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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-08-94 PLANNING COMMISSION � j :,�. �i� AGENDA � LYNWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - 7:30 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers _���� 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA . .� � •� . ,. . I I'i y� i. 1 V� tJ I February 8, 1994 CiT1' OF LYN4lOOU CITY CLEi�nS OrFICE . rta � ; Errick R. Lee AM PM � chairperson ?181 � C��-�- °(� Carlton McMiller ponald Dove � Vice Chairman Commissioner Eloise Bvans Joyce Hurley Commissioner Commissioner Jama1 Muhsin Frankie Murphy `Commissioner Commissioner C 0 M M I S S I O N C 0 U N S E L: � ,...., Miche':.- �eal Bagneris - � • • '� Interim Deputy City Attorney � STAFF: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Robert Diplock Community Development Department Planning Manager Art Barfield . Louis omoruyi Associate Planner Associate Planner Louis E. Morales, Jr. ' Paul Nguyen Associate Planner Civil Engineer Assoc., � f:\upfiles\feb94 �� r, ;� c February 8, 1994 OPENING CEREMONIES A. Call meeting to order. _ ' B. Flag salute. C. Roll call of Commissioners. D. Certification of Agenda Posting. E. Approval and signing of minutes for the January 11, 1994 Planning Commission Meeting. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: � _. 1. VARIANCE CASE NO. VAR 26 Applicant: Mario S. Rios ' COMMENTS: � • � The applicant is�requesting a Variance to reduce the required ,' rear yard from twenty feet (20') to four feet (4') to complete I and legalize construction of a two (2) bedroom dwelling with � an attached two (2) car garage at the rear of 12435 Harris � Avenue in the R-2 (Two-Family.Residential) zone, Lynwood, � I California. This case was continued from the January 11, 1994 ! meeting because the applicant was out of town. RECOMMENDED ACTION: ' � , � I Staff respectfully requests that after consideration, the j Commission deny this application: � { 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE N0. CUP 137 � Applicant: Mario S. Rios i COMMENTS: I The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use ; Permit to complete development of a one (1) story dwelling with an-attached garage at 12435 Harris Avenue in the R-2 (Two-Family Residential) zone. This case was continued from the January 11, 1994 meeting because the applicant was out of town. RECOMMENDED ACTION: • Staff respectfully requests that after consideration, the Planning Commission deny this application. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP 139 Applicant: Watts Health Foundation COMMENTS: . The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit in order to establish a Women and Children Residential Rehabilitation Recovery Center in an existing vacant convalescent hospital structure at 3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, in the C-2 (Medium Commercial) zone. This case was continued from the January 11, 1994 Planning Commission meeting to the next regu•larly scheduled meeting of February 8, 1994 at applicant's request to allow the applicant to file a Zone Change request (fr-om C-2 Commercial to H-M-D Hospital Zone) in order to establish the proposed use. 2 i � .�. ��. CITY OF LYNWOOD - PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 The City of Lynwood Planning Commission met in Regular Session in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, at 7:30 p.m. Chairperson Lee presided. The flag salute was led by Commissioner pove. Planning Manager Robert Diplock then informed the Commission that Commissioner Hurley had called in her absence. Commissioners Lee, McMiller, Muhsin, Dove, and Murphy answered the roll call. Also present were Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld, Planning Manager Robert Diplock, Associate Planner Louis Omoruyi and Civil Engineering Associate Paul Nguyen. Chairperson Lee then introduced the new Planning Commissioners, Eloise Evans and Frankie Murphy. Chairperson Lee then introduced the new Interim Deputy City Attorney Michele Beal Bagneris. He then introduced the City Clerk Andrea L. Hooper to swear in the new Commissioners. Chairperson Lee asked for a motion to excuse Commissioner Hurley. It was moved by Commissioner pove, seconded by Commissioner Evans to excuse Commissioner Hurley. Motion carried"un�animously. i Planning Manager Diplock then stated the Agenda had been duly. posted according to the Brown Act. ' I I Chairperson Lee asked for approval of the minutes for the � December 14, 1993, meeting. j It was moved by Commissioner Muhsin, seconded by Commissioner ' McMiller to approve the minutes of December 14. � Motion carried unanimously. ' I Item No. 1 was then introduced. Planning Manager Diplock stated i that the applicant wished to withdraw this application and resubmit a redesigned project to staff for processing as a Modified Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner pove asked if there would be another fee charged to i this applicant. Planning Manager Diplock informed hiin that the project would be ' resubmitted as a modification of the original conditional use � permit at a reduced fee. I It was then moved by Commissioner pove, seconded by Commissioner � McMiller to accept staff's recommendation and approve removal of this item from the agenda. Motion carried by all. ; i Chairperson Lee introduced item No. 2, Var 26 and item No. 3; j C.U.P. 137. Staff has recommended denial of this application, ' however the applicant wishes to continue this item until the next � Planning Commission meeting. , i , i 1 i � • � ( . � � � � , Planning Manager Diplock then informed the Commission that the ' applicant's representative was in the audience to answer any questions. Interim Deputy City Attorney informed Commission that they should; open the Public Hearing. Chairperson Lee then opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Molina, representative for Mr. Rios, stated that he is asking� for a continuance on behalf of Mr. Rios. It was then moved by Commission Dove, seconded by Commissioner Evans to continue these two items until the next regularly, scheduled meeting. Motion carried by all. � Chairperson Lee introduced item No. 4, C.U.P. 139, Watts Health Foundation. Planning Manager Diplock then asked `.o continue this item until the ne_xt meeting on February 8, 1994, at the request of the applicant. It was moved by Commissioner McMiller seconded by Commissioner Muhsin to continue this item until February 8, 1994. Motion carried by all. Chairperson Lee then introduced the next items on the agenda, C.U.P. 140 and Variance No. 27, applicant Smart`and Final Inc.'� I They are requesting a C.U.P. and variance in order to authorize I ,• the sale of beer and wine in an established wholesale/retail grocery store. Staff's recommendation is to deny these requests: Associate Planner Louis Omoruyi clarified why staff has recommended denying the application. He reminded the Commission that there was an ordinance pertaining to businesses selling beer I and wine within 500 ft. of each other. • . � Motion to Open Public Hearing t It was moved by Commissioner pove, seconded by Commissioner ' McMiller. � i Diane Caplan 4700 S. Boyle, Vernon, Smart and Final I Representative, spoke on behalf of the proposal. She stated that: Only case lots of beer and wine would be sold, and these I would not be refrigerated. Also she stated that they are willing � to comply with any requirements from the city. Smart & Final wished to offer beer and wine as a convenience ; to their customers, who usually purchase in large lots and not � for immediate consumption. I Andrea L. Hooper, 11940 Lindbergh, spoke in favor. , � Ralph Vazquez, 10910 Long Beach Blvd., manager at this Smart ancl j Final, spoke in favor. j Bob Daily 4700 S. Boyle, Vernon Ca. 95088, sales representative,, I spoke in favor. � • I Joe Simmons 10910 Long Beach Blvd., spoke in favor. � Ezekiel Vallejo, owner of La Rioja Market spoke in opposition to � the request. ' � Motion to close Public Hearing. � 2 � I , � , .' �, �'' ; It was moved by Commissioner Muhsin, seconded by Commissioner . Murphy to close the Public Hearing. � After further discussion between the Commission and staff. It was moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner , McMiller, to approve Conditional Use Permit 140, and Variance Case No. 27, with modifications. ' t Planning Manager Diplock then stated that they would prepare the Conditions of Approval, including modifications, for final Commission action at the next meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: MCMZIS,ER, EVANS, DOVE, MURPHY, AND LEE NOES: NONE ABSENT: HURLEY ABSTAIN MUHSIN PUBLIC ORALS Andrea L. Hooper, resident, spoke about the ordinance pertaining� to selling beer by the can. They are to be sold in quantities of 6 or 12 packs. She also asked that staff send Mr. Vallejo a copy of the ordinance. Ezequial Vallejo, resident stated that he felt that the' Commission made a wrong decision. ' COMMISSION ORALS � Commissioner Murphy stated he had an eventful night and was° pleased to be on the Planning Commission. � Commissioner Evans, stated that her first meeting was an excitingl one and that she was looking forward to being here at future• meetings. • � Commissioner Muhsin stated to Mr. Vallejo that if he was not satisfied with the Commission's decisions he could appeal this; action to the City Council. Commissioner pove spoke regarding the Planning Commission, workshop and the automotive businesses in the city. Commissioner McMiller congratulated the new interim attorney and Commissioners. He also remarked about a vehicle on webster, and. welcomed the beer and wine sale at Smart and Final. He noted to� Mr. Vallejo that the Commission was not always able to satisfy, the desires of all the City's residents. Commissioner Lee welcomed the new Commissioners and the new� interim City Attorney. , STAFF COMMENTS Director of Community Development Blumenfeld, stated that the workshop meeting had been scheduled for February 12, 1994, at 9:00 a.m., location to be determined. It was then moved by Commissioner McMiller, seconded by, Commissioner Evans to adjourn at 9:25 until the next Planning meeting on February 8, 1994. ERRICK R. LEE, CHAIRPERSON APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ' � ----------------------------- ------------------------------ I SOL BLUMENFELD, DIRECTOR OF MICHELE BEAL BAGNERIS� INTERIM � OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I I � I � . ; . _. r ' `.:,� i"'1;.. .... . _ . . � S ._,�'.�. ��� .., � j t. ' �� DATE: February 8 , 1994 r/`� � �° i � , � , � // i� � l;l"l�L {�'i�J, �,/ -- -i - • TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director� Community Development Dep tment BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Variance Case No. 26 Applicant: Mario Saldana Rios Proposal• The applicant is requesting a Variance to reduce the required rear yard from twenty (20') to four (4') feet to complete and legalize construction of a two (2) bedroom dwelling with an attached two (2) car garage at the rear of 12435 Harris Avenue in the R-2 (Two Family Residential) zone, Lynwood, California. This case was continued from the January 11, 1994 meeting because the applicant was out of town. 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. Propertv Location and Size The site is located on the west side of Harris Avenue between Carlin Avenue and Olanda Avenue (see the'at't�ched location map). The subject property is a rectangular lot, approximately 11,151 square feet (63'x177') in size. i 3. Existina Land Use ' I The subject site is currently developed with a single family I dwelling and a partially developed second unit with an attached to a partially converted two (2) car garage. The � surrounding land uses are follow: i North - Multi-Family/Single Family Residential i South - Multi-Family Residential ' East - Single Family Residential ! West - Single Family Residential � 4. Land Use Description � The General Plan designation for the subject property is Town � House and Cluster Housing, while the Zoning Classification is I R-2. The surrounding land use designation and zoning are as' follows: ' � General Plan Zoning 1 I North - Town House & Cluster Housing R-2 I South - Town House & Cluster Housing R-2 East - Town House & Cluster Housing R-2 i West - Town House & Cluster Housing R-2 , � I � : f:�staftrpt\var26 i I 1 I I ' I i � � '� � 5. Proiect Characteristics .� ✓ The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to reduce the required rear yard to four (4') feet in order to complete : development of a 997.6 square foot dwelling with an attached two (2) car garage at the rear of the subject site. (under Conditional Use Permit No. 137). An existing single family dwelling currently exists on site. The proposal calls for the conversion of an existing illegal garage and carport (constructed without a building permit) to a portion of a' residential unit, the construction of a 500 square foot addition to connect this garage and carport area to an j illegally converted storage area in order to create a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence, and the reconversion of an � illegally converted residence back to a garage. The�. applicant is also proposing a new two (2) car garage to ' provide the required garage which was eliminated with the illegal conversion. The proposal and the existing development will only cover fifteen (15$) of the site area. The remainder of the site is proposed for setbacks, yards, driveways,and landscaping. 6. Site Plan Review At its regular meeting on December 22, 1993, the Site Plan Review Committee evaluated the proposed development and ' recommended denial to the Planning Commission. The Committee ' determined that the proposed development could be built in � such a way that there would be no need to reduce the required � rear yard given the size of the lot and placement of the ', existing dwelling. 7. Zoning Enforcement History ` On March 22, 1993, Code Enforcement cited the property owner for the illegal conversion of a garage to a residence, illegal security bars and doors, construction"o'f a garage and carport without a building permit. On April 14th and 26th, 1993, Planning Staff reviewed . applicant's development plans and requested that the plans be ' redesigned. On May 12, 1993, Code Enforcement issued a Final Notice to the property owner to correct property violations. 8: Neiahborhood Response None of record at the time of preparation of the staff report. ' ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION 1. Consistency with General Plan and Zoninq The proposed land use is consistent with the existing zoning classification R-2 and the General Plan designation of Town House & Cluster Housing. 2. Site Suitabilitv The property is adequate in size to accommodate the proposed i development. The lot is standard and can meet current I development standards relative to structures, parking,� � walls, fences, landscaping, driveways and other feature i required by the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the site I configuration, a flat rectangular shaped lot, does allow i compliance with Zoning Code regulations even given existing improvements on the lot. The Variance request, calling for a I reduce rear yard area, is not necessary if the applicant , redesigned the project. � f:\staffrpt\var26 - i I 2 i � � �� 3. Compatibilitv s ; The proposed development is surrounded by a mixture of residential uses, with multi-family residential north and south of the subject site, and single family dwellings to the east and west. The residences in this area have rear yards, thus approval of this variance request would allow a development that is incompatible with the rear yard characteristics of the neighborhood . 4. Compliance with Development Standards Staff believes that the required findings for granting a Variance cannot be made for this proposed development. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specific regulation would not result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the City Zoning Ordinance. The subject property, a regular size lot, without an unusual configuration, is large enough to develop a second dwelling and meet all the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. There are not exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone. Granting of the Variance will constitute the granting of a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the same zone, by allowing the applicant to not provide the rear yard area required for similar ' development. 5. Environmental Assessment The Community Development Director has deteripined that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuarit to State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15061b (3). RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning ' Commission deny this application. � Attachments I � 1. Location Map � 2. Site Plan i • I � ( i � � f:\staffrpt\var26 � I I I � � I � 3 I � �� * . . � . I .� • ,����� � DATE: '. February 8, 1994 � ,�����JA dT�M N0 , � TO: PLANNING COMMISSION ��V r � ` u ' l . ry �� ;� , � FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director � L Community Development -Depa�ment BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager , SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit.Case No. 137 Applicant: Mario Saldana Rios ,. Pr000sal• , The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit' to complete development of a one (1) story dwelling with an' attached garage at the rear of 12435 Harris Avenue in the R-2'• (Two-Family Residential) Zone. This case was continued from the. January 11, 1994 meeting because the applicant was out of town. _ , � � Facts• �- c 1. Source of Authoritv: ; Section 25-4.2 of the Lynwood Municipal Code requires that � Conditional Use Permit be obtained for any residential development in the R-2 (Two-Family Residential) Zone. � - 2. Propertv Location: The subject site is located on the west side of Harris Avenue . between Carlin Avenue and Orlanda Avenue (see'attached• ' Location Map). 3. Proberty Size: The subject property is a rectangular lot, approximately' 1 square feet (63'x 177') in size. , 4,. Existina Land Use: • i . The subject site is currently developed with a single.family' dwelling, and a partially developed second unit with an= ". attached , partially converted, two (2) car garage. The ' surrounding land uses are as follows: . North - Multi-Family/Single Family`Residential ' South - Multi-Family Residential East - Single Family Residential . West - Single Family Residential • 5. Land Use Desianation: The General Plan Designation for the subject property is Town� House and Cluster Housing, while the Zoning Classification is, R-2. The surrounding land use designations and zoning are as follows: ' General Plan Zoning North - Town House & Cluster Housing North - R-2 South - Town House & Cluster Housing South - R-2 � East - Town House & Cluster Housing East - R-2 � West - Town House & Cluster Housing West - R-2 f � ' f:�staffrpt\cup137 - . � � 1 ,. � . + : „� 6.. Proiect Characteristics: i:° The applicant proposes to complete development of a 997.6 " square foot, one (1) story residential dwelling with an attached two' (2) car garage by converting an illegally` constructed garage and carport to a portion of a residential unit, the construction of a 500 square foot addition to connect this garage and carport area to an illegally' converted storage area. The proposed dwelling is designed to provide two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bath, and living room,' kitchen, and dining area. (The applicant has requested' approval of a Variance to reduce the required rear yard from, twenty (20') feet to four (4') feet): The applicant is also proposing to develop a two (2) car garage to service the . existing single family dwelling. The proposal and the. existing development on the property will only cover fifteen (15%) percent of the site area. The remainder of the site .- . will be used for setbacks, yards, driveways, and landscaping. ,.� 7: Site Plan Review � At its regular meeting on December 22, 1993, the Site Plan Review Committee evaluated the proposed development and, recommended denial to the'Planning Commission.• The Committee,.� . determined that the proposed new development could be built � in such a way that there would be no need to reduce the ., required rear yard given the size of the lot and placement of: the existing dwelling. � � 8. Zoninq Enforcement Historv ; On March 22, 1993, the Code Enforcement Division cited the , property owner for the illegal conversion of a garage to a` � residence, illegal security bars and doors, illegal garage,'. and illegal carport. ' On April 14th and 26th, 1993, Planning Staff`reviewed the applicant's plans and requested that the plans be redesigned.. , On May 12, 1993, the Code Enforcement Division issued a Final Notice to the property owner to correct violations. ' 9. Public Response None of record at the time this report was prepared. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: 1. Consistency with General Plan The proposed land use is consistent with the existing zoning., classification�R-2 Two-Family Residential and the General� . Plan designation of Town House and Cluster Housing. ; , 2. Site Suitabilitv ' The propertg is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the' � proposed development relative to structures, parking, walls,r fences, landscaping, driveways and other development features ;' required by.the Zoning Ordinance. However, the proposed ° development, which calls for the existing dwelling unit and� the proposed dwelling unit to be located toward the rear of the site, does not meet rear yard requirements. ` 3. Compatibilitv , The proposed development is surrounded by a mixture of uses, ' with multi-family resid�ntial north and south,of the subject, site, and single family dwellings to the east and west. The uses in this area have rear yards, thus making this proposal' . incompatibility with the rear yard characteristics'of the, neighborhood Z I ` �' 4. Compliance with Develooment Standards � , �' The proposal does meets the development standards required by. the Zoning Ordinance with respect to setHacks, lot coverage, ` building height and density. However,, it does not meet the rear yard�required of the Zoning Ordinance. Under another' application, the applicant is requesting approval of a Variance to reduce the required rear yard from twenty (20'), to four (4') feet. ' 5. Benefits to Communitv � � �� The proposal will not assist in upgrading the residential use� in the area`and will not support the residential goals of the General Plan. The improvements as proposed, providing only a four (4') foof' rear yard, will have a negative effect on the neighborhood and on values of the surrounding properties and interfere` ' with or endanger the public health; safety, or welfare. � 6. Environmental Assessment The Director of Community development has determined that• the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15061b (3). RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning` Commission deny this application. � ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Site Plan � . ` ' ! i : , , { � ' , 0 ' r { f:\staffrpt\cup737 � ^ { 4 I 3 � j • , f- � f � � ��,''�.�n�� ,�.�.�, �� � r °�. DATE: February 8, 1993 ''" `° f��`�� �ti� "� 'q`` � . �, r �, r ; � T� .. r� LJ. To: PLANNING COMMISSION L� it-�--. � -- 3 � ; - FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director ys_ : ` ' Community Development DepalrLment BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Case No. 139 , � Applicant: WATTS HEALTH FOUNDATION PROPOSAL: � The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit in order to establish a Women and Children ResidentiaF` _ Rehabilitation Center in an existing vacant convalescent hospital' structure at 3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the C-2 (Medium Commercial) zone. This case was continued from the; January 11, 1994 Planning Commission meeting to the next' regularly scheduTed meeting of February 8, 1994 at applicant„ request to allow the applicant to file a Zone Change request ' (from C-2 Commercial to H-M-D Hospital Zone) in order to' establish the proposed use. FACTS• 1. Source of Authoritv ` . The proposed use is not a permitted use in the C-2 zone and.. a Zone Change request is being processed concurrently. The� H-M-D'zone permits convalescent homes by right and; I institutions for treatment of alcoholics upon securing a. , , Conditional Use Permit. If the Planning Commission'. determines that the proposed use is conditionally permitted i in this zone, then a Conditional Use Permit is required. � _ � ;< � Property Location ! � , The subject property consists of an existing va�ant., . convalescent hospital building on the west side of Martin� � Luther Ring Jr. Boulevard at Norton Avenue (see attached location map). t 3: Property Size � The subject property is approximately 45,000 square feet in`, ; size. 4. Existing Land Use : '� The subject site is an existing vacant coxivalescent hospital., The surrounding land uses are as follows: ` . � . North-Commercial East-Commercial/Parking� I South-Commercial West-Residential/H-M-D i 5: General Plan and Zonincr . ; „ General Plan: Zonina: North-Commercial North- CB-1 ; I . � South-Commercial South- C-2 ; ( East-Commercial/Parking East- C-2/P-1 � West-Residential/Commercial West- R-3/H-M-D , � . i . 1 . . I . � ' � ! , „� ; rt��. . � . . .. ��� � � � . . 6. Proiect Characteristics: The applicant proposes to establish a Women and Children � ' Rehabilitation Recovery Center in an existing vacant convalescent hospital building. Uhuru Women and Children's Residential Center will provide comprehensive alcohol and' . drug treatment services to chemically dependent women and� their childrert in a residence setting. , The center will provide a twenty-four hour, seven days a�, - week intensive Rehabilitation Recovery Program for up to one year. The.Center will be staffed twenty-four hours by', .approximately thirty (30) Alcohol and Drug Treatment � Specialists; in three eight hours shifts. All clients' `, movement and activities (external and internal) will be " closely monitored by staff. The program is equipped to provide van transportation for clients throughout the' community. Twenty-four hour security will be utilized to� - assure safety of the program participants . The occupancy requested is 50. The property contains i "- fifteen (15) parking spaces, courtyards, play areas,' twenty-four (24) rooms with 2 beds each, eleven (11) rooms; with 3 beds each and twelve (12) rooms with 4 bed each.' There are seven activity rooms, storage rooms, a laundry, a, kitchen, plus a conference room, offices and restrooms. 7. Site Plan Review � ' At its reqular meeting on Wednesday, December 22, 1993, the . Site Plan Review Committee evaluated the proposed- development and recommended denial by the Planning Commission because of inadequate parking and access and; circulation problems. < � �, The proposed use is deficient in parking. Only 15 parking ` � ' spaces are provided on site. A minimum of 10 of these,� ' parking spaces would be used by staff and possible van � parking. All access to the parking on this site is through' ° the alley which provides poor circulation. The applicant is proposing to modi_fy the entrance area to provide for off- . street van loading and unloading. Due to overcrowded parking conditions in the surrounding' area, inadequate parking for the proposed use will further impact the existing parking problems in the area. _ � 8. Zoninq Enforcement Historv - None of Record ' , 9. Public Responses None of record at the time this report was prepared. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: T. Consistency with General Plan and Zoninq ' The proposed land use is consistent with the existing"; General Plan designation of Commercial. However, the . proposed use is not permitted in the C-2 zone. A rezone to'. H-M-D is required if the Planning Commission determines that` the proposed use is essentially similar to an "institutionl , for the treatment of alcoholics", which is a permitted use; , in the H-M-D zone with a Conditional Use Permit. ^ ' � f:\staffrpt\cup139a . . � � �� - . . 2 . y � } 2. Site Suitabilitv � The property is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed development relative to structures, walls, fences, landscaping, and other development features required by the Zoning Ordinance. However, the site cannot accommodate the required parking spaces, there is poor traffic circulation with access only through the alley, and there are problems in providing an off street van loading and unloading area. 3. Comoatibility � The proposed development is surrounded by a mixture of commercial, residential, and hospital-medical-dental uses. Therefore, the project will be compatible with the surrounding land uses. The project as proposed would not have a negative effect on the values of the surrounding properties or interfere with or endanger the public health or welfare. 4. Comoliance with Develooment Standards The proposal meets development standards required by the Zoning Ordinance with respect to setbacks, lot coverage, building height and density. However, the proposed use is deficient in parking and provides poor traffic circulation, i . through the alley. , There are no specified parking requirements in the Zoning ' ordinance for residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. If this facility is considered similar to a I general hospital, approximately 50 parking spaces would be I required (1 space per patient bed). Medical/dental offices require 1 space per 25o square feet or approximately 72 spaces for the proposed use. The prev�ious use, a convalescent hospital, require only 1 space per 5 beds, or i approximately 10 spaces, which is the only parking available on the site. � The applicant proposes to bring clients to the facility and I transport them off site for doctor visits, home visits, � etc., by van. The applicant is proposing to modify the ° I entrance area to provide for off street loading and unloading. If the proposed use were to locate in this facility, the building will be required to meet Title 24 (Access and Energy) and ADA Code requirements. � 5. Benefits to Communitv � I The proposal would upgrade the use of the property which is I now vacant. The new use likely would also provide some local employment opportunities. However, the area in which the proposed use is to be located is undergoing substantial ' revitalization with a soon to be completed 60,000 sq. ft., I Medical Office building and 27.,000 prenatal facility on the St. Francis Medical Center Campus. The proposed use can � potentially create conflict with the surrounding medical- � office neighborhood. i 6. Environmental Assessment I Staff has found that no substantial environmental impact will result from the proposed development; therefore, a Negative Declaration has been filed in the Community � Development Department and in the Office of the City � Clerk. � f:�staffrpt\cup139aa � � 3 I i � I �� P , : .�;` . 'i RECOMMENDATION. � Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the ' Planning Commission deny this application because of inadequate parking and poor circulation. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map . 2. Site Plan ' � f\:staffrpt\wp139aa � � - � I i 1 . 1 � - � . � . ' . � . . � . I i . � .. �. . � � �. . I ' 4 I '� , i , ►. , �� / 4 � �1r-�, ��, r p �, � ii� DATE: February 8, 1994 r" '��'��i�'� a i Llll �'d�, , TO: PLANNING COMMISSION l�Y��� I�� G FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director � Community Development Depa ment BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manger SUBJECT: Zone Chanae - Case No. ZC 9 Applicant: WATTS HEALTH FOUNDATION PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting approval of a Zone Change (ZC 9) from C-2 (Commercial) to H-M-D (Hospital, Medical and Dental) in i order to establish a Women and Children Residential Recovery Center on a 45,000 square foot parcel, which contains a one story existing vacant convalescent hospital building on the west side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Norton Avenue. FACTS: 1. Source of Authoritv Section 25-27.1 a. of the City Zoning Ordinance allows the: property owner(s) to initiate a change in zoning boundaries. and classification. Section 25-24.1 authorizes the Planning Commission to determine if a use not specifically listed shall be deemed a permitted or Conditional Use in any zone. � 2. Prooerty Location: � I � The subject property consist of an existing vacant 1 convalescent hospital building on the west side of Martin � Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Norton Avenuc'�(see attached. j Location Map). � ; ; 3. Propertv size• i i The subject property is an irregular shaped lot, � approximately 45,000 square feet in size. � i 4. Existincx Land Use: . I i The subject property is an existing vacant convalescent. �� hospital. The surrounding land uses are as follows: � North - Commercial i South - Commercial ' East - Commercial/Parking I West - Residential/H-M-D � 5. Land Use Designation: � The General Plan designation for the subject property is I Commercial while the Zoning Classification is C-2. The surrounding land use designations are as follows: � General Plan Zoning , I North - Commercial North - CB-1 I South - Commercial South - C-2 I East - Commercial/parking East - C-2/P-1 i West - Residential/Commercial West - R-3/H-M-D 6. Proiect Characteristics I The Zone Change is proposed in order to allow for a Women and Children Residential rehabilitation Center in an � existing 25,000 square foot vacant convalescent hospital i 1 � . I � building. The Municipal Code does not contain rovis' i p ion for �" a drug rehabilitation center. The proposed use is not � specifically permitted in the H-M-D Zone but could be found to be permitted if the Planning Commission determines that , it is similar to a permitted or conditionally permitted use, in this case "an institution for the treatment of alcoholics". A residential drug and alcohol recovery center is not specified as a permitted use in the H-M-D zbne and . would require Commission determination that the proposed use is essentially similar to the listed use of "institutions for the treatment of alcoholics" and could be found to be a permitted use upon securing of a Conditional Use Permit. 7. Site Plan Review: On December 22, 1993, the Site Plan Review Committee evaluated the proposed zone change and recommended approval to the Planning Commission, if the Commission determines to approve the associated Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. 139). 8. Zonina Enforcement Historv• i None of record for this use at the time this report was � prepared. � . i 9. Public Response: None of record at the time this report was prepared. ISSUES AND ANALYSIS i 1. Consistencv with General Plan and Zonina � _ , i The proposed land use is consistent with the existing , I General Plan designation of commercial. However, the I proposed use is not permitted in the exj.2ting zoning • classification (C-2). The proposed development would require � a Zone Change and a Conditional Use Permit or a Municipal � Code amendment to include the proposed use in the C-2 or' ( A-M-D zone. 2. Area Suitabilitv � There is significant commercial development immediately to � the south, north and east of the proposed Zone Change. To � the west is residential, hospital, medical, and dental development. I j 3. Comoliance with Develonment Standards + i The subject area is adequate in size and shape to carry out� � the intent of the H-M-D zoning category and can accommodate � the proposed development relative to the proposed density, bulk of the structures, walls, fences, and other development standards required by the Zoning Ordinance. However the I proposed development cannot provide adequate parking and on site circulation, and proposes substandard off street I loading and unloading. � 4. Comvatibilitv � � The proposed H-M-D (Hospital-Medical-Dental) 2one will be I located at the northern edge of existing commercial 1 development including a convalescent hospital and is across the street from several blocks of commercially zoned land. � The development will not adversely impact residential � development to the west of the proposed use. The Zone Change will not have a negative effect on the � values of the surrounding properties or interfere with or � endanger the public health or welfare. Unless a high level ' of supervision is maintained there could be potential for I � Z � , I �� 5. Benefits to Communitv ,; The proposed Zone Change would upgrade the use of the property which is now vacant. The new use likely would also provide some local employment opportunities. However, the , area in which the proposed.use is to be locted is undergoing substantial revitalization with a soon to be completed 60,000 sq. ft. medical office building and 27,000 Prenatal . Facility on the St. Francis Medical Center Campus. The proposed use can potentially create conflict with the • surrounding medical-office neighborhood. 6. Environmental Assessment The Director of Community Development has determined that no substantial environmental impact will result from the proposed zone change; therefore, a Negative Declaration has been filed in the Community Development Department and in the Office of the City Clerk. " RECOMMENDATZON: Staff respectfully requests that after consideration, the Planning Commission: 1. Find that the area proposed for Zone Change from C-2 (Commercial) to H-M-D (Hospital- Medical-Dental) is inadequate in area for parking and off street loading and unloading and provides inadequate on site circulation, and 2. Deny the proposed Zone Change, Case No. ZC 9. ATTACHMENTS s 1. Location Map 2. Site Plan I I � I I i I I � ' i � f:\s[affrpt\zc9 � I i I � I , � I 3 � I I � SCOPE OF PROJECT UIIURU,WOMEN & CHILDREN CENTER INTRODUCTION The Lynwood care facility located at 3598 Martin Luther King Boulevard in the city of Lynwood is proposed to house a federal demonstration project. The project was funded as part of The Federal Presidential Task Force's efforts to address the need for additional social services for target populations in Los Angeles. In addition to the federal project, the facility will also house one of Los Angeles County's oldest mother infant programs and a state originated perinatal services program. All programs target addicted women in the child bearing age range with children ages zero to siz years old. � '' Combined, the Programs will serve approzimately 50 families (appozimately 120 women and i � children). � � I The Watts Health Foundation, IncJHouse of Uhuru has been in the forefront of providing � comprehensive and coordinated services to perinatal substance-abusing women, their infants and � ; r � families. Since 1969 more than 25,000 people have been treated at"one of the special services ' offered include: ; ; MEDICAL UNIT - Clients receives a physical evaluation prior to being admitted into the �I program, and physical evaluation prior to being admitted into the program, and physicai � i examination within 72 hours. TRADITIONAL RFSIDENTIAL SERVICE.S - A 40-bed residential facility for men and I women in which individuals are provided with non-medical detozification, treatment, � rehabilitation and skills building over a siz to twelve month period. I , l - , .. j I � � � �. '' I 1 I I i�! I S _ � .. i .� i Scope of ProJect . . . � Woroen & C6ildren Center � Page 2 i � OUTPATIENT DRUG FREE PROGRAM - Patients are on a drug-free maintenance program: � while being re-socialized into society. � OUTPAT7ENT DRUG DIVERSION - First time offenders receive drug education and training. UHURU PRISON NETWORK PROJECT - Inpatient and Outpatient specialized drug treatment for parolees. OUTPATIENT COMMiJNITY RFSOURCE CENTER - Onsite drug treatment and access to Vocational Rehabilitation and DeQartment of Social Services and other support services. Central intake services. ' � OUTPATIENT ENHANCEMENT - Supportive, referral services to meet client's individual I I needs. i UHURU FAMII.Y RESEARCH PRISON-MOTHER PROGRAM - Based on referrals from i the Department of Corrections, female prisoners whose children "are under siz years old are � • allowed to keep them while they comp(ete the program at the residential facility. � ' UHURU FAMILY RFSEARCH PROJECT DAY TREAT'MENT - Perinatal Program for , substance abusing mothers and their drug exposed infants are compared to traditional outpatient � drug treatment. This program is a col(aborative effort among Watts Health Foundadon, Inc., ! University of California; Department of Children Services and Los Angeles Regional Center: � i All of the above-mentioned programs will be combined to bring comprehensive alcohol and dnig , treatment services to chemically dependent women and their drug impacted children. ' � , � � , i .. � ! � . � : � ,; Scope of Project Womeo & Chtldren Center Page 3 PROGRAM DFSCRIPTION The Women and Children Center is a twenty-four hour, seven days a week, intensive and ` comprehensive residential services program. The women and their children receive comprehensive habilitive and rehabilitive care within a highly structured programmed therapeutic setting for up to one year. Programs are multi-leveled, multi phasic and provide several treatment components designed to combine the following: • Outreach • Education and Training • Pre-Treatment Services ., . • Comprehensive Intervention , � • Casemanagement . , � • Assessment and Triage i . . , • Extensive Aftercare � PROGRAM DE.SIGN - � ` � Addiction is viewed as a whole-person disease that negatively impacts the entire family. i ' Therefore, program services are designed to address the multiple needs of women and to provide i - resources for her children and significant others while she is in treatment. ' i � The women and children will be involved in swctured program activities. From 7:OOAM until � i i 9:OOPM daily. Activities include: r , ! � • Morning Ezercise ; • Moming Group (2 Hours) � • Lunch (1 Hour) � - .. � ,, 'J .�. Scope of ProJect Women & Childrea Center Pege 4 • Afternoon Group/Class (2 Hours) • Break (1 Hour) • Afternoon Step Study (1 1/2 Hours) • Dinner (1 Hour) • Areak � • F.vening Classes (1 1/2 Hour) • Evening Group (1 1/2 Hour) CLIENT MONITORING/SUPERVISION Program philosophy regarding monitoring and supervision of residents reflects a protective , restrictive approach to treatment and recovery. Client activity and movement outside the facility ; � is monitored and superdised closely. � . I There are four treatment phases characterized by developmental tasks with corresponding. responsibility and privileges that allow the client ro slowly progress through one stage of � recovery to the next based upon individual achievement. ` � PHASE I ' i During the initial phase of treatment, day 1-45, all clients are restricted to the facility. During � ; this period, ezternal movement outside the facility is limited to official appointments (i.e., I medicai, tegal, financial, social services, etc.) and religious passes. No one leaves the facility � without prior staff approval. Ali Phase I residenu must be escorted by an upper phase resident � who is stable, has more recovery time, and adheres to program rules and reguladons. The � majority of residents at this phase are also transported by progranr Uansportation staff. � _ . I i � , , ! i I , � 4 r� ' . Scope of ProJect Wamen & Children Center `+ � Page S � � , ( ; PHASE II . ; Phase II residents receive the same level of moniroring and supervision as Phase l residents. ! Phase II residents have demonstrated a personal commitment to recovery, the ability to adjust to program and treatment demands as well as a willingness to adhere to program rules and � regulations. In addition to official appointments, residents in this phase earn a 10 hour weekly,; pass, which is taken each Sunday. All passes must be approved and monitored by siaff. , i 1 PHASE III . I The goal of Phase III is to assist clients as they reintegrate themselves back into their families, ' re-establish community ties, find work and/or return to schooL Program requirements demand . � a high level of personal and social responsibility. Residents earn 14 hour passes each week and. . one 36 hour pass, based on demonstrated sense of responsibility and active treatment . participat'ton. During this phase residents are allowed out the facility without escort, however, � , they are still subject to close monitoring through structured, staff approved passes. ; ,.. � � PHASE IV ' The goal of Phase IV is resocialization: increased family reintegration; continued employment,; and education; and increased reintegration back into the community as a productive, contributing � � member of society. � ;. THERAPEUTIC ENVIItONMENT ; The goal of the Project is to create a comfortable home like (non institutional) family � �, environment conducive to a therapeutic milieu which will allow the women and their children � � an opportunity to undergo major life changes while in treatment. I , � �• .� i, . Scope ot Project . � Womeo & Children Center � Page 6 , , Characteristics of a therapeutic environment ace: • Sitting Rooms • Reading Rooms , , • Outside Play Areas • Therapeutic Nurseries • Therapeutic Color Scheme ' • Child Safe Environment • Home Like Dining Areas � LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/CLEARANCFS � The following licenses/certifications and clearances will be needed in order to fully operate the facility as a drug rehabilitation center. _ • Drug Program Certification • Clinic License . � • Fire Clearance/Inspection I ; .. I • Board & Care License � � � . I ; � i � ! I i I � , ,, . , ,� : , �`� MATTS HEALTH FOUNDATION ' �. House of Uhuru Substance Abuse Program RUlES AND REGULATIONS 1. Residents are not to possess any narcotics, paraphenalia, weapons, aicohol or any drugs of any type or description incliiding prescribed medication; any violation of this rule is grounds for irtmediate discharge. 2. Residents found to be under the influence of any narcotic. non-orescribed medication, alcohol or any other drug, by either clinical impression and/or lab test are sub- ject to imnediate discharge from the program. ,.. ,, 3. Physical violence is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this rule results in an automatic discharge for any or atl parties involved. 4. Threats of riolence against any resident or staff is prohibited. A riolation of : this rule is subject to discharge fran the program. 5. Stealing.will not be tolerated - violators are sub3ect to imnediate discharge. ' 6. Any resident providing or accepting the prescribed medication of another resident. Mill be sub3ect to discharge from the program. 7. No one is to be in any bedroan but their orm Mith the exception of the liaison during room check or with special counselor permisslon. ' 8. Residents on pass must re Wrn at their �ppointed tlme uid check 1n Dy phone duriog thei� pass; if any emergency arises and a resldent may be late, they aust call and discuss the issue Mith the counselor on duty. I . 9. Each resident is responsible for keeping their living �rea clean. All beds are to � ;. be made by 8;30 a.m. on Weekdays and 9:30 on weekends, as,.wgll as the roams being I � neat, clean and tidy., �. � - , 10. All residents are to be io their rooms Sy 11:00 p.m. during weekdays and "li hts-out" � by 11:30 p.�. on weekdays (Meekdays: Sunday evening through Thursdar evening�; on weekends (Friday and Saturday evenings) residents are to be in tbei� rooms by 1:00 p.m. and lights out by 1:30 p.m. Radios and TV's are to be turned off when I the lights go out. During special circuestances and upon counselors permission. these times eay be extended. .• 11. All activities are mandatory unless othen+ise stated and atl mandatory activities � are mandatory. � i 12.. All new residents are to wear their name tags during the first 30 days al} day. I , �esidents losing their taas will be brouaht before the House Cortmittee. � ".' r'"" 'c���_ ',� r�t,..n _:.o fi�i_ '7.� _:VS, ,�'. �nf rr wl`_�` -n c c• I ) . ! , i � {, ' .� • RULES At�D f:EGULATIOP�S ,� Page 2 � 14. Residents should not show a positive urine test after 14 days.. 15. Phase I residents are not to be in the lobby area for cigarettes, candy or drinks. etc „ or at any time unescorted;'Phase I residents must ask an upper phase and the upper phase must notify counselor prior to going to lobby area. 16. Al1 residents must follow counselors' orders unless the order is unethical. Any violation of these rules may lead to discharge. A resident disagreeing ►vith a counselor's orders is to foltow the order and then appeal the order to either . the Supervising Counselor or Coordinator. 17. Five dollars is the maximum allowable for residents at any given time within the facility - all other monies are to kept on the books. 18. Residents are not to loan each other money nor to Auy anything for each other without counselor's permission. � 19. All incoming mail and packages are sub,ject to be examingd by staff. l i 20. Ail roans and personal.betongings are subject to be examined by staff. ' 21. Residents allowed to make personal calts may do so onty during posted time; ' business calls may be made at other times with counselor's permission, i 22. No resident may be a phone monitor ►vho has not been approved by staff. i � 23• A11 new residents are allared one phone call du�ing the first day of a�nnisslon;' � during the first 30 days of treatment new residents are not to use the phone ' or have risitors without special pernission froa staff.. ' 24. Visiting haurs are the following for all residents except "badgers•: � i Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.o.----children, hours 'urfiimited. � 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.ei.----adults, one hour per risit. � � Sunday: Same as Saturday i Note: -No resident may have risitors when sdieduled for car wash. ; -Upper phase monitors rill be "assigned to supervise visitors of I's. � 25. Residents are allowed to have no more than seven dianges of c1otM ng in ciosets. i 26. Any resident may be searehed upon entry into facility and submission of a U/A is ', mandatory Nhen requested. . ._ , � 27. During field trips or any outside activity there is to be absolutel no cormmini- � cation or contact with anyone other than another resident or ccunse or - during car wash resid2nts are to be polite yet net pursue conversatien with oa*_rons. � _..:._.. - - --• -�:_: - .- - , - ._. _ _. _ -` '=_ - �= �_-... :,. .�,.rsc. . - . . .. . . . . -�. � - -- -.- : � : : �. � - i � � , , ; i , .� _ � RULES AND REGULA7IONS ' Page 3 �' ' 29. Residents are not to chew gum in group; the group's leader decides whether ; � smoking cigarettes 1s permitted. � 30. Al1 phase I residents and badgers attend all orientation meetings/groups; alt residents on d9scipline also attend all orientation meetings/groups. 31. No phase I's are to have radios or TV's. Personal radios and TV's are to of.f until 6;00 p.m. and after "lights out"; House TY's (in the Lady's and Men's" . Lounges may be viewed during day-time hours when permission is granted by staff. 32. Absolutely no pre or post grouping - everything discussed in the group room stays , in the group room. 33. Bathrooms located in the dining roan, T.V. roan and group t'oans are not to tie used unless there are three or more people in the room. _ 34. i�o two "Bedgers" are to have a conversation without the presence of a non-badger. 35. No resident is eligible for participation in Meight room activities for 30�dbys. 36. Personal laundry is coordinated by the laundry liaison - a schedule is posted. , Only the laundry liaisons may use the laundry room. 37. A11 residents ►+ill be given a fob �ssignment by the House Li�ison and everyone is expected to be responsibte for his or her 3ob ----.anyone leaving the facility for ) any reason Nhatever eust arrange for sameone else to fulfill M s or her �oti respon- sibilities or notify the House Liaison of his o� her inability to do so 1n"advance. y _-k: � � . .. -- . , 38. No wearing of rollers, scargs, braids (unless cornra+ed, french braided or other- wise styled); hats and caps are not to be �+orn in the facility. 39. Residents are not to stand in the balls or offlces during free time but in their rnvn roans, the rec roan, patio, dining room, classroom, or group roan. ; � � 40. There is positively no cursing alla�►ed unless in group settings and then should be kept to a minimu�. � �, 41. All residents are to be respectful to one anothe� and to proride respectful� pull-ups in a respectf.ul manner. 42. No yelling, running and screaming or bare feet in the hallNays. ,, 43. Alt appointments must be posted on the appointment board prior to morning briefing. 44. All Phase I's must have an escort when leaving the facility and must follox-the escorts directives. . __, ." _--. at�� 1^ the.kitcnen cfiyLl!"2. �1C C^.°_r�l C7 ih tR° Cjl�.'�� r'= � -� � .. ' . . . . , ^1 RULES At�U REGULATIONS � Page 4 ,� � � 46. residents may use the shower or bath after house check until liqhts-out during � free time - residents may not shower or bath during any scheduled mandatory activity. � 47. All neN residents Nill be provided Nith toilet articles upon arrival. There will ! be a charge thereafter. 48. No hanging in the counselor's office without specific reason. 49. Car wash is a mandatory function held on Saturday and Sunday - everyone except Phase IV's must participate one of the two days, as noted in the schedule posted on Friday. . • I 50. THERE ARE NO CONTRACTS::: ��o contracts Nith anyone regardin anytM ng and no i knowledge of anyone doing something wrong (against the rules�; no negative i secrets. Anything of this kind or suspicions of this nature should be brought � to the imnediate aLtention of staff. � 51. NO RELATIONSHIPS in the House - relationships are kill-offs and will not be � tolerated. Resldents Nith "feelings" for another resident is encouraged to bring I this to their primary counselor's attention for help and guidance. No relation- ships includes homosexuality. I 52. are not to touch anything on a counselor's desk Ivithout permission. i i 53. Neekend medication is availabte when announced, i � . I 54. There Nill be no stopping off at anyplace other than your destination when leaving the house: It is OK if.you haven't eaten to eat considering if the i place you are going�is.within a reasonable distance fran your destination. Do not take advantage of this rv�use your discretlon. , . � 55. Manipulation is any negative con game and will not be tolerated. Mhen denied � a request by one counselor and going to another counselor without informing him ' of approaching the first counselor is strictly prohibitted: � � � ; 56. No side line conversations, eating or sleeping during groups. ' 57. There is no horseplaying while at the Watts Health Foundation. You are to conduct � yourself in a socially acceptable manner. � I 58. You must be on time for all actirities and you are responsible for this. : 59. Men are not allowed to xear earrings. ; -i 60. Only the House Liaison or Assistant House Liaison may assign jobs. ' � ! 61. All residents are to dress ap_rc.riately at all tir..=s - on pass, at the �atts ! '.°_9i:i f'vU.'1(�id:7Gf� �!'�� I'c�:'°_Sc!f:lf�^ t�l? !�OJS?. . �, "" "_ '_ " ' ' :._: :. ..'- " _ _' " n''� '"c '"'c"'v.. '_. _ -_.. _ ! ' " ' I .. r� ' . � , � . � RULES ANO REGULA7IONS `s Page .5 ' � �� 63. Residents are not to wear scarfs in the facility or have combs in their hair. , 64. All food brought into the facility must be eaten in the dining roan - residents • are encouraged not to bring in food unless they can share with others. Residents - may not have food .in their roans. 65. Residents are not to enter the liquor store on Figueroa next to the House at any time - not retu�ning from pass on pass or anyt;me Hithout special per�isslon. 66. Residents are not to do any hanework or personal business in any office without • permission of staff. 67. Phone monitors are not to listen to radios, watch TV, etc., ►vhile monitoring the phone. 68. Residents needing additional time to do haeiework are to request from staff special time and staff will attempt to make available ti�ae and space for hanework. 69. Residents attending groups are not to carry combs, books, etc., into the group. 70. Residents in Phase I are not to wear any make-up, �ewelry, rings, ear-rings, etc., of any kind in the facility - only residents leaving the House for appoinUnents may do so, and then remove it imnediately upon return to the House; this does not include wrist watches. , , ' � 71. Residents are not to loan money or anything to any staff ee�er. Any resident hearing of such loans or being asked to•loan money is to immediately inform the counselor's supervisor. _ ..,�,, � � J2. Weekend passes for residents on discipline awy be cancelled upon reca�mendation � of the resident's primary counselor. ' 73. Any resident not complying with his or her discipllne ivi51 be dlscharged. ' 74. A11 residents with •lay-ins" uho do not attend groups must remain in their.rooms during the day and eveing hours except during meal times and only meal time. , 75. No resident is to ride in another resident's car Nithout special staff permission. 76. No talking or looking out of rindows. 77. No resident may be in contact or socialize rrith a fornier resident of the House Mho was discharged fran the program or A.C.A. 78. All bedroom doors are to rea�ein open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Unless one 15 dressing. 74. The �!'cus.e is ort a separation - men are not a}lowed unaut�orized in the woT°n's ���in: . � � c(t �.:-e`� arc rwt c11.c..cd G.^.c7t`.rQfi2E'� lfi LFE G�t�S W1Gy'. , ci � �GT':'cc "`E� C2�1�� Gr^,C�1.__ ._ - ' ' ' _ ' "" . '- ' , .. 1 �pq, (C le ail cee�Gence' ce�pone�D�lity to enaure thac all cules are Eully follrn+ed ana ta go �rtmealately to a ' coun�eloc Whenevec any cule v�olation oceuce oc vhen one e�thec aesume� or evepecte chat a cule v�olac�on may have occuced. �e tak�ny P�ace. oc a►II perhap� take place. 110. All reeidents muet have a N/A sponsor to advance to'Phaee II. ' 111. Residente, employed, may not vork grave shifte; all employed residents mu�t attend either all wrning gtoup� or all evening groupe - there aze absolutely no acception� to this tule. . 112. No resident may lnve the facility foz vork. school, or an� reason whatever �ithout eounselors' approvaL , �. . I have read the above rule� ana agree to fully abiae oy them. _ � Re�laent Date ` Witne�e , � �� � � it _ i . �..� � �'� +6 �'r�y . . r ' �. ._�, � '� i : � ._.. i � �� � � . u � DATE: February 8, 1994 �. r, � �R:��. i��, TO: PLANNING COMM15SION FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director �j Community Development Department � BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager . �� � SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. 2506 for Variance No.27 Applicant:. SMART & FINAL, INC. , Proposal• As directed by the Commission, Staff is returning the subject case' fox consideration of Resolution No. 2506 approving Variance No. 27,, modifying the distance required between establishments selling alcoholic beverages to permit the sale of beer and wine in an established wholesale/ retail grocery store at 10910 Long Beach Boulevard the C-2A (Medium Commercial) zone and is requesting Commission action. Facts• 1. Source of Authoritv , Section 25-26.1 of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance permits. Variances from the strict application of the terms of the. Ordinance where there are special circumstances applicable to y the property. ; 2. Prooertv Location The site is located on the east side of Long Beach Boulevard, between Norton Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue, and across 'from, and east of Pluma Street (See attached location map.) ` 3. Proiect Characteristics: The applicant has proposed to sell beer and wine in an.' - established wholesale/retail grocery store at the subject, property. The operation is a cash and carry wholesale/retaii : , grocery and janitorial supply store catering to small` businesses, clubs, groups, and non-profit organizations. 4. Previous Commission Action At its regularly scheduled meeting, on January il, 1994, the Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, closed the; ` public hearing, approved Variance No. 27 and the associated� Conditional Use Permit No. 140, continued these items to the' next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting and directed Staff to prepare appropriate Resolutions and � Conditions of Approval for final Commission action. 5. Zoning Enforcement History � None of record at the time this report was completed. � 6. Public Response � At the Planning Commission hearing, five people spoke in favor of the project and one in opposition. . � f�:\upfiles\var27.rpt � . .. � - .. - } �*,,, :j RECOMMENDATION: ;� Staff respectfully requests that the Planning Commission consider Resolution 2506 approving Variance No.27 and imposing Conditions. ATTACHMENTS• 1. Staff Report for VAR No.27. 2.' Draft Resolution 2506 � � ... f:\upfiles\vaR7.rpt � .. � . . . �'. ". . ' . �� . . ' �. � . ..�� .� . . � . � . . . . .. � I , ! � . � ' - �� � . . � . i � . � . . . .. � . .. . ��. . I � � . . , . � . . . , - � , ' I . . �. . ' � . ' , . . , � � � � • I � � � � ' . . . . � . ' .. _ . ' , .� . . � . . . . . . . . ' .. I , i . ' - ' - � � .. . , , . . . � . . . . . � - � i . � ._ - . . . ' . ' � � � 1 j Y �A . RESOLUTION NO. 2506 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A VARIANCE REQUEST (CASE NO. VAR 27) TO MODIFY THE DISTANCE REQUIRED BETWEEN ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER AND WINE) FOR A WHOLESALE/RETAIL GROCERY STORE AT 10910 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD, IN THE C-2A (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, the Planninq 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 desiqnated Commercial and located in the C-2A (Medium Commercial) Zone. WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that the proposal is exempt from provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines pursuant to 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 hardship inconsistent with the obje�tives 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 in that the retail sale of beer and wine at this location is oriented primarily to business and organization customers, and that conditions have been imposed as part of Conditional Use Permit No. 140 to require sale of alcoholic beverages in case lots only, to restrict hours of sale and to take other actions to restrict or prohibit traditional small lot retail sales to individual customers. C. 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. D. 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 Case No. 27, subject to the following conditions: f:\resolutn\reso2506 � 1 � �t 1 . J *� COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT .ti r' 1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code. 2. Any proposed subsequent modification of the subject site or structures thereon, shall be first reported to Director of the Community Development for review and approval. 3. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City� Departments. 4. The applicant and/or his representative shall sign a Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to all conditions of this approval prior to issuance of any building permits. ' PLANNING DIVISION 5. The applicant shall comply with all conditions contained in Conditional Use Permit No. 140. PUBLIC WORK/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ' The Public Works/Engineering Department found no cause to establish conditions for this Variance. • FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for this Variance. Section 3. A copy of this resolution sha1T be�delivered to ' the applicant. APPROVED and ADOPTED this th day of , 1994, by members of the Planning Commission votinq as follows: AYES: NOES: ' ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Errick R. Lee, Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Michele Beal Bagneris Community Development Director Interim Deputy City Attorney ' f:\resolutn\reso2506 � . ' 2 ���� �' � i ° i��� i� ��v� �0. _..--�. - �� . . . - � � .A..I� � � ^r f , � � ��-�Ji� iV��. � � � DATE: February 8, 1994 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION •.FROM:' Sol Blumenfeld, Director� , Community Development Depa ent BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager � SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. 2502 for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 140 Applicant: SMART & FINAL, INC. Proposal• _ As directed by the Commission, Staff is returning the subject case for consideration of Resolution No. 2502 approving Conditional Use' Permit No. .140 permittinq the sale of beer and wine �in an established wholesale/retail grocery store at,10910 Long Beach' - Boulevard in the C-2A (Medium Commercial) zone. " Facts• 1. Source of Authoritv Section 25-16.2oc of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance requires , approval of a Conditional Use Permit in order to sell, serve,. - or give away alcoholic beverages for on-site or off-site consumption. 2. Propertv Location The site is located on the east side of Long Beach Boulevard, between Norton Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue, and across from, . and east of Pluma Street (See attached locatior� map.) � 3. Proiect Characteristica: , The applicant has proposed to sell beer and wine in an ' estabTished wholesale/retail qrocery'store at the subject ,. property. The operation is a cash and carry wholesale/retail`- grocery and janitorial supply store catering to small businesses, clubs, groups, and non-profit organizations. ' 4.. Previous Commission Action � At its regularly scheduled meeting, on January 11, 1994, the. ' Commission conducted a duly noticed'public hearing, closed the public hearing, approved Conditional Use Permit No. 140 and� the associated Variance No. 27, continued these items to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting and directed Staff. to prepare appropriate Resolutions and Conditions of Approval for final Commission action. 5. Zoninq Enforcement Historv None of record at the time this report was completed. � 6. Public Resbonse � At the Planning Commission hearing, several people.spoke in - favor of the project and one in opposition. ' RECOMMENDATION• Staff respectfully requests that the Planning Commission consider. Resolution 2502 granting Conditional Use Permit No. 140 and imposing Conditions. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff Report for CUP 140 2. Draft Resolution 2502 RESOLUTION NO. 2502 „ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMIS.SION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.140 (CUP 140) ALLOWING AN ESTABLISHED ' WHOLESALE/RETAIL GROCERY STORE TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT 10910 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD, IN THE C-2A (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA � � WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law,, conducted a public hearing on the subject application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all pertinent` testimony offered at the public hearing; and . WAEREAS, the.Director of Community Development has determined that the proposal is categorical exempt from the provisions of the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to Section 15061b (3) as amended; ` 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 proposed use regarding structures, parkinq, walls, landscaping, driveways and other development features required by the Official Zoning Ordinance. + ,: , B. The proposed 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 or welfare. C. The granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affected the General Plan. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood,; based upon the aforementioned finding and determinations, hereby: approves Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 140, provided the following conditions are observed and complied with at all times. COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT General � 1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable regulations of.the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code. , 2: Any proposed subsequent modification of the subject site or; structures thereon shall be first reported to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, for the review. - 3. The applicant and/or kiis representative shall sign a' Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to all conditions of this.resolutiori prior to issuance of any building permits. REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION , 4. The development shall be of a quality and character which is ' compatible with and harmonizes with existing development in the area and the City's Redevelopment Project Area. 1 , � PLANNING DIVISION 5. If applicable, construction of any internal improvements shall commerce within six (6) months from date of issuance of building permits. " . 6. Subject building shall be accessible to the handicapped. 7. The off-sale liquor establishment shall not' sell or store motor fuels on the same premises as alcoholic beverages. 8. No beer or wine shall be sold after 6:00 pm or prior to 7:00 am.- � � ; ' 9. Beer and wine.shall be sold in case lots only. No individual bottles, cans or 6 packs may be sold. 10. Keg beer shall be sold on a pre-order basis only. No walk-. in sale of keg beer shall be permitted. . 11. Except for�keg beer, no beer or wine shall be refrigerated and no display or sale of beer or wine shall be made from an ice tub. • 12. No beer or wine shall be displayed within five (5') feet of the cash register or the front door. _ , 13. No beer or wine advertising shall be located on windows�or the exterior or interior walls on the building. �, 14. Entity will maintain a pro-active approach to the ' elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences and any' accessory building, on a daily basis. , 15. Owner,shall provide a landscape plan for approval by the Director of Community Development to provide perimeter landscaping. � 1 , ` PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING CONDITIONS ' 16. Provide documentation that lots composing the property were Q legally tied together to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. After reviewing the documents, the Department of Public Works may require the submission and recordation of a lot merger. 1'7. Provide an irrevocable offer of dedication for three (3).' - foot wide strip of property along Long Beach Boulevard. � FIRE DEPARTMENT � The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for � this application. Section 3. A copy of the Resolution No. 2502 and its - conditions shall be delivered to the applicant: , - Section 4. Any"violation of said conditions in this � resolution may result in revocation or modification of the Conditional Use Permit by the issuing.body at a regularlp scheduled meeting. � f:�resolutn\reso2502 � : � . � � . - 2 � APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ' th of ` 1994, by members of the Planning Commission, voting as follows: AYES , ; NOES : !. ABSENT : � ABSTAIN : � . Errick R. Lee Chairperson j APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Michele Beal Bagneris F Community Development Department Interim Deputy City Attorney � _ - , ...�.c . . . . . � � f:\resolutn\reso2502 � - � � � �� 3 �� � � � r�i�r-, �� ,� �'1' � � � � r . y _ � i.. ! � DATE: February 8, 1994 �� . , � ;. R� �. , TO: PLANNING COMMISSION � �� � '. FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director � Community Development Dep ment , BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager Planning Division SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit - Case No. 141 (CUP 141) Applicant: Fausto Felix . . PROPOSAL: i ' The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit , to renovate an existing single family dwelling and construct an attached two {2) story dwelling with attached two (2) car. garages at 5512 Lavinia Avenue in the Townhouse and Cluster Housing General Plan Designation. FACTS� 1. Source of Authoritv Section 25-4.2 of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance requires that ' a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for any residential ' development in the R-2 and R-3 (Residential) zones. ,�; 2. Property Location The site is located on the south side of Lavinia between , Louise Avenue and Phillips Avenue (see attached location map). , � 3. Prooerty size � The site consists oP a rectangular shaped lot approximately . , 5,950 square feet in size. 4. Existinct Land Use The property is deve2oped with a single family dwelling and a single car. garage. The surrounding land uses'are as follows: North - Single-Family Residential . j South - Single-Family Residential . I East - Single-Family Residential West - Single-Family Residential � � � 5. �General Plan and Zoninq Designations � � . The General Plan Designation for the subject property is I Town,House.& Cluster Housing. The surrounding land use ; designations are as follows: ' General Plan Zoning . I i - North - Town House & Cluster Housing North - R-2/R=3 i , South - Town House & Cluster Housing $outh - R-2/R-3 � East - Town House & Cluster Housing East - R-2/R-3 i West - Town House & Cluster Housing West - R-2/R-3 ; 6. Proiect Characteristics: j � On a lot 5,950 square feet in size, the applicant proposes. ' to senovate an existing.one story dwelling by expanding the kitchen, dining area, and living room, and adding two ' j bedrooms. The project also calls for the construction of an �� . attached two (2) story, three (3) bedroom dwelling unit. . i � � � � 1 � � � I � , .. � i � , i . �' The existing garage will be demolished and two (2,) new two car garages will be constructed. The proposal,calls for •i 1,000 square feet of usable open space at the rear, of the property, a twenty (20) foot front yard, and a five (5) side yard, with the remaining lot area proposed for a driveway. • ' .- T. Site Plan Review On January 26, 1994, the Site Plan Review Committee; evaluated the proposed development and recommended approval to the Planning Commission, subject to specific conditions ` and requirements. 8. Zoninq Enforcement Historv , None of record. , 9. Public Response • � None of record at.the time this report was prepared. � ISSUES AND ANALYSIS � 4 1. Consistencv with General Plan � ' The proposed land use is consistent with'the existing General Plan designation Town Aouse and Cluster Housing. Therefore, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 141 will not adversely affect the General Plan. 2. Site-Suitabilitv �, The subject property is adequate in size and shape to ` accommodate the proposed development relative to the proposed density, bulk of the structures, parking, walls,: fences; driveways, and other'development features provided a Variance Request is approv.ed to reduced the lot area ` required by-the Zoning Ordinance. Furthermor�, the subject property is adequately served with the required public utilities and offers adequate vehicular and pedestrian accessibility. 3. Compliance with Development Standards The proposed development 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. ^ 4. Compatibilitv , The proposed project will be located in a neighborhood that� ' is substantially transitioned from single-family to two-� ". family residences_ However, properties located to the south, east and west are developed as Single-Family. Residential. � 5. Conditions of Apnroval 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 enhance the neighborhood and, � will add to the City's housing stock in furtherance of the policies of the Housing Element'of the General Plan. � � � f:\staffrpt\cup141 .- � ' � Z J 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 of 1989 as amended. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that after consideration, the Planning Commission adopts the attached Resolution No. 2504: 1. Certifying that the project is Categorically Exempt from the provision of the State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15061 b(3). 2. Approving Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 141 subject to the stated conditions and requirements. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map 2. Resolution No.2504 3. Site Plan • �c f:\statfrpt\cup141 ' 3 .} `"+ RESOLUTION NO. 2504 � . i „ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 141 (CUP 141) FOR THE RENOVATION �OF AN EXISTING DWELLING AND DEVEIAPMENT OF AN ' ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ; WITH TWO (2) TWO-CAR GARAGES AT 5512 LAVINIA �' ' AVENUE IN THE TOWNHOUSE AND CLUSTER HOUSING , � GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION, LYNWOOD, ¢ CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law;� conducted a public hearing on the subject application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, considered all pertinent testimony offered at-the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that the proposal is exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 b(3), as amended; and • WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required for residential development in the R-2 and R-3 (Residential) zones. . . Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby finds and ' ' determines as follows: ' . . 4 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. : ' z � . `B. The structures, as proposed, subject to conditions, will not have a negative effect on the values of. surrounding properties or inte'rfere 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 housing stock and will provide additional affordable priced housing in accord with the policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan. i � � F. , The proposed development will aid in upgrading.the - area. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood; ' ' based upon the aforementioned findings',and determinations, hereby- , approves Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 141 provided the . following conditions are observed and complied with at all times. � � � � �, ', � � � f , p � � � �, � f:resd504 � � . . . ; ` t 1 { � i � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT � 1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code and the Fire Code and be in substantial compliance with plans on file with the Community Development Department. 2. Any proposed subsequent modification of the subject site or structures thereon, shall be first reported to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, for review of said Conditional Use Permit. 3. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City Departments. 4. The applicant and/or his representative shall sign a Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to all conditions of this resolution prior to issuance of any building permits. PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS 5. All work shall be performed by a licensed contractor as per plans, specifications and current codes. 6. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood main officej to establish the location of mail boxes serving the proposed development. 7. 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. 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 (25�). 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. 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. In this frontage, if built, the wall shall not exceed a height of four (4') feet measured from top of curb. 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. 2 .� � � 16. Before any building permits shall be issued, the developer _� shall pay $1.65 per square foot for residential buildings to the Lynwood Unified School District, pursuant to Government Code Section 53080. 17. All driveway and parking areas shall be paved. � 18. Acoustical construction materials shall be used throughout the units to mitigate freeway noise to the standards and . satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division. 19. The roof shall be constructed with a non-reflective material of either concrete tile or clay tile. 20. Residential structures shall have an exterior siding of brick, stucco, wood, metal, concrete, or other similar material other than the reflective glossy, polished and/or rolled-formed type metal siding. 21. All front yard setbacks must be measured from inside the street dedications. , 22. Prior to obtaining a building permit, the design of the exterior elevation of the building must be approved by the" Director of Community Development or his/her designee. 23. All building elevations shall be architecturally treated in a consistent manner, including the incorporation within the side and rear building elevations of some or all of the design elements used for the primary (front) facades. 24. That the applicant submit elevation drawings to the Planning' Division showing the exterior building design including the specification of colors, and materials. 25. All security fences, grills, etc. shall be architecturally comp'atible 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. 26. 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. � 27. A cover sheet of approved conditions must be attached to• plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety Division. 28. The owner of the site shall maintain a pro-active approach to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences and an accessory building, on a daily basis. 29. 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 30. Site plan is incorrect. Correct the property dimensions and resubmit (plans). 31. Provide documentation that lots composing the property were legally tied together/subdivided to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. After reviewing the documents, the Department of Public Works may require the submission and recordation of a parcel map or lot merger. 3 � ;f ( 32. Submit a grading plan prepared by a registered Civil "1 Engineer. Property is located within the l00 year flood level zone per flood boundary map. Also conform to all applicable codes per Chapter 15 of the Lynwood Municipal Code. Building above the flood level will require substantial amount of fill, therefore, suggest alternative methods of design to minimize the amount of livable space at ground level. The flood elevation level is 81 feet. The developer has to build the foundation elevation one (1') foot higher than the flood elevation. 33. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter and required pavement along Lavinia Avenue. ! 34. Construct two (2) wheelchair ramps at northeast (NE) and northwest (NW) corner of Lavinia and Louise Street. 35. Install two (2) 24" box street trees per City of Lynwood along Lavinia Avenue. 36. Underground all utilities including Southern California Edison, telephone, and cable TV lines. , 37. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. 38. All required water meters, meter service changes and/or fire protection lines shall be installed by the developer. The work shall be performed by a licensed contractor hired by the developer. The contractor must obtain a permit from the Public Works/Engineering Division prior to performing any work. FIRE DEPARTMENT c The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for this application. Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered. to the applicant. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this th day of , 1994, by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: . AYES: � NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: i Errick R. Lee, Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Michele Beal Bagneris Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney � f:�resolutn:resd504 4 . i , `��' DATE: February 8, 1994 �n�i��a�,'�n � � ���� �,� ; � TO: PLANNING COMMISSION �'''�'�' � ; + � � � ��r �_ 7 ;�. FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director�-� ; Community Development Dep�rtment BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager SU&TECT: Variance Case No. 28 Applicant: Fausto Felix PROPOSAL The applicant is requesting a Variance to allow reduction of the required lot area from 6,250 square feet to 5,950 square feet in order to renovate an existing single family dwelling and construct an attached two (2) story dwelling with attached two (2) car garages at 5512 Lavinia Avenue in the Town House and Cluster Housing General Plan designation, Lynwood, California. FACTS l.Source of Authoritv Section 25-26 requires that a Variance be obtained from the Planning Commission when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, 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 south side of Lavinia between Louise Avenue and Phillips Avenue. (See attached location map). The lot is regular in shape, but small in size , compared to the typical lots in the area. 3. Existing Land Use The site contains a single family dwelling and a one car� garage and is surrounded by the following land uses: � North - Single Family Residential South - Single Family Residential � East - Single Family Residential . • West - Single Family Residential 4. General Plan and Zoning Desicxnations General Plan Zoning North - Townhouse and Cluster Housing R-2/R3 South - Townhouse and Cluster Housing R-2/R3 East - Townhouse and Cluster Housing/ R-2/R3 Open space West - Townhouse and Cluster Aousing R-2/R3 5. Proiect Characteristics On a lot 5,950 square feet in size, the applicant proposes to renovate an existing one story dwelling by expanding the kitchen, dining area, and living room, and adding two bedrooms. The project also calls for the construction of an� attached.two (2) story, three (3) bedroom dwelling unit. The existinq garage will be demolished and two (2) new two car garages will be constructed. The proposal calls for 1,000 ' square feet of usable open space at the rear of the property, a twenty (20') foot front yard, and a five (5') side yard, with the remainder of the lot area proposed for a driveway. 1 :, � � . , � 6. Site Plan Review At its regular meeting on January 26, 1994; the Site Plan- Review Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the Variance request to the Planning Commission, subject to .. �, specific conditions and requirements. 7. Zonina Enforcement Historv None of record. , 8. Neiahborhood Response None of record at the time of preparation of the staff� ' report. ;• � ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: ' 1. Consistency with General Plan � The proposed land use is consistent with the General Plan . designation of Town House and Cluster Housing. a 2. Site Suitabilitv The property is adequate in size to accommodate the proposed development. However, the lot is substandard in that it does " not does meet current development standards relative to lof - area. To contain two (2j dwelling units, a lot in this General Plan designation must have a minimum size of 6,250 ' square feet. The applicant's lot is composed of two (2) lots, 50 feet by 60 feet, under one ownership, totaling 5,950 � square feet in size. This lot configuration is atypical of. , lots in the subject area. The typical lot in the subject . area is 9,600 square feet in size (60'x160'). In order for the applicant to achieve the development under this proposal; a Variance reducing the lot area is required fof the project: 3. Compatibilitv ' , The proposed two (2) family residential use is compatible '. , with other uses on neighboring properties. � 4. Findinas• , The.property is substandard in lot area and there are�� exceptional circumstances applicable to the property involved which do not apply generally to other properties in the same , zone, since the lot has been created from the rear portion of two other lots and is oriented north/south when most lots in ' the block are oriented east/west. j Granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the"; public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to' properties or improvement in the vicinity. ; ' Granting of the Variance will not adversely affect the orderly development of the City. - � � b bwing to the unique shape and area of the lot compared to . typical lots in the subject area, granting of this variance would not set a precedent in the City that would be - replicated elsewhere. :, • 5. 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 of 1989 as amended: . ; f:�staffrpt\var28�. � ' � ' � , 2 ;' , . � < � � . � RECOMMENDATION �� � , Staff respectfully requests that after consideration, the Planning Commission grant the Variance Request: A. Certifying that the project is Categorically Exempt from . the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15061b(3). ' � B. Approving Variance Application No. 28, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. ' i' Cr Finding that the strict or literal interpretation and , 'enforcement of the specific regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same zone. i , Attachments � 1. Location Map - 2. Resolution No. 2505 3. 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' , � � f , i �' �, ' �. 3 ; ° � ,, ; � RESOLUTION NO. 2505 ` � � ;� � , A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION i OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A ' VARIANCE REQUEST (CASE NO. 28) TO REDUCE THE liOT AREA FOR A LOT FROM 6,250 FEET , TO 5,950 SQUARE FEET AT 5512 LAVINIA � AVENUE, IN ORDER TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING ' UNIT:AND CONSTRUCT A TWO (2j STORY � ' DWELLING UNIT , IN THE TOWNHOUSE AND CLUSTER HOUSING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION, ` 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 p ` WHEREAS, the project is consistent with the intent of the{ General Plan desiqnation of Town House and Cluster Housing; and; WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined� ' that the proposal is exempt from provisions_of the 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 inconsiste�it 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 " z one". 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. , E. That the granting of the Variance will not be ' detrimental to the pubTic health, safety, or welfare, or� materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. ' F. That the granting of the Variance will not adverselyE• 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. 28, subject to the following conditions: � � , � . � � � � �� '� i' , , i ` f:\resolutn\reso2505 � � • - � - . . � . . : : �. 1 ; ' . ' ,. . i I � . I , ; `� ; ..�� � .r . COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT . i 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 subseguent modification of the subject site or' structures thereon, shall be first reported to the Director, of the Community Development for review and approval. ; 3. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City! ' Depar.tments. � 4. The applicant and/or his representative shall sign a`. Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read,, understands, and agrees to all conditions of this approval� prior to issuance of any building permits. i PLANNING DIVISION , 5. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood� main offiae) to establish the location of a mail box' • serving the proposed development. , 6. Landscaped areas are to be a minimum of twenty-five (25�), , 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. t 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 feetl of landscaped area. 9. The required front, rear, and side yards shall be; I landscaped pursuant to Condition No. 8 except for necessary; � walks, drives and fences. 10. No side yard shall be less then five (5') feet. ! � 11. Acoustical construction materials must be used throughout' ', the unit to,mitigate freeway noise to the standards andt satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division. i x. i � � 12. Before any building permits shall be issued, the developer` i shall pay $1.65 per square foot for residential buildings: to the Lynwood Unified School District, pursuant to� i Government Code Section 53080. � i . � , � 13. A minimum two (2) car garage per dwelling unit shall be � provided for the proposed development. i. , I 14. All driveway and parking areas shall be paved. ' i � 15. Construction shall commence within six (6) months from date� ; of issuance of building permits. , � ' � ' r I � .-` f:\resolutn\reso2505 �� . . � � i 2 �• � , � ,.- ;� �'f 16. Prior £o the installation or construction of any masonry!` wa11, the property owner shall obtain a permit and submit; - the following information to the Planning Division: ` a. Simple plot plan showing the location of the masonry� wall in relation to property lines, lengths, proposed .materials, and openings or gates to provide access for; �vehicles and pedestrians. b. For masonry walls (as defined in subsection 25-2.1) a . building permit shall be applied for in addition to the; permit described above. All masonry walls of any� � height shall meet the requirements for masonry construction as defined in Chapter 24 of the Unified; Building code. A fee based on the valuation of the' ' , proposed construction shall be paid to the Building' Department. ' c. All masonry walls shall maintain adequate pedestrian; access,for the purpose of safety and convenience. A: thirty-six (36) inch or three (3) foot clear gate or: opening shall be provided to all enclosures for' pedestrian and wheelchair access. Pedestrian and ' vehicular access shall be provided separately. . d. All masonry walls shall be installed with a finished,' aesthetically pleasing side facing out toward adjacent properties or the public right-of-way. DESIGN ' , j 17. Roofs shall be constructed with a non-reflective material' . of either concrete tile or clay tile. t '_ 18. The residential structure shall have an exterior siding of� brick, stucco, wood, metal, concrete, or other similar material other than the reflective, glossy, polished and/or; roof-formed type metal siding. � 19. All front yard setbacks must be measured from inside the' � street dedications. 20. All security fences, grills, etc. shall be architecturally� compatible with the design of the subject and adjacent " buildings. In addition, no security fences,, grills etc.' shall be installed,without the prior written approval of, � the Director of Community Development. � ' 21. Air.conditioners, heating, cooling ventilation equipment,; swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical; ` devices shall be located within the rear yard or street side yard or corner lot. Such equipment shall be screened, from surrounding properties and streets and operated in�_ " accordance with the City's Noise Ordinance. 22. The owner of the site shall maintain a pro-active approach'� to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fencesi and any accessory building, on a daily basis. - 23. A cover sheet of approved Conditions must be attached tor � • plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety, Division. ��, f:\resolutn\reso2505 � � � � F ' � 3 , . � , . � 24. The existing property shall be cleaned and maintained in' sanitary condition pending construction and.shall be, . maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the approved '. variance. 25. For the purpose of providing heating for any dwelling, proposed,'-only an energy efficient forced air furnace shall� be used, and that the use of any wall furnace shall be' • ' expressly prohibited. . PUBLIC WORK/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 26. Site plan is incorrect. Correct the property dimensions' and resubmit (plans). ' , 27. Provide documentation that lots composing the property were� legally tied�together/subdivided to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. After reviewing the documents,', the Department of Public works may require the submission and secordaCion of a parcel map or lot merger. 28. Submit a gradinq plan prepared and signed by a registered� Civil Engineer. Property is located within the 100 year flood level zone per flood boundary map. Also conform to' all applicable codes per Chapter 15 of the Lynwood: Municipal Code. Building above flood level will require substantial amount i of fill, therefore, suggest alternative methods of design to minimize amount of livable space at ground level. The, flood elevation level is 81 feet. The developer has to; build the foundation elevation one (1') foot higher then the flood'elevation. ,.29. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter and required� pavement along Lavinia Avenue. . 30. Construct two (2) wheelchair ramps at northeast (NE) and� northwest (NW) corner of Lavinia Avenue and Louise Street.; 31. Install two (2) 24" box street trees per City of Lynwood standards along Lavinia Avenue. 32. Underground all utilities including Southern,California:' ' Edison, telephone, and cable TV (lines). - 33. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all; off-site improvements. ! - 34.. All required water meters, meter service changes and/or% fire_protection lines shall be installed by the developer.' The work shall be performed by a licensed contractor hired, by the developer. The contractor must obtain a permit from, the Public Works/Engineering Division prior to performing: any work. ; FIRE DEPARTMENT [ The Fire Department found no cause to establish conditions for � this application. ' , - � f:\resolutn\reso2505 � � - ' � i � � 4 :l r v .�. Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to , the applicant. APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 1994, by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Errick R. Lee, Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Michele Beal Barneris ' Community Development Director City Attorney I � �- " � � i I I I ' � i I • i , , I a i i , ! I � I i f:�resolutn\reso2505 ' � , � � I � I 5 � i I ( S. �. ` �`' ! ",R'. f T � M ��J O �::::.__;.:: DATE: February 8, 1994 � —�� � ,��,i- j` ��� � 1.)��. �V'�. TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director � Community Development Depa�ent d SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23971 - CASE NO. TPM 32 Applicant: Ajim Baksh and John C. Miller ' PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 23971 (TPM32) for the purpose of subdivision one (1) lot of 8546. square feet into two (2) parcels at 12403-12405 Oak Avenue, in the Town House and Cluster Housing General Plan designation, Lynwood, CA. Each parcel would contain one of the existing two single family dwellings currently on the property. FACTS 1. Source of Authoritv Section 25-18, et seq., Subdivision Regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act,' Government Code Section 66410, et seq require that a Parcel Map be recorded for the subdivision or consolidation of. parcels. 2. Propertv Location. The property is located on Oak Avenue between Long Beach Boulevard and Alpine Avenue, and is approximately 8546 square feet in size. (See attached location map). 3. Existincr Land Use I � . , The parcel contains two existing single-family residential� I structures on the east corner of oak Avenue and Carlin i Avenue. • i The uses surrounding the parcel consist of the following: ' � North - Residential � , � South - Residential � r � j East - Residential � West - Residential � ' i 4. General Plan Desicfnation ' i The General Plan designation for the property is Town House and Cluster Housing. i The surrounding land use designations are as follows: � General Plan Zoning I � North - Town House and Cluster Housing R-3 � I South - Town House and Cluster Housing R-3 East - Town House and Cluster Housing R-3 ; West - Town House and Cluster Housing R-3 � i I f:\staffrpt\tpm32 ; � 1 � i � I I M1 � 5. Proiect Characteristics 4 The applicant proposes to subdivide one (1) 8546 square foot lot into two (2) parcels with one existing sinqle family - house on each. The proposed subdivision creates two (2) lots, one, approximately 4,341 square feet in size, and the . other, approximately 4,205 square feet in size. 6. Site Plan Review � At its regular meeting on January 26, 1994, the Site Plan Review Committee recommended continuance to the next to the Planning Commission meeting in order to allow staff and applicant to resolve design problems. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION 1. Confiauration of the Proposed Subdivision a. The design of the proposed subdivision shows the proposed� lots to be in character with exist single-family residential developments in the area. LL b. The proposal is intended for the subdivision of one (1) lot into two (2) parcels in order to allow better utilization of the property' and the sale of both properties. c. The site is physically suitable for residential development. i d. The proposal currently does not provide £he required � driveway width. � 2. Consistencv with the General Plan J a. Staff's inspection shows that the proposed lot split I will be compatible with the General Plan. � i b. The size and location of the proposed subdivision does � not significantly change the character of the existing � environment. � i c. The proposed subdivision is inconsistent with the density � requirements for the General Plan designation of Town House and Cluster Housinq. A Variance would be required to permit these size lots. ! Environmental Assessment � The Community Development Department has determined that the � project could not have a significant effect on the environment and is categorically exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, a Notice of Exemption has been prepared � and is on file in the Community Development Department and the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION(S): � ! I Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission continue this item to the next Planning � Commission meeting of March 8, 1994, in order to allow a redesign of the proposal and the submission of a Variance Request. � Attachments: I l. Location Map � f:\staffrpt\tpni2 ' ! ' i 2 ; I