HomeMy WebLinkAbout0. PC Agenda 04-06-22PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
APRIL 6, 2022
REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11111 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA
I. CALL TO ORDER: A REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Uva, Ortiz, Duarte, 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-22-00038 (Special Event Permit) Approval
Location: 251 Stonewood Street
Request: A request to approve a sixteen-day circus (Circus Vargas) from
April 22, 2022 to May 9, 2022 at the Stonewood Mall, on property
zoned Stonewood Specific Plan (SP 89-1)
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations
to Land)
Staff: Senior Planner Alfonso Hernandez
Contact: ashernandez@downeyca.org
562-904-7154
2. PLN-21-00167 (Planned Sign Program) Approval
Location: 12125 Woodruff Avenue
Request: A request to approve the size, amount, location, and appearance of
signs for an existing multi-tenant commercial building, on property
zoned Light Manufacturing (M-1) and Parking Buffer (PB)
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15311, Class 11, Accessory
Structures
Staff: Senior Planner Alfonso Hernandez
Contact: ashernandez@downeyca.org
562-904-7154
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
APRIL 6, 2022
3.
PLN-21-00177 (Conditional Use Permit)
Approval
Location: 9516 Lakewood Boulevard
Request: A request to allow a new 1,420 sq. ft. outdoor dining
expansion at a commercial plaza (The Commons at Gallatin Road),
on property zoned General Commercial (C-2) and Parking Buffer (PB)
CEQA: Categorical Exemption – Section 15301(e) Class 1, Existing
Facilities)
Staff: Principal Planner Guillermo Arreola
Contact: garreola@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 non-agenda, consent and other business
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 for non-agenda items to no more than four (4)
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.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS:
X. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
XI. ADJOURNMENT: To Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 6:30 pm, at Downey City Hall, 11111
Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA. 90241.
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
APRIL 6, 2022
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 31st day of March 2022 Mary Cavanagh
Mary Cavanagh
Secretary, Planning Commission