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Home My Public Portal About03-14-95 PLANNING COMMISSION .�S .�' � AGENDA - LYNWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - 7:30 P.M. � � . city xall Council Chambers R E EIV E D 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA CI OFLYNWOOU I CITY CLERKS Of�ICE March 14, � 1995 h�AK C A IS:� � � 7i8i9in�11i1Z�li2i��4i5�6 Carlton McMiller . -� Chairperson C �n �L�� . . � � , t ��L��z�- C� �i� Errick Lee Donald ove � Vice Chairman Commissioner Eloise Evans Frankie Murpkiy Commissioner Commissioner Jamal Muhsin John Haynes Commissioner Commissioner C O M M I S S I 0 N C O U N S E L• . _. � Michele Beal Bagneris ' Interim Deputy City Attorney � � STAFF: � I Gary Chicots, Director Robert Diplock ' Community Development Department Planning Manager ; Art Barfield Louis Omoruyi � Associate Planner Associate Planner j i L�ouis E. Morales, Jr. Paul Nguyen Associate Planr.er Civil Engineer Assoc. ' i I , i � ; I • i i i � I � I � f:\wpfiles\mar95 � '' � ( � 1 ! I Y l March 14, 1995 OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Flag salute. 3. Roll call of Commissioners. 4. Certification of Agenda Posting. 5. Signing of corrected minutes for the October 11, 1994, November 8, 1994, December 13, 1994 and January 10, 1995 Planning Commission Meeting. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 1. VARZANCE CASE N0. VAR 34 Applicant: Manuel Simental PROPOSAL• The applicant is requesting a Variance from provisions of the 2oning Ordinance in order to reduce the required parking for a proposed restaurant from 23 parking spaces to 13 parking spaces at� 10320 Long Beach Boulevard, in the C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zone. This case was continued from the February 14, 1995 Commission meeting in order to allow the applicant to redesign his project to more effectively meet required parking. I • RECOMPIENDED ACTION: „ Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the j Planning Commission authorize the withdrawal of Variance Case No. 34 from the Planning Commission agenda. j 2. VARIANCE CASE NO. 32 Applicant: Matthews Redwood/Four Seasons Outdoor Products � PROPOSAL• � The applicant is requesting a Variance to retain existing � barbed wire along the top of an existing chain link fence � along East Imperial Highway and barbed wire and concertina wire on the top of an existing chain link and corrugated wire fence along Fernwood Avenue and Beechwood Avenue in the M � (Industrial) zone, Lynwood California. j The Planning Commission continued this item from their � November 8, 1994 meeting and requested that staff investigate possible alternatives to the material or design of the barbed and concertina wire fence top. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Given the complexities of potential liability and the questionable benefits of permitting 'razor and concertina wire � in industrial areas, staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Commission deny this request. � � i REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS: � 2 f � REGULAR ORDER OF SUSINESS: l. CONDITZONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP 139 , Applicant: Watts Health Foundation, Inc. PROPOSAL: To provide for Planning Commission review of the Applicant's compliance with Conditions of Approval for CUP 139, establishing a Women and Children Residential Rehabilitation Center, at 3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the H-M-D (Hospital, Medical, Dental) zone. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully requests that after consideration,' the Planning Commission authorize the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the portion of the facility currently in operation (Phase I) and direct staff to review the operation of the facility in six months and report back to the ' Commission at its September, 1995 meeting. COMMENTS• PUBLIC ORALS COMMISSION ORALS STAFF ORALS * Drive approach at,11590 Bullis Road * Report On Owner/Builder Requirements in Building Code ADJOURNMENT Adjourn tb the regular meetinq of the Planning Commission on April 11, 1995 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hal� Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. • i I � � � . I � 1:\upfiles�misc�mar95 I 3 I I DATE: March 14, 1995 v T0: PLANNING COMMISSION i /� FROM: Gary D Chicots, Director (�' Community Development Department-ti'�� . BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Variance Case No. 34 Applicant: Manuel Simental. Proposal• ' The applicant has requested a Variance from provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in order to reduce the required parking for a proposed restaurant from 23 parking spaces to 13 parking spaces at 10320 Long Beach Boulevard, in the C-3 (Heavy Commercial) Zone. This case was continued from the February 14, 1995 Commission Meetinq in order to allow the applicant to redesign his project'to more effectively meet required parking. Facts , 1. Status of Variance: � As sugqested by the Planninq Commission, the applicant has scaled back the outdoor seating area to a size that matches the amount of parking that can be provided. Excess area was redesigned to be an order/pickup area. Since the restaurant now meets the Zoning Ordinance requirements for parking; a variance is no longer necessary. Since the project now meets all conditions and ordinance requirements, Staff has approved Mr. Simental's improvement plans, the plans have been checked, and a building permit has been issued. , � RECOMMENDATION I Staff respectfully .requests that, after consideration, the j Planninq Commission authorize the withdrawal of Variance No. 34 from the Planning Commission Agenda. ATTACHMENT I 1. Letter of withdrawal I . I I i i � f:�scaiirpt\var3C3ta � � 1 February 28, 1995 Art Barfield, Planning Associate Planning Division City Hall Annex 11330 Bullis Road � Lynwood, CA. 90262 � RE: Status of Variance 34. Dear Mr. Barfield: I would like to withdraw my application•for Variance 34 from the Planning Commission Agenda. I no longer need a variance because I meet the City parking requirements. ' Sincerely, �� - �� nuel Simental D �� u FEB 2 8 1996 CITY OF LYNWOOD I CONfM. DEV. DEPT• ; � ; ' ; � � I . . . . �, ._ . I 1 F _ ; A �� I i ti DATE: March 14, 1995 � T0: PLANNING COMMISSION // FROM: Gary D. Chicots, Director Community Development Department �� BY: Robert Diplock„ Planning Manager SOBJECT: Variance Case No. 34 Applicant: Manuel Simental. Proposal: ' The applicant has requested a Variance from provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in order to reduce the required parking for a proposed restaurant from 23 parking spaces to 13 parking spaces at 10320 Long Beach Boulevard, in the C-3 (Heavy Commercial) Zone. This case was continued from the February 14, 1995 Commission Meeting in order to allow the applicant to redesign his project to more effectively meet required parking. Facts 1. Status of Variance: As sugqested by the Planning Commission, the applicant has scaled back the outdoor seating area to a size that matches the amount of parking that can be provided. Excess area was redesigned to be an order/pickup area. Since the restaurant now meets the Zoning Ordinance - requirements for parking, a variance is no longer necessary. Since the project now meets all conditions and ordinance requirements, Staff has approved Mr. Simental's improvement plans, the plans have been checked, and a building permit has been issued. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planninq Commission authorize the withdrawal of Variance No. 34 from the Planning Commission Agenda. ATTACHMENT 1. Letter of withdrawal � • ; I � � r:\>taftrp[\var3asta 1 I February 28, 1995 Art Barfield, Planning Associate Planning Division �ity Hall Annex 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA. 90262 �E: Status of Variance 34. ��ear Mr. Barfield: I would like to withdraw my application•�or Variance 34 from the Planning Commission Agenda. I no longer need a variance because I meet the City parking requirements. Sincerely, ,M�u�� . nuel Simental D �� F�B2a� CITY OF LYNWOOD COMM. DEV. DEPT. , ; ;:. ; ; � . ,r . � � _ ,* `•� � � i � ' DATE: March.l4, 1995 T0: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Gary D Chicots, Director ; � Community Development Department�� BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager - SUBJECT: Variance Case No. 32 � Applicant: Matthews Redwood/Four Seasons Outdoor Products • PROPOSAL . The applicant is requesting a Variance to retain existing barbed wire along'the top of an existing chain link fence along East , Imperial Highway and barbed wire and concertina wire on the top of an existing chain link and corrugated wire fence along Fernwood Avenue and Beechwood Avenue in the M(Industrial) zone, Lynwood, California. . The Planning Commission continued.this item from their November 8, 1994 meeting and requested that Staff investigate possible alternatives,to the material or design of the barbed and � concertina wire fence top. , ' FACTS l,. Source of AuthoritY: Section 25-26 of the Lynwood Municipal Code permits a Variance to be obtained from the Planning Commission when there are special circumstances applicable to the property and when strict application of the Zoning Ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. 2. Property Location and Size The site is located on the south side of E. Imperial Highway at Fernwood Avenue and Beechwood Avenue (see the attached location map). The subject property is a generally rectangular shaped lot, approximately 43,650 square feet in size. _ 3. Existing Land Use The subject site'is currently developed as a wood products factory. The surrounding land uses are follow: North - Commercial - Soutti - Industrial East - Industrial West - Industrial � ANALYSIS: 1. Project Characteristics The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to keep tioth concertina and barbed wire on top of existing fences and gates on Beechwood and Fernwood Avenues and barbed wire on � a fence along East Imperial Highway in order to protect property aqainst repeated break-ins, theft and damage to fence, gates and buildings. i 2. Code Enforcement Action �i The applicant was cited by the City's Code Enforcement ; Division since Section 25-16.6e prohibits the use of barbed � �.;ire and c�oncertina wire on fences in non-residential zones. � � � � . . �, .� . . 1 � .. . .. � � . � ,� � I i Mr. Matthews voluntarily removed the concertina wire along ' Imperial Highway because he feels that traffic from the Justice Center �aill discourage break-ins along the Imperial Highway frontage of the property. However, he wishes to retain the barbed wire on the fence for additional security. There is very little traffic along Fernwood and eeechwood Avenue portions of the property. It is this area where most of the recent break-ins have occurred and Mr. Matthews wants to retain both concertina and barbed wire along these frontages. • 3. Compatibility The existing fences are compatible with the Industrial use of the property, particularly along Imperial Highway. However, the fences along Fernwood and Beechwood have a number of � heavy add on metal screens along with the concertina wire that make the fencing obtrusive and unattractive. The fences have only limited visibility from the freeway or Imperial Highway, so the visual impact is limited. 4. Outdoor Storaae The Commission, at its last meeting, asked about control on outside storage in Manufacturing zones, particularly - stacking of materials and products against or adjacent to fences. The City Zo'ning Ordinance only controls the location of stored materials. "Outside storage..... shall be located only to the rear or side of the main building......". Cal OSHA does have some general guidelines that they enforce. Essentially the regulations state that "the stacking and storage of materials and products should be conducted in a safe manner, and should not pose a hazard to workers". They will respond to a complaint or will provide a consultation if requested by the business owner. 5. Possible Alternatives Staff called neighboring cities of Compton, South Gate, Los Angeles, and Huntington Park, to find out if the use of barbed wire and concertina ��ire is permitted on fences. In those cities, concertina and barbed wire are not permitted, except for the City of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles permits the use only in the Industrial zone. One fence installer stated that Gardena and Hawthorne also prohibit such wire. Staff has discussed security fencing and possible alternative to barbed wire, razor ribbon or concertina wire with four fence companies, one of which advertise a speciality in "security systems". . Three of the companies stated that barbed or razor wire was the best deterrent for the lowest price. One installer expressed concerns over owner liability if someone gets hurt I climbing over such wire. He stated his company makes the property owner sign,a liability release for the installer. � This was also the case with a second company, but the i installer pointed out that he had never heard of a case , against a property owner. He did agree that the liability was there, and suggested that one of the reasons that so many j cities are prohibiting this kind of wire is to protect � themselves from law suits. � Most agreed that installing the wire horizontally below the i top of the ience would reduce the visibility som'ewhat particularly if you had some sort of opaque material along � ' - � the top one foot of fence. However part of the reason for . razor wire is that it is visual deterrent to,the casual thief so businesses want it as visible as possible. other alternatives that were mentioned were expanded metal or standard diamond mesh with smaller openings. These are more difficult to cut or climb, but are more expensive. One installer gave the following estimates for material only: razor wire $3.00 per lin. ft. standard chain link (2" mesh) $5.00 -$6.00 per lin. ft. diamond mesh (3/8" mesh) $12.40 per lin. ft. Another installer estimated that 1" mesh cost 4 to 5 times as much as 2" mesh installed. However, as one pers'on pointed out, you should save some money on �iability insurance, and a great deal of money if you avoid a lawsuit. 6. FindinQ Required for Grantina a Variance Staff has previously stated that the required findings for granting a Variance cannot be made for this request (see previous staff report). 7. Environmental Assessment The Community Development Director has determined that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines as amended, Section 15303b. 8. Conclusions• It appears,to staff that we have two options: 1. retain the existing ordinance restriction and deny this variance request. 2. direct staff to prepare an amendment to the , ordinance permitting barbed wire and razor wire , under certain conditions. A major concern with option 2 is the potential for liability. � The City Attorney has suggested that one of the conditions of permitting the use of barbed or razor wire is that the applicant be required to sign a"hold harmless" statement, and to carry a certain amount of liability insurance that would also include the City as a third party. Other conditions that should be included in any ordinance � would be: 1. Application for and aproval of a Conditional Use ' Permit. • 2.. Demonstration by the applicant of need, because of numerous break ins, highly valuable or hazardous products. 3. Concertina or razor wire only on fences over Sft. in height (to reduce hazards to workers or casual ,. fence climbers) , 4. Concertina or razor wire only permitted horizontally below the top of the fence (to reduce visibility). 5. Concertina or razor wire permitted only in industrial zones, and not visible from major arterial streets. 3 , . I i � ; The Commission may wish to consider permittinq barbed wire � • along major arterial streets in industrial areas. RECOMMENDATION Given the complexities of potential liability and the . questionable benefits of permitting razor and concertina wire in industrial areas, staff respectfuily requests that, after consideration, the Commission deny this request. Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Site Plan 3. Letter of Justification t:\staftrpc\var32-2 .. , q �� • _ . . � � ,. 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' � l , ' 'O�'Y��s ;�+...`...hA_i ,t • . :S)::� �'L a �a �� r � a �.�,, STREET ao so - ¢ -'. . . . . �� a . c - � �� , . . � �_ : , ' L_._ - --`-- •� ' . �„ , . . ddVl! �IO�I�d�O� . � � L�� ,; � MATTHEWS REDWOOD �`� � "O" FQUR SEASONS OUTDOOR PRODUCTS � � . 3� �� :, � +r �t � a . . ,� . , � . . , �• 7` J� October 3, 1994 � . Robert Diplock City o 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 Subject: Variance Regarding Bazbed Wire & Concertina Wire Dear Mr. Diplock, ' We will have removed the concertina wire along our Imperial Hwy. fence by Friday, October'7, 1994. However, we need to keep the ba�bed wire on the Imperial fence and both the concertina wire and bacbed wire along our Beechwood and Fernwood fences. The reason we need to keep both types of wire on Beechwood and Femwood, and the barbed wire on Imperial is that over the last 12 months we have reported 14 break-ins to the Lynwood sheriff. See copies of the repoRs attached. T6ey did catch 2 peopla ia May going over our Imperial fence, both were convicted In addition, we have had ai least another dozen break-ins where the loss was less thaa 550., and we did not repoR them. In total, these break-ins cost us over $7000. in lost properhy and another $5000. in damage to feuces, gates and buildings. Now, you can add another $1075. for the variance fee. We are too small a company to afford 24 hour security. Without the wire, it will be open season on ouc plant. This would force us out of Lynwood, along with the 60 people we employ. I feel a bit safer in taking down the concertina wire on lmperial simply berause of more sheriff�affic due to the new justice center. But, along Beechwood and Femwood, there is no riaffic. Wa need to keep our pmtectioa Our fence is not visibte from the freeway. We have taken all precautions we can to protect our facility with a guard dog, extia lighting, double lock gates and equipmant veulta. We are a civic minded company. We Lava been at this locatioa for 35 yeais. We have been chamber of comme�ce members for 10 yeazs. I peisonally served on tho chamber for a number of years, one as vic�president in 1989 and as president in 1990. We have suppo�ted the rotary, St. Francis, and various other city functions over the yeazs. We try to kcep our plant clean and in good appeacance, as'you saw on yoar visit. We need to have the city grant this vatiance, or we wil[ be robbed right out ofthe city. Thank you for your afteniion to this matter, and the time you given to our problem. Should you l�ave any questions, please, feel free to call me. Sin� e�re�Y. Bo�� atthews, _ President, Maithews/Fou� Seasons 2934 East Imperial Hwy • P.O. Box 248 • Lynwood, CA 90262 (800) 755-1757 • Ph. (310) 638-0493 • Fax: (310) 537-0979 . �f. . . � ��. �v . . - ' ;'� .. ' � - ._ �A � ., i I .. . . . � . � ��i:;: . . . , a � _ i t I ` � ' :�, i � I � `> � t`. � i DATE: November 8, 1994 _ . a 1 T0: PLANNING COMMISSION . .,' ' `''" /� FROM: Gary D Chicots, Director � V� R tr�,� Community Development Department BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Variance Case No. 32 Applicant: Matthews Redwood/Four Seasons Outdoor Products Proposal• The applicant is requesting a Variance to retain existing barbed wire along the top of an existing chain link fence along East Imperial Highway and barbed wire and concertina wire on the top of an existing chain link and. corrugated wire fence along Fernwood Avenue and Beechwood Avenue in the M(Industrial) zone, Lynwood, California. Facts 1. Source of Authoritv: � � Section 25-26 of the Lynwood Municipal Code permits a . Variance to be obtained from the Planning Commission when there are special circumstances applicable to the property, and when strict application of the Zoning Ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other'property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. 2. Prooertv Location and Size The site is located on the south side of E. Imperial Highway at Bellinger, Fernwood and Beechwood Avenues (see the attached location map). The subject property is a generally rectangular shaped lot, approximately 43,650 square feet in size. 3. Existing Land Use • The subject site is currently developed as a wood products factory. The surrounding land uses are follow: North - Commercial ' South - Industrial East - Industrial West - Zndustrial 4. Land Use Description The General Plan designation for the subject property is Industrial, while the Zoning ClassiPication is M. The surrounding land use designation and zoning are as follows: General Plan Zoning North - Commercial C-3 South - Industrial M East - Industrial M West - Industrial M 5. Proiect Characteristics The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to keep both concertina and barbed wire on top of existing fences and ,' gates on Beechwood and Fernwood Avenues and barbed wire on a fence along East Imperial Highway in order to pratect property against repeated break-ins, theft and damage to fence, gates and buildings (see attached plot plan). 1 , The applicant was cited by the City's Code Enforcement Division since Section 25=16.62 prohibits the use of barbed wire and concertina wire on modified fences in non- residential zones. In addition, the same section prohibits , the continued use of such materials on existing fences after � � September 1, 1994. Mr. Matthews voluntarily removed the concertina wire along Imperial Highway since he feels that traffic from the Justice Center will discourage break-ins along the Imperial Highway frontage of the property. However, he wishes to retain the barbed wire on the fence for additional security. There is very Tittle traffic along Fernwood and Beechwood Avenue portions of the property and this side of the property is only partly visible from Imperial Highway or the Century Freeway. It is this area where most of the recent , break-ins have occurred and Mr. Matthews wants to retain both concertina and barbed wire along these frontages. 6. Site Plan Review At its regular meeting on October 26, 1994, the Site Plan Review Committee evaluated the proposed Variance and recommended denial to the Planning Commission. The Committee determined that the modification of an existing fence by, „ adding concertina wire is prohibited, and that the use of barbed and concertina wire on existing fences and walls is prohibited as of September 1, 1994. The committee believes that the necessary findings for qranting a variance cannot be met. 7_ Zoninq Enforcement History The Code Enforcement Divisiori cited the property owner for . the illegal concertina wire on fences around the perimeter of the property on July 7,1994. 8. NeiQhborhood Response ' None of record at the time of preparation of the staff . report. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: 1. Consistency with General Plan and Zonina The existing land use is con5istent with the existing zoning classification M and the General Plan designation of Industrial. The existing fence does not comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance relating to permitted materials: 2. Site Suitabilitv The property is adequate in size to accommodate existing development.The lot is standard and meets current development standards relative to structures, parking, walls, - driveways and other feature required by the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Compatibilitv . The existing development is surrounded by a mixture of industrial and commercial development and, therefore, is compatible with the surrounding land uses. 2 � � � � The existing fences are compatible with the Industrial use of the property, particularly along Imperial Highway. However, the fences along Fernwood and Beechwood have a number of ' . heavy add on metal screens along with the concertina wire that make the fencing obtrusive and unattractive . The fence have.only limited visibility from the freeway or Imperial Highway, so the visual impact is limited. 4. FindinQ Reauired for Granting 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 xight that is enjoyed by others in similar circumstances. No one in non- residential zones has the right to use barbed or concertina wire. Granting this variance appears to be a grant of special privilege. The strict and enforcement of the specific regulation would not result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Ordinance. There are alternative ways to increase the height of the fence and gate so that wire would not be necessary. There are no exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved which do not apply generally to all other manufacturing properties in the City. 5. Environmental Assessment The Community Development Director has determined that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines as amended, Section 15061b (3). RECOMMENDATION , Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission deny this request. _ Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Site Plan 3. Letter of Justification 4. Resolution j ; I , �� I � i i � � f:�s[affrpt\var32 . � . � i � i .� . • - ' ' � � j 3 I . '� i � � , � i - , ,,; ; - ,e, ,.. } , , , � � „c 7t ,�J • 1 � � � � � ;_� I ' . ' , ! : • ' _�� ' . � iii OJ Hf O Y 1 I I� I �'+ i ' � i •� ".. J � 5 i 90 O�w 6 �1 Y y y I 1 i . � , 1 . • � D �!r , i N) � a� s� ss x si v s��cJs �� u o�cs a rl« m n I �' " s, ' b� � I I ; �"� ; .�, , �,:.�.- ' ; r .�i '. � iwe z° � � I j si - s ' : .., ^ �� -i-. 'I � �iin �� x . // /-� � u•°� .� /f9 �� 1 � ! � / / 1 //I �� , •• •. : � V l 9S ..i • /SO . . . . . " ' , .�(� � � i T � ' iiS iJ, ' . W . . . . 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How�ever, we nred to kzep che barbed wire on the Imperial fence and both the concertina wire and barbed wire along our Beechwood and Femwood fences. The reason we need to keep both rypes of wire oa Beechwood and Femwood, and the bazbed wire on Imperial is thaz over the last 12 months we have reported 14 break-ins W the Lynwood sheriff. See copies of the repoRs attached. They did catch 2 people in May going over our Imperial fence, both were convicted. In addition, we have had at least another dozen break-ins where the loss was less than 550., and we did not repoct them. In total, these break-ins cost us over $7000. in lost propeRy and another 55000. in datriage to feaces, gates and buildings. Now, you caa add another $10'15. for the variance fee. We aze too small a company co aft'ord 24 hour security. Without the wire, it will be opea season on our plant. This would fo�e us out of Lynwood, along with the 60 people we employ. I feel a bit safer in talong down the concertina wire on Imperial simply because of more sheriff trattic due co che I ' new justice center. But, along Beechwood and Femwood, there is no tiaffic. We need to keep our protectioa I Our fence is not visible from the frceway. We have taken all procautioos we can to protect our facility with a � guard dog, exha lightiag, double lock gates and equipment vauits. We aze a civic minded company. We have been, at this location for 35 yea�s. We have been chamber of � commerce membe�s for 10 yeazs. I peisooally served on the chamber for a number of years, ooe av j vice-president in 1989 aad av ptesident in 1990. We have suppoRed the mtary, St. Ftaacis, and various other ' city functions over the yeazs. We try to keep our plaat clean and in good appeacance, aa you saw on your visit I We need to have the city ytant this vaciance, or we will be robbed right out of the city. Thank you for your � attention to this matter, and the time you givea to our problem. Should you have any questioat, please, fed ' free to call me. , 5��, , Bob Matthews, � President, Matthews/Four Seasons � 2934 East Imperial Hwy • P.O. Box 248 • Lynwood, CA 90262 I (800) 755-1757 • Ph. (310) 638-0493 • Fax: (310) 537-0979 ; , . , :. - ; � I � ; i � RESOLUTION NO. 2529 e A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A VARIANCE REQUEST (CASE N0. 32) TO RETAIN EXISTING BARBED AND CONCERTINA WZRE ALONG THE TOP OF EXISTING GHAIN LINK FENCES ALONG EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, FERNWOOD, AND BEECHWOOD AVENUES, IN THE M (MANUFACTURING) ZONE, 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 classified as Industrial and zoned M (Manufacturing);'and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that no substantial environmental impact will result from the proposed variance; therefore, a Negative Declaration has been filed in the Community Development and the Office of the City Clerk. 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 i objectives of the City Zoning Ordinance. B. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved I which do not apply generally to other properties in the same i zone. i 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 qranting 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. i F. That the granting of the Variance will not adversely affect the orderly development of the City. � i Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of i Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and the determinations, hereby approves Variance Case No. 32, subject to the following conditions: � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT � 1. The existing development shall comply with all applicable . ; regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code. I � ! 1 j 2. Any proposed subsequent modification of the variance, + subject site, or structures thereon, shall be first reported to Director of the Community Development for review and approval. 3. 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 approval prior to issuance of any building permits. PLANNING DZVISION 4. 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. 5. A cover sheet of approved Conditions must be attached to plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety Division. 6. The existing property shall be maintained in sanitary condition and in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the approved Variance. PUBLIC WORKS/ENGZNEERING DEPARTMENT The Department of Public Works and Engineering found no cause to establish conditions for this request. FIRE DEPARTMENT ' The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for this request. ' i Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to i the applicant. � APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of November , 1994, � by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows:. I AYES: I NOES: I i , � ABSENT: ABSTAIN: � . � i Carlton McMiller, Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: � � Gary D. Chicots, Director Michele Beal Barneris � Community Development Dept. Deputy City Attorney f:�resolucn\reso2528 ' I z � s J DATE: March 14, 1994 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Gary C. Chicots, Director, Community Development BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit - Case No. CUP 139 Applicant: watts Health Foundation Inc. PROPOSAL: ' To provide for Planning Commission review of the Applicant's compliance with Conditions.of Approval for CUP 139, establishing a Women and Children Residential Rehabilitation Center, at 3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the H-M-D (Hospital, Medical' Dental) zone. BACKGROUND: On July 12, 1994, at their regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to prepare Conditions of Approval for CUP 139 and adopted those conditions at a special meeting on July 26, 1994. One of the Conditions of Approval (No. 27) requires Planning i Commission review of the Conditional Use Permit every six (6) i months. REVIEW AND ANALYSIS: I I Staff visited the project site on March 06, 1995 and toured the j facility with Mr. Sidney Gibson, Vice' President for Facility � Development and Ms. Romaine Edwards, Project Manager. The exterior of the building has been painted and roof repaired. Landscaping has � been installed, except for the street trees along Norton Avenue. � The parking area has been striped and 2 handicapped space have been i provided. One space doubles as a van loadinq area. I Approximately 1/3 of the interior has been renovated with new i flooring install, walls painted and wood railings refinished along the walls. Administrative offices and treatment rooms have been set � up and two bathrooms have been modified for handicapped use. The � main kitchen is nearly completed and the Project Manager indicated that the emergency generator is working. Two emergency exits have ; been installed. � The manager stated that currently there are 10 women in residence with 9 children. They hope to be in full operation in two months. � The first 4 clients have graduated from the program. i Building Code improvements have been signed off by the Building � Inspector and the Fire Department requirements were approved by the Fire Department when a temporary Certificate of Occupancy was i granted. The Fire Inspector toured the f�cility on March 07, 1995 and indicted that Department requirements had been met. � Staff review indicates that most conditions have been complied � i with. There are a few additional conditions to be met: � i No.6. Install all landscape improvements, including � the street trees as per City requirements in the I park��ray strip along the building frontage on i Norton Avenue. � ' I No.8. Provide new business sign and obtain sign permit per � City of Lyncaood Municipal Code. � No.11. At least tvio (2) on site parking spaces shall be reserved and marked for visitors only. � � � I i I i :; Code Enforcement/Complaints: , The Code Enforcement Division reports no complaints or enforcement actions since occupancy by the Idatts Health Foundation. The City's " Central Complaint Office also reports no complaints. Conclusion: The [��atts Health Foundation project seems to be moving along fairly well although slower than first anticipated. The exterior and interior improvements looks good and meet City 'requirements. The remaining conditions are relatively minor and the Facility Vice President indicted that a new sign will be installed shortly. The operation appears to be running smoothly with no complaints from the neighbors or the qeneral public. However, the parking area currently in full with a 12.5o client load. Staff expects parking problems under full operation (c,�ith 80 clients instead of 10). I, RECOMMENDATION: , Staff respectfully requests that after consideration, the � Planning Commission authorize the issuance of a Certificate of I i Occupancy for the portion of the facility currently in operation (Phase I) and direct staff to review the operation of the facility i in six months and report back to the Commission at its September 1995 meeting. � � Attachment: � 1. Resolution No. 2501 � � � ! i , I � r:�upfiles\s[aftrp[\cup139-1 � , � � i ' �, r � � RESOLUTION N0. 2501` • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.139 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WOMAN AND CHILDREN RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION i CENTER ZN AN EXISTING VACANT CONVALESCENT I HOSPITAL AT 3598 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 1 BOULEVARD IN THE H-M-D (HOSPITAL, MEDICAL, DENTAL) ZONE, LYNWOOD, CA. 90262 WHEREAS, the Lynwood. Planning Commission, pursuant to law, On June 12, July 12, and July 26, 1994 conducted a publlc hearing on the subject application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all pertinent ; testimony offered at the public hearing; and ! WHEREAS, the Dire�ctor of Community Development has � determined that the proposal is categorical exempt from the ,. i provisions of the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061b (3) as amended; and WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required for the ! establishment and operation of a Residential Rehabilitation � Center in an area designated as Commercial under the General Plan i and in the H-M-D (Hospital, Medical, Dental) 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, walls, landscapinq, i driveways and other development.features required by the official Zoning Ordinance except for parking. ! B. The propose use, subject to conditions, will not have a � negative effect on the value of surrounding properties or interfere with or endanger the public, health, safety i or welfare. C. The site will be developed pursuant to the conditions � stipulated in the current zoning regulations and as per the site plan submitted and reviewed by the Site Plan I Review Committee. � D, The qranting of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP 1J9) � will not adversely affected the General Plan. ' E. The proposed development will aid in upgrading the area , and wil.l act as catalyst in fostering other quality health care development. � i Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned finding and determinations, hereby � approves Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 139, provided the � following conditions are observed and complied with at all times. i I � t\ reso l utn\ reso2501 .1 � , . i 1 COtKMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTDiENT General 1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform Buildinq Code and the Uniform Fire Code. 2. Any proposed subsequent modification of the subject site, use, or structures thereon, shall be first reported to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, for review and approval. 3. The applicant and/or his representative shall sign a I � Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to all conditions of this resolution prior to issuance of any building permits. I REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION 4. The development shall be of a quality and character which is compatible with and harmonizes with existing development in the H-M-D (Hospital-Medical zone. I 5. The main entrance to the primary building should provide for �I independent access to the physically impaired. i 6. Submit a Landscape Plan to provide landscape improvements � along the building frontage and parking strip. Install all landscape improvements, including street trees as per City ; requirements in the parkway strip along the building , frontage on Norton Avenue. � i 7. Repaint building frontage along Martin Luther King Jr. i Boulevard and Norton Avenue and the building exterior I facing the alley. � 8. Provide new business sign and obtain sign permit per City of � Lynwood Municipal Code. � 9. Provide improvement plans for approval by the Director of i Community Development or his designee prior to initiating any improvements to building facade. i I PLANNING DIVISION -' � 10. Provide fiftaen (15) parking spaces.on site, and one space ! reserved for van loading and unloading. The van space shall � be so located along the alley that the van will not block I the sidewalk when backing out of the van parking spaces. , 11. At least two (2) on site parking spaces shall be reserved � and marked for visitors only. � 12. Provide one handicapped space within the 15 on-site spaces. i 13. No persons other than Applicant's employees or agents may i come to the aite to pick up "uppar level" client. I 14. No client shall bring or maintain a vehicle on the site. � 15. Applicant's stafP shall not occupy mora than thirteen (13) � parking spaces on the eite at any time. I 16. Applicant shall ensure that personnel, in addition to the . I van's driver, direct and guide the parking and maneuvering .; of Applicant's van when it is in the process of parking, , loading or unloading passengers at the site. 2 � � I i 17. Fifteen per cent (15�) of Applicant's caseload will be reserved for residents of the City of Lynwood. 18. No more than fifty (50) adult clients may be located at the site. 19. Owner/applicant shall comply with the program quidelines as submitted and shall request the modification of the Conditional Use Permit in the event of change or expansion of the program or approved use. i 20. owner/applicant shall complete all exterior improvements to I� the property within six (6) months from date of issuance of j building permits. �� 21. The parking aisle width shall be a minimum of.twenty-five (25') feet. Exits from the parking area shall be clearly posted with stop signs. 22. Subject building shall be accessible to the handicapped. ! 23. On-site lighting shall be installed along all vehicular access ways and major walkways. Such lighting shall be directed onto the driveways and walkways within the development and away from adjacent properties. 24. Entity will maintain a pro-active approach to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences and any accessory building, on a daily basis. 25. There shall be a periodic review of the applicant's I compliance with all of the requirements, (Resolution No. 2501), at a time specified by the Director , but in no event I longer than 6 months. I 26. The applicant or his/her successor in the interest shall I provide evidence of good-faith compliance with all the requirements at the time of said review. I I 27. .This conditional use permit will be reviewed by the Planning ' Commission every (6) months. ' I 28. Any violation of said conditions in this resolution may , result in revocation of the Conditional Use Permit by the � • issuing body at a regularly scheduled meeting. ; i BUILDING DZVISION 29. All tenant improvement shall comply with local codes and ! ordinance, including the energy requirements and handicapped and ambulatory access requirements of Title 24. FIRE DEPARTMENT � 30. The emergency generator shall be repaired to the 1 satisfaction of the Fire Department. � 31. Any Pire alarm and smoke detector systems failure shall be ; repaired to the satisfaction of the Fire Department. � 32. Replace portable fire extinquishers as needed and service � ones that are on site. 33. Provide approved Hood Protection System in the kitchen hood. � (dry chemical). , 34. Fire sprinkler system shall be serviced. ; 35. Fire alarm panel shall show zone for kitchen area. i 3 r I i . . ._ _ .�. _ __ L — - --- � � �' �,, , Section 3: A copy of the Resolution No. 2501 and its conditions shall be delivered to the applicant: APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of J.uly, 1994, by members of the Planning Commission, voting as follows: ' i E �� , AYES : COMMZSSIONERS McMILLER, DOVE, MURPHY, LEE, MUHSZN i I �1 NOES : NONE ,'f�� I� ABSENT : COMMISSIONERS HURLEY, EVANS ABSTAIN : NONE � c �� Errick R. Lee Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: �. Robert Diplo Michele Beal Bagne s Planninq Manager Deputy City Attorn i , I ; � � i I � I � ,� � , � i , i t:\resolutn\reso2501 � � ' a ' i i