groceries is not
rare within the area, there are limited options available to the residents who live in the
vicinity. A review of the area has shown that only Ralph's grocery is within one mile of
the project site. In the near future, this will also include a Grocery Outlet and Walmart.
The availability of fresh groceries is a critical factor in improving the public health and
welfare. Moreover, the site has been properly arranged such that it will not create a
detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare.
4. The Specific Plan and resulting development will be consistent with the provisions of
Article 8 of Chapter 3 of the California Government Code, commencing with Section
65450 as may be subsequently amended by the State. Article 8 of Chapter 3 of the
California Government Code sets forth specific requirements and standards for the
content and adoption of Specific Plans. This includes that the Specific Plan is consistent
with the City's General Plan. As noted in the first finding of this section the proposed
amendment to the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan is consistent with the General
Plan.
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SECTION 4: Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearings regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819, the Planning Commission
further finds, determines and declares that:
That the proposed map is consistent with the General Plan. The project has a General
Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial. The intent of the land use
designation is to provide commercial and service uses in the City that serve the broadest
community and regional needs. This amendment will allow the construction of a grocery
store with incidental alcohol sales. The proposed grocery store will meet the intent of
the land use designation by providing additional grocery shopping opportunities for those
who live and work in the area. Furthermore, General Plan Policy 1.1.4 states "Provide
an appropriate amount of land area for people to acquire goods and services." This
approval will provide additional shopping opportunities to those who live and work in the
area. The grocery store will be complementary to the other retail/commercial uses that
are located in the vicinity of the project site. It is also a policy of the General Plan (Policy
8.2.2) to "Promote the upgrading of properties." The proposed improvements will not
only upgrade the subject site by eliminating the unsightly overgrown vegetation, but will
serve to upgrade all of the surrounding properties, by enhancing the streetscape.
2. That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. Tentative
Parcel Map No. 73819 proposes to combine 12 parcels into a single 1.76 -acre
development site. The minimum lot size in the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan is
0.75 -acres. Since the proposed map increases the lot size above the minimum required
and the proposed development complies with all of the development standards set forth
in the specific plan, the site is physically suitable for the type and density of the
development.
3. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious
public health problems. The project is necessary and desirable for the continual
development of the community. While the availability of fresh groceries is not rare within
the area, there are limited options available to the residents who live in the vicinity. A
review of the area has shown that only Ralph's grocery is within one mile of the project
site. In the near future, this will also include a Grocery Outlet and Walmart. The
availability of fresh groceries is a critical factor in improving the public health and
welfare. Moreover, the site has been properly arranged such that it will not create a
detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare.
4. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within
the proposed subdivision. As part of the review of the application, an extensive record
research was conducted. Additionally, the application submitted a preliminary title report
with their application. Although several easements have been found, they are mostly for
utility access only. All of the easements will be protected in place and will not be altered
by the construction of the project.
5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure wildlife or their
habitat. The subject site is currently vacant with only limited vegetation that consists of
overgrown weeds and ornamental landscaping. As part of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration prepared for the project, impacts to biological resources were reviewed. No
evidence of wildlife or their habitat exists on the site. According to the City's General
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Plan, there are no known areas within the City that host wildlife or their habitat, most
particularly species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species. As
such, it is staff's opinion that the proposed project will not impact the environment or
wildlife resources.
SECTION 6. 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:
The site plan is consistent with the goals and polices embodied in the General Plan and
other applicable plans and policies adopted by the Council. The project has a General
Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial. The intent of the land use
designation is to provide commercial and service uses in the City that serve the broadest
community and regional needs. This amendment will allow the construction of a grocery
store with incidental alcohol sales. The proposed grocery store will meet the intent of
the land use designation by providing additional grocery shopping opportunities for those
who live and work in the area. Furthermore, General Plan Policy 1. 1.4 states "Provide
an appropriate amount of land area for people to acquire goods and services." This
approval will provide additional shopping opportunities to those who live and work in the
area. The grocery store will be complementary to the other retail/commercial uses that
are located in the vicinity of the project site. It is also a policy of the General Plan (Policy
8.2.2) to "Promote the upgrading of properties." The proposed improvements will not
only upgrade the subject site by eliminating the unsightly overgrown vegetation, but will
serve to upgrade all of the surrounding properties, by enhancing the streetscape.
2. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of Article
IX and the zone in which the site is located. The proposed project is within the
Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan, which is the underlying zoning for the area. It is an
objective of the specific plan to provide commercial retail uses that can serve those who
live and work in the area. It is further intended to guide the growth in the area in a
manner that aesthetically enhances the streetscape. Additional grocery shopping
opportunities in the area can only serve as a benefit and encourage people to visit and
shop in Downey. Furthermore, the proposed improvements will not only upgrade the
subject site by eliminating the unsightly overgrown vegetation, but will serve to upgrade
all of the surrounding properties, by enhancing the streetscape. Finally, the project
complies with all development standards set forth in the specific plan.
3. 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
architectural style is modern, which places an emphasis on the use of rectangular forms
and utilizes horizontal and vertical lines. The site is currently vacant, with only a little
asphalt left from previous improvements and overgrown vegetation. The proposed
modern architecture and development of the site is an improvement over the existing
vacant lot. Furthermore, the applicant is proposing to utilize a variety of landscaping that
will give the site a pleasant visual appearance. The combination of the landscaping and
architectural style will serve to enhance the site and the entire area. Finally, the
proposed architecture will integrate with the existing architecture of other buildings in the
area.
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4. 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 primary vehicle access is from Lakewood Blvd., with a secondary access on Nash
Ave. The design of the parking lot allows vehicles to progress through the site, in a
forward manner only. Furthermore, the parking lot has been designed so that all
vehicles traverse the parking lot without creating a hazard to pedestrians.
5. The proposed development will improve the community appearance by preventing
extremes of dissimilarity or monotony in new construction or in alterations of facilities. In
the City of Downey, there is a virtual plethora of architectural styles in the area. The
proposed architectural style is modern, which places an emphasis on the use of
rectangular forms and utilizes horizontal and vertical lines. Additionally, the applicant
has proposed an extensive landscape palette that will further enhance the project's
appearance. This style is not prevalent in the area, but blends nicely with other
architectural styles. The proposed architectural style is neither dissimilar nor
monotonous from other buildings in the area and that this project will upgrade the overall
appearance of the site and, in turn, improve the community appearance.
6. 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 site is currently vacant, is
surrounded by a chain link fence, and contains overgrown vegetation. The project
improvement can only serve to upgrade the property appearance since it will eliminate
the vacant lot, which is an eyesore and a negative impact on the adjoining residents.
This project will result in an aesthetically pleasing streetscape (in lieu of the vacant lot)
by creating a well-designed building with a complementary landscape palette. This
development will promote the public health, safety, and welfare of those who work or
reside in the area.
7. 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. As part of this approval, several conditions of
approval, which include the use of graffiti resistant materials in the construction of the
building, have been included. Should any graffiti appear on the site, an additional
condition of approval that requires the applicant have it removed within 48 hours of
application. With these conditions, the design features will include be in accordance with
Section 4960 of the Municipal Code.
SECTION 6. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 5 of this resolution,
the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City Council of the
City of Downey amend Section III -A (C)(1) of the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan (SP 91-2) to
read as follows:
1. Permitted Uses
a. Standard Permitted Uses, as listed in Section III -A of this Specific Plan
b. Grocery Stores (over 15,000 square feet), including the incidental sale of alcoholic
beverages for off-site consumption
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SECTION 7. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 5 of this resolution,
the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City Council of the
City of Downey amend Section IV (D)(1)(a) of the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan (SP 91-2)
to read as follows:
a. Landscaped planters shall be provided adjacent to street property lines in the
following widths. These areas shall be planted with trees, except adjacent to Nash
Avenue. Developments on separate parcels shall use consistent species in their
landscaped street setback planters. The widths indicated exclude vehicle overhand
areas.
Cecilia Street:
fifteen (15) feet
Firestone Blvd
Subarea 5:
ten (10) feet
Other Subareas:
five (5) feet
Lakewood Boulevard:
Subarea 3:
None
Other Subareas:
five (5) feet
Nash Avenue:
three (3) feet
Woodruff Avenue:
five (5) feet
SECTION 8, Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 5 of this resolution,
the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No.
73819 and a Site Plan Review (PLN -15-00182), 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 9. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1St day of June, 2016.
Mafi'as Flores, Chairman
City Planning Commission
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City
Planning Commission of the City of Downey at a meeting held on the 1St day of June, 2016,
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Flores, Rodriguez, Morales and Lujan
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Owens
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
Mary Cav nagh, Secretary
City Planning Commission
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 73819 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
(PLN -15-00182)
EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1) The approval Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819 and a Site Plan Review (PLN -15-00182),
allows consolidation of 12 parcels into a 1.76 -acre lot and for the construction of an
18,557 square foot grocery store on the subject site. This approval also includes all site
improvements, an 80 space parking lot, and the onsite landscaping.
2) Approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819 and Site Plan Review (PLN -15-00182) 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) Tentative Parcel Map No. 73819 and a Site Plan Review (PLN -15-00182) shall not be
valid until such time the City Council adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
project and amends the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan to allow the use.
6) All exterior lights 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. Parking
lot light poles shall be square. The style and size of the lights shall be approved by the
City Planner prior to building permit final.
7) The approved architectural style, finish material, and colors shall be modern, 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. At his/her discretion, the City Planner may refer
changes to the facades and/or colors to the Planning Commission for consideration.
8) All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from view as seen from adjoining
properties and the public right-of-way.
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9) 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.
10) Any graffiti applied to the site shall be removed within 48 hours.
11) The development standards for the site shall be as follows:
Standard
Requirement
Proposed
Lot Size
0.75 -acre
1.76 -acres
FAR
n/a
0.24
Height
3 stories/38'
1 sto /32'
Lot Coverage
30%
25.8%
Landsca in
7,667 s.f. 10%
12,526 s.f. 16%
Setbacks
Lakewood Blvd. east
20'
40.27'
Nash Ave. west
3'
17.5'
South
n/a
4.25'
North
n/a
185'
Parking
75 spaces
80 spaces
12) 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.
13) Prior to the final of building permits, all landscaping and irrigation shall be installed. The
type, size and number of landscaping shall be as noted on the approved landscape plan.
All landscape shall be installed and permanently maintained. Irrigation of the landscape
areas shall be with recycled water only.
14) All above grade back-flow preventers, check valves, and transformers shall be painted
green and screened from view from the public right-of-way.
15) Any bollards on the site shall be decorative in nature and shall be approved by the City
Planner.
16) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall provide stamped, colored
concrete or pavers across the driveways. The stamped, colored concrete or pavers
shall be as approved by the City Planner.
17) Bicycle racks shall be provided on-site.
18) The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures, as established by the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, shall be complied with at all times. This shall include:
MM -CR -1: A qualified archaeologist shall be present for all initial ground -disturbing
activities associated with the project. The archaeological monitor shall be responsible for
the identification of cultural resources that may be impacted by project activities. The
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monitor may stop ground -disturbing activities in order to assess any discoveries in the
field. Archaeological monitoring may be discontinued when the depth of grading and soil
conditions no longer retain the potential to contain cultural deposits. The archaeologist
shall be responsible for determining the duration and frequency of monitoring.
MM -CR -2: In the event that archaeological resources (sites, features, or artifacts) are
exposed during construction activities for the proposed project, all construction work
occurring within 100 feet of the find shall immediately stop until a qualified archaeologist,
meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards, can
evaluate the significance of the find and determine whether additional study is
warranted. Depending upon the significance of the find under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (14 CCR 15064.5(f); California Public Resources
Code Section 21082), the archaeologist may exhaust the data potential of the find
through the process of field -level recordation and allow work to continue. If the discovery
proves significant under CEQA, additional work such as preparation of an archaeological
treatment plan, testing, or data recovery may be warranted.
MM -CR -3: A qualified Native American monitor shall be present for all initial ground -
disturbing activities associated with the project. The Native American monitor shall be
responsible for the identification of tribal cultural resources that may be impacted by
project activities. The Native American monitor may stop ground -disturbing activities in
order to assess any discoveries in the field. Tribal monitoring may be discontinued when
the depth of grading and soil conditions no longer retain the potential to contain cultural
deposits. A qualified archaeologist will be retained to evaluate and appropriately treat
any potentially significant discoveries.
MM -CR -4: In the event that paleontological resources (fossil remains) are exposed
during construction activities for the proposed project, all construction work occurring
within 50 feet of the find shall immediately stop until a qualified paleontologist, as defined
by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology's 2010 guidelines, can assess the nature and
importance of the find. Depending on the significance of the find, the paleontologist may
record the find and allow work to continue or recommend salvage and recovery of the
resource. All recommendations will be made in accordance with the Society of
Vertebrate Paleontology's 2010 guidelines, and shall be subject to review and approval
by the City of Downey. Work in the area of the find may only resume upon approval of a
qualified paleontologist
MM-HAZ-1: A Site Mitigation Plan (SMP) shall be developed and implemented during
all construction activities. The SMP would also include a hazardous substance
management, handling, storage, disposal, and emergency response plan that
establishes procedures for managing any hazardous substance releases on the project
site. Hazardous materials spill kits would be maintained on site to effectively manage
and clean any small accidental spills. In addition, the SMP would include strategies for
identification and management of contaminated soil, if encountered during project
development, and would outline mitigation measures if development activities result in
an accidental release of contaminants. A project -specific Health and Safety Plan shall be
prepared in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
standards, included in the SMP, and implemented during all construction -related
activities. Copies of the SMP and Health and Safety Plan shall be maintained on site
during demolition, excavation, and construction of the proposed project. All workers on
the project site should be familiar with these documents.
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MM -NOISE -1: In order to reduce impacts related to heavy construction equipment
moving and operating on site during project construction, grading, demolition, and
paving prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall ensure that the following
procedures are followed:
• All construction equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with properly
operating and maintained mufflers.
• Construction noise reduction methods, such as shutting off idling equipment,
maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging areas and
occupied sensitive receptor areas, and using electric air compressors and similar
power tools rather than diesel equipment, shall be used where feasible.
• During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be placed so noise
is directed away from or shielded from sensitive noise receptors where feasible.
• During construction, stockpiling and vehicle staging areas shall be located as far
as practicable from noise -sensitive receptors.
• Construction shall be restricted to weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. and Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. No
construction shall occur on Sunday. Construction hours, allowable workdays,
and the phone number of the job superintendent shall be clearly posted at all
construction entrances to allow surrounding property owners and residents to
contact the job superintendent. In the event the City receives a complaint,
appropriate corrective actions shall be implemented, and a report of the action
shall be provided to the reporting party.
MM -NOISE -2: In order to reduce impacts related to deliveries, the applicant shall
ensure that the following procedures are followed:
• The applicant would be required to build and maintain a 7 -foot masonry wall
above finished grade on the west side of the project site.
• Signage shall be posted in the delivery dock area requiring that delivery trucks
limit idling to 5 minutes or less; requesting that back up alarms be turned off, if
possible; and requesting that truck drivers be courteous to neighbors.
MM -TR -1: The project applicant shall contribute its fair share (estimated at 14.54%) or
appropriate share toward the improvement of the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard at
Firestone Boulevard. The identified improvement is to add second left -turn lanes on the
northbound and southbound approaches of Lakewood Boulevard.
19) The applicant shall rework the Lakewood Blvd drive -approach to increase the radius on
the southern side of the approach to be a 15' radius or the maximum feasible radius,
whichever is less.
BUILDING
20) All construction shall comply with the most recent version of the California Building
Code, as adopted by the City of Downey, and Title 24 of the California Energy Code.
21) 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 beginning operation of the site.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
22) Plans to be submitted through Building and Safety and shall comply with the most recent
version or the California Fire Code, as adopted by the City of Downey; current Downey
Municipal Code Ordinances and any other pertinent requirements to be determined at
time of plan submission and review.
23) Provide an additional fire hydrant. The hydrant shall be located on the east side of Nash
at McCahill St.
24) Provide a separate "fire water" connection for automatic fire sprinkler system. Contact
Downey water department for approved DDEC information.
25) Fire access to the site appears to be adequate from Nash and/or Lakewood. It is
requested that the curbed area in front of the main entrance be maintained as a fire
lane. Parked vehicles in front of the store could hinder fire department site access from
Lakewood Blvd.
26) Provide a full fire alarm system as per DMC 3316.
27) Addressing of structure to be provided facing Lakewood and Nash.
28) Fixed extinguishing system shall be provided for any processes that create grease
vapors.
29) CO2 system(s) may require leak detection and alarms.
30) Knox box access system to be provided.
31) All fire lanes shall be clearly identified including the use of red curbs and signs. All fire
access shall require turn around area for fire apparatus, as approved by the Fire Chief
PUBLIC WORKS
32) The owner/applicant shall dedicate eighteen feet (18) for right-of-way purposes along
Lakewood Blvd. frontage to the standards of the City Engineering Division.
33) Install two LED street lights on new marbelite standards with underground service along
Nash Avenue frontage. Remove existing street light fixture from existing power pole at
the intersection of Nash and McCahill Street. Provide a site plan showing the location of
the existing and proposed streetlights.
34) The owner/applicant shall install six ornamental pedestrian streetlights along Lakewood
Blvd. frontage to match existing light fixtures along Lakewood Blvd.
35) The owner/applicant hereby consents to the annexation of the property into the Downey
City Lighting Maintenance District in accordance with Division 15 of the Streets and
Highways Code, and to incorporation or annexation into a new or existing Benefit
Assessment or Municipal Improvement District in accordance with Division 10 and
Division 12 of the Streets and Highways Code and/or Division 2 of the Government
Code of the State of California.
36) Due to the new truck traffic on Nash Ave, the applicant shall repave Nash Ave to
accommodate truck traffic from Firestone Blvd to the southern terminus of Nash Ave.
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37) The applicant shall install street trees along the Lakewood Blvd frontage. Street trees
shall be equally spaced between the proposed ornamental street lights.
38) All on-site public utilities shall be installed underground.
39) Complete a construction & demolition (C&D) waste management plan per Article V,
Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code.
40) Proposed public improvements shall comply with the latest edition of Standard Plans
and Specifications for Public Works Construction and City of Downey standards.
41) Obtain permits from Public Works Department for all public improvements within the
public right of way.
42) Reconstruct curb, sidewalk and construct gutter along Nash Avenue and Lakewood
Boulevard to match the improvements adjacent property to the north (CitiBank).
Damaged, uneven or sub -standard curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway, disabled ramps, and
pavement along Nash Avenue 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.
43) Submit public water utility, street improvement, and recycled water improvement plans
for review and approval by Public Works Department.
44) 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.
45) All unused driveways shall be removed and constructed with full -height curb gutter, and
sidewalk.
46) 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 "Attachment A" to all construction and grading plans as required by the
LACoDPW Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SQMP). A Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be required for the site.
47) Remove all construction graffiti created as part of this project within the public -right-of-
way in a timely manner.
48) The owner/applicant shall install a sewer main and sewer lateral (to the front property
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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.
49) The owner/applicant shall provide that all construction graffiti created as part of this
project in the public right of way to be removed.
50) The owner/applicant shall provide that no easements of any type be granted over any
portion of the subdivision to any agency, utility or organization (private or public), except
to the City of Downey prior to recordation of the final map. The owner/applicant shall
grant easements in the name of the City shall include:
i) Vehicular easements
ii) Walkway easements
iii) Drainage easements
iv) Utility easements
51) The owner/applicant shall submit a recorded mylar copy of the final map, a digital
AutoCAD format file (AutoCAD 2012 or later) and scanned, uncompressed TIFF images
of final map on a portable media for city's GIS system data updates and maintenance.
52) The owner/applicant shall abandon existing potable water service at Lakewood
Boulevard frontage. Furnish and install public potable water improvements along Nash
Av frontage including 8 -inch mainline extension, reconnection to existing water mains,
new service line and meter/box, and abandonment of existing mains and associated
facilities, replace as necessary to provide adequate fire flow and pressure to the site.
53) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install a fire hydrant and dedicated fire protection
lateral including backflow devices, fire department connections and other appurtenances
as required by the Department of Public Works and the Downey Fire Department. Such
improvements may include removal and/or replacement of existing fire hydrants, laterals,
backflow devices, and associated facilities with new facilities to current Downey
standards and materials. Backflow devices, fire department connections, and
associated appurtenances are to be located on private property and shall be readily
accessible for emergency and inspection purposes. Backflow devices shall be screened
from street view by providing sufficient landscaping to hide it.
54) The owner/applicant shall provide and record utility easement(s) for access to, and
inspection and maintenance of, public water lines, meters and appurtenances, and
backflow devices.
55) The owner/applicant shall provide and use recycled water for all landscape, irrigation
and other non -potable water needs (if approved by LA County DPH and City of
Downey). Install new recycled water service along Lakewood Boulevard frontage for
such use.
56) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install sanitary sewer lateral(s) and associated
facilities within the public right of way in accordance with the requirements of the
Department of Public Works.
57) The owner/applicant shall identify the point(s) of connection for the sanitary sewer
lateral(s) and confirm that sufficient capacity exists in the publicly owned facilities in
conformance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works and the County
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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (CSDLAC). Existing sewer main running at
,,the rear of the property shall be abandoned properly.
58) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install the public sanitary sewer improvements,
including extension and/or replacement of existing mains and associated facilities,
necessary to provide adequate capacity for the site as approved by the Department of
Public Works and CSDLAC.
59) 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.
60) The owner/applicant shall obtain all necessary plan approvals and permits.
61) 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.
62) 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:
i) The use of drought tolerant plants
ii) Drip irrigation
iii) Latest Green Code standards for water fixtures, etc.
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Moreno Malley Division
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12661 ALDI Place
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
April 29, 2018
David Blumenthal
City Planner
City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
RE: Request for Extension - Tentative Parcel Map 73819
Dear Mr. Blumenthal:
RECEIVED
MAY 61 2018
PLANNING
P: 951.530.5750
F: 951.530.5775
I hereby request a 12 -month extension for Tentative Parcel Map 73819 (approved June 1, 2016).
Should you require additional information, please contact me at (951) 530-5750 ext. 128,
Sincerely,
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Director of Real Estate
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