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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1992-08-11 PLANNING COMMISSION �_�'� ;, � � �'.�-�c.� AGENDA I R E E I V E D � CI7Y OF LYNWOOU I C�TY CLERriS Gr'FICE , � AUG - � 1992 LYNWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION qM PM 7i8i9il0illi12i1i2�3 REGULAR MEETING - 7:30 p.m. � � �4��:�� �� City Hall Council Chambers , 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood,.CA '��, , , August 11, 1992 Elizabeth Dixon Chairperson Donald Dove � Carlton McMiller Vice Chairman Commissioner John Haynes Roy Pryor Commissioner Commissioner Jamal Mushin 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, Acting Director Louis Omoruyi Community Development Department Planning Associate Charles Rangel John Oskoui Senior Planner, Wildan Associates Assistant Director, Public Works Art Barfield Planning Associate f:agenda:eugll 1 . E, 4 August ll, 1992 <. 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 May 12, June 9, and July 14, 1992 Planning Commission Meetings. CONTINIIED PIIBLZC HEARING: 1. DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT REVISION & EIR ADDENDUM COMMENTS Pursuant to City Council direction, Staff is proposing a revision to the Housing Element of the City of Lynwood General Plan in order to bring the Housing Element into conformance with State requirements mandated under Sections 65583 (a), (b) and (c) of the Government Code. The Draft Housing Element Revision addresses city-wide housing goals, objectives and programs. An initial hearing on the Draft Housing Element Revision is proposed with a 30 day period for circulation of the Draft document and EIR Addendum in order to obtain public comment. Following the circulation period, the Draft Housing Element Revision and EIR Addendum is now being presented for a final hearing to City Planning Commission and City Council. This item was continued from July 14, 1992 Planninq Commission meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: i After due consideration, staff respectfully request the , Planning Commission: i i 1) That the Planning Commission shall consider the EIR addendum with the final EIR prior to taking action on the Draft Housing Element Revision. � i 2) Recommendation to the City Council to certify the EIR i Addendum. 3.) That the City Council adopt the Revised Housing Element i as described in the Draft Housing Element document. � 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. 120 � Applicant: Abraham Ponce � The applicant is requesting approval for a Conditional Use � Permit (CUP 120) in order to develop a seven (7) unit � apartment and remodel 3 existinq structures into apartments � at 10977-83 Wright Road, in the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) zone. RECOMMENDED ACTION This item was continued from the July 14, 1992 meeting � because guest parking and the applicant has still not � corrected the site plan. Therefore, staff request that after due consideration the Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit Case No. 120 in order for the � applicant to revise the site plan to meet parking , i requirements. t:agerde:euotl � I 2 I I I REGUI�R ORDER OF BUSINESS None STAFF COMMENTS , - Update on expedition of CUP No. 114 - Preliminary report on roof materials for inclusion of building standards. - Greenline Transit Station Area Plan. - Commission participation at Lynwood Community Transit Center Grand Opening August 29th 9:30 - 1:30 COMMENTS PUBLIC ORALS COMMISSION ORAIS ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 8, 19922 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chatnber, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. ; t:agerda:augll ' , � ' I I 3 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING _ PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1992 OPENING CEREMONIES A. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood was called to order by Chairperson Haynes on the above captioned date at 7:30 p.m., in the Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262. B. Pledae of Allegiance The flag salute was led by Commissioner Lee, all present participated. C. Ro12 Call of Comatissioners Vice Chairperson Muhsin requested the roll call, and Mr. Blumenfeld complied. Present: Commissioner ponald A. Dove Commissioner Errick Lee Commissioner Elizabeth Dixon arrived late. Commissioner Carlton McMiller Commissioner Jamal Mushin Absent: Chairperson John Haynes Commissioner Richard Pryor A15o Present: Kenneth Fong, Deputy City Attorney I� Sol Blumenfeld, Development Services Manager i Art Barfield, Planning Associate Louis Omoruyi, Planning Associate Louis Morales, Planning Associate Ted Semaan, Civil Engineering Associate I Sol Blumenfeld, Development Services Manager stated that he � was called by Commissioner Pryor, who indicated that he was � is unable to attend due to family matters. Commissioner Dixon indicated she might be delayed. Chairperson FIaynes will not be able to attend due to illness. � MOTION by Commissioner Lee, SECONDED by Commissioner Muhsin, I to grant excused absences to Commissioner Haynes, i Commissioner Pryor and Commissioner Dixon. MOTION passed by i unanimous vote. � F. Certification of Agenda Postina I i Mr. Blumenfeld stated the a enda was � g posted per the Brown Act. G. Aooroval of Minutes � , Approval of the minutes of April 14 Planning Commission I minutes. Mr. Blumenfeld asked that approval of the March � meeting also be approved. Commissioner Lee requested that the minutes of April 14 page 3, 3rd paragraph, Mrs. Valentine comments acknowledging Mr. Fehderson's arrival or presence be stricken from the minutes due to the fact he is no longer a staff inember. Unless he is at the podium making a comment to the commissioner or staff inember. F:�Planning\Min\Mayct � '� � � I i Commissioner Dixon arrived. Commissioner Lee directed comments to staff. MOTION by Commissioner pove, SECONDED by Commissioner Lee, to accept Minutes of March 10, and April 14, 1992, as corrected. MOTION carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner pove, Lee, Muhsin, Dixon, McMiller NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Haynes, Pryor, �BSTAIN: None Commissioner Lee asked to move the public hearing item no. 2 case no. 110 to be the first item on the agenda and continue to the next item on the calendar. MOTION car`ried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dove, Muhsin, Lee, McMiller, Dixon NOES: None �. ABSENT: Commissioner Haynes, Pryor ABSTAIN: None CONTINUED PUBLIC AEARING: 1. Conditional Use Permit - Case No. 110 3831 Martin Luther King Boulevard (James Oh) � Applicant requests approval to transfer existing off-sale alcoho2ic beverages permit from existing market to a new 67,726 square foot market at 3831 Martin Luther King Boulevard in the C-2 (Light Commercial) zone. Mr. Hlumenfeld introduced Mr. Barfield, who made the presentation and said with due consideration staff recommended approval. Vice Chairperson Muhsin open the public orals, j Mr. Harold Tucker 3846 Le Sage spoke in favor of the new ' market. Mr. Tucker wanted to state that Frontier Market was � Superior Warehouse, he wanted the named clearified. Mr. i Tucker asked if it were true that Frontier wants to build a � three story building. ! Commissioner Dixon said the plans were there to clarify that � question. � Mr. Tucker stated that he knew that Frontier Warehouse had a liquor license when the store first open after awhile he noticed that liquor was no longer being sold. Mr. Tucker � asked why they were no longer selling liquor. one of the men � working at the market told Mr. Tucker that the store stop � selling liquor because people were stealing half pint � bottles. � � � � � i .' I � F:\Plannirg\Min\Neyct � , ' Z � ' I Mr. Tucker addressed the issues of the market havinq a fowl odor and that the garage bins are in the open. Mr. Tucker said this was not true. Mr. Tucker has lived in the community for 18 years and stands behind Mr. Oh's request because he is helping the community, the market has training positions and graffattii programs for members of the community. Ex-mayor Robert Henning introduced himself and acknowledged Mayor Louis J. Heine as being in the audience. Mr. Henning stated that he is in favor of Frontier'Market and that it is time that we embrace some our korean merchants in the community and start helping them to upgrade our community. He indicated that Mr. Oh hires community residents to keep the cost of his business down. Mr. Henning recommended that maybe this should be brought to the attention of also the City Council, for future reference of the Alpha Beta site. The alcohol ordinance was establish to prevent other liquor selling establishments not to come into the City. He suggested we move ahead for the record. Larry Wiggs, 72 Sanchez Drive, Los Angeles stated that he was familiar with La Fiesta Market located at 103rd and Avalon, Los Angeles and that Mr. Oh's practices are more than fair, hiring more than 75$ of the youth within a 3 mile area of the La Fiesta Market which is a 56,000 square foot food warehouse. On-site sale of liquor accounts for less than 5$ of floor space in total gross sales. Mr. Wiggs indicated that he was representing the welfare rights organization, mothers anonymous, the Afro American components, the Brotherhood Crusade stood with Mr. Oh and send letters to Los Angeles City Planning Commission in favor of his efforts. The community clubs supported Mr. Oh also. Mr. James Oh rose to speak on his behalf, 3831 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, spoke of the riots and how his employees and customers helped protect his store and that he has 3 locations, 103rd Avalon, the Watts area in Los Angeles and not a single window was broken. Iie stated that he told Mr. � Karefa-Johnson that he cannot build anymore since he spent 6.5 million dollars to acquire the present market and the I new market is going to cost 6 million dollars and altogether I the market will cost 12.5 million dollars. � Benjamin Maranda, 4336 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, j spoke on opposition to commissioners who fabricate, and go � through the neighborhood creating problems with falsehoods. i He indicated that the individual was not on the Planning Commission and that one of the duties of a Commissioner is � to unite the city. I I Commissioner Dixon spoke in favor of Mr. Oh's request, � instead of shopping in other cities we need to shop here in our city so that we should put our dollars in our city j instead of spending the dollars in other cities. ' I Commissioner Lee, spoke also in favor of Mr. Oh's market. ' i MOTION by Commissioner McMiller, SECONDED by Commissioner ! Lee, to approve Resolution No. 2424 "A RESOLUTION OF THE i PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE ,' TRANSFER OF AN EXISTING OFF-SALE ALCOHOLZC BEVERAGE PERMIT i FROM EXISTING MARKET TO FRONTZER MARKET AT 3831 E. MARTIN I LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD. IN THE C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) ZONE" finding that the project is categorically exempt, from I the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines as amended by I Section 15061 b(3). Approving Conditional Use Permit No. I 110 subject to the stated conditions and requirements. F:�Planning�Min\Mayct i i I 3 I MOTIONED by Commissioner McMiller, SECONDED by Commissioner Lee to approve C.U.P. 110 . MOTION carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Dove, Lee, Muhsin, McMiller, Pryor NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Pryor, Haynes ABSTAIN: None 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. 112 Applicant: Rigerberto Flores The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in order to establish an automobile tire shop at 12317 Long Beach Boulevard in the C-2 (Medium Commercial) zone. This item was continued from the April 14, 1992 Planning Commission meeting at applicants request. Mr. Blumenfeld introduced Mr. Barfield, who made the presentation. Staff respectfully requested that after due consideration the Planning Commission deny the request. Commissioner Dixon stated that they are already in operation before the C.U.P. has been approved. I Commissioner Lee clarified that the one that is operation is � next door to the applicants. � Mr. Omoruyi informed the Commission that most of the tires ' are used. � ! Public Hearing was opened. i Mr. Williams, 28219 Hazel Lane, Rancho Palo Verdes, gave a � history of the property. He has submitted to the commission a letter and statement of expenses incurred trying to get ' his case approved through the City of Lynwood. Commissioner McMiller stated that the City is over saturated I with tire shops, and asked the applicant if staff had recommended another business that could be opened at that location. , Mr. Robert Aenning spoke against the tire shop. � I Mr. Jerrell Hunter also rose to speak against the tire shop. � The applicant rose again to speak, that property would have � not been purchased if the owner had known that a tire shop � could not be opened. MOTIONED by Commissioner Lee, SECONDED by Commissioner Dixon � I to deny Conditional Use Permit Case No. 112. � MOTION carried by the following vote: j AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Dove, Lee, Muhsin, � McMiller, Pryor NOES: None ; ABSENT: Commissioners Pryor, Haynes ! ABSTAIN: None � F:\Ptanning�Min\Mayct � �� ¢ i Commissioner McMiller had to be excused to catch a flight. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 114 Applicant: Louis and Alice Ross The applicant requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit to develop a five (5) story, 100 unit motel, and a one (1) story restaurant at 11550 Long Beach Boulevard, in the C2-A (Medium Commercial) and P-1 (Parking Overlay) zones. Staff respectfully requested that after consideration the Planning Commission continue this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting of June 9, 1992. MOTION by Commissioner Lee, SECONDED by Commissioner pove to continue Conditional Use Permit Case No. 114. , MOTION carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Dove, Lee, Muhsin, Pryor NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Pryor, Haynes, McMiller " ABSTAIN: None Mr. Ross, 11600 Long Beach Blvd. stated some items he did not underst.and. Mr. Ross referred to a letter which he received from Staff as to the the requirement for his ° development. Commissioner Lee explained because this item was being continued, the commission did not have this information. 4, VARIANCE CASE NO. 14 Applicant: Isabel & Maria Vazquez The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce required ; parking from fifteen (15) parking spaces to three (3) spaces � in order to operate a Garment Factory, manufacturing I children clothing at 2668 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. � Commissioner Lee raised some questions as to the lack of I comments from the Fire Dept. in relation to fire sprinklers, ventilation, fire extinguishers, etc. and the potential for a fire at the site due to the nature of the business, the � amount of exits, and the equipment to be used. Also questioned was the accessibility of the fire equipment to the business in case of a fire if the parking spaces were to be at the front of the business. Commissioner Lee also questioned the actual future use of � the building and the amount of employees to be employed at I the site. I Commissioner Dixon questioned the original intended use of the structure. Commissioner Lee explained the decision in a variance affects the entire community for which they are responsible. I The applicant's representative took the floor making � comments on the the written report. He mentioned the business started five years ago in South Gate. He stressed � that the business is in need of the license as they are on I . the verge to cease operations due to hardships. In regards i to the parking he highlited the fact that 50� of the I employees were Lynwood residents and lived within walking distance from the site. Negotiations are going on with � Jorgensen's Steel to provide additional parking. I � F:\Plarming\Min\Mayct � . + 5 _ � • - Commissioner Dixon requested the status on the negotiations , with Jorgensen's SteeI. He stated that he had been told that � parking was available. Commissioner Lee stressed the fact that the employees living - in the City are currently employed by the business and therefore no new jobs would be created. , The applicant stated that this is a small business and in the future, without the recession, there might be more -- employment opportunities. Commissioner Lee stressed the importance of his original questions to the community. Noted was the fact that since after the.granting of the variance there will be no further input from the Planning Commission nor the Fire Dept. which - makes this decision very difficult. Commisioner Lee asked if the item was going to be continued until after comments are received from the Fire Dept. Commissioner Dixon voiced the comments made by the representative of the applicants on the fact that he does not intend to expand and questioned the reasons for the variance. Commissioner Lee explained that the site currently has three parking spaces but the code requires 15 parking spaces. Commissioner Lee questioned the fact that there is no other place to put the garbage bin except at the front, where the three parking spaces are located. Also mentioned was its proximity to a residential properties. Commissioner Muhsin concurred with Commissioner Lee's comments. Commissioner Dixon expressed her concerns about the lack of parking space for the employees and requested to, see the agreement with Jorgensen Steele. � The applicant explained that with that consent the variance would no longer be needed. Commissioner pove requested some information regarding the parking requirements and recommended to continue the item to verify if the additional parking will become available. Commissioner Lee then requested verification from the City i Attorney if the Commission could request additional comments from the Fire Dept. It was explained that since � the variance would not be required there will be no need for I additional comments. � Commissioner pove moved to continue Variance #14, Agenda item #5 to the June 9, 1992 meeting. Seconded by � Commissioner Dixon. ; ! MOTION carried as follows: ! AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Muhsin, Dove and Lee 1 1 _ NOES: None ' ABSENT: Commissioners Pryor, Hayes and McMiller � ABSTAIN: None 5. Zonina Ordinance Amendment No. 22 Re-Establishment of Commercial Legal Non-Conforminq I Applicant: City of Lynwood The City Council has proposed an amendment to Chapter 25, I the Official Zoning Ordinance, with reference to the Re- Establishment of Commercial Legal Non-Conforming uses. � i 6 ! i I Recommended Action - Staff respectfully requests that after consideration, the Planning Commission continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 22 to the next scheduled meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Lee and SECONDED by Commissioner Dixon to continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 22 to the next scheduled meeting. _ AYES: Commissioner Mushin, Dixon, Dove, and Lee. NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Pryor, Haynes, McMiller ABSTAIN: None REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS Election of Planning Commission Officials in July. STAFF COMMENTS Staff explained the necessity to generate a list of nominations to the different offices to the July meeting. Nominations to be held from the floor. COMMENTS• . COIN LAUNDRY LOCATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Staff reports having held several meeting with coin laundry industry's representative. It was recommended that the Commission uses a market analysis to determine the distribution of uses. The representative.of the coin laundry businesses in the area have agreed to commission such a study if there is no cost attached. They would like to provide said study as part of the Commission's i consideration for the proposals on uses. Staff respectfully I request that the Planning Commission request this item to be brought back to the Commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting. DEFINZTIONS OF "BONA-FIDE" RESTAURANTS. Staff is examining several definitions for recomendation. One of the basic factors is the standard size of the restaurants. � Copies of the Code regarding front yard fences given to all � the Commissioners. PUBLIC ORALS � i CUP NO. 79 & 80 • . Mr. Zakari, owner of 3621 Fernwood, was not able to give the ' Commission a tentative date for completion of the project. COMMISSION ORALS CUP 75, 10133 Long Beach Boulevard, Frontier Market pole sign at 3831 Martin Luther King Boulevard. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on I June 9, 1992 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chamber, � 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. F:\Plenning\Min\Mayct i 7 ' � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING • PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1992 OPENING CEREMONIES A. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood was called to order by Chairperson Haynes on the above captioned date at 7:30 p.m., in the Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262. B. Pledge of Alleaiance The flag salute was led by Commissioner Haynes, all present ' participated. Chairman Haynes asked everyone to reflect in a silent prayer for Mr. Kenrick Karefa-Johnson who has recently pasted away, and also to pray for his family. C. Roll Call of Commissioners Chairperson Haynes requested the roll call, and Mr. Blumenfeld complied. Present: Commissioner Dixon Commissioner Haynes Commissioner Lee Commissioner McMiller Commissioner Muhsin � Commissioner Pryor � i Also Present: Kenneth Fong, Deputy City Attorney - � Sol Blumenfeld, Acting Community Development Dir. i Art Barfield, Planning Associate Louis Omoruyi, Planning Associate - Louis Morales, Planning Associate Ted Semaan, Civil Engineering Associate I Commissioner Lee spoke with Commissioner pove who was unable to attend. MOTION by Commissioner Lee, SECONDED by Commissioner Muhsin, i to grant an excused absence to Commissioner pove. MOTION ' passed.by unanimous vote. Mr. Blumenfeld went to the podium to make a presentation to i commend Chairman Haynes for his tenure as chairman on the � Planning Commission. He was presented with a gavel from his � fellow Commissioners, staff and the community. On behalf of � the City Council Mr. Blumenfeld presented a plaque to i Chairman Haynes. Pictures were taken with the Mayor Louis J. I Heine, Chairman Haynes and Mr. Blumenfeld. Chairman Haynes i made a speech thanking the Mayor, City Council, his fellow commissioners, staff and the community. � . I The Planning Commission held the election for the Planning � Commission Officers for the coming year which will take � effect for the July meeting. � ' i , j � � f:�Plenning\Mirwtes\JVx992 � � � 1 � � � ! I Nominations were made for Commissioners Dove and Dixon. Commissioner Dixon, Chairperson Haynes, Commissioner Lee, ' and Commissioner McMiller voted in favor of Commissioner Dixon as the next Chairperson and Commissioners Muhsin and Pryor voted in favor of Commissioner pove. There were three votes in favor of Commissioner Dixon and two votes in favor of Commissioner pove. MOTION by Chairperson Haynes to elect Commissioner Elizabeth Dixon, the new Chairperson, and Commissioner pove as the new Vice-Chairperson. F. Certification of Agenda Postina � Mr. Blumenfeld stated the agenda was duly posted per the Brown Act. G. Aonroval of Minutes � Approval of the minutes of May 12 Planning Commission minutes. Mr. Blumenfeld asked that approval of the May 12th meeting be given in a subsequent meeting because the minutes clerk was not available. Commissioner Lee directed comments to staff. MOTION by Commissioner Pryor, SECONDED by Commissioner Dixon. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: � 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. 114 Applicant: Louis and Alice Ross COMMENTS: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to develop a five (5) story, 100 unit motel, and one (1) story � restaurant at 11550 Long Beach Boulevard, in the C2-A I (Medium Commercial) and P-1 (Parking Overlay) zones. The applicant is requesting to continue this item in order to i comply with the Planning Division and Public Works and Enqineering Department requirements. I RECO2�Il�IENDED ACTION: I Staff respectfully request that after consideration the j Planning Commission continue this item to permit the ' applicant time to complete plans pursuant to staff recommendations for Planninq Commission review. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. 115 Applicant: Ramon Chavez COMMENTS: i The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use � Permit in order to develop a three (3) bedroom apartment at ' 10932 Virginia Avenue in the R-2 (Two-Family Residential) I zone. � Mr. Blumenfeld introduced Mr. Barfie2d, who made the I presentation and said staff recommended approval. I f:\Plannirg\Minutes�Jurx992 � f I I 2 i j — I Mr. Barfield stated that at the last Planning Commission • meeting that the applicant needed to bring back plans showing his elevations. The applicant did comply with the request, and revised the plans. MOTION by Commissioner McMiller, SECONDED by Commissioner Dixon, to approve Resolution No. 2436, "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 115 TO DEVELOP A THREE (3) BEDROOM APARTMENT AT 10932 VIRGINIA AVENUE IN THE R-2 (TWO- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA," subject to all other stated conditions and requirements and certifying that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA.Guidelines as amended by Section 15061 b � • MOTION carried by the followinq vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Lee, McMiller, - Muhsin, Pryor NOES: None ' ABSENT: Commissioner pove ABSTAIN.: None 3. VARIANCE - CASE NO. 14 ' Applicant: Isabel and Maria Vazquez COMMENTS: Applicant is requesting a variance to reduce required parking from fifteen (15) parking spaces to three (3) spaces in order to operate a Garment Factory, Manufacturinq Children Clothing at 2668 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. , Applicant is requesting that this item be continued to permit the applicant sufficient time to precipitate a covenant for the parking. The applicant is still negotiating with the adjacent property owners at this time. MOTION by Commissioner Pryor, SECONDED by Commissioner Lee to continue case no. 14 AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Lee, McMiller, Muhsin, Pryor NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner pove ABSTAIN: None 4. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO 22 R�STABLISHMENT OF COMMERCIAL LEGAL NON-CONFORMING Applicant: City of Lynwood Mr. Blumenfeld indicated that staff is requesting that this ' - item be continued to permit staff sufficient time to examine all the issues relative to this proposed amendment. I � . f:\Planning\Minutes\JUne992 - , � 3 i I . � , MOTION made by Commissioner Lee, SECONDED by Commissioner Haynes to continue Zoning Ordinance no. 22: . AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Lee, McMiller, �- Muhsin, Pryor NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner pove ABSTAIN: None NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. 110 Applicant: James Oh Chairperson Haynes addressed legal counsel, City Attorney Fong as to where the Planninq Commission stood on this case whether it had to be reheard. Mr. Fonq acknowledged that the case had to be heard. Chairperson Fiaynes stressed that he wanted everything to be legal all down throuqh staf£. He wanted counsel to pay strict attention to two leqalities and bring.any inconsistencies to the Commission's attention. Then Chairperson asked to hear from staff. Mr. Blumenfeld gave the report. At this time the applicant is requestinq approval for a Conditional Use Permit to transfer existing off-sale alcoholic beverages permit from the existing market to a new 67,726 square foot market at 3831 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the C-2 (Light Commercial) zone. On March 10, 1992 during a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting the Planning Commission approved this request, however on April 14, 1992 during a regularly scheduled meeting a request was made by a Planning Commissioner to change his vote in this matter in order to avoid a conf2ict of interest. The vote resulted in a tie. On May 12, 1992 this case was returned to the Planning Commission for further consideration. During this regularly scheduled hearing the Planning Commission approved this request, however due to an error in notification for the May 12th public hearing the Planning Commission is required to hear this request again. At this point Mr. Blumenfeld turn the report over to Mr. Barfield. Mr. Barfield stated the property consist of one lot on the northeast corner of E. Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Boulevard and Bullis Road. The site is approximately 302,100 square feet " in size. The subject site is flat containing a 47,003 square foot food market which is to be demolished after the construction of the new food market. The zoning to the north is residential, to the south is commercial, to the east residential, and the west is residential and commercial. The general plan of that area to the north is single family, south commercial, east single family and cluster housing. The zoning is to the north is R1, south C2 and R1. The applicant proposes to transfer the existinq off-sale alcoholic beverages permit from the present Frontier Food Warehouse to the new 67,726 square foot warehouse market. This proposed transfer off-sale of alcoholic permit was f:\Clannirg\Minutes\JUne992 ' 4 , approved by the Planninq Commission on April 14, 1992. ' That's essentially the issue the transfer of the alcoholic beveraqe license from one point at the site to another . location. Site Plan Review Committee Meeting on February 27, 1992 approved the application. No written response was filed at the time this report was prepared, however a written response was received by the Planninq Commission, and address to Chairperson Haynes and received respectfully from Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Carr and Ms. Thelma Freedman, I believe the Planning Commissioners received copies of this response. Chairperson Haynes responded they had received copies. Under analysis and conclusion the proposed use is consistant with the General Plan. It is in compliance with development standards. In terms of environmental assessment, staff has found that no substantial environmental impact will result in the proposed transferred use, therefore, the Neqative Declaration has been filed in the Community Development Department, in the office of the City Clerk. Staff respectfully requested that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution no. 2424. Finding that the Conditional Use Permit Case No. 110 will not have an effect on the environment and certifying the Negative Declaration adequate. Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 110, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. Mr. Harfield stated that the applicant was present in the audience, and this concluded Mr. Barfielde . report. � Chairperson Haynes asked if there were any question by the Commissioners for staff. There being none the public hearinq was opened. Anyone wishinq to speak in favor of Conditional Use Permit No. 110 was asked to please come forth and speak. Mr. Robert Henn'1ng, at 3952 Carlin Avenue, Lynwood, protested there was no reason why one item had to go through a public hearing over fifteen times. He wanted to state again as was stated in the last Planning Commission meeting, the people in this community just went through a riot, everyones attacking people of oriental extraction regardless of what the problem is, they want to attack these people. He indicated that the City of Lynwood could certainly use a new market. With the loss of Lucky market on Atlantic, Another market cannot have a liquor permit. We lost Luckys to South Gate. There is nothing in the world that would be more benefical to this community than a brand new market, right where the other market was and that the C.U.P. was simply a movement of a market, a full functioning market to another area on the same lot. We need to look deeper into what we doing, what is the message that we ara sendinq out to everybody else? Are we saying we don't want anyone of oriental extracting coming into our community, to upgrade it, when we see no one ever tried to upgrade that property _ before at that corner? It was a dying corner, it was a dying store until Mr. Oh moved in and start making it worth something. His store now brings in a nice sum of tax money to this community and we have to look at that and we also have to look at the upgrade of our city. I urge you to vote yes on the C.U.P. so we can move on with our community and move on with some new buildings. Lets get this city back on the move. � I � � � f:\Plermirq\Minutes\June992 � I �, � I I � 5 ,. Chairperson Haynes asked if there was anyone else in favor. Mr. Benjamin Miranda approached the podium, director of . Concerned Citizens of Lynwood, what I have before me I'm not directing especially to this commission here. Chairperson Haynes interupted Mr. Miranda for a brief moment to clearify if his statements were goinq to be in behave of this case. � Miranda continued, what he had to say was to prove that commissioners in this City and other peop2e in this City that is involved against this project have been taken bribes and have conspired to hold this man Mr. Oh a fianancial hostage. He indicated that he was going to file charges regarding the matter with the District Attorney. Chairperson Haynes interupted Mr. Miranda, to ask him again if he was speaking in favor of this case. Mr. Miranda once again stated he was speaking in behalf of Mr. Oh. Mr. Miranda stated that he was talking about an attorney that uses dubious methods to be an obstruction to Mr. Ohs project which is going to cost the tax payers of this city along with Mr. oh financial problems. And all of this is being done through Mr. Oderment, which is Mr. Babays attorney. _ Games should stop being played in other words. Ask this man if he has the project completed within a certain period of time, does the city have to pay fines right along with Mr. Oh. Mr. Babay wants this property back. All these letters and petitions are nothing but a shame. I think everyone on the commission should let Mr. Oh get on with constructing his business. The rest of the policital bull we will deal with ourselves. Chairperson Haynes thanked Mr. Miranda as he left the podium. Chairperson Haynes acknowledged Councilman Louise Byrd was in the audience, and thanked him for attending the meeting. Mr. Harold Tucker rose to speak, 3846 LeSage, this isn't the first time we've been through this battle. It is a waste of everyone's valuable time that we have to qo through this again, we now its bringing revenue to the city, it helps paying taxes. Without a project like this, I was just telling someone that I thought St. Francis was number one tax payer, but I found out they don't bring taxes into the city. So something like this we bring Mr. Oh to number two because Jones Lumber is number one. After Mr. Oh gets done with his project I'm sure Mr. Oh will be number one. I like to qo through my backyard and go shoppinq instead of two miles somewhere that would be inconvenient. It is inconvenient when you see someone trying to build something . and someone is trying to tear it down. I know worth while. projects. I don't want to take up too much of your time but I ask that we make a clear decision with our projects that we go for progress and behind. We're not living in the wild wild west, we're living in the future. Mr. Tucker left the podium. Mr. Jerrell Hunter, lives at 11301 Hill, as everyone said we've been over and over and over it's funny to me that this city went all out to ban smokinq in the city but when we have a major project a supermarket that not only supplies jobs but a good produce, good customer relationship with the community, it brings on good relationships with certain individuals but we're talking about all walks of life in this community. Mr. Oh has proved hisself time and time again. We know that he has a good track record. This is not � t:lPlanninglMinutes\June992 6 , about a liquor license. Let's face it a market should have the right to have the best. All the elements it takes to become a market. During the riots this person was there. He . ' fed the troops. He fed this community. The prices are good prices. Lucky left, they are no lonqer here. Alpha Beta I'm sorry they just don't have it, and I will not tell a friend. But Mr. Oh at Frontier, I think its time that we start realizing that we are about this community, and we support this man. We can not sit back and let a few individuals dictate our livelihood in this community and its obivous that we should start addressing the issue, not whether there ` is a liquor license but what is the benefit of this � community as a whole. This man pays his taxes, so its obivious its because he's oriental. This man should have the opportunity to have the best and so should the Lynwood residents. The facts are clear this man should have the opportunity to have the best and so should the Lynwood residents. Chairperson Haynes asked the audience if anyone else would like to speak on behalf of the C.U.P. No one responded. Chairperson Haynes asked if anyone wished to speak opposing ; the liquor license. Della Mazziotti, who resides on LeSage Street took the podium. Mrs. Mazziotti addressed the issue of people being . paid off. She referred to a member of the audience, Mr. Harold Tucker had been paid to put a.siqn in his yard. She told the commission that some of the residents don't want the store but it is being forced upon her. Chairperson Haynes if anyone else wished to speak opposinq C.U.P. 110. Ramona Fletcher, 3824 LeSage, Lynwood, had submitted a letter to the Commissioners. She informed the Commission that she would stand by every word that was in that letter. in addition she would like to repute the facts that were presented to the Commission and also repute the analysis and the conclusion that was reached by staff. First of all under one source of authority. 2) Property location, this is not one lot, this is twenty lots, numbers 277 through 296 and track 15016. The ordinance that the commission was asked to review is to protect the residents, please refer to letter C,B,E, on page 3. The property size aqain this not one lot, but twenty, it has a covenant that goes with the land please see Section C on Page 3. The existing land use is not correct XXXXXX report. One third is C2 the other two thirds is P1 property. Under No. 6 the applicant proposes to transfer the existing off sale beverage permit. She referred the Commission back to an Ordinance 1306, this cannot be a , transfer because it is a new site location. This is , considerated a substantial move in operation therefore requires a new license. No. 8 Ms. Mazziotti did not understand, zoning enforcing. No. 9 public response, she acknowledge that the Commission had received her letter, she sent it personally, see Section D Page 4. Analysis and Conclusion 1,) this is incorrect information. The land is P1 per a covenant that runs with the land. Goinq back to the General Plan, she asked when was the General Plan changed. According to the Code 25-2823.5 all residents within 300 feet had to be notified and none had received notification, Section:25-28.2 this injures surround properties. No. 2 complies with development standards please see section B and E page 2 and 3. ' � f:\7Lannirg\Mirwtes\Jine992 ' � 7 ' Mrs. Mazziotti wants to note the letter had been sent to the Commission long before she saw it. Paqe 1 and 2A throuqh 1 and 12 the recommendation by staff you must not find this ' because it has a siqnificant effect on the environment. it beinq built 10 feet from homes, as you saw in the letter has the store been there durinq the riots, the residents would have lost their property. Chairperson Haynes reminded Mrs. Fletcher that she had exceeded her time limit. Mrs. Fletcher ended her statement by indicating that Sections 1 and 2 are not correct. To grant this Conditional. Use Permit would made the Commission a partner to the unethnical and preferrencial fingings and determinations . that staff presented to the Commission. Chairperson asked for the next speaker to approach the podium wishing to speak. Patricia Carr, 3842 Le Sage, Lynwood, on March 8 this case was under new public hearing, is it possible that this case should go through this process more than once. Chairperson Haynes directed the question to Kenneth Fong, City counsel. Mr. Fong stated that this case is considered a new hearinq � because we've never a has a hearinq that's been carried through that has properly complied with notice provisions. , What happened on March 10, one of the commissioners has a conflict. Because he withdrew there was no longer a quorum and no action was taken. Mrs. Carr went on to say, she has known Mr. Oh for nine years and has never issued a complaint against his store, workers or anything else, so she disagreed with the statement that was made. This is a not racial issue. As far as their concerns as the residents, it is the impact of the store and what is has done direct towards us. There is alot of threat that was here. Everyone is entitled to whatever legal representation that they chose. As a resident I'm not here to cause any confusion toward Mr. Oh store. Mrs. Carr has stated on several occasions she supports the store. She , was misled two years ago. He was going build the store on the north corner, on the northeast corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Now they found out it has changed, so the residents have the right to complain. The residents have the riqht as tax payers to make issue with this commission and any other commission in this city. As far as Mrs. Carr being a Commissioner this issue does not face her I Commission. She is on the Housinq Community Advisary Board not the Planning Commission. When she comes to the Planning commission she is there as a tax payer. Mrs. Carr addressed Mrs. Dixon. When Mrs. Dixon made issue about the Genesis, we supported you. When Mrs. Dixon felt like her property was being jeopardized, this community got behind you and rallied behind you full force, Mrs. Carr stood with her. Mrs. Carr asked that when the Commissioners vote think of the I residents and what they have to live with. She states that she is not downing Mr. Oh. Mr. Oh has done a beautiful thing. She has never talk negative about his store. But when you dealing with the property values, she has put 30,000 or 40,000 dollars into her home to rebuild it. She is concerned about rats and roaches will attack her home. So when you look at that, don't attack her on a raaial issue, lets deal with the facts at hand. She questions whether it's a transfer or new establishment. The citys ordinace states the facts of what a transfer is and I wonder if he meets the guidelines. Mrs. Carr left the podium. f:\Plaming\Minutes\Jvx992 - $ I Commissioner Dixon asked Chairperson Haynes if she may ask " Mrs. Carr back to the podium. Chairperson Haynes gave permission. �: Mrs. Carr on the Genesis project did you take petitions around to be signed. Mrs. Carr reply she had not, she was not asked. Mrs. Dixon asked if Mrs. Carr had paid any of the money for the petition to be filed, Mrs. Carr said she ' wasn't asked. Mrs. Dixon asked if she stood up and spoke in her behalf, when she was the target victim. Mr. Carr said she supported Mrs. Dixon and got the message out to the community. Chairperson interupted the questioninq, he felt the meetinq was getting out of hand. Chairperson Haynes asked if there was anyone else that would like to speak against the C.U.P. 110? There being no one else wishinq to speak the meeting was turn back to the commissioners. Chairperson Haynes stated that he agreed that everyone has the right to come before this commission and complain. This is one of the largest ' audiences he has seen in his six years as commissioner and he hopes it continues. We need businesses like Mr. Ohs, we need jobs like Mr. Ohs. we are going to have to take some businesses you don't like. And yes we'er going to have to live with some things we do not like. But we do have the � right to demand that Mr. Oh maintains that market so that you don't have rats and roaches and everything else in your backyard. But that corner has had a liquor license with the City of Lynwood for over 30 years. I have looked into it. My � opinion is we need more businesses. We have lost not only Lucky, we lost Popeyes Chicken. I resent the fact that someone comes before this board and say we have a preconceived notion. We sit here at the wims of the City Council. Anytime they.want to take we down. If we do not help build this city somebody will sure tear it down and before Chairperson Haynes was on the commission it was being torn down. Chairperson Haynes announced public hearings are now closed. Commissioner Lee said he fully supports Mr. Ohs projects. Its an excellent project. We definitely need jobs. As was previously stated Luckys market is gone. We've lost a lot of tax based revenue, with fire from the rioting and looting. We need someone here that is concerned about this community. That would bring jobs to this community, that would bring quality building to this community. Mr. Oh has proposed to bring a buildinq here that is going to beautify this ` community, and help out the residents in this community by employing them. I think we should support anyone that would come iato this community and employour citizens and our young people. We know the unemployment rate in the nation is at a all time high at 7.35. Mr. Oh can provide a minimum of ten jobs, even one job for a citizen of our community, we should support that person. We know for a fact that with his track record, he is employing our citizens and our young people. If no other commissioner has a comment to make, I would like to move that we approve C.U.P. 110. Chairperson Haynes stated for the record that Commissioner � Pryor will not be voting and will not have any public comments because of his association with Mr. Oh. Mr. Pryor wi11 not vote or speak. Commissioner Dixon spoke informing the audience that when Mr. Oh project was brought to the commission she was not there to vote on it. As far as Mr. Oh having scaggs, she does not know anythinq about.it. It has never been brought to my attention. . f:\Plannirg\Minutes\JUne992 9 ,. Chairperson Aaynes interupted Commissioner Dixon to state that this was not applicable, the matter at hand was the issue whether it is legal for Kr. Oh to transfer the . license. Chairperson Haynes informed the audience that the Planninq Commission is not the last word and everyone has the right. But you better be ready for a fight because I'm going to be there speaking in favor of the man. Chairperson Haynes asked once again if there was anyone else wishing to speak in favor of C.U.P. 110. MOTION by Commissioner Lee, SECONDED by Commissioner Muhsin, to approve transfer of CUP 110. MoTioN carried by the followinq vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Lee, McMiller, Muhsin - NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Dove = ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Pryor did not vote to prevent a conflict of interest in the case. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. 116 Applicant: Jorge Quirarte The applicant is requesting approval.for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 116) in order to develop a duplex at 11271 Wright Road, in the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) zone. Staff Planner, Mr. Barfield gave the staff report. The site is located on the west side of Wright Road and the south side of Beechwood Avneue. The site is an irregular shaped lot and is approximately 11,410 square feet in size. " The existing land use for the area is single family, multi- family and a public school. The general plan for this area is multi-family residential including as well as industrial townhouse and cluster housing. The zoninq is R-3 in the north and R-3 on the south, R-3 on the east and the west. The applicant purposes to develop two attached two story dwellinq units, with the living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and two car qaraqe with each dwelling unit. The purposed cost of the exisitng dwellinq will be inproved with the new two car garage. Also the minimum of 25� landscaping, 27� of the land area . On May 28th, 1992 the site plan review committee evaluated the proposal and approved it subject to the specific state requirements. The public response is not a matter of record at the time this report was prepared. The project will be a benefit to the community and the proposed development will enhance the neighborhood be a catalyst to other quality designs in the neighborhood. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The community development department plus staff has determined that that the project is categorically exempt as required in section 15061 b. 3 State of California quality act 1989 as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully request that after consideration the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2437. f:\Planning\Mirw[es\JUne992 1� � A. Certifying that the project is categorically exempt, . from the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines as amended by Section 15061 b(3). 8. Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 116, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. Public Hearinq on C.U.P. 116 was opened and Mrs. Gloria Quirarte, 11271 Wright Road, Lynwood, came to the podium to . say that she has seen the community grow, and ask that she is given the opportunity to grow with it. Commissioner Lee asked if the applicant would have any objections to changing the roofing of the new house and put tile roofing. Commissioner Lee explained that the City of Lynwood would like for all new development to change to tile roofing. He asked the applicant to work.with staff to select the actual type of material the applicant will be using. Mrs. Quirarte said she would comply with any recommendations tha't are made. Commissioner McMiller asked if anyone wished to speak against C.U.P. 116, there being no one, public hearing was closed. . MOTION by Commissioner Lee, SECONDED by Commissioner Dixon, to approve CUP 116. , AYES: Commissioners Dixion, Haynes, Lee, McMiller, Muhsin, Pryor NOES: None ABSENT': Commissioners Dove ABSTAIN: None 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. 117 Applicant: Abraham Ponce The applicant is requesting approval for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 117) in order to develop a duplex at 11359, in i the R-2 (Two Family Residential) zone. , Staff Planner, Mr. Omoryui gave the staff report. The site is located on the east side of Duncan Avenue between Sanborn Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The site consist of a triangler shaped lot approximately 6,900 square foot. The applicant purposes to develop a duplex with two car qarage per units. The first floor shall consist of a living room, dining room, kitchen, half bath and laundry i room. The second includes three bedrooms and a full bath. On May 28, 1992 the site plan review committee violated the proposed development and recommended approval to the p2anning commission subject to specific requirements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: I Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 2438. � A. Certifying that the project is categorically exempt, � from the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines as_ i amended by Section 15061 b(3). B. Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 117, subject to the stated conditions and requirements. f:\F l ann i ng\M i rwtes\JUx992 11 Abraham Ponce, 15718 Orizaba, paramount, agreed to all the conditions. _ Commissioner Pryor asked applicant how often the lot had been cleaned? Mr. Ponce replied it had recently been cleaned. Mr. Barfield stated that keeping the lot clean was one of - the conditions. Chairperson Haynes asked if anyone else wished to speak, there being no one else, the public hearing was closed. MOTIONED by Commissioner Pryor, SECONDED by Commissioner Dixon to approve C.U.P. 117. MOTION carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Muhsin, McMiller, Pryor - NOES: None - ABSENT: Commissioner pove ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Lee not present at this time. 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CASE NO. 118 , Applicant: Robert Terrell The applicant is requesting approval f a Conditional Use Permit to develop 18 multi-family units on a lot located on Esther Street, west of State Street at Virginia Avenue in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zone. Staff request that this case be continued. This request is made, in order to provide time for the applicant to further examine development issues including several easements which occur on the proposed development site. The applicant will return with revised plans for Commission review at the next scheduled Planning Commission Meeting. RECOMASENDED ACTION• . , Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the . Planninq Commission continue this case to the next scheduled I meetinq of July 14, 1992. . I I MOTION carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Lee, Muhsin, McMiller, Pryor NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner pove, ABSTAIN: None 9, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CASE NO. ZOA 23 I Applicant: City of Lynwood f The City of Lynwood is considering an amendment to Chapter 25, Section 10.1 F.5 of the Official Zoning Ordinance with respect to the regulation of Coin Laundries, Amendment of C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zone standards City-wide. f:\Plamirq\Minutes\JUx992 � � � I 12 � � RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planninq Commission continue this item in order to provide additional time to fully examine the issues relative to the proposed amendment. MOTION carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Muhsin, McMiller, Pryor ' NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner pove, ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Lee not present at the time. 10.� ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CASE NO. ZOA 24 Applicant: City of Lynwood The City of Lynwood is considering an amendment to Chapter 25, Section 4.2-a of the official Zoning Ordinance with respect to regulating Family Day Care Home standards City- � wide. The City of Lynwood is proposing to amend Chapter 4 and • Chapter 5 of the official family day care with respect to regulete family day care standards in R-1 residential zones. The proposed amendment will permit large family day care homes and limit the process the same fees for C.U.P. to $800.00. City counsel Mr. Fonq interupted Mr. Omoruyi to state that last year Mr. Karefa-Johnson and the another City attorney had recommended that the $800.00 permit fee be waived for ' family day care homes in order to comply with the state law. Chairperson Aaynes recommended that this case be continued, at the next reqularly scheduled meeting so that staff may � have time to due research on this matter, so that the public may be corrected informed. RECOMU�NDED ACTION: Staff respectfully requests that after consideration the Planning Commission continue this item in order to provide additional time to fully examine the issues relative to the , proposed amendment. MOTION carried by the following vote: � AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Lee, Muhsin, I McMiller, Pryor I NOES: None I ABSENT: Commissioner pove, ; ABSTAIN: None I i I f:\Planniny\Mirwtes\J�ne992 ' . I I � 13 � I • 11. PLANNED COt�Il�SERCIAL DEVEIAPMENT - CASE NO PCD1 Applicant: The City of Lynwood • The City of Lynwood is proposing to establish a Planned Commercial Development District (PCD No.l) within the Redevelopment Project Area "A" bounded in the North by Abbott Road, in the South by Imperial Highway, in the East by Atlantic Avenue and irregularly in the West, encompassing aproximately 10.2 acres. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff respectfully request that aftex consideration the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2446. A. Finding that the Planned Commercial Development, Case No. PCD 1, will not have a significant effect on the environment and certifying the Negative Declaration as adequate. B. Approving a Planned Commercial Development District, _ Case No. PCD 1 subject to the stated conditions and requirements. Public Orals were opened. Mr. Cammeron, with the Sealy Company, he is the Real Estate broker representing Central Appliances. He is willing to comply with all the conditions. Robert Michelin 6728 State Street, Huntington Park was not against the project but wanting to know if 10955 Atlantic Avenue would be effected by this project. Mr. Blumenfeld stated that at this point the City has no plans to acquire his property. There no one else speaking against PCD 1 public orals were closed. MOTIONED by Commissioner Lee, SECONDED by Commissioner Pryor to approve Resolution no. 2423, PCD 1. ; MOTION carried by the following vote: l I AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Lee, Muhsin, McMiller, Pryor NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner pove � ABSTAIN: None , � 12. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NO. GPA NO. 5 Applicant: Robert Terrell � The applicant has filed a request for a General Plan (GP 5) from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zone to R-3 (MUlti- Family Residential) zone, and related Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. 118) and Zone Change (ZC 4) in order to develop 18 Multi-Family dwelling units on a 39,032 square foot vacant parcel on Esther Street and Virginia Avenue in Lynwood, I California. i , � . f:\Planning\Minutes\JUne992 � � I � � � 14 � � � I . RECOMMENDED ACTION: . Staff respectfuly requests that the Planning Commission continue this item to the next scheduled Commission meeting in order to provide time for the applicant to further examine development issues including several easements which occur on the proposed development site. The applicant will return with revised plans for Commission review at the next � scheduled Pianning Commission meeting. MOTION carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Haynes, Muhsin, McMiller, Pryor NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner pove, ABSTAIN: None � Commissioner Lee was not present at that time. 13. DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT REVISION & EIR ADDENDUM Pursuant to City Council direction, is proposing a revision to the Housing Element of the City of Lynwood General Plan in order to bring the Housing Element into . , conformance'with State requirements mandated under Sections 65583 (a), (b) and (c) of the Government Code. The draft Fiousing Element Revision addresses city-wide housinq goals, , objectives and programs. An initial hearing_on the Draft circulation of the document ad EIR Addendum in order to obtain public comment. Following the circulation period, the Draft Housinq Element Revision and EIR Addendum will be presented for a final hearinq by City Planning Commission and City Council. ' RECOt�Il�SEDED ACTION• � Staff respectfully requests that the Planning Commission receive the Draft Revised Housinq Element arid EIR Addendum for review and public comment and that the matter be returned for final review and approval at the regularly scheduled Planninq Commission meeting ia July 14, 1992 in order to provide sufficient time to obtain public comment for incorporati"on in the Draft document. MOTION carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Lee, Muhsin, McMiller Pryor NOES: None ABSENTs Commissioner pove, I ABSTAIN: Chairperson Haynes _ REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS 1 I None 'f:\Plenning\Mirwtes\Jine992 . � 15 � � STAFF COMMENTS ' Report on coin laundry, staff has not been able to obtain market study regarding coin laundry, there is some cost involved. Staff would like us to address this issue again at the next meeting. Report on proposed definition for "bona-fide" restraurant. Staff would like us to address this issue again at the next meeting for final approval and make it an amendment to the code. Report on Planning Department Budget for conferences the amount allocated for the present budget is still intact, but next years budget information is still on hold. C.U.P. 75, 10133 Long Beach Boulevard, it was denied approximately one year ago when applied for by meat market for a liquor license based on the residential properties to the north this does not make this application desirable. Staff recommended denial, but it is up to the Planning Commission whether they should reapply. Staff has prepared a draft general plan summary to have the commission look at after the general meeting. PUBLIC ORALS Linda Mitchell, 11222 Thorson regardfng the family day care suggest there be no fee. Mrs. Fletcher, wanted to state she is not against Frontier market only its placement. She suggest staff get an enivornmental impact report. Mrs. Carr, commented that Chairman Haynes performance as chairperson of the Planning Commission and that Commissioner Dixon is well qualified chairperson. On C.U.P. 110 she wante to inform the commission and council that there is nothing they could do to, this will end in the courtrooms. She has already attain leqal counsel, its at the point that if an injunction has to be filed she will. She was denied due process and did not receive proper notification. The means I of which the covenant was deleted is an issue. Mrs. Carr came to state her views on this matter. She has tried to meet with Mr. Oh and the City Council but no one has put ' forth the effort to work with her. Mrs. stated this is not over and it is out of the commission and councils hands. Councilman Bryd came forth to the podium and stated that the I City can not stand still, and must move forward or stand � still. He feels Frontier market project will benefit the � community greatly. He is in favor of the project personally. � The people who have a problem with this project he feels it � is personal, but it could be a concern because it is in I their back yard.But in the spirit of cooperation we should i move forward and opposition to it should be dropped. � COMMISSION ORAIS I � Commissioner Lee said at 11398 Ernestine Avenue, the garage had been closed and a new one had been built but there was no driveway leading to the new garage, and the old driveway still existing leading to the converted garage. At 11263 Wright Road, there are apartments with rio landscaping, no driveway and people are residing there. The blue apartments i at 11307 Wright Road, the stucco has falling out and you can see the pipes. At 3181 Imperial Highway a business called the Lynwood Sound Machine has a wooden sign and also there, appears to be another business in the garage and do they have a business license. Also at that location the entrance has been boarded, i I f:\Planning\Minutes\June992 I � 16 Commissioner Muhsin congratulated Commissioner Dixon on her ' nomination s as the new chairperson. Commissioner Dixon many building in City have boards on the .. windows. At 12139 Atlantic there is a new car lot, also at the motel at Agnes and Long Beach Blvd. that has also become a car lot. Commissioner Dixon thanked Chairperson Haynes for having her on the commission. Chairperson Haynes thanked Mayor Heine and Councilman Bryd. Chairperson Haynes stated that the purpose of the Planning Commission is to hear the residents. everyone has the right to come before the Commission and City Council no matter what nationality. Chairperson Haynes then proceeded to have Commissioner Dixon take his place as the new Chairperson of the Lynwood _ Planning Commission. AA70URNMENT Adjourn to the regular meetinq of the Planning Commission on July 14, 1992 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chamber, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. " � I I I � I ; � � i .` � � - , i � �� � � ! � ' � _ � I i � � I ` f:APLemirpVlinutesVJVx992 , � I I 17 I ( I LYNWOOD CITY PIaNNING COl�MISSION RSGUI,�R ISBETING, JULY 14, 1992 The Lynwood City Planning Commission met in a Regular Session in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Dixon in the Chair. The flag salute was led by Chairperson Dixon. All present participated. Commissioners Dove, Muhsin, Pryor, Lee and Dixon answered the roll call. Acting Director of Community Development Soi Blumenfeld announced Commissioner Haynes had been called away on business. Also present were Deputy City Attorney Kenneth Fong, Acting Director of Community Development Sol Blumenfeld, Senior Planner Charles Range2, Planning Associate Art Barfield, and Associate Planner Louis Morales. It was moved by Commissioner Muhsin, seconded by Commissioner Lee to excuse Commissioner Haynes and Commissioner McMiller. Immediately following the motion Commissioner Mctiiller arrived at 7:35 p.m. Chairperson Dixon asked for a new motion. It was moved by Commissioner Muhsin, seconded by Commissioner Lee � to excuse Commissioner Haynes. B4LL GI,L • aYB3: . DOVS, XUHSIL/, Mc�[ILLffit, PRYOR, LEE, DIXON I NOES : l�ONB I l�BSSNT: HAYlfS3 + Mr. Blumenfeld stated the Agenda had been duly posted according to the Brown Act. I I � I I I r 4 Mr. Blumenfeld announced that staff was unable to complete the � minutes in time for the meeting, due to the resiqnation of the minutes clerk. Stated that the minutes would be available for _ review the followinq week and ready for approval at the next meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Muhsin, seconded by Commissioner Lee that approval of the minutes for May 12, 1992, June 9, 1992 and July 14, 1992 be continued to the August 11 meeting ROLL CALL AYES: DOVS, li[JHSIN, ![cMILLSR, PRYOR, LEB, DIXON NOES: NONE ABSENT: HAYNES Commissioner Lee announced the presence of new.staff inembers and asked for introductions. Mr. Blumenfeld introduced Charles Rangel, Senior Planner from Wildan Associates and Rita Manibusan, minutes clerk. Chairperson announced it wa§ time to open the Continued Public ' Hearing on: ZONING ?iIi$NDl�lPP C?,SB NO. 18 Mr. Blumenfeld requested the City's consideration of an amendment to Chapter 4 and Chapter 25 of the Official Zoning Ordinance with respect to requlatinq Family Day Care Hame Standards. Stated this item.had been continued from the last Planninq Commission meeting a^d in accordance with the current State Ordinance, staff is requesczng adoption of Resolution ,�2445 snd approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No: 18. Commissioner pove questioned provisions with regard to multi- family dwelling, and concerns towards overcrowdinq. Asked whether i or not there were any restrictions in residential areas. Charles Rangel, Senior Planner refered to Section (b) of the Ordinance with respect to applidants responsibility towards � maintaining unobstruction of streets and driveways. I Commissioner pove stated concerns on disturbances and noise nuisances in residential area. After further disCUSSion it was moved by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Muhsin to approve and adopt: RESOLUTION IIO. Z445 "?i RSSOLUTION OF TH$ pL�iliNING COI4[ZSSION OF TFiE CITY OF LYIiWOOD, RECOl�NDING TO CHAPTSR 4 aND C!i?iPTSR 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MiTNICIPAL CODB RBLATII(G TO FIl![ILY DAY Ca�iRS HONS STANDP,RDS� i � � _ � , � ttor�, cua.- �,YSS: DOVB, MUHSIN, Kc![ILLER, PRYOR, L$S, DIXON NOES: NONE �,BSSNT: HAYNB3 Commissioner Dixon announced: Conditional Use Perait No. 114, l►pplicant: Louis and ?,lice Ross Mr: Blumenfeld described continued item. Stated that on June 30, 1992, applicant submitted inadequate plans, which precluded completion of the project environmental assessment Therfore, staff is recommending continuance of item in order for applicant to prepare traffic and soil studies. Also stated staff's concerns on hazardous substances as a result of the nearby ezisting.gas station . It was moved by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner pove to continue item to Planning Commission meeting of September 14, 1992. ROI,I, C2ii.i, ; liYBS: DOVE, IiUHSIN, 1ScMILLffi2, I,EB, DIXON NOES: PRYOR AB.SSIiT: AAYNSS It was moved by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner pove to open Public Orals. ROId, CaI.I,: . :�Y&S: DOVS, MUHSIN, KCMILI.SR, pRYOR, LSB, DIXON NOBS: NONE 71BSS[iT: EiAYNffi Louis Ross spoke reqarding the Commissions decision to continue I and problems that he had encountered over the years with the City ; of Lynwood, Staff and the Planning Commission. Stated he had already corrected several of the City's requirements and was still unable to obtain approval for his project. j LeRoy Abelson Attorney, spoke on behalf of Mr. Ross. Stated he ; had been working with Mr. Ross to bring this project up to ' staff's recommendations, and would like to work with staff on � specifications and requirements. � i After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Lee, i seconded by Commissioner Muhsin to close Public Orals at this time. I � � � - I i I I i I I i I I � � I � Hr. Blumenfeld stated staff had committed an extensive amount of time to the project in an effort to help this project go forward. Also, that on June 18, a letter was sent documentinq major items recommended by Public Works that needed to be addressed, and that many of the deficiencies noted in the plans hd not yet been addressed. Mr. Blumenfeld also stated that an inadequate project phasing plan had been submitted, which would be important for a project of this nature which incorporates existing and new development. ROLL CaL�I. 1,YES: DOVS, MUHgIN, I�clIILLHR, PRYOR, LSB, DIXON NOES: NONE aBSSNT: H2�YNES Chairperson Dixon announced: Variance - Case No. 14, 7►pplicant: Isable i 1(aria Vazquez Mr. Blumenfeld requested staff withdraw this item due to applicants inability to complete a covenant for additional parking. it was moved by Commissioner pove, seconded by Commissioner Pryor to withdraw the item. ROLL CaI,L; aYBS: DOVH, M7HSIN, I�lIILLSR, PRYOR, LEB, DIXON ' NOBS: NONB � 1,HSEt1T: lU1YNSS Chairperson Dixon announced: ' Zoninq Ordinance l,aen�ent - Case No. ZOA 23, P,pplicant: City of I � Lynvood i Mr. Blumenfeld stated that the City of Lynwood under the Planning I Commission recommendation investigate potential to regulate coin � laundries, stated staff was unable to obtain a consensus at this time for preparation for a Market Study. He noted that there � was insufficient co-operation from local operators to produce ; such a study. Therefore, staff was requestinq withdrawal of this i item from the 1►genda. I After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner pove, i seconded by Commissioner Pryor to withdraw this item F30LL CaI.L • i '''Y�+: • DOVE, MUHSI21, 1�cMILLffit, PRYOR, I,BS, DIXON � NOBS: NpNg ABSSNT: HAYNBS � i i I I � i i I � I � I Chairperson Dixon introduced: • Zone Change - Case tZC4, applicant: Robert W. Terrell Mr. Blumenfeld stated Agenda Items �5, 6 and 7 were all related to the same project and could all be acted upon by one motion. Stated applicant had requested items be withdrawn, due to site plan restraints which were recognized upon site plan review. Zt was moved by Commissioner pove, seconded by Commissioner McMiller to withdraw Agenda Items �5, 6 and 7. ROLL C.�ii,L: AYES: DOVB, K[JHSIN, ![c�[ILLSR, pRYOR, LSB, DIXON NOES: NONE l,BSBNT: H]�YNFS Chairperson Dixon introduced: Draft Housinq Eleaent Revision and BIR �ddendua Mr. Blumenfeld stated item had been presented at previous Planning Commission meeting and requested Commission continue this item until the next reqular scheduled .meeting of Auqust 11, 1992. It was moved by Commissioner Muhsin, seconded by Commissioner McMiller to continue item to August 11, 1992. ROLL CALi. • � aYHS: . DOVH, MUHSIN, l�clQLLER, PRYOR, LSB, DIXON I NOSS: NONE 2iBSSNT: H�YNBS I � NEW Ca.SBS • � Chairperson Dixon introduced: I Conditional Ose Peraft - Case No. 119, appiicant Paul Zerounian Mr. Blumenfeld stated applicant is requesting Conditional Use i Permit in order to establish a Market selling off-sale alcohol beverages at 10404 Lonq Beach Blvd. ! Art Barfield Planning Associate spoke on this item. Stated I applicant wishes to re-establish a Market with a Conditional Use � Permit for off-sale alcoholic beveraqes and stated site plan review recommended denial also, location was not in accordance with City Ordinance x1306 pertaininq to 500 feet distance between locations. In conclusion, staff requeste Planning Commission deny Conditional Use Permit �`119 based on the information � provided. i i I � � I i i i I I I I I � I It was moved by Chairperson Dixon to open Public Hearing Paul Zerounian, 1317 Ametus St., Redondo Beach, CA, spoke on his own behalf, listing his reasons for approval of Conditional use Permit. Commissioner Lee questioned length of time business has been in existance without Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Zerounian stated since 1987. After further discussion, Mr. Barfield again stated location was not in accordance with Ordinance #1306 requirement of 500 feet. Commissioner pove questioned existing liquor establishment. Commissioner Muhsin questioned owners ever having existing liquor license. � After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner McMiller to approve staffs recommendation. RQI,I, C?,LI, ?iY$S: !!ClIILLER, LBS NOBS: PRYOR, DIXON ABS�7T: HAYNES aBST.�IN: DOVB, I;()gSIN Motion failed. Deputy City Attorney Fong stated no action had been taken due to commissioners vote. , After further discussion, clarification was made on Commissioner Lee's motion. Zt was then moved by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner McMiller to deny Conditional Use Permit �119. ROI,i, CALI,: aYES: 1�H3I1/, MCIIILLffit, PRYOR, LBB, DIXON NOES: NONS ?iBSTlIIN: DOVS ABSSIi'P: AAYIfSS Chairperson Dixon informed applicant he has fifteen (15) days to file an appeal with the City Council. I I — . - � Chairperson Dixon introduced: Case :120, Conditional ilse Permit, applicant: abrahaa Ponce Mr. Blumenfeld stated staffs recommendation that item be continued in order for the applicant to revise site plan. It was moved by Commissioner pove, seconded by Commissioner Lee to continue this item. ROLL CALL• , AYBS: • DOVE, MtJHSIN, lic![IIS,SR, PRYOR, LBE, DIXON NOSS: NONE ABSBNT: H2,YNBS Chairperson Dixon introduced: Zoning Ordinance aaend�ent No. ZOa 24 Mr. Blumenfeld stated the Citys amendment to Chapter 25, section 2.1 and 8.1 of the Official Zoning Ordinance with respect to a specific definition of restaurant use. Request was made to more effectively regulate on-sale alcohol beverage permits with respect to bonafide restaurants. Staff respectfully requests that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution ;�2449. Commissioner pove requested the Ordinance be amendend to include the wording of."maximum capacity of 200 people°. After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner pove to approve with amendments: RESOLDTION NO. 2449 SNTITLSD: a RS.SOLUTION OF THE CITY CODNCIL OF TfiB CITY OF LYNfi00D RSCO2�4SEtIpING CITY 2iDOPTION OF �,N �tID�[SN'P Tp CHI�PTSR.S 25 OF TEIE IlUNICIPtii, G WITfi RBSP$CP TO RS,S'PAURAN'P USB, CITY WIDS.• - ROLL CaLI, • �lYBS: DOVS, K[niSIIT, !(cXlLi,g[t, F12YOR, LSS, DIXOIV NOES: NONE 2iBSffi1T: E�YNB3 Chairperson Dixon called meeting back to reqular order of business and asked for staff comments. Mr, Blumenfeld stated staff's recommendations to standardize I roofinq materials for remodeling or new development. Several samples had been gathered and a display was befng prepared. Also i spoke on Area Plan for the Greenline Transit Station. i Hearing no comments on Public Orals, Chairperson Dixon called for Commission Orals. � I . ( � I � ,.. . , • Commissioner Pryor questioned Mr. Ross' ability to work with staff and whether or not he has complied with recommendations by staff. Mr. Blumenfeld spoke on Mr. Ross' long involvement with the City relative to the project approval. He indicated that the project was only submitted for consideration in April of this year and that it had been continued once at the applicants request. He indicated that he advised Mr. Ross to hire professionals to assist him with the project because it was relatively comples involving property asquisitions, vacations, etc. Also stated Mr. Ross' previous plans had been poorly drawn and inadequate and could not be reviewed for processing, and Mr. Ross' location in the General Plan. Commissioner Pryor questioned his conflict of interest should he , bid on project. Commissioner Muhsin inquired about Commission pictures and acknowledgment of former Commissioners. Mr. Blumenfeld spoke on tribute to Kenrick Karefa-Johnson. , Commissioner Lee questioned single family home on Louise Ave. & Bullis Road. Chairperson Dixon spoke on yard sales and home improvement contests. It was mov.ed by Commissioner Pryor, seconded by Commissioner pove to adjourn to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planninq Commission on August il, 1992. � Eli2abeth Dixon, Chairperson APPROVED ?,S TO CONTENT: • APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sol Blumenfeld Kenneth Fong Development Services Deputy City Attorney Manger