HomeMy WebLinkAbout1. PLN-23-00089 - 8432 FirestoneSTAFF REPORT
PLANNING DIVISION
DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBMITTED BY: IRMA HUITRON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REVIEWED BY: ART BASHMAKIAN, INTERIM CITY PLANNER
PREPARED BY: ALFONSO HERNANDEZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
SUBJECT: PLN-23-00089 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) – A REQUEST TO
OPERATE VALET SERVICES FOR AN EXISTING FULL-SERVICE
RESTAURANT
LOCATION: 8432 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD
ZONING: DOWNTOWN DOWNEY SPECIFIC PLAN (DDSP)
REPORT SUMMARY
This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the operation of valet parking
services in conjunction with an existing full-service restaurant. The restaurant is operated under
the name “Diosa”. The application proposes the use of 45 of the 159 existing parking spaces to
be designated as valet spaces. The business currently operates as a full-service restaurant with
onsite alcohol sales (Type 47 ABC license).
Based on the analysis contained in this report, staff is recommending the Planning Commission
adopt the resolution listed below.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PLN-23-00089,
THEREBY ALLOWING A FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT TO OPERATE A
VALET PARKING SERVICE
BACKGROUND
The subject property is currently developed with a 9,598 square foot restaurant building, and is
a part of a larger commercial center with an additional 18,948 square feet of building space. The
restaurant is operated under the name “Diosa.” The proposed valet service will complement the
existing restaurant and its outdoor dining areas. There is a total of four tenant spaces within the
commercial center. The shopping center was built in 2003, and the subject property underwent
façade renovation in 2022.
Overall, the commercial center is approximately three acres with two street frontages located on
the southeast corner of Firestone Boulevard and Dolan Avenue. It is within the City’s Downtown
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Downey Specific Plan (DDSP), and has a General Plan Land Use designation of “Mixed Use”.
The properties to the north, east and west are also zoned DDSP and developed with
commercial uses including Bargain Market, Dollar Tree, Chase Bank, Mimi’s Café, and
Embassy Suites. The properties to the south are zoned Hospital-Medical Arts and
developments include the Downey Community Health Center and Presbyterian Intercommunity
Hospital (PIH) offices.
Diosa Front Entrance
On May 23, 2023, the Applicant submitted a CUP application to allow the operation of a valet
parking service in conjunction with an existing full-service restaurant at the subject property. The
application was reviewed and after subsequent resubmittals it was deemed complete on August
2, 2023. On August 24, 2023, the notice of the pending public hearing was published in the
Downey Patriot and mailed to all property owners within 500’ of the subject site.
DISCUSSION
The commercial center has a total of 159 on-site parking spaces and per the Downey Municipal
Code (DMC) the center requires a total of 96 parking spaces, which means that the commercial
center currently provides 63 surplus on-site parking spaces (refer to Table 1).
The required number of parking for the restaurant is 55 parking spaces per DMC, and the
applicant proposes to designate 44 spaces for valet services as shown on Exhibit C. Because
the center has 63 extra parking spaces, there will be 115 non-valet parking spaces available for
the other uses and for patrons of the restaurant who elect not to use the valet service. The
parking spaces designated for use by valet services will remain standard width and length
parking stalls. This CUP application does not propose any changes to on-site circulation. The
application also does not propose stacked parking of vehicles and/or tandem parking, or parking
within the drive aisles. The applicant proposes to provide the valet services during the hours
detailed in the following page on Table 2. The restaurant dining hours are detailed in the
following page on Table 3.
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Table 1 – Parking Summary (8242 Firestone Blvd – Commercial Center)
Business Use Parking Demand Total Required
Spaces
Diosa Restaurant 10,960 sq. ft. / 200 sq. ft. 55*
Japanese Restaurant Restaurant 2,200 sq. ft. / 200 sq. ft. 11
AT&T General Retail 3,000 sq. ft. / 500 sq. ft. 6
CVS General Retail 12,000 sq. ft. / 500 sq. ft. 24
Total Required: 96
Total Provided: 159
Excess Parking: 63
*45 valet parking spaces
Table 2 – Valet Service Hours for Diosa
Day of the Week Valet Service Hours*
Monday 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday– Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (midnight)
Saturday 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 12:00 a.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Table 3 – Current Restaurant Hours for Diosa
Day of the Week Restaurant Hours*
Monday Closed
Tuesday– Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (midnight)
Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The applicant anticipates peak use of the valet service to be Thursday through Sunday,
between the hours of 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The valet service will be operated by two to four
employees which may vary dependent upon peak demand times for the service. The service is
provided for a fee.
There are no proposed changes to the restaurant operations, capacity, or floor area of the
existing restaurant.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Development Review Committee (DRC) discussed and evaluated the project as it pertains
to Planning, Police, Fire, Public Works, and Building and Safety matters and recommended
conditions of approval have been included in the attached Resolution (Exhibit B).
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the proposed CUP for compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). Upon completion of this review, staff has determined that the CUP is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities), which have been determined not
to have a significant effect on the environment, because the proposed use will not result in an
expansion of the existing building or use.
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CORRESPONDENCE
As of the date that this report was printed, staff received two written comments stating concerns
regarding the project. One letter stated their opposition due to concerns regarding to potential
impacts to nearby street parking and the other letter stated concerns regarding potential
increase in traffic and overflow to nearby streets and street parking. The letters are included in
this report as Exhibit D.
CONCLUSION
Based on the analysis contained within this report, staff has concluded that the proposed
Conditional Use Permit (PLN-23-00089) would facilitate and enhance the operations of an
existing (Diosa) restaurant located within the Downtown Downey Specific. Furthermore, the
findings required for approval can be made in a positive manner. Therefore, Staff recommends
that the Planning Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit (PLN-23-00089), thereby
allowing the operation of a parking valet service in conjunction with the existing Diosa
restaurant.
EXHIBITS
A. Maps
B. Draft Resolution
C. Plans
D. Correspondence
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EXHIBIT A
LOCATION MAP
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
Subject Site Dolan Ave. Firestone Blvd.
Diosa
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ZONING MAP
C-2 H-M
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Resolution No. 23-4014
Downey Planning Commission
PLN-23-00089 – 8432 Firestone Blvd.
September 6, 2023 - Page 1
RESOLUTION NO. 23-4014
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PLN-23-00089, THEREBY
ALLOWING A FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT TO OPERATE A VALET
PARKING SERVICE
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOW S:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find,
determine and declare that:
A. On May 23, 2023, Rahim Abbasi (hereinafter “applicant”), submitted a request for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for parking valet services; and,
B. On June 22, 2023, the applicant was issued a letter deeming the application
incomplete; and,
C. On July 31, 2023, the applicant resubmitted an application in response to prior city
comments;
D. On August 1, 2023, after review of resubmitted items the applicant was issued a letter
deeming the application complete.
E. On August 24, 2023, a notice of the public hearing was sent to all property owners
within 500’ of the subject site and the notice was published in Downey Patriot; and,
F. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 6, 2023,
and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, facts, and opinions offered at
the aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares the
environmental impact of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found to
be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically
exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15301 (Class 1), Existing Facilities.
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 will not adversely affect the intent and purpose of the Downey Municipal
Code (DMC) or the City’s General Plan, or the public convenience or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood because the valet
parking service merely facilitates the parking of vehicles within the existing
parking lot by attendants. The service allows patrons to stop near the entrance
of the restaurant so an attendant can park the vehicle within the existing parking
instead of patrons self-parking their vehicles. The operation does not involve the
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parking of vehicles off site. Therefore, the valet parking service will not impact
the public convenience or general welfare. The project aims to facilitate the
operations of the existing restaurant in the Downtown and indirectly will provide
added employment opportunities to the City. The following policies are promoted
by the proposed CUP:
Policy 1.1.5. – Provide an appropriate amount of land use for recreation and
entertainment.
Program 1.1.5.2. Promote Downtown Downey as a destination draw for
entertainment and dining uses.
Policy 1.1.3. Provide an appropriate amount of land area for business and
employment.
Program 1.1.3.1. Encourage land uses that generate jobs.
The CUP promotes the above policies and programs by introducing an ancillary
component to an existing business with the Downtown. The business owners
believe that the added component will help improve customer experience, and
ultimately make the restaurant a more successful business.
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 parking valet service will be compatible with other uses on the same lot
and nearby areas, and would operation in conjunction with the existing Diosa
restaurant within a prominent commercial center located along Firestone Blvd.
Operation of the parking-valet service does not involve changes or modifications
of the existing parking lot. The hours of operation for valet function within the
regular business hours of the restaurant. The valet service will operate in a
manner that will not impact the availability of parking spaces for the other tenant
spaces in the commercial center. Furthermore, no adverse impacts are
anticipated to the parking needs of the other business because the site has 63
extra parking spaces (40% more than required per DMC). Noise emitted from the
valet should not exceed any current level already existing on-site because the
parking of the vehicle by an attended instead of a restaurant patron to a
restaurant does not result in any additional noise. Conditions of approval have
been incorporated in an effort to ensure compatibility with existing and future
uses, as well as mitigate any potential impacts.
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 request for the proposed valet services does not include changes to
the building’s square footage, or parking lot layout or vehicular circulation. In
addition, the project is in compliance with the DMC, including parking
requirements. The proposed valet parking service operation does not create
alterations that would restrict future permitted uses from occupying the site or an
existing use located within the nearby area from altering their operations.
Therefore, the size and shape of the site proposed for the valet parking service
is adequate to allow the full development of the proposed valet parking service in
a manner which would not be detrimental to the particular area as discussed in
Findings A and B above.
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D. The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon
the streets and highways in the area. The proposed request is not anticipated to
increase existing traffic conditions because there is no proposed expansion or
change in use to the existing tenant spaces on site. Furthermore, Firestone
Boulevard and Dolan Avenue are designed to accommodate the potential traffic
demands generated by the existing restaurant. The commercial center currently
operates with four double driveways that provide sufficient opportunity for
ingress/egress and no changes are proposed to the on-site circulation pattern. The
establishment of the valet parking service which will provide patrons of the
restaurant the opportunity not to self-park, will not generate additional traffic to the
site or impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways in the area. The
site has 159 parking spaces and only 45 spaces will be utilized for valet parking
services out of the 55 parking spaces required for the restaurant.
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 Conditional Use
Permit PLN-23-00089, 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 6th day of September 2023.
Horacio Ortiz, 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 6th day of September,
2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Irma Huitron
Director of Community Development
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PLN-23-00089
(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT)
EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1) The approval of this Conditional Use Permit allows for the operation of parking valet
services in conjunction with an existing restaurant use located at 8432 Firestone Blvd.
2) The permitted hours of operation for the parking valet services is as follows:
Monday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (midnight)
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 12:00 a.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
3) Prior to the commencement of the valet service the applicant and the property owner
shall sign an affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions, as provided by the City of Downey.
4) The site shall remain in conformance with this request and the approved set of plans
dated September 6, 2023.
5) This approval shall not extend, or indirectly grant valet privileges, to any other tenant
located within the same commercial center.
6) The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke or modify this CUP if any violation
of the approved conditions occurs, or any violation of the Downey Municipal Code occurs.
7) The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke or modify this CUP if harm or
operational problems such as criminal or anti-social behavior occur. Examples of harmful
or operation behaviors include, but not limited to, violence, public drunkenness, vandalism,
solicitation and/or litter.
8) Approval of Conditional Use Permit PLN-23-00089 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.
9) 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
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defense of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve
Applicant of the obligations of this condition.
10) The City Planner is authorized to make modifications to the approved preliminary plans,
including changes in site plan layout to accommodate parking valet services, or any of
the conditions if such modifications shall achieve substantially the same results as would
strict compliance with said plans and conditions.
11) 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.
The applicant shall be subject to any and all applicable orders issued by these agencies
to protect the public health such as the most recent orders for social distancing and
operational restrictions related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
12) Noise generated from the parking area and business shall comply with Downey
Municipal Code Section 4600 et. seq. In any case, noise shall not exceed 65 dBA, as
measured at the property lines.
13) Valet parking spaces shall be limited to those identified on the approved set of plans. All
other spaces shall remain free for regular use by all patrons visiting the commercial
center.
14) Valeted vehicles shall not be parked off-site. This includes, but is not limited to, adjacent
private property, parking spaces on the street or public parking lots.
15) Valet parking shall not occur in the form of tandem parking or utilize the drive aisles to
park vehicles.
16) Any form of barrier used to block the designated valet spaces shall first be approved by
the City Planner. Barriers shall be easily identifiable and visible to all drivers, and shall
be aesthetically compatible to the building’s architectural features.
17) A reciprocal access agreement shall be drafted and recorded with the Los Angeles
County Recorders to incorporate language allowing the use of the existing shared
parking for the applicant’s valet services. The agreement shall be submitted to and
approved by City Attorney prior to recordation.
BUILDING
18) American with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking stalls, paths of travel and loading
zones shall remain unobstructed in any form or degree at all times.
19) Prior to the commencement of any applicable construction, the applicant shall obtain
all required permits. Once permits are issued, the applicant shall obtain all necessary
inspections and permit final prior to occupancy of the business.
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PUBLIC WORKS
20) 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.
21) 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.
[End of Conditions]
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32' - 8"
(E) ADJACENT BUILDINGS
(E) EXIT DOOR(E) MECHANICAL ROOM
ACCESS DOOR
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SANSAI JAPANESE GRILL
A-2 OCCUPANCY
3269 SF
FIRESTONE BLVD
SIDEWALK
(E) PLANTER BED
11 STALLS
15 STALLSCVS PHARMACY SIDEWALKRETAIN (E) SHRUBS18' - 0"4 STALLS EAST OUTDOOR PATIO41' - 3"4 STALLS VALET PARKING ONLY13 STALLS VALET PARKING ONLY
11 STALLS VALET PARKING ONLY15 STALLS VALET PARKING ONLYPROPOSED LOCATION OF
MOVEABLE VALET KIOSK
24" WIDEX 18" DEEP
COUNTER ON WHEELS
13 STALLS
VALET
8' - 6"8' - 6"9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0"NORTH OUTDOOR PATIO
(E) DIOSA RESTAURANT
A-2 OCCUPANCY
9598 SF
94' - 2 1/2"100' - 3 1/2"(E) WALKWAY
(E) WALKWAY
WHEEL STOPS WHEEL STOPSWHEEL STOPSWHEEL STOPS
(E) TRASH ENCLOSURE
(E) CURB
(E) CURB
ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACE
16 STALLS16 STALLS
ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACE
11 STALLS
7 STALLS 8' - 0"15' - 0"8' - 6"18' - 0"18' - 0"
9' - 0"17' - 0"9' - 0"15' - 0"
16' - 6"18' - 0"8' - 6"8' - 6"18' - 0"
(E) METAL LIGHT POLE
(E) METAL LIGHT POLE
(E) METAL LIGHT POLE
(E) METAL LIGHT POLE
(E) METAL LIGHT POLE
(E) FIRE HYDRANT
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TRANSFORMER
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(E) MONUMENT SIGN
(E) WALKWAY
(E) WALKWAY
(E) COVERED WALKWAY
AT & T
B OCCUPANCY
3383 SF
41' - 6 1/2"39' - 9 3/4"82' - 9 1/2"(E) WALKWAY
(E) WALKWAY
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Status8432 FIRESTONE BLVD,DOWNEY, CA 90241No. Date
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1/16" = 1'-0"1 SITE PLAN FOR VALET PARKING
PARKING ANALYSIS
THE LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING (TO REMAIN) AND PROPOSED STRUCTURES, WHICH ARE DIMENSIONED AND USES LABELED.
DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS
LOADING SPACES
OFF STREET PARKING (INCLUDING TABLE SHOWING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL USES ON SITE):
-DESIGNATE HANDICAP PARKING AND THE NUMBER PARKING STALLS
-DIMENSIONS OF PARKING STALLS
-CURBING AND WHEEL STOPS
LANDSCAPE AREA AND TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGES OF LANDSCAPING
ADJOINING STREETS & EASEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY
PROPERTY LINES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WITH THE LOT DIMENSION
CURBLINE, DRIVE APPROACHES, AND IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN PARKWAY (I.E. STREET LIGHTS, FIRE HYDRANTS, BUS STOPS,
STORM DRAINS, ETC.) DIMENSION THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CURB AND PROPERTY LINE.
TRASH ENCLOSURES & GROUND MOUNTED EQUIPMENT (I.E. HVAC, ETC.)
ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS
EXISTING OR PROPOSED WALLS AND FENCES. INCLUDE LABEL OF WALL HEIGHT AND MATERIAL
EASEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY
NORTH ARROW & SCALE OF DRAWINGS
PROPOSED LOCATION OF PUBLIC ART OR NOTATION THAT IN-LIEU FEE TO BE PAID
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) REQUIREMENTS
SEE SHEET A1.0.5
SEE SHEET A1.0.5
LOADING SPACE IS NOT
REQUIRED BECAUSE THE
TOTAL BUILDING AREA IS LESS
THAN 10,001 SF
SEE SHEET A1.0.5
PLEASE SEE LANDSCAPE AREA
SHOWN IN A TABLE FORMAT
SEE SHEET A1.0.5
THE BUILDING HAS BEEN
DIMENSIONED, SEE SHEET
A1.0.5
SEE SHEET A1.0.5
SEE SHEET A1.0.5
SEE SHEET A1.0.5
THERE ISN'T ANY BOUNDARY
WALLS AND FENCES AROUND
THE BUILDING,
PLANTS/SHRUBS HAVE EEB
USED TO ACT AS FENCE.
N/A
SEE SHEET A1.0.5
N/A
LANDSCAPED AREA
TAG AREAS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
635 SF
2775 SF
153 SF
153 SF
113 SF
115 SF
1492 SF
3047 SF
53 SF
85 SF
85 SF
286 SF
35 SF
86 SF
46 SF
TOTAL 9159 SF
1
159
150
65
21
0 11
6
6
Exhibit C
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Date
Drawn
Checked 500 E 24thStreetVancouver, WA 98663rahim@abbasidesign.com+1.503.816.94662024
1/16" = 1'-0"8/3/2023 3:28:51 PMA1.0.7PHOTOMETRICPLAN21002.00MARGARITA FACTORYDOWNEY8/3/2023
Author
Checker
Project
Status8432 FIRESTONE BLVD,DOWNEY, CA 90241No. Date
1/16" = 1'-0"1 SITE PLAN FOR LIGHTING
LIGHTING FIXTURES MOUNTING HEIGHT LUMENS/ LAMP/
KELVIN TEMP.
(E) LIGHTING POLE
L3 DUOMO CHANDELIER
L5 RH CHANDELIER
L6 RH CHANDELIER
L8A 20K TEMPEST NATURAL GAS TORCH
L8B 50K TEMPEST NATURAL GAS TORCH
L11 RH CHANDELIER
L12 EXTERIOR BLADE WALL SCONCE
L16 RH CHANDELIER
L17 PATIO STRING LIGHTS
D1 CABLE MOUNTED MINI PENDANT
D6 SHALLOW DOWNLIGHT
G LINEAR LED WALL GRAZE
QTY.
6
4 @ NE POPOUT
4 @ EAST PATIO
1 @ ENTRY
4
2
2
1
4 @ NORTH PATIO
PERIMETER OF
PATIO
2
4 @ ENTRY
RUNS BEHIND THE
PERFORATED
SCREENS
15 FEET TALL
58" AFF ON NE POPOUT
CEILING MOUNTED
CEILING MOUNTED
6' 8" AFF FROM THE PROTRUDING PORTION OF THE SCONCE TO THE SIDEWALK
6' 8" AFF FROM THE PROTRUDING PORTION OF THE SCONCE TO THE SIDEWALK
CEILING MOUNTED
CENTER OF SCONCE TO BE AT 6' 9" AFF
CEILING MOUNTED
@ ROOF MOUNTED
CEILING MOUNTED
CEILING MOUNTED
WALL MOUNTED
(E) 66W LED LUMINAIRE
2700K/ 7-E26
2700K/ 12-E12
2700K/ 25-E12
N/A
N/A
2700K/ 49-E12
INTEGRAL 3000K/ 5000
LUMENS
2700K/ 24-E12
INTEGRAL 2700K/ 1000
LUMENS
INTEGRAL 2700K/ 500/
1000 LUMENS
INTEGRAL 3000K
Exhibit C
PC Agenda Page 14
August 11, 2023
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, CA 90241
Hi,
I would like to express my OPPOSITION to the Conditional Use Permit (PLN-23-00089) application
allowing the operation of valet services for DIOSA restaurant for the following reasons:
As a resident of a senior housing condominium at 11410 Dolan Avenue, Downey CA 90241, the
street parking at DOLAN is being used to accommodate a number of caregivers, residents,
residents' visitors, maintenance and emergency vehicles.
It would be difficult for the elderly drivers and passengers to look for other parking spaces when
DOLAN Street will be full of cars as a result of limited parking stalls that will be available to the
public (due to valet parking).
This will cause traffic when streets are full of cars and there are deliveries for big home
appliances or moved out of some residents that may block the DOLAN street.
There is always a 911 emergency involving seniors and elderly that needed a space around our
area for the needed support and immediate action for a life-threatening situation.
I hope for your kind understanding.
Thank you.
Jen�:
Resident
Exhibit D
PC Agenda Page 15
1
Alfonso S. Hernandez
From:tony go <tonytgcpa@aol.com>
Sent:Monday, August 14, 2023 12:42 PM
To:Alfonso S. Hernandez
Subject:Diosa valet parking. Business located on 8432 Firestone Blvd, Downey, ca
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
To whom it may co concern:
I live on 11410 Dolan Ave, Downey Ca. I own a condo in a senior building for people 55 or older. We have 126 units in
this building. I’m 70 years old male. My wife has stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
There’s a sports bar that is close to being completed on the corner of Firestone and Dolan (8350 Firestone blvd,
Downey) that is 1 or 2 minute walk from our building.
The increase in traffic as a result of the this new business on Firestone and Dolan and the increase in traffic from Diosa
restaurant will make it very difficult on the most vulnerable folks in this area
Our senior building includes several people in their 90’s, 80’s and 70’s who depend on assistance from family, in‐home
services workers and health care providers who need to park on our street. Furthermore, there are city restrictions on
parking due to cleaning of streets.
Please note that are parking garage only allows one car space for each unit. We as a group depend on street parking on
a regular everyday parking for those who are married and have 2 cars
An independent non‐biased traffic analysis report would indicate above.
This will cause significant issues impacting the health and well being for us.
We also have vacant land directly across from our building that I believe is owned by PIH hospital group that they have
been clearing and preparing the ground for future construction.
We have noticed already that several people who are patronizing Diosa restaurant are already parking on the street and
using parking spaces on Dolan impacting us now.
Last thing, we have noticed there are more people hanging around our security gate to our building. Raising concerns
about our personal safety. A senior building is an easy target for criminals.
Given what has been going on with the significant increase in crime. Specifically robbing items from cars and retail stores
is alarming and presents a significant risk to our residents.
I hope you would please consider these issues and protect seniors in your city.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
One suggestion:
Exhibit D
PC Agenda Page 16
2
Many bars/restaurants/government buildings in congested areas have valet or parking services that park cars in a more
compact fashion allowing more parking spaces in their existing space. Given the parking they already have available they
could significantly park more cars.
For clarity, some cars regarding above suggestion would require the valet service to move cars so that the customer can
leave. This is a very common solution that would be better for an all concerned.
One more thing:
The CVS on the corner on Firestone and Dolan ( 8008 Firestone Blvd, Downey) has closed recently. They have several
parking spaces available in the same shopping mall/area. Diosa should communicate with CVS and lease parking spaces
from them.
Anthony Gouveia
11410 Dolan Ave, #208 Downey, Ca
Sent from my iPhone
Exhibit D
PC Agenda Page 17