HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 10-2687RESOLUTION NO. 10-2687
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 08-131 & CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 99-34, REV `A', THEREBY ALLOWING A 504 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING CHURCH LOCATED AT 11625
PARAMOUNT BLVD, ZONED C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD 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. On July 7, 1999, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1979, thereby
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-34, to allow the University Bible Fellowship
Church to locate into a then vacant restaurant building on the site; and,
B. On December 1,_2008, the applicant submitted a request to construct a two-story
school building on the site. This application was deemed incomplete due to missing
information on the project plans and insufficient parking for the proposed expansion;
and,
C. On October -20, 2010, the applicant submitted the remaining information needed to
complete the application. After review of the proposal, staff deemed the application
complete on November 1, 2010; and,
D. On November 4, 2010, notice of the pending application was mailed to all property
owners within 500' of the subject site and published in the Downey Patriot; and,
E. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 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 the
environmental impact of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found to
be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically
exempt from CEQA; pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities).
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:
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. General Plan Goal 8.1
states, "Promote quality design for new, expanded; and remodeled construction." This
goal is implemented, in part, by General Plan Program No. 8.1.1.6, which states,
"Encourage developments to be internally compatible in architectural design." The
applicant's request will make the addition match the existing church building, thus
making it internally compatible with the remainder of the building.
2. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of this
article and the zone in which the site is located. The subject site is within the C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) zone. It is the intent of the C-1 zone to provide
development that serve and is architecturally consistent with the surrounding residential
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areas. The existing church is single story and maintains a residential architectural
characteristic. The proposed 504 square foot addition to the church will allow it to better
serve its constituents, many who live in the surrounding area. Furthermore, with
exception to an existing nonconforming setback and parking, the proposed addition
complies with all of the development standards set forth in the C-1 zone.
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 match the architecture of the addition with the
existing church, which will continue to complement other 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
provide6 through a separate walkway. This physical separation provides safer access
and circulation on the site for both pedestrians and vehicles. Furthermore, onsite
parking and landscaping have been distributed throughout the site, which assists with
the functionality of the site. Finally, the combination of the building architecture, site
landscaping, and distribution of the parking spaces on site provides a pleasing visual
effect of the development from the street.
5. The proposed development will improve the community appearance by preventing
extremes of dissimilarity or monotony in new construction or in alterations of facilities.
While the church has been in place since 1999, the building was originally built in 1945.
Te existing architecture is aesthetically pleasing and achieves the residential
appearance that is desired in the C-1 zone. Since the proposed addition matches the
existing building, the building does not create monotony or extreme dissimilarity in
architecture.
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 proposed addition will
enclose an existing porch and add a small music storage area to an existing church.
Both portions of the addition are located in a manner that will not impact surrounding
properties, which will server to upgrade the property in the immediate area.
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 49.60 of
Chapter 10 of Article IV of this Code. As part of the conditions of approval for this Site
Plan Review, a condition of approval has been included to require the use of graffiti
resistant materials in the construction of the building.
SECTION 4. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearings, regarding the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission further
finds, determines and declares that:
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The requested Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the purpose and intent of
this chapter or the City's General Plan or the public convenience or general welfare of
persons residing or working in the neighborhood thereof. General Plan Goal 8.1 states,
"Promote quality design for new, expanded, and remodeled construction." This goal is
implemented, in part, by General Plan Program No. 8.1.1.6, which states, "Encourage
developments to be internally compatible in architectural design." The applicant's
request will make the addition match the existing church building, which is internally
compatible with the remainder of the building.
2. The requested use will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses and the growth and
development of the area in which it is proposed to be located. The subject site is in a
fully developed area of the City, with few vacant properties in the immediate area. The
proposed addition is located on the north side of the existing building and includes a
covered porch and landscape area. This addition will not impact surrounding areas, thus
will not prevent the development of other properties.
3. The size and shape of the site -proposed for the use is adequate to allow the full
development of the proposed use in a manner not detrimental to the particular area.
The_ proposed addition meets all of the development standards for the zone, except for
an existing nonconforming front setback. Furthermore, the addition does not increase
parking demand for the site. Therefore, the site has sufficient shape and size to
accommodate the proposed that construction.
4. The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon the
streets and highways in the area. The proposed addition is not anticipated to increase
traffic to or from the site. The adjoining streets have sufficient capacity to accommodate
the existing traffic load from the site.
SECTION 5. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves the Site Plan
Review No. 08-131 and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-34, Rev 'A', 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
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SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17h day
Eowis—Morao, Chairman
City Planpi g 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
November, 2010 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Vasquez; Lam bros, Murray, Kiefer, Morales
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
Theresa Donahue, Secretary
City Planning Commission
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SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 08-131
EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1) The approval of Site Plan Review No. 08-131 and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-34,
Revision `A' allows for the construction of a 504 square foot addition to an existing
church on property located at 11625 Paramount Blvd (AIN 6247-006-023).
2) Approval of this Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit 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) Unless modified herein, all conditions of approval set forth in Planning Commission
Resolution No. 1979 shall remain in force and full effect.
5) The proposed addition shall be located on the north side of the church and shall consist
of enclosing the existing 316 square foot covered porch to create a vestibule for the
sanctuary and a 188 square foot music room.
6) The addition shall be finish materials that match the existing building.
7) The addition, including windows, 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) The applicant shall comply with the art in public places requirements set forth in Downey
Municipal Code 8950 et seq.
BUILDING
9) All construction shall comply with the 2007 California Building Code and Title 24 of the
California Energy Code.
10) 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
11) The applicant shall install all new utilities associated with this project underground.
12) 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.
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13) 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
14) 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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