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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 21-3132RESOLUTION NO. 21-3132 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND VARIANCE, THEREBY ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,698 SQUARE FOOT COFFEE SHOP WITH OUTDOOR SEATING AND DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES, AND A PARKING REDUCTION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9002 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD IN THE LAKEWOOD/FIRESTONE SPECIFIC PLAN 91-2. 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 November 11, 2019, Chris Huddleston (hereinafter "applicant"), submitted a request for a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance, to renovate to demolish the existing restaurant and construct a new 1,698 square foot coffee shop, with outdoor seating and drive-through facilities, and a request for a parking reduction; and, B. On November 26, 2019, the applicants were issued a letter deeming the application incomplete. C. On January 15, 2021, the application was deemed complete after all required documents were submitted and reviewed. D. On May 4, 2021, a notice of the public hearing was sent to all property owners within 500' of the subject site and the notice was published in Downey Patriot; and, G. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on February 17, 2021, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, facts, and opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that the proposed project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and is categorially exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section 15332 (Class 32, In -Fill Development Projects). Class 32 consists of projects that are consistent with the General Plan and zoning, on a site that is less than five acres and does not have any protected habitat, and can be adequately served by utilities. The proposed project meets all of these requirements, thus qualifies for a Class 32 exemption. 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: A. The site plan is consistent with all applicable goals and policies specified in the City's General Plan and policies adopted by the City Council. In addition, the project's objective to revitalize the site helps achieve various long-term goals. Specifically, the following policies are promoted by the proposed project: Policy 8.1.1— Promote architectural design of the highest quality. Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission Policy 8.2.2 — Promote the upgrading of properties. The proposed architecture is a significant upgrade to the existing facility on site, and is compatible with surrounding properties. The redevelopment of this site can serve as an example of higher quality architecture for future developments throughout the city. Program 1.1.4 — Provide an appropriate amount of land use for people to acquire goods and services. The proposed development promotes the above policy by facilitating access to the site and the goods offered. This will expand the type of goods and services available to the nearby community and general public. B. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of this article and the zone in which the site is located. The proposed project is located within the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan 91-2, which is the underlying zoning for the area. The project complies with the Development Standards for a project in Site 14, Sub -Area 5, Sector A. An objective of the Specific Plan is to permit and encourage land uses that would benefit from the study area's location near a regional shopping center. The replacement of the existing restaurant with a new 1,698 square foot coffee shop with outdoor seating and drive-through will update the subject site with a modern contemporary design and upgraded landscaping. Additionally, the requested parking reduction would comply with the minimum required parking in other areas of the City. C. 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 design of the project will integrate harmoniously with this area by providing aesthetically pleasing architecture and landscaping. The new 1,698 square coffee shop with outdoor seating and drive- through will include a contemporary architectural design, which places an emphasis on the use of rectangular forms and utilizes horizontal and vertical lines, and adds outdoor seating, which the current restaurant lacks. The Lakewood/Firestone intersection does not have a clear established design aesthetic, but the quality architecture proposed on the subject site is expected to create an enhancement to the streetscape. In addition, the streetscape will be further enhanced by upgrading the site with decorative, drought tolerant landscaping. D. 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 subject site is located on a prominent and active intersection and therefore required significant analysis of potential traffic impacts, on-site circulation, potential impacts to the surrounding area, and architectural design. The Ganddini Group, Inc. conducted comparison site assessments and prepared a Traffic Impact Analysis that determined the specific need and PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 2 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission potential impacts of the proposed development. The results of the study determined that the average operations on the site would be accommodated by the proposed development. The study noted that occasional peaks may occur but, the proposed configuration of the development would be able to accommodate these peaks onsite. The study determined that activity associated with the proposed development is not expected to negatively impact the surrounding areas. The proposed architecture of the building and the proposed landscaping along the Firestone and Lakewood Boulevard frontages are expected to improve the streetscape at this intersection. The variety of the landscaping will complement the aesthetics of the site by providing a balanced mixture of trees, plants and shrubs, and groundcover. E. 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 project reflects a contemporary architecture style. The proposed architectural style is neither dissimilar nor monotonous from other buildings in the area and this project will upgrade the overall appearance of the site, which in turn, improves the community appearance. The Aldi grocery store located across Lakewood Boulevard is a recent development and also incorporates a contemporary design. The proposed development will be in keeping with the quality of design, of more recent commercial developments in the area. F. 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 architecture is a significant upgrade to the existing facilities on site, and is compatible with surrounding properties although it will be newer than most developments within its proximity. In addition, the redevelopment of this site can serve as an example for higher quality architecture for future developments within the City of Downey. Lastly, the operational procedures of the proposed development are also conditioned in an effort to ensure that any potential effects in public health, safety, comfort and general welfare are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. The project will also include a two -foot dedication along Lakewood Boulevard, which will allow for future street alignment purposes. G. 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. The project has been conditioned to meet the requirements specified in Section 4960 of the Downey Municipal Code. Section 4960 discusses the installation of anti -graffiti materials and the appropriate allotted time limit for the removal of graffiti. 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: A. The requested Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the intent and purpose of this article or the City's General Plan or the public convenience or PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 3 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood thereof. The project is consistent with all applicable goals and policies; additionally the project's revitalization of the site helps achieve various long-term goals. Specifically, the following policies are promoted by the proposed project: Policy 8.1.1— Promote architectural design of the highest quality, Policy 8.2.2 — Promote the upgrading of properties. Program 1.1.4 — Provide an appropriate amount of land use for people to acquire goods and services. The proposed architecture is a significant upgrade to the existing facility on site, and is compatible with surrounding properties although it will be newer than most developments within its proximity. The project is not expected to introduce a nuisance related to public convenience or general welfare to any nearby persons residing or working in the area. The redevelopment of this can serve as an example of higher quality architecture for future developments within the city. The CUP promotes the above policy by introducing a new component (drive-through) that aims to complement the coffee shop that it will serve. This will not only continue to provide, but will also expand, the type and amount of goods and services available to the nearby community and general public. B. 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 proposed use (drive-through) is intended to complement the proposed coffee shop. The use is a common amenity typically found within major commercial corridors. The project is anticipated to provide adequate parking supply to accommodate the typical average parking demand, though there may be short periods of time during the AM and PM peak hours where parking capacity is reached. It is anticipated that this parking demand will only occur occasionally for a short period of time during the AM and PM peak hours, however the project is anticipated to provide adequate parking supply to accommodate the average parking demand. C. 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 site is approximately 17,719 square feet, and the proposed buildings will occupy a total of 1,698 square feet, resulting in a lot coverage of 9.65%, far less than the maximum of 25%. The drive-through exceeds the required development standards for drive-through businesses (per D.M.C. Section 9406) and is found to be satisfactory per the analysis contained in the November 18, 2021 Starbucks 9002 Firestone Boulevard Project Traffic Impact Analysis for this application. The study reasoned that after the State's Stay -at -Home orders have been lifted, the proposed stacking of nine vehicles will be able to accommodate the 85th percentile queue length of nine vehicles. The 85th percentile queue length is the value that is higher than 85% of all of the observed queue lengths (those within the top 15% of the observed queue lengths). The project is anticipated to provide adequate parking supply to accommodate the typical average parking demand, though there may be short periods of time during the AM and PM peak hours where parking capacity is reached. PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd February 17, 2020 - Page 4 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission In addition, the proposed improvement does not create alterations that would restrict future permitted uses from occupying the site or an existing use located within the nearby area from altering their operations. Therefore, 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. D. The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways in the area. Firestone Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard are major arterials which are designed to accommodate the type of traffic that will be generated by this application request. The two separate driveways allow different opportunities for ingress and egress from the site. Therefore, traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways in the area. Overall, the proposed coffee shop is anticipated to generate a total of 1,393 gross daily trips, which will result in approximately 81 fewer daily trips than the current restaurant. While the operation of the site will create nine additional trips during the am peak hour, and 18 fewer trips during the PM peak hour, the project is not anticipated to negatively impact the level of service along Lakewood Boulevard and Firestone Boulevard. SECTION 5. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearings regarding the Variance, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that: A. Exceptional or extraordinary conditions or circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not generally applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same vicinity and zone. This variance only applies to the required on-site parking and all other development standards comply with the Downey Municipal Code. The 17,719 square foot lot is smaller than most of the lots located in the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan. The average lot size for properties in Subarea 5 is 79,047 square feet, which is significantly larger than the subject site. The existing site is not typical of most lots in the surrounding area and creates major impediments to complying with the required parking; a ratio that is double the requirement of the rest of the City due to its location within an older Specific Plan area. These circumstances create an undue burden upon the property owner and overly restrict the property owner from improving the property as other properties are able to do in the same zone. B. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this article would deprive the applicant of rights under the terms of this article commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone in which the property is located. Relative to surrounding properties, at 17,719 square feet, the subject site is considered small and does not provide sufficient space for the required 36 parking spaces associated with a 1,698 square foot coffee shop with an outdoor seating area, and a drive-through, as required by the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan. The applicant is providing 18 spaces, which would normally comply with the Downey Municipal Code requirement in other areas of the City. Multiple development standards must be incorporated as part of the development and conflict with the placement of additional parking include appropriate parking stall dimensions, site and parking lot landscaping, and required setbacks. Furthermore, there is a two - PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 5 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission foot wide dedication required along Lakewood Boulevard, which further reduced the size of the site for available improvements. Therefore, given that the unique conditions are specific to this lot, it can be determined that the provisions of this article would deprive the property owner from enjoying their property as others in the same zone or vicinity. C. The exceptional or extraordinary conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. The lot measures 17,719 square feet in area, and is the smallest lot in the general area. This is an existing lot, and not a subdivision completed by the applicant to create a unique condition. The nonconforming lot size existing at the time the property was acquired did not result from actions by the applicant. D. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this chapter to other lands, structures, or building in the same vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The granting of this Variance does not allow the applicant any special privilege that is denied by the Downey Municipal Code. The variance for a deviation from the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan 91-2 would not create a privilege for the property, but rather enables the property owner's ability to operate a use (coffee shop) with a parking ratio that is applied to other commercially zoned properties throughout the City. The Traffic Impact Analysis prepared for this project indicates that the actual parking need for this use can be accommodated by the 18 parking spaces typically associated with this type of use in other commercially zoned areas of the City. E. The granting of such variance will be in harmony and not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The project is consistent with all applicable goals and policies specified in the City's General Plan. In addition, the project's main objective to revitalize the site helps achieve various long-term goals. Specifically, the following policies are promoted by proposed project: Policy 8.1.1— Promote architectural design of the highest quality. Policy 8.2.2 — Promote the upgrading of properties. Program 1.1.4 — Provide an appropriate amount of land use for people to acquire goods and services. The proposed architecture is a significant upgrade to the existing facility on site, and is compatible with surrounding properties although it will be newer than most developments within its proximity. The project is not expected to introduce a nuisance related to public convenience or general welfare to any nearby persons residing or working in the area. The redevelopment of this can serve as an example of higher quality architecture for future developments within the city. The CUP promotes the above policy by introducing a new component (drive-through) that aims to complement the coffee shop that it will serve. This will not only continue to provide, but will also expand, the type and amount of goods and services available to the nearby community and general public. The Variance promotes the above policy by introducing a new component that aims to complement the restaurant that it will serve. This will not only continue to PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 6 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission provide, but will also expand, the type and amount of goods and services available to the nearby community and general public. F. The reasons set forth in the application justify the granting of the variance and the variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or structure. The subject site is smaller than properties located in the immediate area. The parking requirement for a coffee shop with a drive-through in the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan 91-2 is twice that found in other commercial areas of the City. A reduction in the number of parking spaces from 36 to 18 is in keeping with number of parking spaces typically required of other restaurants with drive-through facilities. Additionally, the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared for this project indicates that the proposed parking needed for this use is more in line with the 18 parking spaces typically associated with this type of use in other commercially zoned areas in the City. SECTION 6. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 6 of this Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves the Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance (PLN -19-00173), 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 7. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February 2021. z Miguel art , Chairman, 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 17th day of February 2021, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Duarte, Spathopoulos, Ortiz, and Montoya NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Owens ABSTAIN COMMISSIONERS; None Mary vanagh, Secr a City �J ning Commission PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd February 17, 2020 - Page 7 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission PLN -19-00173 (SITE PLAN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, & VARIANCE) EXHIBIT A — CONDITIONS PLANNING 1) The approval of this Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance (PLN -19- 00173) allows for the construction of a one-story 1,698 square -foot coffee shop with outdoor seating, drive-through, and a parking reduction, for property located at 9002 Firestone Boulevard, Downey, CA 90242. 2) The Variance is approved to allow the site to operate with 18 parking spaces, rather than the 36 parking spaces required by the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan 91-2. 3) This approval 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. 4) The site shall remain in substantial conformance with this request and the approved set of plans date stamped January 15, 2021. 5) The Owner/Applicant agrees, as a condition of approval of this resolution, to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, at Applicant's expense, City and City's agents, officers and employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the time period provided in Government Code Section 66499.37 to attack, review, set aside, void or annul the approval of this resolution, to challenge the determination made by City under the California Environmental Quality Act or to challenge the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding to which City receives notice, and City will cooperate fully with Applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City for any court costs and attorney's fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of any such claim, action or proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve Applicant of the obligations of this condition. 6) 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. 7) Prior to the submittal of plans into Building and Safety Plan Check or commencement of business, whichever occurs first, the applicant and the property owner shall sign an affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions, as provided by the City of Downey. 8) The applicant must comply with the art in public places requirements set forth in Downey Municipal Code 8950 et seq. This shall include payment of all required fees prior to the issuance of building permits. Should the applicant exercise their right to install public art on site, the public art application (including payment of all deposits) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. 9) The use approved herein must be executed within one year of approval or shall be PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 8 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission subject to revocation where this approval will be deemed null and void. 10) The business owner shall consent to and provide access to all areas of the subject premises without charge during normal business hours to any City Official for purposes of verifying compliance with any of the Conditions of Approval of this application. 11) The approved architectural style shall be Contemporary, as noted in the approved plans. Changes to the facades and/or colors shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Planner. 12) All finished materials must be to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Final approval of all building materials (including but not limited to glass type, wall texture, metal canopies, wood panels) must be granted by the City Planner prior to the issuance of Building Permits. This application does not grant final approval of the selected materials; final materials will be evaluated and reviewed through the Building Permit process. 13) All landscaping must comply with the Downey Municipal Code, be composed of drought tolerant plants, and requires final approval from the City Planner prior to the issuance of Building Permits. This application does not grant final approval of the landscape design. Final approvals will be granted through the Building Permit process. 14) The permitted hours of operation of the coffee shop and drive-through are Monday — Sunday 4:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. 15) All exterior lights on the property must be LED and must be directed, positioned, and/or shielded such that they do not illuminate surrounding properties and the public right-of- way. 16) For security purposes, lighting must be placed in such a way as to illuminate the area surrounding the trash enclosure. This lighting shall be un -switched and photo -sensor controlled. 17) All interior and exterior mechanical, plumbing, and unfinished electrical equipment and materials (including but not limited to wiring and pipes) must be screened from the public's view. All screening materials must be approved by the City Planner. 18) Any bollards on the site must be decorative in nature and shall be approved by the City Planner. 19) Queueing associated with the drive-through facilities shall be contained on-site and also allow for appropriate ingress/egress onto the site. 20) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a retaining wall design consistent with materials shown on the application renderings to the City Planner for review and approval. 21) All buildings and walls must 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. 22) Any graffiti applied to the site shall be removed within 48 hours. PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd February 17, 2020 - Page 9 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission 23) The applicant must provide decorative pavers across the driveways. The decorative pavers shall be as approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits. 24) Roof -mounted equipment shall be screened at all times by a material to be approved by the City Planner. 25) A stop sign must be installed at the end of the drive-through lane.. 26) All above grade back-flow preventers, and check valves shall be and screened from view from the public right-of-way with decorative metal cut-out panels, as approved by the City Planner. 27) The proposed transformer shall be concealed through the use of landscaping and/or decorative screen panels. 28) Noise generated from the site, including the drive-through speaker shall comply with Municipal Code Section 4600 et. seq. In any case, noise shall not exceed 65 dBA, as measured at the property line. Volume on speaker to be lowered between the hours of 4:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. 29) Prior to the installation of any signs, the property owner must obtain approval of a Sign permit. 30) The applicant must place delineating marks throughout the site and at both driveways to distinguish ingress and egress onto the site. 31) The applicant must incorporate a copy of this Exhibit A, Conditions of Approval, into the approved set of building plans. 32) All rules and regulations set forth by the California Department of Public Health and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health shall be enforced and complied with. The applicant shall be subject to any and all applicable orders issued by these agencies to protect the public health such as the most recent orders for social distancing and operational restrictions related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. 33) Bollards, installed 3 feet apart, must be placed and camouflaged within the street facing landscape planter from the middle of Firestone Blvd to the middle of Lakewood Blvd. BUILDING 34) All construction shall comply with the most recent adopted City and State building codes: 2019 California Building Code • 2019 California Electrical Code 2019 California Mechanical Code • 2019 California Plumbing Code • 2019 California Fire Code m 2019 California Green Code PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 10 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission 35) Special Inspections — As indicated by California Building Code Section 1704, the owner shall employ one or more special inspectors who shall provide special inspections when required by CBC section 1704. Please contact the Building Division at time of plan submittal to obtain application for special inspections. 36) The Title Sheet of the plans shall include: Occupancy Group Occupant Load Description of use Type of Construction Height of Building m Floor area of building(s) and/or occupancy group(s) 37) School impact fees shall be paid prior to permit issuance. 38) Dimensioned building setbacks and property lines, street centerlines and between buildings or other structures shall be designed on plot plan. 39) All property lines and easements must be shown on plot plan. A statement that such lines and easements are shown is required. 40) The project design will conform with energy conservation measures articulated in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and address measures to reduce energy consumption such as flow restrictors for toilets, low consumptions light fixtures, and insulation and shall use to the extent feasible draught landscaping. 41) A design professional will be required at time of construction drawings, to prepare plans for proposed improvements per the Business and Professions' Code. 42) Public and private site improvements shall be designed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Chapter 11 of the California Building Code. Site plan shall include a site accessibility plan identifying exterior routes of travel and detailing running slope, cross slope, width, pedestrian ramp, curb ramps, handrails, signage and truncated domes. Path of travel shall be provided from the public right of way and accessible parking to building. The design professional shall ensure that the site accessibility plan is compliance with the latest Federal and State regulations. 43) All projects including food service or Public pools and/or spas shall be checked and approved by the County Health Department as part of the building department plan review process. 44) Construction hours shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays. There shall be no construction on the site outside of these hours. FIRE 45) Provide detail on occupancy type, use, and occupant load as to ascertain if deferred submittal of fire sprinkler and alarm plans shall be necessary. Automatic fire sprinkler system design, installation, and testing shall be per NFPA 13 [CFC § 903.2.1.2 #3; DMC 3318]; and automatic fire alarm and detection system design, installation, and testing PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 11 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission shall be per NFPA 72 [CFC § 907; DMC 3318]. 46) Construction to meet the minimum current CA Fire and Building Code requirements for planned occupancy use and type 47) Premises shall be appropriately addressed. An approved address identification shall be provided that is legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street/road. Sizing shall be meet the requirements of CA Fire Code [CA Fire Code §505.1 ] 48) Provide key boxes (i.e. Knox Boxes) to occupancy [CA Fire Code §506.1] 49) Approved fire lanes shall be provided [CA Fire Code §503.1.1] 50) Fire lane designation and stripping shall adhere to sign requirements set forth in Fire Code and Downey Municipal Code [CA Fire Code D103.6; DMC 3327] PUBLIC WORKS 51) All public utilities shall be installed underground. 52) The owner/applicant shall dedicate two feet (2') for right-of-way purposes along Lakewood Boulevard to the standards of the City Engineering Division 53) Proposed public improvements shall comply with the latest edition of Standard Plans and Specifications for Public Works Construction, City of Downey standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 54) Obtain permits from the Public Works Department for all improvements within the public right of way at least two weeks prior to commencing work. Contact Brian Aleman, Assistant Civil Engineer, at (562) 904-7110 for information. 55) Remove and replace damaged, uneven or sub -standard curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches, and pavement to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Contact the Public Works Inspector at (562) 904-7110 to identify the limits of the areas to be removed and replaced at least 48 hours prior to commencing work. 56) Owner/Applicant shall reconstruct the existing driveway approach per Standard Plans of Public Works Construction (SPPWC) No. 110-2 Type C. Driveway width bottom of X to bottom of X shall be a minimum of 26 feet in order accommodate for large vehicles. The new widen driveways shall be at least five (5) feet away from any above -ground obstructions (including storm drains) in the public right-of-way to the top of the driveway "X." Otherwise, the obstruction shall be relocated at the applicant's expense. Ensure that each driveway provides proper pedestrian access across, in compliance with ADA standards. The final layout and site driveway approach design shall be subject to the review and approval by the Public Works Department. 57) All unused driveway approaches shall be removed and constructed with full -height curb gutter, and sidewalk to match existing improvements. 58) Submit public improvement plan for review and approval by Public Works Department prior to the start of construction and the issuance of any encroachment permit for PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd, February 17, 2020 - Page 12 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission improvements within the public right of way. 59) Remove all Underground Service Alert (USA) temporary pavement markings immediately following the completion of the work / Final permit inspection. 60) Paint property address numbers (4" height) on the curb face in front of the proposed development to the City's satisfaction. 61) Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated at the owner/applicant's expense. 62) Complete a construction & demolition (C&D) waste management plan per Article V, Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code. 63) Construct onsite pavement, consisting of a minimum section of 4" thick aggregate base, and a minimum 2-1/2" thick asphalt concrete pavement. Construct Pavement on-site parking and circulation areas as required by a pavement engineering or geotechnical report prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, subject to the review and approval of the Public Works and Community Development Departments. 64) The owner/applicant must comply with all applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations, American Disabilities Act (ADA), including compliance with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) regulations. Traffic 65) The owner / applicant shall prepare and submit a traffic impact analysis study to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer, who shall define the specific requirements of the Study. The owner / applicant shall be responsible for any improvements required to mitigate traffic impacts created by the project as identified by the study and / or financially contribute a fair share toward the cost of constructing capital improvement(s), not considered part of the frontage of the project site, necessary to offset all or a portion of the project traffic impacts. 66) Submit a traffic impact study for the city engineer's review and approval. Said study shall include the following unless otherwise specified: • Trip generation, distribution and assignment. • Level of service analysis. • Queuing analysis for driveways and turn pockets. • Sight Distance for intersections and driveways. • All Public and Private signing and markings for vehicular traffic. Street/ driveway and internal private development circulation shall be certified to accommodate truck turning movements. • Signal/stop signs warrants. Water & Sewer 67) The owner/applicant shall retrofit any existing fire hydrant(s) within the property frontage in accordance to latest Fire Department and Department of Public Works standards PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd February 17, 2020 - Page 13 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission including but not limited to furnishing and installation of a new riser, fire hydrant head, and associated fittings. 68) The owner/applicant shall provide a fire sprinkler system(s) in accordance with Fire Department and Building and Safety standards. Should such fire sprinkler system(s) require the installation of dedicated fire service lateral(s), such lateral(s) shall be constructed in accordance with the latest Department of Public Works and Fire Department standards including backflow devices, fire department connections and other appurtenances as required. New fire service lateral(s) shall be connected to existing 8 -inch main located on Firestone Boulevard and shall be dedicated for fire service only. 69) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install irrigation, domestic, and fire water backflow devices in accordance with City of Downey standards and as required by State and LA County Department of Public Health. Backflow devices shall be located on private property, readily accessible for emergency and inspection purposes, and screened from view by providing sufficient landscaping. 70) Backflow devices shall be certified in the field by a licensed LA County Department of Public Health certified tester prior to placing into service and such certification provided to City. 71) Existing potable, irrigation and fire water service lines and associated appurtenances must be removed and abandoned from existing water main. 72) Owner or tenant must establish accounts with the City Cashier prior to the City activating and the tenant using any fire, potable, or recycled water service and meter. 73) The owner/applicant shall consult the Department of Public Works to determine the sewer location and design requirements. 74) Site shall be served by adequately sized water supply facilities, which shall include fire hydrants of the size, type and location approved by the Fire Chief. 75) The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the total domestic and fire flow required for the subdivision. The domestic/fire water flows required are to be checked and approved by the Dept. of Public Works or the water provider for size and velocity. Fire flows required are to be determined by the Fire Chief. 76) Any deviation from the city standards in constructing the water and sewer lines shall be approved by the Los Angeles County Health Department. Grading 77) Submit an engineered grading plan and/or hydraulic calculations and site drainage plan for the site (prepared and sealed by a registered civil engineer in the State of California) accompanied by a soil and geology report for approval by the Engineering Division and Building and Safety Division. Lot(s) shall not have less than one (11%) percent gradient on any asphalt or non -paved surface, or less than one quarter (1/4%) percent gradient on any concrete surface. Provide the following information on plans: topographic site information, including all building pad and other elevations, dimensions/location of PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 14 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission existing/proposed public improvements adjacent to project (i.e. street, sidewalk, parkway and driveway widths, catch basins, pedestrian ramps); the width and location of all existing and proposed easements, the dimensions and location of proposed dedications; (for alley dedications, show elevations of the four corners of the dedication and centerline of alley, existing and proposed underground utility connections); the location, depth and dimensions of potable water, reclaimed water and sanitary sewer lines; chemical and hazardous material storage, if any, including containment provisions; and the type of existing use, including the gross square footage of the building and its disposition; construction details of drainage devices and details of Low Impact Development (LID) plan. 78) Include any other applicable site-specific conditions. 79) The drainage plan must provide for the site having an independent drainage system to the public street, to a public drainage facility, or by means of an approved drainage easement. 80) Surface water generated from the site shall not drain over the sidewalk or driveway into the gutter on Firestone Boulevard or Lakewood Boulevard. A parkway drain(s) is required for sites. NPDES 81) The owner/applicant shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); Ordinance 1142 of the Downey Municipal Code (DMC); and the Low Impact Development (LID) Plan. Furthermore, the applicant shall be required to Certify and append Public Works standard "Attachment A" to all construction and grading plans as required by the LACoDPW Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SQMP). 82) If any hazardous material is encountered on the site that has the potential to reach the ground water supply, the owner/applicant shall secure a permit for the State Regional Water Quality Control Board. 83) If any hazardous material is encountered on the site, the owner/applicant shall secure an ID number from the EPA. 84) The owner/applicant shall deploy Best Management Practices during and after construction. Assessment District 85) 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. [End of Conditions] PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 15 Resolution No. 21-3132 Downey Planning Commission Attachment A Storm Water Pollution Control Requirements for Construction Activities Minimum Water Quality Protection Requirements for All Development Construction Projects/Certification Statement The following is intended as an attachment for construction and grading plans and represent the minimum standards of good housekeeping which must be implemented on all construction sites regardless of size. ❑ Eroded sediments and other pollutants must be retained on site and may not be transported from the site via sheetflow, swales, area drains, natural drainage courses or wind. ❑ Stockpiles of earth and other construction related materials must be protected from being transported from the site by the forces of wind or water. ❑ Fuels, oils, solvents and other toxic materials must be stored in accordance with their listing and are not to contaminate the soil and surface waters. All approved storage containers are to be protected from the weather. Spills must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of in a proper manner. Spills may not be washed into the drainage system. ❑ Non -storm water runoff from equipment and vehicle washing and any other activity shall be contained at the project site. ❑ Excess or waste concrete may not be washed into the public way or any other drainage system. Provisions shall be made to retain concrete wastes on site until they can be disposed of as solid waste. ❑ Trash and construction related solid wastes must be deposited into a covered receptacle to prevent contamination of rainwater and dispersal by wind. ❑ Sediments and other materials may not be tracked from the site by vehicle traffic. The construction entrance roadways must be stabilized so as to inhibit sediments from being deposited into the public way. Accidental depositions must be swept up immediately and may not be washed down by rain or other means. ❑ Any slopes with disturbed soils or denuded of vegetation must be stabilized so as to inhibit erosion by wind and water. ❑ Other As the project owner or authorized agent of the owner, I have read and understand the requirements listed above, necessary to control storm water pollution from sediments, erosion, and construction materials, and I certify that I will comply with these requirements. Project Name: Project Address: Print Name Signature (Owner or authorized agent of the owner) (Owner or authorized agent of the owner) PLN -19-00173 — 9002 Firestone Blvd. February 17, 2020 - Page 16 Date