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Home My Public Portal About09-10-96 PLANNING COMMISSION �v.� ,�. _ �. � . .. AGENDA , LYNWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMZSSION I �J REGULAR MEETING - 7:30 P.M. � ' City Hall Council Chambers R C EIV 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA CITY OFLYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE September 10, i996 SEP 0 51996 p� PY � 7i8i9��lillil2ili2i3i4iSi6 Carlton McMiller ��1�� t�� '� `-� Chairperson Errick Lee Donald Dove Vice Chairman Commissioner Eloise Evans Richard Kuan Commissioner Jamal Muhsin Jamina Barnes Commissioner --- -�;,, _.,. . .,..s,.... t•_,..:u,.:�-':'- _. .._.,___ . . . 'a> ••'— C O M M I S S I 0 N C 0 U N S E L• ' Michele Beal Bagneris Deputy City Attorney STAFF: Gary Chicots, Director Robert Diplock Community Development Department Planning Manager Louis E. Morales, Jr. Art Barfield Associate Planner Associate Planner Paul Nguyen Civil Engineer Assoc. f:�upfiles\misc\sept96 ' I I . i I I i I � l ---------- ---��--'---- �. � • September 10, 1996 OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Flag salute. 3. Roll call of Commissioners. 4. Certification of Agenda Posting. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONE CHANGE CASE N0. ZC 96-02/ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CASE NO. ZOA 96-OS Applicant: Sal Preciado PROPOSAL: Mr. Sal Preciado, as an agent for the property owner, has filed an application to change the zoning on property at 3840 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, approximately 33,270 sq. ft. of land (Assessor's Parcels 6187-001-01), from C-2 (Light Commercial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) in order to permit the use of an existing building for dances, public assembly, music and entertainment. As an alternative to this zone change, City staff is suggesting a change to the text of the Zoning Ordinance that would permit this type of use in the C-2 zone under certain limited conditions. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission continue Zone Change ZC 96-02 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 96-OS as requested by the applicant. The City Attorney advises that these cases should be continued to a date certain. An appropriate date would be the Commission's regularly scheduled November meeting. That date is November 12, 1996. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP 96-08 Applicant: Sal Preciado I PROPOSAL: i The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to a11ow � the development of an entertainment center with live bands and � dancing at 3840 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the C-2 � (Light Commercial) zone. The center would provide live music � dancing, closed circuit TV events and would be available for � rental for parties, dances and reunions. The applicant also � wishes to serve beer and wine in the entertainment area. � Approval of this project as proposed would require an � amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (ZC 96-02) and revision to ' the existing CUP (CUP 96-OS) to allow beer and wine to be sold ; throughout the building. 'I This hearing was continued from the Commission's August 13, 1996 meeting at the request of the applicant. � .. RECOMMENDATION: ' Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the , Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit CUP 96-OS as requested by the applicant. � 2 , I -- — ------- --- �0� � ` The City Attorney advises that this case should be continued to a date certain. An appropriate date would be the Commission's.regularly scheduled November meeting. That date is November 12, 1996. ` 3. MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO CUP 96-05 Applicant: Sal Preciado PROPOSAL - The applicant is requesting a modification of Conditional Use Permit Cup 96-OS to permit_ the sale of beer and wine in a proposed nightclub/entertainment facility at 3840 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the C-2 (Light Commercial) zone. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission continue the hearing on proposed modifications of CUP 96-OS as requested by the applicant. The City Attorney advises that this case should be continued ' to 'a date certain. An appropriate date would be the Commission's regularly scheduled November meeting. That date is November 12, 1996. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 96-10 VARIANCE CASE NO. VAR 96-06 Applicant: Jose & Alicia Rivera PROPOSAL The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit Case No. CUP 96-10 and Variance Case No. VAR 96-06 in order to legalize an existing 620.17 square foot dwelling unit, plus approval. of a Variance for the reduction of the side yard setback from 5 feet to 2 feet and a reduction of the required distance between main buildings from 10 feet to 7.5 feet and ' 6 feet. In addition, the applicant is proposing to construct a new four car garage. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 2598: l. Certifying that the project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061b(3). 2. Approving Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CUP 96-10 I subject to the stated conditions and requirements. ' 3. Deny Variance request No. VAR 96-06. I i NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: , 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP 96-13 Applicant: Jose Cardenas I ' PROPOSAL I The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use � Permit, CUP 96-13, to construct a single family dwelling and � two car garage on a lot containing an existing single family 1 dwelling and 2 car garage at 11045 Carson Drive in the R-3 '� (Multiple Family) residential zone. 3 � I —f— r • , RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 2604: 1. Certifying that the project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061b(3). 2. Approving Conditiona3 Use Permit, Case No. CUP 96-13 subject to the stated conditions and requirements. 6. VARIANCE CASE NO. VAR 96-09 Applicant: Tacos Mexico PROPOSAL Applicant is requesting approval of a variance from provisions of the Sign Ordinance in order to retain an existYng pole sign and cabinet box sign as part of a remodel of an existing restaurant at 11800 Atlantic Avenue in the CB-1 (Controlled Business) zone. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission deny Variance VAR 96-09, in conformance with the action taken by the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency at their regular meeting on September 03, 1996. 7. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 96-04 Applicant: City of Lynwood pROPOSAL: The City of Lynwood is proposing to amend the City Zoning Ordinance by adding Section 25-18.26 to specify design standards and requirements for creating ��flag" or ��panhandle" lots. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 2591: 1. Certifying that the proposed ordinance amendment will not � have a significant effect on the environment and that a I Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. i 2. Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.96-04 with any i changes as may be recommended by the Commission and recommending adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment I 96-04 by the City Council. ! REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS � i 1 8. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS RE: i FENCES IN FRONT YARDS OF R-1 ZONED PROPERTY ' Applicant: Ms. Esther Irby I � Ms. Esther Irby has requested an exemption from Zoning i Ordinance provision in order to construct a 4 ft. high fence I and gate in the front yard at 5422 Pelleur Street in the R-1 � (Single Family) Residential Zone. 1 ' 4 I I RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that, after review, the Commission reject this request. 9. REVIEW OF POTENTIAL GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - SOUTH SIDE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD NEAR HARRIS A property owner wishes to create a second unit on a lot on the south side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Harris Avenue. The property currently is zoned R-3, with R-3 and R-2 zoning adjacent to it. However, there are a number of single family homes in the area and the General Plan designates the area 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. PUBLIC ORALS COMMISSION ORALS STAFF ORALS ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October O8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. I I 1 i i � H:\upfiles\misc\sept96 i � I i 1 I 5 I . DATE: September 10, 1996 �� I �`�� v Gn.,E I��, •d A ,� � ► TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Gary Chicots, Director �_ � � / � Community Development Department V V SUBJECT: Zone Change ZC 96-02/Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 96-OS Applicant: Sal Preciado/City of Lynwood PROPOSAL Mr. Sal Preciado, as an agent for the property owner, has filed an application to change the zoning on property at 3840 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, approximately 33,270 sq.ft. of land (Assessor's Parcels 6187-001-01), from C-2 (Light Commercial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) in order to permit the use of an existing building for dances, public assembly, music shows and entertainment. As an alternative to this zone change, City staff is suggesting a change to the text of the Zoning Ordinance that would permit this type of use in the C-2 zone under certain limited conditions. DISCUSSION One of the uses being proposed for this development is a dance hall, with live music and where admission will be charged. This use is permitted only in the C-3, Heavy Commercial zone with a Conditional Use permit. In order to approve this use, either a rezone or a modification to the Zoning Ordinance is required. Originally, staff suggested a rezone to .C-3 or PCD (Planned Commercial Development). This is a large piece of property on a major arterial that might qualify for a more intense use. However, the site is not big enough for a PCD designation (5 acres) and C-3 zoning would permit very heavy commercial use if the proposed use were to go out of business or the existing building was abandoned - things like auto repair facilities, equipment rental yards, dog kennels, feed and fuel yards, etc. Theaters and concert halls are permitted in the C-2 zone with a Conditional Use Permit and this type of use is also being proposed as part of the entertainment center. Public dances in the proposed entertainment center. are similar enough to a concert hall or theater that it could be included as a conditionally permitted use under limited circumstances and with proper regulations. If the Commission chooses to approve this proposal, then staff recommends amending the C-2 Light Commercial Zone text to add a section for those uses requiring a Conditional Use Permit - concert halls, theaters and entertainment centers. I 25-7 b. The followina uses also are permitted provided that a � Conditional Use Permit has been granted bv the PlanninQ � Commission: � 1_ Concert halls, auditoriums, theaters (includina live I stage and motion picture) ' 2. Entertainment Centers - includina niahtclubs dance i halls, rental halls for dances reunions parties , and similar activities, where such centers are � located in structures with a minimum of 7 500 sa. ft. of floor area. on a maior arterial street and � meetincr oarkinQ recruirements for dance halls and other oublic assembly uses. '' 1 � If the above two sections are added, the following should be deleted (it is in the wrong place anyway). �5 8.� mw��v� nv��:H:ti�a � .. m� � s ee�ee�� ha��e an� e��e° s�m''a ��s -� � zr r7 a n t r�d r r 3, r _, .,. F...,.... _ i.. , � i.. i.. •,.. • a r�e F ��—aseee�r��e--ge�m��e�--F.t�°ettan� �e a ee�dz�- �e �e r�[ti�-E�r-� . P3e . 1�9 ST As an alternaCive, the Commission.may consider a change of zoning for parcels 6187-001-01,OS,and 10 from C-2 to C-3. Both options have been advertised. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Commission continue Zone Change ZC 96-02 and Zoning Ordinance ' Amendment ZOA 96-OS as requested by the applicant. The City Attorney advises that these cases should be continued to a date certain. An appropriate date would be the Commission's , regularly scheduled November meeting. That date is November 12, 1996. f:�wpfiles\planning\zc2zoe05.rpt � i I I 1 � �' , � 2 � � i I _.. U81^.(3iD6 17:-J9 '6':19 2aJ dU3� 5 C H K d �.��- 8I2B/96 TO : PLANING COMMISION FROM : SAL PRECIADO RE : INDEFENIT CONTINUENCE FOR PLANING COMMISION MEETING I SAL PRECIADO HEREBY TO CON'fINUE PLANING CAMMISION MEETING UNT�I� NECESSARY TIME IS NEEDED 70 ARRENGE JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL WfTH THE C(TY OF LYNWOOD AT 3840 MARTIN LUTHER KING LYNWOOD CA 902@Z OLD BOWLING AU.EY NOW MANA'S RESfAURANT /CHAVA'S EIYTERTAINMENT 310 869 3028 date ��/�' � L PRE IADO I ,� I � ', � I I I I I l i � • DATE: September 10, 1996 ��.. T�� r��.� . TO: PLANNING COMMISSION `�� •�� vy FROM: Gary Chicots, Directo Community Development partment SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Case No. 96-OS Applicant: Sal Preciado Proposal The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the development of an entertainment center with live bands and dancing at 3840 Martin Luther Kirig Jr. Boulevard in the C-2 (Light Commercial) zone. The_center would provide live music dancing, closed circuit TV events and would be available for rental for parties, dances and reunions. The applicant also wishes to serve beer and wine in the entertainment area. Approval of this project as proposed would require an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (ZC 96-02) and revision to the existing CUP (CUP 96-05) to allow beer and wine to be sold throughout the building. This hearing was continued from the Commission's July 09, 1996 meeting at the request of the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. l. Pro�ect Characteristics The applicant proposes to develop an entertainment center that would include a stage area, music shows (live and via direct TV), dances and closed circuit TV shows. When not scheduled for regular events, the hall would be available for rent for private dances, parties and reunions, school sports, folklorico dances and special meetings. In addition, the applicant proposes to sell beer and wine in the entertainment area. The current application shows that parking will be provided for 172 cars. 2. Source of Authoritv Section 25-8.8 a of the Zoning Ordinance requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a dance hall or concert hall in the C-2 zone. 3. Propertv Location The subject property is located at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Ernestine Avenue, southwest corner. 4. Propertv Size The subject site is rectangular in shape, and approximately 125000 square feet in size. 5. Existina Land Use The site contains a restaurant and lounge, approximately 6800 square feet, in a 33,000 square foot building. The site � also contains a parking area on its west and south sides. � The surrounding land uses are as follows: j North - Commercial/Retail East - Residential 1 i South - Public Parking Area West - Parking, Commercial/Auto Use I i � h:\staffrpt\cup9608.7 I I 1 i '' 6. Land Use DescriPtion The General Plan designation for the subject property is Commercial, and the zoning classification is C-2 (Light Commercial). The surrounding General Plan and Zoning are: General Plan Zoning North - Commercial� - North - C-2 South - Public Facility South - P-1 East - Single Family Residential East - R-1 West - Commercial West - C-2 7. Lvnwood Redevelo�ment Aaencv The subject project is located in the City's Redevelopment Project (Project Area "A") and has been reviewed by the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. At its meeting on July 09, 1996, the Agency referred the project to Staff to review with the applicant and neighbors. At the meeting on August 06, 1996 the Agency recommended that the project be transmitted to the Planning Commission for processing. On July 02, 1996, staff presented the above proposal to the Agency for review and possible concept approval. At that meeting, several neighbors raised a number of concerns with the project including traffic, parking, noise and dangerous or anti social behavior by the customers. The Agency directed staff to set up a meeting with the applicant and neighbors to see if a project could be designed that would be acceptable to both. Two meetings were held on July 24, 1996 and a third meeting on July 31, 1996. The first meeting was attended by 6 people, the second by 7 and the third by approximately 34 people. Result of Meeting with Neiahbors At the first meeting, one neighbor supported the proposal and three others expressed limited concerns. At the second meeting, very strong objections were expressed by four neighbors and by two other interested parties. Primary concerns were parking, noise late at night, traffic and possible criminal behavior of people attending events. One person compared this proposal to El Fallerone in the Lynwood Plaza, and stated that criminal activity, particularly burglary, had increased significantly since this facility' began operating. At the third meeting, people a�peared to be almost evenly divided between those in favor and those opposed. Those , opposed again raised the issues cf parking, noise.at night; ' and possible criminal activity. One person stated that I neighboring property values would go down if this project was approved. In addition, one neighbor was opposed to the � suggestion of closing off alley access to Ernestine Avenue i as causing inconvenience to the residents. i � Those in favor stated that would be tax benefits to the City � from the project, that the project would stimulate ; additional economic activity, that it would provide jobs and �, activity for young people on weekends, and that the � applicant should be given a chance to make a profit. Two i people suggested that the application be approved for 6 � months and then extended if there were no serious problems. 1 I h:\staffrt\cup9608.1 ' 2 ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION 1. Consistencv with General Plan and Zonina The proposed land use is consistent with the General Plan designation of Commercial, therefore, granting the Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. However, the proposal would not be consistent with Zoning unless Zone Change ZC 96-02 is approved. 2. Site Suitabilitv - The property is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed development relative to structures, - parking, walls, fences, landscaping, driveways and other development features required by the Zoning Ordinance. The site has good access. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is a major arterial and can carry the quantity of traffic the proposed development would generate. The current ADT along this arterial is 14,890 vehicles per day. Approval of this proposal will not exceed the maximum ADT. The side street, Ernestine 'Avenue, is classified as a local street whose primary function is to provide direct access to abutting properties. The proposed project could generate additional traffic on Ernestine Avenue by patrons looking for parking spaces. 3. Alternatives to the ProDOSed Use Staff suggested the possibility of lower impact uses that could be phased over time, such as young peoples concert hall without dancing or beer and wine, and the Discovery Zone restaurant/arcade. This would allow the applicant to test out possible uses and demonstrate to the City and the neighbors that the uses could be operated in a safe and responsible manner. (See attachment B) 4. Possible MitiQatina Measures In response to questions and concerns voiced at the meeting with neighbors, the applicant indicated that he would: 1. close off the alley access to Ernestine Avenue to reduce possible traffic and parking impacts. 2. provide one security person per 100 persons at each event. 3. station security people in the parking lot, at the doors and on Ernestine Avenue to provide crowd control and security. 4. soundproof all exit doors. The applicant also indicated that he would consider providing a Discovery Zone type use. In order to limit problems of overflow parking, Staff has recommended limiting the area available for concerts and other assembly to match the amount parking available. Under the current parking plan, this means that about 2/3 of the main assembly area could be used for dances or concerts (about 7,000 sq. ft.). 5. Conditions of Aoproval � The improvements as proposed, subject to the conditions � recommended by the Community Development Department, will � not have a negative effect on the values of the surrounding properties or interfere with or endanger the public health, safety or welfare. i I � 3 � 6. Benefits to Communitv The proposal will facilitate upgrading the commercial use of the property and support the commercial designation of the General Plan. However, unless carefully controlled, the proposed use could have severe impacts on the neighboring residential areas. 7. Environmental Assessment The Community Development Department has determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on file in the Community Development Department office and in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit No. 96-08 as requested by the applicant. The City Attorney advises that this case should be continued to a date certain. An appropriate date would be the Commission's regularly scheduled November meeting, November 12, 1996. f\planning\staffrp[\f:cup9608.1 ( � i i � V i i ( 4 u.5 ze �s �v .�s azis zaa uo�: s c x x.+ �,�� NlZe/9s - TO : PLANING COMMISION FROM : SAL PRECIADO RE : INDEFENIT CONTINUENCE FOR PLANING COMMISION MEETING I SAL PRECIADO HEREBY TO CANTINUE PI.ANING COMMISION MEETING UNT�I� NECESSARY TIME IS NEEDED 70 ARRENGE JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL WRH THE CfTY OF LYNWOOD AT 3840 MARTIN LUTHER KlNG LYNWOOD CA 90262 OLD BOWLING ALLE`( NOW MANA'S RESTAURANT lCHAVA'S Et�fTERTAINMENT 310 869 3028 �e �//�� L PRE IADO � � � , � I I � �, �_�� ► � �i�� C��O 3 DATE: September 10, 1996 ��J� ��"• +r'---=�� — � T0: PLANNING COMMISSION (�� FROM: Gary Chicots, Director Community Development Department SUBJECT: Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 96-05 Applicant: Sal Preciado Proposal: The applicant is requesting a modification of Conditional Use Permit CUP 96-05 to permit the sale of beer and wine in a proposed nightclub/entertainment facility at 3840 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in the C-2 (Light Commercial) zone. Discussion: On May 14, 1996 the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit CUP 96-05 to permit the sale of beer and wine in a restaurant at 3840 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The sale of beer and wine was restricted to the restaurant and lounge area only and also was required to be sold only in conjunction with a food order. The lessee and operator of the restaurant now wishes to expand operations to include an entertainment center which would occupy a large area to the rear of the existing restaurant. The applicant wishes to extend the sale of beer and wine to the entertainment area during the hours of operation. If the Commission approves the establishment of the entertainment center under CUP 96-08, it may also wish to consider permitting the sale of beer and wine in the entertainment center also. The following conditions of CUP 96-OS would have to be modified as shown. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-OSR ALLOWING THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN A RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER AT 3840 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD IN THE C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) ZONE, LYNV700D, CALIFORNIA 21. Beer and wine m� be sold and consumed in the restaurant, lounge area and the entertainment area. 23. Provide a minimum of 172 parking spaces as shown on approved plans. All the rest of the conditions would still apply and be supplemented by the Conditions of Approval in CUP 96-OS if approved. Environmental Assessment The Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed change is categorically exempt from the provisions of the , California Environmental Quality Act. I i 1 ; , � RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission continue the hearing on proposed modifications of CUP 96-OS as requested by the applicant. � The City Attorney advises that this case should be continued to a date certain. An appropriate date would be the Commission's regularly scheduled November meeting. That date is November 12,. 1996. f\wpfiles\cup9605R.rpt 2 u,5-zu,su 17:99 �zis zaa ousz s c x x n � �� 8128/96 TO : PIANiNG COMMISION - FROM : SAL PRECIADO RE : INDEFENIT CONTINUENCE FOR PLANING COMMtSION MEETING I SAL PRECIADO HEREBY TO CA�RINUE PLANING CAMM(SION MEETING UNT4L NECESSARY TIME IS NEEDED?O ARRENGE JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL WRN THE CffY OF LYNWOOD AT 3840 MARTIN LUTHER KING LYNWOOD CA 902@Z OLD BOWLING AI.LEY NOW MANA'S RESTAURANT /CHAVA'S EtJTERTAINMENT 310 869 3028 �e �//�� PRE IADO . I I � DATE: September 10, 1996 R(��t��`�� + C�i� rVo. � � � t.� I , TO: PLANNING COMMISSION " FROM: Gary Chicots, Directo ' �L i�;0. �� Community Development partment SUBJECT: Variance Case No. VAR 96-06 Applicant: Jose and Alicia Rivera Pr000sal: The applicant is requesting approval of a Variance to reduce the required minimum size of a two bedroom unit from 750 square feet to 620 square feet, and the required side yard setback from five (5') feet to two and one half (2 1/2'), in order to legalize an existing second unit and build a four (4) car garage at 11237 wright Road, in the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) zone, Lynwood, California. Facts l. Source of Authoritv. 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. 2. Prooertv Location and Size The site is located on the west side of Wright Road between Beechwood Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard. It is rectangular and measures approximately 12,030 square feet in size. 3. Existina Land Use The site is developed with a one (1) story single family dwelling and a second one bedroom unit and is surrounded by the following land uses: North - Multiple Family Residential South - Multiple Family Residential East - Industrial/Commercial West - Multiple Family Residential 4. Land Use Describtion General Plan Zoning North - Multi- Family Residential R-3 South - Multi- Family Residential R-3 East - Industrial. M West - Multi- Family Residential R-3 5. Project Characteristics The subject property, developed with a one (1) story dwelling is planned to allow legalizing an existing detached second unit and a new attached 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 percent (390) of the project lot is planned for landscaping. I I f:\var\var96-Ob . � 1 I 1 I 6. Site Plan Review At its regular meeting of August 27, 1996, the Site Plan Review Committee reviewed and recommended denial of the variance request. The illegal unit is located on a flood plain. New residential development cannot be approved in such locations without complying with flood plain regulations. 7. Zonina Enforcement Historv This property has been sited for an illegal garage conversation and construction without proper permits and approvals. 8. Neiahborhood Resoonse None of record at the time of preparation of the staff report. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION l. Consistencv with General Plan and Zonina Reaulations The proposed land use is consistent with the existing zoning classification R-3 development standards except with respect to side yard and unit size requirements. And, the project supports the General Plan designation of Multi- Family Residential. The proposed development density will not be greater than envisioned in the General Plan and permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. But, a variance approval is necessary to allow the existing side yard and unit size. 2. Site Suitabilitv The property is not undersized in relation to the proposed development. The lot is not substandard and does meet current development standards relative to lot width and lot area. However, the property is located in a flood plain and new residential uses, or any residential additions that increases the value of the structure by 50 0 or more are not permitted under Federal Flood Insurance regulations unless those regulations are complied with. 3. Comnatibilitv The proposed project will be located in a neighborhood that is essentially multiple-family in character. Properties located to the north, south, and west are developed as multiple-family residential. Properties developed in the east are industrial in use. These properties are in general conformity with the development requirements of the R-3 and M zones. However, the proposed development does not meet the setback and unit size requirements of the R-3 zone. 4. Comoliance with Develooment Standards Findinas Reauired for Granting a Variance• Staff believes that the required findings for granting a I Variance cannot be made for this request. � The applicant is not being deprived of a right that is enjoyed by others in similar circumstances. The lot width and � lot area of this parcel should not exclude residential ; development for the subject site. The proposed can meet all � residential development requirements of the Zoning Ordinance I provided the project is redesigned. i � I i h:var\var96-06 i i � I 2 i II As stated above, the applicant is attempting to legalize an existing second unit. The unit was originally built as a garage. However, the garage was converted into a second unit by adding bedrooms, bath, and kitchen areas without permits . . The property is in the designated flood plain area, and an illegal unit cannot be legalized unless it meets flood plain development regulations. This means that any. living areas must be flood proofed or must be built at least one foot above the projected flood 1eve1. The property is large enough to contain a second unit and meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The easiest way to meet the flood plain requirements is to construct the second unit above the proposed garage and convert the illegal unit back to a garage (flood plain development regulations will require that all plumbing be disconnected and capped). Therefore staff has placed conditions in the Conditional Use Permit to require redesign of the proposed development before building permits can be issued. If the project is redesigned the second unit can be built to the required minimum size and therefore the variance would not be required. The strict enforcement of the specific regulation will not result in a practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with objectives of the Zoning Ordinance. There are no exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property involved which do not apply generally to all other residential properties located in the flood plain. 5. Environmental Assessment Community Development Department Staff has determined that the project is Categorically Exempt from provisions of the State of California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061b of the State CEQA Guidelines. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission deny Variance Request No. 96-06. Attachments l. Location Map 2. Site Plan I 1 � � f:planning\var:var96-06 � I � 3 I - • DATE: September 10, 1996 !`i �''`�/�, {TC�� ftlo � n i�L �� T0: PLANNING COMMISSION � /� �,, a� f�1�. ' 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. 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. Existin4 Land Use The property is a flat parcel developed with a one (1) story single family dwelling and a second one (1) story, two (2) bedroom unit. The surrounding land uses are as follows: North - Multi-Family Residential South - Multi-Family Residential East - Industrial/Commercial West - Multi-Family Residential 5. General Plan and Zonina Desianations 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 j I i _ i 1 i t\planning\staffrpt\f:cup96-73 I � i � 1 I � i . I ` • � 6. Pro�ect Characteristics: �, I 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 i contains two (2) bedrooms, a kitchen and dining room, a '� living room, and a half bath. Thirty nine (39°s) of the �� project lot is planned for landscaping. � 7. Site Plan Review I � On August 27, 1996, the Site Plan Review Committee evaluated � the proposed development and recommended approval to the ; Planning Commission, subject to a redesiqn of the project ' in order to comply with the Federal Flood Insurance regula- I tions, and specific conditions and requirements. 8. Zonina Enforcement Historv j I This property has been sited for an illegal garage conversa- i tion and construction without proper permits and approvals. I 9. Public Response j None of record at the time this report was prepared. I ISSUES AND ANALYSIS I 1. Consistencv with General Plan and Zonina Reaulations ' 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. i 3. Comoliance 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. i The converted garage does not meet minimum unit size or i sideyard requirments. However the project can be redesigned I to meet the requirements of the zone. I 4. Compatibilitv � The proposed project will be located in a neighborhood that I 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. I f 2 I I I I h:cup96-10 5. Conditions of Approval The proposed project, if redesigned 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. 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 1. Resolution No. 2598 2. Site Plan i I I � 1 i I i 3 0 � — --- RESOLUTION 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 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, I 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: l i COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT � 1 l. 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 i Department. I , 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. 1 ' 1 i 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 sha11 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 (25%) 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, arid side yards shall be landscaped and shall consist predominately of plant materials except I � for necessary walks, drives and fences. I 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. ; 2 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 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 Direc£or 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 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. i � ; PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT i � 29. Site Plan Review is incorrect. Correct the property dimen- i 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, I 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 Building permits will be issued prior ; to the approval of grading plans by City Engineer. i ' 3 � 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 existinq 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. , ' i - � h:resa2598 i I �! 4 i 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 h:usfile \planning\resolutn\reso2598 - I � I ' I 5 ,1�� !'� !T �� DATE: September 10, 1996 r`_�_ �v�� ' � r�� r� - ^'C`�� .�� - TO: PLANNING COMMISSION �:'-`,��>:_ �\::. �� FROM: Gary Chicots, Director � � Community_ Development Department�� - BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager Planning Division SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit - Case No. CUP 96-13 Applicant: Jorge Gardenas PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to develop an attached one story residential dwelling unit and a two (2) car garage on property containing an existing unit and garage at 11045 Carson Drive in the R-3 (MUlti-Family. Residential) zone. FACTS: l. 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 Carson Drive between Imperial Highway and Lilita Street (see attached location map). 3. Property size The site consists of a rectangularly shaped lot, approximately 6,303.5 square feet in size. 4. Existina Land Use The property is a flat parcel containing a single family dwelling with an attached garage, a converted garage unit with an attached storage and detached storage facilities. The surrounding land uses are as follows: North - Single Family/Multi-Family Residential South - Single Family/Multi-Family Residential East - Multi-Family Residential West - Single Family/MUlti-Family Residential 5. General Plan and Zoning Desianations �, The General Plan Designation for the subject property is i Town House and Cluster Housing and the Zoning is R-3 I (MUlti-Family Residential). The surrounding land use � designations are as follows: , General Plan Zoning � North - Town House and Cluster Housing North - R-3 South - Town House and Cluster Housing South - R-3 ' East - Town House and Cluster Housing East - R-3 � West - Town House and Cluster Housing West - R-3 � �i f\planning\staffrpt\f:tup96-13 ' 1 � I 6. Pro�ect Characteristics: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to develop a one (1) story single family residential unit, 644 square feet in size, attached to an existing dwelling with an attached two car garage, and a detached 400 square foot garage. The new attached residence will consist of one bedroom, a full bath, a living room/dining room area, kitchen facilities. An existing 1,062 square dwelling with an attached garage will remain as a part of the proposed project. - The proposed development will replace an existing illegal unit with a legal unit and provide the required parking. ' 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 specific conditions and - requirements. 8. Zonina Enforcement Histo� None of record. 9. Public Response � None of record at the time this report was prepared. ISSUES AND ANALYSIS l. Consistencv with General Plan and ZoninQ ' The proposed land use is consistent with the existing General Plan designation of MultiFamily. Therefore, granting.Conditional Use Permit No. 96-13 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 demolished. 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. Furthermore, the subject property is adequately served with the required public utilities and offers adequate vehicular and pedestrian accessibility. 3. Compliance with Development Standards The proposed development will meet 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 if the existing garage is converted back to a garage. It is currently being used as a family room. 4. Comoatibilitv ' The proposed project will be located in a neighborhood that j is in substantial transition from single-family to multi- � family residences. � � 1 i h:cup96-13 2 1 5. Conditions of Aoproval The proposed project, 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 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 from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 B(3) of the State of California Environmental Quality guidelines as amended. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopts the attached Resolution No. 2604: 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. 96-13, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. ATTACHMENTS l. Location Map 2. Resolution No. 2604 ' 3. Site Plan � I I I � f:\staffrp[\cup96-73 . i 3 � -- �. . .. 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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 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 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. 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. 96-13, provided the following conditions are observed and complied with at a11 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. 1 1I 3. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City Departments. 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 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 demolished, existing storage shed and any portion of storage shed to be demolished. 7. Deconvert existing garage currently being used as family room back to garage. 8. All work shall be performed by a licensed contractor as per plans, specifications and current codes. 9. The applicant sha11 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 (25a) 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. h:\ws\planning\resolutn\reso2604 2 i � 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 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. Must show all existing structures and identify which building to be demolished and resubmit. 30. Dedicate a five (5) wide strip of property frontage along Carson Drive. 31. Submit a drainage plan prepared and signed by a registered Civil Engineer . Grading plans will be checked by Public Works Department. No Building permits will be issued prior to the approval of grading plans by City Engineer. '� 32. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb & gutter and substandard drive approach(es), per APWA standards. � 33. Construct one (1) wheelchair ramp at northwest corner of I Lilita Street and Carson Drive. ,� �, h:\NSfiles\planning\resolutn\reso2604 � 3 1 i 34. Connect to public sewer . Each building shall be connected separately. Construct laterals as necessary. 35. Underground all utilities. 36. Underground existing utilities if any modifications are proposed for the electrical service panel. 37. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. - 38. 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. FIRE DEPARTMENT _ The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for this application. 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 i '' h:usfile \planning\resoLutn\reso2604 i 4 � ' DATE: September 10, 1996 ��`,��% ITEM N0 . r � �� n4 � 1 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION "f'"•'S- (�` • FROM: Gary Chicots, Director D Community Development Department�/(,�� BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Variance Case VAR 96-09, Tacos Mexico - 11800 Atlantic Avenue Applicant: Antonio Moreno Proposal: Applicant is requesting a variance from provisions of the sign ordinance and Redevelopment Agency sign standards for a proposed Tacos Mexico drive-through restaurant at 11800 Atlantic Avenue in order to retain an existing pole sign and cabinet (box) sign. Applicant proposes to retain an existing 22 ft. high pole sign and a cabinet type box sign as part of a remodel of an existing restaurant in the CB-1 (Controlled Business) zone. The applicant also proposes two additional channel letter signs on the north and south faces of the building (see attached graphics). Discussion: _ On April 30, 1996, the Site Plan Review Committee approved a proposal to remodel an existing restaurant for use by a Tacos Mexico drive-through restaurant (SPR 96-12). One of the conditions of approval was submission and approval of a sign plan. The original site plan showed that the existing pole sign and cabinet box sign would be removed. However, when the sign plan was submitted, the applicant proposed to keep both the existing pole sign and cabinet.sign, with a new logo and copy change. The current Sign Ordinance restricts pole signs to lots with an area greater than 50,000 square feet. This site is approximately 16,800 square feet. Also current Agency criteria prohibit the use of cabinet signs. The applicant does qualify for a monument sign since they have 150 ft. of street frontage along Josephine. Redevelapment Agency Act�nn On September 03, 1996 the Redevelopment Agency disapproved the proposed sign plan and directed the applicant to redesign the plan to comply with Agency standards. RECOMMENDATION: � Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission deny Variance request VAR 96-09, in j conformance with the action taken by the Lynwood Redevelopment ' Agency at their regular meeting on September 03, 1996. I i I 1 i S 1/ E � n , Q I , � . �A2Ki�vr LOT � �;` � � � , ; %; `� s/r�= PCAn� � /v0 � t�Ah'e� Tp SrACE ' /� = EK/S T/nir �o L � s/Gtir , Z3 - L�X/,$T/N� INAlL �A'Q� C d- .� _ �ll� Pes� � S�c„vs , ° ' / _ `� ��N�s � , ,. / � ., o; 8 z /✓O/1 //il �7 � 1 S�'/til --- � � � % / � / 0•0/ „� : � % � j % �66� ,�� o ,� �''f� `� � �i��i' �-. �'� ilti _ .,37 � � �!� � �� : ��. o? � � ,.o,;�-� . , r. O 4 °,tiz - /. o•o/ � � �� / � �>.s ��o� O .�)�O,y1 `J�v/15/� �''� . �-�_----------------�----� ---�-- ----------� ------__-�-------... 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DATE: September 10, 1996 � NO. ��O_� TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Gary Chicots, Directo Community Development epartment SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 96-04• An amendment to the Citv's Subdivision - Reaulations to Provide DesiQn Standards and Reauirements for CreatinQ Flaa or Panhandle Lots _ Applicant: City of Lynwood PROPOSAL: The City of Lynwood is proposing to amend the City Zoning Ordinance by adding Section 25-18.26 to the Subdivision regulations to specify design standards and requirements for creating "flag" or "panhandle" lots. DISCUSSION: Recently staff has had two inquiries and one preliminary application to create flag lots. These types of lots with a long, narrow neck connecting to a street are sometimes the only way to subdivide long narrow parcels or leftover or awkward shaped lots. However, unless properly designed, such lots can become problems because of inadequate access or not enough width or depth to meet setback requirements. Currently the City's Subdivision regulations do not contain any regulations or design standards relating to flag lots. Adopting standards will insure that any such lots will be properly designed. The proposed ordinance amendment is modeled after regulations currently in effect in the City of Rosemead. Staff is preparing some graphics to illustrate the design regulations and make to Ordinance more understandable. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: The Director of Community Development has determined that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result from the proposed Ordinance change, therefore a Negative Declaration has been prepared and filed in the Community Development Department and in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 2591: l. Certifying that the proposed ordinance amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and that a Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.96-04 with any changes as may be recommended by the Commission and recommending adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment i 96-04 by the City Council. , ATTACHMENTS: ; l. Draft Ordinance 2. Resolution 2591 i 1 I ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL.CODE BY ADDING SECTION 25-18.26 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CREATING FLAG OR PANHANDLE LOTS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 25 of the Lynwood Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: (i) Section 25-18.26 is added to the Lynwood Municipal Code as follows: 25-18.26 Flaa Lots Develooment - Design Standards. Flacx Lot Development Desian Standard. In order to provide the opportunity for single-family residential flag lot development, and to maintain the integrity of existing single family areas, the following regulations and criteria for evaluating flag or panhandle lots are established. However, in no case shall more than three flags lots be allowed within any subdivision. A. Front Yard. For the purpose of this section , a front yard shall be defined as that area which extends across the width of the lot, and is immediately adjacent to the flag lot vehicular access leg, which connects to the public street. Such vehicular access leg is exclusive of a front yard setback area. B. Front Yard Setback Front yard setback requirements for residential development herein shall apply; provided, however, that for the purposes of ineasurement, the following methods shall be applicable . 1. When a single (one) flag lot is to be served by a driveway which is solely devoted to the exclusive use of such single flag lot, measurements shall be initiated from the front property line. 2. When two or more flag lots are to be serviced by a common driveway obtained through fee, easement, or in combination thereof, and when such lots lie partially within such common driveway, no setback measurements shall include any portion of such common driveway. 3. The Planning Commission may establish a new point of measurement for front yards; providing, however, that common driveways or vehicular access easements shall not be counted towards satisfying front yard setback requirements. ' C. Side Yard. The minimum side yard setback shall be I five feet (5'); provided, however, that for the purposes of I measurement, the following methods shall be applicable: � l. When a single (one) flag lot is to be served by � a driveway which is solely devoted to the i exclusive use of such single flag lot, measurements shall be initiated from the side property line. � " 2. when two or more flag lots are to be served by a common driveway obtained through fee, easement, or in combination thereof, and when such lots lie partially within such common driveway, no setback measurements sha11 include any portion of such common driveway. D. Lot Area. The minimum developable lot area, exclusive of vehicle access leg or common driveway access easements, shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet and as depicted within Appendix "A" herein. E. Lot Width. The minimum 1ot width for a flag lot developable area shall be fifty feet (50'). F. Lot Width. Street Frontaae. The minimum street frontage for a flag lot development is directly dependent on the number of flag lots. (1) The minimum street frontage for a single (one) flag lot shall be fifteen feet (15'). (2) The minimum street frontage for two or more lots which are so designed to provide a common vehicular access leg by way of fee, easement, or combination thereof, shall provide a minimum of three feet (3') additional of real property street frontage; provided, however, that the following minimum street access widths are established: (a) The street frontage.for two (2) lots sha11 be eighteen feet (18'); provided, however, that such requirement may be achieved by a combined contribution of individual lot street frontage which equals the required access driveway width. (b) The street frontage for three (3) flag lots shall be twenty-six feet (26'); provided, however, that such requirement may be achieved by a combined contribution of individual lot street frontage which . equals the required street frontage width. (3) The street frontage access width may be increased beyond those requirements contained within this subpart, based on the recommendation of the City Engineer or Fire Department. G. Application and Procedural Provisions Pertainina to Flaq Lot Develooments. (1) The requirements contained within this Section shall only apply in conjunction with the consideration of a division of land which contains a flag lot. I (2) A site plan, drawn to scale, which accurately 1 depicts all proposed structures and required setbacks and vehicle driveways, shall be submitted , in conjunction with any application for a division ; of land which contains a flag lot. (3) The Planning Commission will review the merits of � each flag 1ot proposal in relationship to the ; immediate property and the surrounding area. ` (4) Vehicle access easements for reciprocal use or otherwise sha11 be shown on the tentative maps, i i I together with a statement identifying which lots are subservient and which lot are to benefit from such easements. (5) Where vehicle access easements are to be used, a covenant shall be prepare� by the applicant for review and approval of the City Attorney. The covenant shall assure that private common driveways shall be continually maintained and that cost associated with such maintenance shall be equally shared by all future property owners, whose properties benefit within the division, and shall include the following provisions: (i) The City shall have the right to cause such repair to be accomplished, and to place liens on the involved properties, if in the estimation of the City Engineer, the subject common driveway has reached a state of disrepair which renders it a hazard, or a public nuisance; and that the property owners involved have failed to act within a reasonable period, thirty days), after notification. (ii) That no parking shall be allowed within the private common driveway obtained by easement and signs restricting same shall be posted at conspicuous locations. (iii)The ability to cite violations of such parking restrictions shall be granted to the City of Lynwood. H. Necessarv Findinas for Ap�roval. The Planning Commission may approve the platting of flag lots when the following findings can be made. (1) The lot design is justified by topographic conditions or the size and shape of the property prohibits conventional lot division practices. (2) The proposed flag lot division will not create detrimental visual or privacy impacts. I i 1 I . � h:\upfiles\planning\flaglots , i ; i _ _ i RESOLUTION NO. 2591 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 96-04 AND RECOMMENDING COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 25-18.26 TO THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE CREATION OF FLAG OR PANHANDLE SHAPED LOTS. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, pursuant to law, held a public hearings on the subject proposal at their regular meeting on September 10, 1996; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered all pertinent testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed Code amendments will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and has prepared a Negative Declaration for the proposed amendments; now therefore Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and determines as follows: A. Panhandle or flag type lots may serve a useful purpose when attempting to subdivide long narrow parcels or leftover or awkward shaped lots. B. Unless properly designed, panhandle or flag lots also can create problems if they do not have adequate access or ' not enough width or depth to meet Zoning Ordi'nance setback requirements. I C. Currently the City's Subdivision regulations do not i contain any regulations or design standards relating to I the creation of flag lots. 1 , D. Adopting regulation and design standards will insure that � panhandle or flag lots will be properly designed. 1 , Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations: I j 1. approves the Negative Declaration for Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 96-04. I 2. approves Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 96-04, adding � Section 25-18.26 to Chapter 25 of the Lynwood Municipal i Code to specify design standards and requirements for creating "flag" or "panhandle" lots. �� . 3. recommends that the City Council adopt Zoning Ordinance !,. Amendment ZOA 96-04. i '� Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the � City Clerk. - I � 1 ' APPROVED and ADOPTED this lOth day of September, 1996, by 1 members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: 1 , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: - Carlton McMiller, Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gary Chicots, Director Michele Beal Bagneris Community Development Dept. Deputy City Attorney i I I V I � � : i 1 l � wpfiles\planning\zoa9604.rpt � . AGLI�EDA, (TEP�11 N0. 8 DATE: September 10, 1996 C��L ryU TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Gary Chicots, Director � Community Development Departmen � SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM FENCE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOME AT 5422 PELLEUR STREET (R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) REOUEST: Ms. Esther Irby has requested an exemption from Zoning Ordinance provision in order to construct a fence and gates (4 ft. high) in the front yard at 5422 Pelleur 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. Irby's letter states that she has problems with people leaving bottles in her yard, and with kids sitting and walking on the lawn and riding bikes in the driveway. Ms Irby does live close to the Abbott Elementary school. Discussion: Staff inspected the site on August 30,1996 and again on September 05, 1996 in the afternoon. School was not in session either time. On both occasions, there was no one on the street. As Ms.Irby indicated in her letter, there is damage to the low block wall on the west.side of her property. Staff will attempt to visit the site again when school is letting out. This is a good residential street with houses and lawns generally well kept. As is shown on the attached graphic, both corner houses at the intersection of Pelleur and Wright Road have chain link fences. However, going east, there are seven lots on the south side of the street and nine lots on the north side of the street without fences. Thee are several front yard fences in mid block. The subject property does not show any unusual circumstances for this lot that would make it different from the lots on either side ; or across the street. There is no physical reason why there should j be any more trespass on this lot than the other 15 without fences. i I Recommendation: � Staff respectfully requests that, after review, the Commission � reject this request. I I i � � Attachments: � 1. Applicant's Letter 2. Graphic ' i � pcfence7.rpt i� I � i i � � � :� 1 ' I i I j August 12, 1996 ti Mr. Arthur L. Barfield - � Planning Associate - City of Lynwood California � 11330 Bullis Road ' „, Lynwood, California 90262 A'['TENTION: ROBERT DIPLOCK Dear Mr. Barfield: i My name is Esther Irby. I have been a sident of 5422 Pelleur Street for eighteen (18) yeazs. I take alot of pri e and the upkeep of my home and in the community in which I live. ou recently came out to my home to survey my pzoperty in regards t having a fence installed by Himco Security, which I was told it muldn' be done because of the - zone area in which i live. �� I would like the City of Lynwood to gr t me .permission to have a fence installed due to the constant problem. with people leaving alcohol bottles in my yard and kids sitting an walking on my lawn also riding their bikes in the driveway. The brick ence in my drivewav is � constantly being repaired due to loose and cra ed bricks from the kids I walking on them. The constant repairs are v ey costly. 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I .: _ . —._..--- - �--- I ' �� t � _ ... . � � � � i I � � � i � � i i � � i � � �'I1lOG� D I�f N ''O � G� � � I � '" ;I�i N�I��d J.b�l Q � �!S �qng � � ; �� (�� - � � � . � ��"�IJ�� 4.1b1. 1-N� �/ � ,� �uh� tt�tM h�t �4 _ � � � G1N��'I � ;nr�"�ipA ITE!�,-� �1U. � DATE: September 10, 1996 (��` n�n �� l, .� �VU TO: � PLANNING COMMISSION "' FROM: Gary Chicots, Director Community Development Department SUBJECT: REVIEW OF POTENTIAL GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - SOUTH SIDE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD NEAR HARRIS A property owner wishes to create a second unit on a lot on the south side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Harris Avenue. The property currently is zoned R-3, with R-3 and R-2 zoning adjacent to it. There are several multi family units in the area. However, there also are a number of single family homes and the General Plan designates the area on the south side of Martin Luther Kirig as Single Family. Staff wishes to review existing development and the General Plan in this area with the Commission to receive direction on .po ssible action. A map showing zoning and location of single and multi family homes will be presented at the Commission meeting. i � . I � I I i wpfiles\planning\gpamlk.mem i , 1 . ;; , l` - ° �; August 12, 1996 � � �- � � . � Mr. Arthur L. Barfield - � Planzung Associate k City of Lynwood Califomia � ` 11330 Bullis Koad i Lynwood, California 90262 A'ITENTION: IZOBERT DIPLOCK Dear Mi. Barfield`. " i My name is Esther Irby. I have been a sident of 5422 Pelleur Street for eighteen (18) yeazs. I take alot of pri e and the upkeep of my home and in the community in which I tive. ou recenHy came out to my home to survey my property in regards t having a fence instalied - by Himco Security, which I was told it couldn' be done because of the zone area in which I live. � . I would like the City of Lynwood to gr t me permission to have a fence installed due to the constant problern with people leaving aicohol bottles in my yard and kids sitting an walking on my lawn also - riding their bikes in the drivewav. The brick ence in my drivewav is ' , constantly being repaired due to�loose and cra ed bricks from the kids waiking on them. The constant repairs are v ey costly. This usuallly , occurs from the kids going to Abbott Element ry School, down the street from my home. I have been very nice regard to this matter to avoid any type of confration with my neighbo about their kids. � . I have enclosed a outline from Himco curity as to how the fence will be installed. 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