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On September 6, 2022, the applicant applied for a Lot Merger for the consolidation of the six (6)
lots. Staff deemed the application complete and moved forward with processing of the merger.
This application was submitted separately given that the current owner of the site did not fully
own all six parcels when the development plans were originally submitted. The owner has since
acquired all parcels and is moving forward with the Lot Merger application.
The notice of pending public hearing was published in the Downey Patriot and mailed to all
property owners within 500’ of the subject area on October 20, 2022.
DISCUSSION
Section 66499.20-3/4 of the California Government Code, State Subdivision Map Act, permits
merger of parcels when contiguous parcels are held in common. It is the intent of the City to
permit parcel mergers, since mergers will create larger parcels, furthering good planning
practices and revitalization of the City (Downey Municipal Code 9960.01).
The consolidation of the six lots will comply with standards of the underlying specific plan in that
it specifically calls for no parcel within the specific plan area to be smaller than one (1) acre in
size. Merging of the lots will result in a 7.026-acre site (306,055 square feet). Additionally, no
new easements or parking agreements will be required given that the entire site will be
developed and operated by a single operator.
The new lot will serve as the site for a new 81,915 square foot multi-story building operated as
The Honda World Car Dealership. The applicant currently operates at two sites adjacent to the
project site directly to the south at 11136 Dollison Drive and to the west at 10645 Studebaker
Road. Once the proposed development is complete, the service operation use at 11136 Dollison
Drive shall be relocated to the newly developed site. The Studebaker Road site will be utilized
as part of the Honda World Center by featuring other Honda products while new vehicle sales
will be the focus of the new development on the subject site.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
The project was reviewed by the Development Review Committee (DRC) and comments were
provided to Planning staff. Standard conditions were provided by all departments that are in line
with the already approved development of the site. Department comments were incorporated
into the conditions of approval for the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the proposed Site Plan Review for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Upon completion of this review, it has been determined that
this request is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15302
(Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction). Categorical Exemptions are projects, which have
been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and have been exempted
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Class 2 exemptions allow
the replacement of a commercial structure on the same site, provided the new structure has
substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity. It is staff’s opinion that the proposed lot
merger shall allow the project to accomplish the same purpose of former uses on the site at the
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same capacity, thus qualifies for the Class 2 exemption. Additionally, the Specific Plan was
established along with an adopted Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which identifies the
proposed use along with the ancillary uses.
FINDINGS
In accordance with Section 9960.09, staff has developed the following findings to
support the approval of the requested lot merger application.
A.The merged parcel conforms with the general plan, zoning ordinance and
the applicable specific plan.
The subject site is within the Florence Avenue/I-5 Specific Plan. According to the
Specific Plan, “it is intended to provide attractive, high intensity, revenue producing
commercial developments”. Additionally, in accordance with the Specific Plan, the
project will “provide the specific plan area with a unified character through compatible
development and complementary site planning and building design”. The merging of the
parcels shall facilitate the development of the car dealership site. Furthermore,
consolidation of the six lots shall comply with standards of the underlying specific plan in
that it specifically calls for no parcel within the specific plan area to be smaller than one
(1) acre in size. Merging of the lots will result in a 7.026-acre site (306,055 square feet).
Merging the parcels and developing the subsequent project will also implement
several General Plan programs and a General Plan goal. Programs include: 1)
Encourage the grouping of small or odd- shaped parcels in order to create more
viable developments and 2) Minimize parking demand and spillover effects onto
adjacent streets and properties. The proposed lot merger will accomplish both of
these goals.
B.Development of the merged parcel creates no public health, safety or welfare
hazards.
The combined area of the newly-merged parcel, 7.026-acres (306,055 square feet),
is of sufficient size to avoid public health, safety and welfare hazards. This project
will help facilitate the development of a car dealership and is consistent with current
practices, as well as provides an upgrade to the aesthetics of the area. The
consolidation of the lots will facilitate the development of the property and will enhance
the streetscape, thus promoting better health, safety, and welfare of those who work or
reside in the area.
C.The merged parcel has adequate access and is served by all necessary
utilities.
Access to the merged site will be provided through four access points throughout the site.
Two access points will be provided along Studebaker Road, one along Florence Avenue
and one (1) on Dollison Drive. The existing transportation infrastructure and available
parking facilities are adequate to support the type and quantity of traffic generated by the
proposed use. In addition, it adheres to the standards of the Planning Division and
the design requirements of the Public Works Department. All utilities are already in
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place to serve the merged lot and its improvements.
D. The merged parcel consists of legally - created standard parcels, owned in
common by the same person(s).
The properties under consideration are held in common ownership by MHM Real
Estate Holdings, LLC, and they presently are legal lots; the subject site is currently
vacant. Per the Commission’s September 21, 2022 approval of PLN 21-00043, the
site is slated to be developed as a new 81,915 square foot car dealership with
ancillary uses. As a condition of approval these lots must be merged prior to
issuance of building permits.
E. The merged parcel does not require right-of-way or utility easement
dedications. The merged parcel does not require parking or access
agreements.
The merging of the subject sites shall not create any new easements or require parking
agreements given that the entire site will be operated by a single operator. Additionally,
the subject site shall be developed as a car dealership which will encompass the entire
site and no other business will be developed in conjunction or part of said development.
CORRESPONDENCE
As of the date that this report was printed, staff has not received any correspondence regarding
this matter.
CONCLUSION
Based on the analysis contained in this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission
adopt the resolution approving Lot Merger (PLN-22-00120).
EXHIBITS
A. Aerial Photograph, Location Map & Zoning Map
B. Resolution and Conditions of Approval
C. Set of Plans and proposed Legal Description
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Exhibit ‘A’ – Maps
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
Project Area
Existing Service
Area
Existing Honda
Dealership
Specific Plan
Area
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LOCATION MAP
ZONING MAP
Subject
Area
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RESOLUTION NO. _____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING PLN-22-00120 A LOT MERGER TO CONSOLIDATE SIX (6) CONTIGUOUS
LOTS INTO ONE (1) SINGLE LOT, LOCATED AT 11000 FLORENCE AVENUE, WITHIN
THE FLORENCE AVE/ I-5 SPECIFIC PLAN 90-1 AREA
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 September 6, 2022, the applicant applied for a Lot Merger for the consolidation of the
six (6) lots. At the time staff deemed the application complete and moved forward with
processing of the merger and,
B. On September 21, 2022, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
and approved PLN 21-00043 for the development of new car dealership building and
ancillary service uses. A condition of PLN 21-00043 was to consolidate all underlying
lots into a single lot prior to issuance of building permit and,
C. On October 20, 2022, notice of the pending application published in the Downey Patriot
and mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject site; and,
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 2, 2022, 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 that this
request is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15302 (Class 2,
Replacement or Reconstruction). Categorical Exemptions are projects, which have been
determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and have been exempted from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Class 2 exemptions allow the
replacement of a commercial structure on the same site, provided the new structure has
substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity. It is staff’s opinion that the proposed lot
merger shall allow the project to accomplish the same purpose of former uses on the site at the
same capacity, thus qualifies for the Class 2 exemption. Additionally, the Specific Plan was
established along with an adopted Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which identifies the
proposed use along with the ancillary uses.
SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearings regarding the Lot Merger, the Planning Commission further finds,
determines and declares that:
1. The merged parcel conforms with the general plan, zoning ordinance and
the applicable specific plan.
The subject site is within the Florence Avenue/I-5 Specific Plan. According to the
Specific Plan, “it is intended to provide attractive, high intensity, revenue producing
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commercial developments”. Additionally, in accordance with the Specific Plan, the
project will “provide the specific plan area with a unified character through compatible
development and complementary site planning and building design”. The merging of the
parcels shall facilitate the development of the car dealership site. Furthermore,
consolidation of the six lots shall comply with standards of the underlying specific plan in
that it specifically calls for no parcel within the specific plan area to be smaller than one
(1) acre in size. Merging of the lots will result in a 7.026-acre site (306,055 square feet).
Merging the parcels and developing the subsequent project will also implement
several General Plan programs and a General Plan goal. Programs include: 1)
Encourage the grouping of small or odd- shaped parcels in order to create more
viable developments and 2) Minimize parking demand and spillover effects onto
adjacent streets and properties. The proposed lot merger will accomplish both of
these goals.
2. Development of the merged parcel creates no public health, safety or welfare
hazards.
The combined area of the newly-merged parcel, 7.026-acres (306,055 square feet),
is of sufficient size to avoid public health, safety and welfare hazards. This project
will help facilitate the development of a car dealership and is consistent with current
practices, as well as provides an upgrade to the aesthetics of the area. The
consolidation of the lots will facilitate the development of the property and will enhance
the streetscape, thus promoting better health, safety, and welfare of those who work or
reside in the area.
3. The merged parcel has adequate access and is served by all necessary
utilities.
Access to the merged site will be provided through four access points throughout the site.
Two access points will be provided along Studebaker Road, one along Florence Avenue
and one (1) on Dollison Drive. The existing transportation infrastructure and available
parking facilities are adequate to support the type and quantity of traffic generated by the
proposed use. In addition, it adheres to the standards of the Planning Division and
the design requirements of the Public Works Department. All utilities are already in
place to serve the merged lot and its improvements.
4. The merged parcel consists of legally - created standard parcels, owned in
common by the same person(s).
The properties under consideration are held in common ownership by MHM Real
Estate Holdings, LLC, and they presently are legal lots; the subject site is currently
vacant. Per the Commission’s September 21, 2022 approval of PLN 21-00043, the
site is slated to be developed as a new 81,915 square foot car dealership with
ancillary uses. As a condition of approval these lots must be merged prior to
issuance of building permits.
5. The merged parcel does not require right-of-way or utility easement
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dedications. The merged parcel does not require parking or access
agreements.
The merging of the subject sites shall not create any new easements or require parking
agreements given that the entire site will be operated by a single operator. Additionally,
the subject site shall be developed as a car dealership which will encompass the entire
site and no other business will be developed in conjunction or part of said development.
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 approves the Lot Merger (PLN-22-
00120), subject to 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 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of November, 2022.
Patrick Owens, 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 2nd day of
November, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Linda Thai
Deputy City Clerk
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Resolution No. ____________
Downey Planning Commission
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LOT MERGER (PLN-22-00120)
EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1) The approval of this lot merger is to consolidate six (6) contiguous lots into one (1) single
lot. The subject site, cumulatively, is an approximately seven (7) acre site located at
11000 Florence Avenue within the Florence Avenue/ I-5 Specific Plan 90-1 Area.
2) Approval of this Lot Merger 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) All conditions of approval set forth in this resolution shall be complied with before the Lot
Merger becomes valid.
6) Prior to issuance of building and/or grading permits, the Final Parcel Map shall be
approved by the City and recorded with the County of Los Angeles.
7) This approval shall not supersede any condition of approval issued under PLN-21-00043
Resolution No. 22-3188.
8) The applicant shall 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. Landscape plan shall adhere to Downey
Municipal Code requirements and will by approved be the City Planner prior to building
permit issuance.
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BUILDING
9) All construction shall comply with the most recent adopted City and State building codes:
2019 California Building Code
2019 California Residential Code
2019 California electrical Code
2019 California Mechanical Code
2019 California Plumbing Code
2019 California Fire Code
2019 California Green Code
10) 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.
11) The Title Sheet of the plans shall include:
Occupancy Group
Occupant Load
Description of use
Type of Construction
Height of Building
Floor area of building(s) and/or occupancy group(s)
12) School impact fees shall be paid prior to permit issuance.
13) Dimensioned building setbacks and property lines, street centerlines and between
buildings or other structures shall be designed on plot plan.
14) All property lines and easements must be shown on plot plan. A statement that such
lines and easements are shown is required.
15) 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.
16) A design professional will be required at time of construction drawings, to prepare plans
for proposed improvements per the Business and Professions’ Code.
17) 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.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
18) Premises shall be appropriately addressed. 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]
19) Provide fire hydrants (yard hydrant) on property with required clear space around
hydrant of 3 feet, and to be located on portion of an appropriately sized fire apparatus
road [CA Fire Code §507.5.1; 507.5.5; 507.5.6]
20) Submit a separate fire lane/access plan. Separate fire access/lane plan shall be
submitted to Fire for review and shall include the location of fire hydrants along fire
access road(s)/lane(s), fire lane markings, fire lane and access road widths,
turnarounds, etc. [CA Fire Code §503.2; 503.3]
21) Fire access road shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26-feet to allow for aerial
fire apparatus access when the vertical distance between grade plane and highest roof
surface exceeds 30-feet [CA Fire Code Appendix D105.1; 105.2]
22) Parking stalls, including wheel stops, shall be of sufficient size as to accommodate
vehicles and not have said parked vehicles encroach into fire lane/access road
23) Install approved key boxes (e.g. Knox Boxes) to occupancies [CA Fire Code §506.1].
Building shall be provided with Knox Key box and gates shall be provided with either
approved Knox pad lock or electronic key switch
24) If gates or other barriers are installed across the fire apparatus access road, they shall
be approved by Fire Code Official and if electric gate is provided, it shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325 and be designed, constructed and installed to comply with
requirements of ASTM F2200 [CA Fire Code §503.5; §503.6]. Gates shall be provided
with an approved key boxes (e.g. Knox Entry System) [CA Fire Code §506.1].
25) Buildings egress shall be designed to meet requirements of the CA Building Code and
Chapter 10 of the CA Fire Code for occupant load, number of egresses, egress sizing,
door swing direction, exit sign illumination, etc.
26) Design and construction of proposed project shall adhere to all conditions for applicable
occupancy type and use.
27) Elevator sizing for emergency transport -elevators installed in building(s) as required by
the Building Department 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 3326]
28) A deferred automatic fire sprinkler plan shall be submitted. Automatic fire sprinkler
system design, installation, and testing shall be per NFPA 13 [CFC § 903; DMC 3317]
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29) A deferred fire alarm and detection system plan shall be submitted. Automatic fire alarm
and detection system design, installation, and testing shall be per NFPA 72 [CA Fire
Code § 907; DMC 3316]
30) A deferred plan submittal and permit required for the installation of above-ground
combustible liquid tanks [CA Fire Code §105.7.9]
31) Business shall adequately establish and implement a hazardous materials business plan
when storing/handling a hazardous material at or above reportable quantities [CA HSC
25507(5)(C)]
32) For storage of hazardous materials, provide a visible NFPA 704 hazard warning placard
to address side of building. NFPA 704 placard shall be required where hazardous
substances equal to or above permitted quantities are handled, stored, or used [CA Fire
Code §5003.5].
33) Emergency Responder Radio Coverage shall be provided to the building in accordance
with CA Fire Code 510, NFPA 72 and NFPA 1221. A deferred plan submittal shall be
required [CA Fire Code §105.7.6]
PUBLIC WORKS
34) All public utilities shall be installed underground.
35) 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).
36) 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, at (562) 904-7110 for information.
37) Remove and replace damaged, uneven or sub-standard curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway
approaches, and pavement to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Contact
the Public Works Inspector at (562) 904-7110 to identify the limits of the areas to be
removed and replaced at least 48 hours prior to commencing work.
38) Owner/Applicant shall construct all proposed 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 a minimum of 26 feet in order accommodate for two-way traffic.
The proposed 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.
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39) All unused driveway approaches shall be removed and constructed with full-height curb
gutter, and sidewalk to match existing improvements.
40) Submit public improvement plan for review and approval by Public Works Department
prior to the start of construction and the issuance of any encroachment permit for
improvements within the public right of way.
41) Remove all Underground Service Alert (USA) temporary pavement markings
immediately following the completion of the work / Final permit inspection.
42) Paint property address numbers (4” height) on the curb face in front of the proposed
development to the City’s satisfaction.
43) 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.
44) The facility design must provide for refuse/recycle enclosure with roof cover (location,
size).
45) The owner/applicant shall provide that all construction graffiti created as part of this
project in the public right of way to be removed.
46) Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated at the
owner/applicant's expense. Owner/applicant shall coordinate the relocation with the
utility owner and proper Public Works permit will need to be pulled.
47) Complete a construction & demolition (C&D) waste management plan per Article V,
Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code.
48) Construct onsite pavement, consisting of a minimum section of 4” thick aggregate base,
and a minimum 2-1/2” thick asphalt concrete pavement. Construct Pavement on-site
parking and circulation areas as required by a pavement engineering or geotechnical
report prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, subject to the review and approval of the
Public Works and Community Development Departments.
49) The owner/applicant must comply with all applicable Federal, State and local rules and
regulations, American Disabilities Act (ADA), including compliance with South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) regulations.
50) Install new LED street lights with full-cutoff fixture optics per City of Downey standards
with underground service along Dollison Drive. Provide a site plan/street light
improvement plan showing the location of the existing and proposed streetlights.
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51) Plant new 24-inch box street trees along Dollison Drive and Studebaker Road frontage.
Protect existing street trees in-place. Construct additional tree wells and plant additional
24-inch box street trees as needed to provide consistent spacing with the existing street
trees (contact City arborist for tree species and spacing). The species of any new street
trees to be planted shall be in accordance with the City’s Tree Master Plan. Please
submit a plan for Public Works to review and approve prior to planting any trees.
Grading
52) 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.
53) Include any other applicable site-specific conditions.
54) The drainage plan must provide for the site having an independent drainage system to
the public street, to a public drainage facility, or by means of an approved drainage
easement.
55) Surface water generated from the site shall not drain over the sidewalk or driveway into
the gutter on Florence Avenue, Studebaker Road, Fairford Avenue or Dollison Drive. A
parkway drain(s) is required for commercial development sites.
NPDES
56) The owner/applicant shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES); Ordinance 1142 of the Downey Municipal Code (DMC); and the Low
Impact Development (LID) Plan and Storm Water Pollution Prevention plan (SWPPP).
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
Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SQMP).
57) Owner/applicant shall comply with the Low Impact Development requirements. The
owner/applicant shall provide separate Low Impact Development plan and report for
review and approval from the City of Downey Engineering Division. Low Impact
Development design shall comply with Attachment H of the City of Downey’s MS4
Permit per the design criteria set by the County Regional Water Quality Control Board.
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58) 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 from the State Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
59) If any hazardous material is encountered on the site, the owner/applicant shall secure an
ID number from the EPA.
60) The owner/applicant shall deploy Best Management Practices during and after
construction.
Water & Sewer
61) The owner/applicant shall coordinate with the City of Santa Fe Springs in regards to the
public potable water improvements. The owner/applicant shall submit all water
improvement plans to the City of Santa Fe Springs for approval.
62) Obtain excavation permit from the Public Works Department for utility improvements
within the public right of way at least two weeks prior to commencing work. Contact
Brian Aleman, Assistant Civil Engineer, at (562) 904-7110 for information.
63) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install sanitary sewer improvements to City of
Downey Utilities Division standards.
64) The owner/applicant shall provide a fire sprinkler system(s) in accordance with Fire
Department and Building and Safety standards.
65) Owner/applicant shall furnish and install new fire hydrants along the property frontage to
City of Santa Fe Springs and Fire Department standards. Owner/applicant shall also
install any other onsite privately-owned fire hydrants in accordance with City Fire
Department requirements.
66) The owner/ applicant shall furnish and install backflow device(s) in accordance with the
City Santa Fe Springs Standards and the Los Angeles County Department of Public
Health requirements.
67) The owner/applicant shall install/construct any new sewer laterals to connect to existing
sewer main off of Studebaker Road and/or Dollison Drive. Owner/applicant shall provide
for the design and improvements of sewers in a separate Off-site Sewer Improvement
Plan and shall be to the standards of the City Utilities Division. Septic systems are not
acceptable.
68) 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.
69) Upon completion of public water and sewer improvements, owner/applicant shall submit
red-lined (record drawings) construction plans to City of Downey noting all changes to
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Resolution No. ____________
Downey Planning Commission
11000 Florence Avenue – PLN-22-00120
November 2, 2022 - Page 11
the plan and profile of all water and sewer improvements installed. Such changes shall
be incorporated into a final record drawing mylar(s) 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).
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