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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. Draft Minutes 09-04-19DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DOWNEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 11111 BROOKSHIRE AVENUE DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA 6:30 P.M. Chairman Dominguez called the September 4, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 6:31 p.m., at Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA. After the flag salute, Secretary Cavanagh called roll. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miguel Duarte, District 1, Vice Chairman Patrick Owens, District 2 Steven Dominguez, District 3, Chairman Jimmy Spathopoulos, District 4 Nolveris Frometa, District 5 COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Aldo E. Schindler, Director of Community Development Yvette Abich Garcia, City Attorney Crystal Landavazo, City Planner Guillermo Arreola, Principal Planner Alfonso Hernandez, Senior Planner Madalyn Welch, Assistant Planner Mary Cavanagh, Secretary PLANNING COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS: Commissioner Spathopoulos, spoke about the miss quote in the August 30th edition of the Downey Patriot regarding the meeting pertaining to the daycare center. The Downey Patriot quoted, “staff is telling us this, so that’s the way it has to be.” Commissioner Spathopoulos stated it was misinterpreted and it implies that Staff is legal counsel, which is not the case. Commissioner Owens agreed with Commissioner Spathopoulos’ statement and said the Planning Commission is independent in their findings. Chair Dominguez concurred and hopes there will be a retraction. He said the Planning Commission does not have predetermined decisions; the decisions are made independently, based on the facts presented before them at the Planning Commissions meetings. Chair Dominguez dedicated the meeting to businessman Glen Alan Emerson who passed away suddenly on Sunday. Chair Dominguez requested a moment of silence. PRESENTATIONS: None. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA: None. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIO N: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. PLN-18-00061 (Mitigated Negative Declaration and Site Plan Review – continue from August 21, 2019): Chair Dominguez opened the public hearing for PLN-18-00061 and Ms. Cavanagh affirmed proof of publication. Principal Planner Guillermo Arreola presented the request to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of a Site Plan Review application that includes converting the historic Rives Mansion main house, Planning Commission Draft Minutes September 4, 2019 - 2 - water tower, and carriage house (drying shed) to office use, as well as construction of a new one-story 1,200 square foot café on property located at 10921 Paramount Boulevard, zoned DDSP (Downtown Downey Specific Plan). Principal Planner Arreola reviewed the site plan and surrounding uses. The Rives Mansion is listed on the National Register for Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources, therefore it is considered a historical resource as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and as such they must comply with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties. The City contracted with GPA Consulting to review the proposed project to make sure it complies with the Secretary of Interior Standards for rehabilitation. Laura O’Neil, Senior Architect with GPA Consulting reviewed the Rives Mansion, historic registers and the planned project. They conducted a site visit to document the physical integrity and analyze the project for compliance with standards. Their main question is at the end of the project, will it still be eligible to be listed in the National and California Registers. In this case the standards for rehabilitation are appropriate, which allows for adaptive reuse to extend the life of the historical property. Mitigation is recommended to ensure compliance with the standards as they repair features of the existing buildings. As it is proposed there is not enough information regarding how the existing features will be treated, therefore, mitigation is required. The new work is differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic material, features, size, scale and proportion of the site to protect the integrity of the property and environment. It was determined that the property would remain eligible since the site has already been altered over time, and all three original buildings would be retained and rehabilitated. The rehab of the original buildings helps mitigate changes to the site plan and the new use would extend the useful life of the property. Chair Dominguez asked if landscaping was part of the historical application. Ms. O’Neil stated it was looked at it generally and Staff followed up with more detailed landscaping requirements; with mitigation, there will be a less than significant impact on the historical resource and the project will not cause a substantial adverse change to the historical resource. Recommended mitigation includes retaining a qualified architectural historian or historic architect to assist in determining which building features and materials of the three original buildings should be preserved, which features and materials should be repaired, and which will require replacement. The consultant needs to be available throughout the construction. If chemical treatment arises, the consultant, developer, architect and contractor will determine the gentlest means possible. Test patches will be prepared prior to wholesale treatments. If archeological resources are discovered, all work will stop immediately until it is determined the best way to protect and preserve the discovery. Valerie Rosencrantz with Trinity Consultants explained how CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) applies to this project. The purpose of the Mitigated Negative Declaration is to comply with State Law. The potential trip generation determined the projects estimated vehicle traffic is less than significant and a traffic study would not be needed. A third party was contracted to do a noise study and found there would be no noticeable increase in noise; however, it was determined that a wall should be installed due to the close proximity to residential neighbors. There are four areas with potential impacts that need mitigation measures: aesthetics, cultural resources, noise and tribal cultural resources. Principal Planner Arreola reviewed the architecture and floor plan of the café, the placement of the café and the limitation of placement due to the makeup of the street and locations of utilities. The site is preserving an existing walnut tree and the landscaping will be period appropriate. Staff included conditions of approval regarding lighting, a block wall along the west property line covered with creeping fig trees and installation of a driveway barrier to prohibit access to the rear parking area after 7:00 p.m. and on weekends. The office use shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The retail building hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Staff met with a representative from the Downey Conservancy and it was requested that the balustrades, previously removed, be reinstalled on the roof above the main residence. Commissioner Spathopoulos asked if there will be a reception desk in the lobby, and is there a possibility for re-evaluation that will deny the historical designation in the future. Staff confirmed there will be executive offices with a reception desk in the lobby. Ms. O’Neil said it will still be eligible after the Planning Commission Draft Minutes September 4, 2019 - 3 - completion of the project for the National Register, and once it is in the National Register, it remains so. Commissioner Owens asked if the property was sold, would the new owner be able to remove the retail building, and if so, would it have to be reviewed again. Ms. O’Neil stated the new owner would be able remove the retail building without impact to the existing historic buildings; however, doing so may trigger another CEQA review. Commissioner Owens asked if using artificial turf is appropriate landscaping for the historic period. Principal Planner Arreola stated that is was due to the large front lawn the applicant proposed turf to mimic grass and conserve water. Commissioner Frometa asked about the requirement for an elevator since it is a 3-story building; if all possible placements of the café had been exhausted; and if the construction occurring around the walnut tree would hurt the tree. Principal Planner Arreola stated, because it is a historic building, an elevator is not required; confirmed that there was no other feasible location for the café; and the walnut tree will be protected by a 6-foot high barrier around the tree during the construction phase. Vice Chair Duarte asked if there are any safe guards to make sure the applicant does not deviate from the plan during the restore process. Principal Planner Arreola stated an architectural historian will be on site to make sure all conditions are followed. Vice Chair Duarte asked about the community’s request to add a left turn only lane exiting the property on 3rd Street. Principal Planner Arreola stated traffic will be able to make right and left turns. Commissioner Owens asked if there will be someone, such as a docent, there to supply historic information regarding the site. City Planner Landavazo stated having a historian in the lobby was not a condition of the project. Chair Dominguez asked the purpose of the café and why is it opened two hours later than the office building. City Planner Landavazo said it is the normal closing hours of a retail business. Chair Dominguez expressed his discontent with the artificial turf as part of period landscaping. He asked if a traffic study has been performed. Principal Planner Arreola stated the Deputy of Public Works reviewed the plans and traffic memo and determined the amount of travel generated by the site will be minimal; which is why the request for a left turn only sign was determined to not be needed. Chair Dominguez asked about the removal of an interior wall and the impact of the Historical registry. Ms. O’Neil stated they did review the plans for the interior of the building and the minimal alteration will not affect the historical value of the home. Chair Dominguez asked about having a docent on site or public access. Principal Planner Arreola stated that docent was not addressed but it could be an added condition of approval. Chair Dominguez asked Principal Planner Arreola his professional opinion of the view with the café in front of the mansion. He replied, the view is unobstructed further down the block, and it is the best place for the café. Chair Dominguez asked about placing the café in the water tower or the carriage house. City Planner Landavazo stated that the retail business would put a lot of wear and tear on the historical building; there would also be an issue with noise by locating the retail component closer to the residences. Commissioner Frometa asked if there is parking allowed in front of the property either on Paramount Boulevard or 3rd Street, or anything that would obstruct views of people leaving the property. Principal Planner Arreola advised the Commission, there is no parking in front of the property therefore there will be no obstruction viewing the site; additionally, there is a red curb approximately 20 feet long near the exit onto 3rd Street. Chair Dominguez asked for clarification as to how the site will improve the public health, be a betterment of the community’s safety and comfort. Principal Planner Arreola explained that cleaning up the site will reduce the vermin that currently exist on site, and moving the driveway down from the intersection will allow for an ADA crosswalk and a pedestrian ramp at the Paramount Blvd and 3rd Street intersection. The site currently looks vacant with weeds and dead grass; the conditions of the project will improve the street Planning Commission Draft Minutes September 4, 2019 - 4 - scape of the neighborhood, and pedestrians walking to and from the site will have a safe way to cross the street. Disclosures: Commissioner Spathopoulos stated he drove by the site. Commissioner Frometa stated he walked around the site and inside the mansion, with permission from the owner. Chair Dominguez stated he drove by the site and six residents of District 3 have approached him about the project and he referred them to attend the meeting or contact Director of Community Development Schindler. Applicant/Business Owners, Ericka De La Teja and Arturo Concha, 9375 Lubec Street, Downey, are the current owners of the Rives Mansion and office building, across the street from the mansion. The original intent was to use the mansion as an event center which they later discovered would not be possible, so they decided to turn it into an office building instead. Their priority is to keep the integrity of the buildings and the property. Mr. Concha stated they are investors and like the historical aspects of the property and currently own another site within the city. They live in the community and are willing to work with the city but feel some of the restrictions are harsh such as using a gate to close the back portion of the property and having the office building hours closing at 7:00 p.m. Some professionals, such as attorneys, work late hours and he feels telling them they have to be out by 7:00 p.m. is a deterrent. Mr. Concha explained the purpose for the café is to create income. The office space needs to be rented out, whereas retail creates income and adds value. It also brings people to the property. They would prefer to turn the carriage house into a restaurant instead of building a café on the site, however, that is not allowed. They want to work with the city and neighbors to make the property work for the community. Ms. De La Teja added they have allowed neighbors to take pictures at the mansion and they are open to holiday tours in December so the public can view the site. Commissioner Spathopoulos said he likes the project and understood their frustration. His biggest concern is incorporating public uses, especially during the first years the business is open due to public interest. Ms. De La Teja stated there is hardscaping so the public can walk around and do self-guided tours of the outside. Commissioner Spathopoulos asked about outside sitting areas and walkways leading and around the house. Mr. Concha stated, due to the residents, the restrictions imposed are preventing outside use of the property. One of the conditions is no outdoor events. Chair Dominguez read the conditions and said he feels this is a difference in interpretation of the conditions. Commissioner Spathopoulos told the applicants the questions are being asked so the conditions on the project can be addressed and changed if necessary. He agreed that the hours for the office building are an issue for a professional that works late, yet, he also understands that the property is very important to the City and they need to work together to make it work for the City. Greg Simonoff, SMS Architects, explained how they worked the public usages into the project. He reviewed the Site Plan that shows patio areas for the public to sit that are part of the mansion grounds. There are walkways leading to the building and around the grounds and an ADA ramp leading to the building Commissioner Owens asked if there is security on the property and if the public access to the property would become a nuisance. Ms. De La Teja stated there is currently and will continue to be security once the project is complete; due to the nature of the business the public is welcome. Vice Chair Duarte asked if the applicants are seeking alteration to the conditions or are they willing to comply with the conditions as stated. Mr. Concha stated the conditions are very restrictive, the gate blocking off the back parking lot is very restrictive. Vice Chair Duarte asked if they are seeking to alter the hours of operations. Ms. De La Teja stated that other office buildings do not have the limitations on hours that have been proposed for this location. Vice Chair Duarte asked about security and preventing people from lingering. Ms. De La Teja stated there will be 24 hour security to prevent lingering and vandalism. Commissioner Frometa asked City Planner Landavazo if the hours of operation for the office building is referring to clients entering and leaving the building, or is it for the tenants as well. She confirmed the condition is intended for the entire building to shut down at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Draft Minutes September 4, 2019 - 5 - Chair Dominguez suggested considering providing a monthly tour of the property on a Saturday and why build a café; it destroys the aesthetics of the property. If the applicant is sincere why would they want to add the retail aspect to the property and why is it necessary for the community? Mr. Concha stated they did buy a residential property; however, it has not worked as a house. They want to use the site as an office building and the retail portion will add value to the property in order to pay the mortgage. The local community will benefit and from the café, residents and employees can walk to the café and grab a drink throughout the day. Correspondence: Staff received two letters in opposition that were included in the staff report. Public Comment: Doctor Jeffrey Phillips owns the property right next to the project site. He said the site has been an eyesore for the fifteen years he has lived there and is pleased they will not allow the café or restaurant to go in the carriage house since it is only 20 feet from his bedroom window. He does feel the applicants use is the best case scenario of the space. Dr. Phillips stated as long as the conditions are met he is in favor of the project. Brian Hayman said he is generally in support of the project and understands the need for the retail building. He is concerned about the study and what happened to the 1941 bungalow cottage that is mentioned in the study. He asked if it was it allowed to be demolished and if so, why? He recommends the project should be phased to make sure the historic building is addressed first. He feels the retail building should be moved to the northeast area where the cottage was located to keep the mansion as the focal point of the property. Glen Byers, also generally in favor of improving the Rives Mansion, expressed concern that the retail building will be the view of the Rives Mansion. He asked if the large area in front of the water tower been considered for the retail location instead of in front of the mansion? George Redfox said he agreed with a lot of the plan, except for the location of the café and would like it located at a different spot on the property. By relocating the café, the community can continue to take pride in the mansion. Annell Henry resides across from the mansion and is in favor of the project. She is grateful the mansion will not turn into an event venue and appreciates the security on site. She is concerned about 28 parking spaces for the 9 offices and retail café and believes the traffic on 3rd Street will be impacted. She is also concerned about the size of the retail space being so large for such a limited type of business. Maria Cervantes resides across from the Rives Mansion and objects to the driveway access to 3rd Street. She feels parking will also be an issue and is concerned about the type of business that will rent from the office building. America Phillips resides directly behind the mansion. She is concerned about the foot traffic, noise, trash, parking and the size of the café. Cecilia Vasquez is right across the alley facing the water tower. She explained the noise and traffic are a concern for her. She is in favor of the proposed use and adding the gate to stop the traffic and suggested changing the hours of the café to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. She also stated it has not been revealed if the café will be open 7 days a week. Bobbie Bruce representing the Historical Society stated the Rives Mansion is a historical home and as such is should be used to share the history of the town. It should be educating the children and adults of Downey. It is a historical resource and should be used as such. Mr. Concha addressed the noise concerns and believes the 6-foot high block wall they will install will not Planning Commission Draft Minutes September 4, 2019 - 6 - only address the noise from their site, but will also help with the noise created from the current businesses in the area. He addressed the concerns about the amount of businesses that will operate at the site. He stated he has to occupy at least 51 percent of the space as terms of their loan. Chair Dominguez asked if he would be willing to raise the wall an additional 2 feet to have an 8-foot high wall. Mr. Concha stated he is willing to the increase the height of the wall. Chair Dominguez stated the biggest thing he heard from the residences was the café. Mr. Concha stated they wanted to have the café in the location where the bungalow was once located, however, Staff advised him he was unable to do so. Commissioner Frometa questioned the hours and size of the café. Ms. De La Teja stated the café would be open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. the café has a customer area, a small prep area for the drinks, and two ADA gender specific restrooms. Chair Dominguez called for a recess at 10:48 and the meeting was reconvened at 11:01 p.m. Staff gave recommendation to adopt the request for Mitigated Negative Declaration and Site Plan Review (PLN-18-00061), subject to the conditions of approval. Chair Dominguez closed the hearing. Commissioner Owens said he would like to add a condition to require the applicant have the restoration of the historic buildings completed before the occupancy permit can be provided for the café. Commissioner Frometa was opposed to the request as the owners could run in to an issue that could delay the restoration for some time and would affect the owners adversely. He is concerned about the actual restoration of the historic buildings and wants them done prior or simultaneously. Director of Community Development Schindler suggested allowing a temporary occupancy permit for the café to allow the owners to generate some income and if the work has not started with the historic buildings the occupancy will not be renewed. The Commissioners reviewed the Findings and were partially in agreement that Findings C, D and E could not be met and added the following modifications to the Conditions of Approval: 8) Artificial turf is prohibited on site; the use of natural grass/sod is required for the lawn area and must be maintained in a healthy condition. 9) Twenty-four hour security must be provided on the subject site. 10) The applicant shall maintain the subject site, and adjacent public rights-of-way, free of trash and debris at all times that the businesses are in operation. 11) Office uses are the only permitted commercial use within the historic structures. Any proposed change in use must be analyzed by a historian and approved by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. 41) A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be utilized for a 90-day period if reasonable construction delays are shown on the historic structures. It was moved by Commissioner Owens to allow a 90 day temporary occupancy permit for the cafe, Commissioner Spathopoulos seconded it, and it was passed by a 5-0 vote. It was moved by Commissioner Frometa with the conditions of approval as amended, and seconded by Commissioner Spathopoulos, and passed by a 3-2 vote with Commissioner Owens and Chair Dominguez against, thereby approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Site Plan Review (PLN-18-00061) with Planning Commission Draft Minutes September 4, 2019 - 7 - modified conditions as stated. 2. PLN-19-00054 (Conditional Use Permit): Chair Dominguez opened the public hearing for PLN-19- 00054 and Ms. Cavanagh affirmed proof of publication. Senior Planner Alfonso Hernandez presented the request by an existing restaurant (Mambo Grill), located at 11018 Downey Avenue, and zoned DDSP (Downtown Downey Specific Plan), to expand the existing bar area and hours for live entertainment. Currently, the hours for live entertainment are Saturday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 midnight, and on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. The applicant proposes to maintain the current hours for live entertainment from Sunday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, with the exception of holiday weekends; Thursday through Saturday and Sunday during holiday weekends are from to 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Security will increase from (2) two security guards, to (4) four security guards present when the business is open to 2:00 a.m. In addition to the revised hours of operation, the proposal includes expansion of the existing bar area and remodeling the stage and dining area. The operation will remain a restaurant use and therefore the applicant and future operators are limited to alcohol sales consistent with ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) Type 47 (On Sale – Eating Place) License. Thus, the project is conditioned to require the applicants to limit the sale of alcohol to no more than half (50%) of their total gross revenue. To further enforce this requirement, the project is conditioned for all alcohol sales to be accompanied with food sales. The applicant anticipates up to a maximum of 72 patrons at any given time and a total 10 staff members at any given time. The Commissioners asked if there had been noise complaints or calls for Police; if other establishments have a cover charge for sporting events only; will they be closing access to the sidewalk seating during events; is the outside seating area open during bar operations and events; why are they revising the Thursday live entertainment hours; and are other establishments open to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday during holiday weekends. Senior Planner Hernandez stated there were no complaints for noise; however, there was a call for noise in the back of the business. Downey Police responded and found four individuals, but could not confirm they caused the noise. A second call was made regarding the sale of alcohol after hours that the police investigated and found no evidence of an illegal sale of alcohol. Joseph’s Bar & Grill is one of the establishments that currently operate with a cover charge for pay-per-view events and there are others in the areas that are permitted to operate 7 days a week until 2:00 a.m. A condition of approval can be added to screen the outdoor monitors to address onlookers during pay-per-view events. Director Schindler stated the consumption of alcohol can take place in the outside seating area, as long as the area is fenced in with a 42” gate and a sign is posted with “No alcohol beverages permitted beyond this area.” Chair Dominguez asked why they are revising their hours on Thursdays. Senior Planner Hernandez stated the business is under new ownership. They actually wanted the stay open until 2:00 a.m. seven days a week. Staff scaled it back because it was more appropriate with surrounding uses in the area. Chair Dominguez asked if there are others that are open until 2:00 a.m. on Holiday Sundays. Senior Planner Hernandez stated there are other establishments that are permitted to stay open 7 days a week until 2:00 a.m. Disclosures: Commissioner Spathopoulos drove by the site and Commissioner Frometa said he is familiar with the area. Applicant Jesus Rivas is the representative for the new ownership. He said it is the new owner that would like to make the proposed changes and their regular clients have asked for the extended hours. The Commissioners asked why the business was not originally open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., and is their intent to turn the business into a night club Mr. Rivas explained that the business was originally a Planning Commission Draft Minutes September 4, 2019 - 8 - restaurant that closed at 11:00 p.m., and there is no intent to turn the business into a night club. There will be sit down food sales. Correspondence: None. Public Comment: None. Staff recommended approval of the request for Conditional Use Permit (PLN-19-00054). Chair Dominguez closed the hearing. The Commissioners spoke in favor of the application with the following modifications to the conditions of approval: 23) Cover charge for the admission to the business shall only be permitted during the display of pay-per-view sporting events. During such events TV monitors shall be blocked from or oriented away from the public right of way. There shall be no cover charge during any other time. 24) The subject property and surrounding area must be maintained free of trash, litter, and debris at all times. Surrounding area shall mean one storefront on either side of the tenant space. It was moved by Commissioner Owens, seconded by Vice Chair Duarte, and passed by a 5-0 vote, to adopt Resolution 19-3103 thereby approving Conditional Use Permit (PLN-19-00054) with modified conditions as stated. 3. PLN-19-00086 (Panned Sign Program): Chair Dominguez opened the public hearing for PLN-19- 00086 and Ms. Cavanagh affirmed proof of publication. Assistant Planner Madalyn Welch presented the request to approve the size, location and appearance of signs on an existing multi-tenant commercial building located at 8018 Stewart & Gray Road, within the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zone. The new signs will enhance the overall appearance of the 8-tenant commercial building with proposed 36 inches high and 1.5 square feet per lineal feet of leasehold frontage and internally illuminated with LED. The request also includes a monument sign that is 5 feet high and 3 feet wide and set back 7 feet from the road. The Commissioners asked about painting the sign area after the old signs are removed. Assistant Planner Welch stated painting is not included as a condition at this time. Disclosures: None. Applicant: Azad Golshani, Ad Impact Sign Corporation, stated that he is the designer of the signs and it is their standard procedure to paint the walls to match the rest of the building; signs will be changed once the lease is removed or another tenant moves in. Commissioner Spathopoulos stated he thought the application was for wall signs and a moment sign. Mr. Golshani stated they were planning on installing a new monument sign, but it is required that there is a sign program in place. Commissioner Frometa confirmed that phase one is to install the moment sign and asked who was responsible and when will the wall signs be replaced. Mr. Golshani stated the wall signs will be replaced by the tenants at lease renewal. City Planner Landavazo added that the Resolution includes a condition requiring that all the signs must be replaced within three years. Planning Commission Draft Minutes September 4, 2019 - 9 - Correspondence: None. Public Comment: None. Staff recommended of approval of the request for Planned Sign Program (PLN-19-00086). Chair Dominguez closed the hearing. Commissioner Frometa stated he would like to see the wall signs replaced within two years instead of three years. It was moved by Commissioner Frometa to change the signs from three years to two. The motion failed for a lack of a second. It was moved by Commissioner Owens, seconded by Vice Chair Duarte, and passed by a 5-0 vote, to adopt Resolution 19-3104 thereby approving Planned Sign Program (PLN-19-00086). NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: 4. Approval of the Minutes from November 7, 2018 5. Approval of the Minutes from February 20, 2019 6. Approval of the Minutes from March 20, 2019 It was moved by Commissioner Owens, seconded by Commissioner Frometa, to approve the Consent Calendar with Chair Dominguez and Commissioner Spathopoulos abstaining from the November 7th Minutes, Chair Dominguez abstaining from the February 20th Minutes, and Chair Dominguez and Commissioner Owens abstaining from the March 20th Minutes. OTHER BUSINESS: None. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Director of Community Development Schindler stated he was glad to see all of the Commissioners attend the Planning Commissioners Academy. Director Schindler stated he would like to have their outside attorney provide an outside retreat to discuss legal matters and what is going on in Downey. He would like it to take place in a very informal setting in about 60 to 75 days. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman Duarte adjourned the meeting at 12:56 a.m., to Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 6:30p.m., at Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Ave. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of August, 2020. Miguel Duarte, Chairman City Planning Commission Planning Commission Draft Minutes September 4, 2019 - 10 - I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Minutes were duly approved at a Regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on this 19th day of August, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Mary Cavanagh, Secretary City Planning Commission