HomeMy WebLinkAbout0. PC Agenda 08-05-2020PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
AUGUST 5, 2020
REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11111 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA
I. CALL TO ORDER: A REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Dominguez, Owens, Spathopoulos, Vice Chair Frometa,
and Chair Duarte
III. PLANNING COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS; AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS:
IV. PRESENTATIONS:
V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
1. (PLN-20-00029) Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit Approval
Location: 11002 Downey Avenue and 8304 3rd Street
Request:
A request to remodel two existing vacant commercial tenant spaces, in
order to operate a bar/lounge with a Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) Type 48 License (On Sale General – Public Premises), live
entertainment and outdoor seating, on property zoned Downtown Downey
Specific Plan (DDSP).
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities)
Staff: Guillermo Arreola, Principal Planner
Contact: garreola@downeyca.org
(562) 904-7154
VII. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for the
public to address the Planning Commission on items within the jurisdiction of the Planning
Commission and not listed on the agenda. It is requested, but not required, that you state your
name, address and subject matter upon which you wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no
more than three (3) minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no discussion or action, other than a brief
response, referral to the City Planning staff or schedule for a subsequent agenda, shall be taken by
the Planning Commission on any issue brought forth under this section.
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Items in this section will be voted on in one motion unless a
Commissioner or citizen requests separate actions. Anyone wishing to discuss a Consent
Calendar item should be recognized by the chairman, state name, address and agenda item
number. Further, any Consent Calendar items removed from the agenda will be considered by
the commission following the public hearing items.
2. General Plan Consistency Finding – A request to find General Plan
Consistency for the new Rancho Los Amigos Restorative Care Village Project.
3. Approval of the Minutes from: May 20, 2020
IX. OTHER BUSINESS:
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
AUGUST 5, 2020
X. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
XI. ADJOURNMENT: To Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 6:30 pm, at Downey City Hall, 11111
Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA. 90241.
Supporting documents are available at: www.downeyca.org; City Hall-Planning Division, 11111
Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Video streaming of the meeting is available
on the City’s website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is
needed to participate in this meeting, complete the City’s Title II ADA Reasonable Accommodation Form
located on the City’s website and at City Hall - Planning Division, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday –
Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and submit to the Planning Division or contact the Planning Division office
at (562) 904-7154 or the California Relay Service at 7-1-1. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting
The City of Downey prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any of its program and services.
For questions, concerns, complaints, or for additional information regarding the ADA, contact the City’s
ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at ADACoordinator@downeyca.org; Phone: (562) 299-6619; or TTY at
7-1-1.
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Downey prohibits discrimination of any
person in any of its program and services. If written language translation of City agendas or minutes, or
for oral language interpretation at a City meeting is needed, contact (562) 299-6619, 48 business hours
prior to the meeting.
En cumplimiento con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohíbe la
discriminación de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una
traducción escrita de los órdenes del día o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un
intérprete oral para una reunion de la ciudad, comuníquese con el (562) 299-6619 en el horario de
atención comercial, 48 horas hábiles antes de la reunión.
Supporting data for items included in this agenda is available for public review and inspection in the office
of the Planning Division during regular workday hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and in the City
Library during regular hours and on the City’s website at http://www.downeyca.org.
I Mary Cavanagh, Secretary to the Planning Commission, City of Downey, do hereby certify, under penalty of
perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing notice was posted pursuant to Government
Code Section 54950 Et. Seq. and City of Downey Ordinance at the following locations: Downey City Hall,
Downey City Library, and Barbara J. Riley Senior Center.
Dated this 30th day of July, 2020 Mary Cavanagh
Mary Cavanagh
Secretary, Planning Commission
NOTICE: SECTION 9806 – APPEALS
Any person aggrieved or affected by any final determinations of the Commission concerning an application for
action of an administrative nature, including a variance or a permit, or any condition or requirement thereon, or upon
the failure of the Commission to make its findings and determinations within thirty (30) days after the closure of the
hearing thereon, no later than fifteen (15) calendar days, (Exception: subdivisions. no later than ten (10) calendar
days) after the date of the decision or of the Commission’s failure to make a determination, may file with the City
Planner a written notice of appeal there from to the Council. Such appeal shall set forth specifically wherein it is
claimed the Commission’s findings were in error, and wherein the decision of the Commission is not supported by
the evidence in the matter, and wherein the public necessity, convenience, and welfare require the Commission’s
decision to be reversed or modified
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
AUGUST 5, 2020
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility for August 5, 2020
Downey Planning Commission Meeting
Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, executed by the Governor of California on March
17, 2020, and County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Order of the Health Officer Revised
Order Issued June 11, 2020 as a response to mitigating the spread of Coronavirus known as COVID-19
and providing direction for moving the County through Stage 3 of California’s pandemic resilience
roadmap, the regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at
6:30 p.m. will allow members of the public to participate and address the Planning Commission during
the open session of the meeting via live stream and/or teleconference as well as a limited number of in
person attendees within the City Hall Council Chambers .
Below are the ways to participate in the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
1. View the Planning Commission meeting live stream at:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJOzNYcnaDRUSax0sC0L9Q/live
2. Planning Commission meeting Conference phone (audio only):
Call Toll-Free: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247
Enter Meeting ID: 928 7808 0554
Enter Password: 892669 and press the # (pound) key
Members of the public wishing to address the Planning Commission, during public
comments or for a specific agenda item, or both, may do so by the following methods:
3. E-mail: pcpubliccomment@downeyca.org
In order to effectively accommodate public participation, participants are asked to
provide their public comments via e-mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Participants addressing the Planning Commission by email are encouraged to provide the following
information:
a) Full Name;
b) City of Residence;
c) Public Comment or Agenda Item No;
d) Subject;
e) Written Comments.
4. Teleconference phone number: (562) 299-6622
Calls will be placed on hold in queue and participants will provide their public comments via speaker
phone. Persons speaking are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes. Please be mindful that the
teleconference call will be recorded as any other person is recorded when appearing before the
Planning Commission, and all other rules of procedure and decorum will apply when addressing the
Planning Commission by teleconference.
Participants addressing the Planning Commission by teleconference are encouraged to provide the
following information:
a) Full Name;
b) City of Residence;
c) Public Comment or Agenda Item No;
d) Comments.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
AUGUST 5, 2020
5. In-Person Attendance in City Hall Council Chambers
The public will now be able to attend public meetings in person, but will be required to comply with
safety standards to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, as described below:
a) Wear a cloth face covering
b) Maintain physical distancing while inside the building and the Council Chambers
c) Complete a wellness check before entering the building:
1) Temperature Check
2) Screening Questions
Although public meetings will re-open for in-person attendance, residents are encouraged to
continue accessing the public meeting and utilizing participation methods 1 – 4, listed above, as
there will be a limited number of attendees permitted, approximately 15, in the building due to
reduced seating capacity to maintain social distancing standards.
For any questions contact the Planning Division’s Office at (562) 904-7154.