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LYNWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 10,1996
The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood met in a Regulaz Session in the City
Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date at 737 p.m.
Vice-Chairman I.ee presiding:
Commissioners Dove, Evans, Muhsin, Bames, Kuan and Lee answered the roll call.
Commissioner McMiller was absent.
Also present were Planning Manager Diplock, Deputy Ciry Attorney Bagneris, Associate
Planner Morales and Civil Engineer Associate Nguyen. �
It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Muhsin and carried to
excuse Commissioner McMiller.
Planning Manager Diplock announced the Agenda had been duly posted in accordance .
with The Brown Act.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
Vice-Cha_uman Lee introduced the first three items, Zone Change Case No. ZC 96-
02/Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. LUA yo-U�,'t.�.;u;�.�;:a:' �se :':,.T,;t r85e
No. CUP 96-08; and Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 96-05, Applicant -
Sal Preciado. .
Planuing Manager Diplock stated there aze s611 issues involved with these items that need
to be worked out with the applicant. Also, the applicant has requested these item's be
continued until such issues have been resolved. It has been recommended by the City
Attorney that these cases be continued to the meeting of November 12, 1996.
Vice-Chairman Lee opened the pu:�lic hearing.
Joseph Laza spoke on behalf of the applicant, and thanked the (:c:nmi�sion for the
continuance. " ,
Cynthia James 11316 Emestine, spoke in opposition to certain aspects of the proposal.
, Also discussed pazking problems on the weekends, caused by the site, and lack of
enforcement on permit pazking.
Alex Brown 11308 Emestine, stated concerns with current activities at the site.
Claude Law 3866 Walnut, stated concerns with special permits issued to this location, '
and violations of the city's current ordinances.
Patricia Carr 3842 LeSage, spoke in opposition to the Conditional Use Permit and Zone '
Change, and the special privileges issued to the owner.
f Joe Laza spoke in favor of the Zone Change and Conditional Use Pemvt, i
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It was then moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Muhsin and �
carried to continue the consolidated public hearings. i
ROLL CALL: i
AYES: COMA'IISSIONER DOVE, EVANS, MUHSIN, BARNES, KUAN, r
LEE
NOES NONE
ABSENT: COMIVIISSIONER McMII,LER '
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Vice-Chairman Lee then introducad the next item, Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 96-
10, Variance Case No. VAR 96-06, Applicant - Jose & Alicia Rivera, and called for a
staff report.
Planning Manager Diplock stated the applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional
Use Permit in order to legalize an existing second unit and develop a four caz gazage at
111237 Wright Road. The subject property, contains a one story dwelling and an illegal
second unit. The project is attempting to legalize the second unit and provide the
required four covered pazking spaces in a new four caz garage. However, the existing
second unit does not meet the minimum size requirements for a two bedroom residence in
the R-3 zone. The Site Plan Review Committee evaluated the proposed development and
recommended approval to the Planning Commission, subject to a redesign of the project
in order to comply with the Federal Flood Insurance reg�lations and specific conditions
and requirements. ff the project is redesigned, there will be no need for the variance, and
staff is recommending denial of the variance.
City Attorney Bagneris stated there are additions that need to be included in the
Resolution of approval, with regatd to denial of the Variance. •
Vice-Chairman Lee questioned the Cottunissions authority over the deternrination of
• flood zones.
Civil Engineering Associate Nguyen discussed the deternvnation of flood levels.
Commissioner Evans stated she feels the applicants request for Variance is premature.
Vice-Chairman Lee then opened the public hearing.
Joe & Alicia Rivera 11237 Wright Road, Applicants questioned flood plain laws,
discussed building permit information from the Assessors Office, easements, and existing
permits with the Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Muhsin, seconded by Commissioner Barnes to continue
this item to the next regulaz scheduled meeting, in order to allow further research and
determination of existing building permits.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COD�NIISSTONER DOVE, EVANS, MUHSIN, BARNES, KUAN,
LEE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CONIlVIISSIONER McNIILLER
Vice-Chairman I.ee then introduced the next item, Conditional Use Permit Case No. CUP
96-13, and called for a staff report.
Planning Manager Diplock stated the applicant is requesting approval of a Conditiona]
Use Permit to develop an attached one story residential dweiling unit and a two caz
garage on proper[y containing an existing unit and gazage at 11045 Cazson Drive. The ;
proposed development will replace an existing illegal unit with a legal unit and provide �
the required pazking. At this time, staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the
Planning Commission adopts the attached Resolution No. 2604, approving Conditional �
Use Pemrit, Case No. CUP 96-13. '
Vice-Chairman I.ee then opened the public hearing. �
Jose Revazas, representative for Jorge Cazdenas, Applicant, discussed the CUP, ;
specifically condition #31, pertaining to a draining plan.
Vice-Chairman Lee discussed condition #20, relative to roofing materials. ,'
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Vice-Chairman Lee then closed the public hearing.
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_ It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner pove to adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 2604 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANPTING
COD�IlVIISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERNIIT NO. CUP 96-13 TO CONSTRUCT AN ATTACHED SINGLE
FANIILY DWELLING AND TWO (2) CAR GARAGE AT 11045 CARSON DRIVE
IN THE R-3 (MULTI-FAMII.Y RESIDENTIAL) ZONE, LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA.
with amendments to t6e Conditions of Approval with regard to item #20.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COD'IIVIISSIONER DOVE, EVANS, MUHSIN, BARNES, KUAN,
LEE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COMIVIISSIONER McMII.LER
Vice-Chairman I,ee then introduced the next item, Variance Case VAR 96-09, Tacos
Mexica ` '
Planning Manager Diplock stated the applicant is requesting a variance from provisions
of the sign ordinance and Redevelopment Agency sign standards for a proposed
restaurant, in order to retain an existing pole sign and cabinet sign. At this tune, staff
respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Commission deny the vaziance request
VAR 96-09 in conformance with the action taken by the Lynwood Redevelopment
Agency.
- Vice-Chairman Lee opened the public hearing.
Heazing no discussion, Vice-Chairman Lee closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Muhsin, seconded by Commissioner Evans to deny the
variance request.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COMNIISSIONER DOVE, EVANS, MUHSIN, BARNES, KUAN,
LEE I
NOES: NONE �
ABSENT: COMIVIISSIONER McNIILLER �
Vice-Chairman Lee introduced the next item, Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 96-04; I
An amendment to the City's Subdivision Regulations to Provide Design Standards and �
Requirements for Creating Flag or Panhandle Lots, and called for,a staff report. '
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Planning Manager Diplock stated the City is proposing to amend the Zoning Ordinance I
by adding Section 25-18.26 to the subdivision regulations to specify design standards and �
requirements for creating "flag" or "panhandle lots". At this time staff respectfully '
requests that after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt a resolution certifying i
that the proposed ordinance amendment will not have a significant effect on the �
environment and that a Negative Declazation has been prepared pursuant to the I
Environmental Quality Act, and approving Zoning Ordinance Ameadment ZOA 96-04. �
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Vice-Chairman Lee discussed current zoning amendments, surveys of adjacent cities, and �
opened the public hearing. �
Deputy City Attorney Bagneris recommended continuing this item to allow time to clarify I
ordinance language and provisions. �
Hearing no discussion, it was moved by Commissioner pove, seconded by Commissioner i
Muhsin and carried to continue the public hearing on ZOA 96-24 to the meeting of �
November 12, 5996. '
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REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS
Vice-Chairman Lee then introduced the next item, request for exemption at 5422 Pelleur
Street from zoning ordinance provisions re: fences in front yards of R-1 zoned property.
Adazn Diaz discussed his request for an exemption that he would like to present to the
Commission at his residence.
It was then moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Bames to:
DENY THE REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE ZOIVING ORDINANCE
FENCE REQUII2EMENTS AT 5422 PELLEUR.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: CONIlVIISSIONER DOVE, EVANS, MUHSIN; BARNES, KUAN,
LEE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CONIlVIISSIONER McMII,LER
Vice-Chairman Lee introduced the final item, Review of Potential General Plan
Amendment - South Side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Harris and called for
a staff report.
Planning Manager Diplock stated a property owner wishes to create a second unit on a lot
on the south side of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The property currently is zoned R-3,
with R-3, and R-2 zoning adjacent to it. However, there aze a number of single family
homes and the General Plan designates the azea on the south side of Martin Luther King
. as Single Family. Staff wishes to review existing development and the General, Plan in
this area with the Commission to receive direction on possible action.
Commissioner Lee indicated that he felf that a General Plan Amendment was not
warrented in this case.
Commissioner Muhsin discussed possible alternatives.
After discussion the Commission stated that they did not want to uutiate a General Plan
Amendment or dezone in this area.
PUBLIC ORALS
None
COD'INIISSION ORALS
Commissioner Bames repeated concems regazding unsafe potholes, and the need for hee
trimming on Euclid.
Commissioner Muhsin requested removal of old bus shelters on major thoroughfazes.
Also discussed broken trees at Elmwood and Atlantic, and requested clean-up of alleys
between Sanborn and Imperial Hwy.
Commissioner pove discussed concerns with the condition of the roadway along
Fernwood.
Commissioner Kuan questioned a nuisance property that had been vacated on Atlantic
- Ave., and what action could be taken to clean the site. �
Commissioner Evans commended the new street signs on Magnolia, and requested a ;
traffic signal at Magnolia and long Beach Blvd. Also questioned the speed hump pilot �
program, and requested a traffic survey at the intersection of Bullis Road and Magnolia.
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Vice-Chairman Lee discussed more travel & meetings for the Commission. ;
Hearing no further discussion, motion to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. to the next regular ;
- scheduled meeting. �
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T0: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: Gary Chicots, Director
Community Development Department
; BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager
Planning Division
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit - Case No. CUP 96-10
Applicant: Jose and Alicia Rivera
PROPOSAL:
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit
in order to legalize an existing second unit and develop a four
(4) car garage at 11237 Wright Road in the R-3 (Multi-Family
Residential) zone. This application was continued from the
September 10, 1996 meeting at the request of the Planning
Commission to permit additional research on the original building
permits for this property.
FACTS:
1. Source of Authoritv
Section 25-4.2 of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance requires that
a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for any residential
development in the R-2 and R-3' (Residential) zones.
2. Propertv Location �
The site is located on the west side of Wright Road between
Beechwood and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
3. Propertv size
The site consists of a rectangularly shaped lot, approxi- '
mately 12,030 square feet in size. �
4. Existinci Land Use i
The property is a flat parcel developed with a one (1) story j
, single family dwelling and a second one (1) story, two (2) '
bedroom unit. The surrounding land uses are as follows: j
' North - Multi-Family Residential I
South - Multi-Family Residential i
East - Industrial/Commercial i
West - Multi-Family Residen'tial �
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5. General Plan and Zonina Desianations I
The General Plan Designation for the subject property is
Multi-Family and the Zoning is R-3 (Multiple Family Residen-
tial). The surrounding land use designations are as follows:
General Plan Zoning
' North - Multi-Family North - R-3
South - Multi-Family South - R-3 '
East - Industrial East - M I
. West - Multi-Family West - R-3 I
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6. Proiect Characteristics: _
The subject.property contains a one (1) story dwelling and
an illegal second unit. The project is attempting to legal-
' ize the second unit and provide the required four covered -
parking spaces in a new four (4) car garage. The second unit
contains two (2) bedrooms, a kitchen and dining room, a
living room, and a half bath. Thirty nine (39%) of the
project lot is planned for landscaping.
7. Site Plan Review
On August 27, 1996, the Site Plan Review Committee evaluated
the proposed development and recommended approval to the
Planning Commission, subject to a redesign of the project
in order to comply with the Federal Flood Insurance regula-
tions, and specific conditions and requirements.
8. Zonincr Enforcement Historv
This property has been sited for an illegal garage conversa-
tion and construction without proper permits and approvals.
9. Public Resbonse .
None of record at the time this report was prepared.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
l. Consistencv with General Plan and Zoninct Recrulations
The proposed land use is consistent with the existing
General Plan designation of Multi-Family. Therefore, grant-
ing Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10 will not adversely
affect the General Plan. The proposal can meet the use and
density regulations of the Zoning Ordinance if the exiSting
illegal second unit is deconveted or demolished and the
project redesigned.
2. Site Suitabilitv
The subject property is adequate in size and shape to
, accommodate the proposed development relative to the
proposed density, bulk of the structures, parking, walls,
fences, driveways, and other development features required
by the Zoning Ordinance. However, tghe existing second unit
does not meet the minimum size requirements for a 2 bedroom
home in the R-3 zone and also does not meet the sideyard
setback requirements (a variance VAR 96-06 has been filed to
adjustg these requirements). The subject property is ade-
quately served with the required public utilities and offers
adequate vehicular and pedestrian accessibility.
3. Compliance with Development Standards
The proposed development meets the development standards
required by the Zoning Ordinance regarding off-street park-
ing, front and rear yard setbacks, lot coverage, and height.
The converted garage does not meet minimum unit size or
sideyard requirments. However the project can be redesigned
to meet the requirements of the zone.
4. Compatibilitv
The proposed project will be located in a neighborhood that
is in essentially multiple family residential in character.
Properties located to the north, south, and west are de-
veloped as multiple family residential. Properties to the
east of the project are in industrial use. These properties
are in general conformity with the development standards of
the R-3 and M zones.
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5. Conditions of Approval
The proposed project, if sedesigned to comply with zoning
requirements and subject to the conditions recommended by
the Site Plan Review Committee, will not have a negative
effect on the values of the surrounding properties or inter-
fere with or endanger the public health, safety or welfare.
' 6. Benefits to.Communitv
' The proposed development would maintain the City's afford-
able housing stock in furtherance of the policies of the
Housing Element of the General Plan.
7. Environmental Assessment
The Community Development Department Staff has determined
that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 B(3) of
the State of California Environmental Quality guidelines as
amended.
8. PREVIOUS BUILDING PERMITS
The area was annexed to the city in November of 1966.
However, neither the City or the County have any building
permit records for this property. The only information that
staff has been able to find is the information previously
submitted on the County Assessor field records. These
records state that the original permit was No. 32540, issued
in 1936 for a single family house with no garage. The
garage was built in 1947 (Permit No. 77959). The garage was
altered to guest quarters estimated in 1960 and a porch was
added to the guest quarters about the same time. There are
no permits for either of these changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Plan-
ning Commission adopts the attached Resolution No. 2598:
1. Certifying that the project is Categorically Exempt
from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section
15061 b(3).
2. Approving Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 96-10, sub
ject to the stated conditions and requirements.
ATTACHMENTS
l. Resolution No. 2598
z. Site Plan
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' RESOLUTFON NO. 2598
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. CUP 96-10 TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED
- SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND A FOUR (4) CAR
GARAGE AT 11237 WRIGHT ROAD IN THE R-3
(MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE, LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA.
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law,
on September 10, 1996 conducted a public hearing on the subject
application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, considered all pertinent
testimony offered at the public hearing; and
wHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined
that the proposal is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303b of the State
CEQA Guidelines as amended; and
WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required"for .
residential development in the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential)
zone.
� Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby finds and
determines as follows:
A: The site of the proposed use is adequate in size and
shape to accommodate the structures, parking, walls,
landscaping, driveways and other development features
� required by the Official Zoning Ordinance.
_ B. The structures, as proposed, subject to conditions,
will not have a negative effec[ on the values of
surrounding properties or interfere with or endanger
the public health, safety, or welfare.
C. The site will be developed pursuant to the current
zoning regulations.
D. The granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not
adversely affect the General Plan.
E. The proposed development will add to the City's
affordable housing stock in accord with the policies
of the Housing Element of the General Plan.
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood,
based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations, hereby
approves Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 96-10, provided the
following conditions are observed and complied with at all times:
CONIMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable
regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform
Building Code and the Fire Code and be in substantial I
compliance with plans on file with the Community Development I
Department. I
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?. Any proposed subsequent modification of the subject site or �I�
structures thereon, shall be first reported to the Community i
Development Department, Planning Division, for review of
said modifications. �
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� 3. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City
Departments by redesigning the proposed project to comply
with these requirements.
4. The applicant and/or his representative shall sign a
Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read,
understands, and agrees to all conditions of this resolution
prior to issuance of any building permits. '
5. This Conditional Use Permit shall lapse and become void one
hundred and twenty (120) days after the use permitted has
been abandoned or has ceased to be actively exercised.
' PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS
6. Redraw plot plan to show existing illegal unit to be demol-
ished or redeveloped to meet required zoning development
standard.
7. Deconvert existing garage currently being used as single
family dwelling back to garage. Or redevelop the dwelling to
meet current Zoning Code requirements.
8. All work shall be performed by a licensed contractor as per
plans, specifications and current codes.
9. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood
main office) to establish the location of mail boxes serving �
' the proposed development.
10. Construction shall commence within (6) months from
- date of issuance of building permits.
11. Landscaped areas are to be a minimum of twenty-five (250)
percent of the lot area.
12. Landscaping and irrigation systems shall be installed in
accordance with a detailed plan to be submitted and approved
by the Planning Division prior to issuance of any building
permits.
The minimum plant material shall be trees and shrubs
combined with ground cover as follows: One (1) five (5)
gallon shrub for each 100 square feet of landscaped area;.
and two (2) fifteen gallon trees for each 500 square feet of
landscaped areas.
13. The required front, rear, and side yards shall be landscaped
and shall consist predominately of plant materials except
for necessary walks, drives and fences.
14. A minimum two (2) covered parking spaces shall be provided
for each dwelling on site.
15. A six (6') foot high block wall may be installed along the
perimeter of the property, except within the twenty (20')
foot front yard setback. In this setback, if built, the wall
shall not exceed a height of four (4') feet measured from
top of curb.
' 16. No side yard shall be.less than five (5') feet.
17. Final building elevations, including materials of
construction, shall be submitted to and approved by the
Building Official and the Planning Division prior to
issuance of any building permits.
18. Before any building permits shall be issued, the developer
shall pay $1.84 per square foot for residential buildings to
the Lynwood Unified School District, pursuant to Government
Code Section 53080.
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19. All driveway and parking areas shall be paved.
20. The roof of the new unit shall be constructed of a non
reflective material of either concrete tile, clay tile or
equivalent and shall match the roof of the existing unit.
21. The residential structure shall have an exterior siding of
brick, stucco, wood, metal, concrete, or other similar
material other than the reflective glossy, polished and/or
rolled-formed type metal siding. Siding on the rear unit
shall match the color and material of the existing unit.
22. Prior to obtaining a building permit, the design of any
exterior elevation changes to the building must be approved
by the Director of Community Development or his/her
designee.
23. All building elevations shall be architecturally treated in
a consistent manner, including the incorporation within the
side and rear building elevations of some or all of the
design elements used for the primary (front) facades.
24. All security fences, grills, etc. shall be architecturally
compatible with the design of the subject and adjacent
building. In addition, no security fences, grills, etc.
shall be installed without the prior written approval of the
Director of Community Development.
25. Air conditioners, heating, cooling ventilation equipment,
swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical
devices shall be located within the rear yard or side yards.
Such equipment shall be screened from surrounding properties
and streets and operated so that they do not disturb the
peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents, in
, accordance with the City's Noise Ordinance.
26. A cover sheet of approved conditions must be attached to
plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety
• Division.
27. The owner of the site shall maintain a pro-active approach
to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences
and accessory buildings, on a daily basis.
28. For the purpose of providing heating for any dwelling
proposed, only an energy efficient forced air furnace or
approved equivalent shall be used, and the use of any wall
furnace is expressly prohibited.
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
29. Site Plan Review is incorrect. Correct the property dimen-
sions and resubmit.
30. Provide documentation that lots composing the property were
' legally subdivided together to the satisfaction of the
Department of Public Works. After reviewing the documents,
the Department of Public Works may require the submission
and recordation of a parcel map or lot merger.
� 31. Dedicate a five (5) wide strip of property frontage along
I Wright Road.
I 32. Submit a grading plan prepared and signed by a registered
Civil Engineer . Grading plans will be checked by Public
I works Department. No Building permits will be issued prior
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� 33. Submit a grading plan prepared and sign by a registered
Civil Engineer. The property is located within 100 year
flood level zone per flood boundary map. Also conform to
all applicable codes per Section 12 1/2 of the Lynwood
Municipal Code: Building above flood level will require
substantial amount of fill, therefore, suggest alternative
methods of design to minimize amount of livable space at
ground level.
34. Reconstruct damage sidewalk along Wright Road.
35. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb & gutter and substandard
drive approach(es), per APWA standards plans.
36. Close existing drive approach and construct curb, gutter,
and sidewalk.
37. Proposed drive approach and driveway shall be realigned
so that the top "X" is located one foot inside the property
line.
38. Construct new A.C. pavement section on Wright Road.
39. Connect to public sewer . Each building shall be connected
separately. Construct laterals as necessary.
40. Regade parkway and landscape with grass.
41. Underground all utilities.
42. Underground existing utilities if any modifications are
proposed for the electrical service panel.
43. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all .
off-site improvements.
44. All required water meters, meter service changes and\or
fire protection lines shall be installed by the developer.
The work shall be performed by a licensed contractor hired
by the developer. The contractor must obtain a permit from
the Public Works/Engineering Division prior to performing
any work.
45. Illegal unit(s) must be deconverted to storage/garage and
comply with flood ordinance requirementrs or be removed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for
this application.
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Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered
to the applicant.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1996,
by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows:
AYES: a
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Carlton McMiller, Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gary C. Chicots, Director Michele Beal Bagneris
Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney
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RESOLUTZON NO. 2598
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. CUP 96-10 TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND A.FOUR (4) CAR
GARAGE AT 11237 WRIGHT ROAD IN THE R-3
(MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE, LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA.
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law,
on September 10, 1996 conducted a public hearing on the subject
application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, considered all pertinent
testimony offered at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined
that the proposal is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303b of the State
CEQA Guidelines as amended; and
WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required for
residential development in the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential)
zone.
, Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby finds and
determines as follows:
A. The site of the proposed use is adequate in size and
shape to accommodate the structures, parking, wa11s,
landscaping, driveways and other development features
required by the Official Zoning Ordinance.
B. The structures, as proposed, subject to conditions,
will not have a negative effect on the values of
surrounding properties or interfere with or endanger
the public health, safety, or welfare.
C. The site will be developed pursuant to the current
zoning regulations.
D. The granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not
adversely affect the General Plan.
E. The proposed development will add to the City's
affordable housing stock in accord with the policies
of the Housing Element of the General Plan.
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood,
based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations, hereby
approves Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 96-10, provided the
following conditions are observed and complied with at all times:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable
regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform
Building Code and the Fire Code and be in substantial
compliance with plans on file with the Community Development
Department.
2. Any proposed subsequent modification of' the subject site or
structures thereon, shall be first reported to the Community
Development Department, Planning Division, for review of
said modifications.
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Departments by redesigning the proposed project to comply
with these requirements.
4. The applicant and/or his representative shall sign a
Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read,
understands, and agrees to all conditions of this resolution
prior to issuance of any building permits.
5. This Conditional Use Permit shall lapse and become void one
hundred and twenty (120) days after the use permitted has
been abandoned or has ceased to be actively exercised.
PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS
6. Redraw plot plan to show existing illegal unit to be demol-
ished or redeveloped to meet required zoning development
standard.
7. Deconvert existing garage currently being used as single
family dwelling back to garage. Or redevelop the dwelling to
meet current Zoning Code requirements.
8. All work shall be performed by a licensed contractor as per
plans, specifications and current codes.
9. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood
main office) to establish the location of mail boxes serving i
the proposed development. �
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10. Construction shall commence within (6) months from �
date of issuance of building permits. !
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11. Landscaped areas are to be a minimum of twenty-five (250) i
percent of the lot area. �
12. Landscaping and irrigation systems shall be installed in i
accordance with a detailed plan to be submitted and approved �
by the Planning Division prior to issuance of any building
permits. �
The minimum plant material shall be trees and shrubs i
combined with ground cover as follows: One (1) five (5) �
gallon shrub for each 100 square feet of landscaped area; �
and two (2) fifteen gallon trees for each 500 square feet of I
landscaped areas. j
13. The required front, rear, and side yards shall be landscaped �
and shall consist predominately of plant materials except �
for necessary walks, drives and fences. j
14. A minimum two (2) covered parking spaces shall be provided I
for each dwelling on site. I
15. A six (6') foot high block wall may be installed along the �
perimeter of the property, except within the twenty (20') i
foot front yard setback. In this setback, if built, the wall I
shall not exceed a height of four (4�) feet measured from ,
top of curb. �
16. No side yard shall be less than five (5') feet. �
17. Final building elevations, including materials of
construction, shall be submitted to and approved by the i
Building Official and the Planning Division prior to
issuance of any building permits. I
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shall pay $1.84 per square foot for residential buildings to I
the Lynwood Unified School District, pursuant to Government I
Code Section 53080. �
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19. Al1 driveway and parking areas shall be paved.
20. The roof of the new unit shall be constructed of a non '
reflective material of either concrete tile, clay tile or
equivalent and shall match the roof of the existing unit.
• 21. The residential structure shall have an exterior siding o£ .
brick, stucco, wood, metal, concrete, or other similar
material other than the reflective glossy, polished and/or
rolled-formed type metal siding. Siding on the rear unit
shall match the color and material of the existing unit.
� . 22. Prior to obtaining a building permit, the design of any
exterior elevation changes to the building must be approved
by the Director of Community Development or his/her
� designee.
, 23. All building elevations shall be architecturally treated in
a consistent manner, including the incorporation within the
side and rear building elevations of some or all of the
design elements used for the primary (front) facades.
24. All security fences, grills, etc. shall be architecturally
compatible with the desi,gn of the subject and adjacent
building. Zn addition, no security fences, grills, etc.
shall be installed without the prior written approval of•-the
Director of Community Development.
� 25. Air conditioners, heating, cooling ventilation equipment,
swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical
, devices shall be located within the rear yard or side yards.
Such equipment shall be screened from surrounding properties
and streets and operated so that they do not disturb the
peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents, in
accordance with the City�s Noise Ordinance.
26. A cover sheet of approved conditions must be attached to
plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety
Division.
27. The owner of the site shall maintain a pro-active approach
to'the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences
and accessory buildings, on a daily basis.
28. For the purpose of providing heating for any dwelling '
proposed, only an energy efficient forced air furnace or
approved equivalent shall be used; and the use of any wall
furnace is expressly prohibited.
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT �
29. Site Plan Review is incorrect. Correct the property dimen- I
sions and resubmit. I
30. Provide documentation that lots composing the property were
legally subdivided together to the satisfaction of the
• Department of Public Works. After reviewing the documents, �
the Department of Public Works may require the submission
� and recordation of a parcel map or lot merger.
31: Dedicate a five (5) wide strip of property frontage along
Wright Road.
32. Submit a grading plan prepared and signed by a registered I
Civil Engineer . Grading plans will be checked by Public �
Works Department. No Suilding permits will be issued prior �
to the approval of grading plans by City Engineer. I
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33. Submit a grading plan prepared and sign by a registered
Civil Engineer. The property is located within 100 year
flood level zone per flood boundary map. Also conform to
all applicable codes per Section 12 1/2 of the Lynwood
Municipal Code. Building above flood level will require
substantial amount of fill, therefore, suggest alternative
methods of design to minimize amount of livable space at
ground level.
34. Reconstruct damage sidewalk along Wright Road.
35. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb & gutter and substandard
drive approach(es), per APWA standards plans.
36. Close existing drive approach and construct curb, gutter,
and sidewalk.
37. Proposed drive approach and driveway shall be realigned
so that the top "X" is located one foot inside the property
line.
38. Construct new A.C. pavement section on Wright Road.
39. Connect to public sewer . Each building shall be connected
separately. Construct laterals as necessary.
40. Regade parkway and landscape with grass.
41. Underground all utilities.
42. Underground existing utilities if any modifications are
proposed for the electrical service panel.
43. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all
� off-site improvements.
44. All required water meters, meter service changes and\or
fire protection lines shall be installed by the developer.
! The work shall be performed by a licensed contractor hired
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, the Public Works/Engineering Division prior to performing
any work.
45. Illegal unit(s) must be deconverted to storage/garage and
comply with flood ordinance requirementrs or be removed.
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The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for
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Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered
to the applicant.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1996,
by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Carlton McMiller, Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gary C. Chicots, Director Michele Beal Bagneris
Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney
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FROM: Gary Chicots, Director �//���///�
Community Develo ment De artment .��/'� � �
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BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager I
Planning Division I
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Case No. CUP 96-14 I
Applicant: Wilbur Owens
PROPOSAL: �
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit I
in order to allow for the development of eight (8) single family I
residential dwelling units at the general location of Lynwood �
Road, Lindbergh Avenue and Flower Street, in the R-1 (Single �
Family Residential) and the R-3 (Multiple Family) zones. I
FACTS: j
l. Source of Authoritv I
The majority of the project site is zoned R-3 (Multiple I
Residential). Section 25-4.2 of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance �
requires that a Conditional Use Per�nit be obtained for any I
residential development in the and R-3 (Multi-Family �
Residential) zones.
2. Propertv Location
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The site is located north of Lynwood Road and south of I
Flower Street, adjacent to, and south of T.he I-105 Century
Freeway (see attached location map). I
3. Prooerty size i
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The site consists of a triangular shaped lot, approximately, i
44, 291 square feet in size. ;
4. Existina Land Use � I
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The property is vacant. The surrounding land uses are as
follows:
North - I- 105 I�
South - Single Family i
East - I-105
West - Single Family I
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The General Plan Designation for the subject property i.s I
Single Family Residential. The surrounding land use �
designations are as follows:
General Plan Zoning �
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South - Single Family Residential South - Rl/R-3
East - Single Family Residential East - R-3 �
West - Single Family Residential West - R-1/R-3 �
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6. Pro�ect Characteristics:
The applicant is proposing the development of eight (8) two
story residential dwelling units, each having an attached
two (2) car garage. Two units will be 1,540 sq. ft. in size
and six (6) units will be 1,470 sq. ft. in size. With the
exception of variances requested under Variance Request No.
VAR 96-11, all the units are proposed to be developed
according to the development standards of the R-i and R-3
zones.
7. Site Plan Review
On 28, 1996, the Site Plan Review Committee evaluated the
proposed development and recommended approval to the
Planning.Commission, subject to specific conditions and
requirements.
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8. Zonina Enforcement Historv '
None of record at the time this report was prepared. �
9. Public ResDOnse �
None of record at the time this report was prepared. I
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS �
1. Consistencv with General Plan �
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The proposed land use is consistent with the existing
General Plan designation of Single Family Residential.
Therefore, granting Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 96-14
will not adversely affect the General Plan. i
2. Site Suitabilitv I
The subject property is adequate in size and shape to j
accommodate the proposed development relative to the �
proposed density, bulk of the structures, walls, fences, �
driveways, and other development features required by the '
Zoning Ordinance. Furthermore, the subject property is '
adequately served with the required public utilities and
offers adequate vehicular and pedestrian accessibility. �
However, because of the odd shape of the parcel lot area for '
two of the lots, lot width for three (3) lots, and lot depth �
for one (1) lot do not meet Zoning Ordinance requirements. �
The applicant is requesting approval of a Variance for '
certain lots within the project. (see Variance Request No. '
VAR 96-11).
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3. Comoliance with DeveloAment Standards ;
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The proposed development meets all the development standards
required by the Zoning Ordinance regarding off-street �
parking, front, and rear yard setbacks, lot coverage,
height, unit size, and density as long as Variance Request �
No. VAR 96-11 is approved.
4. ComAatibility
The ro osed �
p p project will be located in a neighborhood that
is single-family in character. However, the I-105 is �
adjacent and immediately to the north of the project site.
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The proposed project, subject to the conditions recommended
by t'he Site Plan Review Committee, will not have a negative
effect on the values of the surrounding properties or
interfere with or endanger the public health, safety or
welfare.
6. Benefits to Communitv
The proposed development will add to the City's affordable
housing stock in furtherance of the policies of the Housing
Element of the General Plan.
7. Environmental Assessment
The Community Development Department Staff has determined ;
that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section i
15061 B(3) of the State of California Environmental Quality I
Act as amended. j
Because of inadequate property notice regarding this case, Staff '
recommends continuation of this item until the next regularly �
scheduled Planning Commission Meeting. i
RECOMMENDATION: �
Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the i
Planning Commission continue this item until the next regular
scheduled meeting. �
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ATTACHMENTS �
l. Location Map ,
2. Resolution No. 2609 �
3. Site Plan
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� RESOLUTION N0, 2609
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. CUP 96-14 TO DEVELOP EIGHT (8)
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS WITH ATTACHED TWO
(2) CAR GARAGES FOR EACH UNIT ON LOTS 579,
580, 581, 600, 601, 602, & 603 TRACT NO.
2551, M.B. 24-78/80, IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, ,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN
THE R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE,
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law,
on October 8, 1996 conducted a public hearing on the subject
application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all pertinent i
testimony offered at the public hearing; and �
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined I
that the proposal is exempt from the provisions of the California l
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303b of the State �
CEQA Guidelines as amended; and �
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WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is not required for I
residential development in the R-3 (Multi Family Residential) �
zone; �
Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby finds and '
determines as follows: �
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A. The site of the proposed use is adequate in size and
shape to accommodate the structures, parking, walls,
landscaping, driveways and other development features
required by the Official Zoning Ordinance.
B. The structures, as proposed, subject to conditions,
will not have a negative effect on the values of
surrounding properties or interfere with or endanger
the public health, safety, or welfare.
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C. The site will be developed pursuant to the current �
zoning regulations and site plan submitted and approved �
by the Site Plan Review Committee.
D. The granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not
adversely affect the General Plan.
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E. The proposed development will add to the City�s
affordable housing stock in accord with the policies
of the Housing Element of the General Plan.
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, �
based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations, hereby I
approves Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CUP 96-14, provided the !
following conditions are observed and complied with at all times:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable
regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform
Building Code and the Fire Code and be in substantial
compliance with plans on file with the Community Development
Department.
2. Any proposed subsequent modification of the subject site or
structures thereon, shall be first reported to the Community
Development Department, Planning Division, for review of
said modifications.
3. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City
Departments.
4. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the applicant
and/or his representative shall sign a Statement of -
Acceptance stating that he/she has read, understands, and
agrees to all conditions of this resolution.
5. This Conditional Use Permit shall lapse and become void one '
hundred and twenty (120) days after the use permitted has �
been abandoned or has ceased to be actively exercised. +
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PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS �
6. All work shall be performed by a licensed contractor as per I
plans, specifications and current codes. j
7. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood I
main office) to establish the location of mail boxes serving j
the proposed development.
8. Construction shall commence within (6) months from date '
of issuance of building permits. i
9. Landscaped areas are to be a minimum of twenty-five (25°s) I
percent of the lot area. �
10. Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in accordance �
with a detailed plan to be submitted and approved by the I
Planning Division prior to issuance of any building permits.
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The minimum plant material shall be trees and shrubs �
combined with ground cover as follows: One (1) five (5) �
gallon shrub for each 100 square feet of landscaped area; j
and two (2) fifteen gallon trees for each 500 square feet of
landscaped areas.
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11. The required front, rear, and side yards shall be landscaped ;
and shall consist predominately of plant materials except
for necessary walks, drives and fences. �
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12. A minimum two (2) car garage shall be provided for each �
dwelling. A total of four garage parking spaces shall be i
provided.
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13. A six (6') foot high block wall shall be installed along the �
perimeter of the property, except within the twenty (20') i
foot front yard setback. ;
14. No side yard shall be less than five (5') feet. I
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construction, shall be submitted to and approved by the �
Building Official and the Planning Division prior to '
issuance of any building permits. �
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16. Before any building permits shall be issued, the developer
shall pay $1.84 per square foot for residential buildings to
the Lynwood Unified School District, pursuant to Government
Code Section 53080.
17. Al1 driveway and parking areas shall be paved.
18. Acoust�cal construction materials shall be used throughout
the units to mitigate freeway noise to the standards and
satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division.
19. The roof shall be constructed with non-reflective synthetic
tile, clay tile, concrete tile and/or equivalent roofing
material that is not reflective, glossy, or polished and/or
rolled-form type metal roofing subject to the review and
approval of the Building Official.
20. Residential structures shall have an exterior siding of
brick, stucco, wood, metal, concrete, or other similar
material other than the reflective glossy, polished and/or
rolled-formed type metal siding.
21'. Prior to obtaining a building permit, the design of any
exterior elevation changes to the building must be approved
by the Director of Community Development or his/her
designee.
22. All building elevations shall be architecturally treated in
a consistent manner, including the incorporation within the "'
side and rear building elevations of some or all of the
design elements used for the primary (front) facades.
23. All security fences, grills, etc. shall be architecturally
compatible with the design of the subject and adjacent
building. In addition, no security fences, grills, etc.
shall be installed without the prior written approval of the
Director of Community Development.
24. Air conditioners, heating, cooling ventilation equipment,
swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical
devices shall be located within the rear yard or side yards.
Such equipment shall be screened from surrounding properties
and streets and operated so that they do not disturb the
peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents, in
accordance with the City's Noise Ordinance.
25. A cover sheet of approved conditions must be attached to
plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety
Division.
26. The owner of the site shall maintain a pro-active approach
to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences
and accessory buildings, on a daily basis.
27. For the purpose of providing heating for any dwelling
proposed, only an energy efficient forced air furnace shall
be used, and the use of any wall furnace is expressly
prohibited. �
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
28. Site p].an is incorrect. Correct the property dimensions and i
resubmit. j
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29: Submission and recordation of a Tract Map is required. i
Building permits will not be issued prior to the recordation �
of a subdivision map.
30. Dedicate a five (5) wide strip of property along Lynwood ;
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31. Dedicate required property at the northeast corner of
Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue to accommodate a corner
cut-off.
32. Submit a grading plan prepared and signed by a registered
Civil Engineer. Grading plan will be checked by Public
Works Department. No building permits will be issued prior
to the approval of grading plan by City Engineer.
33. Construct ten (10) foot wide sidewalk along Lindbergh
Avenue.
34. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter, drive
approach and required pavement along Lynwood Road and
Lindbergh Avenue.
35. Construct a new drive approach per APWA standards plan 110-0
at Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue.
36. Close existing drive approach and construct sidewalk per
APWA standard along Lindbergh Avenue.
37. Construct one (1) wheelchair ramp at southeast corner of
Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue.
38. Connect to public sewer. Each building shall be connected
separately. Construct laterals as necessary.
39. Install eighteen (18) 24" box street trees per City of
Lynwood standards along Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue.
40. Provide and install four (4) marbelite street pole with
light fixture, underground services and conduits along
Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue.
41. Underground all utilities.
42. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all
off-site improvements.
43. Al1 required water meters, meter service changes and/or fire
protection lines shall be installed by the developer. The
work shall be performed by a licensed contractor hired by
the developer. The contractor must obtain a permit from the
Public Works/Engineering Division prior to performing any
work.
44. Construct new curb, gutters, adjacent asphalt pavement, five
(5) foot sidewalk and new parkway and etc to accommodate
widening Lynwood Road.
45. Provide design of street improvement/widening plan, street
light plan, etc. for all required improvements.
46. Developer must comply with City Ordinance 1415 establishing
storm water and urban run-off pollution prevention control
i.e., preventive measures to capture/contain run-off or
spills from the site; do not eave any materials in areas not
covered and susceptible to rain water run-off. Contract
Department of Public Works for further details at (310)
603-0220, ext. 287.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for
this application.
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, Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered
to the applicant.
- APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1996,
by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows:
' AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Carlton McMiller, Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gary C. Chicots, Director Michele Beal Bagneris
Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney
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SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CASE NO. TM 96-04
Applicant: Wilbur Owens.
PROPOSAL:
The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map No.
52174 (Case No. TM 96-04) for the purpose of subdividing a parcel
to accommodate a proposed eight (8) single family residential
development at the general location of Lynwood Road, Lindbergh
Avenue and Flower Street, in the R-1 (Single Family Residential)
and the R-3 (Multiple Family) zones.
FACTS
1. Source of Authoritv
Section 25-18, et seq., Subdivision Regulations of the
Lynwood Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act,
Government Code Section 66410, et seq require that a Parcel
Map be recorded for the subdivision or consolidation of
parcels.
2. Probertv Location.
The property is located north of Lynwood Road, and south of '
Flower Street, and is approximately 44,291 square feet in
size. (See attached location map).
3. Existina Land Use
The parcel is vacant. The uses surrounding the parcel
consist of the following: '
North - I-105 Century Freeway
South - Single Family Residential
East - I-105 Century Freeway �
West - Single Family Residential !
4. General P1an Desicxnation
The General Plan designation for the property is Single I
Family Residential. The surrounding land use designations �
and zoning classifications are as follows: �
General Plan Zoning
North - Single Family Residential R-3 !
South - Single Family Residential R-3 I
East - Single Family Residential R-1/R-3 i
West - Single Family Residential R-1/R-3
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The applicant proposes to subdivide one (1) vacant parcel
-• into eight (8) lots in order to develop single family
residential dwellings on each of the lots. The lot to be
' subdivided is triangular in shape with an electrical
easement running along the eastern boundary of the project
site. The proposed subdivision would allow for the
development of single family residences on ots of 5,075 sq.
ft., 5,464 sq. ft., 6,300 sq. ft., 5,414 sq.ft., 4922 sq.
ft., 4,922 sq. ft., 5,973 sq. ft., and a lot 6,238 sq. ft.
', Lots under 5,000 sq.ft. in size, and lots with lot widths
less than 50 feet and depth less require approval of a
variance request.
" 6. Site Plan Review
At its regular meeting on September 28, 1996, the Site Plan
Review Committee evaluated the proposed lot subdivision and
recommended approval to the Planning Commission, subject to
specific conditions and requirements.
ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION
1. Conficturation of the Proposed Subdivision
a. The design of the proposed subdivision shows the proposed
lot to be in character with existing Single Family
Residential development in the area.
b. The proposal is intended to subdivide one (1) parcel into �
eight (8) lots in order to allow better utilization of '
the property and development of the site. ,
c. The site is physically suitable for subdivision and ' �
; Single Family Residential development. �
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2. Consistency with the General Plan I
a. Staff's inspection shows that the proposed subdivision �
will permit future development compatible with the
General Plan.-
b. The size and location of the proposed subdivision will i
not significantly impact the environment.
c. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Housing j
Element, and the Land Use goals and policies of the ,'
General Plan. �
' Environmental Assessment �
The Community Development Department has determined that no i
substantial environmental impact will result from the proposed
. project, pursuant the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines. '
Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on '
file in the Community Development Department and the office of
the City Clerk.
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Because of inadequate property notice regarding this case, Staff I �
recommends continuation of this item until the next regular
' scheduled meeting.
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Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the
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scheduled meeting.
Attachments:
l. Location Map
2. Resolution No. 2610
3. Site Plan
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP N0. .,52174 TO
SUBDIVIDE PORTIONS OF LOTS 579, 580, 581,
600, 601, 602, & 603, TRACT NO. 2551,
. M.B. 24-78/80, IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood
pursuant to law on October 8, 1996, conducted a public hearing
on the subject application; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development has
determined that the proposal will not have a negative effect on
the environment, and therefor has prepared a Negative
Declaration for the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully
considered all pertinent testimony offered in the case as
presented at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the preparation, filing and recordation of a
Parcel Map is required for development; therefore:
Section 1. The Planning Commission does hereby find
and determine that said Tentative Tract Map No. 52174
subdividing portions of lot in the R-1 (Single Family
Residential) and R-3 (Multi Family Residential) zones into eight
(8) lots, should be approved for the following reasons:
A. The subdivision meets all the applicable requirements
and conditions imposed by the State Subdivision Map
Act and the Subdivision Regulations of the Lynwood
Municipal Code.
- B. The proposed subdivision of lots is consistent with
the applicable elements of the General Plan and the
Official Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lynwood.
C. Proper and reasonable provisions have been made for
adequate ingress and egress to the parcels.
' D. Proper and adequate provisions have been made for all
public utilities and public services, including
sewers.
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood
hereby approves Tentative Tract Map No. 52174 in the R-1 (Single
Family Residential) and R-3 (Multi Family Residential) zones,
subject to the following conditions.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
1. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City
Departments.
2. The applicant, or his representative, shall sign a
Statement of Acceptance stating that he has read,
understands and agrees to the conditions imposed by the
Planning Commission, before any building permits are
issued.
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3. Within twenty-four (24) months after approval or
conditional approval of the Tentative Parcel Map, the
subdivider shall file with the City of Lynwood, a
Final Map in substantial conformance with the Tentative
Parcel Map as conditionally approved, and in conformance
-with the Subdivision Map Act and the Subdivision
Regulations of the City of Lynwood.
4. No grading permit or building permit shall be issued prior
to recordation of the Final Map or another
appropriate instrument approved by the City of Lynwood.
5. The Final Parcel Map shall be filed with the City Engineer
of the City of Lynwood.
6. The existing property shall be cleaned and maintained in
sanitary condition upon approval of the Tentative Parcel
Map and shall be maintained in a neat and orderly
manner at all times.
7. Extension of the Tentative Map approval shall only
be considered if the applicant or his/her
representative, submits a written request for extension
to the Community Development Department stating the reasons
for the request, at least thirty (30) days before map
approval is due to expire, pursuant to, and in compliance
with Section 25-18 of the Subdivision Regulations of the
City of Lynwood.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING
8. Dedicate a five (5) wide strip of property along Lynwood
Road and Lindberg Avenue.
9. Dedicate required property at the Northeast corner of
Lynwood Road and Lindberg Avenue to accommodate a corner
cutoff.
10. Submit a grading plan prepared and signed by a registered
Civil Engineer. Grading plan will be checked by Public
Works Department. No building permits will be issued prior
to the approval of grading plan by City Engineer.
11. Construct ten (1) foot wide sidewalk along Lindberg Avenue.
12. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter, drive
approaches and required pavement along Lynwood Road and
Lindbergh Avenue.
� 13. Construct a new drive approach per APWA standard plan 110-0
at Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue.
I 14. Close existing drive approach and construct sidewalk per
APWA standard plan along Lindbergh Avenue.
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� 15. Construct one (1) wheelchair ramp at southeast corner of
Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue.
1 16. Connect to public sewer. Each building shall be connected
l separately. Construct laterals as necessary.
'� 17. Install eighteen (18) 24" box street trees per APWA
; standard plan along Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue.
� 18. Provide and install four (4) marbelite street pole with
� light fixtures. Underground services and conduits along
Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue.
' i 19. Underground all utilities.
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20. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all
off-site improvements.
21. All required water meters, meter service changes and/or
fire protection lines shall be installed by the developer.
The work shall be performed by a licensed contractor hired
by the developer. The contractor must obtain a permit from
the Public Works/Engineering Division prior to performing
any work.
22. Construct new curb, gutters, adjacent asphalt pavement,
five foot sidewalk and new parkway to accommodate widening
Lynwood Road.
23. Provide design of street improvement/widening plan, street
light plan, etc for all required improvements.
24. Developer must comply with City Ordinance 1415 establishing
storm water and urban runoff pollution prevention control
i.e., preventive measures to capture/contain run-off or
spills from the site; do not leave any materials in areas
not covered and susceptible to rain water run-off. Contact
Department of Public Works for further details at (310)
603-0220, ext. 287.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered
to the applicant.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of October, 1996, by
members of the Planning Commission voting as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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C�SE N0. �,-/�
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: Gary Chicots, Director A
Community Development Department �;l�j
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SUBJECT: Variance Case No. VAR 96-11
Applicant: Wibur Owens
Proposal:
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The applicant is requesting approval of a Variance to reduce the i
required lot areas for two lots from 5,000 sq.ft. to 4,922 sq.ft. ,
and required lot widths from 50 feet to 45 feet for three (3)
lots and the lot depth from the required 100 feet to 98.89 feet
for one (1) lot in order to develop eight (8) one (1) story, �
three (3) bedroom, single family residence at Flower and
Lindbergh Street south of the I-105 Freeway, and north of Lynwood �
Road in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) and R-3 (Multiple �
Residential) zones, Lynwood, California.
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Facts:
! l. Source of Authoritv. '
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t While Section 25-4.5 of the Lynwood Municipal Code regulates
� development standards in all residential zones, Section 25-
� 26 requires that a Variance be obtained from the Planning �
Commission when, because of the special circumstances
� applicable to the property, the strict application of the ,
Zoning Ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed
by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning �
classification. �
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2. Prooertv Location and Size �
The site is located on the north side of Lynwood Road, south �
of the I-105 Century Freeway and east of Lindbergh �
Avenue.between Agnes Avenue and Josephine Avenue. It is I
triangular in shape and measures approximately 44,290
square feet in size.
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The site is vacant and is surrounded by the following land �
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North - I-105 Century Freeway ;
South - Single-Family Residential �
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West - Single-Family Residential �
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General Plan Zoning
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North - Single Family Residential R-1 ;
South - Single Family Residential R-1
East - Single Family Residential R-1/R-3
West - Single Family Residential R-1/R-3 '
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5. Pro Characteristics
The subject property, a vacant parcel, is planned for eight
(8) three bedroom, two (2) story residential dwellings, with
attached two car garage. The homes will contain three
bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room/dining
areas. Al1 landscape requirements will be met by the
proposed plan.
6. Site Plan Review
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At its regular meeting of September 28, 1996, the Site Plan ' I
Review Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the
variance request. I
7. ZoninQ Enforcement Historv I
None of record at the time of preparation of the staff I
report. �
8. Neicrhborhood Response
None of record at the time of preparation of the staff �
report.
ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: I
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1. Consistencv with General Plan I
The proposed land use is consistent with the existing zoning �
classifications of R-1 and R-3 , and the General Plan
designation of Single Family Residential. The proposed �
development density will not be greater than envisioned in �
the General Plan and permitted by the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Site Suitabilitv i
The property is triangular and odd shaped in relation to the '
proposed development. Some lots are substandard in terms of j
required lot area and do not meet current development
standards relative to lot width and depth. However, overall I
density requirements can be met. Therefore, a variance is i
required for the project.
"The parcel proposed to be subdivided under Tentative Tract �
Map No. 52174. I
3. Compatibiliy ,
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The proposed project will be located in a neighborhood that '
is essentially single-family in character. Properties '
located to the south and west are developed as single family ;
residential. Thus, the proposed development is compatible �
with the surrounding area. �
4. Compliance with Development Standards '
Findincrs Reauired for Grantincr a Variance �
Staff believes that the required findings for granting a '
Variance can be made for this request.
The applicant is being deprived of a right that is enjoyed by
others in similar circumstances because of a physical I
characteristic specific to this property. The lot width and �
lot area of certain lots should not exclude residential ;
development for the subject site. With the exception of lot !
width and lot area, the proposed dwelling will meet all I
residential development requirement of the Zoning Ordinance.
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`•' in a practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship
inconsistent with objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.
There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and
conditions applicable to the property involved which do not
apply generally to all other residential properties in the
City. This is a leftover parcel created by the construction
of the I-105 Freeway.
Staff recommends approval of the subject project variances
for the reduction of lot width and lot area.
5. Environmental Assessment I
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Community Development Department Staff has determined that I
the project is Categorically Exempt from provisions of the �
State of California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to �
Section 15061b of the State CEQA Guidelines. �
Because of inadequate property notice for this case, Staff �
recommends continuation of this item until the next regularly
scheduled meeting. This recommendation has been agreed to by the �
applicant. �
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Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning �
Commission continue this item until the next regularly scheduled �
meeting.
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l. Location Map i
2. Resolution No. 2611 i
3. Site Plan �
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A
� VARIANCE REQUEST (CASE NO. VAR 95-11) TO
REDUCE LOT AREAS FOR LOTS 5 AND 6 FROM
5,000 SQ.FT. TO 4,922 SQ.FT., LOT WIDTHS
FROM 50 FT. 45 FT. FOR LOTS 2,3,5,6,7,
AND AVERAGE LOT DEPTH FROM 100 FT. TO
65FT. (LOT 1) AND 24 FT. (LOT 8) FOR A
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF LOTS
579, 580, 581, 600, 601, 602, & 603,
TRACT NO. 2551, M.B. 24-78/80, IN THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN ORDER TO DEVELOP
EIGHT (8) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, IN THE
R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) AND R-3 (MULTI
FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL ZONES, LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA. I
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wHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, �
pursuant to law, held a public hearing on the subject i
application; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered �
all pertinent testimony offered at the public hearing; and I
WHEREAS, the project is consistent with the intent of the
General Plan in that the subject site is designated R-1 (Single I
Family Residential) and R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) zones; �
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WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined �
that the proposal is exempt from provisions of the California '
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, �
Section 15061b (3), as amended.
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Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of i
Lynwood hereby finds and determines as follows:
A. The strict or literal.interpretation and enforcement j
of the specific regulation would result in practical difficulty '
or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the i
objectives of the City Zoning Ordinance. ;
B. That there are exceptional or extraordinary I
circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved �
which do not apply generally to other properties in the same �
zone.
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of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of
privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same
zone. '
D. That the granting of the..Variance as conditioned will �
not constitute the granting of a special privilege inconsistent +
with the limitations on other properties in the same zone.
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detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the �
vicinity. �
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F. That the granting of the Variance will not adversely �
affect the orderly development of the City. i
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determinations, hereby approves Variance Case No. VAR 96-11,
subject to the following conditions:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable
regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform
Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code.
2. Any proposed subsequent modification of the subject site or
structures thereon, shall be first reported to Director of
the Community Development for review and approval.
3. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City �
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Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read,
understands, and agrees to all conditions of this approval
prior to issuance of any building permits. I
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5. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood '
main office) to establish the location of a mail box �
serving the proposed development. �
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6. Landscaping areas are to be a minimum of twenty-five (25a) i
percent of the lot area. ,
7. Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in accordance I
with a detailed plan to be submitted and approved by the �
Director of Community Development prior to issuance of any
building permits.
8. The minimum plant material shall be trees and shrubs �
combined with ground cover as follows: One (1) five (5) �
gallon shrub for each 100 square feet of landscape area; and ,
two (2) fifteen (15) gallon trees for each 500 square feet �
of landscaped area. '
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9. The required front, rear, and side yards shall be �
landscaped pursuant to Condition No. 8 except for necessary i
walks, drives and fences.
10. No side yard sha11 be less then five (5') feet unless ,
approved under this Variance request.
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11. Acoustical construction materials must be used throughout
the unit to mitigate freeway noise to the standards and �
satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division. i
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shall pay $1.84 per square foot for residential buildings �
to the Lynwood Unified School District, pursuant to !
Government Code Section 53080.
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13. A minimum two (2) car garage shall be provided for each
single family dwelling developed on the project site. i
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15. Construction shall commence within six (6) months from date I
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16. Prior to the installation or construction of any masonry
wall, the property owner shall obtain a permit for and
' submit the following information to the Planning Division:
a. Simple plot plan showing the location of the masonry
wall in relation to property lines, lengths, proposed
- materials, and openings or gates to provide access for
vehicles and pedestrians.
b. For masonry walls (as defined in subsection 25-2.1) a
building permit shall be applied for in addition to the
plot plan described above. All masonry walls of any
height shall meet the requirements for masonry
construction as defined in Chapter 24 of the Unified
' Building code. A fee based on the valuation of the
proposed construction shall be paid to the Building
Department.
c. All masonry walls shall be required to maintain
adequate pedestrian access for the purpose of safety
and convenience. A thirty-six (36) inch or three (3)
foot clear gate or opening shall be provided to all
enclosures for pedestrian and wheelchair access.
� Pedestrian and vehicular access shall be provided
separately.
d. All masonry walls be required to be installed with a
finished, aesthetically pleasing side facing out toward
adjacent properties or the public right-of-way.
17. The roof of residential structures shall be constructed
with a non-reflective material of either concrete tile or
clay tile or equivalent material.
18. Residential structures shall have an exterior siding of
brick, stucco, wood, metal, concrete, or other similar
material other than the reflective, glossy, polished and/or
roof-formed type metal siding.
19. All front yard setbacks must be measured from inside the
' street dedications.
20. All security fences, grills, etc. shall be architecturally
compatible with the design of the subject and adjacent
buildings. In addition, no security fences, grills etc.
shall be installed without the prior written approval of
the Director of Community Development.
21. Air conditioners, heating, cooling ventilation equipment,
swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical
devices shall be located within the rear yard or street
° side yard or corner lot. Such equipment shall be screened
, from surrounding properties and streets and operated in
accordance with the City's Noise Ordinance.
- 22. The owner of the site shall maintain a pro-active approach
to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences
and any accessory building, on a daily basis.
23. A cover sheet of approved Conditions must be attached to
plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety
Division.
24. The existing property shall be cleaned and maintained in
sanitary condition pending construction and shall be
, maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
Failure to comply may result in revocation of the approved
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25. For the purpose of providing heating for any dwelling
proposed, only an energy efficient forced air furnace shall
be used, and the use of any wall furnace is expressly
prohibited.
PUBLIC WORK/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Public Works and Engineering Department has found no cause
to establish conditions for this requests at this time.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Fire Department has found no cause to establish conditions
for this request at this time.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to
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APPROVED and ADOPTED this Sth day of October 1996, by
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� FROM: Gary Chicots, Director
Community Development Departmen
BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Variance Case VAR 96-12 Valu Plus Center
10721 Atlantic Avenue
Applicant: San Pedro Signs
ProposaL•
Applicant is requesting approval of a variance from provisions of
the Sign Ordinance for an overall sign plan for the Valu Plus
shopping center. The major request is for two large pole signs and
tenant signs larger than permitted by the Sign Ordinance or
Redevelopment Agency sign standards.
Facta•
The San Pedro Electric Sign Company has submitted a sign master
plan for the Value Plus supermarket and for the rest of the stores
in the Valu Plus shopping center. Some of the signs are specific,
where a tenant is known, and some are ��generic�� and merely show the
general location and size of future signs. Because the proposed
sign plan does not meet several of the design standards in the
City's sign ordinance and Redevelopment Agency criteria, the sign
company has filed for a variance.
The Sign Plan was reviewed by the Redevelopment Agency at their
regular meeting on October 1, 1996 and continued for further review
and study.
Analvsis•
The sign plan for the Value Plus shopping center is generally
attractive and well designed. However, the overall impression is
that it is "over signed" with too many and too large signs leading (
to a confusing clutter of colors, sizes and messages.
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1. Wall Signs: '
ProDOSed Max allowed bv Code �
Size &°s of Frontaae Size & o of Frontaae i
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a. Value Plus 480 sq.ft. < 700 �
b. Blockbuster 128 sq.ft. � �po 100 sq.ft �pa '
c. Chief Auto 167 s ft. < 70°s 100 sq.ft. 700
d. Tenants A,B 30 sq.ft. 800 100 sq.ft. �po
e. Tenant C(1.SxA) 50 sq.ft. gpo 18 sq.ft. 70,
30 sq.ft. 70°s
Under the Zoning Ordinance, signs using individual channel letters '
are restricted to a maximum area of 100 sq, ft. and a letter height '
of 24 inches. Also, the percent of coverage of the front of the
building is limited to 700 of the frontage. As the table shows, �
most of the proposed signage exceeds these standards.
Logos are also permitted in addition to channel letters but no size !
standards have been established.
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2. Monument Sign:
There is a monument type ��center identification" sign proposed for �
the corner of Atlantic and Pendleton. It is stucco facing on a !
block wall with indented letters. This sign is larger than a ,
typical monument sign but was suggested by staff to give the center ;
a special identification.
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Pr000sed Max allowed by Code
Size & Heicrht Size & Height
Signs A& B 950 sq.ft. - 65 ft. - 200 sq.ft. - 35 ft.
Alt Signs A& B 680 sq.ft. - 65 ft. 200 sq.ft. - 35 ft.
A pole sign is permitted on this site. Ordinance provisions limit
the sign face area to 200 sq. ft. and the height to 35 ft. The
applicant is proposing two signs, each 65 ft. high, approximately
950 sq. ft. in overall sign area and less than 200 ft. apart. An
alternative pole sign has been proposed, still 65 ft. high but a
reduced overall sign area of approximately 680 sq. ft.
The roof of the highest building on this site extend from 34 ft. up �
to 44 ft. and can easily be seen from the freeway.'The proposed I
pole sign would extend 11 ft. higher than the top of the roof. �
In addition, no provision has been made in this proposal for �
signage on a possible free standing McDonalds restaurant proposed i
at the corner of Atlantic and Pendleton. This lessee may also want
a pole sign as well as any major new development on the parcels �
south of Pendleton. So there is the possibility of four or more �
large pole signs along the west side of Atlantic between Abbott and �
Imperial, each possibly 65 ft high. j
DISCUSSION
This is a significant project in the City's redevelopment area and �'
the City obviously wishes it to be successful. The Redevelopment �
Agency, in its review, is considering whether or not extra signage '
is appropriate and necessary to insure a successful project. Any �
approved plan will set a precedent for signs for any new major !
commercial development in the City. '
This shopping center has no competition for over 1 mile, the site i
is flat and there are no unusual situations relating to the site or !
surroundings. There appears to be little need to provide major I
amounts of additional signage beyond what our ordinance or '
standards allow. However, as a major new stand alone center, a �
certain amount of extra signage may be appropriate. ,
Agency discussion centered around a second pole sign and the extra i
sign height. The size of major and minor tenant wall signs was not �
discussed.
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Staff respectfully requests that the Commission continue the
hearing on this matter to the next regularly scheduled meeting
pending Redevelopment Agency action on this matter. i
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FROM: Gary Chicots, Director ///n .
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SUBJECT: APPEAL APL 96-01, APPEAL OF CONDITIONS IMPOSED UNDER SITE
PLAN REVIEW CASES NOS. SPR 96-16 AND SPR 96-17
Appellant: Habitat for Humanity
REOUEST: ,
Applicant is appealing a condition imposed by the Site Plan Review
Committee requiring tile roofs on two single family homes being
constructed at 3941 and 3951 Louise Avenue by Habitat for Humanity.
Source of Authoritv
Section 25-32 f. of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes actions of the
Site Plan Review Committee to be appeaied to the Planning
Commission.
Items Beina Appealed
On May 28, 1996 the Site Plan Review Committee approved Site Plan
Review applications SPR 96-16 and SPR 96-17 to construct two single
family dwellings on two adjacent lots in the R-1 (Single Family)
residential zone. Condition 17 on both site plans require that:
"The roof shall be constructed with a non reflective material
including synthetic tile, clay tile or concrete tile or other
similar roofing material ....".
Instead of tile, the applicant wishes to use a more conventional
asphalt type dimensional shingle.
Discussion
Community Development staff routinely require tile roofs or
equivalent on new single family homes built in Lynwood. This is
not an ordinance requirement.but has been City policy since
February 1993.
As stated in the attached letter, these two homes are being built
by volunteer labor by Habitat for Humanity. The houses are
designed to be sold for $55,000 to $68,000 to people with incomes
of 25% to 500 of the County median income (approximately $12,000 to
$26,000). As such, Habitat needs to keep costs as low as possible.
In addition, they utilize donated material and 80o donated labor.
They believe that tile roofs are more fragile and cannot be
installed by volunteer labor. In addition, the asphalt tile for
these homes has already been donated.
Two of the three homes built previously by Habitat in Lynwood used
shingle roofs. The one home with tile roofing was built by
professionals, paid for by Target Stores.
Ms. Cunningham, Director of Housing for Habitat states in her I
letter that it may be possible for them to find someone to donate
the tiles and professionals willing to donate the installation. ;
However, this would delay the project, possibly to 1998 and also I
possibly mean loss of sponsors. �
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Community Development Department staff have determined that the
appeal is categorically exempt from provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303 (a) of the
State CEQA Guidelines. -
Recommendation
Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning
Commission deny this appeal.
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September 24, 1996
Gary D. Chicots
Girector/Community Development
City Hall -
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
September 24, 1996
Dear Mr. Chicots:
We are very pleased to be working in partnership with the City of Lynwood in
our ongoing mission to eliminate sub-standard housing in the Los Angeles area
and we look forward to the opportunity to build into the future. Together, we
have completed four homes in your city, with two more planned to follow.
Having completed a total of 36 homes throughout Los Angeles, we have
learned to design our houses and to specify materials that allow us to build
safely with 80% volunteer labor while to staying within our Income Policy Area.
The clientele we serve are families whose annual eamings fall within 25-50%
of the Los Angeles County median. income. Accordingly, we sell our houses for
$55,000 -$65,500. This is a policy mandated by Habitat for Humanity
International. There is no room for leeway. Therefore, we must continually
assess and monitor our building techniques to adhere to our policy guidelines
and simultaneously reach our goals. And any other added costs push us out of
our approved range and prevent us from working on certain projects.
The possibility of the tile or synthetic tile roofs being required by the City of
Lynwood Planning Commission concerns us greatly. The shingle sample
shown by the architect has already been donated and is similar to the roofs
already installed on the two other Habitat houses that will be the immediate
neighbors to these "Holiday Blitz" homes. The expense of tile and professional
installers to put it on the roofs will prohibit us from moving forward.
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I request that you please revisit this discussion with your department and with
the Planning Commission and help us work this out. If we cannot resolve this
issue, it might be in everyone's best interest if we return these remaining two
properties to the City of Lynwood so that the City can find another developer
who can better meet your specifications for upgrading neighborhoods. The
only other alternative may be to spend time to find a donor for the tile and
roofers willing to install it free. This will delay the project and we may
subsequently lose sponsors who are already committed to our schedule.
Currently, these sponsors include Mobil Oil, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the
California Association of Insurance Professionals and several others.
Our construction planning schedule is more than full for the next three years
and our very next opportunity to work in Lynwood would be in late '98 or early
'99. Time is of the essence. We will continue our efforts to find qualifying
families from the Lynwood area and hopefully they will be first time
homeowners before Christmas. However, the determining factor will be the
requirement for tile. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help us
work this out so we can build in Lynwood before the holidays.
I nership, C ��
atherine Cunningham
Director
Housing and Community Development
cc: C. Barry Witmer
Donyea Adams
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Home of the 1995 Jimmy Carter Work Praject
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Gary D. Chicots
Director/Community Development
Lynwood City Hall
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
September 26, 1996
Dear Mr. Chicots:
When I spoke with Don Adams at our Family Selection Workshop at
Wilson Elementary School Tuesday evening I was heartened at his hope
that the issue of synthetic tile versus dimensional shingle could be resolved
at the staff level. In our subsequent phone conversation on Wednesday he
informed me that this issue will be addressed at the October 8, 1996
meeting of the Planning Commission.
As you know, very careful planning is necessary to successfully complete
two homes in the planned sixteen day construction schedule. October 15-
� 31 has been scheduled for on-site foundation and garage construction.
` Nov. 2,9,16 and 23 are for pre-build sessions in our warehouse. The
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, 15, 1996.
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roofing material currently under discussion. Vacations have been
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Any reason requiring schedule change will require us, as we would lose
our sponsors, to move our Holiday Blitz to another venue.
Our architect is in plan check process now on two more of the Jimmy
Carter Work Project homes, the same model as the two houses we just
Blitz- built in August in case this becomes necessary.
In addition to our scheduling concerns regarding synthetic tile roofs and the
fact that it is not "volunteer friendly" is the fact that the new homeowners
we are trying to qualify from Lynwood would be the immediate neighbors
of two other Habitat families whose homes have been approved and
constructed with the dimensional shingle roofs. More importantly, the
added expense of the tile and installation would disqualify the families with
whom, by policy, we work.
We very much want to continue with our partnership in Lynwood for this
Holiday Blitz but it appears that this may not be possible after all. Please
let me know if I can provide any other information or documentation that
will enable us to do so.
In Partnership,
Catherine Cunningham
Director
Housing and Community Development
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DATE: October 0,8, 1996 �,�,.�L '{
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FROM: Gary Chicots, Director
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SUBJECT:� REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM FENCE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOME AT 3926 IRA STREET (R-1,
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
? REOUEST:
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; Ms. Pauline Galbraith has requested an exemption from Zoning
Ordinance provision in order to retain a 4 ft. high fence and gate
(constructed without permit or approval) in the front yard at 3926
Ira Street in the R-1 (Single Family) Residential Zone.
Backqround:
Currently the Zoning Ordinance states that no fences are permitted
� in the front 20 ft. setback in the R-1 residential zone. The only �
� possible exception is for corner lots or other situations where
significant trespass can be demonstrated.
Ms. Galbraith's fence is of wrought iron and located approximately �
16 ft. back from the sidewalk beside a concrete walkway along the �
front,of her house. The fence extends from the east lot line to the
western edge of the house and ends in a gate that connect's to a i
gate across the driveway. The fence is within the 20 ft. setback
and"was installed without Planning approvals. After October 19,
1995, a permit would not have been issued for a fence in this �
location.
Ms. Galbraith wishes to retain the fence for security purposes and
to provide an extra runway for her dogs.,
Discussion: ,
In the neighborhood, there is a wrought iron fence on the lot east
s of the subject property, but not to the west, There is a long �
wrought iron fence on.three connecting lots across the street (see ''�"�
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attached graphic).. �
However there appear to be no special circumstances affecting this � �
lot that does not affect all other lots in the area. If the front ,\ ��
' fence were to be removed, there would be somewhat less security for �
i the door on the front of the house, but the applicant would still
have the gate at the side of the house and the fence and gate
around the front door and across the driveway.
Recommendation: �
Staff respectfully requests that, after review, the Commission
reject this request and direct the applicant to remove the illegal
fence.
Attachments:
1. Applicant's Letter
2. Graphic
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3926 Ira Street
Lynwood.ca 90262
September 23. 1996 .
Plaanning Department, City of Lynwwood
City Hall j
11330 Bullis R90262
Lynwood, CA �
Attention: Robert Diplock ,
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Dear Sir:' �
I am sure that the moratorium against front yard fencing ,
adopted by the Lynwood Planning Board is aimed at improving 1
the quality of life for the ci factor forLall�the rules and
must certainly be the guiding artment, whether they affect
regulations of the Planning Dep
function or design or safety.
In spirit, I have aimed for this ideal in my work here at ;
3976 Ira Street, my modest home, but my pride. Since I bought '
it in 1976,. I have enlarged the living space from slightly i
over 700 square feet to about 1200 square feet. I have ;
replaced a deteriorating patio and I have repaved crumbling �
walks.
My latest effort, a dream I've had for several years, `
involves a wrought iron fence, set back from the curved
sidewalk, about 15 to 18 feet. It is set on the edge of a
walkway around the conventional flower bed in front of the
house. The fence is of simple, but handsome design and it ;
functions as well as an extra runway for my dogs and as a
measure of security. Houses on both sides of mine and houses
nearby have been victimized 'uy invaders.
I believe I have used restraint and good taste in design. I i
hope you will agree and approve. Thanks in advance for your
consideration. �
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DATE: October 08, 1996
T0: PLANNING COMMISSION '�
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FROM: Gary Chicots, Director
Community Development Departmen�
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM FENCE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOME AT 12021 THORSEN AVENUE (R-1,
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE)
REOUEST:
Ms. Odeli Diaz has requested an exemption from Zoning Ordinance
provision in order to construct a 4 ft. high fence and gate in the
front yard at 12021 Thorsen Street in the R-1 (Single Family)
Residential Zone.
Backcrround :
Currently the Zoning Ordinance states that no fences are permitted
in the front 20 ft. setback in the R-1 residential zone. The only
possible exception is for corner lots or other situations where
significant trespass can be demonstrated.
Ms. Diaz wishes to construct a fence and gate along her front
property line. She cites problems with people trying to steal her
dogs, theft of property from her front yard, an intruder on the
- property and problems with emergency exit.
Discussion•
Ms Diaz' property is the fourth lot from the corner. There is a
wrought iron fence on the lot immediately to the north of this lot
and block posts (but no vertical bars in the front) on the adjacent
lot to the south. Seven of the 14 lots on Ms. Diaz' side of the
street have front yard fences. On the other side of the street
(from the corner south to Magnolia) four of the 13 lots have fences
(see attached graphic).
However there appear to be no special circumstances affecting this
lot that does not affect all other lots in this area. The applicant
does have the option of putting a gate and fence across the
, driveway at the house setback line, which would secure the back
yard (there is already a short fence between the house and the side
fence).
Recommendation:
Staff respectfully requests that, after review, the Commission
reject this request.
Attachments:
1. Applicant's Letter
2. Graphic
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The following is to request a permit, to build a steel
fence in front of my house. 7he reasons are.that
where my dogs are at I had to put a loak on them be-
cause on several occas'sions someone has come in and
has tried to steal them, Nnd also, on that side
of the house is where the emergency exit windoxs
are located and in case of fire we will be una,ble
to get out of the house beca,use the gate is locked.
0n another occassion an intruder was inside my
property and my neighborns mado noise and the intruder
got scaxed and left. We also have a sma,ll dog inside
the house and one day I accidentally left the door
open and my little dog got out and almost got run
down by a car and if the fence would ha4E been there
this would not have happenned. We cannot leave any items
on our front because they dissappear overnight.
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