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Home My Public Portal AboutA1993-01-12 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION � ac�rrnA LYN6VOOQ C%TX PI,ANNIidG CODYMISSION i � REGULAR MEETING � 7:30 p.m. � City Hall Council Chambers I 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA I January 12, 1993 Elizabeth Dixon Chairperson Donald Dove Carlton McMiller ' Vice Chairman Commissioner John Haynes Roy Pryor Commissioner Commissioner Jamal Muhsin Errick Lee Commissioner Commissioner C O M M I S S I O N C O U N S E L: Henry S. Barbosa Kenneth Fong City Attorney Deputy City Attorney STAFF• Sol Blumenfeld, Director Louis Omoruyi Community Development Department Planning Associate Art Barfield John Oskoui Planning Associate Assistant Director Public Works Louis Morales Planning Associate � _ ___ "' I � � January 12, 1993 OPENING CEREMONIES A. Call meeting to order. B. Flag salute. C. Roll call of Commissioners. D. Certification of Agenda Posting. E. Approval of minutes for the November 10, 1992 and December 8, 1992 Planning Commission Meetings. CONTINUED POBLIC HEARING: 1. CONDZTIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 114 Applicant: Louis and Alice Ross PROPOSAL• The applicant is requestinq approval of a Conditional Use Permit to develop a five (5) story, 100 unit motel, and a restaurant with a lounge and banquet facilities located at 11550 Long Beach Blvd. in the C-2A (Medium Commercial) zone. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully request that after consideration, the Planning Commission withdraw the application for CUP 114 as application materials are incomplete and all extensions of time have been exhausted to required application materials pursuant to Planning Commission direction. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 121 Applicant: Venancio Nacias PROPOSAL The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in order to develop a two (2) unit residential development at,11304 Louise Avenue in the R-3 (Multi-Family) zone. This case was continued from the November 10, 1992 Planning Commission Meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission continue this case to the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting in February, to permit time for the applicant complete the application submittal. y /�y � , 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 122 Applicant: Pacific Medical Buildings, Inc. COMMENTS• � The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to develop a 60,000 square foot medical office building, and a 319 space parking garage to be built on St. Francis Medical Center. Concurrent with CUP NO. 122, St. Francis Medical Center is proposing that the property will be subdivided into three (3) separate parcels to accommodate separate ownership of the medical building and parking structure. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully request that after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 2455. A. Finding that the Conditional Use Permit Case No. 122,. will not have a significant effect on the environment and certifying the negative declaration as adequate. B. Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 122, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. 4. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23648 - CASE NO. TPM 25 Applicant: Pacific Medical Buildings COMMENTS• The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 23648 for the purpose of subdividing one (1) lot into three (3) parcels, at 3630 E. Imperial Hwy. in the HMD (Hospital, Medical & Dental) zone. The site presently contains St. Francis Medical Center. � RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully request that after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt attached Resolution No. 2456. A. Certifying that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15061b(3). B. Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 25, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. f:\plarming\agenda\jan93 3 6 /�+� '� , . NEW PUBLIC HEARIN(i: 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 80 Applicant: Ali R. Zakeri BACKGROUND Pursuant to Planning Commission direction, Staff is returning CUP NO. SO for Planning Commission reconsideration to revoke CUP 80 as the applicant has not fulfilled the Condition of Approval in a timely manner. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully request that after due consideration the Planning Commission provide direction on the disposition of Conditional Use Permit No. 80. 6. CONDITZONAL USE PERMZT - CASE NO. 124 Applicant: A1 Shook COMMENT: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to incorporate a three (3) bay express lube and oil change operation into an existing automotive repair at 3861 E. Imperial Highway in the C-2 (Light Commercial) zone. The applicant is requesting to continue this case until the February 9, 1993 Planning Commission meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission continue the case pursuant to applicant request. 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. 125 Applicant: Rick Kesseler COMMENTS• The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to develop a sixteen (16) unit townhouse developmeni at 4291 Carlin Avenue in the R-2 (Two-Family Residential) zone. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully request that after consideration the Planning Commission adopt attached Resolution No. 2461. A. Certifying that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15061b(3). B. Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 26, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. f:\planning\agerda\jan93 4 1 a � . � � ,' 8. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CASE NO. 29 Applicant: City of Lynwood. COMMENT• Purs�iant to requirements of the State of California, Staff is proposing an amendment to Chapter 25, the Official Zoning Ordinance with respect to enactment of a water efficient landscape ordinance as mandated by the State of California AB325. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully request that after due consideration, the Planning Commission approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. 29. A. Certifying that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA Guideline as amended by Section 15061b(3). B. Approving Zoning Ordinance No. 29, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS None STAFF COMMENTS * Fencing Standards - Residential Zones. COMMENTS: PUBLIC ORALS COMMISSION ORALS ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on February 9, 1993 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. f:\plarming\agenda\jan93 5 i T _ .___ ; , z ' � ,.; z , � � ;, ,, , .,. � /` . �;�7� ��D�''(TEM N�. � llATE: J'anuary 7.2, 199? �� N0 1_ � —d� TO:: PLANNYNG COMMISS10h? FROM: Sal Blumenfeld, Director Community Deveiopment Department SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Case No. 114 Applicant: Louis Ross PROPOSAL• The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to develop a five (5) story, 100 unit motel, and a restaurant with lounge and banquet facilities located at 11550 Long Beach Boulevard, in the C-2A (Medium Commercial) zone. FACTS• 1. Source of Authoritv Section 25-9.1c of the Lynwood Municipal Code requires that a Conditional Use Permit be obtained in order to operate any business with respect to a Motel use. 2. Propertv Location and Size The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Louise Street and is irregular in shape. The land area which includes the proposed vacation of Lynwood Road and Louise Street is approximately 135,140 square feet or 3.19 acres in size. (Refer to the attached location map.) 3. Existina Land Use The subject properties are improved with commercial and residential uses. The surrounding land uses are as follows: , North - Transportation/I-105 Fwy East - Residential South - Commercial West - Commercial 4. Land Use Description , The General Plan designation for the subject property is Commercial, and zoning classification is C-2A (Medium Commercial) zone. The surrounding zoning and General Plan designations are as follows: ' General Plan: Zoning: North - Transportation North - I-105 Freeway South - Commercial South - C-2A East - Residential East - R-1 West - Commercial West - C-2A 5. Proiect Characteristics: The applicant has revised the site plan several times and is proposing to develop a multi story 100 unit motel along with a 5,500 square foot restaurant, 3000 square foot banquet room, and a 2,000 square foot lounge and is proposing to omit the property containing an existing laundromat and gasoline station from the project which were shown as part of the project under the original plan submittals. f:\planning\staffrpt\cup174-2 1 � - � � �� The motel will be comprised of �hree structures, two five ' (5) story structures and �ne four (�1) story structure. The restaurant facility will be twa-story containing the restaurant, banquet room, and lounge facilities and will be located as a freestanding standing structure on the northwest portion of the site adjacent to the eastbound on- ramp to the I-1o5 Freeway. Previously the applicant proposed to maintain, upgrade, and incorporate the existing commercial structures as part of ' the project. In addition, the applicant proposes to vacate a portion of Lynwood Road east of Long Beach Boulevard and Lewis Street north of Lynwood Road to create a continuous site. The applicant will also need to acquire certain residential properties that are located within the proposed project boundaries to complete the site assembly. Currently six (6) properties within the project site area are not under the ownership of the applicant. The applicant is requesting that the Agency assist in the purchase of the properties, but has not submitted a formal proposal to the Agency. The site will be developed with the minimum of 7$ landscaping and will be required to have a minimum of 237 parking spaces. Currently the applicant has provided 254 parking spaces. The applicant reduced the square footage of the proposed uses to fulfill the parking requirement. Under the current proposed plan, the applicant has omitted the adjacent service station, Laundry, and dry cleaners from the proposed development. Staff has contended that the adj�aent site that contains the existing omitted uses is part of the plan as the location of the omitted property within the site area effects and limits the ingress and egress of the proposed project from Long Beach Boulevard. Furthermore, the exclusion of the existing uses would not allow such existing uses to be improved as the uses will remain non-conforming uses for lack of the required parking. Site development is predicated on proposed street vacations and utility easements that currently exist on the subject property. A preliminary title report has not been submitted to the City to examine the feasibility of proposed street vacations. The applicant must address the following outstanding conditions in order for staff to process and draw conclusions on the project. * A formal proposal to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency must be submitted by the applicant on the proposed project. The proposal should also include all requests for assistance that the applicant will be seeking from the Agency. * Submit a title report to determine ownership of easements, streets to be vacated, and parcels to be purchased in the project area. * Submittal of a phasing plan which outlines the scope and timing'of the development. * Incorporate the existing commercial uses into the project so that all uses that are scheduled to remain may be brought up to conformity relative to parking, internal vehicle circulation, and architectural treatment and design. * Incorporate street dedications as required on plans to determine if parking will be affected. 2 � � � Prnpase��+street recon�igi�ration ar�Lynwoo@ Road and Lewis St�.at must comply with City _andards and shown properly on the planse * Prepare revised plans thaL incorporate all concerns and requirements. P1ans .submittefl must be complete that illustrate the sidewalks, strEets, and tabulation of required development standard information. * Prepare Tentative Parcel Map as required upon lot acquisition. * Submit a completed Soils study. * Submit complete and legible drawings 6. Site Plan Review . At its regular meeting on May 30, 1992, the Site Plan Review Committee recommended that the applicant revise his plans to reflect the concerns raised in the previous section of the report. The applicant has submitted several plans which are still deficient relative to the previous section. 7. Zoninq Enforcement Historv The following violations have occurred within the proposed project site area. The documentation that proceeds is an account of all violations both past and present. 11607 Lewis Owner: Robert Anaya 07/18/86 Violations: Overgrown vegetation, inoperable vehicles, stove, cans, mattress and containers. 07/29/86 Reference to City Prosecutor (CP). 09/25/86 Fined $50.00 plus P/A and 1 year probation. Owner: Louis and Alice Ross as of 07/29/91 3519 Louis and 11615 Lewis Owner: Miller 04/14/77 Violations: Storage room at 3519 Louis and rumpus room at 11615 Lewis. 04/19/77 Permit #2820 to legalize rumpus room. Owner: Alfredo and Josephine Duran 02/18/86 Violations: Garage conversion - Occupied. 03/25/86 Referred to City Prosecutor (CU). 04/OT/86 Violations corrected. 08/18/86 Violations: Garage conversion at both addresses - both are occupied and a patio enclosure. Referred to CU - Abated Owner: Louis and Alice Ross as of 03/11/88 03/13/90 Violations: Garage conversion at both addresses, addition of a door at 3519 Louis - No permit. 04/15/90 Abated O5/16/91 Violations: Security bars - No permit. 05/20/91 Permit #14947 to legalize security bars. 10/16/91 Tall corn along wire link fence in front yard and plywood covering front porch. 10/24/91 Violations corrected 03/23/92 Overgrown veqetation 03/30/92 Corrected 11600-20 Long Beach Boulevard Owner: Louis and Alice Ross as of 03/06/78 02/06/86 American flag in rags and displayed after, streamers on top of building - No permit. 10/17/88 Signs in public right-of-way. 04/02/90 Graffiti 3520 Lynwood Road. 3 09/25/87 V�lations: JunY;, trash. de�is and inoperable , vehicles on unpaved area. ' 12/30/87 Abated Owner: Louis and Alice Ross as of U5/11/90 03/09992 Violations: Graf.fitz, overgrown yegetation, vehicles on-unpaved area, junk, trash, debris and criminal activities at property site. , 03/16/92 Property referrec� to Sheriff's Department by Block Watch Captain as being used as a drug distribution center. Owner had been informed that the site was being used by transient. On February 20, 1992, Code Enforcement was requested at the site due to a fire which was started within the structure. Neighbors complained about the traffic in and out of the site. 03/23/92 Meeting at property site with the owner. Owner agreed to have the inside and the outside of the house cleaned and the front door boarded up. 03/30/92 Abated 3547 Lynwood Owner: Louis and Alice Ross as of 03/27/90 02/27/91 Overgrown vegetation and junk-trash and debris 03/28/91 Abated 3551 Lynwood Owner: Heritable A. Ariza 02/24/87 Violations: Overgrown vegetation, camper, inoperable or abandoned vehicles in driveway, lumber, junk, trash, debris, can containers and the addition of a wall in the garage. Owner: Louis and Alice Rnss as of 02/O1/90 New violations as of 07/92/92 Vacant lot at the northeast corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Lynwood Road. - Violations: Overgrown vegetation, junk, trash and debris. 3519 Louise Violations: Overgrown vegetation, junk, trash and debris. 11615 Lewis Violations: The property is being occupied as a dwelling. Not permitted by the Building and Safety Division. Furniture in yard area, operable and inoperable vehicles on unpaved area. 11600-11620 Violations: Graffiti on walls. Windows at 11620 are boarded up. 3520 Lynwood Violations: Trash, junk, debris and an inoperable vehicle on the property. 3545 Lynwood Violations: overgrown vegetation, junk, trash, debris, graffiti, furniture in yard, inoperable vehicles on unpaved area. 3547 Lynwood Violations: Overgrown vegetation, junk, trash and debris. , 3551 Lynwood Violations: overgrown vegetation, security windows and doors. No permit. 4 ♦ . , ( 1 r l ' 8. Public Response At the November 10, 1992 meeting of the Planning Commi^sior�, ' several oral comments were received which addressed nEgative impacts to the neighborhood, relative to parking, circulation property maintenance, safety, social conditions (crime) and the proximity of the proposed project to Wilson School. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION: 1. Consistencv with General Plan The proposed land use is consistent with the existing zoning classification of C-2A (Medium Commercial). Therefore, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 114 will not adversely affect the Lynwood General Plan. 2. Site Suitabilitv It would appear that the property is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed development relative to structures, parking, walls, fences, landscaping, driveways and other development features required by the Zoning Ordinance. The required traffic study indicates that Long Beach Boulevard is a major arterial and may support sufficient capacity to carry the quantity of traffic the proposed development will generate. 3. Compatibility The proposed development is surrounded by a mixture of commercial developments, the I-105 freeway, and residential uses; therefore, with proper development standards the project will be compatible with the surrounding land uses. The proposed project should incorporate the omitted property to allow for a main entry on Long Beach Boulevard which is commensurate with major development located along arterials. 4. Compliance with Development Standards The proposal meets the minimum development standards required by the Zoning Ordinance with respect to setbacks; lot coverage; building height and density. The proposal is being considered under Section 25-9.1 C of the Lynwood Municipal'Code and is exempt from the most current Motel Ordinance as the applicant filed prior to adoption of the current ordinance. 5. Project Chronoloqv February 18, 1992: City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance, a 45-day moratorium on Hotel/Mote uses City-Wide to allow staff the opportunity to put together a Hotel/Motel , ordinance with specific guidelines and requirements. April 6, 1992: The 45-day moratorium on Hotel/Motel uses expired. April �, 1992: The proposed Hotel/Motel Ordinance (Ord. No. 1377) went before the City Council where the Council ' questioned specific development standards and voted to table the item while staff revised the ordinance pursuant to Council direction. April 16, 1992: The applicant filed and submitted a Conditional Use Permit application for the development of a 5 ' • Motel. � � _ - ��ril 2Y, 1992: The proposed Ordinance (Ord. No. 1377) was .' heard by the City Council as an information item for discussion and was cantinued t� the May 5, 1992 City Council meetinge May 5, 1992: The, proposed ordinance (Ord. No. 1377) was heard by the City Council and was continued,to the City Council meeting of May 19, i992. May 12, 1992: A public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on the applicant's request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. 114) to develop a 100 unit motel. The item was continued to the June 9, 1992 Planning Commission meeting where it was continued again to the July 14, 1992 Planning Commission meeting. May 19, 1992: The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1377 imposing new development restrictions on Motel development. May 20, 1992: The applicant submitted a letter to the City requesting that his proposal be continued to the July 14, 1992 Planninq Commission meeting. The applicant stated that , he needed additional time to address the issues raised at Site Plan Review. June 9, 1992f Planning Commission continued the item at the request of the applicant. June 9, 1992 - July 14, 1992 During this period, the applicant resubmitted plans with �hanges but did not address the outstanding issues. (see page 2 and 3 of staff report) In order to complete the project environmental assessment, the applicant was requested to provide environmental studies (Traffic Study and Soils Phase I Study) as part of the application relative to revised plans. July 14, 1992: The Planning Commission continued the project for 30 days to allow the applicant time to conduct the required studies (ie: Traffic study and Soils study) and various conditions that were outlined by staff. These conditions included project presentation to the Redevelopment Agency regardinq property acquisition assistance for six parcels of land located within the project site area. July 29, 1992: Staff prepared a project schedule to the applicant for the completion of the soils and traffic studies. Staff recommended August 20, 1992, as the completion date for the traffic study and outlined some of the outstanding issues with respect to 'land acquisition and parking. August 11, 1992: The Planning Commission continued the case three months to the November lo, 1991, Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant time to conduct the necessary studies and perform due diligence on any other outstanding conditions including presentation to the Redevelopment Agency. The Planning Commission also stated that if all studies and application requirements were not complete and met, the Planning Commission may deem the application incomplete. September 8, 1992: Staff updated the Planning Commission on , the case and informed the Commission that the Soils Study had not been conducted and that the applicant had changed his plans aqain and omitted the property where the gasoline service station is located from the proposal. 6 .• � � September 24, 1992: The Traffic Study, monitored by the , Ciiy, was completed and submi�ted to the City by the Project � Traffic consultant for reuiewe October 21, 1992: The applicant submitted a letter from his attorney's office stating that Mr. Abelson had undergone open heart surgery, and requesting additional time to complete the required studies. November 10, 1992: The Planning Commission, at the request of the applicant, granted the applicant the extension. November 16, 1992: Staff sent a letter to �he applicant indicating that it would be necessary to receive the required Soils Study by Monday, December 14, 1992, inn order to allow sufficient time for review of the study by the January 12, 1992, meeting. Additionally, staff has met periodically with the applicant and his representatives to review outstanding conditions on the project and provided written status relative to project application requirements. December 9, 1992: Staff sent the applicant a letter that outlined the steps typically undertaken when conducting a preliminary Soils Study, ie; Phase I and Phase II analysis in order to inform applicant of the process to conduct soils analysis. Staff informed the applicant in the December 9, 1992 letter that the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment would determine where and if needed boring would be required. 6. Benefits to Communitv Redevelopment of the project site, including the gasoline service station property, may potenti.ally assist in upgrading the surrounding commercial area and support the Commercial designation of the General Plan. 7. Environmental Assessment Staff has been unable to determine if there may be significant environmental impacts resulting from the proposed development; therefore, no environmental clearance can be issued until necessary environmental studies are completed. The applicant must complete a Phase I analysis and provide any required mitiqation measures pursuant to the conclusions of such studies. RECOMMENDATION• Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planninq Commission deem the project application incomplete due to the following: O Failure to complete necessary environmental studies. O Failure to integrate r,equired outstanding site plan pursuant to Staff comments contained in earlier reports. 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Pronosal• The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to develop a 60,000 square feet medical office building, and a 303 space parking garage to be built on St. Francis Medical Center. St. Francis Medical Center property will be subdivided ' into three (3) separate parcels to accommodate separate ownership of the medical building and parking structure. The project was originally heard by the City Planning Commission on November 10, 1992, and continued to permit time for staff to meet with the applicant and review several project conditions of approval which the applicant had contested and to permit Agency review of the project. Facts• 1. Source of Authority Section 25-32.1.5 of the Lynwood Municipal Code requires that all new commercial development in the City of Lynwood obtain approval of a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Commission. 2. Propertv Location The property is located in the Hospital, Medical, Dental (HMD) zone on the south side of E. Imperial Highway, between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stockwell Road, Birch Street, Imperial Hwy., and Beechwood Avenue. The site presently houses St. Francis Medical Center (medical facilities, ' parking structures and power plant and associated structures). The project is located in Redevelopment project area "A" 3. Propertv Size The subject property is an irregular shaped lot approximately 12.64 ± acres. 4. Existincx Land Use The subject site is flat, containing St. Francis Medical , Center and parking garage structures. The surrounding uses are as follows: North - Commercial South - Public Park � East - Hospital, Medical, West - Commercial Parking Garage Structures 5. Land IIse Description General Plan: Zonina: North - Commercial North - Public Facility South - Public Park South - C-3 (Heavy Comm.) 1 � East ° Hcrpital, Medical, East -f�*iMD) Hospital, L .'tal Medical, Dental d � West - Commercial West - C-3 (Heavy Comm.) b. Proiect Characteristics: The western portion of the site consists of two (2) asphalt parking lots and the hospital. The eastern portion contains the recently constructed medical tower and associated , parking garage structure. St. Francis Medical Center is utilized as a 550 bed hospital and medical facility. The site is accessible from several entrances along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Beechwood Ave., Birch St., and Imperial Highway. The proponent (Pacific Medical Buildings, Inc.) is proposing to construct a four (4) story medical office building and a four (4) story parking garage structure on the western portion of the site of St. Francis Medical Center. The site presently contains seven (7) large four (4) story buildinqs linked together by hallways and walkways. The proposed medical office building will consist of a four (4) story building 88 ft x 172 ft with 15,000 square feet leasable space on each (4) story. The medical office building is proposed as a private development separate from the non-profit St. Francis Medical Center. However, the proposal will compliment St. Francis Medical Center via availability of leasable medical office space for future expansion of the center. The proponent has also applied for subdivision of the site to accommodate separate ownership for the medical office building and the parking garage structure. Additionally the applicant also proposes a four (4) story parking structure to accommodate 303 parking spaces for the use of the proposed medical office building with 60,000 square feet leasable space. 7. Site Plan Review At its regular meeting on October 29, 1992, the Site Plan Review Committee evaluated the proposed development and recommended approval to the Planning Commission, subject to specific conditions and requirements. 8. Zonin4 Enforcement Historv None of Record. 9. Public Response Staff has received written and oral comment from the owner of property located at 3600 Imperial Hwy. indicting the proposed development will create a hardship and result in a loss of tenants in adjacent buildings and that the project should be delayed until there is higher occupancy and greater area demand for medical office space. In addition, one property owner located at 3623 Martin • Luther King Jr. Blvd. has inquired about the staging of parking and the net loss and qain of the parking area on the medical campus. f:\plannin9\staffrpt\cup122pc 2 � ANALYSIS AND CONC.��ION: � � 1. Consistency with General Plan The proposed land use is consistent with the existing Zoning Classification (HMD) and General Plan designation of Hospital, Medical, Dental. Therefore, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 122 will be in conformance with and not adversely affect the General Plan. 2. Site Suitabilitv The property is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed development relative to structures, parking, walls, fences, landscaping, driveways and other development features required by the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Compatibilitv The proposed development is surrounded by a mixture of commercial and hospital, medical and dental uses; therefore, the project will be compatible with the surrounding land uses. Public park to the south; to the north, south and west of the proposed use are commercial uses; and to the east is hospital, medical and dental uses. 4. Compliance with Development Standards The proposal meets the development standards required by the Zoning Ordinance with respect to setbacks; lot coverage; building height and density and parking. Staff conducted a parking survey of existing parking conditions at the subject property site and adjacent area parking and discovered that adjacent parking facilities are being more heavily utilized than the parking facilities at St. Francis Medical Center. The additional parking proposed in the development program will enhance area parking and help reduce parking demand outside of the St. Francis Medical Campus. 5. Conditions of Aporoval The improvements as proposed, 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 Despite the potential draw from existing tenants of adjacent medical offices to the proposed development, Staff finds that the proposal will assist in upgrading the Hospital, Medical, Dental uses of the property and support the purpose and intent of the General Plan. 7. Environmental Assessment Staff has found that no substantial environmental impacts 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:\pLanning\staffrpt\cup122pc 3 � � � 4 . RECOMMENDATION: � Staf£ respectfully request that after consideration, the Planning , Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 2455. 1. Finding that the Conditional Use Permit Case No. 122, will not have a significant effect on the environment and certifying the negative declaration as adequate. 2. Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 122, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. ' ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Resolution No. 2455 3. Site Plan f:\planning\staffrpt\cup122pc 4 ,�., F�, � . RESOLUTION NO. 2455 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAAtNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 122 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 60,000 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AND A 303 PARKING SPACE GARAGE STRUCTURE IN THE HMD (HOSPITAL, MEDICAL, AND DENTAL) ZONE. 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 will not have a neqative effect on the environment, and has therefore declared a Negative Declaration for the project; and WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required for development of a new commercial use in the area designated as Commercial under the General Plan and in a HMD (Hospital, Medioal and Dental) zone. Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines as follows: A. The site of the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the structures, parking, walls, landscaping, driveways and other development features as required by the Official Zoning Ordinance. B. The structures, as proposed, subject to conditions, will not have a negative effect on the values of surrounding properties or interfere with or endanger the public, health, safety, or welfare. C. The site will be developed pursuant to the current zoning regulations and site plan submitted and reviewed by the Site plan Review Committee. D. The granting of the Conditional Use Permit will be in conformance with and not adversely affect the General Plan. E. The proposed development will aid in aesthetically upgradinq the area and will act as a catalyst in fostering other quality commercial developments in the surrounding 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. 122, provided the following conditions are observed and complied with at all times. f:\planning\resolutn\reso2455 1 ` ,,P,, �, � COMMLJNITY DEVELOPM 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 review. 3. The applicant and/or his representative shall sign a Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to all conditions of this resolution prior to issuance of any building permits. REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION 4. The proposed project located in Redevelopment Area "A" shall be presented to the Redevelopment Agency for approval. 5. The project design shall provide for access and circulation of vehicular, pedestrian, and emergency vehicle traffic in a safe, logical and efficient manner, both to the site (off- site) and within the site (on-site). 6. The development shall be of a quality and character which enhances and harmonizes with existing developments located in the surrounding area. 7. The proposed design shall be compatible with existing developments in the area in terms of scale, height, bulk, materials, colors. 8. The main entrance to the primary building shall provide for independent access to the physically impaired in accordance with Title 24. 9. The street address shall be displayed in a prominent location on the street side of the building. All address numbers shall be easily visible to vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. The street address and room numbers shall be no less than six (6) inches in height and no less than 3/4 inch stroke width and shall be of a color contrasting to the background to which they are attached, subject to review and approval of Fire Department. 10. On-site lighting shall be installed along all vehicular access ways and major walkways. Such lighting shall be directed onto the driveways and walkways within the development and away from adjacent properties. 11. The parking aisle width shall be twenty-five (25') feet. Exits from parking lot shall be clearly posted with stop signs. 12. No sign shall be erected without a sign permit. 13. The Director or his designee shall issue the sign permit upon approval by the Planning and Redevelopment Divisions. 14. Only individual illuminated channel letters shall be permitted. 15. Billboards signs are prohibited. f:\planning\resolutn\reso2455 2 _� " � � 16. There shall be a periodic review of the applicant's compliance with all of the requirements, at a time specified by the Director, but in no event longer �han 12 months. 17. The applicant or his/her successor in interest shall provide evidence of good-faith compliance with all of the requirements at the time of said review. 18. If, at the end of the time period established by the Director or his/her designee, the applicant or his/her successor in interest has failed to comply with all of the requirements, the Director or his/her designee, shall notify the Planning Commission of his/her findings and recommend such action as deemed appropriate, according to the Lynwood Municipal Code. PLANNING DIVISION 19. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood main office) to establish the location of mail boxes serving the proposed development. 20. This Conditional Use Permit shall lapse and become void one hundred and twenty (120) days after the Conditional Use Permit has been abandoned or has ceased to be actively exercised. 21. Construction shall commence within six (6) months from date of issuance of building permits. Landscapinq '22. The applicant is required to submit a landscape plan drawn by a licensed architect subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of a building permit. 23. All landscaped areas shall be landscaped with a mixture of ground cover, shrubs and trees, and may include decorative rock, sculpture, and walkways, within the major parking area, subject to review and approval of the Community Development Department. 24. 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 l00 square feet of landscaped area; and two (2) fifteen gallon trees for each 500 square feet of landscaped areas. 25. The amount of landscapinq required shall be provided and consistent with the proposed landscape plan. 26. All other existinq mature trees and other significant vegetation should be preserved and integrated into the landscape plan to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director or his/her designee. 27. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained. Lawn and ground covers are to be trimmed or mowed reqularly, with all planted areas kept free of weeds and debris. All plantings are to be kept in a healthy and growing condition. An automatic irrigation system shall be provided and maintained in working condition. f:\pLanning\resoLutn\reso2455 3 � ::� �, � ,,F., - - � 28. Where vehicles are to be parked immediately adjacent to a public or private street or alley, a decorative masonry wall �a maximum of thirty-six inches in height measured from the finished surface of the parking area, shrub and ground cover lot from street view shall be provided. If a wall is provided, there must be minimum landscaping to screen wall from street view and accessibility. 29. Prior to the installation or construction of any fence or masonry wall within any zone, the property owner shall obtain a permit and submit the following information to the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. a. A simple plot plan showing the location of fence or masonry wall in relation to the property lines, heights, proposed materials, and openings or gates to provide access for vehicles and pedestrians. b. For masonry walls a building permit shall be applied for upon approval of the plot plan described above. All masonry walls of any height shall meet the requirements for masonry construction as defined in Chapter 24 of the Uniform Building Code. A fee based on the valuation of the proposed construction shall be paid to the Building Division. 30. All fences or masonry walls shall be required to maintain adequate pedestrian access for �he purpose of safety and convenience. A thirty-six (36) inch or three foot clear gate or opening shall be provided to all enclosures for pedestrian and wheelchair access in accordance with Title 24. Pedestrian and vehicular access shall be provided. 31. All fences or masonry walls shall be required to be installed with a finished, aesthetically pleasing side facinq out toward adjacent properties or the public right-of-way to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director or his/her designee. 32. The applicant must provide trash enclosures consistent with the materials and color of the main building(s), with gates, on the site of the subject property. The trash enclosure shall be built pursuant to 25-16.7 of the Municipal Code. Parkina 33. The parking garage shall be completed a minimum of two (2) months prior to occupancy of the proposed medical building. 34. Parking structure shall provide a minimum of 303 stalls for customer parking only, (max. 25� compact parking or 75 spaces and min. 75% standard size parking or 228 spaces). 35. Each off-street parking space shall not be less than twenty (20) feet in length and nine (9) feet in width, exclusive of access driveways or aisles, except as noted below: a. Any standard parking space that is immediately adjacent to a wall, structural column, light standards, or similar obstruction on one or both of its longer sides or in an enclosed space shall be at least ten (10') feet in width and twenty (20') feet in length. b. At�a minimum, two parking spaces designed for the handicapped shall be provided. These spaces may be provided as follows: f:\planning\resolutn\reso2455 � 4 �� . � � s 1. Dimensions: The minimum dimensions of each automobile parking stall for the handicapped shall be not less than fourteen (14) feet in width by twenty (20) feet in length. Said stalls shall be lined to provide a nine (9) foot parking area and a five (5) foot loading and unloading area or; 2. Two (2) spaces may be provided within a twenty-three (23) foot wide area, lined to provide a nine (9) foot parking area on each side of a five (5) foot loading and unloading area. The minimum length of each parking space shall be twenty (20) feet. 3. Location: All parking spaces for the handicapped shall be located adjacent to the main entrance of the facility for which the spaces are provided. The parking spaces shall be positioned so that the handicapped persons shall not be required to walk or wheel behind parked vehicles and shall be posted with appropriate handicap signage. 36. The parking lot plan for the subject site shall have a circular-flow arrangement without dead-end aisles when possible. 37. The applicant shall provide a covenant restricting parking for the proposed medical office building to the proposed parking structure prior to issuance of a building permit for the medical office building. 38. Applicant shall provide temporary parking in a gate manner during the construction of the proposed medical building and parking structure. The temporary parking plan shall be review and approved by the Community Development Department prior to construction. 39. The applicant shall submit elevation drawings to the Planning Division showing the exterior building design; including the specification of colors, and materials. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the design of the subject building including color and materials, must obtain approval by the Director of Community Development. 40. Prior to the installation, display, enlarging, modifying, relocating or changing of signs, a permit must be obtained from the Department of Community Development, Planning Division. 41. Central heating, coolinq ventilation equipment, pumps and heaters and any such mechanical devices shall be screened from public view. Such equipment shall be screened from surrounding properties and streets and operated so that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neiqhboring residents, in accordance with the City's Noise Ordinance. All means of access ta the referenced equipment shall be designed and installed so as to prevent access to unauthorized persons and shall be approved by the Building and Safety Division. 42. 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 and required building permits as per plan. f:\planning\resolutn\reso2455 � 5 , � � �_ � 43. The existing praper�y shall'be cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition pending construction and shall be maintained in a neat.and orderTy manner at all times. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the Conditional Use Permit: 44. Applicant will maintain a pro-active approach to the elimination of qraffiti from the structures, fences and any accessory building, on a daily basis. Maintenance of sidewalk, parking area, gutters and any surrounding area will be done a minimum of twice a day (before starting operations and before closing). 45. A cover sheet with approved conditions must be attached to plans prior to submission to the Buildinq and Safety Division. 46. 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 regularly scheduled meeting. PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEER DIVISION 47. Submission and recordation of a parcel map is required. 48. Construct five (5) foot wide sidewalk PCC along Birch Street between Beechwood Avenue and Imperial Highway. 49. Construct PCC curb and gutter, two (2) feet of adjacent pavement and feather pavement out to match adjacent, existing pavement, on the south side of property along Cesar Chavez Lane (between Birch Street to east of St. Francis Power Plant). 50. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk along Imperial Hwy. and Birch Street area adjacent to the project. 51. Reconstruct damaged curb and gutter and reguired pavement along property frontage on Imperial Highway and Birch Street adjacent to the project. 52. Reconstruct damaqed and substandard drive approaches, per City standards on Birch Street and Imperial Highway adjacent to the project. 53. Connect to public sewer. Each building shall be connected separately. Construct laterals as necessary. 54. Install thirteen (13) 24" box street trees per City of Lynwood standards along Imperial Highway. 55. Provide and install eight (8) marbelite street pole with light fi�ture, underground services and conduits along Cesar Chavez Lane and Birch Street. 56. Underground all utilities. Underground existing utilities if any modifications are proposed for the electrical service panel. 57. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. � � ` f:\plannin9\resolutn\reso2455 6 , 1 � � 58. All required water meters, meter servic2 chanqes 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/Engineerinq Division prior to performing any work. 59. No parkinq at anytime along Imperial Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 60. Remove and replace (5' x 5') damaged steel plate on sidewalk located on east side of Birch Street north of Beechwood Avenue. 61. Install beeping devices for sight-impaired persons at all 4-legs of intersection of Imperial Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and 3-legs intersection of Imperial Highway and Los Flores Avenue. FIRE DEPARTMENT 62. Provide fire sprinkler system throughout office building. May use St. Francis facility as a local alarm at a constantly attended location. 63. Provide Class I standpipes on office building and Class I and II standpipes in parking structure. 64. Consult Fire Dept. for approval of locations of Fire Dept. connections to sprinklers and standpipes. Section 3. A copy of Resolution No. 2455 shall be delivered to the applicant. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1992, by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Elizabeth Dixon Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: i � Sol Blumenfeld, Director Kenneth Fong I Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney f:\planning\resolutn\reso2 7 4 � � q r � � • -• RESOLUTION NO. 2455 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMZSSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 122 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 60,000 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFZCE BUILDING AND A 303 PARKING SPACE GARAGE STRUCTURE IN THE HMD (HOSPITAL, MEDICAL, AND DENTAL) ZONE. 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 will not have a negative effect on the environment, and has therefore declared a Negative Declaration for the project; and WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required for development of a new commercial use in the area designated as Commercial under the General Plan and in a HMD (Hospital, Medioal and Dental) zone. Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines as follows: A. The site of the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the structures, parking, walls, landscaping, driveways and other development features as required by the official Zoning Ordinance. B. The structures, as proposed, subject to conditions, will not have a negative effect on the values of surroundinq properties or interfere with or endanger the public, health, safety, or welfare. C. The site will be developed pursuant to the current zoning regulations and site plan submitted and reviewed by the Site plan Review Committee. D. The granting of the Conditional Use Permit will be in conformance with and not adversely affect the General Plan. E. The proposed development will aid in aesthetically upgrading the area and will act as a catalyst in fostering other quality commercial developments in the surrounding area. Section 2. The Planninq Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations, hereby approves Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 122, provided the following conditions are observed and complied with at all times. f:\pl emi ng\reso t utn\reso2455 � 1 � � COMMLJNITY 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 review. 3. The applicant and/or his representative shall sign a Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to all conditions of this resolution prior to issuance of any building permits. REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION 4. The proposed project located in Redevelopment Area "A" shall be presented to the Redevelopment Agency for approval. 5. The project design shall provide for access and circulation of vehicular, pedestrian, and emergency vehicle traffic in a safe, logical and efficient manner, both to the site (off- site) and within the site (on-site). 6. The development shall be of a quality and character which enhances and harmonizes with existing developments located in the surrounding area. 7. The proposed design shall be compatible with existing developments in the area in terms of scale, height, bulk, materials, colors. 8. The main entrance to the primary building shall provide for independent access to the physically impaired in accordance with Title 24. 9. The street address shall be displayed in a prominent location on the street side of the building. All address numbers shall be easily visible to vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. The street address and room numbers shall be no less than six (6) inches in height and no less than 3/4 inch stroke width and shall be of a color contrasting to the background to which they are attached, subject to review and approval of Fire Department. , 10. On-site lighting shall be installed along all vehicular access ways and major walkways. Such lighting shall be directed onto the driveways and walkways within the development and away from adjacent properties. 11. The parking aisle width shall be twenty-five (25') feet. Exits from parking lot shall be clearly posted with stop signs. 12. No sign shall be erected without a sign permit. 13. The Director or his designee shall issue the sign permit upon approval by the Planning and Redevelopment Divisions. 14. Only individual illuminated channel letters shall be permitted. 15. Billboards signs are prohibited. f:\planning\resolutn\reso2455 2 � , � � ' I6. There sriall be a periodic review of the applicant's compliance with all of the requirements, at a time specified by the Director, but in no event longer than 12 months. 17. The applicant or his/her successor in interest shall provide evidence of good-faith compliance with all of the requirements at the time of said review. 18. If, at the end of the time period established by the Director or his/her designee, the applicant or his/her successor in interest has failed to comply with all of the requirements, the Director or his/her designee, shall notify the Planning Commission of his/her findings and recommend such action as deemed appropriate, according to the Lynwood Municipal Code. PLANNING DIVISION 19. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood main office) to establish the location of mail boxes serving the proposed development. 20. This Conditional Use Permit shall lapse and become void one hundred and twenty (120) days after the Conditional Use Permit has been abandoned or has ceased to be actively exercised. 21. Construction shall commence within six (6) months from date of issuance of building permits. Landscapinq 22. The applicant is required to submit a landscape plan drawn by a licensed architect subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of a building permit. 23. All landscaped areas shall be landscaped with a mixture of ground cover, shrubs and trees, and may include decorative rock, sculpture, and walkways, within the major parking area, subject to review and approval of the Community Development Department. 24. 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. 25. The amount of landscaping required shall be provided and consistent with the proposed landscape plan. 26. All other existing mature trees and other significant vegetation should be preserved and integrated into the landscape plan to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director or his/her designee. 27. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained. Lawn and ground covers are to be trimmed or mowed regularly, with all planted areas kept free of weeds and debris. All plantings are to be kept in a healthy and growing condition. An automatic irrigation system shall be provided and maintained in working condition. f:\planning\resotutn\reso2455 3 . � � 28. Where vehicles are to be parked immediately adjacent to a public or private street or alley, a decorative masonry wall a maximum of thirty-six inches in height measured from the finished surface of the parking area, shrub and ground cover lot from street view shall be provided. If a wall is provided, there must be minimum landscaping to screen wall from street view and accessibility. 29. Prior to the installation or construction of any fence or masonry wall within any zone, the property owner shall obtain a permit and submit the following information ta the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. a. A simple plot plan showing the location of. fence or masonry wall in relation to the property lines, heights, proposed materials, and openings or gates to provide access for vehicles and pedestrians. b. For masonry walls a building permit shall be applied for upon approval of the plot plan described above. All masonry walls of any height shall meet the requirements for masonry construction as defined in Chapter 24 of the Uniform Building Code. A fee based on the valuation of the proposed construction shall be paid to the Building Division. 30. All fences or masonry walls shall be required to maintain adequate pedestrian access for the purpose of safety and convenience. A thirty-six (36) inch or three foot clear gate or opening shall be provided to all enclosures for pedestrian and wheelchair access in accordance with Title 24. Pedestrian and vehicular access shall be provided. 31. All fences or masonry walls shall be required to be installed with a finished, aesthetically pleasing side facing out toward adjacent properties or the public right-of-way to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director or his/her designee. 32. The applicant must provide trash enclosures consistent with the materials and color of the main building(s), with gates, on the site of the subject property. The trash enclosure shall be built pursuant to 25-16.7 of the Municipal Code. Parkina 33. The parking garage shall be completed a minimum of two (2) months prior to occupancy of the proposed medical building. 34. Parking structure shall provide a minimum of 303 stalls for customer parking only, (max. 25$ compact parking or 75 spaces and min. 75� standard size parking or 228 spaces). 35. Each off-street parking space shall not be less than twenty (20) feet in length and nine (9) feet in width, exclusive of access driveways or aisles, except as noted below: a. Any standard parking space that is immediately adjacent to a wall, structural column, light standards, or similar obstruction on one or both of its longer sides or in an enclosed space shall be at least ten (10') feet in width and twenty (20') feet in length. b. At a minimum, two parking spaces designed for the handicapped shall be provided. These spaces may be provided as follows: f:\pt ann i n9\reso l utn\reso2455 � 4 .� � � � 1. Dimensions: The minimum dimensions of each automobile parking stall for the handicapped shall be not less than fourteen (14) feet in width by twenty (20) feet in length. Said stalls shall be lined to provide a nine (9) foot parking area and a five (5) foot loading and unloading area or; 2. Two (2) spaces may be provided within a twenty-three (23) foot wide area, lined to provide a nine (9) foot parking area on each side of a five (5) foot loading and unloading area. The minimum length of each parking space shall be twenty (20) feet. 3. Location: All parking spaces for the handicapped shall be located adjacent to the main entrance of the facility for which the spaces are provided. The parking spaces shall be positioned so that the handicapped persons shall not be required to walk or wheel behind parked vehicles and shall be posted with appropriate handicap signage. 36. The parking lot plan for the subject site shall have a circular-flow arrangement without dead-end aisles when possible. 37. The applicant shall provide a covenant restricting parking for the proposed medical office building to the proposed parking structure prior to issuance of a building permit for the medical office building. 38. Applicant shall provide temporary parking in a gate manner during the construction of the proposed medical building and parking structure. The temporary parking plan shall be review and approved by the Community Development Department prior to construction. 39. The applicant shall submit elevation drawings to the Planning Division showing the exterior building design; including the specification of colors, and materials. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the design of the subject building including color and materials, must obtain approval by the Director of Community Development. 40. Prior to the installation, display, enlarging, modifying, relocating or changing of signs, a permit must be obtained, from the Department of Community Development, Planning Division. 41. Central heating, cooling ventilation equipment, pumps and heaters and any such mechanical devices shall be screened from public view. 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. All means of access to the referenced equipment shall be designed and installed so as to prevent access to unauthorized persons and shall be approved by the Building and Safety Division. 42. 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 and required building permits as per plan. f:�planning\resolutn\reso2455 5 - - ,�. � a 43. The existing praperty shall be cleaned and maintained in a 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 Conditional Use Permit. 44. Applicant will maintain a pro-active approach to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences and any accessory building, on a daily basis. Maintenance of sidewalk, parking area, gutters and any surrounding area will be done a minimum of twice a day (before starting operations and before closing). 45. A cover sheet with approved conditions must be attached to plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety Division. 46. 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 regularly scheduled meeting. PUBLIC WORKS�ENGINEER DIVISION 47. Submission and recordation of a parcel map is required. 48. Construct five (5) foot wide sidewalk PCC along Birch Street between Beechwood Avenue and Imperial Highway. 49. Construct PCC curb and gutter, two (2) feet of adjacent pavement and feather pavement out to match adjacent, existinq pavement, on the south side of property along Cesar Chavez Lane (between Birch Street to east of St. Francis , Power Plant). 50. Reccnstruct damaged sidewalk along Imperial Hwy. and Birch Street area adjacent to the project. 51. Reconstruct damaged curb and qutter and required pavement along property frontage on Imperial Highway and Birch Street adjacent to the project. 52. Reconstruct damaged and substandard drive approaches, per City standards on Birch Street and Imperial Highway adjacent to the project. 53. Connect to public sewer. Each building shall be connected separately. Construct laterals as necessary. 54. Install thirteen (13) 24" box street trees per City of Lynwood standards along Imperial Highway. 55. Provide and install eight (8) marbelite street pole with light fixture, underground services and conduits along Cesar Chavez Lane and Birch Street. 56. Underground all utilities. Underground existing utilities if any modifications are proposed for the electrical service panel. 57. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. f:\plarming\resolutn\reso2455 � 6 , �, � a 58. 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. 59. No parking at anytime along Imperial Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 60. Remove and replace (5' x 5') damaged steel plate on sidewalk located on east side of Birch Street north of Beechwood Avenue. 61. Install beeping devices for sight-impaired persons at all 4-legs of intersection of Imperial Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and 3-legs intersection of Imperial Highway and Los Flores Avenue. FIRE DEPARTMENT 62. Provide fire sprinkler system throughout office building. May use St. Francis facility as a local alarm at a constantly attended location. 63. Provide Class I standpipes on office building and Class I and II standpipes in parking structure. 64. Consult Fire Dept. for approval of locations of Fire Dept. connections to sprinklers and standpipes. Section 3. A copy of Resolution No. 2455 shall be delivered to the applicant. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1992, by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Elizabeth Dixon Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Kenneth Fong Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney f:\planning\resolutn\reso2455 7 , + , ( � � AGE�'`��1 iTEM N0. �� DATE: January �2, 1393 �� . � � � ' TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FRONi: Sol Blumenfeld, Director, Community Development Department SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23648 - CASE NO. TPM 25 Applicant: Pacific Medical Buildings PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 23648 for the purpose of subdividing one (i) lot into three (3) parcels, at 3630 E. Imperial Hwy. in the HMD (Hospital, Medical & Dental) zone. The site presently contains St. Francis Medical Center. This item was not heard by the Planning Commission at the November 10, 1992 meeting and was continued to permit time for the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 122 (CUP 122). 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 of parcels. ' 2. Property Location. The property is located on the south side of E. Imperial Hwy. between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stockwell Road, Birch Street, E. Imperial Hwy., and Beechwood Avenue. The site presently houses St. Francis Medical Center (Medical Facilities, parking structures and power plant). See attached location map. 3. Existina The parcel currently contains St. Francis Medical Center and surface parking. The uses surrounding the parcel consist of the following: North - Public Park South - Commercial ' East - Hospital, Medical & Dental West - Commercial I 4. Property Size The subject property is an irregular shaped lot with 12.64 ± acres. 5. Land Use Desianation The General Plan designation for the property is Hospital, Medical & Dental and the Zoninq Classification is HMD. The surrounding land use designations are as follows: General Plan Zoning North - Commercial North - C-3 (Heavy Comm.) South - Open Space South - Public Park East - Hospital, Medical East - HMD & Dental West - Commercial West - C-3 (Heavy Comm.) f:\planning\staffrpt\tpn25-2 1 � � �` - 6. Proiect Characteristics � The applicant proposes to subdivide one (1) lot into three (3) parcels to allow for separate ownership of the proposed development. The proposed subdivision shall provide for a 60,000 square foot medical office building on one (1) parcel; one (1) four (4) story parking garage structure on one (1) parcel, and the remainder of the lot will consist of hospital buildings/medical office and parking structures. 7. Site Plan Review At its regular meeting on October 29, 1992, the Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval to the Planning Commission subject to conditions and requirements. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION Environmental Assessment. The Community Development Department has determined that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Notice of Exemption has been prepared and is on file in the Community Development Department and the office of the City Clerk. Staff analysis of this proposed subdivision include the following findings: (a) Design of the proposed site; and (b) Consistency of the proposed site with the General Plan. Confiauration Of The Proposed Site Subdivision a. The design of the proposed lot subdivision shows the proposed lots to provide adequate egress and ingress and shall not cause a disruptive internal circulation with existing Hospital, Medical & Dental developments within the existing center. b. The proposal is meant for the subdivision of one (1) lot � into three (3) parcels in order to allow better utilization of the property and separate ownership. c. The site is physically suitable for the proposed use, the development is permitted by the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance in that the parcels are substantially, flat and able to support the intensity and type of development proposed. d. The Owner will provide a covenant to maintain parkinq facilities for the medical office building pursuant to CUP 122. Consistencv Of The Site With The General Plan a. Staff's inspection shows the site to be compatible with the City of Lynwood's General Plan as the General Plan limits land use activities to those projects that enhance the function and quality of developments without altering significantly the character of the existinq environment. f:\planning\staffrpt\tpn25-2 2 �' �, � :"' b. The size and location of the proposed project does not significantly change the charac�er of the existing , environment. c. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Zoning Classification of minimum lot sizes in the HMD zone and the General Plan designation of Hospital, Medical, Dental. RECOMMENDATION(S): Staff respectfully requests that, after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt attached Resolution No. 2456. 1. Certifying that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15061 b(3). 2. Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 25, subject to the stated ' conditions and requirements. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Resolution No. 2456 3. Tentative Parcel Map No. 23648 � f:\planning\staffrpt\tpn25-2 3 ,' � � � RESOLUTION N0. 2456 c+�" � 14 . A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23648 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) LOT INTO THREE (3) PARCELS. BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 171-175, INCLUSIVE, AS SHOWN ON LICENSED SURVEYOR'S MAP IN BOOK 16, PAGE 37 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS, RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood pursuant to law, conducted a public hearinq on the subject application; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that the proposal is exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered all pertinent testimony offered in the case as presented at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the preparation, filing and recordation of Parcel Map is required for development; and Section 1. The Planning Commission does hereby find and determine that said Tentative Parcel Map No. 23648 in the H-M-D (Hospital, Medical, Dental) zone, should be approved for the following reasons: A. The subdivision meets all the applicable requirements and conditions imposed by the State Subdivision Map Act and the Subdivision Regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code. B. The proposed subdivision of lots is consistent with the applicable elements of the General Plan and the Official Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lynwood. C. Proper and reasonable provisions have been made for adequate ingress and egress to the subdivision of the lot. D. Proper and adequate provisions have been made for all public utilities and public services, including sewers. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map�No. 23648 in the H-M-D (Hospital, Medical, Dental) zone, subject to the following conditions. COMMLJNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS 1. The applicant shall meet the requirements of all other City Departments. 2. The applicant, or his representative, shall sign a Statement of Acceptance stating that he has read, understands, and agrees to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, before any building permits are issued. f:\planning\resoluin\reso2456 1 �^, '",� �� r PLANNING DIVISION 3. Within twenty-four (24) months after approval or conditional approval of Tentative Parcel Map, the subdivider shall file with the City of Lynwood, a Final Map in substantial conditionally approved, and in conformance with the Subdivision Map Act and the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Lynwood. 4. No grading permit or building permit shall be issued prior to recordation of final map or another appropriate instrument approved by the City of Lynwood, a Final Map as approved or conditionally approved, and in conformance with the Subdivision Map Act and the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Lynwood. 5. Extension of the Tentative Map approval shall only be considered if the applicant or his/her representative, submits a written request for extension to the Community Development Department stating the reasons for the request, at least thirty (30) days before map approval is due to expire, pursuant to, and in compliance with, Section 25-18, of the subdivision regulations of the City of Lynwood. 6. The Final Parcel Map shall be filed with the City Engineer of the City of Lynwood. 7. The existing property shall be cleaned and maintained in sanitary condition upon approval of the Tentative Parcel ' Map and pending construction of the proposed addition, and shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all"times. 8. The applicant shall covenant that the proposed parking structure will be used exclusively for the proposed medical office building prior to issuance of a building permit. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING 9. All conditions of the State Map Act and the City's subdivision Ordinance must be met prior to recordation. All matters and improvements shall be consistent with the ordinances, standards, and procedures of the City's Development Standards, Engineering Procedures and Standards, Water Standards, and Planting Standards of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Developer is responsible for checking with staff for clarification of these requirements. 10. Submit a Subdivision Guarantee to this office. The final map shall be based on a field survey. All surveying for the proposed development will be done by the Developer, including the establishment of centerline ties. Enclose with the final map the surveyor's closure sheets. 11. Developer shall nav all applicable development fees including drainaqe, sewer, water and parkwav trees prior to issuance of anv buildings permits. Pav Parcel Map checking fees nrior to checkina. f:\planning\resolutn\reso2456 2 �,, '�, Pav 5100 monument checkinq_fee prior to recordation. Deoosit S50 with Citv Engineer to quarantee receipt bv Citv of recorded revroducible mylar narcel mag prior to recordation. All special assessments and utilities or sewer connection fees are to be paid prior to recording the final map. All requirements to the serving utilities to be met or guarantee prior to recording of the final map. 12. GradinQ and Draininq A grading plan signed by a registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and the Director of Community development. The grading plan shall include the topography of all contiguous properties and streets and shall provide for the methods of drainage in accordance with all applicable City standards. Retaining walls and other protective measures may be required. Offsite drainage easements may be necessary. The structural section of all parking areas shall be designed by a Civil Engineer based , upon soils analysis supplied by a recognized and approved soils engineering firm. The structural section shall be approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. In the event that the design is not provided, the minimum structural section that will be approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer would be 2 inches of asphalt on 4 inches on untreated rock base. 13. Sewers The development shall be provided with public sewers. Connect to public sewer. Provide laterals as necessary. Design of all sanitary sewers shall be approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 14. Water Svstems The Developer shall construct a water system including water services, fire hydrants and appurtenances through the development as required by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. The Developer shall submit a water system plan to the City of Lynwood Fire Department for fire hydrant locations. The City will install water meters only. Payment for said meters shall be made to the City prior to issuance of building permits. The Developer shall install on-site water facilities including stubs for water meters and fire hydrants on interior and on boundary arterial streets. All conditions of the Lynwood Fire Department must be met prior to recordation. 15. Public Easements and Right-of-Wav Where drainage, sewer and other such easements are required, the minimum easement width shall be ten (10) feet to facilitate maintenance unless otherwise approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 16. Sidewalks Design, configuration and locations shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, and the Director of Community Development. Ramps for physically handicapped persons shall be provided both on- site and off-side as required by State and local regulations. f:\plarming\resolutn\resd456 3 r' � ' 'A' ` ., , 17. Dust Control and Pedestrian Safety. ' � Prior to the issuance of demolition or grading permits, the developer shall: a. Submit a plan indicating safety methods to be provided to maintain safe pedestrian ways around all areas of construction. This may require proper and adequate signs, fences, barricades, or other approved control devices as required by the of the Director of Community Development. 18. The Developer shall install all public improvements, as required by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer prior to issuance of anv occupancy permits for this development. All changes and repairs in existing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks and other public improvements shall be paid for by the developer. If improvements are to guaranteed, a faithful performance bond shall be posted by the developer to guarantee installation of said public improvements and an agreement for completion of improvements with the City Council shall be entered into. Submit Policy of Insurance or bond protecting City against damage or injury to persons or property growing out of, related to, or resulting from improvements or work. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer will determine amount and form. Deposit with the Director of Public Works/City Engineer before commencing any improvements, a sum estimated by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to cover cost of inspection of all improvements under his jurisdiction. 19. Construct five (5') foot wide sidewalk along Birch Street between Beechwood Avenue and Imperial Highway. 20. Construct PCC curb and gutter, two (2) feet of adjacent pavement and feather pavement out to match adjacent, existing pavement, on the south side of property along Cesar Chavez Lane (between Birch Street to east of St. Francis Power Plant). 21. Reconstruct damaged sidewalk along Imperial Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 22. Reconstruct damaged curb and gutter and required pavement along property frontage on Imperial Highway, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Birch Street. 23. Reconstruct damaged and substandard drive approaches, per City standard on Birch Avenue, Imperial Highway, and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 24. Install thirteen (13) 24" box trees per City of Lynwood Standards along Imperial Highway. 25. Provide and install eight (8) marbelite street poles with light fixtures, underground services and conduits along Cesar Chavez Lane and Birch Street. 26. Underground all utilities. 27. Remove and replace (5' x 5') damaged steel plate on sidewalk located on east side of Birch Street north of Beechwood Avenue. 28. Install beepinq devices for sight impaired persons at all 4-legs of intersection of Imperial Highway and Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Blvd. and at all legs of intersection of Imperial Highway and Los Flores. 4 . � � �'� Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the applicant. r APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of � 1993, by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Elizabeth Dixon, Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Kenneth Fong Community Development Department City Attorney f:\planning\resolutn\reso2456 5 � � � ,,�. . ,,'�"�� N0. ' ��j`�.� i4• S 4 �• DATE: January 12, 1993 ('f�� N� �y�'� un TO: i'LANNING COMMISSION FROM: Sol Blumenfeld Community Development Director SIIBJECT: REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 80 Applicant: Ali Zakeri PROPOSAL: Pursuant to Planning Commission direction, Staff has is returning CUP 80 for Planning Commission consideration for revocation, as the applicant has not fulfilled the Conditions of Approval in a timely manner. BACKGROUND• On May 14, 1991, the Planning Commission approved CUP 80 for a move-on of a single story duplex. The Planning Commission requested to rehear this case (CUP 80) in order to determine if the applicant is in compliance with the Conditions of Approval relative to Resolution No. 2382. At the February 11, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, Staff provided a status report on CUP 80. The applicant, Mr. Ali R. Zakeri, was present to explain the reason for the delay in implementation of conditions of CUP 80 and claimed that financial difficulties prevented him from acting sooner. At the March 10, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, Staff again briefed the Planning Commission with an update of CUP 80. Mr. Ali R. Zakeri was not present at this meetinq. On the May 12, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, Mr. Zakeri was not able to give the Commission a tentative date for completion of the project. At the June 9, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission granted Mr. Ali Zakeri 60 days extension to initiate the project. Mr. Zakeri agreed to the extension by the Commission, claiming that he was delayed by the Public Works Department checking the grading plans. The grading plan was revised approximately seven (7) times. The Public Works Departments records indicate that Mr. Zakeri submitted grading plans for CUP 80 which were returned for revisions and corrections as follows: IN OUT 07-10-91 lst 08-22-91 10-08-91 2nd 10-24-91 i1-14-91 3rd 11-20-91 02-17-92 4th 03-25-92 05-07-92 5th 05-13-92 08-12-92 6th Approved 08-28-92 On October 13, 1992 Staff returned CUP 80 for Planning Commission consideration and Mr. Zakeri explained that he had encountered legal problems with obtaining control of the structure to move a structure on the property. The Commission expressed their concerns over the delays in the project and questioned why various conditions relating to the completion of the project had not been followed through. Further, the Commission requested that this item be brought back to them as an action item to revoke the CUP. f:\planning\staffrpt\cup80 1 � � ,"� 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 request that the Planninq Commission provide direction on the disposition of Conditional Use Permit Case No. 80. ATTACHMENTS• 1. Findings f:\planning\sCaffrpt�cup80 . 2 ' 6 � � ` FINDINGS FOR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 80 The Community Development Director has determined that the following Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 80 have not been complied with as stated in Resolution No. 2382: 1. The applicant has failed to maintain the property in a clean and sanitary condition pending construction of the project as specified in Condition No. 26. 2. The applicant has ceased to actively pursue the Conditional Use and/or has abandoned the Conditional Use Permit as specified in Condition No. 4. 3. The applicant has failed to submit landscape plans in accordance with Condition No. 8,9, and 10. 4. The applicant has failed to submit construction drawings, elevations and a sample of construction materials in accordance with Condition No. 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, and 25. The applicant has dedicated a ten (10) foot strip of property along Fernwood as specified in Condition No. 32. The applicant has not made improvements to the property and adjacent right-of-way in accordance with Conditions No. 24 through 45. f:\planning\staffrpt\cup80 3 , y f ' � , AGE�,�`;,.'� N0. E DATEe January 12, 1993 �� • � t ' TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Community Development Department SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit - Case No. 125 Applicant: Rick Kesseler PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to develop a sixteen (16) unit townhouse development at 4291 Carlin Avenue in the R-2 (Two-Family Residential) zone. FACTS: 1. Source of Authoritv Section 25-4.2 of the Lynwood Zoning Ordinance requires that a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for any residential development in the R-2 (Two-Family Residential) zone. 2. Propertv Location: The site is located on the North side of Carlin Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and Waldorf Drive. (Refer to the attached location map) 3. Property size• The site consists of a rectangular shaped lot, approximately 41,539 square feet (lO1x411) in size. 4. Existinq Land Use: The property is currently a vacant lot. The surrounding land uses are as follows: North - Single-Family Residential South - Mixture of Residential East - Trailer Park West - Vacant Care Facility 5. Land Use Desictnation: The General Plan Designation for the subject property is Townhouse & Cluster Housing while the Zoning Classification is R-2. The surrounding land use designations are as follows: General Plan Zoning North - Single-Family Residential North - R-1 South - Townhouse & Cluster Housing South - R-2 East - Townhouse & Cluster Housing East - R-2 West - Townhouse & Cluster Housing West - R-2 6. Project Characteristics The applicant proposes to develop sixteen (16) units in a cluster of four (4) structures keeping with the General Plan , designation of Townhouse and Cluster Housinq. All units within the development will consist of the same floor plan. The units will be two-story with three bedrooms and two and f:\planning\staffrpt\cup125 1 . ,�, ,�, ;, one half bathrooms and will be approximately 1,300 sq. ft. Each unit will have an attached two-car garage and the • development will.provide four (4) guest parking spaces. The development provides public open space at the rear of the site of approximately 3,500 sq. ft. which will contain such amenities as benches, barbecue equipment, and children apparatus for the use by the residents within the development. The project as proposed will be a townhouse development as each unit will be targeted for individual sale and ownership. Furthermore, the applicant is requesting a 25� density bonus that would enable the development of sixteen (16) units. The maximum number of units allowed on the site without the density bonus would be thirteen (13) units and although 13 units would be the maximum, the site is able to accommodate 16 units while still meeting the development standards as required by the Zoning Code. It is important to note that the Planning Commission has rarely approved the Density Bonus provisions requested by the applicant and should the Planning Commission grant the density bonus on the proposed development, the conditions in the attached Resolution No. 2461 would ensure proper administration of the requested density bonus. In order to mitigate proposed increased density, Staff has recommended increased landscaping requirements including the use of 24" box trees throughout the project. The site design provides 27 percent landscaping. Approval of the density bonus would require that 25� of the units be targeted for sale as low to moderate income housing as stated in the attached Resolution No. 2461. Three (3) units will be low income and one (1) will be moderate income housing. The density bonus provides an opportunity for the City to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements (RHNA) mandated by the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD), and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). 7. Site Plan Review: On December 23, 1992, the Site Plan Review Committee evaluated the proposed development and established conditions for the proposal and deemed it appropriate to recommended approval to the Planning Commission, subject to specific conditions and requirements established thereof. 8. Zoninq Enforcement Histor� On November 11, 1992, The Code Enforcement Division sent the applicant a notice in reference to the amount excess debris and overgrown veqetation on the site. On November 30, 1992, Code Enforcement sent the applicant a letter of non-compliance regarding the above as the applicant did not respond to the November llth letter. The applicant corrected and complied with Code Enforcement by the Site Plan Review meeting of December 23, 1992. 9. Public Response: None of record at the time this report was prepared. f:\planning�staffrpt\cup125 2 ' � � � ISSUES AND ANALYSIS " � 1. Consistencv with General Plan The proposed land use is consistent with the existing zoning classification (R-2)., and the General.Plan designation, Town House and Cluster Housing. Therefore, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 125, 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 required by the Zoning Ordinance. Furthermore, the subject property is adequately served with the required public utilities and offers adequate vehicular and pedestrian accessibility. 3. Compliance with Development Standards The proposed development 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 25% density bonus. 4. Compatibilitv The proposed project will be located in a neighborhood that has substantially transitioned from single-family to two- family residences. Located to the north are single-family residential uses. Properties located to the south, east, and west are developed as single-family/multi-family residential respectively. 5. Conditions of Aporoval The improvements proposed, 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 act as a catalyst to foster other quality developments. . Moreover, the development will add favorably to the City's housinq stock in conformance with the policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan. 7. Environmental Assessment The Community Development Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061 B(3) of the State of California Environmental Quality Act of 1989 as amended. , RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that after consideration, the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 2461: f:\planning\stffrpt\cup725 3 , � � �, 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. 125 subject to the stated'conditions and requirements. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map 2. Resolution No. 2461 3. 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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 is in conformance with the State Density Bonus law; and WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required for development in the R-2 (Two-Family Residential) zone. Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines as follows: A. The site of the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the structures, parking, walls, landscaping, driveways and other development features required by the Official Zoning Ordinance. B. The structures, as proposed, subject to conditions, will not have a negative effect on the values of surrounding properties or interfere with or endanger the public, health, safety, or welfare. C. The site will be developed pursuant to the current zoning regulations and site plan submitted to 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 favorably to the housing stock and will provide additional affordable priced housing in concert with the policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan and with the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD). F. The proposed development will aid in aesthetically upgrading the area and will act as a catalyst in fostering other quality developments. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations, hereby approves Conditional Use Permit Case No. 125, provided the following conditions are observed and complied with at all times. 1 ¢ � � C� .MUNITY DFVEIAPMENT DEPARTNi...�T .a � 1. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable ! regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code and the 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 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. The applicant will be subject to all provisions of Section 25-4.5b, 7, 8 (Special Requirements). 6. At least twenty-five (25$) percent of the total units in the project are restricted to the rental or purchase by persons and families of low- and moderate-income, (three (3) shall be low-income units and one (1) will be a moderate-income unit) as defined in Section 50093 of the California Health and Safety Code. 7. Prior to issuance of any zone clearance related to the project, the developer shall enter into an Agreement, the contents of which shall include, but not be limited to, unit price, phasing, outreach methods, deed restrictions and sale of units to non-target income households, financing, and other affordability methods. 8. Required affordable units shall be provided equally within each development. 9. The developer shall undertake an outreach program for the purpose of notifying potential target income households of the availability of affordable units. Said program shall be in a form and of a duration acceptable to the City. 10. There shall be no physical differentiation between required affordable and other units, including exterior treatment and design. 11. That the developer shall contract with the Los Angeles County Housing Authority or an organization approved by the City of Lynwood to screen potential buyers and tenants to ensure that they meet target income group criteria. 12. The certificate of occupancy for a density bonus unit shall automatically expire upon vacation of the unit. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the unit, the Director of Community Development shall determine that it will be occupied pursuant to the requirements of Section 25-4b.7. 13. The applicant shall submit a map indicating the locations of dwelling units intended for low and/or moderate income residents or senior citizens, and further indicating which units are for rental and which are for sale, if combined in the same proposal. 14. Applicant shall submit a draft agreement suitable for recordability in the office of the County Recorder of Los 2 : Angeles Coun4�� as a covenant rumxing wi� the land, for the benefit nf t_� City of Lynwood, indicv_ing the number af dwelling units and also specifying the number of years that _ said dwelling units will be continuously available for use by low and/or moderate income persons or senior citizens. The availability of dwelling units designated for low and/or moderate housing shall be effective for a period of not less , than ten (10) years.' If a low to moderate`income household family or senior citizens are occupying the unit at the expiration of the ten (10) year period, this agreement shall ' be extended to a term of fifteen (15) years. 15. The developer shall give the City the continuing right-of- first refusal to purchase or lease any or all of the desiqnated units at the fair market value. 16. The deeds to the designated units shall contain a covenant stating that the developer or his/her successor in interest shall not sell, rent, lease, sublet, assign, or otherwise transfer any interests for same without the written approval of the City confirming that the sales price or rental schedule of the units is consistent with the limits established for low-and moderate=income households and senior citizens, which shall be related to the Consumer Price Index. 17. The City shall have the authority to enter into such other agreement with the developer and with the renters or purchasers of the dwelling units, as may be necessary to assure that the required dwelling units are continuously occupied by eligible households. 18. Notification of Housing Authority. The Community Development Department shall refer a copy of the application � for a density bonus to the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Housing Authority for review and comment. The Executive Director shall review such application, and may submit comments and recommendations concerning such proposed low and/or moderate income housing as is deemed appropriate. 19. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Post Office (Lynwood main office) to establish the location of mail boxes serving the proposed development. 20. 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. 21. Construction shall commence within (6) months from date of issuance of building permits. 22. The site shall be developed to a maximum of sixteen (16) dwelling units. Thirteen shall be unrestricted relative to sale price while three (3) shall be set aside as low-income units and one (1) shall be a moderate-income unit. 23. Landscaped areas shall total a minimum of twenty-five (25$) percent of the total lot area. 24. 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. f:\planning\resolutn\reso2461 3 ' The minimum�lant material shall be,��rees and shrubs � combined wit: ground cover as follows: One (1) five (5) gallon shrub for each 100 square feet of landscaped area; _ and two (2) 24" box trees for each 500 square feet of landscaped areas. The unecessary driveway area at the rear of the.property shall be eliminated for use as landscape open space. 25. The required front, rear, and side yards shall be landscaped and shall consist predominately of plant materials except for necessary walks, drives and fences. The applicant shall provide a minimum of thirty-five (3,500) sq. ft. of public open space at the rear of the property and include recreation equipment such as a barbecue, benches and tables, appropriate landscaping, and child apparatus. All recreation equipment must meet with the approval from the Director of Community Development prior to installation. 26. A minimum of thirty-two (32) enclosed parking spaces shall be provided as well as four open spaces to be used as guest parking. 27. A six (6') foot high decorative 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. 28. No side yard shall be less than five (5') feet. 29. 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. 30. 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. 31. All driveway and parking areas shall be paved. 32. Acoustical construction materials shall be used throughout the units to mitigate freeway noise to the standards and satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division. 33. The roof shall be constructed with a non-reflective material including clay tile roof or concrete tile and other similar roofing material that is not reflective, glossy, or polished and/or rolled-form type metal roofing, subject to the review and approval of the Building Official. 34. Residential structures shall have an exterior siding of masonite, brick, stucco, wood, metal, concrete, or other similar material other than the reflective glossy, polished and/or rolled-formed type metal siding, subject to the review and approval of the Building Official. 35. All front yard setbacks must be measured from inside the street dedications. 36. 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. 37. Trash areas shall be enclosed by five (5') foot high decorative masonry walls with gates and located in the rear yard. 38. All building elevations shall be architecturally treated in a consistent manner, including the incorporation within the side and rear building elevations of same or all of the design elements used for the primary (front) facades. 4 : � �` . 39. That the applicant submit elevation drawings to the Planning Division showing the exterior building design; including the specification of 'colora, and..materials. 40. All security fences, grills, etc. shall be architecturally compatible with the design of the subject and adjacent building. In addition, no security fences, grills, etc. shall be installed without the prior written approval of the Director of Community Development. 41. 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 of corner lot. Such equipment shall be screened from surrounding properties and streets and so operated that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents, in accordance with the City's Noise Ordinance 42. 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 Conditional Use Permit. 43. The final project design shall be subject to review and approval of the Director of Community Development. 44. A cover sheet of approved conditions must be attached to plans prior to submission to the Building and Safety Division. 45. Entity will maintain a pro-active approach to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences and any accessory building, on a daily basis. 46. 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 WORKS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 47. Provide documentation that lots composing the property were 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 recordability of a parcel map or lot merger. 48. Submit a grading plan prepared and signed by a registered Civil Engineer. Property is located within 100 year flood level zone per flood boundary ap. Also conform to all applicable codes per section 12 1/2 of Lynwood Municipal Code. Building above flood level will require substantial amount of fill, therefore, suggest alternative methods of design to minimize amount of livable space at ground level. No building permits will be issued prior to the approval of grading plan by City Engineer. 49. Reconstruct sidewalk, curb and gutter, and required pavement along Carlin Avenue. 50. Construct a new drive approach per City standards at Carlin , Avenue. 51. Close existing drive approach and construct proposed P.C.C. sidewalk and parkway along Carlin Avenue. 5 . � `,"` 52. Construct two (2) wheelchair ramps at southeast and • southwest corners of Carlin Aveaxu� and Stoneacre Avenue. 53. Install three (3) 24" box street trees per City of Lynwood standards along Carlin Avenue. 54. Regrade parkway and landscape wi�h grass. 55. Provide and install one (1) marbelite street pole with light fixture, underground services and conduits along Carlin Avenue. 56. Underground all utilities. 57. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. 58. 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 59. Provide approved smoke detectors for each unit. 60. Provide approved portable fire extinguisher within 75 feet, travel distance. 61. Post "NO PARKING SIGNS" in driveway. 62. If security bars are placed on bedroom windows, they shall meet requirements of the U.B.C. Sec 1204. 63. If security gates are installed on premises, the locking � mechanism shall be of the type that does not require a key or any special knowledge to exit premises. Also, provide a Knox box at entrance, contact Bureau of Fire Prevention for information. Saction 3. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the applicant. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of , 1993, by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: 6 : r� �`°` , • AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Elizabeth Dixon, Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Kenneth Fong Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney f:resolutn:reso 2461 7 i > � , �`-:� r �` , , •. � �-, G _ ( y�� n� �� .� �:��J_ ' �* (`��..::..�:v:t ii _.:i .i � � DATE: January 12, 1993 �,1�[ A1f1 �j h{ L I �I lJ TO: PLANNING COMMISSION , FROM: Sol Blumenfeld Community Development Director SUSJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CASE NO. 29 Applicant: City of Lynwood PURPOSE: � Adoption of the State of California's requirement for all localities to adopt the State's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, or similar ordinance, pursuant to State guidelines established.in AB 325 by January 31, 1992. BACKGROUND: ' The State of California has mandated through AB 325 that local jurisdictions adopt a water conservation landscape ordinance. The State legislation is intended to promote the use of water efficient landscape for commercial and residential development. The legislation prescribes that efficient landscape technologies be utilized in conjunction with water efficient landscape ordinances through adoption of a State water efficient landscape model ordinance or preparation of a local ordinance based upon the State model. PROPOSAL: The State has mandated that local jurisdictions must adopt a water efficient landscape ordinance or find that such an , ordinance is unnecessary due to existing water efficient regulatory measures. The Ordinance must include: • Provisions for water conservation through the appropriate use and groupings of plants that are adapted to particular sites and particular climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. • Provisions for the use of automatic irrigation systems and seasonal irrigation schedules, incorporating water conservation design and utilizing methods appropriate for specific terrains, soil types, wind conditions, temperatures, and other environmental factors, in order to ensure a high degree of water efficiency. • Provisions for grading and drainage to promote healthy plant growth and to prevent excessive erosion and runoff, and the use of mulches in shrub areas, garden beds, and landscaped areas where appropriate. • Provisions for the use of reclaimed water supplied through dual distribution systems, if feasible and cost effective, and subject to appropriate health standards. • Provisions to educate water users on the efficient use of water and the benefits of doing so. f:\planning\staffrpt\zoa29pc , � w: � � � � �� • Provisions addressing regional differences where necessary and feasible, including fire prevention needs. • Provisions to exempt landscaping which is part of a registered historical site, where feasible. • Provisions for the use of economic incentives to promote the efficient use of water, where feasible. • Provisions for landscape maintenance practices which foster long-term landscape water conservation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully request the Planning Commission adopt ZOA 29 ordinance pursuant to the State's model ordinance provisions. f:\planning\staffrpt\zoa29pc � � � � b .. - RESOLUTION NO. 2460 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMZSSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 4 AND CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, the Planninq Commission of the City of Lynwood, did pursuant to law, conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Lynwood Municipal Code with respect to the above subject; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that the project is exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 150161b(3) and is on file in the Community Development Department and the office of the City Clerk. Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines as follows: A. That the limited supply of State waters are subject to ever increasing demands. B. That California's economic prosperity depends on adequate supplies of water. , C. That State policy promotes conservation and efficient use of water. D. That landscape provide recreation areas, clean the air and water, prevent erosion, offer fire protection, and replace ecosystems displaced by development. E. That landscape design, installation, and maintenance can and should be water efficient. F. The proposed amendment will be consistent with the objectives and the development policies of the City of Lynwood. G. The proposed amendment will not unreasonably constrain the use of property by landowners and developers. H. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the General Plan. Section 2. The planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned finding and determinations, hereby recommends City Council adoptions of the proposed amendment. f:\planning\resolutn\reso2460 , � � APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1993, by members of the Planning Commission voting as follows: AYES : NOES : ABSENT : ABSTAIN : Elizabeth Dixon, Chairperson APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director Kenneth T. Fong Community Development Department Deputy City Attorney t:\planning\resolutn\resd460 2