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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2014-08-12 PLANNING COMMISSIONAGENDA LYNWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 August 12, 2014 6:00 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' Am, AUG 0 6 2014 CITY OF LYNWOOD cj,ry CI,Ei3KS,OFFICE Marvin Aceves Jorge Casanova Alex Landeros Chair . Vice -Chair Commissioner Kenneth West Bill Younger Commissioner Commissioner COMMISSION COUNSEL David A. Garcia, City Attorney Tafoya & Garcia LLP STAFF Jonathan Colin, Rita Manibusan Karen Figueredo, Director Manager Planning Associate i Octavio Silva Planning Associate OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Flag Salute. 3. Roll call of Commissioners. 4. Certification of Agenda Posting. 5. Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting: July 8, 2014 SWEARING IN SPEAKERS 6. The Lynwood Planning Commission shall swear in all persons wishing to testify on any item listed on the Planning Commission Agenda. Residents shall swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. PUBLIC ORALS 7. At this time, any member of the public may comment on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission that is not on the Agenda. Members of the public may also comment at this time on any Agenda Item that is not scheduled for a public hearing. To preserve continuity, the Planning Commission Chair may, at his /her discretion, request members of the public wishing to comment on Agenda Items for which public hearings are not scheduled to hold their comments until just prior to the Commission's discussion of the Agenda Item in question. CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA (Public Hearing) 8. Applicant: City of Lynwood Proposal: The City of Lynwood is proposing to amend the General Plan and Zoning designations for the properties located at 6175- 001 -902, 6175 - 001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174 -001- 913, 6174 - 001 -915, 6174 - 001 -916, 6174 - 001 -917, 6174 - 001 -018, 6174- 001 -910, 6174 -001- 911, and 6174 - 001 -912 (Project Site) from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the Lynwood Linear Park. 2 Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following Resolutions: • RESOLUTION NO. 3337- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2014 -01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S): 6175 - 001 -902, 6175-001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174 - 001 - 913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174 -001- 917, 6174 - 001 -018, 6174 - 001 -910, 6174 - 001 -911, AND 6174- 001 -912 (PROJECT SITE) FROM MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OPEN SPACE IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 5.25 ACRE LINEAR PARK AS WELL AS TO ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. • RESOLUTION NO. 3338- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014 -01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S): 6175 - 001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174- 001 -912, 6174 - 001 -913, 6174 - 001 -915, 6174 - 001 -916, 6174 - 001 -917, 6174 - 001 -018, 6174 - 001 -910, 6174 - 001 -911, AND 6174 - 001 -912 (PROJECT SITE) FROM MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -3) TO OPEN SPACE (OS) IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 5.25 ACRE LINEAR PARK AS WELL AS TO ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. NEW REGULAR AGENDA (Public Hearing) NONE DISCUSSION ITEM COMMISSION ORALS STAFF ORALS ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the regular meeting of the Lynwood Planning Commission on September 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California, 90262. 3 Item No 5 LYNWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING July 8, 2014 Item #1- Call Meeting to Order Chair Aceves called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Item #2- Flag Salute Vice Chair Casanova led the flag salute. Item #3- Roll Call of Commissioners Planning Associate Octavio Silva called roll. Commissioner Landeros was absent. Also present were Planning Associate Karen Figueredo, Public Works Engineer Josef Kekula, and City Attorney David A. Garcia. Item #4- Certification of Agenda Posting Chair Aceves asked if the Agenda had been duly posted and Planning Associate Silva indicated that the Agenda was in fact duly posted. Item #5- Minutes of June 10, 2014 Plannina Commission It was moved by Commissioner Younger and seconded by Vice Chair Aceves to approve the meeting minutes of the June 10, 2014 Planning Commission meeting. Item #6- Swearing in of Speakers City Clerk Maria Quinonez swore in all audience members present. Item # 7- Parking & Business Improvement District APPLICANT: City of Lynwood Community Development Department SUBJECT: Parking and Business Improvement District (P.B.I.D.) Acceptance of the Annual Spending Plan Planning Associate Silva provided a background on the proposed spending plan and informed the Commission that additional City staff was present in the audience to address specific questions. Community Development Manager Bruno Nulls was in the audience and provided a summary of the PBID program, which included proposals for a commercial area improvement program, economic development initiative, surveillance camera maintenance and street sweeper maintenance contract. Chair Aceves inquired into the proposed commercial area improvement program. In response, Community Development Manager Nulls explained that the program has not started as a result of a shortage of City staff to oversee the program. Chair Aceves inquired about paint being distributed to businesses as part of the improvement program. Planning Associate Silva explained that free paint to businesses was not part of the current PBID spending plan. Commissioner Younger inquired about the possibility of using the PBID funds to pave City streets. Community Development Manager Nulls explained that staff can look into using such'funds for street improvements. It was moved by Vice Chair Casanova, seconded by Commissioner Younger to approve the proposed spending plan. ROLL CALL AYES: ACEVES, CASANOVA, WEST, YOUNGER NOES: NONE ABSENT: LANDEROS Item #8- Public Orals City Attorney Garcia swore in Lucy Avalos. Mrs. Avalos, who residences at 4330 Lugo Ave., explained that she is concerned about a tree that uprooted the sidewalk in -front of her home and asked for assistance from the City. In addition, Mrs. Avalos explained that she is concerned about high speed vehicle traffic within her neighborhood. CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA NONE NEW REGULAR AGENDA Item # 9- Civic Center Comprehensive Plan APPLICANT: City of Lynwood SUBJECT: Civic Center Comprehensive Plan Planning Associate Silva provided a project background and indicated that Tony Keith from RRM Design Group was in the audience in order to provide a slide presentation to the Commission. Mr. Keith provided a Power Point presentation 2 to the Commission of the City's proposed Civic Center Plan, which discussed elements of the plan, public outreach effort as well as grant opportunities in order to fund the implementation of the plan. Commissioner Younger asked if the City was still in the process of constructing the Lynwood Linear Park. In response, Planning Associate Silva explained that the proposed park will be moving forward. It was moved by Vice Chair Casanova and seconded by Commissioner Younger to adopt Resolution No. 3339, recommending approval of the Civic Center Comprehensive Plan to the City of Lynwood's City Council. "RESOLUTION NO. 3339- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIVIC CENTER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND TO ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT." ROLL CALL AYES: ACEVES, CASANOVA, WEST, YOUNGER NOES: NONE ABSENT: LANDEROS COMMISSIONER ORALS Commissioner Younger thanked staff for their work on the Civic Center Comprehensive Plan. Vice Chair Casanova asked about road repairs along MLK, Jr. Blvd. Chair Aceves thanked staff for their work on the Civic Center Plan. STAFF ORALS NONE ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Younger and seconded by Vice Chair Casanova to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Lynwood Planning Commission on August 12, 2014 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California, 90262. 3 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Milan Garrison, Interim Director Development Services 11 Marvin Aceves, Chair Lynwood Planning Commission APPROVED AS TO FORM: David A. Garcia, City Attorney Planning Commission Counsel REQUEST FOR: V -` ,4 Planning Commission Action li # PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: PLANNING DIVISION STAFF: August 12, 2014 TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 3337 & 3338/ GPA NO. 2014.01, ZC NO. 2014 -01: TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6175- 001 - 902,6175- 001- 903,6174- 001- 904,6174- 001 - 912,6174- 001 -913, 6174 - 001 -915, 6174 - 001 -916, 6174- 001- 917,6174- 001 - 018,6174- 001 -910, 6174 - 001 -911, AND 6174 - 001 -912 (PROJECT SITE) FROM MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -3) TO OPEN SPACE (OS), TO AMEND THEIR GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FROM MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OPEN SPACE AND TO ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Prepared by Octavio Silva PROPOSAL: APPROVED DENIED ❑ As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For ❑ Applicant's Request CONTINUED TO Development Services Director Item No. 8 The City of Lynwood is proposing to amend the General Plan and Zoning designations for the properties located at 6175- 001 -902, 6175 - 001 -903, 6174 -001- 904, 6174- 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174- 001 -910, 6174- 001 -911, and 6174- 001 -912 (Project Site) from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the Lynwood Linear Park. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3337 & 3338, recommending approval of Zone Change No. 2014-01 and General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01 to the City Council as well as to adopt the associated Negative Declaration of environmental impact. BACKGROUND In June of 2012, the City of Lynwood received a grant award as part of the State of California's Proposition 84 Bond Act of 2006 in order to design and construct a new 5.25 acre park. Under Site Plan Review No. 2014 -06, the City proposes to construct a Linear Park that will be located along Femwood Ave., from Birch St. on the west to Atlantic Ave on the east and will be approximately (1) mile in length. The park will be constructed on vacant City owned properties, which are remnant parcels from the construction of the 1 -105 Freeway. The park will include a walking trail, fitness zone, dog -park, children's playground, community garden and ecological resources. The park will incorporate sustainable design features such as drought tolerant landscaping, energy efficient lighting and a bioswale for reduction of storm water run -off. The City completed nine (9) workshops in the community as part of the park design effort (Exhibit No. 1). Site Plan Review No. 2014 -06 will be completed pending the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change determination. The existing two residential structures on Assessor Parcel Numbers 6174 - 001 -004 and 005 will remain with underlying zoning of Multi- Family Residential (R -3) and remain compliant with current zoning. An approximately 515 sq. ft. dedication will be provided to the City by the Franco Family Trust for park improvements and will have a General Plan and zoning designation of Open Space. In addition, an approximately 410 sq. ft. rear setback extension will be provided to the Franco Family Trust by the City and will have a General Plan and zoning designation of Multi - Family Residential (Exhibit No. 2). On June 10, 2014 the proposed project was scheduled for Planning Commission consideration but was continued as a request by staff. The item was continued in order to provide sufficient public noticing to local property owners within a 300 foot radius of the subject site. ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION General Plan Amendment The project site currently has a General Plan designation of Multi - Family Residential (R -3). The new park proposal requires that the designation be amended to Open Space (OS). Park facilities will be constructed around the two existing single family residential structures located at APN: 6174 - 001 -904. 2 Section 25 -110 -6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) authorizes the City to initiate amendments to the General Plan, including the land use policy. Per Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25- 110 -3, the following findings must be made for the approval of a General Plan Amendment. A. The proposed amendment is in the public interest and that there will be a community benefit resulting from the amendment. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment will be a benefit to the community because the proposal would provide for a 5.25 acre park in the City. In an area of approximately 4.9 square miles, the City of Lynwood is a highly urbanized area and has an insufficient amount of open space available. The Linear Park will serve an estimated community of over 22,000 residents within a (1) mile radius. The Linear Park will provide recreational opportunities as well as public amenities to area residents and businesses, which may result in an increase in physical activity and healthier lifestyle practices. B. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment are consistent with the City's General Plan in that the proposal for the Linear Park will provide additional acres of parkland (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.1) as well as promote the development of park facilities that allow for both active, passive, and commercial recreation (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.4). C. That the proposed amendment will not conflict with provisions of this zoning code, subdivision regulations, or any applicable specific plan. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment will not conflict with the provisions of the zoning code or any applicable specific plan as the proposal for the Linear Park is consistent with Sec. 25 -40 -1 (Intent and Purpose) of the LMC. D. In the event that the proposed amendment is a change to the land use policy map, that the amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties. This finding is supported by the following facts: (< The proposed amendments will not adversely affect surrounding properties as the proposed park is passive in nature and harmonious with adjacent residential uses. The proposed Linear Park has been designed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties by incorporating energy efficient pedestrian oriented lighting as well .as _ trash receptacles and graffiti mitigation measures including anti - graffiti wall coatings and the planting of landscaping vines. Zone Change Section 25 -115 of the LMC regulates zone changes (amendments), which state that a zone change may be initiated by Resolution of the City Council or the Planning Commission. The City is requesting to change the project site's zoning designation from R -3 to OS. Parks and public recreational facilities are permitted uses in the OS zone. Section 25 -40 -3 of the LMC indicates that there are no specific development standards that apply to open space facilities constructed within public parks. As proposed, the Linear Park will include a restroom facility as well as a community garden, which will be designed and constructed to reflect the character of the park. LMC Section 25 -115 -4 sets forth two (2) findings the Planning Commission must make in order to approve a Zone Change. The following is a summary of findings, followed by staff determinations: A. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the general plan; The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment are consistent with the City's General Plan in that the proposal for Linear Park will provide additional acres of parkland (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.1) as well as promote the development of park facilities that allow for both active, passive, and commercial recreation (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.4). B. That a proposed zone change will not adversely affect surrounding properties. The proposed amendments will not adversely affect surround properties as the proposed pocket parks are passive in nature and are harmonious with adjacent residential uses. The Linear Park has been designed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties by incorporating energy efficient pedestrian oriented lighting as well as trash receptacles and 0 graffiti mitigation measures such as anti - graffiti wall coatings and the planting of landscaping vines. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. As a result of the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration (Exhibit No. 3). A copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) to adopt the Negative Declaration was filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk's Office on April 30, 2014. A legal notice was published in the Lynwood Wave on May 1, 2014 informing the public of the NOI and soliciting public comments regarding the project. At the time this staff report was prepared, no public comments had been received. Project Profile Location Map Exhibit No. 1: Public Work Shop Schedule Exhibit No. 2: Site Plan- Land Dedications. Exhibit No. 3: Initial Study/ Draft ND Resolution No. 3337 Resolution No. 3338 PROJECT PROFILE GPA No. 2014 -01 ZC No. 2014 -01 (APN: 6175- 001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174- 001 -904, 6174- 001 -912, 6174 -001- 913, 6174- 001 - 915, 6174- 001 - 916, 6174- 001 - 917, 6174- 001 - 018, 6174- 001 -910, 6174- 001 -911, and 6174 - 001 -912) 1. Source and Authority LMC Section 25 -114.4 sets forth two (2) findings the Planning Commission must make in order to approve a Zone Change. LMC Section 25 -110.3 sets forth four (4) findings the Planning Commission must make in order to approve a General Plan Amendment. 2. Property, Location and Size The proposed Linear Park will be located along Femwood Ave., between Birch St. to Atlantic Ave. and will be approximately (1) mile in length. The park will be constructed on vacant City owned properties, which are remnant parcels from the construction of the 1 -105 Freeway. 3. Existing Land Uses Site Developed North: Residential South: Residential West: Residential East: Commercial 4. Land Use Designation The adjacent properties' General Plan and Zoning designations are as follows: Site General Plan Zoning North: Residential R -1 South: Residential R -1 West: Residential R -1 East: Commercial C -2 Site Plan Review Site Plan Review No. 2014 -06 will be completed pending the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change determination. 6. Code Enforcement History None on record at the time of this report. 0 7. Public Response None on record at the time of this report. 7 GENERAL LOCATION MAP ;�(�{y� s ' � ry'nm •- _ F ����jJ�� a" a--e y _ .c'�� � �� rosc } • Mabi"wYe��f ��� Lin-ma °n,�( i � � " ^fib,. q oA Stlm1 1m�+YarfeaF.._ PM�rNiXt N";s �' grr e K 2 w -�'la� (gym v Yv�"4x � "sr a0.axrn W Ca-ayp - uatan .9yaq a hi5a4re e. P JJww ADDRESS: 6175 - 001 -902, 6175 - 001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174- 001 -912 6174 - 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174 -001- 916 6174 -001 -917, 6174 - 001 -018, 6174- 001 -910, 6174 - 001 -911, and 6174 -001 -912 CASE NO.: GPA No. 2014 -01 & ZC No. 2014 -01 APPLICANT: City of Lynwood 7 Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization City of Lynwood Lynwood Walking Park Application - - Community Based Plannin - L - Walliding Park MEETING # Date MEETING Type Location/Address Time Day of Week May 11th„ Workshop 1 - Project On project site @ Atlantic Blvd. and 1 2011 Introduction/Design charette Femwood 6:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday May 12th, Workshop 2- Project On project site @ Atlantic Blvd. and 2 2011 Introduction/Desi n charette Femwood 6:00 - 8:00 rn Thursday May 18th, Lynwood Senior Center -11329 3 2011 1 Garden Club Meeting Ernestine Avenue L rnvoo 90262 11:00am - 1:00 m Wednesday Food for Less - 11245 Long Beach Blvd.,90262 May 21st, Plaza Mexico- 3100 E. Imperial 4 2011 Sidewalk Engagement Hwy., Lynwood, 90262 1:30 - 3,30 pm Saturday Neighborhood Watch Black Bateman Hall, City of Lynwood - May 24th, Captains Watch Meeting - 11329 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, 5 2011 Presentation CA 90262 6:00 - 8:00pin Tuesday City Park — 11301 Bullis Rd., Lynwood,90262 June 4th, Plaza Mexico - 3100 E. Imperial 6 1 2011 Sidewalk Engagement Hwy., Lynwood CA 90262 10:00am - 12 pm Saturda Presentation and Design Lynwood Senior Center- 11329 June 9th, Workshop @ Senior Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, CA 7 2011 Luncheon 90262 11:00am -1:00 pm Thtasda. I I June 15th, I I Lynwood Skate Park -11301 Bullis I Workshop 3 - Final June 17th, I Presentation of 3 1 Yvonne Burke -John D. Ham Park B. For each meeting listed in the response to 4 -A above, what method(s) did the applicant or partnering community based organizafion(s) use to invite residents? The City wanted to make sure that meetings and events were advertised thoroughly and through multiple mediums. The City along with its partners From Lot to Spot and the South Central Farmers Health and Education Fund , respectfully referred to as the "Outreach Team ", collaborated on all outreach and advertised the meetings through nine different outreach methods including door -to -door canvassing, posting flyers at key public locations such as City Hall, City Park and at the Project site itself, banners posted at the Project site, online advertisements on both the City's and FLTS websites, Statewide Park Developr Definitions and Community Revitaliz Exhibit No. 1 Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and City of Lynwood Statewide Park Development and Lynwood Walking Park Application Community Revitalization local cable channel and through the newspaper. Both FLTS and the SCFHEF have extensive experience working with communities of color. All outreach materials, workshops, and events were translated and /or conducted in Spanish because of the City's large Latino population. Additionally, in order to garner as much input as possible, FLTS helped the City design unique engagement strategies to capture as many people as possible. One such technique was facilitating the first two (2) workshops at the actual project site instead of hosting workshops in a room, in a recreation hall. Thus, inviting community members from nearby and capturing additional foot traffic. In addition, FLTS also used their unique "Sidewalk Engagement" strategy that has been implemented by other park advocacy groups. Sidewalk Engagement serves two purposes. One, to capture community members input on amenities directly on the street in places where Lynwood community members go and secondly to inform them about upcoming design workshops and events. In this case, Sidewalk Engagements occurred at Plaza Mexico, with a daily attendance of over 10,000 shoppers, Food for Less, Lynwood City Park and Lynwood Skate Park. All these locations are located within a % mile of the project site. The following table illustrates meeting outreach methods. MEETING Description of the method(s) used to invite Number of residents who General description of the residents to this meeting. participated in this meeting. residents (youth, seniors, families or other groups) who participated in this meeting. Workshop 1 - Project Introduction /Design charette - Community members were invited through 114 mile door -to -door outreach, canvassing, advertising on local cable channel, Flyers posted at key public locations and online through City of Lynwood and FLTS 1 website 36 Local Residents Statewide Park Development 34 Definitions and Community Revitalization Program Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and City of Lynwood Statewide Park Development and Lynwood Walking Park Application Community Revitalization During the meetings that occurred in the critically underserved community, how were the residents enabled to design the park using goalsi -3? C. Goal 1: The residents worked together to identify and prioritize recreation features that best meet their needs, and reached a general agreement on the type and design of the recreation feature(s) included in the proposed project. Project workshops were carefully designed to make sure community members not only provided their input on amenities and features, but also to ensure they prioritized their needs. Workshops 1 and 2 were held directly on site, to inspire Statewide Park Development 35 Definitions and Community Revitalization Program Workshop 2- Project Introduction /Design charefte - Community members were invited through 1/4 mile door -to -door outreach, canvassing, advertising on local cable channel, flyers posted at key public locations and online through City of Lynwood and FLTS 2 webeite 22 Loral Residents Garden Club Meeting - Announcement at regular Garden Club meeting, flyers at City 3 1 Hall and Senior Center 16 Senior Citizens Sidewalk Engagement - canvassed neighborhood, online for Final Workshop and 4 oathered input on amenities 14 Local Residents Neighborhood Watch Block Captains Watch Meeting - Presentation - Advertisement through Public Relations Department, and online through City of Lynwood and FLTS 5z website 26 Local Residents Sidewalk Engagement - Online through City of Lynwood and FLTS website, flyers at key 6 1 locations 25 Local Residents Presentation and Design Workshop @ Senior Luncheon — Community members were invited through the Senior Center flyer postings, through regular announcement at 7 senior meetings, and online web posting. 19 Senior Citizens Sidewalk Engagement - Online through City of Lynwood and FLTS websites, flyers at key a locations 29 Youth Workshop 3 - Final Presentation of 3 _ Coneptuals/Design Charete - Community members were invited through 1/4 mile door - to -door outreach, canvassing, advertising on local cable channel, flyers posted at key public locations and online through City of 9z Lynwood and FLTS website 25 Local Residents During the meetings that occurred in the critically underserved community, how were the residents enabled to design the park using goalsi -3? C. Goal 1: The residents worked together to identify and prioritize recreation features that best meet their needs, and reached a general agreement on the type and design of the recreation feature(s) included in the proposed project. Project workshops were carefully designed to make sure community members not only provided their input on amenities and features, but also to ensure they prioritized their needs. Workshops 1 and 2 were held directly on site, to inspire Statewide Park Development 35 Definitions and Community Revitalization Program m x r-F Z L CITY OF LYNWOOD - FRANCO FAMILY TRUST 1. New 6' CMU exterior wall 2. Extend easterly yard wall 10' 1\New Electrical Entry Gate 4. IDlatte-D4Lt ly"teIlor fence /prooeLty I[v back 5' n FERNWOOD AVENUE LIMIT OF WORK _•PA _• _ _ • _ _ CENTERLINEOF T • FENCE TO BACKSIDE OF = CMU WALL BACKSIDE OF CMU WALL ALIGNED WITH CENTERLINE OF WOOD FENCE LIMIT OF WORK - T T PROPOSED ELECTRIC HATCH LEGEND SYMBOLLEGEND EXISTING ••• EXISTING WOOD FENCE FENCE DEDICATION ( 515 SF) . FRANCO TEN -FOOT EASTERLY REAR YARD PROPOSED 6 CMU WALL MAIME r .. �: ❖:•: CENTERLINE OF FENCE TO !... BACKSIDE OF O:.OS •:•:'s. CMIJ WALL HATCH LEGEND SYMBOLLEGEND CITY LINEAR PARK FIVE -FOOT LAND EXISTING WOOD FENCE DEDICATION ( 515 SF) . FRANCO TEN -FOOT EASTERLY REAR YARD PROPOSED 6' HT CMU WALL SETBACK EXTENSION (410 SF) PROPOSED ELECTRIC ENTRY GATE SCALE t"= 30' -0" California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration City of Lynwood Development Services Department Planning Division 11330 Bulbs Road Lynwood, California 90262 (310) 603 -0220 www.lyawood_ a us Notice is hereby given that the City of Lynwood Development Services Department, Planning Division has completed an Initial Study of Zone Change No. 2014 -01 and General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01 for the subject property located along Fernwood Avenue from Birch Street to Atlantic Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number(s) 6175- 001 -902, 6175 -001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174 -001 -912, 6174-001 -913, 6174-001 -915, 6174 -001 -916, 6174 -001 -917, 6174-001 -918, 6174 -001 -910, 6174-001 -911, 6174-001 -912 (Project Site), County of Los Angeles. The proposal is to amend the General Plan and zoning designations of the Project Site to allow for the construction of a new 5.25 arse multi- benefit Lynwood Linear Park. The new park will include a fitness zone, playground, dog -park, community garden, and ecological resources. The Project Site's General Plan and zoning designation will be amended from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS). The Initial Study was completed in accordance with the City's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment' On the basis of such Initial Study, the City's Staff has concluded that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and has therefore prepared a Draft Negative Declaration. The Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. The Project site is ❑ is not ® on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5. Copies of the Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration are on file and available for public review at: City of Lynwood Development Services Department /Planning Division 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, California 90262 (310) 602 -0220 Comments will be received until June 2. 2014. Any person wishing to comment on this matter must submit such comments, in writing, to the City prior to this date. Comments of all Responsible Agencies are also requested. At its meeting on June 10, 2014 at 6.00 PM, the Planning Commission will consider the project and the Draft Negative Declaration. If the Planning Commission finds that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, it may adopt the Negative Declaration. This means that the Planning Commission may proceed to consider the project without the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Signature Date received for filing and posting Dated: April 28, 2014 Published: May By: Octo Title /'001I - Date ® Los Angeles County Clerk's Office Environmental Filing 12400 E. Imperial Highway, Room 1101 Norwalk, California 90650 Exhibit No. 3 INITIAL STUDY Environmental Checklist 1) Project Title: Zone Change No. 2014 -01 & General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01 2) Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Lynwood Development Services Department /Planning Division 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 3) Contact Person (s), Title (s) and Phone Number (s): Octavio Silva Planning Associate Development Services Department (310) 603 -0220 x 289 4) Introduction: The City of Lynwood encompasses a 4.9 square mile area within the southern portion of Los Angeles County, California. The City is primarily built -out and has a balance of residential, commercial and industrial land uses. Of particular short supply in the City are areas designated for open space and recreational activities. In June of 2012, the City relieved a grant award as part of the State of California's Proposition 84 Bond Act of 2006. The grant award funds the design and construction of the Lynwood Linear Park. The Lynwood Linear Park is a multi- benefit project that, will revitalize approximately 5.25 acres of vacant City owned property along Fernwood Avenue From Birch Street to Atlantic Avenue. The Linear Park will serve an estimated community of over 22,000 residents within a 1 -mile radius. The City of Lynwood has determined that the project is subject to the guidelines and regulations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Initial Study addresses the potential direct, indirect and cumulative environment effects associated with the project. 5) Purpose of the Initial Study: The purpose of the Initial Study is to: (1) identify environmental impacts; (2) provide the lead agency with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or a Negative Declaration (ND); (3) enable an applicant or lead agency to modify a project, mitigating adverse impacts before an EUIR is required to be prepared; (4) facilitate environmental assessment early in the design of the project; (5) document the factual basis of the findings in a ND that a project would not have Page 1 of 16 a significant environmental impact; (6) eliminate needless EIR's; (7) determine whether a previously prepared EIR could be used for the project; and (8) assist in the preparation of an ER, if required. CEQA Guidelines require that the following specific disclosure requirements be included in an Infial Study: (1) A description of the project including the location of the project; (2) An identification of the environmental setting; (3) An identification of environmental effects by use of a checklist, matrix, or other method, provided that entries on a checklist or other form are explained to support the entries except no impact; (4) A discussion of ways to mitigate significant effects identified, if any; (5) An examination of whether the project is compatible with existing zoning, general plan, and other applicable land use controls; (6) The name of the person or persons who prepared or participated in the initial study 6) Project Location: The project site consists of twelve vacant City owned parcels, which form a narrow strip of land that is approximately one mile long. The project site is located south of Femwood Ave. between Birch Street and Atlantic Avenue. The project site is comprised of vacant City owned properties, which are remnant parcels from the construction of the 105 Freeway over 20 years ago. Project parcels include: 6175- 001 -902 6174 -001 -904 6174 -001 -913 6174 -001 -916 6174 - 001 -918 6174 - 001 -911 6175 -001 -903 6174 -001 -912 6174 -001 -915 6174 -001 -917 6174 -001 -910 6174 -001 -912 7) Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Lynwood Community Development Department 11330 Bullis Rd. Lynwood, CA 90262 8) General Plan Designation: Multi - Family Residential 9) Zoning: Multi- Family Residential (R -3) 10) Description of Project: The proposed project encompasses a 5.25 acre area and will provide the City with new parkland. The Lynwood Linear Park will include features such as a meandering walking trail, dog - park, community garden as well as a bio -swale with interpretive signage for environmental education opportunities. In addition, the park will include a playground, an urban forest canopy, solar lighting and historical signage kiosks throughout the park. The planning, design and construction of the park was made possible through a grant from the Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Costal Protection Bond Act of 2006. The construction of the park will require a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change of the project site, in order to be consistent with the City's General Plan and zoning regulations. The City is proposing to amend the project site's General Plan and zoning designations from Multi - Family Residential to Open Space. The Page 2 of 16 proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change require formal actions by the City's Planning Commission and Coy Council. 11) Surrounding Land Uses and Environmental Setti W. The subject property h located on the north -west corrner of Bul is Road and Martin Lutiner IGng, Jr. Blvd. Surround land uses include: - • North: Residential • South: Residential _ - • East: Residential • West: Commercial 12) Other agencies whose approval is required: County of Los Angeles, Fire Department 13) Evaluation of Environmental Impacts Potentially Affected: The Initial Study and Negative Declaration analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed projects. The areas evaluated in this Initial Study are: Land Use and Planning Transportation /Circulation Public Services Population and Housing Biological Resources Utilities & Services Geological & Soils Energy & Mineral Resources Aesthetics Hydrology & Water Quality Hazards .& Hazardous Materials Cultural Resources Air Quality Noise Recreation Mandatory Findings of Significance The Environmental Analysis in this section is pattemed afber the Initial Study Checklist recommended by the CEQA Guidelines and used by the City in its environmental review process. For the preliminary environmental assessment undertaken as part of this Initial Study's preparation, a determination that there is a potential for significant effects indicates the need to more fully analyze the Project's impacts and to identify mitigation measures. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Land Use and Planning _ Transportation /Circulation _ Public Services _Population and Housing - Biological Resources _Utilities & Service Systems _Geological Problems — Energy & Mineral Resource Aesthetics Water Hazards _Cultural Resources Air Quality Noise _Recreation Mandatory Findings of Significance Determination: (To be completed by the Lead Agency.) On the basis of this initial evaluation: ,_Page 3,of 16 I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. X I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an adached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. _ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact' or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. _ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Signature Date Printed Name For Environmental Analysis (Checklist): 14) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parenthesis following each question. A "No Impact" answer if adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project - specific screening analysis. r Page 4 of 16 All answers must take aunt of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on -site, cumulative as well as project- level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. "Potelftially Significant Impact' is appropriate . if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR Is required? Vaiiendeliy Significant Unless Mitigated Incorporated- applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has'reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact" The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Early Anayses," may be cross - referenced). Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other C EQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (cx3XD). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section XVII at the end of the cheddist. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the cheddist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, whereappropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be abed in the discussion. I Potentauy swifficlint 1 Potentially Unless Less Than significant Mitigation 99n1 flcant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact i Issues (and supporting Inim. tatMn Sources): Would the proposal result in potential impacts involving: I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? Response: As part of the mnsbxtlon of the new park, the City is proposing to amend the General Plan and Zoning designations of the project site to be consistent with Goal OS-1 of the Gy's General Plan in that the park will provide public enjoyment of open space and recreational opportunities. Specifically, the constuctim of the new park is consistent with Policy OS 1.1 -Open Space Acquisition, Policy. OS 1.3- trails linking open spaces and Palley OS 1.4 Public Awes. The new park will be consistent with Article 40 of Lynwood Munidpal Code (LMC) related to the infant and purpose of the Open Space District, :as the project will provide a park with playground equipment, restrooms and other recreational facilities. In terns of development standards, the new park will incorporate a building design that is reflective of the character of the park in which it is located. b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans )0( or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? C) Be incompatible with e>asting land use in Ja the vidnity7 d) Affect agricultural resources or operations )p( (e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? Page 5 of 16 II. e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of - )0( an established aommuniy (incudmg low . . income or minority community)? Responses (be): The proposed project will not conflict with established plans or policies as R .. all the goals of the State's Global Warming SDlutions Act of 2006 and is consistent with the Los Angeles County, LOS Angeles River Master Plan, Common Ground Watershed and Open Space Plan of Vie Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, and the Integrated Regional Watershed Management Plan nor the region. The construction of the new park will be mruis6art with existing lard uses in the vicinity, which are Primarily residential uses. The Project will provide passive recreational opportunities and on -site amenities such as a dog park, community garden, playground iftness zone, and ecological resources. - The construction of tine new park will not affect agricultural resources or operations as there are no agricultural resources or indentified 1� in the vicinity. The City of Lynwood is heavily urbanized and the subject property is loafed along COMMercial corridors and residential sue. The Proposed Project will not dcsupt or divide the Physical arrangement of the community but rather create an activity noted that connects several channels of alternative transportation such as the Green Line- Long Beach Blvd. Metro Station, which is located less than a 'k mile from the west end of the pars and the Lario Bicycle Trail on the Los Angeles River located hb mile from the east end of the park Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. -Potentially - Significant Potmrtialy Unless less Than Significant - Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or low - V population projections? b) bduce substantial growth in an area either XX directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? Q Displace existing housing, especially affordable -X( housing? - Responses: ac) The City's proposal to construct a new park will not impact existing residential housing studs as the project site is currently vacant The project will not impact proposed or anticipated housing opportunities, as the City's recently adopted 2014-ZOZI Housing Sement accommodates designated Regional Housing Needs Assessment numbers along the Long Beach Blvd. corridor. The proposed project seeks to provide nearby residential neighborhoods with additional open space opportunities, recreational services and programming as well as to promote active living. Two existing residential structures at APN 6174 -001 -004 and 6174 - 001 -005 will remain. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. I I - Page 6 of 16 Potentially 99indficant Potentially unless Less Than Sl9nffk nt Mitigation Signillicanit No Impact Incorporated! Impact Impact. III. GEOI.osIC AND SOR& WaAd the proposal resudt in or People to potential impacts irwdving: a) Fault rupture? b) Sasrdc ground shaking? M_ .. _.. Response a-b): There are no active fault zones in the City of Lynwood. However, eadhqualos of large magnitude could create seismic ground shelling. Any physical development of the project site as a result of the General Plan Amendment or Zane Gorilla will be plan dredced to meet Building Code requirements m withstand potential earthquake hazards C) Seism: ground failure? �p _ d) Seidne, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? XX0 _ e) Landslides or mudflows? pf f) Erosion, changes s in topography or unstable sal � - - - - - . conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? Response c-t): According to the City's General Plan, historical shallow water conditions (less than 50 feet deep) occurred throughout much of the south Gate ( Lynwood) Quadrangle. The City has the potential in several areas to be susceptible to liquefamon. Adherence to Uniform Codes and BMPS on a site speak basis will reduce impacts associated with liquefaction. g) Subsidence of the land? - )0( h) Expansive sails? M Response g-h): The City is within a liquefactions area. The existing residential structures will not be altered and any new construction will require structural plan - review by the City's Building and Safety Division. i) Unique geologic or physical feabues? M Response: The project site does not have unique features as it is currently flat undeveloped land, which is comprised of substandard remnant parcels from the construction of the 105 freeway. Mitigation Measures:. No mitigation measures are required. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, XX or the rate and amount of surface runoft? b) Exposure of people or property to water X( related hazards such as flooding? c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration _ )(X of surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? Page 7 of 16 d) charges in the amount of surface water in any water body? _ . — e) Charges in currerft or the cotirse or direction of water movemerls7 — f) Change in the quantity of ground waters saw - through direct additions or withdrawals, or — through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge cap~. ( ) 9) Altered motion or rate of flow of groundwater? (_ h) Impacts to groohdwaler gUaNW? ( ) 0(- - i) Substantial reduction in the amount of - 1p( groundwater otherwise available for .. . _ - public water supplies? .. Response ati): The project site is located in the Central Los Angeles Basin within the Wrysiographic region designated as the Down Plain, ands underlain by recerd alluvial deposits typical of the Los Angeles Basin. The proposed project will not . . . impact water, nupff, drainage patiems or the quality of ground waters. As part of the new park design, a component of the project tncoles_a male that will capbae storm water and filter it down 10 the water table. It is estimated that with natural ground cover, such as the use of native plants, mulch and decomposed granite; the new park will reduce water runoff to 10%. The new park will decrease wad consumption through the addition of approx. 200,000 sq. it of pervious . surface by using only drought - tolerant native plants. - - Mitigation Measures: . No mitigation measures are required. - - - - - Pot entlany Signlflrant Potentially Unless Less Than SkiiiiN cat Mitigation Slgnlficant No . Iunpact DKorporated Impact Impact V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: - - - a) - Violate any air quality standard or contribute to - existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? - _( - Q Alter air movement moisture, or temperature, - )0( or cause any change in climate? - d) Create objectionable odors? _)0(_ e) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, Xx " either crwecty or indirectly? - - — f) ". Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or _ . XX - adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Responses a -f): The proposed project will not have an adverse effect on the CAWS air quality as the request to change the General Plan and Zoning designation of the project site from Multi - Housing Residential to Open Space will result in more " acres of park space in the City. The Deparbrhent of Energy has noted that a young tree can sequester anywhere from 1.0 to 1.3 lbs. of carbon each year, while a 50 year old tree can sequester over 100 lbs. annually. The new park will have an urban forest canopy with over 50 trees. Using this measurable, during the inception period of the project, years 1 -5; the park trees Page 8 of 16 VL will rapture between 50-65 lbs. of carbon annually. After 12.5 years, it is estimated that the urban forest canopy provided by the new park will capture 1,250 lbs. of carbon annually, this number growing sigmficaMy as the trees "abie. The new park is consistent: with the Las Angeles County Los Angeles River Masher Plan, and the Common Ground Watershed and OW Spaca Plan d. d e Rivers and Conservancy by adhering to the use and promotion of native vegetation, watershed mrsei van and wstairarble building practices. No mitigation measures are required. Pab i nntlally ant Pobmuwly Unless Less Than Sillinlikairrit Mitl9atlon 5ignlflcant -- No Impact DKillirparaW Impact TRANSPORTATION /CMCULATION. Would the proposal. in: a) fnveased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? )o( Response: Access to the project site will be via Spruce Street,.- 6WIis.Road,..Gerbude Drive and Atlantic Avenue. The Proposed project will not lead to an increase in vehicle trips o traffic mngestion, as the park will promote pedestrian and non-motarized activity through the inclusion of high visibility crosswalks throughout the park space. In addition, the park provides an approdmately 1 mile meandering walking path within the park space to serve as a connecting rode of alternate transportation such as the Metro Green Line at Long Beach Blvd. or the Laio Bicycle trail on the LA River, thus helping reduce velilde trips• b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., )o(_ . sharp curves or dangerous intersection) or - - inmmpatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Response: As part of the City's review of the project, the CWs Public Waits Department will be responsible for the review of the plans to ensure that them are no potential hazards to safety. - Q lnwfficlent parking capacity on -site or off -site? — )_ — Response: While the proposed project provides 30 on -site parking spaces in order to accommodate park visitors, the park also encourages and promotes alternate modes of transportation to the project site. The new park includes a meandering walking path, bicycle access, heightened crosswalks and infrastructure improvements in order to promote walling o biking to the new park The LMC currently does not have designated parking requirements for open space uses such as a park The proposed parking will meet required LMC parking dimensions as well as on -site vehicle circulation requirements: d) Inadequate emergency access or acre% pt to nearby uses? — e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? XX f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting - XX alternative barsportation g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? XX Responses: d-g) The Los Angeles County Fire Department will be responsible for the review of the park plans to ensure adequate emergency access and safety will be provided. The proposed project will not create hazards fo pedestrians or bicyclists and R will not create rail, waterbome or air traffic impacts. Rather the applicant will provide bicycle and pedestrians improvements in order to encourage alternative modes of transportation. There is no rail, waterbome or air traffic activities that the new park will disturb. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Page 9 of 16 l Po6ea lIV Pebmunav Urdese Less Thm signinma Mitigation S1111111111110cant No Impact humirporaw impact Impact �Y. WV W VIGL RESOURCES. - _ •.•._ .. __ _.. . Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or tlreir �p habimts Qnduding tut not Wrifl ed to plants, fish, — insects, animals, and birds)? - .. b) Locally designated species (e.g., heitage trees)? �9S_ C) locally designated natural communities _ xx (e.g., oak forest, cowl habitat, etc)? e) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and )0( vernal pod)? - — e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? _ ( Responses: a-e). There is no potential impact to any candidate, sensitive, or special status species, riparian habitat or any other sensitive natural community, or impede the nwvernent of native or migratory fish or wildlife species or native or migratory Corridors. A Phase I Environmental Site Assesnent was conducted for the project site, which deterrnmed that no ponds or wetlands were observed on the property, nor were any wetlands identified on the property in the historical environmental database search. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Potm"iaw Srgrttncar* Potentiaih Unless - ... Lem Than Signifkant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? )p( b) Use non- rerrewable resources in a wasteful and - )0 ( - Inefficient manner? C) Result in the loss of availability of a (mown pt mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? Responses: a-c) The proposal will not result in the loss of a (mown mineral resource that Would be of value to the region and the residents in the state. Also, the project would not result in availability of a belly- important mineral resource recovery site delineated in the General Plan or any other land use plan. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Potentially Page 10 of 16 signifiim,e ' Pob muss Unless Less Than S7gnificartit Mitigation SigidNont Me Impact Incorporated Impact Impact DL HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of _ hazardous substances (indudlhg, but not limited — to: oil, pesticides, clhemdolg or radiation?)_. b) Possible Interfiaence with an emergency response _ �_ Plan or emergency evarahatorh plan? C) The creation of any health hazard or lO( potential health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources )0(_ of potential health hazards? — e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable )0(_ perry grass, or trees? Response (a-e): The proposed project will not expose the community to hazards or hazardous materials. A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment was conducted in 2010, which determined that no environmental conditions existed as defined in ASTM 1527 -05, in the past or present, on the properly or in the Immediate vicinity that world affect the project site. The Assessment included a property inspection by a qualified environmental assessor, observation of adjacent properties and the property vicinity from public rights -of -way, review of regulatory flies, review of property history and review of previous environmental investigations The Assessment also "included an environmental lien search and the preparation of the report. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Potentially Significant ..Potentially Unless Less Than Signincant - Mitigation Significant Ho Impact Incorporated Impact Impact )L MODS. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? XX b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? pt Responses a -b): The construction of the new park may increase noise levels in the area during construction activities. Through the observation of the City's Noise Ordinance and the implementation of best management practices, the potential increase in noise shall be less than significant The proposed project will provide a bee canopy of approximately 75 trees throughout the project site that will serve as an acoustical buffer between the I -105 Freeway and the adjacent residential uses. Mitigation Measures: - No mitigation measures are required. Page 11 of 16 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XL PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effed upon, or result in a need for thew or altered government services in arty of the following areas: a) Fire protection? _XX b) Police prahectim? XX Response: While the construction of a new park may require additional calls for service at the project site, it* park space's being designed to minimize vandalism and crime with the incorporation of security lighting, sigrage and design featiaes tat irharease public safety. Additionally the Las Angeles Caurhty Sheriffs Department operates and monitors seamW cameras at various aitical points along Fern wood Avenue. The City cunerhty contracts with a vendor to provide otstte security services throughout the Ws park network and will be the primary sauce for public safety lo the Linear Park. C) Schools? –X(— d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? JO(_ e) Other governmental services? - - - - -- - XX -. Responses a, c -e): The proposed project will not adversely impact government services related to fire protection, Schools Or other governmental services as the new park will be low maintenance with the incorporation of drought tolerant native plants and the use of reclaimed water for irrigation. - Midgation Measures: No mitgatioh measures are required. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Leis Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Inomporabed Impact Impact )M. uTnxrIEs AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need fix new systems or supplies, or substantial atherations to the following utilities:. a) Power or natural gas? XX. Response: The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment determined dot two Chevron underground petroleum pipeline markers exist at the approximate center of the property and are not an environmental issue of concern at the time of the report as there are no reported incidents or accidents as a result of the pipeline. During the construction and life of the park, the pipeline and its markers will be protected to ensure the safety and continued service of the utility. The project site also encompasses an existing electrical substation that will remain as part of the new park. b) Communications systems? M Q Loral or regional water treatment or XX distribution facilities? d) Stone water drainage? XX Response: As part of the new park design, a component of the project includes a bioswale that will capture stone water and filter it down to the water table. It is estimated that with natural ground cover, such as the use of native plants, mulch and - decomposed granite; the new park will reduce water runoff to 10 %. The new park will decrease water consumption through the addition of approx. 200,000 sq. ft of pervious surface by using only drought - tolerant native plants. e) solid waste disposal? Page 12 of 16 XX f) Local or regional water supplieS7 - - )0( Responses: bd, e-t) The proposed project would not result in the construction of new waste or drainage fates or expansion of existing waste or drainage faalibes or rewre additional service, and would oom* with all wad beabnent requiraments of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality control Board and all federal, state and local statues and - regulations as relating to solid waste. Mitigation Measures: No mites measures are required.- ,. potentially Slignilliciant Patentlalfy Unless ' ' Less Than SIgnillicaM ; Midgadon SIgNRorrt no Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XIIL AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) XX b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? JOL C) Create a new source of light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views ?_ d) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site or surroundings? - _ ?a- Responses (a-d): The City of Lynwood is a heavily urbanized and nearly built out community on mostly flat land. There are no identified scenic vistas or significant natural scenic resources within the City Cwt would be impacted by the proposed project The new park will incorporate a minimum of 15 solar- powered pedestrian oriented lights throughout the park in order to increase visibility and safety as well as to provide ambient lighting for park activities and programs. Mitigation Measures: - No mitigation measures are required. "potentially.: - unless Lem Than S[ynificant Mitigation Signiti ®nt No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) . Disturb paleontology resources? ( ) - = b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) XX C) Affect historical resources? ( ) X( d) Have the potential to cause a physical change . .` — 70( that would affect unique ethnic cultural values? E) - Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within, ` - _ - - )O the potential impact area? Responses: a-e) The proposed project does not disturb paleontological, archaeological or historical resources. A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment was conducted on the project site in 2010. The Assessment determined that the project site may have been occupied by the Pacific Electric Railroad from at least 1936 to1981. In addition, the Assessment determined Page 13 of 16 XV. that the surrounding brid-uses were and continue to be residential. In an effort to increase cultural values and community awareness, the proposed project will include five historical Ikasks that will te0 the story of Lynwood, frmn the Tmgva indigenes population to present day. The new park will provide the City's fast histoicel learning opportunity. fruterrtnme, the Plan would not disturb any human remains, bdudrg those interred outside of formal cis. No mitigation measures are required. RECREATION. Would the proposal: - a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or _bi regional parks or other recreational fadlites7 b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? — . _ _M Respmmese a-b) The construction of the new park will alleviate a current shotage of park space in the City at .6 of an acre per 1,000 residents, which is one of the lowest ratios; in the State. The City has sixparks totaling 39.4 acres of park space to share amongst is approximately 70,000 residents. Without adequate access to park and recreation space, the City's residents, visitors and business conmurdty will continue to lack health and wellness opportunities. The proposed park will add to the CWs park neh%mrk and stands to be a cents of community recreation as it is located directly in the center of the City. No mitigation measures are required. - potentially Slgnillrant potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mutation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact -. . v:: a a) Does the project have the potential to degrade )a the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, - or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have the potential to achieve )0( short-term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals ? - - Q - Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (" Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) - Page 14 of 16 d) Does the project have environmental effects _)0( which will cause substantial adverse affects . on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Responses a-d) The Proposed project is providing a ourpretentive and long range zoning effort m rezone the project site from Mud -fimrdy Residential to Open Space t ur order to provide mach needed parts Spare far the CR^ residents, visitors and Baines community. The new park will not have direct or Allred adverse eff .: on human% as the park will crinlribulie to the overall health 11 the community by incorporating opportunities for wa0dng, fibhess activities and other recreational activities. The new park will improve environmental conditions in the area by incorporating design feabaes sudh as a bioswak, an ertesive urban forest, plaaemert of native plants, a conuursty garden, solar Gdrts and the of sustainable materials. In addition the park Will include historical kksks to Promote and educate about the CWs history. HONG -1 Measures: No mph measures are required. - - I?oherrdally Significant pobmuanv Wass Law Than Significant Mitigation S19rdflo0t No Impact Incorporated Impact 10111011 XVEL Greenhouse Gas Em', d, would the proposal: a) Generate greenhouse gas emestons, either _)0( directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the erivironnent? - b) C.onflid with an applicable plan, or policy XX regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greerdrouse gases? Responses: a-b) The proposed project will reduce, on a permanent basis, greenhouse gases that are crucial to a sustainable urban environment by the addition 11 an urban forest canopy coverage and dose to 200,000 sq. fL of native vegetation. This feature will absorb airborne particulates, such as carbon emissions, aeated by the vehicular balk on the I -105 freeway and will also contribute to reduce the heat island effects by providing necessary shark m urban ermioninents. The Department of av rgy has noted that a young tree can sequester anywhere from 1.0 to 13 lbs. of carton each year, while a 50 year eb tree can sequester aver 100 lbs. annually. The new park will have an urban forest carry with over 50 trees. Using this measurable, during the inception period of the project, years 1 -5; the park trees will capture between 50- 65 lbs. of carbon annually. After 12.5 years, it is estimated that the urban forest canopy provided by the new panic will capture 1,250 Ibs. of carbon annually, this number growing significantly as the trees mature. The new park is consistent with the Los Angeles County ins Angeles Rive Master plan, and the Common Ground Watershed and Open Space Plan of the Rivers and Mountains conservancy by adhering to the use and promotion of native vegetation, watershed conservation and sustainable budding practices. 1. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. XIV. EARLIER ANALYSIS. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tearing, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this rase a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets: a) b) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal Page 15 of 16 standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Nitiigation nummres. For effects that are °Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site - specific conditions far the project Audwdty: Public Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21087. Retelence: Public Resources Code Sections 21080(c), 21080.1, 21080.3, 21082.1, 21083, 21083.3, 21093, 21094, 21151; Sundstrom v. County of Mendocino, 202 Cal.App.3d 296 (1988); Leonoff v. Monterey Board of Supervisors, 222 Cal.App.3d 1337 (1990). 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CALWOW&A 0=2 ".odoM ty Clerk's Office' rig Highway, Room 1101 0 Title: Zone Che Location: Assessor 6174-001 917, 617, Site) Sponsor: City of Ly Commun 11330 BL Request Birch Str 902, 617 001 -915, 6174 -001 project p the Proje benefit L Space the I project would not have a s NEGATIVE DECLARATION was In accordance with the authority (CEQA) State Guidelines, and California Environmental Quality of the City of Lynwood analyze Sig, impact on the envirc DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATI No. 2014 -01 & General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01 el Number(s) 6175-001 -902, 6175-001 -903, 6174-001-004, 6174-001 -913, 6174-001 -015, 6174-001 -916, 6174-001- -918, 6174-001 -010, 6174 - 001 -911, 6174-001 -912 (Project y Development Department lis Road CA 90262 3 rezone the property, located, along Fernwood Avenue from at to Atlantic Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number(s) 6175-001- -001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174-001 -912, 6174 -001 -913, 6174- 6174-001 -916, 6174 -001 -917, 6174-001 -918, 6174-001 -910, 911, 6174-001 -912 (Project Site), County of Los Angeles. The iposal is to amend the General Plan and zoning designations of t Site to allow for the construction of a new 5.25 acre multi - iwood Linear Park. The Project Site's General Plan and zoning n will be amended from Multi- Family Residential (R -3) to Open An Initial Study was performed and it was determined that -ant effect on the environment and therefore the DRAFT d criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act i City of Lynwood Guidelines for the implementation of the t, the Department of Development Services, Planning Division the project and determined that the project will not have a . lent. Based on this finding, the Department prepared this .1 I A period of twenty (20) calendar days from the date of filing of this DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be provided to enable the public to review the project specifications and this document prior to action' on the project by the City of Lynwood. A copy of the project specifications is on file in the offices of the Department of Development Services, Planning Division, City Hall Annex, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, Califomia, 90262 (310) 603-0220, Extension 289. I It is the finding of the City of Lynwood that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Further implementation of specific policies, projects and programs contained in the proposed Plan may require project`specific environmental documentation under CEQA at the time the projects are considered. 1.) Initial Study . Prepared by. The BY: /30 / /'f Planning Division 2 condo the PL the St new '. playgi sustai and a a higl and ii the cc A RI THE APP LYN ur=ai NUM 904, a public hearing; of Califor acre pai id, comr le design Swale for RESOLUTION NO. 3337 )OLUTIONJOF THE PLANNING -COMMISSION OF CITY OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING OVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF FOOD OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. )1 TO CHANGE _ THE GENERAL , PLAN ,NATION OF , 'ASSESSOR'S PARCEL IER(S): 6175- 001402,, 6175 -001 - 903,,6174 -001- 11 74001 -912, 6174001. -913, 6174001 -915, 6174 16, 6174 -601 -917, 6174001 -018, 6174001 -9109 )01 -911; AND 6174001 -912 (PROJECT SITE) I MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OPEN E IN. ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 5.25 LINEAR PARK AS WELL AS TO ADOPT THE CIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION the Lynwood, Planning, pursuant to 'taw, on August 12, 2014 earing;and he Planning Commission considered all pertinent testimony offered At id n June of 2012, the City of Lynwood received a grant award as part of . a's Proposition 84 Bond-Act of 2006.in order to design and construct a which will contain a walking ,trail, fitness zone, dog -park, children's inity garden and ecological, resources as well as incorporate natures such as drought tolerant landscaping, energy efficient lighting :duction of storm water run -off; and n an area of approximately 4.9.square miles, the City of Lynwood is irea and lacks a sufficient amount of open space, but is aggressively eking opportunities in which to provide recreational opportunities for WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood.is proposing.to change the existing General Plan designation of APN(s): 6175 - 001 -902, 6175- 001 =903, 6174- 001 -904, 6174- 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174001 -91.7, 6174 -001 -018, 6174 -001- 910, 6,174001 -9111, and '6174-001 -912 (Project Site);.'from Multi- Family Residential to Open Space in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park (Exhibit No. 1); and WHEREAS, 'in accordan I e`with the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the 'environment.As a result of the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore the City prepared a Negative. Declaration. 1 LYNWOC 'Sei correctllan i Sel the Ciy t( Lynwood approval < A. Thy B. C. mmunity !benefit n pported by the folio% e proposed Zone Chz community because y. In an area of appi lhly urbanized' area ai e Linear Park will se bin (1) mile radius. well as public amenit an increase in physics :the proposed an ctives of the gem s: proposed Zone Ct City's General Pla tional acres of par notes the developn commercial recreal t the proposed a jfinding is supported tit The 'proposed Zone Cha the provisions of the zor ;for the pocket parks is c HE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE, CITY OF )S AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: Commission finds Ahat the above recitals are true and ain by this reference'., 10 -6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) authorizes to the General Plan, including the land use policy. Per n 25- 110 -3, the following findings must be made for the idment. .nt is in the public interest and that there will be a suiting from the amendment. This finding is ing facts: ige and General Plan Amendment will be a benefit to he proposalwould provide for 5.25 acre park in the mirrately 4.9 square miles, the City of Lynwood is a J has an insufficient amount of open -space avaliable. to an estimated community of over 22,000 residents rhe.L-inear Park will provide recreational opportunities m to area residents and businesses, which may result activity and healthier lifestyle'practices. indment is consistent with the goals, policies, and al plan. This finding is supported by the following nge and General Plan Amendment are consistent with in that the proposal for the Linear Park will -provide and (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.1) as well as :nt of.park facilities that allow for both active, passive, n (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.4). iendment will "not, conflict with provisions of this in regulations, or any applicable specific plan. This the following facts nge and General PlanAmendment will not conflict with ng code or.any applicable specific plan as the proposal >nsistent with Sec. 25-4 0. -1 (Intent and Purpose) of the 2 � f I I D. lln the ev, policy ma properties I The propo the propo; adjacent r imoacts to such as City of!Lynwood a designation of As 904, 6174- 001 -91 001 -01,8, 6174 -0( Family Residential (Exhibit No. 1). , t that the proposed amendment is a change to the land use that the amendment will not adversely affect surrounding This finding is supported by the following facts: - i amendments will =not adversely affect surrounding properties as I pocket parks are "passive in nature and are harmonious with dential uses. The Linear - Park has been designed to minimize urrounding properties by incorporating energy efficient pedestrian ing as Well as trash receptacles. and graffiti mitigation measures jraffiti wall coatings and the planting of landscaping vines. Fhe Planning. Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the ings and determinations; recommends that the City Council of the )rove GPA No. 2014- 01.in order to change the existing General Plan ssor's Parcel, Numbers) 6175 =001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174 -001- 6174 =001 -913, 6174- 001,-915 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174 - •910, 6174- 001 -911, and 6174- 001 -912 (Project Site), from Multi - Open Space in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park Section 4.. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. JAs a result of the, Initial Study,: there _is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration. APPROVED AND I ADOPTED this 12th . August, 2014, : by members of the Planning Commission, voting as follows: AYES: I. l i f i _ 3 -' Jul 1211.1 IGI l %lull[ l, Development S { -' Jul 1211.1 IGI l %lull[ l, Development S Lynwood Linear Park: General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01 & i Zone Change No. 2014-01 APN j ( Existing General Plan & Zoning Designation Proposed General Plan & _ - .Zoning Designation 6175 -001 -902 ( Mufti-Famil Residential Open Space 6175 - 001 -903 I Multi-Family Residential Open Space 6175 - 001 -904 Multi-Family Residential Open Space 6174- 001 -912 ? Mufti-Family Residential Open Space 6174 - 001 -913 E Multi-Family Residential' Open Space 6174 - 001 -915 ( Mufti-Family Residential Open Space 6174 - 001 -916 i Multi-Family Residential Open Space 9174 - 001 -917 i Multi-Family Residential Open Space 6174 -001 -018 _ ! Mufti-Family Residential Open Space 6174 - 001 -910 i Multi-Family Residential Open Space 6174- 001 -911 I Multi-Family Residential 1 Open Space 6174 - 001 -912 F Multi -Famil Residential I Open S ace RESOLUTION NO -3338 ' A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY 'OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING APPROVAL .TO -THE CITY COUNCIL OF;THE CITTOF LYNWOOD OF ZONE CHANGE -NO. 2014-01 TO CHANGE` THE ZONING '-DESIGNATION, OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S): 6175 -001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174 -001 -904, X6174 -001 -912, 6174001 ' - 913, 6174-001 =915, 6174001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174 001 -018, 6174 -001 -910; 6174001 =911, AND 6174- 001 912 (PROJECT SITE) FROM MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -3) TO OPEN SPACE (OS) IN ORDER TO. CONSTRUCT A NEW 5.25 ACRE- LINEAR . PARK AS WELL . AS TO ADOPT , THE ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION', WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning, pursuant 'to law, on August 12, 2014 conducted a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all` pertinent testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, In June of 2012, the City of Lynwood-received a,grantaward as part of the State of California's Proposition 84 Bond Act of 2006' in order to design and construct a new 5.25 acre park, which will contain a walking trail, - fitness zone, dog -park, children's playground, community garden and. ecological resources. as . well as incorporate sustainable design features such as drought tolerant landscaping, energy efficient lighting and a bioswale for reduction of storm water run -off; and WHEREAS,-in an area of approximately 4.9 square miles, the City of Lynwood is ` a highly urbanized area and lacks a sufficient amount of open space, but is aggressively and 'innovatively seeking opportunities in which to provide recreational opportunities for the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is proposing to change the existing zoning designation of APN(s): 6175 - 001 -902, 6175- 001- 903, ::6174 -001 -904, 6174-001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174 -001 -915, 6174- 001 =916, 6174-001-917,,6174-001-018, 6174-001 - 910, 6174 - 001 -911, and 6174- 001 -912 (Project Site), from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park (Exhibit No. 1); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. As a result of'the Initial Study, there is no substantial 1 I o i f evidence that the project may: have a significant effect on the environment; therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration: NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD; CALIFORNIA, FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. LMC Section 25 -115 -4 sets forth two (2) findings the Planning Commission must make in order to :approve a ;Zone .Change. The following is a j summary of findings, followed by staff determinations: A. That the. proposed amendment is' consistent .withr the goals, policies and objectives of the general plan; The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment are consistent with the City's General Plan in that the proposal for the Linear Park will provide additional acres of parkland (Parks and ,Recreation Policy PR -1.1) as well as promote the development of park facilities that allow for both active, passive, and commercial recreation (Parks and'Recreation Policy PR-1.4). B. That a proposed .zone change will not :adversely, affect surrounding properties. The proposed amendments will not adversely affect surrounding properties as the proposed pocket parks are passive, in nature ..and are harmonious with adjacent ;residential uses. The* Linear -Park= has' been designed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties by incorporating energy efficient pedestrian oriented lighting as well as trash receptacle` and graffiti mitigation measures such as anti- graffiti wall coatings and the planting of landscaping vines. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations; recommends that the City Council of the City, of Lynwood approve. ZC No.� 2014 -01 in order to change the existing zoning designation of Assessor's Parcel Number(s) 6175- 001 -902, 6175 - 001 -903, 6174 -001- 904, 6174- 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 =916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174= 001 -018; 6174 - 061 -910, 6174- 001 - 911, and - 6174 -001 7912 (Project Site), from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park (Exhibit No. 1): Section 4. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or, impact on the environment. As a result of the Initial- Study, there is no substantial 2 evidence that the project. may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore the APN Existing. General Plan 8 Zoning Designation ' Proposed General Plan & ` _`Zoning Designation 6175- 001 -902 Multi-Family Residential Open Space 6175- 001 -903 Multi-Family Residential ; - Open Space 6175 - 001 -904 Multi-Family Residential Open Space 6174 - 001 -912 Multi-Family Open Space 6174 - 001 -913 Multi-Family Residential Open Space 6174- 001 -915 Multi-Family Residential Open Space 6174- 001 -916 Multi-Family Residential,, Open Space 9174 - 001 -917 Multi-Family Residential r Open-Space ` 6174 -001 -018 Mufti-Family Residential Open Space 6174 - 001 -910 P Multi-Family Residential, Open Space 6174 - 001 -911 Multi-Family Residential . Open Space 6174 - 001 -912 Multi-Family Residential Open Space - I