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Home My WebLink About3. 9340 Stewart & Gray Rd - Consistency FindingSTAFF REPORT PLANNING DIVISION DATE: JANUARY 15, 2020 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTED BY: ALDO E. SCHINDLER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEWED BY: CRYSTAL LANDAVAZO, CITY PLANNER PREPARED BY: CRYSTAL LANDAVAZO, CITY PLANNER SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDING – A REQUEST TO FIND THAT THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LOCATION: 9340 STEWART & GRAY ROAD ZONING: M-2 (GENERAL MANUFACTURING) and P-B (PARKING BUFFER) REPORT SUMMARY The City of Downey previously acquired the property located at 9340 Stewart & Gray Road with the intent of purchasing additional property in the area to consolidate the Public Works yard onto Stewart & Gray Road. Due to the economy and a change in the City’s priorities, the City is no longer pursuing the consolidation project. As such, the City of Downey no longer has use for the parcel and will pursue the sale of the property. Prior to the City selling the land, California Government Code Section 65402(a) requires the Planning Commission adopt a finding that the disposal of said property is consistent with the General Plan. Based on the analysis contained within this report, staff is recommending the Planning Commission adopt the following titled resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING THE DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9340 STEWART & GRAY ROAD (AIN 6284-024-905) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN. BACKGROUND The subject site is an approximately 30,111 square foot parcel located on the south side of Stewart & Gray Road adjacent to the Public Works Yard. The City of Downey purchased the property with the intent of purchasing additional adjacent properties surrounding the existing Public Works Yard in an effort to consolidate the properties and expand the yard. PC Agenda Page 1 General Plan Consistency – 9340 Stewart & Gray Road January 15, 2020 - Page 2 DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS The City of Downey previously sought to acquire multiple properties surrounding the existing Public Works Yard on Stewart & Gray Road with the intent of joining the parcels to expand the yard and close the secondary Public Works Yard located on Bellflower Boulevard. The purchase of the subject site was part of the prior plan to consolidate the Public Works Yards within the City. As previously noted, the City no longer seeks to pursue the consolidation plan as the existing yards meet their necessary functions. The City will now pursue the sale of the property to remove the unnecessary encumbrance of property management for a parcel not utilized for City facilities. Pursuant to Government Code 65402(a), prior to the City being able to sell the property, the Planning Commission must find that the sale of the property is consistent with the General Plan. The sale of the subject site would be consistent with Goal 9.3 of the General Plan, which states the City should “Ensure the continued fiscal balance of the community.” The disposition of an excess property will generate revenue for the City and relieve the City from liabilities and burdens that accompany property management. Additionally, the site will continue to be available for private business activity and retain the mixture of uses within the City by preserving a M-2 (General Manufacturing) zoned property. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE The proposed project did not require a review from the Development Review Committee (DRC). ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Staff has reviewed the proposed use in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and determined that it is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Subject Site PC Agenda Page 2 General Plan Consistency – 9340 Stewart & Gray Road January 15, 2020 - Page 3 Guideline Section No. 15312 (Class 12, Surplus Government Property Sales). Categorical Exemptions are projects which have been exempted from the requirements of CEQA because they do not have a significant effect on the environment. Class 12 exemptions allow the disposal of surplus property, such as the subject site. CONCLUSION Based on the analysis contained within this report, staff is concluding the sale of the parcel located at 9340 Stewart & Gray Road is consistent with the General Plan. EXHIBITS A.Draft Resolution PC Agenda Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 20-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING THE DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9340 STEWART & GRAY ROAD (AIN 6284-024-905) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S ADOPTED GENERAL 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.The property located at 9340 Stewart & Gray Road (AIN 6284-024-905) was acquired by the City of Downey to prepare for an expansion and consolidation project for the Public Works Yard; and, B.The City of Downey no longer seeks to pursue the Public Works expansion project; and, D.The City of Downey desires to enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement to dispose of the surplus property; and, C.Prior to the City selling the land, California Government Code Section 65402(a) requires the Planning Commission adopt a finding that the disposal of said property is consistent with the General Plan; and, SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares the environmental impact of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15312 (Class 12, Surplus Government Property Sales). SECTION 3. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that the sale of the parcel located at 9340 Stewart & Gray Road is consistent with the City of Downey’s adopted General Plan (Vision 2025). The subject site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Manufacturing. According to the General Plan, the intent of the General Manufacturing designation is intended for manufacturing, wholesaling, and other industrial land uses. The General Plan further notes that it is appropriate for the General Manufacturing designation to be located in areas separated from other land uses by a major natural or physical barrier and screen. Through the disposition of the property, the site will continue to be available for private business activity and retain the mixture of land uses throughout the City by preserving a General Manufacturing designated property. Additionally, the sale of the subject site would be consistent with Goal 9.3 of the General Plan, which states the City should “Ensure the continued fiscal balance of the community.” The disposition of an excess property will generate revenue for the City and relieve the City from liabilities and burdens that accompany property management. For this reason, the sale of the parcel on the southwest corner of Lakewood Blvd and Imperial Hwy is consistent with the General Plan. PC Agenda Page 4 Resolution No. 20-______ Downey Planning Commission SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of January 2020 Steven Dominguez, Chairman City Planning Commission I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of January 2020 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Mary Cavanagh, Secretary City Planning Commission PC Agenda Page 5