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Home My Public Portal About01-11-94 PLANNING COMMISSION � . �.} � !� AGENDA , LYNWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - 7:30 P.M. � _ RE Eil/�D � City Hall Council Chambers CITY OF LYN;�:�Opj 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA CITY C�ER!;S iif � iCE rt , . I:;t - � �,:: January 11, 1994 AM '" ' p� 7i8�9il0illi12�.1 i2�3�4i3i 6 C!'(�-�f.��-- t� ' . Errick R. Lee � ' Chairperson �� , ` Carlton McMiller ponald Dove Vice Chairman . Commissioner Eloise Evans Joyce Hurley � Commissioner • Commissioner Jamal Muhsin Frankie Murphy Commissioner Commissioner - • � C O M M I S S I O N C O U N S E L: • Michele Beal Bagneris ,:r�_ � ' 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. � , � , ' I '' i ' I ' ' , ' . ' I . � I , � I . � � . I f:\upfilesU an94 � � � I �. 1 I I � ,� ,�� CZTY OF LYNWOOD - PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 14� 1993 The City of'Lynwood Planning Commission met in a Regular Session in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, at 7:40 p .m. ' ' . �. ' �' -. . , . Chairperson Lee presided. .Commissioners Pryor, Muhsin, Dove, Hurley, and Lee answered the roll call. Also present were Community Development Director.Sol -Blumenfeld; Planning Manager Robert Diplock, Associate Planner Art Barfield, Civil Engineering Associate Paul Nguyen, ancl Tnterim City Attorney William Rudell. - ; Chairperson..Lee then introduce3 the new staff inember of.•staff, Planning Manager-�Robert Diplock, and the new Interim City Attorney William Rudell. , � . Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld stated the Agenda had been duly posted according to the Brown Act. •. Chairperson Lee then asked for approval- of the minutes for�the October"12; 1993 and November 9, 1993 meeting. ' It was moved by.Commissioner Hurley, seconded by Commissioner Muhsin, to approve the minutes of the October 12, 1993'and November 9, 1993 meeting. ' � . .. . . a _ ._ . _ ' � Motion carried unanimously.' ' . ..'_ • � ' , It was then asked if Commission would excuse Commissioner McMilier'. � : It was moved by Commissioner pove, seconded by Commissioner Hurley to excuse�COmmissioner McMiller. ` Chairperson Lee introduced the first item on the Agenda, C.U.P: '125,=applicant�Rick Kessler. Staff asks that this item be continued until the next Planning Commission meeting of January 11, 1993. � � ' ' • It was moved by Commissioner Hurley, seconded by Commissioner Dove to continue this item until the next Planning Commission meetingc. . . . . , . Motion carried by all. F Chairperson Lee then introduced the next items on the Agenda, Item No. 2 Zone Change Case No. ZC6', Item No: 3 General Plan Amendment Case No. GPA 6, Item No. 4 Tentative Parcel Map Case � No.�TPM 28, and Item No. 5 Conditional Use Permit Case No. 127: � Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld then asked if Item No. 3 General Plan Amendment could be heard initially, and then the other items heard concurrently. THe applicant is requesting approval' of a General`Plan Amendment from Townhouse and Cl�uster `$ousing to Cominercial in order to develop a 13,500 square foot, , two story commercial building with office rental spaces and retail`stores at tHe northwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Olanda Street. Associate Planner Art Barfield gave a brief presentation. , After further discussion; Staff respectfully request that Planning Commission adopt this GPA. . ' .. . . + " ' . . � , � : . . � � + _ j � 5. Proiect Characteristics � The applicant is requesting appr,oval 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 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 of the lot and placement of the, existing dwelling. 7. Zonina Enforcement Historv 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 of 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 ResAOnse None of record at the time of preparation of the staff report. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: 1. Consistencv with General Plan and Zonina 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 development. The lot is standard and can meet current development standards relative to structures, parking, walls, fences, landscaping, driveways and other feature required by the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the site configuration, a flat rectangular shaped lot, does allow compliance with Zoning Code regulations even given existing improvements on the lot. The Variance request, calling for a reduce rear yard area, is not necessary if the applicant redesigned the project. f:\staffrpt\var26 2 �; ; "� '4. Combliance with Development Standards , ., i , The proposal does meets the development standards required by the Zoning Ordinance witYi respect to setbacks, 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 no� 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') foot ' • 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 xequests that after consideration the Planning� . Commission•deny this application. ' ATTACHMENTS: � 1. Location Map � � 2�. Site Plan . �z: , . �� f:\staffrpt�cup137 � � � . � • - � . � "� - .. � ' . . . _ � . i 3 � ,' ., .. . . _ - - . . ... ;� LOCATION 6VIAP s SG' . . T`Nh�� ' , _.` ' . . h � \, � `.._' .. '` '��o� � -�;1 . � o Y o �'te2 �/ �S � � . , ♦ �-� '+i� � �W° � 'r- � . vi � ' r �� ` ��i �/e" � t�t i � �e ' �"e \ WP y � n. . � ' � �1 � •�. �/'. 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U FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director � Community Development Depa ment 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 Residential Rehabilitation Center in an existing vacant convalescent hospital structure at 3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the C-2 (Medium Commercial) zone. FACTS: 1. Source of Authoritv The proposed use is not a permitted use in the C-2 zone. Section 25-27 authorizes the change of zoning designation of any property. The H-M-D zone permits convalescent homes by right and institutions for treatment of alcoholics upon securing a Conditional Use Permit. Section 25-24.1 authorizes the Planning Commission do determine whether a use not specifically listed shall be deemed a permitted or conditional use in any zone. 2. Proberty Location The subject property consists of an existing vacant convalescent hospital building on the west side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Norton Avenue (see attached location map). 3. Propertv Size � The subject property is approximately 45,000 square feet in size. 4. Existing Land Use The subject site is an existing vacant convalescent hospital. The surrounding land uses are as follows: North-Commercial East-Commercial/Parking South-Commercial West-Residential/H-M-D 5. General Plan and Zoninq General Plan: Zonincr: North-Commercial North- CB-1 South-Commercial South- C-2 East-Commercial/Parking East- C-2/P-1 West-Residential/Commercial West- R-3/H-M-D 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• 1 1 drug treatment services to chemically dependent women and their children 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 transportation for client 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 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 conference room, offices and restrooms. 7. Site Plan Review At its regular 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 site does not provide off street access for van pick-up and drop-off as proposed by the applicant. Due to overcrowded parking conditions in the surrounding area, inadequate parking for the proposed use and will , further impact the existing parking problems in the area. 8. Zonina Enforcement Historv None of Record 9. Public Responses None of record at the time this report was prepared. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: 1. Consistencv with General Plan and Zonin4 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 would be required if the Planning Commission determines that the proposed use is essentially similar to an "institution for the treatment of alcoholics", which is a permitted use in the H-M-D zone with a Conditional Use Permit. �- 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, except for parkirig and circulation. f:\staffrpt\cup139 � 2 3. Compatibilitv � 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. However, the site can not accommodate the required parking spaces, there is poor traffic circulation with access only through the alley, and there is no provision for off street van loading and unloading. 4. Compliance with Development 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 through the alley. There are no specified parking requirements in the Zoning Ordinance for a residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities. Zf this facility is considered similar to a general hospital, approximately 50 parking spaces would be required (1 space per patient bed). Medical/dental offices require 1 space per 250 square feet or approximately 72 spaces for the proposed use. The previous use, a convalescent hospital, require only 1 space per 5 beds, or approximately 10 spaces. The applicant proposes to bring client to the facility and transport them offsite for doctor visits, home visit, etc., by van. The van would have to load and unload at the street curb since there is no room for a loading turnout. 5. Conditions of Aonroval 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, safety or welfare. If this use were to locate in this facility, the building would be • required to meet Title 24 (Access and Energy) and ADA Code requirements. 6. Benefits to Communitv The proposal would upgrade the use of the property which is now vacant. The new use would likely provide some local employment and also could provide drug rehabilitation ' service to local residents. 7. Environmental Assessment 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. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests that the Planning Commission continue this application for a Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 139)' to the next regular meeting, February 08, 1994 as requested by the applicant. ATTACFiMENTS • 1. Location Map 2. Site Plan , f\:staffrpt\cup139 3 ' »' � � � ^, �! rn �i� . � � DATE: January 11, 1994 ' ° ' ' i ' :''iV ��e�,__�. '� GV I � , ��n_� TO: � �PLANNING COMMISSION � ��- � FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director � . Community Development Depa ent F BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager �� SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Case No. 140 - � , Applicant: SMART & FINAL, INC. Proposal• . The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in order to' � sell 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. 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 bf Pluma.street (See attached location map.) 3. Propertv Size ' The subject site consists of a lot which is rectangularly'- shaped, and approximately 25,.368 square feet (151'x168'). 4. Existinq Land Use { . The property is currently occupied by a 9,642.5 square foot wholesale/retail grocery with 26 parking spaces and a 216 , ' foot concrete pallet area with a gate. The. surrounding land uses are as follows: North - Commercial � South - Commercial East - Multi-Family/Single-Family Residential � West - Commercial . , 5. Land Use Designation The General Plan Designation for the subject property is , Commercial while the Zoning Classification is C-2A. The , surroundinq land use designations are as follows: General Plan: Zonina: . - North - Commercial North - C-2A • South - Commercial � South - C-2A East - Multi-Family Residential East - R-3/P-1 West - Cominercial West - C-2A � f:\planning\staffrpt\cup140a . . � � � ' � .� . 1 . . ,I 6. Proiect Characteristics: _"� ; The applicant proposes to sell beer and wine in an established wholesale/retail grocery store at the subject property. The operation is a cash and carry wholesale' grocery and janitorial supply store catering to small' businesses, clubs, groups, and non-profit orqanizations. Supplies are bought in quantity. The applicant states that, , its customer base is located.in the immediate geographic area surrounding the subject store. The applicant states that it - does not encourage retail walk-in trade for beer and wine at . its other licensed locations. The applicant states that.all. products, including beer and wine are made in larger sizes and/or greater bulk than in standard retail opezations (see ; Attachment no. 3). � 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 proposal could not meet the distance. requirements of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to establishments selling beer and wine.. 8. Zonina Enforcement History , None of record at the time this report was completed. 9. Public Resbonse None of record at the time of preparation of the Staff report. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: 1. ConsiStencv with General Plan and Zoning Ordinance The proposed land use is consistent with the existing zoning classification C-2A (Medium Commercial) Zone, and the General, ' Plan designation of Commercial. However, the proposal, • calling for a 170 foot separation from the nearest. establishment selling beer and wine, does not meet the,' � distance requirement of 500 feet between establishments , selling alcoholic beverages, per Section 25-16.20C of the{ Code. 2. Site Suitability _ The property is adequate in size and shape to accommodate.the proposed development relative to use, structures, walls, fences, landscaping, driveways and other development features , ' required by the Zoning Ordinance. However, the site location _does not permit the applicant to meet distance requirements ' of the Code. 3. Compatibility • The proposed development is surrounded by a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Approval of this' Conditional•Use Permit request would be compatible with the adjacent commercial uses, but could have a negative effect on adjacent residential development. �• � f\planning\staffrpt\f:cup740a , � 2 � 4. Compliance with Develooment Standards ? The proposal meets the development standards required by the � Zoning Ordinance with respect to setbacks; lot coveraqe and building height. The proposal does not meet the distance, requirements of Section.25-16.20e of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance. The improvements as proposed, may have a negative effect on surrounding properties and interfere with or endanger the public health, safety or welfare. `5. Benefits to Communitv The proposal will not assist in upgrading the property or� adjacent commercial uses. 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 deny this application. ' ATTACHMENTS• I i 1. Location Map j 2. Site Plan/Elevation Drawing/Floor Plans I 3. 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The typical customsr at s BmarC & Final store i:i on� who ie desizoua o� puroha�ing suppllee in quanCity at quantity prioes but doea not desira or is unabZe Co patronize t.ypical wholesale supp�,ior� wha do not provida the rash and carry oonvenlence oP 9mart & F1na1. Because our business is structured to pxovide pash and carry convenience with delivery servioe generally not available, our cust�>mer base is lopal in nature. The location at 1091p Lan9 Beaoh Blvd., Lynwood, CA is intended to provide services to th� small busindss, clubs and groups in the immediati? geog�raphic aree surrounding this location. The additiott of bear and wine to the dvailable prcduct selection will all.ow our cu�stomers to puzchase these items at the. favot•abl�a pricas associat�d with all o£ our produata. ' Tt should be noted thst sma�� & Final do�e not have nor encourag�a e retail wslk-in tradm for beer and wlna at ether licensed loaatiohs. As euch, we do not aonsidez ourselves ' to be in the s+ame category as a typical ogp-gale supplier of I beer and wine. Sales of a11 produots are mafle in largor sizes an�/or qraater bulk than is standardly offered in a retail o��eratian. Nona of the beex and wine carriad would be refri��erated (with Cho exception oP ��keq�� beer) and no singl� serving would be sold, Since ell peper supplies, includiny cupe� oz sifiilar cantainers, sre sold in bulk 4 �� amounts, the likel�.hovd oP customers purchnelnq baer and ' � c W�ne Por inunediata consumption, partiaul+srly o» �ha I oncentrfltionVOfY therm fP i,ri th6eaxe�� duz operatiori is unique and should not be coneidezed ae an I additipn to this concentrat.ion. ' '� ; �ax� oP 'the convenisnce Smart & Final endeavors tn provide � its customers is the opportunity for one-etop shoppin Thus, fo�- example, a group which intends to mttke pur�h I tor a reaeption it i� holding may come to 9mart & Final to purcha�e the decorations, food � " 8 u891ies, baveroqas and, ff pez�mittederbemrPan4�wine.e$ W�.th � a complB�.e pxaduct 11na, aur auetomor need not dx�.ve trom I ].ocation to loc:at�on makiny purchases, thu� reducing trafflc congestic�n, We do not antzcipate the addltiort oP beer and . wine would affect any nearby residences in other than a �� beneficial manrter. Historically, our custo]ner counts do not increase.as the= result of an ABC license, We do an�.icipate i � incremental saZes from our existing customers who would �'� 1 i � ___. �' � �I, i _..___ _—_ �. —. -._ _. .. _ ----- _ _ , �! � ��. `, 1 y� � ' I _ � r 1 I I I r I I , --- ___....�.--- � �'��iu9�0� 17;50 $219 � :U74 SfaF 9PQ FLOVR � �uOJ;iiu7 . � ;L.• i: r7c � � � , �. � otherwise purchase their beer and wlne requirements From other sources. �, The storE haurs ac this location will bc Monday through Saturday 7;am to 6:pm and j Sunday at 8:am tr� S;pm, Again, the hours of operation are designed to � accomntqdQle the needs of our typical customer who make purcheacs during regular working hours. Smart 3c Fina1 has no objection to accepting conditions on the issuance uf a. CUP re;strictin� the sale of beer and wine to within reasonable limits of ' these hours, so as to maintai.n flexibJlity and alleviato the need to request modification, of the �^UP or final ABC ]icense in the event oY sli$ht adjustments in our operatin;g hours. In other similar iustances, an eveniDg limitation of 8;00 pm has been imposc:d with our concurrence, as such a restriction has no impact on our operacior�s. � This site haa adequ�zte parking spaces for our needs and ttia convenience of our customers. It should again be noted that we do not ancicipate an increase in customer corin� as u result of the beer end wine license. ' Smart & Fuixl Storc:s Corporation prides itself on the qualtty oY its products and operacioys We striWa to maintain u profesvional, servico oriented imaga for ous ' customers aee lookir.ig forn�in luding beer e � nd c wInen u Howcver�wa will the co�text of rqalntaining our operacions as they presentlX exist. �Vith ttus in m3nd, we do not fe�l tltat the insuence of baer und wlne off-salc hcense wi11 result in uny of the problems of concern to the city, and, ln facc, will result in a bena£it to the commumty and our custumer. _ I � � � � , � � I � i iI — I� -------- . I I I I � i � ( I . � � I i � +` � i"'\ ;•` ± i '' � Y V . �YG�r � . . ' ''.'_: ��_. � �i �ll1 1 � � (' � � r DATE: January 11, 1994 ,I � � ' TO: PLANNING COMMISSION C/ I v�_.,/�� FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Ll � , Community Development Department BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager � SUBJECT: Variance Case No. 27 Applicant: SMART & FINAL, Inc. ProAOSal- The applicant is requesting a Variance to reduce the distance required between establishments selling alcoholic beverages at 10910 Long Beach Boulevard, in the C-2A (Medium Commercial) Zone. Facts 1. Source of Authoritv: Section 25-26 of the Lynwood Municipal Code requires that a Variance be obtained from the Planning Commission because of 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 2oning classification. Sections 25-16.20c of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance requires that a Conditional Use Permit be approved to allow establishments to sell alcoholic beverage and Section 25- 16.20e requires a minimum distance of 500 feet between establishments selling alcoholic beverages. I 2. Property Location and Size � The site is located on the east side of Long Beach Boulevard between Norton Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue (see the attached � location map). The subject property is a rectangular lot, approximately 25,368 square feet (151'x169') in size. 3. Existing Land Use , I The subject property is developed with a 9,642.5 square foot I wholesale/retail grocery with an attached 216 square foot � pallet pad and parking area. The surrounding land uses are ' as follows: � i North - Commercial I South - Commercial East - Multi- Family/Single Family Residential i west - Commercial , I _ 4. Land Use Designation � The General Plan Designation for the subject property is I Commercial, while the Zoning Classification is C-2A. The i surrounding land use designations and zoning are as follows: i I General Plan Zoning � North - Commercial C-2A ! South - Commercial C-2A � East - Multi-Family R-3, P-1 : ' West - Commercial g-3 � � I f:�staffrpt\var27 ' ' 1 � , I I __ I _� � � 5. Pro�ect Characteristics v The applicant is requesfing approval of a variance to reduce . the required distance of 500 feet to 170 feet (entrance to entrance) to the nearest establishment selling beer and wine in order to sell beer and wine in an established wholesale/retail grocery store. The site is developed with a 9,642.5 square foot store and attached pallet pad. The site development includes a stripped parking area containing 27 parking spaces. The site contains a three (3) foot landscaped planter along its frontage, and is enclosed with a , wrought iron fence and a block wall along the rear property line. The applicant states that the business does not encourage walk-in trade for beer and wine and only sells such items in bulk or large quantities at its licence locations (see attachment no. 3). 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 proposal could not establish a hardship' to be relieved of the distance requirements of the Zoning' Ordinance with respect to establishments selling beer and wine. 7. Zonina Enforcement Histo� None of record at the preparation of the Staff report. 8. Neiahborhood Response � � None of record at the time of preparation of the staff � � report. � ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: � i 1. Consistencv with General Plan and Zonina Ordinance I The proposeci land use is consistent with the existing zoning � classification C-2A and the General Plan designation of, Commercial. However, the proposal, calling for a 170 foot � separation from the nearest establishment selling beer and wine, does not meet the distance requirements of 500 feet � between establishments selling alcoholic beverages per � Section 25-16.20e of the Code. 2. Site Suitabilitv i The property is adequate in size to accommodate the proposed � development. The lot is standard and meets current development standards relative to structures, parking, walls, ; fences, landscaping, driveways and other feature required by I the Zoning Ordinance. However, the site location does not � allow the applicant to meet distance requirements of the i Code. i 3. Com atibilit i I The proposed development is surrounded by a mixture of �� commercial and residential uses. Permitting the sale of beer I and wine at this site would not be incompatible with the adjacent commercial uses, but could have a negative effect on adjacent residential uses. � f:�staffrpt\var27 . � 2 � � � -- — � � ' l 4. Compliance with Development Standards , �, Findings: That 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; That 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. That the granting of the Variance will constitute the granting of a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the same zone; That the granting of the Variance will be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and That the granting of the Variance will adversely affect the orderly development of the City. 5. Environmental Assessment The Community Development Director 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 I Planning Commission deny this application. I Attachments: i l. Location Map , 2. Site Plan I 3. Justification for a Conditional Use Permit for Off-Sale License to Se1T Beer & Wine � 4. 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I � . , ,�;� a .. o- � .q E � o� � ° � J � )( Q ,4 . / �'.S �� .!� O� C S@ rylwl' °.I'Z "'la $ R R n ZtI� � Yt � � e � � 3 �"^ 9 9 " -'-� '.. --� �� • � . . + Y • .. � � . - - --- -`�-- r; -- --- - ` .—.. �i1�u.9i�d 17:SG 'C3`:1.7 ;. ?pi-t SkF .1rrl FLOIiR � f�jUO:%iiG� ,� JustiPication Por a Cor,ditional Use Permit for an OfP-Sale I,icense to Sell Beer & Wine � Smart & Final Stores corporation opera�es cash and carry wholesale grocery and janitorial aupply etoree which cater to ama:Ll buslnessea, clubs, qroups and non-profit � organiza�tions, The typical customer at a BmarC & F:Lnal stora iai one who is desizoua o� purehasing suppliee in quantity at quantity prioes but does not desire or is unable to patronize t.ypical wholesale supp�iers who do not provida the cash and carry canvenience of Smart & Final. Because ��ur business is structured to provide pash and carry convenie�lce with delivery service generally not availaBle, our custpmer base is local in nature. The location at 10910 Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood, CA is intended to p�ovide services to the small busindss, clubs attd groups in the immediat�? qeographic area surroundinq this location. The addition of bear and wine to tha nvailable product aelection w111 ellow our customers to purchase these items at the. favoxabl�a prices associated with a11 oE our produats: Tt shquld be not�d thst Smart & Fina1 doee not have nor encouraqaa a retail wslk-in trade for beer and wina at other 1lcensed loeatio�s. As such, we do not Qqri6ldeX ourselves to be in the s;�me category as a typica], ofE-sale supplier of beer and wine. Sales aP a17. products are mdde irt larger sizes an�3/or c�xeater bulk than is standardly offered in a retail o��erati�on. None of the beer and wine carried would � be rafri�xera�ed (with the excep�ion oP '�keg" beer) and no I single serving would be sold. Since all paper suppliea, I includlrl<J cupei or simi2ar pontainerg, e�re sold in bulk I amounts, the likel�.haod oP cuetomers purchasing baer and wine �or ira�nedi.ate consumption, particulsrly on tha premisas, is very minimal. We feel that reqardles� of the , f concentrFition oP other aff-sale licensas in the axea, dur operatiori is unique and should not be considezed as an I addition to this Concentration, ! � Part oP �the convenfence Smart & Final endeavors to provide � its customers is the opportunity Eor one-stop sRopping, � Thus, fo�- example, a group which intends to make purchases � for a reueption it is noldinq may come to Smart & Final to purcha�e the decorations, food, paper �upplies, clean up I su�plies, beverages and, ff permitted, baer and wine, W�,th � a complei.e pzoduct lin�, our customer need riot drj.ve Prom ].ocation to loaat�on making purchasea, thus reduoing traffic conges�icrn. We do not anticipate the addition of beer and �I wine would aftect any nearby residences in other than a I beneficia,l manrler. Histaricallx, our customer counts do not ' increase.as the result of an AHC license, We do an�.fcipate increm�nt,a1 sales from ouz existinq customers who wouZd � I � ----- _ _. I ---- ---- , — --- . ._. ----- � - — - I I � . i � � � I , i i � I _ i I - _... ~�� :'{;i09/81 17:•SB $219 �:U7a S&F Jrd FLUUR ` QJUUJ;uuS ��, +i ' otherwise purchase their beer and wine requirements from other sources. The store hr�urs at t}iis location will be Monday through Saturday 7:am to 6:pm and , Sunday at S:am to S:pm. Again, che hours of operarion are designed to aecommqdat:e the ne.eds of our typical castomer who make purcheses during regular working hours. Smart & Final has no objcction to accepting conditions on the issuance uP a. CUP re:stricting the sale of beer and wine to withm reasonable limits of these hours, so as to maurtain flexibility and alleviato the need to request modification of the r�UP or final ABC liCense in the event of sli�ht adJustments in our operating hours. In other similar instances, b.n evening limitation of 8;00 pm has ' been imposc:d with our concu.rrence, as such a restriction haa no impact on our operatioqs. This site has adequ�ate parking spaces for our needs and t}ie convenier�ce of our customers. It should again be noted that we do not anticipate an inerease in � customer coiint as a result of the beer and wine license. Smart & Final Storc:s Corporation prides itsclf on the qualIty of its products and operauor�s. We striwe to maintain a profcasional, serviCe oriented imaga for our customers. [t is our intention and desue to. continue to provide the products our customers are looking for, including beer and wine. However wc will do so in the context of rr�atntaining our operations as they presentlx exist. �VVith this in mind, we �� do not 4es1 that the i�;suance of beer and winc aff-sale l�cense will resWt in any of the ' problems of concern to the ciry, and, ln fact, will result in a bene£it to the community and our customer. I , I � � I � I ; � � I , I I � � � i � ' — ---- - _ � _ i ( � � • i ; � � I i I i � � .. � Y v 7.OR1IIg § `ZS-I6 e. Oft'-Sale Liquor Establishments. No off-sale ]�quor establishment shall be maintained within five kiundred (500) feet of any other establishment wherein alco- holic beverages are sold for both off-site and on-site consumption or such consider- ation points as schools (public and private), established churches or other places of worship, hospitals, convalescent homes, public parks, and playgrounds ancUor other similaz uses. The distance of five hundred (500) feet shall be measured between the nearest entrances use? by patrons of such establishments along the shortest route to other establishments, or to the nearest property line of any of the above referenced ' consideration points. � I � I I I I I � I ' � � � � � I � i f � � � 1 � i I � � fi� DATE: January 11, 1994 T0: PLANNING COMMISSZON FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director S Community Development Dep�tment , BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager�.� SUBJECT: Possible Modification to Zoning Ordinance Relating to Block Walls Adjacent to Driveways Purbose• To receive direction from the Planning Commission concerning possible modification to block wall height limits in rear yards when adjacent to driveways. Background- Currently the Zoning Ordinance p'ermits a 6 ft. wall or fence aloncj the rear lot line in residential areas. Such walls or fences often are built for privacy or security reasons. Usually the 6 ft. height is appropriate. However, staff has recently been made aware of a situation where a 6 ft. block wall can create a hazard. � Frequently a corner lot backs on the side yard of the adjacent property. A solid 6 ft.block wall along the rear lot line blocks the vision of a driver pulling out of the driveway of the � neighboring house (see attached sketch). A fence along the side lot line does the same thing. The Fence Ordinance seems to cover part of this situation, but is unclear and doesn't deal with the problem of a 6 ft. wall in an exterior side yard (see Section d.3.). � � I Recommendation: � Staff suggests that the Ordinance should be amended in this situation to limit the height of opaque fences or walls to 3 ft. f ' within 20 ft. of any driveway. A 6 ft. fence could be permitted in � this area as long as a minimum of the top 3 ft. is "open to permit vision through the fence surface". ! j Reguest • Staff requests direction from the Planning Commission on the j preparation of such an amendment. i ' I I ATTACHMENTS: , ( 1. Plot Plan � 2. Photographs of Typical Wall/Driveway Conflict ' � , � I I i � ' , i I 1 � � _ I � I , ;�. ,� , . , , a° � y�;� : >'o -SC . �O �l , I so : ,�- � 'S�' '�'S � 0 _ " . . . , / . ./ 4 Q �2�3 . 9 ` 6 FT. BLOCK WALL � � � sp t / � / � , / , � . �b �� / � , DRIVEWAY , �p � � 6��6 3 � ' � /�� O / �� / � � ' V � � O .��5 �� a� � �� \ po s2 / // ,° 6%/4 ' Q7 O �� s � FB / O . Q a �. So / ` � o � � i � SO ��\ '' Q� � / / ; l �. SO O � i q �° z � �b ?� 6 1 � 2 / � � ?3 � , � l Sp �' � 2Q , , ' ,. � 6 �2 �S . r . p , � O�. �6 � � . , � G C O ,� / . � �\`' �3 a, .s� 0 1s , �� / 6�, s ''° / ' / : . : Qg �� `� l d. The following shallapply to fences and masonry walls in all residential '` zones. 1. In any required front yard, a wall or fence shall not exceed•four - (4) feet in height, except as provided in subsection 25-4:Sd, 13, provided �.' the upper one (1) foot is open to permit vision through the fence surface. � The fence or wall shall be constructed of decorative material compatible , ' with the residential structure and the general scheme of the neighborhood. ° - � specifically excluding, chicken wire and fibergiass. � . 2. A wall or fence generally parallel and located within ten (LO) feet , of a driveway shall not exceed four (4) feet in height within the required front yard, provided the upper one (1), foot is open to permit vision through � � the fence surface . 3. A wall or fence not more than six (6) feet in height, as measured , i . irom tne ttighest adjacent grade, may be maintained along the interior � �side or rear� lot lines . � � � � t ' '. , _ ' . . � . � • � • 1 �� . -. �a • . __..,,> Y.... .......�. ' _ � , .M c �� . _ . a� 4�i{�`. d y��,�; "�,. � :'�, u t { � � � � `;�� ,° � r,t�� i •��?t', . . . . . J"7'�.3. . I �� _ T�� :�� I . t� '�A� � a�.�� .. :� �a...��—: ` "' �"....�'�, �_. a �' . � � y ��r:. _ r , ... - ..";"'� .� r. . . � -..! .�` o rs;.,. r.. � Y�. � I� . 'r � � � . ��.�",�W�:' . s: . . �'°�«;. .. a �. �r �F%..�+�H .. . `- �=3�' �' /t�'.� ��'�+i�.47b.�1"�`1✓4 � �,2•r y. ' � ...' y , . �'ria � < ��'�-�t . . -.�.i..i�w:i . _ _- - ' • ...�•.' ` ;�. � � i I'.- ' �� '��`, : ., � , . i ��.. � , � � i .�". --�.�� s i - � _ , ! � : - ��: .:i:;�� I. � - '`� =��::� �, „ ,;,;:;: ; E:r•- ',;;, - ►" ' L � S � 9tl � ' •. C �J.,.•^9�� _ V� �r.'., ,.s;...��='?�'� .�. �. " � . �,� • �r� �_ � �,�,.:.,... �r--�- : t -... � _ :�. a �, ; DATE: January 11, 1994 T0: PLANNING COMMISSION . FROM: So1 Blumenfeld, Director � Community Development Dep ment BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manager �/' SUBJECT: Discussion of Topics for Planning Commission Workshop Attached is a draft outline of an agenda for the Planning Commission workshop. The emphasis is on both the responsibilities and duties of the Commission and on goals for community development. Tfiis is Staff's idea of what might be covered in our workshop. But, as Commissioners, you may have other or additional interests and concerns. Staff would appreciate Commission review and suggestions, additions and modifications. . I ' � I � ' � I � � � � I 1 � � I ` I I I �' � I i � i I �;, : , CITY OF LYNWOOD - PLANNING COMMISSION WORRSHOP PRELIMINARY AGENDA I. Introduction II. The Role arid Function of the Commission To Oversee the Physical Development of the Community and Advise the City Council on Planning Issues III. Specific Powers and Duties of the Commission A. General Plan - Adoption and Amendment B. Zoning Ordinance - Amendment, Use Determinatioris C. Project Review and Approval 1. Conditional Use Permits 2. variances 3. Rezonings - property reclassification 4. Tentative Maps and Tentative Parcel Maps 5. General Plan Amendments - text and land use � designations D. Relation of General Plan to CEQA (General) IV. Statutory Authority and Requirements A. Ordinance Provisions and Requirements B. Environmental Findinqs C. Public Hearings D. Appeals � V. Staff Processing Procedures � 1. Case Intake' 2. Investigation and Analysis I 3. Site Plan Review Committee 4. Staff Reports � 5. Typical Conditions of Approval I VI. Major Planning Problems and Concerns � 1. Land Use Conflicts I 2. Commercial Development/Parking I 3. Neighborhood Preservation I 4. Code Enforcement � VZI. Major City Programs 1. Housing Programs � 2. Commercial Rehabilitation/ Facade Improvement � 3. Municipal Parking Lots 4. Redevelopment . 5. Capital Improvement Programs � I • � i � � , . ' � I I � I I