HomeMy WebLinkAbout0. PC Agenda 03-02-22PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MARCH 2, 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, Duarte, Vice Chair Montoya and Chair Owens
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-21-00135 (Site Plan Review) Approval
Location: 7550 Firestone Boulevard
Request: A request for a Site Plan Review to approve a 2,933 sq. ft. expansion and
remodel of an existing Hyundai Dealership, on property zoned C-2
(General Commercial)
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15301 Existing Facilities
Staff: Assistant Planner Gissel Enriquez
Contact: genriquez@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.
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3.
2021 General Plan Progress Report
November 3, 2021 Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MARCH 2, 2022
IX. OTHER BUSINESS:
X. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
XI. ADJOURNMENT: To Wednesday, March 16, 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, Monday – 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 needed 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 24th day of February, 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
MARCH 2, 2022
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility for March 2, 2022
Downey Planning Commission Meeting
Pursuant to Downey City Council Resolution No. 22-8052, Ratifying the Findings Pursuant to AB 361 and Re-
Authorizing Use of Remote Teleconferencing for an additional 30 Days (attached), adopted on February 8,
2022, the Regular Planning Commission Meetings scheduled for March 2, 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 and non-agenda may do so in writing or telephonically.
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. Planning Commission meeting Conference phone (audio only):
Call Toll-Free: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247
Meeting ID: 827 9969 3917
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 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.