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PLANNING COMMISSION & PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT BOARD (PBIDB)
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 11, 2020—6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
AGENDA
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located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, during normal business hours.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA
3. ROLL CALL Abcd--
1.
Elizabeth Battle, Commissioner R E 8 I V E D
2. Alfonso Morales, Commissioner FES 0 6 2020
3. Rita Soto, Commissioner
4. Kenneth West, Vice-Chair CITY OF LYNWOOD
5. Vacant, Commissioner CITY CLERKS OFFICE
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Lead by Commissioner Morales.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
None
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Planning Commission&Parking&Business Improvement District Board Agenda
February 11,2020
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 13, 2019
7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION
(This time is reserved for members of the public to address the Planning
Commission relative to matters that are not on the agenda. No action may be
taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law.)
8. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(With respect to speakers addressing items listed under the heading of public
hearing, you are asked to wait until the Chair formally opens the public hearing
and the item is called.)
A. A request to consider Zoning Code Amendment No. 2020-01 —to amend
Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 25.20-3-1 "Affordable Housing
Development Standards".
I. Staff Report Presentation
II. Open Public Hearing
III. Public Testimony
IV. Close Public Hearing
V. Commission Discussion
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9. OLD BUSINESS
None
10. PLANNING COMMISSION/PBIDB ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Elizabeth Battle, Commissioner
2. Alfonso Morales, Commissioner
3. Rita Soto, Commissioner
4. Kenneth West, Vice-Chair
55.Vaca.-r-it—Gomr is-sioner
11. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Commission&Parking&Business Improvement District Board Agenda
February 11,2020
12. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2020.
APPROVED BY:
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Michelle Ramirez
Director of Commun. Development
Lynwood Planning Commission
Minutes for the
LYNWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
August 13, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Lynwood Planning Commission was called to order by Vice-
Chair West at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 11330 Bullis Road,
Lynwood, California.
2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA
Vice-Chair West asked if the Agenda had been duly posted.
Planning Associate Karen Figueredo confirmed the Agenda has been duly posted.
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Community Development Michelle Ramirez,
Planning Associate Karen Figueredo, Planning Associate Alfredo Perez, and City
Attorney John Lam.
3. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Battle, Commissioner Enciso, Commissioner Morales, and Vice-Chair
West were present.
4. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Morales led the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
None
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of May 17, 2019
B. Minutes of June 11, 2019
Vice-Chair West asked for a motion, Commissioner Battle motioned,
second by Commissioner Enciso to approve the Minutes.
Votes resulted in:
Ayes: Battle, Enciso, Morales, West
Noes: None
Abstain: None
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Absent: None
7. SWEARING IN OF SPEAKERS
None
8. PUBLIC HEARING ORALS (NON-AGENDA)
None
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. A request to consider Variance No. 2019-03 to reduce parking
requirements at property located at 2820 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Associate Planner Perez presented the staff report.
Vice-Chair West asked if any Planning Commissioner had questions or comments
for staff.
Commissioner Morales asked if all various requirement findings need to be met or
could it be just one.
Director of Community Development Director Ramirez clarified that all (6) six need
to be met.
Commissioner Ensico asked if there would be any issues with reducing the parking
spaces.
Community Development Director Ramirez stated that the item before the
Commission was the consideration of a Parking Variance based on a Parking
Analysis Study submitted by the applicant.
Community Development Director Ramirez clarified that if the property were to sell,
then the new owner would be granted the same Parking Variance as it runs with
the land.
Associate Planner Perez explained that staff does have concerns with the Parking
Analysis Study and feels additional information is needed.
Commissioner Morales expressed concerns with the Parking Analysis including the
limiting the number of employees and future uses of the site.
City Attorney Lam provided clarification on the concept of a Parking Variance and
reinstated that it would run with the land, not the use.
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Vice-Chair West stated that the plans show areas for additional parking and asked
if in the near future it would be prohibited by the construction of a building at the
location.
Director of Community Development Ramirez replied in the affirmative.
Commissioner Morales asked if there are any parking lots within proximity to the
site that could be used for additional parking.
Associate Planner Figueredo stated that the Parking Analysis does not indicated the
use of any surrounding land for parking.
Commissioner Morales asked if there is a rush on getting the Parking Analysis
approved.
Community Development Director Ramirez explained that the applicant has
expressed their desire to have the Parking Analysis approved as quickly as possible
by the Commission. She noted that the Commission has three (3) options:
"Approve", "Deny", or"Continue"the item allowing the applicant to provide a more
detailed Parking Analysis.
Associate Planner Perez explained a few of the concerns staff has with the Parking
Analysis including its incompleteness and justification for the variance.
Director of Community Development Ramirez did clarify that there were other
Cannabis operators with limited parking and the City has not had issues to date
with them.
Vice-Chair West asked if it was a concern that other businesses would try to use
this Parking Variance to obtain reduced parking also.
Community Development Director Ramirez explained how each business that would
like a parking reduction would be required to file for a Parking Variance and meet
required the code requirements.
Vice-Chair West opened the Public Hearing for Item #9A.
The Applicant, Arthur Shvartaman, gave a brief presentation of the Parking Analysis
and commented that if the City did not require a trash enclosure then he would be
able to create a few extra spaces.
Director of Community Development Ramirez stated that the trash enclosure is
required by code and cannot be waived.
Commissioner Morales asked if the company is willing to commit to no more than
(12) twelve employee's at any one time.
Applicant Arthur Shavartaman replied in the affirmative.
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Commissioner Battle asked how the City would verify this information.
Applicant Arthur Shvartaman replied with inspections.
Commissioner Battle indicated that the plan indicates (12) twelve parking spaces
based on the amount of employee's. The size of facility show (55) fifty-five where
were those parking spaces be in the plans.
Applicant Arthur Shavartaman was not aware of those parking spaces for the
facility.
Commissioner Ensico asked what would happen if the current owner sold the
building.
Community Development Director Ramirez explained that, if approved, the site
would only provide for twelve (12) parking spaces and any future use would need
to take that into consideration as part of the purchase.
Commissioner Morales asked if there were plans submitted to the City for approval.
Community Development Director Ramirez replied in the affirmative and explained
that is the reason the Applicant is applying for a Parking Variance because the plans
did not meet the parking requirements of the Lynwood Municipal Code.
Vice-Chair West asked if there is anyone wanting to speak in favor of the item.
None.
Vice-Chair West asked if there is anyone wanting to speak against the item.
None.
Vice-Chair West closed the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez clarified the Trash Enclosure
requirement.
Vice-Chair West asked for a motion, Commissioner Morales motioned,
second by Commissioner Battle to continue Item #9A Variance No. 2019-
03 for September 10, 2019 to allow the Applicant additional time to
submit a more complete Parking Analysis for the Commissions review.
Votes resulted in:
Ayes: Battle, Enciso, Morales, West
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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10. OLD BUSINESS
None
11. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Battle — None
Commissioner Morales — None
Commissioner Enciso — None
Vice-Chair West inquired about several properties with potential property
maintenance issues that were discussed at the last Planning Commission meeting.
Community Development Director Ramirez replied that Code Enforcement cases
were opened up on each property.
Vice-Chair West inquired about the bus shelters with no lights on the Imperial
Highway &Atlantic Avenue, Imperial Highway & Pine Street (north side of Atlantic
Avenue).
Community Development Director Ramirez replied that she will follow-up with
Public Works Department.
12. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION
Director of Community Development Ramirez announced the time, date, and
location of an upcoming event.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The next Regular Planning Commission
Meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California.
Vice-Chair Ken West
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DATE: February 11, 2020
TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Michelle Ramirez, Director of Community Development
Alfredo Perez, Planner Associate
SUBJECT: Zoning Code Amendment No. 2020-01
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
1. CONDUCT a public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 3415 to recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2020-01.
Background:
The applicant, Lynwood Family Apartments LP, has submitted an application for a code
modification to the Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC), Chapter 25.20-3-1 "Affordable
Housing Development Standards".
The applicant is currently in the development stages of a one hundred percent (100%)
affordable 67-unit housing development at 12021 S. Atlantic Avenue. As part of the
project, the applicant has applied for a zoning code amendment to the Affordable Housing
Development Standards to further facilitate the development of the affording housing
project. The proposed amendment will make development standard changes that are
unique to affordable housing projects and, more specifically, under-utilized land that can
be conjoined to expand housing opportunities to the public. The subject amendment will
add affordable housing opportunities, encourage the development and redevelopment of
underutilized locations, and advance the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan,
Housing Element, and Zoning Code.
Discussion:
Project Description
Zoning Code Amendment No. 2020-01 involves six-(6) amendment requests to LMC,
Chapter 25-20-3-1 "Affordable Housing Development Standards". The six-(6) requests
are outlined in Table 1 below along with the City's recommended amendments as part of
this table.
Table 1
Affordable Housing Development Standards
Proposed Amendments
Present ,,.n Requested Staff Recommended
Development ,x Requirement Amendment Amendment�
`Standard t,
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Private Open Space 100 sqft per unit 60 sqft per unit 60 sqft per unit
Common Open Space 200 sqft per unit 0 sqft per unit 140 sqft per unit
Guest Parking 0.5 on-site parking space per 0.35 0.25 Guest Parking
unit Spaces per Unit
Maximum Lot 60% 70% 70%
Coverage
(Building Coverage)
Rear Yard Setback 15 feet 10 feet No Change*
Front Yard Setback 20 feet 12 feet No Change*
*Disposition and Development Agreement, Exhibit (I)(E)(1) associated with Resolution
No. 2017.187 removes the need for setback amendments.
Private and Common Open Space
Request: To reduce the private open space from one hundred (100) square feet to
sixty (60) square feet and common open space from two hundred (200)
square feet to zero (0) square feet.
The City recognizes the need for each household to have access to a reasonable amount
of private and common open space while also recognizing the need to promote the
development of affordable housing. Understanding the needs of Lynwood residents and
the development community, staff is recommending amendments to LMC, Chapter 25-
20-3-1 (A) as follows:
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• one hundred (100) square feet private usable open space per unit to sixty (60)
square feet private usable open space per unit; and
• two hundred (200) square feet of common usable open space per unit to one
hundred forty (140) square feet of common usable open space.
Staff completed a survey of local jurisdictions on this matter and found that numerous
localities require even less open space, varied percentages, or a final open space
determination on a case-by-case basis. All the jurisdictions examined also extend open
space reduction options by density bonus incentive requests and other State of California
legislative allowances.
Table 2
Private and Common Open Space Comparison Survey
.Private Common'Open Density Bonus and
Local.Jurisdiction Open Space Space (sqft) 'Affordable Housing Comments
(sq ) Measures Option
75% of Group or
City of Bellflower 150 125 Open Space "Common" Open Space
Reduction Offered can be credited towards
Private Open Space
City of Long Beach See See Comments Open Space Reduced on case-by-
Comments Reduction Offered case basis
City of Compton 100 100 Open Space Reduction allowance
Reduction Offered considered without
Density Bonus
50% may be private
Not required Open Space balconies with common
City of Huntington Park — refer to 200 Reduction Offered open space waived if
comments accessible to usable
common open space
City of Downey Not required 200 15% Reduction of ---
Open Space
City of Montebello 150 100 Open Space ---
Reduction Offered
City of Southgate 36 (50% of °
total units to 15% of lot size Open Space Each project requires a
provide on a Reduction Offered 500 sf community room
balcony,
patio or roof
terrace)
City of Norwalk 100 25% of lot area Open Space ---
Reduction Offered
City of Maywood 80-100 100-120 Open Space 200 sf total per unit and
Reduction Offered range due to open space
on different floors
City of Lakewood 100 100 Open Space ---
Reduction Offered
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Guest Parking Space Reductions
Request: To reduce guest parking requirements from 0.5 on-site parking space per
unit to 0.35 on-site parking space per unit.
In reviewing the State housing incentive legislation programs with parking incentives (i.e.
SB-1818 and AB-744), guest parking requirements are completely waived. In fact, the
State's affordable housing measures offer development projects the ability to consolidate
a project's parking requirements (guest, handicap, and parking in general) into one
general category. Therefore, staff is in agreement with this amended request. However,
staff would recommend a further reduction of 0.25 on-site parking space per unit to
support the State's effort of producing affordable housing without adding additional layers
of obstacles such as stringent guest parking requirements.
Lot Coverage
Request: To increase lot coverage development standard allowance from sixty
percent (60%) to seventy percent (70%).
In order to further encourage, accommodate, and incorporate flexibility into the
development of affordable housing projects, staff recommends an increase to lot
coverage allowances from sixty percent (60%) to seventy percent (70%). Increasing lot
coverage will allow an affordable housing developer the ability to utilize massing and
clustering options into their developments, thereby increasing unit sizes and proportional
open space/project amenities.
Setback Reductions
Request: To reduce rear yard development standard from fifteen (15) to ten (10) feet;
and, a request to reduce front yard development standard from twenty (20)
to twelve (12) feet.
The requests to amend front yard and rear yard setback development standards will not
be necessary as the Project Site's adopted Disposition and Development Agreement,
Exhibit (I)(E)(1) associated with Resolution No. 2017.187, already accommodates the
applicant's relief requests. As such, the setback requirements of LMC Chapter 25-20-3-
1 "Affordable Housing Development Standards" as presently exist are comparable to
common residential development standards and staff recommends that no amendments
be adopted.
Recommended Amendments to Chapter 25-20-3-1 Affordable Housing Development
Standards
General Plan and Zoning Code Amendments adopted by the City Council on September
4, 2018, added "Affordable Housing" as a permitted use to the existing Multi-Family
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Residential (R-3) zoning designation. The following Affordable Housing Development
Standards are recommended for adoption by the City Council:
25-20-3-1 —Affordable Housing Development Standards
The development standards herein apply to multi-family properties consisting of
ten (10) or more units, of which over 90% are affordable housing units.
A. Open Space Requirements. All multi-family affordable housing developments
with ten (10) or more dwelling units shall provide a minimum of one hundred (100)
sixty (60) square feet private usable open space per unit and two hundred (200)
one hundred forty (140) square feet of common usable open space per unit. No
minimum length or width shall be required and will be determined as per approved
site plan. The City may, at its discretion, include private patios, decks, or balconies
when calculating open space areas within a multi-family affordable housing
development.
B. Trash Receptacles. All multi-family affordable housing developments are
required to have the appropriated number of trash receptacles and recycling
containers for the size of the development.
C. Parking Location. Parking spaces shall be provided as specified in Article 65 of
this Chapter.
D. Number of Automobile Parking Spaces Required for Affordable Housing
Units.
1. Zero to one bedrooms: one onsite parking space
2. Two to three bedrooms: two onsite parking spaces
3. Four or more bedrooms: two and one-half onsite parking spaces
4. Guest Parking: 9-5 0.25 onsite parking spaces per unit
E. Building Separation. Building separation requirements shall be as outlined in
Table 20-3 of Section 25-20-5-D (Multi-Family Housing Standards — Required
Building Separation).
F. Minimum Lot Size. 7,500 square feet
G. Minimum Lot Width. 50 feet
H. Minimum Lot Depth. 100 feet
I. Maximum Lot Coverage (Building Coverage). 60 70 percent
J. Maximum Density. Per approved Site Plan
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K. Maximum Building Height. 50 feet, or per approved Site Plan
L. Minimum Front Setback. 20 feet, or per approved Site Plan
M. Minimum Side Yard Setback. 5 feet (Interior); 10 feet (Street)
N. Minimum Rear Yard Setback. 15 feet
O. AFFORDABILITY
1) At least 30% of the dwelling units shall be available at affordable housing
cost to households of low- and moderate-income. This applies to both rental
and ownership projects.
2) At least 50% of the 30% described above shall be available at affordable
housing cost to very low-income households. This applies to both rental and
ownership projects
3) The restrictions must remain available for the longer of: 30 years; or the
period of land use controls established by the City. The City shall be named
specifically in the Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions (CC&Rs) having the
right to enforce the affordability restrictions.
4) The City reserves the right to require more stringent low-moderate income
requirements under circumstances where the City has provided financial
assistance to the development.
P. DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
1) The City shall waive park development fees for qualified affordable housing
projects defined herein.
2)The maximum allowable density in an affordable housing project area is 95
dwelling units to the gross acre.
California Environmental Quality Act
The proposed Resolution No. 3415 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, sections: 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment); 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a
project as defined in Section 15378); and 15061(b)(3), because the activity is covered by
the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a
significant effect on the environment. Because there is no possibility that the
recommendations contained in this resolution may have a significant adverse effect on the
environment, the adoption of this resolution is exempt from CEQA.
Zoning Code Amendment Required Findings
A. That the proposed Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and
objectives of the general plan
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The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the City's General Plan Goal
of establishing development standards that are functional, reasonable, and strikes a
balance between baseline standards and cost-effective amenities. The proposed Zoning
Code Amendment will facilitate and encourage the future provision of housing
opportunities for low- and moderate-income households. In addition, the proposed
Zoning Code Amendment complies with General Plan Land Use Element and Housing
Element goals and policies that pertain to the following: further enabling the City to plan
for a diversity of residential opportunities that will help to fit current and future housing
needs of potential Lynwood residents (Land Use Element Goal LU-1); allowing
development of apartments within the Residential High Density land use category (Land
Use Element Policy LU-1-5); encouraging a variety of housing types to meet needs of
City residents (Housing Element Goal 2); continue the identification of suitable sites to
accommodate the City's 2014-2021 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (Housing
Element Policy 2.1); supporting innovative public, private and non-profit partnership
efforts for development of affordable housing (Housing Policy 2.4); continuing to provide
appropriate land use designations and maintain an inventory of suitable sites for
residential development (Housing Element Objective 2.1); encouraging private
development of moderate and lower-income housing units (Housing Element Objective
2.2); encouraging private development of housing units with three or more units that can
accommodate large households (Housing Element Objective 2.3); and, promoting Fair
Housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status,
ancestry, national origin or color (Housing Element Goal 5).
B. That a proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not adversely affect surrounding
properties
The proposed amendments to LMC 25-20-3-1 "Affordable Housing Development
Standards" will not adversely affect surrounding properties and encourage the
development of affordable multi-family uses compatible to the adjacent open space,
single-family and commercial uses. The Zoning Code Amendment will amend the
development standards to allow great flexibility in the development of affordable housing
projects (which is a public benefit) while establishing a reasonable baseline for affordable
housing developments. The Zoning Code Amendment will not alter the overall intended
use for affordable housing projects.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65091, a public hearing notice has been
published in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the local agency, as the
number of owners of real property within 300 feet of the project site is greater 1,000. As
such, the notice was published in the Press Telegram on February 1, 2020. In addition,
the notice was posted at three (3) public locations, which included inside City Hall, outside
City Hall at the kiosk, and on the City's website.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 3415 for Zoning Code Amendment No. 2020-01
B. Draft Ordinance
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3415
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2020-01 AMENDING CHAPTER 25 ARTICLE 20-3-1 "AFFORDABLE
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS".
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of Resolution Nos. 3386 and 3397 approving General Plan Amendment 2018-
01 and Zoning Code Amendment No. 2018-01; and amending Lynwood General Plan
and Land Use Designation from Senior Citizen Housing Development to Residential-High
Density and the Lynwood Municipal Code Chapter 25-20-3-1 "Affordable Housing
Development Standards" in-line with Residential-High Density; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2018, the City Council approved Ordinance No.
1712 amending Chapter 25 of the Lynwood Municipal Code "Zoning" to add "Affordable
Housing" as a permitted use to the existing Residential High density land use category;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood 2014-2021 Housing Element identifies the
following characteristics in the City: a large percentage of lower income households, an
aging housing stock of largely single-family detached residences, a population growth
rate higher than that of Los Angeles County, 36.8% of total households as large family
households (5+ people living together in one housing unit), and a 48% owner-occupancy
rate; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood 2014-2021 Housing Element identifies a
significant number of households paying 50% or more of their income toward rent (the
Department of Housing and Urban Development identifies households spending more
than 30% of gross annual income on housing experience as cost-burdened), and
therefore affirms the need for affordable housing units in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood 2014-2021 Housing Element identifies housing
constraints that could hinder the City's achievement of its objectives and resources to
assist in the production, maintenance and improvement of the City's housing stock and
includes "Governmental Restraints" in the form of policies and land use controls to affect
financial feasibility of new housing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is initiating amendments to the Lynwood
Municipal Code, Chapter 25-20-3-1 "Affordable Housing Development Standards" as
provided for in Chapter 25-115 of the City of Lynwood Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice did, on the
11th day of February, 2020, conduct a duly-advertised public hearing as prescribed by law
to consider said Zoning Code Amendment, at which time evidence, both oral and written,
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including a staff report were presented and received, and comments were heard from all
interested parties appearing in the matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lynwood as follows:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission hereby adopts this Resolution
recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance that would approve a Zoning Code
Amendment to amend, Chapter 25-20-3-1 "Affordable Housing Development Standards"
of the Lynwood Municipal Code
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood makes the
following findings in support of recommending approval of proposed Zoning Code
Amendment No. 2020-01 in accordance with the applicable findings specified in the
Lynwood Municipal Code.
A. That the proposed Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and
objectives of the general plan
The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the City General Plan Goal of
establishing development standards that functional, reasonable, and strikes a balance
between baseline standards and cost-effective amenities. The proposed Zoning Code
Amendment will facilitate and encourage future provision of housing opportunities for low-
and moderate-income households. In addition, the proposed Zoning Code Amendment
complies with General Plan Land Use Element and Housing Element goals and policies
that pertain to the following: further enabling the City to plan for a diversity of residential
opportunities that will help to fit current and future housing needs of potential Lynwood
residents (Land Use Element Goal LU-1); allowing development of apartments within the
Residential High Density land use category (Land Use Element Policy LU-1-5);
encouraging a variety of housing types to meet needs of City residents (Housing Element
Goal 2); continue the identification of suitable sites to accommodate the City's 2014-2021
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (Housing Element Policy 2.1); supporting innovative
public, private and non-profit partnership efforts for development of affordable housing
(Housing Policy 2.4); continuing to provide appropriate land use designations and
maintain an inventory of suitable sites for residential development (Housing Element
Objective 2.1); encouraging private development of moderate and lower-income housing
units (Housing Element Objective 2.2); encouraging private development of housing units
with three or more units that can accommodate large households (Housing Element
Objective 2.3); and, promoting Fair Housing opportunities for all persons regardless of
race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin or color(Housing Element Goal
5).
B. That a proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not adversely affect surrounding
properties
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The proposed amendments to LMC 25-20-3-1 "Affordable Housing Development
Standards" will not adversely affect surrounding properties and encourage the
development of affordable multi-family compatible to the adjacent open space, single-
family and commercial uses. The Zoning Code Amendment will amend the development
standards to allow great flexibility in the development of affordable housing projects
(which is a public benefit)while establishing a reasonable baseline for affordable housing
developments. The Zoning Code Amendment will not alter the overall intended use for
affordable housing projects.
SECTION 3. The proposed Resolution No. 3415 is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations,Title 14, Chapter 3, sections: 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct
or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment); 15060(c)(3) (the
activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378); and 15061(b)(3), because the activity
is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment. Because there is no possibility that the
recommendations contained in this Resolution may have a significant adverse effect on the
environment, the adoption of this Resolution is exempt from CEQA.
SECTION 4. This Resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning
Commission on February 11, 2020 by the following vote and shall go into effect
immediately upon its adoption:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall
transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Lynwood City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of February 2020.
Ken West, Vice Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AT TO CONTENT
John W. Lam Michelle G. Ramirez
Office of the City Attorney Director of Community Development
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFA THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01 ,
AMENDING CHAPTER 25.20-3-1 "AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS" OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of Resolution Nos. 3386 and 3397 approving General Plan Amendment 2018-
01 and Zoning Code Amendment No. 2018-01; and amending Lynwood General Plan
and Land Use Designation from Senior Citizen Housing Development to Residential-High
Density and the Lynwood Municipal Code Chapter 25-20-3-1 "Affordable Housing
Development Standards" in-line with Residential-High Density; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2018, the City Council approved Ordinance No.
1712 amending Chapter 25 of the Lynwood Municipal Code "Zoning" to add "Affordable
Housing" as a permitted use to the existing Residential High density land use category;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood 2014-2021 Housing Element identifies the
following characteristics in the City: a large percentage of lower income households, an
aging housing stock of largely single-family detached residences, a population growth
rate higher than that of Los Angeles County, 36.8% of total households as large family
households (5+ people living together in one housing unit), and a 48% owner-occupancy
rate; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood 2014-2021 Housing Element identifies a
significant number of households paying 50% or more of their income toward rent (the
Department of Housing and Urban Development identifies households spending more
than 30% of gross annual income on housing experience as cost-burdened), and
therefore affirms the need for affordable housing units in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood 2014-2021 Housing Element identifies housing
constraints that could hinder the City's achievement of its objectives and resources to
assist in the production, maintenance and improvement of the City's housing stock and
includes "Governmental Restraints" in the form of policies and land use controls to affect
financial feasibility of new housing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is initiating amendments to the Lynwood
Municipal Code, Chapter 25-20-3-1 "Affordable Housing Development Standards" as
provided for in Chapter 25-115 of the City of Lynwood Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice did, on the
11th day of February, 2020, conduct a duly-advertised public hearing as prescribed by law
to consider said Zoning Code Amendment, at which time evidence, both oral and written,
including a staff report were presented and received, and comments were heard from all
interested parties appearing in the matter and recommended to the City Council adoption
of this Ordinance.
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2020, the City Council for the City of Lynwood
conducted a duly-advertised public hearing as proscribed by law to consider said Zoning
Code Amendment, at which time evidence, both oral and written, including a staff report
were presented and received, and comments where heard from all interested parties
appearing in the matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25-115-4, pertaining to the
findings required for approve a zone change or zoning code amendment, the City Council
based on substantial evidence presented to this City Council during its public hearing on
February 18, 2020, including written and oral staff reports and the record from the public
hearing, this City Council hereby finds as follows:
A. Conformance with General Plan — Zoning Code Amendment 2020-01 is
consistent with the General Plan and its goals, objectives, policies, and programs.
FACT: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the City
General Plan Goal of establishing development standards that functional, reasonable,
and strikes a balance between baseline standards and cost-effective amenities. The
proposed Zoning Code Amendment will facilitate and encourage future provision of
housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households. In addition, the
proposed Zoning Code Amendment complies with General Plan Land Use Element and
Housing Element goals and policies that pertain to the following: further enabling the City
to plan for a diversity of residential opportunities that will help to fit current and future
housing needs of potential Lynwood residents (Land Use Element Goal LU-1); allowing
development of apartments within the Residential High Density land use category (Land
Use Element Policy LU-1-5); encouraging a variety of housing types to meet needs of
City residents (Housing Element Goal 2); continue the identification of suitable sites to
accommodate the City's 2014-2021 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (Housing
Element Policy 2.1); supporting innovative public, private and non-profit partnership
efforts for development of affordable housing (Housing Policy 2.4); continuing to provide
appropriate land use designations and maintain an inventory of suitable sites for
residential development (Housing Element Objective 2.1); encouraging private
development of moderate and lower-income housing units (Housing Element Objective
2.2); encouraging private development of housing units with three or more units that can
accommodate large households (Housing Element Objective 2.3); and, promoting Fair
Housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status,
ancestry, national origin or color (Housing Element Goal 5).
B. That a proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not adversely affect
surrounding properties.
FACT: The proposed amendments to LMC 25-20-3-1 "Affordable Housing
Development Standards" will not adversely affect surrounding properties and encourage
the development of affordable multi-family compatible to the adjacent open space, single-
family and commercial uses. The Zoning Code Amendment will amend the development
standards to allow great flexibility in the development of affordable housing projects
(which is a public benefit) while establishing a reasonable baseline for affordable housing
developments. The Zoning Code Amendment will not alter the overall intended use for
affordable housing projects.
Section 2. Lynwood Municipal Code section 25-20-3-1, entitled Affordable Housing
Development Standards, is hereby amended as follows:
The development standards herein apply to multi-family properties consisting of
ten (10) or more units, of which over 90% are affordable housing units.
A. Open Space Requirements. All multi-family affordable housing developments
with ten (10) or more dwelling units shall provide a minimum of one hundred (100)
sixty (60) square feet private usable open space per unit and two hundred (200)
one hundred forty (140) square feet of common usable open space per unit. No
minimum length or width shall be required and will be determined as per approved
site plan. The City may, at its discretion, include private patios, decks, or balconies
when calculating open space areas within a multi-family affordable housing
development.
B. Trash Receptacles. All multi-family affordable housing developments are
required to have the appropriated number of trash receptacles and recycling
containers for the size of the development.
C. Parking Location. Parking spaces shall be provided as specified in Article 65 of
this Chapter.
D. Number of Automobile Parking Spaces Required for Affordable Housing
Units.
1. Zero to one bedrooms: one onsite parking space
2. Two to three bedrooms: two onsite parking spaces
3. Four or more bedrooms: two and one-half onsite parking spaces
4. Guest Parking: 0.5 0.25 onsite parking spaces per unit
E. Building Separation. Building separation requirements shall be as outlined in
Table 20-3 of Section 25-20-5-D (Multi-Family Housing Standards — Required
Building Separation).
F. Minimum Lot Size. 7,500 square feet
G. Minimum Lot Width. 50 feet
H. Minimum Lot Depth. 100 feet
I. Maximum Lot Coverage (Building Coverage). 60 70 percent
J. Maximum Density. Per approved Site Plan
K. Maximum Building Height. 50 feet, or per approved Site Plan
L. Minimum Front Setback. 20 feet, or per approved Site Plan
M. Minimum Side Yard Setback. 5 feet (Interior); 10 feet (Street)
N. Minimum Rear Yard Setback. 15 feet
O. AFFORDABILITY
1. At least 30% of the dwelling units shall be available at affordable housing
cost to households of low- and moderate-income. This applies to both rental
and ownership projects.
2. At least 50% of the 30% described above shall be available at affordable
housing cost to very low-income households. This applies to both rental and
ownership projects
3. The restrictions must remain available for the longer of: 30 years; or the
period of land use controls established by the City. The City shall be named
specifically in the Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions (CC&Rs) having the
right to enforce the affordability restrictions.
4. The City reserves the right to require more stringent low-moderate income
requirements under circumstances where the City has provided financial
assistance to the development.
P. DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
1. The City shall waive park development fees for qualified affordable
housing projects defined herein.
2. The maximum allowable density in an affordable housing project area is
95 dwelling units to the gross acre.
Section 3. CEQA Findings. This project would be exempt from the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, sections: 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment); 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378); and
15061(b)(3), because the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to
projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The
proposed ordinance maintains the status quo and prevents changes in the environment
pending the completion of the contemplated municipal code review. Because there is no
possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment,
the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from CEQA.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or word of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City
Council of the City of Lynwood HEREBY DECLARES that it would have passed and
adopted this Ordinance and each and all provisions thereof, irrespective of the fact that
any one or more of said provisions may be declared to be invalid.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
Section 6. Adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and
shall publish a summary of this Ordinance and post a certified copy of the full Ordinance
in the office of the City Clerk at least five days prior to the adoption and within 15 days
after adoption of the Ordinance, the City Clerk shall publish a summary of the Ordinance
with the names of the Councilmembers voting for and against the Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of
2020.
Aide Castro, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AT TO CONTENT
Noel Tapia, City Attorney Jose Ometeotl, City Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held in the City Hall of said City on the day of
, 2020, and passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk