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Home My Public Portal About11-12-96 PLANNING COMMISSION U AGENDA � LYNWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION r ^� REGULAR MEETING - 7:30 P.M.� �� '"� RE EIVED City Hall Council Chambers CITY OF LYNWOOU 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA CITY CLERKS OF'ICE j'�.,; .. � I:;�J November 12, 1996 A� � 7i8i9iIDilli12i1�2�3i4i5i6 � � � � ; � //, / � j �� j', � Carlton MoMiller l�'��`�� ° � � �� Chairperson Errick Lee Donald Dove Vice Chairman Commissioner Eloise Evans Richard Kuan Commissioner Commissioner Jamal Muhsin Jamina Barnes Commissioner Commissioner ' ---� 0 M M I S S I O 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:\wPfiles\misc\nov96 � � 1 v No'vember 12, 1996 OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Flag salute. 3. Roll call of Commissioners. 4. Certification of Agenda Posting. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS l. ZONE CHANGE CASE N0. ZC 96-02/ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CASE NO. 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. This application was continued from the September 10, 1996 Planning Commission meeting at the request of the applicant. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission authorize withdrawal of this application with the understanding that it may be refiled at a later date if necessary with no additional filing fee. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP 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 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 I 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 i throughout the building. i This hearing was continued from the Commission's September 10, I 1996 meeting at the request of the applicant. RECOMMENDATION i i Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the ; Planning Commission authorize withdrawal of this application i with the understanding that it may be refiled at a later date ; if necessary with no additional filing fee. I ; 2 I i � t '' 3. MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 96-OS � Applicant: Sal Preciado , PROPOSAL: ,� The applicant is requesting a modification of Conditional Use I Permit Cup 96-OS to permit the sale of beer and wine in a ! proposed nightclub/entertainment facility at 3840 Martin � l Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the C-2 (Light Commercial) zone. � RECOMMENDATION ! � Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission authorize withdrawal of this application I, with the understanding that it may be refiled at a later date � if necessary with no additional filing fee. � { 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE N0. CUP 96-14 � Applicant: Wilbur Owens � PROPOSAL I { i The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use � Permit in order to allow for the development of eight (8) ' single family residential dwelling units at the general j location of Lynwood Road, Lindbergh Avenue and Flower Street, I in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) and R-3 (Multiple I Family) zones. This case was continued from the October 8, � i 1996 Planning Commission meeting in order to allow the � applicant to resolve issues surrounding Conditions of Approval. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopts the attached Resolution No. 2609: 1. Certifying that the project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061b(3). 2. Approving Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 96-14, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. 5. VARIANCE CASE N0. VAR 96-11 Applicant: Wilbur Owens PROPOSAL � I The applicant is requesting approval of a Variance to reduce � the required lot areas for two lots from 5,000 sq. ft. to � 4,922 sq. ft. and required lot widths from 50 ft. to 45 ft. � for three (3) lots and the lot depth from the required 100 ft. � to 98.89 ft. for one (1) lot in order to develop eight (8) two I (2) story, three (3) bedroom, single family residence at 1 Flower and Lindbergh Street south of the I-105 Freeway, and � north of Lynwood Road in the R-2 (Single Family Residential) i and R-3 (Multiple Residential) zones, Lynwood, California. This case was continued from the October 8, 1996 Planning i Commission meeting in order to resolve issues,___regarding Conditions of Approval. ( RECOMMENDATION � � Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the � Planning Commission approve Resolution No. 2611: ; 1. Certifying that the project is categorically exempt from I the provisions of the California Environmental Quality I 3 I • 1 1 1 Act under State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061b(3). V 2. Granting Variance No. 96-11, to allow the property owner , the same privileges as other property owners in the same vicinity. 6. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE NO. TM 96-04 � Applicant: Wilbur Owens � PROPOSAL � I The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map � No. 52174 (Case No. TM 96-04) for the purpose of subdividing I 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 I Family Residential) and the R-3 (Multiple Family) zones. This � case was continued from the October 8, 1996 Planning Commission meeting in order to resolve issues regarding I proposed Conditions of Approval. I RECOMMENDATION I Staff respectfully request that, after consideration, the I Planning Commission adopts the attached Resolution No. 2610: I 1. Certifying that the project is Categorically Exempt from � the provisions of the California Environmental Quality I Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061b(3). I 2. Approving Conditional Use Permit, Case No. TM 96-04, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. 7. VARIANCE CASE NO. VAR 96-12 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 variance request is for wall I signs (logo and tenant signs) larger than permitted by the I Sign Ordinance or Redevelopment Agency sign standards. � l RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the ' Planning Commission approve Resolution No. 2612: ; 1. Finding that the granting of Variance Case No. VAR 96-12 I is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. I 2. Granting Variance Case No. VAR 96-12. ; 3. Approving the comprehensive sign plan for the Valu Plus '� shopping center. I 8. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 96-04 Applicant: City of Lynwood I � PROPOSAL: i i The City of Lynwood is proposing to amend the City Zoning I Ordinance by adding Section 25-18.21 to the Subdivision regulations to specify design standards and requirements for � creating "flag" or °panhandle° lots. This Ordinance amendment was continued from the September 10, 1996 Commission meeting � to allow final review by the City Attorney. '�� 4 � 1 � ' RECOMMENDATION ! Staff respectfuly requsts that, after consideration, the ' Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2591: 1. 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 Case No. ZOA 96-04 with any changes as may be recommended by the Commission and recommending adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. ZOA 96-04 by the City Council. NEW PUHLIC HEARINGS 9. VARIANCE CASE NO. VAR 96-13 Applicant: Oscar Rios PROPOSAL The applicant is requesting approval of a variance request to develop an additional access ten (10') feet wise, extending from the front property line to the existing dwelling, at 11347 Virgina Avenue, in the R-2 (Two-Family Residential) zone, Lynwood California. The applicant has stated that he feels that is is no longer safe to enter his garage from the alley. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requsts that, after consideration, the Planning Commission deny Variance Request Case No. VAR 96-13. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS 10. DEVELOPING A PLANNING VISION STATEMENT PURPOSE To establish a procedure and preliminary work program to � prepare a Vision Statement or Goal Statement for the Planning � Commission. I RECOMMENDATION I I Staff respectfully requests, after discussion, the Commission determine the organization and procedures that they wish to i follow in carrying out this task. � PUBLIC ORALS � COMMISSION ORALS �� STAFF ORALS � ADJOURNMENT ; Adjourn to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on ' December 10, 1996 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, i 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. � �i h:\wpfiles\misc\nov96 i � 5 . '�' �r�''J�i�, ITE�I i`�1�. ;� C� � , �- �; r1 ��L� � Z �� A ...�:. �5., • DATE: November 12, 1996 '�'' T0: PLANNING COMMISSION �� FROM: Gary Chicots, Director Community Development Department 4 � 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, i 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 I building for dances, public assembly, music shows and entertainment. As an alternative to this zone change, City staff I 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. ( This application was continued from the September 10, 1996 Planning � Commission meeting at the request of the applicant. � � DISCUSSION i i During the time that this applicant has been attempting to work out i the details of this project, he has applied to the City Council for � special permits for one time special activities. At the last Council discussion of one of these special requests, the Council � directed that all special request should be handled by the � Assistant City Manager for Community Services and issued with ! appropriate conditions and requirements similar to those in effect � with activities at Bateman Hall. � f At the present time, the applicant wants to continue on an ad hoc, � individual event permit basis, until he can work out tHe details ; for a complete project proposal. The applicant now wishes to withdraw this and related permit applications CUP 96-08 and CUP 96- � OSM (see attached letter). The applications may be refiled at a I later date if necessary. RECOMMENDATION• l i Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the I Commission authorize withdrawal of this application with the understanding that it may be refiled at a later date if necessary with no additional filing fee. i I i � f :� w pfiles\planning\zczoa05.rpt � � � 1 I I . 11/O 17:14 $21J 2qq BOJ2 " � S C R R A f�001 .� :Y � � � �1 _� F � �'I �.� � 1 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ! � � � / � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 � �� 1 � � � � � • �'` � Where We Put 1'he "M" In - m- r�- m• m- Good! . ��"� �� . )�' j � � � � � � � �'� � ` . . � . ; , . �� ► , . � ' � - �CAFE•RESTAURANT• � . : ; Bus: (310J 669•3028 • Fax: f3lO1 569-8?31 • 3840 M.L.KING BLVO. • LYNWOOD. CA 90262 ; • •....� ............... Breakfast • Lunc ' h � Dinner .................... • • , , . , , • . . , . - , . . , �...�.,_ . . , . , v . , ' � t� N , ,�� t� . : . . � . . . . . i . . : . • � .�, . 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Approval of this project as proposed would require an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (ZC 96-02) and revision to the existing i CUP (CUP 96-OS) to allow beer and wine to be sold throughout the � building. � This hearing was continued from the Commission's September 10, I 1996 meeting at the request of the applicant. � I i 1. Proiect 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. ' r DISCUSSION During the time that this applicant has been attempting to work � out the details of this project, he has applied to the City � Council for special permits for one time special activities. At the last Council discussion of one of these special requests, the ; Council directed that all special request should be handled by the Assistant City Manager for Community Services and issued with ' appropriate conditions and requirements similar to those in effect with activities at Bateman Hall. ' At the present time, the applicant wants to continue on an ad ' hoc, individual event permit basis, until he can work out the ; details for a complete project proposal. The applicant now wishes to withdraw this and related permit applications, CUP 96- � OS and CUP 96-O5M, (see attached letter). The applications may r be refiled at a later date if necessary. RECOMMENDATION: i Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission authorize withdrawal of this application with the � understanding that it may be refiled at a later date if necessary �' with no additional filing fee. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map � 2. Request for Withdrawal h\s[affrp[\cup9608.2 1 j , i ( , . .. _. -- -- --. �-.< -- .::>_• .: _� � , . _ - -- -- - _ � _�,� _ -s := = °��: : .. � �::._.. _- • - -.. . - -- _ � a _ �.,�:�:� ' �. — :� y �` v �=:__ ...:_.�;- , . _ , . - , .�. _ ' - � i�i ^ � � uo i�� i � Sj a �� R . .,. �.. .: " - � � � -._Cc', �- _. .. i� . 2. u� J �Fhrz r� y n ''>. �8 2 zwJ9 � J • ro �a �Y ., `- ,x.0 W �S � 73� e Q . h ��; ° yj �s ='"'"^" ��g � . 'f'� � � 'L V .x�.°�" � . � � Y, m.G� iii es : �• S � a � � S�Y� � O„bdl7ye rOj � ::;�,:_<.�: i� � � u e e� �. Q. � - ea irzn s F/• ' . ' . ' , rs � " Sd i �? ' so°' so io io ' � r - ' �� ' � `?� �� ; ; /ia � e� : . 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(�;i� � /'�� Li' fY�.. {.� 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-OS to permit the sale of beer and wine in a proposed nightclub/entertainment facility at 3840 Martin Luther King, Jr. Bouleuard in the C-2 (Light Commerqial) zone. REOUEST: On May 14, 1996 the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit CUP 96-OS 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. DISCUSSION During the time that this applicant has been attempting to work out the details of this project, he has applied to the City Council for special permits for one time special activities. At the last Council discussion of one of these special requests, the Council directed that all special requests should be handled by the Assistant City Manager for Community Services and issued with • appropriate conditions and requirements similar to those in effect with activities at Bateman Hall. At the present time, the applicant wants to continue on an ad hoc, individual event permit basis, until he can work out the details for a complete project proposal. The applicant now wishes to withdraw this and related permit applications, CUP 96-08 and CUP 96-05M, (see attached letter). The applications may be refiled at ' a later date if necessary. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the - Commission authorize withdrawal of this application with the understanding that it may be refiled at a later date if necessary with no additional filing fee. ATTACHMENT . __, 1. Request for Withdrawal h:\wpfiles\cup9605W.RPT 1 1 . 11/O 17:14 '$219 244 60JT ' S C R R A � 001 V I ... � �I��1�•� � 1� � � ^ � � I 1 Where We Put The "M" IR - m- m- m• m- Good! . i ;� f � � � � 1 � � � I . I � � �� ' I • E . ` ; ' �` •CAFE•RESTAURANT• � � : Bus: f310) 669•3028 • Fax: f3101 669•8I3t • 3840 M.L.KING BLVD. • LYNWOOD, CA 90262 ; I � � """""' � � � � • • • • � Breakfast i.udch Dinner i • � � � ....................• . , , . � • I • . ' • I• . . • � �-�-p-- ' � : � . � � v ' ��. {� N 1 t�CL �� , . i ' I � . • • i ' . . , . � , . � : ; ��,,� ., s �,� � 2,�� a � : i . I . • . • ' ' � . � • . ' � �t . � . , . � . � . 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DATE: November 12, 1996 �ii.:�id�� ; f I�i`:t f�`�+�.� �.,,,, �� T0: PLANNING COMMISSION �; ��f ��'� FROM: Gary Chicots, Director Community Development Department � BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager Planning Division SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Case No CUP 96-14 Applicant: Wilbur Owens PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit in order to allow for the development of eight (8) single family residential dweiling units at the general location of Lynwood Road, Lindberg'r: Avenue and Flower Street, in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) and the R-3 (MUltiple Family) zones. This case was continued from the October 8, 1996 Planning Commission meeting in orcier to allow the applicant to resolve issues surrounding Condi�ions o` Approval. FACTS: l. Source of Au�horitv The majorit} of tne project site is zoned R-3 (Multiple Residential;. Sectior, 25-4.2 of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance requires tna� a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for any residential deveiopment in the and R-3 (Multi-Family Residentia:i zones. 2. Prooertv Loca�ion The site is iocated north of Lynwood Road and south of Flower Stree� and o_ �indberg Road, adjacent to, and south of the I-10� Century Preeway (see attached location map). 3. Pronertv sizA The site consists o` a triangular shaped lot, approximately, 44, 291 square fee� '�r. size. 4. Existina Land Use The property is vacant. The surrounding land uses are as follows: North - I- 105 South - Single Family East - I-105 West - Single Family 5. General Plan and Zonina Desicrnations The General Plan Designation for the subject property is Single Family Resident'ial. The surrounding land use designations are as follows: General Plan Zoning North- Transportation North - R-3 South - Single Family Residential South - R-1JR-3 East - Single Family Residential East - R-3 West - Single Family Residential West - R-1/R-3 h:\p�anning\staffcpt\cup96-14 . . - � 1 , <<: . 6. Prolect 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 Reguest No. 11 (VAR 96-11), all the units are proposed to be developed according to the development standards of the R-1 and R-3 zones. 7. Site Plar. 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. 8. ZoninQ Enfor=ement Historv None of reccrd at the time.this report was prepared. 9. Public Resoc.^.se None of reccrd at tne time this report was prepared. ISSUES AND ANALY�:� L Consistenc�� w:th General Plan The proposec land use is consistent with the existing General Pia: designation of Single Family Residential. Therefore, a_antino Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 96-14 will not adversely a_�ect the General Plan. 2. Site Suitabi�_'_�v The subjec: proper^}� is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the pr000sed development relative to the proposed densicy, bulk of the structures, walls, fences, driveways, anc othe= development features required by the Zoning Grdinance. Furthermore, the subject property is adequately served wi�h the reguired public utilities and of£ers adequa�e 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.11 (VAR 96-11). 3: Compliance with Develooment Standards 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. Comnatibility The proposed 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. Therefore, the proposed dwelling units will have to adhere to the City Noise Ordinance with respect to their development. h\planning\staffrpt\cup96-14 . 2 � �;, 5. Conditions of ADproval 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 pursuant to Section 15061 B(3) of the State of California Environmental Quality Act as amended. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopts the attached Resolution No. 2609: 1. Certifying that the project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061 b(3). 2. Approving Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 96-14, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. ATTACHMENTS l. Location Map 2. Resolution No. 2609 3. Site Plan f:�staffrpt\cup96-14 . 3 �� +• 9 . � y6 , y y J L 2 �,, • '�' � �.�,, � . � . t t�� - 5 - y • Y 7ev � � l '��y �� °i +y r �'-� ! � i' ' � ° /Ca: � ! + • � _ � � /1 ��', ,�`' u � ( yr j � � ` � 6 ro >>; � ! 3 �if f / � , - . l 1 r �,,, ��;, .�'$�, p �, • t�,�� i I .!' � `�� i,, � ,�`� ��.e; �-e� �';y ��rUi• • � < � � � � J' �''� • �� 3 ,n,�� -� ' � #•L�t, ''i+ ' '� �' _ � , a '�.N �t �-� , 'a,�� , �'•�tr r�y� � � ` 3 s, �` `� t fi � �'-� 8' �i � � ,fi ��, , � - �/, tt� � s �ry � i� ' � �' • � Z . a y�,� ' ' � Y " � , ,, �. f,t,�, ti; �-;'�_ . �, . a � � • � _ a ��'r -. . � a �'� � 'y. ,. � .. ,e /� \ �� \ a � r � u f O f '� f � t `� t � Y6 � � t f �� w i��. 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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) 20NE, 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 testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that the proposal is exempt from the provisions oE 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 single- family 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. CUP 96-14, provided the following conditions are observed and complzec3 with at all times: h:\resolutn\2609-7 � 1 ;�, 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 subseguent 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. PLANNING DIVISSON CONDITIONS • 6. All work shall be performed by a licensed contractor as per plans, specifications and current codes. _. 7'. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood main officel to establish the location of mail boxes serving the proposed development. - 8. Construction shall commence within (6) months from date of issuance of building permits. 9. Landscaped areas are to be a minimum of twenty-five (250) 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 � 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. 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. 12. A minimum two (2) car garage shall be provided for each dwelling: A total of sixteen (16) garage parking spaces , shall be provided. 13. A six (6') foot high block wall shall be installed along the _ perimeter of the property, except within the twenty (20') ` foot front yard setback. 14. No side yard shall be less than five (5') feet. 15. 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. �� h:\resolutn\2609-1 � 2 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. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the developer shall comply with Section 24-8 of the Minicipal Code by paying the required parks and recreation facilities fees or by dedication of land as determined by the Director of , Community Development. 18. All driveway and parking areas shall be paved. 19. Acoustical construction materials shall be used throughout the units to mitigate freeway noise to the standards and satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division. 20. 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. 21. 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. 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. Al1 buiTding 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 shall be used, and the use of any wall furnace is expressly prohibited. _._. PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 29. Submission and recordation of a tract map is required. Building permits will not be issued prior to the recordation of a subdivision map. h:\resolutn\2609 � 3 � I � ::., � 30. Dedicate a ten (10) foot wide strip of property along Lynwood Road. 31. Dedicate required property at the northeast corner of Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue to accommodate a radius. 32. Provide an irrevocable offer of dedication for five (5) foot wide strip of property along Lindbergh Avenue and most easterly lot (Lot No. 8) on Lynwood Road. 33. 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. 34. Construct ten (10) foot wide sidewalk along Lindbergh Avenue. 35. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter, drive approaches and required pavement along Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. 36. Construct new drive approaches per APWA standard Plan 110-0 on Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. 37. Close existing drive approach and construct sidewalk per APWA standard along Lindbergh Avenue. 38. Construct one (1) wheelchair ramp at southeast corner of Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. 39. Connect to public sewer. Each building shall be connected separately. Construct laterals as necessary. 40. Install eighteen (18) 24".box street trees per City of Lynwood standards along Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. V 41. Provide and install four (4) marbelite street pole with light fixture, underground services and conduits on Lynwood � Road and Lindbergh Avenue. � 42. Underground all utilities. ` 43. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all � off-site improvements. �� 44. All required water meters, meter service changes and/br fire ; protection lines shall be installed by the developer. The i work shall be performed by a licensed contractor hired by the developer. The contractor must obtain a permit from the I Public Works/Engineering Division prior to performing any � work. ' 45. Construct new curb, gutters, adjacent asphalt pavement, ten � (10) foot sidewalk and new parkway and etc to accommodate widening Lynwood Road. � 46. Provide design of street improvement/widening plan, street 1 light plan, etc. for all required improvements. !� 47. Developer must comply with City Ordinance 1415 establishing storm water and urban run-off polIution prevention control � i.e., preventive measures to capture/contain run-off or � spills from the site; do not leave any materials in areas R not covered and susceptible to rain water run-off. Contact Department of Public Works for further details at (310) � 603-0220, ext. 287. �� FZRE DEPARTMENT � The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for � this application. 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 � , � ; � i , �'� � '4 , � f:\resolutn\2609-1 I � 5 ,� � DATE: November 12, 1996 ,�;`a r�� ;,r�. j'r� ,� �, � �,; , ; ; �� '1 ,�, • i'r i d i,�. TO: PLANNING CONIMISSION ' r' ^�" 1 i� / G r-i�L i`�v. �/ FROM: Gary Chicots, Director Community Development Department / SUBJECT: Variance Case No. VAR 96-11 Applicant: Wilbur Owens Pro�osal : The applicant is requesting approval of a Variance to reduce the 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) two (2) 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. This case was continued from the October 8, 1996 Planning Commission meeting in order to resolve issues regarding Conditions of Approval. 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 wnen, 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 classificatior.. 2. Pronertv 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. It is triangular in shape and measures approximately 44,290 square feet in size. 3. Existina Land Use The site is vacant and is surrounded by the following land uses: - North - I-105 Century Freeway South - Single-Family Residential East - I-105 Century Freeway West - Single-Family Residential 4. Land Use Description General Plan Zoning 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 h\var\var96-77 1 : `� 5. Pro�ect 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 At its regular meeting of September 28, 1996, the Site Plan Review Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the variance request. 7. Zonina Enforcement History None of record at the time of preparation of the staff report. 8. Neicrhborhood Resoonse . None of record at the time of preparation of the staff report. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: 1. ConfiQUration of the Proposed Subdivision a. The design of the proposed subdivision shows the proposed lot to be in character with existing Single Family and Multi-Family Residential development in the area. b. The proposal to subdivide one (1) parcel into eight (8) lots meets the density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. c. The site is physically suitable for subdivision and Single Family Residential development. 2. Consistencv with General Plan 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 The property is triangular and odd shaped in relation to the proposed development. Some lots are substandard in terms of required lot area and do not meet current development standards relative to lot width and depth. However, overall density requirements can be met. Therefore, a variance is required for the project. The parcel is proposed to be subdivided under Tentative Tract Map No. 52174. 3. Comoatibilitv � 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. h\planning\var\h:var96-71 2 ,.� • Findincrs ReQUired 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 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 residential development requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. The strict enforcement of the specific regulation will result _ 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 Z-105 Freeway. Staff recommends approval of the subject project variances for the reduc�ion of lot width, lot depth, and lot area. 5. Environmental Assessment Community Deveiopment Department Staff has determined that the project is Categorically Exempt from provisions of the State of Calitornia Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061b of the State CEQA Guidelines. RECOMMENDATION _ Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission approve Resolution No. 2611: A. Certifying that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061b(3). B. Granting Variance No. 95-11, to allow the property owner the same privileges as other property owners in the same vicinity. Attachments: l. Location Map 2. Resolution No. 2611 3. Site Plan h:\var�var96-77 3 - J - Z � r - . 3J . g . + � r �.,..�...— ._ �ra � � _ " � � . s s � � � a .�' a � I �I I �1�.1 �.�IY�.� � � � � } L �p,� Mb7 f a - � �. . 7NJ ° ; � . . � r i� . . . .. � ' —' c ~ • 4� i i ;" ! 6 i 3 g g a � ;' i � A � �� r l '� '� � 4 . � ' ',�� c � � �� 3 � � t ` � .a + , t � `� ', t f � _� t �i r �. ? , `. 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' i � n� JItY'� � � �'� ' � �` •♦ ��r �{.�• Vl e � � fJry. �4' s � 4 � ; �� rn• ' 6 *rc ��+r8'� n ,.� r �� t`�r �i- ��. ` e., ',� � ! �� • � Y � `�' Xs i�. .��• n � �� '�, {� � �� _ � i >�+/. � S �r£i •�� a T�� `� ��` �� b� I °+!� ' ' =� �.'3� o c _ ,! � n *-� �1 '► � a't� \`[ 3 • S �?+' _ � �R �.t�.T � • +`� 1 ` - .. �'_ . ¢. ♦ .. R , S .9A {� � ;� RESOLUTION NO. 2611 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A VARIANCE REQUEST (CASE N0. VAR 96-11) TO REDUCE LOT AREAS FOR LOTS 5 AND 6 FROM 5,000 SQ.FT. TO 4,922 SQ.FT., LOT WIDTHS FROM 50 FT. TO 45 FT. FOR LOTS 2,3,5,6,7, AND AVERAGE LOT DEPTH FROM 100 FT. TO 65FT. (LOTS 1 AND 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 (MULTIPLE FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL ZONES, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, pursuant to law, held a public hearing on the subject , application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered all pertinent testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the project is consistent with the intent of the General Plan in that the subject site is designated R-1 (Single Family Residential) and R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) zones; and 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. Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and determines as follows: A. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specific regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the City Zoning Ordinance. B. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone. C. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement 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. i E. That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or � materially injurious to properties or improvements in the , vicinity. I F. That the granting of the Variance will not adversely j affect the orderly development of the City. 1 � h:\resoWtn\reso2611 ! 1 1 ,I i � ,.. �� . , Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of , Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and the ` determinations, hereby approves Variance Case No. VAR 96-11, subject to the following conditions: � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 1 � 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 I structures thereon, shall be,first reported to Director of i the Community Development for review and approval. i 3. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City ' Departments. � 4. The applicant and/or his representative shall sign a I � Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read, � understands, and agrees to a11 conditions of this approval i prior to issuance of any building permits. i PLANNING DIVISION I ' 5. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood 1 � main office) to establish the location of a mail box , serving the proposed development. 6. Landscaping areas are to be a minimum of twenty-five (250) percent of the lot area. 7. Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in accordance 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. � 9. The required front, rear, and side yards shall be landscaped pursuant to Condition No. 8 except for necessary � walks, drives and fences. i � 10. No side yard shall be less then five (5') feet unless � approved under this Variance request. ' 11. Acoustical construction materials must be used throughout 1 the units to mitigate freeway noise to the standards and I satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division. � 12. 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. � 13. A minimum two (2) car garage shall be provided for each � single family dwelling developed on the project site. �I 14. All driveway and parking areas shall be paved. ; 15. Construction shall commence within six (6) months from date �, of issuance of building permits. i i � � f:\resolutn\reso2617 � i 2 � . �I 19 1 � � � 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 I � 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 I Department. i 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. j i d. All masonry walls be required to be installed with a � finished, aesthetically pleasing side facing out toward i adjacent properties or the public right-of-way.. I 17. The roof of residential structures shall be constructed II 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. f shall be installed without the prior written approval of i the Director of Community Development. j 21. Air conditioners, heating, cooling ventilation equipment, I swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical � devices shall be located within the rear yard or street i 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. i 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. I 23. A cover sheet of approved Conditions must be attached to I plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety � Division. �'i 24. The existing property shall be cleaned and maintained in I 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 Variance. i 1 h\planning\resolution\reso2611 �� 3 ; 1 •t � 1 � 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. i i " Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to � the applicant. I APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of November 1996, by � members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: � � AYES: I NOES: I ABSENT: � I ABSTAIN: I Carlton McMiller, Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: � � ; Gary Chicots, Director Michelle Beal Bagneris I Community Development Director City Attorney � � 1 I I i 1 � i i i �I f:\resolutn\reso2611 . 4 q 1 f�' �ln I�r� , ,f�-� ,� DATE: November 12, 1996 +��.:+r1`�L� ; �';V', ��r . - ,._ � ^ �� TO: PLANNING COMMISSION `��_ � ��//` �O '•'��r FROM: Gary Chicots, Director � Community Development Department� SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE N0. 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. This case was continued from the October 8, 1996 Planning Commission meeting in order to resolve issues regarding proposed Conditions of Approval. FACTS l. Source of Authoritv ', Section 25-18, et seq., Subdivision Regulations of the I , Lynwood Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act, Government Code Section 66410, et seq require that a Parcel I Map be recorded for the subdivision or consolidation of � parcels. 2. Propertv Location. The property is located north of Lynwood Road, and south of I 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 I consist of the following: ; North - I-105 Century Freeway i I South - Single Family Residential ' East - I-105 Century Freeway � West - Single Family Residential j 4. General Plan Desianation � The General Plan designation for the property is Single I Family Residential. The surrounding land use designations � and zoning classifications are as follows: i General Plan Zoning j � North - Single Family Residential R-3 � i South - Single Family Residential R-3 � i East - Single Family Residential R-1/R-3 � West - Single Family Residential R-1/R-3 I � I I h\\staffrpt\tm96-04 � I 1 i i i ' � � � 5. Proiect Characteristics 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 lots 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 lot depths less than 100 feet require approval of a variance. - 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. Cbnfiauration 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. 2. Consistencv with the General Plan 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 not significantly impact the environment. c. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Housing Element, and the Land Use goals and policies of the . General Plan. Environmental Assessment The Community Development Department has determined that no 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. h:lstaffrpt1tm96-04 . , . , 2 � d , RECOMMENDATION(S): Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopts the attached Resolution No. 2610: 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. TM 96-04, - Subject to the stated conditions and requirements. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Resolution No. 2610 3. Site Plan . h:\staffrpt\tm96-04 3 . � � -- Z � 1 � � ' � � . • .�usv�........� .. � —, . I - �� ' ►��. � - ��r �, ti�,� r ;` 3� A� � li .�' y a � i � a �� ar�`.r13rJ r l�- � 3 4 ` ,w,� wos i � � � ' 7.MI y � � � � �� i � �� . . � ' � 3 9 Y + " - - "—• .q.�i3 3 ,i � _ i � ,� � i � ! ; t , s • - }�"`' . 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RESOLUTION NO. 2610 �} A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 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 therefore 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 Tract 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 lots 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. t:�resolutn\reso2670 1 i PLANNING DIVISION 3. Within twenty-four (24) months after approval or conditional approval of the Tentative Tract Map, the subdivider shall file with the City of Lynwood, a Final Map in substantial conformance with the Tentative Tract 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 Tract 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 Tract 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. All conditions of the State Map Act and the City's subdivision Ordinance must be prior to recordation. All matters and improvements shall be consistent with the ordinances, standards, and procedures of the City's Development Standards, Engineering Procedures and Standards, Water Standards, and Planting Standards of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Developer is responsible for checking with staff for clarification of these requirements. 9. Submit a Subdivision Guarantee to this office. The final map shall be based on a field survey. All surveying for the proposed development will be done by the Developer, including the establishment of centerline ties. Enclose with the final map the surveyor's closure sheets. 10. Developer shall pay all applicable development fees including drainage, sewer, water and parkway trees prior to issuance of any building permits. Pay Parcel Map checking fees prior to checking. Pay $100 monument checking fee prior to recordation. Deposit $50 with City Engineer to guarantee receipt by City of recorded, reproducible mylar, tract map prior to recordation. All special assessments and utilities or sewer connection fees are to be paid prior to recording the final map. All requirements-to the serving utilities to be met or guaranteed prior to recording of the final map. 11. A grading plan signed by a registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Director of Community Development. The grading plan shall include the topography of all contiguous properties and streets and shall provide for the methods of drainage in accordance with all applicable City standards. Retaining walls and other protective measures may be required. Offsite drainage easements may be 2 . 1 necessary. The structural section of all parking areas shall be designed by a Civil Engineer based upon soils analysis supplied by a recognized and approved soils engineering firm. The structural section shall be approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. In the event that the design is not provided, the minimum structural section that will be approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer would be 2 inches of asphalt on 4 inches of untreated rock base. Submit to this office a Geologic/Soils Report signed by a Registered Soi1s Engineer. 12. The development shall be provided with public sewers. Connect to public sewer. Provide laterals as necessary. Design of all sanitary sewers shall be approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 13. The Developer shall construct a water system including water services, fire hydrants and appurtenances through the development as required by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. The Developer shall submit a water system plan to the City of Lynwood Fire Department for fire hydrant locations. The City will install water meters only. Payment for said meters shall be made to the City prior to issuance of building permits. The Developer shall install on-site water facilities including stubs for water meters and fire hydrants on interior and on boundary , arterial streets. All conditions of the Lynwood Fire Department must be met prior to recordation. 14. Where drainage, sewer and other such easements are required, the minimum easement width shall be ten (10) feet to facilitate maintenance unless otherwise approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 15. Design, configuration and locations of sidewalks shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, and the Director of Community Development. Ramps for physically handicapped persons shall be provided both on-site and off-site as required by State and local regulations. I � 16. Prior to the issuance of demolition or grading permits, the developer shall: i a. Submit a plan indi'cating safety methods to be provided I to maintain safe pedestrian ways around all areas of construction. This may require proper and adequate signs, I fences, barricades, or other approved control devices as ! required by the Director of Community Developer. � i 17. The Developer shall install all public improvements, as j required by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer �� prior to issuance of any occupancy permits for this ' development. ! 18. Submission and recordation of a Tract map is required. � Building permits will not be issued prior to the ; recordation of subdivision map. �. ' 19. Dedicate a ten (10) foot wide strip of property along ` Lynwood Road. �� 20. Dedicate required property at the northeast corner of � Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue to accommodate a radius. , 21. Provide an irrevocable offer of dedication for five (5) � foot wide strip of property along Lindbergh Avenue and most easterly lot (Lot No. *) on Lynwood Road. I � 22. Submit a grading plan prepared and signed by a registered ; Civil Engineer. Grading plan will be checked by Public i Works Department. No building permits will be issued prior ( 3 1 � �- ; ., � to the approval of grading plan by City Engineer. 23. Construct ten (10) foot wide sidewalk along Lindbergh Avenue. 24. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter, drive approaches and required pavement along Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. 25. Construct new drive approaches per APWA standard Plan 110-0 on Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. 26. Close existing drive approach and construct sidewalk per APWA standards along Lindbergh Avenue. 27. Construct one (1) wheelchair ramp at southeast corner of Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. -_.... 28. Connect to public sewer: Each building shall be connected separately. Construct laterals as necessary. 29. Install eighteen (18) 24" box street trees per City of Lynwood standards along Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. 30. Provide and install four (4) marbelite street pole with light fixture, underground services and conduits on Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. 31. Underground all utilities. 32. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. 33. 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. f 34. Construct new curb, gutters, adjacent asphalt pavement, ten I (10) foot sidewalk and new parkway and etc. to accommodate widening Lynwood Road. � ` 35. Provide design of street improvement/widening plan, street � light plan, etc for all required improvements. I i 36. Developer must comply with City Ordinance 1415 establishing i storm water and urban runoff pollution prevention control i 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) I 603-0220, ext. 287. 1 ; i i V ; � � � ', , � � � ; � h:\resolutn\reso2610 � 1 ' � 4 � i 3 �' � i � Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered � to the applicant. APPROVED and ADOPTED this th day of , ` 1996, by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: � i AYES: � I NOES: � ABSENT: I ABSTAIN: I l I Carlton McMiller, Chairperson ' 1 I APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: I � 1 � Gary Chicots, Director Michele Beal Barneris I Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney � _. I, ; � % I i i ' h:\resolutn\reso2670 � ; � ', ! I , 5 j :;�! �` ; ' s �', I ,"1 f� � i j ' Fl "` 1!� ��__.. f?'_.a_�v�J%'1 � , ��'Vi lGLJ. DATE: November 12, 1996 �„�r t�tf1 ^/ + 4 . _ .. :�::.. l ��'�.1. �._._ � ` TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Gary Chicots, Director � Community Development Department BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Variance Case VAR 96-12, Valu Plus Center 10721 Atlantic Avenue Applicant: San Pedro Signs Pronosal: 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 variance request is for wall signs (logo and tenant signs) larger than permitted by the Sign Ordinance or Redevelopment Agency sign standards. Facts: . 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 Ualu Plus shopping center. Some of the signs are specific, ' where a tenant is known, and some are "generic" and merely show the i general location and size of future signs. Because the proposed � sign plan does not meet some of the size standards in the City's � sign ordinance, 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 at a special meeting on ; October 5, 1996. After review, the Agency modified the pole signs � to 42 feet and approved the wall signs as submitted. Analvsis• i � I The sign plan for the Value Plus shopping center is generally ' attractive and well designed. The proposed pole sign has been � modified as required by the Redevelopment Agency. The monument sign at the corner of Atlantic and Pendleton was approved by the Agency as part of the original project design. ; However, there are some questions about the ro osed lo o t � P P g ype wall I signs and the proposed tenant signs are somewhat larger than permitted by the City's sign ordinance. The Valu Plus, Blockbuster and Chief Auto signs have I characteristics of both logo signs and regular "message" signs. � The Sign Ordinance and City standards do not establish any size , criteria for logo signs. If these signs are considered wall signs, � they are too large and do not use individual channel letters, as required by the ordinance. � I Pr000sed Max Wa11 Sian in Code � Size & o of Frontacxe Size & o of Frontaae , i Locto tvpe Sians � l. Valu Plus 480 sq.ft. < 70$ no standards � 2. Blockbuster 128 sq.ft. < 70% no standards ' 3. Chief Auto 167 sq.ft. < 70% no standards ; Note: Wall signs are limited to a total of 100 sq. ft. and 700 of the building frontage. ' I I i� Proposed Max Wall Sicxn in Code Size &% of Frontaae Size &°s of Frontaae Wall Sicxns 4. Tenants A,B 30 sq.ft. SOo 18.5 sg.ft. 700 5. Tenant C(1.5xA) 50 sq.ft. 80°s 30 sq.ft. 70°s DISCUSSION This is a significant project in the City's redevelopment area and the City obviously wishes it to be successful. The basic issues with the signage plan are: 1. are the logo type signs appropriate in size and location. 2. is the additional size of the tenant signs appropriate and necessary to help insure a successful project. This shopping center has no competition for over 1 mile, the site is flat and there are no unusual situations relating to the site or surroundings. However, as a major new stand alone center, distinctive logo signs and a certain amount of extra signage may be appropriate. A similar logo type sign was approved for the Chief Auto store on Imperial at Long Beach. During its review, the Redevelopment Agency did not object to the logo or wall signs. Recommendation: i Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration the Planning Commission approve Resolution 2612: 1. finding that tne granting of Variance VAR 96-12 is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. � 2. granting Variance VAR 96-12. 3. approving the comprehensive sign plan for the Valu Plus shopping center. Attachment: � 1. Comprehensive Sign Plan I 2. Resolution 2612 � I , � i i wpfiles\planning\var9612.rpc � I � I _. � , �''i :� RESOLUTION N0. 2612 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING VARIANCE CASE N0. VAR 96-12, APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN FOR THE VALU PLUS SHOPPING CENTER AT 10721 ATLANTIC AVENi7E, IN THE C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) ZONE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, pursuant to law, held a public hearing on the subject application on November 12, 1996; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered all pertinent testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the comprehensive sign plan was reviewed by the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency on October 1, 1996 and October 5, 1996; and WHEREAS, the sign plan has been revised to conform to Redevelopment Agency sign standards; and WHEREAS, the sign plan, upon granting of Variance Case No. VAR 96-12, can be found to be consistent with ordinance requirement; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that the proposal is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061b(3), as amended. Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and determines as follows: A. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specific regulation would result in practical difficulty or necessary hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the City , Zoning Ordinance. � B. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the Value Plus Shopping Center which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone. ' C. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of � the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of certain privileges granted to the owners of other properties in other commercial zones. 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. E. That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental � to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious ', to properties or improvements in the vicinity. , F. That the granting of the Variance will not adversely affect the orderly development of the City. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and the determinations, . ' hereby approves Variance Case No. VAR 96-12 the Comprehensive Sign Plan for the Value Plus Shopping Center at 10721 Atlantic Avenue, • Lynwood, California. � h:\wpfiles\reso2612 � R h� l Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the applicant. APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of November, 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 D. Chicots, Director Michele Beal Bagneris Community Development City Attorney I , i I � � � � h:\wpfiles�reso2612 . 4 ', � i� - , u • � ..� f r e`+ F`�!,��''��! fry 1��'I�d� I�'�� DATE: November 12, 1996 �` " :� '" '•A ! 1 �� l.r �.„c.. 't�:U. T0: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: -- Gary Chicots, Director �,/�]� Community Development Department �� SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 96-04• An amendment to the Citv's Subdivision Reaulations to Provide Desian - Standards and Reauirements for Creatinq FlaQ or Panhandle Lots Applicant: City of Lynwood PROPOSAL: The City of Lynwood is proposing to amend the City Zoning Ordinance by adding Section 25-18.21 to the Subdivision regulations to specify design standards and requirements for creating ��flag" or "panhandle" lots. This Ordinance amendment was continued from the September 10, 1996 Commission meeting to allow final review by the City Attorney. DISCUSSION: Recently staff has had two inquiries and one preliminary application to create flag lots. These types of lots with a long, I narrow neck connecting to a street are sometimes the only way to subdivide long narrow parcels or leftover or awkward shaped lots. � i 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. ' i � ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT� � The Director of Community Development has determined that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result from the i 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: i � i Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 2591: i 1. 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 �i California Environmental Quality Act. j i 2. Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.96-04 with any changes as may be recommended by the Commission and I recommending adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment � 96-04 by the City Council. ' ATTACHMENTS: � 1. Draft Ordinance i 2. Resolution 2591 ; ,�, _ 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 25-18.21 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 November 12, 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 Ordinance ' • setback requirements. C. Currently the City's Subdivision regulations do not contain any regulations or design standards relating to the creation of flag lots. D: Adopting regulation and design standards will insure that . panhandle or flag lots will be properly designed. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations: 1. approves the Negative Declaration for Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 96-04. 2. approves Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 96-04, adding Section 25-18.21 to Chapter 25 of the Lynwood Municipal 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. � h:\wpfiles\zoa9604.rpt �- �i Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the City Clerk. APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of November, 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 Chicots,,Director Michele Beal Bagneris Community Development Dept. Deputy City Attorney � wpfiles\planning\zoa9604.rpt � - „_ CITY OF LYNWOOD COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ORDINANCE N0. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 25-18.21 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF 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 to add a new Section 25-18.21 to read as follows: "25-18.21 Flacr Lot Develooment - Desicrn Standards '. a. General. It is the purpose of this section to regulate the development of flag lots within the City of Lynwood. Flag _ lots shall be permitted only in the single-family residential zone, and only in accordance with the provisions of this section. In no case shall more than three flag lots be allowed within any subdivision. b. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: "Flag lot” shall mean a lot or parcel of land taking access by an access strip, the owner of which lot or parcel has fee simple or easement title to said strip, extending from the main portion of the lot or parcel of land to the adjoining parkway, highway or street. "Front yard" shall mean the area which extends across the width of a flag lot, and which is immediately adjacent to the access strip connecting the flag lot to the adjoining parkway, highway or street. Such access strip shall be exclusive of the front y_ard setback area. c. Design Standards. The �ollowing 3esign star.dards shall apply to all flag lots: 1. Front Yard Setback. The minimum front yard setback shall be twenty feet (20'). For purposes of ineasurement, the following methods shall apply: (a) 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. (b) 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. (c) The Planning Commission may establish a new point of ineasurement for front yards; provided, however, that common driveways or dCC29S strips shall . not be counted towards satisfying front yard setback requirements. 2. Side Yard Setback. The minimum side yard setback shall be five feet (5'). For purposes of ineasurement, the following methods shall be applicable: (a) When a single (one) flag lot is to be serviced by a driveway which is solely devoted to the exclusive 960919 10512-05300 Crb 139042'/ � � ' +; use of such single flag lot, measurements shall be 1 initiated from the side property line. (b) 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. , i 3. Lot Area. The minimum developable lot area, � exclusive of access strip and any common driveway, shall be five� ; thousand (5,000).square feet. j 4. Lot Width. The minimum lot width, exclusive of I access strip and any common driveway, shall be fifty feet (50'). f 5. Street Frontage. The minimum street frontage for a I flag lot development shall be as follows: � (a) The minimum street frontage for a single (one) I flag lot shall be fifteen feet (15'). � � (b) The minimum street frontage for two or more � flag lots which are so designed to utilize a common I vehicular access strip shall be as follows: i �4 (1) The street frontage for two (2) flag lots i shall be eighteen feet (18'). Such requirement may be achieved by a combined contribution of the street frontages of the individual flag lots. (2) The street frontage for three (3) flag lots shall be twenty-six feet (26'). Such requirement may be achieved by a combined contribution of the street frontages of the individual flag lots. (c) The Planning Commission, based on the recommendation of the City Engineer or Fire Department, may increase the minimum street l frontage beyond tiie requirements contained wichin I this subpart. I d. Application Procedure. I � 1. The requirements set forth in this section shall j only apply in connection with the consideration of a division of y land which contains a flag lot. i , ! 2. The applicant shall submit a site plan, drawn to � scale, and which accurately depicts,all proposed structures, . I required setbacks and vehicle driveways. �I 3. The Planning Commission will review the merits of i each flag lot proposal in relationship to the immediate property � and the surrounding area. � i 4. Vehicle access easements for reciprocal use, or ' otherwise, shall be shown on the tentative maps. Additionally, a statement identifying which lots are subservient and which lots ` are to benefit from such easements shall be submitted. � 5. Where vehicle access easements are to be used, a , covenant shall be prepared by the applicant for review and I consideration of the City Attorney. The covenant shall assure � that: (1) private vehicle access strips and common driveways � shall be continually maintained; and (2) cost associated with � such maintenance shall be equally shared by all future property owners whose properties benefit within the subdivision. The ; covenant shall include the following provisions: i I 960919 10512-05300 Crb 139042'! - 2 I l a �1 \' � (a) 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 vehicle access strip or common driveway has reached a state of disrepair which renders ' it a hazard, or a public nuisance; provided, however, � that the property owners shall be afforded written i notice and a reasonable opportunity to correct the I conditions prior to repair by the City. i (b) No private parking shall be allowed within the � , common driveway obtained by easement; additionally, i signs restricting the same shall be posted in conspicuous locations. � , (c) The City shall have the ability to cite � violations of such parking restrictions. I e. Necessary Findings For Approval. The Planning 1 { Commission may approve the platting of flag lots when the ..� following findings are made. 1. Either (a) the lot design is justified by � topographic conditions, or (b) the size and shape of the property ; prohibits conventional lot division practices. i 2. The proposed flag lot division will not create adverse visual or privacy impacts." Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and to cause the same ' to be published or posted as required by law. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1996. PAUL H. RICHARDS, II, MAYOR � ATTEST: � ; I j ANDREA L. HOOPER, CITY CLERK I ; i � APPROVED AS TO FORM: ' I CITY ATTORNEY i, � ' � � � 960919 10512-05300 [rb 139042'] - 3 ,. , DATE: November 12, 1996 �p '� �.,rc-n n IT�fVI f�0. TO: PLANNING COMMISSION � r •, �_• � � � ,�} � � = FROM: Gary Chicots, Director v:',�;� e�„ � Community Development Department SUBJECT: Variance Case No. VAR 96-13 Applicant: Oscar Rios Pr000sal: - The applicant is requesting approval of a Variance Request to develop an additional access, ten (10') feet wide, extending from the front property line to the existing dwelling, at 11347 Virginia Avenue, in the R-2 ( Two-Family Residential) zone, Lynwood, California. , The applicant has stated that he feels that it is no loriger safe to enter his garage from the alley. 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. Propertv Location and Size The site is located on the west side of Virginia Avenue - between Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Sanborn Avenue. It is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3,450 square feet in size. '. 3. Existing Land Use The site is developed and is surrounded by the following land uses: North - Single-Family Residential South - Single-Family Residential East - Single-Family/Multiple Residential West - Commercial/Retail Use 4. Land Use Description General Plan Zoning North - Commercial R_2 South - Commercial R_2 East - Town House and Cluster Housing R-2 West - Commercial C-3 5. Proiect Characteristics The subject property is developed with a 572 square foot dwelling and a 704 square foot garage adjacent to the alley. Access to the property's garage is from the. alley. The property is fenced within the front yard setback. � f:\var\var96-13 1 6. Site Plan Review t�; At its regular meeting of October 29, 1996, the Site Plan Review Committee reviewed and recommended denial of the variance request. 7. Zoninct Enforcement History None of record at the time of preparation of the staff report. 8. Neiahborhood Resnonse None of record at the time of preparation of the staff report. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION l. Consistency with Develooment Standards _.... The proposed development, an additional driveway not leading to a parking facility i.e. garage, is inconsistent with the existing residential development standards. Section 25-4.5 a 12 requires parking in a garage in the R-2 zone. Section 25-_4.5 b 2 states that required front, rear and side yards shall not be used for the parking or storage of motor vehicles "except that motor vehicles may be parked upon the required paved driveway access to the cxaraae structure for a period not exceed 72 hours". The applicant is proposing to park on a new paved area in the front yard that does not lead to a garage. The subject property contains a garage that meets current development standards. Therefore, a variance is not required in this case. 2. Site Suitabilitv The lot is substandard but does contain a two car garage which meets the parking requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, a variance is not required for the project. 3. Compatibilitv The proposed project will be located in a neighborhood that is essentially single-family in character. None of the residences in this area contains driveways that does not lead to a garage. Thus, the proposed development would not be compatible with the surrounding area. 4. Findinas Reauired for Grantina a Variance• Staff believes that the required findings for granting a 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 does not exclude the applicant from providing parking as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 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. h\planning\var\h:var96-13 2 r. - � There are not exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property involved which do not apply generally to all other residential properties in the City. The one unusual structure with this property is that is backs on an alley and commercial development along Atlantic Avenue. A report from the Sheriff's Department indicates that the number of crime reports in the immediate area do not indicate any relevant community safety issues. 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. Staff determines that a hardship has not been established by the applicant. Therefore, Staff recommends denial of this request. However, if the Commission acts to approve this request, Resolution No. 2613 is attached for your review. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission deny Variance Request Case No. VAR 96-13. Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Resolution No. 2613 3. Site Plan f:\planning\var\var96-13 I I. 3 � I I . ,�:�+... 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" .�� , - �\ 1 � ! � RESOLUTION N0. 2613 � A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF ' THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A VARIANCE � (CASE NO. 96-13) TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A , TEN (10') FOOT WIDE DRIVEWAY, EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE TO THE EXISTING � i DWELLING, IN THE R-2 (TWO FAMILY) ZONE, AT ' 11347 VIRGINIA AVENUE, LYNWOOD CALIFORNIA. i I WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, i , pursuant to law, on November 12, 1996 held a public hearing on the subject application; and � WHEREAS, the Commission has carefully considered all i 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 as a i commercial zone; and - �` WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined I that the proposal is exempt from the provisions of the California � Environmental Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061b(3); � i Section l. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood finds and concludes as follows: A. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of Section 25-4.Sa.12 and 25-4.5b2. Development Standards of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this chapter. B. There are special circumstances applicable to the property in that the residential/structure backs onto along a major arterial and there is considerable commercial traffic along the alley access to this property. C. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of Section 25-4.5a and b would deprive the applicant of I� privileges enjoyed by the owners of other certain properties which have maintained parking on a front yard � drive. l D. That granting of the variance as conditioned will not � constitute the granting of a special privilege j inconsistent with the limitations ori other properties in ` the vicinity classified in the same zone. � E. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental �� to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially � injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. i � F. That the granting of the variance will not adversely, affect the orderly development of the City. � Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and � determinations, hereby approves Variance Request Case No. VAR ', 96-13 provided the following conditions are observed and complied , with at all times. �, . I f:\resolutn\reso2673 � I 1 1 I , � � �:f . � � 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS { � 1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable � regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code, and the Fire Code. � 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. � ' 3. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all-other City j Departments. � � 4. The applicant or his representative, shall sign a Statement � of Acceptance within fifteen (15) days from the date of I receipt of this Resolution by the Planning Commission. I Signing this statement confirms that applicant or his � representative has read, understands and agrees to the � conditions of this Resolution. ; Section 3. A copy of Resolution No. 2613 shall be I delivered to the applicant. I APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of November 1996, by I members of Planning Commission voting as follows: I AYES: � NOES: I ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Carlton McMiller, Chairperson i APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: I i i , i i Gary Chicots, Director Michelle Beal Bagneris � Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney i ,11 I i i I . ._._. i i i i � , I f:\resolutn\reso2613 � 2 , f� � � U� ^ /l �qi 11 r �� Date: 11/07/96 ':.i�;E irn ! 1�IYI IYO.� �`:� E,I�. � To: PLANNING COMMISSION ; � � ��,: : ,� _ � � . ; � ' From: Gary Chicots, Director Community Development Dep ment Subject: Developing a Planning Commission,Vision Statement Pur�ose To establish a procedure and preliminary work program to prepare a Vision S[atement or Goal Statement for the Planning Commission. Facts Several meetings ago, Commissioner pove suggested the possibility of the Planning Commission developing a vision statement, to help guide and coordinate decision making. Currently the closest thing that the City has to such a statement are the Goals and Policies included in the adopted City Plan(see attached). Discussion Both government and industr�� in the past few years have used the "Vision StatemenY' as a tool for clarifying goals and objectives and as a basis for establishing tasks and priorities. A Planning Commission vision s[atement could be verv useful. 1t could be used to: l. Upda[e General Plan Goals and Policies [hat are now 7 years old 2. Help focus Commission attention on major problems and issues 3. Help Ihe Commission and staff. take consisten[ posi[ions and make consisten[ decisions 4. ldentify concems or policies [hat need to be incorporated into ordinances. Time and schedule The one problem with a task like this is time. The Commission usually does not have time to discuss these kind of issues as part of their regular agenda, so we will probably need [o schedule special meetings. Staff also cannot give this task a lot of prioriq�, but we will shortly hire another staff planner, so we may have a bit more time [o devote to this project. Organ ization/Procedure Does the Commission want to set up a subcommittee or work as a committee of the whole? One possibility is to have each Commissioner list their own priorities and wncerns and staff wiil put together a composite for Commission review. Perhaps staff could spend an hour or so and interview each Commissioner and then put together a composite for discussion. After we put together a first draft, we might want to put it out for some community reaction - , perhaps to the block watch groups or block watch captains. We have attached the existing General Plan goals and policies that may give you some ideas. We � have also included goals and objectives from another community plan that may be of some use. j Staff will also try to find additional background informa[ion on the process and pass it on to the � Commission. i I Recommendation� � Staff respectfully requests that, after discussion, the Commission determine the organization and I procedures that they wish [o follow in carrying ou[ this task. � i i p I an n ing/pcgoal s. mem i � � �. � � SUMMARY OF GOALPOLICYSTATEMENTS � IN GENERAL PLAN LAND USE - CITY CONCEPT GOALS /. Foster the building of a new rmage for Lymvood 2. Create the potential for a hil;h qualrty of Irfe for Crry residents. 3. lake advan[age of the multicultura! and multilingual character of the City. 4. Create an efjec�ive methodolo�y for plannrng for the future which incorporates innovative strategies, tools, and methods for land use planning and development. LAND USE POL/CIE.S I. Defrne a serie.r ojspecrfic plan areas to take advantage of special land use opportunities. 7hese specific plan areas shall provide the City with a strategrc planning framex�ork lha� can he regularly updated. In response to changes in the environment. These specific plan areas sho�dd be selected, and therr features deftned, in a manner which i.s m keeping wilh'the loiiR-term goals of the City, such as: • �he foc:�.s on neighborhond-based activities, i»cluding the preservation of reside�rtial communrrie.s; • Providing for the needed separation of compatible land uses. 2. Develop proKram.s for eliminatiirg inconsistencres between existing land uses and those rncorpora�ed withur Ihe (ie�7era! Plan. 3. Ensure that residentia! �zerKhborhoods are protected from the encroachment of incompatihle activrrie.s or la�id uses which may have a negative impact on the residential e�rvironme�tt. 4. As m7 alternative to densrficatron lhrough multi family housing, utilize programs that encourage !a spliu of large single-family resrdential lots rnto hvo lots. The new, second !a shall be earmarked for the development of a new single family home to provide new hoasirig for Lynwood resrdents which is in keeping with the low-densiry�, residential character of Ihe City. S. Discourage lhe proliferatron of strip commercial centers by focusing retail activities on srgnificant nodes along major boulevards adjacent to residential nerghborhoods. 6. Limrt new, heavy ii�dustrial uses to designated areas on the eastern and western limits of the Ciry. 7. Intensrfy commercral and retai! uses adjacent to the Lymvood Towne Center to take advantage of existing land uses and to make use of new patterns of accessibilrty provided by the Century Freeway. The focus of this development should be on neighborhood-orrented retail faeilities. 8. Insure the balanced development of land uses north and south of the Century Freeway to reduce the risk of a stratified City image and to mitrgate the potential negative impacts of the freeway. 1 ; 9. Support, as appropriate, the expansron of the Civic Center complex, Lrndbergh Park, and schools. This support may include, but rs not limited to, identrfication of expansion srtes; and expediting plan approvals, permits, and inspections; and close coordrnation with schoo! district o�cials. CIRCULATION GOALS l. Utilize the street system and tra�c mitigation measures to protect residential communrties from unwanted intrusioit by non-residential traffrc. 2. Transform the existing alley system to an access system which supports lot splits jor large lots and [he development ojsmaller residential lots for new single- family homes. 3. Encourage nex� east-west traffic options on arterials using state-of-the-art signalization systems, permit systems for parking, and other regulations desrgned to manage on-s[reet parkrng. 4. Develop programs that encourage the maximum utilization ojthe Los Angeles- Long Beach Light Rail Sys[em by Lymvood residents. .i. Pursue an aggressive positioir i�r regio�tal transportation planning to ensure that Lymvood can take advanrage of regiona! transportation opportunrties as well as mitrgate the �iegatrve impacts of new regional transit systems. 6. Encourage puhlrc prrvate partnership.s to construct parking facrlrtres as a means of allevratrng parking shortay,es associated with existing commercia! and residential use.s as well as accommodatrng future parking needs. 7. Estahlish and enforce parkmg requirements for new development to insure sufficlent parkin�� !o serve each use, iircluding employee parking. 8. Develop a bikeway mas�er p/an !o rnclude bike route locations, standards for desrgn and coirslructron, and an rmplementatron program. 9. Investigate the po�entral for i�7terchanges with the Century Freeway at Alamecla Street and Atlantic Avenue. Consideratron must be given to right-of-way acyuisition, efJec! on traffic jTows and safety, and improvement finanerng. NOISE GDAL l. Prevent and mitigate the adverse impacts of noise from internal and external sources on Lynwood residenrs. NOISE POLICIES 1. Mrnimize the impact of traffic-generated noise on resrdential and other noise- sensitive uses through bufferrng and modifications to circulation patterns. 2. Work wrth the Californra Department of Transportation and the Los Angeles County 7ransportation Commrssion �o buffer noise impacts of the Century Freeway and the Long Beach-Los Angeles Light Rail System. 3. Reinforce current limits on Los Angeles International Arrport flrghts over 1he Crty. OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION GOALS /. Pface open space and expanded reereationa! opportunities as priorities in neighborhood-based planning. 2 e V ` 2. Ensure that parks are compaiible with adjcrcent uses and provide a safe and high- quality recreational experience. 3. Provide a diversity of recreational programs that serve the needs of Lymvood's diverse population. OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION POLICIES l. Promote the concept of neighborhood parks and establish as a priority for public funding the acquisitron and development of neighborhood recreational and park facilities in areas where there is a current shortage of parks. 2. Provide for the desigrr of parks and other recreational facilities so as to promote their securrty and policing. ---- 3. Consider the feasibility of the joint use of school yards and church lands as parks and recreationa! facrlities. 4. Develop programs for utrlizing surplus Century Freeway properties to expand recreational opportunitres for Lymvood residents. 5. Establish a park rmpact fee to provide funds for more parkland. 6. E»courage socia! services provrded by the Lymvood Recreation and Parks Deparlment, such as those for child care, latch-key children, and the Teen Resource Center. 7. Provide accessifiility for disabled persons and other special-needs groups to all open space, parkland, and recreationa! facilities. 8. Encourage recreational facilities I heavily used areas, sttch as the Lymvood Towne Center vrcurity. 9. Endorse regional and loca! arr yuality and transportation management plans in order to reduce air pollution emissions and vehicular trips. SAFETY GOALS 1. Develop procedures for reducing loss of life, injury, damage to property, and economrc and social dislocation resulting from flooding and other natural " disasters. 2. Recognrze the importance ojthe interrelationship between safety and enhanced City rmage. - SAFETY POLICIES 1. Develop procedures for the effective response of emergency services following a : natural disaster. 2. Enhance emergency preparedness through community education and self-help _ - . programs, and prevent seriaus damage and injury through effective hazard mitigation. 3. Develop appropriate desrgn guidelines and planing procedures for mitigating personal injuries and properry damage during natural disasters. , 4. Take a proactive approach to crime prevention by initiatrng youth programs, neighborhood watches, and lower response times for fire and polrce services 5. Provide a pattern, scale, and design of land uses which promote individual safety. 3 � , 6. Consider ways to coordinate crime prevention activities with other jurisdictions. 7. Seek alternative funding through state and federal sources for increased law enforcement staff to service City residents. 8. Encourage the Federal Government to improve the capacity of both the Rio Hondo and Los Angeles rivers to help reduce f[ooding potential. HOUSINC CONSTRUCTION GOALS I. Achieve Lymvood's fair share of regronal housing by encouraging additional, affordable, high quality housing in areas that are compatible with ezisting neighborhoods. 2. Encourage the development of a mix of housing types in terms of location, type, price, and tenure such that the needs of all economic segments of the community can fie fulfillecl HOUSING CONSTRUCTION POLICIES 1. Develop a densiry honus program which focuses on low denstty, mulii family occupancies. 2. Foster the development of mixed-income neighborhoods where housing opportunities exlst for all economic segments of the City. 3. Ensure that Lynwood receives its replacement housing endtlement pursuant to the Century Freeway Replenishment Housing Program. HOUSING CONSERVAT70N COAI.S 1. Maintain and preserve Lynwood's existing stock of housing and encourage the increase of single-family housing to enhance the low-density residential quality of rhe Ciry. 2. Develop programs which enhance the affordability of housing for low income families. HOUS7NG CONVERSAT70N POLICIES 1. Provide opportunities to obtain additional funding for the rehabilitation of single- family homes and multi family units as a means of maintaining and preserving the stock of older, high quality housrng within the City. 2. Utilize specific plan areas 10 reinforce the identity of residential areas wiihin the Crty and to fortify community involvement in the preservation effort. 3. Expand existing programs that offer rental subsidies to low income families. 4. Monitor and control the demolition of occupied housing units and provide for the reloeation or replacement of housing when units must be demolished. HODSING MAINTENANCE GOALS l. Develop practical solutions to resolve problems of overcrowding and substandard occupancies. 2. Promote equal housing opportunities for all Lymvood residents. 4 -: HOUSING MAINTENANCE POLICIES I. Formulate a plan for increasing the funding and staffing of code enforcement . CICtiV11lCS. � 2. Focus code enforcement activities toward alleviating overcrawding and substandard occupancies. 3. Prohibit discrimination in ihe sale or rentrng of housing 4o any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, ethnic background, marital status, or other arbitrary considerations. SPECIAL NEEDS GOALS 1. Develop solutions for meetrng the special needs of Lymvood's elderly, handicapped, large family, srngle parent, and homeless populations. SPECIAL NEEDS POLICIES 1. Encourage living arrangements which best accommodate the life styles of the City's elderly population and individuals with physical disabilities. ECONOMIC DEVEl.OPMENT ELEMENT GOALS 1. Ensure that Lymvood can fiscally respond to its present and future service and facility needs. 2. Provide programs to s�ren�then and expand existing Lymvood busrnesses. 3. Develop innovatrve programs to attract new businesses to Lymvood based upon its central locatio�r within the region and excellent freeway accessibility. 4. Promote job opporlunities for existing resrdents, particularly ihose who suffer from chronic unemployment, !o achieve parity beriveen jobs and resident workers. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES l. Provide mechanrsms to ensure that munrcipal programs promote economrc development goals of expandrng the Crty's revenue base. 2. Develop business assrstance programs to assist retailers and commercial owners in operatrng their businesses profrtably and to better serve Lymvood residents. . 3. Take advantage of local, county, state and federal programs to provide financial and technical assistance to encourage new businesses to locate in Lymvood. 4. Develop strategies to capture opportunities presenied by grawth of the Alameda Corridor. S. Caprtalrze on opportunities provided by the Lymvood Towne Center and Lo»g Beach Boulevard freeway rnterchange to attract commercial and retail development. 6. Aggressively cooperate with appropriate institutions and agencies to provide job training and employment opportunities for City residents. COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEM�NT GOALS l. Encourage physical deve[opment that enhances the positive image of the City as a balanced residentral community, indicative of its "All American City" status. 5 : 2. Define urban design components that provide a unique visual character for the City and distingzrish ihe City from rts nerghboring communities. 3. Develop innovative strategies for brrdging the physical separarron ojthe City created by constructron of the Century Freeway. COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT POLICIES 1. Formulate general design guidelines jor residential and commercial propertres to ensure [hat new construction and renovation of existing structures achieve a high level or archrteclura! and site design quality. � 2. Develop design gurdelines which facilitate the creation and identifrcation of distinct neighborhoods throughout the City. 3. Develop street medran landscape standards to enhance the streetscape. 4. Develop join[ pro�rams with adjacen! jurisdictions to create a distrnct rmage for the City as citizens travel to and from Lymvood; a pattern of identifiable portals should be created !o improve the rmage and identity of the City. 5. Ensure thal sig��age rs visually attractive, compatible within the neighborhood setting provrdes a high quality image Jor the City. 6 W � "Driver" Policies INTRODUCTION This document presents a preliminary list of goals and objectives which are intended to act as the fundamental set of "drivers" or "principles" affecting the formularion of the American Canyon Generai Plan land use map. These are intended to set parameters and mteria regarding critical issues and constraints which would influence subsequent . decisions for: a. the type of land uses to be permitted/accommodated by the Land Use Plan; b. the density/intensity at which new development will be permitted; c. the location in which new deve]opment will be permitted to occur; d. the organization and relationships to be established among the land uses; and/or e. the quality of community and development to be achieved. Examples of the range of issues ��hich are addressed include the identification of the _ types of land uses which should be accommodated within the City in the future and the manner in which the City's significant environmental resources should be preserved. These have been formu7ated in response to the range of issues and "visions" which have been identified through the community vaorkshop, initial discussions with the General Plan Advisory Committee, and information presented in the General Plan Technical Background Report and reflect input by the Planning Commission and GPAC at their meeting of 9 August,l9°3. The "drivers"/principles �+�ill be used by the City staff and consultant team to guide the preparation of the pieliminary land use oprions. The alternarives ti�ill be subsequently evaluated according to thei: impacts on transportation, public sernices, infrastructure, em�ironmental resources, and econo.m.;c conditions. Based on this evaluation, the GPAC may elect to revise its recommendations for the "Driver" policies. The "driver" goals and objectives presented herein address the following issues: a. Land Use and Economic Development b. Housing c. Community Design _ c. Transportarion d. Uriliries and Public Services � e. Parks and Rea�arion f. Environmental Resources g. Safety _ .._CIT_Y__! OF !__AMERICA_N_ •,_CAN_Y_ON___•__GENERAL ! P_LAN i �� ;, _ �, V "Driver" Policies LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Acwmmodate a balance of ]and uses within the City of American Canyon, including uses which are resident-serving, tourist-oriented, provide sub-regional employment. 2. Accommodate a balance of land uses which maintains the City's economic and fiscal viability and quality of life for the City's residents. — 3. Provide the foundation for development of a comprehensive array of commercial, service, entertainment, industrial (jobs), recreational, educational, cultural, and _ other uses which support the needs of the City's residents (theieby reducing fhe need to commute to other communities and resulfant frip lengths, energy consumption, and air ° emissions and increasing the City's revenue). _ 4. Provide for the development of a diversity of housing types to meet the needs of current and future residents. 5. Preserve and enhance the City's single family zesidential neighborhoods. 6. Establish a pedestrian-oriented "town center" as the identifiable principal "gathering _ place" of the City of American Canyon which contains a wide diversity of uses which are characterized by a high level of activity (government, retail, office, service, entertainment, residential, and similar) and is linked to the City's neighborhoods (thereby establishing a "distinct place" which provides a high quality irru:ge for the City and attracts users from adjacent communities). 7. Allow for and encourage the development of "mixed-use" developments within — specified areas which integrate residential with commercial uses within the same structure or site (thereby providing opportunifies for employees to live in prosimity to fheir business and enhancing the "vitality" of the project). — S. Designate an adequate amount of lard foT the development of industrial uses which provide the potential for job crearing businesses for residents of the City and greater _ sub-region. 9. Encourage the attraction of a diversity of industrial sectors to ensure the long-term _ stabilization of the jobs and economic bases. 10. Consider the attracrion of jobs which reflect the region's agri-business and capitalize upon the Napa County Airport and railroad access. — 11. Implement infrastructure and other improvements which make lands suitable and attractive for industrial development (fhereby ensu�ing that American Canyon can _ effectively compete with fhe County and other cities in attracting new industrial der�elopment). CITY • OF • AMERICAN • CAN1'ON • GENEP.AL • PLAN_ , � �� } T^ : s. • . "Driver" Policies � 12. Allow for the inciusion of retail sales facilities as a secondary use within appropriately designated industrial areas within the City. ` 13. Create opportuniries for the development of commercial uses which capture tourist � and commuter patronage including specialty-commercial, overnight accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, and similar uses (fhereby estaBlishing American Canyon as fhe "gateway" to fhe Napa Valley). 14. Accommodate the development of destination resort, golf-course, and other distinct — uses which promote a high quality idenrity and contribute revenue for the City. 15. Establish mechanisms to pro-acrively amact the development of the uses which aze _ necessary to support the City's population. maintain adequate municipal fiscal viability, and achieve the "desired" quality of life and character. - CITY • OF • AMERICAN • CANYON • GENERAL • PLAN � �� i i y: t + "Driver" Policies HOUSING 1. Provide sufficient housing to meet the City's share of regional gro�vth. 2. Accommodate a range of housing types and densiries to meet the diverse needs of the City's residents (size, price, etcJ. 3. Provide a range of housing types to enabie residents to remain in American Canyon through their life-cycle (e.g., single to married to married with children to senior). 4. Preserve the City's single family housing stock; provide programs for upgrading older areas in need of rehabilitation (loans, grants, tax incenrives, etc.). 5. Encourage the preservation of the City's mobile home parks. 6. Prioritize the development of affordable housing to meet the needs of the City's exisring residents. 7. Ensure that multi-family residential units are designed and developed in a manner to complement and be integrated with the City's single family residential neighborhoods. , _CITY _• OF_•__AMERIC_A,N_ CANYON G,ENERAL • PLAN � �� •- �. "Driver" Policies ✓ COMMUNITY DESIGN �. Ge eral 1. Provide for the evolurion of the.City of American Canyon as a disrincdy identifiable "� community which consists of centers, districts, and neighborhoods �vhich individually convey a unique "sense of place" and are interlinked to provide a unified community. 2. Establish a"town center" as the prinapal focal point of community activity and identity; containing a mix of government, cultural, commercial, entertainment, ��- residential, and related uses, structuring buildings around common pedestrian plazas and open spaces, and providing linkages to surrounding neighborhoods. ,_,. 3. Site development to capitalize upon and reflect the City's natural environmental characteristics including its topography, drainages, and viewsheds. 4. Establish a system of dearly defined linkages among the City's land uses, including �� elements which connect the east and west sides of Highway 29. 5. Consider the siting•and design of development in a manner which emphasizes the • City's schools as focal points of community and neighborhood idenrity. Residentiai 1. Design and development new residential areas to establish distinct "neighborhood" _ qualities which: a. discourage unnecessarily ��ide streets and emphasize the frontage relationships among the housing units; b. minimize the visual dominance of garages along the street frontage; c. incorporate community activity, meeting facilities, day-care centers, and recreational areas; I d. provide unifying and linking pedestrian paths and open spaces; and � e. incorporate transportation access facilities (e.g., "casual" car pool, bus stops, bicyde racks, and other). � 2. Provide for the inter-mixing of smal] clusters of multi-family housing v,�ith sinole ' family residential units in large scale "planned" communities, avoiding large j pockets and the segregation of condominiums and apartments. 3. Encourage the integration of a"neighborhood/village center" in large scale ; "planned" residenrial communities ��hich acts as a gathering place and is «�ithin � �ti�alking distance of surrounding residents and may contain small convenience ! retail uses (food, services, etcJ, restaurants/cafes, meeting rooms, day-care I. facilities, and similar uses. i � . CI7Y • OF • AMERICAN • CAI�'YON • GENERAL • .PLAT� � - - - - -- - -- -.. .. . - - -- - - _. ---- -- - - -- - I ' ; ...: � 35 i i i ; ; � i � `l. ;' , . "Drivcr" Policies 4. Design mulri-family residenrial units to convey a high quality of visua] and ph}'sical character which complements single family neighborhoods, including the modulation of building mass and volume, articulation of facades, use of extensive landscape, inclusion of on-site recreational amenities, integration of parking facilities, emphasis of individual unit entries, and similar elements. C'ommercial 7. Concentrate commercial development in a series of nodes/centers; limiring further "strip" development (thereby increasing the identity and economic "critical mass" of commercial developments and reducing access impacts on transportation corridors). _ 2. h4aximize the pedestrian use of the commercial nodes and their linkages to surrounding residenrial neighborhoods. ;. Require that commerciai developments be designed to convey a high quality image and character; including the modulation of building mass, articulation of facades, use of consistent and ��ell-designed signage, inclusion of pedestrian-oriented - amenities, extensive use of landscape, and other pertinent elements. 4. Site and design contmercial development to have a visual and physical re]ationship _ and linkage �vith periphera] streets; ti�hich may include the location of all or some portion of the structure(s) on the periphery and/or provision of a clearly defined pedestrian walkway from the periphery (thereby avoiding estended property setbads �vhich visually emphasize asphalt parking lots). �. Require that commercial developments be designed to be compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods, including the siting of buildings so that they do not "bacl: up" to residential lots. '�'fiYed-Use 1. Provide the development of mixed-use structures ��hich integrate housing with _ retail and office commercial uses within key community focal points to enhance ' their pedestrian and "village" chazacter. I 2. Site mixed-use structures on primary pedestrian plazas and open spaces. — V � Industrial — 1 1. Incorporate design elements to ensure that industrial development is compatible j H�ith adjacent residential neighborhoods and commercial districts; including _ i landscape, lighting, signage, and interconnecring pedestrian pa.hs. i 2. Establish a consistent sionage program for industria] districts. _ � I CIT1' • OF • AMERICAN • CAI�YON • GENERAL • PLAN __ i - -- . _ _ . i � � �36 - i i � , ; ,, ; ; i � i , , i -. "Driver" Policies �� 3. Incorporate retail services and restaurants to support the needs of emp]oyees and business ]ocated in industrial areas. '"" 4. Develop flexible standards to be responsive to changing needs of commercial/industrial uses and to reflect changing technology and market trends. O�en Space —• . 1. Establish a network of open space elements (pedestrian paths and parks) ti�hich link and provide access among all residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial districts and unify the City. `._ En ri � 1. Develop a system of improvements which clearly define the "entries" to the City of American Canyon from adjacent communities and convey a"sense of place;" ��hich — may include signage, landscape, and other design elements. �-- Corridors 1. Establish a comprenensive street tree program which provides identity for the _ Cit}''s neighborhoods and districts: 2. ��ork ��ith Caltrans, the railroad, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company to encourage the imple:nentation of landscape improvements along Highway 29 and � utility easements. __ i,_ CI7Y • OF • ADIEP.ICAN • CAI�YOI�' • GENEP.AL • PLAN i _ . _ . - - - - - _.. ._- - - --- - , 1 ' T 13? � --. � � , � I ; � , � ., i i ' � , • "Drive�" Palicies TRANSPORTATION 1. Establish a clear hierarchy of streets and highways in American Canyon, ti�hich differentiate through-trips from local trips. 2. Estabiish new north-south roadways to reduce the impacts on Highway 29. 3. Fstablish a network of streets crossing Highway 29 which connect the east and west _ porrions of American Canyon. 4. Establish limited vehicular access points to the City's commercial and industrial districts to minimize impacts on the transportation system. 5. Establish a second access into the industrial park. 6. Provide signage for the City's transportation network which clearly identifies locarion, directions, and traffic control information. 7. Develop new commuter-oriented transportation facilities, such as "casual" car pool and park and ride fadliries near residenrial neighborhoods. 8. Develop a shuttle system to facilitate access among the City's residential - neighborhoods and key activity nodes. 9. Encourage the use of public transportation. - 10. Participate in the regional planning of heavy rail transit, as appropriate. 11. Provide cooperative planning efforts ��ith regional plann�ng agencies to - accommodate integration of the Bay Transit network through the City. 12. Estabiish appropriate ]evel of service standards and transportation impact - thresholds of sio ificance to facilitate the e��aluation of future development projects in the City. I CITY • OF • AMEP.ICAN • CAI�'YON • GENERAL • PLAI�'__ _._.__.__- - -_ . _ . _ . . -- - - - - - -- - - - -- --- I � �3B _ i ' � � ' i , � �: i: ' "Driver" Policies UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES � 1. Provide adequate utiliries (sewer, water, storm drainage, solid waste, energy, and telecommunications) and public services (schooLs, police, fire, and governmental) to � support the needs of the City's residents. 2. Correlate the timing of development with the implementation of supporting utiliries and services. 3. Link development with the provision of a reliable water source. ,_. 4. Establish appropriate funding mechanisms to ensure that utiliries and services are adequately provided. _... 5. Work with appropriate utility and service providers to ensure that their facilities are `" designed to be compatible ti�ith the intended character of the American Canyon's residenrial neighborhoods, commercial and industrial districts, and open spaces. �-� 6. Work with appropriate utility and ser,vice providers to ensure that the City does not receive a disproportionate share of "high impacY' regional-serving uses (e.g., waste transfer stations and landfills). V 7. Work with the school districts to ensure that adequate facilities are provided within the City of American Canyon. "- 8. Preclude the use of electrical transmission corridors for high levels of human activity; emphasizing passive versus active recreational use. � 9. Consider the appropriateness and feasibility of developing local wind-generating energ}' s}�stems to serve the City and surrounding region. .:_ CITY • OF • AMER]CAI�� • CAt�'YON • GEI��ERAL • PLAN - - - - -- - - __ _ _ _ _. _. . - °- -- ; - - - - _ _ .._. ---- - I � � � � - 13q � � � , I ; ;, � ; , ,. • "Driver" Policies PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Provide adequate parks and reaeational facilities to meet the needs of and ensure their accessibility to the City's residents. 2. Provide a balance of active and passive parks. 3. Provide an equitable distriburion of park and recreational facilities throughout the _ City's neighborhoods. 4. Design parks and recreational facilities which capitalize upon the City's natural resources, including its topography, drainage courses, and viewsheds. 5. Integrate the development of new parks with a comprehensive open space network which links all neighborhoods and districts of the City. 6. Consider the linkage of parks with and joint-use of the City's schools. 7. Consider the reuse of the American Canyon Landfill for regional park puzposes. 8. Consider methods for acquiring outlying hillside areas for passive open space areas. 9. Work with adjacent jurisdiction to expand the regional open space network. 10. Desio parks to promote the safety of users and adjacent residenrial neighborhoods and commercial and industrial districts. CITY • OF • AMERICAN • CANYON • GENERAL • PLAN � I � �� - , i I I � 's. i I ;i. i ,�, 1 i: I i: "Driver" Policies ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES - 1. Integrate development in the City's hillsides and canyons in a manner which preserves their topographic and visual character. 2. Preserve and integrate the City's natural drainages in new development; emphasizing opportuniries for the development of pedestrian paths and greenbelts _ along their lengths throughout the City. 3. Site development in a manner which capitalizes upon viewsheds of the surrounding mountains and Napa River, where appropriate. 4. Cooperate ti�ith pertinent agencies in the preservation of the Napa River wetlands. _. 5. Fstablish sites which facilitate observation of the City's natural resources and those in the surrounding pianning area (induding the Napa River wetlands). 6. Encourage preservation of agricultural uses on the City's periphery through `" creation of a permanent greenbelt. �- CITY • OF • AMERICAN • CANYON • GENERAL • PLAN _.. '� l�l ; � � , � � ; � "Dri�ei" Policies SAFETY 1. Site and design development to mirigate environmental hazards, including geolooic faulring. landslides, and flooding. 2. Implement pertinent improvements which reduce the potential impacts of environmental hazards (e.g., drainage channels and slope stabilizarion). 3. Establish development and design standards which ensure a high level of personal - safety for the City's residents, such as "defensible space" concepts. 4. Continue to pursue and expand law enforcement presence in the City through _ contracts within other jurisdicrions or establishment of a local Police Department. �. Maintain the high level of service standards of the Fire Department. _ 6. Conrinue to implement the City's disaster preparedness plan. CITY • OF • AMERICAN • CA1�tYON • GENEP.AL • PLAI�' � i � 2 , , i ; � , , ; I � �? �� CITY OF L�'NWOOD 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT DAT'E: January 13, 1993 TO: Strategic Plan Steering Committee FROM: Johonna Jacobs-Howazd, Strategic Plan Project Manager SUBJECT: BTRATEGIC PLANNING ESSENTIAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROCESS The following information is provided to assist you in the preparation of3�our Strategic Plan Elements. Community Forums related to the strate�c planning will be handled by the City Council. The major focus of staff assigned to develop the Strategic Plan should be on information gathering through your committees, Strategic Plan Elements prepared without involving committee participation will not be accepted. I am available to meet with specific committees upon request. My extension is 545. BASIC EXPLANATION OF THE PROCESS As you know, there are seventeen elements of the strategic plan. GENERAL ELEMENTS SPECIFIC ELEMENTS Community Relations Public Works Department Finance, Grants & Operations Human Resources Department Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Community Development Dept. Redevelopment Recreation & Parks Department Business Relations Fire Department Jobs Finance Department Housing Sheriff s Department Education Infrastructure & Facilities Besutification Each department manager is responsible for preparing a plan for their respective departments, considered specific elements. Department managers that aze Staff Directors of a general strategic plan component are responsible for preparing a plan for their respective component(s). EXAMPLE _ Alfretta Earnest, Finance Director is will prepaze the Finance, Grants & Operations Plan and the Finance Department Plan. The Finance, Grants & Operations Plan is intended to be a much broader in scope to encompass a community focus. The Finance Department Plan will have an internal Focus, one relative to the city govemment functions. Note: It is possible, when applicable, for there to be some overlap in the two plans. REOUII2EMENTS FOR DEVELOPING STRATEGIC PLAN 1. Establish a committee. A plan element must consist of information derived from more than a single person, otherwise the effectiveness of the process is impaired. 2. In fornting General Element Committees invite community representatives to participate at members of your committee. (Their input may be extremely valuable to the development of you plans.) 3. Assign responsible staff person to oversee the coordination of the process for each plan element. 4. Meet regularly with your committees and make sure every meeting is a working session. Work to identify GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES. 5. Utilize the overall mission statement to develop a mission statement for the plan elements. 6. Adhere to all established Strategic Plan Deadlines. 2 � �� t � �YNWOOD � �.�.�� c�� 4 Ctty v�A¢etug CI�aQQeeg¢s i.' ( I� i 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (310) 603•0220 . MEMORANDUM . DAT'E: February 3, 1993 TO: Strategic Plan Steering Committee FROM: Johonna Jacobs-Howard, Project Manager of Strategic Plan SUBJECT: STRATEGIC PI.AN- Information Update OVERALL MISSION STATEMENT "To promote and enhance the quality of life within the Lynwood community, by creating s positive climate for economic growth and social enrichmenL" MISSION STATEMENTS FOR PLAN ELEMENTS As stated in earlier Strategic Plan Steering Committee meetings, all strate�c plan elements must have mission statements. These statements can be derived from the overall mission statement but mote specific to the focus of each element. UPCOMING DUE DATES 02/]0/93- Sample of Goals and Objectives in outline fortn. 03/24/93- Submit draft of Goals and Objectives Outline 04/07/93- Submit draft Executive Summary 04/14/93 Submit completed Strategic Plan Forms OS/O]/93- Due Date of Strategic Plan Elements �..�_� .� , _ -a:�' � �-.; ;, CITY OF LYNWOOD 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN INTENTION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN The suategic plan is a dynamic process that will be the produa derived from the input of the community, city employees, businesses and city officials. The strategic plan, once adopted by the City Gouncil, will serve as the benchmark against which the City can measure iu progress. DEFINITION OF STRATEGIC PLAN The Ciq of Lynwood 5-Year Svategic Plan will encompass the fiscal years 1993/94 through 1997/98. The plan will integrate pre-existing internal plans and documenu and will provide the opportunity to interface with the external environment The elemenu of the suategic plan consisu of general and specific componenu. There are ten general componenu that focus on broad base areas relative to the entire Lynwood community. The seven specific componenu focuses mainly on areas of interest to city departmenu. ELEMENTS OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN The seventeen ( I� elemenu/componenu of the svategic plan include: -Community Relations -Finance Granu & Operations -Public Safery -Redevelopment -Business -Jobs -Housing -Education -Infrasvutture & Facilities -Beaudfication -Public Works Department -Human Resources Department -Community Development Department -Recreadons and Parks Department �� -_ , �� _..-- � `.':'�'. ��_v . -Fire Department - � -Finance Department -Sheriffs-Department STRATEGIC PLAN TIMELINE -December 1992 through February 1993- Research and Informadon Gathering/Internal and External -March ►993 through April 1993- Analysis of Dau and Preparation of Drak Suategic Plan. -May I, 1993- Completion date of Strategic Plan Draft Document -June 1993- Public Hearing and Ciq Council Adoption -July I, 1993- Community Disvibution of Suategic Plan �„ , INTER-OFFICB l�FIORANDUL[ DATE: February 9, 1993 : TO: Johonna Jacob-Howard, Admin. ABSt. to City Mgr. FROM: Faustin Gonzales, Asst. City Manager ` SUBJECT: DRAFT GOALS FOR BEAYFTIFICATION S7'RATEGIC PLAN DRAFT MISSION STATEMENT To enhance the physical quality of the City by creating a formal beautification program. OUTLINE GOALS • Goal No. 1. Upgrade the appearance and uniformity of the City's commercial corridors. A. Initiate a commercial facade improvement program , 1j Enact requlations to encourage uniformity in facade treatments. 2) Create special improvement districts and specific plans to target facade improvement 3) Create a subsidy or tax rebate proqram for facade improvement B. Create a proqram whereunder the Chamber of Commerce will assist in forming "self-help" alliances of businesses with common interests and locations. C. Design and implement a street improvement proqram within the commercial corridors. 1. Install landscaped median in those corridors still needing them. 2. Install "themed" bus shelters, street furniture and pavement at select locations. GOAL NO. 2 Upgrade the appearance of the City residential neighborhoods. A. involve the City Block Clubs in the beautification effort. 1. Tool loan program 2. Monthly "HOUSe Beautiful" and "Yard Beautiful" . contests. a) Business donated gift certificates to winners. 3. Block Clubs to create "beautification goala and objectives" for their neighborhood to strive for. 4. Organize workshops and seminars by Block Clubs to teach yard and home maintenance basics such as fixing faucet leaks, repairing broken windows, painting, etc. a. Graffiti crew to help instruct residents b. neighborhood people who are craftsmen or possess special expertise to be instructors. B. Create neighborhood non-profit maintenance corporations or organizations to perform maintenance for those not able to do so and able to pay a minimal cost. 1. Perform service for free for those physically and financially incapacitated. C. Create an urban Peace Corps to assist in residential beautification 1. Apply for grants from Federal and other sources. GOAL NO. 3 Intensify the effort to eradicate graffiti. A. Implement legislation making parent more responsible for children�s action as regards graffiti. 1. Parent(s) to perform community service along with juvenile found guilty of qraffiti. 2. Parent(s) to pay penalties and fees to cover cost of eradicating graffiti done by juvenile family member. 3. Counseling program for both children__and parents to discourage graffiti. B. Involve Block Clubs and Block Watch qroups in fighting graffiti. _ 1. Create peer co�nseling qroups. 2. Encourage turning in of qraffiti perpetrators via community anonymous hot lines. C. Enforce Curfews. 1. Charge parents a fee for enforcement time if family juvenile is habitual curfew violator. S�AL NO. 4 Eliminate illegal additions, remodels and garage conversions. A. Implement an infraction system. 1. Use up front revenue from infractions to intensify effort against illegal construction. B. Explore/Adopt other Cost Recovery programs. C. Establish an Architectural Review Committee for rehabilitation projects. GOAL No. 5 Create new parks and open space. A. Utilize some of the City's land bank to assure parks and open space are scattered throughout City. B. Prepare specific plan for parks . GOAL NO. 6 � Modernize the City's existing parks. A. Apply for grants and support state-wide bond issues. GOAL NO. 7 Beautify the Alameda Corridor and other industrial zones. A. Implement a requirement that all improvements are conditioned to provide landscapinq and other beautification. B. Market the Revitalization 2one and Enterprise Zone credits for beautif�cation projects. C. Implement a property tax rebate of a portion of the cost for those properties willinq to do meaningful beautification projects. GOAL NO. 8 Improve the signage in the City's commercial areas. A. involve the business community in revising the siqn ordinance to assure it has teeth and realistic goals for improvement. B. Solicit a grant from PAL proqram profits to provide seed money for signage improvement. C. . Street and market existing credits under enterprise and revitalization zones. D. Target a portion of City Commercial Rehabilitation Proqzam for signage. cc: Committee members: � John Oskoui Ralph Davis Louis Morales Sol Blumenfeld Cynthia Green Geter Stan Grayer Annette Porter Chondra Handley ' I /\ HOUSING DIVLSION February 10, 1993 Mission Staternent: To preserve and enhance the communi[y through various housing pmg►ams which will assure decenc, safe, saniTary and affordable housing to the residenu im the Ciry of Lynwood. Goals: 1) Increase the supply of housing in the Ciry of Lynwood. 2) Beautification of the City of Lynwood 3) Brine existing housing stock up to safe and sanitary levels 4) Provide housing opportunities to families of all income levels. 5) Decrease the average age of the housing stock to average levels in Los Angeles Counry. 6) Involve the communiry in al] aspects of affordable housing 1 1 1 I ,) 1 � 1 i I � ( DATE: February 8, 1993 , TO: REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director� Community Development Dep tment SUBJECT: INITIAL MEETING - REDEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE The following Draft Mission Statement and preliminary Goals Outline was developed at the initial meeting of the Redevelopment Strategic Plan Subcommittee on February 3, 1993. We have tried to outline broad issues to address. (Please see attachment) Please review/expand and comment for our next scheduled meeting February 10, followir.g the City Manager�s Staff ineeting. Thank you. Attendees: Faustin Gonzales Deborah Jackson Sol Blumenfeld DRAFT MZSSION STATBMENT: 1. To enhance the physical, social and economic development of the City. 2. To promote the physical, economic and social development of Lynwood. PRELZMINARY OIITLINH GOALS: 1. Cultural Facilities 2. Elimination of Blight A. Physical �_. � B. Economic (Possible Fourth and Fifth Year Goals) • Acquire Property • Identify Redevelopment Sites 3. Residential Revitalization A. Loan Programs B. Area Plans 4. CoirQnercial Revitalization A. Loan Programs B. Area Plans S. Economic Development A. Job Generation/Promotion B. Business Retention/Attraction I I I i i I � � i I I 6. Project Area Expansion A. Long Range Planning • (eg. Project Financing) B. Area Plans • ieg. Green Line Transit Station, Atlantic Avenue) C. Project Plans/Master Planning • (eg. Towne Center, etc.) • 7. Community Consensus A. Project and Plan Approval Process B. Design Guidelines in Redevelopment Project Area cc: Laurenc2 Adams Faustir Gonzales Deborah Jackson Lorry Torres Iris Pygatt Roger haley I � I I 1 , ��':, � � �J A T T A C H M E N T GOAL 1 (CU�TURAL FACILITIES): EP1-aNCE CULTURAL FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OBJEC2IVE: Provide cultural facilities to complement co�mnercial activity in the City. GOAL 2 (EL=�IINATION OF BLIGHT)': ZD=VTIFY ALL BLIGHTED AREAS OF THE CITY REQUIRING RE==VELOPMENT OBJECTIVE: Provide a comprehensive plan to develop pedestrian plazas, parks, and other urban open space to enhance the Citv. GOAL 3 (RE�IDENTIAL REVITALIZATION): ENCJURAGE MZXED USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OBJECTIVE: Zdentify potential mixed use development sites. GOAL G (CO:�^_�IERCIAL REVITALIZATION) : PROVIDE FOR A WIDE RANGE OF CONIl��RCIAL DEVELOPMENT OP?ORTUNITZES OBJECTIVB: Encourage the attraction of a variety of shops, restaurants, businesses and industrial uses to the City. GOAL 5 (ECCVOMIC DEVELOPMENT): PU=�IC/PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OBJSCTIVB: Develop and expand the role of non-profit community development corporations in the City. GOAL 6 (PRGSECT AREA EXPANSION): ZNC�EASE THE TAX BASE AND TAX RESERVE OBJECTIV$: �ncrease employmenG oop�rtunities through attraction of new commercial and industrial development. GOAL 7 (CON_MUNITY CONSENSUS): CR=<TE A STRONG IDENTITY AND IMAGE FOR THE CITY OSJECTIVB: Create an on-going Design Review Board for the City's commercial corridors and residential neighborhoods. ._ _. i_k. :. � STRATEGIC PLAN BUSINESS RELATIONS PLAN MISSION STATEMENT TO CREATE A POSITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN TFIE CITY OF LYNWOOD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES I. Increase business opportunities in the Ciry of Lynwood a. Create business incentive programs 1. Lobby legislators to support the current and future legislation in regazd to revitalization and - enterprise zones 2. Promote revitalization zones through advertising 3. Offer incentives to prospective businesses to locate in Lynwood such as tax credits and/or city assisted loans b. Set up a business attraction program 1. Promote Redevelopment Agency through brochures and advertising selling the city 2. Aggressively seek businesses looking for small communities such as Lynwood II. Create a Business Incentive Program a. Offer retail sales tax credits b. Offer utility user tax exemptions c. Create One-Stop-Shop program to make processes easier and reduce red tape III. Retain existing businesses a. Implement a business retendon program 1. Offer information from Small Business Administration 2. Keep communicarion lines between business and city by oontinuing breakfasts and luncheons b. Assist in the enhancement of the Chamber of Commerce i. Support evencs sponsored by the Chamber 2. Share legislative information as it relates to businesses IV. Enhance Lynwood's Positive Aspects a. Promote Lynwood as a place to invest � i. Sell posidve aspecu through creating a business relations video 2. Produce brochures 3. Train staff to be more service oriented V. Amend the Ciry's General Plan with regard to business relarions VI. Create a data bases to assist businesses a. Create a business data base b. Create a real estace data base • PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN � ELEMENT: Public Safety Gppi,: Enhance Public Safety TARGET OBJECTZVES Develop graEfiti reporting system for City of Lyawood. a. I.D. Vandals b. Notify City c. Litigate Develop bicycle patrols for general law eaforcement services. a. funding b. contract Expand community based policing concepts. a. neighborhood watch programs. b. community meetings concerning public Safety issues. c. alternative service delivery programs. 1. probation uiversion 2. develop self esteem programs 3. Teen/Parent Counseliag PUBLIC SAFETY � EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN ELEMENT: Public Safety GOAL: Prepare City of Lynwood for major disaster TARGET OBJECTIVES Develop first aid training program for the City of Lynwood a. City to provide a Train the trainer for C.P.R. and first aid. b. Train Slock Watch captains_and Civic group leaders as instructors. Develop disaster preparedness program. a. Seminars for local residents and businesses. Develop an automated telephonic information system. a. alerting local businesses. b. civic groups c. Neighborhood Watch Captaias. Acquire and implement Ec.:ergency Operation Centers a. Stationary 1. Utilize basement in existing Sheriff Station. 2. Outfit and Furnish b. Mobile 1. Acquire Motor home 2. OutEit and Furnish Develop Susiness Resource Plan a. Involve Chamber of Commerce b. Identify Resources Needed c. Execute an agreement to obtaia resources 1. Purchase Orders 2. Contracts and Agreements Develop Community Awareness Plan a. Telephone Tree Network b. Block Clubs Training c. Znvolve churches d. Business Fax network Lyawood employees emergency plaa a. Educate City Employees b. contiaue quarterly drills c. City employees hot line d. Food and Water Storage for City Employees e. Emergency Child Care Center ' Develop Public Safety Community Information Network a. Expand the Neighborhood Watch programs and assist in the development of ��Telephone Tree�� communication systems for Neighborhood watch. b. Seek out methods to publicize Safety Personnel aad City government plans for training Lynwood residents and implementation of communications network. c. Create a computerized telephone notification system for alerting community members of impending crisis. d. Develop emergency hotliae system for incoming calls. e. Develop fax tree communications system in business community. ' . Page 1 CITY OF LYNWOOD STRATEGIC PLAN EDUCATIONAL SUSCOMMITTEE MIBSZON STATEKENT: To improve the qualitp and scope of eaucation for all aeqmenta of . the community. Page 2 GOAL NQMHER 1 TO PROVIDE BDIICATIONAL OPPORTDNITIES AT TSE 7,8A8T P088IBLE C08T TO TSE PROVIDER OR TO THOSE BEING SERVED. TARGET OSJECTIVE STAFF A88ICiNED DIIE DATE 1. To expand our efforts toward developing cooperative programs involving the LUSD and the City of Lynwood as well as other local agencies of the community. -- 2. To seek out grants to provide proqrams that may have been discontinued or not initiated due to a lack �f funding. 3. To seek out private sector sponsors to fund various programs. 4. To expand our efforts in the area of volunteerism. To develop; training, incentive, recruitment and recognition programs. a. To initiate an annual volunteer recognition ceremony. b. To develop community wide consistency in volunteer processing when and where possible. c. To initiate a centralized referral proqram. C08T EBTIlI71TS Page 3 GOAL NIIMHER 2 TO PROVIDB BCCE88IBILZTY TO EVERYONB IN THE CODIIiIINITY TO THE EDIICATIONAL OPPORTIINITIES OF THEIR CHOICS. TARGET OBJECTIVE STAFF ASSIGNED DDE DATE 1. To provide transportation and economic assistance to those who may need it. - a. Expand the Dial A Ride Program to provide transportation opportunities to evening students at our local learning institutions. 2. To expand the scope of off - site classes for all ages and interests. a. Provide classes at '.ocal churches as well as at other community facilities. 3. To expand our efforts in providing educational opportunities for such target groups as teenagers and senior citizens. a. Provide self - esteem education to teenagers as well as pre - teens. 4. To provide educational opportunities and materials in the various languages spoken in our community. a. To initiate educational materials, and provide bilingual activities in Korean, Spanish, Samoan, English as well as other languages. 5. To continue to work towards making all of our facilities completely , handicapped accessible. COBT ESTIMATE Page 4 GOAI, NOMHER 3 TO IMPROVE COMMONICATION AMONG EDIICATIONAL ENTITISS OF THE COMMIINITY. TARGET OBJECTIVE BTAFF ASSIGNED DIIE DATE 1. To hold quarterly meetings involving the educational entities of our community for the,purgoses of maximizing resources, networking and the avoidance of duplication of effort. a. Hold roundtable meetings on a regular basis at a centralized location. 2. Initiate a formal Advisory Board to make recommendations to the School Board and the City relative to educational issues. ' a. Members should include; representation from the City of Lynwood, LUSD, Chamber of Commerce and local community college district. This Board , would meet on a monthly basis and prepare recommendations to the various agencies within the City for possible implementation. COST ESTIMATB Paqe 5 -- GOAL NIIMH$R 4 TO EBPAND THE SCOPE OF EDDCATIONAL OPPORTIINITISB AVAILABLE TO THE COMMIINITY. TARGET OSJECTZVE BTAFF A88I6NBD DIIE DATE 1. To expand our efforts in programs to educate our young people about drugs, gangs, health, and employment issues. a. Expand our Community Awareness Programs currently held at the Teen Center. b. Hold more activities, jointly sponsored, on the school sites. 2. To provide educational opportunities to young people on the importance of education as well as the constructive usage of leisure time. 3. To maximize the usage of community and regional expertise in all interest . areas. 4. To expand our educational efforts in the area of cultural awareness. COST EBTZMATE . Page 6 GOAL NDlSHEIt 5 TO COORDINATE AND E%PAND OIIR PIIBLIC RELATIONS AND MARRETING EFPORTB. TARGET OSJECTZVE BTAFF ABBI(iNED DIIB DATE 1. To develop a multi - media program to combat current media negativism. a. Hold weekly one - half hour - programs on the local cable channel to highlight educational activities and issues. b. Initiate a weekly column in the Lynwood Journal al�� hiqhlighting educational issues. • COST ESTZMATE r. • Page 7 GOAL NII?IHER 6 TO PROVID$ A BAFE� FIINCTIONAL AND AESTSETICALLY PLEASANT ENVIRONMENT FROM WHICH THE CO?QSIINITY CAN LEARN. TARGET OBJECTIVE STAPF A88IGNED DIIE DATE 1. To increase our efforts at providing security at all locations where educational activities are located. 2. To continually evaluate our methods of maintaining our facilities. 3. To endeavor to lower the teacher to student ratio. COST EBTIMATE JG:jg recreatn\memo\edg.a