HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 19-3102RESOLUTION NO. 19-3102
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND APPROVING
SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN -18-00061) FOR THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF A
4,485 SQUARE FOOT HISTORIC RESIDENCE, WATER TOWER, AND
CARRIAGE HOUSE INTO OFFICE SPACE, CONSTRUCT A 1,200 SQUARE
FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10921
PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, ZONED DDSP (DOWNTOWN DOWNEY
SPECIFIC PLAN)
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 May 3, 2018, the applicant submitted a request for a Site Plan Review to allow the
adaptive reuse of the existing Historic Rives Mansion and ancillary structures into office
space, including the construction of a 1,200 square foot retail/cafe building and
associated on-site improvement on the site. Due to missing information on the project
plans, staff deemed the application incomplete; and,
B. On July 19, 2019 the draft Environmental Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
was submitted and the application was deemed complete on July 23, 2019; 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 July 31, 2019; and,
D. On August 1, 2019, notice of the pending application was published in the Downey
Patriot as a 1/8th page ad and mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject
site; and,
E. On August 14, 2019, the applicant requested that the public hearing be continued to the
September 4, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. At the August 21, 2019 Planning
Commission meeting, the Commission voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing to the
September 4, 2019 Commission meeting.
F. On September 4, 2019, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing,
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, it was found that unless mitigated the project could have a significant environmental
impact. As such an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for
public review from August 1, 2019 to August 21, 2019. Based on its own independent judgment
that the facts stated in the initial study are true, the Planning Commission hereby adopts a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts and associated Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (MMRP). The MMRP includes mitigation measures, which have also
been included in the conditions of approval of this resolution.
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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:
1. 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 site is located within the
Downtown Downey Specific Plan, in the Paramount Boulevard Professional District. The
boundaries of the Specific Plan are located within the Mixed Use land use district of the
General Plan. The primary intent of the Paramount Boulevard Professional District is to
create a professional office environment with related service uses (dining, coffee, and
juice bars). The proposed project meets the intent of the General Plan by promoting
Program 1.2.1.4 — Provide dining opportunities within walking distance of employment
centers, Policy 1.1.1 — Provide a balance of uses. The project will include a retail/cafe
building which can provide eating amenities for the local business, as well as for the new
offices created at the Rives Mansion. Policy 8.2.2 seeks to "promote the upgrading of
properties". The proposed improvements will upgrade the subject site by providing
upgraded, period appropriate landscaping, and will enhance the site and the streetscape
as well. For these reasons, the approval of the project is consistent with the goals,
policies, programs of the General Plan and the Downtown Downey Specific Plan.
2. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of this
article and the zone in which the site is located. Per the Downtown Downey Specific
Plan, the primary intent of the Paramount Boulevard Professional District is to create a
professional office environment with related service uses (dining, coffee, and juice bars).
The proposed project will create office uses within the existing historic buildings, while at
the same time protecting the historic character of the buildings so that future generations
of Downey residents may enjoy the historic nature of these buildings. In addition, the site
will include a 1,200 square foot retail/cafe building which will provide the related uses
called out for in the Vision statement of the Downtown Downey Specific Plan. The
project will provide commercial uses that comply with the purpose and intent of the
Specific Plan in which it is located and will comply with the Secretary of Interior's
Standards to preserve historic resources for the community.
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
restoration of the Rives Mansion and ancillary structures will be a great benefit to the
residents of Downey, as it will allow them to enjoy these historic structures well into the
future. The proposed retail/cafe building will include a simple, wood sided, residential
design, painted white to match the historic buildings. The design of the retail/cafe
building is meant to complement and not mimic or detract from the appearance of the
historic structures. The new commercial building is located along Paramount Boulevard,
and will -include -a -new, relocated -two-way driveway on -Paramount -Boulevard, which will
allow for the installation of an ADA compliant crosswalk and pedestrian ramp in the
adjacent street intersection. A significant amount of landscaping will be provided
throughout the site, along with vines on the perimeter walls and trash enclosure. The
project will also include a hedge around the landscape areas in keeping with the
Georgian Revival style of architecture, vines on the perimeter walls and trash enclosure.
The combination of the restoration of the existing buildings, the construction of an
architecturally compatible retail/cafe building, period appropriate landscaping will serve
to upgrade the subject site, the streetscape, and protect and maintain a historic resource
in the City of Downey.
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Furthermore, to reduce the overall impact of the change in use from residential to office
on the historic subject property, installation of a period appropriate, manicured garden
will be installed west of the main residence and south of the water tower.
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 project has been designed in a manner that best protects the on-site buildings and
preserves view of the historic Rives Mansion. The driveway has been designed to
provide service to the proposed commercial uses on site without interfering with existing
historic structures or the existing walnut tree on site. Access to the site will be via
Paramount Boulevard, however due to the location of the existing buildings, a one-way
driveway, with exiting onto 3rd Street was provided for the rear parking areas. The site
also includes a Fire Department compliant emergency access of the public alley north of
the property line and will not be used for normal business operations. In order to reduce
possible noise impacts on adjacent residential properties, a condition of approval has
been included that requires the applicant to install a driveway barrier at the entrance of
the one-way portion of the driveway at 7:00 p.m. to prohibit customers from parking in
this area after office business hours. Removing access to the parking area at the rear of
the property is intended to reduce potential noise impacts created by vehicles exiting the
site after 7:00 p.m.
5. The proposed development will improve the community appearance by preventing
extremes of dissimilarity or monotony in new construction or in alterations of facilities.
The main focus of this project is to protect the historic Rives Mansion and the ancillary
structures, while at the same time, allowing the construction of a relatively small 1,200
square foot retail/cafe building that will architecturally complement the existing buildings.
The proposed retail/cafe building will include a simple design, with similar wood siding,
painted to match the existing historic structures. The development of the on-site
features, such as landscaping, perimeter fencing, and on-site parking were designed to
complement and not detract from the appearance of the Rives Mansion and ancillary
buildings.
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. Repair and restoration of the
Rives Mansion will upgrade the property and result in an aesthetically pleasing
streetscape by providing more formalized on-site landscaping, removal of the existing
gravel driveway, installation of a new concrete driveway and on-site parking. The
perimeter chain link fencing will be removed and replaced with 30 -inch high wrought iron
pickets and square pilasters along the street facing property lines, and 6 -foot high
decorative masonry wall will be installed along the interior and rear property lines. The
improvement of the site will also allow for the installation of an ADA compliant crosswalk
and pedestrian ramp in the adjacent intersection, which is currently lacking due to the
utilities within the public right-of-way and the unique intersection configuration.
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 project, staff has included
conditions of approval which will require the use of graffiti resistant materials in the
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construction of the retail/cafe structure, walls, and trash enclosure. Should any graffiti
appear on the site, staff has included a condition of approval that requires the applicant
have it removed within 48 hours of application. With these conditions, the design
features included will be in accordance with Section 4960 of the Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this resolution,
the Planning Commission of the City of Downey approves the Site Plan Review (PLN -18-
00061), subject to the 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 4th day of September, 2019.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 4th day of
September, 2019, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Frometa, Spathopoulos and Duarte
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Owens and Dominguez
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
Cw
Mary Capanagh, Secretly
City Pla ning Commission
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SITE PLAN REVIEW
(PLN -18-00061)
EXHIBIT A — CONDITIONS
PLANNING
The approval of the Site Plan Review (PLN -18-00061) allows for the adaptive reuse of
the Historic Rives Mansion and ancillary structures into office space and construction of
a 1,200 square foot retail/cafe building, and associated on-site improvements as shown
in the plans dated July 1, 2019.
2. This Site Plan Review (PLN -18-00061) 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 applicant and the property owner shall sign an affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions,
as provided by the City of Downey, no later than September 19, 2019.
4. 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.
& As a matter of ensuring continued preservation of unique community resources that
have been designated on the National Register of Historic Places (National Register)
and the California Register of Historical Resources (California Register), the applicant
shall record a covenant, prepared by the City of Downey, recognizing the applicable
Resolution and Conditions of Approval applicable to the subject site. The covenant shall
be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office by October 4, 2019 or prior
to issuance of Building permits, whichever comes first.
6. To ensure all occupants of the adaptive reuse office tenant spaces within the subject are
aware of the historic nature of the property and the applicable conditions in place to
preserve and maintain their historic designation; all tenant leases shall include a copy of
the conditions of approval to clearly outline the allowed uses and activities on the subject
site.
7. All improvements, including interior and exterior restoration, interior remodeling,
construction of retail/cafe building, trellis, landscape and all on-site improvements must
maintain strict compliance with approved plans and conditions.
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8. Artificial turf is prohibited on site; the use of natural grass/sod is required for the lawn
area and must be maintained in a healthy condition.
9. Twenty-four hour security must be provided on the subject site.
10. The applicant shall maintain the subject site, and adjacent public rights-of-way, free of
trash and debris at all times that the businesses are in operation.
11. Office uses are the only permitted commercial use within the historic structures. Any
proposed change in use must be analyzed by a historian and approved by the Planning
Commission at a public hearing.
12. Any occupancy change within the 1,200 square foot retail/cafe building that will result in
an intensification of the existing use or require installation of additional mechanical
equipment, such as a grease interceptor, is prohibited unless approved by the Planning
Commission at a public hearing.
13. On-site or off-site alcohol sales and service shall be prohibited.
14. 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. A lighting design and photometric plan shall be submitted to the City Planner for
review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
15. The approved architectural style shall be as noted in the approved plans. Changes to the
facades and/or colors shall be prohibited to maintain historic integrity of the property.
16. No wall signs, window signs, or any other type of signage are permitted on any exterior
facades of the historically designated buildings. Signage for the retail building or any
proposed monument sign shall be approved under a separate sign permit and must be
architecturally compatible with existing structures on the subject site.
17. No temporary banners are permitted on any historically designated structures or any of
the fencing surrounding the property.
18. The emergency fire access gates from the public alley must remain closed at all times.
19. 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.
20. Any graffiti applied to the site shall be removed within 48 hours.
21. Outdoor events shall be prohibited.
22. No coordinated private events such as parties, weddings, reunions, mixers, and similar
activities may take place on site.
23. No coordinated commercial events such as parties, weddings, reunions, mixers, and
similar activities may take place on site.
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24. No space on the property, either indoor or outdoor, may be used for commercial banquet
activities, such as parties, weddings, reunions, mixers, and similar activities.
25. The hours of the office uses shall be limited from 6:00 am to 9:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Modifications to the allowed operating hours must be approved by the Planning
Commission at a public hearing.
26. The hours of operation of the retail/cafe building shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
daily. Modifications to allowed operating hours must be approved by the Planning
Commission at a public hearing.
27. 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.
28. All above grade back-flow preventers, and check valves shall be painted green and
provided with landscaping and varying heights to screen from view from the public right-
of-way. The transformer shall be wrapped in a screen print to mimic landscaping. The
final design and the wrap shall be approved by the City Planner prior to installation.
29. 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.
30. The applicant shall install irrigated raised planter boxes between the front of the
retail/cafe building and the front property line. The amount of raised planters shall be no
less than 25% of the area between the building and the front property line.
31. The applicant shall install a driveway barrier at the entrance of the one-way portion of
the driveway and a decorative gate shall be placed at the driveway exit onto 3rd Street,
from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Access to the one-way portion of
the parking area shall be blocked on Saturday and Sunday. The City Planner shall
review and approve driveway barrier design prior to installation.
32. Signage shall be posted on the subject property to indicate the restricted hours of the
one-way driveway area. Signage and sign location shall be approved by the City Planner
prior to installation.
33. Decorative bollards shall be required anywhere that a building is closer than five -feet to
a driveway. All bollards on the site shall be decorative and match the architectural style
of the building. The City Planner shall review and approve the final bollard design prior to
installation.
34. A six-foot high, solid core block wall must be installed along the entire width of the rear
(west) property line.
35. Creeping fig vines shall be planted along the west and north property lines, and shall be
irrigated and maintained, per the approved landscape plan, for the life of the project.
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36. The trash enclosure shall be painted white to match the retail/cafe building. The City
Planner shall review and approve the final trash enclosure design prior to installation.
37. The applicant shall restore the balustrade feature previously located on the roof of the
Rives Mansion, per photographic evidence. The change will require review by an
architectural historian, per MM -CR -2 below.
38. In compliance with Mitigation Measures MM -CR -1 and MM -CR -2, the City shall select a
historic consultant that must be retained by the applicant by September 19, 2019.
39. The applicant shall partner with the Downey Historical Society, the Downey
Conservancy, or a certified historian that meets the Secretary of Interior's Professional
Qualification Standards, to provide designated public access at specified times, at a
minimum of once per quarter.
40. Restoration of the historic structures must be completed prior to final approval of
Building permits and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the retail/cafe building.
41. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be utilized for a 90 -day period if reasonable
construction delays are shown on the historic structures.
42. 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: The developer shall retain the services of a qualified consultant architectural
historian or historic architect who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualifications Standards to prepare a historical resources treatment plan. This historical
resources treatment plan will guide the architect and contractor with the following
compliance standards a) which building features and materials of the three original
buildings on the property should be preserved (using the character -defining features
table in Attachment C of GPA Consulting 2019 report), and b) which features and
materials shall be repaired and which are truly beyond repair and will require
replacement.
MM -CR -2: The qualified consultant architectural historian or historic architect shall
review the project plans at the 50% and 100% Construction Documents stages to ensure
that they continue to comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualifications Standards.
MM -CR -3: The qualified consultant architectural historian or historic architect shall be
available to perform construction monitoring for work related to character -defining
features throughout construction.
MM -CR -4: If the need for a physical or chemical treatment arises on the three original
buildings on the property, the developer shall inform the qualified consultant architectural
historian or historic architect prior to administering any treatments or testing. The
qualified consultant architectural historian or historic architect shall work with the
developer, architect, and contractor to determine the gentlest means possible. Test
patches shall be prepared in inconspicuous places prior to any wholesale treatments.
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MM -CR -5: A Qualified Archaeologist, meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualification Standards, shall be present for all initial ground disturbing activities
associated with the proposed project. This archaeological monitor shall be responsible
for the identification of cultural resources that may be impacted by project activities. The
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 Qualified
Archaeologist shall be responsible for determining the duration and frequency of
monitoring.
MM -CR -6: In the event that archaeological resources (sites, features, or artifacts) 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 Archaeologist
can evaluate the significance of the find and determine whether additional study is
warranted. Depending on the significance of the find under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines (California Public Resources Code,
Section 21082; 14 CCR 15064.5(f)), the Qualified Archaeologist may exhaust the data
potential of the find through the process of field level recordation and then 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 -7: A qualified Native American monitor with Gabrieleno lineal descent shall be
present for all initial ground -disturbing activities associated with the foundation for the
cafe. 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 -8: In the event that paleontological resources (fossil remains) are exposed
during construction activities for the proposed cafe, 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 Qualified
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 -CR -9: In accordance with Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code,
if human remains are found, the County Coroner shall be immediately notified of the
discovery. No further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area
reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains shall occur until the County Coroner
has determined, within two working days of notification of the discovery, the appropriate
treatment and disposition of the human remains. If the County Coroner determines that
the remains are, or are believed to be, Native American, he or she shall notify the Native
American Heritage Commission in Sacramento within 24 hours. In accordance with
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California Public Resources Code, Section 5097.98, the Native American Heritage
Commission must immediately notify those persons it believes to be the most likely
descendant of the deceased Native American. The most likely descendant shall
complete their inspection within 48 hours of being granted access to the site. The
designated Native American representative would then determine, in consultation with
the property owner, the disposition of the human remains.
MM -AE -1: The developer shall install a formal landscape in place of the open lawn
indicated on the project plans located west of the main residence and south of the water
tower. The formal landscape shall feature circulation, planting beds, design features, and
plant materials consistent with the historical resource's architectural style and period of
construction. The qualified consultant (referenced in the existing mitigation measures)
shall review the landscape plan and planting palette as part of the 50% and 100%
project plan review.
MM -AE -2: To protect the visual character of the existing historic Rives Mansion, the
applicant must maintain the height and footprint of the proposed 1,200 sf cafe exactly as
presented in the proposed project application. No additions, structural or mechanical,
that would result in additional bulk or height to the building shall be permitted.
MM -NOISE -1 The applicant shall build a 6 -foot high masonry wall above finished grade
on the north and west sides of the project site.
MM -NOISE -2 The applicant shall post signage in the project delivery areas requiring that
delivery trucks limit idling to 5 minutes or less; requesting back up alarms be turned off, if
possible; and requesting drivers by courteous to neighbors.
MM -NOISE -3 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 of Downey receives a complaint, appropriate
corrective actions shall be implemented, and a report of the action shall be provided
to the reporting party.
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MM -NOISE -4 The applicant will post a sign that prohibits trash pick-up between 8:00
p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
BUILDING
43. All construction shall comply with the most recent adopted City and State building codes:
• 2016 California Building Code
• 2016 California Residential Code
• 2016 California Electrical Code
• 2016 California Mechanical Code
• 2016 California Plumbing Code
• 2016 California Fire Code
• 2016 California Green Code
44. Special Inspections — As indicated by California Building Code Section 1704, the owner
shall employ one or more special inspectors who shall provide special inspections when
required by CBC section 1704. Please contact the Building Division at time of plan
submittal to obtain application for special inspections.
45. The Title Sheet of the plans shall include:
• Occupancy Group
• Occupant Load
• Description of use
• Type of Construction
• Height of Building
Floor area of building(s) and/or occupancy group(s)
46. School impact fees shall be paid prior to permit issuance.
47. Dimensioned building setbacks and property lines, street centerlines and between
buildings or other structures shall be designed on a plot plan.
48. All property lines and easements must be shown on the plot plan. A statement that such
lines and easements are shown is required.
49. The project design will conform with energy conservation measures articulated in Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations and address measures to reduce energy
consumption such as flow restrictors for toilets, low consumptions light fixtures, and
insulation and shall use to the extent feasible draught landscaping.
50. A design professional will be required at time of construction drawings, to prepare plans
for proposed improvements per the Business and Professions' Code.
51. Public and private site improvements shall be designed in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Chapter 11 of the California Building Code. Site plan
shall include a site accessibility plan identifying exterior routes of travel and detailing
running slope, cross slope, width, pedestrian ramp, curb ramps, handrails, signage and
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truncated domes. Path of travel shall be provided from the public right of way and
accessible parking to building. The design professional shall ensure that the site
accessibility plan is compliance with the latest Federal and State regulations.
FIRE
52. Provide additional information/detail as to Occupancy Type and Occupant Load as to
determine what level of fire protection shall be required.
53. Fire safety requirements for existing historical buildings shall comply with not less than
minimum provisions set forth in CA Fire Code Chapter 11.
54. Facilities designated as historic buildings shall develop a fire protection plan in
accordance with NFPA 914.
55. Complete and submit a Change in Occupancy Use application to Downey Fire
Department.
56. Fire access shall be provided for as required with unobstructed width of not less than 20
feet and 26 feet where the vertical distance between grade plane and highest roof
structure exceeds 30 feet [CA Fire Code 503.2.1; D105.1; D105.2]
57. Automatic fire sprinkler system shall be required as per Downey Municipal Code (DMC)
Section 3317 for commercial occupancies. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems shall be
designed, installed, and undergo acceptance testing in accordance with NFPA 13.
Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be monitored for water flow and tamper.
58. Fire alarm and detection system shall be provided based on occupancy use per CA Fire
Code 907. Fire alarm and detection systems shall be designed, installed, and tested in
accordance with NFPA 72.
59. Provide key boxes (e.g. Knox Boxes) to occupancy [CA Fire Code §506.1]-
60. All other construction / tenant improvement shall adhere to minimum requirements of the
CA Fire and Building Codes for egress, egress sizing, exit signs, emergency illumination,
etc.
PUBLIC WORKS
Streets
61. Owner/Applicant shall install LED street lights with full -cutoff fixture optics on new City
standards with underground service. Provide a site plan showing the location of the
existing streetlights. The applicant shall provide a site plan showing the location of the
existing and proposed streetlights. Contact the Public Works Engineering Division for
details.
62. All public utilities shall be installed underground.
63. Proposed public improvements shall comply with the latest edition of Standard Plans
and Specifications for Public Works Construction, City of Downey standards and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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64. Owner/Applicant's contractor shall obtain permits from the Public Works Department for
all improvements within the public right of way at least two weeks prior to commencing
work. Contact Brian Aleman, Assistant Civil Engineer I, at (562) 904-7110 for
information.
65. Owner/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 the Public Works Inspector at (562) 904-7110 to
identify the limits of the areas to be removed and replaced at least 72 hours prior to
commencing work.
66. Owner/Applicant shall submit public improvement plan(s) for review and approval by
Public Works Department before any encroachment permits can be issued.
67. All unused driveways shall be removed and constructed with full -height curb gutter, and
sidewalk to match existing improvements.
68. Owner/Applicant shall construct a new ADA curb ramp at Paramount Boulevard and
Third Street to provide ADA access to the existing crosswalk.
69. Owner/Applicant shall relocate traffic signal located perpendicular to the existing
crosswalk at the intersection of Paramount Boulevard and Third Street to accommodate
for the new ADA ramp.
70. Construct new tree wells and plant new 24 -inch box street trees along Third Street.
Protect existing street trees in-place. Construct additional tree wells and plant additional
24 -inch box street trees as needed to provide consistent spacing with the existing street
trees (contact City arborist for tree species and spacing). The species of any new street
trees to be planted shall be in accordance with the City's Tree Master Plan.
71. Owner/Applicant shall reconstruct and widen the two existing driveways of the property
to accommodate for large emergency vehicles. The new widen driveways shall be at
least five (5) feet away from any above -ground obstructions (including storm drains) in
the public right-of-way to the top of the driveway "X." Otherwise, the obstruction shall be
relocated at the applicant's expense. Ensure that each driveway provides proper
pedestrian access across, in compliance with ADA standards. The final layout and site
driveway design shall be subject to the review and approval by the Public Works
Department.
72. Remove and replace the asphalt street pavement one lane -width (or other specified
limits) from the edge of the gutter (gutter lip) along Third Street. Restore pavement
markings as needed. Repair any visible utility -cut pavement failures up to the street
centerline.
73. Remove all Underground Service Alert (USA) temporary pavement markings
immediately following the completion of the work / Final permit inspection.
74. Paint property address numbers (4" height) on the curb face in front of the proposed
development to the City's satisfaction.
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75. Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated at the
owner/applicant's expense.
76. Any acquired property in the form of easement, fee simple or irrevocable offer shall be in
form acceptable by the city engineer and the city attorney prior to its recordation.
Water and Sewer
77. The owner/applicant shall provide a fire sprinkler system(s) in accordance with Fire
Department and Building and Safety standards. Should such fire sprinkler system(s)
require the installation of dedicated fire service lateral(s), such lateral(s) shall be
constructed in accordance with the latest Department of Public Works and Fire
Department standards including backflow devices, fire department connections and
other appurtenances as required. New fire service lateral(s) shall be connected to
existing 8 -inch main located on 3" Street and shall be dedicated for fire service only.
78. The owner/applicant shall furnish and install irrigation, domestic, and fire water backflow
devices in accordance with City of Downey standards and as required by State and LA
County Department of Public Health. Backflow devices shall be located on private
property, readily accessible for emergency and inspection purposes, and screened from
view by providing sufficient landscaping depending on the type of usage.
79. Backflow devices shall be certified in the field by a licensed LA County Department of
Public Health certified tester prior to placing into service and such certification provided
to City.
80. Owner or tenant must establish accounts with the City Cashier prior to the City activating
and the tenant using any fire, potable, or recycled water service and meter.
81. The owner/applicant shall provide and record utility easement(s) for access to, and
inspection and maintenance of, public water lines, meters, and appurtenances.
82. Owner/Applicant shall submit a copy of the sewer plans to the City and to the Sanitation
Districts of Los Angeles County for review and approval. Contact Los Angeles County
Sanitation District for their requirement.
83. The owner/applicant shall consult the Department of Public Works to determine the
sewer location and design requirements.
84. The owner/applicant shall conduct a sewer capacity study.
85. Owner/Applicant shall make sure that the lot be served by adequately sized water supply
facilities, which shall include fire hydrants of the size, type and location approved by the
Fire Chief.
86. Any deviation from the city standards in constructing the sewer lines shall be approved
by the Los Angeles County Health Department.
Grading
87. 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)
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accompanied by a soil and geology report 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 all building pad and other 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;
(for alley dedications, show elevations of the four corners of the dedication and
centerline of alley, existing and proposed underground utility connections); 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; construction details of drainage devices and details of Low Impact
Development (LID) plan.
88. Include any other applicable site-specific conditions.
89. Historical or existing storm water runoff from adjacent lots must be received and directed
by gravity to the street, a public drainage facility or an approved drainage easement.
NPDES
90_ The owner/applicant shall 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 Storm water Quality Management Plan (SQMP).
91. If any hazardous material is encountered on the site that has the potential to reach the
ground water supply, the owner/applicant shall secure a permit for the State Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
92. If any hazardous material is encountered on the site, the owner/applicant shall secure an
ID number from the EPA.
93. The owner/applicant shall deploy Best Management Practices during and after
construction.
Assessment District
94. 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.
Recycling
95. The facility must provide for recycling facilities, i.e., storage and handling areas for
recycling facilities. Trash enclosure shall include roof cover, floor drain connection to
grease interceptor and water hose bib connection for maintenance.
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96. Complete a construction & demolition (C&D) waste management plan per Article V,
Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code.
General
97. Remove all construction -related Underground Service Alert (USA) temporary pavement
markings created as part of this project within the public -right-of-way in a timely manner.
98. The owner/applicant must comply with all applicable Federal, State and local rules and
regulations, American Disabilities Act (ADA), including compliance with South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) regulations.
99. The owner/applicant shall submit a mylar copy, a digital AutoCAD format file (AutoCAD
2012 or later) and scanned, uncompressed TIFF images of final record drawing of the
public improvements on a portable media for city's GIS system data updates and
maintenance.
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Attachment A
Storm Water Pollution Control Requirements for Construction Activities
Minimum Water Quality Protection Requirements for All Development Construction
Projects/Certification Statement
The following is intended as an attachment for construction and grading plans and
represent the minimum standards of good housekeeping which must be implemented on
all construction sites regardless of size.
❑ Eroded sediments and other pollutants must be retained on site and may not be
transported from the site via sheetflow, swales, area drains, natural drainage courses or
wind.
❑ Stockpiles of earth and other construction related materials must be protected from
being transported from the site by the forces of wind or water.
❑ Fuels, oils, solvents and other toxic materials must be stored in accordance with their
listing and are not to contaminate the soil and surface waters. All approved storage
containers are to be protected from the weather. Spills must be cleaned up immediately
and disposed of in a proper manner. Spills may not be washed into the drainage system.
1.1 Non -storm water runoff from equipment and vehicle washing and any other activity shall
be contained at the project site.
❑ Excess or waste concrete may not be washed into the public way or any other drainage
system. Provisions shall be made to retain concrete wastes on site until they can be
disposed of as solid waste.
❑ Trash and construction related solid wastes must be deposited into a covered receptacle
to prevent contamination of rainwater and dispersal by wind.
C7 Sediments and other materials may not be tracked from the site by vehicle traffic. The
construction entrance roadways must be stabilized so as to inhibit sediments from being
deposited into the public way. Accidental depositions must be swept up immediately and
may not be washed down by rain or other means.
Any slopes with disturbed soils or denuded of vegetation must be stabilized so as to
inhibit erosion by wind and water.
❑ Other
As the project owner or authorized agent of the owner, I have read and understand the
requirements listed above, necessary to control storm water pollution from sediments, erosion,
and construction materials, and I certify that I will comply with these requirements.
Project Name:
Project Address:
Print Name
(Owner or authorized agent of the owner)
Signature Date
(Owner or authorized agent of the owner)
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