HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 10-2630RESOLUTION NO. 10-2630
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND
APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 09-41, THEREBY ALLOWING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 6,197 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8317-8232 DAVIS STREET (AIN 6255-010-033 & 034)
AND ZONED H -M (HOSPITAL MEDICAL ARTS).
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 July 21, 2009, the applicant submitted a submitted the application for Site Plan
Review No. 09-41 to construct the new medical office building on the subject site
and Conditional Use Permit No. 09-42 to 10 off-site parking spaces. Additionally,
on September 24, 2009, the applicant submitted an application for Variance No.
09-67, requesting to deviate from the side yard setbacks for the medical office
building. Staff deemed the applications complete on October 8, 2009; and,
B. October 14, 2009, pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, a Notice of intent to
adopt a Negative Declaration was filed with the Los Angeles County Recorders
office, mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject site, and published in
the Long Beach Press -Telegram; and,
C. On November 4, 2009 and December 2, 2009, the Planning Commission
conducted duly noticed public hearings on the request. At the conclusion of the
December 2, 2009 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission adopted
Resolution No. 09-2615, thereby denying Variance No. 09-67. Furthermore, the
Planning Commission continued Site Plan Review No. 09-41 and Conditional Use
Permit No. 09-42 to a date uncertain; and,
D. On March 2, 2010, the applicant submitted a revised project that met all of the
development standards, including providing all required parking on-site. Since
parking is being provided on-site, Conditional Use Permit No. 09-42 is no longer
needed; and,
E. On March 5, 2010, notice of the pending public hearing was mailed to all property
owners within 500' of the subject site and published in the Long Beach Press -
Telegram; and,
F. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March 17, 2010
and after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions
offered at the aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution, subject to
conditions of approval (Exhibit A).
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 there would be no significant environmental impacts created by the
proposed Site Plan Review, a Negative Declaration was prepared. Based on its own
independent judgment that the facts stated in the initial study are true, the Planning Commission
hereby finds that the approval of the Site Plan Review will not have any potential negative
environmental impacts.
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SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearings, 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 subject site has a
General Plan Land Use Designation of Office, which is implemented with the H -M zone.
It is the intent of the Office Land Use Designation to provide professional and medical
uses. More specifically, within the region of the Downey Regional Medical Center the H-
M zone is intended to provide medical offices. Since the proposed use is a medical
office, it is consistent with the goals and polices of the Office General Plan Land Use
Designation.
2. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of Article
IX of the Downey Municipal Code and the zone in which the site is located. The subject
site is zoned H -M (Hospital Medical Arts;l, which is intended to provide for the
development of a wide variety of hospital and medical uses. The proposed development
is to construct a medical office building. Not only does the proposed medical office
building meet the requirements set forth in the Municipal Code for developing the site,
but since it is it being constructed for medical uses, it is consistent with the goal and
intent of the H -M zone.
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
site plan has been laid out in manner that distributes the landscaping to all portions of
the site. The applicant is proposing to use a contemporary office style for the building,
which includes using two-tone smooth plaster and glazing. This architectural style will
complement other office buildings in the area. Furthermore, the proposed location and
type of landscaping will complete the look of the building and provide a positive effect to
the surrounding area.
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.
Vehicle access to the site is through a single driveway, with pedestrian access being
provided through a separate walkway. The physical separation provides safer access
and circulation on the site for both pedestrians and vehicles. Furthermore, parking on
site and landscaping have been distributed throughout the site, which assists with the
functionality of the site.
5. The proposed development will improve the community appearance by preventing
extremes of dissimilarity or monotony in new construction or in alterations of facilities.
As previously noted, the proposed architecture is a contemporary office design which
includes the use of smooth plaster and glazing. The applicant is proposing using a light
beige color for the walls and a complementary darker beige color on the tower elements.
Furthermore, the applicant is proposing a silver metallic fascia and mill aluminum finish
on the windows frames. The combination of the architectural finishes and the use of
reveal lines and building articulation provide an aesthetically pleasant appearance.
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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 subject site is currently
improved with a total of four residential units within three separate buildings on two
properties. The project on the subject site will upgrade the property in the immediate
area since approval of this Site Plan Review will allow the replacement of four non-
conforming residential units with a new medical office building that has a better aesthetic
quality. Furthermore, the site layout provides for proper vehicle circulation without
impacting surrounding properties.
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 the conditions of approval of this
resolution requirements for the use of graffiti resistant materials in the construction of the
building have been included.
SECTION 4. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby adopts a Negative
Declaration and approves Site Plan Review No. 09-41, 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 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17h day of March, 2010
Louis Moralob, Chairman
City PlanniAg 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: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER: Kiefer
Theresa Donahue, Secretary
City Planning Commission
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SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 09-41
EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1) The approval of Site Plan Review No. 09-41 allows for the construction of a 6,197
square foot two-story medical office building on property located at 8317-8323 Davis
Street 9AIN 6255-010-033 & 6255-010-034).
2) Approval of this Site Plan Review 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 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.
4) The medical office building shall comply with the following development standards:
Development Standard
Code tRe uirement
Proposed Office Buiidin
Lot Size
6,000 s.f.
15,225 s.f.
Lot Width
60'
105'
Lot Depth
100'
145'
F.A.R.
2.0
0.41
Lot Coverage
50%
44.7%
Building Height
5 stories or 75'
2 Stories/31'-6"
Setbacks
Front
Rear
Side east/west
10'
15'
575'
10'
49'-6"
Parking
31 S aces
31 Spaces
Landscaping
623 s.f.
3,060 s.f.
5) The property shall maintain a minimum of 31 parking spaces.
6) The driveway and pedestrian walkway shall be a colored stamped concrete within the
front setback of the property. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
obtain final approval from the City Planner of the color and style stamped colored
concrete to be installed on the site.
7) The building, including windows, and all block walls on the site 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.
8) All utility equipment, including any roof mounted equipment shall be screened from view,
as seen from the public right-of-way and ground level of adjoining properties.
9) All on-site Fire Department or other check valves/back-flow devices that are above
ground shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way with the use of
landscaping.
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10) The finished colors of the building shall be as follows:
a) Body — Dunn Edwards Fine Grain or similar
b) Tower Elements — Dunn Edwards Bison Beige or similar
C) Metal Roof Fascia — AEP Span Cool Metallic Silver or similar
d) Window Frames and Railings — Clear Anodized Mill Finished Aluminum
e) Glazing — PPG Solarcool Gray or similar
11) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain approval of a Lot Line
Adjustment to merge the three parcels into a single lot.
12) Prior to the final of building permits, all on and off site improvements shall be completed,
including installation of all landscaping, as approved by the Planning Commission.
13) The applicant shall comply with the art in public places requirements set forth in Downey
Municipal Code 8950 et seq.
14) All on-site landscaping shall comply with the Landscape Plan approved by the Planning
Commission. This shall include providing the following minimum tree sizes and
numbers:
Tree Size %
Provided
48" box 10%
1
36" box 10%
7
24" box 15%
15 _
15 gallon 60%
4
Other (5%)
0
Total
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BUILDING
15) All construction shall comply with the 2007 California Building Code and Title 24 of the
California Energy Code.
16) 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.
PUBLIC WORKS
17) The applicant shall install all new utilities associated with this project underground.
18) All areas within the scope of work of this project shall comply with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act;
the General Construction Activities Stormwater Permit (GCASP) of the State, the
Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SQMP) of the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works, and Ordinance 1142 of the Downey Municipal Code.
19) Prior to final of building permits, the applicant shall remove all construction graffiti
created as part of this project from the public right of way and on the subject site.
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20) Prior to the commencement of construction on the site, the applicant shall submit plans
and obtain approval of all on site grading, buildings, and any improvements in the public
right of way,
21) All improvements, construction materials, and methods of construction shall be in
conformance with the Standard Plans and Specification for Public Works Construction
and as modified by the City of Downey's Standard Plans and Specifications.
22) Prior to the final of building permits, all on-site utilities shall be installed underground.
23) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall furnish and install a new (min. 1 -
inch) dedicated potable water service line, meter, and meter box. Additionally, the
applicant shall applicant shall furnish and install a new (min. 1 -inch) dedicated water
service line, meter, and meter box for the landscape irrigation system.
24) Prior to the final of building permits the applicant shall furnish and install backflow
device(s) in accordance with the Department of Public Works and the State and County
Department of Health Services requirements.
25) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall confirm availability of
adequate fire flow and pressure in accordance with the Department of Public Works and
Downey Fire Department requirements.
26) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall furnish and install public potable
water improvements, including extension and/or replacement of existing mains and
associated facilities, necessary to provide adequate fire flow and pressure to the site.
27) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install fire hydrant(s) and dedicated fire protection
lateral(s) 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.
28) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the property owner shall provide and record
utility easement(s) for access to, and inspection and maintenance of, public water lines,
meters and appurtenances, and backflow devices.
29) Prior to the final of building permits, the 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 to service the site. This shall include
the identifying the point(s) of connection for the sanitary sewer lateral(s) and confirming
that sufficient capacity exists in the publicly owned facilities in conformance with the
requirements of the Department of Public Works and the County Sanitation Districts of
Los Angeles County (CSDLAC). Should insufficient capacity exist, the 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.
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30) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall coordinate all necessary
payment(s) to the City and CSDLAC for all sanitary sewer connection and capacity
charges.
31) Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the 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.
32) Utility plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works prior
to the issuance of the grading plan permit.
33) Prior to the final of building permits, the property owner shall dedicate five feet (5') for
right-of-way purposes for the 8317 Davis Street frontage to the standards of the City
Engineering Division.
34) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall install one 9500 -lumen high-
pressure sodium street light with full -cutoff fixture optics on a new marbelite standard
with underground service. Prior to installation of the street light, the applicant shall
provide a site plan showing the location of the existing streetlights in the vicinity to
determine final location of the required street light.
35) The property owner 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) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall construct a curb, gutter, sidewalk
and parkway to the standards of the Public Works Department.
37) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall install three (3) trees within the
parkway across the property frontage. The street trees shall be a minimum of 24" box
trees with a 2" minimum trunk diameter at planting. The species of the street trees shall
be as determined by the Public Works Department.
38) Prior to the issuance of demolition permits, the applicant shall complete a Construction &
Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Plan per Article V, Chapter 8 of the Downey
Municipal Code.
39) Prior to the commencement of construction on the site, the applicant shall 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. All 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
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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, 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, 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..
40) All driveway approaches shall be as wide as the driveway or parking aisle they serve.
All unused driveways shall be removed and reconstructed with full -height curb, gutter
and sidewalk
41) The owner/applicant shall install pavement, which consists of a minimum section of 4"
thick aggregate base, and a minimum 2-1/2" thick asphalt concrete pavement
FIRE DEPARTMENT
42) All mains and hydrants shall be in service prior to combustible building material being
allowed on site. Hydrant spacing shall not exceed 300 feet for industrial, commercial,
high density or multi -unit residential areas. Additionally, 180 feet is the maximum
distance from any point on street or frontage to a hydrant. Hydrants located on the
opposite side of streets over 80 feet in width shall not be used to satisfy the
requirements for hydrant spacing. Additional public hydrants may be required
depending upon required fire flows, street width, center dividers or other physical
barriers, existing or anticipated traffic volume.
43) Private fire mains and hydrants shall be reviewed by the Downey Fire Department and
shall require a Downey Fire Permit for installation. Private mains and hydrants shall be
in accordance with public standards and NFPA 24.
44) The required fire flow for the building or facility will be determined by the Downey Fire
Department using the California Fire Code (CFC) Appendix III -A.
45) Fire apparatus access roads are required for every facility, building or portion of a
building when any portion of the facility or any portion of the first story is located more
than 150 feet from the fire apparatus access as measured by an approved route and
around the exterior of the facility or building. Access roads shall comply with the
requirements of the City of Downey Fire Department
46) Fire lanes shall be posted in accordance with the CFC and the California Vehicle Code
(C.V.C.), Section 22500.1 which requires:
47) A sign, citing C.V.C. 22500.1, posted immediately adjacent to, and visible from, the
designated lane clearly stating that the. lane is a fire lane;
48) Outlining or painting the lane in red and, in contrasting color, marking the lane with the
words "FIRE LANE" which are visible from a vehicle, OR by a red curb or red paint on
the edge of the roadway which is clearly marked by the words "FIRE LANE".
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49) The required width of a fire lane shall not be obstructed in any manner, including
stopping or parking of vehicles. Entrances to fire lanes which have been closed with
gates or barriers, approved by the Fire Department shall not be obstructed.
50) Access to construction sites with combustible materials on site shall be provided with an
"all weather" surface complying with the requirements for fire lanes. An all weather road
can consist of a compacted base of crushed granite (or equivalent) of sufficient
thickness capable of supporting heavy fire apparatus (20 tons). The material should be
laid on dry, undisturbed or compacted soil.
51) Dead ends. Access roads greater than 150 feet in length shall have an approved means
for turning around fire apparatus.
52) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall install a Knox® Rapid Entry
System for each tenant space.
53) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the fire protection systems, including sprinklers,
standpipes, fire extinguishing system and fire alarm systems shall be reviewed by the
Fire Department and require a City of Downey Fire Permit.
54) Standpipes shall be required in accordance with CFC Table 1004-A
55) Prior to the final of building permits, the building shall be protected by an approved
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System throughout, installed in accordance with nationally
recognized standards.
56) All sprinklered buildings must be protected with an approved fire alarm system.
Sprinklered and non-sprinklered buildings required to have an approved fire alarm
system must provide for the alerting of ALL occupants of the building; visible devices
must be provided at each audible device in areas as determined by the Chief. Smoke
detection shall be installed below all finished ceilings and in accordance with recognized
standards and manufacturers specifications.
57) Plans to be submitted through Building and Safety and shall comply with 2007 California
Fire Code, 2007 California Building Code, current Downey Municipal Code Ordinances
and any other pertinent requirements to be determined at time of plan submission and
review.
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