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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 10-2628RESOLUTION NO. 10-2628 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 10-71282, AN APPLICATION TO RE -SUBDIVIDE TWO (2) PARCELS INTO THREE (3) LOTS THAT INVOLVE THE WESTERNMOST 57.78 ACRES OF THE DOWNEY STUDIOS SITE AT 12214 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, ON PROPERTIES ZONED DOWNEY LANDING SPECIFIC PLAN (SP -01-01). ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 6256-004-036 AND 6256-004-020 APPLICANTS: INDUSTRIAL REALTY GROUP/PCCP AND TESLA MOTOR COMPANY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282 (the Application) was filed on February 2, 2010 by Mr. Tom Messmer on behalf of the Industrial Realty Group/PCCP- Downey and Tesla Motor Company requesting a parcel map to Section 9900 of the Downey Municipal Code to re -subdivide two (2) lots into three (3) parcels of the westernmost 57.78 acres of the Downey Studios site at 12214 Lakewood Boulevard with the following areas: Parcel 1: 46.45 acres: Parcel 2: 5.48 acres; and Parcel 3: 5.85 acres. Lots that comprise Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282 maintain the Downey Landing Specific Plan as their zoning designation. B. The Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing on March 17, 2010, and after fully considering all written and oral testimony and facts and opinions offered at said public hearing adopted Resolution No. 10-2628, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282. SECTION 2. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearing, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that: A. The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the General Plan. The Downey Landing Specific Plan, which regulates all development activities on the project site, is consistent with the General Plan (i.e., permitted uses and floor area ratio) and TPM No. 71282 complies with the specific plan's development standards. As a consequence, the tentative map is consistent with the General Plan. In addition, approving the map and the subsequent establishment of Tesla Motor Company will implement several General Plan programs with the intent of job creation; these include: 1) General Plan Program 1.1.3.1. Encourage land uses that generate jobs; 2) General Plan Program 9.2.1.3. Promote employment that increases the daytime population of the city thus creating customer demand for other businesses; and 3) General Plan Program 9.2.2.1. Promote a diversified employment base with jobs in sectors in addition to retail sales. Resolution No. 10-2628 Planning -Commission B. The design and re -use of improvements on site of the tentative parcel map are consistent with the General Plan. The size and dimensions of the tentative map's re -subdivided parcels substantially exceed the minimum requirements for newly -subdivided parcels in the Downey Landing Specific Plan. The size of the proposed parcels is as follows: Parcel 1-46.45 acres; Parcel 2 --- 5.48 acres; and Parcel 3 --- 5.85 acres, compared to two acres which is the plan's minimum size requirement for new parcels. In terms of property dimensions, the proposed parcels are irregularly-shaped; nevertheless, their dimensions exceed the minimum standards for new parcels in the specific plan: 290'x 300'. C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development of permitted uses. The re -subdivided parcels are physically suited for the tentative map and the subsequent use, i.e., electric car manufacturing and assembly plant, that will re -occupy the site's existing buildings, given that the same buildings, which were constructed in phases over the last 80 years, have housed similar activities, such as aircraft manufacturing and assembly and the production of equipment and materials for aerospace programs. Further, no active earthquake faults have been identified at the ground surface within Downey, according to the Safety Element of the General Plan. And although the state Division of Mines has designated the City of Downey as a liquefaction hazard zone, a condition of the City's architectural plan check process requires submission of a geotechnical report for new construction in order to mitigate the possibility of undermining structures during an earthquake. D. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. The three parcels that comprise TPM 71282 are physically suited to accommodate the intensity of development of the site's current improvements, as well as prospective development. The prospective lots exceed the minimum size standard for new lots and the existing improvements comply with the regulatory plan's development standards. E. The design of the tentative map or its proposed re -use of improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The project site is part of the city's built environment that has supported improvements which date back to the 1930s. Additionally, the environmental impacts of TPM 71282 have been reviewed relative to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and found to be exempt from CEQA, according to CEQA Guideline Section 15315 (Class 15 - Minor Land Divisions). The design of the proposed parcel map and its proposed re -use of existing improvements were determined to be exempt because they satisfy the conditions of Section 15315: The map involves the division of property within an urbanized area that's zoned for commercial and industrial uses into four or fewer parcels and the division is consistent with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required. Additionally, all services and access to the proposed parcels are available, the parcel was not involved in the division of a larger parcel within the previous two years,,and the parcels do not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282 —12214 Lakewood Blvd. March 17, 2010 — Page 2 Resolution No. 10-2628 Planning Commission F. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not cause serious public health problems. The design of this tentative map has been carefully laid out to avoid conditions that could result in serious public health problems. Additionally, the prospective lots are of sufficient size that will enable them to comply with building setback, yard, fire separation areas and satisfy parking requirements. Moreover, conditions of approval have been imposed on the tentative map to insure that it will not result in health problems G. The design and configuration of this tentative map and its accompanying improvements will not conflict with the easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. All such easements have been noted and reserved, including vehicular and pedestrian and access easements for public utility purposes. H. The design and configuration of this tentative map and its accompanying improvements will result in a parcel that is more than adequate in size to enable the orientation of future buildings to take advantage of natural and passive cooling opportunities. The tentative map's three parcels are more than adequate in size to take advantage of passive cooling opportunities. I. In taking this action, the Planning Commission has considered the effects of the decision on the housing needs in the region in which the City is located and balanced those needs against the public service needs of the City's residents and available fiscal and environmental resources. J. The conditions imposed on Tentative Parcel Map 10-71282 and described in Exhibit A 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 this section. Furthermore, the conditions are fair and reasonable for the accomplishment of these purposes. SECTION 3. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17'h day of arc}; 2010• r Louis Morales, Chairman City Planning Commission Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282 —12214 Lakewood Blvd, March 17, 2010 — Page 3 Resolution No. 10-2628 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 17th day of March, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Vasquez, Lambros, Murray, Morales NOES: COMMISSIONER: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONER: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONER: Kiefer Theresa Donahue, Secretary City Planning Commission Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282 —12214 Lakewood Blvd. March 17, 2010 — Page 4 Resolution No. 10-2628 Planning Commission EXHIBIT A ---Conditions of Approval Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282 This approval involves re -subdividing two (2) lots into three (3) parcels identified as Parcels 1 through 3 on Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282. Parcels 1, 2 and 3 total 46.45 acres; 5.48 acres; and 5.85 acres, respectively and encompass the westernmost 57.78 acres of the Downey Studios site at 12214 Lakewood Boulevard, as shown on the approved parcel map, dated March 3, 2010. Deviations or exceptions from said plan shall not be permitted without the approval of the City Planning Commission. 2. The Planning Commission shall retain jurisdiction to amend or add conditions with a public notice and public hearing to assure compatibility with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and to protect the health, safety and welfare. 3. If City approval is contingent upon any changes to the parcel map, as submitted, the Applicant shall submit three (3) copies of the revised map, incorporating all approved amendments, overlays, modifications, etc. to the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. This approval shall expire 24 months from the date the Planning Commission approves the tentative map. 5. All developments in excess of $500,000.00 valuation that involve the construction of reconstruction of light industrial or commercial shall be subject to the Public Arts Program. The applicant shall either install public art on their property or pay a cash payment equal to the public arts fee in accordance with the City of Downey Manual for Arts in Public Places. 6. The applicant shall incorporate anti -graffiti elements into the building design, such as non -porous coating on exterior wall surfaces, plant materials, and anti - graffiti film on windows, subject to the approval of the City Planner. 7. Owner/applicant shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, rules and laws necessary for and prior to the issuance of building permits by the City. 8. All electrical and telephone utilities shall be installed underground or at the rear lot lines to the standards of the City Engineering and Building & Safety Divisions. 9. All new electrical panels shall be the Combination Overhead and Underground Service Panel Type. 10. Fire water system shall meet the predicted fire flow prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Upgrades may include but not limited to additional hydrants, water mains, and sprinkler system improvements. Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282 —12214 Lakewood Blvd. March 17, 2010 — Page 5 Resolution No. 10-2628 Planning Commission 11. 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. 12. The owner/applicant shall own, operate, and maintain the recycled water irrigation system in accordance with the requirements and standards of the Department of Public Works, the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services, and the State of California Department of Health Services including but not limited to participation in annual visual inspections and periodic cross connection testing. 13. The owner/applicant is responsible for all City, County and State plan review and on-site installation review and approval fees pertaining to recycled water improvements. 14. The owner/applicant agrees to coordinate with the City on any future street improvements, particularly the right-of-way related projects along Lakewood Blvd, Bellflower Blvd, Congressman Steve Horn Way, and Clark Avenue (Columbia Way) street frontages to the standards of the City Engineering Division. 15. 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. 16. The owner/applicant shall submit a recorded mylar copy of the final map, a digital AutoCAD format file (AutoCAD 2004 or later) and scanned, uncompressed TIFF images of Final Parcel Map 71282 on a CD-ROM media. Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282 —12214 Lakewood Blvd. March 17, 2010 — Page 6 Resolution No. 10-2628 Planning Commission 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. ❑ 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. ❑ 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 Signature (Owner or authorized agent of the owner) Date (Owner or authorized agent of the owner) Tentative Parcel Map No. 10-71282 —12214 Lakewood Blvd. March 17, 2010 — Page 7