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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 11-2720RESOLUTION NO. 11-2720 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN -11-00125), THEREBY ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,038 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 12,129 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING FOR CHAMPION FIAT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9715 FIRESTONE BLVD, 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. On May 19, 2011, the applicant submitted a request to construct a 3,038 square foot addition to an existing 12,129 square foot building for Downey Fiat; and, B. On May 27, 2011, after review of the proposal, staff deemed the application complete; and, C. On June 2, 2011, notice of the pending application was mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject site and published in the Downey Patriot; and, D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 15, 2011 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. The proposed Site Plan Review is to construct an addition to existing building to allow for a showroom for a new car dealership. The subject property has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial. According to the General Plan, "The General Commercial designation allows for a full range of commercial uses including shopping centers, automobile dealerships, hotels, offices, and automobile repair." Furthermore, it is a goal of the General Plan to "Ensure the continued fiscal balance of the community' (Gaal 9.3). Inasmuch as -the proposed addition is to allow for a showroom for a new car dealership approval of this Site Plan Review is consistent with the intent of the General Commercial Land Use Designation and Goal 9.3 of the General Plan. 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-2 (General Commercial) zone. According to the Municipal Code, "the C-2 Zone is intended to provide for and encourage the orderly development of general commercial uses, with a wide variety of goads and services, for the residents of the entire City, with provisions designed to ensure that such commerce will be efficient, functionally related, Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission and compatible with adjacent noncommercial development." Additionally, the proposed addition meets all of the development standards set forth in the C-2 zone. The proposed new car dealership is consistent with the intent of the C-2 zone since the car sales lot is intended to serve the community as a whole, rather than a local a neighborhood. Furthermore, since the proposal meets all of the development standards it is being proposed in accordance with the objectives of the 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 subject site is located on Firestone Blvd at the eastern boundary of the City. The surrounding properties include a Dodge dealership and a concrete tilt -up industrial park. The proposed architectural design will complement the architecture of the surrounding uses. Furthermore, the landscaping at the front of the site is continuous with the Dodge dealership, giving the streetscape a harmonious look and feel. 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. The applicant has laid out the site in a manner that is conducive to operating a new car dealership. Since the architecture of the buildings is oriented towards the street and the customer parking is located near the showroom, proper consideration has been given in the site design towards pedestrian circulation and the streetscape. 5. The proposed development will improve the community appearance by preventing extremes of dissimilarity or monotony in new construction or in alterations of facilities. The proposed architecture is a modern design, with the use of both fiber cement panels and aluminum composite panels. While this type of architectural style is not typically found in the City, it is not extremely dissimilar from other buildings in the City. Furthermore, this project will upgrade the overall appearance of the site and in turn improve the community appearance. 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. In recent years, the property has fallen into a slight state of disrepair, with weeds growing through the parking lot and the buildings needing maintenance. The applicant's design, in conjunction with the conditions of approval, will upgrade the appearance of the property and the area. Furthermore, the additional emergency access to the site will be provided, which will result in a betterment of condition to protect the public safety 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 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. Site Plan Review (PLN -11-00125) — 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 - Page 2 Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission 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 the Site Plan Review (PLN -11-00125), 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 15th day of June, 2011 I -F�0� P-"" ��' Robert Kiefer, Chai an 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 151" day of June, 2011 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lujan, Morales, Murray, Kiefer ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Garcia NOES: COMMIS -SI -OVERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None -akL&g::�:g w zz Theresa Donahue, Secretary City Planning Commission SM -Plan Review-(PLN-11-UL11"25) — 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 - Page 3 Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN -11-00125) EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS PLANNING 1) The approval of this Site Plan Review (PLN -11-00125) allows for the construction of a 3,038 square foot addition to an existing sales/office building for Downey Fiat on property located at 9715 Firestone Blvd. 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) Prior to the final of building permits, the metal repair building shall be painted to match the proposed addition. Final color scheme shall be approved by the City Planner. 5) Prior to the final of building permits, all portions of the parking lot (including upper and lower portions) shall be repaired, patched, and slurry sealed. 6) Prior to the final of building permits, all light standards on the site shall be repainted. 7) Prior to the final of building permits, the chain link fence along the north and the east property line shall be repaired or replaced to as not to lean over. The applicant shall work with the City Planner to determine which areas may be repaired and which areas shall be replaced. Additionally, a solid material shall be provided along the northern property line fence to screen the site from the adjacent park. 8) Prior to the final of building permits, damaged portions of the block wall along the front landscape area shall be repaired. 9) The applicant shall maintain a 25' wide drive aisle from the street to the customer parking area. Additionally, the applicant shall provide appropriate directional signs, as determined by the City Planner, to guide customers from the street to the customer parking area. 10) The all buildings, 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 requir,ement. 11) Any graffiti applied to the site shall be removed within 48 hours. 12) The applicant shall comply with the art in public places requirements set forth in Downey Municipal Code 8950 et seq. 13) All signs shall comply with Chapter 6 of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code. Site Plan Review (PLN -11-00125) — 9715 Firestone Blvd June 15, 2011 - Page 4 Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission BUILDING 14) All construction shall comply with the 2010 California Building Code and Title 24 of the California Energy Code. 15) 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 16) The applicant shall install all new utilities associated with this project underground. 17) 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. 18) Prior to the issuance of permits, the applicant shall complete a Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Plan per Article V, Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code. 19) The applicant shall dedicate up to 708 square feet along Firestone Blvd frontage for a proposed right-of-way widening. Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall record a "Dedication for Street Purposes" that is approved by the Director of Public Works. 20) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain approval of a water utility plan to determine that there is sufficient supply to meet the water usage demand (including fire sprinklers) of the site. FIRE DEPARTMENT 21) Plans to be submitted through Building and Safety and shall comply with 2010 California Fire Code, 2010 California Building Code, current Downey Municipal Code Ordinances and any other pertinent requirements to be determined at time of plan submission and review. 22) The applicant shall provide a 20' wide continuous emergency access lane (Fire Lane) from the public right-of-way through all portions of the site. 23) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide a fire flow test (for all hydrants and necessary water lines) to ensure sufficient capacity exists on the site. 24) All buildings on site --shall have a fully automatic -fire. -sprinkler system, which is approved by the City of Downey Fire Department, throughout. 25) A commercial fire alarm system, which is approved by the City of Downey Fire Department, shall be provided on all buildings. 26) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall provide signage identifying all utility shutoffs and system controls. site Plan Review (PLN -11-00125) — 9715 Frestene-8lvd June 15, 2011 - Page 5 Resolution No. 11-2720 Downey Planning Commission 27) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall provide Knox box/lock access to all buildings and gates on the site. 28) Within two (2) years after final of building permits the applicant shall provide a secondary emergency access to the site through the northern property line. This shall include an approach within the Rio San Gabriel Park's parking lot to account for the grade differential. The approach shall be designed by the applicant and shall require approval by the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chief. The emergency access may be secured with a combination of gate and removable bollards, provided Knox locks are utilized. HACommunity Development\Planning Comm ission\Resolutions\201 1 \1 1-2720.doc Site-414an Review(Pl€N-19-00125)_.971:5=Fieesteneiavd June 15, 2011 - Page,6