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Home My WebLink About0. PC Agenda 01-19-22PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 19, 2022 REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11111 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SPECIAL NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON VIRTUAL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER: A REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - 6:30 P.M. II. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Uva, Ortiz, Montoya, Vice Chair Owens and Chair Duarte III. PLANNING COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS: IV. PRESENTATIONS: V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION: VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. PLN-21-00111 (Site Plan Review) continued from January 5, 2022 Approval Location: 10225 La Reina Avenue Request: A request to construct a 3-unit multi-family development on property zoned R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15303 (Class 3, New construction or conversion of small structures) Staff: Assistant Planner Gissel Enriquez Contact: genriquez@downeyca.org 562-904-7154 2. PLN-21-00139 (General Plan Amendment) Approval Location: Citywide Request: A request to recommend approval of an Initial Study and Negative Declaration and adoption of the 2021-2029 City of Downey Housing Element to the City Council PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 19, 2022 CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines, the City, as Lead Agency, prepared an Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) to identify and assess the significance of the physical effects on the environment due to potential future development guided by the goals and policies of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. Findings of the IS support the adoption of an ND and through determinations indicate that the environmental impacts of the programs for accommodating housing pursuant to the Housing Element Update, in accordance with the governing land use planning policies and zoning standards, will be less than significant and that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is not required Staff: City Planner Crystal Landavazo Contact: HEupdate@downeyca.org 562-904-7154 3. PLN-22-0004 (Municipal Code Amendment) Approval Location: Citywide Request: A request to recommend approval of an amendment of various sections of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code to establish procedural and objective development standards related to urban lot splits and two-unit developments, in compliance with Senate Bill 9, to the City Council CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Under California Government Code sections 65852.21, subd. (j), and 66411.7, subd. (n), the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Government Code sections 66411.7 and 65852.21, which is California’s SB 9 Law and which regulates urban lot splits and two-unit projects, is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Staff: City Planner Crystal Landavazo Contact: clandavazo@downeyca.org 562-904-7154 VII. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for the public to address the Planning Commission on items within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and not listed on the agenda. It is requested, but not required, that you state your name, address and subject matter upon which you wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no discussion or action, other than a brief response, referral to the City Planning staff or schedule for a subsequent agenda, shall be taken by the Planning Commission on any issue brought forth under this section. VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Items in this section will be voted on in one motion unless Commissioner requests separate actions. Anyone wishing to comment on a Consent Calendar item should be recognized by the chairman, state name, address and agenda item number. Further, any Consent Calendar items removed from the agenda will be considered by the Commission following the public hearing items. 4. October 6, 2021 Minutes IX. OTHER BUSINESS: X. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 19, 2022 XI. ADJOURNMENT: To Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:30 pm, at Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA. 90241. Supporting documents are available at: www.downeyca.org; City Hall-Planning Division, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monda y – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Video streaming of the meeting is available on the City’s website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is need ed to participate in this meeting, complete the City’s Title II ADA Reasonable Accommodation Form located on the City’s website and at City Hall - Planning Division, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and submit to the Planning Division or contact the Planning Division office at (562) 904-7154 or the California Relay Service at 7-1-1. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting . The City of Downey prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any of its program and services. For questions, concerns, complaints, or for additional information regarding the ADA, contact the City’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at ADACoordinator@downeyca.org; Phone: (562) 299-6619; or TTY at 7-1-1. In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Downey prohibits discrimination of any person in any of its program and services. If written language translation of City agendas or minutes, or for oral language interpretation at a City meeting is needed, contact (562) 299-6619, 48 business hours prior to the meeting. En cumplimiento con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohíbe la discriminación de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una traducción escrita de los órdenes del día o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un intérprete oral para una reunion de la ciudad, comuníquese con el (562) 299-6619 en el horario de atención comercial, 48 horas hábiles antes de la reunión. Supporting data for items included in this agenda is available for public review and inspection in the office of the Planning Division during regular workday hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and in the City Library during regular hours and on the City’s website at http://www.downeyca.org. I Mary Cavanagh, Secretary to the Planning Commission, City of Downey, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing notice was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 Et. Seq. and City of Downey Ordinance at the following locations: Downey City Hall, Downey City Library, and Barbara J. Riley Senior Center. Dated this 13th day of January, 2022 Mary Cavanagh Mary Cavanagh Secretary, Planning Commission NOTICE: SECTION 9806 – APPEALS Any person aggrieved or affected by any final determinations of the Commission concerning an application for action of an administrative nature, including a variance or a permit, or any condition or requirement thereon, or upon the failure of the Commission to make its findings and determinations within thirty (30) days after the closure of the hearing thereon, no later than fifteen (15) calendar days, (Exception: subdivisions. no later than ten (10) calendar days) after the date of the decision or of the Commission’s failure to make a determination, may file with the City Planner a written notice of appeal there from to the Council. Such appeal shall set forth specifically wherein it is claimed the Commission’s findings were in error, and wherein the decision of the Commission is not supported by the evidence in the matter, and wherein the public necessity, convenience, and welfare require the Commission’s decision to be reversed or modified PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 19, 2022 SPECIAL NOTICE Public Participation and Accessibility for January 19, 2022 Downey Planning Commission Meeting Pursuant to Downey City Council Resolution No. 22-8048, Authorizing the Use of Remote Teleconferencing Provision Pursuant to AB 361 (attached), adopted on January 12, 2022, the Regular Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. will allow members of the public to view, listen and participate in the meetings virtually/remotely. Members of the public wishing to submit public comment to the Planning Commission regarding items on the agenda and non -agenda may do so in writing or tele phonically. Below are the ways to participate in the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. 1. View the Planning Commission meeting live stream at: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJOzNYcnaDRUSax0sC0L9Q/live 2. Zoom Teleconference: Call Toll-Free: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247 Enter Meeting ID: 827 9969 3917 Enter Passcode: 362628 and press the # (pound) key Members of the public wishing to address the Planning Commission, during public comments or for a specific agenda item, or both, may do so by the following methods: 3. E-mail: pcpubliccomment@downeyca.org In order to effectively accommodate public participation, participants are asked to provide their public comments via e-mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Participants addressing the Planning Commission by email are encouraged to provide the following information: a) Full Name; b) City of Residence; c) Public Comment or Agenda Item No; d) Subject; e) Written Comments. 4. Teleconference public comment phone number: (562) 299-6622 Calls will be placed on hold in queue and participants will provide their public comments via speaker phone. Persons speaking are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes. Please be mindful that the teleconference call will be recorded as any other person is recorded when appearing before the Planning Commission, and all other rules of procedure and decorum will apply when addressing the Planning Commission by teleconference. Participants addressing the Planning Commission by teleconference are encouraged to provide the following information: a) Full Name; b) City of Residence; c) Public Comment or Agenda Item No; d) Comments. For any questions, contact the Planning Division’s Office at (562) 904-7154.