HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 21-3138RESOLUTION NO. 21-3138
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A ZONE
TEXT AMENDMENT (PLN -18-00106), THEREBY AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF ARTICLE IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AND ESTABLISHING
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONES.
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 22, 2018, The City Council approved a professional services agreement with
John Kaliski Architects (JKA), a professional planning, architecture, and urban
design firm; and,
B. On November 6, 2019, The Planning Commission held a presentation for draft
single-family development standards and design guidelines; and,
C. On March 17, 2021, The Planning Commission held an additional presentation for
draft single-family development standards and design guidelines; and,
D. On March 25, 2021, notice of the pending zone text amendment was published in the
Downey Patriot as a'/8th page ad in accordance with the requirements of the Downey
Municipal Code; and,
E. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 7, 2021, and
after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at
the aforesaid public hearing, adopted this resolution.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares the
requested Zone Text Amendment is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
State CEQA Guidelines regarding Review for Exemption, because the proposed Zone Text
Amendment does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment.
SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearing, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that:
A. The requested amendment is necessary and desirable for the development of the
community and is in the interests or furtherance of the public health, safety, and
general welfare. The appropriate development of the community, and its
neighborhoods, is achieved through the continuous update of the municipal code.
This is done in an effort to provide adequate development standards where needed.
Specific to this application, development standards and design guidelines are
implemented to promote quality design, while simultaneously allowing creative
choices by the applicant that are in cohesion with the surrounding neighborhood.
Past and present construction has produced structures with little consideration for
the nearby environment or traditional residential architecture. Future development
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will now include elements more consistent with lower density structures, such as
forced modulation, single -story porches, landscaping, garage placement, and
emphasis on orientation towards the public right of way. The analysis for the
proposed development standards and design guidelines, as well as the required
review process, ensure that any potential effects in public health, safety, and general
welfare will be mitigated as much as possible.
B. The proposed amendment is in general conformance with the General Plan. The
project is in conformance with all applicable objectives, policies, and programs
specified in the City's General Plan. Specifically, the project primarily affects the
Single Family Residential (R-1) zones and the General Plan Designation areas of
Low Density Residential. The land use designation of "Low Density Residential", as
described in the General Plan, calls for stable residential neighborhoods with high-
quality of character. A contributing factor to the stability of neighborhoods is cohesion
amongst homes in the neighborhood. The previous statements are synonymous with
the intent of the new development standards and design guidelines. In addition, the
following are policies promoted by the proposed Zone Text Amendment:
Program 1. 2.2 — Focus on areas where livable communities concepts are most likely
[to] have the most impact to set a catalyst for similar projects elsewhere in the city.
The single-family land use designation is the city's largest zoning district and
historically it has been seen that one development in one neighborhood inspires
similar design in other neighborhoods. Prominent designs in the most recent past
serve as a built example of what can be accomplished through the City's current
development standards. Likewise, newer high quality design constructed under both
the new development standards and design guidelines will set a new example for
homes and neighborhoods throughout the City.
Policy 1.3.2. — Monitor and address changes in land use trends.
Program 1.3.2.1. Adopt a comprehensive update of the zoning chapter of the
municipal code.
Program 1.3.2.2. Adjust the codes, policies, and regulations in response to
changes in land use trends.
New and evolving development is continuously introduced into the city, and it
remains a responsibility to analyze and determine the viability of these changes in
the City of Downey. The Zone Text Amendment recognizes issues within the City's
Low Density Residential Land Use Designation, and this application is carried out in
an attempt to remain up-to-date with these challenges. These challenges, such as
the issue of "mansionization," are imposed upon various communities and not
specific to the City of Downey. Most recently, communities have adopted the use of
design guidelines as a tool to combat community impacts. Design guidelines are
implemented to help articulate the City's expectations and goals for future
development.
Policy 1.4.1. Promote Neighborhood Identity.
Program 1.4.1.4. Promote public participation in the planning process.
Program 1.4.1.5. Provide public information on ways residents and property
owners can improve their neighborhoods.
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Public participation was vital in the drafting of the proposed documents. The City
held three separate public outreach workshops where residents were invited to
attend and share their thoughts regarding residential development patterns in their
neighborhoods. At the community meetings, residents were introduced to current
zoning standards and were provided illustrative examples of how existing standards
are applied. Community members also participated in an exercise where they
surveyed various architectural styles, landscape designs, garage placements, and
subdivision developments. The information received at these meetings was
incorporated into the proposed development standards.
Goal 1.4 — Protect and enhance the residential neighborhoods.
Policy 1.4.2. Promote residential construction that complements existing
neighborhoods.
Program 1.4.2.1. Discourage residential construction not in harmony
with the surrounding neighborhood.
Program 1.4.2.2. Adopt standards to address the appropriate
relationship between building size and lot size, such as maximum floor
area ratio.
Program 1.4.2.3. Promote building designs with second story additions
to address scale, bulk and massing.
Program 1.4.2.4. Encourage developments to consider impacts to
privacy, views, and sunlight on adjacent properties.
Program 1.4.2.5. Discourage the removal of trees and other vegetation.
As stated in the Design Guidelines, "The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide a
design tool that assists applicants in enhancing the character of Downey's residential
neighborhoods on a project -by -project basis so as to ensure that the design of new
homes, additions, and alterations to existing dwellings relates to the existing
community context and character. These Guidelines are intended to promote high-
quality design that favors craft and architectural styles related to historic precedent
and neighborhood context. They further encourage creative design solutions that fit
with their surroundings and enhance the overall consistent architectural character
seen in Downey single-family neighborhoods." These statements are synonymous
with the goal, policy, and programs stated above.
Goal 8.1. Promote quality design for new, expanded, and remodeled construction.
Policy 8.1.1 Promote architectural design of the highest quality.
Program 8.1.1.1. Discourage construction with architectural design of
poor quality.
Program 8.1.1.2. Assist home owners and builders by providing design
guidelines to illustrate good design.
The Zone Text Amendment, including Design Guidelines, address concerns with
recent construction trends related to new construction, renovations, and remodels.
The final product will yield designs with consideration for mass, bulk, form,
modulation, porch designs, and garage placement. These elements when applied
appropriately are key to a higher quality of architectural design. The design
guidelines present an explanation and visual example of how those elements are to
be appropriately incorporated.
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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 recommends that the City
Council add the following definitions to Chapter 1 of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code to
read as follows:
Section 9124. "B" Definitions.
Basement: A portion of the building located entirely or partially below grade level. Basements
shall be considered a floor when built above grade for more than twelve (12) inches.
Block: Both sides of a street, between two consecutive intersections, or an intersection and a
cul-de-sac or street terminus.
Building, Accessory (Residential): Any structure not directly attached to the principal dwelling
that is customarily incidental to a residence which does not change the character of the
residential use and/or household. Accessory buildings may include, but are not limited to, a
garage, carport, guest house, playhouse, accessory living quarters, greenhouse, storage shed,
covered patios, and other similar structures. The term is used interchangeably within this article
with the term "Accessory Structure".
Bulk: The overall magnitude or largeness of the aggregate sizes and/or shape(s) of a building,
particularly in comparison to the visible overall magnitude or largeness of adjoining buildings.
Section 9128. "D" Definitions.
Design Guidelines: A toolbox of a broad range of design approaches that assists project
proponents and their design teams in reaching compliance with the Zoning Code.
Dormer: A window that protrudes out of a sloping roof, typically from a second story. Main
dwelling typically utilizes one roof covering both the first and second story.
Section 9130. "E" Definitions.
Eave: The lower edge or thickness of a roof that overhangs and extends beyond the exterior
perimeter wall of a structure.
Section 9132. "F" Definitions.
Floor Area, Gross: The horizontal space of habitable and non -habitual areas of all floors of all
enclosed structures on the property measured from exterior wall to exterior wall including, but
not limited to, the main structure, main dwelling structure, accessory buildings, accessory
dwelling units, atriums, garages, foyers, enclosed patios, sheds, habitable attic space,
basements, closets, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, elevator shafts, stairwells, and janitor
rooms.
Section 9134. "G" Definitions.
Garage, Side Loaded: A garage in which the door is perpendicular to the front property line and
vehicular access requires a radius for maneuvering in and out of the structure.
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Section 9138. "1" Definitions.
Intersection: A point at which three (3) or more public road, alley, and/or private road sections
intersect with one another.
Section 9142. "K" Definitions.
Kitchen: A room or space used, or intended, or designed to be used for cooking or preparation
food.
Section 9144. "L" Definitions.
Living Quarters, Accessory: An attached habitable area or detached habitable accessory
building, on the same lot as a religious institution, for the sole use of persons employed on the
premises. Such quarters shall have a maximum floor area of twelve -hundred (1,200) square
feet, maximum height of sixteen (16) feet, and shall not be rented.
Lot, Key: The first interior lot to the rear of a reversed corner lot. The front property line of the
key lot is formed by a continuation of the street side property line of the reversed corner lot.
Lot, Reversed Corner: A corner lot in which the rear abuts a key lot, or in which the rear abuts
the front and side yard of an adjoin lot.
Section 9146. "M" Definitions.
Mass/Massing: The comprehensive bulk or three-dimensional form of a building or portion of a
building as viewed from the exterior.
Section 9152. "P" Definitions.
Pervious concrete: A type of concrete with high porosity that allows water to penetrate directly
through its surface into the soil below.
Porch: Architecturally appropriate one story covered elements projecting from, or recessed into,
a building leading towards the main doorway.
Prevailing Lot Area: The average square footage for all properties contiguous to the subject
property.
Prevailing Neighborhood Character: The most common qualitative features, such as
pattern(s), style(s), expression(s), or other attribute(s), and quantitative features, such as, but
not limited to, top -of -plate heights, garage placement, setbacks, and roof slopes held by at least
fifty (50) percent of the block.
Private Road: A private road shall constitute the boundary line to boundary line area of a road
that runs through at least two (1) lots and/or lot subdivisions to access another lot and/or lot
subdivision, owned by all abutting parcels in which it serves.
Private Roadway: Shall refer to the portion of the Private Road used for vehicle traffic.
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Section 9156. "R" Definitions.
Ridgeline: The peak of a sloped or pitched roof, where two or more planes meet.
Section 9158. "S" Definitions.
Subdivision Boundary Line: The boundary line of an original lot before subdivision.
Subdivided Lot Line: The property line of a newly formed parcel after it has been subdivided.
Section 9160. "T" Definitions.
Tandem Parking: Two parking spaces that are designed to be parked as single -width and
double -length with one behind the other such that one car will have to be moved in order to
access the other.
Tree Canopy: The diameter of the crown of a tree as measured when viewing the tree from an
aerial point of view.
Section 9166. "W" Definitions.
Wing: A portion or mass of a building that intersects with and is subordinate to the main mass of
the structure. Serves as a single -story characteristic when designed as a one-story structure
towards the public right-of-way.
SECTION 5. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following definitions to Chapter 1 of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code
to read as follows:
Section 9132. "F" Definitions.
Floor Area Ratio: The gross floor area of a building(s) on a lot divided by the lot area. Building
elements included into the calculation include, but are not limited to, the main structure, the
main dwelling, accessory structures, atriums, foyers, mezzanines and lofts, enclosed patios,
and enclosed porches. Building elements such as garages, carports, open patios and open
porches are not included into the calculation. A basement (where more than fifty (50) percent of
the volume of the room is below grade) is exempt from the requirements limiting the floor area
ratio (see Figure 9.1.5).
Within the R-1 zones, any floor or portion of a floor with a ceiling height greater than twelve (12)
feet above the finished floor is counted as twice the square footage for that floor area.
Section 9134. "G" Definitions.
Guesthouse: Living quarters, or other habitable space, without a kitchen within a detached
accessory building or attached to the main building, located on the same lot as the main
building, for use by temporary guests or for the use of domestics employed on the premises by
the occupants of the lot. A guesthouse shall be ancillary to the main dwelling unit.
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Section 9152. "P" Definitions.
Patio, Enclosed: A covered freestanding or attached level, paved or decked area enclosed on
all sides whose principal use shall be for outdoor entertaining or recreation. A patio shall be
considered enclosed when surrounded by a rail, wall, glass, plastic, or similar type barrier taller
than forty-two (42) inches on any side, excluding the walls of an approved attached structure.
An enclosed patio is not used as a habitable room or as a parking space for vehicles.
Patio, Open: A freestanding or attached level, paved or decked area open on one (1) or more
sides, enclosed only by the walls of an attached approved structure, whose principal use shall
be for outdoor entertaining or recreation. These areas may be covered or uncovered, and may
be surrounded by a rail, wall, glass, plastic, or similar barrier measured at a height of forty-two
(42) inches or less. An open patio may be enclosed by insect screening. An open patio is not
used as a habitable room or as a parking space for vehicles.
Permeable Paving: A paving material that permits water penetration to a soil depth of eighteen
(18) inches or more, including non -porous surface material poured or Iain in sections not
exceeding one (1) square foot in area and incorporates a minimum of three (3) inch landscaped
separation, such as open cell concrete, and collectively comprising less than two-thirds of the
total surface area of the lot, and loosely laid materials such as crushed stone or gravel.
Porte Cochere: A roofed space open on three (3) sides and attached to the side or front of a
dwelling or building, for the loading or unloading of passenger cars (see Figure 9.1.10). Within
the R-1 zones, porte-cocheres are limited to one-story.
SECTION 6. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council delete the following definition to Section 9124 of Article IX of the Downey Municipal
Code:
Section 9124. "B" Definitions.
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SECTION 7. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following figure to Section 9144 of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code:
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SECTION 8. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following development standards to "Table 9.3.3. R-1 Zone Property
Development Standards" within Section 9312.08 of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9312.08. RESIDENTIAL ZONES PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Table 9.3.3. R-1 Zone Property Development Standards
Lot area - minimum (sq. ft.)
Lot width - minimum (feet)
Lot depth - minimum (feet)
Floor area ratio — maximum a
Lot coverage — maximum
Building height - maximum (feet) b.
main building
accessory building
Front setback (0 Floor) - minimum (feet) a
5,000 6,000 I 7,500 1 8,500 10,000
50' 50' 60- 65' 1 70'
Lot depths shall be within ten percent (10%) the average depth of the
two (2) abutting R-1 lots on both sides of the subject lot located on the
same side of the street.
Corner lots shall be within ten percent (10%) the average depth of the
adjoining two R-1 lots along the common front yard frontage.
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28'
12'
20'
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2nd floor front setback - minimum (feet)
At the 2nd story fagade facing a front yard, the maximum width of the 2nd
floor fagade aligned with the l" floor fagade directly below shall be no
greater than forty (40) percent of the entirety of the 1St floor fagade
facing a front yard. Any additional portions of a 2nd floor facing a front
yard shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet from the 1St floor
facade.
Rear setback - minimum (feet) d
20'
Side setback (1St floor) - minimum (feet) e r'
Ten percent (10%) lot width,
but not less than five feet (5') and not to exceed fourteen feet (14')
2nd floor side setback - minimum (feet)
At the 2nd story facade facing a side yard, the maximum width of the 2nd
floor fagade aligned with the 1St floor fagade directly below shall be no
greater than forty (40) percent of the entirety of the 1St floor fagade
facing a side yard. Any additional portions of a 2nd floor facing a side
yard shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet from the 1St floor
� ~ faFade.
Street side setback (1St floor) - minimum (feet) d'
10'
2nd floor street side setback - minimum (feet)
At the 2nd story fagade facing a street side yard, the maximum width of
the 2nd floor fagade aligned with the 1St floor fagade directly below shall
be no greater than forty (40) percent of the entirety of the 1St floor fagade
facing a street side yard. Any additional portions of a 2nd floor facing a
street side yard shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet from the I"
floor facade.
Dwelling unit size - minimum (sq. ft.) B
one bedroom
700
two bedroom
850
three bedroom
1,100
four bedroom
1,300
more than four bedrooms
1,500
Building separation - minimum (feet) h
wall to wall
5'
eave to eave
3'
Walkway width - maximum (feet)
6'
Prevailing setbacks
Subject to Section 9534.18
Exceptions to yards, setbacks, and height
Subject to Section 9534
Air conditioning, mechanical roof and utility
Subject to Section 9504
equipment
Environmental protection standards
Subject to Section 9516
Graffiti control
Subject to Section 4960 of Chapter 10 of Article IV of this Code
Landscaping, lighting, and walls
Subject to Section 9520
Nonconforming uses, lots, and structures
Subject to Section 9410
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Off-street parking and loading I Subject to Chapter 7
Signs Subject to Chapter 6
Site Plan Review Subject to Section 9820
Visibility
Subject to Section 9520 and 9534
Wireless Communication Facilities I Subject to Section 9426
Notes:
a Single-family dwelling units in the R-1 Zone are eligible for a 0.05 FAR bonus for providing renewable energy sources,
for a maximum FAR of 0.50, in accordance with the provisions of Section 9312.08(b)(2).
b Porch features, such as but not limited to entry porches, covered patios, and porte-cocheres, must have a top -of -plate
height equal to or less than the first floor top -of -plate height of the main structure, not to exceed twelve feet (12'). Top -
of -peak height must be equal to or less than the top -of -peak height of the main structure, not to exceed sixteen feet (16').
Slope and pitch must be equal to main structure.
Unless the property is identified on the prevailing setback map, as adopted by the Commission, in which case the
greater of the two setbacks shall apply.
d Garage setbacks are subject to Sections 9710 and 9534.22.
e Any decimal fraction shall be rounded up to the nearest inch.
f 15` Floor side yard setbacks may be reduced subject to Section 9534.
B Exclusive of porches, balconies, garages, or other such accessory structures or architectural features.
h Building separation for rear detached garages is also subject to back up triangle requirements located in Section 9710.
SECTION 9. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following "General Development Standards" to Section 9312.08 of Article IX
of the Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9312.08. RESIDENTIAL ZONES PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS..
(b) General Development Standards
(2) Alternative Energy FAR Bonus in the R-1 Zone. Single-family dwelling units in the R-
1 Zone are eligible for a 0.05 FAR bonus for providing renewable energy sources. The
maximum FAR for the R-1 Zone with the renewable energy bonus is 0.50. The renewable
energy sources must provide fifty (50) percent or greater of a parcel's annual energy
requirements.
(i) Renewable energy sources include at least one (1) component from (A) and
one (1) component from (B) below:
(A) Either solar water heating or tankless water heater; and
(B) On-site solar photovoltaic or small wind energy applications to provide the
remaining renewable energy requirement.
(ii) The FAR bonus area shall be incorporated as a one story element in the form
of either, but not limited to, a detached accessory building, or incorporation of
a front wing, rear wing, side wing, or combination of wings.
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(3) Architecture. The architecture and general appearance of the building shall be in
keeping with the character of the neighborhood and such as not to be detrimental to the
general welfare of the neighborhood in which they are located. For R-1 zoning, all
construction shall utilize Design Guidelines for considerations and recommendations
regarding characteristic architectural styles and prevailing neighborhood character.
(4) Massing. All residential additions, alterations, and modifications shall to the greatest
extent possible, avoid excessive massing of the primary structure, through means of varying
rooflines, elevations, and other architectural elements (see Figure 9.3.1). Review and
approval of massing of buildings shall be subject to the provisions of Section 9820. For R-1
zoning, see Design Guidelines for considerations and recommendations regarding massing
and modulation.
(11) Landscaping. Landscaping is required in the front, side, street side and rear yards
for all areas not covered by an approved driveway or pedestrian walkway, including but not
limited to quantity of trees and three tiered system design, pursuant to Section 9520.
(12) Front and Street Side Yards. In all residential zones, the front and street side yards
shall be landscaped and maintained in good condition and shall be kept free and clear of all
construction and automotive materials and parts, trash, refuse, debris, trash storage
receptacles, inoperative motor vehicles, discarded or broken materials, appliances, junk,
equipment, car cover structures or similar materials and shall not be paved except for
approved pedestrian walkways, driveways, and patios. Only temporary parking of vehicles
pursuant to Section 9710.02(h) shall be allowed in the front yard.
(13) Front and Street Side Yards —Maximum Paving (Hardscape).
(i) For properties with a width of (60) feet or greater, the total of all paving
(hardscape) within the front setback or street side setback, including all
driveways and walkways, shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the area within
the total front setback or street side setback.
(A) An additional ten (10) percent of hardscape shall be allowed in the front
setback or street side setback, provided permeable paving surfaces are
used. Pervious concrete may not be used as permeable paving.
a. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the total front setback or street side
setback shall remain live vegetation landscape surfaces.
(ii) For properties that are less than sixty (60) feet wide, the total of all paving
(hardscape) within the front setback or street side setback, including all
driveways and walkways, shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total front
setback or street side setback.
SECTION 10. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council add the following "General Development Standards" to Section 9312.08 of Article IX of
the Downey Municipal Code:
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SECTION 9312.08. RESIDENTIAL ZONES PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(b) General Development Standards
(5) 360° Architectural Design
(i) Any new construction, alteration, and/or addition on a lot, including, but not
limited to, a principal residence, second story, detached accessory structure,
enclosed patios, and/or porte-cochere shall follow a singular architectural
character and style that extends to all building features including facades, roof
forms and pitches, materials, and detailing that are visible to the public right-
of-way and/or abutting properties. An addition should utilize the characteristics
of the style of the existing approved home. Portions of structures not visible to
the public right-of-way shall incorporate complimentary elements.
(6) Single Family Additions and Accessory Structures Design.
(i) New roofs shall be similar in form, pitch, slope and material with the existing
permitted house.
(ii) Architectural design shall match style, form, color and material of the existing
permitted house and extend to all the exterior portions of the structure that are
visible to the public right-of-way and/or visible from adjacent properties.
Portions not visible shall incorporate complimentary elements.
(7) Front Entry Orientation.
(i) New architecture, front additions altering the entrance of the dwelling, and
remodels altering the entrance of the dwelling shall be designed with the front
door oriented towards the street.
(8) Flat Roofs.
(i) For new architecture and alterations in architectural style, flat roof designs
may be incorporated when the existing block is characterized by flat roof
architectural styles for at least thirty (30) percent of the houses on the block.
(ii) For additions, flat roof elements may be incorporated when the existing home
is entirely flat roof.
(iii) Flat roofs shall be permitted for open patios.
(9) Accessory Buildings
(i) Accessory buildings, including attached accessory uses, shall be limited to a
maximum floor area of seven hundred (700) square feet, and shall be
comprised of one (1) open space with no kitchen facilities or bedrooms.
Closets shall be allowed, but each is limited to fifty (50) square feet.
(ii) One (1) bathroom, laundry facilities, and one (1) wet sink are allowed.
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(iii) Multiple accessory buildings, including attached accessory uses, shall be
allowed.
(iv) A covenant and agreement regarding the maintenance of building and use
shall be drafted by staff and recorded by the applicant with the Los Angeles
County Registrar/Recorder's Office prior to building permit final inspection.
(v) This section shall not apply to garages and patio covers.
SECTION 11. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council add the following "Landscaping Requirements" to Section 9520 of Article IX of the
Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9520.04. Landscaping Requirements.
(b) Development Regulations
(6) In the R-1 and R-2 zones, a minimum of one (1) new 36 inch box tree or larger shall
be planted within the front yard and a minimum of one (1) new 36 inch box tree or
larger shall also be planted within the rear yard.
(i) Trees shall be of moderate to fast growth varieties.
(ii) Within the front yard, trees shall reach a maturity height and canopy width
greater than forty (40) feet.
(iii) Within the rear yard, trees shall reach a maturity height greater than forty (40)
feet and canopy width greater than thirty (30) feet.
(iv) Lots with a required side yard setback and/or street side yard setback equal to
or greater than ten (10) feet shall provide one (1) 24 inch box tree for every
twenty (20) linear feet of building fagade for that side. Trees shall reach a
maturity height greater than twenty (20) feet and canopy width greater than
ten (10) feet.
(v) Tree selection shall be approved by the City Planner. Alternatives to this
section may be deemed necessary, at the discretion of the City Planner, for
irregular shaped parcels, for parcels in proximity to electrical poles, and for
parcels with substandard widths and depths.
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SECTION 12. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following "Landscaping Requirements" to Section 9520 of Article IX of the
Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9520.04. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.
(h) Landscaping Design Standards.
(5) Planting areas between walls and streets shall be landscaped with a hierarchy of
plants in natural formations and groupings. Solid walls over forty-two (42) inches high
shall receive vines or hedge when facing public streets.
SECTION 13. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following "General, Wall, Fence, and Hedge Regulation" to Section 9520 of
Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9520.08. GENERAL WALL, FENCE, AND HEDGE REGULATIONS.
(d) Approved materials, or combination of materials, for walls and fences include, but are not
limited to, wood, metal, vinyl, stone, masonry, stucco, and concrete. Metal is limited to
wrought iron or similar type materials. Any materials not listed in this subsection may be
approved subject to the discretion of the City Planner.
SECTION 14. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following "Yards, Setback, and Height Exceptions" to Section 9534 of Article
IX of the Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9534.14. PROJECTIONS INTO SETBACK AREAS.
(d) In all other zones, uncovered steps and landings, six (6) inches or less above finished
grade, may extend twelve (12) inches into a required setback in any zone.
SECTION 9534.20. MODIFICATION OF REQUIRED SETBACKS.
(a) The Commission, pursuant to section 9826, may grant modifications to the rear setback
regulations requiring greater than ten (10) foot rear setbacks on lots having irregular lot
lines, or restricted depth, or where other conditions create an unnecessary hardship and
make it difficult to require compliance with the rear setback regulations, but in no event
shall the rear setback be less than ten (10) feet. In no event shall the modifications exceed
one-half ('h) of the width of the lot.
SECTION 9534.22. DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN SETBACK AREAS.
(e) No detached accessory building shall be nearer than five (5) feet to any other building on
the same lot.
Separation requirements for garages shall also be in compliance with Section 9710,
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SECTION 15. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council add the following "Yards, Setback, and Height Exceptions" to Section 9534 of Article IX
of the Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9534.14. PROJECTIONS INTO SETBACK AREAS.
(c) Within the R-1 Zone, uncovered steps and landings may extend;
(i) Within the front and rear yards a maximum forty-eight (48) inch projection and thirty
(30) inch height above finished grade is allowed into the required setback area.
(ii) Within the side yard a maximum forty-eight (48) inch projection and twelve (12) inch
height above finished grade is allowed into the required setback area.
(e) Covered and uncovered second floor balconies, decks, and similar features are not allowed
within the second floor setback areas.
SECTION 9534.20. MODIFICATION OF REQUIRED SETBACKS.
(c) The City Planner may authorize modification to the first story side setback area to permit
the extension of existing building lines for additions or minor building modifications for
alignment purposes, except that no modification shall reduce the required setback closer
than three (3) feet to a property line. In accordance with the provisions of Section 9814.
SECTION 16. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council delete the following "Yards, Setback, and Height Exceptions" to Section 9534 of Article
IX of the Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9534.22. DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN SETBACK AREAS.
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SECTION 17. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following "Residential Off -Street Parking Requirements" to Section 9708 of
Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9708. RESIDENTIAL OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
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SECTION 18. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council add the following "Residential Parking Design Standards" to Section 9710 of Article IX
of the Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9710.02. R-1 AND R-2 ZONE DESIGN STANDARDS.
(b) Front facing garages shall be setback a minimum of five feet (6) from the face of the front
fagade. An additional three foot (3') setback is required for a front facing third garage
space.
(c) The exterior width of the front facing garage is limited to a maximum of forty-five percent
(45%) of the lot width, or thirty-six feet (36') (whichever is less).
(1) In no event shall the width of the garage exceed fifty-five percent (55%) of the overall
fagade width.
(d) Side loaded garages shall be allowed when the existing block is characterized by side
loaded garages for at least thirty percent (30%) of the houses on the block.
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(1) Side loaded garages may be built at the minimum setback requirement.
(2) The street facing facade width of the garage shall be limited to a maximum twenty-two
feet (22'). In no event shall the width of the fagade facing the street exceed fifty-five
percent (55%) of the overall fagade width.
(e) Tandem parking:
(2) Required covered parking can be provided in tandem form for lots less than 50 feet
wide when a detached garage cannot be located in the rear yard due to inability to
comply with the required back-up triangle and alley access is not provided.
(f) Driveways shall lead directly from a public street to a required garage or other required
parking area using the shortest and most direct route.
(i) Driveways shall remain free from physical obstructions. Obstructions shall include, but are
not limited to, covered patios, canopies, storage, temporary structures, trash bins, or
furniture. This shall apply to all patio covers regardless of the positioning of post or other
structural components. Architectural features may be attached to the front of a garage and
extend a maximum of twenty-four inches (24"). This section shall not apply to gates or
porte-cocheres that are attached to the side or front of the main dwelling.
(j) In the R-1 Zone, not more than three (3) parking stalls shall be permitted which open onto
the front setback area.
SECTION 19. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following "Residential Parking Design Standards" to Section 9710 of Article IX
of the Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9710.02. R-1 AND R-2 ZONE DESIGN STANDARDS.
(g) Driveways to required garages having a setback from the street property line greater than
forty feet (40) shall have a minimum width of ten feet (10') and a maximum width of twelve
feet (12') in the front or street side setback area. Driveways located outside of the setback
area, shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') wide.
(h) Where required garage spaces are equal to or less than forty feet (40') to the property line,
the maximum width of a driveway shall not exceed eighteen feet (18') or two feet (2) wider
than the opening of the garage door, whichever is greater, but in no event shall the
maximum width exceed thirty feet (30') at the front property line.
(1) A driveway that serves as required access to a garage, in which the garage door is not
parallel to the front property line, or side property line in the case of a corner lot, shall not
exceed twelve feet (12') in width at the property line, provide a maximum turn radius of
twelve feet (12'), and a minimum twenty-four foot (24) back up.
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(m) Not more than one (1) driveway shall be permitted for each lot or parcel of land, except as
follows:
(1) Parcels or lots having a street frontage of seventy feet (70') or more may be
permitted to have two (2) driveway openings, both the primary and secondary
driveway openings shall serve the same driveway, and such secondary driveway shall
not exceed twelve feet (12') in width in the setback area. The space between
driveways on the same lot shall be at least twenty-four feet (24') at the street property
line. That portion of the connecting driveway parallel to the street property line shall
have a setback of eighteen feet (18'). The space between the secondary driveway
and building shall be separated by three feet (3) of landscaping (see Figure 9.7.1).
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follows:
(1) Parcels or lots having a street frontage of seventy feet (70') or more may be
permitted to have two (2) driveway openings, both the primary and secondary
driveway openings shall serve the same driveway, and such secondary driveway shall
not exceed twelve feet (12') in width in the setback area. The space between
driveways on the same lot shall be at least twenty-four feet (24') at the street property
line. That portion of the connecting driveway parallel to the street property line shall
have a setback of eighteen feet (18'). The space between the secondary driveway
and building shall be separated by three feet (3) of landscaping (see Figure 9.7.1).
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(2) A secondary driveway for access to a recreational vehicle storage pad may be
approved by the Commission pursuant to sections 9804 and 9814.08. The
recreational vehicle storage pad shall be located outside all required front, side, and
street side setbacks and shall be set back a minimum of five feet (6) from any door
and/or window of a habitable structure. The secondary driveway that is within the front
or street side setback shall be a ribbon strip design or paved with turf block, and shall
be permanently maintained to City standards.
(n) A back up triangle on the garage side closest to the residence shall be required as depicted
in Figure 9.7.3. The sight area shall be free from visual and physical obstructions.
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SECTION 20. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following "Authority Of The City Planner" to Section 9814 of Article IX of the
Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9814.04. AUTHORITY OF THE CITY PLANNER.
(a) Minor Modification.
(6) The modification of the side setback area to permit the extension of existing building
lines for first floor additions or minor building modifications for alignment purposes,
except that no modification shall reduce the required setback closer than three (3)
feet to a property line;
SECTION 21. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council add the following "Authority Of The City Planner" to Section 9814 of Article IX of the
Downey Municipal Code:
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SECTION 9814.04. AUTHORITY OF THE CITY PLANNER.
(i) Appeal of Single Family Residential Development. The City Planner shall review all
appeals of staff decisions regarding R-1 Zone development plan checks.
(1) Appeals to decisions of the City Planner shall be subject to Section 9814.06 (f).
(i) The Commission, and the Council upon further appeal, shall make the following
findings in approving an application for a Single Family Development:
a. The proposed building, structure, and/or landscape is in compliance with
the goals, objectives, and policies of the City of Downey General Plan
and Single Family Design Guidelines any other applicable plans adopted
pursuant to the General Plan.
b. The proposed building, structure, and/or landscape are in conformity with
the standards of the Municipal Code including the location on the lot,
area, height, and parking.
C. The proposed building, structure, and/or landscape are substantially
consistent with the lots along the same frontage along the same block in
terms of the orientation to the street and sidewalk, location of parking and
parking structures, setbacks, lot coverage, rooflines, mass and bulk,
materials, and colors.
d. The proposed building, structure, and/or landscape, and associated walls
and fences, are designed to reasonably protect adjoining and abutting
single-family residential properties from noise and maintain the visual
privacy of adjoining and abutting single-family residences.
e. The proposed building utilizes quality materials and details similar to or
better than adjoining and abutting single-family residences so as to
maintain and improve the local setting and community character in terms
of appearance and value.
SECTION 22. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council revise the following "Subdivision Regulations" to Section 9931 of Article IX of the
Downey Municipal Code:
SECTION 9931.6. SAME. PRIVATE STREETS ROAD AND ALLEYS.
Except as set out hereinafter, all parcels of land intended for public use in a subdivision shown
on the final map thereof shall be offered for dedication for public use, provided, however, that
with the approval of the City Council any street, highway, alley or way which is intended to be
kept physically closed to public travel or posted as a private road or alley at all times may be
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shown as a private road or alley, but in any such case the final map shall contain a condition
offer of dedication which may be accepted by the City Council at such time as the street shall
have ceased to remain so physically closed or posted and shall have been opened to public
travel for a period of at least three (3) months. Any such private road shall be shown on such
map by heavy, dashed lines. Sufficient data shall be shown on each private road or alley to
define its boundaries, as is required for a public street, and also sufficient mathematical data to
clearly show the portion of each lot within such street. The design and improvement of any such
private road shall be subject to all of the requirements prescribed by these regulations for public
streets.
SECTION 23. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby recommends that the City
Council add the following "Subdivision Regulations" to Section 9933 of Article IX of the Downey
Municipal Code:
SECTION 9933.11. SAME. SINGLE FAMILY (R-1) ZONES LOT DESIGN.
The following standards shall apply to all proposed subdivisions within the Single Family
Residential (R-1) zones. All subdivision developments shall also utilize the Designs for
considerations and recommendations regarding the design and placement of new subdivided
lots:
(a) Minimum Dimensions. Lots may only be subdivided pursuant to the following standards:
(1) Each lot, except the private road, shall have a width and depth not less than that
required pursuant to Section 9312.08, unless otherwise provided in this section.
Figure 9.9.1 Subdivisions
(2) Subdivisions proposing a private road shall have an existing minimum lot width equal
to the required lot depth plus an additional thirty-two (32) feet.
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(2) Subdivisions proposing a private road shall have an existing minimum lot width equal
to the required lot depth plus an additional thirty-two (32) feet.
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(2) Subdivisions proposing a private road shall have an existing minimum lot width equal
to the required lot depth plus an additional thirty-two (32) feet.
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(3) The lot depth of a subdivided lot with the front lot line oriented towards the public
right-of-way may abide by the required lot depth or may have a minimum lot depth
equal to two (2) times the required lot width, whichever is less. Parcels shall remain in
compliance with required minimum lot widths and lot area.
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than two parcels and a proposed private road providing access to
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(3) The lot depth of a subdivided lot with the front lot line oriented towards the public
right-of-way may abide by the required lot depth or may have a minimum lot depth
equal to two (2) times the required lot width, whichever is less. Parcels shall remain in
compliance with required minimum lot widths and lot area.
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than two parcels and a proposed private road providing access to
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(4) Existing parcels with a lot size equal to or larger than sixty thousand (60,000) square
feet shall be processed as a Planned Unit Development.
(b) Private Roads
(1) Private roads shall be their own and separate parcel under shared equal ownership
by all adjoining subdivided lots.
(2) Private roads shall be measured from side boundary line to subdivided lot line, or
from subdivided lot line to subdivided lot line when subdivisions are located on either
side of a private road.
(3) Private road improvements shall be built to the standards described in the Downey
Municipal Code for streets, lighting, grading/drainage, and traffic signs.
(4) Private roads shall be provided a new individual street name.
Street name signs shall be provided per standards set forth in the
Downey Municipal Code.
(5) At a minimum, private roads shall consist of one (1) roadway, one (1) row of parallel
street parking, and a sidewalk. See Design Guidelines for considerations and
recommendations regarding private roadway design.
Roadway widths shall provide a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
Parallel street parking shall provide a minimum width of eight (8) feet and
depth of twenty (22) feet.
iii. Side walk widths shall provide a minimum of four (4) feet.
(6) Roadways and street parking shall be built at the same grade as adjoining public
roadways, and shall be improved with a curb and gutter design approved by the City
Engineer.
(7) Placement:
Parallel street parking shall be located along the boundary line, and
opposite of the subdivided lot line.
A. This standard shall not apply when there are subdivided lots located
on both sides of a private road or for private roads that propose a
second row of parallel street parking.
Sidewalks shall be located abutting the subdivided lot line, and opposite
of the boundary line.
(8) Private road width shall be determined by subtracting the required lot depth from the
width of the existing parcel prior to subdivision. In no case shall the private road be
less than thirty-two (32) feet and not more than sixty (60) feet.
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This standard may be modified by the City Planner in order to comply with
the requirements described in Section 9933.11 (c)(1). In which case the
required private road width shall be a minimum of thirty-two (32) feet.
If subdivided lots are proposed to front both sides of the private road, then
the private road shall measure a minimum width equal to the lot width of
the existing parcel prior to subdivision, subtracted by two (2) times the
required lot depth, but not less than forty (40) feet and not more than sixty
(60) feet.
(9) Minimum private road widths equal to or larger than thirty-six (36) feet shall
incorporate, to the greatest extent feasible, one of the following or multiple
combinations of the following: one (1) or more four (4) foot landscape parkways, a
second row of parallel street parking, and a second sidewalk.
(10) In order to facilitate the creation of a thirty-six (36) foot private road and provide a four
(4) foot landscape buffer; private road width equal to thirty-two (32) feet may
incorporate the standards below. Similarly, any road with up to forty-six (46) feet may
incorporate these standards.
Subdivided lots with a front lot line oriented towards a private road shall
reduce their required lot depth by four (4) feet provided that the proposed
lot depth will not result in less than one hundred (100) feet and the parcel
remains in compliance with the required minimum lot area.
A. These lots need only provide a front yard setback of fifteen (15) feet.
B. This section shall not apply if private road cannot maintain one
continuous width.
C. This section shall only apply to new subdivision developments with a
newly proposed private road
D. The four (4) feet shall be forfeited to increase the required private
road width and be incorporated into the separate parcel.
(11) The private road shall comply with fire apparatus access road standards as required
by the Fire Marshal and Fire Code.
i. An approved turn -around for dead-end roads in excess of one -hundred
and fifty feet in depth shall be provided as required by the Fire Marshal
and the Fire Code.
ii. Approved signs, markings, or other notices, such as red curbs, shall be
provided as required by the Fire Marshall and Fire Code.
(12) Relevant covenant agreements shall be approved by the City Attorney and recorded
with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office. Composition and recordation of such
documents shall be the responsibility of the applicant. Agreements shall include, but
are not limited to, language related to granting public access, addressing
maintenance, granting the City authority regarding street closures, and naming the
road its own and separate parcel equally owned by all abutting new subdivided lots.
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(c) Lot Placement and Orientation
(1) The number of subdivided lots required to have the front lot line oriented towards the
public right -of way shall be calculated by the width of the existing parcel prior to
subdivision divided by the required minimum lot width. See Design Guidelines for
considerations and recommendations regarding lot placement and orientation.
Any decimal fraction shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.
Subdivisions proposing the creation of four or more subdivided lots may
deduct thirty-two (32) feet from the width of the existing parcel prior to
subdivision for the purposes of calculating the amount of subdivided lots
that must be oriented towards the public right-of-way.
iii. A minimum of two parcels shall be orientated towards a public right-of-
way.
A. To the greatest extent feasible, all proposed parcels shall be oriented
towards the public right-of-way.
iv. Additional subdivided lots shall be built, behind these lots, with access
from and orientation towards a private road.
(d) Parking
(1) A private road must accommodate a minimum of one parking space per each
subdivided lot that abuts the private road.
(2) Each new parcel is subject to the parking standards pursuant to Section 9710.
(3) Street Parallel Parking dimensions and placement shall comply with Section 9933.11
(b).
(e) Landscaping
(1) Private roads with a width equal to or greater than thirty-six (36) feet shall provide a
landscape buffer of four (4) feet.
(2) For subdivisions with a private road width less than thirty-six (36) feet, in which
Section 9933.11(b)(10), a four (4) foot landscape buffer shall be provided on the
private property of the new subdivided lot abutting the front property line.
(3) Each new subdivided lot and all forms of required landscape buffers shall comply with
the landscape standards set forth in the Downey Municipal Code for street trees and
Section 9520.
(4) One (1) tree shall be provided for every fifty (50) feet along the private road.
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Resolution No. 21-3138
Downey Planning Commission
SECTION 24. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2021.
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Miguel carte, 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 7th day of April,
2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Montoya, Ortiz, Owens and Duarte
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
Spathopoulos
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
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Mary Ca anagh, Secretry
City Planning Commissio
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