HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 21-3144RESOLUTION NO. 21-3144
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN -20-
00120) TO ALLOW THE REDEVELOPMENT OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SITE
AND RECONFIGURATION OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING, TO
INCLUDE A 3,033 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH
FACILITY AND ACCESSORY MONUMENT SIGNAGE, ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 8300 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, ZONED DOWNTOWN DOWNEY SPECIFIC
PLAN, SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT.
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 18, 2020, the applicant submitted a request for a Specific Plan
Amendment, Site Plan Review, and Conditional Use Permit for the remodel and
reconfiguration of an existing 29,886 square foot site with the addition of a
restaurant with drive-through facilities. The project was deemed incomplete on
December 18, 2020; and,
B. On May 24, 2021 the applicant submitted additional information, and on June 24,
2020, the application was deemed complete; and,
C. On July 8, 2021, notice of the pending application and public hearing was
published in the Downey Patriot and an 1/8th page ad and mailed to all property
owners within 500' of the subject site; and,
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 21, 2021,
and after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions
offered at the aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution recommending
approval of Specific Plan Amendment (PLN -20-00120) to the City Council.
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 city's
general plan and municipal code, on a site no greater than five (5) acres and surrounded by
urban uses, with no value as a habitat for threatened species, in which an approval would not
result in any significant impacts and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities.
SECTION 3. 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
general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood thereof. The
project is consistent with all applicable goals and policies of the City's General
Plan; additionally the project's revitalization of the site helps achieve various
long-term goals. Specifically, the following policies are promoted by the proposed
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project:
o Policy 8. 1.1 — Promote architectural design of the highest quality.
o Policy 8.2.2 — Promote the upgrading of properties.
o Program 1. 1.4 — Provide an appropriate amount of land use for people to
acquire goods and services.
The proposed development promotes the above policies 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. The project is designed
and conditioned to be consistent with DDSP Section 3.4(2) — Urban Design
Principles, as the project will revitalize the site and existing building with
significant revitalization of the building and site. The project will incorporate much
needed landscaping, an upgraded parking layout, a fagade remodel, and a new
conditionally permitted use; a restaurant with a drive-through facility. The drive-
through use is designed to comply with the proposed development standards,
and is conditioned to maintain all vehicle queuing on site, including providing
security cameras and lighting throughout the site. The drive-through component
of the project is intended to complement the subject site and surrounding uses
and service the public convenience.
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 drive-through use is intended to complement a proposed restaurant,
and will comply with development standards intended to complement the needs
of the Specific Plan. The use is a common amenity typically found within major
commercial corridors. This area is a transitional portion of the Downtown
because it connects the walkable pedestrian oriented downtown to the traditional
commercial activity on Firestone Boulevard, east of Brookshire Avenue. The
drive-through use, with its concealed drive-through lane, is appropriate for the
subject site because it connects the walkable pedestrian oriented downtown to
the traditional commercial activity on Firestone Boulevard, east of the Downtown.
The project will provide adequate parking, as there is a shared parking
agreement between the subject site and the adjacent commercial shopping
center, and there is an excess of 24 parking spaces.
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 measures 29,900 square feet in area, and is developed with a
12,921 square foot building, that will be reduced in area to 10,871 square feet to
accommodate the proposed drive-through lane. The proposed drive-through
complies with both the development standards proposed in the Specific Plan
Amendment and the Downey Municipal Code for restaurants with accessory
drive-through facilities. The project is designed to provide adequate vehicle
stacking for 11 vehicles and parking supply to accommodate the proposed
restaurant with drive-through facilities. 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.
D. The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon
the streets and highways in the area. According to the General Plan, Firestone
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Boulevard is a major arterial which is designed to accommodate the type of traffic
that will be generated by this application request. Downey Avenue is considered
a Secondary Arterial, and while not designed to have the same capacity as
Firestone Boulevard, still provides four travel lanes, two in each direction, south
of Firestone Boulevard. The Firestone Boulevard -Downey Avenue intersection
presently operates at a Level of Service (LOS) C, which is described as
"Occasionally, drivers may have to wait through more than one red light; back-
ups may develop behind turning vehicles". The City of Downey Level of Service
standard for intersection operation is LOS D or better. If project traffic causes
operations at an intersection to go from acceptable to unacceptable, the project
would have a significant effect at the Firestone Boulevard -Downey Avenue
intersection. Once in the project site is in full operation, the intersection will
continue to operate at an acceptable LOS C. Therefore, the project will not
impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways in the area.
SECTION 4. 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. The project's
objective to revitalize the site helps achieve various long-term goals, such as
attracting new retailers to Downtown, and encourage investment to distinguish
the Downtown as a Destination. Specifically, the following policies and programs
are promoted by the proposed project:
o Policy 8.1.1 — Promote architectural design of the highest quality.
o Policy 8.2.2 — Promote the upgrading of properties.
o Program 1.1.4 —Provide an appropriate amount of land use for people to
acquire goods and services.
The proposed development promotes the above policies by facilitating access to
the site and the goods offered. Development of the site will expand the type of
goods and services available to the nearby community and general public. The
site improvements and building remodel are also consistent with the DDSP,
Section 3.4 (2) — Urban Design Principles, which encourages development and
revitalization of both new and old architecture, and the reuse and revitalization of
older structures. Lastly, the project includes a significant revitalization of the
building and site, incorporating much needed landscaping, an upgraded parking
layout, fagade remodel, and a new use --a restaurant with drive-through facilities.
B. The proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of
Article IX and the zone in which the site is located. The Specific Plan Amendment
will conditionally permit restaurants with drive-through facilities and subject to
specific development standards and allow compatible signage. The proposed
project and site improvements is consistent with the DDSP, Section 3.4 (2) —
Urban Design Principles, which encourages development and revitalization of
both new and old architecture, and the reuse and revitalization of older
structures. The proposed project includes a significant remodel of the existing
building, incorporates complementary modern, architectural treatments, and
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protects the distinctive stone veneer. Development of the site includes a drive-
through that will not visually affect Firestone Boulevard, in compliance with the
proposed development standards. The site improvements and remodel are
consistent with Article IX and comply with the specific development standards
designed to permit restaurants with drive-through facilities.
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 provide
aesthetically pleasing architecture and landscaping. The project will include an
upgrade to the current architectural design of the building by incorporating
modern elements through a new color scheme, new materials such as a steel
tube trellis over the outdoor seating area, new store fronts, wood cladding
throughout the building, and landscape areas. The outdoor seating area will
complement and correspond with the successful commercial development across
Downey Avenue, as well as provide the convenience typically associated with
drive-through facilities in standard general commercial areas. The site will also
introduce a significant amount of landscaping, portions of which will serve as a
buffer between the on-site parking and Firestone Boulevard and Downey
Avenue.
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 application includes a reconfiguration and remodel
of an existing building, with improvements to the existing parking areas, as well
as the introduction of new landscaping throughout the site. The proposed site
improvements will soften the appearance of the site, and provide buffers between
the on-site parking areas, Firestone Boulevard, and Downey Avenue. Access to
the site is provided by way of Firestone Boulevard, Downey Avenue, and from
the shared access between the subject site and the adjacent commercial
development. The project will introduce a new drive-through lane, however, the
lane will not negatively impact existing on-site vehicular circulation. The drive-
through lane is separated from the rest of the on-site driveway aisles by
landscape planters. The site also offers a driveway aisle that serves as additional
access to the parking area should the drive-through lane ever be at capacity.
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was prepared for this project to evaluate potential
impacts of improvements and new drive-through facilities. The TIA indicated that
there would be sufficient queueing capacity for the proposed restaurant, and the
introduction of the new restaurant with drive-through facilities would not
negatively impact the existing Level of Service at the Firestone Boulevard and
Downey Avenue intersection.
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 incorporates contemporary
architectural elements, while preserving certain architectural features that make
the building unique, namely, the stonework. The proposed architectural
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improvements are neither dissimilar nor monotonous from other buildings in the
area and the project will upgrade the overall appearance of the site, which in
turn, improves the community appearance. 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 architectural and site improvements are a significant upgrade to
the existing facilities on site, and are compatible with surrounding properties. The
proposed development and operational standards proposed in the Specific Plan
Amendment, as well as the proposed conditions of approval, were developed to
ensure that any potential effects in public health, safety, comfort and general
welfare are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. The site will include
delineating marks throughout the site and at all driveway entrances and exits to
distinguish ingress and egress onto the site, signage and pavement markings
prohibiting traffic from entering the site from the adjacent commercial property
onto the "entrance only" driveway aisle off Downey Avenue.
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. As part of this project,
staff is recommending several conditions of approval, which include the use of
graffiti resistant materials in the construction of the building. Should any graffiti
appear on the site, staff has recommended an additional condition of approval
that the applicant have it removed within 48 hours of application. With these
conditions, the design features included will be in accordance with Section 4960
of the Municipal Code.
SECTION 5. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 4 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves the Conditional
Use Permit and Site Plan Review (PLN -20-00120), subject to City Council approval of Specific
Plan Amendment (PLN -20-00120), and the 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 6. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21St day of July 2021.
Migue ua e, 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 21St day of
July 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ortiz, Montoya, Owens and Duarte
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
Mary Ca anagh, Secretar
City Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT A
PLN -20-00120
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1) The approval of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, (PLN -20-00120)
allows for the remodeling and reconfiguration of an existing 12,921 square foot building,
that will be reduced in size to 10,871 square feet, to include following:
• Tenant 1 (drive-through) — 3,033 square feet
• Tenant 2 (restaurant) — 1,701 square feet
• Tenant 3 (retail) — 3,102 square feet
• Tenant 4 (Professional Office) — 2,508 square feet
• Back of House — 527 square feet
• 25 parking spaces
• 2,900 square feet of landscaping
2) Approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review is subject to approval of
the City Council approval of the Specific Plan Amendment PLN -20-00120.
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 July 7th, 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, and no later than 15
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days after Planning Commission approval, 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 City Council approval of
the Specific Plan Amendment, or shall be 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) Exterior facade improvements must adhere to approved elevations and materials board.
Changes to the facades and/or colors shall be subject to the review and approval of the
City Planner.
12) Murals to be completed on building prior to building permit final and/or occupancy of the
building. Temporary occupancy not permitted until completion of murals.
13) 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.
14) All landscaping must comply with the Downtown Downey Specific Plan, 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.
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, the semi -concealed drive-through shall include security lighting
and cameras, installed to the satisfaction of the Downey Police Department. This lighting
shall be unswitched and remain on from dusk to down.
17) 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.
18) 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.
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19) Queueing associated with the drive-through facilities shall be contained on-site and also
allow for appropriate ingress/egress onto the site.
20) The "entrance only" driveway aisle off Downey Avenue will be used for loading by all four
businesses only after business hours.
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.
23) The applicant must provide decorative pavers across the driveway entrances. 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) All above grade back-flow preventers, and check valves shall be screened from view
from the public right-of-way with decorative metal cut-out panels, as approved by the
City Planner.
26) The proposed transformer shall be concealed through the use of landscaping and/or
decorative screen panels. The transformer shall be wrapped in screen print to mimic
landscaping, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
27) Prior to the installation of any signs, the property owner must obtain approval of a Sign
Permit application.
28) The applicant must place delineating marks throughout the site and at all driveway
entrances and exits to distinguish ingress and egress onto the site. "Do not Enter'
signage shall be posted at the exit of the "entrance only" driveway aisle off Downey
Avenue, as well as pavement markings prohibiting traffic from entering the site from the
adjacent commercial property.
29) The applicant must incorporate a copy of this Exhibit A, Conditions of Approval, into the
approved set of building plans.
30) 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.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
31) 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
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• 2019 California Green Code
32) 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.
33) 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)
34) School impact fees shall be paid prior to permit issuance.
35) Dimensioned building setbacks and property lines, street centerlines and between
buildings or other structures shall be designed on plot plan.
36) All property lines and easements must be shown on plot plan. A statement that such
lines and easements are shown is required.
37) 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.
38) A design professional will be required at time of construction drawings, to prepare plans
for proposed improvements per the Business and Professions' Code.
39) 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.
40) 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.
41) 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 DEPARTMENT
The following comments pertain to a limited fire review of a design review plan submittal. The
comments contained herein shall not be construed as complete or encompassing all fire -life
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safety code requirements set forth in local, State, and/or National local codes. The
establishment shall comply with all current code requirements for the occupancy use and type.
42) Provide occupancy load information for each tenant space. An occupancy load sign shall
be posted at main entrance to any Assembly occupancy (restaurant) [CA Fire Code
§ 1004]
43) Deferred automatic fire sprinkler plan submittal required for multiple fire areas of
Assembly Group A-2 that share exit or exit access. Automatic fire sprinkler system
design, installation, and testing shall be per NFPA 13 [CFC § 903.2.1.2 #3; 903.2.1.7;
DMC 3317]
44) Where required, a deferred fire alarm and detection system plan submittal shall be
submitted. The automatic fire alarm and detection system design, installation, and
testing shall be per NFPA 72 [CFC §907; DMC 3316]
45) Install approved key boxes (e.g. Knox Boxes) to occupancy [CA Fire Code §506.1]
46) All commercial cooking equipment that produce grease laden vapors shall be provided
with a Type I hood and an automatic fire extinguishing system complying with UL 300
[CA Fire Code §904.12]
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 approved and at a minimum meet requirement of CA Fire Code [CA Fire Code
§505.1 ]
48) If applicable, establishment of hazardous materials business plan (HMBP) for handling
of compressed and/or refrigerated beverage system gases (e.g. Carbon dioxide,
Nitrogen) exceeding 1000 cubic feet at STP (standard temperature pressure) [HSC
25507(5)(C)].
49) If applicable, Carbon dioxide used in beverage dispensing application shall adhere to
requirements for ventilation and gas detection [CA Fire Code §5307.3; 5307.3.1;
5307.3.2]
50) If applicable, cooking oil storage in a commercial cooking operation shall meet the
requirements of CA Fire Code §608.
51) Exit signs shall be properly illuminated and readily visible from any direction of egress
travel [CA Fire Code §1013.1; 1013.31030.2; 1030.3]
52) Egress shall be designed to meet requirements of CA Building Code and Chapter 10 of
the CA Fire Code for occupant load, number of egresses, egress sizing, door swing
direction, etc.
53) Where required, approved fire lane markings shall be provided [CA Fire Code §503.3]
54) If required, elevators installed in buildings shall be appropriately sized to accommodate
both emergency medical staff (minimum of three (3) persons plus patient) and
associated local emergency equipment such as gurneys and medical supplies [DMC
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3326]. If elevator required for ADA access to 2nd floor Business Group B occupancy,
elevator shall comply with Downey Fire's sizing requirements.
55) If required, elevator emergency operation shall adhere to CA Fire Code §606
56) Provide additional details on new raised parapet (e.g. height). The parapet shall not
interfere or otherwise obstruct firefighter roof access as roof access shall be maintained
with no features obstructing or interfering with emergency access for roof operations
during a fire emergency [CA Fire Code §504.1; 504.4; CCR Title 19 §3.05(b)]
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
57) The owner/applicant shall install all utilities underground.
58) The owner/applicant shall be required to complete a construction & demolition (C&D)
waste management plan per Article V, Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code.
59) 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).
60) The facility must provide for recycling facilities, i.e., storage and handling areas for
recycling facilities. Trash enclosure shall include roof cover, floor drain connection to
grease interceptor and water hose bib connection for maintenance.
61) 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 I, at (562) 904-7110 for information.
62) Remove all Underground Service Alert (USA) temporary pavement markings
immediately following the completion of the work / Final permit inspection.
63) Submit public improvement plan(s) for review and approval by Public Works
Department.
64) The owner /applicant shall reconstruct all driveway approaches per Standard Plans of
Public Works Construction (SPPWC) No. 110-2 Type C. Driveway width bottom of X to
bottom of X shall be as wide as the driveway or parking aisle they serve. 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.
65) The owner/applicant shall install pavement, which consists of a minimum section of 4"
thick aggregate base, and a minimum 2-1/2" thick asphalt concrete pavement.
66) Broken, uneven, or sub -standard sidewalk, driveway, pavement, curb and gutter along
the property frontage shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the Department of Public
Works. Contact the Public Works Inspection Office at (562) 904-7110 to have these
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areas identified just prior to applying for a Public Works Excavation Permit. The
owner/applicant shall obtain all necessary plan approvals and permits and shall provide
that the standards of improvements, construction materials, and methods of construction
shall be in conformance with the Standard Plans and Specification for Public Works
Construction and as modified by the City of Downey's Standard Plans and
Specifications.
67) The owner/applicant shall 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) for approval by the Engineering Division and
Building and Safety Division. All lot(s) shall not has less than one (1%) 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 elevations, dimensions/location of 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 it disposition.
68) 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.
69) Any utilities and/or above ground utility structures that are in conflict with the
development shall be relocated at the owner/applicant's expense.
70) The owner/applicant shall ensure that each unit has a dedicated potable water service
line. The owner and applicant shall furnish and install a new (min. 1 -inch) dedicated
potable water service line, meter, and meter box for each unit that does not have its own
service.
71) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install a (min. 1 -inch) dedicated water service line,
meter, and meter box for the landscaping irrigation system.
72) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install the public potable water improvements,
including extension and/or replacement of existing mains and associated facilities,
necessary to provide adequate fire flow and pressure to the site.
73) The owner/applicant is responsible for coordinating with and payment to the City and
County Sanitation District of Los Angeles County for all sanitary sewer connection and
capacity charges. A grease interceptor shall be required for any restaurant use.
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74) The owner/applicant shall provide separate sewer improvement plan sets for review and
approval from the City of Downey Engineering Division for any sewer improvements in
the public right-of-way.
75) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install dedicated fire protection lateral(s) including
backflow devices, fire department connections and other appurtenances as required by
the Department of Public Works and the Downey Fire Department. Such improvements
may include removal and/or replacement of existing fire hydrants, laterals, backflow
devices, and associated facilities with new facilities to current Downey standards and
materials. Backflow devices, fire department connections, and associated
appurtenances are to be located on private property and shall be readily accessible for
emergency and inspection purposes. Backflow devices shall be screened from street
view by providing sufficient landscaping to hide it.
76) The owner/ applicant shall confirm availability of adequate fire flow and pressure in
accordance with the Department of Public Works and Downey Fire Department
requirements.
77) The owner/applicant shall retrofit existing fire hydrant(s) in accordance to latest Fire
Department and Department of Public Works standards including but not limited to
furnishing and installation of a new riser, fire hydrant head, and associated fittings.
78) The owner/ applicant shall furnish and install backflow device(s) in accordance with the
Department of Public Works and the State and County Department of Health Services
requirements.
79) The owner/applicant shall provide and record utility easement(s) for access to, and
inspection and maintenance of, public water lines, meters and appurtenances, and
backflow devices.
80) Owner or tenant must establish accounts with the City Cashier prior to the City activating
and the tenant using any fire and potable water service and meter.
81) The owner/applicant shall provide separate water improvement plan sets for review and
approval from the City of Downey Utilities Division consisting of the following:
a) Potable Water Improvement Plans (all City -owned potable water and fire service
lateral improvements)
Final City approved potable water main improvement plans shall be submitted on mylars
and shall be signed and stamped by a State of California licensed civil engineer.
Improvement plans for potable main improvement shall be both plan and profile.
82) Upon completion of water improvements, owner/applicant shall submit red -lined
construction plans to City noting all changes to the plan and profile of all water
improvements installed. Such changes shall be incorporated into a final record drawing
mylar which shall be signed and stamped by the original engineer and/or architect of
record and submitted to the City along with digital files (AutoCAD — latest edition).
83) The Applicant shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES); Ordinance 1142 of the Downey Municipal Code (DMC); and the Low Impact
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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 Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SQMP).
84) 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.
85) If any hazardous material is encountered on the site, the owner/applicant shall secure an
ID number from the EPA.
86) Paint property address numbers (4" height) on the curb face in front of the proposed
development to the City's satisfaction.
87) The owner/applicant shall provide that all construction graffiti created as part of this
project in the public right of way to be removed.
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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)
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