HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 10-2637RESOLUTION NO. 10-2637
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO.
10-05, THEREBY ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 12,258 SQUARE FOOT
DRUG STORE (WALGREENS) AT 8030 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, ZONED C-2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL)
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. An application was filed by Reuben Garbett, (hereinafter "applicant") requesting
Site Plan Review No. 10-05 to permit the development of a drug store
(Walgreens), on property at 8030 Imperial Hwy, zoned C-2 (General Commercial)
(hereinafter "subject property") (AIN 6260-013-029);
B. The applicant has also filed concurrently a Conditional Use Permit No. 10-06, to
develop a drive-through lane for the drug store's pharmacy;
C. On April 22, 2010, notice of the public hearing was sent to all property owners
within 500' of the subject site and the notice was published in the Long Beach
Press Telegram. Additionally, pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, a Notice of
Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration was filed with the Los Angeles County
Recorders office on April 14, 2010; and,
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 5, 2010 and,
after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered
at aforesaid public hearings, adopted Resolution No. 10-2637, approving Site
Plan Review No. 10-05.
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 project, 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 request of the Site Plan Review will not have any potential negative environmental
impacts.
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:
A. 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.
These goals and policies of the Downey General Plan (Vision 2025) are
addressed as follow: Goal 8.1 of the Design Element is to "Promote quality design
for new, expanded and remodeled construction" and Policy 8.1.1 seeks to
promote architectural design of the highest quality. The applicant proposes to
upgrade the existing site which will result in an attractive, modern drug store
(Walgreens) that will function as its design intended. Goal 9.1 of the General Plan
is "Attract and retain businesses", and the proposed project translates into
attracting another business to Downey.
Resolution No. 10-2637
Downey Planning Commission
City to consider imposing conditions reasonably related to the mitigation of the
impacts of graffiti. Therefore, the "conditions of approval" for Site Plan Review
No. 10-05 will include a condition stating that design features will incorporate
graffiti -resistant materials.
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 approves Site Plan Review
No. 10-05, 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 5th day of May 2011).
�'is Mor es, Chairman
City Plan ing Commission
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a R solution adopted bthe
Planning Commission of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 5''day of
May 2010, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lambros, Murray, Kiefer, Vasquez, Morales
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Theresa Donahue, Secretary
City Planning Commission
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12) The applicant shall incorporate anti -graffiti elements into the building design, such as
non -porous coatings on exterior wall surfaces, plant materials, and anti -graffiti film on
windows, subject to the approval of the City Planner.
13) Building plans shall include/incorporate graffiti resistant paint and materials on all exterior
finishes, including block walls, outdoor storage, and trash enclosure.
14) Before securing signs for the exterior of the building, the applicant shall obtain the
appropriate permits from the Planning and Building & Safety Divisions.
15) The Applicant shall incorporate a copy of this Exhibit A, Conditions of Approval for Site
Plan Review No. 10-05, into the approved set of building plans.
16) All roof -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view. The working
drawings shall include a cross-section detail to illustrate that the height of the building
parapet is sufficient to screen all roof -mounted equipment from the view of adjoining
streets and neighboring properties.
17) All necessary outdoor lighting shall face the subject site (drug store) and shall be directed
away from the eastern and southern alleys, and any residential uses nearby.
BUILDING
18) All construction shall comply with the 2007 California Building Code and Title 24 of the
California Energy Code.
19) The applicant/owner shall obtain all necessary permits for the construction of the drug
store.
PUBLIC WORKSIENGINEERING
20) The owner/applicant shall install two (2) 5800 -lumen high-pressure sodium street lights
with full -cutoff fixture optics on existing wood poles with overhead service along the
alleyway. Provide a site plan showing the location of the existing streetlights.
21) 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.
22) The owner/applicant shall install all utilities underground.
23) The owner/applicant shall construct the following roadway improvements:
a) Alleyway reconstruction (both eastern and southern alleys).
b) Construct driveway approach to have direct access from Imperial Hwy.
24) The owner/applicant shall provide proof establishing that the parcel was created in
accordance with subdivision requirements (deed prior to City incorporation with current
metes and bounds description, City subdivision action, or other proof).
25) The owner/applicant shall be required to complete a construction & demolition (C&D)
waste management plan per Article V, Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code.
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32) The owner/applicant shall provide that all construction graffiti created as part of this
project in the public right of way to be removed.
33) The owner/applicant shall provide that no easements of any type be granted over any
portion of the subdivision to any agency, utility or organization (private or public), except
to the City of Downey. This requirement does not preclude the applicant to modify the
previously approved reciprocal vehicular and pedestrian ingress/egress agreement and
parking arrangement with the KFC to the west of the proposed site (Walgreens).
PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES
34) The owner/applicant shall provide that the standards of 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.
35) The owner/applicant shall install all utilities underground.
36) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install a new (min. 1 -inch) dedicated potable water
service line, meter, and meter box for each unit.
37) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install a (min. 1 -inch) dedicated water service line,
meter, and meter box for the landscaping irrigation system.
38) The owner/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.
39) The owner/applicant shall confirm availability of adequate fire flow and pressure in
accordance with the Department of Public Works and Downey Fire Department
requirements.
40) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install the 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.
41) 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. Backflow devices shall be screened
from street view by providing sufficient landscaping to hide it.
42) The owner/applicant shall identify the point(s) of connection for the sanitary sewer
lateral(s) and confirm that sufficient capacity exists in the publicly owned facilities in
conformance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works and the County
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (CSDLAC).
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