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March 13, 1973
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CALL TO ORDER Roll Call of Commissioners
Richard Bowen
Joe F. Goldsworthy
Ralph A. Herbold
George Higgins
Richard McAlpine
Walter Read
Charles F. Storms
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 13, 1973
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PUBLIC HEARINGS Case Number
73004
Site Plan Review -
Will Rogers School
73006
Variance -
Park Water Company
73007
Zone Establishment -
Manufacturing Zone
73008
Conditional Use Permit -
Tic Toc Market
73009
Home Occupation Permit -
11052 Linden Street
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MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
1. Informational Bulletin
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OTHER
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ADJOURNMENT
t REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1973
The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the Council Chambers of the City hall, 11330 Bullis
Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m.
Acting Chairman McAlpine in the Chair. Commissioners Bowen,
Goldsworthy, Herbold, Read and Storms answered the roll call.
Chairman Higgins was absent.
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It was moved by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner;
Herbold that Chairman Higgins' absence be excused. Motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Herbold, seconded by Commissioner
Read that the minutes of the adjourned meeting of January 23, 1973,
be approved. All members present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC BEARINGS
Easement Vacation - Commercial Equities
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time
fixed for request of Commercial Equities Corporation for relinquish-
ment of easements affecting exterior boundaries of Lots 117 -120,
124 -136, and 226 -261, Tract 2551. The Chairman declared the
hearing open and asked for information concerning the hearing.
Secretary Rice presented his report to the Commission and recommended
approval of quit claim deeds to the owners of record vacating
pole line, pipe and conduit easements at property commonly described
as the vicinity south of Imperial Highway and east of Peach Street,
north of Sanborn Avenue and west of Long Beach Boulevard.
r In response to Commissioner Bowen's request that easements be
more ,cell- defined, Secretary Rice strted that they are the same
type of easements we have dealt with before which were secured
by the L;nwood Company and turned over the City in the 1920's.
In contrast to utility easements of varying widths which will
continue to exist, these are property dividing lines only with no
width or real land involved.
Commissioner McAlpine asked if anybody in the audience wished to
speak for or against the proposed casement vacation. There was
no response.
It was then moved by Commissioner Bowen, seconded by Commissioner
-0ES. 513 Read that Resolution No. 513 be adopted approving the easement
Easement Vac vacation application of Commercial Equities Corporation, a land
Lts. 117 -120, management firm for the shopping center.
124-136,226-261
Tr. 2551 Easement Vacation - Shell Oil
The hour. of 7 30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time
fixed for request of Holm, Tait and Associates, Inc., representatives
for Shall Oil Company for relinquishment of easements affecting
r the exterior boundaries of Lots 90, 91, 92 and 93, Tract 2551.
The Chairman declared the hearing open and asked for information
concerning the hearing.
Secretary Rice presented his report to the Commission and recommended
approval of quit claim deeds to Shell Oil Company relinquishing
pole line, pipe and conduit easements at property commonly
described as the vicinity of the northwrL' corner of Imperial.
Ili;, sy ar. <I Long Beach Boulevard.
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Commission Bowen asked for the status of the Shell Oil Land
dedi.cati.n . wh,.ch tie .Ky Engineer and rubli.c Works Director,
Carlos Al,, :ado replied t. it they have not come up with a deed on
the right ";" Yay as yet. Commissioner Bowen questioned whether
these easeme»ts had any bearing, on that particular ground. N .
Alvarado said he had talked with the Pl.ann,ng Director on this
subject who had said that it could not be applicable in land
ownership. Secretary Rice reported that Title Lnsuranee Company
had specifically stated this was just to clear the records and for
no other purpose.
Commissioner McAlpine asked if there was anyone who wished to speak RES. 512
in favor or against the easement vacation. Dave Garrison of Easement Vac
Balm, 'Tait and Associates indicated his presence and stated he Lts. 90, 91,
was there to answer any questions in behalf of Shell Oil Company. 9 93
There being none, lie sat down. Tr. 2551
It was then moved by Commissioner Herbol.d and seconded by Commissiorer
Bowen that Resolution No. 512 be adopted approving the easement
vacation application of Shell Oil Company.
Var iance - 5501 Pa yborn
The hour of 7 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the time
fixed for the hearing on the application of Mrs Anna Wallace,
requesting a variance to reduce parking requirements from two
spaces to one on Lot: 75, Tract 12276, commonly known as 5501
Rayborn Street.
Commissioner Bowen excused himself from holding a voting position
as he is representing airs. Wallace as a client in this matter.
City Attorney, Steve Betz stated it was not necessary for him to
leave the room but he was excused from regular participation in
the remainder of this case.
Secretary Rice presented his report to the Commission and recommended
a variance be granted Mrs. Wallace to construct a single car
garage on the reusable slab left by the fire which destroyed her
original garage as this was a pre- existing condition and all other
-- property in the neighborhood is developed with single car garages.
Commissioner McAlpine asked if there was anyone in the audience
who wished to speak for or against the proposed variance. Mrs.
Anna Wallace indicated her presence to answer any questions that
may arise. There was no further response.
RES. 57.4
Var.iaace
Subsequently, it was moved by Commissioner Stones and seconded by 5501 Rayborn S1.
Commissioner Read that Resolution No. 514 be adopted approving the Approved
parking variance request of Mrs. Wallace. Motion unanimously carried.
dome Occup -- 3908 Walnut Avenue
Commissioner McAlpine asked for a resume of request for home Rome Occupation
occupation permit. This request was made by Mr. Paul 1Cleiter to 3908 Walnut Ave
perform graphic design in his home at 3908 Walnut Avenue, and Approved
was coming before the Planning Commission due to an objection received.
Secretary Rice explained that when the one
was made to understand the real situation,
and thereby immediate approval was given to
as applied for.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES v.ND REPORTS
Selection of Planni-na Consul
person in opposition
he withdrew his objection
permit home occupation
Selection of
Plannir!tA Consu
OWEN DiORMID I
Secretary Rice presented his report on the selection of the planning
consultant firm which included a statement on their anticipated
charges of a monthly retainer for eighteen months at $10,000 to $12,000
and that additional charges would be made for elements beyond our
capability such as seismic or noise that would he contracted OUL to
specialists in appropriate fields. These charges were based no
an informal proposal made by Owen Menard, which was the cousu't nL
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firm recommended for approval. over Green a, a Associates. In
conclusion ho hi.s retort he added that a i xal cost analysis
will be pr.cscnted to the City for approval,
Commissioner Bowen questioned if there would be a running
retainer even if Menard is not used during the course of a month
as opposed to charges on an hourly basis when he is actually
being consulted with. Secretary Rice responded that an attempt
would be made to set up the number of days required on each
element for which he would have to spend time in the City.
This tentatively computes at approximately 50 to 60 days at
an average rate of $30 -$40 per hour (depending upon which
members of his staff are utilizedl.
Commissioner McAlpine asked if it were true 'ghat Gruen's
people were in fact: difficult to contact. Secretary Rice told o f
a number of distant locations in which Judy Frank (Gruen's
principle contact) was working. It was agreed that this was
a factor important enough to make a difference in the final choice.
It was moved by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner.
Storms that approval be given to the selection of Owen Menard
and Associates as the planning consultant firm to assist in the
preparation of the City of Lynwood General flan. Motion
unanimously carried.
Will Rogers School. Site
WILL ROGERS Secretary Rice presented his report on the Will Rogers School
SCH60I. SITE Site.
REVIEW
Commissioner Bowen spoke to the California law which states that
we must have an environmental impact report before a site plan
can be reviewed by the Commission. Bowen's suggestion was that
we hAve the school board prepare such a report on that area '
showing that it will not have an adverse affect on the remaining
houses adjacent to the proposed site. Even though none of the
residents are presently in opposition, the Commission should ,
request the report he submitted to which a statement can be made
thus preventing future problems. In relation to this, City
Attorney Kuntz stated that a citizen can challenge a situation
at any time in the future when there has not been an environmental
impact report prepared. It follows that the Commission is acting
in behalf of the private citizen and in an atrempt to prevent future
i complications to the City when asking that an Environmental Impact
Report be submitted. At close of discussion, Bowen asked to be excused.
Building Inspector, Jack DeJong, informed the Commission that the
School Board has certain premptuary powers over the City and that
they can follow whatever plans they choose no matter what the City
decides. They are coming before the I inning Commission in an
act of cooperation which is in keeping with their past attempts to
comply with the wishes of the Commission.
Secretary Rice stated that the Will Rogers School site plan approval
will come before the Commission at its next regular meeting of
March 13, 1973 at which time Mr. Dan Gobet_ from the State and
Mr. flagnuson, School District Assistant Superintenden" will be
present. All cf the Cmamissioners agreed that no further action
be taken until presentation of the actual site plan at next meeting.
Information Bulle E'
INFORMATIONAL
BULLETIN Secretary Rice discussed items covered in his report indicating
conditions qf various activities.
Conva lc�sccio' 1rmes - Secretary Rice sketched bri =f "y o%wr the contents
of a newslavar article given to him by Bui.ldin, OfQcial, Jack
DeJong which was of i- nterest relative to the Convalescent hospital.
situation. It. Rice explained than by taking in mentally retarder
and ill patients, organizations car release funds from the State
which are now lacking, due to HadU . cutbacks, Conditional Ilse
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Permits for Lynwood "Howe;" protects us, however we are going to
ask the Stare to spell out actual definitions of each organization
now operating so we will know exactly how we stand.
Douglas Oil - Commissioner McAlpine spoke with reference to a
violation by Douglas Oil in not living up to their part of the
agreement to do a certain amount of revamping anti updating- -
conditions applied when the Commission approved installation of
j" gas fuel_ facilities for the Tic Toc Market located at California
and Imperial dighway.
Secretary Rice responded to Conunissi.oner McAlpine's statements
that earlier in the day Mr. Snelling's representative Tom Sisneros,
of Douglas Oil had assured him it would be cleaned up. It would
appear that we can expect them to comply since permission is
being requested for the same type of installations at the Tic Toc
Market on Atlantic for which they must apply for a Conditional
Use Permit on March 1.3, 1973.
Quick Stop Market - Commissioner McAlpine stated for the record
that he heard a comment on the bidding for Quick Stop larket
that they did not intend to be as extensive with their landscaping.
Secretary Rice reported on actions taken this date denying
permission to erect a sign which did not meet with approval,
thus forcing them to remove it for exclusion of all wording but
the USE OF THE MARKET and USE OF SHOP NEXT TO MARKET and PRICE
CI GASOLINE. Mr. Rice added a note that they cannot be made
to take down signs in their windows no matter how bad they look.
° Miscellaneous Tra sh P roblems - Commissioner. McAlpine asked for
further questions on any subject to which Commissioner Herbold
responded with a description of trash hounds he had seen while
driving behind a market- -and how strewn around everything was
getting because of them. He wondered if it was like that in
other locations of a similar nature.
Mr. Wayno Richardson of 1122 Apricot Street addressed the Commission
to say that Montgomery Ward's workers are throwing trash and lunch
garbage all around the building and he wonders what kind of
precautions can be taken to prevent these conditions from
continuing when the building is finished.
There being no further business, Commissioner Read re- motioned
to adjournment to the next regular meeting of the Planning ADJOURNMENT
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Commission to be held on March 13, 1973, at 7 30 p.m.
Chairman
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Secretary
March 13, 1973
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF WILL ROGERS SCHOOL SITE
Gentlemen:
The Lynwood Unified School District has notified the City. of its intent
to acquire property for the relocation,of the Will Rogers Elementary School.
As previously related to the Commission an agreement has been reached between
the school district and the Stare Division�of Highways concurring with the.
particulars -of the school relocation including land acquisition and building
construction funds.
The plot plan submitted for Commission indicates primarily
the site location with lots -to be acquired and indicates the buildings and
improvements in principle only, The Commission has indicated concern ever
this matter before and requested a letter be sent to the State concerning
the homes to remain adjacent to and south of the school site. Concerns of
security, economic value and environmental impact were mentioned in the
letter sent to the State January 3, 1973, A reply was returned to the City
January 22, 1973 offering a full review of the events and understandings
of the School District, State and the City.
The following recommendations are presented for Commission consideration
for recommendation to the School Board for final determination. Whereas
the School Board has a responsibility to the welfare and safety: of its ,
pupils as well as tc the Comprehensive General Plan of the City and-the City
Planning Commission is charged with protecting the progress, improvement
and general welfare of the City.in accordance with the General Plan it is
anticipated these recommendations will be considered to the fullest extent
possible. According to Section 15004 of the Government Code, should the
Commission not favor the acquisition.of the property for a school site
recommendations should be forwarded to the school for consideration,
1. Further consideration be given to the purchase of
the remaining property south of the school site in
order to provide suitable perimeter surveillance
by patrol units,
2, An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be prepared
to indicate whether or not a significant environmental
impact will be created as a result of the school site
relocation. Furthermore, the EIS shall justify the
impact on the remaining property and residences sourtherly
of the school site and north of Sanborn Avenue.
3, If the property to the south -is not included as part
of the school site, a six foot block wall with six foot
chain link fencing above shall be constructed from
Duncan to Louise Avenues, The wall shall be stepped down
at the setback of the adjacent residences in the normal
manner prescribed by.local ordinance.
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SUBJECT: REVIEW OF WILL ROGERS SCHOOL SITE Page 2
4, Prior .to preparation of final plans the architects
and School Board review a report prepared by the Southern
California Association of Governments titled "Crime
Prevention through Physical Planning."
5m That final construction plans be submitted to the City
for plan check and review and comment by various City
Departments.
These and any additional recommendations adopted by the Commission will be
transmitted to the School Board for their receipt and review before final
acquisition of the property is made,
RECOMMENDATION
Commission concur with staff recommendation and adopt "A Resolution of
the Planning Commission of the City,of Lynwood Making Certain Recommendations
to the Lynwood Unified School District Regarding the Relocation of the
Will Rogers Elementary School."
Melvin D. Rice
Secretary
Planning Commission
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HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR WATER WELL SITE
Gentlemen:
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Application has been received from Park Water Company asking for a Variance
to continue a nonconforming use on the westerly 25 feet of Lot 16, Tract.12035,
5115 Clark Street.
The applicant has in the past maintained a domestic water well on the site
and it is his desire to drill a new well and construct a new pump house as
well as other improvements on the property. The previous well has been
abandoned and the previous pump house removed from the site. This variance
if approved would allow the applicant to continue the nonconforming use /of
a well site in a single family residential zone.
The applicant proposes to construct a concrete block pump house to replace the
previously demolished metal structure. An 8 fte high block wall fence will replace
the chain link fence and will encompass the site with the exception of the
setback area on Clark Street, The setback area will be landscaped as shown on
the attached plot plan and maintained with a permanently installed sprinkler
system. In addition off -site improvements shall include the installation of
full width public sidewalks adjacent to the property and the construction of
a iO ft. concrete commercial approach.
Inasmuch as this well site has existed since annexation into the City of
Lynwood and in consideration of the proposed improvements to the neighborhood
it is the staff recommendation that this request be approved for Park Water
Company subject to the following conditions:
1, All construction be in conformance with submitted Plot Plan Y- 1028/1.
2, All required off -site improvements be constructed to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer. In addition all clean up of the public
right of way shall be to the satisfaction,of the Public Works Department.
RECOMMENDATION
Commission adopt "A Resolution�of the Planning Commission of the City of
Lynwood Approving a Variance for the Park Water Company to Reconstruct a
Water Well Site on the Westerly 25 Feet of Lot.16, Tract 12035, 5115 Clark
Street, Lynwood, Zoned R -1." Furthermore Plot Plan Y- 1028/1 shall be made
a part of this recommendation and approval with the aforementioned conditions
made a part thereof.
Melvin D. Rice
Secretary
Planning Commission
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ORDINANCE N0,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 570, AS AMENDED,
BY REPEALING CHAPTER X, "M -1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING
ZONE," AND CHAPTER XI, "M -2 HEAVY MANUFACTURING
ZONE," BY ADDING CHAPTER X, "MANUFACTURING ZONE,"
AND BY MAKING CERTAIN OTHER CHANGES RELATIVE
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SINGLE MANUFACTURING
ZONE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD HEREBY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1, Section 3.00 of Lynwood Ordinance No, 570 (the Zoning
Ordinance of the City. of Lynwood) is amended ,to as follows:
Sec, 3.00, There are hereby confirmed and established in the
City. of Lynwood the following classes of zoning districts which are
hereby designated and shall be known as follows:
R -1 - One family zone,
R -2 - Two family zone,
R -3 - Multiple family zone,
P -1 - Automobile parking zone,
CB -1 - Planned business zone,
C -2 - Light commercial zone,
C -2 -a - Medium commercial zone,
C -3 - Heavy commercial zone, and
M - Manufacturing zone.
Said classifications of zoning districts are shown and delineated
on the Zoning Map of the City.of Lynwood, a copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Clerk, and which is incorporated herein
and made a part hereof by this reference.
SECTION 2, Chapter X, "M -1 Light Manufacturing Zone," of
Ordinance No. 570 hereby is repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Chapter XI, "M -2 Heavy Manufacturing Zone," of
Ordinance No. 570 hereby is repealed in its entirety,
SECTION 4. Chapter X, "Manufacturing Zone," hereby is added to
Ordinance No, 570 to read as follows:
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MANUFACTURING ZONE
Sec. 10.00 - ,Purposes
The Manufacturing Zone is intended to provide for the development of
manufacturing areas and industrial enterprises consistent with the character
of the community. A wide variety of.industrial and manufacturing uses will
not generally have an adverse impact upon residential, commercial, and other
industrial areas within the City; however, in order to insure that said uses will
effect no such adverse impact, approval of a site plan will be required therefore.
Other types of manufacturing and industrial uses may create obnoxious, offensive
or hazardous conditions by reason of the emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas,
vibration, noise, or otherwise. Such uses can be permitted only if the potentially
obnoxious, offensive or hazardous conditions can adequately controlled; thus,
these uses will require a conditional use permit. All uses permitted in the
Manufacturing Zone must conform to the developmental standards set forth in
this chapter.
Sec. 10.01 - . Used Permitted Subject to Site Plan Approval
No building land shall be used or occupied and no building shall be
erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, or moved into or within
a manufacturing zone which is to be used or occupied for any purpose other than
as follows:
1. The compounding packaging or assembly of articles or merchandise
from the following previously prepared materials: aluminum, bone, brass,
cellophane, canvas, cloth, cork, copper, feathers, felt, fibre, fur, glass,
hair, horn, latex, lead,.leather, paint, plastics, precious or semi - precious
metals or stone, shell, rubber, tin, iron, steel, tobacco, wood, and yarns.
2. The manufacture,. compounding, packaging or treatment of such
products as candy, cosmetics, drugs, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, and food
products, except the rendering and refining of fats and oils.
3. Accessory commercial uses which are necessary yet incidental to
a permitted use under this section.
4. Automobile assembly, body and fender works, dismantling and
used parts storage, when operated or maintained wholly within a building.
5. Bakeries (wholesale),
6, Bottling plants.
7. Box factories.
8. Building material storage yards.
9. Clay products including manufacture of pottery, figurines, or similar
ceramic products using only previously pulverized clay and.kilns fired only by
electricity or gas,
10. Dairy products (no animals or livestock).
11. Electrical appliance, instrument and equipment manufacture,
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12, Equipment rental yards.
13. Freight and trucking yards or terminals.
14, Furniture manufacture.
15. Garment and glove manufacture.
16. Laboratories for experimental or testing purposes,
17. Lumber yards,
18, Precision Instrument manufacture,
19, Printing establishments.
20. Public utility . installations and facilities
21. Rubber, fabrication of products made from finished rubber,
22. Scran iron, steel and ferrous metal collection and transfer
stations for reclamation purposes (no retail sales)
23. Sheet metal shops,
24. Shoe manufacture,
25. Tool manufacture,
26. Trailer manufacture.
27. Truck repairing and overhauling (within a building),
28. Wholesale businesses, storage buildings and warehouses;
provided, however, that wrecking yards, junk yards, salvage storage
yards and dump facilities are specifically prohibited in the
manufacturing zone.
Each and all of the uses permitted by this section shad be allowed only after
a site plan has been reviewed and approved in accordance with Section 16.20
through 16,25, provided however that the Secretary of the Planning Commission
not the City Manager shall be the reviewing and approving agency.
Sec. 10002 - Uses Permitted Subject To A Conditional Use�Permit
In addition to the uses permitted pursuant to Section 10.01, the establish-
ment and operation of the following uses in the Manufacturing Zone shall be
permitted, provided that a conditional use permit for such use is first obtained
from the Planning Commission:
1, AlU other manufacturing and industrial uses not listed in Section 10.01
except those specifically prohibited by said section,
2. Any manufacturing or industrial use which is adjacent to the property
line of any residential zone or any educational institution.
3. Any retail or service use permitted in any commercial zone within
the City,
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Sec. 10003 - Operational Standards
Any activity permitted -in the Manufacturing Zone shall receive prior
written approval of the City and shall be conducted in such a manner as not to
create any nuisance, such as, but not limited to, vibration, sound, air
pollution, water pollution, dust, or the emission of odorous, toxic, or
noxious matter,
(a) Air Pollution
Any person building, erecting, altering or replacing any article,
machine, equipment, or other contrivance, the use of which may cause the
issuance of air contaminants, and'or odors, shall, prior to the issuance of
a building permit or building license, present a written statement from the
office of the Air Pollution Control Officer of the Air Pollution Control
District of Los Angeles County that said use shall meet with the regulations
of said District.
(b) Industrial Waste
Any person building, erecting, altering or replacing any article,
machine, equipment, or other contrivance, the use of which may cause
industrial waste discharge into the sanitary sewer system shall, prior to
the issuance of a building permit or business license receive certification
from the City of Lynwood, that said waste discharge will meet the standards
of the City of Lynwood and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County.
(c) Ground Vibration
No use, except a temporary construction operation, shall be
permitted which generates inherent and recurrent ground vibration perceptible,
without instruments, at the boundary of the lot on which the use is located.
(d) Noise
City Code.
Noise control shall be provided as prescribed by the Lynwood
(e) Testing
Whenever there is a question of conformance with the performance
standards of this section, the Secretary of the Planning Commission shall
request the property owner or operator to engage the services of a certified
testing firm and furnish the City with the test results.
Seca 10,04 - StoraQe and Loadin
Outdoor storage of materials, products or equipment used, produced
or manufactured by a permitted use shall be located only to the rear or side
of the main buildings, except when entirely screened by an approved solid
architectural barrier not less than six feet in, height to adequately screen
view of outdoor storage areas from the external boundaries of the property.
Furthermore, all loading and unloading shall be accomplished off of the public
right of way in an adequately reserved loading area on the premises.
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Sec. 10,05 - Height
No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall exceed
six (6) stories or seventy -five (75) feet,
Sec, 10,06 - Yard Requirements
(a) Front Yard
There shall be a required front yard of three (3) feet minimum
which shall be landscaped and permanently maintained and sprinklered as a
condition to the permitted use,
(b) Side Yard
There are no side yard requirements,
(c) Rear Yard
No rear yard shall be required.
Sec, 10,07 - Off- Street Parking
The parking requirements of rhe,Lyrwood City Code and of Ordinance
No, 570 shall govern. A total of five percent (51) of the gross lot area shall
be landscaped, of which may include the front yard landscape requirements.
Such landscaping shall be permanently maintained, and shall include permanent
underground automatic sprinkler system.
Sec, 10°08 - No Permits to Issue
No person shall be issued a building permit or a business license for
a use within the Manufacturing Zone without receiving prior written approval
from the Planning Director or person so authorized and any permit issued without
such approval shall be invalid.
SECTION 5
Subparagraph (c) of Section 12°04 of Ordinance No. 570 is amended
to read as follows:
(c) M Zone Parking Requirements
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2,
SECTION 6 All references in Ordinance Noe 570 or in the Lynwood City
Code to either the M -1 Zone or the M -2 Zone shall be deemed to refer
to the provisions of this chapter.
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Man„factn,r;ng n ind "�t_rfal uses includin¢ office or other
incidental operations on the site shall orovide one space
for each 500 square feet of gross floor area, but not less
Shan one soace fgr each emolovee on the maximum shift
SECTION 7 - Any building, structure or use of property within the
manufacturing zone which is in existence on the effective date of this
ordinance and which would be permitted pursuant to either Section.10.01
or Section 10.02 shall be allowed to continue in existence. All other
buildings, structures, and uses of land hereby are declared to be
nonconforming and shall be terminated pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter XIII or Ordinance No. 570. However, for the purpose of
computing the time within which such uses must be terminated.if such
uses were conforming prior to the effective date of this ordinance the
periods of time set forth in Chapter XIII shall commerce on said date.
SECTION 9 - If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,
or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 9 - This ordinance shall take effect on
SECTION 10 - The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify
to the passage of this ordinance and to cause the same to be published once
in the Lynwood Press, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published,
and circulated in the City-of Lynwood.
First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on
the day of , and adopted and ordered
published at a regular meeting of said Council held on the day
of , , by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Mayor of the City of Lynwood
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HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT„ 12225 ATLANTIC AVENUE
Gentlemen:
Tic Toc Markets, Inc, and Douglas Oil Company of California have made
application requesting a Conditional Use Permit allowing the installation
, and operation of gasoline service pumps on a portion of Lot 2,
J. J. Bullis Tract, commonly known as 12225 Atlantic Avenue, zoned CB-1.
The Douglas Oil Company acting as agents for Tic Toc Markets, Inc. has
applied for a Conditional Use Permit'on.a previously approved site'plan
which did not.include the gasoline pumps. According to zoning
Ordinance No, 808, filling stations and convenience markets are
permitted uses in the CB -1 Zone, but the market- service station
combination is subject to a Conditional Use Permit since it is not
specifically permitted. It is the intent of Tic Toc Markets, Inc.
and Douglas Oil Company of California to create a dual convenience by
providing a convenience market with gasoline sales.
It is staff's opinion this request should be approved subject to the
following conditions;
1. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the
planting areas on the site to the reasonable satisfaction
of the Code Enforcement Officer or his authorized agent.
2. The appl'ieant.is. allowed to display one sign only
on the site which shall be located on the existing
sign pole for Tic Toc Market and shall not be
larger than 3' x 4'. Said sign shall contain
information as to the brand name, price and type of
gasoline only and shall not contain the words "GAS WAR"
or words of similar effect,' Furthermore, no
additional signs excluding the aforementioned gas
sign and the Tic Toc Market pole sign shall be permitted
to be displayed on the site,
3. All gasoline deliveries shall be made only between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
4. If the applicant violates any of the above conditions
the City shall have the right, in its discretion to
require the applicant's operation on the subject
property be discontinued,
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SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, March 13, 1973
12225 ATLANTIC AVENUE P age 2
RECOMMENDATION
Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit for Tic.Toc Markets, Inc.,
Douglas Oil Company of California to install gas pumps on a portion
of Lot 2, J. J. Bullis Tract, 12225 Atlantic Avenue, in the City of
Lynwood, as per submitted plot plan TTM -LW dated February 9, 1973.
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Melvin D. Rice
Secretary
Planning Commission
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March 13, 1973
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT; HOME OCCUPATION - 11052 LINDEN STREET
Gentlemen:
Application has been received from Mr. Edward C. Ingram requesting
approval of a Home Occupation Permit to permit the use of his home
at 11052 Linden Street as an office for the purposes of contacting
subcontractors for the rehabilitation of F.H.A. homes.
The applicant explains that business will be conducted in a bedroom
and that approximately 10-15 square feet of the 1,200 square feet
home will be utilized. No deliveries will be made and no stock or
sales material will be required for the proposed use. The space will
be used as: an office only.
Five objections were received from neighbors to the proposed use
and therefore Planning Commission action is required for licensing
approval. The residents commented that they were opposed to the
use of the home for other than as a residence.
RECOMMENDATION
Commission approve application for Home Occupation Permit for office
use to Mr. Edward C. Ingram, 11052 Linden Street, Lynwood.
Melvin D..Rlce
Secretary
Planning Commission
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a. The carrying on of any business wirhicc the home shalt be as a secondary use. ��•>
b. The busi::e.ss shall n.t occapy more than 400 sq. ft. or 25% of the ground floor space,
no: any part of the garage. �� •_ _ ti!. '.�c� �•.s @� 6
c, No employees or assistants shall be engaged for services on the premises.ye:, -,
do II7 stock in trade shall be kept for display purposes on the premises.,/,2,,
e. The use aha.11 no_ generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic in excess of that IQc,
custo*nariiy associated with the zone cr district in which the use is located.
The use shall not be su_lt as to regai delivery, by commercial vehicle, of supplies
or materials :o or from the p:enises.yc t
g !!o use will 'Oe per'P. - aged which by reason o� rolor, design, materials, construction,
lighting, signs, sounds, noises, or vibrations alters the - residential character of X2
the premises or which unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighbor(s).
h. The use shall nct be sacs as to create excessi.e demand for municipal or utility
services or community facilities beyond those. a, -t ,-ally and customarily provided
for residential uses.
i. The following occ :rpations are specifically axcluded: Real, estate sales, beauty
shor,s, doxtors' offices, barber, shops, cleaning and dyezng, and shoe repairing.
j< Stored r:ater-ials used in connection with the home o-- ,u.pation shall not exceed
300 cu. fr. nor stand more than 6 ft, in height from floor level. Total business
usage will not increase the Lire lead b more than ?o.
k. The building and fire pre-,'ec- .:ion inspecors shal ha
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inspection as w to anv other business wi t thin the _,icy for the purpose of protecting
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March 13, 1973
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN
Gentlemen:
The following items are a review of activities submitted by various departments
of the City which may be of interest to the Commission.
PLANNING CONSULTANT CONTRACT
The City Council has taken affirmative action to engage the services of
Owen�Menard and Associates to provide advisory consultation services to the
City during the development of the General Plan. A contract will be negotiated
and ratified in the near future by the Mayor for services not to exceed $11,000.
It is anticipated the contract will commence on April 1, 1973.
CENTURY FREEWAY DISPOSITION
Attached is a report forwarded to the State Division.of Highways and Gruen and
Associates presenting an analysis of the eventual effect on the City should the
Century Freeway be permanently halted. The views presented will hopefully be
considered or made a part of the Environmental Impact Report on the Century
•Freeway.
SECURITY BANK GOODYEAR TBA PROGRESS REPORT
The Building Department received final plans for the Security Pacific Bank
Building on March 2, 1973, which is to be located at the corner of Imperial
Highway and 'Peach Street and plan check should be completed within two weeks.
Plans have already been received and checked for the Goodyear TBA facility
proposed to be constructed east of the Security Pacific site and bids have been
awarded on the construction�of this project, The Cit7 anticipates permits to
be issued for this facility during next week with the possibility of construction
also being initiated at that time,
LONG BEACH BOULEVARD DEMOLITI014 m SANBORN AVENUE TO BEECHWOOD AVENUE
The City Engineer's Office has received executed Agreements, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance from the Viking Land Clearing Company for the
Demolition.Project. On Friday, March 2, 1973, the contractor will begin with
salvaging operations. All affected utilities such as water, gas, telephone
and power have been severed from the structures.
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, MONTGOMERY WARD IMPROVEMENTS
The contractor has completed the construction of all curb, gutter and cross -
gutter on,the south side of Imperial Highway between Peach Street and State
Street, In addition, clearikK and grubbing operation have been completed for
the left turn pockets on State Street north and south of Imperial Highway.
The removal of the existing pavement section for the median on Imperial Highway
has been completed and curb installation is expected to be completed in
approximately two weeks. Progress or, this project, is very satisfactory and it
is expected that all major items of work adjoining the Montgomery Ward store
will be completed on or before the store opening date,
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SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN Page 2
REPOSSESSED PHA PROPERTIES STAT REPORT
The Building and Zoning Department presently has a list of 33 repossessed FHA
properties, which have been accumulated and corrected since the first
intensified efforts were initiated last November, Correspondence with HUD
has finally resulted ins responsible contact and noticeable effort toward
boarding of vacant houses and lot maintenance. Present summation is as
follows:
Property and buildings in clean and good condition 12
Buildings boarded up, property in good condition 7
Property and buildings in need of clean up 14
MAIN TENANCE WORK BY STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAY CREWS ALONG FREEWAY CORRIDOR
The City has received a letter from the State Division.of Highways indicating
that during the period from January.11th to February 2nd„ 1973, State
maintenance crews have removed debris, secured doors, garages, back - filled
holes and performed other miscellaneous maintenance work throughout the
Century Freeway Corridor, During this period, State crews have attended
to 120 parcels in the City of Lynwood,
in addition, discing of the vacant parcels is now underway and the seeding
operation as previously noted should begin in the near future.
INT ERSTA TE 10 FREEWAY - COURT RULING REGARDING RE- RENTAL OF HOUSING
On Friday, March 2, 1973, Judge Pregerson heard arguments from both the
plaintiffs and the State regarding re- rental of housing within the
Freeway Corridor. After hearing arguments on both sides and taking
testimony from Royal Sorensen who submitted the City's affidavit regarding
this situation, the Court took the question of re- rental under advisement
until April 2, 1973. In the interim, Judge Pregerson has asked the State to
provide the Court with three specific items, namely, (1) the number of
vacant homes which could be made suitable for re- rental at a cost of
$1,500 or less, (2) the average rental cost of the homes in the area, and
(3) the cost of private patrol to protect the homes mithin the Corridor.
Until April 2, 1973, the situation regarding re- rentals will remain as
it has in the pasta
RE AL ESTATE PRACTICES COMMISSION
On February 14, 1973 the Lynwood Real Estate Practices Commission met to
review suggested modifications to the existing real estate sign ordinance.
A number of alternatives were considered by the Commission including one
which would require Planning Commission consideration, "It was moved by
Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Rokos that the Commission
recommend that the Planning Commission consider reducing square footage
allocation in Section 6 00.8 of Ordinance No. 927 (attached) and clarify
the requirements that these informational signs not be used as rental
signs in an R Zone,
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Secretary
Planning Commission
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ORDINANCE NO. 927 Signs relating to the advertis-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ement of sale, lease, or rental
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY of buildings and /or premises, as
OF LYNWOOD AMENDING authorized by Section 3.17 oZ
.THE_ ZONING ORDINANCE the Lymvood City Code, No
OF THE CITY OF LY14WOOD nam ^plate or advertising sign
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE of any other character sha'1 be
ADVERTISING SIGNS IN permitted except as provided
DISTRICT NO. 2. by Home Occupation licensing
The City Council of the City procedure."
of Lynwood does hereby ordain Section 4. The City Clerk is
as follows hereby ordered and directed
Section 1. Subsection 6 of to certify to the passage of
Section 4.00 of Ordinance No. this ordinance and to cause
570 is hereby amended to read the same to be published once
as follows. in the Lynwood Press, a news -
Section 4.00,6. Signs relat- paper of general circulation,
ing to the advertisement of printed, published, and cu'cu-
sale, ]case, or rental of build- lated in the City of Lynwood.
ings and /m' premises, as auth- First read at a regular meeL-
orizcd by Section 3.17 of the ing of the City Council of said
Lynwood City Code. No other City held on the 21st day of
advertising signs, structures, November, 1972, and finally
or devices of any character adopted and ordered publish -
shall be permitted in any R -1 ed at a regular meeting of said
mie- family zone except as pro- Council held on the 5th day
vided by Home occupation he- of December, 1972, by the fol-
ensing procedure. lowing vote-
Section 2. ,.napter V con Ayes. Councilmen Byor,c,
sisdrig of 5.00 -5.06 of Ordin- Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Steens.
ai)ce No. 570 is amended by Noes Councilmen None.
the addition of the following Absent: Councilman None
Section 5.07 s/ E. L. Morris
"Section 5.07. SIGNS PER- Mayor of the City of Lynwood
MITiEl) Signs relating to the (SEAL)
advertising of sale, lease or ATTEST•
rental of buildings and /or pre- S/ Josephine L. Shepherd
raises, as authorized by Sect- City Clerk, City of Lynwood
ion 3.17 of the Lynwood City State of California )
Code No other advertisin, ss.
signs, structures, or devices of County of Los Angeles )
any character shall be permit- 1, the undersigned, City
ted in any P, -2 zone except as Cleric of the City of Lynwood,
provided by Home Occupation and es- officio clerk of the
licensing procedure." Council of said city, do hereby
Section 3. ..ubseetion S of certify that the above is a
Section 6.00 of Ordinance No. hue and correct copy of Or-
570 is hereby amended to read dinance No. 927 adopted by the
as follows: Citiv Council of the City of
"Section 6.00.6 IDENTIK Lynwood, and that same was
CATION Signs not to exceed passed on the date and by the
20 square feet in area for vote therein stated.
multiple dwellings, groups, Dated this 71h day of Dec.
lodges, hospitals, institution, ember, 1972.
and similar permitted uses. ( SEAL )
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ORDINANCE NO. 927 Signs relating to the advertis-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ement of sale, lease, or rental
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY of buildings and /or premises, as
OF LYNWOOD AMENDING authorized by Section 3.17 oZ
.THE_ ZONING ORDINANCE the Lymvood City Code, No
OF THE CITY OF LY14WOOD nam ^plate or advertising sign
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE of any other character sha'1 be
ADVERTISING SIGNS IN permitted except as provided
DISTRICT NO. 2. by Home Occupation licensing
The City Council of the City procedure."
of Lynwood does hereby ordain Section 4. The City Clerk is
as follows hereby ordered and directed
Section 1. Subsection 6 of to certify to the passage of
Section 4.00 of Ordinance No. this ordinance and to cause
570 is hereby amended to read the same to be published once
as follows. in the Lynwood Press, a news -
Section 4.00,6. Signs relat- paper of general circulation,
ing to the advertisement of printed, published, and cu'cu-
sale, ]case, or rental of build- lated in the City of Lynwood.
ings and /m' premises, as auth- First read at a regular meeL-
orizcd by Section 3.17 of the ing of the City Council of said
Lynwood City Code. No other City held on the 21st day of
advertising signs, structures, November, 1972, and finally
or devices of any character adopted and ordered publish -
shall be permitted in any R -1 ed at a regular meeting of said
mie- family zone except as pro- Council held on the 5th day
vided by Home occupation he- of December, 1972, by the fol-
ensing procedure. lowing vote-
Section 2. ,.napter V con Ayes. Councilmen Byor,c,
sisdrig of 5.00 -5.06 of Ordin- Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Steens.
ai)ce No. 570 is amended by Noes Councilmen None.
the addition of the following Absent: Councilman None
Section 5.07 s/ E. L. Morris
"Section 5.07. SIGNS PER- Mayor of the City of Lynwood
MITiEl) Signs relating to the (SEAL)
advertising of sale, lease or ATTEST•
rental of buildings and /or pre- S/ Josephine L. Shepherd
raises, as authorized by Sect- City Clerk, City of Lynwood
ion 3.17 of the Lynwood City State of California )
Code No other advertisin, ss.
signs, structures, or devices of County of Los Angeles )
any character shall be permit- 1, the undersigned, City
ted in any P, -2 zone except as Cleric of the City of Lynwood,
provided by Home Occupation and es- officio clerk of the
licensing procedure." Council of said city, do hereby
Section 3. ..ubseetion S of certify that the above is a
Section 6.00 of Ordinance No. hue and correct copy of Or-
570 is hereby amended to read dinance No. 927 adopted by the
as follows: Citiv Council of the City of
"Section 6.00.6 IDENTIK Lynwood, and that same was
CATION Signs not to exceed passed on the date and by the
20 square feet in area for vote therein stated.
multiple dwellings, groups, Dated this 71h day of Dec.
lodges, hospitals, institution, ember, 1972.
and similar permitted uses. ( SEAL )
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HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: MANUFACTURING ZONE ORDINANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Gentlemen:
As you are aware, the City is presently considering an ordinance establishing
a single manufacturing zone in the community. The new ordinance, which
would amend Ordinance No. 570, as amended by No. 808, is expected to
have considerable impact on the environmehi of both directly affected areas
and those adjacent to them.
In accordance with the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and a recent decision by the
State Supreme Court (Friends of Mammoth vs. Mono County), the following
statement has been prepared by Planning Department Staff concerning the
environmental impact of the proposed Manufacturing Zone Ordinance. The
M -Zone proposal, since it involves amendment of a zoning ordinance, the
establishment of developmental standards, and the prohibition of certain
specific uses, is of a magnitude to require an environmental impact statement.
The State Resources Agency has developed and published the "Proposed
Guidelines for the Preparation and Evaluation of Environmental Impact
Statements Under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. " The
following statement addresses all seven (7) of the impact considerations
specified in the guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission accept and approve City of Lynwood Environmental
Impact Statement Manufacturing Zone Ordinance.
Melvin D. Rice
Secretary
Planning Commission
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CITY OF LYNWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
MANUFACTURING ZONE ORDINANCE
{ CITY OF LYNWOOD
C A L I F O R N I A
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING March 9, 1973 TELEPHONE 537 -0600
Mr. Charles O'Connell ;
California State Division of Highways
Sacramento, California
Dear Mr. O'Connell:
On January 26, 1973 a meeting was held in the Lynwood City Hall for the
purpose of analyzing the eventual effect on the City should the Century
- (I -105) Freeway be permanently halted. Those in attendance included
Al Fisher, State of California, Community and Environmental Factors
?. Unit, John Stutsman and Clint Rosemond of Gruen Associates, City of
-,w Lynwood staff including Stephen Wright, City Manager, Carlos Alvarado,
Public Works Director and Melvin Rice, Assistant Director of Planning.
These views as presented by City staff will hopefully aid you in the
preparation of the Environmental Impact Report on the Century Freeway.
The thoughts and inputs are those related by the members of the City
staff working from a prepared outline of "Route 105 Unwinding Costs."
It must also be made clear that as situations or physical changes take
place regarding the freeway corriC'or so may the opinions of the City
and by no means are these comments final.
The concern shown by your staff during these personal contacts is
truly appreciated. It is my opinion that through this type of communi-
cation a superior product always results.
If additional information or material is required, please do not
hesitate to call.
Yours truly,
Melvin D. Rice
Assistant ' '
Planning Director
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT March 13, 1973
MANUFACTURING ZONE ORDINANCE Page 2
Aside from these temporary nuisances the Staff anticipates that no long -term
adverse environmental effects should result from the adoption of the
Manufacturing Zone Ordinance.
III. Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize the Impact
Every attempt should be made to control such nuisances as dust and noise
during periods of construction resulting from attempts to comply with the
ordinance. General construction specifications could be prepared to control
the actions of contractors during such periods. Limitation of construction
hours should perhaps also be considered in order to restrict nuisances so as to
affect the least number of citizens as possible. The impact of adverse
environmental effects, however, can be minimized inasmuch as their
importance is only temporary and they will usually be felt directly only in the
immediate area of construction activity.
IV. Alternatives to the Proposed Action
The alternatives to the proposed M -Zone Ordinance include: (1) no change in
the present zoning ordinance, (2) a relaxation of the current zoning ordinance,
or a (3) more or (4) less restrictive proposal than the one now suggested.
The City Council and Planning Commission have indicated their desire to
revise the zoning ordinance of the community as pertains to manufacturing and
industry in order to improve the environment and beautify the industrial areas
of the city. Through the means of the open public hearing an ordinance
consistent with the views and desires of the citizens of the community has been
proposed. Thus an alternative which suggested any action less than that now
proposed (i. e. nos. 1, 2, 4) would be inappropriate.
A stronger ordinance than the one now suggested would also likely be
inappropriate in -that it would become inflexible and restrictive in terms of
operational standards and the types of uses permitted. Such an ordinance
would not permit the well - balanced and wide range of industrial and manu-
facturing activities permitted under the proposed M -Zone Ordinance. In
addition a more restrictive ordinance would create economic hardship on a
greater number of Lynwood firms and might discourage further growth of
industry in the community,
V. Short -Term Versus Long -Term Productivity
The Manufacturing. Zone Ordinance is being proposed to provide for the
consistent development of manufacturing and industrial uses in the community,
and only those uses which do not have an adverse effect on residential,
commercial, and other manufacturing uses in the City will be allowed to
operate. Operational and developmental standards have been included to
create a pleasant and efficient environment and to retard and prevent deterioration
in manufacturing and industrial areas and in the city as a whole.
It is anticipated that the short -term financial expenditures associated with
compliance to the provisions of the ordinance, such expense to be borne by
the companies involved, will over the long -term prove to be money well
invested in the future of the community. Upon adoption and enforcement of
the M -Zone Ordinance the City of Lynwood will be provided with an image to
hold and protect its economic, esthetic, cultural and social values.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT March 13, 1973
MANUFACTURING ZONE ORDINANCE Page 3
VI. Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources
The Manufacturing Zone Ordinance as it is now written proposes no substantial
new commitments of resources. All of the land affected by the new ordinance
has been planned for or already committed to industry or manufacturing, and
any structures or facilities affected by the ordinance will either be modified,
reconstructed or demolished in order to comply with the ordinance.
The only irretrievable commitments of the project will be the probable rise
in the use of air space for the redevelopment or modification of structures or
facilities to comply with the ordinance. Some limited amount of resources may
in fact be retrieved from the approval, of the ordinance. Air and water quality
in the City, for instance, should be improved, and some of the natural biotic
resource can be regained through the landscaping of front yard areas and
parking lots. In addition some land resources may be regained for future
development through the removal of uses prohibited by the new ordinance.
Staff anticipates that the ordinance will not stimulate any substantial growth
of manufacturing or industry in the City, and it will, therefore, not endanger
the essentially residential character of the community,
VII. Objections to the Project, If Any, and Their Resolution
As of this writing, no objections to the Manufacturing Zone Ordinance have
been received. Future objections, however, may be anticipated from firms
whose operation under the new ordinance would be prohibited. Other
objections may come from companies which may experience some expense in
order to comply with the provisions of the ordinance. In the case of both types
of objections, the parties involved will have up to ten years to comply with
the ordinance. This should be ample time for firms to raise funds for
modification of facilities or to shut down and relocate their non - conforming
operations. The anticipated beneficial aspects of the ordinance for the people
of the City should far outweigh any of the expected objections to the project.
In substance, this ordinance is anticipated to beautify the City and improve
the environment in a positive and orderly manner and does not adversely
challenge the environmental quality of the City of Lynwood.
Roll Call: Ayes
Noes
Absent
APPROVED and ACCEPTED this 13th day of March, 1973.
Chairman
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